NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
  1. Leslye Bloom at Montgomery Museum.


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  2. Press Release: Liz del Pilar Munoz.
    This is a one page Press Release announcing the upcoming exhibit at the Glencoe Museum featuring the paintings of Colombian born painter Liz del Pilar Munoz.


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  3. Winners of New River Art 2009.
    Best in Show – Autumn Lights by Gina Louthian-Stanley
    Nadine Allen Memorial – Drinks by the Pool by Nancy Newhard
    Barry Wolfe Award – Olentangy Bridge II by John Shuptrine
    Miller Off Main Galleries – Day at the Getty by David Eakin
    Outreach Program Development Award – Fluid Landscape by Jennifer Fowler
    Patrons’ Cash Award – Indian Fiesta by Lynn David Alderman
    Patrons’ Cash Award – Tom’s Creek Colors by Patricia Bevan
    Award of Distinction – Ice Castle by Donna Nevers
    Award of Distinction – Teapot with Flowers by Olivia K. Smith
    Award of Merit – T2E Hu-tieh by Lisabeth Weisband
    Award of Merit – Angora by Brian Lyerly
    Collector’s Showcase Gift Certificate – Train Station Stairs by Lisa Pitcher
    Gardner’s Pawn Pocket Watch – Boy by Andrew Pearson
    Gardner’s Women’s Ring – Crooked Lamp II by Susan V. Lockwood
    “The Masters” Artist Survival Kit – Su Chow Scene by Mei Shu
    Lemon’s Jewelry White Pearl Bracelet – Sailing to Port by Cedric Rudisill
    Lemon’s Jewelry Black Pearl Bracelet – Sea Scape by Carole McNamee
    2nd Helpings Gallery Solo Exhibit – To be announced


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  4. VT New Hall West becomes a BRAA gallery.
    BRAA has a new gallery on the Virginia Tech campus. New Hall West, a newly-constructed combination staff office and dormitory facility requested gallery status on October 20th. The facility contact is Vera Kidd. The first exhibition in this space will open November 6th., just in time for the first visit of the VT Board of Visitors to the building.
    Deepest thanks to the many members who responded to General Gallery Coordinator Jeri Childer's request to supply pieces for this large facility. We're now looking for a gallery coordinator for this new site. Please contact Jeri at jlc@vt.edu if you are interested in arranging exhibitions in this beautiful space.


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  5. Water Works Reception.
    The annual BRAA/League of Roanoke Artists theme show opened Friday, October 30th., with a reception at VTLS, the BRAA Community Gallery hosting the exhibition. Over 50 pieces in a variety of media gave expression to the theme: Water Works. Judge Rachel Denham of Emory and Henry University complimented the quality of work in the exhibit and she was pleasantly surprised by the fine artists in Roanoke and New River Valley areas.
    Ms. Denham awarded the following ribbons:
    • 1st place --- Generous Gift: Silver gelatin photography, Mary Emory (LRA)
    • 2nd place --- Misty Waters: Watercolor on clay board, Gina Louthian-Stanley (LRA)
    • 3rd place --- Healing Water: Acrylic, Helen Castaneda (BRAA)
    Best Interpretation of theme Nature's Water Processor:
    • Slab glass, natural-edged wood, and mirror, Nancy Norton (BRAA)
    Honorable Mention:
    • Autumn Reflections: Watercolor and acrylic, Nancy Stellhorn (LRA)
    • Evaporation: Altered paper, Martha Olson (BRAA)
    • Water Droplets: Watercolor, Charlotte Chan (BRAA)
    • Bleu BY U: Mixed media Collage, Donna Nevers (LRA)
    Thanks to all who participated in the show. Helen Castaneda of BRAA planned and coordinated the show. Cedric Rudisill created the promotional bookmarks and signage at VTLS. Mary Jane and Jack Burn photographed the reception. Mary Montgomery prepared the refreshments which were underwritten by Miller Off Main Galleries. The VT exhibitions class under the leadership of Deb Sim hung the show.


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  6. Book Signing by Donald Sunshine, BRAA member.
    BRAA member, Donald Sunshine will have a book signing of his recently Pocahontas Press published book Life’s Moments – From the Hawaiian Islands to the Appalachian Mountains, at Mish Mish from 2 to 4 PM., on Saturday, November 7th. Many of Sunshine’s sketches accompany the stories.


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  7. Norris Hall reception for Susan Hensley, BRAA member.
    Friday, October 9th., from 2 - 4 PM., at 205 Norris Hall, Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention.


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  8. The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge has selected Arts of BRAA Members.
    smART Gallery CALL FOR ENTRY
    Jingle on the James at Rocketts Landing, Virginia.
    Saturday, December 12th., 12.00 PM., 9.00 PM., and,
    Sunday, December 13th., 12.00 PM., 5.00 PM.

    For details see: smART Gallery.


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  9. BRAA Workshop Opportunity.
    Francis Frederick has worked for awhile to get this workshop for BRAA. Details is finalized. I need to get a head count of the people interested to proceed with booking.
    This will be a Five Day workshop with Carrie Burns Brown, NWS. The focus of the class with be Color, Watermedia (acrylic) and Collage techniques. More information on the artist and the classes she teaches can be found at YouTube - Watermedia Collage Workshop with Carrie Burns Brown and Color Emphasis/Acrylic/Collage Workshop with Carrie Burns Brown. Which is the class description for a class she is teaching in San Diego. Ms. Brown has taught at the Greenville Museum School of Art and has been on the staff at the Grand-Strand Springmaid Beach Workshop for many years, she also has DVD’s available through Artworkshops.tv and Creative Catalyst. In order to set pricing we need to know numbers and approximate class size.
    The Dates are May 23rd., - 27th., 2011.
    Please e-mail or call Toni Bowman (540-674-8963, 540-616-8582) if interested.


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  10. BRAA Artists take top prizes at 2009 Art at the Market.
    Four of the five works recognized for excellence at Blacksburg's 2009 Art at the Market on July 18 by judge Truman Capone were to BRAA members. Our booth, thanks for great management and planning by Toni Bowman, was a credit to our organization and Liz del Pilar was the big seller, declaring at the end of the day the she "was rich!" The following earned awards and, for first, second, and third places, cash prizes.
     
     
     
     
     
     
    		 1st Place (BRAA member)
    Susan Lockwood for her piece "Crooked Lamp".
    2nd Place (BRAA member)
    Darcy Meeker for her piece " Girls in Yellow".
    3rd Place (BRAA member)
    Dale Norton for his maple nesting bowls.
     
     
     
     
     
     
    		 Honorable Mention
    Sarah Marshall for her piece "Curly Twirl".
    Honorable Mention (BRAA member)
    Kendal Kesseler for her pieces " Across the Marshes/Pawleys Island".

    Congratulations to all involved.

    Additional photos of Art at the Market.



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  11. "Sargent and the Sea" at the Corcoran.
    There will be a Studio School trip to Washington, DC., on Friday, December 4th., and Saturday, December 5th. Highlighting it will be "Sargent and the Sea" at the Corcoran. Mark your calendar for the trip and contact Vera M Dickerson for additional information and cost.


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  12. 2010 Calendar for Mill Mountain.
    The calendar is now complete for the 2010 year.
    Contact Marie Collier if you wish to show your artwork at Mill Mountain during 2010.
    Generally, we schedule two-person shows so that we may accommodate more artists in one year. However, we resort to one-person shows if necessary. We encourage artists to find a fellow artist to team up with, but that isn't essential. The coordinator may assign someone to show with you. You may tell the coordinator your preferences, but, in the end, assignments depend on the total number of applicants and how soon you apply. It may not always be possible, but, it is our goal to give each person a place on the calendar who applies --- and organizing a group show is sometimes the answer.
    Shows change every six weeks.


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  13. Rescue Mission has an early warning for:

    The Rescue Mission's 5th., Annual Permanent Art Collection 2010 — Entry Deadline March 29th., 2010. Reception Sunday, May 2th., 2010. Mark your calendars and plan to enter.



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  14. 'Round the Mountain southwestern Virginia’s Artisan Network

    'Round the Mountain southwestern Virginia’s Artisan Network invites you to join them to assure a Future for the Arts, Crafts, and Agritourism in Southwestern Virginia. Benefits include being included in a searchable directory of artisans in southwestern Virginia with your own profile page with images, description of your work, and contact/purchase information. You can optionally decide to join the Artisan Trail which places you on a Arts and Crafts Trail map that will be circulated by the Artisan Center, Abingdon, VA. However, if you live in Blacksburg then there are building and zoning code issue that may need to be addressed with the Town before you can join the Trail. Membership in the network has no such issues and it will advertise your existence and your art.

    Deadline to join as an artist studio site is December 31st., 2009.

    The membership overview is here and the membership application form is accessed here.

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  15. 'Round the Mountain southwestern Virginia’s Artisan Network.
    invites you to join them to Assure a Future for the Arts, Crafts, and Agritourism in Southwestern Virginia. Benefits include being included in a searchable directory of artisans in southwestern Virginia with your own profile page with images, description of your work, and contact/purchase information. You can optionally decide to join the Artisan Trail which places you on a Arts and Crafts Trail map that will be circulated by the Artisan Center, Abingdon, VA. However, if you live in Blacksburg then there are building and zoning code issue that may need to be addressed with the Town before you can join the Trail. Membership in the network has no such issues and it will advertise your existence and your art.
    Review 'Round the Mountain membership overview here and obtain membership application form here.


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HOT TOPICS
  1. Bloom at Montgomery Museum.
  2. Liz del Pilar Exhibits.
  3. New River Art 2009 winners.
  4. VT New Hall West becomes a BRAA gallery.
  5. Water Works Reception.
  6. Sunshine: Book Signing.
  7. Norris Hall Reception.
  8. smART Gallery.
  9. BRAA Workshop Opportunity.
  10. BRAA Artists take Top Prizes.
  11. Studio School trip Washington, DC.
  12. Call for Artists, Mill Mt., 2010
  13. Permanent Art Collection 2010
  14. Future for the Arts, Crafts & Agritourism
  15. 'Round the Mountain

  • Community Galleries
    Schedules updated.
    A new gallery space is added.
  • BRAA Luncheon
    At: Zeppoli's
    Second Friday of each month
    Date: Friday, January 8th., 2010.
    Time: 11:30 AM.


 
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