We had a great final May 2016 show with the Claflin Hill music!
Carol, Muriel, and Dennis all sold works!
Here’s the one Dennis sold.
If Carol and Muriel could send along images of theirs that sold, I’ll add them in!
Author: Blackstone Valley Art Association
Judy Belben on Billboards
BVAA member Judy Belben’s photo was chosen by the Mass Cultural Council and Clear Channel to be rotated on billboards in eastern Massachusetts as part of an art promotion.
If you see this photo on one of those electronic rotating-image billboards, please let us know!
Franklin Art Assocation show
Congrats to our BVAA members who won prizes at the Franklin Art Association show!
Don Iacovelli got second place in acrylics for “Killa Hill”
Frank Robertson got an honorable mention in acrylics for “Poppy Field”
Karen Pendleton got an honorable mention in pastels/mixed for “Coyote”
Judy Belben got second place in photography for “Red Maple Leaf”
Don sold his piece, Frank sold many prints, and Wayne sold much if not all of his pottery.
Full list of winners:
https://www.franklinart.org/2016/04/30/congratulations-to-all-2016-spring-show-winners/
Hopkinton Art Show Winners
Carol Frieswick had three pieces selected to participate in the Arts In Bloom show at Hopkinton’s Center for the Arts.
She got an honorable mention!
Carol’s on the left.
Show information:
Whitinsville Art and Antique Center
The BVAA has engaged in a partnership with Whitinsville Art and Antique Center located at 202 Church Street in Whitinsville. They have a section of their store that we will be able to use to sell artwork from and they are getting good traffic, especially at the weekends.
As this is not like our usual shows and the store would like to sell the items we are changing our system slightly.
- Opening reception Saturday 25th June, 2016
- Duration through end of September then change out for holiday season which will run through end of December
- Subject matter: Preference is for local interest and pictorial in nature.
- As this is not an exhibition, all items must be for sale
- Painting, photography, 2D and 3D artwork is accepted
- Maximum of three pieces
- Sales price to be less than $300
- Gallery will collect 30% commission
- Payment of sales tax is the responsibility of the artist
- All pieces to be wired and framed
- Depending upon the level of interest we may have to limit the number of participants
- Please send the following info to info@bvaa.org by 11th June
- Photo of your artwork in jpg format, maximum file size of 1MB
- Titles
- Prices
- Dimensions
- Artists bio
- In the event that we do not have enough space then the BVAA and the store will determine which items to accept.
- If any pieces are rejected then the artist will be given preferential placement for the next session.
- We will advise whether your artwork has been accepted by 18th June
This looks like a great opportunity to sell artwork to the local community and we encourage everyone to participate.
Bridges Art Show at 6 Bridges Gallery
The 6 Bridges Gallery in Maynard, MA is having a show on the theme of “Bridges” – the submission deadline is Friday, May 13, 2016.
All styles of artwork is allowed except video.
You can submit up to 3 images. The fee is $15 for the first and $10 for items 2 and 3.
Accepted work is delivered June 19th.
The reception is July 9th.
Pickup is July 23rd.
Full details:
https://6bridgesgallery.com/?p=1819
Twitter Critter
Congrats to BVAA member Carole Plante who sold her “Twitter Critter” painting at the Milford TV Art Show recently!
2016 Premier Photo Show
The Premier Gallery in Ashland, MA is holding a special photography competition and exhibit from 8th May through 28th July, 2016. BVAA members are encouraged to exhibit.
- Photographic and computer manipulations accepted
- Drop off (This is also the pick-up dates for the current show)
- Thursday 5th May 9-4
- Friday 6th May 9-4
- Saturday 7th 10-1
- ADDED!!! SPECIAL!!! Monday 9th 9-4
- All artwork must be properly framed and wired for hanging
- Entry fee
- Maximum of three pieces
- $8.00 per piece
- $22.00 for three
- Non refundable
- 50% of all monies collected will be returned in cash awards
- Opening reception
- Thursday 26th May from 6-8PM
- Participants are encouraged to bring finger food or an appetizer
- Artists attendance for the reception is requested
- Commission
- ALL WORK MUST BE EXHIBITED FOR SALE
- Artist will receive 60% of sale price
- Pick Up dates
- Thursday 28th July 10-4
- Friday 29th July 10-4
- Saturday 30th July 10-2
- Any work left after pick up date will be charged $5.00/week late fee
- All work must be tagged with artists:
- Name
- Address
- Title
- Price
Premier Gallery address
290 Eliot Street, Ashland MA 01721
Google Map of Premier
Tel: 508 881 4730
Email: premierimagegallery AT gmail.com
Farming Show at Gallery 529
Gallery 529 in Littleton, MA is planning a “Farming” themed show to benefit the Littleton Community Farm.
Submissions must be sent in between May 1st and May 15th, 2016.
The artwork will be juried and the chosen artists notified on May 20th.
The opening reception is June 5 from 4-6pm.
Full details:
Mused Literary Review – Summer Issue
The Mused Literary Review submission deadline for their summer issue is coming up on May 8th, 2016.
You can submit photos, paintings, drawings, prints, and any other two-dimensional art you wish!