Sunday, May 24, 2009

The Four Seasons in Fiber Arts

The 2009 International Freeform Exhibit is now available for your viewing pleasure! BOAS member Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten is a participant in the online display.

This year's theme is "the four seasons." A total of 52 artists from around the globe participated this year. The artists were given the choice of creating one or more freeform pieces interpreting the four seasons. Unlike other years, they were not restricted to scrumbles and many of the pieces are wearable art and sculptural as well. None of the artists saw each other's pieces until this online show.

Later this year, a professionally printed book will be available highlighting the entire project and all the artists who participated.

You can check out the online show at the official 2009 Four Seasons Show web site. You will definitely not be disappointed!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Book Launch Day for Renie Garlic

Today is a BIG Day — it’s Book Launch Day
for my BOAS member Renie Garlick
To Stand Under A Yellow Tree, Imagining.

This story is an invitation to you
from the mudpeople,
personal yet not personalized;
they know you, but not your name, not yet.
(Renie says when you join them the mudpeople give you a new name...!)

They speak to you through
your creative soul and call you to
“Come out and play!”
There will be magics and games,
prizes and surprises and fireworks!
Go to: http://underayellowtree.com

It’s a Story Telling Festival!
And it begins here, now:
To Stand Under A Yellow Tree, Imagining.
Imagine balloons and flags
and ribbons snaking in the winds above a sunny field!
And you! Yes, you, too!
At: http://underayellowtree.com

Pick up the book today and be part of these festivities.
Put on your Artist Party Hat!
Bring your friends and family
and meet us by the river on the muddy banks!
We have saved a place for you there!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

New Book by Renie Garlick

BOAS member Renie Garlick has launched her second book, Under A Yellow Tree, Imagining.

Garlick tells captures the travels of Crow with the ancient tribe of nomadic storymakers known as "GenG," or more commonly, the "mudpeople." This is Garlick's first full-length piece.

You can purchase her book by going to http://www.underayellowtree.com. When you make your purchase you will also receive many valuable bonuses!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Jean LeBlanc to Give Poetry Reading at Grist Mil Cafe

BOAS member Jean LeBlanc will be giving a poetry reading on Tuesday, April 7, at the Grist Mill Cafe in Andover, New Jersey. The reading starts at 7:00; after the reading, thereis an open mic for poets and fiction writers. This event is sponsored by theWriters' Roundtable and the Betty June Silconas Poetry Center, and it is freeand open to everyone. The poems Jean will be reading are a selection of my workinspired by Henry David Thoreau.

To reach the Grist Mill, call 973-786-6400.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Renie Garlick Special Guest Speaker at the Holistic Mentorship Network

Renie Garlick, Writer and visual artist, will serve as a special guest speaker and introduce the mudpeople in her presentation “Who are the mudpeople and why you should know them.”

The event will be held at the Holistic Mentorship Network, Northwest Chapter on February 27th 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Unity Church of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Road, Lafayette, NJ.

For more information on the Holistic Mentorship Network, please go to: www.holisticmentorshipnetwork.com. For more information on the art of Renie Garlick, check out: www.zhine-studio.com.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Double Exposure at Sussex County Community College

BOAS member Ted Petrochko will be part of a photography exhibit at the Sussex County Community College from January 30 through February 30. "Double Exposure" will be augmented by poetry inspired by the images. Ted, along with his son Tim, will be exhibiting together for the first time. A reception is scheduled for Friday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. with a poetry reading at 7:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the reception will be reschedculed for February 6.

For additional information contact Jean LeBlanc at 973-300-2260 or jleblanc@sussex.edu.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Kathy Morawski at Sparta Holidy Bazaar

BOAS member Kathy Morawski will be at the Holiday Bazaar hosted at the Sparta Ambulance Building, 14 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ. Festivities run from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Other Local Vendors Include:
Chris Aidala........Glass Jewelry
Virginia Duetsch........Mixed Media
Mary Galeos........Knitted Hats
Melissa Italiano........Prada, Coach, Gucci and Chanel Bags
Mary Beth Kohberger........To The Tee Golf Lessons Gift Certificates
Kosson........Japanese Music CDs
T Love........Reiki/Sound Therapy Gift Certificates (Priced for every budget)
Kathy Morawski........Love Rocks Plaques, Geode Heart Pendants, Trail of Painted Ponies Quarter Horses
Francesca Nastasia........Knitted Gifts and Jewelry
Bridget Hayden Peek........Pen and Ink
Dana Salvatore........Cosmetics, Free Demos
Doris Schwint........Watercolor Prints
Wendy Stamer........Watercolor Prints
Linda Trongone........Asian Collectibles and Jewelry
White Oak Center........Massage, Yoga and Hypnosis Gift Certificates

Hot Herbal Tea and Holiday Treats will be served. Come join in the fun!