Time to plan your submissions for the Fall Members Show

Once again this year's Fall Members' Show will be displayed at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place and will be on display the first two weekends in October -- Oct. 5-7 and Oct. 12-14. Each member can submit two works for a fee of $5 for each entry. And if you haven’t paid your dues yet, now is the time to do so. The artist's reception is planned for the second Saturday, Oct. 13, from 2-5. A judge will award ribbons in each media sometime before the second weekend and, for the first time, the public will also be asked to vote for "The People's Choice Award". All the ribbon winners will be recognized during the reception on Oct. 13.  The drop off of entries will be at the gallery on Thursday, Oct. 4, 3-7 pm. And the pick-up will be Sunday Oct 14 at 6-7pm or Monday, Oct. 15 3-5 pm. And as we did last year, the members will be asked to help cover the gallery and greet the public for 4-hour shifts both weekends. The more the merrier!  And just so you know, the first Sunday of the exhibit (Oct. 7) will coincide with a 4:15 Patriots football game against the Denver Broncos. But no Patriot games are scheduled for Gillette Stadium the second weekend.  As usual, the forms are included with this newsletter and will also be available at the September 12 meeting. Feel free to e-mail Frank Quinn with any questions at fxquinn@yahoo.com.

Adams Farm Paintout Sep. 8

On Saturday, September 8, a Plein Air Paint Out will take place at Adams Farm, 999 North Street, Walpole, MA. The raindate will be the following day, Sunday, Sep. 9. The event, coordinated by JT Harding, will run from 10 am to 5 pm and is open to all artists using any painting medium (pastel, oil, watercolor or acrylic) for an entry fee of $30, half of which will go to the Farm and half will go to that painting judged the Best in Show. With over 700 acres of beautiful farmland, artists are guaranteed to be inspired to create something special. At the end of the day, guest juror William St. George, a Walpole resident and renowned artist, will award the grand prize to the best in the show, including a one-year membership to the Friends of Adams Farm. As an additional bonus, half of the $30 entry fee will support the Friends of Adams Farm in their mission to preserve this bucolic farmland for future generations to enjoy. Bring your painting supplies, lunch, plenty of water and bug spray.

Due to parking restrictions, registration is limited to the first 40 artists who pre-register. For more information and to pre-register, visit www.adamsfarmpaintout.blogspot.com or contact JT Harding at 508-404-5883 or jt@jtharding.com. For information on guest juror William St. George, visit www.stgeorgegallery.com.

Paintout Saturday Sep. 29

We are having another Paint Out outside the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place – maybe our last one until the Spring. If you missed our last Paint Out, you won't want to miss this one. Mark your calendar for Saturday September 29th 1pm to 5pm (rain date is Saturday October 6th same time). What is a Paint Out? A group of artists coming together to paint outdoors. It is free for both the artists and the spectators. At our last two Paint Outs (March & June) we had approximately 30 artists and hundreds of spectators. If you bring an easel you may want to bring an empty gallon jug too, which you can fill with water at the gallery, to weigh down your easel in case it gets windy. Our art gallery is located two doors down from Dunkin Donuts near Davio’s, Bar Louie’s, Skipjack’s, and Tastings. Spread the word and tell your friends about this fun event. And if it rains, we will do it the following Saturday.

Morini Gallery Photography Exhibit

The next art exhibit at the Morini Gallery in Mansfield, MA, Frame Of Mind, will run from September 8th to September 29th. MMAS invites photography for the exhibit from local photographers that “evokes emotions and may have faces that express visual emotions or tells a story with the use of light and shadows”. There is an entry fee of $7 per piece if not a member of MMAS or the Mansfield Artist Association. ($5 for members) A limit of three entries per artist. All works must be framed and have a wire on the back. Artists must submit entries September 4th & 5th.

Vera Cross at Patriot Place

Fresh off her cataract surgery, 87 year-old Vera Cross (pictured above) is displaying her exquisite watecolors at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place the first two weekends in August. If you haven't seen her work, you are in for a real treat. The Gallery is located behind the movie cinema, near Skipjack's, 2 doors down from Dunkin Donuts. It is open Thursday 3-6 pm (during the nearby Farmer's Market), Fridays 5-9 pm, Saturdays 1-9 pm, and Sundays 12-6 pm. Also appearing the first weekend in August is Giselle Gill, a Foxboro resident, known for her large and colorful Carribean paintings. Seven other members of the Foxboro Art Association also display their work every weekend. If you are in the neighborhood, drop by and meet Vera and Giselle and view some beautiful art, all created by members of the Foxboro Art Association.

Fall Members' Show

Once again this year's Fall Members' Show will be displayed at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place and will be on display for the first two weekends in October, Oct. 5-7 and Oct. 12-14. Each member is allowed to submit two works for a fee of $5/entry. The artist's reception is tentatively planned for the second Saturday, Oct. 13, from 2-5. A judge will award ribbons in each media some time between the first and second weekend and the public will be asked to vote for "The Peopl's Choice Award" which will then be announced during the reception on Oct. 13. The drop off will be Thursday, Oct. 4, 3-7 pm. And pick-up will be Sunday Oct 14 at 6-7pm or Monday, Oct. 15 3-5 pm. Members will be asked to help cover the gallery and greet the public for 4-hour shifts both weekends. The more the merrier! Just so you know, the first Sunday of the exhibit (Oct. 7) will coincide with a 4:15 Patriots football game against the Denver Broncos. But there are no football games scheduled for the second weekend. As usual, the forms will be mailed out with the September newsletter and made available at the September 12 meeting. Feel free to e-mail Frank Quinn with any questions at fxquinn@yahoo.com.

Renew Your Membership

The Foxboro Art Association has been an important part of the local art scene for more than 55 years. It helped raise $15,000 for the Boyden (Foxboro) Library; subsidized art workshops; maintained a blog through our website; published informative monthly newsletters; supported the new Artist’s Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place; awarded annual scholarships to deserving high school students and artists; and hosted wonderful demonstrators (see the photos above and below) at our monthly meetings -- to say nothing about giving our members the chance to rub elbows with some of the nicest people around.
Our mission is to encourage local art and local artists. But we need your dues and your participation to be effective.  Please renew your membership now for the upcoming year and send in your dues of $30 to the Foxboro Art Association, PO Box 440, Foxboro MA 02035.
And if you are considering joining for the first time, this is all it takes: just your dues and contact information. It's that easy. Mail it now. You will be glad you did. Our first meeting of the new year is September 12th, 7 - 9 pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (aside of Foxboro High School at 116 South Street). But we encourage you to come early, say at about 6:30, so you can meet other members and enjoy some snacks. Hope you can come.

Zullo Gallery Invitation

The Zullo Gallery in downtown Medfield invites all artists to enter its 18th annual Juried Exhibit Sep. 15-Nov. 4. Artists can submit up to 3 entries for consideraton, either by CD or e-mail. Entries must be submitted by Aug. 22 and artists will be informed by e-mail of the juror's decision by Aug. 31. The work can be in any medium, must be for sale (with a 35% commission), and must have been done within the last two years. A $20 donation is requested. The application must include the artist's name, address, phone number and e-mail address, plus the title, size, medium, price, and the date each work was completed. The Zullo Gallery is located on the second floor at 456A Main Street (Rte. 109) Medfield, MA 02052. Phone 508 359-3711. E-mail art@zullogallery.org.

Paintout at Patriot Place June 24

Patriot Place has invited all artists to participate in a paintout Sunday afternoon, June 24, from about 1 pm to about 5 pm. This is our chance to strut our stuff and promote the talents of local artists to the general public, weather permitting. If it rains, the paintout will be postponed until the following Saturday, June 30. Please join us for what promises to be a fun afternoon of networking with other artists and the art-appreciating public.

Reception in Mansfield June 16

The Next Door Gallery is hosting an artist's reception Saturday evening June 16, 7-9 pm for exhibiting artists, many of whom are members of the Foxboro Art Association. Refreshments will be served. The gallery is located in downtown Mansfield at 250 North Main Street.

Norwood Art in the Park June 9

The Norwood Art Association is holding their annual sale and exhibit "Art in the Park" on the Norwood Town Common Saturday June 9th 10am to 2pm (Rain Date June 10th) Original Art Paintings! Prints! Photographs! Cards! And more! "Come view the N.A.A Scholarship Winner's Artwork!"

UPDATE :: Christine Bodnar

As mentioned in my prior post, Christine Bodnar left our meeting intending to rework the piece back in the studio.

Yesterday she messaged me this completed piece.

Christine Bodnar
completed pastel 

And the demo piece.

Christine Bodnar
pastel demonstration FAA

Thank you for a great demonstration, Christine!

Thanks for reading, ~Kim Weineck

Call for Artists :: RIWS

Call for Artists Announcement

 The following announcement is a press release from the RIWS:

The Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) 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. 

l                    July 22 - August 9: “Water”. Hand delivery of entries to RIWS July 9  – 15 during gallery hours. Juror: Nancy Friese - Leading Rhode Island landscape painter and printmaker who also teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design.

l                    October 21 - 8, “18th Annual National Watermedia Competition”. Digital entries on CD only – deadline July 15.  Juror: Internationally acclaimed watercolorist, author, and instructor, Alvaro Castagnet, AWS.

Entry forms for both shows are available at www.riws.org. For more information on the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and its programs and activities, contact Alyssa Wood, Gallery Director, at (401) 726-1876 and riwsgallery@verizon.net or visit the Society's web site at www.riws.org.

Publicity Contact: Rick Cardoza, (508) 883-8250 or riwsgallery@verizon.net

Franklin Art Center:: Calendar Project

The following is an announcement from the Franklin Art Center: 2013 Artist Calendar Project Open Call The Franklin Art Center is looking for  local artists who have done work based  on the Town of Franklin. We are accepting  all mediums and will be working with a  professional photographer to capture  high quality imagery for the calendar. More information:   email franklinartcenter@gmail.com.  Or call Linda at  508 887-2797.

May Demonstrator :: Christine Bodnar

At the FAA May meeting, Christine Bodnar was our demonstrator, and she showed us step-by-step her process to make a loose, expressionist, pastel landscape painting. 

She started with a drawing in three colors. For a landscape she said she often focuses on magentas and purples for her underpainting colors. 

The drawing complete and Christine Bodnar lays in her underpainting tones. 

Christine uses PastelMat which has been dry mounted. After her drawing is complete, she uses water and a big brush from the hardware store. She wets the pastel, and the pastel becomes a loose watercolor underpainting of the wet pastel pigment.

Christine Bodnar's completed underpainting

Christine worked quickly and efficiently. The members were interested in watching the piece develop, asking pertinent questions about the work and the pastel medium. 

Members watch in rapt attention

 

Christine's demonstration at the end of her demo wasn't complete because she had left some of her required colors at home. Even without those select color notes, this painting is a wonderful example of the medium and her preferred technique. 

Christine Bodnar's demonstration painting at meeting's end

Christine's smaller pastel study

Some of Christine Bodnar's supplies, imagery, and her pastel study

Discussing her work with her pastel demonstration on easel

Christine Bodnar's demo piece

Christine Bodnar's small pastel sketch 

Christine mentioned she was going to rework her piece. When she does, I'll be sure to post it here as a follow up. 

Thanks for reading!

Kim Morin Weineck 

New Officers Elected

The Foxboro Art Association have elected new officers for the year September 2012-May 2013: After a one year hiatus, the "new" president is Kathy Hutchinson; Jack Gannon returns as Vice President and Paula DePierro as Treasurer (for the 9th year!); the new Secretary is Lisa Bloom. Outgoing president Frank Quinn and former secretary Haydi Hurley promise to stay involved in Association activiities.

Meeting Tuesday May 8

The last meeting for this [school] year is this Tuesday evening May 8 at 7 pm. We will elect new officers for next year and transition back to meeting on the the second Wednesdays of the month, starting on September 12. The meetings will continue at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 116 South Street, Foxboro (next door to Foxboro High School) until completion of the "new" Boyden Library, which is scheduled to be finished by the spring/summer of 2013.

April Notes & Deadlines

Here is some info for those of you who missed our April meeting:
(1) We must elect officers at our next (May 8) meeting. And since we are switching our meeting days back to Wednesdays next Fall, Frank Quinn will be stepping down and Kathy Hutchinson has agreed to return as president -- unless somebody else wants to vie for the position. Also stepping down after 3 years as our secretary is Haydi Hurley. But she plans to remain active and help whoever replaces her. Karole Nicholson, our intrepid demonstrator-scheduler will also be stepping down. To replace her might require two volunteers. Finally, we are hoping to find one or more volunteers to arrange for our monthly refreshments, a sort of "Martha Stewart Committee". We hope you will consider getting involved in one of these positions and adding new blood to our activities. Afterall, we are only as good as our members.
(2) For those who participated in our exhibition at the Walpole Library, you can pick up your art (or ask someone to do it for you) on Monday April 30, 4-7 pm. Thanks to all who participated in the new Library's first show. The official dedication of the new building is Saturday, April 28, 10:30 am. All are invited.
(3) Every year the Art Association awards 2 scholarships under the name of David Withers, an active member who passed away about 11 years ago. One scholarship of $600 is awarded to a graduating student from Foxboro High School who is pursuing further education in the visual arts. The other is for $200 which is awarded to an active member for a workshop or similar educational experience. The deadline for both applications is April 30. The application should be mailed to our Association, PO Box 440, Foxboro, MA 02035. The recipients will be announced at our next meeting, May 8. Please try to attend. After May, our next meeting will be in September.
Questions? Contact Frank Quinn at fxquinn@yahoo.com or (508) 668-7031.

Watercolor Exhibition April 19-May 12

The New England Watercolor Society is holding ita 13th Biennial North American Open Show at the Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park St., Attleboro, Aprril 19-May 12. The opening reception and awards presentation is Saturday April 28 2-4 pm. Free and open to the public. For more information consult www.attleboroartsmuseum.org.

Mass Audubon Reception April 12

Mass Audubon will hold an art reception and gallery talk for its new exhibit at 293 Moose Hill St., Sharon, on Thursday evening, April 12, 6-8 pm featuring the work of 5 artists: Sherrill Hannon, Katrina Kirkland-Cornia, Katrina Majkut, Sheila Pallay and Mary Wilkas. The exhibit is entitled “Captivating Landscapes – Visions and Views”. View their compelling work executed in oil, photography, monoprint and mixed media. The exhibit runs April 12 - June 19.