Bethany Farrell: Body Casts & Other Works

Artist Reception September 21,2012 5-7pm

Our bodies are the vessels that carry us, that harbor our souls, that feed and nourish our children, and that feel both exhilaration and pain. This diverse series, done over several years, is unified by its central feminine theme that expands upon these notions. It is a collection of personally expressive pieces as well as work commissioned by other women.

The casts document specific times in the lives of each woman represented whether pregnant or otherwise. The imagery on each cast is an inscription of important symbols that tell their stories.

The drawing and paintings are, in a way, self-portraits, that explain my relationship with nature, my children, aging and mortality.

Into the Heart

Art Reception July 13, 5-7pm.

Sunflowers Trumpet Life

Paula Bradley

Opening June 2, 2012 5-7pm

On Exhibit throughout June

Growing lofty and majestic, a joyful looking plant, these blossoms have faces that tracks the warmth of the sun. The various stages of development give meaning to their longevity and glorification. From early seedlings to the final perishing petals, the evolving patterns mimic life that I remember…

My art is not just about natural talents, but a progression of teachings, learning’s, and desires. Feel, learn, open up, practice, and much more of the same. I would rather not “copy” the colors of the scene, but rather discover the bond between my inspiration, and the image. The use of color and light is a crucial element for promoting a psychological link directly to the piece. I paint as if there is an honest and emotional connection between the works, myself, and the viewer; provoking a conceptual relationship that is beyond the straightforward and prettified painting.

Paula has a degree in Art Education and is a BFA graduate from Lyme Academy of Art in Painting..

The Natural Building Companion

Book Launch and Signing Party!

Wednesday May 16 6-8 pm

Waking Windows 2

May 10-12,2012

Multiple venues through out Downtown Winooski

Waking Windows 2 is a three-day music & arts festival presented by the local music & arts production company Angioplasty Media with help from the Winooski Community Partnership. It will showcase local, regional, and nationally touring musicians & artists at locations in Downtown Winooski.

There will be performances in a variety of venues in the downtown area including the Monkey House, the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Winooski Welcome Center, the Stoplight Gallery, the parking garage, and the Block Gallery & Coffeehouse.

Here at the Block we will have:

Comedy on Friday, May 11 at 3pm.

Folk Music on Saturday, May 12 at 5pm  in conjunction with our art opening 5-7 pm .

Please check back for details, as we know more about who is performing we will let you know as well!

On Saturday May 12th, there will  also be an Arts Fair in the Winooski Welcome Center.

Perfromers include The Blow (Brooklyn, New York), Death Vessel (Providence, Rhode Island), Kurt Weisman (Brattleboro), BRENDA (Portland, Maine), CRINKLES (Brooklyn, New York), PORCHES. (Philidelphia), Myshkin (Seattle), the Milkman’s Union (Portland, Maine), as well as locals Waylon Speed, Anders Parker Cloud Badge, DJ Disco Phantom, Greg Davis, SWALE, Paper Castles, Maryse Smith, the Smittens, and many more.

For more info: angioplastymedia.net/waking-windows

Green Up Day Winooski

Saturday, May 5, 8:30

May 5th is Green Up Day and were kicking it off at the gallery – come enjoy a FREE BREWED CUP OF coffee at 8:30 AM Saturday and grab a green bag!

Green Up’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways and the livability of our communities by involving people in Green Up Day and raising public awareness about the benefits of a litter-free environment.