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The Buffalo Society of Artists Gallery at Artpark 450 South Fourth Street, Lewiston NY Drop Off: Wednesday, June 2, 2010: 3:00-7:00 PM (Please note: this is the only drop off date.) No on-line entries will be accepted for this show, drop off artwork at Artpark. Gallery opens June 21, 2010 Artist Reception: Sunday, August 1, 2010: 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM Click on link below to download prospectus. 2010 The Buffalo Society of Artists Gallery at Artpark Propectus

“Art Centers a Community” – Hometown Heritage. Exhibition Theme: Capturing a sense of community or hometown heritage reflects how art centers a community. How does your art reflect your community? It may be the community you currently reside in or the one you were raised it; hence hometown heritage. Schedule June 12 Entry form due July 18 & 19 Drop off work: 1—4 pm July 24 Opening Reception: 5—8 pm August 28 Exhibit closes August 29 Pick-up artwork: 1—4 pm Market Street Art Center 247 Market Street Lockport, NY 14094 716-478-0239 www.marketstreetartcenter.org To download a prospectus click here: “Art Centers a Community” – Hometown Heritage.

The Market Street Art Center would like to invite YOU to join us in celebrating women! Celebrating Women is an artistic exhibition with multiple supporting events to celebrate the 90 year anniversary of American women’s suffrage. July 24 and runs through August 29, 2010. Celebrate Women by participating in these inspiring events: July 19—21 Square by Square Workshop for Young Women ages 12—16) by Amanda Alvarez July 24 Celebrating Women Exhibition Opening Reception (Carol Carreno, Patti Harris, Holly Johnson, Lynda Juel, Meg Knowles, Coni Minneci, & Sandra Wilde) August 4 Women and Politics: 90 years of Progress Lecture by Dr Nancy McGlen, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Niagara University August 7 Tea and Nancy McClew, Murphy Orchards August 14 Day Trip to…

Burchfield Penney Art CenterNow Recruiting Docents for the 2011 Docent Class Join the group on Sunday, May 23rd at 3:00 p.m. to learn about becoming a Burchfield Penney Docent. As a highly trained guide and ambassador for the museum, you will learn how to lead tours with children, students, corporate groups and social clubs. Starting this September, the new Docent Class will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings until their graduation in spring 2011. Meet the talented group of over thirty docents during afternoon tea and enjoy a tour. RSVP to Mary a must. More information is available from Mary Kozub, Docent Coordinator, at 878-3156 kozubmm@buffalostate.edu.

Kathleen McDonnell’s pastel painting “Summer Garden” was juried into the PastelSociety of America’s 37th Annual Open juried Exhibition for “Pastels Only”. TheExhibition was held at the National Arts Club Grand Gallery, New York, New York,from September 8th through September 27th. Kathleen’s pastel painting “Autumn Journey #4” was accepted into the ConnecticutPastel Society’s 16th Annual National Exhibition, “Renaissance in Pastels”. andreceived the Pastel Society of America Award. The Exhibition was held at theMattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Connecticut from October 2nd through October 25th.

Exhibition runs from March 6 — 26, 2010 Opening reception was held Sat, March 6, 2010 Congratulations to the award recipients and all the particpating artists! Award Recipients:First & Presidents Award: John O’Reilly — Buffalo Grain Elevator Second & Trautman Assoc. Award: Norine Spurling — One White Onion Third & Magavern Magavern Grimm Award: Rita Argen Auerbach — Gaudy Cathedral Honorable Mention & Elmwood Framing & Interiors Award: David Vitrano — Che Fai? John Massier: Juror’s Statement Sponsors: Buffalo Society of Artists Past Presidents Trautman Assoc. Magavern & Magavern LLP Elmwood Framing & Interiors Patrons: See Hear Touch Learn – Experience Art Avalon Document Services Barbara Evans Patti Harris & Gary Satok John P. O’Reilly This show will be a revival of the Thumb Box…

October 27 — November 26, 2010 Open to all artists 18 years and older in all media except videos. Don Siuta will be the judge and juror. Postmarked date for receiving entries is September 3, 2010. To request a prospectus send SASE to Impact Artists’ Gallery, Tri-Main Bldg., 2495 Main Street, Suite 545, Buffalo, NY 14214. E-mail _impact@buffalo.com. For questions contact: Joan Hambleton, 716-743-5976, e-mail: joanbufny@aol.com.

September 22-October 22, 2010. Open to all artists 18 years and older working in all media except videos. There will be a pre-registration but no slides or digital images required. Margaret Martin, a nationally known Plein Air and watercolor artist will judge the show. To request a prospectus send a SASE to Impact Artists’ Gallery, Tri-Main Bldg., Suite 545, 2495 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 or e-mail: Impact@buffalo.com For questions contact: Joan Hambleton, Workshop Coordinator: 716-743-5976, e-mail: joanbufny@aol.com.

Lewiston Art Council is accepting applications for 2010 Lewiston Art Festival. Deadline is May 7, 2010. click on the link below to open the application form. Artist’s Application