Watercolor Fundamentals - Fall 2024

with Linda Gerhard

This class focuses on the basics of watercolor materials and techniques. It is designed for adults who are new to the medium. Whether you have no experience painting at all, or you already work in another medium and wish to expand your skill set to include watercolor, we will explore this medium inspired by simple still life set-ups and your own reference photos

 Materials required for this class are watercolor paints, brushes, a pad of paper, paper towels, backer board, a hair dryer and a plastic drop cloth

Linda is a retired corporate trainer. She has more than 25 years of experience painting with watercolor. She received her art training through classes taught by professional artist instructors (studying with Ann Brennan, Margaret Dawson, James McFarlane and JoAnn Cooksey Bono) at local art clubs and through private instruction 

Please contact me with your questions: dmg4904@gmail.com

This is a set of four classes. This is a two 1/2 hour class. Thursdays 1:00pm-3:30 pm.  Begins Sept 26th, Ends on Oct 17th.

Cost: PVAC Member: $80,  NON-Members: $90

Acrylic Painting with Rich Godshall - Fall 2024

Join us for this four-week acrylic painting class. 

This class will be geared to adults who are already familiar with acrylic painting as well as those with little or no experience. We will cover the basics as well as some more advanced issues regarding composition, color, and value - the three components that can make or break a painting. We will generally be working from photographic references that you have taken.  Should you wish to set up a still life that would also be fine. 

 If you have painted with acrylics previously then bring the supplies you are familiar with. If you do not have any supplies I will be issuing a supply list. 

 I would like to say do not be intimidated by some paint and brushes. It's a fun class and you're gonna have a good time!

Students will supply their own easel and usual painting supplies. Bring your photos and imagination.  

Class taught by Rich Godshall, a PVAC member. Rich worked in the graphics art field as an illustrator, designer and art director before opening Off the Wall Gallery in 2002. He has now retired and devotes time to painting landscapes in acrylic. He is influenced by the Hudson River School painters and the New Hope Impressionists.  He previously taught painting for many years at Abington Adult Evening School.

Thursday evenings a 2 1/2 hour class - 6:00pm-8:30pm  beginning Sept 26th, this is the first set in a series of four-week sessions.  Please contact the coordinator if the time does not suit you.

Cost: PVAC Member: $80,  NON-Members: $90

Hello PVAC Members 

You're invited to the upcoming board meeting of the Perk Valley Art Center. We’ll be discussing important topics such as upcoming events, our fall juried art show, holiday gathering, and new initiatives.

Your input is valuable, and we encourage all members to attend. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

This is a BOARD & BITES edition at Season's Cafe at Peter Becker Community (Maplewood Estates - 2nd Floor). So there is a large selection of food and beverages available for purchase. 

The meeting agenda is below, if you would like something added to this agenda please send me an e-mail. I am happy to make adjustments. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Appreciatively,
Colleen Algeo

President, PVAC

AGENDA: 

PVAC Board Meeting (Board & Bites) 

OCT 16 - 11am - 1pm 

Welcome Back

Timing today: 11am - 12:30pm 

Next Meeting: ZOOM?  

Transitioning to 2024-2025 

Meeting Minutes: Distributed via e-mail - please review and approve prior to this meeting

Treasurers Report: Donna 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Presidents Report:

USPS - Mailing (WITH STAMPS AND EVERYTHING)  to all contacts - WENT out 10/8 first class from PVP- INCLUDED a brief newsletter (HILL SCHOOL, NEXT ART TALK & HOLIDAY EVENT)  PLUS A prospectus for Hill school. Have you rec'd yours? WORKING on Holiday event, Hill School show, Financial transitions.  PROJECT - Listing of member classes on our website. Making members aware, collecting info and posting. Need volunteer. 

Communications: Deb Nyman/ Colleen

Art Talk follow-up posts on our news page. (need help writing these) 

Suggestions for other posts? 

Website update - Social Media Update (Double check the new BOARD members are getting info they need)

Programming: Sharon/Pat  - Last Art Talk - Next Art Talk

Classes/Workshops: Donna

Events & Archivists: Dianne & Lori 

Hill School: Colleen  - Postcards Approved, Reception Plan, mailing all done. Registrations online coming in. 

Dates: online registration is going on now - Oct 23

Receiving: Thursday October 24 - 3-6pm (need volunteers) 

Judging: Saturday Oct. 26 - 10-12pm - (Need to confirm this with our judge) 

Reception: Sunday, Nov. 3 - 2pm - Awards at 3pm

Pick-up: Saturday, Dec. 14 - 11-2pm

Judge: Debra Ricardi 

Holiday Mixer: Terry & Colleen _ moving forward

Sunday, December 8 at Peter Becker Community in the Garden View Dining Room - Small Bites Buffet? - Beer & Wine Available for purchase (cash/honor system) - Room for mingling and for seating - tickets can be purchased through the website or via mail. Invitation to be mailed. Ticket Price: $20 —- Available - Beer $3-4 Wine $5-6/glass. 

CONTINUING Business: Transitioning positions: What still needs to happen?

1. (Online banking/website reporting/ credit card processing transition from Colleen to Donna)

NEW Business?

GOOD & WELFARE? 

ADJOURN

Long time PVAC member, painter, instructor, and former owner of Off the Wall Framing in Skippack, Rich Godshall, will be our speaker for October. Rich will talk about his background, inspirations, style and getting his artwork framed now that he's retired. 

Rich Godshall worked in the graphic arts field as an illustrator, designer and art director for twenty-five years before opening up Off The Wall Gallery & Framing in 2002. Since then, in addition to overseeing his gallery located in Skippack, PA, he has devoted more time to painting landscapes in watercolor and acrylic. The main influences in Godshall’s paintings are the New Hope Impressionists and the Hudson River School painters of years gone by. A lifelong Pennsylvania resident, his subject matter is derived from the beautiful landscapes of Bucks and Montgomery Counties as well as the New Jersey shore. Godshall has had his work featured in both Bucks County and Montgomery County Town and Country magazines. For many years he has taught painting classes at Abington Adult Evening School. Godshall’s paintings are included in many private collections throughout the Northeast and have garnered several awards in juried shows.

Calling All Artists: This is your call to register online for

Perk Valley Art Center's 68th Annual Open Juried Art Show

ONLINE REGISTRATION RUNS AUG. 1 -  OCT. 22

All artists (professional or non-professional) are invited to enter.  Please register on line only after you have decided what art work you will enter. We will be creating labels from this file.  You can register and pay on line, or register and pay at art drop off.

Download the Prospectus and Entry form here. 

PDF VERSION

WORD VERSION

QUICK TIP: PVAC MEMBERS: LOG IN TO THE WEBSITE TO RECEIVE MEMBER PRICING. 

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW

OCTOBER 30 - DECEMBER 15, 2024

The Hill School Center for the Arts - BOYER GALLERY, 766 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA

Show Hours*: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 1-4pm or by Appointment: 610-705-1039

This event has been a cornerstone of our artistic community, showcasing incredible talent from near and far. We encourage all artists to participate and share their masterpieces with us. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this is your chance to shine.

Juror will be Deb Riccardi

Our 68th Annual Open Juried Art Show will be hosted in the Boyer Gallery at the prestigious Hill School in Pottstown. With its rich legacy and beautiful surroundings, the Hill School provides the perfect backdrop to showcase your artwork. Make sure to mark your calendars and invite friends and family to join us for this memorable event.

DATES:

Art Drop Off: Thurs. Oct 24, 3-6pm - Please register / pay in advance but physical tags still need to be attached to artwork. Walk-in registration available.

Show Runs: Oct. 28 to Dec 13

Opening Reception: Sunday, Nov. 3  from 2 - 4pm, Awards at 3pm

Declined Work Pick Up - Nov 3 from 2-4pm

Art Pick up: Sat, Dec 14, 11am-2pm

*For school safety reasons, the gallery will be locked. Visitors wishing to view the gallery will need to make an appointment by calling 610-705-1039.

Judge's Bio - Deb Riccardi

Deborah Riccardi MFA, Master of Fine Arts University of Pennsylvania, BFA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Tyler School of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, The Barnes Foundation

Artist, Curator, Professor, Public Lecturer, and Missionary to Haiti, Papua New Guinea, Guatemala and Kensington, Philadelphia. Presently I teach at Valley Forge Military College and Academy, Bucks and Montgomery County Community Colleges and Cabrini College for 16 years teaching Drawing, Painting, Art Appreciation and Art History. I curated and installed the McMaster Museum at Valley Forge Military Academy and College receiving 2 metals and an Easter Egg from The White House. In the past I was the Director of Education of the Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pa, Inventory manager, Teacher and co-founder of School Visitation Programs, Elderhostel and French International School Programs, and Public Lecturer.

I worked in oil paint, graphic, dry pastel and photography. My works have been exhibited locally and internationally and are included in many private and public collections. They have also been featured in films and theater. I have received numerous awards and recognition for my teaching and artwork. Some of these awards included the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts, The Getty Foundation, Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Philadelphia Sketch Club, Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Montgomery County Community College, Tyler School of Art, University of Pennsylvania, and University of the Arts, Bryn Mawr Trust Company.

Public Lectures: WHHY, Television, Educational Lectures “Television Show on “The Barnes Foundation”, Public TV, Channel 12, Solo Exhibition Farm Show Complex, “PA Farm Show” displayed. Educational Lectures, The Barnes Foundation, WFIL News Radio, Phila. Area, Interviewed on Mark Daniels Show, Papua New Guinea, Philadelphia Sketch Club, National Gallery of Art, “Arnolfini and His Wife”, Rodin Museum, “Rodin Collection”, Philadelphia Museum of Art, “Cezanne”, Chester County Library, Paoli, Pa, Lecturer, “Glackens and Prendergast, Friends of Dr. Barnes.

Rose Folkes, from North Penn Art, will join us to talk about scanning and printing your original artwork. 

With a Degree in Fine Arts from Kutztown University, Rose joined the North Penn Art team over 25 years ago specializing in commercial and large format printing. With this knowledge she manages the Giclee department and has developed a successful workflow for replicating original prints.

As a fine artist herself, with her preferred medium being Oil Paints, Rose understands the value of each artist’s work. Rose has a passion for helping artists reproduce their work and constantly stays up to date with the newest and highest quality paper and ink trends. Rose treats each piece of art as she would her own, with care and devotion, so stop in today to see how high-quality prints can be made from your original art.

Artist Frank (Rinky) Batson will present our program in February.  Frank is an accomplished watercolorist whose landscapes and townscapes capture details and the history of our area.  

Jacqueline Meyerson, PSA - MP, IAPS - 

Norristown native Batson explores many themes in his work, from nostalgic watercolor views of Norristown, Philadelphia, and the nearby Montgomery County countryside, to inspired collages exploring patriotic subjects.

Frank and his wife are residents of Peter Becker Community.