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The Blackstone Valley Art Association is sponsoring a Books and More drive! It’s more than just a book drive. We are building a Resource Library for Open Sky and are seeking books, CDs, DVDs, games, cameras, binoculars, telescopes, and other lendable items!

The BVAA works closely with the Open Sky organization, which provides wonderful services to individuals with challenges. The Uxbridge Art Gallery space is used during weekdays by Open Sky for career services. Open Sky kindly allows the BVAA to use the space on evenings and weekends.

The BVAA is hosting this drive to benefit the individuals served by Open Sky!

When:
Saturdays from 10am to 3pm (i.e. standard BVAA gallery hours)

Where:
BVAA Open Sky 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

What Types of Books?
Open Sky is assembling a lending library for their individuals served and staff members. They are looking for ALL types of fiction books – mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, you name it. The books should be in good condition, so that they can be enjoyed by the readers.

Please contact us first for non-fiction book topics. We are interested in books on cooking, birdwatching, hiking trails, biking trails, and types of plants. We’re also interested in books in French or Creole.

What Else Can Be Donated?
We are building a resources library. So in addition to books, we are looking for CDs, DVDs, games, binoculars, telescopes, cameras, and any fun things which could be lent out. We currently do NOT want puzzles because it would be onerous to make sure all the pieces are there.

Masks Please
Because this facility works with individuals who might have medical conditions, please wear a mask when you bring in your books and other items.

BVAA Is a Non-Profit
You should be able to list your donations on your taxes as a donation to a non-profit, as the BVAA is a registered non-profit organization.

To learn more about Open Sky, visit:

https://www.openskycs.org/

Address any questions via our BVAA Contact Information

Ask with any questions! Thank you for supporting the Open Sky community!

The Blackstone Valley Art Association has many talented art instructors in our mix. Here is a listing of the ones we know about so far. If you’re a BVAA member who teaches art and aren’t on this list yet, contact us so we can add you in!

Carol Arnold

Talented painter Carol Arnold teaches a monthly oil painting class at the BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Gallery! Carol is a member of Richard Schmid and Nancy Guzik’s Putney Painters! All levels of painters are welcomed with open arms. The focus will be on drawing, edges, values and color. These are areas which a beginner can practice and an advanced student can hone to perfection.

Carol Arnold Class Details

Sue Dion

Sue Dion has done may workshops for the BVAA. Her gallery space is right down the street from us in Uxbridge. She teaches watercolors, acrylics, oils, and other media.

Sue Dion Class Details

Bonnie Frederico

Bonnie teaches classes in a variety of topics – colored pencil, pen and ink drawings, canvas paintings, mixed media, furniture painting, and more. She is based in Grafton at SellarShop.

Bonnie Frederico Class Details

Libia Goncalves

Libia has a studio in Milford. Her art classes are called “DColorex”. Dcolorex brings you realistic fine art ideas for everybody, here you will find preschoolers’ first strokes, children’s art,  teens and adults’ projects. Learn to see, to mix and apply color. Strengthen your skills, and amaze yourself with a masterpiece at DColorex.   

Libia Goncalves Class Details

Scott Nelson

Scott is a talented illustrator and painter. He teaches drawing, watercolor, and colored pencil classes at the Worcester Art Museum both in person and online. Scott has illustrated many children’s books and greeting cards.

Scott Nelson Class Details

Beverly Tinklenberg

Beverly teaches watercolor classes in her Whitinsville studio on Thursdays and Fridays. The class sizes are small and offer individual attention.

Beverly Tinklenberg Class Details

If you’re a BVAA member who teaches art classes and who isn’t listed yet, let us know!