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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Artbits – March 14, 2013

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Dick

 

EXPO-SING OUR HOMES

Rotary Club of St. Albans opens the annual Home & Recreation Exposition with free admission tomorrow. The Champlain Collection has had a major exhibit at the Home Show for several years. Other artists will have exhibits as well.

Don’t forget to wear green there on Sunday! Read more…

 

PRINT ON DEMAND

This series covers how area artists and photographers might use Print on Demand sites to host galleries and to fulfill orders. This week lists some of the features I think a POD site should offer. Read more…

 

ON STAGE LIVE

The Blue Paddle has Carol Ann Jones. Backstage makes Justice wear green. Young Tradition Vermont co-presents several events during the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival. Read more…

 

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Artbits – March 7, 2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Dick

PRINT ON DEMAND

It’s easy to buy a print in a gallery or at a show. But maybe not so much for the artist. In the continuation of our series, we will look at “print on demand” (POD) as well as how and why an artist or photographer might use it. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The NMC Gallery hosts watercolor students (adults) from Kathleen Berry Bergeron’s art classes in St. Albans and Jericho as a Field of Sunflowers on the NMC Art Walls. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The On Tap Blues Night has the Nobby Reed Project. Martha Seyler and Robert Resnik play Chocolate by the Pound for the Franklin County Humane Society. Olive Ridley’s presents Justice. The Young Tradition Vermont Concert for St. Patrick will feature Tommy Sands with Fionan Sands. Read more…

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Artbits – February 28, 2013

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Dick

TOWN MEETING

We all come together on Tuesday to decide what will happen in our Towns and our schools for another year. Most Franklin County communities will have some issue relating to the arts in their Town or school budgets. Read more…

ART ON THE WALLS

The Artist In Residence Gallery features guest artist Susan Bull Riley who will display, present, and discuss her work during a free meet-the-artists reception with refreshments. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Ticonderoga Festival Guild presents Towne Meeting. The 11th annual March Mandolin Festival features mando magician Will Patton. Moog’s Place has live music. River Arts holds a Farmers and Artisans Market. Chow Bella’s Open Mic Night is coming up. Read more…

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

Artist and photographer Natalie LaRocque and I have been talking about using Print on Demand sites; she has chosen one. Read more…

 

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Artbits – February 21, 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Dick

HAS YOUR SAP STARTED RISING?

The Vermont Maple Festival will help bring along the next generation of artists with two special activities, a photo contest and a music search, both new this year. Read more…

CALL FOR ACTORS

Jan-Ives Campbell needs a male actor for a 2-5 minute short film. Read more…

OTHER FEBRUARY-MARCH ART DEADLINES

The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition has a newly rebuilt gallery and a juried show. The World Championship Belt Buckle Competition invites all one of a kind, handmade buckles. The International Sculpture Center’s annual award competition supports and recognizes the work of young sculptors and their school programs. The Camera USA National Photography Award will be in Naples, Florida. Read more…

ON STAGE LIVE

The Enosburg Falls Music Department has a Rock Show. The Blue Paddle Bistro presents Carol Ann Jones. On Tap at the Lincoln Inn has Jenni Johnson & Friends and Justice. Comedy for a Cause features the St. Albans Historical Museum. Read more…

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

The AA Brown Library hosts Make It and Take It: Needlefelting workshop. Humphrey Bogart Month continues in St. Albans. The Swanton Library Scrapbooking Workshops continue. Read more…

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