Franklin Art Gallery

The Gallery in the Franklin Art Center has gallery space available to artists working in all media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics, fiber, and digital works. The gallery accept unsolicited submissions on a rolling basis, which are reviewed quarterly by the Center Gallery Committee. We accept proposals from individual artists, collaborative teams, and individuals who would like to propose a curated exhibition. If you have questions about the enrty, please email Linda at franklinartcenter@gmail.com. Or call 508 887-2797.

ACT FAST! Franklin Art Fall Festival!

Franklin Art Center is having an open call for local artist to display their work during the month of October. The center is participating in the Franklin Harvest Festival with a gallery opening, a table on Main St, and multiple areas for you to display or sell your work. The 2011 Harvest Festival is held on Sunday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m spanning the downtown area.

“We expect more than 5,000 visitors this year and we’ve had a tremendous response from crafters and groups who want to participate,” says Harvest Festival Chair Angie Grant.

We would like to show one to three pieces depending on demand. It is $7.00 for each piece properly framed with no size limit.

For more center hours and further information you can contact
Linda at 508-887-2797.

Opening Reception is on Sunday, October 2, from 11am – 4 pm.

Drop-off dates:

Thursday the 22nd 6 - 8 pm

Sunday the 25th 1 - 4 pm

Great classes from Walpole Recreation

We received this email outlining new class offerings for adults given through Walpole Recreation. Take a look!

PAINTING OUTSIDE THE LINES CLASS #: APO

East Walpole Community Center 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$50 / $55 NR Saturday, Oct. 15

Bill St. George Adults

This fun and energetic one-day workshop offers the perfect

combination of flexibility for all levels of painters, from beginners

through professionals. Medium will be either acrylic or oil (or both).

A basic understanding of drawing would be helpful. Class warm-ups

and short exercises get students painting quickly & freely, then more

technical aspects of oil and acrylic painting are covered in longer

painting projects, from properly toning a canvas, to brushwork,

composition, and paint and color selections. One-on-one critiques

provide a supportive atmosphere and encourage student success.

Please bring a lunch. For more information re: art supplies, etc.

please call instructor Bill St. George at 617.710.2922 or e-mail him

at arts@stgeorgegallery.com.

PAINT ‘EN PLEIN AIR’...OR NOT *NEW DAY*

East Walpole Community Center 9:00 a.m. - Noon

$125 / $130 NR Tuesdays: See dates below

Susan Kelley Adults

Have you ever wanted to paint outside? Draw inspiration from the

great outdoors. This class is designed for both oil and pastel painters

of all levels. We will meet outdoors (weather permitting - indoors at

the East Walpole Community Center if not) at various locations in

and around Walpole during our beautiful New England fall for 3

hours once a week. Instructor will call weekly with locations.

Materials are not included - a list of supplies will be given out at time

of registration - please be sure to ask for it!

CLASS #: DATES:

AEP2 10/25 - 11/22

DRAWING STUDIO CLASS #: ADS

Walpole High School Art Room 1141 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

$70 / $75 NR / $56 SR Tuesdays: Sept. 27 - Nov. 8

Rosemarie Morelli Adults

Students will learn to draw still life and subjects of individual

choice while exploring techniques in charcoal and pencil.

Composition, line drawings, shapes and tonal studies will be taught

to improve foundation skills for a more dynamic drawing. This is

also a great preparatory course designed to improve artist’s skills and

understanding for stronger painting. Supplies needed: soft & medium

vine charcoal, 2 - 3 ebony pencils, kneaded eraser and 11” x 14” or

14” x 17” sketch pad or drawing paper. Students are welcome to

bring other drawing materials of their choosing to work in. An

“everything-you-need” drawing kit will be available for purchase at

first class for $15 wholesale cost. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS. CONTACT

INSTRUCTOR AT 508.668.4933 OR RMORELLICROCKER@COMCAST.NET TO

ORDER.

COLOR PENCIL & PASTEL DRAWING STUDIO CLASS #: ACP

Walpole High School Art Room 1141 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

$70 / $75 NR / $56 SR Thursdays: Sept. 29 - Nov. 10

Rosemarie Morelli Adults

It’s all about using the right colors that make a great work of art!

This course is designed to improve your understanding of color while

learning to draw and illustrate still life, human form and subjects of

individual choice. Composition, shapes and color tonal studies will

be taught to improve foundation skills for creating a more dynamic

and painterly drawing. Students can draw in either color pencil or

pastels, or both. Supplies needed: #2H pencils and eraser,

Prismacolor assorted color pencils and 11” x 14” pad of drawing

paper, or, soft chalk or oil pastels and 11” x 14” pad of pastel paper.

Students are welcome to bring other materials of their choosing to

work in. Starter supply kits at wholesale cost are available for

purchase at first class. CONTACT INSTRUCTOR AT 508.668.4933 OR

RMORELLICROCKER@COMCAST.NET TO ORDER. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS

Fall Members Show in October at Patriot Place

Members of the Foxboro Art Association will exhibit their works at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place during the month of October. It is estimated that more than 100 works of art will on display each of the four weekends in October. The drop off is slated for Thursday September 29, 3-7 pm. And the works will be hung the following day. Since this is an all-volunteer effort, the members themselves will provide coverage at the Gallery in 4-hour shifts each weekend. But we still need lots more volunteers, especially for the first and third weekends in October. And while they are sitting at the gallery, socializing with the public and each other, they can also paint. Any member wanting to help out should contact Frank Quinn at fxquinn@yahoo.com. as soon as possible.

Call to artists: VERMONT THROWS ITSELF TOGETHER, flood fundraiser

Here is a good way to help our neighbors who have been impacted by Hurricane Irene by supporting:

VERMONT THROWS ITSELF TOGETHER

THIS IS AN URGENT CALL TO ALL ARTISTS AND ART LOVERS.

Arts organizations throughout the state of Vermont are joining hands to support those Vermonters who were impacted by Hurricane Irene on August 28th. We are planning an online benefit art auction to begin as soon as our first works of art are committed. We ask that artists donate one work of art, preferably an unframed work on paper or another medium that can be easily shipped. We will accept a contributed work from everyone who is interested in participating with the understanding that some works may not sell. Modest reserve prices will be set on each piece. Our goal is to raise money for Vermonters in need and please keep in mind that the sale price is not a reflection on the quality of your work. Art collectors are invited to donate as well.

If you would like to donate a piece to “VERMONT THROWS ITSELF TOGETHER” please email Mia Feroleto at the following address: greenandbluegallery@gmail.com

First Meeting Recap

Our first meeting of the year at St. Mark's Episcopal Church is now history. Secretary Haydi Hurley counted 53 members in attendance, including 15 new members, to watch Connecticut artist Bob Norieka demonstrate his "fluid acrylic" technique . Because St. Mark's does not have an overhead mirror, the audience crowded around Bob's table to watch him paint. Bob is best known as a watercolorist, but has painted in oils, and currently works in fluid acrylics, which has the quick-drying advantage of watercolor, but the "fixability" of oils, because it can be painted over. Bob is a spontaneous painter who planned to paint boats for his demo but, on the spur of the moment, chose to paint from a photo he found of our recent paintout at Patriot Place. He worked quickly and persevered good naturedly as members socialized around him. In the end, he produced a truly attractive painting of people gathering at Patriot Place --something worthy to be shown to a larger audience of art lovers.

Our next meeting is the second Tuesday of October. And don't forget that all artists are invited to participate in the upcoming Paintout @ Patriot Place Saturday afternoon Sep. 24.

Our first meeting of the new season is TOMORROW night!

Don't forget that our first meeting of the new season is tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept 13 at St. Marks Church. The meeting starts at 7 but come early to enjoy refreshments, socialize, and meet our new members. Our scheduled demonstrator is Bob Noreika.

See you there!

Here is link to directions if you need it:

http://www.stmarksfx.org/other_services4.htm

Paintout @ Patriot Place Saturday, Sep 24

Patriot Place has invited all local artists to join their Harvest Celebration with another paintout Saturday Sep. 24. The cranberry bog behind the Bass Pro Shop will be harvested for the first time, presumably by Ocean Spray, and lots of activities are planned . You can view the schedule on their web page, http://www.patriot-place.com/. (Patriot Place management promises good weather this time!) Artists can set up their easels or tables anywhere provided they don't block store windows or pathways. But it's fun to paint together in small groups, so whoever wants to come can join us between 1 and 2 pm in the North Market area, between Davio's and Bar Louie's.

September Newsletters

All members should have received their September newsletters either by email or regular mail by now. If you think you have been overlooked, please contact Ann Gorbett at agorbett@hotmail.com or Polo Barrera at polodidit@gmail.com and we will add you to the list. There were a few members for which we have invalid email addresses so we are hoping to get that straightened out.

Look forward to seeing you all at our first meeting of the year on TUESDAY Sept. 13.

Bus Trip to the Clark Museum CANCELED

It was just announced today that this trip has been canceled.

RIWS Gallery Director, Kris Occhino has put together a bus trip to Williamstown, MA on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 to see the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. The Clark is an amazing museum and well worth your time to see. We will start the day with a docent tour of their permanent collection. Then you will have the rest of the morning to see the exhibit titled “Pissarro’s People” and the exhibit “Romantic Nature: British and French Landscapes”. You can go up the hill to another building on their campus to see an amazing fiber art exhibit by African artist, El Anatsui. Please check out the Clark’s website: http:www.clarkart.edu/museum/exhibitions-future.cfm

We will enjoy our bag lunches outdoors in a nice space for that. Afterwards, plan on sketching or taking pictures of the scenery. From the top of the hill there is a view (overlook) where, on a clear day, you can see all the way to Vermont! Then later in the afternoon we will take the bus to the Williams College Museum, a unique teaching museum. Admission is free. Finally, the bus will take us to the Williams Inn for a dinner before we head home.

The deadline to sign up is August 31. The bus company wants us to let them know how many are coming and pay them @ September 1^st, so please help me out and sign up now. See the attached sign up form. It is also on the RIWS website. www.riws.org

Watercolor Class in Attleboro

Kris Occhino will teach a 6-week watercolor class at her Treetop Studio, 484 Pike Ave., Attleboro, MA 02703, beginning Friday, Sep. 30-Nov. 4, 9:30 am - 12:30pm. The cost is $144.00 ($24.00 per class) and includes all paper and use of certain colors you probably don't have for certain assignments. For more info call or e-mail her at 508) 226-2278 or thetreetopstudio@yahoo.com.

Sharon Art Show Oct. 2

Foxboro Art Association members are invited to participate in Sharon's Community Art Show on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 1-4pm, just a day after Walpole's Art and Music Festival. The art show will be held at 29 N. Main Street - a convenient walking distance from Sharon's center. Artists can participate in this fundraising event, by displaying and selling their artwork in exchange for a 10% exit fee on sales or a $25 exit participation fee, in the event that no sales are made. This initiative is being organized in an effort to grant local artists continuous exposure to new audiences and help Sharon Cooperative Nursery & Day School (SCNDS) raise funds for our vibrant preschoolers. The school's website may be viewed by visiting: http://www.sharoncoop.org/
Any artists interested in participating should email Zianette_Viera@hotmail.com (Subject Line: Artist).

It's All Relative

Sixteen relatives of Angela Vadeboncoeur have assembled their art for a special group exhibit in her memory at the Norfolk Library during the month of August. Angela, who recently passed away peacefully at the age of 93, was dearly loved by her artistic children and grandchildren, two of whom are active members of the Foxboro Art Association -- Diane Scotti and Kim Weineck. A closing reception will be held at the Norfolk Library Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 5 to 9 pm. Check the library’s web site for their hours. (www. library.virtualnorfolk.org)

Coming Attractions & Schedules:

August 15 is the deadline for dues ($30) payable to the Foxboro Art Assn., PO Box 440, Foxboro, MA 02035.
Aug. 20, Saturday afternoon 2-5 pm, Artists Invitational Paint Out, to try and make Patriot Place a mini-Paris. All artists are invited! Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 21.
Aug. 30, Tuesday 5-9 pm,Closing Reception for Angela Vadeboncoeur Tribute Exhibit, "It's All Relative", at the Norfolk Library.
Sep. 13 Tuesday evening 7 pm, first meeting of the year at St. Mark's Episcopal Church (aside of Foxboro High School).
Sep. 17 & 18, Saturday & Sunday, Southern Mass. Arts Festival, Mansfield Center
Sep. 24, Saturday, deadline for submitting Members' Show forms
Sep. 25, Sunday 12:30-3:30, Art & Garden Show, 339 Tremont St., Rehoboth, with many local artists (you may know) painting on location.
Sep. 29, Thursday evening 6-8 pm drop off for the Members' Show at the Artists' Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place. The art will be hung Friday.
Oct. 1, Saturday, Annual Walpole Arts & Music Festivsl, downtown Walpole, inside or aside of Blackburn Hall, depending on the weather.
Ot. 8, Saturday afternoon 2-4, opening reception of Members' Show at the Artists' Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place.

RI Watercolor Society Show opportunities!

The Rhode Island Watercolor Society is seeking artists for the following upcoming open, juried shows. Works selected for the shows will be on display and for sale at the Society’s Gallery, located at the J. C. Potter Casino (Boat House) in Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 1 to 5 PM.

• August 14 - September 15: “Artist’s Choice - All 2D media. Hand delivery of entries to RIWS August 10 - 12 during gallery hours. Juror: Bruce Wood - Artist and owner of the Woodshed Gallery in Franklin, MA.

• October 9- November 3, 18th “17th Annual National Watermedia Competition”. Digital entries only – deadline July 1st – emailed to jx3design@gmail.com. Entry form is available at http://www.riws.org/pdf/RIWS_Watermedia_18.pdf Juror: Janet Rogers, AWS

For more information and a show prospectus, please visit the Society's web site at www.riws.org or contact contact Kris Occhino, Gallery Director, at (401) 726-1876 and riwsgallery@verizon.net.

Patriot Place "Paintout" Aug. 20

Circle the date Saturday, August 20, for artists everywhere to descend on Patriot Place and paint on location.

Some may recall that the Foxboro Art Association did this a couple of years ago and had a great time. So we want to do it again, but only bigger. So this time we invite all artists, not just members of the Foxboro Art Association, to join us in this massive "paintout".

(If it rains we will do it the next day, on Sunday the 21st. )

The plan is for artists to assemble together in the cut-through street between Davio's and Bar Louie's about 2 pm, unload your painting stuff, and then park in a nearby parking lot. Then the artists will fan out in small clusters of three or four to paint.

The idea is to create a mini-Paris for a few hours and to raise the public's consiousness of the talent in their own backyard. But mostly it's about having fun and socializing with fellow artsists.

You don't have to paint store fronts.

You can bring a photo reference and finish something that you started a long time ago.

Since it can sometimes be windy there, you might want to bring a jug or two of water and a bungee cord to weigh down your easel.

Weather permitting it will be great.

What do you think? Do you dare to join us?
Please contact Frank Quinn at fxquinn@yahoo.com with any questions.

3 Day Watercolor Workshop

The Cape Cod Art Association is holding a 3-day watercolor workshop with Paul George July 15-17 on the Cape. There are 3 openings left. For more info call the Cape Cod Art Association at 508 362-2909.

Another Place to Exhibit!

Besides the Gallery at Patriot Place and the expected availability soon of Bethany Church's parish hall in Foxboro center, another venue has offered its availability: the Franklin Art Center (pictured above). It is centrally loated in downtown Franklin at 5 Main Street, just behind Berry Insurance, and offers the opportunity for members to exhibit their work, either individually or as part of a larger group. Please consider this another wonderful opportunity to display your work for others to see. The Franklin Art Center has wall space sufficient to exhibit approximately 30 pieces. But if you are just starting to exhibit, you may want to hook up with another artist or two. You can contact them by phone (508) 887-2797 or by e-mail franklinartcenter@gmail.com. Meanwhile, keep painting!

Norwood Art Association :: Art in the Park 2011

Art in the Park

On the Norwood Town Common
Annual Sale & Exhibit

Saturday, June 18 - 10am to 3pm (Rain Date: June 19)

Original Art

Paintings! Prints! Photographs! Cards! And More!

Come View the N.A.A. Scholarship Winner's Artwork!

4 Women Show in June at Art Emporium

The Art Emporium in Needham will feature a four-women show during the month of June.

The artists are:
Diane O’Brien
Colleen Vandeventer
Shelly Eager
Karole Nicholson
First time showing together, four women artists who are now at a juncture where art, choices, emotion and interest bring them to a common place.

Offering an eclectic mix of pastel and oil paintings, from vibrant city scenes to intimate still lifes and earthy abstracts, this exhibit embraces the senses and awakens the spirit. There are subjects to suit every art collector. Please stop by and linger awhile. Each artist has a broad inventory of artwork, this show promises to whet your appetite to see and experience more of what each of these women have to offer.

The Art Emporium is located at 32 Chestnut St., Needham, and is open daily Monday through Saturday, 10-5. They are closed Sundays. Questions? Call the Art Emporium Gallery 781-449-6722