Art In Bloom

Peggy Brewster reports: "I will be in the Art in Bloom benefit show on Saturday April 25th at Kittery Estates. They will be having a floral display for each piece of art - sounds wonderful, maybe unique? A first for me. It's just north of the circle on the right, from 10-3pm."

The photo Peggy entered is shown above.

New Work: Deborah Decicco

Deb Decicco is learning to do Moku Hanga woodblock prints. Above is an example of her most recent work.

Welcome to The Art Group Weblog

The Art Group is an informal organization of artists living,working, and exhibiting in the Wakefield, New Hampshire area. It was founded in 2003 by Marblehead, Mass. and Ossipee, NH watercolor artist Ron Harrison as "The Ossipee Riverlands Artist League."

The Art Group exhibitions are managed by West Newfield, Maine watercolor artist Peter Abate, and its membership director is Wakefield artist Norman Royle.

The Art Group has shown work at the following locations: Gafney Library in Sanbornville, NH; Ossipee, NH Public Library; The Lewis Gallery at the Portland, Maine Public Library; The Willowbrook Museum in Maine.

First Group Show 2005

Portland Show 2006

Details on Art Fundraiser for the Gafney

1. All participating artists must R.S.V.P. to Peter Abate no later than May 17, 2009. Include your name, telephone number, and email address.
   
2. This invitation is to all members of "The Art Group."
3. The event will be held at the Gafney Library during the month of July 2009.
4. Each artist will be asked to submit 2 pieces of art: one as a donation to the library and one for private sale.
5. Peter Abate will supply forms to fill out providing information on each piece.It is open to all mediums. The majority of the art must be able to hang on the wall, although there will be a small amount of display space for pottery or sculpture. Size limit will be determined once we know how may artists plan to participate.
6. The cost to participate will be $10. per artist to cover reception costs. The fee can be paid on the day that the art is dropped off.
7. Previous "Art in the Barn" artists and artists that have exhibited at the Gafney Library are also invited to participate.
8. The library currently has some previously donated works which will be added to the show.
9. Artists work will be dropped off at the Gafney on June 30, 2009 between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
10. Raffle tickets will be sold during the month of July. Tickets purchased will be designated by number assigned to each of the donated artworks.
11. The works will be judged for "Best of Show," second place, third place, and 3 honorable mentions. Judging will take place prior to the reception. (There will be no monetary prizes as this is a fundraiser.)
12. During the reception (day and time to be announced later on The Art Group weblog) winners will be announced, raffles will take place, and other works can be purchased. Following this reception the artists will be able to take home unsold work.

Details on Barn Art Fundraiser for Willowbrook

1. The Willowbrook Barn Art Fundraiser will be held during the summer of 2009. Art will be displayed during the months of July, August, and September.
   
2. Artists of all ages and in all mediums are invited to submit work for juried selection. Each work (painting, photography, mixed media, etc.) must focus on "The Barn" as a theme.
3. The artist's cost to participate will be a $5. fee per entry (payable in cash or check). There will be a submission form filled out by each artist on the scheduled drop off day.
4. Each piece must be securely labeled with the artist's name, address, telephone number, title of work, medium and price (if for sale).
   
5. Each piece should not be larger than 20 by 24 inches. All works submitted must be ready to hang and must have adequate hardware.
   
6. The show coordinator reserves the right to refuse any art that does not meet these requirements.
   
7. Drop-off for artwork will be June 20 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at the museum’s Durgin Barn Ballroom. All artists will be notified by phone or e-mail of the final selection on June 21.
8. Art selected will be at the discretion of the judges. Pick-up day for works not selected will be June 27 between 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon at the museum gift shop.
9. All art selected will be exhibited through the summer; works sold will remain on display until the take down day.
   
10. Ten percent of each work sold will be contributed to the museum towards the fund-raising effort.
11. Artists submit works at their own risk. A contract/ disclaimer form that each artist will sign will be provided on the drop off day. The museum will do everything possible to insure security for all submitted art. However, the museum will not be responsible for damage or theft.
12. Art selected will be judged for best of show, second place, third place and 3 honorable mentions. Prizes will be awarded. Works will be judged by museum visitors during the summer and announced at the reception.
13. The reception will be held on August 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Various museum exhibits will be open for artists and guests.
14. The final take-down and pick-up date will be September 29 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The museum will not be responsible for art left unclaimed.
15. Contact Peter Abate for more information.