Franklin Art Association279 East Central Street, PMB #289, Franklin, MA 02038 www.franklinart.org

Volume 40, Number 5 January 2014

Meetings take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, MA across from St. Mary’s church, from 6:30 to ~9pm, the first Wednesday of every month, September through May. Refreshments and socialization are help from 6:30-6:45pm, followed by a short business meeting. A demonstration/lecture or workshop activity follows. Our meet-ings are open to the public and all are invited to attend.

Officers:PresidentFrank Robertson(774) 254-6126frankrrobertson@gmail.comVice PresidentTina Guarino 508-541-4685tinaguarinoart@gmail.comSecretaryKathe Kirchmyer(508) 533-7061Kathytomkir@aim.comTreasurer/MembershipCarol Frieswick(508) 234-6697csf@meganet.netCorresponding SecretaryHannah Close(860) 204-1796FAAsecretary@gmail.com

Committees:Archives- Frank Robertson & Hannah ClosePublicity- Pam Warren716-866-6888loccgazette@yahoo.comRefreshments- Bernie McNichols Scholarship- Tina GuarinoWorkshops- Adele Corregan508-695-0739at4624@verizon.net Website- Dale HoopingarnerFundraising- Paul Guarino

Special Venues Chairs:EMC- Stacey DavidFall Exhibition- ?Mid-Winter Exhibition -?Spring Exhibit- ?Hawthorne Suites- Lisa BaileyHayward Manor- Paul Guarino Town Hall- Brenda Hutchinson

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have enjoyed the holi-days with your family and friends. Best wishes for a healthy, happy and successful New Year. I hope you are ready for another enjoyable year with FAA. Our first meeting will be on the second Wednesday of January, the 8th, since the first Wednesday falls on January 1st, which is New Year’s Day. Thereafter, we will continue to have our meetings on the first Wednesday of each month as usual. Tina Guarino has scheduled the following guest artists to provide demonstrations and discussions at each meeting: January: Shane Gutierrez (www.shanephotography.com) will be our guest demonstrator. Shane is professional photographer and an instructor at RISD, the Rhode Island School of Design. He specializes in portrai-ture, corporate product and architectural photography. We can all benefit from knowing how to take and produce better photographs as artwork or painting references so come and learn from a professional. February: Susan Kelly, will demonstrate drawing with a live model in charcoal. Members are encouraged to participate and drawing materials will be provided, except for a drawing support e.g., a small piece of foam core, etc. March: Carole Berren (www.caroleberren.com) is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and a very accomplished artist, teacher, and demonstrator. Carole will discuss and demonstrate painting on yupo paper.April: Christina Beecher (www.christinaabeecher.com) will demonstrate her approach to painting monochromatic or colorful landscape oil paint-ings.May: To be announced. In April we will have our spring show now scheduled to be held at Dean College on the 15th. So, now is a good time to start your next master-pieces to help celebrate the joy and beauty of spring as we move on from the doldrums of winter (i.e., March). I look forward to seeing everyone at our January 8th meeting. Take care, Frank

Calender of EventsJan. 8th 2013 Shane Gutierrez will be our guest demonstrator for the month of January. Shane is pro-fessional photographer and an in-structor at RISD. He specializes in portraiture, corporate product,and architectural photography. His web-site is shane@shanephotography.comFeb. 5th 2013 the Franklin Art Association will be an interactive demonstration with Susan Kelley. Drawing from a live model, Susan will demonstrate her approach when composing a portrait in charcoal. All necessary materials will be pro-vided for members by the FAA so that all may actively participate in the portrait drawing process with vine charcoal and white chalk pencils on charcoal paper.

One thing members need to bring is a piece of foam core board that is at least 10”x13”.Susan lives in Franklin and works from life in oil, pastel and charcoal. She paints landscapes, figura-tive genre paintings and portraits. Her website is: www.artistcolony.com

March 5th Christina Beecher will demo a land-scape in oil.

You can now find and “Like” the Franklin Art Association on Facebook! Visit us at:

www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

Call for EntriesThe Friends of the Agawam Public Library 4th Open Juried Photography Show at the Agawam Public Library is accepting entries now. Mail your entry form(s) by Sat. Jan. 18 to pay the early-bird registration fee of $25; after Jan. 18 the fee is $30 per entry. The en-try form can be downloaded from http://www.agawamlibrary.org/about/friends.htm. If you prefer, I can mail or email you the entry form. Awards totaling $1,340! See application at the end of the newsletter.The Blackstone Valley Art Association is hosting their 3rd Annual Photography Show from January 17th to Feb 28th at Alternatives in Uxbridge Ma. As the title suggests any size or format will be accepted, no nudity please. All submissions must be framed with a wire hanger, no saw tooth hangers will be accepted. Submission forms are on the web. Three pieces per person, $20 for members, $30 for non members. Fees may be mailed to PO box 136,Whitinsville, Ma 01588. The show will be judged for prizes. Fees will be used for cash prizes, and expenses. Drop off for the show will be Jan 14th from 3-5. An opening recep-tion will be held Jan. 17th from 5-8.Norfolk Cultural Council is hosting their Annual Open Juried Art Show March 29 - April 26. See the end of the newsletter for application and prospectus.The Post Road Art Center is hosting the following shows: January 2014- Open ShowDrop-off January 2nd-9th, Opening Reception January 16th, Show Hangs through February 7th, pick up on the 8th. February 2014- It’s in the Bag 3, Drop-off by Feb 7th, Opening Reception February 13thMarch 2014-”Seasons” ShowApril 2014- Abstract Show May 2014- Flower Show

Classes/Workshops/Opportunities...The Blackstone Valley Art Association announces that in recognition of their photography month the BVAA and Alternatives will be sponsoring photography classes. They will be taught by Kevin Davis, on Jan. 18th from 1-3 on depth of field and Jan. 25th from 5-7 on night time photography. The classes will be held at the Alternatives Gallery on Main St. in Uxbridge. A photo shoot and critique will be included as time and interest allow. There may be a small fee, we are waiting for grant approvals to determine the costs. Class location TBD, check the web soon for details and please contact us if you plan on attending at info@bvaa.orgBank of America is sponsoring the Museums on Us program, providing free general admis-sion entry to museums across the country on the first full weekend of the month for card-holders. Massachusetts museums include the MFA, MIT Museum and American Textile Museum. For a complete listing visit http://museums.bankofamerica.com.

Members’ NewsDick Fotland, Gail Eckberg, Tina Guarino, Paul Guarino, Paul Peterson, and Susan Pratt Sheridan are holding a retrospective exhibition of their most significant works. These mostly oil paintings can be viewed at the Norfolk Library between December 30 until Janu-ary 25. These artists have been painting together for many years. They share not only a love of art, but have become close friends who affectionately call themselves “The Buds”. They meet weekly to paint and also undertake day and week-long painting trips to scenic locations throughout New England, painting plein air. On January 11, 2014, they will hold an opening reception at the Norfolk Public Library from 3 - 5 PM. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. The Norfolk Public Library is located at 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA. For more information, email rafotland@verizon.net.Judith Belben will be showing at the Hawthorn Suites in Franklin during January. And she will also be showing at the annual Photography Show at the Agawam Library in January. She has made submissions to Gallery 263 in Cambridge, titled “Wood”, and the Moosehill Audu-bon Society show on Nature.Lisa Bobrin is teaching a small group of adults, 10:30AM-1:30PM, Thursday, starting January 9th, 2013, for beginning and or intermediate oil painting classes. Classes are structured to meet you at your level. Explore classical color theory, composition and oil techniques. We can sup-ply oil, a solvent free oil, for nominal fee, if needed. Classes run in 6 week sections, rolling enrollment. Classroom has full spectrum lighting, easel / with palette tables and stool seating available for your comfort. Contact Holliston School for the Performing Arts. Instructor, Lisa Bobrin. Located behind the Holliston Post Office. 1-508-429-4772.Shelly Eager is happy to report that she got accepted into the IAPS juried competition (Inter-national Association of Pastel Societies). You can view the show online at http://pastelinterna-tional.com/COMPETITIONS/twenty_third_web_show_2013/twenty_third_web.html.Gail Eckberg reports that another fun time was enjoyed at her art class party. You can join oil painting classes taught by Eckberg, at Franklin Art Center, re-starting Tuesday, January 7, by calling 508 887 2797. Also register a.s.a.p. for Gail’s art classes Mondays, beginning February 3 at Franklin High School; on-line go to www.franklin.k12.ma.us > department > lifelong > adult ed. 508 528 1280. Gail also won an award in Needham for “Blowin’ In The Wind” and recently sold her painting “Where the Tree Fairies Live” at Needham Art Association Library Exhibit. See her work along with ‘the Buds’, at Norfolk Library, reception January 11, 3-5 PM. Bring friends/family/others.Cheryl Seide had three of paintings juried into the Post Road Small Works Show that ran through December 26. They are titled End of a Perfect Day, Radiance and Autumn Days. Susan Sheridan’s recent oil paintings are currently being shown at the Next Door Gallery, 250 N. Main Street, Mansfield, MA December through March. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 10-5, and Saturday 10-3. Stop in and see Susan’s work along with work from a number of other regional artists.

Editor’s Note: As always, we depend on you, our members, to provide information for your newsletter. So I thank you in advance for providing information concerning coming events, exhibitions, shows, etc. ~Hannah Close

The Franklin Art Association is funded in part by the Franklin Cultural Council, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

When ordering supplies for those winter paintings–Dick Blick will donate a portion of the proceeds from each order to the FAA as long as orders are made by clicking through” to the Dick Blick website from the FAA homepage.

Norfolk Public Library January 2 - January 24A retrospective exhibition of six local artists

Tina Guarino, Paul Guarino, Susan Sheridan, Gail Eckberg, Paul Peterson, Dick FotlandReception with the artists Saturday January 11, 3 pm- 5 pm, refreshments

Best of the Buds

FAA Holiday Party 2013

“Norfolk Open Juried Art Competition”Norfolk Cultural Council

Location: Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056

Exhibition Dates: March 29 – April 26, 2014 Reception: April 5, 5pm–7pm Awards, art, music & refreshments

Eligibility: Open to all artists Awards: Cash awards presented for the top 10 pieces of art

Entry Fee: $15 one entry, 2 for $20, maximum of 2 entries. Entry Fee is non-refundable. Please make check payable to Norfolk Cultural Council. Previous artwork submitted for the 2012 juried show is not eligible.

Application: Applications may be sent with payment. Check or money order will be accepted through the mail from February 1st through February 21st. Digital images of artwork on a CD may be mailed with payment to: Norfolk Cultural Council, One Liberty Lane, Norfolk MA 02056 or sent separately via email to: ncc@virtualnorfolk@.org. If you would like your CD returned please provide a self addressed stamped envelope.

Media: Two-dimensional artwork (Paintings, mono-prints, drawings, photographs and collages. (Prints of original artwork will not be accepted. All work must be original).

Size: Pieces must not exceed 36”x36” (including frame).

Presentation: All work must be framed & ready to hang with wire. (No saw tooth hooks) Notification: Artists will be notified of accepted art work March 8th, via e-mail or phone.

Drop Off: Accepted work must be dropped off on Saturday, March 29, 2012 between 11am and 1pm at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA.

Labels and Waiver: Accepted work must have labels provided with the application attached on the back. Please be sure to bring a signed copy of the waiver with you when you drop off your work.

Artwork Pick up: The pickup date for the art work is: April 26, 9am-11amThe Norfolk Cultural Council is not responsible for artwork left after this date.

Timeline: • Feb 1 thru Feb 21 - applications accepted • Feb 21 – entries postmarked after this date will

not be accepted• Mar 6 – artwork juried

• Mar 8 - notification sent• Mar 29 – artwork drop off 11am-1pm• Apr 5 – reception 5-7pm• Apr 26 – pick up artwork 9-11am

Sales: All sales must be handled directly by the artist. Information will be provided to prospective buyers with the necessary details to contact you about your art.

Application Form

“Norfolk Open Juried Art Competition”Norfolk Cultural Council

March 29 – April 26, 2014 at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056

Labels: Please print labels clearly. Applications will be accepted Feb 1 - Feb 21, 2014. Entries post-marked after Feb 21 will not be accepted.

Drop off Dates: Saturday March 29, 2014 11am -1pm Opening Reception: Saturday April 5, 2014 5pm-7pm

Pick up dates: Saturday, April 26, 2014 9am-11am

Title: Title: Artist: Artist:Medium: Medium:Price: Price:Size: Size:E-Mail: E-Mail:Phone number: Phone number:

Payment amount enclosed _____________

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Cut and attach these labels to the back of your artworkTitle: Title: Artist: Artist:Medium: Medium:Price: Price:

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Please read, sign and bring this Waiver with you when you drop off your artwork.

Waiver: The Norfolk Cultural Council and the Norfolk Public Library are not responsible for loss or damage to any property before, during or after the exhibit. Every precaution will be taken to handle your artwork carefully.

Signature: ___________________________________Date:___________________

Please check who will pick up your art: __ Artist __ Other______________________________ Name

A Call to ArtistsThe Post Road Art Center is asking artists to submit work for

It’s in the Bag! 2014

The bags are here! It’s in the Bag has quickly become an artist favorite, and the 2014 bags are sure to be a hit. For those unfamiliar with this show, each participant receives an identical bag containing a variety of supplies. Using only the supplies in the bag, each artist creates a unique piece showcasing his or her creativity and ingenuity. The price of the bag is $30 which includes the supplies and entry fee for one finished piece. You may choose to create and enter more than

one piece of artwork using what’s in the bag. The entry fee for each additional piece is $10, with a limit of three pieces entered per artist.

This makes a fantastically fun holiday gift! But hurry - only 100 bags are available! This is a great show for both seasoned and emerging artists.

Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 7th

This show will be juried by people’s choicePrizes Will Be Awarded:

1st Place $100.002nd Place $75.003rd Place $50.00

Facebook Prize (most “likes”) $50.00

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 13th, 5:30-8:00pm(Snow Date: Feb. 15th 3:00-5:30)

View the show until Feb. 26th

Please email or call with any questions.Post Road Art Center1 Boston Post Road ArtMarlborough, Ma 01752

508-485-2580email: Randi@postroadartcenterwww.postroadartcenter.com

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