Happy Almost-Summer, Guilford Art League members! Things are slowly getting back to normal with shows and exhibits. We have a busy June ahead — our second member show in the Scranton Library and the summer show at the Guilford Community Center.
A quick reminder to pay your dues if you have not already done so. Mail your checks for $20 or $25 to Guilford Art League, PO Box 646, Guilford, CT 06437. If you have changed your contact info (email, mailing address, or phone number) or if you don’t remember your membership status, contact Denise, dencasey@comcast.net or 203-453-1609.
Show #1
2nd 2022 MEMBER SHOW
Special Optional Theme — “In the Good Old Summertime”
WHERE AND WHEN
June 6–July 14
Scranton Memorial Library, Madison, Lifelong Learning Room
Receiving—Monday, June 6, 10—11 am
Reception—Thursday, June 9, 5:30–7 pm. Please bring finger food.
Take down—Thursday, July 14, 2–3 pm
Requirements
One piece only • Maximum size 36” in height or width, including frame • No sculpture • $10 entry fee • NFS (not for sale) is acceptable • Membership dues can be paid at receiving • Subject matter should be appropriate for children • All work must be properly wired for hanging • Click here to download the tags • Tags will also be available at receiving
Theme
We are celebrating “In the Good Old Summertime” in this show! We would love to see your artwork in praise of this welcome season. The theme is, as always, optional.
Questions?
Sheila 203-645-8827 or sheila.f.kaczmarek@gmail.com
Denise 203-453-1609 or dencasey@comcast.net
Show #2
GAL SUMMER SHOW
It’s time to bring in new artwork to our Menunkatuck Room exhibit space at the Guilford Community Center and to pick up work from the spring show.
Where & When
Thursday, June 9, 10–10:30 am
Menunkatuck Room, 2nd floor, Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St.
Requirements
1–2 pieces. Make sure all work is wired and ready to hang. No wet paint. Must be appropriate for all viewers.
Tags
Click here to download the tags. Fill out tags with your contact info and price for anyone who sees your work and might be interested in buying it. Attach to the back at the bottom edge with the tag facing forward below the artwork. Tags will also be available at receiving.
Questions?
Sandy Kensler, 203-421-5708, sandrakensler@yahoo.com
Joan McPherson, 203-245-9856, joansm@snet.net.
The pick-up date will be in mid-September.
OTHER NEWS
EXPO 2022
We are delighted to be showing on the north end of Guilford Green during EXPO July 15–17. This is an excellent opportunity to show your work; EXPO attracts people from all over New England. Check out all the details on our website guilfordartleague.org under News & Events, or contact coordinator Jodi Marra directly at 203-453-9908 or jodim@att.net.
JURIED SHOW 2022
Mark your calendars—September 10–October 1. Receiving will be on Saturday September 12, so start creating now!
WEBSITE
Do browse our newly updated website at guilfordartleague.org, and take a look at updated news and images of members’ work in the Shoreline Times, the Guilford Courier, and on Patch.com, our online source for everything local.
For more information on any of the above, contact sheila.f.kaczmarek@gmail.com.
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