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SPRING SHOW ENDS on Sunday, JUNE 6th

Pick up art 4-5pm

Friday, June 4th
Special Event

Friday evening from 6pm-8pm, fine artist John Kilroy will present a portrait demo. A lucky winner will have his/her portrait painted that evening by John. All proceeds ($1 tickets) will be added to a scholarship fund. Wine tasting and light refreshments will be served.

Saturday, June 5th

12-4pm
12-2 Workshop: Jewelry Class for Kids with Michelle King ($5)
2:00 Demo: Muriel Funka will be doing mini presentation/demos on different facets of Fiber Arts (free)
2-4 Workshop: Chainmaille Class for Adults with Michelle King ($15)

Sunday, June 6th

12-4pm
12-4 Workshop: Cartooning for all ages with Cam Dulac ($15)
2-3:30 Workshop: Acryllic Painting - Sea of Emotion with Laura Cenedella for Adults and Kids ($15)
3pm winners of the MS auction and raffle will be announced

Monday, May 17th -- BVAA Member meeting

Photographer Mike Zeis will demonstrate lighting techniques for watercolors, oil or acrylics, and fabric art. The focus will be on using household items and low-cost accessories to take high-quality photos. A "tip sheet' and resource list will be provided.

Hopedale's Art Creations Inc. hosts BVAA's 2010 Spring Art Show & Sale

The Blackstone Valley Art Association (www.BVAA.org) will be holding our annual Spring Art Show and Sale at a new location in Hopedale, Mass. Art Creations, Inc. is an affordable full service custom frame shop that also carries fine art and museum quality prints and whose clients range from hotels & large corporations to students. Sam Homsi, owner of Art Creations, has invited the BVAA and its members to his new, expansive location at 12 Rosenfeld Drive (off of Plain Street in Hopedale, not far from the Hopedale Airport) where we'll have our own space in which to hold our spring show, member exhibits, as well as club meetings. For directions, visit www.artpremiumoutlet.com or www.bvaa.org.

Since its inception in 1957, the Blackstone Valley Art Association has been dedicated to the advancement of the arts and preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibitions, classes, lectures, and other activities favorable to artistic expression, and to the development of friendly exchanges amongst artists and those interested in the arts. Our founding members included the late Mr. Bernard Corey, who is recognized as one of the 20th century's premier plein air artists of New England. Our membership consists of professional artists, non-professionals as well as non-artists who appreciate the arts.

For over a decade, the BVAA has been a non-profit arts organization whose reliance on dues, grants and corporate donations determines the number of events presented each year. Donations are tax deductible and come from business and individuals to help us with our programming and our goals of expanding opportunities for residents of all ages within the Blackstone Valley to explore the arts and to foster creativity. All the work of the BVAA is accomplished in great part to the selfless contributions of our membership who volunteer their time and talents. But none of that would be possible without the generosity of those patrons of the arts, like Sam Homsi of Art Creations and their commitment to fostering the creative spirit.

Over the past 50+ years, we have had many venues for our Spring Art Show & Sale, including the Blackstone Millville High School in the 80s, the Whitin Community Center, the Bernat Mills Complex, and most recently, the Red Mill Building at Alternatives in Whitinsville. The last few, because of their smaller size, were somewhat limiting to us as we were unable to include a large section of student works. This year is different and students are invited to submit artwork as well.

The Art of Taste -- A Showcase of Delectable Delights -- will take place during our FALL ART SHOW

Recognizing that art surrounds us and takes many shapes, (and wanting to present area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and cooks with an opportunity to have their "art" appreciated by potential customers), we're inviting aficionados to enter the BVAA's 1st Annual "Art of Taste" showcase/competition.   Winners will be judged by popular vote and presented with an award that they can display in their restaurant or place of business. If you're interested in entering, details can be found on the BVAA website.

For more information regarding the BVAA and the call for entries for either the art show and the "Art of Taste" contest, email info@BVAA.org

Past meetings:

Figure drawing and still life workshop at BVAA member meeting, Monday, March 15th 7pm.

David Spatt - Arts and Entertainment Lawyer (website) to lead a discussion regarding Copyrights and Licensing on Sunday, January 17th at 2pm.

BVAA Member Meeting, Monday, November 16th, 7 pm

Guest demonstrator/speaker:
Photographer Meghan Moore
www.megpix.com

NOTES FROM THE MEETING: About 19 members of the BVAA met for a wonderful talk by Meghan Moore, photographer. After Meghan's slide presentation/discussion we were all invited to "play" and take photos around the meeting room. The images were uploaded to the laptop and the lights went down while we looked through the photos that members took, offering kudos, critique and suggestions regarding improving composition by cropping. Thank you Meghan!

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