Meeting Summary: RNAC General Meeting 3/11/09

Fourteen members attended the Rocky Neck Art Colony general meeting on March 11.

• Membership. Amanda reported that she will follow up with people for the brochure, call people who were previously members and have not re-joined, and arrange the walking tour to solicit new members on Rocky Neck. Anyone who would like to help, please contact Amanda.
• Treasury. Sharon reported that we had collected $7,200.00 in dues so far and that there are 1559 books left to sell.
• Marketing. On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to elect Judy Robinson-Cox our new Marketing Director. Judy went on to report:
  - Brochure distribution: Mona will contact Daphne and arrange for her to distribute brochures
  - The Historic Art Trail is almost complete and will be added as a section but with a separate URL (RockyNeckArtTrail.org). The only cost will be $15 per year for the domain name.
• Residency. Karen reported that the Residency Committee now has several applications. The Distinguished/artist/critic/teacher for this year will be Karen Rosenthal.
• Historic Art Trail. Amy (Bell-Ross) informed the meeting that the official launch will be either June 6-7 or 13-14. It will be held at the garden and gallery of James B. (Gully) Hand (36 Rocky Neck Ave.). Gully will arrange for an exhibition of historic Rocky Neck paintings in his gallery. Anyone who is interested in helping with the launch should contact Amy.
• Rocky Neck Gallery. There will be another meeting of the gallery members on Sunday March 21. The landlord (Charlie Boland) said the rent will be the same as last year, and the rental period is May 15 – Oct 15. All old members are eligible to show. Work from new applicants will be juried. The Opening will be Saturday May 23.
• Beaux Arts Ball. The theme will be Naughty or Nice. The ball will be Thursday August 13 at the Studio Restaurant.
• Nights on the Neck. Will be held on the first Thursday of each month from June through October 5-9 PM. Amanda said she had lined up several performers, but was still anxious to get more. If you know of anyone or have an idea, please contact Amanda.
• Logo. There was a long and lively discussion about the design and adoption of a new logo for the Art Colony. It was unanimously VOTED to keep the current logo for print materials for the remainder of this year. We will continue to work on a new logo design.

Sun, March 22: Rocky Neck Gallery Meeting

A meeting for current members of the Rocky Neck Gallery will be held on Sunday, March 22, at 4pm (note new time) at the home of Tom and Judy Robinson-Cox, 5 Haskell Court, East Gloucester. Agenda items include

• Hours of operation
• Review and vote on approval of bylaws
• Special shows
• Gift shop
• Sitting hours and number of shrink wraps in relation to number of spaces paid
• Scheduling
• Hanging
• New members
• Reception
• Signage

All members are encouraged to attend. Anyone attending is invited to stay for a "make your own pizza" party after the meeting. Tom and Judy will supply whole wheat pizza dough, oven, pizza pans and a selection of vegetarian toppings plus cheese. Feel free to bring your favorite topping.

For more info, contact Susan Hershey, pigeonhill@gmail.com. 

RNAC Brochure and Website

Brochure: The deadline for submitting text and images for this year's brochure is March 15. Please send to designer, Steve Bridges (BridgesDesign@comcast.net). If you missed the deadline there still may be time. Contact Steve today.

Website: All artist and business members are eligible for a free page on the Rocky Neck website. Please send new or updated information to the webmaster, Judy Robinson-Cox (judy@robinson-cox) as soon as possible. We will be adding a new page this year that lists community members. If you are a community member and would like a link to your website or brief description about yourself, please send info to Judy.

If you have your own website, please add a link back to the Rocky Neck Art Colony http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org 

 Advertise Individual Gallery Openings and Receptions

Please send information about your 2009 gallery opening/receptions to judy@robinson-cox.com so we can publish the information on this newsletter, our website, our Facebook group page, the seARTS website, and other sites TBD.

RNAC Artist in Residence Program

The Rocky Neck Art Colony is currently accepting applications from visual artists for the fifth year of the Rocky Neck Art Colony Residency Program, which runs from May 29 through October 9, 2009. The artists selected will evidence high-level accomplishment, originality and seriousness of purpose. One applicant will be selected for each of three four-week residency terms. The program includes prime studio/gallery/living space (including utilities), press coverage, art sales opportunities, and access to a rich cultural community.

Requirements

• A public slide lecture during the first week of the residency presenting a collective body of the artist’s work followed by a discussion
• An informal studio talk at the end of the residency where the artist will talk about works in progress during the residency
• Open studio a total of 12 hours per week on Thurs, Fri, Sat, and/or Sundays

Application Deadline: April 1, 2009

Download Application Form

Funding for the Rocky Neck Art Colony Residency Program is in part from the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts made possible by The Massachusetts Cultural Council John and Abigail Adams Arts Program.

Short Term Gallery Space Available

RNAC Artist in Residency Program, Kismet Wharf, 51S Rocky Neck Ave. available for short term rental periods during the summer. This space is in a great location between the Rocky Neck (formerly Bryan) Gallery and Studio Restaurant. Rent includes all utilities, kitchen facilities, cable hookup and bathroom plus access to the Marina shower. The space features a waterfront view, picture windows and a big garage door that opens for easy access. From May to October, it is the live/work space for the Rocky Neck Artist in Residence.
It is available for short-term rental between residency artists, during the following periods:

• May 21 - 26, 2009

• July 2 - 17, 2009

• August 31 - September 9, 2009

• October 10 - 15, 2009

This location is ideal for group or one-person exhibitions, workshops and classes.
Potential renters should submit to the Residency Committee c/o rglouc@comcast.net with a one page proposal for use of the space and resumes and contact information for each person who will show work. Contracts are arranged on a "first received" basis for qualified applicants. . Set-up and departure times must be arranged in advance with the Residency Committee. See http://rockyneckartcolony.org/galleries.html#kismet for photos of space.

Member News

Judith Goetemann Leads Batik Workshop at the Rockport Art Association

INDOOR BATIK WORKSHOP 1 DAY

SAT, March 21st, 9:30 am

Introduction to Traditional Batik. We will discover the wonders of Batik in a step by step process of alternately waxing and dying fabric until a desired result is achieved. To begin, we will plan a logical sequence of dyes baths, keeping in mind color compatibility. As the dyeing progresses the Batik will move from light to dark . The final step, ironing the wax out of the Batik, is always an exciting moment. Beginners luck is common! All materials will be supplied including a base drawing.

$85 RAA Members $100 Non-Members. Call 978.546.6604 to register.

Tom Robinson-Cox Receives Newburyport Art Association Award

Tom Robinson-Cox was awarded the NIAD Foundation Award for Photography for his photograph Haiku at the Newburyport Winter Members show.

Two Rocky Neck Art Colony members  selected for CAA's  Stratum

Art Colony members Kathy Gerdon Archer and Judy Robinson-Cox were selected to be part of Stratum, at the Cambridge Art Association, February 27 - March 27, 25 Lowell St, Cambridge.
Reception: Saturday, March 21, 12 - 2 pm.

View online gallery of show:  http://cambridgeart.org/browse_stratum.html

Rich Seeley photo on display at Colorado State Capital

Rich Seeley's photo, Rainbow’s End, which is currently on display at Denver International Airport (Terminal A), and was planned to be moved to the Colorado State Capital House Lt. Governors’ offices for 3 months, has been selected to be on display in the rotunda of the State Capital House for 6 months starting June 1, 2009.

Rocky Neck Meeting Space Needed, June 22 - 25

The Pencil Box Unleashed a children's art class run by Dawn Southworth is looking for a space on Rocky Neck for the class to meet. Here is the description of the class:

"With sketchbooks in hand we will follow in the footsteps of legendary artists who have depicted Cape Ann including: Edward Hopper, Marsden Hartley, John Sloan, Fitz Hugh Lane, Bernard Chaet, Walter Hancock and others. We will celebrate the natural wonder of Cape Ann as we explore Lanes Cove, Plum Cove Beach and various artists’ studios while making drawings and found object sculptures along the way. Walking shoes, backpack, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen are required this week."

They will use the space for about an hour a day (unless it rains and they decide to stay put) sometime between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm from June 22- 25.

See http://www.annisquamarts.com/curriculum/course.aspx?c=1  for details on the program.

Contact Dawn Southworth 978 283 9638; 978 290 2107 (cell) if you know of an available space.

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