THE FINE ARTS SOCIETY OF THE SOUTHERN TIER, INC. EVENTS CALENDAR
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
2023
2023-HAPPY NEW YEAR-THIS IS A “BIG” YEAR FOR FASST-125 YEARS
BEGINS-updates will be provided throughout the year-NEED VOLUNTEERS
--------------------------Contact Jan benzjw1@gmail.com-----------
JANUARY ~ Oakdale Commons(OC) Gallery/Art Studio
KILMER MANSION FIRST FRIDAY-PENDING
JANUARY-FEBRUARY- RIVERSIDE- TOWERS-SHOW- 3 FASST artists
Show ends February 28, 2023
January 27, 2023, 1 PM TENTATIVE- Board MEMBER Meeting, OC GalleryFEBRUARY ~ OC Gallery/Art Studio-month to month agreement begins
February -STOP IN RIVERSIDE TOWERS- FASST ARTISTS SHOW IN LOBBY
February 14, 15, 16, 2023 from 9-5 Joseph Daily Portrait Workshop at Vestal Public Library125th Anniversary Still-life set up-for members show-more info coming
It is the theme for the annual members’ show pieces- but other ideas and work will be allowed.
Still-life set up----
(February-April 30, 2023 in Mural Prep room at Oakdale CommonsMARCH~ OC Gallery/Art Studio
March-April Riverside Towers Show – need 3 FASST artists
Show ends April 30, 2023
DEMOS ARE BACK
March 8, 2023 – Demonstration at Vestal Public Library 6-8 pm
FREE for members, $5 others – e-mail Equinox-demo scarf marbling pending
EXTEND MEMBER CAMPAIGN-BRING A FRIEND FOR
6 months FREE membership-can take advantage
of FASST benefits~ details in upcoming e-mails, website
BCAC Emerging Artists Show at state street location-Jan and John to provide
Best in Show Award, Jan Wood to judge. Combined show in 2024 pending
Watch for Webinars---.
March 24, 2023, 10:00 a.m. TENTATIVE Board Member Meeting, OC GalleryAPRIL~ OC Gallery/ Art Studio
April 12, 2023 – Demonstration at Vestal Public Library 6-8 pm
FREE for members, $5 others- Reda Abdelrahman -ancient techniques tempra
April 28, 2023, 10:00 am, TENTATIVE Board Member Meeting, OC GalleryMAY – OC Gallery/Art Studio
May –June 30, 2023 -Riverside Towers ~ need 3 FASST artists~
May 10, 2023 – Demonstration at Vestal Public Library 6-8 pm
FREE for members, $5 others-Brian Keeler -pending
PLEIN AIR workshop with Brian Keeler pending 5/13/23 9-4 pending
May 18-22, 2023- Barnes and Noble Fundraiser
MAY 26, 2023, 10 am-Tentative Board member meeting at galleryMay 27 noon-3pm, FIRST 2023 Paint together at Otsiningo Park-meet at the pond
WATCH FOR NOTICES OF ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS AND
WEBINARS WITH KATHY SMITH, JOSEPH DAILY, OTHERS
How to use the on-line gallery~ Contact Joy McMicken at
JUNE~ Mall Gallery/ Art Studio
CHECK OUT SUMMER SOLTICE WITH BRIAN KEELER- JUNE 2023
****June 2, 2023 - 1 pm -125 anniversary member meeting, OC Gallery-IMPORTANT
JUNE, noon-3 pm - SECOND 2023 Paint Together at Recreation Park-meet at the large gazebo by the play area
June 23, 2023- 10 am-Tentative Board member meeting at OC gallery
JULY~ OC Gallery/Art Studio
July- August, 2023 Riverside Towers – need 3 artists
Show ends August 31, 2023
July 7, 8, 9 2023 July Fest-downtown Binghamton-4 Tents available to sell work-need a NYS sales tax certificate 125th Anniversary ActivityJC Carousel Day, July, 2023 11-4 confirmed --e-mail sent for date
July 28, 2023, 10 am. Tentative Board member Meeting, OC galleryAUGUST~ OC Gallery/Art Studio
Discovery Center fundraiser-Wine and Roses ~ pending-e-mail sent
August 12, 2023~ FASST PICNIC AND DEMONSTRATION-
And 4th PAINT TOGETHER 2023 -Date pending
Time ~ Noon-5 pm ~ includes set up and clean up time
Newark Valley~ Trout Ponds Pavilion~ bathroom facilities~
Bring a dish to pass, Phil’s chicken is on the menu ~Pre- Registration required ~ ~
Desserts by Annie’s
~plein air demo with Richard Henry ???
August 25, 2023, 10 a.m. Tentative Board member meeting, OC galleryAugust 26, 2023-NYC BUS TRIP – FREE DAY pending-drop off and pick up is Bryant Park -choose your venue
August-September -VIEW 2023 Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition American Watercolor Competition-Old forge-car pool?
????Need Michael Grasso info for below
September????
125th FASST Members Show-date TBD
September-October Riverside Towers 2023 – need 3 artists
Show ends October 31, 2023
September 1, 2023, 10AM, Tentative Board member Meeting at OC galleryART STORE Syracuse-car pool to watercolor workshop TBD
September~ OC Gallery/ Art Studio pending or Ithaca Art Trail-car pool
September 3, 2023- END OF YEAR -5th Paint Together, Noon-3 pm –(This is Labor Day weekend-Cutler Gardens)
September 8, 2023, 11-2 FREE Watercolor Workshop pending~ plein air-location selected to be selected by the artist- bring art supplies, lunch, snacks, easels etc. FREE for FASST Members, Guests $20~ Rain date TBD~ Pre-registration required~ artist pending
Colorscape Norwich September 9, 10 2023 – dates pending
OCTOBER~ OC Gallery/Art Studio
October 2023-BCAC Art Trail -OC Gallery-dates pending
Oakdale Mall Gallery/Art Studio-only
October 27, 2023, 10 am– tentative Board member Meeting, OC Gallery
NOVEMBER HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
NOVEMBER~ OC Gallery/Art Studio
Riverside Towers- November-December- need 3 artists
show ends December 31, 2023
November 4, 2023, pending workshop with Kathy Smith-home studio
Text message sent
November 8, 2023 – Demonstration Vestal Library 6-8 pm
Figure drawing-e-mail sent to Kathye Arrington
November 17, 2023, 10am -tentative, Board member meeting, OC galleryNovember 9-13, 2023 - Barnes and Noble fundraiser
DECEMBER -HOLIDAY GREETINGS!
DECEMBER~ OC Gallery/Art Studio
2023-Kids Workshop Holiday Art –
OC Events- dates pending
Oakdale Commons Center Court ~
December 15, 2023, 10am- tentative Board member Meeting, OC gallery The Clark-check out 2023 offeringsWATCH FOR JOINT HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW AND COMPETITION-FASST AND BCAC 2024
2022
-HAPPY NEW YEAR-
PREPARATION FOR 125th ANNIVERSARY 2023 BEGINS
-updates will be provided throughout the year-NEED VOLUNTEERS
January ~ Mall Gallery/Art Studio
January 4 11am-1pm, gallery meeting
January 7- 5-7:30 First Friday Kilmer Mansion 4-5 artists display and sell work, music provided by Kilmer
January 7- 6-9pm First Friday Riverside Towers- 3 FASST artists Link
Show ends February 28, 2022
January 14, 10 am Board Meeting, Mall Gallery
February ~ Mall Gallery/Art Studio
February 4, 5-7:30 First Friday Kilmer Mansion - cancelled due to inclement weather
February 10, 2022, 1:00pm Board meeting Mall Gallery
February 16,17,18, 9-5 Joseph Daily Portrait WorkshopRoberson Museum and Science Center
February 26, noon-4 pm KIDS WORKSHOP-OAKDALE MALL CENTER COURT Link - canceled
Sign-up for 125th Anniversary tasks
Discuss Still-life set up with Joseph Daily-125 Anniversary
is the theme for the annual members’ show. Other subjects/setups
may be included but must include the Anniversary Theme.
(Setup May-June thru December 2022)
March~ Mall Gallery/Art Studio
March 4, First Friday, Riverside Towers 6-9 pm, FASST Artists Link
Show ends April 30, 2022
March 4 First Friday, Kilmer Mansion 5-7:30 p.m.
4-5 artists display and sell art; paint together setup 5pm; Shawn Robinson book signing 6-7pm; brief member meeting-highlights of coming year
MEMBER CAMPAIGN-BRING A FRIEND FOR
6 months FREE membership-can take advantage
of FASST benefits~ details in upcoming e-mails, website.
Watch for Webinars---
March 10 1:00 pm Board Meeting Mall Gallery
Board follow up on the Metropolitan Museum of Art bus Trip & second Bus trip-Bryant Park drop-off-choose your activity.
March 26 Easter Fun for Kids Workshop noon-2 pm Center Court Link
April~ Mall Gallery/ Art Studio
April 1, 2022 First Friday, Kilmer Mansion 5-7:30 pm
4-5 artists display and sell art
April 5- 29 -BCAC, YAA combined student show Oakdale Mall
Opens-at former ZALES
April 9 Easter Fun for Kids Workshop noon-2 pm Center Court Link
April 16 Paint Together, noon-3 pm, CANCELLED Link
April 21, 2022 1:00 pm, Board Meeting, Mall Gallery
May ~ Mall Gallery/ Art Studio
May 5, 2022 – Board Meeting 1:00 p.m. Mall or Owego
May 6, 2022 – First Friday Kilmer Mansion 5-7:30 p.m.
Music provided by Peggy Sniezek, Maureen, and Denise Helms
4-5 artists bring a few things display and sell
May 6, 2022-Riverside Towers First Friday~ FASST artists~
6-9 pm~ Show ends June 30, 2022.
May 12-16 2022 Barnes & Nobles Fundraiser
MAY 19, 2022, Board meeting at gallery, 1 pm
Members' meeting 3-5 Vestal Public Library Vestal Parkway, Vestal