SAVE THE DATES!

Here you go! Now you can save the dates for IGA events on your calendar. See you there! (We need volunteers for all, so don't be shy. Put your hand up, have extra fun. Contact us now.)

First Friday

TGIF! and it's FIRST Friday. You know what that means. The IGA is supporting the Casserole exhibit by the INvision artists at the Bona Thompson. 5:30-8 PM tonight. Come enjoy an early Spring evening with wonderful art and artists. You'll also have an opportunity to update your membership to the IGA....lots of fun events this year! See you tonight.

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WEEKEND OF ART:

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE BONA THOMPSON: Casserole, with INvision artists has just a few more days of display (closes March 28). Be sure to enjoy an early Spring evening at the Bona. 5:30-8PM. Now would be a great time to renew or join the Irvington Guild of Artists as a member.

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 7: CHECK IT OUT. 2-4PM at Bona Thompson. Free.
History of Photography and Alternative Photographic Processes
Stephen Rose, owner of Stephen Rose Fine Art, will share stories behind the history of photogrpahy and how it made an inpact in our world. See examples of various photographic processes, from cyanotypes to polaroid transfers and gum bichromate to gelatin silver. Stephen was a professor of photography in Boston, has been a dealer of fine photography for many years, and a gifted photographer in his own right. Visithttp://www.stephentrosefineart.com/ for more information. This sounds so cool. Hope to see you there!

INvision Casserole Photographers' Forum

Check out the INvision Casserole exhibit at the Bona Thompson from 2-4PM, Sunday, February 7. The first Photographer's Forum will feature the artists talking about their work. Come with all your curiosity and questions!  And, save March 7 for the next Forum: The Art of Collecting Photography. Same time, 2-4PM at the Bona. Free and open to the public.

Updating the IGA database

The Irvington Guild of Artists is updating our data base and we need your help. We now have a student intern (yay!) and she may be calling you soon to confirm the info we have and to update info.  It will take less than 2 minutes.  Or, we may send you a brochure and ask for info updates that you can then snail-mail back.  Or, you can just email us at info@irvingtonart.org or media@irvingtonart.org. We'd love to have your email, phone, Facebook, Twitter info and would really love to have you renew your membership.  (No worries, your info is safe with us.) Your membership directly supports the art events that the Irvington Guild of Artists sponsor.  You know the ones: the Art Walk in June, Creative Art Camp, Walk in the Park, the Collector's Show and more! So, looking forward to connecting  with you soon!

First Exhibit of the New Year!

Casserole: A Mixture of Photographic Thoughts
New works by INvision: Alliance of Photographic Artists

On View: January 11 – March 27, 2010 at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center

Hours: Wednesday 1 – 3pm; Saturday and Sunday 1 – 4pm, and by appt.

Reception: Jan. 15, 5:30 – 8pm; casseroles will be served.

Open First Fridays: February 5 and March 5 from 5:30 – 8pm.

Free admission to all events and open to the public

Casserole: A Mixture of Photographic Thoughts contains new works by INvision artists, including works using historic processes and digital technology. Artworks will include imagery concerning ideas about architecture, the landscape, and portraiture. The artists will be at the reception on January 15 from 5:30 to 8:00pm to meet with patrons. Join the artists to enjoy the artwork, good food, including casseroles, and lively conversation.

Casserole: A Mixture of Photographic Thoughts is presented with support from the Irvington Guild of Artists and the Irvington Historical Society.

About the organizations:

INvision: Alliance of Photographic Artists has been meeting together to promote and advance the art of photography since the mid 1990’s. INvision provides a platform for photographic discourse in order to encourage the artistic growth of its members and to enrich the lives of interested people through the experience of photography. Members are from many walks of life and find that art photography is the creative outlet that feeds their soul. Patrons will find a diverse group of image-making techniques and imagery from the members of INvision as each photographer shares their unique vision about this world in which we live.

It is the MISSION of the Irvington Guild of Artists to promote Irvington as a center for advancement of the arts by educating, sponsoring art exhibitions, and assisting the development of artists in their media.