Welcome to Sherman Artists
MISSION STATEMENT: Sherman Artists Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the visual arts and educates the public by providing a means for artists to share their knowledge, support, and inspiration, thereby enriching the cultural life of the Sherman community.
Started: October 2021 by Joint Chairs – Lisa Hickey and Linda Hubbard. Key events have been the OPEN STUDIOs on December 4 & 5, 2021, and December 3 & 4, 2022, plus the ARTFEST on August 5-7, 2022, at the Sherman Jewish Community Center (JCC).
Sherman Artists Association Board of Directors
2024
Linda T Hubbard
Founder / President
Linda is a fine art photographer who is native of New England and has lived in the Hudson River Valley for many years. “I love to capture nature’s beauty and include an element of architecture that states how humans and nature interrelate.” Hubbard currently lives in Sherman, where she curates the art shows at the Sherman Library and the Great Hollow Photographers Club Art Shows. She also co-chairs the Sherman Artists Association. Her photographs can be purchased through her website, LindaTHubbard.com, or the LAND Gallery in Pawling, NY. Her photo cards are available at the Old Store in Sherman, CT. The photographs are framed and matted in various sizes and as photo cards.
Charlene Leichter
Vice President
Charlene is a local Sherman resident, exploring painting in watercolors and occasionally creating pencil drawings for family and friends. In her artistic journey, inspiration and techniques from YouTube artist’s tutorials have helped her focus on developing her art style. She is looking forward to retirement and spending more time crafting her artistic skills.
Bethe Bogues
Secretary
Beth Bogues has been a resident of New Fairfield for over 30 years. With a life-long passion for art, she painted in her spare time and has been a student of Anda Styler for many years. With her recent retirement, she enjoys more time exploring new mediums and focusing on her art.
Jeff Ginsburg
Treasurer
Jeff Ginsburg and Lu Li are photographers known for the “Magnificent Birds.”Their bird photographs show a strong connection between the photographers and their wild subjects, inviting you into a world of impact, emotion, and beauty. The artists will happily explain how they photograph birds and the elusive wood ducks.
John O’Donnell
Member at Large
John Charles O’Donnell and Mako Kumano O’Donnell are world-renowned fine art teddy bear photographers who have captured images in 28 countries on all seven continents. With “Deep Superficiality” as their guiding artistic principle, they structure their images to invite a multitude of interpretations and reactions on a number of levels while knowing the surface level will predominate for most observers. In addition to operating their private charity, One Thousand Bears Project (www.OneThousandBears.com), John and Mako are represented by Atelier VGI in midtown Manhattan. (www.AtelierVGI.com)
Kenny Litwack
Member at Large
Kenny is a glass artist. To create his work, he primarily uses the technique known as glass fusing which involves cutting cold pieces of glass and then firing the work in a kiln at temperatures up to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. His work consists mainly of abstract landscapes and portraits. He has won awards in exhibitions at the glass studio URBAN GLASS for his pixilated work entitled DIANE and the ART ROOM CONTEMPORARY GALLERY for his landscape BLUE SKY. His work has been exhibited and sold at various venues including the Collectors’ 2016 Gala & Auction, sponsored by Urban Glass.
Christy Bonaiuto
Member at Large
Christy Bonaiuto is a professional photographer specializing in family portraits and nature. She discovered a passion for acrylic pour painting and experiments with new techniques. Her love of photography was born from her passion for nature and the peace it brings. She created the Cards for a Cause project featuring her Progression of a Peony series. Cards can be purchased at the Sherman IGA. She is a member of The Great Hollow Photographers Club and the Sherman Artists Association.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN to individuals, businesses, galleries, and organizations that are visual arts-oriented. The yearly membership fee is $30. Our membership is due annually on June 1. Renew your membership on or before June 1; click here.
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Monthly Meetings are held on the Second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at Sherman Senior Center. Everyone is Welcome.
Future Key 2024 Events:
– Monthly Meetings – Second Wednesday of Every Month, 6:30pm at Sherman Sr Center
– LAND Gallery Featured Artist March – October
– Art Supply Tag Sale – Memorial Day Weekend
– More Coming!
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