tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37042468507060882532024-03-13T23:35:13.700-04:00Staart GalleryArt happenings throughout Franklin CountyStaart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-51882645578964368562009-07-04T08:06:00.001-04:002009-07-04T08:08:30.364-04:00The Blog Has Moved!The Staart Gallery site and blog have a new home and you should be automatically redirected in a moment. If you are not, you can <a href="http://staartgallery.com">click here</a> to go to the new site.Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-88721670720367158272009-05-27T08:51:00.000-04:002009-05-27T08:51:00.383-04:00Art at the Farmers MarketFour members of the Saint Albans Artists' Guild have joined forces and will be presenting their artwork on Saturday’s in Taylor Park at the Farmer’s Market in St. Albans.<br /><br />Art at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday’s will include affordable art work by photographer, Robert Chaperon, Jr. who will present his Sensation of Nature photos and prints. Artist, Paule Gingras will have paintings in watercolor and acrylic along with prints and cards, Meta Strick , specializes in mixed media, with paintings on canvas, wood, cards & more. And Karen Day-Vath who works in both acrylics and oils will have original paintings on canvas and paper along with cards and painted slate.<br /><br />The four artists will be alternating on Saturday’s starting this Saturday May 30, and each week there will be a different artist showing with different work.Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-31973273399161147552009-05-26T09:10:00.003-04:002009-05-26T09:16:44.385-04:00Reviewed!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mYAafBAM0hI/ShMnM5J0NxI/AAAAAAAAAVI/5mFmNOg6f-8/s400/S7003113.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mYAafBAM0hI/ShMnM5J0NxI/AAAAAAAAAVI/5mFmNOg6f-8/s400/S7003113.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />It wasn't that long ago that I was turned onto the <a href="http://vermontartzine.blogspot.com/">Vermont Art Zine</a>, a blog dedicated to reviewing all things art going on in the Green Mountain state. During our last reception I was thrilled that one of it's founders, Marc Awodey, who is also a reviewer for Seven Days, had stopped by to check us out. He just posted a great review which you can read <a href="http://vermontartzine.blogspot.com/2009/05/review-staart-gallery-may-june.html">here</a>! While you're at it, you should subscribe to <a href="http://vermontartzine.blogspot.com/">Vermont Art Zine</a> because there is a constantly fresh batch of articles on new shows and galleries. Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-57273371565420127172009-05-20T12:34:00.004-04:002009-05-20T12:41:35.204-04:00Mary Ann showing at Emile Gruppe<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1102441253302/img/3.jpg?a=1102584042569"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 135px;" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1102441253302/img/3.jpg?a=1102584042569" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">vermontwatercolorsociety.com <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">May 18, 2009 <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Emile Gruppe Exhibit<br /></div><br />Gruppe acceptance list: Thirty-one out of 48 artists' paintings were accepted. Congratulations all!<br /><br />Kathleen Berry Bergeron, Abundance<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Mary Ann Godin, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Ironstone Pitcher on Parlor Cloth</span></span><br /></span>Nancy Stone, Sonata Glow<br />Penny Moore, Stormy Cosmos<br />Cheryl Johnson, Country Colors<br />Robert O'Brien, Leaf Shadows<br />Patricia Lipinski, Reflections<br />Beatrice Jillette, Winter Trail<br />Grace Ellis, Lily Pond Star<br />Gary Eckart, Winter Gardens<br />Kristen Chamberlain, Sugaring Time<br />Diana Dunn, Mother's Day<br />Doris Ingram, Along Rte 100<br />Nancy Aitken Ball, Reminiscence<br />Diane Bell, Ellery's Porch<br />Harry Dayton, Crows in the Corn<br />Lisa Forster Beach, Spring by the River<br />Patrick Kennedy, Fall Snow Storm<br />Judson Pealer, Island's Edge<br />Sandra Pealer, Within and Without<br />Louisa Pfaelzer, Pansy Spring<br />Claudia Carl, Fruit Bowl<br />Jan Avery, Near the Pond<br />Laurence Coffin, Tulips<br />Lyn DuMoulin, Goshen House<br />Mark Nielsen, Holyoke Alley<br />Theresa Somerset, Little Thief<br />Karen L. Casper, Church Street<br />Terry Hodgdon, Budding Artist<br />Annelein Beukenkamp, The Conversation<br />Suzanne Clark, Flower-Power<div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 184px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UBG6s5V421M/ShQyV6fztNI/AAAAAAAAARQ/aiUdPcqWPE4/s200/pitcher+5+x+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337946810402190546" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Opening Reception: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 6 - 8 pm.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-71548203393722408502009-05-15T08:00:00.000-04:002009-05-15T08:00:01.361-04:00Tinka Martell<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Martel_Untitled.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 605px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Martel_Untitled.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Tinka Theresa Martell <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Everything I see in my world filters into my work as an artist: landscapes, clouds, the composition of my stone walls, arrangements of special items on a shelf.<br /></div><div><br /></div> I work with several media - wood, paper, canvas. I also use many recycled and found objects. Mostly, I enjoy working with small scale collage, especially playing with copper leaf and ink. My large scale works are often three dimensional, and my medium varies.<br /><br /> <div>In the past I have incorporated bold colors, using lots of black to define my shapes. I create large asymmetrical compositions, adding hammered copper plate to imply a solid feeling. Now I gravitate to layers of soft muted colors blending paint or wash until I sense the mood is achieved.<br /><br /> </div><div>My home and studio are in Fairfax, Vermont. I have been working as an artist for twenty years. I have shown my work in New Mexico, New England and recently been accepted in online galleries from Massachusetts to Toronto, Canada. <br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-42971948586008517472009-05-14T08:00:00.000-04:002009-05-14T08:00:01.605-04:00John Mannion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Mannion_Limerick.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Mannion_Limerick.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; ">John Wesley Mannion </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Through a broad range of approaches, John Wesley Mannion examines the relationship between the human condition and authenticity of perception. Limrick consists of beautifully decayed Polaroid imagery revealing the relationship between Limerick Power, one of the Northeast’s largest nuclear power plants, and the adjacent abandoned canal lock community known as Frick’s Locke.<br /><br />Mannion is currently the Digital Imaging Manager at Light Work/Community Darkrooms in Syracuse, NY and teaches digital photography at the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. John has an MFA in photography and has exhibited both nationally and internationally including the Everson Museum of Art, Munson Williams Proctor Museum of Art, Soundnetwork Manchester UK, and most recently the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA Upcoming exhibitions Include the Cazanovia Art Park, and the Schweinfurth Memorial Art museum in Auburn NY.Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-69482802792396951002009-05-13T08:00:00.000-04:002009-05-13T08:00:01.809-04:00Chad Jenkins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5075.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 512px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5075.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Chad Jenkins</span></span><br /></div>Chad Jenkins was born and raised in St. Albans, Vermont and works full time for the Vermont Army National Guard. He became interested in photography back in 2000 when he went to Belize, Central America as a “Tripod Bearer” with the Public Affairs Detachment, but ended up taking thousands of photos. Aside from photography, his hobbies include traveling, gardening and pushing his British antique car around. He also plays the trumpet in several local bands as well as the 40th Army Band.<br /><br />Chad graduated from Vermont Technical College in Landscape Design and Ornamental Horticulture. He uses this background to influence his photographic style. Chad lives in St. Albans with his wife, Kristine, and their daughter Maya. Chad would like to get into adventure travel and photography, but living with a 2 year old is adventure enough.Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-84232234681954923322009-05-12T08:00:00.000-04:002009-05-12T08:00:02.240-04:00Jen Kristel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Kristel_DolphinsGathering.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Kristel_DolphinsGathering.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Jen Kristel <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jen Kristel grew up by the ocean in Massachusetts. She studied art and theatre at Emerson College, and received an M.A. in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University. She moved to Vermont 17 years ago, and has raised her 3 boys here. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jen is an artist and teacher, and an Expressive arts therapist in private practice. She works in printmaking, painting and mixed media. Her art addresses issues pertaining to the spiritual, physical and emotional aspects of human life, often utilizing leaves, feathers, and other flat objects that come alive and interact with each other in deeply human scenarios. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jen believes that art and functionality do not need to be separate, and utilizes her prints to create lampshades, journals and note cards. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jen teaches Art Therapy and Expressive therapies both internationally and at Burlington College. She is the artistic Director of Vermont Playback Theatre, and has, for many years, served on the board of VSAVT, an arts organization that supports people with disabilities, where she is currently an instructor. Jen shows throughout the Northeast, and her work is in many private collections. She lives in Burlington with her husband, Michael, her sons, and their neurotic cat Windsor.<br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-65677090145797881872009-05-11T08:00:00.000-04:002009-05-11T08:00:02.330-04:00Lisamarie Charlesworth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5076.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5076.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Lisamarie Charlesworth </span></span><br /></div>My current work reflects the influence of several winter workshops and a self-challenge to experiment with new materials and techniques, although I still mix and match family treasures with found object. <div><br /></div><div>Lately, I have been a bit hung up with how the current economic climate mirrors and resonates with elements of the Great Depression. Counting pennies, holding down a decent job and providing food and shelter for our families are basic priorities that have not changed over the decades since the Depression began and ended. I look at the current “economic downturn” as less of a crisis; rather, a wake up call to us about what should be important in life. As my brother Tim is so fond of saying, “Less is more.”<br /><br /> </div><div>Almost all of the pieces I made draw inspiration from an ongoing fascination with the past. I grew up hearing stories about the “good old days” from my grandparents, aunts and uncles, many of whom were first and second generation hard-working Americans who lived through both World Wars and the Depression. They saved everything…old papers, greeting cards, books, kitchen and instruction manuals, advertising and design samples, boxes, containers, tools and of course string. Their experiences and tangible remnants from their lives form the fabric of my personal history. Their stories surface continually in my work.<br /><br /> </div><div>I have spent almost 20 years in marketing and public relations for non-profit arts organizations. Currently, I am employed as the Marketing Director for the very active Vermont Youth Orchestra Association. When not promoting concerts, I make art. I studied studio art and art history at Trinity College, the L’universite de Besançon, France and the University of Vermont and New York. Originally from Buffalo, New York, I have lived in St. Albans for the past seven years.</div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-81466635789066407132009-05-07T13:48:00.002-04:002009-05-07T13:51:29.495-04:00Spring Show<div>It's that time again! A gathering at Staart is coming up so get ready for another great night of conversation and culture! Details below. And revisit the blog daily to get the background on our newest artists.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/51609Email.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/51609Email.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-23675698421794810172009-05-01T13:38:00.000-04:002009-05-07T13:46:26.873-04:00Maple Fest recapI realized that I still haven't posted the photos I took during Maple Festival weekend which brought great weather and a good crowd! Meg Willey played and sang beautifully. She sang both original songs and cover tunes. She left some free demo discs here for anyone who wants to have a quick listen, and she sells her full albums at Better Planet in St. Albans<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4832_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4832_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>A happy crowd listening to Meg…<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4834_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4834_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4835_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4835_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Leon lounging during his book-signing.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4837_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4837_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div>Jason helping out!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4841_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_4841_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />. <div><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-14416067925528752672009-04-24T08:51:00.000-04:002009-04-24T08:51:00.273-04:00From Staart Artist Jen Kristel<div style="text-align: center;">Learning the Art of Playback Theatre!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring Series Tuesday evenings<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday Playback Samplers <br /></div><br />In these workshops we will play, awaken our senses, exercise ourselves as artists and humanitarians, practice compassionate listening, and learn the fundamentals of Playback Theatre. PT is an interactive, improvisational theatre form used to illuminate life and incite dialogue. In Playback theatre, personal life stories are shared by audience members and then re-enacted spontaneously on stage by a team of actors and a musician. It is an educational and curative form of entertainment now practiced far and wide in over 50 countries. We will explore these themes through learning the art of improv theatre, practice its forms and listen to our own stories. This workshop is recommended for performers, teachers, educators, activists’ social workers, policy makers, and everyone else. Please wear loose clothing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesdays: 6:30-9pm<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Burlington<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">860-6203 <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">vtplayback@hotmail.com <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">www.vermontplaybacktheatre.org<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6 Tuesdays $85.00($15.00 ea)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturdays $80.00(or $45.00 ea.) <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesdays: Saturdays:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">April 11<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">April 28 May 9<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">May 12, 26 June 20<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">June 9, 23 <br /></div><br />Led by Jen Kristel, M.A. Jen is a expressive arts therapist, and teaches Playback and the expressive therapies locally and internationally. She is the director of Vermont Playback Theatre Company.Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-23136223904668975032009-04-23T09:46:00.003-04:002009-04-23T09:50:57.031-04:00Call to Artists<div style="text-align: center;">Saint Albans<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Lake Champlain Quadricentennial<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">& Franco-American Heritage Festival<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Signature Event<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Art Exhibition & Sale</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Open Call to Artists!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Celebrate the long, rich cultural heritage of Franco-Americans as well as the natural history of the Lake Champlain region. Musical performances, historical exhibits & recreation, public art display, genealogy and more! St. Albans for the Future with the assistance of the Saint Albans Artists’ Guild, will be presenting an art exhibition and sale during the 3 day festivities.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Art exhibition and Sale:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the “Stonehouse” at Saint Albans Bay.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday June 18, 2009 6:00pm-10:00pm<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday June 19, 2009 12:00pm-5:00pm<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday June 20, 2009 10:00am-4:00pm<br /></div><div><br /></div>There will be a “kick off” gala fundraiser (ticket prices are still to be determined) featuring the art show and silent auction for Art Fits Vermont Puzzle Pieces on Thursday evening from 6:00 PM -10:00 PM. Activities will be going on Friday & Saturday and the Lois McClure will be docked at the Bay for viewing during this time. A donation to St. Albans for the Future (SAFF) is $ 20.00 for the 3 day show. This is a great opportunity to show and sell your work, and be a part of this signature event. First come first serve. Pre Registration is required.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For more information and registration for the art show only </div><div style="text-align: center;">email: quadartfest@comcast.net<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">or call Karen Day-Vath at 802-524-7154.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For all other inquiries concerning the festival </div><div style="text-align: center;">please see the Franco American Heritage Website at:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">www.francoamericanvermont.org<br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-37383048017050872852009-04-15T13:40:00.003-04:002009-04-15T13:45:24.707-04:00Watercolor Magazine: Harald Aksdal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://forums.myamericanartist.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/qs/Aksdale_2D00_WCSpr09_2D00_TOC.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 250px;" src="http://forums.myamericanartist.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/qs/Aksdale_2D00_WCSpr09_2D00_TOC.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Anyone who knows Harald Aksdal knows that his artistic career has grown by leaps and bounds in a matter of just a couple of years. As a testament to his talent, he is being featured in this spring's issue of <a href="http://forums.myamericanartist.com/blogs/wcmag/archive/2009/03/11/watercolor-spring-2009.aspx">Watercolor Magazine</a>! It's a huge article with lots of great big examples of his work. If you would like to see the full article, I have a copy here at the gallery, and there is one on display at Champlain Collections (new location in the Hungerford Plaza in case you didn't know) also. There is also, of course, some of Harald's work here on display so if you're interested in either a framed original or a print, stop by. Congratulations to Harald!Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-32164095314236790832009-04-04T10:25:00.000-04:002009-04-04T10:25:00.556-04:00Keep up with your readingI should be reprimanded for not having posted this sooner, but there is a great new resource for anyone trying to keep up with the Vermont art scene called the <a href="http://vermontartzine.blogspot.com/">Vermont Art Zine</a>. It's a new blog devoted to the visual arts community with great articles on artists, shows and events. Visit it often or you can add it to your feed reader if you use one with the "subscribe" link way at the bottom of the blog. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-90016126481208208542009-04-03T13:17:00.002-04:002009-04-03T13:22:02.750-04:00Upgrade for the Artists GuildI just wanted to share the link for the <a href="http://www.saartistsguild.org/">St. Albans Artists Guild</a> because their website was recently redesigned by the talented Clair Dunn and they have a great new look. It's worth a visit. Clair is a skilled web designer and does sites for artist so if you're looking to start your own website (…and everyone should have one) you should <a href="mailto:cadunn@vt2000.com">contact her</a>. Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-54115629734504152392009-03-12T10:15:00.003-04:002009-03-12T10:17:03.102-04:00Update from KimAs usual, Staart artist Kimberlee Forney is a busy bee! Below are a few of her events she just filled me in on. <br /><br />1)I will be participating in the VERMONT WOMEN'S EXPO for the third or fourth time. This is a fun ONE DAY event.<br />when: SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2009 10AM-5PM<br />where: Sheraton Inn, Burlington<br /><br />for more info: check out www.vermontwomensexpo.com <br />Attached to this email is a coupon for $1.00 off admission. There are door prizes (over $4000.00 worth) and other workshops throughout the day. I hope to see you there!<br /><br />and mark your calendars for.....<br /><br />2)FRIDAY MARCH 27, FROM 10AM-12PM I will be hanging out at NUNYUNS in Burlington(where Scrumptous used to be). They are a great bakery, breakfast and lunch place located at 139 North Champlain Street. During this "meet and greet" we can chat about art and life...and I will be accepting entries for those who stop by between 10-12 for a chance to win an 8x10 framed print of the winners choice. (Winner need not be present when winning ticket is chosen.)<br />For more info check out this article from Seven Days. They even mention my artwork! thanks Seven Days!<br /><br />http://www.7dvt.com/2009taste-test-nunyuns<br />The show at Nunyuns will be displayed into mid-late April.Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-77515824289155820422009-03-08T17:03:00.002-04:002009-03-08T17:12:38.929-04:00Music for a CauseI just wanted to post some pictures from today's musical event and fundraiser that happened here at the gallery. There was a great turnout and hopefully plenty of money was raised …all of the proceeds going to a national organization that raises awareness about the female sex trafficking trade. Organizer Joy Choquette did a fantastic job of organizing the musicians and putting together a tasty spread of treats including baked goods donated by the Cosmic Bakery in St. Albans. <div><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3219.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3219.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mark Sustic</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3229.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3229.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3234.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3234.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">event organizer Joy Choquette (right)</span><br /></div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3238.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3238.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Carol Jones</span><br /></div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3241.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3241.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3245.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3245.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lisa Judge</span><br /></div></span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3256.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_3256.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Rebecca Padulla</span><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-82702511801490376032009-03-03T09:18:00.002-05:002009-03-03T09:33:17.606-05:00Music Matinee, Sunday March 8This weekend we've got a great event going on at STAART!<div><br />EcoMedia LLC, a green copywriting service, will host a Music Matinee on Sunday, March 8th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Local musicians including Carol Jones, Rebecca Padula, Lisa Ackel-Judge and others are going to rock the house while you get to lounge and munch on some light refreshments. (I recently checked out Carol's new CD out and you will LOVE it).<br /><br />And while you're out enjoying yourself, you'll also be supporting a cause. Music Matinee was created to raise awareness around sex trafficking. It is estimated that 50,000 women are trafficked into North America each year. Statistics vary on worldwide sex trafficking, however it is estimated that between one and two million women and children are trafficked each year around the globe. Informational materials about sex trafficking and sex tourism will be available and you can make a donation that will be sent to a national organization working to end sex trafficking.<br /><br />Last I checked, it's still winter so come over to snuggle into one of those cozy couches and enjoy the tunes. For more information, contact Joy at joychoquette@gmail.com, and check out her website, www.ecomediallc.com, while you're at it!<br /><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-13157643855645271892009-02-28T09:12:00.003-05:002009-02-28T09:21:36.553-05:00Going Forward<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_2498.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 602px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_2498.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Here's a photo from last night's reception at the gallery. As usual, we had a great crowd and artists and spectators alike seemed to enjoy themselves. <div><br /></div><div>I mentioned to the crowd last night that it's great to see our little local arts movement really picking up momentum. Between the various organizations, small group gatherings, galleries and public spaces that display art we've really got something here. The recent Seven Days article on Staart mentioned all of these places and hopefully took us one step further in establishing ourselves on the art map. </div><div><br /></div><div>From here, I think it's important that we all really collaborate to keep this momentum going. We can all still have our little individual goals, but by working together more it can only help all of us. St. Albans and the surrounding area has always struggled to find its identity…to figure out what to do with a changing rural landscape, shifting economics, and amidst a changing relationship with the rest of the world. Maybe we're finally finding our place…</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-41088895722033319552009-02-19T21:20:00.005-05:002009-02-20T12:37:08.255-05:00A Funny Clip!**Warning, there may be language inappropriate for kids (but hey, what're they doing online anyway?)**<br /><br />I finally pieced together that video clip of Leon reading some material at the gallery last week. The reading in the clip is material from one of the new projects he has coming out. I think it'll appeal to the locals!<br /><br />This is my first attempt at working with video, so it's crude but workable. <div><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/P7mBcl0Bx_k&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/P7mBcl0Bx_k&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-74579366297866342892009-02-15T20:15:00.004-05:002009-02-15T20:18:54.168-05:00Leon at the GalleryLocal wordsmith Leon Thompson, who just happens to be my pal and former co-worker, graced the gallery Friday night with a one-hour reading that had the crowd in stitches. Leon already has two published volumes of his columns under his belt, titled "Good Junk" and "Dork: Another Look at My Junk" (oh Leon), and is working on several new projects including two books that are due to be published in the next year. The first is a guide to our state that combines stories that only Vermonters could tell with notes about what it is to be a Vermonter…dialect and all. The second book will include more of his columns in a compilation of New England writers. Go Leon! So Friday night he read material from both past and present projects. It was a fun night and good to see so many people out for the event! I shot a video of one of the pieces he read, so as soon as I learn how to edit it, I'll post that too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_1458.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 300px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_1458.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_1462.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 300px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_1462.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_1470.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 300px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_1470.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-25860054072828102502009-02-12T14:01:00.004-05:002009-02-12T14:09:26.255-05:00Seven Days article is out!!<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.7dvt.com/files/galleryprofile-staart.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 431px; height: 286px;" src="http://www.7dvt.com/files/galleryprofile-staart.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.matthewthorsen.com/mattdi.html">Matthew Thorsen</a> Photo</span><br /></div><br />Hey! You all need to go check out the article in Seven Days about the gallery. Either grab this week's copy (on newsstands until next Tuesday) or you can read the article online <a href="http://www.7dvt.com/2009staarting-over">here</a>. The article talks about some of the awesome artists we have here and highlights our local art scene. Writer Amy Lilly did an excellent job! My hair looks terrible, but what's a girl to do when the Seven Days photog <a href="http://www.matthewthorsen.com/mattdi.html">Matthew Thorsen</a> rings you up and says he needs to take your photo that day! I couldn't be more thrilled not only because it's great timing for publicity for everyone, but Seven Days is a great must-read weekly publication so I'm honored.Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-53645663322933106592009-02-11T08:23:00.002-05:002009-02-11T08:31:20.722-05:00Music<div>Carol Jones just sent me some info on the release of her new CD "Out of the Blue". Carol played here at the gallery as part of a duet in December of 2007. She's got a release celebration at the Old Lantern in Charlotte on 2/28. You can listen to her music at her <a href="http://www.myspace.com/carolajones">myspace page</a>. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/February282009postertwo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 1024px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/February282009postertwo.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704246850706088253.post-83214944922363789352009-01-30T14:00:00.005-05:002009-01-30T14:07:31.923-05:00Music, Thursday Feb. 5, St. Albans<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jsc.edu/images/PoJazzImage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="http://www.jsc.edu/images/PoJazzImage.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>Someone left a poster at my door this week for a <a href="http://www.jsc.edu/Academics/WritingAndLiterature/Clubs/PoJazz.aspx">PoJAZZ</a> event going on at Chow! Bella next Thursday, February 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. There wasn't a website on the poster (Tsk, Tsk) but a quick google search led me to some <a href="http://www.jsc.edu/Academics/WritingAndLiterature/Clubs/PoJazz.aspx">more information</a>. According to the Johnson State College website, it's a JSC sponsored group that "showcases the best of Northern New England's jazz musicians and poets in a cabaret format." If you'd like to hear their sound there are some clips that you can listen to. Sounds interesting!<br /><br />If you have an arts event that you would like me to post, just email me at staartgallery@gmail.com!Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0