IN THIS ISSUE. MAAA Workshops. MAAA Member Opportunities. MAAA Member News. Non-MAAA Workshops & Opportunities. Classifieds

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1 JUNE 2016 IN THIS ISSUE MAAA Workshops MAAA Member Opportunities MAAA Member News Non-MAAA Workshops & Opportunities Classifieds MAAA Executive Committee & Contact List Classifieds

2 MAAA NEWS Many members of MAAA are now exhibiting their artwork in the Walpole Interiors Gallery in Walpole, NH. Some of the exhibitors are: Anne Ward, Liz Dinowitz, Carol Corliss, Madeline Ullrich, Liz Winchester-Larsen, Sandy Sherman and Richard Whitney. The Pastel Society of New Hampshire is having it s 11th annual members show at the Sunapee Landing Trading Post in Sunapee, NH. The show runs from May 15 through June 12. Summer Iris Carol Corliss Karen Winterholer is exhibiting two works at the Micro Gallery at the New London Inn, Main Street, New London as part of the Center for the Arts Members Show. The exhibits include four Micro Galleries on Main Street plus New London Hospital and run through July 31st. Carmela Azzaro of Keene will be the featured artist for the month of June at the Dublin Community Center. Carmela, who works in acrylics, draws her inspiration from nature. An opening reception for the artist will be held at the Community Center on Friday, June 10, from 5 7 PM. Refreshments will be served. Carmela's work is currently in the 2016 Juried Regional Exhibit, Library Arts Center in Newport, NH until June 16.

3 MAAA NEWS Plein Air Painting Workshop in Taos, Ghost Ranch and Santa Fe, New Mexico September 17 30, 2016 Taos, Chimayo, Ghost Ranch and Santa Fe Barbara Danser is conducting her 7 th Plein Air Painting Workshop in North/Central New Mexico. Artists working in all painting media are welcome. Set throughout the magnificent Sangre de Cristo Mountains full of golden Aspens and among cliffs and canyons of Ghost Ranch and Chimayo, we will paint Georgia O Keeffe country: purple mountains beneath crystal blue skies, cottonwood trees ablaze in gold, blue Sage and yellow Tamarisk flowering beneath towering red, gold, white and violet rock formations, canyons with gently flowing rivers, Georgia s flat-topped Pedernal, Echo Canyon, the White Place and the canyons of the Rio Chama ending at the remote Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Deluxe lodging with private bath in historic places: the Mabel Dodge Luhan House; Rancho de Chimayo; Casa del Sol, our private hacienda at Ghost Ranch; and the Hotel Saint Francis in Santa Fe. Group topics will include all aspects of painting in the landscape, the colors and light of the Southwest and Nature painted from within. Artists may attend a 10-Day Workshop, which includes Taos, Chimayo and Santa Fe (September 17 26). Also available is the full 14-day Workshop, which includes the 10-Day Workshop plus 4 nights in Santa Fe (September 17 30). Please visit Barbara s website for details: Barbara welcomes your questions and you may her at bd@danserart.com.

4 MAAA NEWS Join the New Southern NH Arts and Gallery Guide Everyone needs to be involved with this very special project that is being launched in our Region. It is called the Southern NH Art & Gallery Guide. It will be our area's go-to resource for information about artists, artisans, musicians, performers and nonprofit organizations in the Southern NH region. The area covered in this publication will include all of Hillsborough County, as well as a few other bedroom communities, Auburn, Derry, Hudson, Londonderry, Salem & Windham. So why wouldn't you want to be listed? There will be 10,000 copies of this 40+ page Art and Gallery Guide book printed and will be circulated by the publisher, throughout the Southern NH area's businesses and tourist locations. If you list or have an ad in the publication, you will be allowed as many guide books as you feel you can get out there and circulate to your collectors. There is still time for you to participate in this publication, but don't wait much longer to decide! A listing for Artists/Artisans is FREE! You are invited, as an artist, artisan or other arts affiliate, to support the Southern NH Art & Gallery Guide in one of several ways: 1) Sign up for a FREE listing at This will include your name, business name, phone and website. 2) Add an optional 25 word description about yourself/business, for only $ ) Place an ad: Rates and Layout Specifications are found at Business card size starts at $125. These are very reasonable ads for full color! Sound exciting? It is! We hope you consider supporting this publication with at least the FREE listing or whatever you can afford. This Southern NH Art & Gallery Guide, a publication that we are sure you would agree, is much needed for our area, will strengthen the visibility of the Arts in our region. If you would like to learn more about the Southern NH Art & Gallery Guide and get started now, If you have any issues with filling out the online forms, please info@kearsargemagazine.com Feel free to pass this information on, to anyone your feel, would qualify and be interested in participating. Here is the list of participating towns/cities: Amherst, Antrim, Auburn, Bedford, Bennington, Brookline, Chester, Deering, Derry, Francestown, Goffstown, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Hillsborough, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Londonderry, Lyndeborough, Manchester, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, New Boston, New Ipswich, Pelham, Peterborough, Salem, Sharon, Temple, Weare, Wilton, Windham and Windsor.

5 MAAA NEWS Monadnock Area Artists Association Application for Art in the Park September 3 rd and 4 th, 2016 Deadline: If you want the same space you had last year, your application must be received by April 15th, Thereafter, all applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. No exceptions!! Deadline for all applications is Friday, July 7th, Participation will be limited to 85 exhibitors. Entry Fee: MAAA members: $100 Non-members: $150. Fees are Non-Refundable. Date & Time: Saturday and Sunday, September 3 rd and 4th, 2016; 10 AM - 4 PM Place: Ashuelot River Park, West St. Keene, NH Details: All Exhibitors are required to leave their work on display for both days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Early breakdowns will disqualify you from being asked back. Artists must be present, or have a representative present at their booth during show hours. Site dimensions are approximately 10 x 10. Media Accepted For Display: Oil, Water Media, Acrylic, Pastel, Colored Pencil, Charcoal, Pen & Ink, Printmaking, Photography/Digital Art, Collage, Mixed Media and Sculpture. Quality prints and note cards are accepted for sale along with framed original artwork. All prints must be clearly identified. No photo copies allowed. Absolutely no nudes or crafts (jewelry, pottery, weaving/fiber arts, tiles, t-shirts, figurines etc.) allowed. NOTE: All work displayed in your booth must be original. Work from molds, kits, manufactured goods or ready-made products which have been embellished, painted, printed or decorated will not be accepted. Your booth must be comprised of at least 75% framed fine art/photography, paintings on canvas or sculpture, and only 25% additional products such as note cards, calendars, or bins of matted prints/photographs, if applicable. Demonstration of your skills as part of your exhibit is encouraged. Exhibitor Responsibilities: Hanging, display, care, removal and sale of art and/or equipment are the exhibitors responsibility. The Monadnock Area Artists Association and the City of Keene are not responsible for loss or injury caused by products sold or exhibited by exhibitors, or through warranty expressed or implied. Insurance for loss, damages or injury shall be the sole responsibility of the exhibitor. Parking: Exhibitors are required to unload from designated access areas. To protect the sprinkler system, DRIV- ING ON PARK GRASS IS PROHIBITED by the City of Keene. After unloading, you must park in the large parking lot at the rear of the park, if open, or in the Melanson lot on West St. to the west of Starbucks. DO NOT leave your car in the front parking lot or at Starbucks. Those spaces are reserved for customers. Security: Security will be provided in the park overnight from Saturday evening until Sunday morning. However, we do advise that you take all artwork home on Saturday night. Exhibitors are solely responsible for art and possessions left in the park overnight. Tents and furnishings may be left up, but should be closed as securely as possible. Set-up: Exhibitors will be sent the number of their assigned space at least two weeks prior to the event. Set-up will be on Saturday from 7-9:30 a.m.. High school students from the Interact Club will assist those who need help unloading and/or setting up their area. All artists are invited to join us for free coffee and bagels at the main tent after setting up. Judging begins at 10 a.m.. NOTE: Tent stakes are strictly prohibited because of possible damage to the park s underground sprinkler system. Doing so would prevent MAAA from being able to use the park for this event in the future. Awards: Judges will award ribbons and cash prizes to the first three places in each of the following categories: (1) Water Media - watercolor, acrylic, gouache; (2) Oil; (3) Pastel, Charcoal, (4) Pen and Ink, Colored Pencil and Original Printmaking; (5) Photography/Digital Art, and (6) Sculpture, Mixed Media and Collage. Cash prizes are as follows: First - $150; Second- $100; Third- $50. Award winners will be announced at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday. Three Honorable Mention Ribbons will be awarded in each of the five categories. To Enter: Please detach and fill out the registration form below and send with a check made payable to MAAA, along with a Self - addressed stamped envelope to: Hannah Clark, 341 Bonnyvale Rd. Apt 4 Brattleboro, VT For further information, please contact: Hannah Clark hec.designs@gmail.com or Wendi Hulslander: , maaapres@gmail.com

6 MAAA NEWS cut here cut here MAAA Art in the Park Entry Form Saturday and Sunday, September 3rd & 5th, 2016 Name: Please print your name(s) clearly as we will use it for the brochure Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone: Website: Medium: Would you like the same space as last year? Yes # No Application MUST be received by April 15 th 2016 Would you like your work to be judged for the award competition? Y or N If so, which medium would you like to be judged on? (list only 1 medium by number per person) (see categories above). If you need to change your chosen category, you must notify Wendi Hulslander by August 24th, 2015: maaapres@gmail.com (please check one) Member ($100) Non-Member ($150) Shared tent: 2 members ($125) Shared tent: member & non member ($150) Shared tent: 2 non-members ($170) Waiver: I do not hold the Monadnock Area Artists Association, the City of Keene or anyone involved with the show responsible for loss or damage to any property belonging to me. I understand that this fee is non-refundable. I also understand that I am not authorized to put stakes in the ground to support my tent and that I have been notified that I should be prepared with tent weights to make sure that my tent is secure. I understand that if I drive stakes into the groundon, I may be asked to leave the event. Signature Date FOR OFFICE USE: Check #: Date:

7 MAAA NEWS Monadnock Area Artists Association a 501(c) (3) non-profit association Taxpayer I.D. number Appeal for support to local Art Students Through Art in the Park Gift certificate Donations In past years we have been able to award two local scholarships to college bound art students from Keene and Monadnock Regional High Schools. Your donation will allow us to continue with this important support of local emerging artists. Your contribution of a gift certificate or two will contribute to the giant raffle we have each year on Labor Day weekend. It is one of the communities biggest Local Business Sponsored raffles! We will contribute one $ gift card We will contribute 2 $25.00 gift cards We will contribute 1 $20.00 gift card other.. Anything is appreciated ;) Name Company Address Town zip code Phone Thank You! Please return your donation to : Monadnock Area Artists Association PO Box 864 Keene, NH 03431

8 MAAA WORKSHOPS 2016 Workshops ALL registration forms are now on our website. Realistic Still Life in Pastel Lisa Ober September 17 & 18, :00 4:30 Registration Form ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT! Jeanne Carbonetti watercolor To see Jeanne s work go to: November 5, 2016 Liz Haywood Sullivan coming in 2017 For more information contact: pastels@tpdi.biz

9 MAAA MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES MAAA Members Show July 1-31, 2016 Jaffrey Civic Center, Cunningham Gallery 2nd Floor, 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH Fee: $25 for up to 2 pieces, maximum framed size 30" X 40" Registration Deadline: Saturday, June 18 - Please see form attached. Delivery of Art Work: Mon. June and Tues. June 28, and 1-4 Hang Art: Tues. June , Wed. June 29, and 1-5, Thurs. June Reception: Friday July 8, 5-7 pm Pick-up Art Work: Mon. August 1, 1-4 and Tues and 1-4. Please volunteer to help with any of the choices on the form, check-in at delivery, hanging the show, reception refreshments, and pick-up after the show. There is space on the registration form to check your choices. For the reception, please bring a finger food to share, and we would like to have a volunteer for the reception coordinator. We are also planning a postcard and press releases to promote the show. Anne Ward has volunteered to work on the postcard. If you have a photo of your work or questions on the format, please submit it to her at: anneward47@gmail.com If you have any questions: please or call Liz Winchester-Larson, lizart39@yahoo.com / Thanks and looking forward to a great show Liz Winchester-Larson lizart39@yahoo.com See next 2 pages for registration form

10 MAAA MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES MAAA Members Show July 1 31, 2016 Jaffrey Civic Center, Cunningham Gallery 2nd Floor, 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH Fee: $25 for up to 2 pieces. The framed size maximum is 30 X 40. Art works must be properly and securely framed, ready to hang with wire, no saw-tooth hangers or glass clips. Gallery edge allowed. Registration deadline: Saturday, June 18 Delivery of Art Work: Monday June 27, 1 4, and Tuesday June 28, 10 12, & 1 4 pm Hang Art: Tuesday June 28, 3 5pm, Wed. June 29, 10 12, & 1 5 pm, Thurs. June 30, Reception: Friday, July 8, 5 7 pm Pick-up Art Work: Monday August 1, 1 4, and Tuesday, August 2, 10 12, & 1 4 pm cut here and send with your entry fee to: MAAA PO Box 864 Keene, NH by June 18, 2016 Registration Form: Members Show 2016 Jaffrey Civic Center please print clearly Name Address City State Phone used to send confirmation Title 1: Media: Size: Price: Title 2: Media: Size: Price: Waiver: I understand that although all possible care will be taken for the safety of works on display, the Monadnock Area Artists Association, the Jaffrey Civic Center, or their officers or agents will not be responsible for damage or loss of any kind. I understand this fee is non-refundable. Please Note: the Jaffrey Civic Center takes a 30% commission on all sales. Signature: Date See next page for more information.

11 MAAA MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES Make check payable to Monadnock Area Artists Association PO Box 864 Keene, NH by June 18, Contact Liz Winchester-Larson for more information or Volunteers are needed in the following areas, please: Check in Art: Mon June 27, 1 4 pm or Tues June 28, &, 1 4 pm Hang Art: Tues. June 28, 3-5 pm Wed. June 29, 10 12, 1 5 pm Thurs. June 30, Reception: Friday, July 8, 5 7 pm Refreshment Coordinator: Refreshments (finger foods): Clean up after Reception: 7 pm Check out Art: Monday August 1, 1 4 pm or Tuesday August 2, 10 12, & 1 4 pm All pieces must be removed by August 2 at 4 pm If you cannot be there by August 1 or 2, please plan for someone else to pick-up your work cut here cut here cut here PLEASE ATTACH LABELS TO BACK OF ART WORK BEFORE DELIVERY Title 1: Title 2: Name: Name: Phone: Phone: Media: Media: Framed Size: Framed Size: Price: Price:

12 MAAA MEMBER NEWS Peoples Bank in Chesterfield is looking for artists to display between 8-10 paintings/photos. Please contact Patrick Wright Vice President of if interested. ******************** Call to Artists! Peoples Bank in Keene Great space to share your art with the public. Room for 10 works of art. contact Dawn Kopczynski or at dawn.kopczynski@gmail.com for more info ********************************* Alicia Drakiotes oil painting "Sanctuary" was juried into the 2016 Regional Juried exhibition at the Library Arts Center, 58 No. Main St, Newport, NH. The exhibit runs from April 29- June 16. Juried Regional 2016 April 29 to June 16, 2016 LIBRARY ARTS CENTER NEWPORT, NH Carmela Azzaro Alicia Drakiotes

13 NON-MAAA WORKSHOPS & OPPORTUNITIES River Valley Artisans Wine & Art Tour has 1 opening left. Sept. 10 & 11, Artists will be located at the 3 local wineries in Westmoreland & Walpole, NH. If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact rivervalleyartisans@tpdi.biz for more information & an application. ******************** GALA Poetry Open Mic Sunday, June 12, 2016, 2-4 pm at the GALA Arts Gallery, 135 Front St., Winchendon, MA Join us for an afternoon of poetry share your own work, a favorite poem by another, or simply sit back and enjoy listening. A sign-up sheet will be available at the door for anyone wishing to participate. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free for both the participants and the public, although a $5 donation would be appreciated and will help us to continue our support of the arts in the community. Workshop Alicia Drakiotes will be instructing - "When Less is MORE" Getting the most out of a limited palette. Open to those working in acrylic and oil mediums. It will be held at the NEW location in Winchendon, MA. June 25th 10-2 PM. limited to 8 participants For more information please contact: Deb Giordano <giordano@verizon.net>

14 NON-MAAA WORKSHOPS & OPPORTUNITIES Artist David Gray is going to have a four day Still Life Workshop at High Street Painters in Brattleboro, VT Two spaces left. Come. Learn with a great classical master. For more info and/or to register contact Andrea Scheidler at: highstreetpainters@yahoo.com Sponsored by Cheshire Craftsmen Artisans/Craftsmen Yard Sale Saturday June , 9am-2pm Heberton Hall, Winter St, Keene, NH ******************** Here is an opportunity to clean out your work room, studio, and storage space and sell your extra and un-wanted inventory, materials, tools, supplies, display equipment etc. Anything related to the Arts\Crafts business or a hobby can be included. Contact us if there are any questions. This event will be open to the buying public. Space can be shared with another vendor just keep in mind that you have to stay within your allotted footage. Spaces are 8 feet wide by 6 feet deep and are a non-refundable $25.00 each. Bring your own table, change, bags etc. Remember this is a yard sale so you don t need to set up a fancy display. Set up starts at 7:45 to be ready for the public by 9am. Unless you sell out, we expect you to stay set up until the end of the sale at 2pm. Please be sure your space is clean before you leave. When finished unloading please move your vehicle, so there is space for customers. The Cheshire Housing Trust will be selling refreshments & baked goods in the Lobby. Any questions: Mary Ellen Pellerin (603) callinstead @gmail.com Sue Tierney (603) cheshirecraftsmensecretary@gmail.com Please forward this information to any and all artists and craft people that you think would be interested. ******Please detach the bottom portion and send it in with your check******* Keep a copy for your records Name Address Phone & information A brief description of what you will be bringing (for advertising purposes) A check for made out to: CHESHIRE CRAFTSMEN Mail it to: Mary Ellen Pellerin, 16 Greenlawn Street, Keene, NH 03431

15 NON-MAAA WORKSHOPS & OPPORTUNITIES Penelope Simpson Adams & Capt. John Adams Village Arts of Putney & Village Arts of Putney North Vermont June 2016 Painting the Garden from Life with Kathy Anderson Wednesday-Friday, June 1-3, :00a.m. 4:00p.m. Tuition: $350 To Register: Kathy Anderson Effective Block-ins for Successful Oil Paintings with Tatiana Yanovskaya Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24, :00am 4:00pm Tuition $225 *plus small model fee To Register: Penelope Simpson or call: Splash Dynamic: A Contemporary Approach to Watercolor with Tim Saternow Friday Sunday, July 29 31, :00a.m. 4:00p.m. Tuition: $350 To Register: Penelope Simpson villarts@sover.net or call: July 2016 Secrets to Plein Air Painting with Mark Boedges Friday Sunday, July 15-17, :00a.m. 4:00p.m. Tuition: $350 To Register: Penelope Simpson villarts@sover.net or call: Effective Block-ins for Successful Oil Paintings with Tatiana Yanovskaya Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24, :00am 4:00pm Tuition $225 *plus small model fee To Register: Penelope Simpson villarts@sover.net or call: Splash Dynamic: A Contemporary Approach to Watercolor with Tim Saternow Friday Sunday, July 29 31, :00a.m. 4:00p.m. Tuition: $350 To Register: Penelope Simpson villarts@sover.net or call:

16 NON-MAAA WORKSHOPS & OPPORTUNITIES September 2016 Secrets to Plein Air Painting II with Mark Boedges Location: Village Arts of Putney North, Charlotte, Lake Champlain, Vermont September 9-11, :00a.m. 4:00p.m. Tuition: $350 To Register: Penelope Simpson or call: October 2016 Drawing & Painting with Robert Liberace (Topic to be announced soon) Wednesday-Friday, October 5-7, :00am 4:00pm Tuition: $525 (includes model fee) To Register: Contact Penelope Simpson or call: A 4-Day Intensive Workshop with Michelle Dunaway Monday-Thursday, October 10-13, :00am 4:00pm Tuition $600 + $45 model fee To Register: Michelle Dunaway <dunawaystudio@gmail.com> Painting with Qiang Huang Wednesday-Friday, October 25-28, :00am 4:00pm Tuition: $525 (includes model fee) To Register: Penelope Simpson villarts@sover.net or call

17 MAAA CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Jullian French Easel with backpack carrying case. Clean and gently used only a handful of times--like new! $125 (List price $700; $249 at both Jerry's Artarama and Dick Blick). Call or text Anne Ward Or anneward47@gmail.com ********************* American Frame Company metal frames, all new with hardware, approximately 1/2 price! pastels@tpdi.biz for sizes & pricing

18 MAAA NEWS Painting Group Every Thursday Heberton Hall All members are invited to attend the Painting Group, meeting every Thursday morning at 10:00 A.M. in Heberton Hall. Heberton Hall is located right next to the Keene Public Library and has wonderful lighting for painters. This is a joint program of the library and the Monadnock Area Artists Association. There is no charge, of course and no instruction. This is a social opportunity for artists to exchange information and perfect their art abilities. Almost all media are represented. We look forward to seeing you there. ************************

19 MAAA CONTACT INFORMATION Executive Committee BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President - Wendi Hulslander maaapres@gmail.com Vice President - Patrick Wright wrightetching@yahoo.com Treasurer - Paul Battey pbattey@hotmail.com Secretary - Anne Ward anneward47@gmail.com MEMBERS AT LARGE ADVISORY BOARD Wendi Hulslander Gill Truslow ART IN THE PARK COMMITTEE Art in the Park - Chair - Wendi Hulslander maaapres@gmail.com Sue Doyle nina33@gmail.com Jeff Richardson jeffr@siaa.net Randy Maxey - randy@randymaxi.net Gill Truslow lucyg61@gmail.com WORKSHOP COMMITTEE Carol Corliss - Chair Ellen Chapman Marjorie Layman Susan Rock Liz Ziegler EXHIBITS COMMITTEE Chair - Anne Ward - anneward47@gmail.com Ellen Chapman triwellfarm@gmail.com Wendi Hulslander maaapres@gmail.com OUTREACH PROGRAMS Bagel Mill - Peterborough - Barbara Busenbark bbusenbark@paintbrushgraphics.com People s Bank - Keene - Dawn Kopczynski dawn.kopczynski@gmail.com People s Bank Chesterfield - Mindy Cambiar mcambiar@gmail.com OUTREACH PUBLICITY Stephanie Rosemarie Bernardi Sarah Handford Jane Larmon Karen Lyle Sandy Sherman E-news - Carol Corliss pastels@tpdi.biz Membership: Gill Truslow Newsletter: Wendi Hulslander Website: Gill Truslow ART WALK COMMITTEE Chair - Wendi Hulslander - maaapres@gmail.com Jeff Richardson - jeffr@siaa.net Marjorie Layman melayman7@gmail.com Randy Maxey -randy@randymaxi.net Anne Ward anneward47@gmail.com HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Chair Paula Guhse Anne Murray Linda Felder Lois Phoenix Liz Ziegler Mary Ann Backman Ann Cross