NACC holding first juried art show

Joan Hambleton will be teaching outdoor painting and sketching at Amherst Center for Seniors — May 29–June 26- Thurs: 9:30-3:00 If the class does not fill, it will be offered to seniors outside the district. For more information, call Phyliss Holmes at 716 636-3055,ext:3109

Colin Dabkowski, art critic for the Buffalo News, published a very nice announcement of the BSA’s 125th anniversary in the January 6, 2016, edition of Gusto. Take a look: Buffalo Society of Artists celebrates 125 years.

“Winter Moments” Photography Contest 2010 from January 9-January 27. Open to all amateur, professional, and junior photographers. for more information send SASE to: “Winter Moments” at Impact Artists’ Gallery, Tri-Main bldg. 2495 Main Street, Suite 545, Buffalo, NY 14214 or email: Impact @buffalo.com.

Changing technology, local economics, members’ expectations and an expanding art community in Western New York have all had some impact on how the BSA does business today and how it will continue to do business in the coming years. In order to address these issues directly and with wisdom, the Board voted in June to retain the services of Ted Pietrzak, the former Director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center (BPAC) who is now working in his own consulting firm that “serves the communication, development, governance and management needs of not-for-profit organizations.” Ted was chosen because of his knowledge and long-time support for BSA as well as for his solid reputation in and connection to the local arts community. He conducted an across-the-board analysis of…