The E-newsletter of Off Track Art an artists’ cooperative gallery October/November 2010

The E-newsletter of Off Track Art an artists’ cooperative gallery October/November 2010

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CALENDAR:

CLOSING:  Don’t forget to visit Off Track Art before the end of October to view the exquisite fiber works of Guest Artist, Gwen Handler.  Along with her silky-soft yarns colorful woven scarves, soft knit hats and mittens are offered to help you artfully prepare for the coming winter season.  Last chance to see these wonderful, tactile pieces in the gallery during October.

OPENING:  Coming to the gallery in November and December is Off Track Art’s next Guest Artist, Terry Whye.  Terry will be on hand in the gallery for you to meet at a Reception:  Friday, November 5th, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.  

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IN the GALLERY at OTA:

The Sketchbook Project:  An exciting new project has begun in the gallery where gallery visitors, artists or not, can contribute their creative markings in a communal sketchbook.  Come in and see what others who have wandered into these pages have sketched out, cut out, marked up and pasted in.  Add to the thread or start your own thread.  Leave a pictorial message for a friend.  Look for the black-bound sketchbook in the gallery and join the fun while gaining insight and new ideas from the artistic mind!  ---The sketchbook, along with other artists’ sketchbooks coming to the gallery, will remain available for viewing. 

Friday, Oct. 8th:  Robert Waddell will be working on collage as a part of an ongoing series or something newer than new.  Robert is finishing a fall series (not season themed) titled "Artifacts" which will be on display late 2010 or early 2011. 

Wednesday, Oct. 13th:  Mary Decker will be working on some new watercolors, along with the irises and day lilies that she loves, she will also be exploring some new botanical subjects.

Thursday, Oct. 14th, and Friday, Oct. 22:  Come and observe Carolyn Seabolt do silk painting, a technique which she teaches at her studio, "Cat Tracks."  (Anyone looking to learn this process can take her class beginning in early January 2011 -- it takes four folks to make a class.)

Friday, Oct. 15th, and Wednesday, Oct. 20th:  Charlotte Laslo will be working on her jewelry creations using wirework and knotting techniques.

Friday, Oct. 29th: You can find Cathy Z. Sawdey working on drawings in the gallery.

Friday, November 5th:  RECEPTION for the artist, TERRY WHYE, will be held from 6:30-8:30 PM, where visitors will have the chance to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

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E-newsletter of Off Track Art , an artistsʼ cooperative gallery June/July 2010

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CALENDAR, into Summer:
CLOSING: Stop by the Off Track Art gallery before the end of June to enjoy the lovely, glowing

oil paintings of Guest Artist, Jodi OʼConnell. Closing Wednesday, June 30th.

OPENING: Mark your calendar for an

opening reception at Off Track Art as we

celebrate the sculptural and

photographic works of our upcoming

Guest Artist for July-August, Virginia

Sperry. Meet the artist at the reception:

Friday, July 9th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Starting July: The artists of Off Track Art

refresh the gallery with new works in new

arrangements. Coming with our mid-year

re-installation you will see a welcome to

summer with paintings of colorful day

lilies by Mary Decker; thereʼs a new

necklace series using mahjong tiles from

Susan Williamson, along with collage

paintings exploring the dilemma of a

cancer diagnosis; Gordon Wickes brings in some black and white photographs of a past

period; and more new works.

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GUEST ARTIST, May/June: Jodi OʼConnell

Off Track Artʼs current guest artist, Jodi OʼConnell, is a Carroll County painter. An art therapist

for many years, Jodi now devotes her time to decorative painting and wall murals. Her true

love is to create art. Many of her paintings are of the beautiful, ever changing landscape

around her, and how light effects subject matter found in nature. See and enjoy these quiet

and colorful paintings before the end of June.

GUEST ARTIST, July/August: Virginia Sperry

Off Track Art in July is proud to present an installation of sculpture and photography by Virginia

Sperry. Virginia is a local sculptor and photographer. A self-professed dumpster diver, she

delights in finding objects that have lived beyond their primary use and combine them to create

cool sculptures. Welding steel is the latest of her artistic passions. Virginia has been welding

since 2003 when she took a metal fabrication class at the Maryland Institute College of Art. "I

like to think that I am glueing with lightning." Her sculptures run from abstract to figurative, with

a life-sized giraffe being the largest piece she has finished.

In addition to three dimensional sculpture, Virginia is intrigued with photographing unusual

things in her life. "Computers and digital technology have turned photography into instant

gratification. Because my sculptures can take several months to finish I enjoy being able to

take and download photos in the blink of an eye."

Virginia lives in Eldersburg with her husband, two dogs and two cats.

OUT and ABOUT:

Westminsterʼs fun and popular Art-in-the-Park happens on Saturday, June 5, 10 AM - 4 PM.

Look for artists of Off Track Art who will have booths there this year. Offerings include jewelry,

paintings, prints, photography and more, by Kevin Dayhoff, Charlotte Laslo, Mary Decker,

Susan Williamson, and Melinda Byrd.

Linda Van Hart during May & June is living on a working llama farm (www.lamahof.com) in

central Switzerland, sketching and taking photos to assist in a new line of pin designs. The

renovation to her studio should be complete upon her arrival home to begin sculpting the new

works. June 11-13 Linda is wait-listed for The Mountain Heritage Show in Harper's Ferry.

Linda,the Visual Arts Coordinator for Common Ground at McDaniel College, invites you to

check out their classes at www.commongroundonthehill.com. She is teaching “Reticulation

and Hot Connections,” week II afternoons. Her article about Reticulation was published along

with pictures of her Savannah and Harriet Tubman series, and containers by her mentor, John

T. Fix, in the Spring Metals Guild of Maryland Newsletter. She is on the Board of Directors of

both Common Ground and MGM.

Linda will display her metalsmithing and jewelry at The Roots Music and Art Festival, July

12-13 at Carroll County Farm Museum.

Lindaʼs mixed media collage and metalsmithing on display at The Rice Gallery on McDaniel

Campus, July 4-16. Selections from her collection of jewelry are available at Unique Jewelry in

Westminster.

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Gail Elwell’s work can be seen at the Blue Elephant Art Center, 4A West 5th St., in Frederick,

MD. The exhibit, "Addiction and Art," features the Artists and Editors from the critically

acclaimed book and runs from June 19th to June 27.

Cathy Sawdey provides another reason to visit Frederick. Cathy shows two of her drawings

as part of the regional juried exhibit at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center in

Frederick, Md., on display June 5 through July 18.

OFF TRACK ART Bids Farewell to Melinda Byrd:

Melinda will be missed by her partners and patrons, both for her wonderful artful offerings as

well as her professional and creative spirit. Best of everything to her as she continues her

work in other venues in the area.

Below is her message to everyone.

Dear Friends of OTA,

I am sad to say that as of the end of June, I will no longer be a partner of OTA. I have mixed feelings

about this decision as I have made many close friends here over the past 16 months. Yet during that

time, I have increased the number of galleries and shops who represent me as well as in the number of

commissions I receive for custom work...not to mention the list of projects I want to do when "I can find

the time." It has simply boiled down to determining how many hours there are in a day and how can I

best accomplish the goals at hand. Please know that I am still here--in the community--and available to

create art for you, and I welcome your company at Byrdcall Studio in Woodbine (by appt.

410-549-4889). Please keep in touch. Email me if you'd like me to add you to my studio email list so

we don't loose touch. Byrdcall@aol.com or www.ByrdcallStudio.com.

My last days on duty at OTA are Tuesday, June 15 from noon to 6 PM and Wednesday, June 30 from

noon to 6 PM. Please stop by to learn more if you are in the area.

I know OTA will continue to grow and thrive as creative ideas are implemented each month. I look

forward to continuing to be a #1 fan of Westminster's only artists' coop. See you around!

Sincerely,

Melinda Byrd

ARTISTS: ===================================================================

Vestal Abbott" " " " " " Cathy Sawdey

Melinda Byrd: www.byrdcallstudio.com" " " Gordon Wickes

Kevin Dayhoff: kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com" " Linda van Hart: www.tollhousestudio.com

Mary Decker: www.chartruesemoose.com" " Bobby Waddell

Gail Elwell: www.gailelwell.com"" " " Susan Williamson

Judy Goodyear" " " " " " Pamela Zappardino

Charlotte Laslo"" " " " GUEST-Virginia Sperry: www.virginiasperry.com/home.html

" " " " " " GUEST-Jodi OʼConnell: www.jodioconnell.com

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GUEST ARTIST, May/June: Jodi O’Connell

Off Track Art welcomes colorful painter, Jodi O’Connell, as our guest artist for May and June. Drop by to the reception on Friday, May 7th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM to meet Jodi. An expressive painter of traditional genres, Jodi renders her subjects in bright, glowing colors.

CALENDAR for SPRING:

OPENING: “Off Track goes off track” is an exhibit of creative interpretations of the gallery name and other musings by artists from Off Track Art. It opens April 18th in the Great Hall at Carroll County Community College, and runs through May 21, 2010. Please join us at a reception: Sunday, April 18th, from 2-4 PM.

OUT and ABOUT:

Gordon Wickes took part of the fund raiser for The Maryland Art Place, “Out of Order,” in Baltimore on Friday, April 9.

Melinda Byrd has an oil painting at the following event: Come and see, and maybe bid and take a piece home with you. Apr 22, Thursday, 6:30 pm Juried Art Show, Benefit Auction and Lecture with Greg Mort at the Howard Conservancy. Greg Mort, Artist and Author of The Artist & the Art of Stewardship, is considered to be one of America’s foremost contemporary painters. His works are included in many prominent collections including the Smithsonian and the Corcoran Gallery. Mort’s painting, Stewardship became part of President and Mrs. Clinton’s collection at the White House. He will talk about his work and how it expresses his passion for the environment and the importance of stewardship. Juried works of art are on display in the Gudelsky Gallery along with the entire Stewardship collection by Greg Mort. An artists' reception begins at 6:30pm followed by Greg Mort's lecture at 7pm. A live auction of the juried works and Greg Mort's pieces will take place, plus a book signing. A great way to celebrate Earth Day! $10 per person. To register, click on this link: http://www.hcconservancy.org/programs.php

Linda Van Hart is top of the wait list for Craft Boston April 9-11 at The Seagate World Trade Center.

Gail Elwell is involved with The Artchicks, "Gathering," recently on view at the Scott Gallery, Carroll Community College, will be opening in Lubbock, Texas, May 17-June 18, at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.

More of Gail’s works can be seen in her collage project, "52 Weeks," which opens at the Christina Collin-Smith Gallery in Cumberland, Md., in June.

ARTISTS:

Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd: http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff: kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com
Mary Decker: http://www.chartruesemoose.com/
Gail Elwell: http://www.gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart: http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino
GUEST, Thomas Sterner
GUEST, Jodi O’Connell: http://www.jodioconnell.com/

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April 15, 2010 Off Track Art Newsletter

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April 15, 2010
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11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance) Westminster, MD

hours:
Tue-Wed noon -6 PM
Thu-Fri noon -7 PM
Sat 10 AM - 5 PM

CALENDAR for SPRING:

OPENING: “Off Track goes off track” is an exhibit of creative interpretations of the gallery name and other musings by artists from Off Track Art. It opens April 18th in the Great Hall at Carroll County Community College, and runs through May 21, 2010. Please join us at a reception: Sunday, April 18th, from 2-4 PM.

CLOSING: Stop by the Off Track Art gallery before the end of April to glimpse a view of the wonderful, surprising works by Guest Artist, Thomas Sterner. Closing Friday, April 30th.

OPENING: Mark your calendar to attend an opening reception at Off Track Art celebrating the colorful works of our upcoming May-June Guest Artist, Jodi O’Connell. Reception: Friday, May 7th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

GUEST ARTIST, March/April: Thomas Sterner

Off Track Art is pleased to have Thomas Sterner as our guest artist for March and April.

Thomas Sterner is a sculptor and mixed media artist who is an important element in the fabric of Carroll County. Over the years his installations, organic sculptures and intricately carved wooden plaques and doors have both challenged and delighted viewers.

His work reminds the viewers of the delicate connection between humankind and nature. The natural wood canvas is delicately carved and enhanced with paint. Whether the work is infused with textual references or not, the work can be interpreted on many levels. Currently he is working on a series of architectural doors such as “A is for Art” which can be seen in the lobby of the Carroll Arts Center.

GUEST ARTIST, May/June: Jodi O’Connell

Off Track Art welcomes colorful painter, Jodi O’Connell, as our guest artist for May and June. Drop by to the reception on Friday, May 5th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM to meet Jodi. An expressive painter of traditional genres, Jodi renders her subjects in bright, glowing colors.

ARTISTS AT WORK at Off Track Art:

April 15th and 29th -noon to three- Charlotte Laslo will be in the gallery, doing wirework and knotting for her jewelry creations.

Apr 20, Tues. Noon - 6 PM Working artist, Melinda Byrd will be carving a new woodcut at Off Track Art. Stop in the peek over her shoulders as she works. Questions welcome.

OUT and ABOUT:

Gordon Wickes took part of the fund raiser for The Maryland Art Place, “Out of Order,” in Baltimore on Friday, April 9.

Melinda Byrd has an oil painting at the following event: Come and see, and maybe bid and take a piece home with you. Apr 22, Thursday, 6:30 pm Juried Art Show, Benefit Auction and Lecture with Greg Mort at the Howard Conservancy. Greg Mort, Artist and Author of The Artist & the Art of Stewardship, is considered to be one of America’s foremost contemporary painters. His works are included in many prominent collections including the Smithsonian and the Corcoran Gallery. Mort’s painting, Stewardship became part of President and Mrs. Clinton’s collection at the White House. He will talk about his work and how it expresses his passion for the environment and the importance of stewardship. Juried works of art are on display in the Gudelsky Gallery along with the entire Stewardship collection by Greg Mort. An artists' reception begins at 6:30pm followed by Greg Mort's lecture at 7pm. A live auction of the juried works and Greg Mort's pieces will take place, plus a book signing. A great way to celebrate Earth Day! $10 per person. To register, click on this link: http://www.hcconservancy.org/programs.php

Linda Van Hart is top of the wait list for Craft Boston April 9-11 at The Seagate World Trade Center.

Gail Elwell is involved with The Artchicks, "Gathering," recently on view at the Scott Gallery, Carroll Community College, will be opening in Lubbock, Texas, May 17-June 18, at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.

More of Gail’s works can be seen in her collage project, "52 Weeks," which opens at the Christina Collin-Smith Gallery in Cumberland, Md., in June.

ARTISTS:

Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd: http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff: kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com
Mary Decker: http://www.chartruesemoose.com/
Gail Elwell: http://www.gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart: http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino
GUEST, Thomas Sterner
GUEST, Jodi O’Connell: http://www.jodioconnell.com/

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January/February 2010 E-newsletter of Off Track Art

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New Year, new hours:

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CELEBRATIONS
Happy Birthday, Off Track Art, celebrating one year as a coop gallery!

Join us in celebrating this young venue, along with celebrating Nancy Schmitt, who this winter becomes the second of rotating guest artists exhibiting with Off Track Art.

Come to our Opening Reception to see her wonderful, richly-colored felted objects.

New work in the gallery also include Linda Van Hart’s Meditation: Sense of Self and The Three Graces, beautiful collage statements created while in Budapest; vibrant new photographs by Gordon Wickes; Mary Decker’s bright, framed assemblages and other fun objects; Melinda Byrd’s intimate gestural drawings of jazz & blues musicians; and many more drawings, paintings, jewelry, and mixed media works that will delight and surprise!

Opening Reception: Friday, February 12, 2010... 5:30-7:30 PM. See you there!

GUEST ARTIST

By combining her fine arts and textile design backgrounds, Nancy Schmitt creates unique vessels, wall hangings and wearables made of felted wool. Her passion for working with wool fiber, along with the organic nature of the medium, help her connect the ancient traditions of felt making with modern artistry. Because wool is an organic medium, she must be willing to surrender preconceived design notions and allow the fiber to develop its own unique shape and form. The surface becomes truly three dimensional with the addition of beads that capture and reflect light. Sculptural cuts in the matte wool add texture and expose color changes in the fiber layers.

NEW WEBSITE

Off Track Art can now be found on the web. Many thanks to Gail Elwell for organizing things and getting our website launched. Look for art images and info on our new website: http://www.offtrackart.org/.

ARTISTS AT WORK at Off Track Art:

Feb. 5, 11, and 26, noon - 5 PM, Charlotte Laslo will be working on her jewelry creations at Off Track Art. Stop by and see them being made using wirework and knotting techniques.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, noon- 6 PM, Melinda Byrd will be at Off Track Art designing and constructing Valentine inspired cards with watercolors, collage, and printmaking. Come and request a custom made card for your loved one—bring photos if you like.

Tuesday, Feb. 23, noon – 3 PM Melinda Byrd will be at Off Track Art, doing watercolor highlighting a limited edition of “Monarchs & Milkweed in Color.”

OUT and ABOUT:

“Off Track goes off track,” an exhibit by gallery members will show this Spring in the Great Hall at Carroll Community College, opening April 18, runs through May 21, 2010.

Melinda Byrd’s work will be featured on Sunday, Jan. 31 in the Carroll County Times, in a photo-documentary of her woodcut process from design inception, transfer to wood, carving, to printing. An on-line video documentary of Handcrafted Traditions by Ken Koons will soon after be offered at: http://www.carrollcounty.tv/handcrafted_traditions/ Watch the process of the development of "May the Wind be Always at Your Back," the print soon to be available in Melinda’s print rack.

Gail Elwell is involved with The Artchicks, "Gathering," running February 7-March 19, 2010, with an opening on February 7, 2-4 PM at the Scott Gallery, Carroll Community College. “Gathering” then travels to Lubbock, Texas, May 17-June 18, at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.

Looking forward, Gail’s collage project "52 Weeks" will open at the Christina Collin-Smith Gallery in Cumberland, Md., in June.

Cathy Sawdey participates in the Antreasian Gallery’s exhibit, “Nudes 2010,” February 5 through February 26, 2010, in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore. Reception is Friday, Feb. 5th, 6-9 PM.

Linda Van Hart is teaching Mixed Media Collage I & II, Design I, and Jewelry I, II, & III at McDaniel College spring semester. She will teach Reticulation and Hot Connections this summer at Common Ground Week II, July 12-16, 2010. For information and registration: http://www.commongroundonthehill.org/. These classes may be taken for fun or for undergraduate or graduate credit.

FAREWELL to MEMBERS

We are sad to bid adieu to our creative colleagues and wish them all success as they continue their artistic pursuits on other paths...

Becki Maurio, photographer.
Bob Sapora, sculptor.


MEMBERS:
Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd: http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff: kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com
Mary Decker: http://www.chartruesemoose.com/
Gail Elwell: http://www.gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart: http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino
GUEST, Nancy Schmitt: http://www.iveneverfeltsogood.com/

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In the Gallery

October/November
Guest Artist - Joyce Schaum
Please join us at the Gallery to meet basketry artist Joyce Schaum!
Opening Reception:
October 23, 2009 --- 5:30PM to 7:30 PM

Joyce Schaum is a nationally known, award-winning basket maker from Maryland. She was a full-time basket maker for fifteen years, exhibiting in the top art shows in the country including the Smithsonian Craft Show, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Cherry Creek Art Festival, many American Craft Council shows across the country, and other shows. Demonstrations and presentations have included the Museum Conservation Program at the Winterthur Museum and the Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of Art.

Her work is based on traditional techniques, influenced by Native American, Shakers, and New England traditional baskets with a contemporary flair and form incorporating color and patterning. Awards she has won range from Best of Show, First Place Fiber, Best in Fiber, and First Place in the Miniature category among others.

Joyce Schaum basketry will be on exhibit at Off Track Art beginning Oct. 23.

At work in the gallery

Tuesday, October 6, noon - 6 PM: Melinda Byrd carving new linoleum block for linocut printing.

Tuesday, October 20, noon - 6 PM: Melinda Byrd watercolor painting the last of the limited edition of the linocut titled" Brookie in Color."

Oct. 16, noon - 5 PM and Oct. 24, 10 AM - 5 PM. A sculptural woven piece based on observations of nature, particularly seedpods, by Gail Elwell

Oct. 8, noon - 7 PM and Oct. 30, 5 PM - 7 PM. Wirework and knotting by Charlotte Laslo

From Sarah Abel DeLuca

Hello OTA Friends and Supporters,

In September I doffed my Off Track Art member hat to don a new one: that of #1 fan.

The OTA member hat was one that I was very proud and happy to wear, but when it became difficult to do justice to both my co-op commitments and my core artist activities -- commissioned painting and teaching -- I knew I had to let something go.

Fortunately, the decision was simple, though hardly easy. Capturing people's memories in paint (via commissioned painting) and helping them tap into their own artistic potential (via art classes) is not only my livelihood, it's my purpose in life. And I'm not actually losing anything by switching hats. As an OTA fan, I still keep in touch with my talented co-op friends, support their great venture, and mingle with the wonderful community of art lovers who make it all possible.

Thanks for your support and patronage, and I look forward to seeing you at OTA events! You can reach me at any time for commissioned paintings, classes (private or public), and speaking engagements:

Sarah Abel DeLuca
http://www.abelartist.com/
info@abelartist.com
410.751.9259
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Show your receipt from any Downtown Main Street Merchant in Westminster and receive one free 10oz. House Draft Beer. Must present a valid, same day purchase receipt from Westminster Main Street Merchant (Off Track Art!).
This promotion excludes food and convenience stores.

Out and About

Off Track Artists will be at the Off Track Art Holiday Show, at the Langdon Gallery, Carroll Community College, Nov. 8, 2009 to Dec. 18, 2009.
(http://www.carrollcc.edu/campus/galleries/default.asp) A 'shop local' opportunity for area art lovers, in addition to works in our regular gallery. Welcome Reception and hours to be announced.

Off Track Artists Sarah Abel-Deluca (former), Judy Goodyear, Linda van Hart, Gordon Wickes, and Susan Williamson won awards for Artistic Excellence in the 7th Annual Members Exhibit of the Carroll County Arts
Council.

Melinda Byrd (Byrdcall Studio) http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
will be at the following venues:

Gallery Exhibition at Cafe Mark in Cumberland, MD. Visit cafemarkcumberland.com/. This exhibition of woodcuts, linocuts, oils, and acrylics will run through Nov. 19. (No printed shirts.)

Open House at Byrdcall Studio with Melinda Byrd. You are invited to drop by to see her working studio and possibly purchase or order special gifts for the holidays. The studio is generally not open to the public without appointment, so please take advantage of this open studio. Refreshments will be served. Email her for directions: byrdcall@aol.com Nov. 21, Saturday, 1-5:00 PM.

Holiday Mart: A juried Art and Craft Show sponsored by Howard County Rec. & Parks, held at the Glenwood Community Center on Rt. 97 next to the library. Entrance fee applies. Dec. 5, Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM.

Linda van Hart exhibits in the juried show, Metals Guild of Maryland, through October 16, 2009 at the Howard County Arts Council. http://www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php

Cathy Sawdey received Honorable Mention in Local Color 2009, a juried exhibition of regional artists in Columbia, Maryland. She will be exhibiting in Art Hoco 2009, a juried show opening October 29, 2009 (http://www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php).

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Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd
http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff
http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/
Mary Decker
http://www.chartreusemoose.com/
Gail Elwell
http://gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Becki Maurio
Bob Sapora
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart
http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino

Thank you for visiting Off Track Art

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Off Track Art Tracks August 2009 Newsletter

Off Track Art Tracks August 2009 Newsletter

Off Track Art
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M-W, noon - 6 PM
Th-F, noon - 7 PM
Sat, 10 AM - 5 PM

In the Gallery

August

At work in the gallery

Aug. 12, noon - 6 PM and Aug. 19, noon - 4 PM. Watercolors and decorated
journals by Mary Decker

Aug. 20, noon - 3 PM and Aug. 28, noon - 5 PM. Wirework and knotting by
Charlotte Laslo

Aug. 31, noon - 6 PM. Art inspired by Mexico! Susan Williamson

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Off Track Art participates in this offering from Johansson's Dining House, 4 W. Main Street, Westminster, Maryland.
Have One On Dave!!
Show your receipt from any Downtown Main Street Merchant in Westminster and receive one free 10oz. House Draft Beer. Must present a valid, same day purchase receipt from Westminster Main Street Merchant (Off Track Art!).
This promotion excludes food and convenience stores.

September

Come play a game with us! During the month of September, all OTA artists will hang a 'mystery' piece of art in addition to their installed works. Look at the work in the Gallery, then look at the unlabeled work. Can you follow an artist's voice through different media, times of life, themes? Enjoy sharpening your looking skills!

Out and About

Off Track Artists exhibit in the 7th Annual Members Exhibit, August 13 to September 25 at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 (http://www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org/). Come meet the artists and see fantastic creativity at the opening reception: August 13, 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Melinda Byrd (Byrdcall Studio) http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/ will be at the following venues:

Sat., Aug. 15 Hot August Blues festival at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, MD. Noon - dark. I'll be selling my hand-printed woodcut shirts along with other works. Visit hotaugustblues.com for details.

Wed. Aug. 19 Mt. Airy Farmers' Market ART MART in downtown Mt. Airy. 3:30-6:30 PM. Mostly hand-printed shirts.

Sat., Aug. 22 Opening Reception for Gallery Exhibition at Cafe Mark in Cumberland, MD. Visit cafemarkcumberland.com/. This exhibition of woodcuts, linocuts, oils, and acrylics will run through Nov. 19. (No printed shirts.)

Sat., Dec 5 Holiday Mart in Howard County's Centennial High School 10-5:00

Mary Decker http://www.chartreusemoose.com/ will be exhibiting at the Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, in a show titled, "Height of Beauty: Garden Insects and Native Flora". Show runs from Aug. 7, 2009 to Sep. 16, 2009.

Cathy Sawdey exhibits in Local Color 2009, a juried exhibition of regional artists (http://www.artistsgallerycolumbia.com/). The show runs Aug. 3, 2009 to Aug. 28, 2009 at the American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044 (M-F: 10 AM - 5 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM).

Also, Linda van Hart's upcoming show: September 4- October 16 with opening reception 9/11 6-8 Howard County Center for the Arts features Maryland Guild of Metals with three works of LVH including: Cabernet Sauvignon Circlet, Taos Morning Glory Bracelet, and the Diego Rivera Heart Armor


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Vestal Abbott
Sarah Abel-DeLuca
http://www.abelartist.com/
Melinda Byrd
http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff
http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/
Mary Decker
http://www.chartreusemoose.com/
Gail Elwell
http://gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Becki Maurio
Bob Sapora
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart
http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino

Thank you for visiting Off Track Art

20090808 Off Track Art Tracks August Newsletter

Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/) http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/ New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/