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In the Gallery
Birds, Bugs & Beasts Exhibition
Exhibition dates: September 25 – November 6, 2009
click here to see a sample of works and juror’s statement
Call to Artists
“Anything Goes” Exhibition
Opening- Friday November 13 5-7 pm
Juror: Andrea Sulzer
Sulzer has earned a baccalaureate degree in French and masters degrees in Forest Biology, Education, and Fine Arts. She has worked as an instructor of English as a second language, a field ecologist, lab instructor in plant physiology, scientific illustrator and an instructor in Studio Art and Drawing. Her work has been exhibited internationally at galleries as varied as Plane Space in New York City, the Atrium Gallery in London, Sowaka Gallery in Kyoto and at the Tramway Gallery in Glasgow, Scotland. Additionally, Sulzer’s work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at ICON Contemporary Art in Brunswick, Maine and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland.
No theme for this juried show means no restrictions! (except the usual size, weight and year limitations!)
Pull out all the stops and push some buttons!
Any subject, any medium.
Let’s see what you’ve got!
Artists may submit up to three pieces for the exhibition.
see right panel for Call to Artists
Internet Marketing Workshop – Nov. 19
As more and more artists develop websites to introduce their work to a world-wide online community the question often turns to, what is the best way to make this online community more aware of my website’s existence, and what other online methods should I employ to make my work more visible?
As part of an ongoing effort to assist artists and communities with answering these questions, Darrell Bulmer and Kerstin Gilg of the Maine Arts Commission will present a two hour workshop that demonstrates and simplifies online marketing for artists. The workshop will take place at 6:30pm on Thursday, at River Arts, Damariscotta.
In our present economic climate it is nice to know that there are so many free online marketing tools that can be used for promotion and information sharing; it is even nicer to know how to use them, and why.
The workshop leaders will use clear and concise examples to demonstrate and simplify online marketing methods and show attendees how they can employ similar methods. Beginning with some basics of conventional web 1.0 usage, such as emails, website development, electronic newsletters, Meta tags and search engine optimization, the workshop will progress on to social networking and how various online networking tools can help artists and organizations with their varied needs.
Darrell and Kerstin will concentrate on social networking as it relates to communications, information sharing and applications. They will define these categories and, in plain language, introduce various online tools to attendees. They will then show attendees how to bring the tools of their choice together to reach their personal goals, and then how to continually track their efforts to make simple adaptations on an ongoing basis.
Some of the tools to be covered will be websites, Wikis, blogs, electronic newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, MySpace, flickr, Sitemeter, online surveys, online video creation, many Google tools, such as Analytics and website optimization, eBay, Photobucket, Box.net and many many more.
This two hour workshop affords the audience the opportunity to ask questions throughout, making the conversation richer and more relevant to the needs of attendees. If you wish to present specific topics or questions for discussion a week in advance, then segments of the workshop will be tailored to cover these questions in more detail. Please forward questions to: info@riverartsme.org
Classical Guitar Recital – Sam Dunlap
Monday, Dec 28 4 p.m.
Classes and Workshops
Kids Fall Art Workshops
Saturdays – 10-12 * $15.00 fee/session *
November 7th 10am – 12pm Beadwork
With a donation of materials by Aboca Beads (www.abocabeads.com) in Damariscotta, kids will learn about tradition and experiment basic elements of beadwork. They will have the opportunity to create pieces to keep and share.
November 14th 10am – 12pm Finding the story in Art
In this class we will talk about how to analyze clues in a composition to interpret the message of the artist, (how color can set a mood, how expressions can share a feeling), Using collage, drawing and paints we will create our own stories and share them with the class.
Novmber 21st 10am – 12pm Thanksgiving Fun
We will talk about and explore traditions as well as create a variety of fun crafts and decorations for this holiday season.
* $15.00 fee/session *
Oil Painting Workshop with Martha Baum
Thursdays November 5, 12, 19 & December 3rd 1-4
(no class on Thanksgiving)
Learn how to create great oil paintings from your own photographs in this fun three day workshop. We will cover the basics of choosing the right image and working with composition, color, and value to produce a lively, vibrant painting. Expect to complete at least one image! This session will be tailored to individual interests and skill levels, providing useful instruction to beginners and intermediate students.
Watercolor with Hannah Ineson -
1 Day workshop November 7th 9-4pm $90 members $110 non-members
All levels are welcome for this class; the focus will be on basics of painting – color mixing, improving composition, and handling watercolor.
This class is for you if you want guidance in finding your personal style, or just to feel comfortable with this challenging medium. We will work in the studio from still life, but you also may bring subject material that interests you. If you have never painted and have no equipment, you will be provided with paint, brushes, and paper for the class. Plenty of personal attention for everyone! We promise a good time in this full day workshop. Class size limited, so sign up early.
Wednesday morning life sculpture
Learn to model the human figure in clay.
Ongoing 4 week sessions 9:30 – 12:30 at the studio of Kathleen Mack-
in Round Pond
Monitor: Kathleen Mack Members $60 Non members $80
In each three hour session, the student will learn to see the figure in the round and translate it into clay. Work on a given pose for several weeks. Change in pose at group’s discretion. Informal instruction and critiques provided. Materials provided, armature, tools, etc.Clay available for purchase. Call Kathleen for more information: 529 5633
Oil Painting with Tina Ingraham
8-week workshop Fridays – 9:30 – 12:30 PM October 23- December 18th (no class the Friday after Thanksgiving) $360 members $385 non-members
It’s on the Palette© Workshop
Points of consideration:
Building a painting while considering paint quality
Creating form while considering paint viscosity
Structural aspects of a painting, both physical and optical
Color theory concepts
Project assignments in color theory concepts are designed to encourage an artist’s decision-making process and challenge the student’s development of critical painting skills. These assignments are approached within given parameters, such as painting with restricted palettes. This is for the purpose of learning how to mix color and achieve tonal shifts that are spatially relevant within the context of the painting. Various painting surfaces will also be discussed.
Drawing with Tina Ingraham
Fridays 2-3:30 6 sessions Nov 6- Dec 10 (No class on Thanksgiving)
$150 members $175 for non-members
Materials used:
Soft and medium vine charcoal
Drawing paper tablets sized 14×18” and larger if preferred
Sandpaper pad for charcoal
Soft drawing pencils, 2B, 3B, 4B etc and ebony
Chamois cloths and kneaded erasers
(Please do not bring spiral bound tablets or newsprint pads)
Not required but suggested if the student desires:
Watercolors, brushes and watercolor paper
India ink, brushes and watercolor paper
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
An artists’ evolution is life-long. It is an ongoing process of decision-making and involves a critical awareness of one’s self and personal growth. There are, however, fundamental skills and ways of thinking in the making of art that, once investigated, provide a base from which to grow. I feel the conscious gathering of skill and knowledge gives the student confidence, which in turn encourages the creative process.
Weekend Animation Workshop for adults
“Talking Heads:
Simple techniques for bringing animated characters to life.”
Friday Nov. 27 & Saturday, Nov. 28 -$210
Deb Vendetti, Instructor
Network with others (including classroom teachers) while you master animation “tricks of the trade”. Learn techniques that can be applied to Line, Cut-paper or Claymation frame-by-frame animation.
Friday 12 noon- 6pm meet and greet-networking , followed by film screenings and hands-on demo with time to rough draft concept and artwork for production on Saturday …with plenty of time to drive home.
Saturday 9-5pm Create artwork, then shoot digital frame-by-frame short
animated clips (lunch out at local restaurants)
BRING LAPTOPS to download raw footage to take with you and workshops end. May get into simple editing as time allows.
The Final Touch: An Introduction to Bookbinding
January 9th 1-4 $25
This afternoon workshop will introduce you to the satisfying world of handmade books by teaching you the final step first: decorating and putting on the cover. The signatures (the pages) will already be prepared for you, though a demonstration of how it was done will be presented, just to whet your appetite for other classes.
Sponsored by Salt Bay Art Supply and taught by Carol Jaeger.
All materials will be provided for a successful afternoon.
Class limited to 10 adult participants.
Weekend Watercolor workshops with Tom McCobb “Fast is Good” -new dates
June 26 & 27, 2010 10-1 $90 members $125 non -members
July 24 & 25, 2010 10-1 $90 members $125 non-members
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Ongoing —-Open Studio – Life Drawing Wednesday evenings 6-9 $15/m $20/non-members
at River Arts, 170 Main Street, Damariscotta
Ongoing—–Open Studios in Sculpture Tues evenings 6-9, Wed mornings 9:30-12:30 at Kathleen Mack’s Studio in Round Pond
return to river arts home page
to register for classes print out registration form
or call RiverArts 207-563-1507
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