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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, 2012
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GALA Board of Directors
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Jeff Gallant, Treasurer
Guy Biechele
Kevin Bird
Mark Fisher
Luis Gonzalez
Chuck Heidorn
Vicki Heidorn
Mike Williams
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GALA Fall Art Show & Sale - Save the Dates!
The fall show will be held November 16-18, 2012
at the Gardner Senior Center at 294 Pleasant St.
Since we last held the show there in the fall of 2008,
the center has been nicely renovated.
The Art Show Committee would love to hear
your suggestions for the fall show, so send
your thoughts to feedback@galagardner.org
and mark your calendars!
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| Lisa Regopoulos Wins Best in Show |
 Congratulations to Lisa Regopoulos!
Lisa's pastel "Salem Street, North End" was awarded Best in Show at the Pastel Painters of Maine 13th International Juried Show "For Pastels Only" at the closing reception on June 23, 2012 at the River Tree Arts Center, Kennebunk, Maine. Visit Lisa's website.
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Call for Artists - 4th Annual West Boylston Fall Festival
| The West Boylston Arts Foundation is seeking artists & crafters for their Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 from 10 am - 4 pm on the West Boylston Town Common. As in the previous years, in addition to vendor booths, they will have entertainment, children's activities, the scarecrow contest, pie eating contest, and more. Registration is $30 for a 10X10 booth space and will be accepted until 9/24 or until full. Proceeds are used to support school arts & music programs. The Festival has become an annual tradition that continues to grow, this year they are hoping to add a small car show at the Masonic Lodge across from the Common, a chili tasting/contest, and mini-farmers market.
or if you have questions, contact: Mark Baldi (508) 835-6489 - home, (508) 767-2803 - work |
Call for Artists - Princeton Hey Day
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Event Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012
Artists are invited to participate in this year's HEY DAY event at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, co-sponsored by the Mass Audubon, the Princeton Arts Society and the Princeton Agricultural Commission. This year's event promises to be even more successful than 2011 with more of everything including food, music, family activities, and most importantly lots of attendees! Depending on weather, attendance normally ranges between 500 and 1,000 people. PAS has reserved most of the large barn with wonderful space for exhibiting & selling artwork. Entry forms must be received by Sept. 15. Entries received after the deadline may be accepted based on space. Call for Artists |
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Mark Frederick Fisher on YouTube!
| Mark got a young genius to capture a few songs from his CD release concert at "Dunrunnin" back on June 1st. These will be doled out one at a time so Mark can handle the onslaught of agents and promoters. Mark gives his thanks to Kris Cormier on the camera and the band, Kris Lucander, Tom Ruckey, Donna Russo & Barry Callahan. See the video or if the link doesn't work, then go to YouTube, type "Mark Frederick Fisher", look down for "Ep 1: Mrs. Moonlight", click & smile!
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Solo Photography Exhibition by Guy Biechele
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 "Fading Places - Infrared Photographs of Abandoned Buildings and Machines in Rural New England" by Guy BiecheleJaffrey Civic Center August 24 to September 29, 2012Opening Reception with Slideshow and Talk on Digital Infrared Photography on Thursday, August 30 from 5 - 7 pm.
Artist's Statement: When driving through northern New England last fall I was struck by the number of deserted farmsteads that I passed. I started to stop and explore the exteriors of these buildings and the grounds. I was captured by the stillness of these once vibrant places. I could almost hear the echoes of the activities and lives that had once filled them. I began photographing, and quickly turned to infrared photography. Infrared photography is often described as serene, otherworldly, and haunting. I found that it best captured the way I felt when at these abandoned places captured by their quiet transience, melancholy, and poignancy. During the past year I have been photographing this fading heritage of ours as I have traveled around New England. It has been a moving experience. This exhibition is my attempt to share and document this experience of changing times and places in the continuum of our life.
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Lori MacDonald Painting Exhibit in Webster
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 Lori MacDonald has a collection of her paintings on display until the end of August at the Booklovers' Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster, MA. This unique bookstore/coffee shop has Lori's paintings nestled on the walls amidst new and used books, gift items, and more. Visit Lori's website or read about the Booklovers' Gourmet. Booklovers' Gourmet hours: M & Sa 10-5, Tu - F 10-6:30 (closed Sunday). Image: A September Eve on Bailey Island
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Call for Entries - Upcoming Post Road Art Center Exhibits
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"Floating" is the theme for September's show.
Drop-off: Aug. 23-30. Opening Reception: Sept. 6, 5:30-8 pm. Show comes down Sept. 27.
The judge will be Elizabeth Geller, Head of the Corporate Program at the DeCordova Museum.
For Oct., "Project" Each piece must contain: A Word-The Color Red-Water-Something Living.
Drop-off: Sept. 20-27. Opening Reception: Oct. 4, 5:30-8 pm. Show comes down Oct. 25.
The Judge will be Lydia Gordon, Lending Artist Coordinator at the DeCordova Museum.
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Artist Studio Space for Rent in Hudson, MA
| | Blueskies Studios located at 43 Broad St., Suite B307 in Hudson has studio spaces available for rent. BlueSkies Studios is a non-profit open studio in the Hudson Mill Building in Hudson, MA. The open space is subdivided - painters, textile artists and photographers presently occupy the studio. The main purpose is to create a positive atmosphere for area artists - at an affordable rate. For more info, contact Nancy at OppFamily@aol.com or fill out a BlueSkies contact form. |
Call for Entries - "Art on the Edge" Exhibit
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Townsend Meeting Hall Art Gallery "Art on the Edge" Exhibit (formerly "New Directions")
Show Dates: August 11 to Sept. 22, 2012 Entry deadline: August 1. Entry Form
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Call for Artists - 2012 Frances N. Roddy Open Competition
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The Concord Art Association 2012 Frances N. Roddy Open Competition
Exhibit Dates: Sept. 13 - Oct. 14, 2012 Opening: Thursday, Sept. 13, 6-8 pm
Artwork Delivery Dates: Sept. 5, 10 am-7 pm & Sept. 6, 10 am-4:30 pm
Juror will be Jen Mergel, Beal Family Senior Curator of Contemporary Art
at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Competition Prospectus Artwork Labels
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Photography Exhibits at Hudson Town Hall
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The photographs of Jeanine M. Vitale are on exhibit now through mid-September at the Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA. More infoUpcoming artists: September - December 2012: David Phoenix, Photographer December 2012 - March 2013: Leigh Grundy, Photographer |
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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 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.Go to top |
| GALA Receives 2011 Constant Contact Email Marketing All Star Award! | 
For the third year in a row, GALA has been named an All Star by Constant Contact for demonstrating best practices in the use of email marketing.
Award winners were selected from over 500,000 organizations in recognition for setting the standard of being a responsible, engaged, professional, and successful online marketer.
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