The Public is warmly invited to attend all events unless expressly stated otherwise.

MEMBER NEWS

Beginning April 2011 Trish Marcaccio has been invited to exhibit her work again this year at the Voila Fine Art Gallery 31 West Main Street, Wickford

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

EGAC Meetings Our membership meets the first Tuesday of the month (except January, July & August) 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church Hall* 30 Peirce Street East Greenwich, RI (unless otherwise indicated) * Church hall is at street level on the corner of Montrose St. & Peirce St. Parking allowed on the street and in lot across the street.

Les Invites (Drop-In) A site where artists can create and connect to our art community to exhibit work (show & tell), share advice, news, techniques & critiques. Plein air Every Tuesday 10:00am to 2:00pm except when school is on vacation at EG Parks & Recreation Bldg. 1127 Frenchtown Road East Greenwich, RI (across from Frenchtown Elementary) $2.00 charge Bring your own lunch. Call 828-4635 for more info. Enjoy Frenchtown Park at the rear of the building.

December 5-29, 2011
East Greenwich Art Club Members' Show
Warwick Public Library
600 Sandy Lane
Warwick, RI 02889
During library hours: Monday-Thursday, 9AM - 9PM, Friday & Saturday, 9AM - 5PM.

Wednesday - December 7, 2011
EGAC Members' Show Reception
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Refreshments will be served.

No Members Meeting in January

Tuesday – February 7, 2012 at 7:00pm
Members Meeting
First Baptist Church Hall *
30 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI

Guest Artist: Janet Austin
Janet is a local, award winning artist who weaves images inspired by the natural world.  Using ancient techniques, Janet will present an inspiring tapestry hand weaving demonstration.  She begins her creations in watercolor, then weaves her final piece with precision in an impressionistic/abstract form. Janet will bring in her loom for the demo. Works may be viewed online at www.austintapestry.blogspot.com/

Tuesday – March 6, 2012 at 7:00pm
Members Meeting
First Baptist Church Hall *
30 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI

Guest Artist: Walter T. Scott, Jr.
Marine oil painter, Walter Scott, spent thirty years on Narragansett Bay as a shell fisherman and has infused his work with a deep knowledge of the sea and the ever-changing environment.  He has won many awards, and exhibits his work throughout New England.  He is presently exhibiting at the Bristol Art Gallery, Bristol, RI. Visit his website at www.wtscottfineart.com.

Tuesday – April 3, 2012 at 7:00pm
Members Meeting
First Baptist Church Hall *
30 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI

Guest Artist: Nancy Gucher Thomas
An award winning artist and instructor, Nancy is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society.  She has recently turned to creating charcoal portraits on "Mylar", a film-like substance that lends itself to subtle gradations of shadow, creating areas of clean light. Nancy will present a charcoal on Mylar demo. Please visit her website at www.gaucher-thomas.com.

Tuesday – May 1, 2012 at 7:00pm
Members Meeting
First Baptist Church Hall *
30 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI

Guest Artist: Carole Berren
Carole is a local watercolor artist and has been giving art instruction for over thirty years.  Her watercolor work on YUPO paper has recently won national recognition.   She has won many awards, including two major awards at the American Watercolor Society Annual International Exhibit. Carole has been invited to teach workshops in RI, MA, OR, CT and FL.  She maintains 6 weekly classes from beginners to advanced in Warwick. Carole will present a YUPO demo. Visit her website at www.caroleberren.com

Tuesday – June 5, 2012 at 7:00pm
Members Meeting
First Baptist Church Hall *
30 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI

Guest Artist: Lorena Pugh
Lorena is an award winning oil/watercolor painter who creates amazing animal portraits, still life paintings and landscapes ... all with a sense of life and some with an incredible sense of humor!  Lorena has a B.A. in Fine Arts from Pratt Institute and her work is internationally known.  Her presentation will focus on her fabulous animal paintings! Visit her website at www.purebrededitions.com .

* Church hall is at street level on the corner of Montrose St & Peirce St. Parking allowed on the street and in lot across the street.