Glistening Light, by Trish Harding

Deadline to enter PAPO 2008 is July 31st

               Studio UFO                Blue Horse Gallery         City of Bellingham ! 

Call to Artists

 PAPO 20083^rd 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.  NEW THIS YEAR!  Those Plein Air Painters that, for any reason, cannot be present for the Paint Out on August 23^rd, but can during the La Bella Strada Festival are encouraged and welcome to enter the 3^rd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out and Exhibit.  They would merely use the plein air painting executed downtown during the La Bella Strada instead of or in addition to the Paint Out on Saturday August 23^rd.   Painters would still have to register and pay the fee to be included into the Exhibit in November.     

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This is one of my most recent paintings.  It is oil, 40″ X 30″, $1750.00  and titled Dot Island RED.  For purchase information please contact Blue Horse Gallery, 671-2305.

This is “Politically Dexterious” a mixed media sculpture that I created especially for the Salmon at the Bay Art Show Opening Sat June 28th.

Where:  Bountary Bay

1107 Railroad Ave

When:  June 28th, 2008

Kick Off Event…Artitst Reception, 10am-12pm

Information:  Sara, Admin@n-sea.org

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The diologue goes on!   The PEOPLE come one by one to paint on The People’s Painting.  The PEOPLE come day by day to paint on the People’s Painting.  The image changes minute by minute.  The messages are expressed one on top of another.  The visual diologue goes on!  The People are expressing their thoughts and producing organic, interactive, changing art that shows solidarity and different points of view; art that shows frustration and optomism; art that shows both sides of The People’s perspective.  Come by Studio UFO to add your message to The People’s Painting.  With many things coming up such as the 4th of July, election day etc… we DO have some things to by optimistic about.  That is, if we use our heads, celebrate and vote the way of light and not the way of incredible darkness that has prevailed for the last 8 years. 

I saw Bobby Kennedy Jr. Speak to a full house in Bellingham yesterday about OUR water.   His message repeats the message of light in a very inspiring way.  That message that WE can change the direction of our fabulous country.  We can enforce the law with respect to large corporations that are breaking the law, exploiting and propagandaizing WE the people.  We CAN have clean water, wild animals, breathable air, and a vital healthly planet.  We CAN free ourselves from Fosil fuels without destroying our Economic stability (since that is just an illusion that we have economic stability in the first place). 

These are optimistic times if we listen to people like Bobby Kennedy Jr. and others that tell truths and not lies.  Live and vote  for the light, for the right thing, for change,  for the love of your families, your friends, your planet.  The only way to awaken peace and let peace it live and grow in all of us.  THINK ABOUT IT…  LET GO OF FEAR!

Red Sky, Red Birds, oil by Trish Harding, 30″x 40″,  $1750.00

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Please contact Blue Horse Gallery for purchase information 671-2305

DRAWING WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008!  To purchase raffle tickets please call 319-6115 or email trish.harding@studioufo.net or stop by Studio UFO Tuesday9-noon, Wed & Thurs 10-3pm.

Thank you for supporting Woodstock Farm 

Woodstock Farm Conservancy Art Show 2008September 12, 13, & 14 

The Woodstock Farm Conservancy has received its non-profit status and wishes to begin a new phase in the development of the city owned site, Woodstock Farm.  Evidence from the past confirms the active use of this very spot by native ancestors.  Looking to the future of this property as one of Bellingham’s public parks, we believe controlled and careful use of the site can begin at this time. The Event:Consequently, we propose to plan and produce an Art Show at Woodstock Farm opening the site to the public.  This will be an invitational art show for local artist where gallery-quality work will be offered for viewing and for sale.The venue for the Art Show will be the original Gates-Lee House at the end of the driveway into the site.  We may also use the barn to house some of the work in the show.  There will be no charge to view the art show.Guests will sign-in and be given a schedule of the day’s activities, a guide with a map of the park and other helpful information.  There will be a box for donations to the Conservancy at the registration table, along with a display that highlight the site’s current needs.The daylight basement of the main house will be set up for an ongoing presentation of the history of the site that is Woodstock Farm now, from prehistoric time to the present.  Included will be a display of photographs, maps and artifacts that will help describe this history.  The display will include information about the unique natural work that is Woodstock Farm-its plants, insects, birds, animals, etc.  Included will be the archeological discoveries made by WWU faculty and students during the past two years.To promote Woodstock Farm and the Art show, we will sell posters, and postcards.  These will have on them images from Woodstock Farm-original work created by local artists.  In the Gates-Lee House, we will have a pianist entertaining visitors throughout the day.  Guests will be free to explore the farm and hike the trails on the site.  We will encourage walking and bicycling onto the site.  In order to avoid parking at the site, we will need to run shuttle buses or vans from parking areas at Fairhaven Middle School, Fairhaven Park and Mountain Trail Head on Chuckanut Drive.  These will run continuously throughout the hours of the preview and the Art Show. Any funds earned as a result of this event will be donated to the Woodstock Farm Conservancy to be used as they see fit for the preservation, conservation and maintenance of the farm property

Call for Art! (Portraits) (Fairhaven)
Reply to: harrisavecafe@ gmail.com
Date: 2008-06-03, 7:38PM PDT

Call for artists interested in participating in a small-group show of
portrais, “Everyone We Know”, to be hung at Harris Ave. Cafe in
Fairhaven in mid-July.

Any mediums accepted- photography, abstracts, text-only, traditional
portraits, self-portraits, etc. Any interpretation of the phrase
“portrait.”

Please respond with jpegs of your work as well as the sizes. Work will
go up July 19 and be up for about a month.

Mt Baker Gallery will hold an OPEN HOUSE on Thursday June 19, 5pm-8pm.  Located at the Exit Realty Office, 1419 Cornwall Avenue, across the street from Allied Arts and just a few doors past Dakota Art on the same side of the street.  Come and support local, organic artists!  I will be there from 7-7:30pm to discuss some of my new pieces.

Trish

   Studio UFO         Blue Horse Gallery        AND THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM! 

Call to Artists

 PAPO 20083^rd 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.  NEW THIS YEAR!  Those Plein Air Painters that, for any reason, cannot be present for the Paint Out on August 23^rd, but can during the La Bella Strada Festival are encouraged and welcome to enter the 3^rd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out and Exhibit.  They would merely use the plein air painting executed downtown during the La Bella Strada instead of or in addition to the Paint Out on Saturday August 23^rd.   Painters would still have to register and pay the fee to be included into the Exhibit in November.

Entry Form

 3rd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out Name______________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________ City____________________________________State_______Zip____________ Hm ph___________________________cell ph____________________________ Email_______________________________________________________________  _________$35.00 Saturday August 23rd only, 10am-3pm Paid check #_________________Amount  $_________________ Signature_________________________________________________ 

Make check payable to Trish Harding.  Send this Entry form and your check

postmarked  no later than July 31, 2008.  Earlier entries are highly encouraged.  Fill out completely and return entry in entirety, make a photocopy and keep one for your records.  Sign the entry form.  No refunds.

An exhibition of the work will be shown at Blue Horse Gallery, Artists’ Reception Friday Nov 14^th, 7-10pm and will run through Nov 30.  Entry fee will be used in part to advertise this event.

Prospectus available online at www.studioufo.net or trish.harding@studioufo.net or call 360 319-6115.  This event is sponsored by Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO and Blue Horse Gallery both located at 301 W. Holly, Bellingham, WA 982253rd 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.     

Michael Barnsley to give public lecture at WWU & Art Exhibit at Studio UFO.  DON’T MISS THIS PUBLIC LECTURE AND ART EXHIBIT!

 Michael Barnsley will give a public lecture entitled The Fractals of Lake Padden at the Western Washington University at 7pm on July 16^th. In addition, there will be an exhibition of his art at STUDIO UFO on July 18^th.  Michael Barnsley has had a successful career in mathematics and business. He is a world leader in the development of fractal compression technology, and is the author of two major books, Fractals Everywhere published by Morgan Kauffman and SuperFractals published in 2007 by Cambridge University Press. He is featured in the Arthur C Clarke special The Colors of Infinity and the PBS Nova series The Strange New Science of Chaos. 

In a recent review in Nature it is asserted that superfractals will revolutionize the way that art, mathematics, physics and biology are combined to produce a unified view of the complex world in which we live. Michael Barnsley will explain to a general audience what superfractals are and what they have to do with Lake Padden. He will demonstrate his new invention by means of which nature and mathematics may be fused to produce beautiful art.

 Michael Barnsley has had a lifelong interest in the natural world:

All my life, everyday, nature calls my eyes to stare and stare with wonder; I have a sense of the pristine, the perfect which lives both in mathematics and in the visual observable world. My art tries to capture this, to see again, as though for the first time, the beauty of it all.

 The processes he has employed to produce his art will intrigue visitors to Studio UFO but much will be explained during the lecture at Western Washington University. Michael Barnsley is a professor of mathematics at the Australian National University who divides his time between Australia and the US. Public Lecture – Western Washington UniversityScience Lecture Hall SL120, July 16^th at 7pm Art Exhibition – STUDIO UFO 301 W. Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 ,July 18^th  from 6-8pmLight refreshments will be served. 

Further information: Gabriel Vorenkamp 360-676 2735 / 360-224 2734(cell)