Lysistrata by Aristophanes

Feb. 29, 7pm Opening Night with Gala to follow

Adapted, directed and original music by Sal Trapani
Produced by Pam McDaniel and Sal Trapani
Technical Direction by Frank Herbert
Set Design by Elizabeth Popiel
Lighting Design by Scott Cally
Costume Design by Lisa Renee Jordan
Musical Direction and Arranging by Tom Cuffari
Sound Design by Matt Terzigni
Production Stage Management by Casey Miko
  
Cast: Lysistrata-Aline O’Connor

Vanessa David '95

Vanessa writes, "Woo hoo! I just got an email from the theatre director at Wichita High School East. They're doing my play "The Answer" this weekend! Anyone in Kansas? I believe this is the first time I've had to different plays in production in one weekend! I was due for some good news, this rocks"

Call for Artists - Photo

Focus '12, Fourteenth Annual Photography Show / Competition Drop Off at Wilton Library: 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton Saturday, 3/31, 11:00 to 4:00 Sunday, 4/1, 1:30 to 4:00 Pickup: Monday, 4/30, 1 pm to 7:30 pm   The Public is invited to the Awards Reception at the Wilton Library on Fri. April 13 from 6:00 to 7:30. The Show runs from April 9 to April 29, 2012

Focus '12 Sponsors: Alice Snyder Real Estate, Wilton Beardsley Fine Framing, Wilton Photographic Solutions, LLC, Norwalk Rockwell Art & Framing, Wilton, Westport, Fairfield & New Canaan AND BY CABLEVISION OF CT Click here for jurors and rules

Newtown Arts at Edmond Town Hall

Newtown Arts begin new classes this week. More information on FB and WestConn Art Views

Join 

Ginger Hanrahan MFA '07 for painting and drawing courses at Post University in Waterbury as well as in her studio

Betsy Davidson MFA '10 as a sculpture artist

Eileen Tavolacci MFA '11 specializing in still life painting

Kevin Dunn MFA '11,  a landscape artist

Saba Quraishi-Fiala is a textile sculpture artist. 

Kelly Wight '11

Kelly writes, "I am SO excited right now... That awesome ad on the left is my ad in one of our magazines!!"

Jeanine Molnar '00

Jeanine writes, "Dropped 2 mirrors off at the gallery at 12:30... Got a phone call at 2:30 that one sold. WoooT!"

Eileen Coladarci '89/'96

Leaving for the Silo at Hunt Hill Farm shortly for opening beginning at 3 pm

Gearing up for the first part of the Art-for-All at Art & Frame Of Danbury LLC. tonight! 5-7pm, 60 Newtown Rd.

THEATRE PRODUCTION - "LYSISTRATA BY ARISTOPHANES":

The WCSU theatre arts department will present "Lysistrata by Aristophanes" in the Berkshire Theatre in Berkshire Hall on the university's Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 29 and March 1; 8 p.m. on Friday, March 2; 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 3; and 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 4. Call the Berkshire Theatre Box Office at (203) 837-8732 for information.

To purchase tickets, call (203) 837-TIXX or visit www.wcsu.edu/tickets.

Isabelle Day MFA '11

The Paier College of Art will exhibit its Faculty Art Show on Friday, February 24th, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The show will include works by faculty who, in addition to teaching, are active and seasoned professionals within their disciplines. Works will include a variety of styles and mediums.

Isabelle Day will be showing her work.

Call for Photographers

Photographers, save the dates!
IMAGES submission dates are March 23, 24 & 25.
TIME: Friday, March 23, 5-8pm; Saturday & Sunday, March 24 & 25, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: Guilford Art Center, Mill Gallery
MORE: 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT
INFORMATION: donita@shorelinearts.org; 203-453-3890
Guidelines available soon at www.shorelinearts.org

Call to Artists

The Art-for-All is an art event to the power of three: three venues, weekends, juries and prizes.  A portion of the proceeds from all art sales will be donated to the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury. A $500 prize will be awarded for the best in show at each venue, to be determined by an outside juror(s). Musical Guest Brian Horberg.

Saturday, 25 February, 2012

05:00 PM -07:00 PM

 We're looking for artists who want to be part of a benefit art show that is a collaboration with the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury and The Mercurial Gallery.

 

Each artist will have an opportunity to submit ONE piece of original artwork to each of the 3 locations. That means 3 opportunities to show and possibly sell your work and 3 chances to win a $500 cash prize! (Limit 1 prize per artist)

 

Any type of art will be considered, we're encouraging painters, sculpters, photographers, etc.

 

Please follow this link to download a submission form or obtain a copy at any of the 3 locations in Danbury.

 

Art & Frame of Danbury, 60 Newtown Rd, Route 6 Plaza, Danbury CT, (203) 748-0197

Submission Deadline is Feb. 17, 2012

 

The Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury, 87 West St. Danbury CT, (203) 798-2855

Submission Deadline if Feb. 23, 2012

 

The Mercurial Gallery, 11 Library Place, Danbury CT, (203) 417-2215

Submission Deadline is Mar. 2, 2012

 

There is a $15 submission fee for each one piece of work accepted at each gallery.

Please be aware that the deadline for submission is different at each venue.

 

Some work may be relocated between galleries or even rejected due to size and space limitations.

 

All accepted work will be subject to judging and entered to win 1 of 3 $500 prizes which will be announced at the end of each reception. Artist does not have to be present to win.

Call to Artists - Newtown Arts Festival

The Newtown Arts Festival Artwork Selection Committee invites you to submit your artwork to our contest! The winning submission will be used to promote the Arts Festival and will appear in businesses and public spaces around Newtown and surrounding towns. The artwork will also be printed on t-shirts, tote bags, and other items that will be available for purchase at the Newtown Arts Festival. Imagine your own artwork promoting the 2012 Newtown Arts Festival!
Submissions are due to the Festival Artwork Selection Committee c/o Koenig FrameWorks, 97 South Main Street (Route 25), Newtown, CT 06470 beginning February 1 through February 29, 2012 during regular business hours (Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM). Late entries will not be accepted. Please call Donna Mangiafico, NCAC Secretary at 203-788-7474 or email her at djmangiafico@aol.com if you have questions.
For more information on submission guidlines, click here.

opening Feb 25 at The Silo Hunt Hill Farm

February 25 to April 1

Opening Reception: February 25, 3 to 5 p.m. David Boyajian, sculpture and  Fran Patnaude painting

Laurie Sweet, Patent Leather, oil on canvas, 10x10”, 2010
Andrew Richards, Mask, recycled tires, 26x24”, 2011
Eileen Cooper, Susan H., oil on board, 16x20”, 2011
(Bottom Row, from left to right):
Fran Patnaude, Copper Siren Mandala, mixed media,14x17”, 2012
Florin Firimita, Impromptu # 6, mixed media, 2011
David Boyajian, Metamorphoses of Venus, sculpture study, Pastel, 22x30”, 2011

The Henderson Cultural Center
Hunt Hill Farm
44 Upland Road
New Milford, CT 06776-2199
E-mail: info@hunthillfarmtrust.org
Phone: (860) 355-0300

Melissa Hatch Sheldrake '00

Missy writes, "Seeing my artwork on stage never gets old!"

Form S series

I have been asked by Dean Dan Goble to check in with graduates from 2009, 2010 and 2011 to find out what you are doing?

Questions will include: Did you get a job when you graduated, if not how long did it take?
Are you using your degree?
Did you go onto other studies? and of course, while contacting you I will want to update your web page.

Brittany Leandra wrote, "Oh gosh that did need an update! Thanks for putting in the more current information that I just gave you. I am the art assistant for Fine Gardening Magazine. That's my official title if you wanted to include it!

Here is a jpeg of our current cover that you could include :)" 

Please respond when I contact you!!!

Alan O. Moisio '03

Alan talks about Complete Control Systems, his Home Automation, Smart Home Technology, etc business on WestConn Art Views. He is contemplating expansion into Rhode Island. New website coming soon....

Alain Picard '97

Alain will be sharing his "Reflections of Hope" series of Rwanda paintings alongside photographs of Kenyan children by Richard C. Close at Spruce Home & Garden, on Bank Street in New Milford. Come on out and enjoy inspiring african art and conversation with a cause. 

Alain's entire collection of prints will be for sale, with a significant portion of the proceeds going to support the work of World Relief in Rwanda.

 

    Spruce Home & Garden, 20 Bank Street, New Milford 

     Saturday, February 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Newtown Arts at Edmond Town Hall

Register now for new classes beginning Feb 27th

Classes taught by:
Ginger Hanrahan MFA '10, 
Betsy Davidson MFA '10,
Eileen Tavolacci MFA '11,
Kevin Dunn MFA '11 and
Saba Quraishi-Fiala  

newtownart1@gmail.com

call 203-748-5849 and leave a message.

 Call about the ART BOX-An exciting mixed media of choices. Each week will focus on a different medium, including pastels and acrylics. Supplies are included in the $120 fee for the course.

Phil Lique MFA '08

Phil writes, "new website. ahh..."

www.phillique.com

Film series - an afternoon of art

Richter Association for the Arts offers an annual winter film festival beginning February 22 at 3 pm with "The Age of Splendor, from Rembrandt to Gainsborough". This film is the first of four in a series, "A new Look at Western Art and American Folk Music."

If you love art and music, join RAA in the Farioly Room in the lower level of the Danbury Library for these four free one hour presentations followed by discussion and light refreshments.

Bridget Grady MFA '04 - Call for Artists!

Plight of the Pollinators: Call for Art

This call for entry is open to all artists working in a variety of media, professionals and students who wish to contribute their vision or voice to raising awareness on the “Plight of the Pollinator”. A panel of jurors from both the disciplines of art and science will select works for the “Field Projects” exhibition space. All artists, who contribute to this event through participation, will have the opportunity to be exhibited online through “Flickr”. This online exhibition will be accessible through the Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust website for a six month viewing period. Awards for adult artists and professionals will be announced. A Natalie Van Vleck Student Award will be offered in honor of Natalie Van Vleck, artist and founder of Flanders Nature Center, for an outstanding piece that reflects the spirit of this spring’s “Plight of the Pollinator” challenge. Entry fees and partial proceeds from the sale of work at the exhibition will benefit the Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust’s environmental education programs.
Jury Panel and Process
The jury panel for “Plight of the Pollinators” was assembled to represent a diverse combination of arts professionals and representation from the science community who are supportive to the theme of promoting awareness of this critical environmental issue. The process is two-fold ensuring a variety of inputs into the selection of artworks in order to enhance the quality and transparency of the jury process .All artworks submitted will be available for viewing on an online platform, in this case Flickr . Artists will have the option to opt in or out of this opportunity when they apply to the call. This ensures that all artists who support this theme are represented and their participation is acknowledged. Selections from those submissions are first filtered through the curators of the show. Works from that first selection process are then passed on to the blind jury panel for an objective selection of work that reflects a high level of artistic quality.
Jurors; Donald Taglialatella ( World House Publications)Marjorie Frankel Nathanson( Executive Director of the Hunterdon Art Museum )Douglas Hyland(Director of the New Britain Museum of American Art)Marjorie Portnow( Painter,National Academy of Design)Susan Cusato(the Chairperson of the Science Education and Environmental Studies at Southern Connecticut State University)Jay Foster (Musician, composer, audio production consultant, and owner of J. Foster Music Studios)
for full Prospectus visit www.bluehorsearts.com- Plight of the Pollinators or apply directly thru https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=949

Bridget Grady MFA '04

LET THERE BE LIGHT
Guest Artist and Master Photographer
 Georgia Sheron will be holding a one day workshop at Blue Horse Arts Studio on March 3^rd, 2012 from 12PM- 5PM. The workshop, “Let There Be Light” will incorporate the use of the model while working in a variety of lighting situations. Topics covered will be working with day and window lighting, studio lighting techniques, working with difficult lighting conditions, and shooting on location. The workshop is all open to all participants who possess a working knowledge of their camera. This short course is also great for artists and figurative painters who sometime need to work with photo reference. Photographers are encouraged to bring 5 pieces of work for a wine and cheese group critique at 5pm.

The workshop tuition is 80.00 plus a 20.00 dollar model fee. Refreshments will be provided. A 25.00 deposit is required to hold your spot in the workshop.

To register for this class with Georgia Sheron please contact the photographer at georgiasheron@gmail.com or call 860-274-7823. To view more of Georgia Sheron’s work please visit her website www.georgiasheron.com

Vincent Baldassano

Vincent writes, "painting "Winter Rose" was selected for a faculty exhibition at the National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts, NYC which continues thru June 2012."

Robert Alberetti

http://www.themercurial.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=919%3Aprofessor-emeritus-alberetti-to-show-at-westconns-higgins-gallery&catid=17%3Apreview&Itemid=30#.Tz7AdDekvok.facebook


Professor Emeritus Alberetti to Show at WestConn's Higgins Gallery

Arts and Music - Preview

Friday, 17 February 2012 12:01

from Western Connecticut State University

From the Mercurial and the Mercurial Gallery

Plight of the Pollinators: A Call to Artists

Art of the Earth

Art and Environment Series

First Challenge

“Plight of the Pollinators”

PROSPECTUS

Plight of the Pollinators: A Call to Artists

Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust, in conjunction with Blue Horse Arts Studio, located in Watertown, Connecticut, seeks artwork for an upcoming exhibition in June, 2012. Artists will be challenged to create works of art inspired by nature and/or critical environmental issues. This “Art of the Earth” series of events will encompass seasonal group exhibitions starting this spring with an initial call for art and multimedia creations for a “Plight of the Pollinators” exhibition. This exhibition will be open to the local and online community in an effort to raise awareness of the vital importance of the role of pollinators in maintaining the health of our food and eco-systems. Partial proceeds from the sale of work from the exhibition and entry fees will be donated to Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust’s environmental educational programming.

Click here for prospectus

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 4^th, 2012

 Exhibition opening will be held on Saturday June, 2nd, 2012.

The exhibition will run from June2, 2012 - June 22, 2012

ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE ONLINE

Finalists will be notified by email on MAY, 15th, 2012

 ELIGIBILTY

This event is open to all artists both professionals and students, whose work reflects the topic of pollination. The artwork selected by the jury for exhibition at “Field Projects” exhibition space must meet the space criterion of the gallery. Works that are site specific or oversized will be included in the online exhibition.

Finalist Artwork selected by jury panel.

Bridget Grady MFA '04

Congratulations to Young Artist, Maggie Di Matteo!

Blue Horse Arts Studio wishes to congratulate to Maggie Di Matteo for her selection into the New Hampshire Institute of Art’s National High School Art Competition!!!

Maggie is a 16 yr old art student from Oxford, CT. currently enrolled in the Blue Horse Arts Studio’s Portfolio Preparation Course located in Watertown, CT. She has been studying at the studio for about 10 weeks where she has been learning to draw from observation utilizing a classical methodology. Maggie’s recent graphite drawing has been selected to be exhibited in the New Hampshire Institute of Art’s National High School Art Competition. Her classical cast drawing of the ear, (that she has put in 7 weeks of patient observation into!), has landed her a place in this competitive exhibition.  

Her drawing will be on view March 17^th, 2012 at the campus of the New Hampshire Institute of Art. The awards ceremony will take place at 2pm that day. Finalists in this competition are eligible for awards and scholarships totaling 10,000 dollars. Good luck to Maggie!  

Alain Picard '97

R W A N D A  Reflections of Hope I invite you to view a collection of works portraying the beauty and vitality of the Rwandan people amidst the brokenness of a country ravaged by genocide. In 1994 as a result of systematic ethnic cleansing, approximately one million Rwandans were brutally slaughtered in just 100 days. Today the scars remain, yet there is hope for Rwanda. These paintings are my reflections of hope.

African Youth Benefit Gallery Opening

Spruce Home & Garden, 20 Bank Street, New Milford 

Saturday, February 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Alain J. Picard will be sharing his "Reflections of Hope" series of Rwanda paintings alongside photographs of Kenyan children by Richard C. Close at Spruce Home & Garden, on Bank Street in New Milford. Come on out and enjoy inspiring african art and conversation with a cause. 

Alain's entire collection of prints will be for sale, with a significant portion of the proceeds going to support the work of World Relief in Rwanda.

Robert Alberetti

Bob is featured in a show at Higgins Hall Gallery from February 23 - March 8.  The opening reception is in Higgins Hall Gallery is February 23, 4 - 7 pm.

 I will be gallery sitting from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hope to see you at  the opening and for a visit some afternoon!

Ginger Hanrahan MFA '07

Ginger Hanrahan heads the group of five area artists who make up Newtown Arts, a new studio in the former Probate Court rooms of Edmond Town Hall that hopes to add to the area’s art class choices by offering periodic courses, workshops, and open studio events. —Carl Hebert Photography

Ginger is featured in Newtown Bee
Newtown Arts Finds A Home In Edmond Town Hall,By Nancy K. Crevier
http://newtownbee.com/Features/2012-02-09__12-20-31/Newtown+Arts+Finds+A+Home+In+Edmond+Town+Hall

The article discusses Ginger and  Betsy Davidson MFA '10, Eileen Tavolacci MFA '11, Kevin Dunn MFA '11 and Saba Quraishi-Fiala starting Newtown Arts, an arrangement that allows for each of them to spend time working independently in the quiet, bright rooms, gives them a professional address, and provides them with a space to show their work to interested buyers.They also offer classes and private lessons.

2012 London International Creative Competition

Something to explore:

The 2012 London International Creative Competition is accepting entries now. 

LICC invites all visual artists to submit their creative work for inclusion in the LICC AWARDS CEREMONY.  The artwork is juried by a board of internationally esteemed artists, writers, curators, gallery owners and other luminaries of the visual arts. There is no limit to creativity. LICC has no boundaries and encourages you to push the envelope of your creativity. All disciplines are accepted.

Regular deadline: April 30, 2012
Entry Fee: Professional: £20, Student: £15
Prize: £2,000 cash prize, work published in LICC's annual Book of Creative Designs and receives the much sought after LICC Trophy at the LICC Awards Ceremony in September 2012. Click here for contact information

Ron Lawlor '93

Ron writes, "

And Now!  

2 for 1 offer!!!   One Double Size AD for the same price as a single size AD  $590 for 80,000 Place-Mats in either restaurant (not both).

Respond ASAP... as usual... first come first serve.

Have a great night!   Thank You for your time!!!

Ron

 

R.E. LAWLOR Graphics & Printing
Design • Print • Direct Mail • Marketing • Advertising
Bethel/Danbury, Connecticut
Phone: 203-748-4144
Fax: 203-748-1522

A Family Business Since 1988"

Eileen Tavolacci MFA '11

Eileen added, "I am in the exhibit in Tieton WA which is still up at the Mighty Tieton Art Gallery, Tieton, WA, Mokuhanga In Flight II, Dec 2011/Jan/Feb 2012"

Jerrial Young '07

Jerrial writes, "Just wanted to say I just booked the role of "Booker T Washington" in "Teddy and Alice" at Seven Angels Theatre!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!"

Eileen Tavolacci MFA '11

Eileen is exhibiting at the 
Provenance Center, New London CT, 

Opening To Good, Jan/Feb 2012 

165 State Street
New London, CT 06320
860-405-5887

Middletown Art Guild

The Middletown Art Guild meets once a month (with some exceptions) for special demonstrations given by local artists. These fun demos are usually held on the second Thursday evening of the month at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church Hall, 402 Main Street, Middlefield, CT, and are generally very well attended. The demos run about an hour, followed by refreshments, questions, and voting for "Painting of the Month".

Only $5.00 for non-members. Non-members may join the Guild for $25.00 a year. Membership expires December 31st.

February features artist, Alain Picard!

Alain Picard '97

Two hour portrait demonstration of Maddy. 

Looking forward to another portrait demo this Thursday night at Middletown Art Guild.

Call to Artists - Kent Art Association

The Gallery at the Kent Art Association invites all artists to enter the annual KAA Member Show, which starts its 89th Season. The first Member Show runs from Sunday, March 25 until Sunday, April 22. Receiving will take place at The Gallery at the Kent Art Association on Route 7, just south of the monument, Saturday, March 24 from 11 am to 2 pm. All work must be original and for sale. A copy of the prospectus can be found at www.kentart.org. For more information call the Gallery at 860.927.3989. Artists may join at receiving.

Prior to receiving, noted Artist Scott Bricher will be doing a critique of members work. Critiques are limited to paid members and only one image per member is allowed.

Five $100 awards of excellence will be awarded.

Call to Artists - Newtown Arts Festival

The Newtown Arts Festival Artwork Selection Committee invites you to submit your artwork to our contest! The winning submission will be used to promote the Arts Festival and will appear in businesses and public spaces around Newtown and surrounding towns. The artwork will also be printed on t-shirts, tote bags, and other items that will be available for purchase at the Newtown Arts Festival. Imagine your own artwork promoting the 2012 Newtown Arts Festival!
Submissions are due to the Festival Artwork Selection Committee c/o Koenig FrameWorks, 97 South Main Street (Route 25), Newtown, CT 06470 beginning February 1 through February 29, 2012 during regular business hours (Monday through Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM). Late entries will not be accepted. Please call Donna Mangiafico, NCAC Secretary at 203-788-7474 or email her at djmangiafico@aol.com if you have questions.
For more information on submission guidlines, click here.

MFA Visiting Artist Program this morning at 11 am

Dan DosSantos, Painter

Dan DosSantos received a B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he graduated with highest honors in 2000.  Beginning his career by painting portraits out of his parents’ basement, he quickly moved into full-time illustration.  Dan’s work spans a variety of genres, including novels, comics and film.  He has worked for clients such as Disney, Universal Studios, Boeing Aircraft, Saatchi & Saatchi, Scholastic Books, The Greenwich Workshop, Penguin Books, Random House, Tor books, UpperDeck, Wizards of the Coast, and DC Comics.  Dan has been the recipient of many awards.  Recently, he has received a 2010 Silver Medal from Spectrum, the 2007 Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist, and was the Chesley Award winner for Best Paperback Cover of 2007.  His illustrations have graced the #1 spot on the New York Times Best Seller list numerous times.  Aside from freelance illustration, Dan also co-hosts a series of instructional demonstrations called “Art Out Loud”.  

Lecture will take place at 11:00 a.m. in Viewing Room 1 in the basement of White Hall on the Midtown Campus

Robert Alberetti

WestConn is hosting a

Retrospective exhibition. Featuring artworks by Robert Alberetti at Higgins Gallery, Higgins Hall, Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening reception Feb. 23 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

Bridget Grady MFA '04

Bridget suggests the following exhibition:

CHARLES CAJORI: FOUR DECADES

THE TRANSCENDENTAL PAINTING GROUP

February 1 through February 25, 2012

at the David Findlay Jr Gallery

724 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10019 USA
Tel: (212) 486-7660
Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm
and by appointment

Vanessa David '95

Vanessa writes, "Hey all! My play Connect Couples (dot) Com is a finalist for the Nor'Eastern Playwriting Contest!!! Yay!!! There are 8 finalists, three will be chosen!"

Call to Artists - Walnut Beach

 Paola let me know that

Downtown Milford Connecticut has a Call to Artists - Currently accepting applications for our 14th annual Walnut Beach Arts Festival on August 5th from 10-5 . Expecting over 100 vendors ...

SCAN Sketch session

SCAN continues to offer sketch sessions to it's members. The next session with a nude model for a $7.00 fee is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm. The session allows members to enhance and enrich their drawing skills.

Reminder from Darby

Congratulations to Darby Cardonsky as the new MFA Coordinator. Darby is pulling together the accomplishments for the annual report.  She requests, "

Dear MFA Alum:

The MFA alumni continue to make outstanding progress in your professional lives.  The reports received this year of alumni activities in exhibition, publication, and teaching have been truly impressive, and any university would find them exceptional.  Margaret Grimes will be helping Darby to prepare the annual board report, and as always we would like to get as much material as we can from each of you.  Please, please, please send us your news and activities since March 2011 to Cardonskyd@wcsu.edu.  They will need it by March 1^st at the latest, but earlier would be better!

Any questions, please call Darby at 203 837 8881."

Nancy White Cassidy MFA '05

Nancy writes, "Demonstrating a technique I've developed for pastel paintings on textured surfaces, using natural materials and papers at Tin Mountain Conservation Center ."