Write a commentThe Art Association of Oswego has many events scheduled for June.
The Art Association of Oswego announces the opening of two watercolor exhibitions at the AAO Galleries in Oswego.
Watercolor Painting – Adventures and Explorations is a solo show by artist Robert Jones and will be featured in the downstairs gallery at the AAO. Watercolor is Jones’ primary medium and he uses a variety of techniques and subject matter including the natural environment and various rural scenes for his work. Jones was awarded this solo show opportunity at the 2013 AAO Annual Member’s Show.
Solarity, an exhibition featuring watercolor works by several Oswego County artists, will be running simultaneously in the AAO upstairs gallery. These works are created through solar painting, a process using natural materials, sunshine, and watercolor paints.
Both exhibitions will run from June 7 to July 6, 2014 at the AAO. There will be an opening reception for the public on Saturday, June 7 from 7-9pm. The AAO standard gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm or by special appointment (call 343-5675 or email[email protected]).
The Art Association of Oswego is located in a red building at the north end of East Fourth Street, just before getting to Fort Ontario.
CLASS: Beginning Solar Watercolor Painting
This class will create solar paintings using only natural materials, sunshine, water, and watercolor paints. The class will be hands on and will include several demonstrations that help create a successful solar painting. The instructor will provide written instructions and a list of helpful hints. This class will coincide with a show at the AAO entitled "Solarity" where there will be many solar watercolor works participants can view to get future ideas for solar paintings. A list of materials and supplies will be sent to each participant.
- Adults (16+) beginner
- Class size limit: 12
- Date(s): Saturdays June 14 & 21
- Time(s): 9:00AM - Noon
- Location: AAO – Fort Ontario Complex (north end of E 4th St), Oswego.
- Cost: $36 for AAO Members, $42 for non-members, plus materials
- Instructor: Robert Jones
- Contact info for registration: [email protected] or 343-3164
Pre-registration & pre-payment is required. We cannot hold a class at these costs unless we have a minimum of 4 students. You can mail your check or money order to the AAO – PO Box 271 – Oswego, NY 13126, or you may pay using a debit or credit card via PayPal through our website –www.OswegoArts.org. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment, your entire payment will be returned.
The Art Association of Oswego is pleased to announce that we will hold our very popular “ART for YOUth!” educational series during the summer of 2014.
Classes will run on Wednesdays beginning July 9th and ending August 20th. The primary instructors will be Sandra Dowie in the Ceramics Shop and Bill DeMott in the Painting and Printmaking Shops.
Schedule is as follows:
- ages 3-7 yrs. 9-10:30 AM
- ages 8-12 yrs. 10:30-12:30 PM
- teens 1:30-3:30 PM
The Art for YOUth! program is free and is limited to 20 youth per age group; all students will get time with all art mediums being taught. This is a first come first serve program, and pre-registration is required. Class participants are expected to attend at least 5 of the 7 classes because many projects require more than one class period to complete. If you can’t commit to this number of classes (due to sports games, vacations, whatever…), please refrain from registering so someone who can meet the attendance requirements can sign up. Thank you.
To register, contact Jackie Neveu at [email protected]; You’ll need to provide your name, address, and phone number along with the name(s) & age(s) of the child(ren) you want to register for the series. Jackie will respond to your e-mail to confirm whether or not you've been accepted to the program.
The ART for YOUth series is part of the AAO Outreach Program, which is generously funded with grants from CNY Arts of Syracuse (formerly Cultural Resources Council) & PathFinder Bank.
MEETINGS: Fiber Arts Work Group
The Fiber Arts Work Group meets on Wednesdays at the AAO from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This is an informal gathering of people who meet to exchange ideas, inspire, and learn from each other while enjoying the companionship of other fiber arts enthusiasts. Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery...
This Group is free and open to anyone, but donations to the AAO are always welcome to help defray the costs of operating the building.
For more information contact Patti O'Brien Beaumont at [email protected].
