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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Ten Weeks from Now 8 Children's Lives Will Be Changed for Ever

35 Nason Street, Maynard MA 01754
978-929-9525 

In 6 weeks we start the creation of a mural at the Walden Rehab in Concord MA.
3.5 years ago I promised director Margarete Donaghue I would create a mural for her residents.

 





A Unique Art Class
Draw, Design, Paint – Class Project, a Mural for a Cause
Instructor:   Bruce Davidson  978-929-9525 
 
10 Weeks, $320 (includes materials)
Materials List: Instructor will work with students to select paints/colors and tools required for final mural design.


This class benefits THE STUDENTS in many ways:
  • Learn Drawing, Painting and Design Skills
  • Work collaboratively with a team to brainstorm concept and design a finished project 
  • Participate in a lasting community service gift
  
 This mural benefits the WALDEN REHAB COMMUNITY in many ways:
  • Enjoying the process of watching the artists paint the mural
  • Some may participate in the creation with our team
  • The lasting beauty will bring the countryside indoors
  •  Visitors and family members appreciate aesthetic improvements

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Chesterwood is now accepting proposals for Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood 2011.

Dear Friends,

Chesterwood is now accepting proposals for Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood 2011.  This year’s guest curator is Bruce Weber, Senior Curator of 19th and Early 20th Century Art at the National Academy Museum in New York, NY.  Daniel Chester French was an Academician of the National Academy from 1900 until his death in 1931.

I hope that you will take a moment to apply for this year’s exhibition or, if you are not a sculptor yourself, forward this letter to any artists who might be interested in applying.  Please note that all applications must be postmarked by Monday, February 28, 2011.
If you have any questions, comments or cannot open the application materials posted online and below, please contact Anne Cathcart, Curatorial Assistant, at 413-298-3579, ext. 25216, or Anne_Cathcart@nthp.org
Regardless of whether you choose to apply or forward this information, I hope to see you at Chesterwood this year.  Thank you!

Sincerely,
Donna Hassler
Director

The complete prospectus, including the Call for Entries and Application Form, for Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood 2011 is available online and below:
If you need additional copies of any application materials, you may download them here:

Donna Hassler | Director, ChesterwoodNational Trust for Historic Preservation | 4 Williamsville Rd, PO Box 827, Stockbridge, MA 01262-0827
Phone: 413.298.3579 x25219 | Fax: 413.298.3973
| Email: Donna_Hassler@nthp.org | www.chesterwood.org

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Design/Build Bittersweet and Bluestone

Talented artist and intrepid bush whacker Lauren Abele and I recently collaborated on a piece of artistic furniture.
The results were as usual solid and artistic.
We teach a course in this at the Enduring Arts Center, Maynard MA