Category: BVAA Shows and Events

Every two months we rotate the art show at the Milford TV Station. We generally arrange our drop-offs on the last Thursday of the month preceding the show, but to avoid the Christmas/New Year issue for this one we slide it forward a week. The drop-off for the upcoming January-February 2018 show on the theme of “Winter Magic” is:

When
** CHANGED DUE TO SNOW **
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 2018
6-8pm

Where
Milford TV Station
138 South Main Street
Milford, MA
https://www.milfordtv.net/

This date is also the reception (and take down) for the existing “Small Works” show.

Please try to wait until the end of the evening before you take your art off the walls. That way people who come to the reception to see the show are able to see all the art. If you’re not able to make it for the reception date, please wait until after the reception to stop by and retrieve your art.

The public is warmly welcome and encouraged to attend the art reception!

Artists – please bring food or drink to share!

The Milford people do the labels and hanging for us, so there is no need to use our online submission form to indicate what you’re bringing. Simply be sure to label the back of each piece with its title, your name, and the price.

The Milford TV station does not take any commission on sales. Neither does the BVAA. So this is an ideal sales venue, and we do see sales regularly at this venue.

This show is for BVAA members only and is free to participate in.

Most artists bring in three items but if you have more which match the current theme that’s great! The items can be any size or shape – Milford has a great hanging system which can accommodate pretty much anything.

Ask with any questions!

** IMPORTANT – DATE CHANGE **

Every two months we rotate the art show at the Milford TV Station. We arrange our drop-offs on the last Thursday of the month preceding the show. The drop-off for the upcoming November-December 2017 show on the theme of “Small Works” is WEDNESDAY, October 25th from 6-8pm. NOTE THE CHANGE TO WEDNESDAY!

This date is also the reception (and take down) for the existing “Autumn Splendour” show. Please try to wait until the end of the evening before you take your art off the walls. That way people who come to the reception to see the show are able to see all the art. If you’re not able to make it for the reception date, please wait until after the reception to stop by and retrieve your art.

The public is warmly welcome and encouraged to attend the art reception!

Artists – please bring food or drink to share!

The Milford TV Station is at:

138 South Main Street
Milford, MA

https://www.milfordtv.net/

The Milford people do the labels and hanging for us, so there is no need to use our online submission form to indicate what you’re bringing. Simply be sure to label the back of each piece with its title, your name, and the price.

The Milford TV station does not take any commission on sales. Neither does the BVAA. So this is an ideal sales venue, and we do see sales regularly at this venue.

This show is for BVAA members only and is free to participate in.

Most artists bring in three items but if you have more which match the current theme that’s great! The items can be any size or shape – Milford has a great hanging system which can accommodate pretty much anything.

Ask with any questions!

Our November to January Winter Wonderland Show celebrates the beauty of the wintry season! It’s held at the:

First Universalist Society of Franklin
262 Chestnut Street
Franklin, MA.

About the Show
Sleigh-bells ring, are you listening? It’s that time of year! We celebrate everything beautiful and wonderful about winter. From photography to oil paintings, from watercolors to pen-and-ink, everything and anything is game.

Submissions
The submission deadline for the Winter Wonderland show is Monday, October 23rd, 2017. We have limited wall space here – about 14 pieces total – so what we’ll do is have each member submit an image they’d like to include. Depending on how many entries we get, we’ll see how many items we can hang per person. It’s open to all BVAA members. This is not a judged show – it is primarily a visibility and sales opportunity. Any sales will include a 20% commission taken by the BVAA. Full BVAA terms: BVAA Show Terms and Conditions

Drop-Off
The drop-off for the Winter Wonderland is Sunday, November 12th. If you need help, Carol Frieswick can lend a hand as can other members.

Pick-Up
Pick-up for the show will be in mid-January, to be determined.

Theme
This show is all about the beauty and joy of winter!

Use the BVAA online submission form to submit for this show.

First Universalist Society of Franklin Webpage

Start planning out your artistic projects! The Blackstone Valley Art Association is having their traditional 2017 Fall Show. We will be exhibiting our works at the Atria Draper assisted living facility in Hopedale, Massachusetts. This fall show will get extra exposure because the Atria Draper is on the Hopedale holiday network and the weekend of December 1-3 will be the Hopedale holiday celebration. We should get good traffic and sales for this show.

This show is open to all BVAA members.

Submissions must be done via our online form by Monday, November 20th, 2017 at midnight. The long lead time is so we can make a program up.
BVAA Submission Form

Drop-off is on Wednesday, November 29th from 9am to 2:30pm. If you can’t make that, contact us for alternative arrangements.

Hanging is Wednesday, November 29th from 2:30 to 3:30pm.

Show official dates: November 30th through December 3rd.

Reception
Opening Thursday November 30th from 4-7pm. All are welcome! We’ll have refreshments and music.
Artists can bring bin art to showcase!
What is bin art?

Takedown and Pickup is Monday, December 4th from 6-8pm.

Three pieces maximum, no size limit, properly wired for hanging. No saw tooth hangers.

There’s room for 3D pieces as well.

Entry fee: $20. Cash prizes based on number of entries. The judge for this show is Robin Wessman.

Location:
25 Hopedale Street
Hopedale, MA

Here are the full terms and conditions for our shows. There is a 20% commission on sales.

BVAA Show Terms and Conditions

Shop Small Saturday is a nation-wide celebration of small local shopping opportunities. Its purpose is to support local businesses and artists. Each year this celebration occurs on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. For 2017, The Shop Small Saturday extravaganza is on Saturday, November 25th!

The Blackstone Valley Art Association has supported the Shop Small effort for many years now. We offer local art, crafts, and other items in Whitinsville. This year we have gotten an even better location than usual. We have arranged with the Whitin Community Center to have a table in their facility. They are a main stop for many visitors during the Shop Small celebration and we anticipate seeing a lot of sales here.

The Whitin Community Center is located at:

60 Main Street
Whitinsville, MA

This opportunity is available for BVAA members only. There is no fee to participate.

We will set up several panels to showcase hanging art. Each person is able to bring 2-3 hanging items. We also highly recommend members bring bin art, notecards, prints, and other inexpensive items. Those types of things sell very well at a holiday art booth.

The official time for the Small Shop is 10am to 4pm. Plan on being there an hour early so we can set things up. This is a one-day festival. Lisa will be manning the table but can definitely use some help. If you aren’t able to stay the full day you can drop things off in the morning and pick up what’s left in the afternoon.

Mark your calendar for November 25th, start getting those prints and notecards ready, and stay tuned for more details!

IMPORTANT NOTE – THE ART SHOW COMPONENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT LISA FOR MORE DETAILS.

The BVAA, in conjunction with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, is offering a fun night of art and music! The orchestra provides the music while the BVAA provides the art!

Milford Town Hall
52 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757

On Saturday, April 28th, 2018 from 7:30-10:00pm the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra will be performing a show. The BVAA will have art up for patrons to enjoy before the show and during intermission. This is an art-loving audience and we see good sales at these shows.

Submissions
Deadline to submit your titles and sizes via the online form is Monday, April 23nd. This gives us time to determine how many panels will be needed. There’s no fee to participate and the show is open to all BVAA members. Anne will then respond back to everyone with a copy of the labels to proof and approve. If you don’t submit your information by Monday night you may still be able to participate, but your labels might not be proofed. This show is displayed on panels so works submitted need to be less than 36″ wide in order to fit on a panel. Any sales will include a 20% BVAA commission. Full BVAA terms: BVAA Show Terms and Conditions.

Drop-Off
Drop-Off for the show will be Friday, April 27th from 4-6pm. Everything will be set up Friday night so it’s ready to go for Saturday. If you can’t make it on Friday, you can drop off Thursday during their open hours. Just put the artwork up in the performance hall. We’ve never had any issue with items being left there.

Public Viewing
Participating artists get free entry to enjoy the show! Let us know if you’re interested in attending the music!

Pick-Up
Pick-up will be Sunday morning from 8-10am. If you can’t make that, email us to make other arrangements.

Theme
The music being performed will be:

Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 “The New World”
Copland: Rodeo
Southard: An Appalachian Trail Symphony, World Premiere

Claflin Hill’s notes:

As we all know, the best part of a tour is “coming home!” We complete this whirlwind Coming of Age season by celebrating our own country – both from the perspective of a composer of the “Old World” inspired on his first visit to American in the 1890s to pen his Ninth Symphony “The New World” – evoking the majesty, the beauty, the optimism and the possibilities in the American personality — accompanied by the “Dean” of American composers—Aaron Copland and his rambunctious and good humored “Rodeo.” Vermont composer Keane Southard’s “An Appalachian Trail Symphony” –recently completed after his hike through New England on the Trail pays homage to the beauty of our own New England.

We should aim to bring the best art in our libraries, to match the high quality of the performance. That being said, if you have two great pieces and one features an Americana theme then that might be a perfect one to choose!

Use the BVAA Online Submission Form to submit for this show.

Volunteers Needed
The BVAA is run by volunteers – please lend a hand! We need volunteers for the following activities:
* Bringing the art panels from Pam’s house to the show (they are 30″ X 84″ in size)
* Hang the show from 5-6 on Friday
* Take it down at 8:30 on Sunday
* Bringing the art panels back to Pam’s house

Let us know on your submission form how you’re able to help out. There is a 20% commission on sales – this commission is forgiven for those who help out!

Here’s the official Claflin Hill page with all details on the concert –

https://www.claflinhill.com/symphony-series/

DROPOFF DETAILS:

To get to to Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street from Millbury take 140 S for around 10 miles. Take a slight left on West Street, which becomes Exchange Street. Turn left onto Main Street/MA-16 for about 2 1/2 miles. It’s a tall white steepled building very hard to miss.

There are parking lots on either side of the building as well as street parking.

You may enter by the side entrance where the handicapped ramp is, go in via the ramp and basement entrance and use the elevator to go to the second floor.

The BVAA, in conjunction with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, is offering a fun night of art and music! The orchestra provides the music while the BVAA provides the art!

Milford Town Hall
52 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757

On Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 from 7:30-10:00pm the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra will be performing a show. The BVAA will have art up for patrons to enjoy before the show and during intermission. This is an art-loving audience and we see good sales at these shows.

Submissions
Deadline to submit your titles and sizes via the online form is Monday, February 26th. This gives us time to determine how many panels will be needed. There’s no fee to participate and the show is open to all BVAA members. We will then respond back to everyone with a copy of the labels to proof and approve. If you don’t submit your information by Monday night you may still be able to participate, but your labels might not be proofed. This show is displayed on panels so works submitted need to be less than 36″ wide in order to fit on a panel. Any sales will include a 20% BVAA commission. Full BVAA terms: BVAA Show Terms and Conditions.

Drop-Off
Drop-Off for the show will be Friday, March 2nd from 4-5pm. Everything will be set up Friday night so it’s ready to go for Saturday. If you can’t make it on Friday, you can drop off Thursday during their open hours. Just put the artwork up in the performance hall. We’ve never had any issue with items being left there.

SETUP NOTE: The panels will arrive on Friday at 5pm. So while people might start dropping off art at 4pm, we need help from 5-6pm to put the panels up. Thanks!

Public Viewing
Participating artists get free entry to enjoy the show! Let us know if you’re interested in attending the music! If you’d like to attend, you go to the ticket spot and identify yourself as an artist. They will identify an unused seat for you and give you that ticket.

Pick-Up
Pick-up and take down will be Sunday morning from 8-9am. If you can’t make that, email us to make other arrangements. We routinely leave art in that hall for a day or two until artists can make it in and have never had any problem with that.

Theme
The music being performed will be:

De Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain
Rodrigo: Concerto de Aranjuez featuring Daniel Salazar, Guitar
Strauss: Don Quixote featuring CHSO Principal Cellist, Johann Soults

Claflin Hill’s notes:

Next stop on our “World Tour’ is the Iberian Peninsula opening with Manuel De Falla’s colorful tone poem, “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” paired with Joaquin Rodrigo’s noble and elegant “Concerto de Aranjuez” with a return solo performance from old CHSO friend, Daniel Salazar. Our own CHSO Principal Cellist, Johann Soults, takes on the mantle of “knighthood” as we set off on a “quest” in the Richard Strauss masterwork depicting the fabled but flawed hero of Cervantes.

We should aim to bring the best art in our libraries, to match the high quality of the performance. That being said, if you have two great pieces and one features a Spanish / European theme then that might be a perfect one to choose!

Use the BVAA Online Submission Form to submit for this show.

Volunteers Needed
The BVAA is run by volunteers – please lend a hand! We need volunteers for the following activities:
* Bringing the art panels from Pam’s house to the show (they are 30″ X 84″ in size)
* Hang the show from 5-6pm on Friday
* Take it down from 8-9am on Sunday
* Bringing the art panels back to Pam’s house

Let us know on your submission form how you’re able to help out. There is a 20% commission on sales – this commission is forgiven for those who help out!

Here’s the official Claflin Hill page with all details on the concert –

https://www.claflinhill.com/symphony-series/

DROPOFF DETAILS:

To get to to Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street from Millbury take 140 S for around 10 miles. Take a slight left on West Street, which becomes Exchange Street. Turn left onto Main Street/MA-16 for about 2 1/2 miles. It’s a tall white steepled building very hard to miss.

There are parking lots on either side of the building as well as street parking.

You may enter by the side entrance where the handicapped ramp is, go in via the ramp and basement entrance and use the elevator to go to the second floor.

The BVAA, in conjunction with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, is offering a fun night of art and music! The orchestra provides the music while the BVAA provides the art!

Milford Town Hall
52 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757

On Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 from 7:30-10:00pm the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra will be performing a show. The BVAA will have art up for patrons to enjoy before the show and during intermission. This is an art-loving audience and we see good sales at these shows.

Submissions
Deadline to submit your titles and sizes via the online form is Monday, January 29th. This gives us time to determine how many panels will be needed. There’s no fee to participate and the show is open to all BVAA members. This is not a judged show – you can therefore bring any artwork you wish, even if it’s been previously shown and/or judged with the BVAA. This show is displayed on panels so works submitted need to be less than 36″ wide in order to fit on a panel. If you don’t submit your information by Monday night you may still be able to participate, but your labels might not be proofed. Contact us to arrange that. Any sales will include a 20% BVAA commission. Full BVAA terms: BVAA Show Terms and Conditions.

Drop-Off
Drop-Off for the show will be Friday, February 2nd from 4-6pm. Everything will be set up Friday night so it’s ready to go for Saturday. If you can’t make it on Friday, you can drop off Thursday during their open hours. Just put the artwork up in the performance hall. We’ve never had any issue with items being left there.

Public Viewing
Participating artists get free entry to enjoy the show! Let us know if you’re interested in attending the music!

Pick-Up
Pick-up will be Sunday morning from 8-10am. If you can’t make that, email us to make other arrangements.

Theme
The music being performed will be:

Rimsky Korsakov: Scheherazade featuring CHSO Concertmaster Angel Valchinov
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring Beth Surapine, Piano Soloist

Claflin Hill’s notes:

On to “Mother Russia” for a sumptuous and indulgent feast of Russian romanticism – featuring two magnificent and monumental icons of the genre – Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorful depiction of the story-telling Princess Scheherazade and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 – one of the most loved romantic concertos of all time!

We should aim to bring the best art in our libraries, to match the high quality of the performance. That being said, if you have two great pieces and one features a Russian / romantic theme then that might be a perfect one to choose!

Use the BVAA Online Submission Form to submit for this show.

Volunteers Needed
The BVAA is run by volunteers – please lend a hand! We need volunteers for the following activities:
* Bringing the art panels from Pam’s house to the show (they are 30″ X 84″ in size)
* Hang the show from 5-6 on Friday
* Take it down at 8:30 on Sunday
* Bringing the art panels back to Pam’s house

Let us know on your submission form how you’re able to help out. There is a 20% commission on sales – this commission is forgiven for those who help out!

Here’s the official Claflin Hill page with all details on the concert –

https://www.claflinhill.com/symphony-series/

DROPOFF DETAILS:

To get to to Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street from Millbury take 140 S for around 10 miles. Take a slight left on West Street, which becomes Exchange Street. Turn left onto Main Street/MA-16 for about 2 1/2 miles. It’s a tall white steepled building very hard to miss.

There are parking lots on either side of the building as well as street parking.

You may enter by the side entrance where the handicapped ramp is, go in via the ramp and basement entrance and use the elevator to go to the second floor.

The BVAA, in conjunction with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, is offering a fun night of art and music! The orchestra provides the music while the BVAA provides the art!

Milford Town Hall
52 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757

On Saturday, December 9th, 2017 from 7:30-10:00pm the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra will be performing a show. The BVAA will have art up for patrons to enjoy before the show and during intermission. This is an art-loving audience and we see good sales at these shows.

Submissions
Deadline to submit your titles and sizes via the online form is Monday, December 4th. This gives us time to determine how many panels will be needed. There’s no fee to participate and the show is open to all BVAA members. Anne will then respond back to everyone with a copy of the labels to proof and approve. If you don’t submit your information by Monday night you may still be able to participate, but your labels might not be proofed. This show is displayed on panels so works submitted need to be less than 36″ wide in order to fit on a panel. Any sales will include a 20% BVAA commission. Full BVAA terms: BVAA Show Terms and Conditions.

Drop-Off
Drop-Off for the show will be Friday, December 8th from 4-6pm. Everything will be set up Friday night so it’s ready to go for Saturday. If you can’t make it on Friday, you can drop off Thursday during their open hours. Just put the artwork up in the performance hall. We’ve never had any issue with items being left there.

Public Viewing
IMPORTANT NOTE!! The Holiday Pops sells out EVERY YEAR so we do not get free tickets to this one. If you want to attend, make sure you buy your tickets early!

Pick-Up
Pick-up will be Sunday morning from 8-10am. If you can’t make that, email us to make other arrangements.

Theme
The music being performed will be:

Timeless Classics!

Claflin Hill’s notes:

Let us make your spirits merry and bright as the Grand Ballroom is transformed into a magical place for all ages! Join us for everyone’s favorite holiday tradition featuring timeless classics like “Sleigh Ride,” “Stille Nacht,” a holiday sing-along and a visit from jolly ol’ St. Nick! Let’s ring in the Holidays together! The Greater Milford Community Chorus, under the direction of Daniel Zabinski, join CHSO for their third year!

We should aim to bring the best art in our libraries, to match the high quality of the performance. That being said, if you have two great pieces and one features a holiday theme then that might be a perfect one to choose!

Use the BVAA Online Submission Form to submit for this show.

Volunteers Needed
The BVAA is run by volunteers – please lend a hand! We need volunteers for the following activities:
* Bringing the art panels from Pam’s house to the show (they are 30″ X 84″ in size)
* Hang the show from 5-6 on Friday
* Take it down at 8:30 on Sunday
* Bringing the art panels back to Pam’s house

Let us know on your submission form how you’re able to help out. There is a 20% commission on sales – this commission is forgiven for those who help out!

Here’s the official Claflin Hill page with all details on the concert –

https://www.claflinhill.com/symphony-series/

DROPOFF DETAILS:

To get to to Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street from Millbury take 140 S for around 10 miles. Take a slight left on West Street, which becomes Exchange Street. Turn left onto Main Street/MA-16 for about 2 1/2 miles. It’s a tall white steepled building very hard to miss.

There are parking lots on either side of the building as well as street parking.

You may enter by the side entrance where the handicapped ramp is, go in via the ramp and basement entrance and use the elevator to go to the second floor.

The BVAA, in conjunction with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, is offering a fun night of art and music! The orchestra provides the music while the BVAA provides the art!

Milford Town Hall
52 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757

On Saturday, November 4th, 2017 from 7:30-10:00pm the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra will be performing a show. The BVAA will have art up for patrons to enjoy before the show and during intermission. This is an art-loving audience and we see good sales at these shows.

Submissions
Deadline to submit your titles and sizes via the online form is Monday, October 30th. This gives us time to determine how many panels will be needed. There’s no fee to participate and the show is open to all BVAA members. Anne will then respond back to everyone with a copy of the labels to proof and approve. If you don’t submit your information by Monday night you may still be able to participate, but your labels might not be proofed. This show is displayed on panels so works submitted need to be less than 36″ wide in order to fit on a panel. Any sales will include a 20% BVAA commission. Full BVAA terms: BVAA Show Terms and Conditions.

Drop-Off
Drop-Off for the show will be Friday, April 28th from 4-6pm. Everything will be set up Friday night so it’s ready to go for Saturday. If you can’t make it on Friday, you can drop off Thursday during their open hours. Just put the artwork up in the performance hall. We’ve never had any issue with items being left there.

Public Viewing
Participating artists get free entry to enjoy the show! Let us know if you’re interested in attending the music!

Pick-Up
Pick-up will be Sunday morning from 8-10am. If you can’t make that, email us to make other arrangements.

Theme
The music being performed will be:

Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Bruckner: Symphony No. 4

Claflin Hill’s notes:

Join us for our Eighteenth Season opener as we begin a year-long “Coming of Age World Tour” (from our comfortable concert seats!). We start in Austria and Germany, opening with the majestic “Symphony No. 7” of Ludwig van Beethoven, followed by the “Symphony No. 4” of Anton Bruckner. What Beethoven started as a “romantic symphonic revolution”, Bruckner brought to a culmination of Romanticism.

We should aim to bring the best art in our libraries, to match the high quality of the performance. That being said, if you have two great pieces and one features a romantic theme then that might be a perfect one to choose!

Use the BVAA Online Submission Form to submit for this show.

Volunteers Needed
The BVAA is run by volunteers – please lend a hand! We need volunteers for the following activities:
* Bringing the art panels from Pam’s house to the show (they are 30″ X 84″ in size)
* Hang the show from 5-6 on Friday
* Take it down at 8:30 on Sunday
* Bringing the art panels back to Pam’s house

Let us know on your submission form how you’re able to help out. There is a 20% commission on sales – this commission is forgiven for those who help out!

Here’s the official Claflin Hill page with all details on the concert –

https://www.claflinhill.com/symphony-series/

DROPOFF DETAILS:

To get to to Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street from Millbury take 140 S for around 10 miles. Take a slight left on West Street, which becomes Exchange Street. Turn left onto Main Street/MA-16 for about 2 1/2 miles. It’s a tall white steepled building very hard to miss.

There are parking lots on either side of the building as well as street parking.

You may enter by the side entrance where the handicapped ramp is, go in via the ramp and basement entrance and use the elevator to go to the second floor.

Art Details:
Art at the Romanticism Show