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News of the Women's Caucus for Art 
    New Hampshire Chapter
 
May 2020

The mission of the Women's Caucus for Art is to  create community through 
art, education, and social activism. 

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Social Distancing - Staying in Touch
Marcia Santore hung this sign outside of her home in Plymouth. A friend liked it so much she asked her to make cards! 
 You can get one at   https://www.redbubble.com/people/vertiginousart/works/47355709-your-neighbors-are-smiling-and-waving-at-you-fence-painting?asc=u   OR you can make your own sign, OR banner, OR rainbow.  Other ideas in this newsletter!  Get friendly!  Make art. Make a difference!
Dear Members,

The Economic Uncertainty for Artists During Covid-19

Many of our WCA/NH artist members and friends rely on their artistic practice to make money. During these unpredictable times it's hard to fathom what the future will hold. When will galleries reopen? Will craft fairs be held this summer? How about the Fall and Christmas art and craft fairs? And if these businesses and events reopen, will consumers feel confident enough in their safety to attend? All of this is an unknown. 

If you haven't yet tried marketing your artwork online, now is an excellent time. Potential shoppers are at home glued to the internet. Online sales are the new normal for most if not all of commerce.

I would suggest starting with social media: Instagram and Facebook. If you don't already have a website, create a free website yourself using wix.com, weebly.com or others. If you are a teacher, create YouTube demonstrations and continue teaching your students with Zoom. 

This article has great advice: " How Artists are Dealing with the Coronavirus Cancellations." 


Here are some local financial resources for artists:
The NH State Council on the Arts emergency fund deadline just ended, but more money may become available. They have other grants for artists, and a  page listing Covid-19 resources. Be sure to get on their mailing lists.


Subscribe to the  NHSCA E-Opps News & Calendar. This month's edition lists a plethora of grants and funding available because of the Covid-19 crisis.


The NH Small Business Development Center offers free Covid-19 assistance to small businesses.


Stay safe and healthy,
Donna Catanzaro
President
WCA/NH
The Share Space
More Ways We Help Each Other Succeed


Mimzie Uhler                                               Masked Emoji


Poets on Couches: Maya C. Popa
In our new series of videograms, poets read and discuss the poems getting them through these strange times-broadcasting straight from their couches to yours. These readings bring intimacy into our spaces of isolation, both through the affinity of poetry and through the warmth of being able to speak to each other across the distances. "Monet Refuses the Operation" by Lisel Mueller Issue no. 84 (Summer 1982) Doctor, you say there are no haloes around the streetlights in Paris...

Read in The Paris Review:  https://apple.news/AFmY-M32XPu-QkU8yg_LRug
~ Carole Groenke

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Making Matters NH Artist-in-Residence Application

Making Matters NH is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates an 8,500 sf makerspace and workspace targeted at artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Penacook. The makerspace currently includes a wood shop, metal shop, prototyping lab, fiber arts studio, and photography studio, with plans to add additional equipment in the coming year. Making Matters NH's shared workspace includes six 8x8 cubicle workspaces and five private studios.

Making Matters NH is launching a 6-month artist-in-residence program that will provide recipient a Making Matters NH membership and an 8x8 cubicle workspace free of charge. In exchange, the artist is asked to commit to working out of the makerspace, teach 8 classes over a 6 month period, and take on a project that benefits the community space in some way.

The artist-in-residence program is an opportunity for a local artist to gain access to new equipment and tools as well as collaborative workspace that allows them to continue to hone their skill and grow. Additionally, the program is an opportunity to teach others, mentor emerging artists, and have a positive impact on a new community space that's positively impacting the Concord region.

Below is a brief application to get a sense of your interests, why you'd be a good fit for Making Matters NH's artist-in-residence program, and what you would bring to the space.

If you have any questions about this program please reach out to Making Matters NH at info@makingmattersnh.org.

We are asking that applications be completed by Friday May 15th. Our goal is for the Artist-in-Residence to begin by July 1st, with some flexibility and an understanding that current challenges with COVID-19 create uncertainty.
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Museum of the White Mountains
From Cynthia Cutting, Director

While the museum is temporarily closed, there are
lots of great ideas from Virtual Museum  tours to online exhibits on the website and on  their FB and Instagram.

One of the ideas:
Getty has issued a playful social media challenge to re-create your favorite art using just the objects lying around home. The challenge was inspired by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and a brilliant Instagram account called Between Art and Quarantinebut adapted with the invitation to use digitized and downloadable artworks from Getty's online collection. There have already been thousands of wonderful and creative responses!

We invite you to use MWM collections to inspire your own creativity! Share your creations with us on social media using the #MWM@Home hashtag!



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Movies About Artists

Red River Theater in Concord is closed, but you can watch documentaries on visual artists from their website (plus other great films!). Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Red River.

Beyond the Visible: Hilma Af Klint
Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait
Leonardo: The Works

The documentary "Red" about the painter Mark Rothko is available to watch for free on the pbs website till May 27th.


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I've been working on my One World Portraits series (virtual live photo sessions).  This 1-minute video explains how they work.  I've also attached a collage of some of the final images.  Sessions are only $100, and they include 3 finished images.  Anyone who would like to book a session should email me  maundy@maundymitchell.com .  This is how I
 I hope to pay my studio rent until I can safely reopen the studio.

Also
Maundy Mitchell has canceled spring courses but will be offering classes in the fall. to learn about the classes and to register go to  maundymitchell.com
~Maundy Mitchell. 
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Annette Mitchell                                         Senior Center

Annette Mitchell and Suzan Gannett have teamed up to offer a course titled Fun With Sketchbooks via Zoom. It was originally scheduled to be offered at Artistic Roots in Plymouth and will take place on three Mondays in May.
~Annette Mitchell

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Linda Greenwood                             My Trip to San Francisco

Display for the Peoples Bank of Peterborough 

I am giving you this link to see my photo that won a "Special Recognition" award in an international art competition for April's "Botanicals" call for art.
~Linda Greenwood

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Virtual Arts Day at New Hampton School
-ideas for all of us!

Amy Wilson has been working hard to make her Arts Day become Visual Arts Day.  Contact her for more details. I am reporting here some of her ideas that I think you can use  for yourself, with students or with family members.
 
Gelatin printmaking
Gelatin printing is a low-tech, non-toxic, versatile, experimental hand printing process. Artists of all ages can create colorful monoprints using various layering colors and patterns. 
 
Rainbows
During this time of social isolation due to the Corona-19 virus people around the world are making rainbows and putting them in their windows.  Read about how it started here .  Make a rainbow and put it in your window.  Map it on the  Rainbow Connection Map  which shows hope and love around the world!
 
Sidewalk Art
Make your world a little more beautiful with sidewalk chalk.  Use painters tape to  make an abstract design  or go free form! Don't have chalk?  Learn how to make your own chalk paint  here. 
 
Recreate a famous art work.   In the spirit of  tussenkunstenquarantaine
A Dutch Instagram account, the name means "between art and quarantine." This idea has gone viral since the start of the quarantine  with challenges sponsored not only by this site but by the Getty Museum .
 
Mother's Day Cards
Get creative or just thoughtful and make your mother a mother's day card.  Nothing says love like home-made!  (Remember your grandmothers, too!) Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. 

 Nursing Home Cards
Here is a specific home asking for help:  We work so hard to keep our residents safe and happy but they are quarantined to their apartments and they are sad and lonely. They are missing their families and friends. A way you can all help is by sending "Happy Cards". A simple card or letter in the mail brightens their day. They put it on their table and it's a gift that keeps on giving. Feel free to add a happy photo of any kind especially of children and animals.
Please share this and send the word.
Our address is Atria Marina Place.
  4 Seaport Dr. Quincy, MA 02171
 
Environmental Art  
You choose! Learn a new creative/artistic/performance-based skill of your choice. 
 
 

How do we find out about books, websites, apps, blogs that help us grow professionally as independent artists? Usually by telling each other.  This is a share column for you by you. This has become my favorite part of the newsletter! Please send any info you think is worth sharing to:
paulettebrace00@gmail.com 
 

Member's Businesses

These are businesses owned by WCA/NH members. It only makes sense that we support each other every way we can.  Please email me ( paulettebrace00@gmail)
 If you would like your business listed. Please put ArtGenda in the subject line so I am sure to see it.


Artist Services

Most of these are closed. Please contact the owner.

Workshops
Encaustic, oil and mixed media, cold wax painting, encaustic monotypes, printing without a press
Digital Services
Website setup and maintenance, image processing, artist statement writing
debraclaffey.com or debra@debraclaffey.com
owner: Debra Claffey

Maundy Mitchell Photography
Portrait Photography
Main Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
maundymitchell.com
owner: Maundy Mitchell

Meredith Frame Shop
73 Main Street, Meredith, NH
www.meredithframeshop.com
owner: Davida Cook

Twiggs Gallery
254 King Street
Boscawen, NH 03303
twiggsgallery.wordpress.com
owner: Adele Sanborn

PR Tarbell Fine Art 
236 Hopkinton Road
Concord NH
Gallery Open December 14 - 15
10 am - 4 pm, otherwise by appointment
603-496-2014 or artsculpt@mindspring.com
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Choose " Women's Caucus For Art NH" and a portion of your sale with be donated to WCA/NH at no cost to you! 
Exhibitions

Call for Art
 
Narratives: A Woman's Point of View,
Every picture tells a story and every point of view has a particular attitude or way of considering a matter. "Narratives: A Woman's Point of View" is a juried exhibition to be held August 1 through August 29 at VynnArt Gallery in Meredith, NH. It will be open to all works of 2D and 3D art in all mediums. A  narrative  is the choice of how to tell a story, what details to share and in what order to relate them. It is a representation or specific manifestation of the  story , rather than the  story  itself. A  narrative  turns  stories  into information and knowledge for the recipient. In this show, we will highlight "Narratives" from a women's point of view through art.

August 1 - August 29, 2020
VynnArt Gallery
30 Main Street
Meredith
Reception: Wednesday, Aug 5, 4:30 - 7 pm
Deadline: June 8, 2020
Prospectus available Here 
View the Gallery at vynnart.com

Our Fall exhibition is titled, "A Closer Look: The Meaning Underneath" This Member's Open show will be held at the Jaffrey Civic Center in October. The prospectus will be posted later this year.
 
Our last exhibition will be "Breath of the Forest" which has been rescheduled for November 15 through December 31 at the McLane Audubon Center in Concord, NH. The prospectus will be posted later this year.
~Heather Lord
Exhibition Coordinator
Could this be you?

The board at WCA/NH is seeking a new Exhibitions Coordinator to begin in January, 2021. This is a great learning and resume-building experience and training will be provided. You will work with an enthusiastic and friendly Exhibitions team and make invaluable connections with local galleries. If you would like more information, please contact Donna Catanzaro, President, or Heather Lord, current Exhibitions Coordinator.
Members' Exhibitions

Adele Sanborn
Library Arts Center juried "Black and White" Show   through May 29
http://libraryartscenter.org/blackandwhite2020/blackandwhiteonlinegallery/

Gallery Twist in Lexington, MA  juried "Impressions V"  through May 15
https://www.gallerytwist.com/current-exhibits
Two 2020 WCA/NH Scholarships are Awarded!

Because of the present economic hardships brought on by the corona virus, we decided to award two WCA/NH Student Scholarships this year. We had an amazingly talented group of entries this year, and our judges had a difficult time deciding who to pick. 

 
Sheyenne Lester is a junior at Plymouth State University majoring in Theatre Technology and a Minor in Sculpture


Brittney Thompson is a sophomore at Keene State College majoring in Studio Art/Graphic design.
 
Congratulations!

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Artists Read

 special thanks to Rebecca Hastings for the idea and her choices!

The Last Painting of Sarah de Vos
by Dominic Smith
A riveting tale according to reviews in The New York Times and the Washington Post.

Utopia Parkway The Life and
Work of Joseph Cornell by Deborah Solomon 1997
Certainly legends abound about Cornell, but Solomon presents what he was: a brilliant, relentlessly serious artist, one
whose stature has now reached monumental proportions.

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts  by Patrick Syme 1821 This is the book Charles Darwin used to describe colors in nature on his voyage of the HMS Beagle. Pick a color, any color, and then discover what it is in the Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral kingdom. Buff Orange in the Animal kingdom is   Streak from the Eye of the King Fisher. In the Vegetable kingdom it is Stamina of the large White Cistus, and in the Mineral kingdom it is Natrolite. If you would like to create this color, it is sienna yellow with a little Dutch Orange.  

Crafting Dissent Handicraft as Protest from the Revolutionary War to the Pussyhats by Hinda Mandell, ed. Check out this blog for a fine review. www.surfacedesign.org/sda-
book-club-crafting-dissent-reviewed-by-faith- hagenhofer/

Paulette's additions

Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman.A remarkably insight, profoundly moving story of fraternal interdependence and unconditional love" -Kirkus Reviews.
I might add, the design and presentation of this book is itself interesting and worth a look.

The Swan Thieves: A Novel by Elizabeth Kostova  Art, love and crime! What could make a better story? Based loosely on real characters, and set in the nineteenth century, it is an obsessive read!

Carole Groenke's additions

The Overstory by Richard Powers- Precient, well written. You must follow this one to the end!

The Point of Vanishing by Howard Axelrod- Account of 2 years spent alone in Vt.

The Stars in Our Pockets by Howard Axelrod- Should be required reading in schools!

Bleaker House by Nell Stevens- Talk about solitude!

Full Tilt by Dervla Murphy- Cilla Sheehan gave me this book as a B'day gift last year.

Hope Against Hope by Nadezhda Mandelstam- Read this in Nov. 2016, re-reading now.

The Vagabond or anything else by Colette- Because, why not? 


*if you have favorites, or have just read something you think others would love, send me a note and I can include it another time.


The WCA/NH 
Edith Weiler 
Professional
Development
Grant

This grant is for WCA/NH members who wish to expand their expertise in the visual Arts through workshops, seminars, or classes

For more information, to apply or to donate


Open to all members! Join us!

Board Meeting
Third Thursday,
 May 21 2020
3:30  - 5:30 pm
Video meeting
If you are not a regular member, but want to be included,
email Donna Catanzaro (donnacatanzaro1@gmail.com)

Exhibition Meeting
 Meeting by email.
email Heather Lord to be included
(lordslady@gmail.com)
Join a WCA/NH Pod!

Pods are smaller circles of WCA/NH members who live nearby and want to connect to work, play, see shows together, etc. You are encouraged to "Pod hop" to have more personal time with other groups! If you don't see a Pod in your area, invite a few friends over and start one, or advertise for artists in your area in ArtGenda! 


Artist's Meeting Point (AMP)
AMP  will be meeting virtually  through Zoom on May 11 at 10 am.
Contact  adele.sanborn@gmail.com  


The Lakes Region Group
The Lakes Region Group  online  meeting will be on Saturday May 9 at 10am. The June meeting will be on Saturday, June 13. If you would like to join our Zoom meeting, please contact   2amcmillan@gmail.com  for more information and directions.   




Plymouth POD:  Amy Wilson, Paulette Brace, Davida Cook, Betsy Ayotte, Dayna Talbot, Annette Mitchell, Darlene Nadeau, Marcia Santore, Linda Walsh, Alma Grand, Suzan Gannett, Martha Stevermere, Mimzie Uhler.


Plymouth Pod

We will meet  again Sunday, May 17, 4  pm on
Zoom. At member's request we are meeting every two weeks. If you want to be added to the list, please email  Paulette.
Everyone welcome! BYOC (bring your own chocolate.)

Monadnock Pod (ModPod)

Our Monadnock Pod is not meeting - maybe we can collect for our June 4th  date. Rosemary Conroy has opened an art studio in Francestown and we are hoping to visit it then.
Contact: Linda Greenwood( 617)899-3802


These signs of encouragement  were hung on Warren Street in Plymouth by Cynthia Cutting. Let us take encouragement from them!









And a reminder from Brenda Wilbert,
All we really need~

Brenda Wilbert                        Love Cascading
Quick Links

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All WCA happenings in our state 
Latest calls for art, activities...                                     wcanh.org

We are one of 21 chapters of WCA, 
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From Your Editor

This Newsletter is for you!

This year I will send out the newsletter on or about the fifth of each month. 
Send pictures of the art you are making while we are staying home! Or books...Or walks.  Let's stay in touch.

Please send articles, information and images to
I will receive material until 
June 5 at 11:00 pm  
 to be included in the June 2020 ArtGenda.

Please put "ArtGenda" in the subject line so I am sure to see it.  Please send photos. If you include people I like to print their names.

Thanks,
Paulette