cas newsletter summer 2016 - chelmsford art society“north shore” by tom gill the following...
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Greetings Art Lovers! Hope everyone has been
enjoying their summer so far, seems like after
the 4th of July the season just flies by! Speaking
of the 4th, I would like to thank everyone who
helped make our 48th Annual Art Festival
happen; and I’d like to congratulate our
participants on another beautiful, diverse
exhibit (both the Adult and the Student Shows)!
Just think, in two years the CAS will be celebrating our 50th
Anniversary! We are hoping that all our members will volunteer some
of their time to help make this Grand Event a success!
The CAS would like to thank Susan Gates and the entire Board at the
Center for the Arts for their continued perseverance in keeping this
wonderful venue alive and open in Chelmsford. Their commitment
to the Arts is greatly appreciated. Please support them by attending
a show or two! Coming up on August 27th at the CCA from 10:00 –
4:00 check out their “Taste of Art” and enjoy food, music and a fine
art fair on the front lawn.
Starting in the fall, thanks to Helen Moriarty, we have some great
demos and lectures lined up. Info will be posted online and in our
newsletters. Nan Quintin is currently collecting info about upcoming
events and exhibits, Calls for Artists, etc. to publish in our newsletters.
Please forward any events or personal artistic achievements you’d
like to share with our membership ([email protected]).
I, for one, am looking forward to the cooler nights and the colorful
days of the Fall… my favorite season!
Keep creating!
Roberta Witts
A Word from the Vice President
Inside This Issue
1 A Word from the Vice President
2-5 July 4th Exhibit - Photos
6-7 List of Awards Winners
8 Sept. & Oct. CAS Programs
9 Member News
10 Upcoming Events/ Opportunities
11 2016-2017 Programs List
12 Calls for Artists/ Artist Resources
13 Board of Directors
Summer 2016
CHELMSFORD ART SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
July 4th Annual Art Festival
The 48th Annual Art Festival was a tremendous success. Many
thanks to everyone who participated, and to all our volunteers,
without whom the exhibit would not be possible! See the
attached pages for pictures of some of the award winning
artwork and artists; and the complete List of Award Winners.
Chelmsford Art Society
48th Annual 4th of July Art Festival
Best in Show “Milky Way Over Bryce”
Kevin Papenfuss Best in Show Award Winner
Kevin Papenfuss, with Roberta Witts
First Place Oil/Acrylic Professional
“Flowers of Chelmsford” Marie Stabile
Award Winners, Oil/Acrylic Professional Claire Gagnon, Dave Drinon, Trina Teele,
Marie Stabile
First Place Watermedia Professional
“Monday at the Thrift” Priscilla Levesque
Award Winners, Watermedia Professional Deb Arsenault, Beth Smith, Nan Quintin
First Place Pastel/Drawing Professional “Denise’s Tiger Lily”
Peter Koutrouba
Award Winners, Pastel/Drawing Prof. Carolyn Ricker Harlow, Helen Moriarty,
Peter Koutrouba
First Place Photography Professional
“Mt. Washington Valley View” Lee Fortier
Award Winners, Photography Prof. Deb Arsenault, Lee Fortier
(Judy Heron looking on)
First Place Oil/Acrylic Non-Professional
Susan Lippman Award Winners, Oil/Acrylic Non-Prof.
Susan Lippman, Carol Korsak, Kathleen Sullivan
First Place Watermedia Non-Professional
“The Best Day” Donna Hediger
Award Winners, Watermedia Non-Prof. M. Barbara Howes, Gerry McGuann,
Roberta Witts
First Place Pastel/Drawing Non-Professional
“Ram” Nik Surette
Award Winners, Pastel/Drawing Non-Prof. J. Hanson, Richard Farias,
Indra Platais
First Place Photography Non-Professional “Minister at Sturbridge Village”
Carl Silvia
Award Winners, Photography Non-Prof. Carl Silvia, Don Miffitt, Ku-chuan Hsiao,
Steve Courant
First Place Mixed Media Non-Professional
& People’s Choice Award “Boston Thru My Window”
Robert Webb
Bobby Smith, winner of this year’s Founder’s Trophy,
presented by last year’s winner, Peggy Jungbluth
“Self Portrait” by Sarah Williams
Shirley Lavoie Scholarship Winner “Self Portrait” by Karen Keller
Shirley Lavoie Scholarship Runner Up
Congratulations to all our winners!
and
Thank you to all our participants and volunteers!
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CHELMSFORD ART SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
“North Shore”
by Tom Gill
The following information is for the first two CAS demonstrations
this Fall. See attached page for a complete listing of programs.
The Chelmsford Art Society will meet for these demonstrations at
7:00 PM at Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd.,
Chelmsford, MA. The meetings are free and open to the public.
Wed., September 28, 2016 – Tom Gill, Acrylics Painting
The Chelmsford Art Society is featuring noted artist, Tom Gill, who
will demonstrate acrylics painting. The artist was born in Lowell, but
raised in Chelmsford, where he started painting at 10 years old. He
had his fine art education at the Art Institute of Boston.
Tom, who was also a rock musician in the '80s, developed his own
style of painting. He notes, "I feel like I'm making music when I'm
painting -- and that's why there's rhythm in my paintings." The result
is always loose and impressive with harmonious colors that interplay
with light.
Well known in this region, the artist is a member the North Shore,
Rockport and Lowell Art Associations as well as Chelmsford Art
Society. The Enterprise Bank owns a number of Tom's works in their
collection displayed in their 22 branch offices. "His paintings are the
centerpiece in all of our branches and some of our office spaces."
says founder and chairman of the Enterprise Bank, George
Duncan.
Wed., Oct. 26, 2016 – Mary Ellen Brown, Pastel Painting
The Chelmsford Art Society presents Mary Ellen Brown who will be
demonstrating Pastel Painting. Now living in New Hampshire, the
award winning artist studied Fine Art and Digital Photography at
Salem State College while taking classes at Montserrat College of
Art. Now, she is a practicing artist maintaining a studio at Western
Ave. Studios in Lowell, MA #A404.
Brown has worked in oils, pastels, graphite, watercolor and digital
photography, but she now focuses on pastel. She is inspired by the
works of the Old Dutch Masters as well as the beauty of a highly
detailed still life. Using sanded pastel papers allows her to build
layers, helping to develop depth, shape, color, light and shadows.
Her work, gives a sense of peace and beauty that have simple
elegance and mood.
The artist is a member of the Pastel Guild of Europe, Pastel Society
of America, Pastel Society of New Hampshire, the Manchester
Artist Association, the Chelmsford Art Society and the Nashua Area
Artist Association. Exhibiting and teaching helps Mary Ellen to share
her love of painting which she feels is a God given gift to be shared
with others.
“Orchard Fresh”
by Mary Ellen Brown
2016 – 2017 CAS Programs
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Summer Place, Chelmsford 20 Summer Street, Chelmsford
Janet Klingerman Hsiao has many beautiful paintings and colors
of the season currently on display until the end of August at The
Summer Place in Chelmsford. A Reception for the artist was held
on Sunday, July 24th. The Summer Place is always free to visit and
open to the public daily.
Picture Yourself! 17 Central Square, Chelmsford
Esther Donlon has a selection of colorful watercolors and cards
for sale at the Picture Yourself! custom framing shop in
Chelmsford. Some artwork is framed; others are just matted, to
give the buyer the opportunity to pick out their own frame right in
this store. The exhibit will be on display until mid-September. If you
attended Esther’s Pouring Watercolor demo earlier this year, this
is an opportunity to see one of the finished paintings from that
demo.
Loading Dock Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell
Size Matters, Small Works by Loading Dock Gallery Artists runs
from August 3 to August 28 at the Loading Dock Gallery at
Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. The Loading Dock Gallery is
open Wednesday through Saturday, 12 noon to 5:30 pm,
Thursday evenings until 8:30 pm and Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm.
For more information, call 978-656-1687 or visit
www.theloadingdockgallery.com
Western Avenue Studios Visit artists in their workspaces during
Open Studios on the “First Saturdays” of every month.
Member News
Some of Janet
Klingerman Hsiao’s
artwork currently
on display at
The Summer Place
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Want to Teach a Workshop? If you would like to lead an artistic workshop, there is space
available at Gallery 529, located at 529 King Street in Littleton.
The space is fee to rent. Send an email to
Teaching Opportunity
The Summer Place in Chelmsford Ku-chuan Hsiao will be showing his photographs of birds at The
Summer Place in September and October.
Upcoming Events
Please share your Art news with our members! Also, let us know
if you know of any Calls for Artists, upcoming art events/ exhibits
or artist opportunities in our area. The next newsletter will be
published on November 15, 2016; deadline is November 11,
2016. Email news items and .jpgs to [email protected]
CAS Quarterly Newsletter
Every time you renew your
membership, check that all
your information is updated!
The Gallery at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts is open to
visitors each Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00 pm, and on
Thursdays during the Farmer’s Market, 4:00-6:00 pm.
Open Studios at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts “Second
Saturdays”, from 1:00-4:00 pm. Stop in and visit the workspaces
of resident artists Donna Berger, Trina Teele, and Rita Thompson.
http://www.chelmsfordarts.org
Chelmsford Center for the Arts
“Happenings with Helen Moriarty” To watch art demonstrations
that are presented at our meetings and other programs, tune in
to the Cable channels at the times listed below. You may also
watch on your computer at any time. Just follow the starred
directions below. Hope you enjoy the shows! - Helen Moriarty,
Chelmsford TV Producer
Chelmsford Cable TV - Channel 8, Verizon - Channel 38
Monday 9:30 AM; Thursday 7:30 PM; Saturday 8:30 PM
Lowell Cable TV - Channel 8
Monday 10:00 AM; Tuesday 6:00 PM
Billerica Cable TV - Channel 8
Monday 4:00 PM; Friday 1:00 PM
* To View Online: Some of the most recent "Happenings" may also be
viewed on the website www.chelmsfordtv.org On the Home page, click
on Watch - On Demand - Search - type in "Happenings" and Artist's Name
– Hit Enter. You should get the Streaming show.
“Happenings” – Demos on Cable TV
Membership Information Membership is open to anyone
who lives in Chelmsford or its
surrounding communities who is
interested in the arts, produces
artwork or is a supporter of the
arts.
Members will receive the
Members Directory, quarterly
newsletters and notices of
special events.
Fees are payable on a yearly
basis and are due April 1st of
each year. Membership is valid
through March 31st regardless
of the date dues were
received.
Special CAS members-only
discounts at Picture Yourself!
Frame Shop and Gallery.
Membership fees are as follows:
Single $25
Family $40
Senior Citizen $20 (60 and over)
Student $20 (up to grade 12)
To join now, click this link to
download the Membership
Form:
http://www.chelmsfordartsociet
y.org/Application_for_members
hip_form.pdf
Download CAS brochure to
learn more about membership:
http://www.chelmsfordartsociet
y.org/MembershipBrochure.pdf
Chelmsford Art Society Programs 2016 - 2017
Date & Time Demonstration / Event Location
Sept. 28, 2016 Wed. 7 PM
Tom Gill Acrylics
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd.
Oct. 26, 2016 Wed. 7 PM
Mary Ellen Brown Pastel
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd.
Nov. 30, 2016 Wed. 7 PM
Mary Woodward Lecture:
“The Gilded World of Isabella Stewart
Gardner"
*Chelmsford Library, 25 Boston Rd
Dec. 5, 2016 Mon. 5 - 7 PM
Snow Date: Dec. 7, Wed. 5 - 7 PM
Holiday Member Show
Receiving
*Chelmsford Library, 25 Boston Rd
Jan. 14, 2017 Sat. 2 - 4 PM
Holiday Member Show
Reception
*Chelmsford Library, 25 Boston Rd
Jan. 19-21, 2017 Thurs. - Sat.
Holiday Member Show
Pick up & Sign out Artwork at Library Desk
*Chelmsford Library, 25 Boston Rd
Jan. 21, 2017 Sat. 2 PM
Snow Date Jan. 22 Sun. 2 PM
Maris Platais
Acrylics
*Chelmsford Library, 25 Boston Road Chelmsford, MA
Feb. 22, 2017 Wed. 7 PM
Peter Koutrouba Pastel
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd.
March 29, 2017 Wed.7 PM
Mary Rose O'Connell Oil
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd.
April 26, 2017 Wed. 7 PM
To be announced Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd.
May 31, 2017 Wed. 7 PM
Mini Painting Workshop
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd.
Meetings are held at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd., Chelmsford, MA (unless otherwise noted*) Programs are at 7:00 PM and are free and open to the public.
Exhibition Opportunities
Calls for Artists, Online Resources and Local Art Museums
Calls for Artists
Organization Location Theme When Deadline Web Site
Beaver Brook Fall Art Festival
Hollis NH Nature’s Treasures
Sept. 24 & 25 Sept. 19 www.beaverbrook.org
Pastel Society of NH Portsmouth NH
"It's Pastel!" Oct. 22 – Nov. 26 Sept. 23 http://pastelsocietynh.com/
Bedford Arts & Crafts Society
Bedford MA 14th Regional Art Exhibit
Sept. 16 &17th Sept. 15 http://bedfordarts.org/
Guild of Boston Artists Boston MA Annual Regional Exhibition
Oct. 1-29 Sept. 1 http://guildofbostonartists.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2016RegionalProspectus.pdf
Online Resources NE Art Magazine http://artnewengland.com/classifieds/#Call for Artists
Mass Cultural Council http://artsake.massculturalcouncil.org/blog/artsake/index.php/category/call-to-artists/
Art Show http://www.artshow.com/juriedshows/northeast.html
Online Juried Shows https://onlinejuriedshows.com/preDefault.aspx
Artscope Magazine http://zine.artscopemagazine.com/
Local Art Museums
Fitchburg Art Museum Fitchburg, MA
http://www.fitchburgartmuseum.org/
Addison Art Museum Andover, MA
http://www.andover.edu/museums/addison/Pages/default.aspx
Danforth Art Museum Framingham, MA
http://danforthart.org
Worcester Art Museum Worcester, MA
http://www.worcesterart.org/
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA
http://www.mfa.org
List of Museums in Massachusetts
http://www.visit-massachusetts.com/state/museums-and-galleries
President: Vacant
Vice President: Roberta Witts [email protected]
978-256-0140
Treasurer: Gopika Narula [email protected]
978-809-9465
Secretary: Vacant (Roberta Witts, temporarily)
978-256-0140
Exhibits: Roberta Witts [email protected]
978-256-0140
Hospitality: Ivana Valentich [email protected]
603-595-2169
Programs/Publicity: Helen Moriarty [email protected]
978-251-3971
Webmaster: Trina Teele [email protected]
978-244-0410
Technical Advisor: Gary Frascarelli [email protected]
978-453-1100
Assets: Sandra Galloway [email protected]
978-251-7254
Membership: Peggy Jungbluth [email protected]
978-649-7415
(Data Management: Amy Quintin)
Newsletter: Nan Quintin [email protected]
978-433-9731
CAS Board of Directors
All residents of Chelmsford, Massachusetts and its surrounding
communities who have an interest in the arts and crafts are
invited to become members of the Chelmsford Art Society.
Membership is open to any person who produces art or
craftwork or has an active interest in the arts and crafts.
The CAS meetings are the last Wednesday of the month at the
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, September through June.
The CAS sponsors the 4th of July Art Show at the CCA which is a
highlight of the Town of Chelmsford’s 4th of July Celebrations.
The Chelmsford Art Society has many volunteer opportunities
and depends entirely on the continued enthusiasm and
involvement of its members.
About the Chelmsford Art Society
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Chelmsford Art Society
PO Box 401
Chelmsford, MA 01824
www.chelmsfordartsociety.com