Hello again,
I hope you have been enjoying Engaging Moments with Ordinary Sights this past month! If you haven't had a chance to visit yet, I added an extra day! It will be taken down after the library closes on Saturday, March 31st, so make sure to take advantage of the extra time.
In other news, HAVE YOU SEEN THE VIEW COUNTER (it's on the right sidebar)?! This blog now has over one thousand views! I am so excited!
As far as school goes, I am now attempting to create a poster for two undergraduate research conferences in the next month. Fitchburg State University's "Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Practice" is on Thursday, April 26, and UMass Amherst will host the "Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference" on Friday, April 27. The poster will chronicle my process creating and constructing Engaging Moments with Ordinary Sights while highlighting my original materials and photographs of the opening reception.
And as many of you know, I will be completing an internship this summer. Dr. Charles Sides, the internship placement supervisor at FSU, has given me a recommendation for the Worcester Art Museum. I can't say too much now, because I've only just made contact with them, but I'll post updates as soon as things start to move forward.
That's it for now. Enjoy!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Visiting the Gallery: hours and directions
Better late than never, right?
Sorry to keep you all waiting, but for those of you who haven't gone yet here are the hours for the Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery:
Mon: 9am-3pm (Library is closed. Enter through the Senior Center**)
Tues: 10am-9pm (Library entrance)
Wed: 10am-9pm (Library entrance)
Thurs: 2pm-9pm (Library entrance)
Fri: 10am-5pm (Library entrance)
Sat: 10am-2pm (Library entrance)
Sun: 1pm-5pm (Library entrance during March only)
**The senior center is open 9-3 M-Th and 10-2 F. Even before the library is open, you can enter through the Senior Center on the left.
Directions can be found here. And don't forget to sign the guest book! :)
Sorry to keep you all waiting, but for those of you who haven't gone yet here are the hours for the Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery:
Mon: 9am-3pm (Library is closed. Enter through the Senior Center**)
Tues: 10am-9pm (Library entrance)
Wed: 10am-9pm (Library entrance)
Thurs: 2pm-9pm (Library entrance)
Fri: 10am-5pm (Library entrance)
Sat: 10am-2pm (Library entrance)
Sun: 1pm-5pm (Library entrance during March only)
**The senior center is open 9-3 M-Th and 10-2 F. Even before the library is open, you can enter through the Senior Center on the left.
Directions can be found here. And don't forget to sign the guest book! :)
Monday, March 5, 2012
Word Gets Around
Gillian Christy, the renowned sculptor from Providence who I interned with in 2010, came to the reception on Saturday, and wrote about it on her blog as well! I was so flattered that she and her husband made the trip. You can read her blog entree and see a picture of us here. I'm also in several other posts from the summer of 2010, as we were constructing "Pathways," the 9-foot tall stainless steel sculpture that represents the past, present, future and culture of Fitchburg, MA. You can see "Pathways" on Water St., in front of Market Basket in Fitchburg. Gillian did a great job designing the piece, which uses recycled bricks from local mills, and shows the Nashua River, iconic railroad tracks, paper to represent the mill industry, and different wheels from the city's history. For more about Gillian and to read about "Pathways" from her point of view, visit her website, www.gillianchristy.com (added bonus: I'm standing in the candid picture of "Pathways," wearing a pink coat).
My high school art teachers have also been spreading the word, and I have put up posters around campus. I hope that lots more art students and Westminster residents will go see the show so that it can serve it's purpose to the Cultural Council. So gather up your friends and take them to Townsend to get cultured (and don't forget to sign the guest book)!
My high school art teachers have also been spreading the word, and I have put up posters around campus. I hope that lots more art students and Westminster residents will go see the show so that it can serve it's purpose to the Cultural Council. So gather up your friends and take them to Townsend to get cultured (and don't forget to sign the guest book)!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Thank You! And You! And You!
Wow, I can't believe it's over! Yesterday's reception was a great success. There were more people than I ever expected, and I thank you ALL!
There are many, many people who helped to make this event possible. I'm sure I forgot to mention a few names at the reception Saturday, so here is a list of people who deserve special recognition:
My family and my boyfriend for helping me get the glass washed, pictures hung, food set up, and for assisting me with any random thing that had to be done
Westminster Cultural Council for generously provided funds for the project
The Townsend Gallery Committee for letting me use their facility. I could not imagine a more beautiful setting to display my artwork
Kim King for answering my many questions and helping set up the exhibit and reception
Rachel Armington for offering her advice and mat board and for use of her mat cutter
Jessica and Amanda Daigle for donating their amazing musical talent at the reception and being such supportive friends throughout my phases of anxiety
The army of bakers and those who donated food for the reception. Specifically Michelle Beauvais, Susan Daigle, Jo Ann Lyon, Sue Cote, Cheryl Johnson, Shannon, and my mom. Extra 'thank you's to my mom for organizing the refreshments so I had one less thing to worry about.
Amanda Goodale for donating her time and talent as my event photographer
Dr. Robert Carr for being an insightful advisor and project supervisor
Gregory Barry for the invaluable artistic feedback and for agreeing to be my secondary project supervisor
Petri Flint, Jessica Robey, Theresa Barry and my other art teachers for the support, advice and well-wishes
Dr. Sarah Levine and FSU Leadership Academy for the support
And finally,
To my family, friends and the faithful readers of my blog: Your interest, support and well-wishes have carried me through the last year and inspired me to make this art show to the best of my ability. Thank you a million times over.
If you weren't able to make the reception yesterday, there is still time! The show will remain on display until Friday, March 30th at the Townsend Meeting Hall Corridor Gallery, located at 14 Dudley Rd., Townsend MA (between the library and the senior center). Before you drive out, be sure to check the Townsend Library's operating hours (they are the same for the Gallery), as they are different each day of the week. And don't forget to sign the guest book next to the front door! I would love to hear from you or just see who visited.
I'll try to post pictures of the event soon. Once again, thank you all for coming, for helping, and for supporting my ambitious endeavors this year!
-Julie
There are many, many people who helped to make this event possible. I'm sure I forgot to mention a few names at the reception Saturday, so here is a list of people who deserve special recognition:
My family and my boyfriend for helping me get the glass washed, pictures hung, food set up, and for assisting me with any random thing that had to be done
Westminster Cultural Council for generously provided funds for the project
The Townsend Gallery Committee for letting me use their facility. I could not imagine a more beautiful setting to display my artwork
Kim King for answering my many questions and helping set up the exhibit and reception
Rachel Armington for offering her advice and mat board and for use of her mat cutter
Jessica and Amanda Daigle for donating their amazing musical talent at the reception and being such supportive friends throughout my phases of anxiety
The army of bakers and those who donated food for the reception. Specifically Michelle Beauvais, Susan Daigle, Jo Ann Lyon, Sue Cote, Cheryl Johnson, Shannon, and my mom. Extra 'thank you's to my mom for organizing the refreshments so I had one less thing to worry about.
Amanda Goodale for donating her time and talent as my event photographer
Dr. Robert Carr for being an insightful advisor and project supervisor
Gregory Barry for the invaluable artistic feedback and for agreeing to be my secondary project supervisor
Petri Flint, Jessica Robey, Theresa Barry and my other art teachers for the support, advice and well-wishes
Dr. Sarah Levine and FSU Leadership Academy for the support
And finally,
To my family, friends and the faithful readers of my blog: Your interest, support and well-wishes have carried me through the last year and inspired me to make this art show to the best of my ability. Thank you a million times over.
If you weren't able to make the reception yesterday, there is still time! The show will remain on display until Friday, March 30th at the Townsend Meeting Hall Corridor Gallery, located at 14 Dudley Rd., Townsend MA (between the library and the senior center). Before you drive out, be sure to check the Townsend Library's operating hours (they are the same for the Gallery), as they are different each day of the week. And don't forget to sign the guest book next to the front door! I would love to hear from you or just see who visited.
I'll try to post pictures of the event soon. Once again, thank you all for coming, for helping, and for supporting my ambitious endeavors this year!
-Julie
Friday, March 2, 2012
Directions
Hello again,
For those of you who need directions, I have them:
From the center of Fitchburg, MA
For those of you who need directions, I have them:
From the center of Fitchburg, MA
Sneek Peek
I have been accomplishing ridiculous amounts of work for this show this past week! I completely took over my family's living room, including the furniture, and making navigation impossible without stepping on a screwdriver, frame or paper of some sort. Just to give you an idea, here are some pictures from the past few nights:
BREAKING NEWS:
As of 3:00 today (Friday), the show is ready and waiting for you to see it! Don't forget:
Saturday March 3rd, 12-2pm
Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery
14 Dudley Rd, Townsend, MA
(located between the library and senior center)
See you all there!
BREAKING NEWS:
As of 3:00 today (Friday), the show is ready and waiting for you to see it! Don't forget:
Saturday March 3rd, 12-2pm
Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery
14 Dudley Rd, Townsend, MA
(located between the library and senior center)
See you all there!
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