  GALA Newsletter
GALA was organized to promote the arts as an essential component of a healthy community. We believe that artistic expression is a community's greatest legacy for future generations. GALA will increase awareness and appreciation of the arts by way of exhibits, instruction, theater productions, musical programs and provision of scholarships to students in local schools.
GALA, PO Box 1158, 377 Main St., Gardner, MA 01440
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February, 2010
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MA Cultural Council (MCC)
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MCC Fellows & Finalists Photography ExhibitJanuary
14 - February 27Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA.
Check out the MCC blog ArtSake, a place to explore and celebrate the creative
work of Mass. artists.
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GALA Board of Directors
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Ed Schneeflock, President
Jeff Gallant, Treasurer
Guy Biechele
Nowell Francis
Luis Gonzalez
Chuck Heidorn
Vicki Heidorn
Sally Sargent
Ellen Schneeflock
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Greetings!
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Please don't forget
Spring Art Show & Sale entries are due Feb. 10th!
Other Important Dates
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Artist/PR statement deadline
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Wed. Feb. 17
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Ad & donation copy deadline
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Wed. Feb. 24
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Art & raffle drop-off at PACC
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Wed. Mar. 10 4-6 pm
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Opening reception
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Fri. Mar. 12
6-9 pm
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Art pick-up at PACC
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Sun. Mar. 14 4-5 pm
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Show Location & HoursPolish American Citizens Club ( PACC)
171 Kendall Pond Rd West
Gardner, MA 01440
Friday March 12 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday March 13 1
pm - 9 pm
Sunday
March 14 Noon - 4 pm  This program is supported in part by a grant
from the Gardner Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a
state agency. |
Lori MacDonald Acrylic Exhibit at Gardner Library
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Local Beauty
Landscapes of Gardner & Central Massachusetts
February 3 - 26, 2010
Opening
Reception: Saturday, Feb.
6th 10 til Noonat the Levi Heywood Memorial Library55 West Lynde Street, Gardner, MA
in the "Volunteer Room"
(the room adjacent to the audio
books)
The Library's Winter Hours: Tues. 9-6; Wed. 9-8; Thurs.9-6; Fri. 9-5; Sat 9-1
macdonaldartist@yahoo.com www.macdonaldartist.com
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GALA Members Win Awards in Jaffrey
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Congratulations!
Public Choice Awards at the Jaffrey Civic Center Autumn Area Art Exhibit
Gary Ruuska received a First Place Guy
Biechele received a Second Place for his colored pencil painting for his photograph "Pears by Moonlight" "Sunrise at Pemaquid
Point"
Gary's website: artbygaryruuska.com Guy's website: www.guybiechele.com
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| Photoshop for Photographers Workshop with Guy Biechele |
 Photoshop for Photographers - Beyond the Basics
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
at
the Sharon Arts Center
Guy's
website: www.guybiechele.com
For more information, see the
Sharon Arts Center Winter Catalog or call 603-924-7256.
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on image for a larger version)
This workshop is for digital photographers and film photographers
who work from scanned images. Participants must have a basic knowledge of
Photoshop and the use of layers. We will explore more advanced techniques
for digital photograph manipulation and enhancement. Topics demonstrated and
discussed will include working with RAW camera files, retouching portraits,
photo restoration techniques, turning photographs into drawings, advanced black
and white photograph techniques, distortion correction, and more. This
Workshop includes "hands on" instruction in the Sharon Arts
Center's Digital Imaging Lab.
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| Lori MacDonald Acrylic Selected by Gardner Mayor |
 Congratulations to Lori MacDonald
Her acrylic painting "The Path at Dunn Pond" was selected by Gardner Mayor Mark Hawke as the image to be displayed on the front of this year's mayoral greeting card. Lori's work was selected from the entries submitted in a contest held by the Greater Gardner Artists Association.
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| Colored Pencil Workshops with Gary Ruuska |
Painting with Pencils: Colored Pencil Still Life
Saturday, March 27, 10 am - 4 pm
This workshop is designed for those with some drawing experience. Working from a still life setup, you will make a quick line drawing. Then the real fun begins! Mix and layer color to create a colored pencil "painting" with the illusion of depth and form. Using colored pencils and a sanded board designed for pastel artists, you will experience the painterly possibilities of this exciting medium. The instructor will supply colored pencils, but you are encouraged to bring any pencils you already have. This workshop is especially designed for colored pencil artists who normally work with photos and for those new to the medium. For more information, see the Sharon Arts Center Winter Catalog or call 603-924-7256. Saturday Workshops at Boulder Art GalleryThe Boulder Art Gallery is pleased to announce two colored pencil workshops that will be taught by Gary Ruuska. Classes will be held on Saturday, February 6 and Saturday, February 20 from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm. Cost will be $35.00 per workshop. Pastelbord and colored pencils will be available for purchase. The Boulder Art Gallery, 960 Main Street. Fitchburg, MA 01420 |
2010 Monadnock Arts Auction
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The 8th Annual Monadnock Arts Auction
Opening Reception: Monday, Feb. 1 from 5 - 8 pm
Silent Auction from
Feb. 1 to Feb. 6 Live Auction on Feb. 6 beginning at 6 pm
Featuring outstanding works of art including paintings, photography, jewelry, furniture,
metalwork, and handblown glass. For details
The following artists will paint onsite during the Silent Auction:
Tuesday, February 2, Joan Tierney and Paula Pestana, from 11 am to 3 pm
Thursday, February 4, Mary Iselin, from 11 am to 1 pm
Friday, February 5, Betty Glass, from 11 am to 3 pm
Visit their website for a
preview of the Live Auction and a sampling of the Silent Auction.
For
more information, call Becky at 603-532-4549.
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More Shows, Classes, Etc.
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Eddy Troxler & Jazz Depot
See their website thejazzdepot.com for information on upcoming shows. |
| Art Exhibit Opportunities |
Gardner Ale House: contact Janet Reed at jmracountrygirl@yahoo.com or 978-249-6812
Greater Gardner CDC: contact Sally
Sargent at heysal48@comcast.net or 978-939-5454
Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center: contact Sally
Sargent (see above)
Jumpin' Juice & Java in Gardner: contact Andy Erickson at JJJGardner@hotmail.com or
978-895-1993
Jumpin' Juice & Java in Worcester: contact Joshua Van Dyke at JJJWorcester@hotmail.com or
401-474-0380
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Newsletter Submissions
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Have news about awards, shows, events, classes, or new gallery representation? Have an article you would like to submit? Please send it "publication ready", as we need to minimize the need for editing. Send submissions including your contact info to Anna Ruuska at webawr@comcast.net or the GALA mailing address. Submission deadline is the
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