News and Events from the Vermont Pastel Society

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Vermont Pastel Society Events

Wednesday Night Painting Group

Anne Unangst has offered to host a Wednesday night painting group. Anne’s home on County Road, Montpelier has space for a “small crowd” of indoor painters and good views for en plein air painting during warmer months. There is no cost. Just your desire and commitment to paint with other pastelists! Bring your own supplies and a floor cloth for indoor painting sessions. Contact Anne (Home: 229-0523; Cell: 223-1225; anneunangst@gmail.com for more information.

VPS NEEDS YOU!

We need a Program Co-ordinator - someone who has ideas for gatherings, like paint outs, yard sales, video nights, critiques, etc. If you enjoy organizing on a smaller scale, and like meeting other members to talk about painting, this position is for you!

Diane Bruns, Exhibition Chairperson, has been contacting galleries, looking for exhibition space for 2012 and beyond. We would love to have an exhibition in southern Vermont but need help from members to bring that about. If you live in southern Vermont and know a good exhibition space and will help organize an exhibition in your area, please contact Diane Bruns.

Here's to 2012 bringing each of us rich opportunities in our creative endeavors. I look forward to seeing many members at upcoming events. Don't hesitate to contact me (jayshoup@gmail.com) if you have ideas for a program--or want to host one, have suggestions for workshop instructors, or questions about VPS in general. My sincere thanks to our Board--Diane Bruns, Cindy Griffith, Arlene Hanson, Phil Laughlin, Belle McDougal, Rene Schall, Wendy Soliday, and Ann Unangst--for their guidance and support.

Volunteer To Help! It takes a great deal of time and energy to put together a show or workshop! If you want this part of the VPS mission to continue please consider volunteering some time to the Exhibition or Workshop Committee. Contact Diane Bruns artsyladydi@yahoo.com to volunteer.

International Association of Pastel societies

The Vermont Pastel Society is a member of IAPS, therefore all VPS members are entitled and encouraged to participate in IAPS events and activities. IAPS offers fantastic ways to participate at the conventions, the International exhibitions, workshops, scholarship opportunities, Master circle opportunities, contests and more. Check out the IAPS web site for additional information: www.pastelinternational.com

Mailing address: International Association of Pastel Societies, P.O. Box 3057, Falls Church, VA 22042

General Interest

Karen Winslow

Artists interested in working from a model (long pose) in dramatic natural north light are invited to my "Open" figure/portrait painting sessions each Saturday from 1pm-4pm at my studio in Cambridge, VT. There is no instruction and artists are welcome to work in their favorite mediums in this friendly and supportive group. The cost is $10 per session, and the space is limited. Please call for more information and directions.

Contact Karen by phone: 802-644-2644 or through her web site: www.winslowartstudio.com

The Drawing Board

in Montpelier will offer all VPS members a 10% discount on Rembrandt pastels and a 15% discount on most papers. They would love to hear from VPS members what their needs are so that they can keep them well supplied. Contact: Drawingboardinc@aol.com

Local Continuing EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES 

Basin Harbor Club:

Is always looking for new artists. The deadline for application is in the spring.  The show is in late August through Labor Day.  The application involves sending at least six slides that are representative of the artist's work. For more information contact Basin Harbor Club at (802) 475-2311. If you are accepted BHC provides two free nights with meals to inspire your artwork.

Shelburne Farms:

They hold an annual exhibition titled "Envisioned in a Pastoral Setting".  This is always a good show and worth keeping an eye on for next year.  Deadline is usually in the spring.

Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts in Rutland:

A 40+ year old Community Arts Center located in a majestic Victorian Mansion. They exhibit and sell the work of over many Vermont artists.

Open Studio Weekend:

A statewide spring event sponsored by the Vermont Crafts Council. Well publicized and highly respected but you need to have your own studio space you can open to the public. For information contact  www.vermontcrafts.com

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston

Corridor space with good natural light. Call 878-4918 for information.

Burlington City Hall:

Main corridor on first floor. Gets lots of traffic from general public. Call Burlington City Arts at 865-7166 for information.

Fletcher Free Library in Burlington:

Call 863-3473 for information.

SEABA Art Hop in Burlington:

An annual event sponsored by the South End Arts & Business Association. Open studio format that takes place in September. SEABA tries to match artists with available spaces. Check out their web site for information. www.seaba.com

Above are a few exhibition opportunities that members can pursue on an individual basis. If you know of any others please send them in. I will post them for the general membership. Send to webmaster.