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GALA was organized to promote the arts as an essential component of a healthy community. We believe that artistic expression is a community's greatest legacy for future generations. GALA will increase awareness and appreciation of the arts by way of exhibits, instruction, theater productions, musical programs and provision of scholarships to students in local schools.
GALA, PO Box 664, Gardner, MA 01440 - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
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TopJuly, 2014
In This Issue
GALA News & Events
Art Shows & Exhibits
Art Classes & Instruction
Call for Artists
Quick Links
Welcome New Members!

Gordon Ripley
Visit Gordon's Website

Denise Richard

Nicole Pantaleon

Send Us Feedback!
feedback@galagardner.org

GALA Board of Directors

Kevin Bird, President
Mike Williams, Chairperson
Jeff Gallant, Treasurer
Vicki Heidorn, Secretary
Guy Biechele
Ashley Bird
Chuck Heidorn 

Doreen LaScola
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Massachusetts Cultural Council

GALA NEWS & EVENTS 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We are actively seeking a volunteer to take minutes at our monthly GALA board meetings.  This involves attending the meetings on the second Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. in Gardner, taking notes of motions and decisions, writing up the minutes and distributing to board members.  The time commitment is the monthly meeting and time it takes to prepare minutes for distribution. Please note that computer skills are a requirement.

Send a letter of interest to Vicki Heidorn,  info@galagardner.org, and thanks!
GALA Photography Show 
 
You are invited to view and purchase wonderful fine art
photography all weekend long at the first ever
Gardner Area League of Artists Photography Show!
 
Friday Evening Opening Reception
Meet the photographers.

Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
    Show Location 
New England Wooden Ware (NEWW) 
205 School Street, Gardner, MA 01440
        
Show Hours
Opening Reception:  Friday,  July 18,  6 - 9 pm
Saturday,  July 19,  10 am - 5 pm
Sunday,  July 20,  10 am - 4 pm
Popular Choice Award winners  announced on Sunday at 3:30 pm
 
Please Help Publicize Our Show
 - Invite your family and friends to attend the show.

 - Post show info on your blog, Facebook, Twitter or website.

 - Download the 8x11 poster for display & distribution.


For entry specifics and forms click here.

You need to be a current member of GALA to enter the show.

If you are not sure of the status of your membership, please email:  webawr@comcast.net.
Questions?  Email info@galagardner.org

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Gardner Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. GALA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 
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It's Membership Renewal Time 
Have You Renewed Your Membership?

It's time to renew your GALA membership!

Don't miss out on the great benefits that come with membership such as:
  • Multiple art shows/events each year
  • Member activities (e.g. En Plein Air group which meets to create art in outdoor settings & Artists Circle, where visual artists share insights about each other's work)
  • Option to list your info in the GALA website online Artists Directory
  • Opportunity to be the GALA website Featured Artist
  • Solo shows at a GALA sponsored venue
Memberships are valid from July 1 to June 30.

Join/renew today. It's quick and easy to renew & pay online Just Click Here!

Please go to the GALA website for additional renewal information or to print a form if you prefer to pay by mail.

Did you know you can buy a membership for a friend as a gift?  What a great idea!!    
   
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GALA NEWS & EVENTS 
  YOU'RE INVITED!!  TO THE GALA BOARD MEETINGS 
 
Not a member yet?  Join now
Questions? email info@galagardner.org 
 
The GALA board meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a variety of topics ranging from rental space for ongoing GALA use and events such as meetings, classes, and exhibits; updating the website design, Programming Committee meeting reports and more. If you wish to find out more, please contact us by writing to Mike Williams, info@galalgardner.org.

GALA members and friends are invited to:
1)  Attend a meeting
2)  Work with Programming Committee or Board
3)  Help with Financing and fundraising
4)  Volunteer at events
 
Upcoming Meetings:  
GALA Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 7 p.m., Location: Gardner Chamber of Commerce, 29 Parker Street, Gardner. Contact us at info@galagardner.org or call 978-630-2340 for specific directions to the meeting.

Requests to place an item on the agenda should be directed to Mike Williams, Chair,  info@galagardner.org.   

Programming Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m., Location: 205 School Street, Gardner, MA.  Contact us at info@galagardner.org or call 978-630-2340 for specific directions to the meeting.   
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ART SHOWS & EXHIBITS

James Trask at the Jaffrey Civic Center -Jaffrey, NH
The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to exhibit the fine watercolors by James S Trask (deceased 2008) in the first floor Auditorium Gallery from June 6 through Saturday, July 5, 2014.  A former forester of thirty-five years, he painted what he knew and surrounded him.  The majority of this work is based on inspirations from the family woodlots which he inherited in the towns of Chesterfield and Swanzey, New Hampshire.

The Jaffrey Civic Center is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, next to Library,
parking in rear. Hours are Tues: 10-6, Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 10-2. Admission is always free.

For more information, call 603-532-6527, or e-mail  jaffreycntr@aol.com   Visit the Jaffrey website at  www.jaffreyciviccenter.com.
Alex Kalish at the Jaffrey Civic Center -Jaffrey, NH
Hand Blown Glass by Alex Kalish

The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to announce the exhibit of hand-blown glass by Alex Kalish in the first floor Display Cases from June 27th through July 24th.

Alex is a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, and his work has been sold throughout the USA and abroad.

The Jaffrey Civic Center is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, next to Library,
parking in rear. Hours are Tues: 10-6, Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 10-2. Admission is always free.

For more information, call 603-532-6527, or e-mail  jaffreycntr@aol.com   Visit the Jaffrey website at  www.jaffreyciviccenter.com

 
Click the thumbnails above to view larger images.

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Len Haug in and around the Commonwealth
Len Haug has various works showing at venues across the Commonwealth. 

"Autumn Arrives in Town"  is now on exhibit through August 28th at the Morse Institute Library at 18 E. Central Street in Natick, MA.

"The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail" is on exhibit through August 2nd at the Community of Artists Show at the Danforth Art Museum at 130 Union Street in Framingham, MA 

"All Dressed Up"
"The Love Bug" has been juried into the Fitchburg Art Museum 79th Annual Regional Arts and Craft Exhibit at 25 Merriam Parkway in Fitchburg, MA. through September 2.

"All Dressed Up" has been one of one hundred pieces selected for inclusion in the WGBH 32nd Annual Fine Art Auction from July 7 through July 27 at www.auction.wgbh.org.

 Visit Len's website at  www.lenhaug.com

Jack Lucas at the Wound Care Center - Heywood Hospital, Gardner, MA
The art of Jack Lucas is currently showing at the Wound Care Center, Heywood Hospital, and can be viewed during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

  Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center  Gardner, MA  (GALA Sponsored Venue)



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Linda Dessaint & Carol Corliss at Jeffrey Civic Center - Jaffrey, NH
Linda Dessaint & Carol Corliss  will be exhibiting works from their trip to Italy & France in the exhibit  "Ciao Bella"  at the Jaffrey Civic Center. 
 
Enjoy an evening stroll through Rome, Tuscany, Venice, Paris & Giverny.

Carol Corliss "Venice Rain"
Opening Reception is Friday, August 22, 2014 from 5-7 p.m.  They'll be serving nibbles & sips you won't want to miss.

Linda Dessaint
The show runs through September 20th. 

For more information please go to the Jaffrey Civic Center site at
Visit Linda's Website here:   www.LindaDessaint.com

Visit Carol's Website here:  www.carolcorlissfineart.com


Stephen Baker at Jaffrey Civic Center - Jaffrey, NH
Mont Window
"New Light Through Old Windows", an art collection of prints photographed, and printed by Stephen Baker opened June 14th and will run in the second floor Cunningham Gallery at the Jaffrey Civic Center, open to the public through Saturday, July 12th.

The Jaffrey Civic Center is located at
40 Main Street
Jaffrey, New Hampshire

next to Library, parking in rear

 Hours are Tues: 10-6, Wed-Fri 1-5, Sat 10-2.
Admission is always free. For more information call: 603-532-6527, or e-mail us at jaffreycntr@aol.com
Find the Jaffrey Civic Center online at  www.jaffreyciviccenter.com  
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Joe Smith at Int'l Society of Scratchboard Artists Exhibit - Cary, NC
"Branches"
A piece by Joe Smith entitled "Branches" has been accepted into the International Society of Scratchboard Artists 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition, to be held June 27 to August 18 at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary, North Carolina. 

The exhibition is an International art competition dedicated to presenting scratchboard art as a fine art medium.


For more about the International Society of Scratchboard Artists, click here for their website.

Visit Joe's website here: www.joeksmith.com

   
Alicia Drakiotes at Passionate Pursuits Exhibitions - Keene, NH
Alicia Drakiotes has been accepted into the "Passionate Pursuits" exhibition to be held at the Thorne Sagendorph Gallery.

Her exhibited works are among her painted "Vintage Americana" pieces which portray aged vehicles and structures.

Passionate Pursuits
June 6 - July 24, 2014
Reopens August 25 - September 18

The  exhibit is comprised of works and artifacts of KSC alumni, faculty, staff and members of the Friends of the Thorne. On display will be items people have created, collected, or a visual expression of something that makes them passionate.

Visit the Gallery Site: Thorne Sagendorph Gallery

Visit Alice's website here:  http://aliciadrakiotes.com

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Doreen LaScola at Davis Art Gallery - Worcester, MA
Davis Art Gallery Show "All About Wood"
"Love's Debris"

Doreen LaScola's piece entitled "Love's Debris" was juried into the Davis Art Gallery Show "All About Wood" which runs from May 1st - August 15, 2014.
 
Davis Art Gallery
44 Portland Street
Worcester, MA 01608

www.davisartgallery.com
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ART CLASSES & INSTRUCTION

Watercolor & Collage, Ann Sawyer - Keene, NH  
Monadnock Area Artists Association presents
"Gentle Touch"
:

Ann Sawyer instructing on Watercolor & Collage
Saturday, September 22, 2014
10 to 3 p.m.
Keene, NH

"Thus Sings My Soul"








For more info:
or write to pastels@tpdi.biz

Pastel, Oil & Acrylic, Michael Chesley Johnson - Westmoreland, NH  
Monadnock Area Artists Association presents
"Fog Lifts"


Michael Chesley Johnson teaching
Pastel, oil & acrylic taught en Plein Air
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2014 - 9-4 p.m.
Westmoreland, NH

For more info:
www.monadnockareaartists.org
or write to pastels@tpdi.biz

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Artist to Artist, Linda Gerson - Peterborough, NH  
ARTIST TO ARTIST

Wednesday, July 30, TBA, Linda Gerson at Sharon Arts Center Gallery in Peterborough to speak on Licensing Your Work and Working with an Agent.

For more information write:  info@monadnockartsalive.org
Pastel Workshop with Lisa Regopoulos
Sharon Arts Center
Pastel Workshop with Lisa Regopoulos
Waterfalls - Cascades and Cataracts

Discover how this one day workshop will give you the knowledge and experience of creating a waterfall scene with drama, movement and light effect.  Learn to let the paper work for you as you acquire the technique to develop your own eye-opening pastel painting. Composition, application of pastel and surfaces will be discussed.  Work from your own photo or choose one from a variety that will be available.  The workshop will begin with a demo, followed by uninterrupted painting time with plenty of instruction in a supportive environment.

Saturday, September 27th 9:30 - 3:00
Tuition: $60.00
Space is limited to 12

To register, please email Lisa at lregopoulos@comcast.net or call her at 978.400.1151

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Profundo Journeys Artists Escapes - Williamstown/North Adams, MA   
Autumn Light:  A Photographic Retreat in the  the Berkshire Mountains

Join Cindy and Eileen in their fall adventure to the Williamstown and North Adams, Massachusetts.  This region of New England is an ideal location for photographing the splendor of nature and strength of  the industrial past in a fine American mill town.  We have many scenic destinations planned for morning and evening excursions and afternoon jaunts into town for architectural and mill based photography.

Level: Working knowledge of your camera and basic digital photography.

Dates: Sunday, September 28 - Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Visit their website www.profundojourneys.com for the pricing and full details about this and other excursions or contact directly either   Eileen: emmimageloft@gmail.com or 401 423-0384 or
Cindy: chwphoto@verizon.net or 401 714-4039
More Exhibits & Classes
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CALL FOR ARTISTS

GALA Photography Show - Gardner, MA
GALA's First Ever Photography Show  
July 18-20, 2014

To be held at an exciting new location at New England Wooden Ware (NEWW), 205 School Street, Gardner, MA 01440

Opening Reception Friday, July 18, 2014 from  6-9 p.m.

We strongly recommend that you enter ahead of time, but for this show, we are allowing entry at the drop-off as well.

For entry specifics and forms click here.

You need to be a current member of GALA to enter the show.

If you are not sure of the status of your membership, please email:  webawr@comcast.net.
Questions?  Email info@galagardner.org
Post Road Art Center "Summer" Show - Marlborough, MA
The Post Road Art Center is hosting their first ever "Summer" themed show in August.  The juried show will be judged by Bob Collins of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Danforth Museum.

Drop-off July 24th-30th
Opening Reception August 7th

Click here for more information and a Registration Form. 

Visit the event page at the Post Road Art Center Site for other upcoming shows: 
http://www.postroadartcenter.com/

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Gospelfest 2014 Community Choir Auditions - Boston, MA
OPEN AUDITIONS:  Gospel Fest Community Choir.  Open Auditions Monday July 14th and Thursday July 17th at Boston City Hall from 6 to 8 p.m.  Must be 18 years of age min, prior choir experience, prepared to perform a 30 second gospel song of their choice.  In it's 14th year, Gospelfest is Boston's premier Gospel Showcase of contemporary and traditional gospel melodies. 

Performance is Gospelfest 2014 on Aug. 10, 2014 from 4 to 8 pm featuring JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise. 

More info call 617-635-3911 or visit  www.cityofboston.gov/arts   
Art in the Park - Keene, NH
Art in the Park: An outdoor exhibit of over 85 fine artists at Ashuelot River Park, West St., Keene NH, sponsored by the Monadnock Area Artists Association.  August 30th and 31st, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

The deadline for applications is Friday, August 8th.

Go to www.monadnockareaartists.org to find more information. 

Click here to download a registration form. 
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ExhibitOppsExhibit & Other Opportunities for Artists - Ongoing
Exhibit Opportunities
 Heywood Hospital Wound Care Center Gardner, MA  (GALA Sponsored Venue)
Contact Vicki Heidorn at surroundingsgallery@gmail.com or 978-630-2340

The Townsend Meeting Hall Art Gallery  Townsend, MA
Contact Alice Struthers at astruthers1@comcast.net or 978-597-2057

River's Edge Arts Alliance  Hudson, MA

The Arts Alliance has quarterly exhibits at the Hudson Town Hall, so if you are interested in a solo exhibit of your work, contact Lyn Johnson at (978) 562-1646 or ljohnson@upwitharts.org.

 

Falmouth Artists Guild  Falmouth, MA

Post Road Art Center  Marlborough, MA
 

Levi Heywood Memorial Library Gardner, MA 

The Library is always looking for exhibitors to show their work in the Art Gallery.
If you are interested in exhibiting as an individual or a group,
please see the guidelines and other pertinent information here.

You can contact the Library Director, Kathleen D. Leslie at 978-632-5298 or kleslie@cwmars.org

 

Workers' Credit Union  Gardner, MA
The bank offers the opportunity for a small display of artwork at the 171 Main St. branch in Gardner. For more info, contact Monica Whitehouse at 978-632-9207.
 
Art & Music Instruction Opportunity
The West Boylston Arts Foundation (WBAF) is always looking for artists, crafters, or musicians that would like to offer workshops or classes. Donating a portion of the course fee to the WBAF to support school arts & music would be most welcome. If interested, please contact Mark Baldi (508) 767-2803 - work  (508) 835-6489 - home
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MusicMusic & Performing Arts Opportunities

1794 Meetinghouse - New Salem, MA
The concert season for the 1794 Meetinghouse in New Salem is in full swing.

Half of the mission to bring top musicians to our region is accomplished.  The other half of the mission is to bring the AUDIENCE to the event.  Support live music and treat yourself to a great evening.
For tickets and more information for all concerts, visit www.1794meetinghouse.org.   

 

Be sure to scroll down at their website to see the performance schedule.  Thanks to GALA member Diane Lincoln "Linq" for her support of the arts!  www.linqmusic.com.  

 

1794 Meetinghouse 

26 South Main Street
New Salem, MA
978-544-5200

 

Thanks to GALA member Diane Lincoln "Linq" for her support of the arts!  www.linqmusic.com.
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ResourcesResources for Artists
A.R.T. Resource Trust

August 1 Deadline for Artist's Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund

Grants available in painting, sculpture, printmaking, or mixed media to mid-career artists with financial need in New England and Columbia and Northeast Dutchess counties, NY. Non-profit organizations wishing to show, commission, or purchase work by mature artists living in New England may also apply. Grants range from $2,000 to $10,000. Applications and artwork must be submitted through our online grant portal at www.berkshiretaconic.org/SearchGrants. Deadline August 1.


The Central Mass chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art 
 
The Central Mass chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art (CMWCA) is accepting new memberships.   We are a national organization that supports, develops and celebrates art making by women.  We create exhibition opportunities; network with artists regionally, nationally and internationally;  and offer educational programs locally. We are organized as an artists' collective where each member contributes to our vision and works as needed to carry our mission forward.

For more information, see our websites: www.centralmasswca.org and www.nationalwca.org.

 

Art Support

Art Support is a website dedicated to providing support and resources for artists of all types. The following is just a small list of support provided to artists: 
Organizations Helping Visual Artists, US Government Art Organizations, State Agencies and Art Commissions, Non Governmental Art Organizations, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Laws Regarding Visual Arts, Artist Consultants, Grants for Artists & Grant Assistance, Artist Health Insurance, and many other legal support and resources for Massachusetts artists.      


Other    
 
Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and check out the MCC blog ArtSake.
 
The Painter's Keys where you can subscribe to twice weekly letters from artist Robert Genn.

Visit the Arts Marketing Project website for info, ideas, tools and training on marketing art.
 
 
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SubmitNewsNewsletter Submissions
Have news about exhibits, awards, events, classes, Call for Artists or other art info?

Please send your news "publication ready" to news@galagardner.org. 
See previous newsletters for example formats and the type of info to provide.

We strongly recommend that you include a digital image related to the news
as well as your website address & links to any venues.  

Please post your press releases online and submit a link.  

 

Submission deadline is generally the 23rd of each month for publication on the 1st.
Inclusion of items/announcements is always at the discretion of GALA,
but inclusion of submissions from non-members is limited to
information deemed to be of benefit to GALA members.
All Star Award
2013 Winner

GALA won Constant Contact's All Star Award 5 years in a row (2008-2013) for demonstrating best practices in the use of email marketing.
Award winners were selected from over 500,000 organizations in recognition for setting the standard of being a responsible, engaged, professional, and successful online marketer.
GALA continues its efforts to put out an informational, entertaining newsletter every month to inform its members of recent, current and future art news.
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