Upcoming Events

Here are some upcoming events where you can see my work:

March 19-26, 2011
AVA Silent Auction

March 20, 2011
PES Dinner Auction

May 13, 2011
Montshire Museum’s Fiddlehead Fling

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AVA’s Silent Auction

You are cordially invited to AVA Gallery and Art Center’s 2011 Silent Auction!

Here is what I am donating this year:



“Weathered Splendor” [The Poppy Series]
By Amy E. Fraser
Medium: Acrylic Paint on 140#, Acid Free, Archival Watercolor Paper.
Size: 12” x 12”

Silent Auction and Pre-Bidding: March 19-26 11am-5pm and Thursday March 24, 11am-7pm

Silent Auction Party and Final Bids: Saturday, March 26, 5:30 – 7:30pm

For More Information
Contact:
AVA Gallery and Art Center
11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-3117
www.avagallery.org

AVA’s Silent Auction 2010

AVA’s Silent Auction 2009

AVA’s Silent Auction 2008

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Fiddlehead Fling

I am thrilled to announce that I will be participating in Montshire Museum of Science’s 2011 Benefit Auction “The Fiddlehead Fling”:



Here is the piece I am donating this year:



“Southern Comfort” [The Poppy Series]
By Amy E. Fraser
Medium: Acrylic Paint on 140#, Acid Free, Archival Watercolor Paper.
Size: 12” x 12”

The Night Sparkles 2010
POP Into Spring 2009

For more information more about “The Fiddlehead Fling” visit:
Montshire Museum of Science
One Montshire Road
Norwich, VT 05055

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David’s House Event

This Friday is Eastman’s big art event to benefit David's House. In honor of David’s House 25th Anniversary and David's love of nature, Eastman Recreation will feature the auction of twenty-five wooden bird feeders that have been uniquely finished by local artists.

Here is “The Exalted Bird Bistro” that I created for the event:



To see more views of this piece GO HERE

To get a sneak peek at all 25 Bird Feeders GO HERE

Opening Reception:
Friday February 4th, 2011
6:00 pm
The Draper Room at
The Center at Eastman

For more information
Contact: Charlie Taber
Call: Eastman Recreation (603) 863-6772
E-Mail: Charlie@eastmannh.org
Website: http://eastmannh.org/

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November

What happened to November?
We rolled out of October’s Halloween madness and blasted right through November with lots of giggles and mayhem! Some of my favorite highlights from November:

The Hot Mama’s Club
A fun filled evening with wonderful, beautiful, engaging women, sharing adventures, hopes, dreams, goals and ambitions. It was hilarious and enlightening. I love this group of women! I can’t wait for the next meeting!

Jeannie’s Wine Tasting and Medallion Exhibition
Jeannie’s party was AMAZING! I love Jeannie and the wild crazy positive energy that surrounds her. This sexy little spitfire has charisma to spare and she’s absolutely contagious! Jeannie put a new twist on the Exalted Beauty Medallion Party by turning it into a Wine Tasting event as well! It was so stylishly sophisticated! I would definitely recommend this concept as an option for my future Medallion Party hostesses. The three best wines won Medallions as the prize. Congratulations to Clara, Deb and Beth! I was most honored and grateful to have had the stunning and gracious Clara as my assistant for the evening. It’s kind of a big deal to set up shop and Clara truly was awesome! The party was so much fun! Jeannie’s guest list consisted of 30 of Plainfield’s finest! Many of the guests were mothers of Caden’s school friends and it was so incredible to see these fun fabulous beautiful ladies in a relaxed setting letting it all hang loose. A Huge Thank You to Jeannie and Clara! And to all of the extraordinary women who have been so supportive of the Exalted Beauty Medallions!

Thanksgiving
We had a marvelous, relaxing Thanksgiving at home; filled with all of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions and dishes.

In-between:
Hockey Hockey Hockey!
Hockey started in late October and has been happening 3-5 days a week ever since! Hockey not only happens at the rink, oh no, we have a hockey training center set up in the basement, hockey diagrams discussed before dinner and hockey training videos studied on weekends. Oh my! Have I mentioned I’m not exactly a fan of hockey?

And where’s the ART?
Well, instead of going right back to work on the Empress Medallion Collection as I had anticipated, I was completely side tracked when I was asked to design a logo for the Meriden Library (which we adore). How could I refuse? Caden and I are at the Meriden Library an average of 2 days a week! I was also invited to create a second piece for David’s House. The Library image is now complete and the David's House project is still a work in progress.

To learn more about the Exalted Beauty Empress Medallion Collection in progress go HERE and HERE. Click HERE to go to the Exalted Beauty Medallion catalog.

Here is a link to The Loon Project that I completed for David’s House in February of this year. The new project is entitled “Feed The Birds For David” Honoring David’s House at 25 Years (in 2011). I will post more information about Eastman Recreation's new David’s House fundraiser in the near future.

In the meantime, stay tuned, I’m going to share the Meriden Library image next!

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Current Events

Ro’s Exalted Beauty Medallion Party!
Friday, March 26th, 2010. 5:30pm

AVA Silent Auction Party!
Saturday, March 27th, 2010. 5:30–7:30pm

Twin Valley Hockey Banquet!
Sunday, March 28th, 2010. 1:30-4pm


Coming Soon:

Montshire Museum’s “The Night Sparkles”!
Friday, May 7th, 2010. 6:00pm

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AVA’s Silent Auction

You are cordially invited to AVA Gallery and Art Center’s 2010 Silent Auction and Exhibition!

Here is what I am donating:



“Citrine Glow” [The Poppy Series]
By Amy E. Fraser
Medium: Acrylic Paint on 140#, Acid Free, Archival Watercolor Paper.
Size: 12” x 12”

Artwork generously donated by the region’s finest artists will be on display at AVA Gallery and Art Center from March 20-27.

Early Bidding takes place between 11am-5pm March 20-27, including Sunday March 21.

Final Bidding takes place during the Silent Auction Party on March 27.

This is a Great cause! Proceeds from the Silent Auction, AVA’s primary annual fundraiser, help support every aspect of their art programming and mission, including art education for all ages and abilities, scholarship and internship opportunities and year round exhibitions.

Call (603) 448-3117 to make your reservation for the Silent Auction Party!

AVA Gallery and Art Center
11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-3117
http://www.avagallery.org/

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Loon Reception

We attended the Opening Reception for the Loon Project at The Center in Eastman for David's House. Here are some (rather terrible as I was extremely distracted) photos from the event:







Charlie Taber did an amazing job with the loon displays; the artwork looked fantastic! The Opening Reception was very well attended, and greatly celebrated by a wonderful group of extremely happy, charitable people. I especially enjoyed meeting the other artists and seeing their fabulous loony works of art in person. We truly had a lovely time. Although, my cheeks are still burning from the chiding I received over the (85) hours I spent painting my loon.

Here is a closer look at "The Exalted Loon":



"The Exalted Loon" garnered a very generous bid and now happily resides in the home of a well respected local philanthropist. Overall, the Loon Project and Winter Fest Weekend at The Center in Eastman was a tremendous success, raising over $14,000 for David's House. I am both proud and honored to have participated in this very worthy cause.

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Montshire Museum

I am thrilled to announce that I will be participating in “The Night Sparkles” at the Montshire Museum's 2010 Benefit Auction on Friday, May 7th 2010.

Here is the piece I am donating:



“Amethysts Afloat” [The Poppy Series]
By Amy E. Fraser
Medium: Acrylic Paint on 140#, Acid Free, Archival Watercolor Paper.
Size: 12” x 12”

Save the Date! Friday May 7th, 2010. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dozens of unique items, hundreds of your friends and neighbors, and an array of delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts make this a night to remember.

All proceeds of the Montshire Auction support the Museum's science education programs, which bring the joy of learning and discovery to thousands of children and families across Vermont and New Hampshire each year.

For more information, please visit the Montshire Museum Website

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The Loon Project

Here is the first look at my submission to The Loon Project (a fundraiser for David’s House), entitled “The Exalted Loon”:



















“The Exalted Loon”
By Amy E. Fraser
Acrylic Paint and industrial strength varnish on wooden loon decoy
Approximately 16” x 7”

The Loon Project has been organized by Eastman Recreation and will feature the auction of two dozen wooden loons individually finished by local artists. These unique, one of a kind loons will be on display February 12th – February 20th. The bid process will involve sealed bids; accepted up until the completion of Eastman’s annual David’s House Winter Fest Weekend. Winning bids will be announced at the end of the day on Saturday February 20th.

Opening Reception:
Friday February 12th, 2010
6:00 pm
The Center at Eastman

For more information on the Loon Project contact Charlie Taber:
Call: Eastman Recreation (603) 863-6772
E-Mail: Charlie@eastmannh.org
Website: http://eastmannh.org/

Click here to learn more about David’s House

Check out what WCAX TV Channel 3 has to say about the Loon Project

The artists will be available for everyone to meet at the Opening Reception, Friday, February 12th at 6pm. We hope you will attend this fun and creative exhibition/auction/fundraiser for David’s House. It will be a great time for a great cause! Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

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2009 Year End Review

Here is what happened in 2009:



13 Painting Exhibitions/Competitions:

* N.A.W.A. 120th Anniversary Exhibition at Penn State

* N.A.W.A. Small Works Competition

* Dr. Schell

* AVA Silent Auction

* N.A.W.A. 120th Annual Exhibition

* Montshire Museum

* N.A.W.A.’s Artrageous Competition

* Plainfield Annual Exhibition

* AVA Gallery's 16th Annual Juried Summer Exhibition

* Cornish Art Show

* Wildflower Meadow Solo Exhibition AVA Gallery

* Red Roof Gallery Holiday Group Exhibition

* AVA Gallery Annual Holiday Group Exhibition



41 New Paintings:

* 21 Poppy Paintings

* 9 Garden Room Squares

* 4 Blackberry Blossom Paintings

* House in the Meadow

* 6 Meadow Tales

+ almost 200 Hare sketches



12 Medallion Showings:

* Lynn and Julie

* Martha

* Penny

* Monica

* Nancy

* Melissa

* Keely

* AVA

* Nancy

* Hanover Inn

* Red Roof

* AVA



6 New Medallion Collections:

* The Syncopation Collection

* The Snowflake Collection

* The Wildflower Collection

* The Flourish Collection

* The Reliquary Collection

* The Divinity Collection



Ongoing Medallion Exhibits:

* AVA

* Wolfeboro Casuals



Photography

* 80+ Photographic Presentations showcasing flora and fauna from “The Living Painting” See: Photography, Wildflowers and Wildlife



Caden Focused Projects:

* Rocktacular Birthday Bash

* 2009 Halloween Costume

* Christmas Ornaments



Current Projects:

* Opera North (Deadline January 29th)

* The Loon Project a fundraiser for David's House (Deadline February 7th - details coming soon)

* 2 New Exalted Beauty Medallion Collections: Geared and Athena (coming soon!)



That's it for The Year End Review of 2009! As you can see from my list of Current Projects, 2010 has already begun with a bang! I’m looking forward to completing the projects listed above as well as many more art endeavors this year. I hope you will continue to join me as I chronicle my journey in painting, medallion making, inspiration, family and life!



Best wishes to you and yours in the New Year! Have a happy, healthy and productive 2010!

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HOLIDAY MARKET

The Exalted Beauty Medallions will be on display at the Hanover Inn, Saturday, November 28th:



THE HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday November 28th 10am–5pm
Hanover Inn,
Hanover, NH 03755

The Northern Lights parents group Team Lights will be hosting the Holiday Market: featuring a variety of high quality local vendors, artists and crafters, a silent auction, a kids craft table and a raffle.
Free admission.

For more info contact:
Margie Lim-Morison
mlim-morison@colby-sawyer.edu

Click Here to find out more about the Hanover Inn

Hope to see you there!

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AVA Holiday Exhibition!

You are cordially invited to AVA’s Holiday Sale and Exhibition:



I will have paintings and Exalted Beauty Medallions on display at AVA:
November 27- December 30

The Opening Reception is Tonight!
Friday November 27, 5-7pm

AVA Gallery and Art Center
11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-3117
http://www.avagallery.org/

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Red Roof Opening!

You are cordially invited to the Red Roof Holiday Group Show!

The Opening Reception is TONIGHT 6-8pm!



Featuring the work of: Amy E. Fraser, Mary Jane Morse, Susan Paramenter, Dave Tibbetts, Gary Hamel, Anne Davey, Isobel Cochran, Lynette Carsten, Robert Carsten, Sheryl Trainor, Becky Powell, Judy LaLiberte, Jean Gerber, Lilliana Paradiso, R. A. McQuade, Shaunna Duffy Smith and Sue Schiller.

Please join us tonight, November 20th, from 6-8pm for the opening reception of this deliciously diverse exhibition!

Red Roof is filled with new and exciting works in oil, watercolor, pastel and photography, covering a wide variety of subject matter.

Appetizers and Beverages will be served and the artists will be available to discuss their latest works.

Click HERE to see a preview of this beautiful exhibition!

“The Holiday Group Show”
November 20 – January 2
Opening Reception:
Friday November 20, 6-8pm

Red Roof Gallery
11 High Street, Route 4
Enfield, NH 03748
(603) 632-5143
http://www.redroofgallery.com/

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Virtual Exhibition

I’m heading to AVA this morning to take down my Wildflower Meadow exhibition. However, I thought it would be fun to let “Wildflower Meadow” continue as a Virtual Exhibition here on the blog. Check out the excellent display Kiku and Jack made of my work:



















































You might notice that there are quite a few new (never before seen mystery) works on the walls. The new pieces are the result of the previously mentioned “Hare Obsession”. I will be revealing the Meadow Tales series very soon. Stay Tuned!



If you missed the "Wildflower Meadow" exhibition and would still like a chance to see my work in person this Holiday season, I’ll have medallions and paintings on display at:



“The Holiday Group Show”

November 20 – January 2

Opening Reception:

Friday November 20, 6-8pm



Red Roof Gallery

11 High Street, Route 4

Enfield, NH 03748

(603) 632-5143

http://www.redroofgallery.com/



AND



“AVA’s Holiday Sale and Exhibition”

November 27- December 30

Opening Reception:

Friday November 27, 5-7pm



AVA Gallery and Art Center

11 Bank Street

Lebanon, NH 03766

(603) 448-3117

http://www.avagallery.org/

AND

THE HOLIDAY MARKET

Saturday November 28th 10am – 5pm

Hanover Inn,

Hanover, NH 03755

Hope to see you there! :)

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Upcoming Exhibitions

“The Holiday Group Show”

I will have paintings and Exalted Beauty Medallions on display
November 20 – January 2
Opening Reception:
Friday November 20, 6-8pm

Red Roof Gallery
11 High Street, Route 4
Enfield, NH 03748
(603) 632-5143
http://www.redroofgallery.com/

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“AVA’s Holiday Sale and Exhibition”

I will have paintings and Exalted Beauty Medallions on display
November 27- December 30
Opening Reception:
Friday November 27, 5-7pm

AVA Gallery and Art Center
11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-3117
http://www.avagallery.org/

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Nancy’s Medallion Party!

I will have Exalted Beauty Medallions on display (invitation only):
Friday November 20th 5:30pm
"Hidden Valley"
Lyme, NH 03768

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HOLIDAY MARKET

I will have Exalted Beauty Medallions on display:
Saturday November 28th 10am – 5pm
Hanover Inn,
Hanover, NH 03755
For more info contact:
Margie Lim-Morison
mlim-morison@colby-sawyer.edu

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Hope to see you at these exciting art events!

Also - stay tuned to the blog! I have two brand new Exalted Beauty Medallion collections on the way, Snowflake and Syncopation are coming soon!

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Mama’s Famous!

Of all the things I’ve done to try to make an impression on my son, the costumes, the birthday parties, the creative playtime, the crazy adventures, acting as his lifelong personal slave… the thing Caden is most impressed with? This spot in yesterday’s Valley News:



“Daddy look! Mama’s Famous!”

This is the last week of the “Wildflower Meadow” exhibition at AVA.

October 23rd - November 18th 2009

AVA Gallery and Art Center
11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-3117
http://www.avagallery.org/

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AVA Opening

I want to send out a humongous thank you to everyone who came to my Opening Reception this past Saturday night at AVA Gallery and Art Center! My heart swelled with joy at the sight of each and every one of your beautiful kind faces! I was truly overwhelmed by the enormous show of support from our wonderful friends and family. I cannot even express how much it means to me that so many of you were able to attend! I am eternally grateful to each and every one of you! And of course I also want to say a great big thank you to all of you who were able to stop by the show before and after the opening! Your calls, comments and e-mails are very much appreciated! You people totally rock!

Here are a few shots from the opening:







Jody was in charge of the camera for most of the evening and while he did take quite a few photos only two were not blurry! Oh well! It was a great time and I will remember it always!

If you did not get a chance to attend the opening, the Wildflower Meadow exhibition will continue to be on display:

October 23rd - November 18th 2009

AVA Gallery and Art Center
11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-3117
http://www.avagallery.org/

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Hare Obsession

Are you someone who becomes completely immersed in the object of their obsession?



Obviously I am. I’ve been thinking, dreaming and talking bunnies ever since last November. My studio walls are jam-packed with almost 200 hare studies and my head is swimming with hare research. And until recently, I was somewhat plagued with what I was supposed to *DO* with all of this Hare-Brained nonsense… The decision was made for me when, one day earlier this summer they just escaped from the studio out into my Wildflower Meadow! And so with the painting “House in the Meadow” the series Meadow Tales began. I will be introducing the first six Meadow Tales pieces at my upcoming “Wildflower Meadow” exhibition along with a wide selection of works from the Poppy series, The Garden Room series, The Night Garden series and the Floral Series.

I hope you will join us for “Wildflower Meadow”

Opening Reception:
Saturday, October 24th, 5-7pm

On Display:
October 23rd - November 18th 2009

AVA Gallery and Art Center
11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-3117
http://www.avagallery.org/

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Upcoming Exhibition

You are cordially invited to my upcoming solo exhibition:

“Wildflower Meadow”





The Wildflower Meadow Exhibition is a collection of art inspired by our land in Plainfield, New Hampshire. We have cultivated a diverse world of flora and fauna that is unlike any other I have experienced. It is a place where wildlife flourishes and Mother Nature reigns. Survival of the fittest applies to all that reside in our bit of paradise; each and every day brings forth new beauty and amazing discoveries to captivate the mind and soul and sets the imagination on fire. There is something very human about the countenance of a Wildflower; they convey the infinite power and strength of beauty while also alluding to life’s inevitable fragility. A universe of meaning can be discovered in a single blossom. One can contemplate the cycle of life, the simple splendor of nature’s bounty or the complexity of its color, structure and design. As an artist, I am fascinated by all of Mother Nature’s magnificent creations and feel blessed to experience such profound grace in my own Wildflower Meadow throughout the seasons. I am continually inspired by the world I helped to germinate and have attempted to express and share these thoughts, visions and emotions through my paintings and the Exalted Beauty Medallions.



Opening Reception:

Saturday, October 24th, 5-7pm



On Display:

October 23rd - November 18th 2009



AVA Gallery and Art Center

11 Bank Street

Lebanon, NH 03766

(603) 448-3117

www.avagallery.org

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