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MEMBERS’ ART SHOW

Showcasing all creative media including paintings, drawing, photography, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, woodworking, jewelry

Over $600 dollars in awards

May 1 – June 5, 2022

PROSPECTUS

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Drop off Artwork: Sunday, April 24 from 1 to 4 PM or Monday, April 25 from 5 to 7 PM
  • Reception: Sunday, May 1 from 1 to 4 PM.
  • Pick-up Artwork: Sunday, June 5, from 2:00 – 4:00PM or Monday, June 6, from 5 to 7 PM
  • Online viewing of Exhibit will be available at www.marlborougharts.org.

SUBMISSION OF YOUR WORK:

Download Entry Form

  • Artist members may enter up to three pieces of artwork, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, and wood turned works, which will be judged for awards.
  • All paintings and any works that will hang on the walls must be wired and ready to hang. (No saw tooth hangers, please.)
  • Overall size of framed art  may not exceed 36” on the longest side (including frame).
  • Members must complete all the information on the Entry Form. (Please make sure this information is legible.)
  • Entrants must tape the Entry Form to the back upper-left corner of each submission. Please keep this strip intact – do NOT cut apart.
  • Entry form for sculpture and non-hanging work should be taped to the bottom of the work, right side facing up with information visible.

FEES:     :

  • Two pieces for $25.00, and $5.00 for a third piece.
  • Membership dues must be up to date in order to participate.
  • New memberships or renewals will be accepted at drop-off of work.
  • Payment by cash, check, or PayPal is acceptable.

JUDGE:

Beverley Fisher, Director of the Art Department at RHAM High School, will judge.

Raised in England, Ms Fisher attended Grimsby College of Art before moving to the United States. She continued her education in the USA, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Central Connecticut University and her Master’s Degree from Wesleyan University. She has worked as an Art Educator for 21 years at RHAM High School in Hebron, CT. Beverley has shown her artwork regularly throughout the region in juried shows and private galleries.

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Beverly fisher

GALLERY WILL BE OPEN:

Friday through Sunday every week from 1PM to 4Pm from May 1 – June 5, 2022.

· Please note: 30% commission on any sales, with your check available at the end of the show.

· The Marlborough Arts Center has the right to decline any work that it deems unacceptable.

·  For more information, please call the Arts Center at (860) 467-6353, or email marlboroughartscenter@gmail,com.

Annual Student Art Show

The 2022 regional Annual Student Art Show will be held beginning Saturday, March 5 at the Marlborough Art Center at 231 North Main Street in Marlborough CT. Student artwork has been chosen for this Exhibition by the art teachers at each of the schools including: Beverly Fisher, Carrie Dinunzio, Shelly Osowiecki, Micaela Gradie and Nicole Van Sicklin from RHAM; Denise Ketterer from Marlborough Elementary; Rose Modzelewski from Hebron Elementary; Susan Giammarco from Gilead Hill Elementary;  and Jessica Waine from Andover Elementary. The Student Art Show will be open from 1-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday for the three weekends from March 5 through March 20. However there will be no Receptions, food or drink as in the past. Masks are required in the building at all times. The changes are evident safety measures. The goal of exhibiting art works by our talented students has not changed. After a lapse of a year due to pandemic restrictions, this Student Art Show will be a particular pleasure for students, families, and admirers alike.  Admission to the Student Art Show is free of charge. Note that the Marlborough Arts Center is fully accessible and has ample parking.    

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Mary Horrigan Watercolor Classes

Local artist Mary Horrigan will offer watercolor classes at the Marlborough Arts Center this spring. Classes will begin on Saturday morning, March 19, and end on April 30, 2022 with a break for the Easter weekend, April 16. Time for the classes is 10AM-Noon each Saturday. This set of lessons is designed for “All Levels of Beginner.” Material lists will be sent once the class is confirmed with enough students registered.

Cost for the class is $120.00. Registration forms can be downloaded from the website: www.marlborougharts.org. and a check mailed to The Marlborough Arts Center, 231 North Main Street, Marlborough, CT  06447.

Contact Mary Horrigan at mehorrigan@comcast.net or leave a voice mail message at 860-467-6353.

flower painting class
Flower Painting Class