  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 | January, 2011
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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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| GALA Featured Artist - Ed Schneeflock |
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Ed Schneeflock GALA Featured Artist See Ed's wonderful photography and paintings on the GALA website and Ed's website at www.schneeflock.net Beauty is all around us; ugliness too. The frightening thing is how easy it is to become so inured to both that we don't notice the difference. Art can help us here. It serves to help us escape the ordinary, and in that escape, we discover again what it means to be human. So, is this why I'm an artist? No, nothing so noble. It's fun; I like to see what I can do and I really enjoy the occasional pat on the back when I do something well. But I also hope that once in a while my work will rise to the occasion and give someone a glimpse of life with innocent eyes.
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Artwork Donations Requested to Benefit Veterans
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On February 19, 2011 the Veteran Homestead(a private nonprofit for wounded soldiers) in Fitchburg will be holding their first annual Snowfest at the Veterans Center on 100 West St. in Fitchburg. During this event a silent auction will be held, and they are currently looking for donations. If you would be interested in donating art to support the success of the fundraiser please contact Rebecca Korduner at 978-353-0234 or rebecca@veteranhomestead.orgby January 21. Veteran Homestead website: www.veteranhomestead.org.
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Marion Knoll Silk Paintings in Petersham
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Two of Marion's silk paintings
are on display during
the 2010 Members' Show
at the Petersham Craft Center
The show runs into January, 2011.
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Baskets, Glass and Linoprints Exhibit
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Ken and Karin Kraft will be displaying their handmade baskets, works of fused glass, and original monotype prints at the Jaffrey Civic Center Jan. 4 - Feb. 10, 2011 more info.
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Jan Queijo Solo Exhibit in Townsend
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Lori MacDonald Awards and Landscape Demo
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The Old Shed in New Light The Stone House Remembered
Congratulations to Lori MacDonald! Her painting "The Old Shed in New Light" won the People's Choice award in the December Juried Show of the Art on Rotation Gallery at the High Street Cafe in Clinton.
Lori received the Popular Vote Second Place award in the Jaffrey Civic Center Fall Exhibitfor her painting "The Stone House Remembered". Lori will be giving a landscape demonstration on January 18, 2011
at the Leominster Art Association's monthly meeting. Visit Lori's website: www.macdonaldartist.com
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Guy Biechele - Black & White Photography Class
|  Creating Dynamic Black and White Digital Images
Saturday, February 5, 2011 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sharon Arts Center 457 Route 123, Sharon, NH
Guy's website: www.guybiechele.com
Digital photography has offered photographers a tremendous degree of control in creating and printing color images. These benefits are also available to those who are interested in creating dynamic black and white photographs. In this workshop you will learn why you should photograph in color with your digital camera in order to create the best black and white images. At the Sharon Arts Center state of the art digital imaging lab, you will learn how to use PhotoShop techniques to get the most out of your black and white images. Participants are encouraged to bring their own photographs to work on during the workshop. The workshop will include lecture, demonstration and "hands-on" work.
To register or for course fee, see the Sharon Arts Center course catalog or call 603-924-7256.
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Len Haug Solo Exhibit in Worcester
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Quiet CelebrationA collection of over twenty original collage "paintings" by Leonard A. Haug on exhibit from January 4 through February 28, 2011at the Gallery at the Worcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609. See the show announcement Visit Len's website: www.lenhaug.com
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Fitchburg State University Juried Student Art Show
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CenterStage at Fitchburg State UniversityARTeries January 26 - February 23, 2011Campus Center Art Gallery (Hammond Campus Center) Opening Reception: Wed., January 26, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Admission: free ARTeries is the Fitchburg State University Art Department's juried exhibition that showcases the strongest original student work in drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed-media art. The show is held every two years and provides an opportunity for the university community to celebrate the artistic talents of Fitchburg State students. Go to top
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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
Gardner Ale House: contact Janet Reed at jmracountrygirl@yahoo.com or 978-249-6812
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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