Special Events at the Southern Vermont Artists, Inc.




	Special Events 2008 Curator’s Lecture Series Madeira Education Center FREE. Please call 362-1405 for times. Scott Dimond, Curator or the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, is presenting a series of three lively, illustrated talks focusing on Early American art. Prior to his arrival at the Arts Center, Dr. Dimond, who took his Ph.D. in History of Art at the University of Pennsylvania, held a curatorial research post at the Currier Museum of Art, in Manchester, New Hampshire; before that he was the Henry Luce Cataloguer of the Bowdoin Museum of Art’s American Collection. April 19: "A Nation of Illustration: A Hands-On History of the Illustrator’s Art in America" From the crude woodcuts adorning eighteenth-century newspapers and broadsides to the computer-generated graphics of our own time, illustration has played a prevalent, if not always prominent, role in American popular culture. Utilizing actual printed ephemera including newspapers, magazines, books, mass-produced lithographs and other media, this talk will cover some of the major trends and artists that have defined more than 200 years of illustration in the United States. Material will be presented in a casual "show-and-tell" format, allowing participants to see and handle illustrations in their original contexts. Art’s Alive Third Wednesday of every month: June 2007-May 2008 6:00-8:00 p.m. The Greater Manchester Arts Council (GMAC) is proud to introduce Art’s Alive, a monthly celebration of the arts and community in Manchester, Manchester Depot, Manchester Village and Dorset. Starting on June 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and continuing on the third Wednesday of each month through May 2008, businesses and venues of all stripes, from galleries and bookstores to inns and outlets, will offer a variety of arts-related entertainments and other inducements designed to promote the arts and encourage vibrant and vital communities. Wander through galleries and shops, sit in on a poetry reading, attend a book signing, indulge in great food, listen to live, local music… Art’s Alive is an ever-changing celebration of community. For a complete list of participating venues, visit www.greatermanchesterarts.org GMAC is a community driven arts initiative designed to bring artists, businesses, community members and schools together in an effort to strengthen the presence of the arts in the Manchester and the Mountain Community. Monte Carlo Night and Auction Event Saturday, June 28, 2008 6:00 p.m. Members $65, Non-Members $70 Elvis Might Leave the Building, With You! Aside from all of the dining, drinking, laughing and gambling that goes on, the Southern Vermont Arts Center’s annual Monte Carlo Night fundraiser is known for its truly spectacular auction items and the 2008 event may be the mother and father of them all. No, make that The King of them all, as this year’s auction boasts a signed and numbered (Edition #1/12) George Kalinsky photograph of Elvis Presley performing live in concert at Madison Square Garden, June,1972. Unveiled at the Presley estate, Graceland, over this past Memorial Day Weekend, the photograph is valued at $6,000 and comes with an additional $400 worth of Conservation Quality framing provided by Advanced Imaging and Framing of Manchester. George Kalinsky, who generously donated the print, is the official Madison Square Garden photographer and a recent inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Other items to be auctioned – under the able gavel of Lyman Foss – include original works of art by SVAC member-artists Nancy Tips, Ace Manley and Keith Hoffman; an 08/09 Bromley Mountain Full Season Pass; two days for two at the Stratton Golf School; a NYC Arts Weekend with lodging, lunching at The Modern Restaurant and the 21 Club, passes to MoMA, The Met, the Guggenheim and the Frick Museums; a NYC Sports Weekend with lodging at The New York Athletic Club and four tickets to a Giants game; a handmade Tim Thompson fly rod plus two days for one at the Orvis Fly Fishing School. Don’t forget, your friends and neighbors will be dealing your lucky cards and seeing to the professional Black Jack and Poker tables, Roulette and Craps tables and the Wheel of Chance. A delectable buffet supper and a cash bar complete the evening. Tickets for this night-to-remember ($65 for Arts Center Members, $70 for non-Members) are available via the Arts Center at 802-362-1405. Art on the Hill Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Free In its four short years of existence, Art on the Hill has become, hands down, the Arts Center’s most popular family-friendly event. A project of SVAC’s Outreach Program, this free annual event is designed to pleasantly expose area families to the arts and show those folks who may not be familiar with our facilities that SVAC is a welcoming – and fun! – place for all ages. Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad and all of the kids are invited to participate in a variety of artistic media, hands-on, and to have a whole lot of fun in the bargain. Painting, photography, dancing, jewelry making, and chalk design are just a few of the activities that will be offered. In addition, the Wilson Museum will be open and families are invited to take in its two current exhibitions, Diana Walker: Photojournalist and Janet Fish: Into the Light. A traditional barbecue with all of the fixings will be available, proceeds to benefit the Arts Center’s expanded educational programs. Fresh Paint Auction Friday, October 10, 2008 Preview: 5:30 p.m. Auction: 6:30 p.m. Arkell Pavilion Going once, going twice… It’s the 3rd Annual Fresh Paint Auction to benefit SVAC! Here’s how it works… Barbara Melhado, Chair of the Fresh Paint Auction, has asked local Artist-Members and a select number of guest artists "from away" to take part in this special fund-raising art auction and the response, once again, has been tremendous. Some 30 artists are expected to complete one or more paintings, either in studio or en plein air, which will, in turn, be going home with the lucky highest bidder. The Fresh Paint Auction is expertly gaveled by auctioneer Mary Anne Lukas. Works can be previewed at 5:30 p.m. in the Arkell Pavilion; the auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Holiday Dinner at Yester House Saturday, December 13, 2008 6:30-11:00 p.m. The 2008 Christmas season begins with a new and very elegant black tie dinner, Christmas Dinner at Yester House, chaired by Amy Thebault. Seating will be strictly limited to 15 tables. Each table will be purchased by a patron who will, in turn, invite guests to join them for this very special evening. The uniqueness and attention to every detail will make this event one you will not want to miss. Remember, the only way to assure your attendance is to buy a table! Children’s Teddy Bear Tea Party Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. For children aged 4-12, with adult $24 per child and adult pair (members $20); additional people $12 (members $10); free admission for Teddy Bears! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your child at the Art Center’s latest family event; a teddy bear tea party. The young participants are invited to bring a well-loved teddy bear (doll or other stuffed animal) and are encouraged to "dress up" for the occasion in their best Tea finery. In addition to enjoying tea, juice, sandwiches and sweets, the children will participate in a variety of activities, including crafts and stories. There will also be time for adults and children to walk around Yester House Gallery to view the February Exhibitions. Reservations are required as space is limited. Coming next year... Vermont Cheese, Wine and Beer Festival Friday, July 31-Saturday, August 1, 2009 We’re thrilled to present the First Annual Vermont Cheese, Wine, and Beer Festival, a two-day celebration of artisan cheeses, fine local wines and hand-crafted beers and ales. Taste it all, then add live jazz, classical, and rock music throughout and top it off with Saturday’s gala gourmet dinner, prepared by Terrance Brennan of NYC’s famed Picholine Restaurant. Scottish Winter Ball December 2009 The Equinox Hotel The most elegant and dazzling event of the Christmas season is, without question, the bi-annual Scottish Winter Ball. Piped into the Colonnade Room by a parade of bagpipes and the chef bearing the traditional holiday haggis, guests are treated to a beautifully prepared feast, live music, and dancing into the wee hours. Guests reflect the spirit of the occasion by donning stunning ball gowns, black tie, or, our favorite costume for men–formal kilts!