Vermont Watercolor Society's October 2015 Snippets Newsletter
VWS NEWS & VIEWS
Letter from the President!

VWS Annual Meeting and I Can Paint Grant!

I want to encourage you to come to our annual meeting on October 17th from 9:30am till 3pm.  Admission is $35 to cover the cost of the room and the lunch, but if that is a financial hardship you may attend for free or you may pay what you can afford.  The Location is the Middlebury Inn in Middlebury VT.  There is a sign up form on our web site.  Your participation is what makes it possible to exist.
This year is our 20th anniversary and we will have commemorative coffee mugs for the event free of charge to those who attend.  They will have the VWS logo on one side and the I CAN PAINT Logo on the opposite side.  Also our demonstration this year will be from one of our founding members, Robert O'Brien.
If you plan to pay any dues at the door, please help us by writing a separate check for your dues from the check for the meeting.  A note in the check memo line is always helpful for us.

"I Can Paint" Grant Received!  What a difference a day makes.  Several days after we broke the news that we had not received our Vermont Arts Council grant we got an email from VWS member Annie Christopher and her husband Peter Backman that their foundation which is managed by the Vermont Community Foundation may be in a position to help.  Sure enough, The I CAN PAINT program has received a check for $2,000!  Thank you Peter and Annie.
Together with this grant and the $1,270 raised with individual donations to date we are fully up and running again this year.  Claudia Carl is assembling kits and we have made commitments to 53 more students so far.  If you are working in a public school or in an after school program and think you have students that could benefit from receiving watercolor kits and some instruction from our membership please let me know, we are not out of kits yet for this year.

Keep on Painting.
Mark
VWS NEWSLETTER NEWS
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Sincerely,
Lynn Pratt & Kate Jackson    
VWS EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
VWS 2015 Juried Members Exhibition Taylor Gallery

It was a beautiful late summer afternoon for the opening of the VWS Fall Juried Awards show at the Taylor Gallery in Meriden NH. Members were present along with many curious Kimball Union Academy students who marveled at the fine work created by our VWS members. The show runs through October 17th and I recommend that you stop down and see the nicely displayed work in a beautiful gallery if you haven't already. Pickup is Sunday, October 18th, from 10am to 3pm. Please make arrangements to carpool paintings, if possible, when picking up from far away.
Congratulation to all of the award winners!

1. Best in Show - $500  - Gary Eckhart - "Tins"
2. Juror's Award - $250 - Robert O'Brien - "Peony Duet"
3.  Award of Excellence - $200 - Susan Bull Riley - "Among the Ferns"
4. Dorothy Yoder Memorial Award - $200 - Lisa Beach - "Your Number Is"
5. Moosewalk Studios and Gallery Award - $100 - Don Dalton - "Near Newport
6. Holbein Award of Merit - merchandise - Lynn D. Pratt - "Aged to Perfection"
7. Holbein Award of Merit - merchandise - Caitlin Glaser - "Abc"

VWS 2015 Juried Members Exhibition with Awards
Taylor Gallery at Kimball Union Academy, 64 Main St. Meriden, NH 03770
September 11 through October 17, 2015

Exhibition Opened                                               Friday, September 11                                  
Exhibition Closes                                               Saturday, October 17
Pick up Date                                                       Sunday, October18, 10am-3pm
                                                                                   
We will need volunteers to help with removal of the show.

Please contact our Volunteer co-directors: Adrienne Fisher
adriennefisher@comcast.net or Adrienne Fisk Adrienne.fisk@gmail.com  if you'd like to help with this show.

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: 
http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/forms/exhibition-forms/

Wet Paint Live (WPL)
  
A "Call for Artists" is now out for watercolor, oil, pastel, and acrylic artists to paint at a new southern Vermont "Plein Air" event scheduled for all-day, Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Springfield, Vermont called "Wet Paint Live" (WPL).  Both professional and emerging artists are encouraged to register soon. WPL will be held rain or shine on a designated route or "Plein Air Walk".  The walking and painting loop winds along the Black River into downtown and lingers at three spectacular waterfalls Falls that splash against 19th century factory buildings.  Two demonstration artists, Jamie Townsend and Matt Chinian will be painting and explaining their style and technique throughout the day. 
  
The day begins and ends at the Great Hall Public Art Showcase, One Hundred River Street, Springfield, with an art show, judging, and awards.  The judge is Springfield resident, Robert Carsten, PSA-M, an internationally known pastel artist and experienced judge in all media categories.   Find more information and to register, visit  www.wplvermont.com. 
  
National Watercolor Society
Greetings Everyone at the Vermont Watercolor Society from the National Watercolor Society, I am writing you as the Exhibitions Director of the NWS and inviting one and all to participate in our 95th International Exhibition. We already have been able to award signature status to some of your members and hope to add many more. We are hoping to encourage many to join us in this celebration of our 95th year and make this exhibition one to remember.
 
We have many events planned and hope that you might be able to join us in some of them as we are now offering online viewing in real time for our lectures and demos. Workshops are planned and unique demos. We will also be hosting our first International Invitational Exchange with our fellow artists from Belgium. Please visit our wesbite for more details.
www. NationalWatercolorSociety.org
And here's are the details for the entry.
June 1-July 31, 2015 Exhibtion October 24- December 20,2015
Over $40,000 in awards Jury of Selection, Judi Betts, Soon Y. Warren and David Poxon Juror of Awards Peter Frank prospectus and upload  www.NationalWatercolorSociety.org 
With great Regard for the talented artists in your society,
The National Watercolor Society Penny Hill, Exhibitions Director
Tel: (+1) 760 908 3389NWSMemberExhib@gmail.com www.NationalWatercolorSociety.org
VWS WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Annual VWS Fall Meeting 
Vermont Watercolor Society Annual Meeting
October 17, 2015
Middlebury Inn, Middlebury, Vermont
Join us at our Annual Fall Meeting where we will celebrate the Vermont Watercolor Society's 20th Anniversary with Huzzahs, a cake, acknowledgements
of new signature members and volunteer contributions, and a demonstration by one of our founding members, Robert O'Brien. Come mingle and have lunch with your friends and new acquaintances; enter to win one of our fabulous raffle prizes; and receive updates on the VWS education initiative, workshops, and shows. Mark your calendars!  
Sign up for the Fall Meeting now at:
 
FRANK EBER WORKSHOP 2015 
  
FRANK EBER
Watercolor Workshop
October 5-9, 2015
Landgrove Inn, Landgrove, VT
Tuition: VWS Members $495, Non-members $575 

Announcing the 2016 VWS Watercolor Workshop
VWS is bringing Jeannie McGuire to Vermont for a one-week workshop scheduled for June 27 to July 1, 2016 at the Landgrove Inn.
Jeannie McGuire, a Pittsburgh-based artist, strives to invoke individual interpretation through her artwork, which impressively utilizes a free application of paint and stylistic forms of expression.  McGuire uses her own photography, acquired snapshots and life drawings to spark her creativity.  Her work has been described as a brilliant combination of emotion, movement, natural design, and sheer artistry that has been expanded upon from her days as a commercial graphic designer and photographer.  Impressionistic in nature with an identifiable subject, her strong, figurative approaches are unique in more ways than one.  Her works have been displayed and awarded on an International level and represented in numerous art magazines.  As she was quoted in The Artist's Magazine's May 2012 issue, "The figure continues to interest me more than any other subject.  I'm drawn to the fluid lines and organic shapes, the interaction of figures, and the ability to create a persona, tell a story and portray a mood." 
For more information or to register, go to vermontwatercolorsociety.com.  You may also see more of Jeannie's work at jeanniemcguire.com.  Register before the end of the year to take advantage of a reduced cost for the workshop.
 


VWS DVD LENDING LIBRARY 
VWS has created a lending library. Videos may be previewed on Creative Catalyst http://ccpvideos.com. The current list includes:   
 
New:
Jeanne Dobie- Making Color Sing
Iain Stewart- From Photos to Fantastic: Painting Watercolor Landscapes
Charles Reid- Watercolor Landscape Masterclass  
Anne Abgott: Watercolor Techniques for Daring Color
Sue Archer: Commanding Color
Linda Baker: Fearless Watercolor ; Layering & Color
Chen-Kee Chee: Saturated Wet Technique
Tony Couch: Painting Barns in Watercolor
Carl Dalio: On Color Power: The Path to Visualizing Energetic Color
Pat Dews: Designing Great Starts with Texture and Form
Jean Haines: Amazing Ways with Watercolour
George James: Designing for Content , Yupo Master
Polly Hammett: Design with the Figure
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
Charles Reid: Watercolor with the Master 10-Lesson Course
John Salminen: A Designed Approach To Abstraction
Shirley Trevena: My World of Watercolour
Soon Y Warren: Vibrant Watercolor Techniques: Water
Guan Weixing: Watercolor Demonstration: 2 disc set; Portrait of a young Farmer and Elderly Woman
Sharon Lynn Will: Watercolour On Location
Mary Whyte: Mastering Watercolor Portraiture
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 return address label to use with the carefully opened envelope the DVD arrives in 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.
 
Please note: VWS members who have borrowed a DVD for a month or so, please return the DVD promptly to Claudia. There are members waiting to
enjoy the educational opportunity as well.

VWS HUB & BOARD NEWS
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: ddexter1@ne.rr.com 

Burlington/StAlbans Hub Welcomes new Point Person

We want to welcome Robert Chamberlin, our new Hub Point Person for the Burlington/St.Albans hub!
Robert Chamberlain has volunteered to fill the position of Point Person for the Burlington/StAlbans Hub. Under Bob's co-ordination and the assistance of Martin LaLonde and Charles Norris-Brown,  Shelburn Farms  hosted a plein-aide event Sept. 20th for the members of this Hub.  Future event plans include a figure drawing series and Hub show.  The VWS thanks Bob for his volunteer time and energy  for the benefit of his Hub. 
  
Hub Point People
 
Brattleboro:  
     
Burlington/St. Albans:
Robert Chamberlin  
  
Manchester/Bennington: 
     
Middlebury/Rutland:
  
Montpelier:  
     
New Hampshire:   
       
Newport/St. Johnsbury:
Mary Alice Brenner
    
White River Hub:
 
 
VWS Board of Directors
  
President

Vice-President
  
Treasurer
   
Recording Secretary
  
Director of Education & Programs
 
Co-Directors of Exhibitions
 
Director of Membership
 
Director of Hubs 

Co-Directors of Communications 

Director of Volunteers 

TRINKETS FROM THE TREASURER

You will find under "Members Corner" the caption "Forms" on the VWS website.  We have two new forms for members.  One is when a member is submitting money to the VWS bookkeeper.  It is setup for easy identification of why the money is being submitted and for what reason.  The second is when a member needs to submit an invoice for an expense to be paid for VWS business.  Both forms should be easy to use. When submitting a billing please make sure that the supporting documentation is included and that the appropriate Board of Director member has signed the approved by line of the form.
Your use of these two forms is important and will make our bookkeeper's job a lot easier. A nonstandard form can cause confusion.  Please help by using them.
Please contact me should you have any questions regarding either form.
802-644-8444 or carltonannis@gmail.com

Schedule of a VWS Volunteer

Work work  work  work  work  work  parents  work  work  family  work  volunteer for community art association paint paint  paint work work  work hospital crisis work family paint vws house chores work work community/personal meetings grandkids  grandkids  spouse work work houseclean car repair elderly care work work paint paint  paint work work  work assist spouse  home duties work work paint parents grandkids illness work work work garden work work house chores parent care grandkids work work community volunteer time work work work work work work work work spouse sleep travel travel travel travel work work work work paint visit community meetings carve pumpkin work work chop wood work work prepare dinner paint paint paint paint paint paint work work
All of your VWS volunteers are busy......can't YOU give us a few hours? Currently we are looking for a special person to oversee the Hubs program.  Anyone who likes to work with a team, wishes to support artists, loves watercolor and can offer a few hours please contact Mark Nielsen, VWS President.
VWS MEMBER NEWS
VWS on Facebook!
If you are a Facebook user and a current VWS member, please consider joining the Vermont Watercolor Society Members Facebook group. This is a place for members to share their work, and information about shows and events. Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/266575686696951/
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: https://www.facebook.com/Vermont-Watercolor-Society-510601739004268/timeline/

Jeanette Fournier's painting of an elephant titled, "Between A Rock And A Hard Place" has been accepted into the North East Watercolor Society 39th Annual International Exhibition.
VWS BULLETIN BOARD
News, Shows & Exhibitions From Other Watercolor Societies

Upcoming with the American Watercolor Society
Upcoming with the New England Watercolor Society
http://www.newenglandwatercolorsociety.org
VWS PARTNERS
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 2015 workshop schedule at Landgrove Inn, or call 802 824-6673. Tom and Maureen Checchia, owners.
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