  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
www.galagardner.org | February, 2011
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GALA Fall Show Images
| Check out the images of the Fall Art Show Award Winners now on the GALA website.
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GALA Featured Artist
| Be sure to visit the GALA website to see the wonderful work of Ed Schneeflock.
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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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We look forward to seeing you at the
GALA Spring Art Show & Sale
with live music all weekend!
March 11 - 13, 2011
at the Gardner Polish American Citizens Club (PACC)
171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA 01440
Show Hours
Opening Reception: Fri. Mar. 11, 6-9:30 pm (extended time with awards announced at 7 pm)
Sat. Mar. 12, 11 am-6 pm
Sun. Mar. 13, Noon-4 pm
***** To Enter the Show *****
Review the Call for Artists Information and then email info@galagardner.org. You will be contacted with instructions.
Entry deadline: Thursday, February 17, 2011
 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.
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Salisbury Singers Perform Mozart & Schubert
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Celebration of Classical MastersSunday, February 20, 2011, 2:00 pmBlessed Sacrament Church 551 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA Enjoy an afternoon with Mozart's Missa Brevis in F and Schubert's Mass in G, with string quintet. GALA members, Marion Lyon, Chuck Heidorn, and Vicki Heidorn will be performing as members of the Salisbury Singers. Tickets can be purchased online at www.salisburysingers.org/performances.html or at the door.
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Joanne Holtje in Sudbury & Concord Exhibits
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Joanne Holtje, Thomas Kellner, Patricia Kelly, and George Hancin will have paintings on exhibit at the Goodnow Library located at 21 Concord Rd., Sudbury, MA
February 2 - 28, 2011.
The show will be open during regular library hours. For more info, visit sudbury.ma.us/departments/library
or call 978-443-1035. You still have time to see Joanne's painting "Spring" in the Concord Art Association members' show of painting and sculpture on exhibit untilFeb. 6 at 37 Lexington Rd., Concord, MA 978-369-2578.
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Art Exhibit/Sale Fundraiser at Doyle Center
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition in partnership with the Doyle Conservation Center, Leominster MA, will present
An Evening of Elegance fundraiser at the
Doyle Conservation Center on Sat., February 12, 7-10 pm. Tickets are $15 per person. The event will feature an
Art Exhibit/Sale, hors d'oeuvres and dancing with DJ Jennie.
For further information, call 978 537-0310.
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Artist Needed to Reproduce Images on Glass
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Black silhouette images on glass. The glass was broken and the customer would like a reproduction of the original images on new glass. Glass size is 5-1/2" x 7-1/2". If you would like to bid for this job, please contact Vicki or Chuck Heidorn at 978-630-2340.
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Len Haug First Place Award & Solo Exhibit
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 Congratulations to Len Haug!
Len was awarded the Kana Riley Fund Award and first prize based on public voting for his piece "Moon Gazers" exhibited at the Jaffrey Civic Center Annual Autumn Area Art Exhibit in Jaffrey, New Hampshire.
Be sure to see Len's solo exhibit, Quiet Celebration" A collection of over twenty original collage "paintings" showing until February 28, 2011at the Gallery at the Worcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609. Visit Len's website: www.lenhaug.com
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Jan Queijo Solo Exhibit in Townsend
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Guy Biechele - Museum of Science Exhibit & SAC Photography Workshop
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New England in a Different Light - Infrared New England Landscapes, an exhibition of infrared photography by GALA photographer Guy D. Biechele opened at the Museum of Science, Boston, on Jan. 22. These photographs show New England landscapes in a way you've never seen them before. Using digital cameras with special infrared filters Biechele captures photographs using near-infrared light rather than visible light. The world looks different when seen with infrared light. Foliage reflects large amounts of infrared light and looks bright, sometimes even white. Blue sky and water absorb large amount of infrared light and become very dark. The look of infrared photographs has been described as "serene" and "other worldly". Examples of Biechele's infrared photography can be viewed on his web site at www.guybiechele.com. The exhibition runs until April 3, 2011.
Understanding Your DSLR Camera
Saturday, March 12, 2011 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sharon Arts Center, 457 Route 123, Sharon, NH
Your DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera is a powerful photographic tool. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices they offer - metering and exposure modes, lens choices, flash options, JPEG vs. RAW, etc. Learn how to take advantage of the flexibility of your DSLR to become a better photographer. This workshop will help you to make the most of you DSLR whether you use your camera for family portraits, landscapes, or other subjects. Participants should bring their DSLR, camera manual, and any accessories such as lenses, flash attachments, filters, etc for discussion. Also bring some photographs in RAW format on a CD or camera card.
To register or for course fee, see the Sharon Arts Center course catalog or call 603-924-7256.
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Colored Pencil Workshop & Classes with Gary Ruuska
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Gary Ruuska has scheduled new colored pencil courses at the Boulder Art Gallery in Fitchburg, MA. One-Day WorkshopSaturday, Feb. 12, 2011, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Four-Week ClassesSaturdays, March 5 - 26, 2011, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Saturdays, April 9 - 30, 2011, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm For more info and to register go to the registration page on Gary's new, redesigned website.
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Jaffrey Civic Center Spring Exhibit Call for Entries
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The Jaffrey Civic Center Annual Spring Art ExhibitExhibit Dates: February 18 - March 26, 2011Opening reception: Friday, Feb. 18 from 5-7 pmGet the entry form. Drop off your artwork from Feb. 8-12 during civic center hours Tues: 10 am-6 pm; Wed, Thurs, Fri: 1-5 pm; Sat: 10 am-2 pm Go to top
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Jaffrey Civic Center Hand-Painted Eggs & Pottery Exhibits
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Susie Choate Chris Justice
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More Shows, Classes, Etc.
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 GALA Receives 2009 Constant Contact Email Marketing All Star Award |
GALA has been named an Email Marketing All Star by Constant Contact for demonstrating best practices in the use of email marketing throughout 2009.
Award winners were selected for meeting the standards of
a responsible, professional, and successful email marketer.
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| Art Exhibit Opportunities | Greater Gardner CDC: contact Vicki Heidorn at info@galagardner.org or 978-630-2340
Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center: contact Vicki Heidorn (see above)
The Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery: contact Alice Struthers at astruthers1@comcast.net or
978- 597-2057
NU Café in Gardner: contact Andy Erickson at JJJGardner@hotmail.com or
978-895-1993
NU Café 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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