"An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision" ~James McNeill Whistler
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From the President
Like flowers, plants and the human spirit, the arts blossom
and flourish in the summer. It seems everywhere you turn there's an arts
festival, a plein aire session, a group arts excursion, or another gallery
night beckoning. Seasonal Affective Disorder, so useful for nurturing the angst
of young, budding novelists, is well behind us now. Even the Portsmouth Arts
Guild has its own outdoor opportunity for members with the Art al Fresco,
art-on-the-fence, show in collaboration with the Bristol Art Museum, July 25 in
front of Linden Place in Bristol. If you want to participate, contact Sheila
Clark Lundy at 749-5503, sclark3935@cox.net,
ASAP.
But in your zeal to enjoy the good weather, don't forget the
"inside" arts, such as the current "I Got Rhythm" show at the Portsmouth Arts
Guild, or the special invitational show by the Artists' Cooperative Gallery of
Westerly that opens Friday, July 16, 6-8 pm. And there are still openings in
some of our summer art classes, such as Digital Photography Workshop with Cindy
Horovitz Wilson and Eileen McCarney Muldoon, or Plein Air Painting with
Kathleen Weber, Solar Plate Printmaking with Suzanne Lewis, and Making Ancient
and Medieval Mediums with Jay Egge. Check our website or gallery brochure for
details.
It's hard to believe, but the fall classes brochure is
already in the works with seven(!) new classes not offered before, including
ceramics, pastels, and portrait drawing, among others. Stay tuned for this
upcoming brochure and web listing.
As you may know, we don't have an August members' meeting
and program, but the July 20 members' meeting will be a fascinating discussion
by art historian and RISD teacher Barbara Olins Alpert on "The Artist's Mind:
From the Ice Age to Now." You'll soon receive a separate email with more
details on this special program.
Well, as predicted, I omitted one person (that I know of)
from last month's roster of Arts Guild valued volunteers-Judith Miller, who
serves on our Exhibition Committee. My sincere apologies, Judith.
Without our
member volunteers there would be no Arts Guild. If you haven't served on one of
our committees or spent a few hours keeping the gallery open, you're missing
part of what makes the Portsmouth Arts Guild exciting and rewarding. Send me an
email and let's discuss what you can do, and what you will gain, by becoming an
Arts Guild volunteer.
Happy summer, and...
See you in the gallery!
~Eric Broudy
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Lisa May Tobin demonstrates
papermaking at June's
Members' Meeting
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PAG Exhibition Schedule 2010
INTAKE (art delivery dates) are Mondays and Tuesdays. (Mondays 3-6pm; Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm.)
NEXT SHOW INTAKE
JUN 10-JUL 11 06/07, 06/08 Opening 06/11
"I Got Rythm" Open Juried Show
JUL 15-AUG 15 07/12, 07/13 Opening 07/16
"Westerly Artists Invitational Show
Cooperative"
AUG 19-SEP 19 08/16, 08/17 Opening 08/20
"5 Members' Invitational" Open Juried Show
SEP 23-OCT 24 09/20, 09/21 Opening 09/24
"Taste This" Open Juried Show
OCT 28-NOV 21 10/25, 10/26 Opening 10/31
"Juried Members' Show"
NOV 26-DEC 19 11/22, 11/23 Opening 12/05
"4th Annual
Holiday Show"
DEC 4 Holiday Table Sale 12/04
10am-4pm
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Classes at the Guild
The Portsmouth Arts Guild. Now accepting registration for the following workshops to be held at the PAG center, 2679 E. Main Road, Portsmouth, RI unless otherwise noted:
Portrait and Figure
Studio monitored by Carol
Lynn Hall No instruction. Live models (alternate clothed or nude
poses) Drawing, Painting or Sculpting mediums. Date(s): (6/Mon.) June 21,28, July 12,19,26, August 2. Time(s):
12-3pm
Tuition:
$85; PAG Members $75.
Digital Photography
Workshop with Cindy Horovitz
Wilson & Eileen McCarney Muldoon.
Intro to basic camera functions (1hr), photo session and interactive critique discussion. Date(s): (Mon.) July 12. Time(s):
4- 8pm
Tuition: $75; PAG Members $65. Plein Air Painting (any
Medium) with Kathleen Weber Weather Permitting location is outside in downtown Bristol.
If inclement weather / inside @ PAG Ctr. using
photos/sketches. Date(s): (4/Fri.) July
9,16,23,30. Time(s):
9am - 12Noon Tuition: $65; PAG Members $55. Solar Plate Printmaking with Suzanne Lewis Non toxic method using sun etched plates. No
pre-requisites. Create
a relief plate (like linocut) and also an etching plate. Date(s): (Sat.) July 10 Time(s): 10am-4pm
Tuition: $70; PAG Members $60. Making
Ancient and Medieval Mediums with Jay
Egge Manufacture
demo & interactive technique usage w/egg tempera, oil glazing,
encaustic & historic support
preparation. Date(s):
(2/Wed.) August 4,11. Time(s):
6:30 - 9:30pm
Tuition: $80, PAG Members $70.
Optional PAG member fee: $40 individual or $50 family
To register or for inquiries: ellenblomgren@gmail.com or 401-297-9412
For instructor details: www.portsmouthartsguild.org.
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Other Classes & Workshops
 Sunday Plein Air Painters in Bristol. Sunday afternoons from 3-6pm, July 11 to August 29.
$4 for Bristol Art Museum members, $5 for non-members, or $20/$25 for whole series. No instruction, but critique follows each session. These are drop-in sessions; rain cancels. More info: Suzanne Lewis at 254-1668 or SuzanneLewis@Fullchannel.net or Sheila Clark Lundy at 253-4344 or sclark3935@cox.net
Charlotte Wharton. "Painting
Central
Massachusetts" plein
air/landscape workshop in Hopkinton, MA at the Weston Nurseries, July 16-18. Number of participants is limited,
which allows for greater interaction. 3 days of fun and painting at the Weston Nurseries http://www.westonnurseries.com.
August 13-15, North
Shore Arts Association, Gloucester, MA
- "Luscious Figurative Interiors" - 3 days of art, art, art, and fun!
August 17-20, Rockland,
Maine - "Nature's
Rhythms: The Coast in Oil
and Pastel" - 4 day plein air/landscape workshop - Painting the rugged
coast of Maine
More info:
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The
Portsmouth Arts Guild needs YOU!
Staff the gallery on any of these days (1-5 pm), and you'll be assured a spot in artists' heaven!
Please contact Eric at eric.broudy@verizon.net to sign up. If you haven't done it before, the simple instructions will be provided. Many thanks!
Updated list:
July 30, 31
Aug. 1, 8, 28
Sept. 25
Oct. 8, 10,17, 29
Nov. 5, 13, 26, 27
Dec. 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18
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Call for Artists
Bristol Art Museum. Seeking entries of original works in all 2D & 3D
media for the open juried
exhibit "Fire", the 3rd of four
exhibits characterizing the basic
"Elements". (The last exhibit in October
2010 will be called "Water".) The
exhibit will be held at the Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope
St. in Bristol,
RI from July 14-October 5. Works must be related to the theme "Fire".
Entries (up to 3 pieces) must be delivered at the lower
level rear entrance to the Library Drop-offs: July 7
or July 8, 2-4pm. Entry fee: $10 for 1 piece or
$15 for up to 3, priced for 40% commission to the museum
(30% for BAM Members / Membership is available at $25/yr.). More info: www.bristolartmuseum.org or
info@bristolartmuseum.org
Project
One. The organization that produced Newport's much heralded "Wind Sea Sky" exhibit has put out a call for entries for their
new project at King
Park entitled "Viewport" running from September 11-October 10. Artwork will be
judged by a local panel - it's up to the artists to determine the subject or
theme of their work. Up to 25 site specific sculptures is the goal. All entries must be submitted by July 9th. More information can be found on
Project One's Facebook page.
 RIWS. The Rhode Island Watercolor Society is seeking artists for the following upcoming open, juried
shows:
October 10-November 5:"17th Annual National Watermedia Competition" Digital entries only. Deadline
July 16.
More info: www.riws.org or Mary Lou Moore, Gallery Director (401) 726-1876 and info@riws.org
 Bristol Art Museum. BAM and
Portsmouth Arts Guild are seeking artists to exhibit
their original art (no crafts, etc.) for sale on the fences
(2D) and front lawn (3D) of Linden
Place and
Bradford-Dimond-Norris House betweeen Wardwell
and State Streets on Hope Street
in Bristol, RI. at the 3rd Annual "Art
al Fresco" on July 25,
10am-4pm (rain date August10, 10am-3pm). Participants must be
members of BAM or PAG, however
new or renewal memberships will be available for all entrants. To register and for more
info, Sheila 401-749-5503, sclark3935@cox.net
Bristol 1st Congregational
Church. Seeking artists to exhibit
original art (no crafts, etc.) for sale on the fences
(2D) and lawn (3D) at the intersection of High
and Bradford Streets in
Bristol, RI. at the 3rd Annual "Art
Affair on the Fence" August 21, 10am-5pm, (rain
date August 28). Entry fee is $35 for 8'
space. 2D artists must provide materials (wires, hooks, etc.) to
hang work on fence & 3D artists must supply pedestals or tables for lawn. No
commission on sales. Bring a chair, small bin,etc. for verge but
no obstruction is allowed on sidewalk. Registration deadline: July 30.
To register (get application
form) or for more info, call
Sandra @(401) 254-0356 or email lancashirelass@fctvplus.net
"Annual Open Juried Exbibit", August
22-September 17.
Also upcoming...
"Photography Show", September 19 - October 22
See website for more details PAC
 City of Pawtucket's 12th Annual Photo Contest. Winners of "Reflections of Pawtucket" photo contest will comprise city's official 2011 calendar as determined by some of
Rhode Island's
most distinguished professional photographers. Each year, Pawtucket prints
approximately 8,000 color calendars, which are free and distributed (while
supplies last) at Pawtucket
City Hall, the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, the Pawtucket Public Library and The Camera
Werks in Providence. Entry
Forms will be available at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, 175 Main St.
and the Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St., both in Pawtucket; and The
Camera Werks, 766 Hope St., Providence. Winning
entries and the judges will be presented at a public reception starting at 4pm on September 25 at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center. More information: The Camera Werks at (401) 273-5367 www.thecamerawerks.com
 Bristol Art Gallery. "Boo", an open juried show for original works in 2-D, 3-D & Photography created in
the last two years which depict the "Spirit" and many moods of "ALL
HALLOWS' EVE". Over $2000. in cash prize awards. Opening Reception: Saturday, October 2, 4-7pm. Closing Reception Saturday,
October 30, 6-9pm [ costumes optional ]. For those believers curious about their futures, a "real" Fortune
Teller will be in attendance. Judges, Media Specs., Deadlines, and additional information will be posted when finalized. 423 Hope Street, Bristol, RI (401) 396-9699 www.bristolartgallery.net
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Openings and Exhibits
New
 Rhode Island School of Design
"Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor", July 2-October 31(closed in August). This artist-designed installation of 76 photographs presents more than
30 years of work created by Connor who traveled
the world in search of sacred spaces. Connor works with a large-format
camera to capture the rich detail of her subjects with remarkable
clarity. The resulting photographs, printed in the sunlight of her
garden in direct contact with her 8 x 10 inch negatives, are toned with
gold chloride to achieve warmth and luminosity.
 "SUMMER IN NEWPORT"
Landscapes Seascapes . Architecture" Juried Show, runs through September
19. Opening Reception:
Saturday, July 3, 6-9pm. 38 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. More info: Nancy Isherwood 401-699-2276 nancy@nancyisherwood.com
www.isherwoodgallery.com
 "Scenes from New England" by Blackstone Valley Artists. July 3-July 31. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 3, 5-7pm.
Imagine the fun to be had when a creative group of painters
gathers to share the joy of friendship and their love of painting.
Works by Jerry Aissis, Adele Corrigan, Dorothy Downing, Carol
Frieswick, Destiny Green, David Locarno, Bill Noble, Kristina
Occhino, Vail Pagliarani, Wayne Peltier, Frank Robinson, &
Robin Weissman are featured in this exhibition. 55 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, RI 401-849-9166 studio@springbullgallery.com
or www.springbullgallery.co
 "Paper and Paint" at the DeBlois Gallery during the month of July,
features the work of Lisa May, Doreen
Dunham and Ellen Schillace. The artists utilize the most basic of materials, paper and paint. The
resulting collection of contemporary paintings and paper sculpture are
refreshingly unique. See examples of their work at right. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 3, 5-7pm. 138 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. 847-9977 www.debloisgallery.com
"SELF...An Inner Journey", members' exhibition, runs
June 27-August 20. Opening Reception: July 8, 5:30-7pm.
260 Main Street, Pawtucket RI PAC
 Portsmouth Arts Guild. "Westerly Artists Cooperative Invitational Show" runs July 15-August 15. Opening Reception: July 16. 2679 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 401-293-5ART info@portsmouthartsguild.org
Ongoing
Riverzedge Arts Project.
In collaboration with Hera Gallery, Riverzedge Arts Project showcases
the work of young artists and
the adult artists who influence them in the "Young Artists and Their
Mentors" show at Bagelz of Wakefield. With over 30 works, the
exhibition showcases the wide range of dynamic and innovative work
being created at Riverzedge's four studios in Woonsocket, RI. Show runs until July 2. Bagelz of Wakefield is located at 90 Pershing Ave,
Wakefield, RI. More info: Brad Fesmire 401-767-2100.
Bristol Art Museum.
"Air", is the second of four exhibits characterizing the basic
"Elements" and runs through July 6. Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope
St. in Bristol, RI More info: www.bristolartmuseum.org
or info@bristolartmuseum.org
 "Present Again", a group show by Imago members with guest artist Ruth Dealy. "In the Land of the Blind" includes paintings from a two-year period in which Dealy slowly became blind. She says, "During this period I
gradually lost my sight, which changed my painting from an observant
dialogue to a kind of terrified prayer said over and over. I have gone back to celebrating each
leaf, twig and ray of light, but this time I am aware of the darkness." "Present Again" runs through July 10.
36 Market Street, Warren, RI (401) 245-3348 imagogallery@gmail.com
Portsmouth Arts Guild."I Got Rythm", open juried show, runs through July 11. Portsmouth Arts Guild, 2679 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 401-293-5ART
info@portsmouthartsguild.org
 RISD. "Art League Of RI 10th Anniversary Members Exhibit" runs through July 25 at the RISD Museum, 224 Benefit St., Providence, RI
Website or Map: artleagueri.org
|  Gallery X. "Summer Mermbers' Show", a comprehensive collective retrospective.
169 Williams Street, New Bedford, MA.
508 992-2675 Gallery X
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Artist Opportunities
Storyteller Len Cabral, Tuesday July 6 at 2pm. Free and Open to the public!
Dominique Browning, author of Slow Love, book signing. Sunday July 11, 4-5:30pm.
Bobbi Carrey and Will Mcmillan performing "Never Never Land: Songs from On and Off Broadway". Tickets $20.
(401) 264-2600 3852 Main Road, Tiverton, RI
Bristol Independent
Galleries. Art Strolls, July 11 and July 25, Noon-5pm in conjunction with Bristol
Art Museum's Art Al Fresco on Linden Place's fence and
lawn. The
Prize: A $25-$50 gift certificate
to a local participating restaurant of your choice.
Rules: visit each participating gallery in Historic Downtown Bristol, RI. and
vote on your favorite piece of artwork. Visiting all five galleries will
increase your chance to win and at the end
of the evening the votes will be
gathered and winners will be selected from the combined votes. The results
of the drawing will be announced the following week. There will be three winners
chosen for gift certificates: 1st, 2nd & 3rd. A
People's Choice Award will be bestowed upon the artist in each gallery whose work receives the
most votes!
For information: (401)
396-9117
From the Rhode Island Foundation.
Attention
visual artists: Apply for a $25,000 MacColl Johnson Fellowship. The
Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund provides up to
three $25,000 artist fellowships each year, rotating among composers,
writers, and visual artists on a three-year cycle. The 2010 fellowships are for emerging and mid-career visual artists. Deadline in September 1, 2010. See details at Fellowships
Art Galleries, museums, and artists now have a place to promote their artwork to 1000's of art-lovers from Old Lyme to Newport. Now the public can find artists and know who's doing what, where, and when. Check it out at www.beartfullyinformed.com
2nd Annual Indigenous Film Festival. Honoring Our Own Power (HOOP), a Native American nonprofit dedicated to
strengthening Indigenous initiatives and the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum,
led by Loren Spears, Narragansett tribal member, they are partnering to bring the 2nd
Annual Indigenous Film Festival to Rhode Island. Building on the success of the event first held in Newport, it will be an expanded 3-day long festival to be held at the National Park Service's Kettle Pond Visitor's Center at 50 Bend Road, Charlestown,
RI. Vocalist Jennifer Kreisberg (Tuscarora) headlines the Friday, Jul 23 lineup of live performances,
and unique Native American film screenings.
For more information on the Indigenous Film
Festival or to reserve tickets contact: honoringourownpower@hotmail.comor lorenspears@tomaquagmuseum.comor call (401)835 4806.
Create Rhode Island. Check out Critique Corner on Create Rhode Island. It's a great way to find out about shows, art events, visual and performance arts, as well as another forum to show your art. Sign up now Create RI
Art Affair on the Fence will once again be taking place at the First Congregational Church Bristol
Saturday, August 21, 10am - 5pm (rain date:
Saturday, Aug.28).
Eligibility: Open to all artists. All artists must have a photocopy of their 2010 RI
tax number. If you need a tax number you will be able to get one on the day,
the cost will be $10.00, which will be added to the entry fee. Entry Fee: $35.00
for space to exhibit, or $45 if you need a temporary R.I. tax number. First time artists please
submit 2 photos of your work to Sandra Tolley 133 Berry Lane Bristol R.I.02809. Space is limited, get
your application in early. Application deadline: Aug 7. Questions? Sandra Tolley: lancashirelass@fctvplus.net
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News
Anne Cordin. Her painting "Daybreak" won Anne Second Place at Isherwood Gallery's exhibit "Summer" in June. The juror was Morton Sachs, who taught at Harvard throughout the 1960's and 70's. See "Daybreak" at right.
Bonnie
Jaffe. Bonnie had two photographs, "Flamingo Study" and "ReCycled
Art", accepted in the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 99th Annual
Exhibition at the Mystic Arts Center, May 28-July 17. "Flamingo Study" (at right) received the Simonds Photographic Award.
Jillian Barber. Jillian won first prize in the all-photo show of "Creatures" at the Wickford Art Association. She was also accepted in the Mystic Arts Center show.
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New Members
Jean Anderson, photography, jmabronx@aol.com
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Members ClassifiedDo you have something to sell or give away? Something you're looking for? Send info to info@portsmouthartsguild.org for a free listing in the Member Classified.
Gold metal frames. Various sizes, never used. Would be glad for a modest offer. Contact Toni Petersen, 253-3153, toni@fullchannel.net
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Guild Ink
Issue no. 7
July 2010
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CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
CALL FOR ARTISTS (8) OPENINGS & EXHIBITS (12) ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES (8) NEWS (3) NEW MEMBERS (1) MEMBERS CLASSIFIED (1) |
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Members' Meeting
Tuesday, July 20,
6:30 pm
Program:
Barbara Olins Alpert
The Artist's Mind: From the Ice Age to Now
Barbara Olins Alpert will speak about her recently published
book, The Creative Ice Age Brain. Alpert approaches the haunting mystery that
surrounds the magnificent Ice Age art, found mainly in the caves of Western Europe, in a new way with information from
psychology and neuroscience. She shows how techniques and concepts used
by these first art makers form part of a universal visual language. Her
book demonstrates that art is a continuum linking the earliest art throughout
art history up to the present.
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More scenes from July's Members' Meeting
with
Lisa May Tobin
and
papermaking
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First Prize at the Portsmouth Arts Guild
"I Got Rythm" show
"The Beat Goes On"
by Ron Wenzel
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Plein Air paintings from the
"Scenes From New England" show at
Spring Bull Gallery
"Brilliant Morning in Stonington"
by Kristin Occhino
 "Beaver Tail Light"
by
Frank Robinson
"Timberwolf"
by
Vail Pagliarani
Showing at
Deblois Gallery
"Paper and Paint" show
Doreen Dunham's
painting
"The Musician"
From her
ancestors series,
a painting by
Ellen Schillace
 Lisa May Tobin's
paper shoes
"Daybreak"
by Anne Cordin
at the "Summer" exhibit at Isherwood Gallery in Newport, RI
Showing at
"Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 99th Annual Exhibition"
at the Mystic Arts Center in Framingham, MA
"Flamingo Study"
by Bonnie Jaffee
...also by Bonnie Jaffee
"Recycled Art"
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