Category: BVAA Shows and Events

It’s Spring Authorstock time! This fantastic weekend is all about being inspired. Come meet local authors. Learn more about the worlds they’ve created. Find out how to overcome writer’s block and to get through the publishing process.

Whatever questions you’ll have, we’ll have answers for you! Learn, grow, and reach your dreams!

Location:
Millbury Barnes & Noble
Blackstone Valley Shoppes
Millbury, MA

There will be four authors available for discussion during Part 2 of Authorstock. This will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 from 3pm to 6pm.

These authors are:

Mandi Lynn

Mandi Lynn published her first novel when she was seventeen. The author of Essence, I am Mercy and She’s Not Here, Mandi spends her days continuing to write and creating YouTube videos to help other writers achieve their dreams of seeing their books published. Mandi is the creator of AuthorTube Academy, a course that teaches authors how to grow their presence on YouTube and find loyal readers.

When she’s not creating, you can find Mandi exploring her backyard or getting lost in the woods.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-am-mercy-mandi-lynn/1122788725

Visit her website: https://mandilynn.com/

Alyssa Malmquist
Alyssa Lynn Malmquist was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has always considered herself a creative, expressing herself through theater, fashion, web design, social media, and, eventually her most powerful form of expression, writing.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/put-the-damn-phone-down-alissa-lynn-malmquist/1129298285

Visit her website: https://www.alyssamalmquist.com/

Shelley Rivelli
Shelley Rivelli believes that nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:38–39) and that it is in this very love that we are clothed in strength and dignity. Sharing your story is what connects us, and that is what Shelley has done.

Through transparency, laughter, and some tears, Shelley brings you through her journey. 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/strength-and-dignity-shelley-rivelli/1130043370

Visit her website: https://shelleyrivelli.com

Lisa Shea
Lisa Shea is the author of over 350 fiction and non-fiction books. This Sutton-based mystery series, beginning with Aspen Allegations, is written a chapter a day, covering one month in time. The books release for a different month each year.

They follow the gently winding explorations of a woman who adores yoga, nature, meditation, and bringing compassion to a troubled world.

There are currently six books in this storyline. Book seven in this series will be released soon.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aspen-allegations-a-sutton-massachusetts-mystery-lisa-shea/1120037006

Visit her website: https://lisashea.com

Come on by the Millbury Barnes & Noble on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 from 3-6pm to meet these talented authors!

Here’s the facebook page for this group of authors and their event!

https://www.facebook.com/events/875786109441380/

The Blackstone Valley Art Association is proud to be associated with Authorstock! Whether you’re a reader, aspiring author, or artist, be sure to stop by! Mention Authorstock on checkout and a portion of your proceeds benefit the BVAA!

Share the news with family and friends!

Be sure to explore all four parts of AuthorStock:

Part 1 – Sat Apr 27th 12-3pm
Part 2 – Sat Apr 27th 3-6pm
Part 3 – Sun Apr 28th 12-3pm
Part 4 – Sun Apr 28th 3-6pm

It’s Spring Authorstock time! This fantastic weekend is all about being inspired. Come meet local authors. Learn more about the worlds they’ve created. Find out how to overcome writer’s block and to get through the publishing process.

Whatever questions you’ll have, we’ll have answers for you! Learn, grow, and reach your dreams!

Location:
Millbury Barnes & Noble
Blackstone Valley Shoppes
Millbury, MA

There will be four authors available for discussion during Part 1 of Authorstock. This will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 from 12 noon to 3pm.

These authors are:

Darlene Corbett
Darlene Corbett is a Professional Speaker, Author and Licensed Therapist/Coach. Her expertise is helping people get “Unstuck.” Darlene is a high-content speaker with an engaging style. Audiences leave with much enthusiasm and the tools to begin the process of getting unstuck.

She believes it is a privilege to be able to serve people one-on-one as well as to a larger audience. 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stop-depriving-the-world-of-you-darlene-corbett/1127659751

Visit her website: https://darlenecorbett.com/

Susan Lubner
Susan Lubner is the author of two middle grade novels, including LIZZY AND THE GOOD LUCK GIRL (RP Kids/Hachette 2018), and three picture books (Abrams 2005, 2006, 2008). Her work has been published in Spider Magazine and Highlights for Children.

She lives with her husband in Massachusetts. They have two grown daughters and one giant poodle, Bailey Blue. 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lizzy-and-the-good-luck-girl-susan-lubner/1128113191

Visit her website: https://www.susanlubner.com/

Christine Beauchaine
Christine Beauchaine works at a daycare and spends her days with toddlers. She is also a yoga teacher, life coach, advocate, and blogger. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two sons, and an assortment of rescue pets.

Christine is the author of Lost and Found at the Bowl-O-Drome and Winds of Providence: A Novel of the Hurricane of ’38.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/winds-of-providence-christine-wheeler-beauchaine/1124476741

Visit her website: https://forcesofchaos.blogspot.com/

Rebecca Sosny
Rebecca has been teaching preschool for over 25 years and she currently teaches for Promise Early Education.

In her spare time she enjoys painting, spending time with her granddaughter, her family and the love of her life, her Perry.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-little-lost-fairy-rebecca-sosny/1130172163

Visit her website: https://www.facebook.com/liitlelostfairy/

Come on by the Millbury Barnes & Noble on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 from 12-3pm to meet these talented authors!

Here’s the facebook page for this group of authors and their event!

https://www.facebook.com/events/875786109441380/

The Blackstone Valley Art Association is proud to be associated with Authorstock! Whether you’re a reader, aspiring author, or artist, be sure to stop by! Mention Authorstock on checkout and a portion of your proceeds benefit the BVAA!

Share the news with family and friends!

Be sure to explore all four parts of AuthorStock:

Part 1 – Sat Apr 27th 12-3pm
Part 2 – Sat Apr 27th 3-6pm
Part 3 – Sun Apr 28th 12-3pm
Part 4 – Sun Apr 28th 3-6pm

If you’re interested in painting, drawing, and illustrating, we have the perfect Saturday lined up! It’ll be a great time with laughter, conversation, creativity, and the space to stretch out!

It’s International Circus Day! Come on in to draw or paint an elephant, a tent, or whatever else comes to mind! Or do your own thing. That’s fine, too!

We have a super-cool series show in the gallery right now. Come on in and soak in its beauty!

Series Art Show

Open Paint 10am-3pm
For the entire day, it’s an open paint! All are welcome, including the public, family, and friends! It’s free! We have watercolors and acrylics on hand, or bring your own if you wish.

We’ll also do a casual drop-in workshop in Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other main social networks. If you’ve got one you’d like to learn more about, stop on in and we’ll lend a hand.

If the weather is nice out, visitors can also embark on an Uxbridge sketch walk. We have the maps all ready.

When:
Saturday, April 20, 2019
10am – 3pm

Where:
BVAA Open Sky Uxbridge Community Art Gallery
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569

Our Saturdays at the gallery include an open paint session where all styles of art are warmly welcome. Whether you’re 12 or 102, whether you’re a new beginner or a seasoned artist, we would love to have you. It’s completely free to participate in the open paint. You can bring your own paints or we’ll have watercolors and brushes to share.

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

BVAA Open Sky Uxbridge Community Art Gallery Information

Feel free to show up for some or all of the day to paint. Some come for just the morning, some for the afternoon, and some for the entire time. There are several options on the same block to grab lunch if you’d like. We also bring in a pizza and those who want slices chip in a few dollars.

Our Saturday events are free, casual, relaxed, and fun! All levels are welcome.

Ask with any questions – we’d love to have you join us!

This Uxbridge gallery is supported in part by BVAA member dues, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and by ValleyCAST. The space use is kindly donated to us by Open Sky Community Services. Open Sky uses this space for client activities during weekdays. They allow the BVAA use of the space – and its gallery walls – on evenings and weekends.

The Blackstone Valley Art Association maintains a gallery of artwork in the main floor of the Grafton Inn in Grafton, Massachusetts.

The artists currently represented include Carol Frieswick, Bob Evans, Bonnie Frederico, Bill Witherell, John Randall, Linda DeFeudis, Bob See, and Lisa Shea.

Let us know if you’re interested in purchasing a piece!

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https://thegraftoninnma.com/

Uxbridge, MA was settled way back in 1662. Did you know it was once part of Mendon? Uxbridge is famous for providing rights to the very first colonial woman voter, Lydia Taft! And a feisty Uxbridge woman, Deborah Sampson, posed as a man to fight in the American Revolution!

Celebrate that spirit of all that makes Uxbridge amazing on Saturday, June 1st, 2019. We’re turning downtown Uxbridge into a festival of music, artwork, gifts, laughter, and much, much more. There’ll be a DJ, live paintings, origami, and adventure! Local authors will be signing books! All ages welcome, and it’s free!

When:
Saturday, June 1, 2019
10am – 3pm

Where:
Downtown Uxbridge
Our art gallery is at
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569

Invite family and friends! Bring everyone out to celebrate the cultural center which is Uxbridge!

If you’re interested in painting, drawing, and illustrating, we have the perfect Saturday lined up! It’ll be a great time with laughter, conversation, creativity, and the space to stretch out!

We have a super-cool series show in the gallery right now. Come on in and soak in its beauty!

Series Art Show

Open Paint 10am-3pm
For the entire day, it’s an open paint! All are welcome, including the public, family, and friends! It’s free! If the main room gets busy with photography, we have the back conference room dedicated for the painters. We have watercolors and acrylics on hand, or bring your own if you wish.

We’ll also do a casual drop-in workshop in Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other main social networks. If you’ve got one you’d like to learn more about, stop on in and we’ll lend a hand.

If the weather is nice out, visitors can also embark on an Uxbridge sketch walk. We have the maps all ready.

When:
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10am – 3pm

Where:
BVAA Open Sky Uxbridge Community Art Gallery
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569

Our Saturdays at the gallery include an open paint session where all styles of art are warmly welcome. Whether you’re 12 or 102, whether you’re a new beginner or a seasoned artist, we would love to have you. It’s completely free to participate in the open paint. You can bring your own paints or we’ll have watercolors and brushes to share.

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

BVAA Open Sky Uxbridge Community Art Gallery Information

Feel free to show up for some or all of the day to paint. Some come for just the morning, some for the afternoon, and some for the entire time. There are several options on the same block to grab lunch if you’d like. We also bring in a pizza and those who want slices chip in a few dollars.

Our Saturday events are free, casual, relaxed, and fun! All levels are welcome.

Ask with any questions – we’d love to have you join us!

The Blackstone Valley Art Association is sponsoring its annual BVAA Spectacular Spring Show – this is our 61st year! The show is open to all BVAA members. If you’re not yet a BVAA member, now’s the time to join us!

When:
May 17 to June 14, 2019

Where:
BVAA / Open Sky Uxbridge Community Art Gallery
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569

About the Show:
The Blackstone Valley Art Association celebrates its 61st year with its annual Spectacular Spring show. This open-themed extravaganza features the very best artwork from its diverse membership. We explore stunning black and white photography, soaring landscapes, delicate watercolors, swirling acrylics, precisely detailed oil paintings, and much, much more. Our members range from teens to retirees, from those just starting out to award-winning Putney Painters. We warmly invite you to our opening reception where you can enjoy insightful conversations with the artists and infuse inspiration into your life!

Entering the Show
The entry fee for the Spectacular Spring show, open to all styles of artwork, is $8/piece or $20 for three. You can submit up to three pieces. The theme is wide open. You can submit a portrait, landscape, still life, abstract, seascape, you name it. Your imagination is the limit. Because this show is judged, you cannot enter anything which has previously been submitted for a BVAA judged show. It’s fine to enter works which have been in non-judged BVAA shows.

All artwork must be family friendly. Any hanging artwork MUST BE properly wired for hanging. The gallery will not accept non-wired wall-hanging artwork. If you are new to preparing hanging artwork for shows, read our page on How to Mat and Frame Artwork. Please also check out our Show Terms and Conditions

Submissions
To submit your entries use our BVAA Online Submission Form. The deadline to submit the online form is midnight on Saturday, May 11th, 2019. Work should be dropped off that Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 3pm. All work which is brought in will be hung (as long as it is properly wired and is family-friendly).

We will have a sign-in sheet. Please make sure you sign your art in so we can track what is in the gallery.

The show will be hung on Wednesday, May 15th from 4-6pm. We’d love to have you come participate! Hanging is easy and fun now that we have the wall hanging system. It’s all about figuring out which artwork styles go together.

Judging
This show awards cash prizes based on the number of entries received. The judge for this show is to be determined.

Opening Reception
The opening reception for the show is:
Friday, May 17th, 2019 5-7pm

There’ll be music, fun, and lively conversation! Bring a snack to share – just how creative can you get? Lisa might bring her ladybug-tomato-on-mozzarella! That is nice and springy!

Please invite family and friends – all are welcome!

Viewing Hours
Mondays through Saturdays 10am-3pm. If coming during the week, note that Open Sky uses this space for their work with clients. Call ahead to make sure someone will be there.

Pick Up
Pick up for this show is:

Saturday June 15th 10am-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!

It’s all about series! The reception for our delightful Series show is on Friday, April 5th, 2019 from 5-7pm. Bring family and friends! Come on out! The show is just amazing. Our artists really came up with stunning combinations of items to create their series.

Location:

BVAA / Open Sky Uxbridge Community Art 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

If you’re curious what the show is all about, here are the details!

BVAA Series Show

If you’re interested in painting, drawing, and illustrating, we have the perfect Saturday lined up! It’ll be a great time with laughter, conversation, creativity, and the space to stretch out!

This Saturday April 6th is also INTERNATIONAL SLOW ART DAY! It’s a day for taking your time and really appreciating a work of art. We have a super-cool series show in the gallery right now. Come on in and soak in its beauty!

Series Art Show

Open Paint 10am-3pm
For the entire day, it’s an open paint! All are welcome, including the public, family, and friends! It’s free! If the main room gets busy with photography, we have the back conference room dedicated for the painters. We have watercolors and acrylics on hand, or bring your own if you wish.

We’ll also do a casual drop-in workshop in Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other main social networks. If you’ve got one you’d like to learn more about, stop on in and we’ll lend a hand.

If the weather is nice out, visitors can also embark on an Uxbridge sketch walk. We have the maps all ready.

When:
Saturday, April 6, 2019
10am – 3pm

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

Our Saturdays at the gallery include an open paint session where all styles of art are warmly welcome. Whether you’re 12 or 102, whether you’re a new beginner or a seasoned artist, we would love to have you. It’s completely free to participate in the open paint. You can bring your own paints or we’ll have watercolors and brushes to share.

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

BVAA Open Sky Uxbridge Community Art Gallery Information

Feel free to show up for some or all of the day to paint. Some come for just the morning, some for the afternoon, and some for the entire time. There are several options on the same block to grab lunch if you’d like. We also bring in a pizza and those who want slices chip in a few dollars.

Our Saturday events are free, casual, relaxed, and fun! All levels are welcome.

Ask with any questions – we’d love to have you join us!

Here are a few photos of the Art and Poetry Show at the Millbury Barnes & Noble from April 1 to April 7, 2019. The closing reception, with poetry being read, is on Sunday, April 7th from 2-4pm.

Be sure to come on out and see the show in person!

Art-Poetry Show Details

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