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Bristol Art Museum Announces a Call for Art for its Annual Juried Members Exhibit

8/9/2022

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​The Bristol Art Museum announced that it is accepting submissions from its membership for its 2022 Juried Members Exhibit which opens on Saturday, September 24 and runs until Sunday, October 23. An Artist Reception will take place on Sunday, September 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit will be judged by Rhode Island artist Kristin Street, who has exhibited locally, nationally and internationally.
 
Bristol Art Museum members are invited to submit all forms of media for consideration, except video and site-specific installations. All entries must be received by Friday, September 2 at 11:59 p.m.; juror choices will be announced by Saturday, September 10. All artwork will be submitted online on the Museum’s website, bristolartmuseum.org. Each artist may submit up to three entries.
 
“Our 2022 Juried Members Exhibit is an opportunity to showcase the depth of creative talent among our members with a passion for the mission of the Bristol Art Museum,” said Exhibition Curator Mary Dondero.  “This exhibit is among our most popular given the unique and varied perspectives of those that comprise our membership.”
 
Street is a Providence native who earned a BFA in Textiles from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from The Maryland Institute College of Art, in Sculpture/Studio Art. She augments her formal education through travel study grants and course work. With a commitment to promoting the work of colleague artists through curatorial work in the two galleries she established, The Krause Gallery in Providence RI and The Mill Gallery in Pawtucket, RI, Street has maintained an aggressive exhibition schedule over the years, exhibiting in museums and galleries locally, nationally and internationally.
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Bristol Art Museum to Host Film Festival of Shorts Focused on the Environment and Empathy

7/13/2022

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Complements Current Exhibit, Blue Sky Flooding
 
On Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m., the Bristol Art Museum will host Film Forward (pronounced FLM FWD), an evening featuring a series of shorts focused on the themes of environment and/or empathy. The Museum is the first locale outside of Barrington and Providence that has hosted a FLM FWD screening. Free tickets can be reserved here.
 
FLM FWD seeks to leverage the film festivals as opportunities to build community through the arts with free events. The festival takes place amid the Museum’s current exhibit, Blue Sky Flooding, an exhibition displaying work by artists who are expressing their concerns about the relationship humans have with the natural world, environmental justice, climate grief and the future of the planet.
 
According to Lisa Lowenstein, founder of the festival, FLM FWD hopes “take advantage of the fact that we have worked hard to find quality independent films with interesting messaging on important topics and bring the selection to other communities.”
 
FLM FWD receives approximately 1,000 submissions per festival. Calls for submissions are written by experts in the specific field who are familiar with the community. Reviewers read the synopses provided by the filmmakers. Selected films are then shared with community reviewers with a broad background who cross check each other's favorite films. A short list of several dozen is provided to professional jury members who choose the finalists. 
 
“Film is a form of art adding to the contemporary vernacular,” added Lowenstein. “It can be a very accessible and deliberate medium for the artist to tell a story, holding the viewer's attention in a unique way, recounting a story over an arc while maintaining their individual voice.
 
And the future of FLM FWD? 
 
“In 2023, in addition to festivals on environment and empathy, we will introduce our first festival on the subject of youth with a focus on questions surrounding how to prepare youth for the quickly changing future and mental health,” shared Lowenstein.
 
The Bristol Art Museum welcomes guests to enjoy fascinating exhibits in our gallery space and engaging in-person classes. To promote the health and safety of guests, members, volunteers and staff, the Board of Directors of the Museum voted to require proof of full vaccination for all individuals using our classroom space or attending group events effective September 1, 2021. (Full vaccination is defined as an individual has received all recommended doses of an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine and two weeks has elapsed since the date of the final dose.) All teachers, students, volunteers, staff, visitors and renters - vaccinated and unvaccinated - must wear a mask while in Museum galleries. Visitors to the galleries must provide proof of vaccination.
 
The Museum will continue its efforts to provide a safe and comfortable visit experience by providing masks for teachers, students, volunteers, staff, and renters; wiping down frequently touched surfaces with a disinfectant; and providing hand sanitizer.
 

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To The Surface: Screening and Panel Discussion

7/1/2022

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​Nationally Acclaimed Artist, Paul George, to Offer Watercolor Workshop at the Bristol Art Museum

6/27/2022

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Only a Handful of Registrations will be Accepted to Ensure a Small Group for In-depth and Individual Learning and Critiques

On Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26, renowned and award-winning artist Paul George will offer a workshop, Painting the Light in Watercolor, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bristol Art Museum. This is one of several workshops offered by the Museum this summer and George’s first in Bristol.

George has been recognized with more than 100 New England and national art awards and is a signature member of the Rockport and North Shore Art Associations. George is also a member of the New England Watercolor Society and is a Marine Master at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport. He was twice recognized with the gallery’s Award of Excellence. He has taught watercolor and oil painting classes since 1995 across the United States and Europe. 
“I was fifty years old when I started painting and starting teaching a year later, so I have a special affinity for people, especially older folks, who are just starting or struggling to improve their painting,” said George, who lives on coastal New England providing him with limitless inspiration. ” I explain each step as I paint and answer any questions. The class can then paint the same photo or choose another or bring some of their own.”

The workshop will begin with a review of the basic materials and proceed to work from photos. A focus on the importance of creating light in paintings by studying shape, value, color, and edges will define this workshop as participants learn how to create drama and excitement in their work to produce winning paintings.

Individuals interested in registering for this class should send an email to info@bristolartmuseum.org. Supply lists will be sent to students by the instructor and participants must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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Bristol Art Museum Announces Celebration: A Bristol 4th of July! Artwork Selected for Recognition

6/3/2022

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BRISTOL, Rhode Island - The Bristol Art Museum today recognized the work of five artists who answered a call for artists to submit artwork for a juried, community Museum exhibit hosted at the Rogers Free Library titled, A Bristol 4th of July!, an artistic recognition of the 237th Bristol Fourth of July celebration.  The exhibit will be on view from Monday, June 6 to Wednesday, July 13. The call for artists was judged by Bristol-based artist Jeanne Cardarelli Raimondi.

The theme of the exhibit was inspired by Bristol’s unique celebration of the American Independence Day.  Each work of art depicts and was inspired by the renowned July 4th celebration that includes concerts, the parade, firemen’s muster, patriotic exercises, and, of course, the thrilling fireworks display.  The exhibit can be viewed in the galleries located in the lower level of the Museum.   

“The Town of Bristol is rich with traditions, symbolism, and celebration of the history that represents our Nation’s independence,” said Raimondi. “The images presented for Celebration: Bristol 4th of July were of high quality and it was a difficult choice to identity works for the five categories of prizes. The honor and task of serving as a juror is a task that asks my opinion of what story the artwork told and sharing my thoughts on the five pieces that were selected.  During the selection process, my priority was to keep in mind the theme of the exhibit which helped me to narrow my choices. I also looked for a point of view and what the painting reveals about the composition.”

FIRST PRIZE:
Poppasquash Dory Glory by Richard Kaiser
“A simple and beautifully dramatic representation of the small boat, flag and water in the night sky,” shared Raimondi. “The mirror image reflections of the Dory and flag worked well in bringing the observer to experience the lovely focal point.”

SECOND PRIZE:
A Bristol 4th by Gary Graham
“A nicely composed representation of the Nation’s independence,” remarked Raimondi.  “The Honor Guards of the Militia portrays parade day and the time-honored traditions of Bristol. I especially liked the luminosity of the watercolor and the vibrancy of the soldiers against the muted background.”

HONORABLE MENTIONS
The Rockets’ Red Glare by Suzanne Lewis
“A gelatin print with a well thought out patriotic design,” said Raimondi. “This piece is comprised of multi-layered papers and stencils that creatively form a very colorful and abstract collage.”

“A Walk of Hope” Street by Karen Clair
“This mixed media piece is cleverly executed in a delightful way,” observed Raimondi. “Upon a closer look, the viewer finds a collage of colorful stickers and tape in a very detailed pattern against the red, white, and blue stripe.”

BEST OF SHOW:
Patriotic Apples by Kendra Ferreira
“Technical and masterful composition use of color pencils,” shared Raimondi. “The light and softness of the colorful stripe fabric against the dish of apples is most appealing. The subject is both beautiful and delicious looking. I want to know more…are they melting in the warm weather or are they setting because were freshly made?”

After receiving her B.A. from Rhode Island College, Raimondi began to exhibit her artwork widely, both in New England and afar. Her work has been shown and awarded locally at the Bristol Art Museum, the Portsmouth Arts Guild, the Handicrafts Club, the Newport Art Museum, and the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, among many other museums and galleries. An active member of the Bristol community, Raimondi is a Bristol 4th of July Committee Lifetime Member and Bristol Art Museum Board Member.

“As I look back at the progression of my work, my style transformed from realism to impressionism, focusing on painting en plein air with oils,” reflected Raimondi. “I also enjoy painting with mixed and water media, with textiles, and acrylics in the abstract style. When I try a new technique or style, I find it often breathes new life into my projects. Fortunately, retirement has given me the opportunity to travel, allowing me the experience of painting the various landscapes. When I paint en plein air, I taste the air, smell the smells, see the sites, feel the culture- all goes into what is experienced on my canvas.”
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Patch: All Types Printmaking Exhibit

4/1/2022

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The Bristol Art Museum announces its next exhibit, “All Types,” featuring a vast printmaking portfolio by 25 artists from the Providence Art Club. The exhibit is guest curated by Carol Strause FitzSimonds and will be on display from Friday, October 15 to Sunday, December 19, Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. An Artist’s Reception is scheduled for Thursday, October 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Museum.

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Bristol Phoenix: Bristol Art Museum display speaks to the challenges of the past two years

3/25/2022

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By Christy Nadalin
​Putting the Pieces Back Together, a national, juried exhibition of works by artists from across the country, is only hanging for one more week at the Bristol Art Museum (BAM), closing Friday, April 1. Try to get out to see it — you will be glad you did.
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Kolaj Magazine: Putting the Pieces Back Together

3/10/2022

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​Putting the Pieces Back Together
“Putting the Pieces Back Together” is a juried exhibition of collages and constructions by 105 artists from twenty-two states. The works express the idea of putting life back together after the COVID-19 pandemic. University of Rhode Island Professor of Art Bob Dilworth served as juror. The organizers received over 430 submissions for the exhibition.
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Bristol Phoenix: Mt. Hope artwork to highlight Earth Day exhibit

3/10/2022

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By Christy Nadalin

During a visit on a recent afternoon, the Mt. Hope High School art department — four large classrooms bursting with color and creativity — was a hive of activity as students prepared their works for their upcoming exhibit. Titled “Only One Earth - Only One Rhode Island: Our Environment Through Our Students' Eyes,” the exhibit will be comprised of students’ artistic expressions of environmental degradation and climate change’s threat to coastal communities and is scheduled to open in April.

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GoLocalProv: Inside Art with Michael Rose - Critics Picks From BAM’s National Collage Show

3/9/2022

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BY MICHAEL ROSE

There is a great term employed by art historians to describe objects packed with visual stimuli: “horror vacui," the fear of empty space. In the world of collage, artists tend to fill their artworks with many fragments to create cohesive wholes. They seem to share this anxiety towards emptiness. It is a benign neurosis and one that results in fascinating art.

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