ART IN INTERIORS

with interior designer Olga Adler

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ridgefield Library

2pm

Slide-illustrated talk with Olga Adler, Principal of Olga Adler Interiors, whose work has been featured in numerous publications and on Connecticut Style, ABC CT News. Channel 8.

“To me, an interior is not complete without works of art. They bring back memories, help you focus or remind you of what you aspire to. Art works bring color and texture–they set the tone.”  -Olga Adler.

No registration.  Free admission.  For more information about ARTalk contact Laurie McGavin Bachmann 20.438.2282 x. 1010, lmbachmann@ridgefieldlibrary.org or The Guild at 203.438.8863.

The ARTalk series is cosponsored by the Ridgefield Library & Ridgefield Guild of Artists

ARTalk:  How Connecticut’s Rich Artistic & Historic Heritage Enhances Tourism

presented by the CT Commission on Art & Tourism

Sunday, March 21

2:00 pm, Ridgefield Library

Three Women and Arches by Lester Johnson

This ARTalk and Panel Discussion will focus on Cultural Tourism: Connecticut’s rich artistic and historic heritage and how it can help local and regional economies thrive.

ARTalk panelists from the Connecticut Commission on Art and Tourism include:  Randy Fiveash, Tourism Division Director; John Cusano, Community Development Coordinator for the Commission’s Arts Division; and  Mary Donohue, Survey and Grants Director for the Historic Preservation and Museum Division of the CCT.

Home by Julia Fosson

Sunday, December 6, 2009
Hours: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Ridgefield Library, Dayton Program Room
No registration.

Internationally known mask-maker, storyteller (and Ridgefield resident), Suzanne Benton discusses her life’s work using masks and performance to give voice to persons of all ages and backgrounds. Benton will perform two short mask tales and screen a portion of her exciting 2009 Brooklyn Museum of Art performance.

Widely exhibited with over 250 solo shows and representation in museum and private collections worldwide, Suzanne Benton is a noted sculptor, mask maker, performance artist, feminist, painter, printmaker, lecturer and workshop leader who has shared her multi-cultural performances and art for over 30 years in 29 countries from Calcutta to Cambridge.

A Fulbright Scholar, Benton has received numerous grants and artist residencies worldwide. In addition, she is the author of, The Art of Welded Sculpture, The Journey Letter of a Traveling Artist and numerous articles.

Of her inspiration, Benton says that she is “drawn to diverse themes steeped in myth, ritual and archetype.” Her masks, sculpture, paintings and prints are infused with a strong sense of storytelling which has been deeply developed by Benton’s extensive travels.

The ARTalk series is co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Guild of Artists.

Alan Shulik's "Into Cypresses"

FRESH PICS is curated by Camilla Cook (http://www.camillacook.com)

Show dates: January 23 – February 20, 2010
Artwork drop off: Wednesday, January 20, 12-4pm
Installation: Thursday, January 21, 12-4pm; Friday, January 22, 12-4pm
Opening reception: Saturday, January 23, 2-4pm (snowdate Sunday, January 24)
Curator-led walkthrough: Saturday, January 23, 2pm (snowdate Sunday, January 24)
Resources & Opportunities for Artists Panel Discussion: Saturday, February 6, 2pm (snowdate Sunday, February 7)
Artwork Pick up: Monday, February 22, 12-4pm

Artists in the Exhibition

Christine Aaron (Larchmont, NY), June Ahrens (New Canaan, CT), Corina S. Alvarezdelugo (Branford, CT), Cynthia Atwood (New Marlborough, MA), Donald Axleroad (Stamford, CT), Karin Bartimole (New Rochelle, NY), Binnie Birstein (Weston, CT),  Irwin Block (Norwalk, CT), Jennifer Contini Enderby (New York, NY), Christopher Curnan (Ridgefield, CT), Roxanne Faber-Savage (Fairfield, CT), Alanna Fagan (Milford, CT), Jim Felice (Ridgefield, CT), Cecilia Fradet (Weston, CT), Antonio Frascon (Norwalk CT), Ernest Garthwaite (Old Greenwich, CT), Lori Glavin (Darien, CT), Rima Grad (Larchmont, NY), John Harris (Norwalk, CT), Paul Harvey (Westport, CT), Lou Hicks (Greenwich, CT), Ann Hodgdon-Cyr (Windsor, CT), Jane Ingram (Ridgefield, CT), Nancy Jaffee (Weston, CT), Stephanie Joyce (New Canaan, CT), Paul Kaiser (Easton, CT), Marty Kremer (Pound Ridge, NY), Nancy Lasar (Washington Depot, CT), Cate Leach (Darien, CT), Connie Manna (Stratford, CT), Michael Manning (Montclair, NJ), Susan Manspeizer (Pound Ridge, NY), Nancy McTague-Stock (Wilton, CT), George Megrue (New Canaan, CT), Liana Moonie (Greenwich, CT), Susan Newbold (Fairfield, CT), Carey Parks Schwarz (Stamford, CT), Steven P. Perkins (Rye Brook, NY), DeAnn Prosia (Newtown, CT), Nancy Reinker (Weston, CT), Gay Schemmp (Winsted, CT), Alan Shulik (Guilford, CT), Nomi Silverman (Glenville, CT), Janet Slom (Westport, CT), Karen Sorensen (Woodbury, CT), Judith Steinberg (Stamford, CT), Jodiann Strmiska (Bridgeport, CT), Florence Suerig (Greenwich, CT), Jane Sutherland (Fairfield, CT), Jo Ubogy (Cos Cob, CT), Derek Uhlman (Norwalk, CT), Peggy Weis (Fairfield, CT), Torrance York (New Canaan, CT)

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

Five Galleries.
Hundreds of works of art.

Dear Friend & Art Lover,

Please help us raise $1 million and support heART For Haiti!

WHAT IS heART FOR HAITI?
A fundraiser fueled by the generosity of artists and art patrons who want to make a difference in the lives of the people of Haiti. Help us reach our goal of raising $1 million by visiting the galleries and purchasing art on Friday, January 29, 6 to 9 pm & Saturday, January 30, 12 to 3 pm at these select galleries in Fairfield County. All proceeds from the sale of these artist donations will benefit Save the Children.
Ridgefield Hosting Gallery: Galleria D’Arte (203/431-7728)

Visit our website for more information: heartforhaitict.tumblr.com

I’M AN ARTIST! HOW CAN I HELP?
Donate a piece of artwork. Please visit the Artist page for information on how to donate artwork to heART for Haiti.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!

I’M AN ART LOVER! HOW CAN I HELP?
Visit the galleries, tell your friends, and purchase art during the Artwork Sale + Reception: Friday, January 29, 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, January 30, 12 to 3 pm

INFORMATION: http://heartforhaitict.tumblr.com

SPREAD THE WORD
1. Share this email to your friends and family.
2. Post your facebook or twitter status: Calling all Artists and art lovers! Support heART For Haiti. Visit heartforhaitict.tumblr.com for more info.

Want to Do More?
Volunteers for Receiving and Reception Needed
email rvolpone22@comcast.net or call the Galleria D’Arte 203/431-7728

Thank you in advance for your support, and please help us spread the word!

My Friend Visits by Sharon Nakazato

STUDIOMATES

Paintings by Sharon Nakazato & Christopher Staples

March 19 – May 14, 2010

Reception:  Sunday, March 21, 2-4 pm

Mixed-media artists Sharon Nakazato and Christopher Staples, artists who share a studio in Carmel, N. Y., present works that combine symbolic and literal imagery with vibrant color and diverse cultural references in a showing of their art at the Ridgefield Artists Guild.

“Working across the table from an active, innovative, highly creative individual actually strengthens my awareness of what is uniquely me and my own,” says Nakazato, a licensed teacher of Japanese calligraphy, whose years working as an artist in Japan are subtly reflected in her current offerings.  Having a studiomate, she says, also reinforces her determination to make art a priority in her life.

Musing I by Christopher Staples

Staples, an award-winning artist and workshop leader, renovated a barn on her property to serve as a studio in 2005.  She initially sought a studiomate to help defray expenses, but soon found that having a fellow artist in residence also provided mutual psychic benefits.

“Sharon and I often share creativity-enhancing, self-searching exercises that we have developed or found to provide fresh well-springs for our art-making,” says Staples.  “While our work is very different, we are fellow travelers on the same path.”

One creative practice shared by the studiomates is that of creating “mandalas” — circular drawings filled with subconscious symbols that stimulate and inform their other creative works.  Many of these will be included in in the show at the recently renovated Upstairs Gallery which is open from 12 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

BEDLAM —  a themeless member show

LEV GOGISH WINS BEDLAM CONTEST!
Thank you to all the members who submitted artwork for the Bedlam 2010 contest – seeking art/images evoking ‘bedlam’ for the event’s promotion!   The entries were ALL outstanding.  After careful consideration, the committee selected the work of new Guild member Lev Gogish’s, Global Warming?, digital art. Lev’s name and art will be used in all promotional pieces for the upcoming BEDLAM event. Congratulations Lev!

BEDLAM – Receiving

Come HANG with us!  Bring your favorite piece of artwork and for just $10 a nail – hang it yourself – anywhere in the Gallery!  Come join the fun!

Receiving for the BEDLAM show will be on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 12-4pm.  Members will hang their own art during the two days of receiving.  The Guild reduces their traditional 40% commission down to 10% for this show and it is a good opportunity to reflect that reduction in your artwork prices.  Hanging fees for work measuring (horizontally or vertically including frame) under 36″ is $10 per piece; anything over 36″ is $15 per piece. Up to three works may be brought in.

CELEBRATION

A member/opening party will take place the final day of hanging on Saturday, April 10 from 6-8pm.   We are asking for a $1.00 entry fee that will also include a raffle ticket for a door prize.  This show will run through April 24.

EXHIBIT  Saturday, April 10 – Saturday, April 24

Gallery Hours:  Wed – Sun, 12 – 4pm

For more information, please call the Guild at 203.438.8863.

CAMERAWORKS

Winners

Click here for CameraWorks 2010 Winners!

Our 3rd annual CameraWorks exhibition was juried by Harvey Stein of International center of Photography, School of Visual Arts and Umbrella Arts Gallery.  Exhibition dates:  June 6 – June 27 with an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony from 2 – 4 pm on Sunday, June 6.

ABOUT  THE  EXHIBITION

CameraWorks is designed as an exploration of all the photographic arts from the most traditional to the least conventional.  We welcome all formats – b/w or color, film or digital, photo collage, montage and videos.

ABOUT THE JUROR

Harvey Stein is a professional photographer, teacher, lecturer, author and curator based in New York City.  He currently teaches at the International Center of Photography and in the Master of Professional Studies Program in Digital Photography at the School of Visual Arts.  Stein is a frequent lecturer on photography both in the United States and abroad.  He is the Director of Photography at Umbrella Arts Gallery, located in the East Village of Manhattan.  He has also been a member of the faculty of the New School University, Drew University, Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Bridgeport.  A recipient of a Creative Arts Public Service (CAPS) fellowship and numerous artist in residency grants, Stein’s latest book, Movimento: Glimpses of Italian Street Life, was published in 2006 by Gangemi Editore (Rome).  His work is represented by the Bruce Silverstein Gallery, Throckmorton Fine Art and June Bateman Fine Art, New York City.  Stein’s work can be seen on his web site, www.harveysteinphoto.com.

ELIBIBILITY: CameraWorks is open to all artists using photographic or videographic techniques or elements in their work.  There are no geographic restrictions.  Ridgefield Guild of Artists (RGA) is not responsible for packing or shipping fees.

AWARDS:  Cash awards for Best in Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd  place and Youth (22 and under) – 1st place.

ENTRY/FEES: Artists may submit up to 5 images on CD-ROM, or DVD for film or videos. We cannot accept any entries by email.   Fee Per Image:  Guild members – $10; non-members – $15, payable by cash (in person); check or money order to “RGA/CameraWorks”; MasterCard or Visa.  All entry fees are due with submission form and images.  Fees are nonrefundable.

CD-ROM: For all 2D images, and for view(s) of 3D/installation work.  Write artist name on CD surface.  No labels or other sticky materials, please.  Submit each image as a high quality JPEG with medium resolution (150-300 dpi).  Identify each image with artist name/entry #/title.  Ex: Smith_Mary_01_Title.

DVD: For all video/multimedia work.  Submit full-length piece.  Juror maintains discretion to accept/decline based on viewing samples.  Write artist name on DVD surface.  No labels or other sticky materials, please.  All DVD entries must include artist/title/running time.

INSTALLATION: Artists may be asked to assist with installation of their works if pieces require special equipment, placement or design parameters.

COMMISSION: RGA will handle all sales for photographers.  Photographers will retain 60% of sales price, and RGA will retain 40% of total sale.  The price indicated on the entry form will be considered the retail price of each image.

INDEMNITY: RGA will handle all submissions and accepted works with utmost care: however, RGA is not responsible for damage to exhibited works.

32nd Annual Juried Show

The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is happy to invite the public to the opening of its 32nd Annual Juried Show on Sunday, Sept 27 from 2-5 pm at its 34 Halpin Lane gallery.

This year’s juror was Amy Smith-Stewart, gallerist and MFA instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. From over 350 entries, Ms. Smith-Stewart chose some 50 works in a variety of media, including oils, pastels, photos and mixed media. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, First, Second and Third Place, and several Awards for Excellence will be presented, too.

Come out and see the show, meet with members and enjoy refreshments provided by Nature’s Temptations.