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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. It is extremely helpful if images are labeled with a file name related to the content.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Mark Nielsen
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More Thank Yous
Recently I received this photo from Charles Norris-Brown and I wanted to share it with you. It is our new Student Support Kit. This is the real deal not just a mock up, the VWS is now sitting on 60 of these kits and we can thank Charles for heading up this effort, Claudia Carl who helped in the assembly of the paints into the pallets and Amanda Amend who did the initial research pricing up the bulk order of materials and to Robert O'Brien and Lynn Pratt for their input. We can also thank Artists Mediums who not only pitched in to help with the packaging but gave us a great bulk purchase deal and has generously included a discount in the kits for additional art supplies. And finally thanks to our VWS board of directors for having the faith to pursue this idea.
Now our job is to get these terrific kits into the hands of students who could use a break and put them to good use! Please let me know if you would like to get involved in this part of the project.
Thanks to all of you and now let's make sure this gets off the ground!
Sincerely,
Mark
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VWS Annual Juried Awards Exhibit
VWS 2014 Juried Members Exhibition with Awards Prospectus
The show will be held at the Old Tavern's Phelps Barn, Grafton, VT from September 21 through October 13, 2014.
Eligibility and Overview
The exhibit is open to all paid VWS members and submitted works must conform to the guidelines as stated in the bylaws of the VWS.
- Paid VWS members can submit up to two framed paintings. Only one painting per artist will be chosen.
- Artist's work must be original and any work done under the supervision of an instructor or in a class/workshop will not be eligible for submission.
- No work previously exhibited with the Vermont Watercolor Society may be submitted.
- Maximum frame size width is 44in.
- Acceptance into this show will count towards signature membership.
Entry Procedures - Submissions will be Digital Online ONLY
To enter online:
- Go to https://artshowmanager.com/
- You must create a VWS online account if you do not already have one.
- A $25 entry fee must be paid upon completion of submission.
- All entries must be submitted online no later than
June 30, 2014.
Jurors
The Juror of Selection will be John Salminen AWS df , NWS. The Juror of Awards will be Kathleen Kolb.
Delivery and Pick up Instructions
All hand delivered work can be brought to the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, 74 Main St. Grafton, VT from September 13 through September 18 from 10am to 5:30pm. All hand delivered work can be picked up after the end of the show from October 14 through October 18, 10am to 5:30pm, at the gallery.
All shipped work can be sent to the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, 74 Main St. Grafton, VT 05146. Work must arrive by September 18th and must be accompanied by a return shipping label.
Sales
All sales will be final and not subject to commission and will be handled through the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art. A 4-5% service fee will be deducted from all credit card sales.
Exhibition Calendar
Online Entries Due Mon, June 30, 2014
Acceptance Notice After July 15.
Accepted Artists will be posted on the VWS website
Delivery Dates Sat, Sept 13 through Thurs, Sept 18
10am to 5:30pm only
Exhibition Opens Sun, Sept 21, 2pm
Opening Reception Sat, Sept 27, TBD
Awards will be presented at TBD inthe Phelps Barn
Exhibition Closes Mon, Oct 13, 4pm
Pick up Dates Tues, Oct 14 through Sat, Oct 18
10am to 5:30pm only
We will need volunteers to help with receiving and hanging artwork as well as removal of the show. Please contact, Charles Norris-Brown conewango@gmail.com or the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art at (802) 843 1440 if you are interested in volunteering.
- Robert O'Brien & Loretta Weitzel, Exhibition Co-Directors
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
- Duct 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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VWS
WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS
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VWS DVD LENDING LIBRARY
VWS has created a lending library. Videos may be previewed on Creative Catalyst http://ccpvideos.com. The current list includes:
Chen-Kee Chee
Saturated Wet Technique
Tony Couch
Painting Barns in Watercolor
Carl Dalio
on Color Power
The Path to Visualizing Energetic Color
Linda Kemp
Negative Painting Techniques
Mark Mehaffey
Painting a Dramatic Landscape in Watercolor
Birgit O'Connor
Waves, Water and Clouds
Ann Pember
Painting in the Flow of Watercolor
On High Plate Illustration Board
Soon Y Warren
Vibrant Watercolor Techniques: Water
Frank Webb
Using Your Head, Heart & Hand
Donna Zagotta
The You Factor:
Powerful Personal Design in Opaque Watercolor
If interested, email Claudia. She will send the video with a self-addressed envelope for return after 2 weeks. Please open the package carefully so that we may re-use it. Suggestions for additional videos to Claudia, claudiaec@yahoo.com. Donations for this program are welcome.
JOHN SALMINEN
June 23-27 2014
Realism Through Design
John Salminen is coming to Vermont June 23-27, 2014 and If you haven't signed up yet this is the time! Send in your deposit so you don't miss out on an unforgettable experience with an exceptional internationally renowned artist. Even if the style of Johns artwork might be intimidating to you let this be a challenge to get you thinking and seeing your process differently. I am so excited to have someone of this caliber coming to teach us. This has been 3 years in the making and you just don't want to miss it. Just start setting aside a bit of money now in the "ART EDUCATION" piggy jar and by April 29 you could have it all! Questions? Email claudiaec@yahoo.com.
 
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The Lowdown on Hubs: Part II
Beyond the Beginning
It's one thing to initiate a new program; it's another to keep it strong, vital and relevant. The Board of Directors has offered the opportunity to participate in local VWS events and activities in an effort to reach out to you. The key to the future of our Hub program is YOU. Our VWS organization relies solely on volunteers. Depending on volunteers to keep things afloat can be risky and makes us vulnerable.
Regarding our Hubs there are three volunteer positions: Hub Point Person, Hub member and Director of Hubs. As described previously our Point People agree to receive and forward information and oversee Hub events. Due to their commitment to the VWS, many of our Point People currently are the primary organizers of Hub events. In my mind, overseeing events doesn't mean they are to do it all. It does mean they keep in touch with everyone and see that events are going well and following VWS procedures (financially). The Director of Hubs is the link between the Hubs and the Board of Directors, oversees Hub funding and organizes the annual Point Person Rally.
Hub members play an important role in the Hub program. The degree to which members participate affects the frequency and relevance of Hub activities. Let's review the range of participation. Some members are not at all interested in Hub activities and choose not to participate, which is just fine. Some members would like to offer ideas and resources but are not sure if that is their place or how to communicate what they can offer. Some members have suggestions, contacts for activities or meeting places and they pass that on to their Point Person for consideration. Other members go a step further and offer to help with planning an event which is of interest to them. This result is a team effort making the event organization very do-able. Occasionally an event is coordinated and run by a group larger than two making the tasks very small and easy for everyone. The last two arrangements have made organizing Hub events more reasonable for all the volunteers involved.
The type of Hub event dictates the amount of volunteer time needed. Simple events such as Pot Luck Dinners, "Salons", critiques or demonstrations need a place to meet and someone to lead the event. If materials are required, organization steps up a bit to match the materials and number of participants. When funding is requested from the VWS, proper procedures must be followed and adds a bit more time to the planning. In my opinion, shows are the most "volunteer time intensive" as people, art work, show site, hanging and removing paintings, opening reception and publicity require considerable coordination.
Part III: Hub Events-what's the Hubbub all about?
- Pam Dexter, Director of Hubs
Burlington/St. Albans Hub News
"Serendipitous Color" Show
The VWS Burlington/St. Albans Hub will be holding a non-juried show of about 12 - 15 works of art in August, called "Serendipitous Color". There are about 6 spots left, so please email Lynn.Cummings@uvm.edu to indicate your interest in participating in this show. Venue: 3 Mountain Cafe, 107 Mad River Green, Waitsfield Information to Lynn via email by: July 11 with the name of painting, size, price
Drop off: Friday, Aug. 1, 11 - noon
Hanging: Friday, Aug. 1, noon on
Pick up: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 11 - noon
Life Drawing/Painting
There are several venues for working from live models in the Burlington/Shelburne area one of which is being organized by Charles Norris-Brown. If you are interested in working from the figure, please contact Charles at conewango@gmail.com. We also took part in a figure session in Randolph, and if anyone farther afield from Burlington is interested in setting something up in your area, contact Charles as well and he may be able to help out.
Hub Volunteers
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)
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Welcome New Members!
Mary Barrett
Donna Collins
Kate Jackson
Bruce Lee
Kathy Porter
Norm Ratte
Gary Eckhart
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS
At Moosewalk Studios
Warren, VT
Saturday, August 23
9 am to 4 pm
THE OTHER SIDE OF COLOR
Explore exciting, new ways of looking at color and how to make color work for you in creating brilliant and luminous paintings. Numerous exercises and demonstrations. Some experience in watercolor necessary. Class limited to 8. (2 openings remain)
Sunday, August 24
9 am to 4 pm
DESIGNING THE VISION
Explore the importance of texture, color and value in designing and composing the perfect painting. Start with ideas and design them into exciting paintings. Saturday workshop suggested but not required. Class limited to 8. (2 openings remain)
Single workshops - $85.00
Combined workshops - $150.00
Non-refundable deposit of $30.00 per workshop
Registration, materials, directions
fineart@moosewalkstudios.com or 802.583.2224
Barbara Pafume
Come paint the beautiful Umbria region in Italy, October 4th - 11th! Stay at a family-owned restored farmhouse where Barbara will teach artists to capture the incredible Italian light, mood and atmosphere of surrounding mountains, vineyards, valleys and ancient villages. Still some space left but registration closes soon! See her website for more info.
Please check her website for more information and to find out about additional workshops: www.art-in-vermont.com or call her at 802-849-6858
Lynn Pratt
The next Beginner Class will start in June 2014
It will be on Thursday nights from 5:45-8:45 in Pawlet, Vermont!
Dates are: June 19 (skip 26), July 3, 10, 17
The first two classes start with the basics of watercolor like how to paint flat & graded washes, how to make clouds, blend and shade to make a rounded object, and how to achieve correct values by mixing and layering. The last two classes we will do a finished painting each class. If you have only dabbled with watercolor, not done it for a long time or never used it before, this is the perfect class for you!
The next Intermediate Class will start in July 2014
It will be on Monday nights from 5:45-8:45 in Pawlet, Vermont!
Dates are: July 21, 28, (skip Aug. 4), August 11, 18
In each class we will do a finished painting focusing on certain elements or skills. If you have taken my beginner class before or know how to paint flat & graded washes, make clouds, blend and shade to make a rounded object, and how to achieve correct values by mixing and layering, then this is the perfect class for you!
Beginner & Intermediate Sessions There are 4 weeks of class, once per week, 3 hours per class (12 hours total) for $100. Additional cost for me to supply you with all of the materials for class (and to keep) is $85. This is only if you want me to get them for you, you are free to purchase them on your own and I will give you a list of what you need, so don't worry if you don't have anything.
Please let me know if you are interested in any of these classes and I can send you the materials list. Email me for more details! pratt.lynn@gmail.com. Space will be very limited so don't wait!
Painting Texture with Watercolor Class
At Chaffee Art Gallery inRutland, Vermont
Saturday, July 12, 10am - 4:30pm & Sunday, July 13, 10am - 3:30pm
This will be a two day weekend class at The Chaffee Art Gallery in Rutland, Vermont. In this class you will learn techniques to create texture using watercolor. We will be focusing on the specific texture of wood and rust and the methods and colors to paint them. We will do one full painting each day highlighting these techniques. Some prior watercolor experience is useful, but not needed.
To sign up for the class, you can mail in the registration form to:
The Chaffee Art Center, P.O. Box 1447, Rutland, VT 05701.
If you have any question please contact Chaffee at info@chaffeeartcenter.org or (802) 775-0062.
You can find additional information at their website: www.chaffeeartcenter.org
$150 members, $165 nonmembers
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Niquette Bay State Park
Art in the Park -- Journaling from Nature
9am-12pm, every other Thursday
5 Summer sessions - Beginning June 19; then July 10 and 24, August 7 and 21
Venture into the park with park ranger Lisa Liotta and experience nature in a whole new way by keeping a nature journal! A nature journal can be anything you want it to be - a place to sketch or write, describe plants, animals, trees, landscapes or anything else found in nature. Use your journal to record seasons, weather, notes, interesting facts, feelings, impressions and ideas. Observing the wonders of nature will be our focus - no art or writing experience is required! Paper and basic art supplies to try out nature journaling provided. This is a free event, however space is limited -- attend one session, or all five! Please contact the park at 802.893.5210 or email niquette.bay.park@state.vt.us with your name, number of participants and contact information to sign up, or if you would like to learn more about this event.
Niquette Bay State Park is located at 274 Raymond Road in Colchester, Vermont.
Optional supplies: Your nature journal (or a blank writing or art book in which to begin), any personal writing or art supplies you may wish to use, insect repellant, a small cushion upon which to sit, a snack and/or beverage. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
PAINT-OUT
July 15, 2014
Springfield, VT on the Toonerville Trail. This is a walking trail along the Black River in East Springfield. The trail offers beautiful vistas of the river as well as some homes and other buildings. The Eureka school, an old schoolhouse, just off the trail is an additional subject. There is parking and benches to sit on if you wish. This event if open to all hubs. Come on down and join us for a relaxing day of painting and sharing from 9:30 AM to around 5 PM. Bring a sandwich and we'll supply water for the day. If you choose, you can drive (just a few minutes) back into Springfield to grab some lunch. Around 3 PM we'll gather together and share our paintings, enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and have a glass of wine. Please come.
Holbein Vermont Art Event
July 22 - 26, Colchester VT
Landgrove Inn 2014 Workshops
http://www.landgroveinn.com/
June 12th thru 14th: Annelein Beukenkamp "Florals in Watercolors"
June 16th thru 20th: Pat Weaver "Watercolor Workshop"
June 23rd thru 27th: John Salminen (Sponsored by VWS)
"Watercolors Workshop"
June 30th thru July 2nd: Martha Stevenson "Folk Art Workshop"
July 9th thru 11th: Cliff Eberhardt "Songwriting Workshop"
July 14th thru 18th: Barbara Seuling "Intro to Writing for Children"
July 21st thru 24th: Margie Samuels "The Basics of Watercolor"
July 28th through July 30th: Don Bolognese's "Art Camp for Kids"
August 1st thru 3rd: Steve Rogers "Watercolors in Plein Air"
August 4th thru 7th: Janet Rogers "Expressive Faces, Flowers and Figures in Watercolor"
August 11th thru 15th: Karin Rosenthal "Photography Workshop -- Introduction to the Human Landscape"
August 18th thru 20th: Robert Karsten "Ultimate Pastels"
August 21st thru 24th: Hilary Mills "Painting the Essence: Beginners Workshop Oils"
August 25th thru 29th: Karin Rosenthal "Advanced Photography Workshop -- Beyond the Pose"
September 2nd thru 5th: Ted Nuttal "Portraits in Watercolor"
September 8th thru 11th: Kathy Anderson "Florals in Oils"
September 17th thru 20th: Randall Sexton "Plein Air Workshop in Oils"
September 26th thru October 1st: Tony VanHasselt "Watercolors Workshop -- Vermont as You Like it"
October 6th thru 10th: Paul Jackson "Transparent Watercolors Workshop"
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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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