BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wellesley Society of Artists - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wellesley Society of Artists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20251226T232155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T204932Z UID:12904-1775586600-1775593800@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA/NAA Annual Artist Demo with Janet Schwartz DESCRIPTION:Join the Wellesley Society of Artists and the Needham Art Association for our Annual Joint Artist Demo on April 7\, 6:30-8:30pm\, hosted by the NAA at the Needham Library. This year’s demo\, “Figurative Painting with Pastels” will be done by educator and pastel artist\, Janet Schwartz. The driving force behind Janet’s figurative paintings is the connection between people and/or the environment.  In this demo\, she will focus on capturing the gesture and mood in a figurative painting to tell a story.   \nAlthough trained as an art teacher\, Janet put off her artistic interests to pursue a corporate career until 2021\, when she traded it in for a full life of painting and teaching. Her work has recently focused on connections between figures at the beach\, while she is also drawn to a diverse range of subjects: the variation of light in nature and architecture\, the unexpected beauty of urban landscapes and traffic scenes\, and more. Janet is a Master Circle Member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS)\, a Copley Signature Artist with the Copley Society of Art\, a juried member of the Rockport Art Association and the Northshore Art Association; a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA) and Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod (PPSCC). YOU can learn more about Janet and her work at janetschwartzart.com. \n  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-naa-annual-artist-demo-with-janet-schwartz/ LOCATION:Needham Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20260131T010748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T175649Z UID:13023-1774186200-1774191600@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:"Inspired By" Awards Reception and "Who's Your Muse" Panel DESCRIPTION:The awards reception for the WSA’s exhibition “Inspired By” is March 22\, 1:30 -3:00pm in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library. The judge for this show is artist Katherine Miller. The awards announcement will be followed by a panel discussion\, “Who’s Your Muse?” with WSA members Darryl Abbey\, John Ellefsen\, Pilar Figueira\, Ginit Marten\, Yale Nicolls\, Mark Richards\, Robert Savage\, who will discuss how their artwork was inspired by a particular artist’s style or genre. This will be an informal dialogue with audience members about how each of us draws from the collective art community to create works that both inspire us and those around us. Join us for light refreshments and a chance to chat with local artists beginning at 1:30pm. Free and open to the public. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/inspired-by-awards-reception-and-whos-your-muse-panel/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20251211T202152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T152908Z UID:12843-1772875800-1772899200@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:"Creating Watercolor Portraits with Mood and Depth" with Irena Roman DESCRIPTION:“Creating Watercolor Portraits with Mood and Depth”  \nInstructor: Award Winning Painter and Educator Irena Roman\, March 7\, 2026\, 9:30am -4:00pm \nHosted by the Wellesley Society of Artists at the Needham Rosemary Recreation Complex \nAdvance Sign Up Required – Limited to 18 – Cost:$140.00 \nThis workshop is FULL\nPlease note that this program is not for beginner watercolor painters. Participants must bring their own supplies.                                               \nLearn how to paint an emotive portraits in transparent watercolor from start to finish! In this workshop\, the process of creating a portrait will be broken down into bite-sized pieces. We’ll begin by drawing basic structural shapes based on the value scale from provided reference\, explore both wet-on-wet and dry-brush techniques\, discuss flesh-tone “recipes”\, and cover the importance of lighting\, composition\, and narration in portraiture. \nMore about Irena Roman… \nIrena Roman is an award-winning transparent watercolorist from Scituate\, MA. She holds a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and an MFA from Syracuse University. She achieved Signature Status from the American Watercolor Society in 2012 and \nDolphin Fellowship status in 2023. She also holds signature membership with the Transparent Watercolor Society of America\, the New England Watercolor Society\, the Watercolor Honor Society\, and American Women Artists. \nIrena’s paintings are in many corporate and private collections\, including Toray International Inc.\, Tokyo\, Japan\, and The National Fire Protection Association\, Boston\, MA. Her work is regularly included in national and international competitions and has been featured in several publications\, including a 2024 feature story in  The Art of Watercolour magazine.\n \nIn addition to being a painter\, Irena is a professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, Boston\, with over thirty years of teaching experience. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/creating-watercolor-portraits-with-mood-and-depth-with-irena-roman/ LOCATION:Needham Recreation Rosemary Complex\, 178 Rosemary Stret\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20260303T020552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T021945Z UID:13083-1772442000-1774990800@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:"Inspired By" Exhibition at the Wellesley Free Library DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists presents “Inspired By” at the Wellesley Free Library\, Wakelin Room\, March 2-31. This unique exhibition features artwork inspired by a favorite artist. Over 30 member artists showcase their eclectic styles and genres all inspired by artists from Rembrandt to Wolf Kahn.  \nJoin us for the awards reception on March 22 at 1:30pm. The awards announcement will be followed by a panel discussion\, “Who’s Your Muse?” with WSA members Darryl Abbey\, Johan Ellefsen\, Pilar Figueira\, Ginit Marten\, Yale Nicolls\, Mark Richards\, and Robert Savage who will discuss how their artwork was inspired by a particular artist’s style or genre. This will be an informal dialogue with audience members about how each of us draws from the collective art community to create works that both inspire us and those around us.  \n Free and Open to the Public.  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/inspired-by-exhibition-at-the-wellesley-free-library/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20251226T234807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T021401Z UID:12906-1769940000-1769976000@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA at The Center for Arts Natick - "The Great Escape" DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists welcomes visitors to the first exhibit of the year\, The Great Escape\, at the Center for Arts Natick for the month of February. This exhibit features abstract and non representational artwork by over 20 members of the WSA. The gallery at TCAN is open during box office hours: Sunday and Monday: Closed\, Tuesday – Friday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm\, Saturday: 12:00pm – 2:00pm and during ticketed performances. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-at-the-center-for-arts-natick-the-great-escape/ LOCATION:The Center for Arts Natick\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20251211T230559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T044151Z UID:12841-1769864400-1769871600@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:Collage Workshop with Joan Onofrey DESCRIPTION: \nJoin the Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library for a collage workshop to create your own collage card in time for Valentines Day or a birthday or another special event.  Learn about papers\, glues and collage techniques while discovering some of the history of this art and the artists who have used it.The workshop will be presented by Joan Onofrey\, a collage artist and art educator.  Joan is a member of the Wellesley Society of Artists\, the Needham Art Association and the Dedham Art Association. Collage is a versatile art medium that many artists refer to as “painting with paper”. As a collage artist\, Joan is inspired by her observations of the world. With torn bits of recycled and repurposed paper\, she recreates her whimsical art images of animals\, landscapes\, sports and reimagined iconic art images.\n \n Let’s explore\, be playful and have fun\, no experience needed. Saturday\, January 31st\, 1:00-3:00pm at the Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room. The workshop is free\, but space is limited so sign up is required. Attendees must be 16 yrs. and up.\nThis Workshop is FULL \nAdd your name to the waitlist \nSIGN UP  \n  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/collage-workshop-with-joan-onofrey/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20251107T031710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T032206Z UID:12701-1764873000-1764880200@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:Join Us for the Art and Ornament Sale Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Please join the WSA for an\nArt and Ornament Sale Opening Reception\nThursday\, December 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nAt the Wellesley History and Exhibit Center\nRSVP required\, $20 per person\, age 21+\, and space is limited.\nTickets are available here. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/join-us-for-the-art-and-ornament-sale-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Wellesley History and Exhibit Center\, 323 Washington Street\, Wellesley Hills\, MA\, 02481\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20251105T143342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T234049Z UID:12668-1764327600-1766505600@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Art and Ornament Sale at the Wellesley History and Exhibit Center DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists (WSA) is partnering with the Wellesley Historical Society to celebrate the new Wellesley History and Exhibit Center with an Art and Ornament Sale\, November 28–December 23. \nThis sale features 51 paintings in a variety of mediums and styles\, all done by WSA members. Hand-painted ornaments are also available to purchase for gift giving while supplies last. Artists are donating 100% of the proceeds from the ornament sale and 20% of the proceeds from the art sale to benefit the Wellesley Historical Society. Starting on November 28\, the art sale can be viewed online\, and designated paintings and the ornaments can be seen at the Wellesley History and Exhibit Center. All paintings will be available immediately for the gift giving season. \nSee the art online Art and Ornament Sale. Be sure to come by to see the artwork in person! URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-art-and-ornament-sale-at-the-wellesley-history-and-exhibit-center/ LOCATION:Wellesley History and Exhibit Center\, 323 Washington Street\, Wellesley Hills\, MA\, 02481\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Savage_Robert_Wellesley_History_Center_350x258.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20251006T213452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T125813Z UID:12415-1762695000-1762702200@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:The Practice of Life Drawing with Ron Krouk and WSA Annual Library Show Awards DESCRIPTION:Please join the Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library for an afternoon of  life drawing with artist and teacher Ron Krouk on Sunday\, November 9th\, 1:30-3:30pm. Attendees are invited to bring their own sketch book and drawing utensils\, or tablets to follow along with Ron. The program will begin with the announcement of awards for the WSA Annual Library show presented by the judge\, Patrick McCay. Join us for light refreshments beginning at 1:15pm and chance to meet local artists. This program is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring a non perishable food item for the Wellesley Food Pantry. \n \n\nThe Practice of Life Drawing with Ron Krouk \nA demonstration of some approaches to developing and improving drawing skills. \n1.  10 minutes:  Brief Introduction about practicing and sharpening observation skills vs “making art”\, and about why life drawing\, since at least the Renaissance\, has been part of studio training. \n\n\n2.  15-30 minutes:  Gesture Drawing. What goes on in a 30 second drawing and why practice this.  What happens as you add more time.  \n\n\n3.  15-30 minutes:   Drawing with straight lines\, what and why.   \n\n\n4.  10-15 minutes:  Outline and Contour.    5 minutes of the time will be for people in the audience to do a blind contour drawing of their hand after I demo the process. \n\n\n5. 15-20 minutes: Notan and Composition. Large thumbnails for planning a composition. \n\n\n6.  Drawing for painting (what’s different from drawing for it’s own sake).   \nSee Ron’s work:  ronkrouk.com URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/the-practice-of-life-drawing-with-ron-krouk-and-wsa-annual-library-show-awards/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250926T000353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T104231Z UID:12470-1761987600-1764450000@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Annual Library Show DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists Annual Library Show is on exhibit at the Wellesley Free Library in the James E. Mahoney Foyer and the Wakelin Room\, November 1-29. This show features the artwork of over 45 exhibiting artist members and the recipients of the WSA Art Achievement Award. This show is judged by Patrick McCay. Awards will be announced on Sunday\, November 9 at 1:30pm followed by the program “Drawing the Figure from Life” with artist Ron Krouk. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-annual-library-show-3/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250819T103806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T194702Z UID:12319-1760554800-1760558400@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:How Creative Expression Can Benefit Older Adults with Raquel Stephenson DESCRIPTION: \nThe Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library invite you to come learn “How Creative Expression Can Benefit Older Adults” on October 15th at 7:00-8:00pm at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room. Please join us for light refreshments and conversation beginning at 6:30pm. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Wellesley Cultural Council\, and is free and open to the public. \n \nThe journey of aging can be our most creative chapter yet—full of expression\, connection\, and growth. Through the inspiring stories of three older artists\, we’ll see how making art can support healthy and meaningful aging. Together\, we’ll look at the joy and vitality that come from lifelong artistic expression\, especially in our later years. We’ll also reflect on how aging and the arts influence each other—revealing the powerful\, uplifting role that creative expression can play throughout our lives. \n \nRaquel Chapin Stephenson\, PhD\, ATR-BC\, LCAT\nDr. Stephenson is a Professor of Art Therapy at Lesley University and Founder of Creative Aging Solutions. Her practice\, research and scholarship are at the intersection of aging and creativity\, including her book Art Therapy and Creative Aging: Reclaiming Elderhood\, Health and Wellbeing. She was co-founder and teaching artist for the Creative Approaches to Healthy Aging program\, funded by two NEA ArtWorks Grants\, and founded New York University’s Creative Aging Therapeutic Services. She serves on boards and advisory committees for several arts organizations.\n \n \n \n \nMany thanks to the Wellesley Cultural Council URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/how-creative-expression-can-benefit-older-adults-with-raquel-stephenson/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250929T111246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T111246Z UID:12476-1760281200-1760284800@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Show "Anything Goes" Awards Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Anything Goes awards reception to celebrate the show’s participants on Sunday\, October 12th\, 3:00-4:00pm. Awards will be given for First\, Second\, and Third Place\, as well as Honorable Mentions. The judge for this show is Nancy Colella. We hope you will join us for light refreshments and conversation with local artists. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-show-anything-goes-awards-reception/ LOCATION:Weston Library\, 87 School St.\, Weston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250820T110530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T182511Z UID:12326-1759305600-1761930000@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Show "Anything Goes" at the Weston Library DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists presents its first fall show “Anything Goes”\, October 1-31 at the Weston Library. This show features the artwork of over 35 member artists in a variety of mediums and styles. The judge for this show is artist Nancy Colella. Awards will be given for first\, second and third place and up to four honorable mentions. The awards reception is Sunday October 12\, 3:00-4:00pm\, and open to the public.  \n  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-show-anything-goes-at-the-weston-library/ LOCATION:Weston Library\, 87 School St.\, Weston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250720T201657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T201657Z UID:12228-1751360400-1753981200@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:Where the Wild Things Are - WSA Small Works Show at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the WSA’s small works show “Where the Wild Things Are” on display at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Center\, July 1-31. The artists will be donating 25% of any sale proceeds to the Broadmoor Sanctuary.  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/where-the-wild-things-are-wsa-small-works-show-at-the-broadmoor-wildlife-sanctuary/ LOCATION:Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary\, 280 Eliot St.\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250518T121226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T100357Z UID:12114-1748682000-1751317200@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Show "Splash" DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists is pleased to present Splash\, a welcome to summer show May 31-June 30 at the Natick Morse Institute Library in the Lebowitz Meeting Hall. The show features over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums and styles\, with something for everyone. This show is judged by Kim Weineck and the awards reception is June 12\, 7:00-8pm and open to the public. Come join us in supporting local artists! \n  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-show-splash/ LOCATION:Natick Morse Institute Libary\, 14 East Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250501T115704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T115704Z UID:12077-1747334700-1747341000@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:Plein Air 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 15 \, 7:00-8:30pm for Plein Air 101 at the Wellesley Free Library  \n  \nAs the weather warms\, and summer travel plans are in the works\, many people are inspired to get back outside to observe\, sketch and paint. For some\, plein air painting can be challenging without the usual studio conveniences\, but the benefits of painting from life can be quite surprising. Artist Dan Schultz shares some thoughts on how plein air can help your painting practice. So in hopes of inspiring people to venture out to paint from life\, the WSA is having a program on May 15 at 7:00pm at the Wellesley Free Library to help simplify the plein air process. Come learn from fellow members and or share your experiences about the various artist kits for watercolor\, oil\, acrylic and pastel\, and see how to tackle this practice. This evening is also a wonderful opportunity to come meet and chat with WSA members. Join us for light refreshments beginning at 6:45pm.  \nWSA Members: Mai Mai Pietrowski\, Joanna Dole\, Nancy Present Van Broekhoven and Mark Richards will share their experiences and address some of these questions: \n\nHow do you get organized for plein air painting?\nWhat supplies do you put in your “box” and why?\nHow do you set up everything and how do you find a perfect spot?\nWhat is the best time to paint outside for you and why?\nWhat are tips and tricks you have learned?\nWhy do you love it so much? URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/plein-air-101/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250104T191713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T235825Z UID:11698-1743858900-1743867000@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA/NAA Annual Joint Artist Demo: Water Based Painting in View of Nature: Materials\, Methods and Practice with Nancy Friese DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists (WSA) and the Needham Art Association (NAA)\, in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library\, is hosting their annual joint artist demonstration on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025 at the Wellesley Free Library\, Wakelin Room with artist Nancy Friese.Please join us for light refreshments at 1:15pm followed by the WSA Gratitude show awards announcement and demo 1:30 – 3:30pm. This program is free and open to the public. \n“Water Based Painting in View of Nature: Materials\, Methods and Practice” \nThe afternoon workshop will be divided into three sections. First we will have an overview of the different basic qualities of watercolor\, gouache and acrylic water media painting and drawing materials with suggestions from the guest artist and input from any experienced participants.  Attendees may create small sampler sheets of each as takeaways. Then a short demonstration about the additive and subtractive methods of building a composition will be shared including working wet over dry\,  broad to detail\, light to dark\, and a whole surface touch.  In closing\, a few of the guest artist’s own finished paintings done from observation will be shown and explained with her tips for working in open-view of nature.  Why is perceptual painting of value\, how is observing the natural world rewarding\, and what ways may water mediums animate an idea will be a focus from our artistic vantage.  Participants may bring one small piece of their own to share as an ending. \nMore about Nancy Friese… \nNancy Friese is a painter-printmaker who works in open-air. Friese’s paintings and prints have been exhibited in over 30 solo shows and 170 group shows\, nationally and internationally. Friese was elected as a National Academician in the National Academy of Design in New York and received two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and the Japan-US Friendship Commission Creative Artist Fellowship. Her paintings\, prints and drawings are represented by Cade Tompkins Projects.  \nShe was granted a Yale University Summer School of Music and Art at Norfolk Fellowship\, Anne Bremer Award\, Wilder Traveling Fellowship and Elizabeth Canfield Award during her artistic studies. She received a six- month Lila Acheson Wallace Giverny Fellowship\, a Blanche E. Colman Award\, Pollock-Krasner Foundation Award and a George Sugarman Foundation Grant for painting. Artist’s Resource Trust (ART) funded her exhibition and residency at Trustman Gallery. Her works are in 50 corporate and museum collections and over 100 private collections including the National Museum of Women in Art\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, the Hammer Museum UCLA\, the Spencer Museum of Art\, the Portland Art Museum\, Fidelity Investments\, Wellington Management\, The Federal Reserve of Boston\, Homeland Security Department\, and Sloan Memorial Kettering Cancer Center.  Wingate Studio\, Tamarind Institute\, Oehme Graphics\, Mimosa Press and Sundog Press published her prints. She was an artist in residence at Andy Warhol’s Montauk Nature Preserve administered by The Nature Conservancy and is currently the inaugural artist in residence for The Garden Conservancy of America focusing on three garden members: Wethersfield Estate & Garden\, The Mount\, and Blithewood Garden.  \nIn addition to earning a BS degree from University of North Dakota and an MFA  degree from Yale University\, Friese studied in the graduate painting program at the University of California\, Berkeley\, and studied painting and printmaking at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Friese is a full professor at Rhode Island School of Design. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-naa-annual-joint-artist-demo-water-based-painting-in-view-of-nature-materials-methods-and-practice-with-nancy-friese/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250308T111503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T112334Z UID:11891-1743494400-1746032400@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Show "Gratitude" at the Wellesley Free Library DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists presents its spring show “Gratitude” April 1-30 at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room. Member artists are asked to explore the theme of gratitude. The judge for this show is artist Nancy Deveno and awards will be given for first\, second and third place and up to four honorable mentions. In addition the Nancy Payne Memorial award for the best watercolor will be given in memory of  long time WSA member Nancy Payne. Viewers can expect to see a variety of genres and styles of art. Awards will be announced on April 5\, at 1:30pm\, just before the artist demonstration with Nancy Friese. \n  \n  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-show-gratitude-at-the-wellesley-free-library/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250220T182133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T210028Z UID:11850-1741420800-1743440400@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:The Watercolors of Harry Senger at the Wellesley Free Library DESCRIPTION:The family of Dr. Harry Senger has put together a wonderful show of his much loved watercolors\, which are on display in the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library March 8-31. There is an opening reception on Sunday\, March 9\, 2:00 – 4:30pm. \nDr. Harry L. Senger\, Wellesley resident died in September\, 2022\, at the age of 91. Dr. Senger was an avid outdoorsman and Eagle Scout who received his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Harry took his residency in psychiatry at Mass. Mental Health Center. Before entering into private practice he served on the staff of Harvard University Health Services. He was in private practice for over 50 years. He served on the executive committee of the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society and was director of the Psychiatric Grand Rounds at Mt. Auburn Hospital for 15 years. He was elected a Distinguished Life Fellow by the American Psychiatric Society. Dr. Senger also pursued a lifelong interest in watercolor painting. He was elected a signature member of the American Watercolor Society in Manhattan and served as president of the Wellesley Society of Artists 1968-71. Over the years he won numerous awards from various organizations for his paintings\, including the gold medal from the New England Watercolor Society for which he also served on the executive committee.  \n  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/the-watercolors-of-harry-senger-at-the-wellesley-free-library/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Open to the Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20241118T181642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T190206Z UID:11536-1738695600-1738699200@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:"Art Sparks: Finding and Harnessing Inspiration in Your Art" with Carol Bershad and Nan Rumpf DESCRIPTION:Join the WSA\, in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library for an evening of inspiration for artists\, art lovers and anyone looking to spark their creativity. Every artist has experienced the dreaded  “creative block” when inspiration and ideas are hard to find\, or maybe you feel your subject matter has become overdone and you need to explore a new direction? WSA members Carol Bershad and Nan Rumpf created “Art Sparks” a deck of cards with unique prompts to help artists ignite the creative process. Join us for an introduction to “Art Sparks” with its creators Carol and Nan on February 4\,  7:00-8:00pm at the Wellesley Free Library. Free and open to the public. All attendees will be entered for a chance to win an “Art Sparks” deck. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/art-sparks-finding-and-harnessing-inspiration-in-your-art-with-carol-bershad-and-nan-rumpf/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20250131T200252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T200252Z UID:11779-1738324800-1740758400@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:TCAN Show - "Do You See What I See?" DESCRIPTION:Come join us in celebration of abstract art! The Wellesley Society Of Artists presents “Do You See What I See?” at The Center for Arts Natick February 1-28. The show features artwork of over 25 member artists. Even if you are not going to a TCAN event\, you can see the show during box office hours. \nArtist Mark Rothko once described the relationship between the observer and the painting as “a consummated experience between the picture and the viewer. Nothing should stand in the way between the painting and the viewer.” With that in mind\, participants submitted artwork that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality\, but instead uses shapes\, colors\, forms\, and marks to achieve effect and meaning. This definition may include the realm of surrealism that seeks to challenge accepted norms. In showcasing abstract art\, artists have sought to express insights and explore ideas without the anchor of representational symbols. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/tcan-show-do-you-see-what-i-see/ LOCATION:The Center for Arts Natick\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T201500 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20240527T144146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T190658Z UID:11251-1736275500-1736280900@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:"Best in Show:  How to Photograph Your Artwork for Winning Results" with photographer Lynne Damianos DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library present “Best in Show:  How to Photograph Your Artwork for Winning Results” with photographer Lynne Damianos \n\nTuesday\, January 7\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \n\nLooking to photograph your own artwork\, artwork at a museum\, or artwork at a gallery? Capturing artwork may seem simple\, but it’s hard to do well. Good photography provides professional results\, but there is more to creating a good photograph than simply “pointing and shooting”. This talk with photographer Lynn Damianos will discuss how to deal with issues such as uneven lighting\, incorrect colors\, glares\, and shadows can which can distort the view of the art work and diminish its beauty and clarity. Learn the tricks of the trade to create accurate photographs of your 2-dimensional artwork from a seasoned professional who regularly works with artists to create images used for gallery portfolios\, giclée print reproduction\, and museum dioramas. A live demonstration and clear\, step-by-step instructions will guide you toward success in making glare\, poor color\, and key-stoned images a thing of the past.\n\nAward-winning photographer Lynne Damianos earned her BS in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology. She specializes in photography of artwork\, people for business\, and architecture (from the ground or via drone aerial). Her fine art images have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout New England. Lynne is a former national board member of the American Society of Media Photographers and past president of the Commercial Industrial Photographs of New England. She has published two of her own books about historic mill buildings in Framingham and over 100 books for others. \n\n \nMore about Lynn Damianos URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/best-in-show-how-to-photograph-your-artwork-for-winning-results-with-photographer-lynne-damianos/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20240527T134310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T000120Z UID:11200-1733425200-1733430600@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:"Curating Vermeer" with Tracy Rubin DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library (WFL)  present “Curating Vermeer” a talk with MFA gallery instructor Tracy Rubin on December 5 at 7:00pm in the Wakelin Room. The exhibition\, “Vermeer” which opened at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam\, The Netherlands in spring 2023 was more than a box office success.  It was sold out within days\, if not hours\, and people scrambled to somehow gain access.   \nThe exhibition lived up to all the hype because it was expertly curated.  It was an absolute delight to the eye and food for the soul.  The hanging of paintings\, the wall text\, the wall color palette all related artfully to the works and enhanced the experience. Tracy will “deconstruct” how the exhibition was conceived and presented\, paying attention to what anyone who is hanging a show should consider.  Tracy  said “Hanging Vermeer” seemed like a better title for this talk\, but alas\, sounded rather threatening.  Hence\, “Curating Vermeer”.  \nAbout Tracy Rubin \nTracy Rubin has been a gallery instructor at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston since 1986.  Over that time she has led tours for both student and adult groups\, as well as given talks as a guest lecturer.  Her MFA training was provided by museum curators and college professors from such institutions as Boston University\, Wellesley College\, Mt. Holyoke College\, and Tufts University. Guides are only allowed to give tours in a museum collection upon completion of a year-long course in that subject area. It takes seven years to complete all the courses.  She also helped with research for the MFA exhibition and companion catalog\, “The Art That is Life”\, that was open in 1987.  Tracy has presented at various conferences in the United States such as the National Docent Symposium and the American Academy of Religion. She holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School with a concentration in the intersection of art and religion.  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/curating-vermeer-with-tracy-rubin/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20240707T115310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T223855Z UID:11304-1732368600-1732375800@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:DEMO with Artist Hillary Osborn - "Changing Your Scale: Re-Vision in Landscape Painting" DESCRIPTION:Summer Bog 11×14\n \n \n \n \n \n Early Spring Homestead 14×11\n \n \n \n \n \n Twilight on Mill Pond 24×30\n \n \n\n\nJoin us for the WSA Annual Library Show awards reception and artist demo with Hillary Osborn on Saturday\, November 23\, 2024\, 1:30-3:30pm at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room. The talk and demo\, titled Changing Your Scale: Re-Vision in Landscape Painting will give an idea of how one can change a smaller oil study into a larger format. What are the considerations at play? Audience questions will be welcome.\n \nAwards will be announced at 1:30pm immediately followed by Hillary’s talk/demo. Join us for light refreshments beginning at 1:15pm and meet local artists. This program is in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library and is FREE and Open to the Public. The WSA will be collecting non perishable food items for the Wellesley Food Pantry.\n \nMore about Hillary Osborn…\n\nIn addition to actively painting outdoors and accepting commissions\, Hillary Osborn teaches and lectures on art. She holds a master’s degree in fine arts from UNCG in North Carolina and attended the New York Studio School\, studying under Graham Nickson and John Dubrow. Influenced by Fairfield Porter and Richard Diebenkorn she is primarily a plein air landscape and still life painter. She is an artist member of the Copley Society in Boston. \nChildhood summer vacations were spent either on Cape Cod where her family history is traced back to the whaling trade on Martha’s Vineyard or up in Muskoka Canada visiting family and her great Uncle Lowrie Warrener’s studio and cottage. Warrener was a well- known Canadian abstract modernist painter (1900-1983). \nAfter ten years of painting in Provincetown and exhibiting her work in New York City\, Hillary Osborn and her husband Doug Rugh\, also an oil painter\, moved to studio/gallery space in 2008 at the historic Queen’s Buyway building on Palmer Avenue in Falmouth Massachusetts. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/demo-with-artist-hillary-osborn-changing-your-scale-re-vision-in-landscape-painting/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20241023T154620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T154620Z UID:11527-1730448000-1732986000@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Annual Library Show DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists Annual Library Show is on exhibit at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room and the James E. Mahoney Foyer\, November 1-30. This show features the artwork of over 40 members\, reflecting eclectic display of genres and mediums. This show is judged by artist educator Julie Beck. Awards for first\, second\, and third place\, along with honorable mentions and the Margaret Fitzwilliam Award for Excellence in watercolor and the Yale Nicolls Award for Best Interpretation of the Natural World will be announced on Saturday\, November 23\, 1:30pm  at the Awards Reception. Immediately following the announcement of the awards\, there will be an artist demonstration with Hilary Osborn\, Changing Your Scale: Re-Vision in Landscape Painting will give an idea of how one can change a smaller oil study into a larger format. What are the considerations at play? Audience questions will be welcome. All attendees of the artist demo are invited to bring an item to donate to the Wellesley Food Pantry.  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-annual-library-show-2/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20240304T231545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T105200Z UID:11117-1727895600-1727901000@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:Training Eyes\, Minds and Hearts: Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and the Art of Healthcare DESCRIPTION:This is the second “Art and Wellness” program presented by the Wellesley Society of Artists in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library and supported in part by a grant from the Wellesley Cultural Council. The arts are increasingly playing an integral role in both health and healthcare. Integrating the arts into our lives and communities can enrich cultural life and support well being.  Join us to learn more on Wednesday\, October 2nd 7:00-8:30pm at the Wellesley Free Library. This program is free and open to the public. \nTraining Eyes\, Minds and Hearts: Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and the Art of Healthcare \nwith Corinne Zimermann\nThere is a growing call for better integration of the arts and humanities with medicine.  According to the American Association of Medical Colleges\, the arts and humanities have a “unique and unrealized role in preparing and equipping physicians for 21st-century challenges.” And for over a decade\, the number of partnerships between art museums and healthcare organizations\, including medical schools\, hospitals\, and clinics–has been growing. In this interactive presentation\, museum educator Corinne Zimmermann will share how the Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and museum-based practices are being used in medical schools and healthcare organizations to hone observation and critical thinking skills\, improve team dynamics\, cultivate empathy\, and support well-being.  \nCorinne is the co-author of Activating the Art Museum: Designing Experiences for the Health Professions (Rowman & Littlefield). She co-founded the Harvard Macy Art Museum-based Health Professions Education Fellowship\, a pioneering professional development program that introduces innovative ways to use the arts to advance health professions educational goals\, skills and attitudes. She is a co-founder of VTS@Work and is currently co-teaching Training Our Eyes\, Minds\, and Hearts: VTS for Health Care Professionals through Harvard Medical School’s Continuing Education Program.  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/training-eyes-minds-and-hearts-visual-thinking-strategies-vts-and-the-art-of-healthcare/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20240720T134911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T134911Z UID:11312-1726146000-1726156800@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:Paul Alie Workshop: Adding Acrylic Ink to Watercolor for Textural Effects DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists and the Needham Recreation Department are pleased to offer a workshop taught by Paul Alie\, a renown watercolor artist and teacher on Thursday\, September 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham.  The title of the workshop is “Adding Acrylic Ink to Watercolor for Textural Effects.”  The cost of the workshop is $30.  The fee does not cover supplies\, which each student must purchase prior to the workshop. This is a workshop for experienced watercolor artists. \nAs a watercolor artist\, Paul has always enjoyed creating textures to subjects that lend themselves to textural experimentation such as rocks\, rusted objects\, baskets and other items.  Paul is a member of the Newton Art Association\, the Newton Watercolor Society and a Signature Member of the New England Watercolor Society.  He teaches watercolor painting at the New Art Center in Newtonville and accepts private students. \nRegistration will be handled by the Needham Recreation Center at needhamprograms.com.  Participants will be provided with a supply list for this workshop at the time of registration.  Those individuals who prefer to register in person may do so at the Needham Recreation Offices located 175 Rosemary Street\, Needham \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMore about Paul Alie… \nAs a watercolor artist Paul has always enjoyed creating textures and looks for subjects that lend themselves to textural experimentation such as rocks\, baskets rusted objects\, even feathers and wings. By adding small amounts of acrylic ink to wet watercolor washes he found that he could bring textural effects to a different level than with watercolor alone. Paul is a member of the Newton Art Association\, the Newton Watercolor Society and a Signature Member of the New England Watercolor Society. He teaches watercolor painting at the New Art Center in Newtonville MA and privately. You can see more of his work and process at www.aliestudio.com. A brief video demo of this technique can be found on his website under “videos”. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/paul-alie-workshop-adding-acrylic-ink-to-watercolor-for-textural-effects/ LOCATION:Needham Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20240116T202130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T211616Z UID:10941-1715106600-1715112000@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Artist Nancy Colella DESCRIPTION:The Wellesley Society of Artists\, in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library (WFL) welcome artist Nancy Colella on May 7th at 6:45-8:15pm in the Wakelin Room at the WFL .  A full-time artist for 30 years\, Nancy will share some of the lessons she has learned\, the characters she’s met and how making art has changed her outlook and the direction of her life. She believes that being an artist is a lifelong journey and that just the act of creating is the true reward. She continually explores and experiments with new materials\, techniques\, and approaches and will share some of her discoveries. \nHer Power Point presentation will give a brief overview of her personal journey and how certain experiences affected the course of her career. She will also share some highlights of her highly sought after Modern Painting class; a fun class that is designed for experienced painters working in any medium\, who want to explore ways to create more modern\, bold\, and expressive paintings.\nThere will be a short question-and-answer period after the presentation. \nThis program is free and open to the public \n  \n \n  \nMore about Nancy Colella \nNancy earned a BA in Fine Art from Muskingum University\, then studied painting at the Aegean School of Fine Arts in Paros\, Greece and at the Instituto Allende in San Miquel Mexico. After a career in the hospitality business and while raising two children\, she resumed her studies at Mass College of Art. She has studied with and is currently inspired by the contemporary painters Peggi Kroll Roberts\, Charles Sovek\, Mark Daniel Nelson\, Nancy Gruskin\, Catherine Kehoe\, and Tracey Everly to name just a few. She is a Copley Master of the Copley Society of Art in Boston\, MA and a faculty member of the North River Arts Society in Marshfield\, MA. She teaches numerous on-line and live workshops throughout New England. She lives in Norwell\, MA (winter) and Scituate\, MA (summer) with her husband and yellow lab Limoncello. URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/an-evening-with-artist-nancy-colella/ LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20240423T210145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T210145Z UID:11197-1714554000-1717174800@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Show "It's a Wild Life" at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:The WSA show “It’s a Wild Life” featuring the artwork of over 25 of it’s artist members is on display at the Visitors Center at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick\, May 1-31. As the MA Audubon says\, “We all need nature\, and nature needs us”. This small works show is a celebration of nature\, aptly titled “It’s a Wild Life”. Broadmoor is a well traveled sanctuary and visitors are sure to enjoy the artists interpretation and tribute to all that nature delivers. An awards reception will be held at the sanctuary on May 5\, 2-3pm.  \nVisitors Center Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Monday Holidays URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-show-its-a-wild-life-at-the-broadmoor-wildlife-sanctuary/ LOCATION:Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary\, 280 Eliot St.\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260604T222351 CREATED:20240316T143517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T110431Z UID:11122-1711965600-1714514400@wellesleysocietyofartists.org SUMMARY:WSA Show at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) DESCRIPTION:The WSA is showing the work of 30 members at TCAN\, April 1-30. This show features a wide variety of mediums and genres\, expansive landscapes to abstract expressionists all sure to stimulate the visual senses.  URL:https://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/event/wsa-show-at-the-center-for-arts-in-natick-tcan/ LOCATION:The Center for Arts Natick\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Open to the Public,WSA Organization Event ORGANIZER;CN="WSA Organizer":MAILTO:wsaartists@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR