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 Place your bets, madames et monsieurs, and help the Arts Center raise a bundle for the support of the arts and arts outreach in southern Vermont! It’s a ‘not to be missed’ night of eating, drinking, laughing and gambling–Wheel of Chance, Roulette, Craps, Blackjack and Poker–in the plush surroundings of Yester House Gallery. Use your winnings to bid on the fabulous items up for grabs in the accompanying Silent Auction and an exciting Live Auction of select goods. Gourmet victuals provided by the celebrated chef of The Garden Cafe; a cash bar will be open from 6 p.m. 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!