Scholarship for a Teen Cartoonist

For the fourth year in a row, the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction has donated a full scholarship to the Department of Libraries so a Vermont teen can attend their one week workshop, "Create Comics," this summer. This full scholarship, worth $900, includes the workshop, supplies, morning and afternoon snacks, lunch and evening student activities. Lodging is not included, but there is a very inexpensive hostel option at the nearby Hotel Coolidge. Any Vermont student age 16 or older (must be 16 years old by June 1, 2012) is eligible. The workshop will take place in White River Junction, VT July 16-20, 2012.



Vermont teens interested in the scholarship should apply through their local school or public library. The only entry requirements are: (1) that the student is at least 16 years old, and (2) the applicant has the ability to attend the entire workshop in July. The contest will be conducted through the library (school or public) and librarians will be responsible for sending in the entry forms to the Department of Libraries by May 18, 2012. DOL will hold a drawing and will let the winning student's librarian know the results.



Last year Tyler Murphy from North Country High School in Newport won the scholarship and attended the workshop. About the experience he said, "This workshop was amazing. I had a great time and learned many things that have made me want to advance my future in comics. I have also met many people that have become friends that I hope to keep in contact with. Thank you so much CCS for the chance to broaden my horizon."



Entry forms are available for download at: http://libraries.vermont.gov/libraries/cbec/ccs



For more information about the workshop and the Center for Cartoon Studies, please visit: www.cartoonstudies.org



Grace Worcester Greene

Youth Services Consultant

Vermont Department of Libraries

109 State Street

Montpelier, VT 05609

Tel.: 802-828-6954

Fax: 802-828-1481

Email: grace.greene@state.vt.us

First Friday Art Opening in June

June 2011 Show at Davis Studio Gallery
"The Elephant in the Room"
Opening Reception: First Friday Opening, June 3rd, 6 – 8 p.m.
Davis Studio Gallery, 404 Pine Street, Burlington

Young Students from Davis Studio display colorful acrylic paintings of elephants

Up-Coming Events for May

FIRST FRIDAY AT DAVIS STUDIO GALLERY
Humane Society Benefit / Fused Glass
Opening Reception: May 6, 2011 from 5-8pm
Davis Studio Gallery, 404 Pine Street, Burlington

Davis Studio partners annually with the Humane Society of Chittenden County to raise money for local animals in need. Students, ages 6 - 12, have painted two paintings of their favorite animals. One painting they keep and the other they donate to the online auction that will happen later this fall. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society. A number of brightly colored and whimsical acrylic paintings from this project will be on display. Also featured in the Davis Studio Gallery for our May opening will be projects from our recent Fused Glass and Mosaics workshops for adults.

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CREATIVE ESCAPE
Hosted by Davis Studio and South End Studio

Bring your friends and join us for a day of playful art and expressive movement. Even if you haven't danced or painted since you were a child, we welcome you to join us in a safe, encouraging and accepting environment. Activities will include: Gentle Yoga, Mixed Media Art Session, Nia Dance Class & more!

Sunday, May 15th
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
Davis Studio, 4 Howard Street, Burlington & South End Studio, 696 Pine Street, Burlington
Cost: $75.00 (includes $60.00 in Coupons)

First Time Attendees will receive the following:
* 2 free class passes to South End Studio (value $26)
* 1 free Saturday Sampler Class at Davis Studio (value $24)
* $10 gift certificate to the Spot

Looking for child care? Davis Studio will provide art activities and child care for children ages 5 and up for $10.00 per hour. Breakfast muffins, juice & a Healthy Lunch provided by the Spot. Register today

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Registration is open for our NEW specialty "Masters Level" camps for teens. Camps start in June. Best to register early, our camps fill fast!

REGISTER TODAY

Davis Studio is excited to offer a variety of Specialty Camps for summer 2011. These camps are designed for older students (ages 12 - 17) who want more individualized attention in unique topics, which are not typically covered in our traditional summer camp offerings.

--These camps will be held in the new Davis Studio Gallery, 404 Pine Street. Some camps will also have off-site experiences (en Plein air, Advanced Drawing, Street Art/Graffiti, Environmental Art, etc.)

--There will be no more than 8 students per camp.

--We are also offering a slightly longer day than our other camp programs. Camp hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m..

-- High quality materials will be provided for every student and there will be no materials fee as we are including it in the cost of the camp.

The camps we offer:
Street Art/Graffiti
Fashion Design Intensive, Level III
Fashion Design Intensive, Level IV
Advanced Drawing Techniques
Intro to Oil Painting
Studio Arts Immersion
Environmental Art Explorations
Plein Air Painting

Registration is open for our annual trip to Paris

The Impressionist's Paris
Experience Paris from an artist's perspective!
April 20-27, 2012

Join us for a multi-dimensional, multi-generational week of art appreciation in Paris. We'll look, learn draw, and paint - and engage all of our senses as we immerse ourselves in the works of the Impressionists and the city that inspired them.

For a registration form or for a detailed itinerary, contact Karen Kane, at 800-430-5436, or karen@parisbydesign.com.

For art-related questions, contact Teresa Davis at info@davisstudiovt.com

• Itinerary
• Registration form
• Full trip description

What's special about this trip:

• Our small group of students and adults will step off the beaten path and back in time as we follow in the footsteps of Monet, Degas and Cassatt. This trip is best for students between the ages of 12 and 18 with an accompanying adult. If you are an enthusiastic yet unaccompanied adult or student, talk to us - let's see if this experience might work for you. Our explorations include Paris highlights, guided visits to museums, gardens, markets and artists' studios - as well as time on your own to reflect and create.
• You'll receive your own travel sketchbook. Our structured writing & drawing activities, as well as work with watercolors and collage, will help you record your experiences. No previous artistic experience is required.
• We'll prepare you before the trip with workshops on art history, French language, and culture; we'll help you keep the trip alive once we're home.

What's included:

• 6 days and nights in Paris
  
• A room with a view in a centrally located, family-owned hotel
  
• Daily breakfast, three inspirational lunches, and two fantastic group dinners
  
• Museum visits, focused drawing activities, and guided walks that get you off the beaten path and
  allow you experience art in many forms
  
• Your own travel sketchbook
  
• A personalized notebook, including additional Paris addresses of particular interest that will help you discover arts venues, restaurants, shopping, and more
  
• Paris museum pass that provides fast and free entry to the city's best museums
  
• Paris métro pass that lets you navigate the city like a native
  
• Recommendations for and help arranging optional activities
  
• Three preparatory classes at Davis Studio focusing on French culture and art history before we go; optional workshop after we return, to help you create a painting from one of your sketchbook pages

Cost and registration details
Cost is $2,820 per person, double occupancy, if registered before June 15, 2011.

Cost is $2,920 after June 15.

Single room is available for an additional $300.

Price does not include flight. Registration is on a firstcome, first served basis, and we expect this trip to fill
quickly. Minimum group size is 7; maximum is 10. A depositof $500 per person will reserve your place in The Impressionist’sParis. Remaining payment can be made through installments,and is requested by Feb 15, 2012.

Creative Escape, this Sunday.

South End Studio and Davis Studio present "Creative Escape"
a mini-vacation to refresh and re-energize

Bring your friends and join us for a day of playful art and expressive movement. Even if you haven't danced or painted since you were a child, we welcome you to join us in a safe, encouraging and accepting environment.

Activities will include: Gentle Yoga, Mixed Media Art Session, Nia Dance Class & more!

Come to 1 or all 3 of our Sunday Creative Escape Days
Sunday, March 20th | Sunday, April 10th | Sunday, May 15th
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
Davis Studio, 4 Howard Street, Burlington &
South End Studio, 696 Pine Street, Burlington

Costs only $75.00 and includes $60.00 in Coupons!

First Time Attendees will receive the following:
* 2 free class passes to South End Studio (value $26)

* 1 free Saturday Sampler Class at Davis Studio (value $24)

* $10 gift certificate to the Spot

Looking for child care?
Davis Studio will provide art activities and child care for children
ages 5 and up for $10.00 per hour. Breakfast muffins, juice &
a Healthy Lunch provided by the Spot

Register on-line at southendstudiovt.com or call 802-540-0044

Fundraising Opportunity for Children

Davis Studio has once again teamed up with two great organizations in our community, Vermont Children’s Trust Fund, & The Humane Society of Chittenden County, and is offering a unique way for your children to participate in some fun and fabulous fundraisers. We have been doing these fundraisers for several years and they have always been a highlight of the year. We encourage as many of you as possible to participate to make this another
successful year of fundraising for both of these great organizations that do so much good in our community. The painting classes are coming up quickly so sign up right away.

Here is how it works:
1. Sign up for one of the painting class sessions
described below.

2. Your child will paint 2 paintings. You choose one to keep and one to donate.

3. Donated paintings are auctioned off and 100 % of the auction proceeds go to the specified organization.

4. You are, of course, welcome to bid on your child’s donated painting if you wish to do so, but there is no obligation.

Vermont Children’s Trust Fund (Benefit)
(students ages 5 – 13)
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Saturdays, 1 – 4 p.m.
April 2nd & April 9th
2 week class
Create colorful acrylic paintings on canvas and participate in a unique fundraising event in partnership with the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation. VCTF raises money for statewide prevention programs for children and families to help give
all kids a fair chance at success. The funds are granted to after school programs, preschool programs, literacy initiatives, parenting education, mentoring programs, substance abuse prevention programs, etc. Examples of grant recipients include,
Tunbridge One Planet, Start with the Arts, and Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. The Art of Giving event will take place Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Shelburne Farms Coach Barn. Participating children’s paintings will be auctioned off at this event. All profits from the sale will go to support prevention programs statewide. http://www.vtchildrenstrust.org
REGISTER ONLINE

Pet Portraits (Humane Society Benefit)
(students ages 7 - 13)
Instructors: Kaitlyn Barr & Diana Cilenti
Fridays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Session 1: April 8, 15, 29
Session 2: May 6, 13, 20
3 week class
Cost: $125
Paint pet portraits and participate in a unique fundraising event in partnership with the Humane Society of Chittenden County. There will be an on-line art auction sponsored by the Humane Society featuring original art painted by the children
in this class. Students will paint 2 pet portraits in acrylic on large sized canvases. Select one painting to take home and the second painting will be donated for the on-line auction to be held in September. 100% of the auction proceeds will go to support the work done on behalf of the animals at the Humane Society. A reception for the artist’s will be held as a kick off for the auction (date to be announced, usually held in early September).
http://www.chittendenhumane.org
REGISTER ONLINE

Summer Camps are online

We look forward to seeing you at the studio for a creative and fun-filled summer.

Brand New This Year: 

** 9 special master's level camps for teens

** One week of art camp just for adults

** Saturday Sampler classes for adults throughout  

    the summer

** Art in the park program for preschool families

** More options than ever before for campers ages 6 - 13

Every year many camps fill up quickly so don't delay. Start planning and register today.