MEMBER NEWS
Congratulations to Jeff Blazejovsky!
Jeff's very first cardboard sculpture of a Canon AE 1 camera was accepted into the West Hartford Art League CT+6 Regional Juried Exhibit. The show runs from April 27, 2025 through June 1, 2025, with an opening reception on Sunday, April 27th from 2-4 pm.
Congratulations to Jeff Blazejovsky and Sharon Ross!
Jeff and Sharon both had two pieces of artwork accepted in the Arts of Tolland Juried Art Show this year. There are other members who have work in the exhibit, so make sure you go and see it! The exhibit runs until April 27, 2025.
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Shown is Jeff's watercolor, When Cars had Style.
Congratulations to Jim Oliphant!
Jim was awarded two 2nd Places and four Honorable Mentions in this year's Connecticut Flower & Garden Show, Signs of Spring. The show was held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Shown is one of his award-winning photos.
Congratulations to Jeff Blazejovsky!
Jeff's watercolor, Forest Stream (shown), has been accepted into the West Hartford Art League exhibit, Land, Sea, and Sky. Gallery hours are Thursday - Sunday, 1 - 4 pm.
The opening reception is Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 2 - 4 pm. The exhibit runs from February 9 through March 2, 2025.
Congratulations to Joyce Armentano!
Joyce had two hand-cut paper pieces accepted into the Slater Memorial Museum's 79th Annual CT Artists Juried Exhibition. The pieces are Duomo di Milano and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Ceiling (shown). The show runs from January 25, 2025 through February 28, 2025.
Congratulations to Julia Rizza!
Julia has an exhibit in the Friends Room of the South Windsor Public Library during January. She welcomes any feedback since this is her first exhibit! The library is at 1550 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT.
Congratulations to Judith Goldstein!
Judith is exhibiting her contemporary metal arts at Arts Center East in the Signature Members Show. The show runs December 7, 2024 through January 4, 2025.
Shown a Havdalah set .
Congratulatiions to Jeff Blazejovsky!
Two of his watercolors have been accepted into the Let There Be Love show at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St, Centerbrook, CT. The show runs November 22, 2024 until January 11, 2025.
Shown is A Walk In Elizabeth Park.
Congratulations to Normand L. Charlette!
Two of his photographs were accepted into the show New England Bridges and Barns which runs until November 2, 2024 at Arts Center East in Vernon, CT.
Sunset Shapes, shown left, depicts a Vernon, CT barn at sunset. The exhibition displays 76 works in all media contributed by over 60 artists.
Update from our scholarship winner and MAA member, Maya Hathorn!
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Maya sent an email to our Scholarship Chair, Bonnie Lindland, with an update on her studies at Ithaca College, N.Y..
Maya wrote, "I am beyond grateful that you went out of your way to be able to provide me with this opportunity. I just finished my first month or so of college and I’m currently in a painting class and printing class. I’ll attach my current complete projects to this email if you’d like to take a look. [Click on the image to see a slideshow of her work.] I am learning so much here and I can’t wait to see where the next four years take me. I hope all is well at the Manchester Art Association. Once again, thank you for this kind gift and I hope I’ll be able to see you all at a future meeting.
Best,
Maya"
Congratulations to Rita Borden!
Rita had two watercolors accepted in the Connecticut Watercolor Society Autumn Exhibition. The show is at the Marlborough Arts Center and will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1- 4 pm until Sunday, October 27, 2024 in MAC’s main hall.
Congratulations to Carolyn Emerson!
See the work of multiple artists in the exhibit Carolyn Emerson and Friends at the Arts of Tolland, 22 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT. This exhibit of watercolors and pastels runs from October 5 to October 30, 2024.
Join them at the reception on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 4 to 6 pm. Exhibit hours are Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
Congratulations to Rhea Sutter!
Her artwork My Body Politic made the Connecticut Women Artists national open juried show at the Slater Museum in Norwich, CT. The selected works will be on display from September 30 through November 22, 2024.
It is currently part of the Colors of Courage exhibit in September at WORK_SPACE on Main Street in Manchester.
In honor of the wall, members of the Wit and Wisdom poetry club, including MAA member Victoria Dubiel, will read their poetry. Readings will be at the Manchester Historical Society - 175 Pine Street (the corner of Pine and Forest) on Thursday through Saturday from noon to 4 pm while The Wall is in Manchester.
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at approximately noon, an oversized trailer will carry The Wall That Heals into Downtown via exit 3. It will proceed up Main Street, right on Center, and right down Spruce Street into Charter Oak Park.
Visit The Wall That Heals for more information.
Congratulations to Jeff Blazejovsky.
Jeff will exhibit his paintings at the Arts of Tolland, 22 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT. The exhibit will run from September 6 to September 28, 2024.
Shown: Sunset in Stafford Ct.
Congratulations to Jim Oliphant!
Jim has three photographs on display at the Wethersfield Public Library for the months of June and July 2024. It's part of a show featuring photos from members of his camera club, the Charter Oak Photographic Society.
MAA Artists at Art in the Park 2024
MAA members Jeff Blazejovsky, Athira Sanal, Normand Charlette and Lisa Dumais will have booths to display and sell their artwork at Art in the Park in June. Be sure to enjoy this yearly event and stop by their booths!
Art-in-the-Park is Sunday, June 2, from 10 am - 4 pm.
Center Memorial Park, Main Steet in Manchester
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Shown is Jeff's watercolor, A Walk in the Woods.
Congratulations to Sharon Ross!
Sharon has two pieces in the 3rd Annual Still Life Exhibition at Arts Center East this May. One of her pieces is an oil painting, shown.
The exhibit runs now until June 1. Arts Center East is located at 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon. Gallery hours are Thursday–Saturday, 1 pm - 5 pm.
Congratulations to Rhea Sutter!
Rhea received a People's Choice Award at the Arts Center East 13th Artists Members Exhibit. Shown is her winning artwork, Sarah. The exhibit was March 16 – April 13, 2024
Rhea's painted dog at Northwest Park is now out of storage awaiting the planting of The Healing Garden this spring or summer. You can see him under a tree behind the bleachers near the ball park.
Congratulations to Veronique Fournier-Wynne!
Veronique is having an inventory sale of her paintings at very affordable prices. Some are demos from teaching her classes at the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts. They will be displayed at Monet’s Table restaurant during April and May. Monet’s Table is located in rural Tolland, CT at 167 Tolland Stage Road in a 1750 colonial farmhouse with a quaint atmosphere.
Congratulations to Emilie Beckwith, Laura Kinlock, Judith Goldstein, Sue Masse, Pat Trapp and Dorothy Reiss!
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They have art displayed in the Arts of Tolland Juried Exhibit for the month of April. The Arts of Tolland is located in the Tolland Historic District at 22 Tolland Green. Gallery hours are Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm and Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm. Shown is The Wader, an oil painting by Pat Trapp.
Congratulations to Jim Oliphant!
Jim received an Honorable Mention at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show for the photo shown left, entitled Star of the Show.
Photographs were judged by a distinguished panel of three judges prominent in photography in Connecticut.
Congratulations to Judith Goldstein!
Judith is participating in the Arts Center East Artisan Craft Fair. She is displaying hand-wrought pewter and sterling jewelry - pendants, earrings, bracelets and pewter serving pieces. The Fair dates are November 9-12 & 16-19. Hours are: Thursday & Friday, 1-5 pm; Saturday 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday 10 am - 3 pm.
Congratulations to MAA members Joyce Armentano and Sara Reid!
The ladies are part of the annual Gallery East Fine Art Show during the month of November 2023, in the Friends Room at the South Windsor Public Library. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Congratulations to Eric Vogel!
One of Eric's pastel paintings, "Tiny Lighthouse," has been accepted in the Connecticut Pastel Society’s National Show at Arts Center East in Vernon. The annual show will be on display until October 28, 2023. The gallery is opened Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 1 - 5 pm each day. The reception and awards presentation will be held at Arts Center East on Saturday, October 14th from 2 - 4 pm
Congratulations to Laura Kinlock!
One of Laura's pastel paintings has been accepted in the Connecticut Pastel Society’s National Show at Arts Center East in Vernon. Laura wrote, "I am very pleased to have been accepted!" The annual show, entitled “Renaissance in Pastel”, opens on September 28, 2023 and will be on display until October 28. The gallery is opened Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 1 - 5 pm each day. The reception and awards presentation will be held at Arts Center East on Saturday, October 14th from 2 - 4 pm
Congratulations to Jeff Blazejovsky!
He has been accepted in the The Piedmont Hall Art Show in Somers. Two of his watercolors were judged into the show. The first one, 1914 Dusenburg Indy Car, which is winning an award of Merit. The second is 59 Bullets. Opening reception is September 17, 2023, from 1-3 pm. The show runs from September 21 to October 1, 2023. The address is 604 Main St. Somers
Congratulations to Jeff Blazejovsky!
One of his watercolors has been accepted into the West Hartford Art League show, Land, Sea and Sky. The piece is titled, Siesta Key Sunset. The show is at the Clubhouse Gallery from September 7 - October 1, 2023.
Congratulations to Rhea Sutter!
MAA member Rhea Sutter was selected to participate in Manchester's Pups in the Park event. All of the dog statues will be placed in different locations in Northwest Park. Shown is Rhea's pup in progress.
The unveiling will take place on September 9, 2023 from 10 AM to 12 noon at Northwest Park. All the artists will be there as well as some local politicians and a celebrity! Stop by to see all the entries and to congratulate Rhea.
Congratulations to Rhea Sutter!
Her proposal for the Pups in Our Parks 2023 public art project has been selected. One side of her dog, Buddy, will show Therapy Dogs. The other side will show Service Dogs.
Rhea’s Pup is finished and has been placed in its new home at Northwest Park. Drop by to see it.
Congratulations to Jeff Blazejovsky!
Jeff's piece, 1914 Indy 500 Car Dashboard, has been accepted into The Academic Artists Association show at Art Center East. The show runs from May 21 to June 18, 2023.
Congratulations to Jerry Madara and Pat Trapp!
Jerry has two pieces juried into the Arts of Tolland open juried show: A Worms eye-view (shown) and The Death of Venus. Pat also has two pieces in the show. The exhibit will be held at the Arts of Tolland from April 2 through April 30, 2023.
The Opening Reception and announcement of awards was held on Sunday, April 2, from 1 to 3 pm. After the opening reception, the gallery will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through April 30, 1 pm to 4 pm.
Congratulations to Pat Trapp!
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She has been juried into the Lyme Art Association’s Show, First Impressions. The shows runs until March 2, 2023.
Winter Mist, oil