July Events at Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts

Journey into Process
July 5th through September 8th

Five outstanding regional artists will be exhibiting their ink brush work, etchings, acrylics, oils and works on paper in Journey into Process opening July 5th. The exhibit will include the work of Carol Cannon, Jane Davies, Tom Merwin, Helen O'Donnell, and Carolyn Shattuck. This is a multi-media event including Matt Merwin's experimental documentary Drawing Water Project, chronicling the painting process and its connection to nature.

Journey into Process Opening Reception
Friday, July 5th 5:30-8pm

Join us for an opening reception for our new exhibit, Journey into Process, featuring works by Carol Cannon, Jane Davies, Tom Merwin, Helen O'Donnell, Carolyn Shattuck, and Matt Merwin. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Workshop: Make Fabrics That Burst with Color
Saturday, July 13th 10am-1pm

A Gelatin Monoprint Process
Sunday, July 14th 11am-2pm

In this special two-day introductory course, led by Frances Holliday Alford, both quilting and fabric artists and the non-experienced will enjoy creating one of a kind fabrics. Through the gelatin monoprint process, the paint adheres to the fabric, making an interesting and unique image that cannot be achieved by a direct paint method. This process is very forgiving, very flexible, and very spontaneous. Each student brings a different color, a shift in shape, & variation in stitching to create a one of a kind piece.

After a career in education, Frances became a full time multi-media fiber artist. She is best known for large textile quilted constructions but she also works in collage and installation art. Frances works at Embellishments Studio in Grafton, VT. Tuition $65; Supplies Cost $10.

Asbury Films, The New York Short Film Concert
Friday, July 19th 8pm

Did you ever watch the Academy Awards when they were presenting the Best "Live Action" Short Film or best "Short Animation" Oscars and say to yourself, "Where are these films, and why haven't I seen any of them?" Asbury Shorts, New York City's longest running short film exhibition, will present their acclaimed program of international films known as: "The Short Film Concert". Members $10; Non-members $15.

VTica
15 Depot Street/PO Box 972
Chester, VT 05143
www.vtica.org