  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 | August, 2011
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Welcome New Member!
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Jean-Emile Dube
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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
Ellen Schneeflock
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| Greetings! | Summertime is Renew or Join GALA Time!
Our membership policy has been in transition this year
and all memberships ended June 30, 2011.
You did not miss any notices to renew. This is it!
If you would like to be a member in good standing,
please use this Membership Form.
There are 3 ways to join or renew:
- Hand deliver form and cash or check to GALA, 377 Main St., Gardner, MA.
- Mail form and check to GALA, PO Box 1158, Gardner, MA 01440.
- Use PayPal. Send Money to join@galagardner.org. Use "Comment" section (scroll down) to put your name and other information.
Questions: contact Lucinda Oates at 978-928-3825 or Vicki Heidorn at surroundingsgallery@gmail.com or 978-630-2340. |
Ragged Heroes Performing at Pinecroft Restaurant
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Ragged Heroes will be performing at the Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant539 Prospect Street., West Boylston, MA Saturday, August 20, from 6 - 8 pmPaul Luria says "This is a really nice outdoor venue.Admission is free. Come join us!"
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Call for Artists - Wachusett Meadow "Hey Day"
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The Mass Audubon, the Princeton Arts Society and the Princeton Agricultural Commission will be sponsoring its annual "Hey Day" on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton MA. Last year over 1,000 visitors attended this special event. The Princeton Arts Society has an entire beautiful old barn to display and sell artwork with the theme of farm, rural landscape, and wildlife. Those who attended last year know how special this event is! Download the Call for Artists
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Colored Pencil Workshop with Gary Ruuska
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Len Haug Receives FAM Award & First Corporate Client
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 Congratulations to Len Haug!
His piece "Tuscan Sunset" was awarded Honorable Mention at the Fitchburg Art Museum
76th Regional Arts & Crafts Exhibit currently in progress. Additionally, the piece was sold to Len's first corporate client. Len's website
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GALA Art Shows - Save the Dates
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2011 Fall Art Show: Nov. 4 - 6, 2011 at the
American Legion Hall, 22 Elm Street, Gardner, MA
2012 GALA Spring Art Show & Sale: March 23-25, 2012
at the PACC, 171 Kendall Pond Rd. W., Gardner, MA
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"An Intimate Relationship with a Mountain" Exhibit
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Macro & Close Up Photography Workshop with Guy Biechele
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 Macro and Close Up Photography Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 10 am to 2:30 pm
at the Sharon Arts Center, School of Art and Craft, Sharon, NH.
Through macro photography we can enjoy a whole new world of photographic subjects and opportunities. Insects, interesting flora, tiny details and patterns can fill our photographs. During this workshop we will discuss equipment and techniques for macro photography, spend time in the field photographing, and finish by reviewing and discussing the photographs we made. What to bring: Compact digital camera with macro mode, or digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with a macro lens. Also bring if possible, a tripod, flash attachment, remote shutter release, sturdy shoes, insect repellent. For more info or to register, call 603-924-7256. Guy's website: www.guybiechele.com
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Sharon Jordan Bahosh Solo Exhibit at Gardner Ale House
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Sharon Jordan Bahosh presents "Sunsets in New England"
The largest assembled collection of Fine Art Sunsets
(as seen on www.everydaysunset.com) under one roof.
Show runs now to Aug. 15, 2011 at The Gardner Ale House.
Please view at your leisure during regular business hours.
Also visit Sharon's website at www.sjordanbahosh.com
Image: Gardner City Sunset
"Gardner City Sunset" prints are available at www.fineartamerica.com (click on Artist in the menu and then search for artist name). Sharon recommends this site for all artists who are interested in more exposure for their art (with people visiting from all over the world) and success in sales. Sharon recommends that you get your image right the first time as they pride themselves on their fine art prints and will not accept anything but perfection (e.g. provide images of at least 8 megapixels, etc.)
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| Call for Artists for GALA Exhibit at Gardner Museum |
GALA Ceramic, 3D, 2D and Craft Exhibit & Sale
Artisans and artists are invited to display their work for sale before, after, and during
the Gardner Museum's Festival of Trees (annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza).
Art show runs from Oct. 5 through Dec. 31, 2011
Registration Deadline: September 15
For more info & to register download the Call for Artists
Show Coordinator Chuck Heidorn: 978-630-2340.
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| Lori MacDonald Acrylic Painting Exhibit at Heywood Hospital |
An Acrylic Painting Exhibit by Lori MacDonald
at the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
Heywood Hospital 242 Green Street, Gardner, MA
Exhibit Dates: August 3 - Nov 30, 2011
Lori's website: www.macdonaldartist.com
Image: I Won't Get Wet!
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| Jan Queijo Will Exhibit in Lowell Quilt Festival |
 Jan Queijo will be exhibiting 2 quilts in the
Lowell Quilt Festival
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
50 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA
August 11 - 13, 2011
More info: www.lowellquiltfestival.org
Jan's website www.crazydoglady.com
Image: Cat in the Evening Garden
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"New Directions" Exhibit at Townsend Meeting Hall Art Gallery
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"New Directions" Exhibit: August 1 to September 30, 2011.
All are welcome to an artist reception on Sat., Sept. 10 from noon to 2 pm.
Don't miss this unusual exhibit featuring 25 local artists who experimented with new materials, explored different styles, or used their usual materials in a new way. Media range from oil and watercolor to glass, tissue paper, natural stones, gold leaf, textiles, encaustic, and an old cabinet window! Townsend Meeting Hall Art Gallery
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Terry Landis Trio Perform at Jaffrey Civic Center
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Terry Landis Trio Performance at the Jaffrey Civic Center
Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 7 pm
This mother-twin son trio performs an eclectic variety of originals,
old and new folk, reggae, and world music. Donations accepted. More info
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Salon des Refus�s 2011 Exhibit in Fitchburg
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At Design at 639 rejection equals acceptance in the third Salon de Refus�s, a unique showing of art and sculpture by local artists. All pieces in the display have been previously rejected at the Fitchburg Art Museum's annual Regional Exhibition.
The tradition of a "Salon des Refus�s " (or "exhibition of rejects") dates back to 1863, when an uproar occurred following the rejection by the official Paris Salon Jury of an unusually high number of submitted paintings. As a result, the French Emperor Napoleon III ordered that painters whose works had been rejected could exhibit in a show adjacent to the Salon. The exhibit included the work of many artists who are now considered masters, including �douard Manet, whose "Luncheon on the Grass" (Le d�jeuner sur l'herbe) and James McNeill Whistler, whose "The White Girl" had been turned down by the Salon Jury.
Salon des Refus�s 2011 is on exhibit now until Sept. 3 at 639 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA.
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Art and Ephemera Auction & Sale to Benefit Westminster Historical Society
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The Westminster Historical Society will be hosting an Art and Ephemera Auction and Sale on October 15, 2011 in Westminster to raise funds for the renovation of the Upton School to be its new headquarters. They wrote to GALA seeking donations of art. The deadline to register is extended to August 31. The work may be a current piece or an older work of yours. It may also be a work of art that someone else created and is in your collection. The Society will produce a program/auction catalog with photos. The catalog will have a wide audience because it will be on the Society's website for a month and also distributed during the day of the auction. For more information see their letter or call 978-874-5569. Art Donation Form. Time is of the essence, so please contact them soon.
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| GALA Receives 2010 Constant Contact Email Marketing All Star Award! | 
GALA has once again been named an All Star by Constant Contact for demonstrating best practices in the use of email marketing. Award winners were selected from over 400,000 small businesses and organizations. All Stars are recognized for setting the standard of being a responsible, engaged, professional, and successful online marketer. Go to top |
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 21st of each month.Inclusion of items/announcements is always at the discretion of GALA,but inclusion of submissions from non-members is limited toinformation deemed to be of benefit to GALA members. |
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