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Subject: NAA November Newsle-er
Date: Friday, November 7, 2014 at 12:54:57 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:
To:
Newton Art AssociaCon
[email protected]
NAA Newsletter
newtonartassociation.com
November 2014
UPCOMING NAA EVENTS:
Wedeman Gallery Show
47 Myrtle Avenue, Auburndale, MA
(off of Grove Street)
Opening Party: Friday November 14 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Closing Party & Sale: Friday December 12th 6:00 - 8:00 pm
CALENDAR
November
6: Thurs 7:00 pm
NAA Board meeting
New Art Center
9: Sunday 2:00 - 4:00
Critique at Abelson's
12: Wed 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Wedeman Show
Drop Off
13: Thurs 7:30 - 9:00 pm
NAA Demo - Senior
Center
Pamela Lawson
Monotype Printmaking
Demonstration November 13th
Pamela Lawson
Monotype Printmaking
http://pclawsonart.com
"Spring Noise 2" in header above
Come see the dynamic technique of
monotype demonstrated on a blank
plexiglas plate with a wide variety of
painting tools, including rollers and brushes. An etching press will be used to
transfer the image to paper.
BIO
Pam Lawson has been painting images from her surroundings and from her
travels since 1980. Her monotypes have been in national and regional exhibits for
the last 25 years are included in many corporate and private collections.
Pam has taught art and monotype workshops since graduating from
Massachusetts College of Art with a BFA. Her work is represented by Powers
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Monotype Printmaking
14: Friday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wedeman Show
Opening Party
December
4: Thurs 7:00 pm
NAA Board meeting
New Art Center
11: Thurs 7:30 - 9:00 pm
NAA Demo - Senior
Center
Gary Tucker
Watercolor
12: Friday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Wedeman Show
Closing Party & Sale
13: Sat 10:00 - 11:30 am
Wedeman Show
Pick Up
NEW MEMBERS
Bandes, Dean
Barrett, Betty
Massachusetts College of Art with a BFA. Her work is represented by Powers
Gallery in Acton, MA. She is a member of The Monotype Guild of New England &
Boston Printmakers.
ARTIST STATEMENT
A monotype is a "one of a kind print." I use this process because everything about
it is dynamic. The painting tools are unlimited; each one has a unique gestural
quality. The process is fluid, moving back and forth between applying and
removing of color, which adds to the liveliness of the image. The painting must be
done quickly, as the inks will start to dry after two to three hours. When the image
is complete it will be transferred to paper using an etching press.
**** See the Year's Demo Schedule at the bottom of the left column ****
Member News
7th Annual NOS Fall
Juried Art Fest
This year's Juror is Nick
Capasso, director of the
Fitchburg Art Museum. Mr Capasso previously served as Deputy Director for
Curatorial Affairs at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA.
Susan Mara Bregman
James Ellis Award*
Angela Fiori
Lynda Goldberg
David Hawkins
David Kulik
Alla Lazebnik Award*
Ann Salk Rosenberg
Award*
Chansky, Bonnie
Chapin, Andrea
Linda Rosenthal
Leann Shamash
Anna Starkova
Top row: James Ellis, Middle Row: Ann Salk Rosenberg, Bottom Row: Alla Lazebnik
Dernburg, Judith
Fargo, Margery
Mehta, Lori
Portman, Elliot
Tavan, Steven
DEMO SCHEDULE
2014 - 2015
13 November
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13 November
Pamela Lawson
Monoprinting w/Press
11 December
Gary Tucker
Watercolor
8 January
Mary McCarthy
Artist's Books
12 February
Stuart Dunkel
Realism in Oil Painting &
more
12 March
David Andrews
David Andrews has three paintings in a
themed show "Trees- Branching Out".
At Artscape, 43 Bradford Street, 2nd floor,
West Concord, MA.
From November 1 to November 30.
Anne Briggs
Watercolor & ink on
Yupo
16 April
Sarah Kahn
Collage
14 May
Lisa Knox
Drawing Drapery & Folds
DEMO's- Every month on
the 2nd Thursday from
Sept through May, the
NAA holds professional
artist demonstrations free
and open to the public.
SMALL WORKS 2014
Arsenal Center for the Arts
November 6 - 28, 2014
Carole Slattery, Cindy Cuba Clements, Amy McGregor-Radin and others are
in the Small Works Show at the Arsenal Center for the Arts
Opening Reception Thursday, November 13th 5:30-7:30 pm
at 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA arsenalarts.org
Refreshment from 7pm
Demo begins at 7:30 pm
Newton Senior Ctr
345 Walnut St,
Newtonville, MA
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Coleman Rogers
is in the show "Muse & Medium" now open through November 29. The Brush Art
Gallery & Studios, 256 Market Street, Lowell, MA 978.459.7819
Coleman Rogers, local photographic artist, has worked his way back to film
photography over the last few years. "I feel a visceral connection with the medium.
I like to compose my artwork in the camera, seeing the final image at the moment
of capture. All of my images are captured on film, with the Black and White
developed in my darkroom. My work in Black and White film allows me to focus on
composition, texture, emotion, light and shadow without the distraction of color. I
choose Color film carefully; different types of film bring out different values in the
final image and I use color to enhance the image beyond the composition," said
Rogers.
Prudential Center's Huntington Arcade- Winter Garden
Kaji Aso Studio's "Legacy: Art as a Way of Life"
Twelfth Annual Public Art Exhibition
Includes art from Jeanne Gugino and Gary Tucker
(above watercolor is by Jeanne Gugino)
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(above watercolor is by Jeanne Gugino)
October 30- November 15, 2014
Free and Open to the Public
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 1st from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sonya Colson-Inam
Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 2014: "29 Newbury Street - A Solo Exhibit"
restaurant and gallery, 29 Newbury Street, Boston, MA.
Opening reception, November 16, 3-5 pm.
Nov. 7 - Dec. 6, 2014: "Uncommon Finds
A two-person show", UnCommon Finds
432 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478.
Opening Reception, November 14, 6-8 pm.
SOWA First Fridays
You are invited to visit
Marian Dioguardi's studio
5:00 to 9:00 PM
Studio # 223B at 450
Harrison Ave
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CONGRATULATIONS
to the winners of the New Member Show!
Comments from judge, Jennifer Frankel, Digilabs
First Place
James C. Varnum, "Coursing", watercolor
Coursing: reflects deep and floating tones of rich reds and
gold. The masterful use of washes and layering of
pigment gives a believable and delicious depth to the
surface. The viewer is left the freedom to imagine the
context, with shapes both organic and constructed.
Second Place
Florence Como, "Low Tide", acrylic
Low Tide: full immersion in a summer day
with fresh breezes, singing grasses, and the
faint rhythm of the tide as it laps against the
shore. Effective special cues lend to the
depth of the space and allow the viewer to
drift effortlessly through the whole scene.
Third Prize
James Ellis, "Untitled 1",
Photograph
Untitled 1: crisp composition and clean
color allow for unhindered inspection of
the intimate details of the crumbling
façade.
Honorable Mention
Nancy Levin, Rock Wall, Watercolor
Rock Wall: effective textural notes and
lighting cues lend to a believable organic
surface. The tones are deep without
becoming muddy and lead to an almost
photo-realistic effect, without becoming oversharpened or forced.
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NAA Critiques & Salons
Critique
Myra Abelson is hosting an Art
Critique at her home on November
9 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. There are
still a couple of spaces available.
Contact Myra at
[email protected] if you are
interested or have questions.
"How Art Changes Your Brain"
While this referenced article is a bit
dense, the conclusions are interesting
and encouraging for all artists.
It turns out that producing visual art
improves your brain function!
They compared one group who produced art and another group who evaluated
artwork at a museum. The group producing art showed improvements. For more
information see the link below.
www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0101035
NAA Directory
An updated copy of the Newton Art Association's Directory of Members & NAA
Organization Information for the current season is now available.
Copies were emailed to all members. If you didn't get a copy, please contact Jack
Lifsitz at [email protected] or 617.969.7562.
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Save the date!
NAA Bonnar Show
at the New Art Center
February 27 thru March 15, 2015
Opening Reception: February 27th, 6:00-8:30 pm
(Space available for 3D work.)
NAA Leadership Roles
The Newton Art Association is an organization of around 200 art enthusiasts
and artists. We are run by a cooperative board of volunteers who take on
roles in the NAA. THANK YOU to the following Board Members for their
dedicated work.
* President - Jeanne Gugino, [email protected]
* First Vice President - James Varnum, [email protected]
* Treasurer - Richard James, [email protected]
* Program Chair (Demos) - Jeanne Gugino, [email protected]
* Membership - Jack Lifsitz, [email protected]
* Recording Secretary - Toby Reed, [email protected]
* Communications - Vartus Varadian, [email protected]
Newsletter - Linda Rinearson, [email protected]
* Special Projects - Linda Rinearson, [email protected]
* Exhibit - Each exhibit is run by a different team of volunteers.
Carole Slattery, [email protected] - Avery Crossings
Bev Droz, [email protected] - Keyes Pharmacy Window
Arlene Bandes, [email protected]
Nancy DuVergne-Smith - [email protected]
Diana Kazmaier
Gene Mackles - [email protected]
* Salons & Critiques - Myra Abelson, [email protected]
* Corresponding Secretary/Historian Jessica Mosher, [email protected]
* Hospitality - Vartus Varadian (demos), [email protected]
* Legal - Robert Gaynor, [email protected]
* Board Members Emeritus
Arlene Hecht
Joan Pollard
John Vaccaro
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Please note: we are always looking for volunteers who would like to take
on a task and learn more about art in Newton.
Next Month's Demonstration
December Demonstration
Gary Tucker
www.garytuckerartist.com/gallery
Demonstrating Watercolors
Every month on the second Thursday from
September through May, the NAA holds
professional artist demonstrations free and open
to the public.
Refreshment from 7:00 PM
Demo begins at 7:30 PM
Newton Senior Center
345 Walnut Street, Newtonville
Contacts
Newsletter Editor: Linda Rinearson
[email protected]
Thank you for sending us your news!
Questions or comments on the Newsletter? Or provide information to
be include in our "Member News" for the next NAA Newsletter?
Please e-mail Linda Rinearson at [email protected] or call 617-332-3780
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