Update - July 30, 2005
REVISED INFORMATION

Alright...I don't like this happening so late in the game but here goes:

The Enigma Gallery wants to keep the show up through the 8th with pick up on the 9th. You're all on your own to pick up on the 9th. I cannot coordinate it any further from this end.

I don't think anything sold, but it was a great show. They want to have us back from what I know. But please; EVERYONE be mindful of picking your work up on the 9th. Even if a gallery has storage, it is not appropriate for a group like ours to take advantage of these kind offers. We want to be as easy and unified a group as possible, so lets say: THANK YOU for wanting us to stay up on the walls for an extra week and do what we can to coordinate picking up our work on the appointed date.

They've been very wonderful to us!

I do not have time to write each person back individually as I'm in the middle of running a large workshop here in Woodstock. Thanks for your understanding.

Annette

Update - July 29, 2005
Pick up at the Enigma Gallery

The very popular show at the Enigma Gallery in Essex Junction will be coming down this Sunday.

All members who have work in the show are responsible for picking up their paintings on the 31st between 11 AM and 4 PM. Our Show Coordinator has had a family emergency, so he will not be available to collect remaining paintings. Judy, Sheryl and myself are all in the middle of the John Lynch Watercolor Workshop here in Woodstock this week through Monday afternoon, so unfortunately, we will not be at the gallery.

Rather than emailing Sean or calling the gallery, let me know if you cannot pick up your work on Sunday. I know they have been wonderful hosts at Enigma and I'd like to do all we can to show we're professional and efficient by getting our work cleared out on time.

Thanks, Annette

Update - July 7, 2005
VWS Postcard for Reed Gallery Show

Any member from the Vermont Watercolor Society interested submitting a painting to be selected for the image for the Reed Gallery show needs to send a slide directly to the address below no later than August 1, 2005. The slide must be a watercolor that can be displayed in the Reed Gallery show that will go up on September 17. See the website for the details which were sent last week in a previous email.

Please indicate front/back and TOP on the slide along with TITLE, Artist's Name, dimensions and year completed on the slide in felt tip pen only (no paper stickers on the slide). Slides will be returned is an SASE is enclosed.

Update - July 4, 2005
Subject: Addendum to previous email for VWS

My apologies to Lisa Forster Beach who was the other Honorable Mention award winner for her piece in the Enigma Show. Vicky Herzberg's piece was selected to be on the postcard.

And Judy Laliberte, our ever efficient and detail oriented treasurer wrote to me to tell me that the Reed Gallery opening on September 17 will be from 3 to 6 PM...not the times I specified in the first email...

Thanks to those of you who read the "fine print"...I appreciate these corrections. Its nice to have our Society grow to the point that one person isn't able to keep everything straight anymore! I appreciate your patience with my comuniques these days...

Happy painting, happy fourth of July!

Annette

Update - July 4, 2005
Subject: Great Show...on to the next ones!

The opening at Eniqma Gallery went off beautifully thanks to Sean Callahan, show coordinator and all the members who were there to attend the opening on Friday night in Essex Junction. When I walked in at 7:00, the crowd was dwindling, but Pamela Siers was pleased with the 60 +/- people who showed up to see work of remarkable innovation and influence. Kandinsky would have been thrilled. We had two "award winners", Nancy Stone and Tina Bielenberg who have been given solo shows at Enigma in 2006. Judy Laliberte and Vicky Herzberg received awards as well for their work by the gallery. Several members became "signature members" with acceptance to this show.

Thanks to the Exhibition Committee's hard work we have several show opportunities coming up which I thought I would give you a "heads up" on before we have a chance to work on a newsletter.

VWS Fall Juried Show at the Reed Gallery, Chester, Vermont
September 17 through October 15
Opening Reception will be provided on September 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
The aniticipate accepting 30-40 paintings, no metal frames and white or off-white mats only. The Theme will be open and the gallery will accept 40% commission on work sold. We will let you know of the delivery dates.

VWS Winter Juried Show at the V Gallery in Woodstock Vermont
December 17th through January 8th
Opening Reception on Saturday, December 17th
Assuming the work is strong enough, they will take up to 40 paintings for this show. The theme of the work is open to the artist and colored mats are accepted, though framing should be kept very simple. Work can be dropped off from 11 - 5 PM at the gallery on route 12 north just outside of Woodstock on December 10, 11 & 12. The gallery has generously given us 30% commission (instead of 50%) because the Society will do the postcard.

VWS Late Winter Juried Show at the Woodstock Folk Art, Prints & Antiquities...they want us back after our wonderful show in 2003. More on that to come for March 06.

So keep those in mind while you're painting this summer and enjoy this picture perfect Vermont weather!

Annette

Update -June 29, 2005
Results of the Enigma Gallery Show

Victoria Shalvah The Gates (Chosen as the postcard image as well)
Sandra Hayward River Rocks
Peter Cooper Circus
Maurie Harrington Vermont Landscape
Nancy Stone Fusion!
Nancy Stone Razz-Matazz
Judy Laliberte Night Visitors
Judy Laliberte After the Storm
Kristina L. Bielenberg Understanding Kandinsky
Lisa Forster Beach Insights
Mary Fran Lloyd Floridity
Donna L. Koutrakos Gone With the Wind
Doris Roberts Phantasy
Elaine Reed Movement and Sounds
Gillian Senior Thinking of Kanadinsky
Jo Tate Nude
Jud Pealer Improvisation
Adrienne Fisk Urban Streetscape
Barbara A. Storrs The Menu
Christina Strait Vermont Clearing

The owner Pamela Siers says she was very impressed with the high quality of the work and the general approach to the subject.

The opening is on FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2005 from 5:00 til 8:00 at the Enigma Gallery. You may pick up your unselected work tomorrow or Friday up through the opening. Hope to see many of your there as they are planning a reception catered by New England Culinary Institute for us.

Many thanks to Sean Callahan for his work putting this show together with the Enigma Gallery. If it was not for his connection, we would not have this opportunity this summer.

Annette

Update - May 19, 2005
Vermont Watercolor Society
Juried Member’s Show

The ENIGMA Gallery presents The 2005 Summer Challenge in Essex Junction, VT

July 1 through July 31, 2005
THEME: "Understanding and Interpreting Wassily Kandinsky"

Opening Reception on July 1, 2005 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM

Thanks to Sean Callahan from the Exhibition Committee who will be show coordinator for this show. All work will be submitted to The Enigma Gallery staff for jurying from 10-5 pm on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, June 27-29, 2005. You may submit up to two framed pieces which must be framed with white mats and BLACK frames only (metal frames are acceptable, but only matte finish frames). Judging will initially be blind with respect to the identity of the artists and jurors shall be free to accept as many as they wish from any of artist.

Assuming work is strong enough, they plan to accept 30-35 watercolors to exhibit on the main wall of the gallery. It is a large, contemporary space of 4200 square feet and we will have at least one large wall.

Work not accepted must be picked up at the gallery by the night of the opening, July 1, 2005.

The VWS is responsible for printing the postcard for the show, with the approval of an image from slides of work which will be presented for jurying. Those wishing to have their work considered for the show postcard, please submit a slide of a painting you plan to enter in the juried show no later than June 1, 2005 to Annette Compton.

Enigma Gallery is providing the refreshments for our opening and will promote the show. They are accepting 30% of the proceeds for the work sold.

All Inquiries shall be directed to Sean Callahan, Show Coordinator at seanvtus@yahoo.com or via phone at (802) 759-2576. Please do not contact the Gallery directly.

Update - May 3, 2005

Cindy Crawford has just sent her show schedule for those interested...don't miss the Pegasus Gallery Show about the Connecticut River...several VWS members will be in it.

1- Solo show at the Valley Regional Hospital, Claremont N.H.
Paintings and prints
May 1-June 30 2005
http://www.vrh.org/ for directions

2. Nature Art International Group Show
Chesterton Art Center
Chesterton, indiana
Aug. 27-Sept. 30 2005
http://www.chestertonart.com/index.php

Nature Art International site:
http://www.natureartinternational.com/

3. Ongoing:
member of Pegasus Gallery, Quechee Vermont
next group show :
The Connecticut River
opening Friday, May 13, 2005
http://www.pegasusgalleryvt.com/

Happy painting...

Annette

Update - April 28

OK...here it is: the 2005 Summer Challenge from the Enigma Gallery in Essex:

The theme of the Juried VWS Show which we announced at the luncheon will be "Understanding and interpreting Wassily Kandinsky"

I can hear the comments already, so keep them to yourself until you do some research...Kandinsky said (among many other things...)

"At the appointed time, necessities become ripe. That is, the creative spirit (which one can designate as the abstract spirit) finds an avenue to the soul, later to other souls, and causes a yearning, an inner urge."

I encourage people to look up this brilliant Fauve painter who helped birth the expressionist movement. Pamela, the owner of Enigma has given us a challenge to which I hope can all rise!

Have fun with this and stay tuned for further details. If you missed the luncheon, email me for the details of delivery times, etc.

Annette

Update - March 9, 2005

I don't know what will happen to this if they secede to New Hampshire, but so far anyone in the Vermont Watercolor Society would be eligible to apply. Sheryl passed it on to send out...

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Courtney Davis
Marketing Manager
802-773-4181

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Successful Autumn Art Show Returns to Killington

The 21st Annual Killington Craft Show is coming back! Sponsored by the Killington Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Cortina Inn and Resort, this craft expo is returning to celebrate its 21st year . All Vermont artists are welcome to participate. The deadline to submit work is July 1, 2005. The Killington Craft limits exhibitors to Vermont artists exhibiting their own work.

The Killington Craft Expo will maintain its successful three-day event format used in years past, running from Friday to Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. Considered a holiday tradition by many, this event combines the start of the ski season with holiday shopping. It's a recipe for success as good as grandmother's pumpkin pie.

On an already popular weekend, many visitors to the region are interested in activities outside the realm of snow sports. The crafters, community and the ski resort are welcoming the return of such a vital and creative event.

The elements for a successful event are already in place. Taking place well known Cortina Inn and Resort, the event will remain cost free to visitors Well worth the wait, the return of the Killington Craft Show is an event you won't want to miss

Those Vermont artists interested in participating must submit their application by July 1, 2005. All art is juried. For an application or more information please contact Courtney Davis at the Killington Chamber of Commerce at (802)-773-4181 or marketing@killingtonchamber.com.

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