Blackstone Valley Art Association

Open Call for Rhode Island Area Portuguese Artists

February 6, 2018February 7, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association Leave a comment

The Bristol Art Museum has an open call for Portuguese Artists in the Rhode Island area for March 2018.

Here are the details of that call. Please share with any artists you might know who fit this category.

Open Call for Rhode Island Area Portuguese Artists
“Arte Corajosa – Celebrating Portuguese Creativity: Courageous Art”

Posted by: Bristol Art Museum
Deadline: Sun, March 18th, 2018

The Bristol Art Museum is issuing a call to RI and Southeast New England artists for “Arte Corajosa, Celebrating Azorean Creativity: Courageous Art”.

All 2-D and 3-D media will be considered, with the exception of video and site specific installations. Deadline for online entry is 11:49pm March 18, 2018. Hand Delivered works only.

The juror is Nancy Whipple Grinnell, Curator Emerita at the Newport Art Museum, where she served for 18 years. Grinnell’s curatorial strength is in her ability to see quality in diversity. Her curatorial work at the Newport Art Museum was always distinctive, adventurous and fresh bringing the museum admiration and respect. Nancy is known for finding and promoting artists creating quality work whether they are well known or not.

Prospectus: https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/a-call-to-artists.html

The submission fee is $20 for four entries.

Selected work will be on exhibit at The Bristol Art Museum, 10 Wardwell Street, Bristol, RI from June 15th – August 26, 2018. A free, public reception for the artists will be held Friday June 15, 6:30 – 8:30p.m.

Here is a direct link to info on the Bristol Art Museum website:
https://www.bristolartmuseum.org/a-call-to-artists.html

Here is a link to the Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1896463690367032/

Abstract Photography Workshop – Sat 2/17/18

February 6, 2018February 16, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association Leave a comment

Image by Bob Evans

Abstract photography lets you see beyond the obvious. You examine the details. Step back for a wider view. Break shapes down into lines and angles and curves.

If you’ve got a cellphone or a camera, bring it along to play. If you don’t, that’s fine! You can watch, learn, and enjoy the experience. All are welcome, and it’s free!

When:
Saturday, Feb 17, 2018
1pm – 3pm

Where:
BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Gallery
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569

There is a TON of free parking immediately next to this building. It is fully and easily handicapped accessible.

BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Art Gallery Information

This workshop is part of our 6th Annual Anything Goes Photography Show. The photography show is live through March 3rd – come on out to take a look!

2018 Anything Goes Photography Show

This fascinating workshop is free. It is open to the public. Please make sure you register beforehand so we know how many to expect. If you have a camera or cellphone, bring it for some hands-on practice.

BVAA Online Registration Form

The instructors for this workshop are:

Lisa Shea
Bob Evans

Tonight! Mon 2/5/18 – Carol Arnold Critique Session!

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association Leave a comment

Carol Arnold’s artwork critique session is tonight, Monday, February 5, 2018 from 6:30 until whenever we end! It’ll be a ton of fun. Come on out, bring your artwork, and she’ll offer helpful tips! She can tackle oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, you name it.

We’d love for you to join us. The public is welcome!

Details:

Carol Arnold Critique Session 2/5/18

2018 Choco l’Art Show Reception

January 30, 2018February 6, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association Leave a comment

Do you love chocolate? Of course you love chocolate! And what better way to celebrate the season than with a reception that is all about chocolate and artwork! This our lucky 7th Annual celebration of the theme!

Come on out on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 from 10am to 2pm and enjoy free, delicious chocolate while viewing our art show. Your vote decides who wins! Bring your family and friends!

Where
Whitinsville Social Library
17 Church Street
Whitinsville, MA

All entries in this show are from members of the Blackstone Valley Art Association. There are paintings and photography. Animals, vegetables, and minerals. Which will be your favorite? Only you can tell!

The 2016 winner for this show was Carole Plante with her chocolate lab! Quite appropriate :).

Who will be the winner for 2018? Come on out and find out!

Choco l’Art 2018 Show Details

Thank you so much to Eaton Farms for donating some of the chocolate. Be sure to “like” them on Facebook!

Past Shows:
Choco l’Art 2017 Details – 6th Annual
Choco l’Art 2016 Details – 5th Annual
Choco l’Art 2015 Details – 4th Annual
Choco l’Art 2014 Details – 3rd Annual
Choco l’Art 2013 Details – 2nd Annual

If you have photos from the first show please let us know!

2018 BVAA Art-Poetry Show Reception Sat Feb 3

January 29, 2018January 30, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association Leave a comment

“Painting is silent poetry,
And poetry is painting that speaks.”
— Plutarch

The Blackstone Valley Art Association Art and Poetry show is a creative combination of the written word and visual images. Each artist gives a poet a work of art that the poet is inspired by. The poet gives the artist a poem which the artist brings to life. Come on out to see the works and enjoy the poetry!

Be sure to come out for our show’s opening reception on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Meet the poets, chat with the artists, and learn more about this fun process!

Where
Worcester Public Library, Main Branch
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608
Worcester Public Library Website

The library is fully handicapped accessible. Our display is on the ground floor.

The library closes at 5:30pm on Saturday so plan accordingly!

Art Poetry Pairing 2018 – full details

Images from Black and White Photography Workshop Jan 20 2018

January 29, 2018January 30, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association 1 Comment

Here are a few of the images from our Blackstone Valley Art Association black and white photography workshop held at the Uxbridge Art Gallery on January 20, 2018. If you have other images to share, please let us know!

Here are the full details of this workshop, run by Bob Evans:

BVAA Black and White Photography Workshop

Images from Long Exposure Photography Workshop Jan 27 2018

January 29, 2018January 30, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association 1 Comment

Here’s a collection of images from our workshop on long exposure photography, held by the Blackstone Valley Art Association on January 27, 2018 at our Uxbridge Art Gallery. If you have images from this workshop to share, please let us know! We’d love to add them in.

This workshop was run by Bob Evans.

Long Exposure Workshop – Full Details

Al Weems – Dr. Stanley Summer Award for Photography

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association Leave a comment

Kudos to BVAA member and talented photographer Al Weems!

His black and white photograph “Leather and Lace” was presented in the Providence Art Club Exhibiting Members Exhibition. It is on display now thru February 16th, 2018.

The image won the Dr. Stanley Summer Award for Photography at the Winter Members’ Show at the Providence Art Club! The Awards Judge was painter Justine Hill.

Providence Art Club
11 Thomas St.
Providence, RI 02903

https://providenceartclub.org/

Basic Photography Class – Feb 25 to Mar 18 2018

January 28, 2018February 16, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association 5 Comments

Do you have a camera but aren’t sure what all those buttons do? Just what is aperture all about, anyway? How does shutter speed impact an image? What is an ISO?

This basic photography class starts from the very beginning. It covers pressing those buttons on your camera. It presents hands-on practice to learn how f/stop is different from shutter speed and how they relate to each other. You’ll play with the rule of thirds and leading lines. You’ll learn fun tricks that bring life and interest to your images.

The class is limited to 12 students. It is taught by Lisa Shea, an award-winning photographer who is the Vice-President of the Blackstone Valley Art Association.

When:
(Note: We postponed the start by one week due to snow. So we are now starting on Feb 25th)
Sunday, February 25, 2018 10am – noon
Sunday, March 4, 2018 10am – noon
Sunday, March 11, 2018 10am – noon
Sunday, March 18, 2018 10am – noon

Where:
BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Gallery
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569

There is a TON of free parking immediately next to this building. It is fully and easily handicapped accessible.

BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Art Gallery Information

The cost per student is $30 for all four classes. That works out to less than $8 per class! This class is open to the public. It is critical that you register beforehand to reserve a seat.

NOTE: THE CLASS IS NOW FULL. YOU CAN REQUEST TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST IF YOU WISH.

BVAA Event Registration Form

The featured instructor for this class is:
Lisa Shea, BVAA Vice-President

If you want to read a little beforehand, you can read through our Photography Cheat Sheets. It’s fine to come in to the class as a blank slate. We are happy to start from the very, very beginning!

Photography Cheat Sheets

January 27, 2018January 27, 2018 Blackstone Valley Art Association 2 Comments

Just what does the shutter speed on a camera do? What is aperture and f-stop all about? Is ISO a type of soft drink?

It can get confusing figuring out the basics of your camera. Here are some photography cheat sheets we here at the Blackstone Valley Art Association use for our classes.

Please ask with any questions – and be sure to look at our calendar to see what future classes and workshops are coming out. If there’s a particular thing you’d like to learn, let us know and we’ll see if we can set that up!

Most of all, have fun! Keep playing and exploring. The more you try things, the better you get!