"The art of a people is the true mirror to their minds. "
~Jawaharlal Nehru
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From the President
Hey, I don't
mind a little rain, but to have it rain out TWO dates for the Pizza
& Pottery Members' Meeting last month was a bit much. The good
news is that Denise Wilkey has agreed to re-schedule for Tuesday, Aug.
18, 6:30 pm. (Raindate: Thurs., Aug. 20.) We weren't planning
on having an August meeting, but since we missed July and this session
was simply too good to miss, we moved it to August. I hope you can make
it. As before, if you can attend, it'd be helpful for you to RSVP
to Felicia Touhey at fstouhey@cox.net, 683-4414. Thanks, and hope for a
sunny day!
I've mentioned
before that a small subcommittee of the board of directors has been
working on ideas to gain greater visibility for the Arts Guild in the
Portsmouth community. Those ideas will be presented to the full board
at its August meeting. Subsequent to board approval of those recommendations,
I will be able to announce to you in the September Guild Ink
what changes you will begin to notice.
In the meantime,
one idea that doesn't require board approval I'm delighted to tell
you about now. We are printing Arts Guild decals, as seen below, for
display in car windows, on bumpers, foreheads, wherever. Every member
is entitled to one at no charge (family members get two). Additional
decals are available for $2.00 each and will be sold in the gallery.
You can pick up yours at the Aug. 18 members' meeting or at the gallery
thereafter. Display them proudly and help promote the Portsmouth Arts
Guild.
Our current
show that just opened, "Coastal Beauty," is an invitational exhibition
by the Westport Art Group and runs through Aug. 23. Your next opportunity
to show at the Guild is "Abstractions II," our second abstract-theme
show, juried by Michael Montanaro, artist and owner of the Montanaro
Gallery in Newport. Interpret the theme as you like and drop off your
work on Aug. 25 and 26 - same low member entry fee as always: $10 for
one, $5 each additional, limit of 3.
If you haven't
already heard, we're starting a Performing Arts Series in September.
This year, it consists of monthly performances on Sunday afternoons
at 3 pm, featuring a variety of musical and theatrical performances
to see what the Portsmouth community would like to attend. It begins
with a super fun group called the Superchief Trio on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Tickets are available at Clements' Market for $15, or by calling JP
Fernandes at 253-6682. See our website for details on the rest of this
year's performances; click on Performing Arts at the left side.
And don't
forget to check out "Coastal Beauty," an exhibition by the Westport
Art Group.
Thanks and ...
See you at the gallery!
~Eric Broudy
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PAG Exhibition Schedule 2009
INTAKE (art delivery dates) are Mondays and Tuesdays. (Mondays 3-6pm; Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm.)
NEXT SHOW INTAKE OPENING
JULY 30- AUG 23 7/31, 6-8pm
Westport Art Group
"Coastal Beauty"
AUG 27- SEPT 27 8/24, 8/25 8/28, 6-8pm
"Abstractions II"
Open Juried Show
OCT 1-NOV 15 9/28, 9/29 10/2, 6-8pm
"Members' Juried Show"
NOV 19-DEC 20 11/16, 11/17 11/22, 2-4pm
"3rd Annual Holiday Show"
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Call for Artists
Pawtucket Arts Collaborative. PAC "Annual Open Juried Exhibit". Juror: Madolin Maxey, painter. Submission Dates: Friday, August 14; Saturday, August 15, 11am-1pm.
Drop off location: PAC Office, 260 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI. The exhibition is an opportunity for artists of all disciplines/media to participate. Entry fee: $10 for one, or $20 for up to - and limited to - 3 submissions. Size limitation: no larger than 48" in any direction. All questions should be directed to PAC Office, Nancy Gaucher-Thomas ngaucherthomas@cox.net or Amy Jean Romero earthboundart@gmail.com
The First Congregational
Church. Featuring
art and sculpture for
exhibit and sale at High & Bradford
Streets in Bristol, RI is the 2nd
Annual "Art Affair on the Fence", an Open and Non-juried Fence
and Lawn Exhibit on August 15, 10am-5pm (rain date August 22). Lunch snacks available for a moderate price. For further
info or directions, call Sandra Tolley 401-254-0356 or lancashirelass@fctvplus.net
 Portsmouth Arts Guild.
"Abstractions II", open juried show. Drop off: August 24, 3-6pm or August 25, 6:30-8:30pm.
Juror: Michael Montanaro, artist and ower ot Montanaro
Gallery, Newport. Opening reception: Friday, August 28, 6-8pm. 401-293-5ART portsmouthartsguild.org
 The Rhode Island
Watercolor Society. RIWS seeks artists in waterbased work for "Paint RI!" juried show. Juror: watercolorist Judy Metcalfe
of Rockport, MA. Drop off: August
25 - September 6. Runs September 13-October 2 at the J. C. Potter Casino (Boat House) in Slater Memorial
Park, Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI. Opening: September 13, 1-4pm. More info: www.riws.org or Mary Lou Moore, Gallery
Director, (401) 726-1876, info@riws.org.
City of Pawtucket's 11th Annual Photo
Contest. Entries are being solicited for possible
publication in the City's official calendar for 2010. The contest's theme is
"The Faces of Pawtucket." Submissions may be interpretation of the theme and should
include a location in the photograph that is recognizable as that of Pawtucket. Only one entry from each contestant may
be submitted. Top prize (the "Mayor's Choice") will be awarded $100. Smaller cash prizes and gift certificates will be given to other winning
contestants. Entries must be submitted by Aug. 31 and no
larger than 12 x18 in overall size. Must be mounted ONLY and not framed. More info and complete rules at Camera Werks (401)273-5367
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Openings and Exhibits
New
 Gallery X. Celebrating it's 20th anniversary of the Public Hanging, Gallery X is showing work submitted by all artists at "Public Hanging XX". Opening: Saturday, Aug 1, 7-10pm. Runs July 29-August 30. 169 William St, New Bedford, MA www.galleryx.org
 Deblois Gallery."Annual Members Show and 25th Anniversary Party" runs from August 1-September 1.
Opening: Saturday, August 1, 4-8pm. The works of Members showing are: Valerie Debrule, Kathy
Morton, Karen Nash, Valorie Sheehan and Doreen Dewhurst from Newport;
Portsmouth residents Izabella Casselman, Helen Poniatowski and Felicia
Touhey; Ann Marie Balasco, Rosemary Day and Rodie Siegler from
Middletown; Fall River residents Ron Caplain and Marion Wilner and
Kathleen Armor from Bristol. 138 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, open Tuesday-Sunday, 12-5pm. More info: www.debloisgallery.com or 847-9977.
 Isherwood Gallery. "New Works by Mikel Wintermantel" includes paintings of local scenes. Opening: Friday, August 21 6-8pm and runs August 22-October 12. Also exhibiting are works by regular gallery artists. 38 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. 401-699-2276 www.isherwoodgallery.com
Ongoing
Portsmouth Arts Guild.
Westport Art Group Invitational
"Coastal Beauty". Runs July 30-August 23. Gallery Hours: Thursday
- Sunday, 1pm-5pm, 2679 East Main Rd, Portsmouth RI. 401-293-5ART portsmouthartsguild.org
Portsmouth Free Public
Library. Elmhurst Photo Club
presents "Picturing the
Glen" . These impressive student photos explore the history and grounds of the Glen Farm, Park and
Manor House. July 20-August 31. View three of the student photos at right. (Glen Trail Guides available at the exhibition or at
www.GlenHistorytrail). Runs July 20 - August 31.
Imago. July 9 - August 15. Featured member:Linda DiFrenna - Painting; Guest Artist: Melissa Pace - Altered Artist Books; Cutler Street, Warren, RI. www.imagoartgallery.com
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Camera Werks.
Featuring works by local artists. On exhibit through Sept. 1:
photography by Dell Padgett, Bruce Kaplan, Loy Whitman; polymer clay
jewelry by Sandra Solomon; works by Amy Chapman, Eclipse Fey, Thomas
Lane, Dr. David Lewis; CD's by The Gnomes, Greg Abate. The Camera
Werks, 766 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 (401) 273-5367; M-F
10-5:30pm; Sat. 10-2pm.
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Save the Date
SUPERCHIEF TRIO
at the Portsmouth Arts Guild Sunday, Sept. 27, 3pm
A unique combination of two-fisted piano, red hot trombone, powerful vocals and frenzied percussion. Check them out
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Artist Opportunities
Isherwood Gallery. Explore the techniques
of dramatic light, simplified color, and harmonious composition in a two day "Luminous Landscape Painting" workshop with
Copley Master, Mikel Wintermantel. Space is limited to ensure each participant receives individual
instruction. Classes are 9-5 each day and include demonstrations,
individual help, and group discussions. Students may work in oil or
acrylic and on their own subject matter or on the same image as Mikel.
Participants are also encouraged to bring in work to receive individual
assessment in any stage of development. Artists of all
levels are welcome with some previous drawing experience. Workshop fee: $195. To register and for more information:
Nancy Isherwood 401-699-2276 nancy@nancyisherwood.com
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News
Soleil Johnson. The tables were turned on photographer Soleil Johnson when photographer and body painter Paul Roustan made her his subject instead. His photograph of her as painted canvas, "Soleil - Mind Like Water", was juried into Warwick Art Museum's "Exposures Photography Open Exhibit" on July 10 where he won Second Place for one of three accepted into the show. Photographer Soleil is pictured right, along with herself as "...Water".
Wanda Perkowska Coderre. Wanda received the "Best in Show" for her watercolor painting "As Evening Approaches" at the annual Little Compton Summer Art Show on July 17, 2008. The show ws judgedd by Jason Brockert, Merle Mainelli Poulton and Sean Thomas. She also won Third Prize in Rhode Island Watercolor's Open Juried Show
"Artist"s Choice" for the watercolor entitled "Coastal Splendor at right.
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Sales Tax Info for Artists
From Mary Ann Martin:
It is not too early to start thinking about the December Holiday Table
Sale at the Gallery.
If you think you may be participating, you will
need your own Retail Sales Permit issued by the State of Rhode Island/Division of Taxation. The permit costs $10 for one year. You may apply
at www.ri.gov/taxation/ (401-574-8732
or 401-574-8901).
Once you have your permit, you will be required to
submit a very simple form quarterly along with the sales tax you have
collected on your sales during that quarter. These would be sales you
make privately or at arts/crafts shows. Galleries and shops are
responsible for collecting and submitting sales tax (if required) on
any sales they make on your behalf.
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Members Classified Do you have something to sell or give away? Something you're looking for? Send info to info@portsmouthartsguild.org for a free listing in the Member Classified.
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Guild Ink
Issue no. 17
August 0l 2009
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CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
CALL FOR ARTISTS (5)
OPENINGS & EXHIBITS (7)
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES (2)
NEWS (2)
NEW MEMBERS (6)
MEMBERS CLASSIFIED (0)
*Please don't forget to send JPEGS with your news & announcements*
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Members' Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 pm
(Rain date Thursday, August 20)
Pizza and Pottery
At the studio of
Denise Caron Wilkey
3146 East Main Road, Portsmouth
Denise will talk about her work and demonstrate a RAKU firing. While it's firing, we'll have our business meeting and a Pizza dinner. Learn about pottery, socialize and spend time in a beautiful setting.
Her driveway is next to a colonial saltbox home painted a mustard color next to the Cumberland Farms on the corner of East Main Road and Sprague. Denise's studio and other buildings on her property all date back several hundred years!
Look for our PAG sandwich board sign next to the driveway. Parking is available on her property but we encourage you to park at the Guild and carpool with a few members.
Please RSVP to Felicia Touhey at fstouhey@cox.net or 683-4414
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First Prize winner
Priscilla Foley (l)
at open juried show
"Summer in Rhode Island"
talking with Priscilla Wimpress (r)
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