Ah, Degas

From Wikipedia: Edgar Degas was born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas; (19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917).
He was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. 
He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist.


Question: Who is your favorite Impressionist? Please leave your answer in the comments!

Council prez to teach sculpture workshop

Question: The Valley Arts Council would like to know if anyone would be interested in a "Real" Sculpture Workshop?

Please let us know if you are interested in a
Youth program (ages 7 to 14) or Adult (ages 15 -over).

The course will consist of six, hour and a half-long, sessions.
Open to the public, all level artists/non-artists and beginners welcome.

This is a fun and interesting workshop, great for budding artists who are just discovering their talents, as well as those serious about honing their skills for a career in the arts.

Students will learn about the tools and beyond the basic techniques, and how to construct an armature (skeleton/frame) literally...The "ins and outs" of sculpture. 

We'll be focusing on sculpting a free standing figure!
Sounds intimidating? Give it a try... Rich can teach anyone to sculpt!

Instructor: Richard DiCarlo, BFA Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts in NYC.
Master Sculptor, Award Winning Artist, Creator of Urban Fossils, his works have been featured in many galleries and Newspapers and Television including: HGTV's hit program, "That's Clever" and believe it or not...ESPN's "SPORTSCENTER".

Class size is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis.
Cost is $85 for six weeks! (*Price includes $10 materials Fee)

One-On-One or Group Instruction is Available for both Youth & Adult Levels

Contact us to inquire about new session dates and times.
The workshop can be tailored to any age group, any size or any schedule!
Payment plans available.

We will work with professional grade, air dried, terra-cotta clay.
Tools and Materials will be provided*.
Contact Rich at: studiochid@sbcglobal.net

Art show highlights students' work

At the Gallery@37

Steve DiRienzo, left, arts council vice president, chats with sixth grader Alexis Pudimat (in orange shirt).

Students and parents enjoyed the show.

          
DERBY - The Gallery@37 was filled with talented kids and their proud parents Friday as the arts council hosted an art show and reception.

 Eileen Ryan of Ansonia takes in the art on display.

The artwork was created by students at St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby, during an after-school program taught by arts council President Rich DiCarlo and Vice President Steve DiRienzo.

Here's a look at the students holding their artwork. 
Their sculpture subjects ranged from flowers and animals to athletes and the Statue of Liberty. 
Photos are posted in the order they were taken. 

Fourth grader Amber Lagoja

Fifth grader Marissa Lagoja

Tom Stewart poses with his daughters, third grader Jacqueline Muncy, left, and fifth grader Samantha Muncy

Seventh grader Jessica Gallagher

Third grader Teresa Joseph

Sixth grader Alexis Ryan

Fourth grader Ariana Ryan

Sixth grader Cristina Carloni

Sixth grader Alexis Pudimat

Sixth grader Shannon Cobaugh

Seventh grader Gabriella Koziol

Fifth grader Samantha Landona

Fourth grader Madisyn Parratt

Third grader Max Shuart

Congratulations to the budding artists as well as to DiRienzo and DiCarlo on a job well done!

Shhh...artist at work

DERBY - Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo set up shop Friday outside the Gallery@37, 37 Elizabeth St., to work on a mermaid brick sculpture.

Having a table covered with art supplies and a partially-completed sculpture out on the sidewalk attracted plenty of interest from passers-by, he said.

 

Students sculpt, get caught up in clay

In after-school art program

Shannon Cobaugh, 10, of Derby, Ct. works on an armature for a sculpture of an ice skater.
She is one of nine students at St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby learning about sculpting in an after-school art enrichment program.
The six-week course is being taught by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo and Vice President Steve DiRienzo.
 

 

DiRienzo shows students how to work with clay to build on an armature and create a sculpture.

DiCarlo supervises students' sculpting techniques.


For more on this program please check out my story in today's New Haven Register.

Thanks for reading!

Going in circles for art's sake

By Rich DiCarlo
President
Valley Arts Council


I'd like to congratulate George Pudimat of Derby and Patti Villers of Ansonia on their recent sales of artwork. The work was on display at the Gallery@37.


It marked the first time either one of them has sold a piece of art, and I'm proud of both of them.


George sold a wall-mounted sculpture called "Iron Daisy," and Patti sold an impressionistic photo printed on canvas.


Both have some pretty interesting pieces for the Celebration of the Circle exhibit, which is just around the corner. The show opens with a reception at 6 p.m. Aug. 11. 


Attention artists: There is still time to submit work for the circle show.


For information or to make an appointment to meet at the gallery, call me at 203-906-4343.