!Free and Open to the Public!
More info on
www.JFostermusic.com
OCTOBER 2012
Hemingway
Pond Paint Out
FIELD PROJECTS EXHIBITION SPACE
GALLERY HOURS FOR THIS EXHIBITION
ARE
JUNE 2nd- JUNE 22nd
TUESDAY- SUNDAY 12PM-5PM, or BY APPOINTMENT
860-417-3243
Gallery Closed Mondays
MARCH/APRIL 2012
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| This is going to be GREAT!!! |
JANUARY 2013
Drawing Conversations:
An exhibition of Drawing
by
Caroline Harman and Marc Chabot.
On View through the month of January.
Gallery Hours Thursday -Saturday 12PM-5PM and by appointment
860-417-3243
JANUARY 12th, 2013 1PM
Drawing Lecture by artist and 19th &20th Century American Drawing and Print scholar Marc Chabot.
This lecture is held in conjunction with the Field Projects Gallery of Blue Horse Arts and JFoster Music Studios art show,"Drawing Conversations: An exhibition of Drawing by Caroline Harman and Marc Chabot." The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and an opportunity for questions and answers by the artist will take place after the lecture. Marc Chabot will also be bringing drawings not in the exhibit for further discussion of the process and concepts behind his work.
January 13th, 2013 3PM-5PM
Sketch Jam! Free and open to the public. More info coming on this month's guest musician.
Click HERE for new classes and workshops offered in January
Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Bridget Eileen Grady at the Atrium Gallery of the Warner Theatre, Torrington, CT. Reception date to be announced. The works will be on view through January.
Bridget will also be showing paintings in the Living Room Gallery of Artwell through the month of January.
DECEMBER 2012
DECEMBER 8th, 2012 1PM-4PM
Author's Lecture begins at 1PM
Artists Reception 2-4PM
OCTOBER 2012
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| September's SketchJam Seth Hedu & Jay Foster |
SKETCH JAM OCTOBER 28th, 3PM to 5PM
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| Hemingway Pond September 30th, 2012 |
HEMINGWAY POND PAINT OUTS THRU OCTOBER 27TH,12PM-5PM
SEPTEMBER 2012
SKETCH JAM
New to our program will be the
Sunday afternoon “Sketch Jam” hosted by Jay Foster. The public is invited to
come and listen or draw to the acoustic duo “Melon Kali Flowers”. This is a first
in a series of musical events that will be held Sunday, September 30th,
from 3PM-5PM. These events are Free and refreshments will be served.
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| Hemingway Pond September 2012 |
The public is
invited to paint the landscape at the Blue Horse Arts Studio’s Hemingway Pond.
The paint out is free, just bring your paints, sketchbooks, or camera, and
explore the beautiful water views and the rich variety of wildlife that exist
right outside our studio door. This event is un-instructed and will be held rain
or shine. One of the unique features of the Blue Horse Arts Studio is that we have
great wetland views from the windows so we can paint no matter what the
weather! Please email or call us if you are planning on attending so we know
how much coffee or tea to make! Email info@bluehorsearts.com
or call 860-417-3243
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 29th,12PM-5PM
Artists who like to paint the morning light are welcome .Just give a call!
Artists who like to paint the morning light are welcome .Just give a call!
Location –
Blue Horse Arts Studio, 250 Porter Street, Watertown, Connecticut
Tuition- Free
JUNE 2012
Hemingway
Pond Paint Out
The public is
invited to paint the landscape at the Blue Horse Arts Studio’s Hemingway Pond.
The paint out is free, just bring your paints, sketchbooks, or camera, and
explore the beautiful water views and the rich variety of wildlife that exist
right outside our studio door. This event is un-instructed and will be held rain
or shine. One of the unique features of the Blue Horse Arts Studio is that we have
great wetland views from the windows so we can paint no matter what the
weather! Please email or call us if you are planning on attending so we know
how much lemonade to make! Email info@bluehorsearts.com
or call 860-417-3243
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 30th, 10 am- 3pm
Location –
Blue Horse Arts Studio, 250 Porter Street, Watertown, Connecticut
Tuition- Free
One
Day Plein-Air Painting Workshop
Learn the
basics of approaching painting the landscape from observation working with a
limited palette. This workshop will help you gain a simple and organized
approach to the sometimes intimidating genre of plein-air painting. The
objective of the class is to get over the fear, relax and tune into Nature! The
class will take you through finding your composition and simplifying light and
form to create dynamic landscape studies. This class is open to all levels.
Oils or Acrylic. A percentage of the
course fee will be donated to the Steele Brook Greenway. Instructor is Bridget
Grady. For more information and a
materials list visit www.bluehorsearts.com
or email info@bluehorsearts.com or call
860-417-3243.
Date :
Saturday, July 14th ,10 am- 4pm with a lunch break.
Location –
Blue Horse Arts Studio, 250 Porter Street, Watertown, Connecticut.
Tuition –
110.00
PLIGHT OF THE POLLINATORS
INTERNATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION
at ourFIELD PROJECTS EXHIBITION SPACE
GALLERY HOURS FOR THIS EXHIBITION
ARE
JUNE 2nd- JUNE 22nd
TUESDAY- SUNDAY 12PM-5PM, or BY APPOINTMENT
860-417-3243
Gallery Closed Mondays
MARCH/APRIL 2012
International Drawing Annual Volume 7
I am so excited to have been selected for this publication from a really great organization. Thank you again Manifest and Jason Franz!
Conservation Artist of the Month Award
I had the honor this month of being nominated for this award. Thank You! AFC!
!CONGRATULATIONS!
JAY FOSTER, SHICONG HUANG AND GAVIN TAN
Guest Artist and Master Photographer
Georgia Sheron will be holding a one day workshop at Blue Horse Arts Studio on March 3rd, 2012 from 12PM- 5PM. See the Workshop/Classes page for more information.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1PM-3Pm.
A basic music theory workshop geared towards songwriters/musicians will be offered on Saturday February 11th from 1 to 4 PM. Topics covered will include: chord/scale construction, the circle of fifths, chord/scale relationships, chord substitutions, common chord progressions and cadences, modulation, and much more. A basic understanding of chords and scales is required. All materials from the workshop will be provided to the students in an electronic format (pdf, audio etc.) for continued study.
The workshop will be $75. Registration is required. Please register by February 9th by contacting Jay Foster at 860.417.3243 or email info@jfostermusic.com
“Paint Out or IN" at Hemingway Pond!
OPEN HOUSE AND INVITATIONAL EXHIBIT OCTOBER 28TH, 2011
JAY FOSTER, SHICONG HUANG AND GAVIN TAN
Jay Foster has been Nominated for the Second year in a row for "Best Sound" in the Singapore Short Film Awards Competition. Jay created the sound and mixed the foley for the animation "Burger,Burger", which took first place in the short film competition! The animation "Burger,Burger" was created by Shicong Huang and Gavin Tan of Singapore. I had the privilege of having Shicong and Gavin as my students in Foundation Drawing at A.D.M. Shicong now works at Lukas Studios in Singapore and Gavin is an animator at One Animation Pte. Limited. Congratulations Guys!
CONGRATS! AGAIN TO BLUE HORSE ARTS STUDENT MAGGIE DI MATTEO
Portfolio Prep Student Maggie DiMatteo has been awarded a 500.00 scholarship for the summer intensive workshop for her entry in the New Hampshire Institute of Art National High School Competition.
PAST EVENTS and WORKSHOPS
MARCH
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 3rd, 2012 from 12PM- 5PM. See the Workshop/Classes page for more information.
Free Portrait Demonstration with Sam D'Ambruoso Saturday, March 17th, 1PM - 4 PM call the artist to register for the event. 203-758-9660
Intro to Garage Band Music Software Workshop
with
Jay Foster.
Jay Foster.
Jay Foster will be offering an introductory workshop on how to use Garage Band music software to create your own music. Musician’s with an interest in getting started with working with low cost music software will find this class invaluable. The one day workshop is 50.00 dollars and registration is required..The class will be held at JFoster Music Studio,
250 Porter Street, Watertown, CT. on Saturday March 31st, 12PM-4PM. Call 860-417-3243
250 Porter Street, Watertown, CT. on Saturday March 31st, 12PM-4PM. Call 860-417-3243
Hemingway Pond Paint Out at Blue Horse Arts Studio
Artists are invited to come paint the beautiful wetlands from inside our studios or outside for those more hardy! The event is free but registration is required. For more information and registration please contact Bridget Grady at 860-417-3243
PAST EVENTS
FREE BLOGGING WORKSHOP at
JFOSTER MUSIC
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1PM-3Pm.
This workshop is for artists, musicians, small business people, or anyone who is interested in getting started in blogging. Blogging is an easy and economical alternative to having a website. It is also an important component to an already existing site. Jay Foster will demonstrate how to set up a free blog to promote the participants creative endeavors. The workshop will cover how to choose and set up templates, prepare images, and explore the world of gadgets and widgets! Some laptops will be available but participants are encouraged to bring their own. More information will be available by visiting instructor Jay Foster’s website JFostermusic.com. The workshop is free but we need you to register.
MUSIC THEORY FOR SONG WRITERS
A basic music theory workshop geared towards songwriters/musicians will be offered on Saturday February 11th from 1 to 4 PM. Topics covered will include: chord/scale construction, the circle of fifths, chord/scale relationships, chord substitutions, common chord progressions and cadences, modulation, and much more. A basic understanding of chords and scales is required. All materials from the workshop will be provided to the students in an electronic format (pdf, audio etc.) for continued study.
The workshop will be $75. Registration is required. Please register by February 9th by contacting Jay Foster at 860.417.3243 or email info@jfostermusic.com
“Paint Out or IN" at Hemingway Pond!
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| Hemingway Pond Plein Air Study '04 |
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th,1PM-4PM
Landscape artists are invited to paint the winter wetlands outside the studios or stay warmly inside and paint through the large window views. Working with a winter palette is a great way to expand ones painting skills. The “Paint Out or In” is open to anyone interested in landscape painting, whether they are a beginner or a experienced painter looking for new vistas. Blue Horse Arts Instructor, Bridget Grady will be on hand to give beginners a hand or a hot chocolate! Participants should bring their own paints and easels. There will be a limited number of easels available for use at the studio.
PAST EVENTS
Free Portrait Painting Demonstration
with Guest Artist Sam D’ Ambruoso
Saturday, January 28th, 1PM-4PM,
at Blue Horse Arts Studio.
This is a great opportunity to pick up some pointers in the Alla Prima technique of portrait painting with this popular workshop artist. For more information contact the artist at www.dambruosostudios.com.
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| "Crop Circle" by Jay Foster |
"CROP CIRCLE"
The show topic will be focused promoting an awareness of the connection between food, culture, and the environment. Essentially thinking globally, acting locally. The conceptual thread of this exhibition is based on the outreach and entanglement of artists, farmers, the environment, and community through mutual exchange.
The artists who are participating in this event are working within two criteria. Firstly, to support local farmers by creating a piece inspired by and purchased at the Local Farmers Market. The rationale behind this is to support (at least symbolically) the Connecticut farmers who practice organic and sustainable agriculture on a local level. The second criterion is that the artists will donate a percentage of the sale of their work to the local Food Bank. This donation benefits the community, the farmers, and the artists who participate in this project. Public attendance to this event brings the project full circle. Some of the local Farmers will be bringing their wares, so you know the food will be great!
The event will also feature music by two area bands, The Billy Cactus Band, and The Electric Bakery. Jay Foster will sit in, along with David Howard of the Please and Thank You Stringband, and few other mystery players yet to be announced!
Artists
Anne Flynn Matang Gonzales Kathy Good
Bill Gusky Ginger Hanrahan Heidrun Morgan
Kristie O’ Donnell Georgia Sheron
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world."
John Muir
"Field Projects” is the parallel exhibition venue within the Blue Horse Arts Studio and the JFoster Music Studio complex. This site will periodically host interdisciplinary visual art and music events either in real time or virtually.
The intent of “Field Projects” is to encourage a conception of Nature as Culture with works that engage, investigate or celebrate both our physical or metaphorical connections to the natural world.
Our first Re-Open house/exhibition will be the last week in October 28th, 2011. Friday, 7PM- 9PM
Contact Bridget Grady or Jason Foster at 860-417-3243 bgrady@bridgetgrady.com
