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Cover Image: Our joyous cover image, a family portrait, was painted by Rachel Banley-Bill, a participant in Art Lab, a year-round art program at AVA for adults with special needs offered in partnership with the Special Needs Support Center.

AVA Gallery and Art Center (Alliance for the Visual Arts) is dedicated to promoting the visual arts through exhibitions and educational programs that nurture, support and challenge New England artists, and to providing art classes for children, teens and adults of all levels and abilities.AVA’s programs— including special events that foster interaction among artists, patrons of the arts and the community, and which emphasize sustainability—are dedicated to recognizing the ways in which art enriches our lives.

AVA Gallery and Art Center is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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winter 2014 • ART CLASSES & PROGRAMS

Alliance for the Visual Arts Education Program

Cancellation/Refund Policy

AVA Gallery and Art Center offers a vibrant, year-round art education program for individuals of all ages, ranging in ability from novice to professional. Classes introduce participants to the creative process, teach basic drawing skills, offer students exposure to media ranging from watercolor to sculpture, and encourage the pursuit of advanced study in areas like oil painting, printmaking, and digital photography. AVA’s renowned Children’s Program—which takes place in our welcoming and well-equipped studios—offers preschool and afterschool classes, as well as unique, weeklong art camps coinciding with the vacation calendar of local schools. Creative opportunities for teens abound. AVA draws on a strong faculty composed of nationally and regionally known artists. If you haven’t taken a class at AVA before, you may be in for a surprise. You won’t be striving for grades or credits, because there aren’t any here. Instead you can expect:

If a participant cancels 15 days or more before the first class, the full amount of the tuition will be refunded in the form of a check or as a credit that can be used towards another AVA class within one year of date of issue. If a participant cancels between 14 and 8 days before the first class, half the amount of tuition will be awarded as a credit that can be used towards another AVA class within one year of date of issue. If a participant cancels in 7 days or fewer before the first class, tuition will be forfeited. If, for any reason, AVA needs to cancel a class, participants will be contacted by phone and / or email as soon as the decision is made. Please be certain to provide us with your current contact information at the time of enrollment.

 the freedom to learn in your own style

AVA cancels classes due to bad weather in tandem with the Lebanon School District. Should a class need to be canceled, AVA will contact participants by phone and / or email as soon as the decision is made. Please be certain that you provide us with all necessary contact information when you enroll in a class. AVA also posts weather cancellations via our website and Facebook page, so please check these sites for current weather-related class information. Canceled classes will be rescheduled for the first available date—in most cases, the class will be extended by one week. If a canceled class is not rescheduled, participants will receive a refund for the cancelled portion of the course in the form of a check or as a credit that can be used towards another AVA class within one year of date of issue.

 engaged, supportive fellow students with a variety of perspectives  the satisfaction and challenge of defining your own goals  the opportunity to work with a dedicated, highly qualified faculty  spacious, light-filled studio settings  the pleasure of being in an award-winning “green” building, with access to exhibition galleries and special programs

Scholarships

Registration Policy You may reserve a place in class by phone (603) 448-3117, online at www.avagallery.org, e-mail (info@avagallery.org), fax (603) 448-4827, or stop by AVA to register in person. To be officially enrolled in an AVA class, the tuition must be paid in full. Registrations are accepted in the order in which full payment is received. If requested, we can set up a payment by installation plan.

Weather Cancellation Policy

AVA members receive a significant discount on tuition. Membership is open to all.

AVA’s scholarship program is made possible by the generosity of our supporters. Scholarships are available to individuals of all ages and abilities and are usually awarded at 50% of the cost of tuition. For information about the scholarship application process, please call AVA: (603) 448–3117 or visit www.avagallery.org. Requests must be received no later than two weeks before the start of class.

Our website, www.avagallery.org, continues to evolve to better serve you On AVA’s website, you can securely enroll in classes and workshops, renew your membership or join as a new member, purchase gift certificates for friends and family and donate to our Annual Fund.

Registration Form: winter 2014

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Become an AVA member today!  Yes, I enclose $45 for an annual individual membership, which entitles me to reduced tuition fees to all AVA classes (in addition to many other benefits). See p. 3.  Yes, I enclose $65 for an annual family membership, which entitles us to reduced tuition fees to all AVA classes (in addition to many other benefits). See p. 3.  I would like to make a donation of $________ to the AVA Scholarship Fund, to help make it possible for others to take art classes at AVA.

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Mail to: AVA Gallery and Art Center 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 or fax to: (603) 448–4827 Founded in 1973, AVA (Alliance for the Visual Arts) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All contributions and Scholarship Fund donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. The EIN number of Community Gallery, Inc. d/b/a AVA Gallery and Art Center is 23–7394706.

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Digital Outreach from AVA

AVA Gallery and Art Center, a nonprofit organization, provides a multitude of services to the community. In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, we also offer low-cost programs like CAOS (Community Arts Open Studio) as well as a number of unique opportunities for children, seniors, and adults with special needs.These enriching offerings are only partially funded through tuition or registration fees, so we rely on contributions, especially from our members, to raise the necessary funds to continue our creative and all-inclusive programming. Because membership support is so important to the continued vitality of what AVA offers, we have recently expanded our annual membership benefits. If you renew your membership or join as a new member, on an Individual ($45) or Family ($65) level or if you join at a higher level, we are pleased to make the following benefits available to you:

For Current Information on AVA’s Many Offerings, Keep in Touch Online! AVA strives to fill its Carter-Kelsey building with an ever-changing calendar of cultural events throughout the year. Special events are sometimes scheduled on short notice and, consequently, the most current details are not always found in our print publications. Here’s how you can find up-to-the-moment details about AVA’s special events, exhibitions, classes, lectures, and more. • First and foremost – please visit our website at www.avagallery.org whenever you have a question about our scheduled activities. We refresh the content regularly to feature current information on programs, classes, exhibitions, and special events, as well as opportunities for artists, internships, and more. • Are you on Facebook? “Like” AVA Gallery and Art Center and have updates delivered through your news feed. • Do you receive AVA’s eNewsletter? If not, you may sign up on the AVA website and Facebook page, or email info@avagallery.org with “Add to eNewsletter” in the subject line. We’ll follow up.

 Discounts on all AVA classes, camps and • Have you checked AVA’s eNewsletter Archive? Accessible from the News and workshops Events link on the www.avagallery.org homepage, find information on our  Priority registration for AVA Summer Camps programming as well as artist opportunities.  Opportunity to submit artwork to AVA’s Holiday • Follow AVA on Twitter. Updates of events, classes, exhibitions and more can Exhibition be yours in one sentence or less @AVAgallery.org  Discounted submission fees for AVA’s bi-annual Keeping up with AVA is just one click away. We hope you’ll become a regular! Summer Juried Exhibition And you can always give us a call at (603) 448-3117.  Members at Family level and above receive a CAOS punch card for 8 free admissions to family Saturday CAOS or CAOS for Toddlers  Invitations to AVA Gallery openings and special events  10% discount on custom framing at Bean’s in Hanover and Duke’s in Lebanon and discounts on framing materials at the Junction Frame Shop in White River Junction  10% discount on art supplies at Bean’s in Hanover, Duke’s in Lebanon, and Valley Art Suppliers in West Lebanon  20% discount on AVA READS! selections at the Norwich Bookstore  Discount on AVA birthday parties*  North American Reciprocal Museum Program*  Annual event with guest artist\lecturer**  Discount on Gallery and Teaching Studio rentals**  Private tour of the gallery for up to 10 people****  Support AVA and your community! *Contributing membership level ($100-$249) **Patron membership level ($250-$499) ***Sponsor membership level ($500-$999) ****Benefactor and above ($1,000 and above)

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Thank you for being a member and for making art and AVA a part of your everyday life!

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Chair H. Sloane Mayor, AIA Vice Chair Dana Ireland Treasurer Dale Cunningham, CPA Secretary Sheryl Trainor Members Jonathan D. Masland Ruthie Murray Joseph O’Donnell, MD Emily Ridgway, MD Jennifer Snyder Geoffrey Vitt C. Stuart White, Jr., AIA

AVA Staff Executive Director Bente Torjusen bente@avagallery.org Education Director Adam Blue adam@avagallery.org Capacity Builder Debbe Callaghan debbe@avagallery.org Office Manager Constance Creed constance@avagallery.org Studio Manager Althea Goundrey althea@avagallery.org Exhibition Coordinator Margaret E. Jacobs margaret@avagallery.org Bookkeeper Abigail Murphy abbe@avagallery.org Credits

Artwork by participants and faculty in AVA classes

Board Meetings to Birthday Parties— Beautiful Spaces Available at 11 Bank Street

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AVA’s LEED Gold-certified Carter-Kelsey building could be the ideal setting for your next event, offering a unique combination of local history, sustainable architecture, stunning gallery spaces, and an ever-changing palate of visual arts as the backdrop to your gathering. Successful events have ranged from seated, catered affairs to creative business presentations; cocktails with colleagues to multimedia meetings. Of course, personalized birthday parties at AVA delight children and families alike. For information on availability and cost for rentals of AVA’s galleries and studios, please call (603) 448-3117.

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AVA is located in the Carter-Kelsey building—the former H.W. Carter factory—at 11 Bank Street in Lebanon, NH, right off Colburn Park (Lebanon Green), on Route 4. It is easily accessible from Interstate 89, Exits 17, 18, or 19.

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Looking Ahead…

Fall into Winter!

Dear Artists, Friends and Supporters,

Dear AVA Family,

In a recent article in the Valley News on AVA’s significant plans for the future—including a $2.5 million capital campaign—I was quoted as saying: “You have to have an ambitious goal.” What went unsaid is that an ambitious goal is worth very little unless it is backed by a solid group of supporters. Over the years, AVA has benefited from the generosity of a remarkable group of supporters, who has made it possible for our organization to become (and, again, I quote the Valley News) “a centerpiece of Lebanon’s art revival and of the Upper Valley’s growing arts infrastructure.” And I do not think of “support” solely in terms of financial gifts; equally important is the multitude of other ways of giving to AVA—whether as volunteers, as donors of in-kind goods or services, as artists presenting new ideas, as faculty members meeting with individual students outside of regularly scheduled classes, as staff members giving of their time beyond the call of duty, as Board members making room for AVA in their busy professional lives—the list is endless. Speaking of AVA’s Board, the time has come (alas) to give kudos to our departing Board Chair, William Dunn, whose leadership over the past two years has been outstanding. His ability to combine financial acumen with a broad, comprehensive vision for AVA’s future—paired with his talent for communicating complex plans and ideas in the most direct and compelling way—has been instrumental in moving our organization forward. We thank Bill for his exceptional service to AVA, and we are delighted that he has promised to join us as a member of future ad hoc committees. As AVA commits itself to new, ambitious goals, we are ever thankful to our community of supporters—those who believe in our endeavors and who give in so many ways to make our goals attainable.

What a wonderful anniversary year we have experienced here at AVA Gallery and Art Center. Unlike most with looming milestone birthdays, AVA relished the idea of turning 40. Never has a 40th been welcomed with such pride and enthusiasm, and never has the party been so much fun! We enjoyed a year of celebrations, planning and giving thanks to all those wonderful folks who have helped make us who we are today. I often refer to AVA as “we,” and that doesn’t require any further explanation to anyone who has been with AVA over these four decades. AVA draws people in and creates the “we.” One thing that was abundantly clear over the last 12 months was the affirmation of the critical role that AVA plays in our community. Many of our films and receptions drew audiences in the hundreds, each face beaming with a sense of belonging. AVA truly brings people together. My time at AVA, as a Board member and certainly as Board Chair, has been most rewarding. I am honored to have served two full terms, as allowed under our by-laws. But the time has come to pass the torch to the next group of highly dedicated members, who under the leadership of newly elected Board Chair Sloane Mayor, will guide this fine organization, “us,” into a dynamic and exciting future. Onward! William Dunn, Board Chair 2011 –2013

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Silent Auction AVA’s 2014 Silent Auction

13–22 winter 2014 Classes and Workshops for Children, Teens and Adults 13–14 Program Schedule at a Glance 16–17 Classes for Childrens and Teens 16 Children’s Afterschool Discount 17 Winter Vacation Camps 17 Full–Day Camp Discounts, Early Drop–off and Late Pick–up 18–21 Classes and Workshops for Adults and Teens 22–23 Faculty

With much gratitude, Bente Torjusen, Executive Director

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Support AVA’s Scholarship Fund AVA’s Scholarship Fund is available to community members of all ages and abilities. Whether making possible a child’s summer art camp experience or an adult’s participation in a workshop, 100% of AVA’s Scholarship Fund donations go directly to tuition. AVA’s Board and staff thank everyone who has given to the Scholarship Fund, and we appeal to your continuing generosity in the coming year. Requests for scholarship support have steadily increased over the recent years, and your giving helps ensure that all deserving applicants receive support. In the last year, AVA’s Scholarship Fund awarded supplemental tuition to more than 40 participants! Your donation makes a difference, as every dollar helps others realize their creative goals. Donations to AVA’s Scholarship Fund can be made by phone: (603) 448-3117; online: www.avagallery.org; or by mail: AVA, 11 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH 03766.

It is my pleasure to introduce AVA’s Winter 2014 Education Program. As always, we strive to provide the highest quality classes to people of all ages, abilities and creative inclinations. In the upcoming quarter, we hope you find the perfect class for your needs. Our program for Children and Teens is comprised of two five-week afterschool sessions, bridged by our ever popular February vacation camps. The classes provide youths with instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, robotics, digital photography, and more. We also offer early drop-off and late pick-up options for working families as well as tuition discounts for students who enroll in multiple classes. Our Adult program includes 30 classes, covering both traditional and contemporary media and techniques. AVA’s faculty are all working artists— each eager to share their expertise and enthusiasm with you. Shorter one-day workshops and extended weekly sessions will let you explore creative challenges large and small. Please join us, on your own or with a friend, as art experiences can enliven and enrich your life in unexpected ways! Scholarships are available to individuals of all ages and abilities. Please let us know if we can help you with a scholarship application. Looking forward to seeing you soon, Adam Blue, Education Director

AVA Gift Certificates An AVA Gift Certificate is the perfect way to encourage a friend, family member, or coworker to make art a part of their life. Redeemable for classes, camps, memberships and artwork, AVA Gift Certificates are available in any amount and offer the recipient an array of creative opportunities. To learn more about giving this flexible and creative gift, stop by AVA’s office; give us a call at (603) 448-3117; or purchase your gift certificate online at www.avagallery.org.

Birthday Parties at AVA What better place to have your child’s birthday party than at AVA? Our Children’s Studio and Children’s Loft provide the perfect setting for artful celebrations, designed around a theme chosen by the birthday child. An AVA instructor (“Master of Ceremonies”) will work with you in the planning stages and during the party itself, providing opportunities for the young party-goers to create fanciful works with paint, clay, fabric, collage and/or recycled materials. And—best of all—you’ll leave here on a high note, as the tidying-up is included in the “birthday-package.” The cost is $200 for a two-hour birthday party for up to 10 children ($20 more for each additional child). Birthday cake and other treats must be provided by the hosts. The “Master of Ceremonies” will work closely with you to make every aspect of your child’s birthday celebration a memorable one. Birthday parties are best scheduled on Sundays throughout the year; parties for preschool children may take place on weekday mornings during the school year. Please call AVA at (603) 448-3117 to make arrangements.

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Please Support AVA’s 2014 Annual Fund Drive!

AVA Looks to the Future

Your fully tax-deductible donation to our Annual Fund provides us with funds that are essential for our continued ability to offer imaginative and enriching art programs—often free or low-cost— that greatly contribute to the vitality of our community. Every donation to AVA’s Annual Fund provides invaluable support for our programs and operating budget, and we are proud of the fact that nearly 90% of all contributions directly support our art programming. In addition to gifts received as checks or credit cards, gifts of stock are greatly appreciated. Should you wish to donate shares of stock, please contact AVA’s Executive Director, Bente Torjusen, at (603) 448-3117 or bente@avagallery.org for specific information needed to assure proper handling of such gifts. We sincerely thank you for your generous support of AVA’s 2013-2014 Annual Fund drive! Founded in 1973, AVA (Alliance for the Visual Arts) is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) not-for-profit organization. The EIN # of Community Gallery, Inc., d/b/a AVA Gallery and Art Center is: 23-7394706.

AVA’s 40th anniversary reception, on October 27, was a memorable culmination of an event-filled year. We honored the past, we celebrated the present, and—equally important—we unveiled new plans for AVA’s future. These plans—many of them rooted in long-held dreams—emerged as we sought input from artists, supporters, former Board members and community members at-large. The plans will significantly strengthen our programming and, in the process, boost AVA’s organizational and physical capacity. The launch of a $2.5 million Capital Campaign in support of these goals was also announced. Our recent acquisition of a contiguous property on the North side of our building—made possible by the generosity of several longtime supporters—is key to the realization of these plans. In due time, our Stone Carving Studio, now located on the first floor of our Carter-Kelsey building (facing Bank Street), will be relocated to this property. There, it will form the core of a new three-dimensional arts facility. The Stone Carving Studio will, of course, continue to be named in honor of Winkie Kelsey. The space where the Stone Carving Studio is currently located will be transformed into a gallery dedicated to exhibiting a broad variety of work by artist-members. It will also offer access to flat files and digital archives. This members’ gallery will vastly increase the visibility of the artistic talent in our area, providing new opportunities to introduce the public to a broader spectrum of artists. Visually, this elongation of our Bank Street-facing exhibition spaces will lend the appearance of a splendid “gallery row.” Simultaneously, we will proceed with plans for continued building improvements that were not accomplished during the 2006-2007 renovation; at the same time, we will move forward with our plans for solar roof panels and other AVA Green Building Challenge initiatives (see page 7). Last, but not least, we are establishing a reserve fund to help ensure AVA’s financial sustainability. In the coming year, we will stay in close touch with our artists, members and friends as these plans are refined. We will also keep you in the loop as to the many ways you can contribute to the success of our plans. Join us in securing a vibrant and sustainable future for AVA!

The Elizabeth Rowland Mayor Gallery: AVA’s Newly Named Exhibition Space Special thanks go to Alanna Mayer, founder and co-owner of BQE, whose donation of time, services, and expertise made the celebratory evening honoring Lili Mayor such a success. www.beautyqueenevents.org

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This past September, the exhibition space that for so long has been referred to as “Gallery 3” was formally named the Elizabeth Rowland Mayor Gallery, in honor of AVA’s co-founder, Elizabeth (Lili) Mayor. It was a most timely and fitting gesture during this, our 40th anniversary year, as Lili has had a major impact on AVA, both artistically and organizationally, over these four decades. The unveiling of the new

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name plaque took place during the exhibition Four Artists— Four Decades, with Lili’s work on stunning display throughout the E.N. Wennberg Gallery and the former Gallery 3. Joining us in celebrating Lili were family, friends and fellow artists. AVA is honored to have a gallery named for an artist who has done—and continues to do—so much for AVA, and who is so integral to the identity of our organization.

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AVA’s Green Building Challenge A Work-in-Progress AVA’s efforts to achieve net zero energy status, i.e., to produce as much energy with renewables as our building consumes, has been moving forward. The Jordan Institute, New Hampshire’s premier thinktank dedicated to addressing climate change in the built environment through efficiency upgrades, began guiding this process over the summer and fall. Led by Paul Leveille (who was instrumental in our achieving LEED Gold-certification in 2008), three years of our building’s most recent energy usage has been analyzed. Data loggers have been installed on electrical circuits to discover exactly where electrons are going. While these efforts are expected to pinpoint areas that can yield savings, the most important watt is the one not used: the “negawatt.” Once the total thermal and electrical loads have been optimally reduced, a solar electrical system—an essential component of our new capital campaign—will be designed, “right-sized” to the building’s needs. AVA’s planned arts facility for threedimensional studies (see page 6) will be designed to the same high standards; unlike 11 Bank Street, it will benefit from being a new building. Simultaneously, we will continue with our “deep energy retrofit” of the Carter-Kelsey building, with particular emphasis on improving the 2nd and 3rd floors. The Jordan Institute’s studies have been made possible by a grant to AVA from the Highfield Foundation.

Leave a Legacy to AVA Join AVA’s Bank Street Society for Planned Giving While AVA’s 40th anniversary year gave us pause to think of where we have come from, it also provided the perfect occasion to think about where we are going. One thing is certain: we would like to see AVA thrive for the next forty years—and beyond! With that in mind, we have established the Bank Street Society for individuals who make planned gifts to AVA. Planned gifts allow you to leave a legacy that will create long-lasting support for AVA and the many art programs that enrich our community. You may designate AVA as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) Plan or life insurance policy, or you may include AVA in your estate plan with a bequest. Additionally, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Vermont Community Foundation (VCF). With the expert guidance of VCF, you can help sustain AVA into the future with a variety of trust arrangements. For more information on joining the Bank Street Society or about leaving a planned gift to AVA, please contact Bente Torjusen, AVA’s Executive Director, at (603) 448-3117 or bente@avagallery.org .

A Memorable Fall at AVA! At AVA, there is no such thing as resting on one’s laurels, even if Alex Hanson of the Valley News observed that our final exhibition of the fall season, AVA Selections: Work by Twenty Artists, “might be the best yet.” Creativity and generosity went hand in hand as all proceeds from two exceptional exhibitions— Winkie Kelsey’s show of paintings, drawings, photos, prints and sculpture in the Stone Carving Studio and Linda Roesch’s encaustics, watercolors and photos on display in the Johnson Sisters Library—were generously donated to AVA. Special recognition of AVA co-founder Elizabeth Mayor included a stunning exhibition of her recent work as well as a celebratory evening and the naming of a gallery in her honor. AVA’s Education program continued to flourish, with participants in classes for all ages and abilities finding creative expression in our eight teaching studios. Unique offerings abounded, including CAOS for Toddlers, ART STOP! (a weekly, free afterschool program for youth), and a Tai Chi and Visual Arts session for seniors, presented in partnership with Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging. Our October film series, which featured eight films, exceeded all expectations. It ranged from presentations with an international flair—including a guest appearance by Canadian filmmaker Jill Sharpe at the showing of her film on Emily Carr, Georgia O’Keeffe and Frida Kahlo—to the truly local. Who would have thought that a documentary on Lebanon-made bricks would have attracted an audience that had our building bursting at the seams? During the premiere of Stefan van Norden’s Hand of Brick: Densmore Brick Company—A Look Back, an overflow audience stood outside on chairs viewing the film through our patio windows! This fine calendar of events was capped by AVA’s 40th anniversary reception on October 27 and the presentation of our new and exciting plans for the future (see page 6).

AVA Gallery and Art Center has just been awarded a two-year Public Value Partnership Grant from New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA) for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The award letter states that the funding “is intended to benefit communities in New Hampshire and improve the quality of life through the arts.” AVA was commended for presenting programs with an “impressive balance of traditional craft, fine art and new media”; we were also praised for having offerings for all ages and for providing a number of free and low-cost programs. In addition, the grant panelist noted approvingly that AVA has a strong mix of revenue streams. This important two-year operating grant—our request was fully funded—was made possible by appropriations from the Governor and State Legislature and a National Endowment for the Arts grant to NHSCA. We are deeply appreciative of this prestigious Public Value Partnership Grant. AVA also recently received a generous grant from the Highfield Foundation designated for dual purposes. One portion of the grant was awarded in support of several of our art programs and initiatives for individuals with special needs; the other portion was given in recognition of our initiatives to make our building net zero, or carbon neutral, by 2017 (see “Update on the AVA Green Building Challenge” on this page). It is with much gratitude that we acknowledge these important grants, as well as grants from other sources received during the course of the year. Funding from grants typically constitutes 12% of AVA’s annual operating budget.

7 exhibitions AVA’s winter 2014 Exhibition Schedule Through December 28, 2013 AVA’s Annual Holiday Sale & Exhibition Additional Holiday Hours: Sundays, December 15 and 22, 12noon–4pm Monday, December 23, 11am–5pm Tuesday, December 24, 11am–3pm Closed December 25 and 26

January 17 – February 14, 2014 Rich Fedorchak—Collage, Assemblage and Film

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Rebecca Lawrence Gallery Entry

Galen Cheney—Thick and Thin Clifford B. West Gallery

Gil Scullion—The Late, Late Show E.N. Wennberg Gallery

Enrico Riley—recent work Elizabeth Rowland Mayor Gallery

Opening Reception: Friday, January 17, 5–7pm Galen Cheney

February 21 – March 14, 2014 The 6th Annual Best of the Upper Valley High School Exhibition Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Friday, February 28, 5–7pm

March 22 – 29, 2014 AVA’s 2014 Silent Auction Preview and Early-Bird Bidding: Saturday, March 22 through Saturday, March 29, 11am–5pm Thursday, March 27, 11am–7pm

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Silent Auction Party and Final Bids Saturday, March 29, 5:30–8:00pm Gallery Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, 11am-5pm Thurs, 11am-7pm and by appointment All exhibitions are held in the downstairs galleries, Rebecca Lawrence Gallery Entry, Clifford B. West Gallery, E.N. Wennberg Gallery and Elizabeth Rowland Mayor Gallery, unless stated otherwise. AVA reserves the right to make changes in the exhibition schedule. AVA’s Exhibition Committee meets regularly throughout the year to review proposals for individual artist exhibitions, theme shows and other innovative uses of our beautiful gallery spaces. Artists interested in being considered for a show in any of AVA’s exhibition spaces are invited to submit a proposal to the Committee for review. If you would like more information about AVA’s Exhibition Proposal Submission Protocol, please inquire by phone, (603) 448-3117; email margaret@avagallery.org; or go to our website at avagallery.org.

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exhibitions 6 From the Exhibition Coordinator Winter marks the arrival of several annual exhibitions on AVA’s schedule. Our Holiday Exhibition and Sale offers a unique opportunity for member artists to show their work in AVA’s beautiful galleries. This exhibition gives AVA the chance to showcase its vibrant community of artists while offering visitors the opportunity to purchase holiday gifts and, in the process, to support local artists. In February, AVA will focus on the talent of regional high school students with its Best of the Upper Valley High School Exhibition, which offers promising young artists the unique learning experience of exhibiting artwork in a professional gallery. The preparations for our much anticipated Silent Auction Party—an annual rite of spring that will take place on March 29—begins well into winter. Viewing the exhibition during the free preview and early-bird bidding period offers the chance to discover a variety of beautiful artwork and items donated by artists and the local business community for the benefit of AVA. January brings fascinating solo exhibitions by four artists—three of them with previous ties to AVA. Galen Cheney, a former AVA faculty member who had a solo exhibition here in 2005, will be showing large-scale paintings in the Clifford B. West Gallery. Rich Fedorchak, a longtime AVA volunteer and artist, will be exhibiting collage, assemblage and film in the Rebecca Lawrence Gallery Entry. Enrico Riley, who had a stunning solo show here in 2009, will be displaying recent pastels and paintings in the newly named Elizabeth Rowland Mayor Gallery. Gil Scullion, of Middletown, CT, a first-time exhibitor at AVA, will be showing a mixed-media installation in the E.N. Wennberg Gallery. So be sure to stop by this winter and see what AVA’s galleries hold! Margaret Jacobs, Exhibition Coordinator

AVA’s Annual Holiday Sale & Exhibition On Display through December 28 Additional Holiday Hours: Sundays, December 15 and 22, 12noon–4pm Monday, December 23, 11am–5pm Tuesday, December 24, 11am–3pm Closed December 25 and 26

Our 2013 Holiday Exhibition will feature the work of artists long associated with AVA as well as those newly involved with our organization. Works in a variety of media will be on display and available for sale in a wide range of prices. The Holiday Sale & Exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to find unique, locally made, handcrafted gifts for your friends and family. The exhibition will be replenished as the work sells, so be sure to come by often to see the display as it evolves from beginning to end!

Gallery Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, 11am-5pm; Thurs, 11am-7pm and by appointment

6th Annual Best of the Upper Valley High School Exhibition February 21 – March 14 Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Friday, February 28, 5:00–7:00pm The 2014 High School Exhibition marks the sixth year of this vibrant community arts event. The artworks on display are nominated by high school art teachers who have selected works by students demonstrating a commitment to the arts. In 2013, 173 students from 19 public, private and vocational high schools participated in the High School Exhibition. “Best of Category” Awards will be given in the following disciplines: Ceramics, Digital Arts, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture, and Wearable Art. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) also gives an award to the student whose work has the most compelling environmental message. This exhibition is one of AVA’s many programs that encourage regional youths to participate in the arts. AVA’s commitment to providing youths with meaningful art experiences also extends to internship opportunities that promote professional development; scholarships for AVA classes and workshops; access to AVA’s Digital Arts Media Lab; ART STOP!, a free Tuesday afterschool program for students in grades 5–8; and The Greg Hemberger Sustainable Architecture Workshop for grades 10 through 12, a weeklong summer camp for teens.

David Westby and Liz Ross, owners of CoolSnowGlobes, are pictured with Josh Graber of Thetford, VT. Josh won the Best in Sculpture Award sponsored by CoolSnowGlobes.

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Dartmouth Art for Kids, Art Lab, CAOS, Art Stop!, CAOS for Toddlers and Senior Art Class

This past fall, participants in Sculpture Modeling, Plaster Casting and Public Art! with Ernest Montenegro rose to the challenge and, with boisterous energy, created AVA’s first-ever 3D public art project. The artists learned techniques in clay and plaster to produce a series of multiples of their original artwork, which included an assortment of gargoyles and monkeys and telephone receivers, each with its own personal message. The sculptures were then hidden throughout the PowerHouse Mall in West Lebanon, NH—the generous sponsor of this project—so that community members and mall customers could find these surprise Halloween gifts! Hurray for free art in unexpected places! In this winter’s Greeting Cards, Lino-Cut and a Public Art Project! with Josh Yunger, participants will learn techniques for creating their own series of personal greeting cards. Once a satisfying set of designs has been created and a print run has been completed using donated ink and paper, a selection of the cards will be given to The Upper Valley Haven in White River Junction, VT—supporting their mission through the gift of art. Please consider joining this class (see p. 21), as you will gain new skills, like cutting blocks and pulling prints, and also have the rewarding experience of supporting two vital non-profit organizations through generative and creative acts.

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On January 12, from 1 to 3pm, the first winter session of Dartmouth Art for Kids—the unique art program for children with chronic medical conditions—will take place. Asha Clarke, Oluwayinka Igberase and Thanapoom Boonipat, second-year students at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, will run the program during the spring of 2014. Remaining sessions will take place on February 2, March 2, April 13, and May 11. Parents who wish to register their children— siblings are welcome, too!—for this free, grantfunded program should contact: Adam DalPra, NH Partners in Health, Child and Family Services PO Box 5223 West Lebanon NH 03784 (603) 518-4348 or email: dalpraa@cfsnh.org Dartmouth Art for Kids is made possible thanks to support from The Brie Fund, in memory of Brieanna Weinstein. Art Lab, the imaginative art program for adults with special needs, continues the 10-week winter program that runs December 4 – March 12. The Spring 2014 Art Lab will run March 19 – June 11. As previous, the morning session will meet from 9:30 to 11am and the afternoon session will meet from 3:30 to 5pm. All classes meet on Wednesdays. To register, please contact Pam Blair at Special Needs Support Center: pam@snsc-uv.org or (603) 448-1268. Art Lab is supported in part by a grant from the Highfield Foundation.

On Saturday, January 3, from 11am to 4pm, weekly CAOS (Community Arts Open Studio) resumes. This favorite family drop-in program takes place on most Saturdays throughout the school year (please call 603-448-3117 to check the schedule during holidays). Materials are provided, and the cost is $5 per child. ART STOP!—the free afterschool program that encourages youths in grades 5–8 to take inspiration from AVA’s ongoing exhibitions to create their own drawings, paintings, and sculptures—begins again on January 14. Meeting weekly on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 5:30pm, ART STOP! is made possible through 2013 thanks to a generous grant from the Couch Family Foundation. CAOS for Toddlers (CAT), a weekly program on Friday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30am, for children 1–4 years old, begins again on January 2. Caregivers must remain with their toddlers and are expected to help with clean-up. Materials are provided, and participation is $5 per child. This winter, AVA’s partnership with the Grafton County Senior Citizens Center (GCSCC) will continue with another session of Senior Art Class. Seniors are invited to work on art projects of their choice for $5 per class from 9am to 12noon every Friday, from January 3 – February 14. A free lunch will be provided by the GCSCC. Senior Art Class is supported in part by a grant from the Couch Family Foundation.

AVA Seeks Summer Interns and Camp Assistants! Application Deadline: April 1, 2014 AVA’s diverse programs provide dedicated and capable high school and college students the opportunity to make an essential contribution to the work we do in the community, while also gaining skills as they learn about the art world. Camp Assistants, who are generally high school students passionate about the visual arts, work directly with faculty members to create exciting and memorable Summer Art Camps for children and teens. The application deadline is April 1. Interns, who are generally high school seniors and college students, help in multiple ways with our education, exhibition, and community arts programs. AVA internships are designed with the unique interests of each applicant in mind — individuals seeking experience in a fine art gallery, arts education and community arts programming, or arts administration would be rewarded by their time at AVA. The application deadline is April 1. Interested individuals may download an application from our website: avagallery.org or request one by calling AVA at (603) 448-3117.

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Special Programs 6 Introducing Painting Open Studio – Now on Wednesday Nights Community members have reached out to us, seeking access to our studios with the hopes of working on their own painting projects. We have heard your requests and are delighted to make it happen! Painting Open Studio (see p. 20), is our new, low-cost way to work on your own self-directed artwork in AVA’s beautiful South Studio. Painters are invited to pay by the session as a walk-in or, to receive a discount on each session, by enrolling in the entire series. Previous open studio painting groups have spawned collaborations and critique groups—so please join us and see where your art and your community can take you.

Storytelling with Shadows Presented at AVA in Partnership with The Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College

Sunday Afternoon Films at AVA On Bricks and On Art January 19 and 26, 4:00pm Free In January, when the sun still sets early, we hope that you will spend a couple of Sunday afternoons at AVA. You can watch a recently made film on the history of local brickmaking, and you can enjoy a compelling documentary on the paintings of the world-famous artist Edvard Munch. Stefan von Norden’s Hand of Brick: Densmore Brick Company—A Look Back will be shown at 4pm on January 19. It premiered at AVA to an overflow audience this past October and is now back by popular demand. Through interviews with former factory workers, the film traces the history of Lebanon’s Densmore brickyard—it closed in 1976 after more than 170 years of production—as well as the history of brickmaking. Von Norden will be present to introduce his film. Publicity surrounding the work of the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944) has escalated considerably in the past few years, not least because of the then-record auction price fetched in 2012 for the sale of one of the four painted versions of his reverberating Scream. December 12, 2013 marks 150 years since Munch’s birth, and worldwide exhibitions throughout his anniversary year gave testament to his significance as a pioneer of modern Expressionism. The 40-minute film Edvard Munch: Paintings was produced, directed and filmed in 1968 by Clifford B. West. Through extensive use of a hand-held camera, the film focuses not only on Munch’s best-known masterpieces, including the Scream; it also offers a particular insight into works from his later years, which, until recently, have rarely been shown. The narration is based exclusively on Munch’s own writing. AVA’s Executive Director, Bente Torjusen, will give an introduction to this film, one of thirty documentaries on art and architecture made by West, her late husband.

Next Program: “Spring Fling” Thursday, March 13, 7-9pm The Mudroom, an exciting new initiative modeled after NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour, kicked off this fall in AVA’s spacious galleries. This program, the brainchild of AVA Board member and physician Emily Ridgway, is designed as a social gathering for adults in the Upper Valley, offering an opportunity to meet new people, connect with friends, and to hear amazing real-life stories that might otherwise go unshared. The first and second gatherings of this quarterly program were extraordinary—the stories were compelling and the atmosphere was lively, with good music, conversation, and refreshments before and amidst the storytelling. We thank all our storytellers for the enthusiastic sharing of their tales. The next Mudroom will be on March 13. The evening’s theme will be brought to life as five pre-selected individuals share personal accounts of a “Spring Fling.” Please join us for a memorable evening! If you would like to share a story, please send an email to mudroom@avagallery.org. Open to the public, adults only please. Refreshments will be available. $5 Admission.

Flock Dance Troupe Museum Pieces III Thursday, February 6, 6:00pm Free A new dance performance by Flock Dance Troupe, choreographed by its founding director, Carol Langstaff, will take place at AVA on Thursday, February 6, at 6:00pm. Entitled Museum Pieces III, the performance builds on Museum Pieces I & II, performed at AVA in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Of the February 6 performance, Langstaff observes: “Dance is music made visual, sculpture in motion. Dance and fine art communicate without words.” The performance will be followed by light refreshments and the opportunity to view AVA’s current exhibitions. For more information, visit www.flockdance.org

Wednesday, January 8, 6:30-8:30pm Join Shadowlight’s Larry Reed, award-winning theatre director and shadow master, to create your own unique shadow puppets and learn to perform in shadows. Ages 13+. There is a $10 participation fee. Shadowlight Productions will be presenting Poro Oyna: The Myth of the Aynu on Friday and Saturday, January 10 & 11, at 8pm at The Hopkins Center. Register for the January 8 workshop at AVA beginning Dec. 13 at: hop.dartmouth.edu/Online/shadowlight_productions or call The Hopkins Center Box Office at: (603) 646-2422.

The Mudroom at AVA — A Quarterly Social Gathering

Edvard Munch Bricklayers at Work on the Studio Building Oil on canvas 1920

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AVA’s 2014 Silent Auction Free Preview and Early-Bird Bidding March 22 – 29, 11am – 5pm; Thursday, March 27, 11am – 7pm Silent Auction Party and Final Bids Saturday, March 29, 5:30 – 8:00pm Admission Fee Mark your calendars now, and be sure not to miss AVA’s 2014 Silent Auction! All the donated auction items—artwork in a variety of media and donations from the business community, ranging from furniture to gift certificates—will be available for preview and early-bird bidding for a week prior to the Silent Auction Party. Admission is free during the preview period, and anyone who wishes may place early-bird bids. There is an admission fee, however, to attend the festive Silent Auction Party, when the final bidding will take place. So stay tuned! As time draws near, specific details about AVA’s liveliest and most anticipated fundraising party will be coming your way! Admissions may be purchased at www.avagallery.org

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AVA Winter 2014 Events Exhibitions AVA’s Annual Holiday Exhibition November 29 – December 28, 2013 Opening Reception, Friday, November 29, 5-7pm Rich Fedorchak—Collage, Assemblage and Film January 17 – February 14, 2014 Opening Reception: Friday, January 17, 5–7pm Galen Cheney—Thick and Thin January 17 – February 14, 2014 Opening Reception: Friday, January 17, 5–7pm Gil Scullion—The Late, Late Show January 17 – February 14, 2014 Opening Reception: Friday, January 17, 5–7pm Enrico Riley—Recent Work January 17 – February 14, 2014 Opening Reception: Friday, January 17, 5–7pm th The 6 Annual Best of the Upper Valley High School Exhibition February 21 – March 14, 2014 Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Friday, February 28, 5–7pm AVA’s 2014 Silent Auction March 22 – 29, 2014 Preview and Early-Bird Bidding: Saturday, March 22 through Saturday, March 29, 11am–5pm Thursday, March 27, 11am–7pm Silent Auction Party and Final Bids Saturday, March 29, 5:30–8:00pm Tickets available by phone: 603-448-3117 or web: www.avagallery.org Open House Saturday, December 7, 11am – 4pm special programs Painting Open Studio

Wednesdays: 6:30-9:30pm

Contact AVA: (603) 448-3117

Storytelling with Shadows

Wednesday, Janurary 8, 6:30-8:30pm

Enroll at hop.dartmouth.edu

Flock Dance Troupe

Thursday, February 6, 6pm

Free Admission

Classes for Seniors Dartmouth Art for Kids Art Lab Art Stop! CAOS (Community Arts Open Studio) for Toddlers CAOS (Community Arts Open Studio) The Mudroom: Spring Fling

Fridays, 9am-12noon, January 13 to February 14 February 2, March 2, April 13 and May 11 Wednesdays 9:30-11am and 3:30-5pm. Winter Session: Dec 4-March 12; Spring Session: March 19-June 11 Tuesdays 2:30-5:30pm beginning January 14 Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30am, for children 1-4 years old, begins January 2 Saturdays, from 11am-4pm, starting January 3 Thursday, March 13, 7-9pm

Contact AVA: (603) 448-3117 Contact: (603) 518-4348 or email: dalpraa@cfsnh.org Contact Pam Blair at Special Needs Support Center (SNSC): pam@snsc-uv.org or call (603) 448-1268 Contact AVA: (603) 448-3117 Contact AVA: (603) 448-3117 to check schedule; $5 per child Contact AVA: (603) 448-3117 to check schedule; $5 per child Contact: mudroom@avagallery.org; $5 admission

Sunday Film Afternoons

Documentaries Hands of Brick: Densmore Brick Company—A Look Back Edvard Munch: Paintings

Free Admission Free Admission

Sunday, January 19, 4pm Sunday, January 26, 4pm

AVA Winter 2014 art classes for Children and Teens class class #

Faculty

AGEs Dates

Key Code m = members nm = non-members

day and time

tuition

Session I AVA Art Explorations I

W14C01

Althea Goundrey

Ages 5-8

Jan 6 – Feb 3 (no class on Jan 20)

Mondays, 3:30–5:30pm

Four 2-hour classes

$90 /m; $115 /nm

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

W14C02

John Joline

Ages 9-12

Jan 6 – Feb 3 (no class on Jan 20)

Mondays, 3:30–5:30pm

Four 2-hour classes

$90 /m; $115 /nm

Pour, Drip, Spin

W14C03

Chris Orcutt Henderson Ages 5-8

Jan 8 – Feb 5

Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30pm

Five 2-hour classes

$110 /m; $135 /nm

Lego Robotics—Engineering Challenges

W14C04

Edward Fielding

Ages 9-12

Jan 8 – Feb 5

Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30pm

Five 2-hour classes

$135 /m; $160 /nm

Oil Painting I

W14C05

Derek Bell

Teens

Jan 10 – Feb 7

Fridays, 3:30–5:30pm

Five 2-hour classes

$125 /m; $150 /nm

Winter Vacation Camps Animals in Art

W14C06

Murray Ngoima

Ages 5-8

Feb 17 – 21

Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:00noon

Five 3-hour classes

$160 /m; $185 /nm

My Own Little World

W14C07

Chris Orcutt Henderson Ages 5-8

Feb 17 – 21

Monday–Friday, 1:00–4:00pm

Five 3-hour classes

$160 /m; $185 /nm

Digital Photography for Kids

W14C08

John Joline

Ages 9-12

Feb 17 – 21

Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:00noon

Five 3-hour classes

$160 /m; $185 /nm

A Garden in Winter: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture W14C09

Murray Ngoima

Ages 9-12

Feb 17 – 21

Monday–Friday, 1:00–4:00pm

Five 3-hour classes

$160 /m; $185 /nm

Dreams and Visions

Erica Venuti

Teens

Feb 17 – 21

Monday–Friday, 1:00–4:00pm

Five 3-hour classes

$175 /m; $200 /nm

W14C10

Session II AVA Art Explorations II

W14C11

Althea Goundrey

Ages 5-8

Feb 24–March 24

Mondays, 3:30–5:30pm

Five 2-hour classes

$110 /m; $135 /nm

Realistic Drawing for Kids

W14C12

John Joline

Ages 9-12

Feb 24–March 24

Mondays, 3:30–5:30pm

Five 2-hour classes

$110 /m; $135 /nm

Art for Homeschoolers

W14C13

Murray Ngoima

All Ages

Feb 25 – March 25

Tuesdays, 9:00am–12:00noon

Five 3-hour classes

$160 /m; $185 /nm

Collage, Mosaic and Sculpture

W14C14

Chris Orcutt Henderson Ages 5-8

Feb 26–March 26

Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30pm

Five 2-hour classes

$110 /m; $135 /nm

Lego Robotics—Even More Engineering Challenges

W14C15

Edward Fielding

Ages 9-12

Feb 26–March 26

Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30pm

Five 2-hour classes

$135 /m; $160 /nm

Oil Painting II

W14C16

Derek Bell

Teens

Feb 28–March 28

Fridays, 3:30–5:30pm

Five 2-hour classes

$125 /m; $150 /nm

AVA Winter 2014 classes and workshops for Adults and Teens class class #

Faculty Dates

day and time

Key Code m = members nm = non-members tuition

Calligraphy & Writing Copperplate Calligraphy

W14A01

Laura Di Piazza

Jan 9 – 23

Thursdays, 10:00am–12:00noon

Three 2-hour classes

$105 /m; $130 /nm

The Bank Street Writers Publish a Book!

W14A05

Sonja Hakala

Jan 18, Feb 1, Feb 15,

Saturdays, 9:00am–12:00noon

Five 3-hour classes

$360 /m; $385 /nm

March 1, and March 29

Digital Art & Photography Digital Collage and Painting

W14A15

Lia Rothstein

Feb 1 & 2

Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am–5:00pm

Two-day intensive

$265 /m; $290 /nm

Fine Art and Giclée Digital Prints

W14A16

Michael Cappabianca

Feb 8

Saturday, 10:00am–4:00pm

One-day workshop

$110 /m; $135 /nm

Introduction to Photoshop Elements

W14A20

Karen DePrizio

Feb 25 – March 18

Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm

Four 2-hour classes

$175 /m; $200 /nm

Introduction to Digital Photography

W14A29

Linda Treash

March 15 & 22

Saturdays, 1:00–4:00pm

Two 3-hour classes

$80 /m; $105 /nm

Drawing Faces: Realism to Caricature

W14A02

John Joline

Jan 9 – Feb 6

Thursdays, 6:00–8:30pm

Five 2½-hour classes

$195 /m; $220 /nm

Evening Beginning Drawing

W14A08

Dan Gottsegen

Jan 21 – March 11

Tuesdays, 6:00–8:30pm

Eight 2½-hour classes

$290 /m; $315 /nm

Evening Open Studio

W14A09

Michael Yatsevitch - Monitor

Jan 22 – March 12

Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00pm

Eight 3-hour classes

$120 /m; $145 /nm; $20 walk-in

Daytime Beginning Drawing

W14A11

Michael Heffernan

Jan 23 – March 20

Thursdays, 9:30am–12:00noon

Eight 2½-hour classes

$290 /m; $315 /nm

Tuesdays, 9:00am–12:00noon

Six 3-hour classes

$295 /m; $320 /nm

(no class on Feb 20)

A Study of Rembrandt’s Drawings

Feb 25 – April 1

W14A19

Patricia Killian

Fiber Arts & Glasswork Beginning and Continuing Stained Glass

W14A06

Carolyn Demers

Jan 20 – Feb 17

Mondays, 5:30–8:00pm

Five 2½-hour classes

$185 /m; $210 /nm

Fiber Mondays: Knitting, Sewing, Embroidery and More! W14A07

Shari Boraz, Debbe Callaghan

Jan 20 – March 17

Mondays, 9:00am–12:00noon

Eight 3-hour classes

$120 /m; $145 /nm; $20 walk-in

and Meredith Smith

(no class Feb 17)

Fiber Sculpture

W14A10

Meredith Smith

Jan 23 – Feb 6

Thursdays, 9:00am–12:00noon

Three 3-hour classes

$90 /m; $115 /nm

Glass Fusing Workshop

W14A13

Genevieve C. Cole

Jan 25

Saturday, 10:00am–4:00pm

One-day workshop

$120 /m; $145 /nm

Interdisciplinary Arts Meditation and Art

W14A14

Julie Püttgen

Feb 1 & 2

Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm

Two-day intensive

$215 /m; $240 /nm

Finding Your Medium of Choice

W14A21

Elizabeth D’Amico

Feb 26 – April 2

Wednesdays, 9:30am–12:00noon

Six 2½-hour classes

$260 /m; $285 /nm

Painting Watercolor Painting

W14A03

Joan Hoffmann

Jan 13 – Feb 10

Mondays, 10:00am–12:30pm

Five 2½-hour classes

$195 /m; $220 /nm

Evening Painting Open Studio

W14A04

Chris Orcutt Henderson

Jan 15 – March 12

Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30pm

Eight 3-hour classes

$120 /m; $145 /nm; $20 walk-in

(no class on Feb 19)

Oil and Acrylic Painting

W14A18

Barbra Bragg

Feb 24 – March 31

Mondays, 6:00–9:00pm

Six 3-hour classes

$330 /m; $355 /nm

Oil Painting from the Ground Up

W14A24

Murray Ngoima

Feb 27 – March 27

Thursdays, 10:00am–1:00pm

Five 3-hour classes

$195 /m; $215 /nm

Painting the Winter Landscape in Watercolor

W14A25

Robert O’Brien

March 1 & 2

Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm

Two-day workshop

$190 /m; $215 /nm

Weekend Color Intensive

W14A26

Dan Gottsegen

March 1 & 2

Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am–5:00pm

Two-day workshop

$225 /m; $250 /nm

Big Fat Art: Creativity and Spontaneity!

W14A27

Jane Davies

March 7

Friday, 10:00am–4:30pm

One-day intensive

$105 /m; $130 /nm

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring: Pastel Painting Fog, Rain, and Mist

W14A30

Robert Carsten

March 22

Saturday, 9:30am–4:30pm

One-day workshop

$95 /m; $120 /nm

Professional Development Photographing Your Art

W14A12

Charley Freiberg

Jan 24

Friday, 9:00am–1:00pm

One 4-hour class

$75 /m; $100 /nm

Matting and Framing for the Artist

W14A28

Robin Weisburger

March 8

Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm

One 4-hour class

$125 /m; $150 /nm

Printmaking Greeting Cards, Lino-Cut and a Public Art Project!

W14A22

Josh Yunger

Feb 27 – April 3

Thursdays, 6:00–9:00pm

Six 3-hour classes

$150 /m; $175 /nm

Sculpture Small-Scale Metal-Casting Techniques

W14A17

Joseph Montroy

Feb 8 & 9

Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm

Two-day workshop

$235 /m; $260 /nm

Portrait Sculpture in Clay

W14A23

Christopher Wilson

Feb 27 – March 20

Thursdays, 6:00–9:00pm

Four 3-hour classes

$195 /m; $220 /nm

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Winter Classes and Workshops for Children and Teens Children’s Afterschool Discount Enroll in Both January/February and February/March Sessions and Receive an Additional 20% Off Tuition Giving your child the opportunity to regularly engage in the visual arts will help them acquire creative skills while also building their confidence and self-awareness. To facilitate this process, AVA will offer a 20% discount on tuition this winter for children enrolled in both the January/February and the February/Winter afterschool art classes.

Lego Robotics—Engineering Challenges, Edward Fielding

Realistic Drawing for Kids, John Joline

Session I

Session II Lego Robotics—Engineering Challenges

AVA Art Explorations I W14C01 Althea Goundrey Ages 5-8 January 6 – February 3 (no class on January 20) Mondays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Four 2-hour classes Tuition: $90 /members; $115 /non-members AVA’s changing exhibitions bring exceptional works of art to the community. Students will explore our galleries and the other display areas in our historic building, learning about current regional artists and artworks. Inspired by what they see, participants will return to the studio to create their own art.

W14C04 Edward Fielding Ages 9-12 January 8 – February 5 Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Five 2-hour classes $25 Digital Arts Media Lab fee included. Tuition: $135 /members; $160 /non-members Participants will build and program Lego Mindstorm NXT robots to perform engineering feats like hill climbing, ravine crossing and trapeze.

Oil Painting I

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

AVA Art Explorations II W14C11 Althea Goundrey Ages 5-8 February 24 – March 24 Mondays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Five 2-hour classes Tuition: $110 /members; $135 /non-members AVA’s changing exhibitions bring exceptional works of art to the community. Students will explore our galleries and the other display areas in our historic building, learning about current regional artists and artworks. Inspired by what they see, participants will return to the studio to create their own art.

W14C05 Derek Bell Teens January 10 – February 7 Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Five 2-hour classes $15 materials fee included. Tuition: $125 /members; $150 /nonmembers

Realistic Drawing for Kids

W14C02 John Joline Ages 9-12 January 6 – February 3 (no class on January 20) Mondays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Four 2-hour classes Tuition: $90 /members; $115 /non-members Acrylic paints offer intense, saturated colors and quick drying times, making them a great medium with which to learn the process of painting. Working from both imagination and life, students will gain art skills while exploring the visual world in acrylic paint.

This course will engage teens in the challenges of oil painting from life. Participants will begin by working from still life, then move on to painting landscapes from photographs of their choice. Color, composition and other fundamentals will all be covered. Beginners welcome.

Learn proven approaches to realistic drawing, including how to accurately discern correct proportions and proper angles of line in what you see before you. Children will study the principles of perspective and methods of creating vivid and convincing shading.

W14C12 John Joline Ages 9-12 February 24 – March 24 Mondays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Five 2-hour classes Tuition: $110 /members; $135 /non-members

Pour, Drip, Spin

Art for Homeschoolers

W14C03 Chris Orcutt Henderson Ages 5-8 January 8 – February 5 Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Five 2-hour classes Tuition: $110 /members; $135 /non-members

W14C13 Murray Ngoima All Ages February 25 – March 25 Tuesdays, 9:00am – 12:00noon Five 3-hour classes Tuition: $160 /members; $185 /non-members

This lively painting class will reward little artists and scientists alike, as they create their own images by mixing, pouring, dripping, spinning and sponging paint in glorious combinations.

This class is designed for children who are schooled at home. The needs and talents of each student will be respected and serve as the impetus for individually created challenges. We will work with tempera, watercolor, and acrylic paints, as well as charcoal, pastel, crayon, pencil, pen and ink, self-hardening clay, papiermache, fabric, and all manner of collected materials.

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Winter Vacation Camps februar y 17 – 21 Animals in Art W14C06 Murray Ngoima Ages 5-8 February 17 – 21 Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:00noon Five 3-hour classes Tuition: $160 /members; $185 /non-members Inspired by Edward Hicks “Peaceable Kingdom” and artworks by Alexander Calder, Ruffino Tamayo and Rosa Bonheur, we will draw, paint, and sculpt to create a grand tableau of barking, bounding, bellowing and, above all, noble creatures.

My Own Little World Oil Painting II, Derek Bell

Collage, Mosaic and Sculpture W14C14 Chris Orcutt Henderson Ages 5-8 February 26 – March 26 Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Five 2-hour classes Tuition: $110 /members; $135 /non-members Children will receive an introduction to the history of both mosiac and collage, looking at work that ranges from Roman Antiquity through modern times. Having found inspiration in the examples shown, participants will then develop their own designs for both 2-D and 3-D projects.

Lego Robotics—Even More Engineering Challenges W14C15 Edward Fielding Ages 9-12 February 26 – March 26 Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Five 2-hour classes $25 Digital Arts Media Lab fee included. Tuition: $135 /members; $160 /non-members Using Lego Mindstorms robots, participants in this second session will have new challenges to solve, including retrieving objects and running mazes.

Oil Painting II W14C16 Derek Bell Teens February 28 – March 28 Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30pm Five 2-hour classes $15 materials fee included. Tuition: $125 /members; $150 /nonmembers This course will engage teens in the challenges of oil painting from life. Participants will begin by working from still life, then move on to painting landscapes from photographs of their choice. Color, composition and other fundamentals will all be covered. Beginners welcome.

W14C07 Chris Orcutt Henderson Ages 5-8 February 17 – 21 Monday–Friday, 1:00–4:00pm Five 3-hour classes Tuition: $160 /members; $185 /non-members Come create shires, villages, towns, and sprawling metropolises! We will transform ordinary boxes into places that range from the gently rolling hills of Vermont to the towering skyscrapers of New York City. Each child will create their own world from AVA’s diverse selection of art supplies.

Full-Day Camp Discounts, Early Drop-off and Late Pick-up If your child is enrolling in both morning and afternoon art camps, you will receive a $15 discount on their tuition. A supervised bring-your-own lunch hour is included. AVA is able to accommodate working families’ schedules with early drop-off and/or late pick-up for participants in Winter Vacation Art Camps. Early drop-off (8:15am) can be added for $15. Half-day students can participate in the supervised bring-your-own lunch hour for $15. Late pick-up (5:15pm) can be added for $15. For information about AVA’s scholarships, please email: scholarships@avagallery.org. Tax receipts are available for childcare deductions. To request a receipt, please email info@avagallery.org.

Digital Photography for Kids W14C08 John Joline Ages 9-12 February 17 – 21 Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:00noon Five 3-hour classes Tuition: $160 /members; $185 /non-members Besides being tremendous fun, digital photography is a great way to enhance our visual and observational skills. In this class, we’ll concentrate on “image capture” rather than after-the-fact manipulation of the image on the computer. The beauty of both natural and human-made worlds, bathed in light and emanating luminous color, will be abundantly revealed as we pursue our craft! Participants will be using AVA’s digital cameras, acquired thanks to a generous grant from the Tane Family Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, given in memory of Lilyan and Toby Miller.

A Garden in Winter: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture W14C09 Murray Ngoima Ages 9-12 February 17 – 21 Monday–Friday, 1:00–4:00pm Five 3-hour classes Tuition: $160 /members; $185 /non-members While winter winds and snow still swirl outside, the centerpiece of this week of art making will be a trip to the Murdough Greenhouses at Dartmouth College. There, shedding heavy coats and boots, we will find inspiration in a trip to see plants from the tropical and desert regions of the world. For the remainder of the week, we will translate this experience into paintings and sculptures to make our own garden in winter!

Digital Photography for Kids, John Joline

Dreams and Visions W14C10 Erica Venuti Teens February 17 – 21 Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 4:00pm Five 3-hour classes $15 materials fee included. Tuition: $175 /members; $200 /non-members Spend the week exploring dreams, magic, and the power of creating. Painting, weaving, and multi-media techniques will be used along with natural and synthetic materials as we transform a blank canvas into a personal myth, construct a mask, and weave a web of dreams.

Winter Classes and Workshops for Adults and Teens

Copperplate Calligraphy, Laura Di Piazza

Calligraphy & Writing

Digital Collage and Painting, Lia Rothstein

Digital Arts & Photography

Copperplate Calligraphy

Digital Collage and Painting

W14A01 Laura Di Piazza January 9 – 23 Thursdays, 10:00am–12:00noon Three 2-hour classes $15 materials fee included. Tuition: $105 /members; $130 /non-members

W14A15 Lia Rothstein February 1 & 2 Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am–5:00pm Two-day intensive $25 materials fee included. Class limited to 8. Tuition: $265 /members; $290 /non-members

Copperplate calligraphy is a pointed-pen hand developed in 17th-century England. We will work with an oblique pen holder, pointed pen nib, India ink and practice pads with grid and slant lines. Our initial focus will be on the amount of pressure applied to our pens to produce thick and thin strokes. We will begin practice with minuscules and later majuscules, which will be grouped according to similar letterforms. All materials will be supplied. Feel free to bring in your favorite quote and/or project ideas for practice and discussion.

Photoshop is a fantastic digital drawing and painting program with capabilities that range from drawing with pencil-like precision to painting with bold expressionistic strokes. Incorporating participants’ own photography, we will work with a variety of digital collage techniques and combine them with painting and drawing. We will explore a vast array of digital tools and brushes, working with layers, selections, blending modes, layer styles, filters, and masking. Work on the computers in AVA’s Digital Arts Media Lab or bring your own laptop with Photoshop. This class is intended for people who already have some working knowledge of Photoshop.

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The Bank Street Writers Publish a Book! W14A05 Sonja Hakala January 18, February 1, February 15, March 1, and March 29 Saturdays, 9:00am–12:00noon Five 3-hour classes Tuition: $360 /members; $385 /non-members The world of book publishing is changing rapidly, with more paths to publishing than ever before; however, most authors have little idea of how publishing really works. Students in this class will have a complete hands-on, this-is-a-real-book experience that covers the full scope of publishing: from writing a new piece through publishing a class-created anthology of our work. The final session will be our own book publishing party!

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Fine Art and Giclée Digital Prints W14A16 Michael Cappabianca February 8 Saturday, 10:00am–4:00pm One-day workshop Class limited to 8. $25 Digital Arts Media Lab fee included. Materials list provided. Tuition: $110 /members; $135 /non-members Using Photoshop Elements and AVA’s Epson r2880 archival printer, participants will transform digital files of their own art and photography into gallery-quality prints that last a lifetime. Instruction will cover file types, color management, and other practical aspects of the software.

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Introduction to Photoshop Elements W14A20 Karen DePrizio February 25 – March 18 Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm Four 2-hour classes Class limited to 8. $25 Digital Arts Media Lab fee included. Materials list provided. Tuition: $175 /members; $200 /non-members Photoshop Elements is a powerful tool that can turn your digital photographs into much more than snapshots. This introduction to the software will cover the basics to get you working with confidence for both print and web applications. Participants will engage in group exercises as well as work on their own imagery. You can work on AVA’s computers or bring your own laptop loaded with the software.

Introduction to Digital Photography W14A29 Linda Treash March 15 & 22 Saturdays, 1:00–4:00pm Two 3-hour classes $25 Digital Arts Media Lab fee included. Materials list provided. Tuition: $80 /members; $105 /non-members Get the photos you want by learning how to operate your camera with intention. Exposure controls, manual features, on-site shooting, composition, editing and file management will all be covered. Learn how your camera and lenses really work—similar to and different than your eye—so that you can be in charge.

A Study of Rembrandt’s Drawings, Patricia Killian

Drawing Faces: Realism to Caricature W14A02 John Joline January 9 – February 6 Thursdays, 6:00–8:30pm Five 2½-hour classes Materials list provided. Tuition: $195 /members; $220 /non-members Human heads, facial expressions, visible emotions, and their infinite variations of physical proportion have been favorite subjects for artists from time immemorial. In this class, we will learn how to draw faces and heads, with styles running the gamut from realistic to caricature. Sources of inspiration will range from political cartoons of the last three centuries to modern-day humor magazines.

Evening Beginning Drawing W14A08 Dan Gottsegen January 21 – March 11 Tuesdays, 6:00–8:30pm Eight 2½-hour classes Materials list provided. $40 model fee included. Tuition: $290 /members; $315 /non-members This introduction to observational drawing focuses on line, shape, value, and spatial perception, honing our ability to see clearly as we bring the three-dimensional world to the two-dimensional page in satisfying and surprising ways. Think you can’t draw? Haven’t drawn in years? This is the class for you!

Evening Open Studio W14A09 Michael Yatsevitch - Monitor January 22 – March 12 Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00pm Eight 3-hour classes Tuition: $120 /members; $145 /non-members; $20 walk-in Weekly monitored life drawing sessions, without instruction, open to individuals of all levels of experience.

Daytime Beginning Drawing W14A11 Michael Heffernan January 23 – March 20 (no class on Feb 20) Thursdays, 9:30am–12:00noon Eight 2½-hour classes Materials list provided. $40 model fee included. Tuition: $290 /members; $315 /non-members This introduction to observational drawing focuses on line, shape, value, and spatial perception, honing our ability to see clearly as we bring the three-dimensional world to the two-dimensional page in satisfying and surprising ways. Think you can’t draw? Haven’t drawn in years? This is the class for you!

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A Study of Rembrandt’s Drawings W14A19 Patricia Killian February 25 – April 1 Tuesdays, 9:00am–12:00noon Six 3-hour classes Materials list provided. Tuition: $295 /members; $320 /non-members This close study of Rembrandt’s pen, brush, and ink drawings will have participants working to achieve expressive line drawings of the human figure, animals, and the landscape. Open to all levels.

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Beginning and Continuing Stained Glass W14A06 Carolyn Demers January 20 – February 17 Mondays, 5:30–8:00pm Five 2½-hour classes $30 materials fee included. Class limited to 6. Tuition: $185 /members; $210 /non-members Participants will select, cut, foil, and solder their own stained glass pieces in this class. No experience necessary. Intermediate-level projects will be offered to continuing students.

Fiber Mondays: Knitting, Sewing, Embroidery and More! W14A07 Shari Boraz, Debbe Callaghan and Meredith Smith January 20 – March 17 (no class February 17) Mondays, 9:00am–12:00noon Eight 3-hour classes Tuition: $120 /members; $145 /non-members; $20 walk-in Participants are invited to work among other fiber arts enthusiasts on projects using knitting, sewing, embroidery techniques and more. Please bring the materials appropriate to the project you are developing, and explore the potential of the fiber arts!

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Fiber Sculpture W14A10 Meredith Smith January 23 – February 6 Thursdays, 9:00am–12:00noon Three 3-hour classes Materials list provided. Tuition: $90 /members; $115 /non-members Starting with a wire armature, participants will create a poseable figure sculpture using fabric, batting, beads, yarn, thread, and any other desired materials.

Fiber Sculpture, Meredith Smith

Painting the Winter Landscape in Watercolor, Robert O’Brien

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Glass Fusing Workshop W14A13 Genevieve C. Cole January 25 Saturday, 10:00am–4:00pm One-day workshop Class limited to 8. $25.00 materials fee included. Tuition: $120 /members; $145 /non-members

Finding Your Medium of Choice

Students will learn the basics of glass fusing using a portable glass kiln. This exciting tool reduces the firing and cooling process from up to twelve hours down to less than one hour. The focus will be on glass-cutting techniques, design, and firing schedules. Make small tiles and other beautiful objects in your first class! No experience required.

Take advantage of this opportunity to experiment with multiple visual art mediums to help shape your future work! You will work in a different medium each class, investigating the materials to determine how they’re similar, how they’re dissimiliar, and which is best for your personal mode of expression. Charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylics, monotype, and collage will be covered.

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W14A21 Elizabeth D’Amico February 26 – April 2 Wednesdays, 9:30am–12:00noon Six 2½-hour classes $25 materials fee included. Tuition: $260 /members; $285 /non-members

Meditation and Art

This weekend workshop will explore intuitive connections between contemplative practice (sitting and walking meditation) and creative practice (drawing, sculpting, moving, writing). Throughout the weekend, we will alternate periods of meditation with periods of open-ended creative exploration. Working individually and as a group, we will move towards “finding the deeper grain”—opening to the place of stillness and wild possibility at the heart of being fully alive and creative.

Explore the beauty and mystery of watercolor painting. Learn techniques to build unique colors through the layering of transparent washes, methods for creating effective compositions, and more through instructor demonstrations and class critique.

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Individual and group instruction will provide a creative opportunity for artists of all levels to explore new techniques while developing and enriching personal painting styles. We will investigate a variety of subjects, with an emphasis on the inventive manipulation of paint, as we work on “one-sitting paintings” and more sustained works.

W14A24 Murray Ngoima February 27 – March 27 Thursdays, 10:00am–1:00pm Five 3-hour classes Materials list provided. Tuition: $195 /members; $215 /non-members “Painting in oil presents as many problems as there are artists working in this complex and challenging medium.” --Clifford B. West This course is for students beginning in the medium of oil as well as those who are interested in revisiting fundamental techniques and processes. We will discover the anatomy of a painting by engaging in each phase of the building process. We will learn about preparing the support: building stretchers, stretching and sizing the canvas, and preparing a gessoed panel. We will also learn about the materials: pigments, binders, and mediums. In addition, we will explore color: the palette, mixing, under-painting, and glazing. Students will work towards a personal means of exploration.

Evening Painting Open Studio W14A04 Chris Orcutt Henderson January 15 – March 12 (no class on February 19) Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30pm Eight 3-hour classes Tuition: $120 /members; $145 /non-members; $20 walk-in Participants in AVA’s Evening Painting Open Studio will work on their own projects among other painting enthusiasts. An instructor will be present to offer guidance as needed.

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W14A18 Barbra Bragg February 24 – March 31 Mondays, 6:00–9:00pm Six 3-hour classes Materials list provided. Tuition: $330 /members; $355 /non-members

Oil Painting from the Ground Up

W14A03 Joan Hoffmann January 13 – February 10 Mondays, 10:00am–12:30pm Five 2½-hour classes Materials list provided. Tuition: $195 /members; $220 /non-members

W14A14 Julie Püttgen February 1 & 2 Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm Two-day intensive $25 materials fee included. Tuition: $215 /members; $240 /non-members

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Painting the Winter Landscape in Watercolor W14A25 Robert O’Brien March 1 & 2 Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm Two-day workshop Materials list provided. Tuition: $190 /members; $215 /non-members Painters of all levels are invited to learn to render snow in all its beauty, with light and shadow, value and composition explored. Demonstrations, explanations, and hands-on assistance at each student’s easel will ensure that participants make gains in their painting. Students are encouraged to provide their own reference photos.

Big Fat Art: Creativity and Spontaneity!, Jane Davies

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It’s Raining, It’s Pouring: Pastel Painting Fog, Rain, and Mist, Robert Carsten

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W14A26 Dan Gottsegen March 1 & 2 Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am–5:00pm Two-day workshop Class limited to 8. $25 Digital Arts Media Lab fee included. Materials list provided. Tuition: $225 /members; $250 /non-members

Photographing Your Art

This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of color theory for both light-based and pigment-based media. Color mixing, simultaneous contrast, color consistancy, and color harmonies will all be covered. By the end of the session, students will have explored their personal relationship to color for use in their own work.

Artists often need professional-quality photographs of their work for exhibitions, online postings, and print publications. In this workshop, you will discover how best to photograph paintings, sculptures, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry—learning what equipment is needed, how to get the best from your digital camera and, possibly, a bit of Photoshop. Bring up to five pieces of your artwork to photograph, and leave with the images on a CD. Upon enrollment, please let us know the type and size of the art you intend to photograph. If you have a digital camera, please bring it along.

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Big Fat Art: Creativity and Spontaneity! W14A27 Jane Davies March 7 Friday, 10:00am–4:30pm One-day intensive Materials list provided. $10 materials fee included. Tuition: $105 /members; $130 /non-members Rather than a specific genre, “Big Fat Art” is a state of mind. It’s all about loosening up and getting past the thinking/evaluating zone and into the creative/ spontaneous one, where you can be freely expressive. We start Big Fat Art with process-oriented exercises to generate loads of works-in-process, which then become playgrounds for layering paint, drawing, and collage.

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It’s Raining, It’s Pouring: Pastel Painting Fog, Rain, and Mist W14A30 Robert Carsten March 22 Saturday, 9:30am–4:30pm One-day workshop Materials list provided. Tuition: $95 /members; $120 /non-members Van Gogh, Monet, and other great masters understood the inherent drama of depicting towns, gardens, and people veiled in fog, rain, and mist. Learn about the beautiful tonal effects needed to create a moisture-laden atmosphere in your work. Look forward to instructor demonstrations, personalized critique, and lots of fun! All levels welcome.

W14A12 Charley Freiberg January 24 Friday, 9:00am–1:00pm One 4-hour class Class limited to 6. Tuition: $75 /members; $100 /non-members

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Matting and Framing for the Artist W14A28 Robin Weisburger March 8 Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm One 4-hour class $60 materials fee included. Tuition: $125 /members; $150 /non-members Matting and framing your own artwork is both rewarding and economical. Students will learn how to choose the materials that best complement their work, as well as the pros and cons of various backings and glazings. Come with a favorite work on paper (11” x 14” or smaller) or a work on canvas or panel (16” x 20” or smaller). Each artist will take home a framed work. Upon enrollment, please indicate the medium and size of the work you plan to frame.

Portrait Sculpture in Clay, Christopher Wilson

Printmaking Greeting Cards, Lino-Cut and a Public Art Project! W14A22 Josh Yunger February 27 – April 3 Thursdays, 6:00–9:00pm Six 3-hour classes Class limited to 6. Materials list provided. Tuition: $150 /members; $175 /non-members Learn the techniques to create an edition of greeting cards featuring your own personalized designs! In addition to a personal print run, AVA will provide materials so that a selection of your cards may be donated to benefit The Upper Valley Haven in White River Junction, VT.

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Small-Scale Metal-Casting Techniques W14A17 Joseph Montroy February 8 & 9 Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm Two-day workshop $45 materials fee included Tuition: $235 /members; $260 /non-members This workshop will focus on creating small sculptures in metal using sand casting and lost-wax casting techniques. We will also explore a number of creative ways to develop design ideas, including direct casting from natural objects.

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Portrait Sculpture in Clay W14A23 Christopher Wilson February 27 – March 20 Thursdays, 6:00–9:00pm Four 3-hour classes $40 materials fee included. $25 model fee included. Tuition: $195 /members; $220 /non-members Working in clay and directly observing live models, participants will develop the skills they need to capture a sculptural likeness. Techniques for rendering facial features, hair, and more will be covered. 21

faculty Derek Bell earned a BFA in Painting from Rhode Island School of Design. He works in sculpture, printmaking and drawing. His work won first place in the 22nd Annual Congressional Art Competition and second place in The Artist’s Magazine annual competition. derekbellart.com Shari Boraz holds a BFA in Textile Design and Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her hand-embroidered art has been exhibited throughout the United States and Europe. Boraz is a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen. sewboraz.com Barbra Bragg attended RISD, SUNY and Johnson State College. She earned a BFA in Ceramics, an MFA in Painting, and studied with Clifford B. West. Bragg has been on the studio art faculties of several colleges and universities in New England and was a recipient of a “% for the Arts Grant” from the NH State Council on the Arts. Debbe Callaghan has been teaching knitting to adults and children regionally and at AVA for a number of years. Callaghan also serves as AVA’s Capacity Builder. Michael Cappabianca received his MFA from California College of the Arts and his BFA from Massachusetts College of Art. He has exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions. He lives in Cambridge and is a bibliophile. Cappabianca exhibited at AVA in 2011. michaelcappabianca.com Robert Carsten graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and was a scholar at Academia di Belle Arti in Carrara, Italy. He is a board and signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a contributing writer to the Pastel Journal and The Artist’s Magazine. Carsten is a Master Circle artist of the International Association of Pastel Societies; his paintings and drawings have been shown in many museums and galleries, are collected worldwide, and have won many awards. robertcarsten.com Genevieve Cole earned a BFA in Glass and Ceramics from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. She has worked primarily with glass, both as a glass blower in France and at Simon Pearce in Philadelphia. She teaches and creates custom glass art pieces for private collectors. In 2010, she curated a major glass exhibition at AVA. funktionalglassworks.com

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Elizabeth D’Amico, a graduate of Syracuse and Columbia Universities, teaches in the Visual Arts department at Plymouth State University. A mixed-media artist, she shows regionally and nationally and is a signature member of the National Collage Society and an active member of the Women’s Caucus for the Arts/NH Chapter. D’Amico exhibited at AVA in 2009. elizabethdamico.com Jane Davies is a full-time artist working in collage, painting, and encaustics. In addition to her fine art, Davies licenses artwork for calendars, greeting cards, and fabrics. She is the author of four instructional art books. janedavies-collagejourneys.blogspot.com Carolyn Demers is a mixed-media artist specializing in glass. She has taught stained glass and mosaic art for over ten years in the Manchester, Concord and Kearsarge school districts, as well as at community art centers. Demers’ studio is in Bradford, VT. stainedglass.vpweb.com Karen DePrizio is a multimedia artist with a BA from American University and an MA in Media Arts from Emerson College. DePrizio has taught classes at the School of Visual Arts in NYC and at various organizations. She currently works in marketing at her design firm, Sundial Digital, in Woodstock, VT. sundialdigital.com Laura Di Piazza is a visual and conceptual artist working in a variety of media, including calligraphy, poetry and abstract art. She has worked as a professional calligrapher throughout the US and abroad. Di Piazza holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College. lauradipiazza.wordpress.com Edward Fielding has been working with kids at AVA since 2010, leading robotics classes and teaching creative programming. imaginecreateplay.blogspot.com Charley Freiberg has done commercial photo shoots for clients that include IBM, Kodak, and McGraw-Hill, as well as other companies. He has been teaching and shooting for artists and craftspeople for 30 years. charleyfreibergphotography.com

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Dan Gottsegen has taught at the California College of the Arts and UMass Lowell. He has exhibited nationally, including one-person shows at the Prince Street Gallery in NYC and the Whistler House Museum in Lowell, MA. Gottsegen’s awards and fellowships include a Vermont Arts Council Individual Artist Creation Grant, the University Teaching Excellence Award at UMass Lowell, and a Ucross Foundation Residency. He has an MFA from California College of the Arts. dangottsegen.com Althea Goundrey studied Studio Art and Art Education at Plymouth State University, University of Southern Maine, University of New Hampshire, and the Art Institute of Boston. She holds a Master of Education from Plymouth State University and a Museum Studies Certificate from Tufts University. Goundrey has taught children’s classes at AVA since 2010. Sonja Hakala is the author of Your Book, Your Way plus five other titles. She has been a freelance writer for 25 years, working for newspapers and magazines as well as in the book publishing industry. In addition to writing, Hakala provides professional editorial and book design services for writers publishing their work through her company, Full Circle Press LLC. sonjahakala.com Michael Heffernan received his MFA in Painting from The New York Academy of Art and teaches Studio Art at Plymouth State University. He has exhibited throughout the northeast, including a show at the Flowers Gallery in NYC in 2008. Chris Orcutt Henderson, who works primarily in acrylics, attended the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Her work has been shown at galleries and colleges throughout New England, and she teaches at various Upper Valley art centers. Joan Hoffmann, who studied at Colorado State University and Scottsdale Artists School, celebrates forty years of oil and watercolor painting, teaching, and preserving the landscapes that she paints. She lectures on the History of Landscape Painting and Public Lands and was an artist-in-residence in Yosemite in 2005. joanhoffmann.com ; birdingwithwatercolors.blogspot.com John Joline holds a BA in Studio Art from Dartmouth College and an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania. A specialist in cubism, he has taught Studio Art as well as Art History and Architectural Design. Joline is a longtime AVA faculty member; he had an exhibition at AVA in 2006.

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Patricia Killian studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and earned her MFA from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for her painting.

Meredith Smith holds a BFA in Apparel Design and an MAT with a studio focus in Costume Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. She is a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen and coordinates AVA’s Fiber Mondays Open Studio program.

Michael D. Kraatz holds a BS in Art from the University of Wisconsin and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. He has been a roster artist with the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts for many years, completing numerous Arts in Education residencies in public schools. He works both in 2-D and 3-D and is particularly well known for his blown glass. Kraatz’s work has been shown both nationally and regionally, including at AVA. kraatzrussell.com

Linda Treash is a multimedia artist with an MFA in Creative Writing; she has worked as an art photographer and performing trapeze artist. Treash teaches at the Community College of Vermont and is on the board of BarnArts Center for the Arts.

Joseph Montroy holds an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. He is an active sculptor, creating and showing work throughout the eastern and central US. Montroy is an adjunct professor at the Chester College of New England; he also offers workshops at art centers across the northeast. josephmontroy.com Murray Ngoima is an art educator and mixedmedia artist who, for many years, has taught in local schools and at AVA, where her children’s classes and camps are legendary. She has painted murals, designed theater sets, and taught children’s workshops in Boston, Woodstock, and Nairobi, Kenya. Robert O’Brien has worked in watercolor for 40 years. Since moving to Vermont in 1977, he has focused his work on the landscape and architecture of New England. He studied with James Whatford, Tony Couch, and the late Marshall Joyce. robertjobrien.com Julie Püttgen holds a BA from Yale University and an MFA from Georgia State University. She works across media (painting, photography, digital animation, installation, book arts) and also curates exhibitions. Püttgen exhibited at AVA in 2012. turtlenosedsnake.com. Lia Rothstein has BA and MFA degrees from Boston University. She has been a professional photographer for over 25 years and has taught digital photography and imaging in colleges and art centers. Her photographic work is found in many private and corporate collections, including the Polaroid International Photography Collection, and has been exhibited widely. From 2009-2012, Rothstein directed the PHOTOSTOP Gallery in White River Junction, VT. liarothstein.com

Erica Venuti earned her BFA in Fine Arts from Long Island University and her MA in Health Arts and Sciences from Goddard College, focusing on the transformative qualities of art. She designs expressive art programs for people of all ages through SafeArt and Goddard College. brightflower.wordpress.com Robin Weisburger is an artist who works in both pastel and acrylic and is a founding member of the Orford Art Group. She provides professional framing services at her studio in Orford, NH. Weisburger has exhibited throughout the eastern US and Canada and teaches children’s art workshops in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. robinsartandframing.com Christopher Wilson is a portrait and figurative sculptor. While his primary mentor is Jerry Williams, he has also studied with Bruno Lucchesi, Richard MacDonald, Philippe Faraut, Andrew Cawrse, Milton Cramer and Lincoln Fox. Wilson’s work has been exhibited in New England and the southwest. Michael Yatsevitch earned his BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. He has been an active member of the AVA community for many years and is instrumental in AVA’s Life Drawing Open Studio. Josh Yunger is a painter, printmaker and musician. He began taking classes at AVA at age 14. In 1999, he received a BFA in Printmaking and Sound Design from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Yunger is the author of the children’s book Hippo and Monkey.

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