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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Tracks...an E-newsletter of Off Track Art - an artists’ cooperative gallery – for April-May 2011


Tracks...an E-newsletter of Off Track Art - an artists’ cooperative gallery – for April-May 2011



11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance) 
Westminster, MD
Open: Wed-Fri      noon - 6 PM
Sat           10 AM - 5 PM

CALENDAR:
Closing April 30 --Guest Artist, Scott Gore.
Your last chance to see these intense psychological graphic prints.  

May 6th --Opening Reception for Guest Artist, Kelly Heck.  For the months of May and June Off Track Art presents “Beautiful Silence,” a selection of serene photographic images by guest artist, KELLY HECK.

“Escape from civilization; voices, home, business, traffic, machinery, phones, music  any human sound.  Surround yourself with nature...   A  wooded area is especially perfect,  removing you from harsh, cool winds that whistle by your ears.  Stand motionless and breathe deeply...” (excerpt from artist’s statement)
Please join us for a reception for the artist on Friday, May 6th, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Advanced Calendar:  

July 29th Reception: July-August Guest Artist:  Katherine Scofield graphics.

September 9th Reception: September-October Guest Artist:  Josh Ries glassworks.

November 4th Reception: November-December Guest Artist:  Peter Plant paintings.

OUT and ABOUT:

“PopUp Art at 7 East - Off Track Art goes off-track.”  A sampling of our work will be refreshed for Spring in the storefront windows at 7 E. Main Street, reminding all passers-by of our location in view nearby.  See something you like?  Make arrangements for purchase at the Off Track Art gallery on Liberty Street.

Gordon Wickes and Pam Zappardino serve as two of the jurists for the Higher Learning Student Photography Exhibition on viewMay 2nd, from 6:30-9:00 pm in McDaniel Lounge.  It will feature photographs taken by the students throughout the last two summers.  Awards are given to the students for winning photos.  In addition, Judy Goodyear, Linda Van Hart, and Kevin Dayhoff join Gordon and Pam in donating their own artwork to the Art Exhibition and Silent Auction event held alongside the student show, with proceeds going to support Higher Learning students and programs.

IN the GALLERY at OTA:

Original painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, photography, cut-paper, book art, sculpture, jewelry.

NEW works by artists...

Carolyn Seabolt brings in fresh works of her newest series of mosaics made of paper tesserae (pictured).

Bob Waddell on site at OTA  April 14th and 21st will be working on several on-going assemblages, in the mid-planning stages of several large scale 2D pieces celebrating the life of Clifford Still using his crypt as the architectural form(s) in the pieces.  The media is charcoal and assemblage.  The process is another take on site print-making.

Judy Goodyear presents a sparkling new array of Roll-On/Roll-Off bracelets.
SEE THE FULL NEWSLETTER WITH PICTURES in PDF file attached!

Off Track Art on the web: www.offtrackart.org and on Facebook

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Sunday, December 19, 2010

Tracks ... an E-newsletter of Off Track Art, an artists’ cooperative gallery


Tracks ... an E-newsletter of Off Track Art, an artists’ cooperative gallery


December 1, 2010: December 2010 into January 2011

11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance,) Westminster, MD

Open: Wed-Fri noon - 6 PM; Sat 10 AM - 5 PM; PLEASE NOTE: Closed December 25 thru January 4.  www.offtrackart.org  Visit us on Facebook, too

CALENDAR:  Guest Artist through December:

Before the old year closes, drop in to see our Guest Artist’s display.  TERRY WHYE’s painted surfaces and rich, textural ceramics shimmer with their exquisite glazes.  Created in her Finksburg studio, Whye Clay Works, Terry offers wonderful works, some of which are beautifully functional and some that stand on their own as sculptural pieces.  The works are done in a variety of techniques including high-fired stoneware and porcelain, colorful majolica pottery, and wood fired sculpture and pottery.  Her ceramics have been highlighted in Ceramic Art and Perception, American Crafts, Ceramics Monthly, and Carroll Magazine.  Closing December 24th.

Holiday Wreaths at CCAC: 
December 1-5, the Carroll County Arts Center holds their 13th Annual Festival of Wreaths, and the artists of Off Track Art got together to assemble a sparkling, art-laced wreath to contribute to this silent auction.  The OTAwreath holds creations of collage, jewelry, watercolor, photo, origami, Christmas bulbs, handmade book, notecards, and more.  Come to the Arts Center to see it among all the other wreaths.  Consider making a bid on one or just enjoy the variety of wreath-y ideas presented at this fun event.  More info is available atwww.carrollcountyartscouncil.org/aa_festivalwreaths.asp .

Studio Tour of Carroll County:
Mark your calendar to partake in some alternative holiday shopping during the “Carroll County Studio Tour.”  Off Track Art is once again participating in the Studio Tour, happening the first weekend in December:  Saturday & Sunday, December 4th & 5th, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  It’s a lovely way to enjoy the creative, hand-made art and craft of our regional artists while exploring bucolic Carroll County and its historic Main streets.  Complete info is available at www.ccartists.com .

---SEE THE FULL, ILLUSTRATED E-NEWSLETTER in the PDF attachment---

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Friday, November 05, 2010

Ceramic artist, Terry Whye opening reception at Off Track Art

Ceramic artist, Terry Whye opening reception at Off Track Art

You Are Invited To Attend An Opening Reception At Off Track Art
For Our Guest Artist, ceramic artist, Terry Whye.

Off Track Art
an artists cooperative gallery
11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance)
!Westminster, MD


Terry will be on hand in the gallery for you to meet at a Reception: Friday, November 5th, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. (Please Note: This is a corrected time from previously reported time in the Tracks E-newsletter.)

Come to Off Track Art gallery and enjoy light refreshments and rich visual treats!

TERRY WHYE creates her ceramic sculpture and pottery in her Finksburg studio, Whye Clay Works, producing work in a variety of techniques including high-fired stoneware and porcelain, colorful majolica pottery, raku and wood fired sculpture and pottery. Her ceramics have been highlighted in Ceramic Art and Perception, American Crafts, Ceramics Monthly, and Carroll Magazine.

ALSO ...Enjoy an evening of gallery hopping in downtown Westminster...

OPENING THIS SAME NIGHT in downtown Westminster, Off Track Art’s upcoming new partner, Phil Grout, at Birdieʼs Cafe Gallery.

Carroll County photojournalist Phil Grout will present a retrospect exhibition and sale of his work entitled "44/40 in Light" at Birdie's Cafe Gallery, 233 E. Main St., Westminster, throughout November and December. An opening reception will be held Friday, November 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Grout is celebrating 44 years as a photographer working in and out of Carroll County 40 of those years. His camera has taken him throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia and India. He is the author of three critically acclaimed books of photography and prose which will also be available for purchase.

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By Kevin Dayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff Art http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/): The mindless ramblings of a freelance journalist and artist formerly known as mayor. A mild mannered vacuous unemployable college drop out; ...
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20101001 OTA newsletter. Off Track Art, Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, art, artists, culture, artist cooperative, Dayhoff. See also: http://www.scribd.com/doc/37089693/Off-Track-Art-Newsletter-for-August-and-September-2010 ...
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John C Schaeffer, banker and community leader, 82, of Westminster
Explore Carroll By Kevin Dayhoff John C. Schaeffer, 82, of Westminster, a respected country banker and distinguished community leader, died Sunday Oct. 31, at Gilchrist ...

Twitter / kevindayhoff: Explore Carroll: DAYHOFF: ...  Explore Carroll: DAYHOFF: It's no so much the message, but the spin that makes the story http://t.co/KPYYCxK.  twitter.com/kevindayhoff/status/29228534558

By New Bedford Herald 
Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: Community Foundation of Carroll County ... By Kevin Dayhoff By Kevin Dayhoff 10/21/10. Over 250 community leaders filled the Portico social hall at St. John Catholic Church early Wednesday morning to honor ...  New Bedford Herald by Kevin Dayhoff - http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

Explore Carroll  By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com Today is election day in Carroll County, but voters can also vote with their stomachs — or at least help others do ...

By Kevin Dayhoff  By Kevin Dayhoff 10/21/10. Over 250 community leaders filled the Portico social hall at St. John Catholic Church early Wednesday morning to honor the recipients of the fifth annual Carroll County Philanthropists of the Year awards. ...  Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack - http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Kevin Dayhoff Art: November 29, 2008 Westminster Christmas Parade ...  By Kevin Dayhoff  Judges: Judy Clippart, Jen Mace, and Kevin Dayhoff. Judges' stand courtesy of Harry's Main Street Grille. It was a great parade. As with any great community effort, determining one particular “winner” in each category was so difficult ...

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: November 29, 2008 Westminster ... By Kevin Dayhoff [20081129 sdsom Westminster Christmas Parade judging]. Christmas, Westminster , Maryland , Carroll County , parade, holiday, Kevin Dayhoff. November 1, 2010 / ked. November 29, 2008 Westminster Christmas Parade judging sheet results ...  Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack - http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Kevin Dayhoff Art: Chase and Sanborn ad  By Kevin Dayhoff  I can't quite tell as to when this Chase and Sanborn coffee ad ran, but I have studied it and I wonder why it is that they do not use it today. [no date Chase and Sanborn ad]. Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ ...  Kevin Dayhoff Art - http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/

New Bedford Herald by Kevin Dayhoff - Carroll County MD Election ...
By New Bedford Herald  Also see: DAYHOFF: Vote against local hunger by bringing canned goods to the polls. Posted 10/24/10 http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4852/vote-against-local-hunger-bringing-canned-goods-polls/ PRESS RELEASE October 25, 2010 ... New Bedford Herald by Kevin Dayhoff - http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

Explore Carroll DAYHOFF It's no so much the message but the spin ...  EAGLE ARCHIVE. By Kevin Dayhoff kevindayhoffgmailcom ... When Kevin Dayhoff is not listening to NPR on WAMU he may be reached at kevindayhoffgmailcom ...  www.explorecarroll.com/.../its-no-so-much-message-but-spin-t...

Westminster Maryland Online: Carroll Community College Adult ... By Kevin Dayhoff Carroll Community College Adult Education Diploma Recognition Ceremony. The Third Annual Carroll Community College Adult Education Diploma Recognition Ceremony was held on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 ... Westminster Maryland Online - http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: Carroll Community College Adult ... By Kevin Dayhoff The Third Annual Carroll Community College Adult Education Diploma Recognition Ceremony was held on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. On October 24, Carroll Community College held a recognition ceremony which celebrated the accomplishments of ...
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college-educations.com » Blog Archive » Westminster Maryland ... On October 24, Carroll Community College held a recognition ceremony which celebrated the accomplishments of students who received their high school diplomas as a result of participating in the college's Adult Education Program. ... college-educations.com - http://college-educations.com/

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The E-newsletter of Off Track Art an artists’ cooperative gallery October/November 2010

The E-newsletter of Off Track Art an artists’ cooperative gallery October/November 2010


tracks  ...an E-newsletter of Off Track Art an artists’ cooperative gallery October/November 2010

11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance)
Westminster, MD
OPEN:
Wed-Fri      noon - 6 PM

Visit us on Facebook, too

CALENDAR:

CLOSING:  Don’t forget to visit Off Track Art before the end of October to view the exquisite fiber works of Guest Artist, Gwen Handler.  Along with her silky-soft yarns colorful woven scarves, soft knit hats and mittens are offered to help you artfully prepare for the coming winter season.  Last chance to see these wonderful, tactile pieces in the gallery during October.

OPENING:  Coming to the gallery in November and December is Off Track Art’s next Guest Artist, Terry Whye.  Terry will be on hand in the gallery for you to meet at a Reception:  Friday, November 5th, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.  
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IN the GALLERY at OTA:

The Sketchbook Project:  An exciting new project has begun in the gallery where gallery visitors, artists or not, can contribute their creative markings in a communal sketchbook.  Come in and see what others who have wandered into these pages have sketched out, cut out, marked up and pasted in.  Add to the thread or start your own thread.  Leave a pictorial message for a friend.  Look for the black-bound sketchbook in the gallery and join the fun while gaining insight and new ideas from the artistic mind!  ---The sketchbook, along with other artists’ sketchbooks coming to the gallery, will remain available for viewing. 

Friday, Oct. 8th:  Robert Waddell will be working on collage as a part of an ongoing series or something newer than new.  Robert is finishing a fall series (not season themed) titled "Artifacts" which will be on display late 2010 or early 2011. 

Wednesday, Oct. 13th:  Mary Decker will be working on some new watercolors, along with the irises and day lilies that she loves, she will also be exploring some new botanical subjects.

Thursday, Oct. 14th, and Friday, Oct. 22:  Come and observe Carolyn Seabolt do silk painting, a technique which she teaches at her studio, "Cat Tracks."  (Anyone looking to learn this process can take her class beginning in early January 2011 -- it takes four folks to make a class.)

Friday, Oct. 15th, and Wednesday, Oct. 20th:  Charlotte Laslo will be working on her jewelry creations using wirework and knotting techniques.
Friday, Oct. 29th: You can find Cathy Z. Sawdey working on drawings in the gallery.

Friday, November 5th:  RECEPTION for the artist, TERRY WHYE, will be held from 6:30-8:30 PM, where visitors will have the chance to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.


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Friday, May 07, 2010

Off Track Art reception for guest artist Jodi O’Connell

Off Track Art reception for guest artist Jodi O’Connell Friday, May 7th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/05/off-track-art-reception-for-guest.html

April 15, 2010 Off Track Art Newsletter

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an E-newsletter of Off Track Art , an artists’ cooperative gallery

March/April 2010

April 15, 2010
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-15-2010-off-track-art-newsletter.html

11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance) Westminster, MD

hours:
Tue-Wed noon -6 PM
Thu-Fri noon -7 PM
Sat 10 AM - 5 PM


GUEST ARTIST, May/June: Jodi O’Connell

Off Track Art welcomes colorful painter, Jodi O’Connell, as our guest artist for May and June. Drop by to the reception on Friday, May 7th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM to meet Jodi. An expressive painter of traditional genres, Jodi renders her subjects in bright, glowing colors.

CALENDAR for SPRING:

OPENING: “Off Track goes off track” is an exhibit of creative interpretations of the gallery name and other musings by artists from Off Track Art. It opens April 18th in the Great Hall at Carroll County Community College, and runs through May 21, 2010. Please join us at a reception: Sunday, April 18th, from 2-4 PM.

OUT and ABOUT:

Gordon Wickes took part of the fund raiser for The Maryland Art Place, “Out of Order,” in Baltimore on Friday, April 9.

Melinda Byrd has an oil painting at the following event: Come and see, and maybe bid and take a piece home with you. Apr 22, Thursday, 6:30 pm Juried Art Show, Benefit Auction and Lecture with Greg Mort at the Howard Conservancy. Greg Mort, Artist and Author of The Artist & the Art of Stewardship, is considered to be one of America’s foremost contemporary painters. His works are included in many prominent collections including the Smithsonian and the Corcoran Gallery. Mort’s painting, Stewardship became part of President and Mrs. Clinton’s collection at the White House. He will talk about his work and how it expresses his passion for the environment and the importance of stewardship. Juried works of art are on display in the Gudelsky Gallery along with the entire Stewardship collection by Greg Mort. An artists' reception begins at 6:30pm followed by Greg Mort's lecture at 7pm. A live auction of the juried works and Greg Mort's pieces will take place, plus a book signing. A great way to celebrate Earth Day! $10 per person. To register, click on this link: http://www.hcconservancy.org/programs.php

Linda Van Hart is top of the wait list for Craft Boston April 9-11 at The Seagate World Trade Center.

Gail Elwell is involved with The Artchicks, "Gathering," recently on view at the Scott Gallery, Carroll Community College, will be opening in Lubbock, Texas, May 17-June 18, at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.

More of Gail’s works can be seen in her collage project, "52 Weeks," which opens at the Christina Collin-Smith Gallery in Cumberland, Md., in June.

ARTISTS:

Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd: http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff: kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com
Mary Decker: http://www.chartruesemoose.com/
Gail Elwell: http://www.gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart: http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino
GUEST, Thomas Sterner
GUEST, Jodi O’Connell: http://www.jodioconnell.com/

http://www.offtrackart.org/

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Friday, April 16, 2010

April 15, 2010 Off Track Art Newsletter


tracks=======================

an E-newsletter of Off Track Art , an artists’ cooperative gallery

March/April 2010

April 15, 2010
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-15-2010-off-track-art-newsletter.html

11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance) Westminster, MD

hours:
Tue-Wed noon -6 PM
Thu-Fri noon -7 PM
Sat 10 AM - 5 PM

CALENDAR for SPRING:

OPENING: “Off Track goes off track” is an exhibit of creative interpretations of the gallery name and other musings by artists from Off Track Art. It opens April 18th in the Great Hall at Carroll County Community College, and runs through May 21, 2010. Please join us at a reception: Sunday, April 18th, from 2-4 PM.

CLOSING: Stop by the Off Track Art gallery before the end of April to glimpse a view of the wonderful, surprising works by Guest Artist, Thomas Sterner. Closing Friday, April 30th.

OPENING: Mark your calendar to attend an opening reception at Off Track Art celebrating the colorful works of our upcoming May-June Guest Artist, Jodi O’Connell. Reception: Friday, May 7th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

GUEST ARTIST, March/April: Thomas Sterner

Off Track Art is pleased to have Thomas Sterner as our guest artist for March and April.

Thomas Sterner is a sculptor and mixed media artist who is an important element in the fabric of Carroll County. Over the years his installations, organic sculptures and intricately carved wooden plaques and doors have both challenged and delighted viewers.

His work reminds the viewers of the delicate connection between humankind and nature. The natural wood canvas is delicately carved and enhanced with paint. Whether the work is infused with textual references or not, the work can be interpreted on many levels. Currently he is working on a series of architectural doors such as “A is for Art” which can be seen in the lobby of the Carroll Arts Center.

GUEST ARTIST, May/June: Jodi O’Connell

Off Track Art welcomes colorful painter, Jodi O’Connell, as our guest artist for May and June. Drop by to the reception on Friday, May 5th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM to meet Jodi. An expressive painter of traditional genres, Jodi renders her subjects in bright, glowing colors.

ARTISTS AT WORK at Off Track Art:

April 15th and 29th -noon to three- Charlotte Laslo will be in the gallery, doing wirework and knotting for her jewelry creations.

Apr 20, Tues. Noon - 6 PM Working artist, Melinda Byrd will be carving a new woodcut at Off Track Art. Stop in the peek over her shoulders as she works. Questions welcome.

OUT and ABOUT:

Gordon Wickes took part of the fund raiser for The Maryland Art Place, “Out of Order,” in Baltimore on Friday, April 9.

Melinda Byrd has an oil painting at the following event: Come and see, and maybe bid and take a piece home with you. Apr 22, Thursday, 6:30 pm Juried Art Show, Benefit Auction and Lecture with Greg Mort at the Howard Conservancy. Greg Mort, Artist and Author of The Artist & the Art of Stewardship, is considered to be one of America’s foremost contemporary painters. His works are included in many prominent collections including the Smithsonian and the Corcoran Gallery. Mort’s painting, Stewardship became part of President and Mrs. Clinton’s collection at the White House. He will talk about his work and how it expresses his passion for the environment and the importance of stewardship. Juried works of art are on display in the Gudelsky Gallery along with the entire Stewardship collection by Greg Mort. An artists' reception begins at 6:30pm followed by Greg Mort's lecture at 7pm. A live auction of the juried works and Greg Mort's pieces will take place, plus a book signing. A great way to celebrate Earth Day! $10 per person. To register, click on this link: http://www.hcconservancy.org/programs.php

Linda Van Hart is top of the wait list for Craft Boston April 9-11 at The Seagate World Trade Center.

Gail Elwell is involved with The Artchicks, "Gathering," recently on view at the Scott Gallery, Carroll Community College, will be opening in Lubbock, Texas, May 17-June 18, at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.

More of Gail’s works can be seen in her collage project, "52 Weeks," which opens at the Christina Collin-Smith Gallery in Cumberland, Md., in June.

ARTISTS:

Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd: http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff: kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com
Mary Decker: http://www.chartruesemoose.com/
Gail Elwell: http://www.gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart: http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino
GUEST, Thomas Sterner
GUEST, Jodi O’Connell: http://www.jodioconnell.com/

http://www.offtrackart.org/

Visit us on Facebook, too!

20100415 OTA Newsletter

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