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(Page last updated Feb. 8, 2010)
Allied Artists of West Virginia Juried Exhibition
Allied Artists of West Virginia has announced plans for its 67th Juried Exhibition to be held at the Clay Center in Charleston from May 1 to June 27. They have sent us a prospectus for the show, which can be downloaded from this link. The show will include works in a range of media from West Virginia residents age 18 and over. Entry deadline is March 10.
Tregay workshop
WVWS members were able to take a workshop with Susan Webb Tregay, NWS, in Lewisburg this past August. Some members, including Jeannine Romano, gave the session very high marks: "LOVED the workshop this past summer, and would encourage anyone who is struggling or needs inspiration to move on to take this class."
Susan has sent along a note to let us know she will be teaching her course "Master Disaster--Finish That Painting" at the Kanuga Watercolor Watermedia Workshops in Hendersonville, N.C., April 11-16, 2010.
Susan is author of the book, "Master Disaster: 5 Ways to Rescue Desperate Watercolors" [2007]. She teaches students five concrete steps to take paintings from wimpy and ordinary to gutsy works of self-expression. As she explains her goals: "Learn both the techniques and confidence necessary to create major paintings. Learn to structure your painting time. Learn to master disaster."
Susan's work, course descriptions and resume at available at www.tregay.com.
To read more about the Kanuga watermedial workshops, visit www.kanugawatercolorworkshops.com. Contact Robbie Laird,director, for more information on classes at Robbie[-at-]kanugaww.com.
Plein air at The Greenbrier (posted Jan. 14)
Jeanne Brenneman has just learned about a great opportunity at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs. The resort's managers are seeking artists to paint plein air on the grounds during the summer months. Jeanne says her information is still sketchy since the plan is just now evolving, but here's what she has learned thus far:
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The Greenbrier would like to have at least one artist painting on the grounds every afternoon, painting indoors or outdoors, depending upon the weather. This would probably be a commitment to go there more than once. It might involve working several days in a row at a time -- they haven't yet worked out details of the schedule. The idea is to paint and talk to the tourists and be part of The Greenbrier ambience.
The artist could have other work to sell, but space would probably be limited, and could be something like a portfolio or folding bin that you could put near your work space. The artist would sell their own work and pay a commission on sales to The Greenbrier. You could work in any size, and smaller sizes that could be made into prints would probably be good sellers. Art should be nicely packaged, such as matted with plastic covering. You will probably also need some brochures and/or business cards.
Now here is the catch -- This will be a jury process, and they want to see artists' work as soon as possible (within the next several weeks). They want one to three originals, not framed (watercolors can be matted). This will probably involve taking or shipping paintings to The Greenbrier, and you would have to act quickly. If you are interested, e-mail Betsy Conte at betsy_conte[-at-]greenbrier.com.