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VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
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HUB-BUB-BUB
The new Hub Initiative has taken off and is still growing! More local VWS events are ocurring and more VWS members are participating in
these watercolor related activities. If you have Hub related questions please contact Pamela Dexter,Director of Hubs:
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Newsletter Submissions
All member events , workshops and show announcements should be sent to :
Newsletter article deadline is the 20th of each month.
Please put "VWS NEWSLETTER " in your title. Thank you!
If you have images, please send them in JPG format as an email attachment.
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Mark Nielsen
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Dear VWS members, Balancing Act - If you're anything like me finding time to actually paint can seem almost hopeless. I am really bad at the balancing act, or maybe the other way of putting it is I am really good at getting everything else done. But this last month I had a minor personal victory, I actually got going on a painting, FINALLY. Even more hopeful (in my case), I think I have hit on a vein of interest that I would like to pursue for a series of paintings and I can feel the old desire to set the other things aside and get back to painting kicking in. That does not mean that I am about to set aside my duties to the VWS however. This month I signed the VWS up for a General Liability Insurance Policy and we will be buying a Directors and Officers insurance policy shortly. With these two policies in place both the VWS as an institution and those who serve it as directors and/or officers for the VWS are protected from things that we hope will never happen but were previously at some level of risk should they have come to pass. With these two policies in place it should be a lot easier for the cautious VWS member to consider service on the board without having to fear that they are placing their personal possessions or savings at risk. It will also help to protect all our members who might want to organize a Hub event or help out with painting transportation without having to worry about what would happen if someone got hurt or paintings got damaged or stolen. Also, your board members are starting to get organized for our April 6th board meeting that is just ahead of our statewide Spring Event/Meeting, (if you have not signed up yet please do not delay, April 28th is just around the corner) in Middlebury VT. Finalizing the details for this event is the main item on our agenda for the April 6th meeting. Speaking of balancing acts, for the last three or four years I have made the name tags for our spring and annual meetings. Now that I actually do stuff for the organization I would like to hand off the name tag task to someone else. Are there any volunteers out there? It's not that bad and gives you a chance to meet our members and connect names and faces at the reception table. Just email me if you want to take this on for a couple of meetings, mjnart.nielsen@gmail.com. I thought I would share my recent painting "Working Landscape" 18"x 27"  Best Wishes, Mark Nielsen, President
2013 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2013 membership dues are due!
The VWS membership year begins in January of each calendar year. Members who have not yet paid dues for 2013 are considered delinquent and are not eligible to participate in VWS sponsored exhibitions, events, workshops or meetings. Memberships that remain delinquent for one year, will be terminated along with Signature Member Status, if obtained.
SPRING MEETING
The Spring Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 28th at the Middlebury Inn in Middlebury from 10AM to 3PM. We will have fun playing with paint and experimenting with techniques to create interesting effects and textures. Bring your sense of adventure and your enthusiasm! Let that inner child out!
Important! Please reserve your space ASAP and BEFORE April 22. I need to know how much food and art supplies to order!
The event registration form can be found on the VWS website: www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/forms/vws-registration-forms.
- Claudia Carl, Director of Events
NEWS FROM THE BOARD
Volunteer News
VWS is an all-volunteer run organization. In order to continue hosting exhibitions, events, workshops, website, newsletter, Facebook group, etc. we need your help. Many thanks to those of you who are stepping up to help with programs and exhibitions. We truly cannot do it without you!! In addition, we are still actively looking for:
- Two tech-help people, one for Mac users and one for PC users. These people would help others figure out (via telephone) how to re-size jpg's, etc.
- Board Members: A Director of Volunteers (who will work with Amanda for the time being)
- Help with local Hub activities: Attending local activities, sharing ideas about what would support your artistic growth, helping your Point Person organizing an activity
Please let me know how you would like to be involved help!
For more information about any of these volunteer positions, please contact Amanda Amend 802-652-9893 or amanda.amend@gmail.com.
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June 2013 Juried Awards Show
!!! Image submissions due April 15 !!!
Venue: SEABA (South End Arts & Business Association) 404 Pine Street, Burlington, VT, http://seaba.com
Juror: John Lovett
Gallery commission: 30% Entry Fee: $15
Calendar:
- Image Submission: 4/15/2013
- Notification to Artists by: 5/3/2013
- Show Start & End: 6/3 - 6/28/2013
- Delivery to Gallery: 6/1/2013
- Show Reception: 6/7/2013
- Pick Up from Gallery: 6/28/2013
Eligibility:
- All current dues-paid VWS Members
- Original works of art painted with water-soluble media (transparent watercolor, gouache, watercolor pencil, watercolor sticks & watercolor inks)
- Works of art not previously shown in statewide VWS shows
- Works must be professionally framed, with glass or Plexiglas, ready for hanging
- Watercolor paper, canvas, & boards, Gessoed paper & Yupo acceptable
- Top mats must be white or off-white
- Watercolor canvas & watercolor boards do not need mats or glass
- Frames must not exceed 44" on any side
- All work must be for sale
See also:
September 2013 Juried Show "Watercolor - Out of Bounds"
Juror: Linda Kemp
This show will be different from our typical shows, as multi media with watercolor, 3D work and other "non-traditional" watercolor art is the focus of this show. Additional details will be announced on the VWS website and through Snipppets.
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LINDA KEMP
September 9-13 2013
The Linda Kemp workshop is filling up quickly!
Join a great group of people for a fun workshop in a wonderful setting at the Landgrove Inn. September will be fabulous at the Inn and the fall colors will inspire creative energy. Reserve your space now!
"In View" Watercolor Workshop
September 9-13 2013
Landgrove Inn
Landgrove, VT
Tuition (does not include lodging)
VWS Members: $495
Non-Members: $575
Lodging: contact Landgrove Inn 802-824-6673
Send this registration form
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/forms/vws-registration-forms/
Along with a deposit of $100 to hold a spot, to:
Claudia Carl
Director of Programs
Box 990
Middlebury, VT 05753
Full payment due July 2, 2013
Linda Kemp CSPWC, SCA, OSA, SAA (Hon.) instructs and lectures at national symposiums and watercolor workshops throughout Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Her internationally recognized "Negative Painting" concepts are the focus of her book and video, Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines. Her award winning paintings are in private, public, and corporate collections around the world, including The Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, U.K.
 
JOHN SALMINEN
June 9-13 2014
Realism Through Design
In this new offering, John will share his approach to painting the urban scene in watercolor. John will help participants in all aspects of painting a representational cityscape or town scene - choosing the subject, adding mood and creating emotional content, lighting the scene for dramatic effect, using photo reference in a meaningful way and most importantly, strengthening and enhancing representational painting through design. The workshop will include demonstrations, critiques and lots of one-on-one individual help. Whether you have never tried painting cityscapes or are an experienced urban painter, this workshop will be an invaluable opportunity to gain new painting insights.
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Each month we will feature a VWS member in this newsletter. We will start by introducing you to our hard-working Board of Directors, who all serve VWS as volunteers. Today we welcome our Director of Programs and Education:
Claudia Carl 
Art has been a part of my life since I was born. Having two artists as parents there was always something creative going on in the house and my parents made sure the 5 of us kids also experienced all that NYC had to offer in the way of museums, theater, and all forms of creativity. I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked for a bit in the textile industry before moving to the bay area. Next I came back east with a husband and lived on Nantucket for a few years. At this time I was making quilts and working in the Property Management/ Guest House business, starting a family and still being inspired by my parents' creativity.
In the 80's I moved to Vermont where I continued to be part of the B&B business until divorce redirected me to the Greenhouse and Gardening business. Now surrounded by beautiful flowers, which I have loved to paint since my F.I.T. days, I started taking watercolor classes. This has changed my view of life and my surroundings. Everything I see as I drive around Vermont has the potential to be the next painting. I still have an incredible day job helping to manage an estate in Cornwall and I get to paint the flowers that I help to grow and also the incredible scenery that are the views.
I was introduced to the Vermont Watercolor Society in 2009 and found my tribe. What a great group of talented people who are inspiring and fun to paint with! It has been a pleasure to have the experiences with the workshops and the shows and the plein air painting and potluck dinners. To know that I have the rest of my life to grow as an artist and to participate in activities with this ever changing group of artists is all I could ask for. Happy Painting Everyone!
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Anemones
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Welcome New Members!
Claudia McCullough
Caitlin Glaser
Amanda Amend
Amanda Amend's work will fill the walls of Mirabelle's Café in Burlington, Vermont, for the month of April. Several of these piece are "inspired by Alvaro"-- done after the Alvaro Castagnet workshop and reflecting his maxim, "Don't paint what you see! Paint how you feel about what you see." Please stop by!
Tony Conner
Watercolor Workshop in North Bennington, April 20 & 21
Watercolor Simplified, Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21, 2013, Taraden Bed & Breakfast, North Bennington, Vermont. Long believed to be a difficult medium, it is often watercolors' unique working characteristics and process that are the cause of frustration. Whether you are a beginning watercolor painter, or have been working with the medium for some time but are still finding frustration, this class is for you. The weekend long class will teach the techniques and skills required for successful watercolor painting. The class meets at the Taraden Bed & Breakfast Media Barn, 183 Park Street, North Bennington, VT. Fee - $175 for the weekend long class . The class meets at the Taraden Bed & Breakfast Media Barn, 183 Park Street, North Bennington, VT. Fee - $185 for the weekend long class.
Contact Tony Conner for more information:
Email : classes@tonyconner.com
Phone : 802 375 5548
Plein Air Vermont 2013 will be held Sep 3 - 8, 2013.
Cynthia Crawford
Cynthia Crawford will be showing her watercolors, photographs and "photo-paintings" at the Vermont Institute for Natural Science (VINS), from April 13 - June 30. An opening reception is planned for Sunday, April 14 from 11:30 - 1:30 at the Pavillion, where the show will be hung. Cynthia will also be discussing how she goes about bird-watching with a camera, using a slideshow presentation. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/d4cprly
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Foxy Contemplation
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Lynn Cummings
Burlington/St. Albans Hub
Critique Group Starting
First meeting - Wednesday, April 3, 2 - 4
Location: Lynn Cummings' Home in S. Burlington
Please contact Lynn at lynn.cummings@uvm.edu if you wish to attend
Spring Landscape Workshop
Lynn Cummings, Instructor
Friday, April 19, 9:30 - 3 PM
Location: Lynn Cummings' Home in S. Burlington
Please contact Lynn at lynn.cummings@uvm.edu if you wish to attend
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a VWS-sponsored workshop!
Don Dalton
Don Dalton had two paintings accepted into the "Pictures at an Exhibition" show at Symphony Hall in Boston. This show is a collaboration between Symphony Hall and the Copley Society. The Boston Symphony Orchestra will be performing Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, for which Copley Society artists created original art that complements the suite's movements. The exhibition dates are March 6 - April 13, 2013.
Lyn DuMoulin
Lyn DuMoulin is having a solo exhibit at the Brandon Artist Guild in Brandon, Vermont, in May-June 2013. At least ten new works will be on display. Most of Lyn's work reflects the four seasons of the great north country. Her paintings often use water reflections of some very beautiful, isolated places where, as she says, God's only been to once! Favorite themes in her work are the bright colors of vibrant life, people doing things they love, and water reflections. Of course her favorite subject, people in canoes, will be in evidence. The work is intended to make you wish you were there. In addition she is presently seeking permission from friends who live in Brandon and are well known in the community to have their watercolor portraits hung as part of the show. This, of course, depends on the skill of the artist and the vanity of older community members who might not mind seeing reflected the marvelous mileage our faces wear after 50! We'll see how many watercolor portraits make it to the walls of the Guild!
The Opening reception will be May 3 from 5-7 PM at the Brandon Artist Guild. There will be refreshments and for any VWS artist who comes through our doors the warmest possible welcome. The Brandon Artist Guild is located right on Route 7 as one travels through Brandon, don't blink!
Mary Ann Duffy Godin
Solo exhibition at Bent Northrop Memorial Library
EXHIBIT continues through Sunday, April 14, 2013
"Birds, Blooms, and Vintage,"
A solo exhibition showcasing the watercolor art of Vermont artist, Mary Ann Duffy Godin is on display at the Bent-Northrup Library in Fairfield, Vt., from Sunday, February 17 through Sunday, April 14, 2013. All are welcome.
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Robert O'Brien
I will be teaching a workshop this summer in Southern France at Domaine du Haut Baran from June 15th through the 24th. Haut Baran is a beautiful restored farm in the hills about the Lot River Valley in the heart of the Cahors wine country. There will be five days of painting instruction plus tours to various sites in the area. I call it an "art vacation". For more information contact me at (802) 263-9394. Their website is www.hautbaran.com.
Barbara Pafume
Four Seasons Studios, is teaching:
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2-day "Painting Your Way" weekend workshops continue at her studio in Fairfax, VT. Beginners as well as experienced artists who are working in watercolor, acrylic or oil are welcome.
April 13th & 14th, May 4th & 5th, June 1st & 2nd, 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. each day. Each weekend workshop is $200, which includes lessons, lunch and critique. Call Barb to register.
- Wake Robin Community classes, Shelburne, VT, April 1st & 2nd, May 6th & 10th, 9 A.M. - noon, Wake Robin residents only.
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"Painting Your Way" watercolor, acrylic, oil classes at the community room at the Congregational Church of Middlebury. 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Tuesdays,
May 21st, May 28th, June 4th, June 11th. Fee for all four sessions is $220, which includes, coffee, tea and snacks. Call Barb for more info and to register.
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Southern Vermont Art Center, Manchester, Vt., Mondays, beginning
July 8th through August 26th, (8 weeks or sign up for just 4), all day, 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Call SVA at 802-363-1405 to register.
- Two exhibits of Barbara's work may be seen in Middlebury during the month of April
: The Illsley Library and The National Bank of Middlebury.
For all classes, more information and to register, call Barbara at 802-849-6858
Barbara will be exhibiting some of her work at the Festival Gallery in Waitsfield, VT, mid March.
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This is a new section designed to share news about exhibitions, events and activities that are not VWS-sponsored, but might be of interest to VWS members. More information can also be found on the website www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/bulletin-board.
Landgrove Inn Art Workshops
For a complete list of the many art workshops at Landgrove Inn that take place throughout the year, please see: http://www.landgroveinn.com/#!menu/cl69
26th Annual Northern National Art Competition
Juried national art competition open to artists living in the U.S. who are 18 or older and working in any 2-D (or wall-hangable 3-D) media. Work must be original and recent. More than $8,500 in prize money -- Three $1,000 awards of excellence. Nicolet College Art Gallery in Rhinelander, Wis. Entry fee: $30 for two images. Prospectus available by mail or email, or from the website. Entry due date: May 11, 2013 Exhibit runs 7/23/13 - 9/6/13 Opening reception: 7/23/12 Judge: James R. Pace; artist and professor of art at the University of Texas at Tyler.
Website:
Contact: Katy Ralph
kralph@nicoletcollege.edu 715-365-4556
National Watercolor Society Workshop
The National Watercolor Society (NWS) has engaged Don Andrews to present a demonstration and a three-day workshop at the NWS Gallery, 915 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731.
Demo: Sunday, May 19; 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Workshop: Monday-Wednesday, May 20-22; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
If you have questions, contact Penny Hill by phone: 760-908-3389 or
email nwsannualexib@gmail.com.
Catamount Arts and The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Summer Teaching Opportunity
June - August
Background: for the VWS to meet 501c(3) requirements of volunteerism, education and community outreach AND to meet our VWS mission of providing community outreach programming, the VWS is on the lookout for venues that offer us appropriate opportunities. The St. Johnsbury Recreation Department's summer day camp program: Camp Iwannahavefun is offering us just such an opportunity with their Summer Arts Program.
The program is geared to children grades 1-4. The program runs from June 17th - August 12th , Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:00am. Teachers may select a single day or several - as they prefer. The art classes will be held in both the Catamount Arts and St. Johnsbury Athenaeum in order to utilize the resources each institution offers. Anne Campbell - Art Ed Consultant will co-ordinate lesson plans with all teachers, ensuring the overall program is organized and coherent.
Teachers participating as a VWS volunteer will be reimbursed travel expenses and supplies .
Teachers may elect to be paid by the Catamount Arts @ $75 per day. This helps the Summer Program but cannot be applied to the VWS mission.
Dates and Themes
Week 1- June 18 & 20 Fish and Games Week
Week 2- June 25 & 27 Fun in the Sun Week
Week 3- July 11 Have a Ball Week (note: Thursday only)
Week 4- July 16 & 18 Kingdom's Got Talent! Week
Week 5- July 23 & 25 Mountains of Fun Week
Week 6- July 30 & Aug 1 Magical Mystical Week.
Week 7- August 6 & 8 Circus Week
Week 8- August 13 & 15 Awesome Adventure Week
For more information
contact Anne Campbell: anne.w.campbell@charter.net
Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Mad River Valley. June 29 to July 28, 2013. The Exhibition opens June 29 and runs through July 28 in the Mad River Valley and is anticipating more than 2000 visitors. Entry deadline is May 1.
Prospectus:
SPECIAL 5-DAY WORKSHOP
with nationally known artist and author, Ann Pember
July 22-26, 2013 in Peru, NY
Ann Pember is a signature member of 19 art and watercolor societies. Her work has been included in more than 195 national juried exhibitions and she has been the recipient of 45 awards. Pember authored the book: PAINTING CLOSE-FOCUS FLOWERS IN WATER-COLOR and "MAKE DYNAMIC PAINTINGS IN WATERCOLOR", a digital book on CD. She has work published in over 35 books and publications, including; INTERNATIONAL ARTIST, WATERCOLOR MAGIC, THE ARTISTS MAGAZINE and WATERCOLOR MAGAZINE. She has two instructional videos: VIBRANT ORCHID and PAINTING IN THE FLOW OF WATERCOLOR.
Website: www.annpember.com
This workshop includes a welcome party at Ann's home and studio on the shore of Lake Champlain near Port Kent, NY on July 21st.
Join us for a chance to sharpen your painting skills and have fun doing it. Learn to paint flowers and landscapes filled with light and glowing color on traditional watercolor paper and on smooth surfaces. Students of all levels will be encouraged to develop their personal style and strengthen their painting skills.
Follow the Workshop link below for information.
http://www.annpember.com/Workshops/workshopschedule.htm
4th Annual Vermont Plein Air Festival
Jericho. July 20. Registration starts February 1.
Weston Manchester-Bennington Paint-Out
July 26, 2013
Sponsored by the Weston, Manchester, Bennington Hub
Invitees: Weston, Manchester, Bennington Hub, Rutland, Middlebury Hub, White River Junction Hub
These hubs are within reasonable distance in order for participants to come, paint, enjoy the reception and then travel home the same day. If we don't get a large enough response, we will extend the invitation to the other hubs. We do have several B & Bs in the area.
Painters arrive 9 am to the South Londonderry Depot (Route 100S) for check in and a paper stamp.
Fee: $35
Paint through the day in the area of So. Londonderry. There is a wonderful river walk just beyond the Depot. Or you can drive back into Londonderry or Landgrove or Weston.
Return to the Depot at 3 pm with your painting matted and popped into a frame for the judging.
Reception will take place at 5 pm in the Depot where the paintings will be on display.
Monetary awards will be presented.
To sign up and for more information, please contact Diane Bell at dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net or call 824 6195.
The 3nd Annual Weston Art Fair
July 27, 2013
Sponsored by the Weston Manchester Bennington Hub
Who: Any member of VWS
What: An outdoor art fair on the lawn and in the parking lot of the Old Parish Church
When: Saturday, July 27, 2013
Where: The Old Parish Church, Main Street, Weston
Time: 10am to 5 pm
Booth fee: $35
Requirements: Bring your own racks and canopy for your paintings. Paintings have to be matted and framed.
Racks for matted pieces and cards are allowed as well.
Pray for sunshine!
To sign up and for more information, please contact Diane Bell at dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net or call 824 6195.
3rd Annual Great Vermont Plein Air Festival
Mad River Valley. August 16 & 17. Registration starts March.
www.vermontartfest.com/event/great-vermont-plein-air-paint-out-2/2013-08-16
The Shelburne Craft School
Shelburne Farms and Lake Champlain Residential 5 day Intensive Watercolor Workshop: 8/19-8/23rd
Location: Shelburne Farms, Vermont
Instructor: Joel Popadics
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, 8/19-8/23rd
Fee $825 shared room, $1,145.00 single room: includes lodging on Lake Champlain at the Shelburne Farms Lake Front Orchard House: Sunday night check in 5:30pm-Friday day, 2 meals a day and instruction. Material List will be provided.
Call Shelburne Farms to Register: (802) 985-8686
16th Annual Vermont Festival of the Arts Mad River Valley. August 1st through Labor Day. www.vermontartfest.com Plein Air Vermont 2013 September 3 - 8, 2013 This is a juried plein air painting event that culminates with an exhibit and sale on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8. Juror of Selection is Diane Parabelli Miller, Juror of Awards is Charles Reid. Submission Deadline: Monday April 19, 2013. Download prospectus and submission form here:
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It is very exciting to have Holbein, USA as a VWS Partner. Being a Vermont based art supplier and full time supporter of arts and the artists who make them, it is a perfect fit for both of us. Please get to know Holbein and support them not only because they are one of our partners, but because they are a world leader in colors and mediums for artists. The Landgrove Inn is the premier, all-in-one lodging, dining and fun space in which to create, exhibit and learn. Check out the 2010 workshop schedule at Landgrove Inn, or call 802 824-6673. Tom and Maureen Checchia, owners. |
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