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VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
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HUBS
Hub news can be found in the new "HUB NEWS" section in the main body of the newsletter. If you have Hub related questions please contact Pamela Dexter,Director of Hubs:
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Facebook
If you are a Facebook user and a current VWS member, please consider joining the Vermont Watercolor Society Facebook group. This is a place for members to share their work, and information about shows and events. Click here to join.
We have also created a Vermont Watercolor Society page. This is a public place where VWS will share announcements and other information. Members are welcome to share their work and announcements on this page as well. Please share the page with your friends.
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!
Submissions must be fully written and spell-checked with accurate punctuation in order to be included. This saves our volunteer editor much valuable time so that she can return to painting.
If you have images, please send them in JPG format as an email attachment.
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Mark Nielsen
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Education and Outreach I am looking for good ideas to build the VWS education and outreach programs. Over the last six years or so we have been building a cash reserve which we will use to underwrite qualifying education and outreach projects. To qualify for VWS funds from this reserve the money needs to be spent on outreach or education and should not directly enrich our members. Here is an example; money from this reserve could be used to purchase watercolor materials which would be donated to students (non-members) to enhance their encounter with the experience of painting in watercolor, but the funds would not be used to pay a VWS member to teach a watercolor class. This distinction should be well within the boundaries of an appropriate non-profit charitable expense. Both Lynn Pratt and Claudia Carl teach children in adjunct school settings and have expressed an interest in this possibility. If you are currently or planning to teach watercolor painting in this type of setting and would be interested in upgrading the materials that your students will be using, or making those materials available at a reduced cost, or for free, please give me a call or send me an email and explain your idea, it may well be fund-able. Of course not all of us are teachers, or have a lot of additional time to take on something new. But let's be creative about this. Not all education and outreach needs to take a lot of time or cost anything. Here are a couple of other ideas I can think of that any of us could do. 1. Provide a link to an educational article on watercolor painting or painter that you feel is worth sharing. We can post the link on our website or Facebook page to share with the world. 2. How about a book review if you like to write, let us know about which watercolor texts inspire you and why we should read it. Maybe it is a biography, or a "how to do it" book. If the review is short enough we could run it as an article in Snippets. 3. Post a notice of a talk or demonstration that you may know about related to watercolor. The VWS website has a bulletin board for this. What ideas do you have? Email me, let's make it happen together. Mark
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.
VWS WEBSITE NEWS
A new Bulletin Board page has been added to the website. The Bulletin Board contains the same information found in the Bulletin Board section of this newsletter. Please contact Don Dalton to add items to the Bulletin Board page on the website.
NEW BROCHURE
Thank you to everyone who submitted images for the new brochure. We received an amazing collection of work to be considered. The following images were selected to be included in the brochure:
Linda Di Sante "Katrina"
Ann Pember "Hibiscus"
Susan Bull Riley "Alpine Plants on Mount Mansfield"
Carole-Anne Center "Entwined in Hope"
Diane Bell "Walking Home"
Robert Sydorowich "Autumn Harvest"
Our volunteers are hard at work on the brochure in their spare time. Please stay tuned.
NEWS FROM THE BOARD
Board Increases Hub Funding
The VWS Board of Directors decided to increase the yearly funding for Hubs. This decision indicates how seriously the Board wants to support and encourage Hub success. A formula was determined in an effort to be fair and conscious of Hub size differences. As in the past All Hubs will receive a basic yearly allotment for reimbursement of $300. In addition to the basic funding, Hubs will receive an increase of $10 per member - thus insuring Hubs with larger memberships will have adequate funding. The membership numbers will be based on a July 1 accounting for each hub and forwarded to the Board for inclusion in the next calendar year budget planning. The overall effect is to increase funding for all Hubs as well as insure that the entire VWS membership is provided with sufficient financial support.
Volunteer News
Many thanks to those of you who are stepping up to help with programs and exhibitions. We truly cannot have programs and exhibitions without you!! In addition, we are still actively looking for:
2 tech-help people: one for Mac users and one for PC users. These people would help others figure out (via telephone) how to resize 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!
Thanks so much, Amanda Amend, 652-9893 or amanda.amend@gmail.com
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Juried Awards Show at
South End Art & Business Association (SEABA)
Thanks to the over 70 VWS members who submitted images for this show, and congratulations to the 35 who were juried into the show. Award winners for this year's show were as follows:
- VWS Best in show - "Symphony", by Lisa Beach
- 2nd place - "Put Out To Pasture" by Lynn Pratt
- 3rd place, Holbein Award - "Companionship" by Susan Bull Riley
- Holbein Award 2 - "Recycled Cans" by Rob O'Brien
- The Black Horse Award - "Checkers" by Jo Tate
- Dorothy Yoder Award - "Max's Old Place" by Tony Connor
- Henry Macuga Award - "Tulips" by Sally Conrad
- People's Choice Award - "Winged Hollyhocks" by Monique Dewyea
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Additional images can be found on the VWS website as well as on the VWS Facebook page.
Congratulations to all! We hope you were able to view the show.
September Show at Vermont Institute of Contemporary Art (VTica)
The "Watercolor: Out of Bounds Show" submission date is fast approaching! Many VWS members are busy creating works of art for this abstract/experimental show. VWS members may submit up to 5 images and images will be submitted, once again, via Artshowmanager. Images must be submitted before 5 PM on July 24.
Framing & Matting Guidelines for All Shows*
Mats: sole or top mats will be white or off white. If a bottom mat is used, it may be white, off white or colored. Filets may be used. Mats are not required for all paintings, but if you are not framing your painting, archival spacers must be used.
Frames: frames must be sturdy, in excellent condition, and must be professional quality. They must have picture wire attached to the back from which to hang the painting.
The following are not acceptable for VWS shows:
- Float frames
- Table top frames
- Damaged frames or frames that are disjointed at the corners
- Saw tooth hangers
- Duck tape, masking tape or other non-professional-looking materials used on backs of frames.
- Sloppy construction as seen from front or back
Persons accepting paintings at drop off are instructed to not accept paintings if they do not meet these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation.
*Occasionally there are special shows where other guidelines apply, which will be described in that show's prospectus and/or other communications. Otherwise, the above guidelines will apply to all VWS shows including hub shows.
This information can also be found on the VWS website:
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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 23-27 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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Burlington/St. Albans Hub News
Plein Air Sessions
Annelein Beaukenkamp & Karen Casper have organized plein air painting sessions for this group. Hub members may bring an artist friend, if you wish, and you will need to register with Annelein or Karen. Minimum of 6 per session required.
Saturday August 24. Essex New York
Saturday October 5th. Shelburne Museum
Details about these events are being emailed to all Burlington/St. Albans hub members.
Life Drawing/Painting
These sessions, which started as a hub activity last fall, have expanded and now are open to other artists in the community. Any artist can attend these sessions which now meet in the upstairs classroom at Black Horse Art, 277 Pine St., Burlington. There is a model every Wednesday night from 6 - 9 PM, and every Sunday afternoon from 2 - 5 PM. Participants must register in advance by contacting Black Horse Art Supply at: 860-4972. Charles Norris-Brown is organizing discussion sessions for the VWS members who attend these sessions. You may work in whatever medium you wish, and there is no instruction.
Our hub is still in need of greater volunteer participation for both hub and full VWS activities. We'd love to have a volunteer (or two) to coordinate painting pickups and dropoffs, organize carpools to various activities and other small tasks. Without volunteer efforts, there will not be any activities, as VWS is an all-volunteer organization. Please let me know what you are willing to help with, and if there are other events that you'd like for our hub to offer. (email: Lynn.Cummings@uvm.edu)
New Hampshire Hub
Kilton Library Show, June 1 - Sept 28, 2013. The New Hampshire Hub is excited about the opportunity to show their paintings in the West Lebanon, NH Kilton Library. We invited members of our neighboring Hubs, Brattleboro and White River Junction to join us. Their participation makes this show a multi-Hub event!
NH Hub Paint Out scheduled for July 25, 2013. We will enjoy a beautiful old homestead amidst blooming gardens with Mt Sunapee views AND a gourmet lunch. NH Hub members need to contact Pam Dexter to be added to the participant list thus ensuring Ted will prepare lunch for all. Time and directions will be sent to all participants. Bye the way, lunch is being offered to us, no cost, due to the graciousness of Ted. We thank Bea Jillette for coordinating our event with Ted Nobili. It's going to be a beautiful day so check your calendars, NH Hub members and join us.
The NH Hub is having an Opening Reception for their "Watercolor Stories" show on July 1, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Kilton Public Library, West Lebanon, NH. This show is a joint venture between our NH Hub and our neighboring White River Junction Hub. Eight artists from each Hub are participating. Everett Webber is responsible for arranging this opportunity with the Kilton Library. We also thank Mary Jane Morse who coordinated this show, from the Library side, along with Everett. Many VWS members were helpful in the planning and hanging of this show. I am particularly grateful to Kate Reeves, Carole Anne Centre and Nancy Dean who kept the energy going. The NH and the WRJ Hub invite all VWS members and friends to join us for light refreshments and artistic camaraderie at our opening.
Newport/St Johnsbury Hub
"Vermont As You Like It" Show
Opening day is August 30. 2013 Friday. Reception from 3PM to 7PM. We are calling all watercolor artists to join us. The show will end Sept. 27th 2013. Applications will be available both online at the MAC web site and at the MAC Center, Newport Vermont. Art can be dropped off Saturday,Sunday or Monday August 24 & 25 & 26 2013. Hours will be 10AM to 4PM each day. Our last show was a successful and well attended event.
White River Junction
The White River Hub met June 15th at the studio of Rebecca Gottesman
with a small but enthusiastic group. Our agenda was 'Share the Process' - a morning where each of us shared a personal technique in our watercolors. Cathy Finnegan had a wonderful loose wrist movement of holding her brush while Jeannie Lindheim demonstrated her washes of brilliant color. Kate Reeves' favorite snow scenes were done with a mesh screen where you blow the gouache thru the screen onto the painting. Jo Tate also shared her
loose technique of accenting the values and warm/cool colors to produce some exciting flower paintings. More food than we could eat, it was a fun morning and nice to meet new artists. We plan to have another gathering later this summer - date to be determined.
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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 Communications:
Sarah Rosedahl
After working for almost 30 years as an engineer, engineering manager and educational technology consultant, I relocated to Vermont last year (via Michigan->California->New Orleans) and am enjoying painting full time and raising chickens. I have always been inspired by my surroundings and love painting birds, wildlife and now farm animals as well! Enjoying life in the Champlain Islands!
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Welcome New Members!
Nancy Kozub
Snow Wakeman
Joanie Miller
Diane Bell
Diane Bell has had two paintings, "Star Lake" and "Cold River" accepted for the 2013 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition held in the Red Barn Gallery in Waitsfield, VT. The exhibition opens to the public with a reception on June 30th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and closes on July 28th at 5:00 PM. The gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 9:00 PM.
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: $20
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
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!
Linda Di Sante
My submission, "Beloved", was juried into the
Small Works Show at The Bennington Center for the Arts to be held May 11 through December 22, 2013. Check out their website:
Joann DiNicola
Joann DiNicola has had two works selected to be in the 2013 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition being held in the Red Barn Gallery in Waitsfield, VT. The exhibition runs through uly 28th. The gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 9:00 PM.
Barbara Pafume
Four Seasons Studios
- Barbara Pafume's painting, "A Splash of Sun", has been accepted into the Adirondacks National Exhibition of Watercolors at the View in Old Forge, NY, Aug. 16- Oct. 27th.
- Her paintings, "A Walk in the Early Morning Mist" and "Dad's Rose Trellis" were accepted for the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition in Waitsfield, at the Red Barn Gallery, Lareau Farm Inn, June 29 - July 28th.
- Also "Storm Clouds" was accepted for the South End Arts Arts and Business Assoc. exhibit
- Barbara will be teaching two workshops for the Lareau Farm Inn, Home of The American Flatbread, in Waitsfield, in August. Also she will be teaching Mondays, July and August at Southern Vermont Art Center. Go to her website for more information: www.art-in-vermont.com
Susan Bull Riley
Two watercolors in the New England Society of Botanical Artists traveling exhibition entitled From the Mountains to the Sea http://fromthemountainstothesea.org The current venue is in Duxbury, MA, but the exhibit will travel to the Montshire Museum in Norwich this fall.
The Vermont Thrush Restaurant in Montpelier has been warmly supportive of my work, decorating their dining room with an array of watercolors, including--naturally!-- two of Wood Thrushes! Thrush Restaurant is now part of Montpelier's Gallery Walk.
In addition to these exhibits, I have on-going representation in three galleries and a miscellany of venues around the state that includes a concert hall in Adamant and this summer's Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition in Waitsfield.
 
Sarah Rosedahl
Sarah has released a new book entitled "Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z". The book is comprised of Sarah's watercolor and ink illustrations as well as fun facts about chicken breeds. The book is available on Amazon as well as locally in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Sarah will be participating in the Champlain Islands Open Farm and Studio Tour, August 13 and 14
Nancy Stone
Nancy Stone will exhibit her latest watercolors on Yupo in a show titled "Drawn to Music" at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington. Featured will be "Vibrations", a suite of six hand-made triptych-books depicting trios of musicians. The paintings on the top layer of translucent Yupo have lace-like cut-outs revealing a second layer of watercolors depicting different genres of music. Also exhibited are Nancy's hand-made artists' books, and sculptures by Melinda White-Bronson. Running from June 4 through August 29, the exhibit is open Tuesday to Friday, 9:30-4:30. The artists will talk at 6:30 the evening of the show's opening, Friday, June 7th, 5-8. Jazz, folk and classical musical events will correlate with the exhibit during the summer; information can be found at
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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.
The 7th Annual: Discover the Heart of the Islands, Open Farm and Studio Tour!
July 13 and 14, 10-5:00 pm
Visit VWS members Linda Forrer, Maurie Harrington and Sarah Rosedahl on this fun tour of island artist studios and farms. Have a bite to eat at the Grand Isle Art Works "Zach's Cafe at the Gallery" and don't miss "Taste of the Islands" on Sunday at Grand Isle Art Works. More information http://www.openfarmandstudio.com.
Grand Isle Art Works 3rd Annual Trunk Show and Sale
July 27 and 28 10AM to 4PM
Art work from our 70+ artists -- plus our invited friends. There will be demonstrations of spinning, wood turning, carving, and painting. Tents outside and artwork and good food inside! Worth a trip to the islands to sip an island wine while experiencing great art work! We hope you can join us!
1st Annual: Plein Air Paint Out: Painting the Vintner's Realm!
Grand Isle Art Works, in partnership with East Shore Vineyard, Hall Homeplace Orchard, and Snow Farm Vineyard will host this fun new event on July 20, 2013. More information can be found on the Grand Isle Art Works website: http://grandisleartworks.com/paint-out/
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
Janet Rogers
"Expressive Flowers, Faces and Figures", 4 day Watercolor Workshop August 5th - 8th
Fresh flowers in the studio will be the inspiration for the beginning of the workshop, progressing into portraits in watercolors. Through a series of painting exercises, students will develop a loose and more natural approach. "I love the qualities of watercolor, its fluid nature. To me, the interaction of artist with medium is like a dance, full of motion, feeling and expression."
Frank Francese
"Vermont Plein Air Waterolor Workshop", September 23rd -27th
The signature of a Frank Francese watercolor is his use of big shapes, color, color and more color! Frank bring a new style to the time tested combination of color and interesting shapes. His tyle employs the use of large brushes and a wet-in-wet method where much of the color mixing is done on the paper. This technique often produces brilliant, at other times subtle and always unique shades of color. "One must not overdo the detail in any painting. It should be used sparingly and with great thought..."
Paul Jackson
Watercolor Workshop, September 30th - October 4th
Recently featured as one of the "Master Painters of the World" in International Artists Magazine, Jackson's work has been on the cover of Artist Magazine many times. He is the author of "Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor" by Northern Light Books. The workshop will demonstrate the versatility of watercolor, as you learn to work in thin layers of washes to build luminous colors.
Catamount Arts and The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Summer Teaching Opportunity
Volunteers Still Needed!
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
The Wooden Horse Arts Guild
Plein Air Workshop for experienced or novice painters.
Mark your calendars: The Wooden Horse Arts Guild will sponsor a Plein Air Workshop on Thursday, July 11, 2013 -with a rain date of July 16. The Workshop will be held at Rose Apple Acres Farm - 721 East Hill - North Troy, VT. The instructor is well-known watercolor artist, Rosalie Des Groseilliers of Hardwick, Vt. Be ready to set up your easels and pull out your brushes to paint the beautiful landscape of Rose Apple Acres Farm. Don't miss this opportunity to paint "out of doors" with Rosalie! Call Camilla at 802-988-4300 for more information and application.
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.
Great Vermont Plein Air Paint Out in the Village of Waitsfield - Mad River Valley
August 16 & 17. Paint one or both days. Village 'Art Hop' August 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Art sale August 17 starting at 3:00 pm. Pre-register at www.vermontartfest.com or 802.496.6682
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
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.
New England Watercolor Society Regional Juried Exhibition
The New England Watercolor Society is accepting submissions to its 2013 New England Regional Juried Exhibition with $2,300 in cash awards. Accepted artwork will be shown at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts from October 18 - November 14, 2013. Entry deadline for all applications is August 15, 2013.
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
44th Annual National RIVER ROAD SHOW
Louisiana Art and Artists' Guild is proud to sponsor the 44th Annual River Road Show. This national juried exhibition draws entries from all over the United States with prizes valued in excess of $4,000. Last year, the exhibit received submissions from 129 artists. 81 paintings were selected for exhibition. We are delighted to have award-winning artist Judi Betts as this year's judge/juror. Judi's reputation as an artist, teacher and author is internationally acclaimed. The Guild is also fortunate to have the LA State Archives as the host location for the River Road Show once again this year. The River Road Show, which is free and open to the public, will be on display at the Archives from November 15, 2013-December 20, 2013. Reception with Awards Presentation will be at the Archives on December 13, 2013. Go to www.Laag-site.org/River-Road-Show-Prospectus for complete information regarding dates, fees, awards and submissions for this year's show.
Important Dates:
August 16 - Email and Postmarked CD entry deadline
October 28 - Shipped work due
November 13 - Hand-delivered artwork due at La Archives Building (10am-1pm)
November 15 - exhibition opens
December 13 - Reception and Awards Presentation (5:30-7:30 pm)
December 19 - Exhibition ends
December 20 - pick up hand-delivered artwork (10am-1pm)
December 21 - Shipped artwork returned
16th Annual Vermont Festival of the Arts Mad River Valley. August 1st through Labor Day.
Mad River Valley Craft Fair August 31 - September 1 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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