Of interest to our members

Montpelier Alive seeks proposals for a set of banners or banner-like works of art to be hung on the light poles in front of Montpelier City Hall from June 1 through October 15, 2011. City Hall Plaza is a highly visible location in the heart of Vermont’s bustling capital city that has displayed a variety of solid color and photographic banners over the past eight years. The successful new design will be a creative response to the plaza, the city and its surroundings. Designs will be judged on their creativity, visual impact from the street, and durability.

for more information
click here: http://www.montpelieralive.org/cityhallplaza



Mother and Daughter Art/Quilt Show
The Will Variations: A Two-Generation Study of Color and Texture
Easton Public Library
691 Morehouse Rd., Easton, CT
Wed., April 6, 2011 - May 17, 2011
Opening Reception: Sat., April 9, 2011 - 12-3pm
Free and Open to the Public

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Connie Will of Easton, CT and her daughter, Mary Will Sussman of Webster, NH, will exhibit their varied art forms in a two-person show April 6th- May 17,2011 at the Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd, Easton, CT. An opening reception will be held Saturday April 9th, from 12-3pm, and is free and open to the public.

Will's paintings --- in watercolor, acrylic and oil --- exploit the clash and harmony of color in the natural world; Sussman's exploration of the creative possibilities of textiles - in wearable and decorative art -- brings the additional dimension of texture to Will's unique vision.

Sussman states that Will's approach to art has influenced her every artistic endeavor. "My mother never discouraged me from trying new mediums of art expression. Whatever my enthusiasm ---for dancing, singing, drawing, ceramics, or sewing --- she encouraged me to jump into it with both feet."

Will's illustrations have been featured in area newspapers, while her botanical note cards have been a popular item at local museum shops. Her studies include acrylic, pastels and sculpture with Jackie Koffman at the Silvermine Art School, New Canaan, CT.

Sussman's textile art was selected for publication in Portfolio 12 & 16, the prestigious journal of SAQA. A lecturer and quilting teacher, as well as a textile artist, Sussman is a Professional Artist Member of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc., (SAQA), an international non-profit organization of artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators and corporate sponsors which promotes the medium of art quilting as a contemporary development of the traditional folk art quilt. Sussman is also a member of the Amoskeag Quilters Guild based in Manchester, NH.

To view some of Connie's work go to:
http://www.marywillsussman.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4432
Directions to the Easton Library:
http://www.eastonlibrary.org/home/directions/html