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Welcome to the long awaited summer!
but first I would like to recap the last month. We have just concluded our annual Spring Art Festival. This is our 40th year anniversary and we would like to thank all of you for celebrating with us. Below is a list of our prizewinners and our faithful sponsors of this year's festival.
We would like to send our deepest sympathy to the Schreibman family for the passing of our beloved board member Michelle Schreibman. Her passing was sudden and she passed right at Festival time. Even though the Festival was a total success it was also a very sad time too. Michelle passed away on April 23rd. The WAA is accepting donations in her name to plant a tree in Israel and plant a tree here in Winthrop and also give donations to the American Cancer Society. You can send donations to the WAA at PO Box 520010, Winthrop, MA 02152.
These generous businesses, organizations, Cultural Council and individuals helped put this Festival on:
Mass Cultural Council
Representative Robert DeLeo
Law Offices of Phillip Boncore
Winthrop Lodge No. 1078, Elks
Champion Physical Therapy
Bobby Lou’s Jewelry
Publix Shoes
Simon’s Winthrop Bookstore
Terry Vazquez
Winthrop Doctor’s Building
Winthrop Upholstery
Woodside Hardware
Pettee Oil Co.
Mrs. Marley’s
Anne J. Kelty, N.D. Naturopathic Doctor
Foot & Ankle Associates, P.C. D. Garibaldi, DPM
A M Appraisal Services
Barry T. Cohen, D.D.S.
Seacoast Contractors, Inc.
Furlong Auto Sales
O’Maley, Funeral Home
Curtin Associates
Brooks Dental, P.C.
Tuti Fruiti
Crystal Cove Marina
East Boston Svgs. Bank Winthrop
Elliot Whittier Ins.
Peggie Gilbert, Atlantic Shores R.E.
Winthrop Post #146, American Legion
H.N. Bangs & Sons, Inc.
Winthrop Yacht Club, Inc.
Diane Davis Dance Studio
On Target Image
D. E. Eisenberg, M.D.
Streeter Plumbing & Heating
Cottage Park Yacht Club
Simply Fun
Book Depot
Dawn Mahoney Studio
FMC Costantino
Role Reversal Self Defense
Pat MaGee
A Special Thank You To Raffle Prize Donations
Art Print from Beverly Brody Barisano
Art Print from Dawn Mahoney
Family Game Basket from SIMPLYFUN
$25 Gift Certificate from Stitches By The Sea
Richard Honan Sign Co. for the A frame signs around town.
Papa's Deli & Catering for donating finger sandwiches and drinks for the reception on Sunday. Papa's Deli is located at 119 Main St., Winthrop, MA.
Thank you, Phyllis and Roland Fluet of Winthrop Mimeo and Offset. You do the program for us every year so beautifully.
Congratulations to The Winthrop High School Scholarship Winners
Glenn Lomas & Valerie Paupolo
Festival ribbon winners:
Oils: 1st place, Marilyn Chaulk, 2nd place Dottie Doucette, 3rd place Dorthea James
Acrylics: 1st place Paula Engman, 2nd place John Shea, 3rd place Chanelle Sanswwan
Watercolor: 1st place Crist Filer, 2nd place Patricia Tacelli, 3rd place Barbara H. Rafferty
Mixed Media: 1st place Barbara H. Rafferty, 2nd place Eva Kearney, 3rd place Dawn Mahoney
Graphics: 1st place Roberta Will, 2nd place Dawn Mahoney, 3rd place Alfred Ramage
Photography: 1st place Kaari Sullivan, 2nd place Tom McHugh, 3rd place Wendy Millar-Page
Cyber Arts: 1st place Kaari Sullivan, 2nd & 3rd place Glenn Engman
Crafts:1st place Emily Shannon, 2nd place Robert Mannetta, 3rd place Sybil Sermos
Recycled-Reborn: 1st place Brenda Curry/Beverly Barisano, 2nd place Patrick Tacelli, 3rd place Patricia Tacelli
Pullin Point Fine Framing & Marina Award-Paula Engman
Somerville Art Assoc. Award - Dorothea James
Cheap Joe's Art Supplies Award - Ellen Goldstick
Classic Companies Newcomers Award - Emily Shannon
Ralph & Lillian Brody Award - Marilyn Chaulk
John Ward Mahoney Award - Roberta Will
Malvina Reppucci Forgione Award - Crist Filer
Bernice Gillman Award - Greg Cocca
Harold P. McCormick Award - Eva Kearney
Bessie & Samuel Kadiff Award - Diane Hayes
Ronald & Randal Barisano Award - Rebecca Crespo
Loretta & Harry Godstick Award - Brenda Bee
Town Council Award - Wendy Millar-Page
Popular Vote Award - Susan Martucci
June 9th we will be celebrating our 40th year annual dinner at the La Siesta Restaurant in Winthrop Center. If you are interested in going please contact Dawn Mahoney at 617-846-2644.
We are putting our slate of officers and board members in the newsletter so you can nominate and vote for the 2009-2010 Board of Directors.
We are always looking for new people to join the board.
Officers already voted in are co-presidents, Eva Kearney & Carol Merola, Vice President Dawn Mahoney
Board Member Nominations:
Secretary; Diane Hayes
Treasurer; Ellen Goldstick
Membership; Brenda Curry
Program; Patricia Tacelli
Correspondence; Beverly Barisano
Publicity/Newsletter; Dawn Mahoney
Historian/Hospitality; Terry O'Connor
Hospitality; Ellen Goldstick
Members at Large; Dorothy Mahoney, Kaari Sullivan; Carol Gambale
Webmaster: Debbi Martelli
If you would like to be a board member or would like to nominate someone please contact Dawn Mahoney by email at dawn6249@aol.com.
Art at French Square will be on Saturday, July 18th this year. French Square is in the center of Town. .
Art at Crest Ave Park will be on Saturday, August 15th this year. Crest Ave Park is in the Highlands Area of Town.
If you are interested you must be a paid up member. Contact Dawn Mahoney at 617-846-2644 to sigh up.
The WAA is planning a fall day trip on Sunday, October 18th this year.
Our day trip will include the Portland Art Museum, in Portland, ME, lunch and one other stop not determined yet. The price is going to be around $59 again, but I will have the correct price when everything is booked.
If you are interested, contact Dawn Mahoney to sign-up for the trip. (617-846-2644)
FYI
Moonstruck, a local cafe in the center of town showcases local artists every month. This month Dawn Mahoney is being showcased. She has some of her Winthrop pen and inks. If you can make it down there the display will be up until May 31st.
The Patriot Room at the Amvets on Shirley St. is looking for local artists to display their artwork on the walls of the restaurant. The people who own the Suburban Hotel on Shirley St. run the Patriot Room. Contact Dawn about this opportunity.
June 20th Art On Shore Drive is on again this year. The DCR has given local groups some grant money to promote our shorelines. If you are interested in participating in this event also contact Dawn. She will explain all the details. This is a lot of fun to do some artwork and promotes the WAA and local artists.
.Art Classes:
Robert Farris’ Woodend Studio is 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
If you have any newsletter items contact Dawn at dawn6249@aol.com.
If you have any ideas you would like to share with the board, please do not hesitate to contact us.