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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Brushmarks - June

Brushmarks

ROME ART ASSOCIATION                        
PO Box 801
Rome, NY 13442-0801

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
ROME ART & COMMUNITY CENTER

THURSDAY, June 2, 2011

6:30 PM Meeting Begins
PROGRAM:Student Artists of the Month and RAA Scholarship Winners Reception
and Exhibition. Elementary students will receive their certificates
first followed at 7:45 by the scholarship winners portfolio presentations.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet these talented emerging artists and
their dedicated teachers.

Artist of the Month:
May-Jervis Library-Tanner Abel-"Resurrection"-photograph
RACC-Brenda Antonowicz-"No Strings Attached"-mixed media

June: Jervis Library-Sheila Feldman-"Quiet Time"-oil
         RACC-Elizabeth Myers-"Asian Red"-watercolor

NO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING THIS MONTH.

Many thanks to Sandra Devisser for her engaging critique at last month's
meeting. she never fails to teach us something new and entertain us at the
same time.

The RAA made $ 258.70 at this years Estate Sale at the RACC on May 14 and
15. thank you everyone who donated items and shopped. Special thanks to
Lauren Getek who invited us to be part of this event. the profits support
our scholarships.

Would you like to design a tee shirt for the Rome Art Association? Draw or
paint your idea and bring it to our July meeting. Limit your rendering to no
more than 3 colors. the selected image will be printed on high quality
shirts and offered for sale.

Would you like to meet, talk and dine with other area artists? the Utica Art
Association has invited us to join them at the East Dynasty Restaurant in
New Hartford on June 24th at 6 PM. No reservations are necessary.

Congratulations to our RAA members whose works were selected for the RACC's
Recycled Art Challenge. Kudos to Kristie Boisen who was awarded Best Of
Show; Sandra DeVisser-First Place; Brenda Antonowicz-Second Place; Pat
Besl-Third Place and Diane Berry-Honorable Mention.

Coming Soon: the RACC  Regional Fine Arts Exhibition, drop off May 28th and
May 31st. 10-12. contact www.romeart.org or 336-1040.

MWP sidewalk Art Show, entries accepted June 3 & 4th. Contact www.mwpai.org
or 797-000.

The Rome Art Association's 52nd Member Exhibition prospectus will be mailed
out in the July Brushmarks. the show is in August this year.

Jean A. Vollmer, Corresponding Secretary3107 Old Rt. 49, Blossvale, NY 13308
Phone: 245-1537

Monday, May 16, 2011

Rome Main Street Alliance Sale

The Rome Main Street Alliance would like to make the city wide "garage" sale on June 4th a little more artsy and so, they are  looking for artist interested in showing their art work as part of this yearly event.

The art will be exhibited in a large tent in front of the James street parking garage - the space is free to artist wishing to participate - you will be able to sell your work if you so wish, you'll need to provide your own display stuff (tables - easels ect.)

If you are interested or know someone who might be interested please contact Mary Fragapane at 315-334-4366

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Artist of the Month - May

The artist of the month for May is Tanner Abel with his photograph "Resurrection".  His photo will be on display at the Jervis Library.  Brenda Antonowicz's painting "No Strings Attached" will be on display at Rome Art and Community Center.

Tanner Abel with his photograph
"Ressurection"

Brenda Antonowicz with her painting
"No Strings Attached"

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

CNY Watercolor Society News

The Central New York Watercolor Society will mount its Spring
Signature exhibit in the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd in Old
Forge from May 27 to June 29. Come and meet the artists at the
opening reception Friday, June 3 from 4-8pm. There will be wine and
finger food. This reception is in conjunction with the first Old Forge
1st Friday Art Walk of the season, which includes several art venues.

Library hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 8:00pm and
Saturday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. For more information, call
315-369-6008