Artbits – May 2, 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Dick

ART ON THE WALLS

The Village Frame Shoppe has moved to the historic M.H. Fishman building on the busy corner of Main and Kingman Streets, across from Taylor Park. They have expanded, received new paintings, and have some special offerings. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

On Tap offers Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project. River Arts presents James Alan Shelton and continues the Farmers and Artisans Market. Chow Bella, J & L Guitars, and Moog’s Place all have live music. Read more…

PRINT ON DEMAND

This week we look at Imagekind and Redbubble and have an update on stock photography in our series on Print on Demand sites for area artists and photographers. Read more…

 

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Artbits – April 25, 2013

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Dick

MMM, MAPLE

The Maple Festival this weekend is the 47th edition of Vermont’s first (and sweetest) outdoor festival of the year. The theme is, “Life is Sweet with Vermont Maple.” The Maple Festival Parade is the biggest in Vermont. The arts take center stage with the Crafts and Specialty Foods Show as well as exhibitions on Main Street and in the Village Frame Shoppe. The Youth Talent Show and the Fiddlers Variety Show fill the evenings while free performances on Main Street Stage fill the days. If you look carefully, you even might find some genuine Vermont maple syrup around. And it all happens in downtown St. Albans. Read more…

COGNOSCENTI GET DOWN

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls presents Heather McKeown’s Highbrow to Hoedown. It may be a huge fundraiser for good and needy causes but it’s really a chance to fly off to another night of rock ‘n roll, blues, comedy, opera, classical, folk, and musical comedy destinations. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features photographer David Juaire, painter Genie Rybicki-Judkins, and quilter/weaver Susan Smolinsky in a month long exhibit and with a free meet-the-artists reception with refreshments. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Two Brothers Tavern serves up Jimmy T & The Sleepy Hollow Boys. The Sunday Night Folk Series hosts Young Tradition Vermont fiddlers. Trapp Family Lodge teams Will Patton and John Cassel in the Lounge. Read more…

 

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Artbits – April 18, 2013

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Dick

PRINT ON DEMAND

Almost all of the sites this series will review are organized to sell originals or prints of originals, one at a time but many artists and photographers can also license their works for advertising, greeting card manufacturers, and a host of other uses. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Claire’s Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones with Will Patton and Don Schabner. Will Patton then joins Carol Ann Jones at the Bayside. The Opera House has Neon Spoon. And Plan Ahead! The Maple Festival takes over St. Albans next weekend. Read more…

APRIL-MAY ART DEADLINES

LACDA International is a juried competition for digital art and photography. The Hudson Valley Art Association has its 81st annual national juried exhibition. There is a Message in a Bottle Challenge. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

April is National Poetry Month! Read more…

 

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Artbits – April 4, 2013

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Dick

GIRL IN THE OTHER ROOM

Where do you go when you dream? The Opera House at Enosburg Falls debuts Sarah Jo Willey’s new play, the Girl in the Other Room. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features water colorist Jeanne Backhaus, bowl maker Toby Fulwiler, and oil painter Henry Trask Reilly with a meet-the-artists reception with refreshments, good conversation, the monthly raffle, and “profound insights into the creative process.” Read more…

COMMUNITY CAJUN FEAST

Jim and Marghie Cameron will host a new Fairfield Community Center project cocktail/dinner party and fundraiser with a tour, social time, Cajun dinner, and music by Will Patton & Friends. Read more…

PRINT ON DEMAND

This series for area artists and photographers visits Zazzle.com. Not exactly a classic POD site but it works hard to attract buyers. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Nobby Reed Project plays Blues Night at On Tap. Counterpoint performs new choral music by Vermont Composers. The rescheduled Jasper String Quartet in the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival Winter Encore Concert will be held. Read more…

 

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Artbits – March 28, 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Dick

SCIENTIFIC ART SHOW

The Bent-Northrop Memorial Library of Fairfield will debut a three-person statewide art tour on Monday after the library has closed. The Brain-to-Brain Art Download Tour has additional stops planned at other libraries around the state. Read more…

CALL FOR ARTISTS

A 2014 calendar to raise funds for the St. Albans Historical Museum is coming. It will be more than just a calendar; it will spotlight the local art scene and give the community a snapshot of what life was like in 1864. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

Chow Bella presents Jack Grimmer , the 66 City Band reunite for a night of 60s Rock and Roll, Club Karib has some Justice, the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival offers a Tony Demarco workshop, and the BFA Musicians give a free Spring Concert. Read more…

 

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Artbits – March 21, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Dick

 ON STAGE LIVE

Jenni Johnson plays On Tap. Vermont’s Own 40th Army Band rolls into Georgia. Comedy for a Cause features Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. The March Madness Dance Party benefits Laurie’s House. Read more…

 

PRINT ON DEMAND

A good customer experience is the single most important goal of an online store. I look for easy navigation, consistent appearance, a simple buy-it-now button, and a checkout process that works flawlessly. This week, we examine the features offered by the photography portfolio website Zenfolio.com. Read more…

 

MARCH-APRIL ART DEADLINES

A Black and White juried exhibition in Woodstock, a start-up online community to showcase and promote emerging and established artists, the 24th annual juried art show in Las Vegas, and the 27th Rosen sculpture competition have all issued calls. Read more…

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