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Monthly Guild Meetings / Demonstrations

The Middletown Art Guild meets once a month (with some exceptions) for special demonstrations given by local artists. 
These fun demos are usually held on the second Thursday evening of the month at 7 p.m. at the 
Middlefield Federated Church Hall, 402 Main Street, Middlefield, Connecticut, and are generally very well attended.
The demos run about an hour, followed by refreshments, questions, and voting for "Painting of the Month".  Only $5.00 for no-members.  
Non-members may join the Guild for $25.00 a year.  Membership expires December 31st.


The "Painting of the Month" contest is open to members; you can bring along any piece of artwork, any medium;
it is given a number and everyone votes on a winner, who then gets to display their winning piece at Ursel's Web in Middletown for a month!
Painting of the Month is open only to members.

Painting Of The Month winner for December is Marie Burkitt. Congratulations Marie!






Upcoming Artist Demonstrations (free to members!) 2012

February 9, 2012 Alain Picard -- Pastel Portrait

March 8, 2012 Preparation of Artwork for Sale and Exhibition

April 12, 2012 Emillia Dubicki -- Acrylic Abstract

May 10, 2012 (TBD)

June 2012....Wesleyan Art Exhibit

---- Summer Break ----

September 13, 2012 (TBD)

September 2012 Gallore Gallery Members Art Exhibit

October 11, 2012 Suzanne Siegel -- Watercolor


Special Events
 
Upcoming Events: stay tuned!


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Recent Events:

The Art Guild of Middletown's First Annual Autumn Art Show at Gallore Gallery on September 18th to 30th, 2011 was a 
wonderful display of talent in a variety of media.   Special thanks to Bob Spooner for chairing the show, and judges, 
Rory and Samantha, owners of Gallore Gallery, Middletown.

2 Winners
BEST IN SHOW:  
”Reflections of Home” by Armida Espaillat  
Oh Newfoundland by Sue Hall

Honorable Mentions: “
“””Azores Hideaway by Rene Gugliemino 
”A Gift of Time by Susan Carden-Flicker  
Cyclists Taormina, Sicily by Donna Favreau  
   
Please visit this beautiful new arts venue in the heart of downtown.

Gallore Gallery is located on Washington Street, south of Main Street,  around the corner from Lens Crafters and across from that municipal parking lot, 
so parking is available.
 
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The Art Guild of Middletown's 2011 Juried Exhibition (in June) at Wesleyan University's Ezra Zilkha Gallery
was a wonderful display of talent in a variety of media.   Special thanks to Cindy Satton for chairing the show, 
Bivenne Staiger (also first place award-winner) for helping pull the show together, and judge Alain Picard, for
his thoughtful and insightful decisions.


                                           
              		         

                    Christine Ivers (right, with show chairperson Cindy Satton) 	   Best In Show       "Final Exam" (night-scene, at right)

Bivenne Staiger          1st Place -- Watercolor "Egret in the Dark Lagoon"
Frank Wininski               2nd Place -- Sculpture "Dragonflies"
Mary Killilea                  3rd Place -- Pastel "Montana Breeze"

Steve Cronkiter               Jerry's Artarama Gift Certificate -- Oil "Turning Point"
Sue DalPonte                 Elizabeth Davis Award -- Pastel "Adobe Night"
Mary Green La Forge    Durham Dental Award -- Watercolor "Spring Bouquets"
Kyllikki French                Honorable Mention -- Watercolor "Waterlillies"
Claudia Van Nes          Honorable Mention -- Acrylic "Apron #6"


			


  


Artists Workshops

 
The MAG hosts both one day, and from time to time, 2 or 3 day long artists workshops.
To register for a workshop, see our contact information page.
Cost for one-day workshops: $75.00 members / $85.00 non-members in the form of cash or checks made payable to "The Art Guild of Middletown".
workshops are generally scheduled on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main Street, Middlefield
in either the Education Building studio (390 Main Street) or the Hall of the church (402 Main Street).  On occasion we will meet at that location, but move to a spot nearby for a 
plein aire painting experience, weather permiting of course!  Lunch is bring your own (we break for one hour) and materials are also bring your own.
A minimum of 10 is required by the registration deadline in order for the workshop to run.
Details specific to multi-day workshops will be posted upon scheduling.

Christine Ivers will be teaching digital imaging through visual aids and demonstrations, on Saturday, January 14, 2012.

"But I'm an Artist... I Hate all this Computer Stuff!" A seminar for artists
who are digitally challenged in today's world is being offered by
Christine Ivers, PSA and President of Ivers & Associates Advertising.
You will learn digital imaging through visual aids and demonstrations,
how to make a print-worthy digital photo of your artwork, how to shoot
works behind glass and other nasty problems, how to scan existing
photos of your work, how to color correct in Photoshop, and so much
more.......Minimum computer skills required. This is not a hands-on
workshop but a lecture seminar, and there is no need to bring anything
other than your lunch if you are staying for both sessions; you may
bring your camera. You will leave with a packet of information covering
class material. To register or for more information, contact Bivenne at
860-632-7334 or bivenne@yahoo.com.
Cost...$75 morning session (9 a.m. - noon),
$75 afternoon session (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.),
OR $125 for both.
Cost is the same for members and non-members.

Diane Dubreuil will lead a Watercolor workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Suzanne Seigel will lead a Watercolor workshop on Monday, October 22, 2012, 9:00 am-4:00 pm


Other workshops may appear as scheduling will allow, so stay tuned...

Copyright Bivenne Staiger	Art Guild of Middletown Activities and Events
Home Classes Officers and Members Instructors Community Links Contact Critique Night, with Guest Artist Laurel Friedmann: the January membership meeting. Ms. Friedmann provided insights into the strengths and areas for improvement for the many artists in attendance who brought in work. Thanks Laurel!	Monthly Guild Meetings / Demonstrations The Middletown Art Guild meets once a month (with some exceptions) for special demonstrations given by local artists. These fun demos are usually held on the second Thursday evening of the month at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church Hall, 402 Main Street, Middlefield, Connecticut, and are generally very well attended. The demos run about an hour, followed by refreshments, questions, and voting for "Painting of the Month". Only $5.00 for no-members. Non-members may join the Guild for $25.00 a year. Membership expires December 31st. The "Painting of the Month" contest is open to members; you can bring along any piece of artwork, any medium; it is given a number and everyone votes on a winner, who then gets to display their winning piece at Ursel's Web in Middletown for a month! Painting of the Month is open only to members. Painting Of The Month winner for December is Marie Burkitt. Congratulations Marie! Upcoming Artist Demonstrations (free to members!) 2012 February 9, 2012 Alain Picard -- Pastel Portrait March 8, 2012 Preparation of Artwork for Sale and Exhibition April 12, 2012 Emillia Dubicki -- Acrylic Abstract May 10, 2012 (TBD) June 2012....Wesleyan Art Exhibit ---- Summer Break ---- September 13, 2012 (TBD) September 2012 Gallore Gallery Members Art Exhibit October 11, 2012 Suzanne Siegel -- Watercolor Special Events Upcoming Events: stay tuned! ************************************ Recent Events: The Art Guild of Middletown's First Annual Autumn Art Show at Gallore Gallery on September 18th to 30th, 2011 was a wonderful display of talent in a variety of media. Special thanks to Bob Spooner for chairing the show, and judges, Rory and Samantha, owners of Gallore Gallery, Middletown. 2 Winners BEST IN SHOW: ”Reflections of Home” by Armida Espaillat Oh Newfoundland by Sue Hall Honorable Mentions: “ “””Azores Hideaway by Rene Gugliemino ”A Gift of Time by Susan Carden-Flicker Cyclists Taormina, Sicily by Donna Favreau Please visit this beautiful new arts venue in the heart of downtown. Gallore Gallery is located on Washington Street, south of Main Street, around the corner from Lens Crafters and across from that municipal parking lot, so parking is available. ************************************ The Art Guild of Middletown's 2011 Juried Exhibition (in June) at Wesleyan University's Ezra Zilkha Gallery was a wonderful display of talent in a variety of media. Special thanks to Cindy Satton for chairing the show, Bivenne Staiger (also first place award-winner) for helping pull the show together, and judge Alain Picard, for his thoughtful and insightful decisions. Christine Ivers (right, with show chairperson Cindy Satton) Best In Show "Final Exam" (night-scene, at right) Bivenne Staiger 1st Place -- Watercolor "Egret in the Dark Lagoon" Frank Wininski 2nd Place -- Sculpture "Dragonflies" Mary Killilea 3rd Place -- Pastel "Montana Breeze" Steve Cronkiter Jerry's Artarama Gift Certificate -- Oil "Turning Point" Sue DalPonte Elizabeth Davis Award -- Pastel "Adobe Night" Mary Green La Forge Durham Dental Award -- Watercolor "Spring Bouquets" Kyllikki French Honorable Mention -- Watercolor "Waterlillies" Claudia Van Nes Honorable Mention -- Acrylic "Apron #6" Artists Workshops The MAG hosts both one day, and from time to time, 2 or 3 day long artists workshops. To register for a workshop, see our contact information page. Cost for one-day workshops: $75.00 members / $85.00 non-members in the form of cash or checks made payable to "The Art Guild of Middletown". workshops are generally scheduled on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main Street, Middlefield in either the Education Building studio (390 Main Street) or the Hall of the church (402 Main Street). On occasion we will meet at that location, but move to a spot nearby for a plein aire painting experience, weather permiting of course! Lunch is bring your own (we break for one hour) and materials are also bring your own. A minimum of 10 is required by the registration deadline in order for the workshop to run. Details specific to multi-day workshops will be posted upon scheduling. Christine Ivers will be teaching digital imaging through visual aids and demonstrations, on Saturday, January 14, 2012. "But I'm an Artist... I Hate all this Computer Stuff!" A seminar for artists who are digitally challenged in today's world is being offered by Christine Ivers, PSA and President of Ivers & Associates Advertising. You will learn digital imaging through visual aids and demonstrations, how to make a print-worthy digital photo of your artwork, how to shoot works behind glass and other nasty problems, how to scan existing photos of your work, how to color correct in Photoshop, and so much more.......Minimum computer skills required. This is not a hands-on workshop but a lecture seminar, and there is no need to bring anything other than your lunch if you are staying for both sessions; you may bring your camera. You will leave with a packet of information covering class material. To register or for more information, contact Bivenne at 860-632-7334 or bivenne@yahoo.com. Cost...$75 morning session (9 a.m. - noon), $75 afternoon session (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.), OR $125 for both. Cost is the same for members and non-members. Diane Dubreuil will lead a Watercolor workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Suzanne Seigel will lead a Watercolor workshop on Monday, October 22, 2012, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Other workshops may appear as scheduling will allow, so stay tuned...