New Mexico Painting Trip - ??? 2005
I am trying to organize a group of painters to go to Northern New Mexico and stay at Jan Hart's Studio and cabins in Espanola. We need six (all women or three and three, since quarters are tight). It will be a solid week of painting, painting, painting in the high desert and around Taos and Sante Fe...broken up by a bit of gallery visiting and at least one dip in the hot springs.There will be no instruction, just a painting retreat in the sun and desert breezes! $35/ a night includes use of Jan's studio and her advice & guidance on painting spots. I know a few myself. If you are interested call me 570-278-2479 or email. Update:This trip is still under consideration for spring 2006. Let me know if you can join us.

"Drawn Together"- Feb 4 through 25, 2005
Members show at The ART Mission (and Java Joe's) 128 Washington Avenue, Binghamton, NY. 607-722-6914 Opening reception during First Friday, Feb 4, 6-9pm. If you haven't been to one of Binghamton's First Fridays, do check it out. It's hoppin'! See you there.

Chili Cook Off - March, 2005
I donated one of my watercolor botanicals to benefit the Endless Mountains Health Foundation at the silent auction. Many generous volunteers and donors helped to make this annual event a profitable one for our local community hospital.

Hunger for the Arts Auction IV - April 3, 2005
Preview and silent auction and live auction at Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, Scranton. The proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and sponsor a series of lectures by visiting artists open to the public. I am pleased to have donated my pastel painting "Hemlocks" to this cause.

Marquis Gallery - May 6 through June 4, 2005
Leigh Pawling and I will be showing some of our paintings in the second floor gallery at 515 Center Street, downtown Scranton. (center of the block between Lackawanna & Spruce, between Adams & Washington.) The opening is Friday May 6th, 5:30-8pm. 570-344-3313 Hours 10-5, Monday through Friday, Saturday 11-5. While you are there visit Camerawork, shop for framing, furniture, jewelry or have a light lunch and gourmet coffee. It's a fun place. Hope to see you there.

2nd Annual All Day Paint-Out at Salt Spring State Park-May 21, 2005
Members of the Pennsylvania En Plein Air Society and National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters will be working on location around the park. You're invited, too. Come and paint or watch. Meet in the main parking lot by the Wheaton House at 9am. Free. No instruction.

Plein Air Painting Workshop - June 15, 2005 Instructor - Rodrica Tilley. Sponsored by Endless Mountains Council of the Arts. Here in the garden, any medium, bring a lunch, 10-4. I'll start with a pastel demo and brief lecture, which will be relevant to any medium that you are using.Then I will supervise your painting progress and we'll end with critiques. You'll learn something new! Call 570-836-EMCA to register - $50.

Summer Studio Art Exhibit-July 1-10, 2005
Opening Friday July 1 from 6-8pm-everyone is invited. Every day after that, 10-6pm, through July 10. I will be showing my new watercolor and pastel paintings: flowers, gardens, landscapes, nocturnes. Come view the art and garden.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (July 5 through 8) you and all other artists are invited to join me painting outdoors in the garden. Get some of your painting pals together, bring your lunch and come on out. My colorful garden is a great plein air painting location. (has indoor toilet, too!) At the end of the day we will have a little social hour to discuss and admire our work. Free. No instruction.

"SCAPES" - Louisa Melrose Gallery, Frenchtown, NJ
A summer long exhibit will feature landscapes, sea and urban scapes by some of New Jersey's finest artists as well as invited gallery artists from NY, PA and CT. (I'm delighted to be invited again to show my work at this charming gallery along the Delaware River) Works will range from abstract to realistic in all media. Please join the artists at an Open House at 41 Bridge Street on Saturday July 9th from 12 to 6pm.

"EMCA SPECIAL EDITION" Teachers and students from the EMCA en plein air workshops 2005.
Opening reception is Friday August 5 from 6-8pm at the Endless Mountains Council of the Arts, 302 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA. 570-836-3622. The exhibit continues through August 28 with gallery hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1-5.
The teachers are Earl Lehman, Renee Emanuel, Bill Teitsworth, Martha Sampson, Jan Henning and Rodrica Tilley.
The students exhibiting are: Jean Sly Miller, Emily Rancier, LaVonna Daniels, Carol Stein, Barbara Kapalski, Chris Lathrop, John Meyer, Pat Lawless, Rita Eddy, Pat Dunleavy, Cindy Giletto, Richard Shaffer, Kelly Spencer, Shelley Wilson, Jane Mowrey & Francine Cartiginese.
This will be very fresh work. Don't miss it.

TRADING SPACES - Cooperative Gallery 213 - Binghamton, NY
My painting is included in a group of invited AFA members at 213 State Street. The opening reception is Friday night, August 5. The exhibit ocntinues Fridays, 3-6pm and Saturdays and Sundays 12-3pm through August 28. 607-724-3462

A SNEAK PREVIEW at Dietrich Theatre Gallery - September 3 through 23
All the artists of the Artists' Open House Weekend will be showing a piece of their work in Tunkhannock.
Please come to our Sneak Preview Party September 11, 3-5pm (***the artists are planning a little hollywood glam for the occasion***)The theater lobby gallery is open most of the time:matinees, evening screenings and classes are going on constantly. Just walk in and take a look to help you decide which artists you are most interested in visiting on the three day Columbus Day Weekend studio tour in Susquehanna County. 60 East Tioga Street, Tunkhannock 570- 836-1022.

Art Exhibit to benefit United Way-September 23 & 24, 2005
For her senior project, Clarissa Plank has organized an art exhibit featuring the work of students along with that of area professionals, like myself. Come to Montrose High School Friday from 3-7 pm or Saturday from 10-4. See what's being created around here.

New York City Central Park Paint Out - September 30, October 1 & 2, 2005
For the third year in a row I've been invited as a signature member of National Academy of Professional Plein Air Painters to be part of the three day gathering of painters in Central Park. If you'd like specific details as to where we will be painting each day, please get in touch with me. It is a lot of fun and a wonderful chance to celebrate an exquisite city park in multiple paintings through the many eyes of some of the couyntry's most talented plein air painters. Check out two of last September's works of mine here and here.

Glenburn Township Art Show - month of October
Opening reception is October 2 from 2-4pm at the Glenburn Township Building located at 3110 Waterford Road. Area artists have been invited to paint at locations around the beautiful township. My pastel painting of Patsel's Pond will be one of many. Contact Joanne Benson at 570-563-1177 or 563-1951 for more info.

9th Annual Artists' Open House Weekend-October 8, 9 & 10, 2005
Studio tours in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Mine is one of approximately 20 other studios showing art and fine crafts by 29 local artisans. 10-6 daily.

Two Winter Weekends -
November 25, 26 & 27.
December 2, 3 & 4, 2005.
Friday evening from 4 to7.
Saturdays & Sundays from 11-5.
Prints, original paintings, cards. I'll be here to help you choose a gift if you wish. Here at the studio outside of Montrose, PA. Visa/Mastercard and all browsers welcome. 570-278-2479 Open other times by appointment.

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