Welcome to the New Season at Off Tract Art in Westminster - It's Time for a Change!

Welcome to the New Season - It's Time for a Change! The kids are going back to school, the grass has slowed growing, and there can be a hint of fall in the evening air.  It's a great time to take a look at all that's happening at Off Track Art. Off Track Art is proud and excited to welcome five artists to our collective: Phil Grout, photographer and storyteller Thomas Sterner, using paint & wood to query dimensions & ideas Darlene Freas, photographer with digital inclinations Melissa Little, emerging artist in oil & acrylics Gail Martensen, interpreting nature in oils & acrylics Our website has been updated with many more images than could be included here.  Please check out all our artists on www.offtrackart.com. Second Saturday Salon Group September 12 through November 7, 2015 Opening:  Saturday, September 12 5:30-7:30             The word “salon” is familiar to many as it refers to people joining together to discuss and promote art, music, poetry, and literature.  It was in this spirit that the “Second Saturday Salon” was created: A group dedicated to sharing creative efforts in a wholly supportive, nonjudgmental environment. The Second Saturday Salon meets in an atmosphere of camaraderie and good fellowship, and its members’ work is made stronger by friendships, mutual encouragement, and gentle feedback.             Please join us at 5:30pm on Saturday, September 12, which is Second Saturday in Westminster, for the opening of “Works by the Second Saturday Salon Group,” and partake in the generous and vibrant spirit of “salon!” For more images from the Second Saturday Salon, please look at the OTA website under "Special Events." Trending in Westminster – Second Saturday Events Westminster has joined the growing number of communities creating events to bring people into town to enjoy the many dining, entertainment, and shopping opportunities that thrive within the city limits.  Downtown is alive, vibrant, and anything but cookie-cutter! On September 12, the Second Saturday Pop-Up Art Market opens in the Sentinel Parking lot adjacent to Off Track Art. Juried artists will displaying their wares from10am to 3pm. Come to see pottery, fiber art, paintings, photography, and more.  Off Track Art is open for your perusal, and it’s only a short walk to the Downtown Farmers Market, where the bounty of Carroll County gardeners, bakers, coffee roasters, and hops growers are available for your own farm-to-table experience.  Make it a fun day and come back for the Salon Opening that night. Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events: Midnight Madness – It's not a Second Saturday, but lots of fun during Fall Fest in Westminster. On Friday, September 25, 6pm to midnight, shoppers at Off Track Art will receive a 20% discount throughout the gallery.  If you’ve had your eye on a special piece, you know when to shop!  We'll have musicians playing classic rock and several of the artists will be in the gallery to help you make your selections--and there's so much to choose from!  It's a great night to visit Off Track Art Oyster Stroll – Saturday, October 10, 12noon to 4pm.  Off Track Art will be hosting an oyster farmer shucking fresh oysters on the half-shell in front of the gallery. Off Track will have fun specially priced oyster & pearl jewelry and the Second Saturday Pop-Up Art Market will be in full swing.  This event is in cooperation with Coastal Conservation Maryland; all the oyster shells will be reserved to start to build a “Westminster” reef in the Bay.  Full event schedule here.

See also: Special events and other good information at: http://www.offtrackart.com/

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Off Track Art will host an opening reception for Sherrill Cooper on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. http://tinyurl.com/otuwfez

 Sherrill Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for May and June 2014

Off Track Art, an artists’ cooperative in downtown Westminster, will host an opening reception for Sherrill Cooper on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ms. Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for May and June 2014.

Sherrill has an extensive body of work that reflect her love of the figure.

"I love people watching,” says Ms. Cooper. “The way they sit, stand, their overall posture and attitude fascinates me. I am drawn to the figure absorbed in contemplation—capturing their inner sense of isolation. I seek to communicate their emotions at that particular time. I want the viewer to feel what the subject is feeling…

 

According to her artist’s statement and brief biographical sketch, “Sherrill Cooper's studio feels like a tree house. It overlooks a lush, dense oak forest in Finksburg, MD.

In this setting Sherrill has found a way to merge her two passions: illustration and painting in oil.

She has enjoyed a successful 30 year career as an illustrator.  Now that she has raised two children, she finds more time to paint. 

Illustration has taught her composition, color, creativity, expression, and most of all draftsmanship.

These disciplines serve her well when she applies paint to canvas.  She seeks to distill all of her experiences in to each painting with fresh concepts, strong design sensibilities, emotional brushstrokes, and rich and textural color. 

The figure interests Sherrill most.  Particularly those moments of contemplation when people are caught-up in their thoughts and emotions.

Attitude, body language and posture are what she seeks to communicate with the viewer.

Choosing the correct value is essential.  Putting it down only once, with the appropriate brush and stroke. These are choices that I make very carefully. If I get them right, the painting, like the person moves and breathes. - Sherrill Cooper

For inquires, or to see more paintings, visit www.sherrill@tsherrillcooper.com.

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland.

For over 5-years, the partners in the coop have been dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

The coop partners include, Kevin Dayhoff, Gail Elwell, Linda Van Hart, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Laslo, Joyce Schaum, Carolyn Seabolt, Robert Waddell, Nick Corso, and Gordon Wickes.

The inspiration for forming the co-op was spearheaded by local artists Susan Williamson & Pam Zappardino. After discussions and organizational meetings in December 2008, Off Track opened its doors in January 2009 and had its grand opening on Feb. 13th, 2009.

If you come: the Opening Reception for painter Sherrill Cooper is scheduled for May 2, 2014, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information go to: www.offtrackart.com

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Off Track Art Gallery

11 Liberty St., Side Entrance

Westminster, MD 21157

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Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/ “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in historic downtown Westminster, Carroll County Maryland. 

Open: Wed-Fri. Noon to 6 PM , Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM. http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/ 

 For news and information on Off Track Art previous to December 15, 2011, you can go to http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

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Off Track Art will host an opening reception for Sherrill Cooper on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. http://tinyurl.com/otuwfez

 Sherrill Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for May and June 2014

Off Track Art, an artists’ cooperative in downtown Westminster, will host an opening reception for Sherrill Cooper on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ms. Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for May and June 2014.

Sherrill has an extensive body of work that reflect her love of the figure.

"I love people watching,” says Ms. Cooper. “The way they sit, stand, their overall posture and attitude fascinates me. I am drawn to the figure absorbed in contemplation—capturing their inner sense of isolation. I seek to communicate their emotions at that particular time. I want the viewer to feel what the subject is feeling…

 

According to her artist’s statement and brief biographical sketch, “Sherrill Cooper's studio feels like a tree house. It overlooks a lush, dense oak forest in Finksburg, MD.

In this setting Sherrill has found a way to merge her two passions: illustration and painting in oil.

She has enjoyed a successful 30 year career as an illustrator.  Now that she has raised two children, she finds more time to paint. 

Illustration has taught her composition, color, creativity, expression, and most of all draftsmanship.

These disciplines serve her well when she applies paint to canvas.  She seeks to distill all of her experiences in to each painting with fresh concepts, strong design sensibilities, emotional brushstrokes, and rich and textural color. 

The figure interests Sherrill most.  Particularly those moments of contemplation when people are caught-up in their thoughts and emotions.

Attitude, body language and posture are what she seeks to communicate with the viewer.

Choosing the correct value is essential.  Putting it down only once, with the appropriate brush and stroke. These are choices that I make very carefully. If I get them right, the painting, like the person moves and breathes. - Sherrill Cooper

For inquires, or to see more paintings, visit www.sherrill@tsherrillcooper.com.

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland.

For over 5-years, the partners in the coop have been dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

The coop partners include, Kevin Dayhoff, Gail Elwell, Linda Van Hart, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Laslo, Joyce Schaum, Carolyn Seabolt, Robert Waddell, Nick Corso, and Gordon Wickes.

The inspiration for forming the co-op was spearheaded by local artists Susan Williamson & Pam Zappardino. After discussions and organizational meetings in December 2008, Off Track opened its doors in January 2009 and had its grand opening on Feb. 13th, 2009.

If you come: the Opening Reception for painter Sherrill Cooper is scheduled for May 2, 2014, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information go to: www.offtrackart.com

Labels: Art Off Track Art, Art Off Track Art news info

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Off Track Art Gallery

11 Liberty St., Side Entrance

Westminster, MD 21157

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https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215239526327018628982.0004eb31f098b83a0723c&msa=0

www.offtrackart.org  or

http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/

http://tinyurl.com/b3h2zh  

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/01/off-track-art_31.html

For more info: http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/

View Off Track Art Cooperative and Gallery in a larger map

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http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/2014/04/sherrill-cooper-is-featured-artist-at.html

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http://westminster.patch.com/groups/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog/p/sherrill-cooper-is-the-featured-artist-at-off-track-art-for-may-and-june-2014   

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Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/ “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in historic downtown Westminster, Carroll County Maryland. 

Open: Wed-Fri. Noon to 6 PM , Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM. http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/ 

 For news and information on Off Track Art previous to December 15, 2011, you can go to http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Patuxent Publishing Co., The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

Westminster Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/search?keywords=Dayhoff

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoffTwitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net

Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/

E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
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