A message from the President ...

36 Beach Street • Wickford, RI 02852 • 401.294.6840www.wickfordart.org • gallery@wickfordart.org

Hello Everyone,Its election time! Please attend our election of officers this year,December 4th 12-1pm ... your vote will count. Don’t forget theHoliday Gala and Little Picture Show, the same day from 1-4pm. Ifyou would like to think about becoming an officer we would love tohave you. The nominating committee is on the hunt for a few officerseats, anyone interested? Contact our committee chair, Liz Donovanelizdn@hotmail.comCongratulations to everyone who was accepted into theAbstract/Avante garde show. It inspired me so much! I cant believe Ihad the priviledge of handing out first place to Daphne Henderson,past president from 1975. What a moment!Congratulations also to the photographers who were accepted into theOpen Juried Photo Show. It’s a must see show filled with talent andamazing creative techniques.LOOKING AHEAD FOR 2012 — I am working on a grantproposal being offered from the R.I. Foundation. This grant can beused to set up our new goal of opening the scholarships statewide! We can also use this grant for board development as well. We will belooking into separating the role of treasurer/bookkeeper. Also, the By-laws review committee has been meeting and working on therestructure of the By-laws. They will be helping to change and updatethe By-laws that are suppose to be reviewed every year.We are also looking for a Publicity Chairperson. This so important tothe structure of the association in getting the word out there on all ourgallery happenings. Also, I would like to appoint a VolunteerCoordinator. This seat will help with the organization with specialevents and work won’t always fall on the same people pulling the load.Lastly, we still need a hospitality chair, we haven’t had one since June.

Please congratulate our Gallery Director, Sarah, she is becoming ourvery first employee as of January 1st.Next spring be on the lookout for another volunteer appreciationparty ... it was fun this year ... can’t wait to have another.It will be the Art Festival’s 50th anniversary this coming year! It will be a very exciting and proud time.LOOKING BACK AT 2011 — Some things were down right bummers — first our president resigned, then Hurricane Irene did$24,000.00 worth of damage to our building — the hot water heaterbroke and the septic pump broke too. We were covered by insuranceand were able to have a new kitchen installed ... so, not all bad ... wegot through it! Also, I wrote a program narrative and received $919.00from RISCA ... this will be used for soundproofing the gallery andwill benefit all members. And finally, we are getting new outside lightssoon, I promise! A NOTE FROM MY HEART — Being president for the last 5months has been a huge challenge. The roof damage was a terrible distraction. My daily thoughts have been with all my artist friends andmembers who are all striving for the same things. The Wickford ArtAssociation has so much to offer now. My goals have been to takewhat we have now and enhance it, not to grow out but focus inward.We have much to do next year and I am reaching out and setting upresources for quality improvement. I’m hoping if we get the grant itwill help in some other areas that need fine tuning. What would you consider to be the first priority to be done?Respectfully Yours,Pamela Reed

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Sunday 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The purpose of the Wickford Art Association is to educate its membership, the local arts community and the general public, and to promote the arts in the community.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS ... YOUR VOTE COUNTS ... YOUR VOTE COUNTS ...

ELECTION DAY — DECEMBER 4TH, 12-1PMALL MEMBERS ARE URGED TO ATTEND – HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Tiffany Adams has won an Honorable Mention Award at the 25th Annual Rhode IslandOpen Juried Competition and Exhibition. She will also be in the ‘Artists for Save The Bay’exhibition and sale November 17th - December 27th.

Marcia Blair has received a third place award in the South County Art Association openjuried all media show in October for her photograph, “Hangin’ Out”.

Ann Daum has been selected to show several of her works in a juried show at the newlyopened Slater Art Museum in Norwich Connecticut in November.

Bonnie Jaffe has received Honorable Mention at the Portsmouth Arts Guild Black & WhiteJuried Exhibit - “Louvre Guard”, and the City of Pawtucket 13th Annual Photo Contest -“Pawtucket Spring”. The Judge’s Choice Award at the Wickford Art Association Open JuriedPhotography Show - “India Point”. Her also had a photo selected in the RI RISD AlumniGroup Exhibition - “Dressing”.

Marc Jaffe has received Second Place in the South County Art Association All Media JuriedExhibit - “What Cheer Brigade” and Honorable Mention at the Newport Art MuseumPhotographer’s Guild Annual Show - “NY Public Library”.

Cyndy Moniz had two photographs accepted in the Mystic Arts Center “Photo Show 33”which ran from September 30 - November 12, 2011. Also, one of her photographs was selected for the South County Hospital 2012 Calendar/Poster.

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A special congratulations goes out to Bill Brennen who will be featured in the B&WMagazine, December 2011 issue. He was a portfolio contest winner for the 2011 black andwhite series. He was selected for a Gold Award — there are only 14 winners in this category(out of a total of 326 entries comprising 2245 images) and was selected for a Merit Award aswell — there were 115 winners in this category. Three of his shots appear on pages 100 and101. Two of Beavertail - Jamestown, RI and one of Point Judith, RI.

NOTEworthy...MEMBER NEWS

Photographic Arts GroupAs the year comes to a close and we reflect on all that we have to be thankful fo, I’dlike to thank all the members of our Photographic Arts Group for the continuedenthusiastic support of each other. We are truly fortunate to have such a fun group ofphotographers. Each meeting I’m amazed with the variety and quality of work that isdisplayed. I believe the recent Annual Open Photography Show is proof of the talentin our organization. The support, encouragement and camaraderie that is sharedamong the members makes each meeting a fun learning experience.

I’d also like to thank the Board of the Wickford Art Association, Sarah Tallarico andall the volunteers for all the work that they do to support the organization and gallery.Without them we would not have such a fine gallery and organization to showcase ourwork. I’d encourage all members to contact Sarah or the Executive Board to find outhow you can contribute to make this the most successful art association in the state!

Final touches are being put on our Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt. Laurie Brandt,winner of our last photo hunt, is putting together a contest unlike any other we’vehad! Stay tuned for details.

Our meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month and meeting agendas are posted on the Wickfordart.org website. Make it a New Year’s resolution to stop in and see what’s happening!

Thank you,John Pitocco

Julie BraytonEveline LuppiNancy NielsenBrad ShermanPatricia Cahill Taft

Congratulationsnew juried artist members

Welcome ...new members of WAAwe’re glad to have you join ourcreative family ...Laurie BrandtCynthia DiDonatoLillian LaRoccoElinor Thompson

The goal is to research as many membersfrom as far back as I can go to bring the history of our association closer to us in thepresent. A photo album will house the biosof all those who are featured on the wall.The JAM of the month is on the left side of the foyer entering the gallery. Artists featured to date:MAY 2011: Joyce RogersJUNE 2011: Ralph WilliamsJULY 2011: Dorothy HassardAUGUST 2011: Mary Ann LiscioSEPTEMBER 2011: Ruth DugdaleOCTOBER 2011: Cindy Horovitz WilsonNOVEMBER 2011: Natalie Pfansteil

JAM of the month

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Our new historian is AliceBabcock ...WELCOME aboard,Alice...so grateful to have you!

ASSOCIATION NEWSMusings from the Director’s desk;I hope this letter finds you well in every way. This year has flown byand it hardly seems possible that it is almost over. Next week isThanksgiving, which may or may not have passed before you receivethis newsletter. That being the case I would like to take the time tothank so many of you who have personally enriched my life. First of all I would like to thank the 3 members of the Board who interviewed me and gave me the opportunity to serve as yourdirector. Thank you for the vote of confidence and I hope I am living up to your expectations. Next I would like to thank all theother visionaries who I am honored to know here (both on theboard and in the membership) who are giving sacrificially of theirtime and talents to help to bring WAA to the next level. It is volunteers who make help this place succeed and without them we simply would cease to exist.I want to first thank Howard and now Pam for their leadership and guidance throughout these last 15 months. I want to thank allthe open studio folks who come out Tuesdays and Thursdays andsurround me with their creative energy and enthusiasm. I am thankful for all our teachers who provide an environment for peopleto learn more about art and the photo arts! These are people of greatenergy, positive people going deeper into their gifts and spreadingthe wealth.Thanks for all those who come in and share with me their wisdomand expertise from their experiences and life and with which I amable to learn and grow in this job. Thanks to all of you, the

Members, for being a part of WAA and believing in yourself enough to invest in us. Together we can do great things. Particular thanks goes to New England Renovation & ConstructionServices who became our best friends when we had the storm damage during the Summer. They were forced to work around ourschedule which meant they had to tear down their scaffolding andclean up and get out of our way only to have to set it up on aSunday afternoon, work through the night and next day and be outby Tuesday. They replaced our roof between rainstorms and were oncall whenever we had a need. There were many days and nights thatPam and I went from bucket to bucket catching new streams untilwe could finally get the roof on. They would go up on the roof, dayor night to put up new tarps or nail them down again because of therain and the wind. When the insurance company was only going toreplace the bottom kitchen cabinets they put the top ones in and anew counter top, sink and faucet! Tom and Bruce and your crew,THANKS SO MUCH!!!! And finally my heartfelt thanks goes to Lora and Walter Schroderfor being simply the best. Lora’s dedication as a volunteer is outstanding and Walter is not too shabby either. Lora, I wouldn’twant to be here without you!So as we move into winter and the Little Picture show turns into2012 with it’s new classes and shows. I thank you all ahead for thetime and energy you have yet to give. Happy Holidays and a HappyNew Year!Sincerely Appreciative,Sarah Tallarico

“FLORAL EXPRESSIONS”1ST PLACE: Robin Beckwith2ND PLACE: Theresa Girard3RD PLACE: Marian O’ConnellHonorable Mention: Tracy TaylorHonorable Mention: Ralph WilliamsJudges Award: Edwin Roche

“ABSTRACT/AVANTE GARDE”1ST PLACE: Daphne Henderson2ND PLACE: Theresa Girard3RD PLACE: Judith Anderon

“PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW”1ST PLACE: William Brennan2ND PLACE: Pat Newwell3RD PLACE: Cyndi MonizHonorable Mention: Rae RandoHonorable Mention: Tim MurphyJudge’s Award: William BrennanJudge’s Award: Bonnie Jaffe

OPEN JURIED SHOW AWARDSCongratulations!

Rhode Island Watercolor Society Show featuring us! This coming January if you are a JAM (Juried ArtistMember) and would like to participate, RIWatercolor Society has invited the Wickford ArtAssociation to exhibit at their gallery in Slater’s Park,Pawtucket, RI — January 8 - 26, 2012. Check withthe Gallery for more information.ReMax Coventry Offsite Exhibit:We have an opportunity with a newly renovatedReMax in Coventry RI for our Juried ArtistMembers to exhibit their work. ReMax wants ourartists to exhibit monthly with an opening reception.We need a few JAM’s to take up this awesomeopportunity and help to pull this thing together.Please contact Sarah at the gallery if you are interested in showing your work there and if you areinterested in making this opportunity come to pass.

O F F - S I T E E X H I B I T S A SPECIAL THANK YOU — There are so many members to thank for all theirefforts in helping to make this association run smoothly.The Association extends deepest gratitude for the Adhoc Advisory Committee, Ken MacDonald, Anne Hoyle, Cindy Wilson, and Daphne Henderson. You arealways there with your helping hands and kind hearts, all so talented inside andout! Your the best.Thank you to Sharon Alemany for organizing our membership list. The new additions are community member and student membership levels.Thank you to the By-laws Review Committee who are working hard for youstraight into 2012. You all are great thinkers and believers ... Charles Bauer, PatCahalan, Marcia Blair, Tracy Taylor.Our nominating committee, I know its a tough job but someone has to do it!Thanks for taking this on. Elizabeth Donovan, Gail Fairbanks, Marcia Blair.To all the chairseats that have been working all year to make things the best thatthey can be ... Fred Meli, Lori Jeremiah, John Pitocco, Kim Ellery, MarianneGuarnieri, Victoria Cory ... we appreciate you!I would like also to thank Sandi King, Judy Salvadore and Barbara Decesare fortheir efforts during show judging.A special thank you to our core heart and soul of this organization ... Irene Spencer,Laura Schroder, Helen Eaton, and Joyce Rogers ... you are always there!

WINTER NEWSLETTER2011

EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

President: Pamela Reed – 294-7382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tomandpam1@verizon.netVice President: John Pitocco – 567-0057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jpitocco@wickfordart.org

Treasurer: Francie Christophersen – 295-0364 . . . . . . .francesca708@cox.netRecording Secretary: Janet Tobin – 284-3848 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jwtobin@cox.net

Corresponding Secretary: Helen Patience – 783-2509 . . . . . . . . . . . . .hpatience@verizon.net

Gallery Director: Sarah Tallarico – 294-6840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gallery@wickfordart.org

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Festival Director: Francie Christophersen – 294-6840 . . . . . . .festivaldirector@wickfordart.orgEducation Co-Chairs: Lori Jeremiah – 783-8258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lorijeremiah@yahoo.com

(Scholarships and Classes) Kim Ellery – 578-7605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .kimellery@mac.comNewsletter Chair: Marianne Guarnieri – 231-9258 . . . . . . . . .newsletter@wickfordart.org

Publicity Chair: Fred Meli – 965-7802 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .melifrederick@yahoo.comPhotographic Arts Group Chair: John Pitocco – 567-0057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jpitocco@wickfordart.org

Browse Bin Chair: Elizabeth Donovan – 783-1362 . . . . . . . . . .elizdn@hotmail.comHanging Committee Chair: Victoria Corey – 667-0936 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jamesandtory@cox.net

Membership Chair: Sharon Alemany – 294-5892 . . . . . . . . . . . .aleman34@cox.netPrinting: Print World • North Kingstown, RI • 401-885-6262

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