Rates–1 to 3 insertions: $2.50 per word; 4 to 6 insertions: $2.00 per word. Boldfacing of the first two words will be done at no extra charge. Additional words are boldfaced at twice the word rate. Twenty-word minimum. Deadline: July 1, 2009 for the August/September 2009 issue.

Contact: Jaime Ganson
e-mail: jganson@artnewengland.com 

June/July 2009

Art Supplies

Atlas Metal Sales, 1401 Umatilla Street. Denver, Colorado 80204. Ph. (800) 662-0143, (303) 623-0143; Fax (303) 623-3034. Email: jsimms@atlasmetal.com, Website: www.atlasmetal.com; SILICON BRONZE. Casting Alloys: 95-4-1 (Everdur) & 92-4-4 (Herculoy). 1/2" cubes to 20ib. ingots; Sheet & Plate, Flat Bar, Round Rod, Square Rod, Round Tubing, Square Tubing, Welding Rod & Wire. Call for quotation or free brochure.

PRESSES ETCHING AND LITHO - 12" TO 52" REQUEST FREE CATALOG Remanufactured Trade-Ins - Request Listing Financing Available CONRAD MACHINE CO. 1525 S. Warner, Dept. AE, Whitehall, MI 49461 Phone (231) 893-7455. Fax (231) 893-0889.

Artist Equipment

NEW!
The Plein Air Solution, Pochade Boxes for Oils and Pastels www.All-in-OneEasel.com (207) 439-0223

Artists Wanted

Call for Entries: I-95 Triennial Invitational Exhibition: Bangor, ME to Providence, RI. University of Maine Museum of Art seeks artist submissions for triennial exhibition that runs from April 23-June 12, 2010. $30 entry fee for six submissions. Entries accepted from September 21-October 16, 2009 only. Please see the Museum’s website at www.umma.umaine.edu for guidelines and entry forms.

"10th Annual Summer All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition," worldwide debut August 1st; postmark deadline: July 8. www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/schedule/default.asp

Cambridge Art Association seeks new artist members. Show and sell work through two galleries near Harvard Square with 60 year-old association. Call (617) 876-0246, e-mail info@cambridgeart.org, or visit www.cambridgeart.org for details.

GALLERY REPRESENTATION, SOLO EXHIBITIONS available for New England and national artists at Bromfield Gallery in Boston’s SOWA arts district. Emerging and established artists welcome. Portfolios reviewed on an ongoing basis. No application fee. Apply online at www.bromfieldgallery.com or send materials to 450 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118.

DeCordova Museum seeks Boston-area artists to loan 2-dimensional artwork for exhibitions within Boston-area corporations. To apply, send artist’s résumé and ten to twenty images to: Corporate Program Director, DeCordova Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Please include SASE for return of your materials.

Monotype Guild of New England: an organization dedicated to the art of the unique print. Workshops, exhibitions, networking, newsletter, your work in our web gallery. New members welcome—send SASA to MGNE, PO Box 134, Sharon, MA 02067. www.mgne.org.

Illuminations at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. A rotating exhibit, for patients, families, friends and staff, intended to offer encouragement and shed light on the human experience. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Open to all artists, mediums, and styles. For prospectus contact the program manager at (617) 726-4808 or Illuminations@partners.org.

Book / Publications

The MIT Press Bookstore: art, architecture, design, and photography The MIT Press and other fine publishers 292 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142. (617) 253-5249 http://mitpress.mit.edu/bookstore. books@mit.edu.

Call for Entries

National Juried Show - Call for Entries. "Color Matters" juried by Jen Mergel, Associate Curator at ICA Boston. Open to all artists. Cash prizes. Entry deadline August 15, 2009. Exhibition: September 18–November 1, 2009. Opening reception Sept. 25, 6–8. South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA. (781) 383-2787. www.ssac.org for entry form.

Career Development

Critique/Mentoring sessions available. Constructive, tangible feedback and support for artists working in any medium. Call Robert Siegelman at (617) 524-7737. bob7737@earthlink.net.

Competitions

Rhode Island Watercolor Society, 16th Annual National Watermedia Competition, October 4-29, 2009. Open to all artists over 18 in the U.S. $4,000 in cash awards; 1st Prize $1,500. Juried by slides and CDs postmarked by July 18. Juror: John Salminen, AWS. For prospectus, send business-sized SASE to Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Slater Memorial, Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02861 or download from www.riws.org.

SOLO 2010 Exhibition Competition. Juried by Brian T. Allen, Director of the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, MA. This contest awards two artists a solo exhibition each in January 2010 at Bromfield Gallery in Boston. Open to all New England artists who have not had a solo show in a commercial gallery (universities, libraries, etc. do not disqualify). Fee: $30. All media. Application deadline: October 1, 2009. Apply online only with up to 5 jpgs at www.bromfieldgallery.com. No submissions by email, postal, or artist websites.

Computer Training

Private computer training for artists, taught by accomplished digital artist at your computer! Topics include: Photoshop for artists, creating/maintaining your Web page, overcoming computerphobia (basics course), and more! Web design services also available. Info: www.naomiribner.com, (781) 444-6693, or e-mail: computertutor@naomiribner.com.

Framers

METROPOLITAN PICTURE FRAMING: Classic Exhibition Frames Wholesale. Call for Free Color Catalog: (800) 636-3139. www.metroframe.com

A STREET FRAMES: Custom Framing for Professional Artists and Galleries. 755 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138 tel: (617) 497-2259; 4 Clarendon St. Boston, MA 02116 tel: (617) 437-7761. www.astreetframes.com. 40% Artist Discount.

Gallery Rentals

Galleries on the Wharf. 77 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA. Live in May–Oct. Phone Niki at (617) 543-2977. E-mail: nicoleahearn@comcast.net. View on Web: www.rockyneckartcolony.org/galleries.html

Giclee Printer

Superior Giclée: Fine art reproductions; digital printmaking, when only the best will do. Superior Giclée, Boston, MA. (781) 789-4023. www.superiorgiclee.com.

ARTOPIA GICLÉE: Reproductions of your paintings, prints, or digital art on artist papers or stretched canvas up to 6 feet in size. Friendly, personal service and uncompromising quality. Info. and prices at: www.artopiagiclee.com  or call (781) 665-1122.

Job Opportunities

SKINNER
CATALOGING ASSISTANT, ASIAN ART
SKINNER, New England’s leading auction house for antiques & fine art, seeks a Cataloging Assistant for the Asian Works of Art department. Candidates should possess 2-5 years experience in appraising Asian antiques in an auction house, gallery, museum or related field. Computer proficiency, attention to detail, aesthetic sense, can-do attitude, ability to juggle multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines, and work collaboratively as a team member a must. Knowledge of auction house software/systems a plus.
Please send resumes to: Human Resources, 274 Cedar Hill St., Marlborough, MA 01752
or email resumes to: humanresources@skinnerinc.com
No phone calls please.

Photography

ARTOPIA IMAGING: Digital photography of fine art and crafts for school and show applications, Web sites, gallery submissions, etc. Paintings, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, etc. Personal service, unconditional guarantee. Extensive portfolio, prices at www.artopiaimaging.com or call (781) 665-1122.

JOHN POLAK PHOTOGRAPHY. Digital photography, 35mm slides, portfolio prints and digital files of 2-D/3-D artwork, and installations for artists, craftspeople, museums, and galleries. www.johnpolakphotography.com. (800) 474-6865.

Photography of Artwork: all formats, slides, digital files, and reasonable rates. Your studio or mine, pick-up and delivery also available. Call Dana Salvo at (978) 283-9638, (781) 259-8303 at Clark Gallery, or email dsalvo@comcast.net

Patricia Basha, LICSW. Specialist in work with the particular issues of the visual artist. Offices in Boston and Lexington; (617) 426-3150.

Elizabeth Spencer, LICSW: experienced psychotherapist with creative and artistic people. Cambridge and Natick. (617) 491-2537. www.elizspencer.com.

For rent: 2 bed, 2 bath condo in the heart of the Berkshires. Any week during July or August, $1,500.
Call Ed: (413) 232-7805.

MID-COASTAL MAINE ARTIST'S RETREAT. Personal studio and living space on 150-acre farm. Nearby ocean and sailboat. www.starflowerfarmstudios.com. (207) 525-3593. squidge@midcoast.com.

THE PAINTERLY CRAFT, long known for murals and decorative painting also offers:
• Workshops in decorative painting;
• Studio space for rent;
• Gallery space for your exhibits.
PainterlyCraft@verizon.net or (617) 926-0949.

Modern Art Foundry: Complete Sculpture Services. 18-70 41st Street, Astoria, NY 11105. Tel: (718) 728-2030. Fax: (718) 267-0819.

MUSKAT STUDIOS: Collaborative lithography studio. Contract printing with master printer. Lectures, workshops, and studio rental. Print exhibitions throughout the year. 193 Cedar Street, Somerville, MA 02145. (617) 776-7773. www.muskatstudios.com.

2-bedroom villa for rent in the heart of the Berkshires at a Silver Crown RCI rated resort. Any summer week $1,500. Call (413) 232-7805. Minutes to Tanglewood.

Travel with Art New England: The area’s leading contemporary art and culture publication invites you to participate in its Artists of the World travel program, a unique pairing of art and education abroad. Past trips include Prague, Paris, and Venice. Call (617) 782-3008 or email travel@artnewengland.com to learn more about upcoming destinations!

WEB SITES FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE. Sites for artists, craftspeople, illustrators, & photographers. New sites; redesign; site maintenance. Visit www.webkazoo.com or call (860) 664-9593.

BIG PICTURE COMMUNICATIONS Web sites, graphic design for artists. www.bigpicturecommunications.com Mary Bucci McCoy (978) 524-4844.