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TELLING AMERICA’S STORIES: 100 Years of the National Park Service

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The Brush Gallery in Lowell, MA is holding its reception for their show TELLING AMERICA’S STORIES: 100 Years of the National Park Service this Sunday, June 5th, 2016 from 2-4pm. This show features artwork from around the US including locals from Massachusetts and New Hampshire as well as art in from Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, New Mexico, and more. It was curated by a team including a National Park senior curator and a professor at RISD.

BVAA members Anne McNevin and Lisa Shea are both in this show – if I missed anyone else let us know!

Details:

https://www.thebrush.org/

Anne’s photo “Yosemite”

Lisa’s photo “Saguaro National Park, Tucson AZ”

ArtsWorcester One Show 2016

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ArtsWorcester members can participate in The Fourth Annual “One,” their summer members’ exhibit. Bring the single piece you want to exhibit most, regardless of medium or theme. The usual size and weight limitations apply (available on the submission page).

This year, $500 in awards will be divided among three artists exhibiting in One. Jon Seydl, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Worcester Art Museum, will select the prize winners.

Online registration ends June 1, 2016
Delivery of artwork: June 2, 3, and 4, 12:00 to 4:00 PM and by appointment
Opening Reception: June 10, 2016
Exhibition viewing: June 10 – June 30, 2016
Collection of unsold artwork: July 7, 8, and 9, 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Please register your artwork online by June 1.

https://artsworcester.org/calls-grants/

Minutes of AGM 17May2016

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Minutes of BVAA Annual Meeting May 17, 2016

Pam Siderewicz shared recent accomplishments of the BVAA:
• The website is wonderful thanks to Bob Evans and Lisa Shea
• 601 “likes” on Facebook
• More than 4300 followers on Twitter
• 23 BVAA-linked shows plus 12 non-BVAA shows
• Membership is now 61 (membership was 18 only 4 years ago)

Upcoming shows and events
• Plein Air is 5/21
• Amazing Things Art Center show is April 2018. They have other wall space available through the year.
• Sutton Art Show is 6/4. Three pieces per person. Request for volunteers to set up panels and canopies at 8:00.
• Blackstone Library Spring Show openings are 6/16 from 5:00-8:00 and 5/18 from 12:00-2:00
• Marie Cafferty has received a $500 grand for promoting youth education and the environment through the topic “Consolidated Energy”. The programs will take place at the Millbury library and have components of photography, writing and art.

Next year
• Planning for next year’s programs will take place over the summer. All are welcome to attend planning meetings. Members were asked to submit ideas for programs.

Election:
• Officers
President – Bob Evans
Vice President – Lisa Shea
Treasurer – Carol Frieswick
Secretary – Carol Dandrade
Social Networking – Becky Smith

• Board Members renewing their terms
Marie Cafferty
Muriel Funka
Karen Pendleton

• New Board Member
Pam Siderewicz

Bob Evans, as new president, thanked Pam for her years of service to BVAA. He gave his vision for the next year with a focus on
• Growth
• More competitions with cash prizes
• Artistic integrity and relationship
• Hosting more events
• Promoting BVAA

The banquet followed and a good time was had by all!