International Collage Exchange
and
Vermont Feministé Exhibits
Collage Exhibit: Oct 4th - Nov 3rd
Opening Reception with Platform VT!: Saturday Oct 12th, 5-8pm
ICE lands in Vermont… !
In 2017 I was a participating artist in the International Collage Exchange, “ICE” organized by Dale Copeland in Taranki, New Zealand. While in the process, I found Dale’s invitation to art venues around the world seeking to host the 20th annual ICE exhibit. I wrote Dale, inquiring about the possibility for Stone Valley Arts in Poultney, VT. as the next destination for ICE show. I was surprised and delighted to find out that Stone Valley Arts had been accepted! This 20th annual ICE exhibit features 76 artists from around the globe, the U.S. and Canada. The show is a visual feast, chock full of compelling imagery skillfully crafted with found papers, ephemera and objects, painting, drawing and digital pictures. The artists explore the surreal, the sublime, the humorous, the nostalgic and cerebral and several artists have written their personal stories on the back of their collage. These stories add perspective, emotion and understanding to their art work.
Beyond the sheer thrill of hosting ICE in our main gallery from Oct. 4 to Nov. 3, this exhibition can be seen as the start of a unique new program for Stone Valley Arts as we develop a branch of programming to promote Collage as a relevant Art Form and explorative creative experience. SVA looks forward to hosting annual collage shows in the future and offering educational workshops and forums as the Collage Center of Vermont.
Erika Lawlor Schmidt
Executive Director
Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill
Opening Reception with Platform VT!: Saturday Oct 12th, 5-8pm
ICE lands in Vermont… !
In 2017 I was a participating artist in the International Collage Exchange, “ICE” organized by Dale Copeland in Taranki, New Zealand. While in the process, I found Dale’s invitation to art venues around the world seeking to host the 20th annual ICE exhibit. I wrote Dale, inquiring about the possibility for Stone Valley Arts in Poultney, VT. as the next destination for ICE show. I was surprised and delighted to find out that Stone Valley Arts had been accepted! This 20th annual ICE exhibit features 76 artists from around the globe, the U.S. and Canada. The show is a visual feast, chock full of compelling imagery skillfully crafted with found papers, ephemera and objects, painting, drawing and digital pictures. The artists explore the surreal, the sublime, the humorous, the nostalgic and cerebral and several artists have written their personal stories on the back of their collage. These stories add perspective, emotion and understanding to their art work.
Beyond the sheer thrill of hosting ICE in our main gallery from Oct. 4 to Nov. 3, this exhibition can be seen as the start of a unique new program for Stone Valley Arts as we develop a branch of programming to promote Collage as a relevant Art Form and explorative creative experience. SVA looks forward to hosting annual collage shows in the future and offering educational workshops and forums as the Collage Center of Vermont.
Erika Lawlor Schmidt
Executive Director
Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill
POP-UP Art Show - Migration: 2 People 2 Places, One World
Patti Weisser and Carlos Alegria
Tuesday Nov 5th - Sunday Nov 10th
Opening Reception Friday, Nov 8th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Many cultures associate Butterflies as symbols of hope resurrection and our souls. Around the world people view Butterflies as representing endurance, change, transformation and life.
There is no doubt that as we step into climate change, global change, and life change the Butterfly, the birds, the whales and the boats have significant meaning.
This exhibit began on a migration of my own that has taken me to all parts of the world. Most recently guiding me to Chile and Ecuador where I met Carlos Alegria a painter, a singer and a Mariposa. Affirming that indeed we all migrate and transform, when we stay hopeful and assured that all things change, resurrect, transform and migrate there is also beauty.
I hope you enjoy our painted story and it brings you peace.
Patti Weisser Acupuncturist, healer and herbalist began painting on her search for sun 6 years ago. Self-taught and motivated to discover more beauty and more self-awareness has blossomed into a passion and fervor no longer contained by everyday demands. Patti has had several successful independent exhibits here in Vermont and Tulum Mexico.
Opening Reception Friday, Nov 8th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Many cultures associate Butterflies as symbols of hope resurrection and our souls. Around the world people view Butterflies as representing endurance, change, transformation and life.
There is no doubt that as we step into climate change, global change, and life change the Butterfly, the birds, the whales and the boats have significant meaning.
This exhibit began on a migration of my own that has taken me to all parts of the world. Most recently guiding me to Chile and Ecuador where I met Carlos Alegria a painter, a singer and a Mariposa. Affirming that indeed we all migrate and transform, when we stay hopeful and assured that all things change, resurrect, transform and migrate there is also beauty.
I hope you enjoy our painted story and it brings you peace.
Patti Weisser Acupuncturist, healer and herbalist began painting on her search for sun 6 years ago. Self-taught and motivated to discover more beauty and more self-awareness has blossomed into a passion and fervor no longer contained by everyday demands. Patti has had several successful independent exhibits here in Vermont and Tulum Mexico.
OPEN CALL to ARTISTS: SMALL WORKS SHOW
November 12 – December 8, 2019
www.stonevalleyarts.org
Contact person: Erika Schmidt
elschmidt1@vermontel.net
LOCATION:
Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill
145 E. Main Street
Poultney, VT
DROP OFF DATE:
Sunday, November 10, 1:00-4:00 pm, or by appointment.
OPENING RECEPTION and FUNDRAISER/SILENT AUCTION*
Saturday, Nov. 16, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
*100% of the proceeds benefit SVA renovation and preservation work of the historic stone building by raising matching funds for a Vermont Arts Council Cultural Facilities Grant to be used for electrical upgrades throughout the building.
Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill invites artists to submit up to three 2D or 3D pieces of art no larger than 12” x 12” for special SMALL WORKS exhibition and fundraiser at Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill in Poultney, Vermont.
Artists may submit up to three pieces of original art including drawings, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, stone and wood sculptures. All 2D work must be framed and ready to hang. No commercial produced prints accepted.
Every artist entering will have at least one piece in this exhibition. All pieces must be for sale and priced between $100 - $300.
Artists may chose to donate the entire sale to Stone Valley Arts or receive 50% of the sale.
SHOW CHECKLIST
Drop off art work to gallery Sunday Nov. 10, between 1:00- 4:00 pm (or by appointment)
Label each art work : name, title of work, medium, year and price.
Art Opening and reception Saturday, Nov. 16, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Show closes Sunday Dec. 8, with a Holiday Party, 4:00-6:00 pm, and final sales of small works
(unsold work may be picked up by appointment)
image: Erik Schmidt print Lone Wolf