BRAA KUDOS 2008a

		n. informal. praise; glory; renown: <Greek kydos 2008, January to July
CLICK to enlarge		order is roughly chronological	posted
		Mixed Media, Textiles and Paper Mosaics by Judy Schwab, Ann Reardon, and Martha Olson Gallery at Mish Mish Reception Friday November 14, 5-7 pm Show continues through Dec. 3	November 12
	For the past 5 years Susan Hensley has taught Dr. Cindy Wood's ALS 1004--Ag Arts class once per semester as a guest lecturer. The title of her lecture is "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" which incorporates Betty Edward's book of the same name and "Whole Brain Thinking" by Wonder & Donavan. This lecture is a part of Dr. Wood's plan to try to get left brained students in her department of agriculture to "think outside the box".		November 3
		The Tink Ewald Memorial Award and First Place Watercolor went to Myrtle Hooker's Baskets, and the First Place Other Media award went to Leslye Bloom's Step up to the Light at the 2008 League of Roanoke Artists' Showcase, judged by Larry M. Steene. Other BRAA Members shown were Lee Baker, Carol Bitner, Carol Frye, Susan Lockwood, Martha Rhodes, Olivia Smith, and Nancy Stellhorn.	October 26
		It's a GLORIOUS FALL! And that deserves a kudo. Here are two photos that have already come to me - any one else out there have one to share? One per member, please. _LB left: Leslye Bloom, Lucy Ng, M.J. Burn	October 13
	Toni Bowman class at the FACNRV	Watercolor Greeting Cards – first class is Nov 1, 9-1 and the second class is Nov 4 and 6, 6-9	October 8
		ART JAM: Six artists are sharing an open studio event on Sunday, October 19, from 1-6. Martha Dillard and Martha Olson, members of BRAA, along with Judy Schwab, Jennifer Lovejoy, Ali Wieboldt and Ann Reardon, will be showing their work in a celebration they call Art JAM at the home of Martha Olson, 3107 Old Farm Road, Blacksburg. This is just past the intersection of Glade Rd. and Meadowbrook. Need better directions? Call Martha Olson at 552-7161.	October 1
	Brett LaGue, "Ash" Roanoke City Show Award of Excellence!		October 1
	Celebrating the Arts at the Rescue Mission	Thursday, October 2, 6-7pm Honoring Permanent Collection Artists including Leslye Bloom, Larry Mitchell, Susan Lockwood and Sally Mook	October 1
	Two Small Landscapes, handmade paper and pulp painting	Evolving Landscapes: Handmade Paper and Pulp Painting New work by JENNIFER SPOON September 27 - October 29 at THE GALLERY in Radford Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept. 27, 5:00 - 7:00 PM	Sept. 17
	VWS	Congratulations to BRAA members Vera M. Dickerson and Betty Moore, whose works have been accepted in the VWS 2009 Exhibition at the Shendoah Club, Roanoke, running from september 20 to November 1, 2008 -Donna Watson, juror.	August 20
	YMCA Open University Fall Classes taught by BRAA Members Cover Design by Leslye Bloom	Introduction to Encaustic Painting- Suzanne Oliver - 9/27 Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Celebrate your Creative Self - Carole McNamee - 9/03-10/28 6 Wednesdays 9:30-11:30AM Willowbank Experimental Watermedia - Leslye Bloom - 10/22-11/12 4 Wednesdays 6:30-8:30PM Y Center Welding: Yard Art to Hot Rods - Larry Mitchell - 9/8-10/27 8 Mondays 6:30-9:30PM BHS Stained Glass Mobiles - Nancy Norton - 11/08 Saturday 9AM-4PM Y Center Sained Glass Holiday Ornaments - Nancy Norton - 12/06 Saturday 9AM-4PM Y Center Intergenerational Art Class Series: Going Dottie - 9/27 Saturday 1-4PM Y Center New River Valley Museum Tour	August 19
		At the Holtzman Alumni Center: September - December, 2008: Sally Mook (paintings using a wide range of colors and techniques)	August 19
Virginia Highlands Festival Awards
	Juried Photography Show Best in Show-Monochrome:Photographers Rest, Aileen Fletcher August 4
	Juried Art Show: Excellence: The Rabbit Box, Mixed, Sally Mook --» Distinction: Dream Weaver, Mixed, Martha W. Rhodes Gallery: The Artist at Work, Mixed, Sally Mook Gallery: A Delicate Balance, Mixed, Martha W. Rhodes Gallery: Then I Look Down, Encaustic on Cradled Masonite, Leslye Bloom Gallery: Odd Fellows, Computage/Acrylic, Leslye Bloom Gallery: Deep Within, Pastel, Lora Leigh Giessler The awards presentation and lecture by the juror and workshop instructor, Anna Kay Singley, was held Friday, July 25 at Abingdon Baptist Church, followed by the show opening and reception at The Arts Depot. July 27
		Susan V. Lockwood's "China: Bold and Beautiful" Photography show will open at The Gallery^{BRAA Partner}on Saturday, August 9, 5-7 PM Pictured Left: Egg Still Life, 35mm Photograph	August 2
	ANNUAL Sale	Miller Off Main St. Galleries^{BRAA Partner}, August 8^th and 9^th, 10 - 5 pm -- everything ay least 20% off
		Hello Friends and Fellow Artists, You are invited to attend the first Art Opening at the SDFA Gallery at the Jacksonville Center in Floyd. The Center's 1st Friday event includes three new artists at the JAX . Check it out - Hope to see you on Friday, Aug/ 1, Jacksonville center, 5pm! Lora Leigh Giessler	July 29
	Wagon Wheel, 20" x 30", inkjet on canvas	David Pearce photographs will be on display at the Mish Mish Gallery during August. The reception is slated for August 6^th from five to seven PM. Please come and help welcome David, who is one of our newer members!	July 16
	Art Along the Alley: Five of seven awards were given to BRAA members - Congrats! view press release	Second place - Nancy Norton for her threedimensional stained glass panel entitled “Transformation.” Third place was awarded to Carol Wolfe for her photograph “Reeds and Reflection.” The variety in media displayed was further illustrated in three honorable mention awards presented to Suzanne Brooks of Blacksburg for her work “Acrylics and Dyes on Piece of Canvas;” Sue Brozovsky of Catawba for her stone carving entitled “Evita;” and Susan Hensley of Blacksburg for her abstract watercolor collage entitled “Boutique.”	August 6
		Leslye Bloom will attempt to limit herself to watercolors in two classes at the Jacksonville center: July 19-21 (members $225, non: $260) 22-25 (members $225, non: $260 The members rate for this class has been extended to BRAA Members! To register contact Monique Dufour 540-745-2784 or 1-866-787-8806 [more information]	July 7
		Darcy Meeker's "Black Hole White Hole", silk, is part of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Images 2008 Juried Show at Robeson Gallery, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park, PA, June 11 – July 13, Juror: Dinah Ryan	July 7
		A retrospective exhibit of the work of a noted local artist Barbara Capps,who passed away in 2007, is at the Montgomery Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center through July and August. A long-standing BRAA Member, she was extremely influential in her own work and that of her many students. Reception: July 11th from 6:00-8:00.	July 1
		The Gallery at Mish Mish^MP will feature Lacey Brown's work in July. Reception:Wednesday July 2, 2008, 5 to 7 PM	June 30
		Linda Bostic Smith is featured on the event poster for Art ALong the Alley (July 19th, 9 to 2 pm at the Blacksburg Farmers' Market. The digitally manipulated photo was created by David Pierotta and the poster designed and printed by Steve Miller, both of Mish Mish.	June 26
	The Town of Blacksburg 2008 Calendar includes works by : Leslye Bloom, Lora Lyons, Joni Pienkowski, and Lisabeth Weisband		Dec 16
	View Kudos, Jan.-Jun. 2008