Download your prospectus and entry form Now!  Scroll down to May 21 post.

www.studioufo.net or trish.harding@studioufo.net

Trish Harding is the President of the Northwest Pastel Society!  For more information about joining the NPS go to www.nps.org and download the application.

 Classes available at Studio UFO in July 

Now taking registration for July 2008! 

OPEN STUDIO WEDNESDAYS Painting, Trish Harding instructor

• Open Studio Painting, any medium with personal instruction geared to “your project”.
• Join the UFO Group for a relaxed and focused all day painting session.
• Expect spirited presentations and lively critiques.

Five-5 hr sessions, Wednesdays, 10am-3pm July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10am-3pm, $190

OR One 5 hr session @ $42 each.   You must specify dates__________________

 OPEN STUDIO THURSDAYS Painting, Trish Harding instructor

• Paint in any medium with personal instruction geared to “your project”.
• Join the UFO Group for a relaxed and focused all day painting session.
• Expect spirited presentations and lively critiques.

Four-5 hr sessions, Thursdays, 10am-3pm, July 3, 10, (no 17), 24, 31, 10am-3pm, $152

OR One 5 hr session @ $42 each.  You must specify dates___________________ 

Linear Perspective Workshop, Trish Harding, instructor

• Interior Linear Perspective has its own challenges
• Making those challenges understandable and simple
• Work step by step to understand the ramifications of walls, ceilings & floors
• Horizon lines & vanishing points
• Have a great time while broaden your drawing skills in a two day workshop focusing on what you need to know about linear perspective

Two-3 hr sessions, Tuesday July 1 & Tuesday July 8, 9:30am-noon, $76   

 PLEIN AIR DAY 1, Trish Harding, instructor

• Join the UFO Group “painting en Plein air” (out of doors)
• Site:  Woodstock Farm
•  Mon. 7/14, 10am-3pm, $42

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 Classes at Whatcom Community College Winter Quarter, Trish Harding, instr.  Register at Whatcom Community College, 647-3277

• Plein Air Workshop-Tuesdays, 7/15 & 7/22, 9:30am-3pm, WCC campus
• Bust Sculpting in Ceramic, Fridays 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 9am-noon & 8/15 9am-10

PAPO ’08… Save the date!

PAPO 2007 Exhibition at Blue Horse Gallery was a great success!.   Please save the date for next year’s paint out and show:  PAPO Paint Out Sat August 23, PAPO Show Nov 14 – 30, with Artist Reception Nov 14. There were 57 of us this year and we are looking for 100 or more artists to participate in PAPO ’08!

 I just recieved this email!

Congratulations! 

            Your entry was chosen to be the 1st place winner of our spring 2008 art contest.  The award gift certificate in the amount of 300 dollars is on Its way to you, and is good until August 31, 2008.

ADG Printing

This piece, Looking For the First #2 has also been juried into the NPS International Show at the American Art Company in Tacoma this summer. www.nwps.org .

If you are a member of Studio UFO and are interested in a new gallery opportunity in Bellingham please contact me right away!!!

Peace

Trish

This is Glimmering Light by Trish Harding done at PAPO 2007.  Watch for the People’s Choice winner 2007, by Laurie Potter to be posted soon!                Studio UFO                                    Blue Horse Gallery 

Call to Artists PAPO 2008

3rd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out & Exhibit   

This event is to raise public awareness about sustainable studio space for artists in the region, specifically downtown Bellingham, therefore we will be asking the plein air artists to set up easels around or near the Holly St corridor.  Because “Gentrification” is happening in all the art towns of the Northwest none are except from the problems facing their organic artists. We are making history!

We are painting Downtown Bellingham!  Join artists from all over the area for the “3^rd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out”, sponsored by Studio UFO and Blue Horse Gallery, both located at 301 W Holly St. in the Bay Street Village Building.  Bellingham affords us all the elements of a city on the cusp of great change.  From breathtaking water views, to parks inhabited by enormous fir and deciduous trees to interesting urban landscapes always bustling with many Bellinghamsters amidst old historic to modern buildings and landmarks.  Gentrification of Bellingham means higher property values which could mean that it will become harder for artists to remain sustainable in the downtown core, therefore we want to make our presence known and show how much we contribute to the quality and the richness of the downtown.

This plein air painting date is Saturday August 23, 2008 10am-3pm.  It all culminates in a huge art show at Blue Horse Gallery with an Artists Reception on Friday Nov 14 and runs through Nov 30.  Last year we had over 57 artists on the streets of Bellingham on one day and we are hoping for 100 this year!  The art exhibit is well advertised and a spectacular community effort.   Please save the date now and join us in August!  For your prospectus and entry form please email Trish Harding at trish.harding@studioufo.net or download prospectus & entry form at www.studioufo.net.

3rd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out

Saturday August 23, 2008, 10am-3pm

PROSPECTUS 

Sponsored by The Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO Gallery and Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Contact person-Trish Harding

360-671-8682 or 360-319-6115, otanda@yahoo.com or trish.harding@studioufo.net

 Exhibition and Artists Reception Friday, November 14, 7-10pm

Show will run through Nov 30.

The purpose of this paint out is to promote public awareness and appreciation of Plein Air Painting and Art in general in Bellingham.  Our goal is to have 100 artists painting along or near the Holly Street corridor.  The sponsors will promote the event to the public.  The Second Annual Exhibition Opening and Artists’ Reception, November 16 through November 30.  This is not a fundraiser.  Artists will get 60% of sales.

 PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD! Eligibility

• Artist must be 18 years or older and a resident of the Pacific NW.
• Entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, executed the day of the paint out.
• Entries must be original paintings, no photocopies or Xerox, giclee or other reproduction.
• Entries must reflect the uniqueness of Downtown Bellingham and 75% completed en plein air.
• One painting per artist will be included in an exhibition.
• The Exhibition will be hosted by The Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO Gallery and Blue Horse Gallery at Bay Street Village Building.

 Conditions

• Minimum image size is 10”.
• All work on paper must use glass or Plexiglas.
• Work must be sturdily framed and ready to hang, including wire.  No saw tooth hangers.

·         Studio UFO Gallery and Blue Horse Gallery reserve the right to refuse any work, which does not meet the criteria or is not suitable for the gallery mission.

·         All artists are encouraged to attend the exhibition and encouraged to invite family, friends & clients.

 Entry Fees

• Non-refundable entry fee is payable to Trish Harding.
• The entry fee must be paid by check.
• An entry form must accompany the entry fee.
• The entry fee and entry form must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2007.
• Fee $35
• Entries received after the deadline July 31, 2008 pay $50.

 Sales

• All work must be for sale.
• The Gallery will charge 40% commission for each artwork sold.

Location

• Artists will report to a central location for nametags and instructions and from there the paint out will begin.

• There will be designated areas of the city that the artist can choose to paint.  Locations will be decided upon with respect to facilities and water availability.
• Artists are asked not to use business establishment’s restrooms unless you do business with them.

 Photography

·         The Gallery reserves the right to photograph entries and artists in action and use photographs for the purposes of documentation, education, and publicity and to encourage interaction of the arts.

Liability

·         Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO and Blue Horse Gallery is not responsible for loss or injury to person or property during this event.

·         Every reasonable precaution will be taken during the receiving, installation, and exhibition of work.  The Gallery assumes no responsibility for loss or damage incurred.

  CALENDER July 31            Entry Form & Fee DueAug 23                        Paint Out 10am-3pmNov 9              Drop off painting Blue Horse Gallery noon-5pmNov 14                        Third Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Exhibition ArtistsReception7-10pmNov 30                        Pick up artwork 12-5pm (artwork cannot be stored) The event will be well promoted to the public.  Prize money may or may not be awarded.    Studio UFO                                               Blue Horse Gallery 

Show opens Thursday, July 17 and closes Saturday, August 16 with a “Meet the Artists” Reception and Awards Ceremony Thursday 17th at 6:30pm. www.nwps.org please check out the website and see why you should join! 

The following Bellingham artists have been accepted into the Northwest Pastel Society’s 22nd International Open Exhibition:

Helen Dorn

Fiona Starr

Lois Dahl

Trish Harding

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