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December 2006 News Letter
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Demonstration will be at 7:30 pm.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 Demonstration will be Pauline Bacon showing her techniques in Watercolor.
So save these dates and join us at the Winthrop Senior Center for our demos. Address is 35 Harvard Street, Winthrop. We gather at 7:30 pm and we invite everyone who wishes to attend. Hope to see you there.
WAA’s Chili and Chowder Festival will be on Sat, March 3, 2007We are looking for your special recipes for Chili or Chowder. Anyone may enter. Just contact Dawn Mahoney at 617-846-2644 or Brenda Curry at 617-846-5375. There are two divisions, Restaurant and Individual. This is a most delicious affair. There is now cost to enter, all you have to do is provide the Chili or Chowder. The WAA provides everything else.
The fee for tasting is $5 each. Each person will be given a ballot and then they vote for their favorite Chili and Chowder.
The hours of the festival will tentatively be 11:30 to 2:30.
This year’s Spring Art Festival will be the weekend of April 28th and 29th. There will be more information on that in the next newsletter. Remember that you must be a paid up member to enter 3 pieces of artwork into the festival. All others may put in two. Also, in order to enter the festival your work must be recent and original. There may be not copies of any kind. You may use your own reference material only such as your own photos and ideas. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Mahoney at 617-846-2644 or Beverly Barisano at 617-846-5305.
Images 2006 Exhibition of Sacred Art and Poetry update;
This special show was held on the weekend of Nov. 3-5. The Chairperson was Patricia Bruen Tacelli. It was held at St. John’s The Evangelist Church. Judge was Robert Farris, Jr., 1st place, Kimberly Christie for her photo “Hands of Time”, 2nd place, Dottie Doucette, “Angels of the Sea”, 3rd place Pauline Bacon, “Wells Beach”, Judge’s award to Alice Harrison for “Best Friends”, Honorable Mension to Pat Bonita, “Abandoned Church, Kari Sullivan “Apprentice Pillar at Roslyn Chapel”, Gert Honan’s “Mother Theresa”, Jeanette Lazarus, for “Study”, Lorraine Shannon, “Earth Dancer” and Most Popular, Stella Simione for “Madonna”.
Art Classes:
Robert Farris’ Woodend Studio teaching Oil Painting, you can reach him at 781-593-2212.
Nan Howes is giving watercolor classes. You can reach her at 617-846-5902.
Dawn Mahoney is giving art classes with a strong focus on drawing skills and then working towards all mediums and all ages are welcome, you can reach her at 617-846-2644.
Patricia Bruen Tecelli Drawing for those who think they cannot draw workshops. You can reach her at 617-846-3491.
FYI
Dawn Mahoney has been selected by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce to be the recipient of the “Excellence in the Arts Award for 2007”. This award is given to someone in the Arts who makes a difference in the Community. The awards banquet will be held at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel at Logan Airport, with tickets on sale now for $45. All are invited to attend, but tickets must be purchased in advance at the Chamber office or by calling 617-846-9898. The awards night will be held on Friday, January 26, 2007.
IMG CUSTOM FRAMING AND ORIGINAL ART is located at 516-518 Shirley St. The new owner of the Gallery is Gina Rafferty. Take the time and check what Gina has done with the gallery.
We have exciting news about one of our board members, Brenda Bee. Brenda is expecting triplets in a few months. Congrats Brenda!
Phil Ellin, our own nature/wildlife photographer, recently won a third place ribbon for his photo of “Three Baby Racoons” at the Peabody International Festival. His entry won in the “professional” category.
Drawing Table for sale, wooden and in good condition, call Dawn at 617-846-2644.
The WAA is voting the new Officers and Board of Directors is:
President Dawn Mahoney
Vice President Carol Merola
Secretary Margaret Abruzzese
Correspondence Beverly Barisano
Treasurer Ellen Goldstick
Membership Brenda Curry
Program Patricia Bruen Tacelli
Historian Terry O’Connor
Hospitality Ellen Goldstick & Terry O’Connor
Communications Michelle Schreibman
Web Master Debbie Martelli
Federal Credit Union Shows Brenda Bee
Past Presidents Dorothy Mahoney, Eva Kearney
Members at large: Kaari Sullivan & Jennifer McCarthy
DUES ARE DUE!!!
The Winthrop Art Association’s fiscal year runs from September through August. Renewals must be sent to Brenda Curry, Membership Chairperson at 291 River Rd., Winthrop, MA 02152.
If you wish to be removed from the mailing or membership, please contact Dawn Mahoney at 617-846-2644 send a notice to the WAA at PO Box 520010, Winthrop, MA 02152.
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Send dues to: Brenda Curry
291 River Road
Winthrop, MA 02152