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Saturday, June 05, 2010

Melinda Byrd: Byrdcall Studio Summer Update

Melinda Byrd: Byrdcall Studio Summer Update
Greetings Friends, Fans, and Art Lovers,
Wow! Summer has definitely arrived, but I don't mind. I am already on the summer routine of playing with paints in the studio with a healthy mix of walking the dog and weeding the garden. I hope you are enjoying each day as it comes, too.
I want to tell you about four things in this email update. (Remember, if you ever don't wish to be on this email list any longer, simply email me back asking to be removed...I respect that.) Please forgive me if you receive more than one of these...I need an administrative assistant to keep me straight.
1. My Art Show Schedule for 2010 (pending acceptance to each)
Since I met most of you at art and music festivals and shows, you may want to make note of the following dates and locations where I hope to be displaying my work. Please contact me before any show to confirm I'll be there or to request that I bring your favorite "whatever" for you.
Saturday, June 5, Art in the Park, Westminster City Park 10 AM - 4 PM
I've been at this show every year for the past 11 years--rain or shine. GREAT SHOW! I'm displaying all my hand-printed shirts as well as many woodcut and linocut prints, and oil paintings, too. Please come by my booth. This year the show is bigger than ever. All artists will love to see a good turn out, so come if you can. And it's Free!
Saturday, June 12, Gunpowder River Art Festival, Monkton, MD 11 AM - 8 PM
Keep cool by the River. The event will be held on the Gunpowder River in historic Monkton, Maryland. This event, sponsored by the Northern Baltimore County Art Foundation. A great venue and a first time event. Check it out.
Saturday, August 21, Hot August Blues, Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, MD
(Note: featured artists include Keb' Mo', Lyle Lovett, Black Joe Lewis and more!)
This is a big outdoor concert lasting from noon til dark. Read the web site for details. Best prices for tickets if you buy early online. I've been going for about 7 years and the weather has always been good--but HOT. Wear a hat. Come say hi to me and buy a shirt!
Fri. and Sat. Nov. (26 and) 27 BazaArt at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore
This is Thanksgiving weekend ... I'll send you another update by then. This show is Fun, Fun, FUN!
December 4, Holiday Mart, Glenwood, MD (formerly in Columbia)
If you only go to one Holiday Art and Craft show, this might as well be it...It's huge, it's juried...Get all your shopping done in one venue. More details to come, just mark your calendar.
2. Become a Fan of Byrdcall Studio on Facebook
I am just starting a "page" on Facebook called Byrdcall Studio. I'm posting photos of the art work I am working on or just finishing just for the fun of showing off. I'm not really sure how all this Facebook stuff works, but I think if you click on the link below, you'll go to that site. You can click on "like" or "add to my page's favorites" and hopefully you'll get an occasional (weekly?) update on what going on in the studio...like classes, projects, weird things I'm working on, and some very nice things I'm working on. Try it. Leave comments so I know you are there. Let me know if it doesn't work. ;-)
3. New Endeavors on the Horizon
One of my goals for this summer is to work more closely with the galleries and shops who represent my work, and to be more timely in creating commissioned work for customers. One difficult decision I made is to leave the partnership at Off Track Art in downtown Westminster at the end of June. I am sorry to not be part of the only Artists' Coop in town. It is growing and changing every month. Let's all keep in touch with OTA as they host bi-monthly guest artist receptions and feature completely new work every six months.
Because you are receiving this email, I know that we can stay in touch. You know where to find me...by email, by phone, though my web site, make an appointment to come by the studio anytime convenient to us both (which will be LOTS of time!), and now you know how to find me at shows in the coming months.
My work is also represented at the following venues. Check out these businesses and "Support a Starving Artist."
Art Partners in Clarksville, MD http://artpartnersgallery.com/lets-frame-it.htm
ArtWorks and Apparel Boutique on Main St. in Westminster http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westminster-MD/Artworks-Apparel-Boutique/135956256383
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center in Frederick ... http://www.delaplaine.org/Programs/GiftGallery.aspx
The Howard Conservancy in Woodstock, MD http://www.hcconservancy.org/
Magnolia House in northern Westminster off 97

4. In case you missed this last time, check out this 6-min. video of me creating a Woodcut print from start to finish! It's on YouTube now.
This was fun! Every other day for over a week, photo-journalist Ken Koons came to my studio to document how I create a woodcut from inspirational sketch to design, carving, and printing. This will show you what goes into the prints that many of you proudly wear on your shirts as well as have framed for hanging on your walls. Click on this link, and then click on the top button that says "May the Wind..." Let me know what you think of it! I'm printing lots of shirts with this design...want one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2hguBvmZb4
Thanks for reading all the way to the end. Hope you enjoyed the update.

Many thanks for allowing me to share my little world with you.
Warmly,
Melinda

Byrdcall Studio
Art Inspired by Nature
Melinda Byrd, Artist
http://www.ByrdcallStudio.com

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Saturday, March 07, 2009

“Open” Off Track Art studio duty Thursday, March 5, 2009


Off Track Art studio duty: 4 to 7 PM, Thursday, March 5, 2009

“Open”

Kevin Dayhoff

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland. We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

Tentative Gallery Hours are:
Monday through Wednesday 12 - 6:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 12 - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10 - 5:00 pm
Grand Opening is scheduled for Feb. 13th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Off Track Art
11 Liberty Street – rear
Westminster, MD 21157

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20090305 OTA studio duty OPEN
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Monday, February 23, 2009

Off Track gets on track with local artists By Missie Wilcox

Off Track gets on track with local artists By Missie Wilcox

Westminster Watch By Missie Wilcox Posted on www.explorecarroll.com 02/18/2009

More: Recent Missie Wilcox columns in Explore Carroll

Between winter's gray skies and dark news headlines, the world can seem pretty bleak these days.

However, a trip to Westminster reveals a veritable rainbow emerging in a small building just beyond the train tracks that criss-cross downtown.

Westminster, allow me to introduce you to Off Track Art and a world of color, texture and style.

The gallery is a cooperative of 20 immensely talented local artists who have joined together to bring an amazing array of mixed media and artwork to downtown.

The gallery is located at 11 Liberty St., at the corner of Main Street and Route 27.

As you might guess from its name, the gallery is just beside the train tracks. However, the name also describes the artists being a bit "off center" and eclectic.

The result of these varied styles and talents is a diverse display. From photography and collage to pottery and jewelry, the gallery has it. All work is handcrafted, beautifully finished and proudly displayed.

The gallery opened this past Friday the 13th, but the artists believe the superstitious date has brought them only the good kind of luck. It will be open six days a week, with a cooperative artist member being present at all times the gallery is open.

As a result, shoppers are guaranteed an interaction with an artist whose work is showcased.

"There is something really satisfying about knowing the person that made the object you just purchased," said Gail Elwell, one of the founding artists.

"If visitors stop by every time they come to Westminster, it's conceivable that they could meet a different artist each visit and be treated to a personal tour of that person's artwork," added Melinda Byrd, another local artist whose work is featured in the inaugural display.

The idea for an artist cooperative has been on the minds of several members for years, and the location and right mix of artists combine for a great time to launch the gallery.

"Several of us have wanted to open a gallery for some time," said Pam Zappardino, who serves as an adjunct lecturer in art at McDaniel College and Carroll Community College.

The artwork offered is as varied as the artists who have created it.
All work is original, and most artists are creating works that are exclusive to the gallery.

"The artwork will be that which no one has ever seen from me before," said Byrd.

The objective of the co-op is to sponsor the artwork of its members, and to provide support for the local arts community in Westminster.

"Downtown is a great place, and has the potential to be an even more wonderful destination with the arts as a centerpiece," said Zappardino. "I really hope that Off Track Art can play a part in making downtown Westminster a true arts and entertainment district."

The gallery is also an opportunity for art enthusiasts to "buy local."

"With our current nationwide economic meltdown, we believe there's nothing more important than community support for those who make and do in our neighborhoods," Elwell said.

Editor's Note: Due to an editing error, the print version of this story in the Westminster Eagle of Feb. 18 incorrectly referred to Pam Zappardino's role with Carroll Community College. It is corrected here. The Eagle regrets the error.
Off Track Art

The new Off Track Art Gallery is located at 11 Liberty St., Westminster. The gallery is open six days a week: Monday through Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday noon to 7 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists include:

* Vestal Abbott, photography
* Sarah Abel-DeLuca, painting
* Melinda Byrd, painting and printmaking
* Christina Collins-Smith, photography and digital collage
* Kevin Dayhoff, painting, mixed media, digital collage
* Mary Decker, painting and mixed media
* Gail Elwell, sculpture and mixed media
* Judy Goodyear, jewelry
* Charlotte Laslo, jewelry
* Becki Maurio, photography
* Wasyl Palijczuk, sculpture, painting, drawing and photography
* Howard Riopelle, sculpture
* Cathy Sawdey, drawing
* Bob Sapora, sculpture
* Gordon Wickes, photography
* Vladimir Tzenov, painting and mixed media
* Linda van Hart, mixed media
* Robert Waddell, mixed media
* Susan Williamson, mixed media
* Pamela Zappardino, photography and mixed media

20090218 Off Track gets on track By Wilcox
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20 Artists contribute to Westminster co-op by Missie Wilcox

20 Artists contribute to Westminster co op by Missie Wilcox

Gallery taps Carroll's eclectic mix - 20 artists contribute to Westminster co-op” By Missie Wilcox

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Posted on www.explorecarroll.com 2/20/09

Carroll County's art scene recently revealed a bright spot in a bleak winter landscape with the opening of Off Track Art Gallery in downtown Westminster.

The gallery is a cooperative of 20 local artists, and is located at 11 Liberty St., at the corner of Main Street and Route 27. It's open six days a week: Monday through Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday noon to 7 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As one might guess from its name, the gallery is just beside the train tracks. However, the name also describes the artists being a bit "off center" and eclectic, with varied styles and talents represented in the diverse display.

During gallery hours, an artist member is present at all times. As a result, shoppers are guaranteed an interaction with an artist whose work is showcased.

"There is something really satisfying about knowing the person that made the object you just purchased," said Gail Elwell, one of the founding artists.

"If visitors stop by every time they come to Westminster, it's conceivable that they could meet a different artist each visit and be treated to a personal tour of that person's artwork," added Melinda Byrd, another local artist whose work is featured in the display.

The artwork offered is as varied as the artists who have created it. All work is original, and most artists are creating works that are exclusive to the gallery.

"The artwork will be that which no one has ever seen from me before," said Byrd.

The objective of the co-op is to sponsor the artwork of its members, and to provide support for the local arts community in Westminster.

"Downtown is a great place, and has the potential to be an even more wonderful destination with the arts as a centerpiece," said Pam Zappardino.

"I really hope that Off Track Art can play a part in making downtown Westminster a true arts and entertainment district," she said.

Off Track Art
Off Track Art Gallery, 11 Liberty St., Westminster, is open Monday through Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday noon to 7 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists include:
* Vestal Abbott, photography
* Sarah Abel-DeLuca, painting
* Melinda Byrd, painting, printmaking
* Christina Collins-Smith, photography and digital collage
* Kevin Dayhoff, painting, mixed media, digital collage
* Mary Decker, painting, mixed media
* Gail Elwell, sculpture, mixed media
* Judy Goodyear, jewelry
* Charlotte Laslo, jewelry
* Becki Maurio, photography
* Wasyl Palijczuk, sculpture, painting, drawing, photography
* Howard Riopelle, sculpture
* Cathy Sawdey, drawing
* Bob Sapora, sculpture
* Gordon Wickes, photography
* Vladimir Tzenov, painting, mixed media
* Linda van Hart, mixed media
* Robert Waddell, mixed media
* Susan Williamson, mixed media
* Pamela Zappardino, photography, mixed media

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Off Track Art grand opening celebration February 13 2009


Off Track Art grand opening celebration February 13 2009

Join us for the grand opening celebration of Westminster's newest art gallery, Off Track Arts. Off Track Arts is a cooperative of 20 local artists who have joined together to bring the arts to the center of town. Work from each of the 20 member artists will be on display. Light refreshments will be served

Date: Friday, February 13, 2009
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Off Track Art
Street: 11 Liberty St
City/Town: Westminster, MD

Directions and map: http://tinyurl.com/bobm3d

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=11+Liberty+St%2C+Westminster%2C+MD

For more information: http://tinyurl.com/dmxpq2

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland. We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

Tentative Gallery Hours are:
Monday through Wednesday 12 - 6:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 12 - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10 - 5:00 pm
Grand Opening is scheduled for Feb. 13th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Vestal Abbott; Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/; Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/; Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/; Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/, Mary Decker; Gail Elwell;
Judy Goodyear; Charlotte Laslo; Becki Maurio; Wasyl Palijczuk; Howard Riopelle; Cathy Sawdey; Bob Sapora; Gordon Wickes; Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/; Linda Van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/; Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson; Pamela Zappardino

Vestal Abbott;
Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/;
Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/;
Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/;
Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/,
Mary Decker;
Gail Elwell
Judy Goodyear;
Charlotte Laslo;
Becki Maurio;
Wasyl Palijczuk;
Howard Riopelle
Cathy Sawdey
Bob Sapora;
Gordon Wickes;
Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/;
Linda van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/;
Robert Waddell,
Susan Williamson;
Pamela Zappardino

February 6, 2009
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Monday, February 09, 2009

Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art logo


Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art logo colorized.

February 6, 2009

Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art logo colorized.

Melinda is awesome!

20090206 MB color OTA Logo
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Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art sign is ready to hang

Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art sign is ready to hang

February 6, 2009

Related: Off Track Art sign permit Okayed http://tinyurl.com/cea7ct

Art Track Art News and Info http://tinyurl.com/dmxpq2

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http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

20090206 Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art sign is ready to hang

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Christina Collins-Smith bio and contact information

Christina Collins Smith bio and contact information

Original Photography, Digital Painting and Collage by Christina Collins-Smith

cdcsmith bio and contact information

Retrieved January 6, 2009


Christina Collins-Smith is an arts advocate, artist, poet, educator, and cultural events coordinator, who earned her BA and MLA degrees concentrating in Studio Art, Art History, Cross-Cultural Studies, and Writing at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland.

She is currently an adjunct faculty member of the Division of Fine and Performing Arts at Carroll Community College, serves on the Boards of Directors of Carroll Media Communications, and The Cumberland Cultural Foundation - C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts, is the co-founder of Common Ground on the Hill's Roots Music & Arts Festival (now retired from that Board as a Director Emeritus), and is the Founding Director of OneTree Productions.

Christina can be reached by email at cdcsmith AT gmail.com, or by snail mail at P.O. Box 216, Cumberland, MD 21501.

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Friday, April 11, 2008

20080410 Meet Westminster Maryland Artist Sarah Abel DeLuca

Friday, April 11, 2008


Meet Westminster Maryland Artist Sarah Abel DeLuca

The other day over at Gizmos I met another Westminster, Maryland artist, Sarah Abel DeLuca. She has a web site here: http://www.abelartist.com/

Check it out.

Related:

Art in Carroll County

Art in Carroll County - Gizmos

03/26/2008

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Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.

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His columns and articles appear in The Tentacle - www.thetentacle.com; Westminster Eagle Opinion; www.thewestminstereagle.com, Winchester Report and The Sunday Carroll Eagle – in the Sunday Carroll County section of the Baltimore Sun. Get Westminster Eagle RSS Feed

“When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.” Tennessee Williams

Accept differences, Be kind, Count your blessings, Dream, Express thanks, Forgive, Give freely, Harm no one, Imagine more, Jettison anger, Keep confidences, Love truly, Master something, Nurture hope, Open your mind, Pack lightly, Quell rumors, Reciprocate, Seek wisdom, Touch hearts, Understand, Value truth, Win graciously, Xeriscape, Yearn for peace, Zealously support a worthy cause. (Author; Renee Stewart)


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