First Meeting

The first meeting of the season was held at the Bangor Public Library at 6pm. President Carol welcomed everyone back and introduced some new members. Carol had set up the room with the chairs in a circle just to mix thing up. It was a welcomed change.
The speaker for the meeting was Liz Grandmaison talking about the Bangor Arts Collaborative. As a member it would entitle you to be in the 4 art walks and other events that the BAC sponsors, Membership is $100 for an individual and $150 for a group. It would be to the advantage of the Bangor Arts Society to join so that all their members would be members of the BAC. The Art walks have a fee of $35  for non-members to take part in the Art Walk. It is $25.00 for members. This art walk has a sign-up deadline of Oct.15th for the November 19th Art Walk..(www.BangorArts.org)
The 2nd part of the meeting was devoted to "My Summer Self" and introductions of the members. This part of the meeting was informative and the art work that members brought in was just fascinating.I would be posting pics however I had a senior moment and forgot my camera:(
Paint Bangor Day was the next topic. ( I did post pics on an earlier post) A discussion ensued as to how we could make this better.  Look for Committees to streamline the process for the Christmas Auction...so get volunteering. BAS needs your help. (www.Bangorartsociety.com)


Note worthy: The Discovery Museum is having an auction of their bins on Nov. 6th.  President Carol had her Bin at the meeting and it was so wonderfully creative and colorful. Great job Carol.
There are quite a few Bangor Art Society members that are participating in this event.

And the Winner is...

Paint Bangor Day 2010 was a successful event that has come and gone. If you didn't get down to the Auction you lost out. The art was exceptional and the prices were wonderful.
 A multitude of artist canvased Bangor and set up their easels and painted our fair city. The art work turned in on Saturday was varied and done in a multitude of mediums. Some vibrant with color and some soft as a whisper.
All the paintings were auctioned off on Saturday night.   Here are a few pictures during "Paint Bangor Day".

"Best in Show" painting of Bangor Main St.
Painted by Uli Guthrie

Paint Bangor Day

Bangor Art Society’s Third Annual

PAINT BANGOR DAY

Saturday, September 11^th, 2010

open to artists of all skills and ages

Downtown Bangor, Paddy Murphy's Pub, by Ulrike Guthrie 2009

• Free registration between 8 am and 1 pm at the Bangor Masonic Center, 300 Union Street (formerly Bangor Theological Seminary)
• Bring your own art or photography supplies including paper/canvas
• Paint, draw, or photograph your favorite scene in Bangor
• Return with your art to the Masonic Center by 3:30 pm
• We will hang your art in the gallery between 3:30 and 5pm
• Reception and Silent Auction 5-7pm at the Masonic Center
• Auction results and Prizes—including for children/students--at 7pm
• 50% of auction proceeds to the artist and 50% to The Bangor Art Society 
• For more information contact:  
• Carol Brooks, 207.944.6970 or carolbrooks@eradawson.com 
• Ulrike Guthrie, 207.942.6593 or ulrikeguthrie@gmail.com 
• www.bangorartsociety.com

Don't miss the Thursday Plein Air paint-out!

You don't want to be left out of this fun event. We will be doing a paint-out on the Kenduskeag River on Valley Avenue. There is a parking lot near the falls where we can meet. Bring your paints and your chair...meet at 10am. We will paint until 3 pm.

 Please leave a post if you think you can make it.

Hope to see you there.

Downtown Art Walk

Downtown Bangor Artwalk- June 18th JOIN DOWNTOWN BANGOR ARTS COLLABORATIVE FOR AN EVENING OF SUMMER FUN.   Put your walking shoes on and celebrate the beginning of summer with an evening out exploring Bangor's rising art scene during the next Downtown Bangor Artwalk from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 18th. Trek your way through Bangor's historic urban center, up hill and down, to 21 venues offering opportunities to see the work of more than 40 artisans, from painters and musicians, to jewelers, installation artists, printmakers, photographers, and more. The event is free and open to the public - so venture out and visit the studios of local artists and the many venues supporting the cultural offerings of our own River City.  Each Artwalk offers a compelling mix of longtime Bangor artists with a following, and newcomers to the scene.  While here, don't forget to join the Scavenger Hunt - locate the artists whose artwork is featured on the June 18th Artwalk poster to win a 4 pack of tickets to River City Cinema. Entry forms can be found at UMMA and Metropolitan Soul.   Begin or end this visual cornucopia with a stop at one of downtown Bangor's many fine restaurants. An after-party from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at The Charles Inn at West Market Square offers an opportunity for more intimate conversations with artists and guests.   Art walk maps listing the participating venues and featured artists can be found at The University of Maine Museum of Art, Metropolitan Soul, Bangor Wine and Cheese, and One Lupine Fiber Arts. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact Liz Grandmaison at 207-947-2894, or Liz Grandmaison . A Few Highlights of Upcoming Events   These are just a few highlights of upcoming events! Be sure to visitwww.downtownbangor.com for the full calendar of events.  If you know of something going on that is not on the calendar, contact us and let us know.   Bangor Band Free Concerts Tuesdays at 7:00 PM June 15th-August 10th.  June 15th Kick off at the Bangor Public Library,  remaining concerts at the Bass Park Gazebo; with a few exceptions. Visit their website for schedule.   Bangor Public Library 2010 Summer Music Series Wednesdays at 7:00 PM June 16- August 11th. In case of inclement weather, all outdoor concerts will be moved inside. For more information, contact the Library at 947-8336 or visit their website.   Downtown Bangor Artwalk Friday June 18 5:00-9:00 PM.  See box for more info.   Summer Exhibitions open at the UMaine Museum of Art June 25th and run through September 18 with free admission. Exhibits include Both Sides of the Camera- Photographs from the Collection of Judith Ellis Glickman, Ceremonies of Mud- New Paintings by Alfredo Gisholt and Cloudscapes- A Selection from the Permanent Collection. Opening preview reception Thursday June 24th from 5-7. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, music and meet the artists. $15 or free for members. Please RSVP. The Safari Experience at the Maine Discovery Museum! June 5th- August 31st. Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to pet a lion or stare into the eyes of a bear? Now you can experience it first hand at Maine Discovery Museum's new summer exhibit, SAFARI! A unique and dramatic exhibition of animals from five continents. Get up close to the African lion, the Oryx, the Kudu, and more than 30 other majestic animals. See, touch, and imagine YOU are on Safari. Visit their website for more information.   Contra Dance at Unitarian Universalist Church Friday, June 18th. Kick up your heels at the monthly Contradance on the third Friday of each month. Guest bands perform.  No experience necessary! All ages welcome! Come alone, or with a partner, or with the entire family. Beginners' lessons start at 7:30 p.m., with the dance beginning at 8:00. $6 per person; $15 per family.    Humpday Hullabaloo-Comedy Wednesday Nights at Ipanema Bar & Grill.   Outdoor Market & Cool Sounds Concerts Thursday nights through July.  See boxe for more info.    River City Cinema- Heist School Vacation Fridays June 25th Through July 30th in Pickering Square.  See box for more info. River City Cinema Brings Outdoor Movies Back to Downtown!     River City Cinema presents "Heist School Vacation"-Six Friday nights of classic cinema capers featuring some of the most ingenious criminal masterminds to ever steal onto the silver screen. All outdoors! All FREE! Tonight's feature is 1955's "The Ladykillers" starring Alec Guinness. Bring your lawn chairs, movies begin ...at sundown (around 8:30) Cheap concessions available. Series rain date is August 6. For more info visit River City Cinema's website or find them on facebook!   5th Annual Outdoor Market & Cool Sounds Summer Concert Series are in Full Swing!      The Outdoor Market is Open for Business! The Outdoor Market features Maine-made fine arts, select crafts, specialty food items and produce. All items are handmade, prepared or raised by the vendor.   Over 35 vendors are selling a variety of items at reasonable prices.  Items available include; bread, candy, goat cheese, handbags, home goods, iron-work, jewelry, photography, pottery, toys and much more. The market is located in West Market Square and along Broad Street/Merchants Plaza on Thursdays June 10th-July 29th from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM.     Summer is "Cool" Downtown!    The market is again being held in partnership with the Cool Sounds FREE concert series in Pickering Square from 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM on the same dates.  This year's concert lineup is:   June 10- Bruce Nye the Elvis Guy                                                     June 17- Kayla Wass Band                                                    June 24- Flash in the Pans July 1- Blue Northern July 8- Evergreen July 15- Teen Jamboree July 22- Banjo Dan and the Midnight Plow Boys July 29- RetroRockerz These events take place rain or shine so attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather.  In the event of heavy rain market participation is at the discretion of the vendor and concerts will be moved under Pickering Square garage.     2010 Outdoor Market and Concert Series Exclusive Corporate Sponsor      2010 Media Sponsors Bangor Daily News, Bangor Metro & The Maine Edge     For information on Outdoor Market vendors or Cool Sounds Performers visit our website. Stop and Enjoy the Flowers! If you have strolled along downtown streets or the Kenduskeag canal lately you have undoubtedly noticed the blooms have returned to the stream.   Beautiful pink and red geraniums have been planted in over 50 donated boxes along the stream.   Additionally colorful street-side planters have been placed in various locations downtown.    This year the program is supported and funded by the Downtown Bangor Partnership with maintenance support provided by the City of Bangor Department of Public Works.   Thank you for your continued support of downtown Bangor.  Make sure to find us on facebook or Twitter and check our website frequently to stay up to date on downtown happenings!   Sincerely,   Downtown Bangor Partnership     Staff: Shirar Patterson 207-992-4234 shirar.patterson@bangormaine.gov www.downtownbangor.com   Forward email This email was sent to sgrmaine@gmail.com by downtown@bangormaine.gov. 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Art Walk in Bangor

The Art Walk is on Friday the 18th of June.  Invite all  your friends to come and experience a unique event. The Art walk starts at 4pm. There are many artist that are opening up their studios for you to check out. There will be lots of munchies and goodies to sample along the way. Central Street next to the Bagle shop has open studios and Bennetts Gallery across the street. The Hammond St. Senior Center has a great gallery. WBRC Architects have some art in their space, winners from the recent Bangor Art Contest will be there.
Most of the art that is on display is for sale. Remember that art is a great gift, one that last...  Support your local Artists and attend I think you will like it so much you will want to do it again next year.

Thursday is Paint Out Day

We'll try the Park again.( rained out last week).....Meet June 10th at Chapin Park ( near Forest Ave in Bangor) at 10 am. Bring your paints and your lunch and a chair. You can choose to paint big houses around the park or the landscape of the park...whatever you find interesting. PLEASE RSVP to this site if you are attending. We need to know who to look for!

Paint Out!!!!

Bangor Art Society - Paint OUT - Thursday June 3rd, at Chapin Park. Bring your paints, your chair and your lunch....Meet at 10am. See you there!

Paint Out!!!!

                                                                     Pastel painting by Carol Brooks

Bangor Art Society members begin the summer with a Paint-Out. Thursdays  seem to be the designated Paint-Out day. Hamlin Marina was the site of our first event. President Carol Brooks arrived with breakfast in hand and ready to paint. Other members attending were artist Liz Donald, artist Gail Hipsky and artist Sue Roberts. After painting we broke out our box lunches and had a gab session. Painting Plein Air is so much fun. If you are around on Thursdays and want to paint...leave a comment on this site and I will get back to you.
See photos below:                                

                                                                                                  




Pastel by Sue Roberts                                                      

Gail Hipsky's pastel

Pastel of Gail by Liz Donald

Bangor Art Society May2010

Bangor Art Society first Blog!  The end of the season meeting was held at the Bangor Public Library. After Many thanks to Kristborg Whitney and David Haskins,James Toothaker and Diana Young, for a job well done, Carol Brooks and Uli Gutherie  presided over the final part of the meeting.

 Carol and Ulrike Guthrie  have an exciting up coming season for the Bangor Art Society. They are open  to lots of suggestions. So If you have any suggestions please feel free to let them know.
The new summer project was selected.....A self portrait "My Summer Self"  ... embrace it and put your skills to work for you. Presentations will be at the fall meeting.
 The following photos are of the "Winter Project. Presenters were:
Dave Mussleman
Helena Bosse
Diana Young
kristborg Whitney
Pat Bartis
Leigh Butler
Judy Fricky
Gay Grant

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