NVA work displayed at Walpole Library

The Walpole Public Library is going to open on Wednesday and members of the NVA were there today to hang a display of artwork.

NVA artwork by members Haydi Hurley, Cindy Kerr,
Kim Weineck, Nancy Bacevich, diane scotti, Frank Quinn, Polo Barrera.
Of course, you have to see them in person to appreciate them!

Frank Quinn, NVA, has worked tirelessly to ensure that the Walpole Public Library has a space for art display in its new building. He even wrote the grant to the Walpole Cultural Council which funded the display system!

NVA artwork by Polo Barrera, Ann Gorbett, diane scotti, Frank Quinn,
Tony Donovan, Kathy Hutchinson, Haydi Hurley, Nancy Bacevich

The NVA is honored to be the first displayed at the library. We're also thrilled to have established, after such research, the best gallery display system. Future artists will use it with ease and we look forward to seeing many shows for years and years to come.

Haydi Hurley, Cindy Kerr, and Nancy Bacevich discuss the arrangement of work. 

Thanks for reading!

Cindy Kerr, Haydi Hurley, and Nancy Bacevich agree it looks great! 

~kmw

NVA paintings juried in!

The Norfolk Cultural Council is hosting a juried art show for the month of March. We were delighted last week to receive notification that the paintings shown in this post were accepted. We're thrilled and honored. 

We hope to see you at the opening reception, Saturday, March 10th from 5-7 at the Norfolk Library's Community Room - a great painting show venue! 

WORK ACCEPTED by NVA Members:

Ann Gorbett's palette knife paintings are a beautiful example of design and sculptural composition. They are even better to see in person!

Summer House original oil by Ann Gorbett, NVA

Cindy Kerr's painting was completed with palette knife and brush work enhancing the finished result of her marsh plein air experience. 

Nantucket Marsh original oil by Cindy Kerr, NVA

diane scotti is new to our group and created this stunning portrait of her first granddaughter, Ava. What an engaging gaze on this little face. 

My Joy original pastel by diane scotti, NVA

Frank Quinn's portrait of his grandson captures those eyes and young face perfectly.

Nathan original oil by Frank Quinn, NVA

Haydi Hurley has been working diligently on her watercolor techniques and she's translating her studies into luminous, beautiful watercolors.

Plenty of Pears original watercolor by Haydi Hurley, NVA

My two pastels, done in a new style for me as I search new color relationships and explore variations in my mark making.

Last Light original pastel by Kim Morin Weineck, NVA

Rising Moon original pastel by Kim Morin Weineck, NVA

 Nancy Bacevich created this little gem of a portrait in one class session and the piece flowed from her with elan. I enjoyed watching this come to be from start to finish. In person its colors sing.

Seashore Dance original pastel by Nancy Bacevich, NVA

Tony Donovan has created numerous paintings of abandoned trucks from his travels west, and his entry here follows that vein. I always love the growth potential of working in a series.

Sidekicks original oil by Tony Donovan, NVA

What a vast array of subjects and mediums!

The NVA meets weekly to paint and we end each class with critique of what we've worked on both during class and in the time since our last meeting. Lately there's been a surge of focus in our class and I would say it's showing in the resultant paintings created by our members.  

I hope to see you at the show if you're local to our area. The NVA will be well-represented! 

Polo Barrera, NVA, selling prints

NVA member Polo Barrera recently had a show at Gallery9 in Norwood, MA. He's now selling prints of his collection on display there.

Here is a post from his blog:

Prints and Web of Art

All the paintings of my recent series, currently at Gallery 9, are available as prints (click prints above). Please check out Gallery 9's link and see the talent. Kim Weineck, the gallery director, is also the founder of NVA(Neponset Valley Artists), of which I'm a member. This group meets every Thursday and paints +, in addition to painting field trips. These artists are also members of the FAA (Foxboro Art Association). Some of these artists. including myself, exhibit their work at The Artist's Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place. And then there's my wife, Ann Gorbett, who is also involved in this web. 

Recognize anyone?

Here is one of Michael Chesley Johnson's videos promoting his workshops in Sedona. See anyone you might know?

Click HERE for video.

NVA in the Walpole Times!

NVA displayed at the Walpole Arts and Music Festival last Saturday. If you check out Thursday's edition of the Walpole Times you'll see Tony Donovan and Nancy Bacevich on the front page!

Hurray!

Awards for NVA members!

Wow! FOUR of my students won awards at the Foxboro Art Association Fall show!  NVAers Nancy Bacevich, Frank Quinn, Tony Donovan and Haydi Hurley!! Congratulations! This is amazing news. More info to come.

I just came back from a very focused class and had to post something because I was excited to share.

For anyone local, there's an reception for the show at the Art Gallery at Patriot Place this coming Saturday, October 8th from 2-4pm. For more information, check out the Foxboro Art Association website.

Thanks for reading and congratulations to NVA members/show contributors/winner! Excellent!!

Festival photos of random things

The NVA enjoyed our time at the Walpole Arts and Music Festival. I stopped in for a spell with my girls and brought lunch and spent some time with the artists and other vendors there for the day. 

Frank Quinn, NVA, and my little Pippa with Cindy Kerr's arm

Pippa and Lucy with NVAers Cindy Kerr and Haydi Hurley

NVAers Nancy Bacevich and Tony Donovan at Blackburn Hall 

Lucy and Pippa outside Blackburn Hall

 WAMF even had a bouncy house, and of course, Lucy and Pippa were all over that!

Lucy and Pippa jump jump jump!

Thanks for reading!
kmw