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Hands-On Printmaking Session
Bob Evans has graciously offered up his home as a location for a hands-on printmaking session this coming Sunday, January 10th, 2016 from 2-4pm. We will be inspired by the Alternatives Printmaking opening reception on Friday and then see what we can do with our own two hands!
For even more inspiration, take a look through all the photos from November 2015’s demo with printmaster Randy LeSage –
Let us know if you’re interested in joining us, so we can plan for the number of people!
We’ll have Kindle and print copies of the official Gelli book available for reading. Here’s a sample from it – it has great examples and instructions!
Twitter for Artists
A must-read for every artist on Twitter: how to maximize your results! If you’re not on Twitter yet, I highly recommend it. Using Twitter is only a minute of effort a day and draws in thousands of views.
2000 Twitter followers
The BVAA has reached 2000 Twitter followers! Amazing! Thank you to everyone for supporting local art!
https://twitter.com/BVArtAssoc
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Judy Belben
BVAA member of the day – talented photographer Judy Belben does wildlife, airshows, more –
https://bvaa.org/galleries/gallery-judy-belben/
Field Trip to Greyscale Art Show
Reminder! On Tuesday, January 5th the BVAA is hosting a field trip to the Greyscale Art Show at the Aurora Gallery in Worcester Massachusetts. The gallery will be specially open for us between 3-4pm on Tuesday.
Let Lisa know if you’re interested in joining us!
Here are some photos from the Greyscale show. Several BVAA members are participating in this show.
https://bvaa.org/past-events/past-events-2015/greyscale-art-show-aurora-worcester/
The historic Aurora building is on 660 Main Street, Worcester, MA. You can park on the street or, if that’s full, go down Ionic Avenue which is nearly immediately across the street from the Aurora. About a half-block down on the right is a big parking lot behind the Masonic building – you can park there. Don’t park in the lot ON Main Street – that’s a private lot.
More details about the Aurora:
A Night In Blue
The Sprinkler Factory art gallery in Worcester Massachusetts will be celebrating all the glory of the color blue on Saturday, January 23rd. The reception begins at 7pm and the suggested donation is $10.
There will be cyanotypes, music from the group “Cyantype,” and even blue-themed food! Plus a disco dance party.
For more details –
Fourth National Monotype/Monoprint Juried Exhibition
The Attleboro Arts Museum in conjunction with the Monotype Guild of New England is having their Fourth National Monotype/Monoprint Juried Exhibition from April 6th to May 7th, 2016. There will be $1800 in prizes awarded.
Entry fees are $30 for MGNE members and $45 for non-members for up to 3 works. The prints entered must have been created in the past five years. Entries are done online.
The deadline to submit is February 1, 2016.
For more details:
Karen Pendleton
BVAA artist of the day is Karen Pendleton
https://bvaa.org/galleries/gallery-karen-pendleton/
check out her online gallery of beautiful works!
The Art of Printmaking
The Alternatives Whitinsville location is showcasing “The Art of Printmaking” from January 8 to February 26, 2016.
The opening reception is Friday, January 8th from 4-7:30pm. It will feature live demonstrations, wine and cheese, and discussion with the artists.
The printmaking techniques showcased include woodcut, engraving, etching, collagraphy, lithography, monoprint, and even some experimental techniques.
The image shown is “Stacked Cards” by artist Lunita Shimizu.
The Alternatives gallery is at 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA.
More details:
https://www.alternativesnet.org/event/printexhibit/