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“Light & Shadow” Photography Exhibit – Morini Gallery 2018

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A Call to Artists from the Morini Gallery in Mansfield, Massachusetts:

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Call to Artists:

The Morini Gallery will present:

“Light & Shadow” Photography Exhibit

February 17th – May 6th, 2018

The Morini Gallery is committed to supporting local artists
Artists are invited to explore the relationship between light and shadow, black and white, day and night. Traditional as well as conceptual visual interpretations will be considered. The central idea is to explore light and shadow – in whatever manner your creativity and thoughts compel you.

This is a juried exhibit. The show is open to photography only, Artists may enter up to three (3) images.

Please Submit here.

Entry Deadline: December 30th 2017
Drop off dates: February 12th – 13th 2018, 10:30am – 4:00pm
Opening Reception: Sat., February 24th 2018, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Pick up dates: May 7th – 8th 2018, 10:30am – 4:00pm
About the juror:

Rebecca Skinner is a contemporary photographer whose recent work focuses on the abandoned. Photographing abandoned sites tell a story and document the passage of time. They are places that have been forgotten and left behind for nature to take over. There is beauty in these places and they are full of history. Rebecca is a core artist member at the Fountain Street Gallery in Boston and graduate of Rhode Island School of Design. For information on Rebecca and her work please visit her website at www.skinnerphoto.com.

Any questions? Contact Rebecca at rs@skinnerphoto.com

Official page:

https://mmas.org/call-to-artists-light-and-shadow-photography-exhibit/

Hope & Feathers Call to Printmakers: Give a Sh*t 1/9/2018

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It’s not often that a call to art contains a swear word in it! Here is the write-up from the Hope & Feathers gallery in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Take a stand, inspire a conversation… show that you give a shit. Are you a printmaker creating work with a social message? Hope & Feathers invites you to Give a Sh*t – a printmaking show co-curated by B.Z. Reily.

Show dates: January 17th – February 24th, 2018

Requirements:

Politically-leaning 2D prints (any type of print – including: intaglio, relief, serigraphy, photopolymer, letterpress, monotype, collagraph, mixed media).

Artists may submit up to 3 works.

Submissions accepted until January 9, 2018.

Two ways to submit your work:

1. send a JPG image with a 1-2 sentence brief description of your work (include size and type of print) to bronwen@hopeandfeathersframing.com,

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2. Bring your physical submission to Hope & Feathers for review. Your work will be held at the shop until curation is finalized on January 11th.

Artists set their own prices for their work (there is no price limit). Hope & Feathers will receive a 30% commission on works sold.

Please note all work must be framed. Plastic and clip frames will not be accepted. If you need a frame, Hope & Feathers will be offering a 30% discount on in-stock mouldings to all artists participating in the show. For estimates please email Michelle at michelle@hopeandfeathersframing.com and include size of work and preference for float or mat.

Full details:

https://hopeandfeathersframing.com/call-to-printmakers-give-a-sht/

Watercolors Then and Now Art Show

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artwork by Carol Frieswick

The Blackstone Valley Art Association is sponsoring the “Watercolors Then and Now” show to celebrate all past and present BVAA members and their watercolors. We are in our 60th year!

When:
May 11 to June 16, 2018

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

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

Participation is open to all past and present BVAA members. Each current BVAA member may exhibit two watercolors. Each past member may exhibit one watercolor. A portion of all sales goes to support the work of Alternatives in the community.

Entering the Show
There is no entry fee for this show. The theme is wide open. You can submit a portrait, landscape, still life, abstract, seascape, you name it. Your imagination is the limit.

Paintings can be any size. That being said, please contact us first if you plan on bringing anything over 20″ x 30″ in size. We need to arrange for space for those separately.

All paintings must be family friendly and properly wired for hanging. Our hanging system does not work with saw-tooth or triangle hangers. If you are new to preparing artwork for shows, read our page on How to Mat and Frame a Photo. Please also check out our Show Terms and Conditions

Submissions
To submit your entries use our BVAA Online Submission Form. The deadline to submit is 3pm on Saturday, May 5th, 2018. Work must be dropped off either on Saturday, April 28th or Saturday, May 5th between 10am and 3pm. All work which is brought in will be hung (as long as it is properly wired and is family-friendly).

Opening Reception
The opening reception will be Friday, May 11th, 2018 from 5-7. Invite family and friends – all are welcome!

Pick Up
Saturday, June 16th, 2018, from 10am to 3pm. If you aren’t able to make that, contact us for other arrangements.

Address any questions via our BVAA Contact Information

Ask with any questions! We look forward to seeing your entries!

2018 BVAA Sunflower Show at the Booklovers’ Gourmet

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Image by John Randell

Our September 2018 Sunflower Show celebrates the sunny beautiful flower! The art show is in conjunction with a stunning lush garden of sunflowers out front of the Booklovers’ Gourmet.

Where?
The sunflower art show is held at the:
Booklovers’ Gourmet
55 E Main St
Webster, MA 01570

About the Show
If there ever was a flower which symbolized glorious summertime, the sunflower is the one. Did you know that nearly all of the 70 species of sunflowers are native to North America? They can grow to be up to six feet tall and they even tilt as the sun moves so they always face it!

The Blackstone Valley Art Association is celebrating this sun-shaped delight with a sunflower show throughout the month of September at the Booklovers’ Gourmet in Webster. Our show complements the massive garden of live sunflowers which the bookstore is famous for. Come on out to admire the live flowers, appreciate the artistic versions, and explore the shop’s offerings!

Submissions
The submission deadline for the sunflower show is Monday, August 20th, 2018. We have limited wall space here for 16-20 items so what we’ll do is have each member submit an image or two via email to Lisa Shea they’d like to include. Depending on how many entries we get, we’ll see how many items we can hang per person. If we get too many we’ll do a Facebook vote. This show is open to all BVAA members and is free to participate in. This is not a judged show – it is primarily a visibility and sales opportunity. Any sales will include a 25% commission taken by the shop. The BVAA takes no commission on this show. Full BVAA terms: BVAA Show Terms and Conditions

Selection of 2018 Sunflower Images

Drop-Off
The drop-off for the Sunflower Show is either Friday, August 31st, 10-6:30 or Saturday September 1st, 10-5. The shop will take care of hanging the items.

Public Reception
The reception will be 2-4pm on Saturday, September 8th.

Pick-Up
Pick-up for the show is Saturday, September 29th, any time before 6pm (during their open hours of course 🙂 ).

Theme
This show is all about sunflowers! The Booklovers’ Gourmet is well known for their beautiful sunflower garden, which will be in full bloom during the show’s run.

Volunteers Needed
The BVAA is run by volunteers – please lend a hand! We need volunteers for the following activities:
* Participating in the reception
Let us know on your submission form how you’re able to help out.

Photos from 2017 Sunflower Show

Video of the 2017 Sunflower Show:

Custom Pet Portraits Wed 12/13/17

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How would you like a hand painted pet portrait? Would it make the perfect Christmas gift for you or someone you love?

As a special THANK YOU! for anyone coming to the Grafton Art Gallery on Saturday, December 9th from 3-6pm, talented artist Janet Aleid will hand paint a portrait for you *while you wait* of a pet. Her portrait will be 5×7 in size, ideal for framing. You just bring in a clear photo of your pet for her to work from. It’ll be just $10.

It’s well worth a visit!

 

Where?
Grafton Common Art Gallery
One Grafton Common
Suite 123
Grafton, MA

It’s the building with the AppleTree Arts in it!

When?
Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
3pm – 8pm

Share the news with all your pet-loving friends!

Note that the gallery is SHUTTING DOWN as of Friday, December 15th, 2017 – be sure to come visit before then!

For more about the Grafton Common Art Gallery, visit:

Grafton Common Art Gallery

Free Origami Ornaments Thu 12/14/17

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The Grafton Common Art Gallery is about to close on December 15th! As a warm thank-you to all our visitors, every person who comes into the gallery on Thursday, December 14th will get a free origami ornament! Lisa Shea will be there from 3-6pm so if you come during those hours she can custom create one for you. If you come earlier 12-3 you can choose from the selection in the gallery.

It’s the perfect time for that last minute holiday shopping!

 

Where?
Grafton Common Art Gallery
One Grafton Common
Suite 123
Grafton, MA

It’s the building with the AppleTree Arts in it!

When?
Thursday, December 14th, 2017
noon – 6pm

Share the news!

Note that the gallery is SHUTTING DOWN as of Friday, December 15th, 2017 – be sure to come visit before then!

For more about the Grafton Common Art Gallery, visit:

Grafton Common Art Gallery

2018 Alternatives Palette Show

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The 6th Annual Art Palette Contest
Call for artists!

Transform wooden art palettes into works of art! Entries will be on display in the Heritage Gallery from March 9 – April 27, 2018.

Cash prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in three age categories.

All ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Art palettes are available in the Gallery until February 23, 2018. The final drop-off must be done by Friday, March 2, 2018.

Purchase yours now and get a head start on your creation!

Join the artists at the Opening Reception on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 4:30-7:30 PM.

The Heritage Gallery at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill
50 Douglas Rd
Whitinsville, MA

The Heritage Gallery is free to visit and open to the public Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information contact Cristi Collari at (508) 234-6232 or Cristi.Collari@AlternativesNet.org.

2018 Palette Show Details on Alternatives Website

2017 Palette Show Photos
2016 Palette Show Photos
2015 Palette Show Photos
2014 Palette Show Photos

BVAA 32nd Annual Spring Show – April 1990

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The 32nd Annual Art Festival of the Blackstone Valley Art Association was held in April 1990 at the Blackstone-Millville Regional Junior – Senior High School in Blackstone. The jurist was Lou Bonamarte.

This show featured a number of named awards rather than first / second / third. Also, I’ll note that there were NO PHOTOGRAPHS in these winners, meaning that there might have been no photographs at all in the show. The first time I’m finding any record of photography in a BVAA show is in 1992.

Arnold Banning Best of Show Award:
“Wild Flowers”, oil, Michael Graves

Alfred Demars Special Award:
“Trees”, oil, Bill Gustafson

William Boyd Special Award:
“Springtime”, oil, Inez Gornall Cloward

Bernard Corey Special Award:
“Untitled”, watercolor, Carole Rafferty

Raymond Sullivan Special Award:
“Purple Irish”, watercolor, Janice E. Moore

Doris Daniels Cox Special Award:
“Loon Sunset”, quilt, Millie Griffith

G. Arthur and Violet Small Special Award:
“Summer Field”, oil, William Heffernan

Let us know if you have any photos or notes from this event!

Hand Painted Pet Portraits by Betty Havens

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How would you like a hand painted pet portrait? Would it make the perfect Christmas gift for you or someone you love?

As a special THANK YOU! for anyone coming to the Grafton Art Gallery on Saturday, December 9th from 3-6pm, talented artist Betty Havens will hand paint a portrait for you *while you wait* of a pet. Her portrait will be 5×7 in size, ideal for framing. You just bring in a clear photo of your pet for her to work from. It’ll be just $10.

It’s well worth a visit!

 

Where?
Grafton Common Art Gallery
One Grafton Common
Suite 123
Grafton, MA

It’s the building with the AppleTree Arts in it!

When?
Saturday, December 9th, 2017
3pm – 6pm

Share the news with all your pet-loving friends!

Note that the gallery is SHUTTING DOWN as of Friday, December 15th – be sure to come visit before then!

For more about the Grafton Common Art Gallery, visit:

Grafton Common Art Gallery