News from the President
The Madison Art Society’s 39th
Impressed with the quality and diversity of the work. From Laurel Friedmann’s first prize silverpoint,
Anatomy of a Wedding Dress,
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which captured intricate lace work, to Stu Lerner’s Minimal Securitysculpture, the show had something for everyone. Special thanks go to
our co-chairs Marge Casey and Sherry Marlowe and all the volunteers.
Juror Alain Picard was very impressed with the quality of the work that was submitted. He said, “The quality and diversity of this exhibition is a testimony to the immense talent of the artists displayed
herein. I was uplifted by both traditional and contemporary approaches, with styles ranging from representational to fully abstract. Extraordinary examples of works created in oil, acrylic, watercolor,
pastel, mixed-media, sculpture, colored-pencil, casein, graphite, charcoal, and a show-stopping silverpoint all coalesce to reveal this one truth: that the force of one's expression is only limited by the imagination, skill, care and dedication of the artist at work. Let there be light, and may the rafters of the Scranton Library resonate with its sheer brilliance. I applaud you for your care and commitment to nurturing creativity and revealing beauty to a world in need of your light.”
We hung 89 works of art or 60 percent of the works submitted. Don Trownsell and Stu Lerner and
their volunteers once again outdid themselves gathering financial support from the community for the
awards and ads. John Tubb’s ads, posters, and program cover design were superb. We could not do the show without your volunteer support.
Catherine Peng from Daniel Hand High School was selected to win the annual $1,000 Visual Arts
Scholarship Award from the Shoreline Arts Alliance, which MAS co-sponsors with the Guilford Art
League. Madison Art Society also donated $500 to the Scranton Memorial Library.
I would like to welcome new MAS members and newly elected artists from the juried show. Currently, we have met our maximum number of 250 artist members for 2014 as specified in our bylaws. We will then be creating a prioritized list for anyone interested in joining MAS. We are an active art organization and welcome our new members to volunteer to support our programs. It is a great way to meet your fellow members.
Paula Emery creates and supports our website at madisonartsociety.blogspot.com. If you have your
own website and want to be linked to our blogspot, let us know. Send your information to me at bschirmier@yahoo.com.
I hope to see all of you this summer at MAS’s demonstrations, outdoor shows, and plein air events.
Enjoy painting!
Beverly Schirmeier
President of the Madison Art Society
Annual Juried Art Exhibition just came down, and everyone was
Welcome to our new MAS Members
Welcome aboard to the following new members: Claudia Blanchette, Anne Coffee, Justine Grandpre
(friend), Timothee Graze, Susan Jositis, Nancy Judd, Marilyn Kearney, Linda McCarthy, Barry Nelson, Laura Palumbo, Marguerita Rodriguez-Lansberg, Sharon Schmiedel, and Shelley Grey Wehrley.
Congratulations to New Elected Artists
Once members are accepted into two juried art shows within a five-year period, they become full
member artists. We congratulate twelve new full member artists: Sr. Joan Bernard, Bob Ferraro,
Maureen Gagliano, Judith Gay, Joan Handschumacher, Ellen Lerner, Seymour Page, Judy Perry, Jan
Prentice, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Janine Robertson, and Nancy Schwam.
Electronic Digital Submissions—Tutorials
MAS purchased tutorials from Chris Ivers to help our members with electronic digital submissions
to art shows. We will have 4 instructional PDF files on Jay Babina’s website for you to download for
the next month. They take you through the process step by step. You can open and view them at the
addresses below. Once open, you can save them to your computer for your own use.
For Photoshop Elements—www.outer-island.com/photos/elements.pdf
For Photoshop—www.outer-island.com/photos/photoshop.pdf
For IPhoto—www.outer-island.com/photos/iphoto.pdf
For Picasa—www.outer-island.com/photos/picasa.pdf
Demonstrations
Sandra Kensler coordinates our art demonstrations. On May 18 Alain Picard did a pastel demo with
Ellen Fabain as model,and on May 21 Chris Ivers discussed electronic digital transmissions for art
shows. Both events were well received by our members. Tony D’Amico, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Mike Eagle, and Lenny Moskowitz will round out our demonstration schedule.The following demonstrations will be held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison Memorial Town
Hall located next to the Madison Green. It is a two-story yellow brick building located just off Rte. 1
(Boston Post Road). Parking is in front, and the demos are on the top floor.
Thursday, June 5, Tony D’Amico—Waves
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Well-known artist Tony D’Amico will do an oil painting demonstration of waves. Channeling his creativity into a full-time career as a fine artist, Tony has studied with a number of nationally
recognized artists such as Donald Demers, Kenn Backhaus, Randall Sexton, Kathy Anderson, Gabor Svagrik, and David Dunlop. The diverse subject matter of his work is most often fueled by his plein air experiences along the east coast.
Tony defines his job simply: “I am a visual journalist capturing scenes of everyday life that are too often overlooked. The resulting work conveys my idealized interpretation of the subject matter.”
Tony has been featured in Plein Air Magazine, their online blog Outdoor Painter, as well as Fine Art
Connoisseur’s Fine Art Today. His work has won many awards, most recently, the Award of Excellence at the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition in Annapolis, Maryland, and the Florence and Ernest Thorne Thompson Award at the Allied Arts of America 100th Annual Exhibition at the National Arts Club in New York City. He is a member of the Salmagundi Club, Oil Painters of America, Connecticut Plein Air Painters, and of course, the Madison Art Society. He is represented by The Geary Gallery in Darien.
Thursday, July 10, Deborah Quinn-Munson, PSA—Palette Knife
Winner of numerous awards, Deborah’s oil and pastel paintings are in both private and corporate
collections throughout the country, including the Healing Art Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital at
Yale New Haven Hospital. The Artist’s Magazine featured her paintings in the March 2011 cover article, The Solace of Still Water, and later an article on the technique of palette knife painting, Paint With a Knife.
Thursday, August 7, Mike Eagle—Transparent Watercolor Landscape
Old Saybrook watercolorist Mike Eagle attended the Hartford Art School, where he graduated cumlaude with a BFA in 1965. Over the ensuing years as freelance illustrator, Mike created numerous
October 2, Lenny Moskowitz—Acrylic Painting
New Haven artist Lenny Moskowitz received his BFA from the Philadelphia College of Art and his MFA from Michigan’s Cranbrook Academy. He participates in group and solo shows at various galleries and teaches art at Quinnipiac College and at various community centers throughout the state, including the Guilford Art Center. He sees art as a self-portrait and his response to life, a communion between his subject and his self, translated into color. The movement of the line and brushwork expresses his gaze’s touch. He feels a good painting is as much observed into existence as it is painted into existence.
Display Opportunities
The MAS BOD has been looking into creating display opportunities for members. We believe in
collaborating with other non-profit organizations, which benefits the artists financially, increases the
exposure of our members’ work, and helps to raise money for the NGOs. It is a win for all involved.
Scranton Memorial Library Festival of the Arts Outdoor Show, July 25–26
The Madison Art Society will hold its annual outdoor exhibition at the Scranton Memorial Library’s
Festival of the Arts on Friday and Saturday, July 25–26, 10 am–5 pm. The show is held under two
large tents at 26 Wall Street in Madison. It’s a great opportunity for the public to view the paintings
by 18 MAS artists and to support the library by purchasing paintings. The artists donate 10% of
their proceeds to the library. Thanks to John Copelin and Seymour Page for coordinating this event
again this year. If you want to sign up or ask questions, contact John Copelin at 203-245-0404 or
jjcopelin@comcast.net. Official sign-up is in June. Participation costs $30, which covers all costs (tent, publicity, and advertising). Don’t delay—it fills up fast!
The Madison Exchange Club Art and Antiques, August 9
MAS artists are invited to display their artwork on the Madison Green (far end near the Memorial
Town Hall). No entry fee, but artists donate 10% to the Madison Exchange Club for works sold. No rain date. You can set up and use your own tent or just bring racks. We encourage everyone to come out and support our local artists, antique vendors, and the Madison Exchange Club community efforts. Artists must sign up in advance, so contact Beverly Schirmeier at bschirmeier@yahoo.com or 860-399-6116 if you are interested. We are required to provide a list of participating artists to the Exchange Club a week prior to the event, so sign up early.
Bauer Farm, October 18
MAS artists will be painting and exhibiting their scenes of the farm during the Bauer Farm Harvest Festival. Open to all members, but paintings must be of Bauer Farm.
Plein Air Painting, Greenway Trail, Hammonasset State Park, September 6
Initial plans for this event are underway. It will take place along the Greenway Trail at Hammonasset
on September 6. The event ties in with the planned walks of the Greenway Trail on the first Saturday
of every month. Normally 35-90 walkers come out every month to walk the trail. Plein air painters will set up their easels along the trail, paint, and answer questions from walkers. The follow-up will be a reception and exhibition of the completed, framed trail scenes at Friends & Co. Restaurant in Madison.
Plein Air Painting
Jay Babina has started our summer outdoor painting sessions, and we hope the weather will
cooperate. We try very hard to find interesting places to paint that can accommodate our large
group. We need to coordinate with owners of private properties and we do not want to wear out our
welcome, so please understand that these places are available only on the dates and times specified.
Participation is for paid MAS members only. If you are not on the list, email Jay at jbabina@snet.net.
People’s Bank in Madison
People’s Bank in Madison provides opportunities for MAS members to exhibit their work. Notify Sara Drought Nebel if you would like to show your work so she can plan the exhibit space. Email her at saranebel@yahoo.com or 203-245-6081. No fee or commissions. All work must be wired to hang.
Madison Town Hall Artists
Photos: Catspaw, acrylic by John R. Tubb
North Cove 1909 (Essex), oil by Daniel S. Dahlstrom
The Madison Art Society presents the artwork of Clinton artist John R. Tubb and Chester artist Daniel S. Dahlstrom. Both artists are inspired by nature, especially the effect of light and atmosphere on water. Their work is on display throughout May and June at the Madison Town Hall, 8 Campus Road, Madison. The exhibit is open to the public and on view during regular business hours. If you want to participate in displaying your paintings, contact Patricia Seekamp at wseekamp@sbcglobal.net or 203-453- 6720.
John R. Tubb
John’s art education includes the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and Pratt Institute in New York with
majors in illustration and advertising. After a career in graphic design, illustration, and art direction
for many Fortune 500 Companies in midtown Manhattan, John has entered the world of fine art.
Generally specializing in seascapes and marine subjects, he also does portraits and landscapes in many different media. Sailing small boats in the bays and harbors bordering Long Island Sound has given John a sense of light and mood uniquely suited to marine art. John has a vivid imagination and ability to visualize developed by years of creating conceptual renderings for advertising and packaging applications.
Daniel S. Dahlstrom
Dan, a Connecticut native, was raised in Essex and worked in the family decorating business for
many years. He currently resides in Chester. His work has been accepted into many local juried
shows, including the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, held in conjunction with the Lyme Art Association.Dan has studied at the prestigious Lyme Art Academy, and was asked to submit a piece into the students’ show, which was very exciting. Presently, he is working on several commissioned pieces and has commissioned pieces on display at the Water’s Edge Resort in Westbrook, the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station in Haddam, private collections, and select interior designers, who follow his expanding body of work.Inspiration comes from the light effects of nature, and his renderings impart a serene, peaceful quality. He often paints scenes of his beloved Chester, the Connecticut River, and surrounding vistas of New England beauty. He enjoys working “en plein air (in the open air) and in his studio. Dan belongs to numerous art associations and the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce. His paintings are on display at galleries, libraries, and many places of business.
Artists in the News
Sally Brown, Linda Marino, and Cindy Stevens will be showing their work in the “Prelude to Summer” exhibit at Maple and Main in Chester.
Tom Mayer will be showing his shoreline oil and acrylic landscapes at the Guilford Library during July, and his abstract paintings will be on display at the Acton Library in Old Saybrook.
Lorene Sholl has her acrylic paintings on exhibit at the Clinton Library throughout June.
Terry Oakes Bourret and Christine Ivers are exhibiting at the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club at the Salmagundi Club in NYC until June 6.
Beverly Schirmeier has her works of art at People’s Bank as the artist of the month of June.
Karen Wiesner is the artist of the month of June at the Liberty Bank in Clinton.
Maryanne Rupp was awarded Signature Member status in the Connecticut Pastel Society and won 2ndprize for pastels in the Academic Artists show—Giclee of New England Award.
Patricia Seekamp was awarded Signature Member status in the Connecticut Pastel Society, and two of her pastels were juried into the Maine Pastel Society show and she was accepted “For Pastels Only on Cape Cod.”
A new Clinton Arts Project Pop-Up Art Gallery started this summer at 20 East Main Street. There are 18 artists in the gallery, most of whom are MAS members. Hope you stop by Thursday–Sunday, 1–6 pm.
Cindy Stevens started her own art gallery on E. Main Street in Clinton.
Marge Casey has her paintings on display throughout June at Water’s Edge Resort in Westbrook.
Claudia Post has been awarded 5thsponsored by the Pastel Journal, and both portraits were published in the April issue. “Albert et la Chienne” was also awarded a prize in the 2013 Academic Artists Association Annual Juried Exhibition as well as the Margery Soroka Award for Merit at the 2014 Annual Juried Elected Members Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC. “Portrait of Marie” was accepted into the 2014 Annual IAPS (International Association of Pastel Societies) Juried National Competition. “The Mentor” was accepted into the American Women Artists 2014 National Juried Show. Currently, Claudia has five large pastel paintings on view at the First Niagara Bank in Chester. place and honorable mention in this year’s Pastel 100 Competition
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