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December 11, 2007

Volume I, Edition 15

Exhibits/Events
  Amherst
  Easthampton
  Florence
  Indian Orchard
  Northampton
  South Hadley
  Southampton

Call for Artist

Classes

Items Available

In the News
  Al Gouvin
  Carla Daroza
  Carol Russell
  Donna Beck
  George Monbiot
  Greensleeves
  Hodie
  Jill Lewis
  Jim Rosenthal
  Joe Peters
  Juliet Rose
  Kurt Piper
  Maggie Nowinski
  Marjorie Tauer
  Marsha Lieberman
  Mary Lawler
  Melissa Incampo
  Misha Epstein
  Mo Ringey - neurotic, glass smasher
  Mugglestone
  Ron Pessolano
  Sheri Snedeker
  Somali Bantu Sisters
  Sue Katz
  Suzette Alsop Jones
  Tom Schmitt
  Tony Faith

Will Somebody Turn Up The Heat?

It's hard to believe that we were enjoying a warm autumn only two months ago.

Now all the branches are covered in an icy sheen and my fingers are filthy and chilled from scattering rock salt like bird seed on the sidewalk and driveway. Funny thing about global warming; it's just not as beach-y as it sounds. The climate change bring more storms, a potentially colder northern climate and unpredictable weather patterns. This week's lineup of events includes environmental journalist George Monbiot on Valley Free Radio talking about global warming and what can be done. So if you want to know why the ice outside isn't warmer, listen in on Thursday to find out.

Experience warmth in your mind with Ian Pouliot's "Wicked Rad People" exhibition at Northampton's Naked Art Gallery and Melissa Incampo's "Leisure Series" images at Southampton's Robert Floyd Photo Gallery. Both shows open this week with receptions. You'll feel warm all over, but bundle up for it.

In between Northampton and Southampton is Easthampton (don't ask me how that works geographically). We had a great Art Walk on Saturday; thank you to all who stepped out for the fun. If you get a chance, check out the "large paintings of people I don't know" show at Williston Northampton by Sheri Snedeker. It runs through the end of the month.

That's all for now. See you around the block.

Amherst Exhibits/Events

December Small Works At Gallery A3
	Event: Small Wonders Start Date: Thursday December 6th, 2007 End Date: Sunday December 30th, 2007 Location Name: Gallery A3 Address: 28 Amity Street City, ST: Amherst, MA Website: www.gallerya3.com Fee: free
"Small Wonders" is an exhibit of small-scale, affordable art by the members of Gallery A3. Over fifty works will fill the walls in a diverse showing of photography, painting, sculpture, mixed-media and collage. This is an opportunity to see new work and a chance to bring fine art home for the holidays. All of these small works are priced between $50 and $250. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00-7:00. Phone 413-256-4250.
Contact: Marianne Connolly 413-256-4250 mtc@crocker.com

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Easthampton Exhibits/Events

Recent Work In Oil And Watercolor
	Artist: Marjorie Tauer, Suzette Alsop Jones, Marsha Lieberman Start Date: Saturday November 17th, 2007 End Date: Monday December 31st, 2007 Location Name: The Elusie Gallery Address: 43 Main St . ~ Old Town Hall City, ST: Easthampton, MA Website: www.eastmontgallery.net Fee: Free
Recent Work in Oil and Watercolor by three Pioneer Valley artists, Marjorie Tauer, Suzette Alsop Jones and Marsha Lieberman
Contact: 413-529-9265 info@eastmontgallery.net

Three Big Paintings And More Work By Maggie Nowinski
	Artist: Maggie Nowinski Event: Open Space Exhibition Start Date: Friday November 9th, 2007 End Date: Saturday December 15th, 2007 Location Name: Paragon Arts and Industry Address: 150 Pleasant Street City, ST: Easthampton, MA Website: www.maggienowinski.com Fee: free
Maggie Nowinski is showing three large scale collage paintings that are aesthetically and conceptually inspired by the (un)natural disintigration of billboards. The paintings have been constructed through a build and reduce process she calls stick, peel, stick, peel. Each painting has a different theme; pornography in relation to weekly sale grocery circulation adds, babies in relation to blueprints, and semiotic deconstruction in relation to personal sign systems. The paintings are playful and layered. They are on view at Open Space at the Paragon Arts and Industries building in Easthampton at 150 Pleasant St. Hours are from 9am 6 pm M-F or by appointment. On December 8th from 5-8pm during Art Walk Easthampton, the artist will be holding an opening for the work, along with an open studio. Other artists in the Paragon Building are expected to open their studios as well. These paintings will be up through mid December and are priced to sell. For more information please contact the artist: maggienowinski@gmail.com, www.maggienowinski.com.
Contact: Maggie Nowinski maggienowinski@gmail.com

Paintings By Sheri Snedeker On Exhibit At The Grubbs Gallery
	Artist: Sheri Snedeker Event: Paintings By Sheri Snedeker On Exhibit At The Grubbs Gallery Start Date: Saturday December 1st, 2007 End Date: Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 Location Name: Grubbs Gallery of the Reed Campus Center at The Williston Northampton School Address: 19 Payson Avenue City, ST: Easthampton, MA Website: www.williston.com Fee: FREE
The Williston Northampton School presents "large paintings of people I dont know," by Sheri Snedeker on exhibit at the Grubbs Gallery December 1, 2007 - January 2, 2008. Connecticut artist Sherri Snedeker has been exhibiting her large-scale figurative oil paintings in New England for over thirty years. Inspired by black and white vintage photographs, Snedeker paints vividly colored images of people and their roots. She uses oil on linen and pastel on handmade paper to create these surprisingly modern depictions from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The exhibit is free and open to the public and takes place in the Grubbs Gallery of the Reed Campus Center at The Williston Northampton School. Gallery directions and open hours are available online.
Contact: Marcia Reed 413-529-4187 mreed@williston.com

Selected Works By Jill Lewis
	Artist: Jill Lewis Event: Selected Works by Jill Lewis Start Date: Friday November 30th, 2007 Reception: Thursday December 13th, 2007 @ 3:30 PM End Date: Thursday January 3rd, 2008 Location Name: Lathrop Community Gallery Address: 100 Bassett Brook Drive City, ST: Easthampton, MA Fee: FREE
Lathrop's Art Committee is pleased to present selected works by artist/photographer Jill Lewis in its Gallery from November 30th to January 3rd. Ms. Lewis, an Easthampton native, uses medium and large format film cameras to create her work. Whereas her color works focus a minimalist's eye on objects that seem to dance within negative space, her black and whites embrace the detritus patina of old objects. Her third category of works integrates the two mediums of photographs and charcoal, exploring nuances between the two. Lewis is a recent graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design. There will be an opportunity to meet and greet Ms Lewis at a reception on December 13th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Gallery in the Lathrop Inn.
Contact: Jill Lewis 413-586-0006 jlewis@lathrop.kendal.org

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Florence Exhibits/Events


	Artist: Mo Ringey - neurotic, glass smasher Event: Mo Ringey at The New Gallery at Stone Soup Concrete Start Date: Thursday December 6th, 2007 End Date: Friday February 1st, 2008 Location Name: The New Gallery at Stone Soup Concrete Address: 221 Pine Street, Florence - in the Arts & Industry Building, 1st Floor City, ST: Florence, MA Website: stonesoupconcrete.com/art.php Fee: FREE
December 3, 2007 - February 1, 2008 Opening Reception: Thursday, December 6, 5-8pm Wine, cheese, chocolate-covered ginger, people, and appliances covered in smashed glass on a date which seems to be conflicting with so many office parties. Once your boss is trashed and won't notice, slip off and join us! ;-) Gallery Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm "I think that as people we are made up of millions of experiences and thoughts and reactions and pondering, that define who we are. I have always looked at art as a result of millions of things too. So mosaic, as a modified process, particularly appeals to me. They make sense in a world where not much else does." - Mo
Contact: Mo mo@fridgequeen.com

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Indian Orchard Exhibits/Events

A Holiday Gift Boutique Exhibit
	Artist: Mugglestone, Somali Bantu Sisters, Al Gouvin, Carla Daroza, Carol Russell, Joe Peters, Jim Rosenthal, Tom Schmitt, Ron Pessolano, Kurt Piper, Juliet Rose, Misha Epstein, Mary Lawler, Greensleeves, Donna Beck, Tony Faith Event: Arts & Crafts Start Date: Friday December 7th, 2007 End Date: Saturday January 5th, 2008 Location Name: Gallery 137 Address: 137 Main Street City, ST: Indian Orchard, MA Website: www.gallery137.org Fee: Free
Arts & Crafts is a holiday gift boutique exhibit featuring fine, unique pieces hand-crafted from glass, wood, metal, ceramic and fiber by local and regional artists and artisans. Woolens, paper quilting & collage, ceramics, wood working & turning, blown & stained glass, jewelry, dolls and more will be available for both viewing and purchase.
Contact: Heidi M. Coutu 413-543-6994 info@gallery137.org

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Northampton Exhibits/Events

Wicked Rad People
	Event: Wicked Rad People Start Date: Saturday December 1st, 2007 Reception: Friday December 14th, 2007 @ 5:00 PM End Date: Saturday December 29th, 2007 Location Name: Naked Art Gallery Address: 492 Pleasant Street City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: www.nemesisphoto.com/GALLERY%20FLYER.jpg Fee: Free
Ian Pouliot, photographer, will be available for conversation at the reception at 5:00 on December 14th at the Naked Art Gallery. Check out Ian's enthusiasm for spontaneity.
Contact: William 413-586-3164 william@dancenorthampton.com

Transformed, Sue Katz
	Artist: Sue Katz Event: Transformed Start Date: Monday December 3rd, 2007 Reception: Friday December 14th, 2007 @ 5:00 PM End Date: Friday January 25th, 2008 Location Name: Oresman Gallery Address: Hillyer Hall ll, Smith College Art Department City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: suekatzart.com Fee: free
Dumpster picking, beach combing, mountain roaming the old, used and abandoned found objects with textures and colors of age and memory peak curiosity and prove irrisitible. Add to the mix made objects of new painterly encaustic surfaces structured through pattern and composition. TRANSFORMED describes this process of discovery, the transition from accident in art. OPENING RECEPTION Friday, December 14, 5-8 pm Northampton Night Out - Second Friday Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Contact: Sue Katz 413/549-6914 suekatzart@comcast.net

Environmental Journalist George Monbiot Talks About Global Warming
Artist: George Monbiot Event: Writers Voice on Valley Free Radio Start Date: Thursday December 13th, 2007 Reception: Thursday December 13th, 2007 @ 8:00 AM End Date: Thursday December 13th, 2007 Location Name: WXOJ-LP 103.3FM Valley Free Radio City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: www.writersvoice.net
British environmental journalist George Monbiot talks about global warming and what can be done about it. His book, HEAT: How to Stop the Planet from Burning (South End Press, 2007) critiques current approaches to the crisis and recommends new ones. Host Francesca Rheannon and guest host Bill Baue interviewed Monbiot jointly for Writers Voice and Corporate Watchdog Radio. Some relevant links: George Monbiots save-the-world website: www.turnuptheheat.org/
Contact: Michael Pollitt 774-5153 pollitt.m@gmail.com

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South Hadley Exhibits/Events

It Was A Winter Wild: A Concert To Benefit The Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund
Artist: Hodie Event: It Was A Winter Wild Start Date: Friday December 21st, 2007 End Date: Thursday December 6th, 2007 Location Name: Abbey Chapel, Mount Holyoke College Address: 50 College St. City, ST: South Hadley, MA Website: hodie.choralcalendar.org Fee: Donation to benefit Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund
UMass and former Smith conductor Deanna Joseph leads a select chorus from Western MA, Connecticut and Vermont in a benefit concert celebrating the music and writings of Christmas. Jane Bryden, Peter Shea and Joanne Scattergood, soloists. A free-will offering will benefit the Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund For more information, visit hodie.choralcalendar.org
Contact: Brit Albritton brit@camelopardalis.org

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Southampton Exhibits/Events

Artist Gallery Talk Series Continues With Melissa Incampo At The Robert Floyd Photo Gallery...
	Artist: Melissa Incampo Event: Artist Gallery Talks Start Date: Sunday December 16th, 2007 Reception: Sunday December 16th, 2007 @ 3:00 PM End Date: Sunday December 16th, 2007 Location Name: Robert Floyd Photo Gallery and Learning Center Address: 2 East Street @ College Highway (Rt. 10) City, ST: Southampton, MA Website: www.robertfloydphoto.com Fee: FREE. Resfreshments served.
The Robert Floyd Photo Gallery and Learning Center continues its every other Sunday Artist Gallery talks. This has been a jewel of an experience so far. Artists tell their stories. Every Photo artist has a story that is unique to them. Gallery Visitors enjoy these talks and less than half of the audiences are actually photographers themselves. They start at 3 pm ish...
Contact: Robert Floyd 413-529-2635 floydphoto@charter.net

Black And White Documentary Photojournalism...
	Artist: Melissa Incampo Event: Images from "The Leisure Series" Start Date: Tuesday November 27th, 2007 Reception: Sunday December 16th, 2007 @ 1:00 PM End Date: Sunday December 30th, 2007 Location Name: Robert Floyd Photo Gallery and Learning Center Address: 2 East Street @ College Highway (Rt. 10) City, ST: Southampton, MA Website: www.robertfloydphoto.com Fee: FREE. Resfreshments served.
Melissa Incampo returns to exhibit again in The Robert Floyd Photo Gallery and Learning Center. Melissa's black and white candids capture the essence of the people and scenes she photographs in a revealing photojournalistic style.Ms. Incampo has served most recently as the juror in The Gallery's Sixth Annual "Women in History Month" Photo Exhibit. Her working in prestigious NYC photo galleries has assisted Melissa in training her mind, heart and eye to continually captivate us with her striking images. "This collection of images began in 1996 and continues to follow the everyday activities of the middle class in America. This work serves as an introduction to communities where Ive spent significant periods of my life, including New England, New Mexico and New York. Rarely directing the scene, I react to moments that feel raw. There are many hidden clues within the narrative style of the work which presents my photography as a hope chest of stories. Lee Friedlander once simply stated that for him, photography began as a compulsion and ends as a way of life. I feel the compulsion to interpret my surroundings through a sequence of photographs that are refreshingly straightforward", shares Melissa Incampo.
Contact: Robert Floyd 413-529-2635 floydphoto@charter.net

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Call for Artists

Open Call for Visual, Music, Performance Artists
	Sponsoring Group Name: Art Walk Easthampton Show Name: On-going monthly art walk Submission Due Date: Monday December 31st, 2007 Submission Fees: None Website: www.ArtWalkEasthampton.org City, ST: Easthampton, MA
Art Walk Easthampton has an open call for visual, music and performance artists who would like to showcase their talents during the monthly Art Walk. Each of the venues that participate in the Walk independently select the artist or performer to feature. Visual shows typically last 3-4 weeks while performance and music are for the evening of the event. You can submit an "Artist Proposal" online by visiting www.ArtWalkEasthampton.org and following the "Call for Artists" link at the bottom of the page. Once you have subscribed to the newsletter and confirmed your subscription, you can submit your proposal. The process is a 3-page form with a series of questions: types of venues interested in, available dates, number of pieces proposed or length of performance, etc. Your answers form the proposal which is then made available to each of the venues. The venues make the selections. Your proposal is available to them for up to one year. There are no fees to submit or participate. All Art Walk-related events are non-paid opportunities.
Contact: Michael michael@crawfordhanus.com

Gallery A3 Seeking New Artists
	Sponsoring Group Name: Gallery A3 Show Name: Seeking New Members Submission Due Date: Friday January 4th, 2008 Submission Fees: free Website: www.gallerya3.com City, ST: Amherst, MA
Gallery A3 Seeking New Members Gallery A3 shows contemporary art by Valley artists. Since it opened in 2002, the gallery's been an alternative venue for innovative art in a wide range of media and styles. Gallery A3 is a cooperative run by its members who share business and aesthetic decisions and form a supportive community for making and exhibiting art. The gallery has an exhibition space in the new Amherst Cinema building and holds its opening receptions in conjunction with the Amherst Art Walk. Artists working in all media are invited to apply. Gallery members are entitled to: - One two-person show each year - One or two group shows each year - A monthly space on the gallery's "small works wall" Applications require: - A completed application form - 10-15 images, slide or cd (mac), of your current work - A numbered slide list that gives size, material and date - Two recent original works - Resume and/or artist's statement Applications are available at the gallery: Gallery A3, 28 Amity Street, Amherst, Massachusetts Wednesday Sunday, 1-7:00 pm
Contact: Marianne Connolly 413-253-3572 mtc@crocker.com

Employment Opportunities For Exhibition Preparators
Sponsoring Group Name: The Aldrich Museum Show Name: Employment Opportunities Submission Due Date: Friday December 14th, 2007 Submission Fees: None Website: www.aldrichart.org City, ST: Ridgefield, CT
The Aldrich Museum maintains a pool of skilled technicians to assist with installation of regularly scheduled exhibitions and special projects. Various skill sets, including carpentry, painting, electrical, computer, audio, video, graphic design, and picture framing are needed on a per project basis. Art handling and museum installation experience are preferred. Work is occasional, temporary. Please send resume and references to: The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 258 Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877 Email: general@aldrichart.org
Contact: See site general@aldrichart.org

A Gathering Of Nudes
	Sponsoring Group Name: Angels of the Naked Art Gallery Show Name: Feminine Nudes Submission Due Date: Monday December 31st, 2007 Submission Fees: Free Website: http://thinkr.com/naked.htm City, ST: Northampton, MA
The months of January and February (2008) will feature "Feminine Nudes". The Naked Art Gallery is accepting a single (one) submission from as many interested artist as possible. The "Feminine Nude" interpretation is total subjective and virtually any media is encouraged. There will be a reception on the second Friday of Jan. and Feb. (to coincide with the Northampton Art Walk). Please send along a jpg. of your work or any questions to william@dancenorthampton.com. The Naked Art Galley is located within the Dance Northampton Studio, 492 Pleasant St. Accompanying illustration ... Black Orchid by William G. Duffy Jr.
Contact: William 413-586-3146 william@dancenorthampton.com

Art Magazine Publishing Consultant Needed
Sponsoring Group Name: Teen Voices Show Name: Art Magazine Consultant Wanted: Teen Voices Submission Due Date: Friday December 14th, 2007 Submission Fees: None Website: www.TeenVoices.com/ City, ST: Boston, MA
Teen Voices is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to further social and economic justice by empowering teenage and young adult women. The Consultant will oversee the production of the Spring issue of Teen Voices Magazine and monthly (JanuaryJune, 2008) issues of Teen Voices Online on time and in acceptable form. The consultant will coordinate with the Managing Editor, Marketing Director and Executive Director to produce teen-driven publications with a content focusing on social and economic justice. The estimated time for this project is 10 hours/week from mid-JanuaryFebruary, 20 hours/week for the first two weeks of March and 5-10 hours per week in the second half of the month. The projected number of hours/week for AprilJune is 510 hours/month. Skills Required: 5-10 years in the publishing industry with an emphasis on publication production; experience working with youth or teen girls publications preferred; familiarity with relevant software (Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Quark preferred); commitment to social and economic justice; ability to relate well to culturally and economically diverse communities; ability to self-manage and manage others. To Apply: Please submit a 1-2 page proposal including a summary of relevant work experience/skills, hourly billing rate and projected monthly budget; resume, 3 references and client list to Danielle@TeenVoices.com, with the subject line of Production Manager Proposal. No phone calls or electronic inquiries.
Contact: Danielle Danielle@TeenVoices.com

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Classes

Figure Drawing
Class Name: Open figure drawing Class Time: 6:00 PM Start Date: Monday November 19th, 2007 End Date: Thursday June 12th, 2008 Fee: $10.00 Organization: Williams street Studio Location Name: 82 Williams Street Address: Apt 3c City, ST: Northampton, MA Website: c.mcgarty@gmail.com
Open Figure drawing sessions in a private Northampton studio. Monday nights 6pm -9pm. Ongoing sessions (accept for major holidays). $10.00/session. Excellent models, lots of space. Bring your own materials. For futher information and directions call (617) 834-7361, or email c.mcgarty@gmail.com.
Contact: Catherine Mcgarty (617) 834 - 7361 c.mcgarty@gmail.com

Handmade Holidays
Class Name: Handmade Holidays Class Time: 5:00 PM Start Date: Tuesday December 4th, 2007 End Date: Tuesday December 18th, 2007 Fee: Varies Organization: LuckyStitches Location Name: LuckyStitches::A Sewing Lounge Address: 132 Main Street City, ST: Haydenville, MA Website: www.Luckystitches.com
Nothing says special like the Handmade touch added to holiday giving. Choose from a variety of fun activities and projects. You must register for each class. Fabric Flower Pins $45 Tuesday, Dec 4 9:30am-12pm Are you giving someone a wonderful tote, or a great jacket or sweater? Pin one of these flowers on your gift and and make it even more special. Materials Supplied Felt Ornaments and Pom Pom Garland $25 Saturday, Dec 8 10am-1pm Embroider felt and hang on a string to decorate your tree/mantle/gifts then make a Pom Pom Garland for your tree. All materials supplied Christmas Stockings from Sweaters $25 Sunday, Dec 9 9:30am-12pm Make this season memorable with a new Christmas stocking from an old sweater. Fabric Gift Bags $25 Saturday, Dec 15 10am-1pm Well make 3 different sized bags for gift wrapping. Dont run out and buy any more paper that will end up not being used again. Make Fabric Bags that can be used every year! Youll need to bring 1.5 yards of fabric (or more - these wont take long!) and about 25″ of ribbon (preferably grosgrain) for each bag. Holiday Stitches Cards $25 Sunday, Dec 16 9:30am-12pm Embroidery, applique, free stitching on fabric and paper and make some special cards. Everything will be supplied - you bring the ideas Embroidered Felt Ornaments $25 Tuesday, Dec 18 9:30am-12pm Perfect for your tree, mantle gifts and cards. Well supply the felt, floss, embellishments and ribbon for hanging.
Contact: Zanne Blair 413.695.3092 zannestar@luckystitches.com

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