Comments for LtdPrints.com's Decorator's and Designer's Resource Center. http://www.ltdprints.com/blog What's happening in the art for homes to hotels world! Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Shenandoah Valley Artists working to form co-op. by Raleigh Photographer http://www.ltdprints.com/blog/2010/03/02/shenandoah-valley-artists-working-to-form-co-op/comment-page-1/#comment-759 Raleigh Photographer Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:18 +0000 http://www.ltdprints.com/blog/?p=374#comment-759 As a raleigh photographer, I can appreciate the time it took to both write this article as well as get the pictures. Thank you for sharing this! As a raleigh photographer, I can appreciate the time it took to both write this article as well as get the pictures. Thank you for sharing this!

]]> Comment on King Street Art Works opening in offices of LtdPrints.com by Linda L. Anderson http://www.ltdprints.com/blog/2010/02/02/king-street-art-works-opening-in-offices-of-ltdprints-com/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Linda L. Anderson Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:55:15 +0000 http://www.ltdprints.com/blog/?p=256#comment-34 February 16, 2010 Dear Marcy and LtdPrints.com staff: In response to your announcement of a forthcoming gallery, I wanted to introduce myself to you. I recently moved to Strasburg and currently live just down the road from your offices. I have noticed your office on several occassions and made a note to learn more about your business. It is possible that my combined skills as a professional fine artist, poet and experience in art gallery procedures and art installation may be beneficial in connection to your plan to open an art gallery. My name is Linda L. Anderson. I have established my art studio here in Strasburg and I love my new community. Moreover, I am interested in initiating a collaborative relationship with a business such as the one that you have established. In addition to possible representation by LtdPrint.com, I am interested in exploring the possibility of employment with your company in connection with your gallery operation and installation design. I have much to offer that would assist with the success of opening your gallery and attracting the best artists and writers in the region. I am including my resume, following this correspondance, with the hope that my artistic accomplishments and professional experience will be of benefit to you. I have also provided a link to my artist's website to allow you an overview of my works. The totality of the services and vision that LtdPrints.com plans to offer is exciting. I welcome any proposal to contribute my creative vision and expertise in the spirit of continuing to build a creative, business community in Strasburg and the surrounding areas. Coordially, Linda L. Anderson, M.F.A. Linda L. Anderson Strasburg, VA 22657 http://www.Fine ArtStudioStudioOnline.com/LindaLAnderson l.l.andersonfineart@gmail.com LindaLAndersonFineArt@yahoo.com Career Objective A gallery or arts management position wherein I will contribute my breadth of knowledge and accomplishments in, and passion for the arts – combined with my strong communication, design, and organization skills. Education Master of Fine Art in Art: Degree awarded May 2006 Marywood University, Scranton, PA Area of concentration: Fine Arts Printmaking Master of Humanities: Degree awarded June 2003 Wright State University, Dayton, OH Areas of concentration: Fine Art, Literature, and Philosophy Bachelor of Fine Art: Degree Awarded December 2000 Wright State University, Dayton, OH Area of concentration: Fine Arts Printmaking Professional Experience Strasburg Community Library, Strasburg, VA Volunteer Library Assistant (12/2009-Present) Providing circulation desk support. Gaining vital knowledge of software and related skills specific to the library professions. Linda L. Anderson Fine Art Studio, Strasburg, VA Professional Fine Artist and Art Marketing (11/2009-Present) Engaged in ongoing visual arts production and art marketing activities. Developing creative strategies to integrate visual and literary art forms into multi-media presentations. French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Summer Camp, Hancock, NY Lead Teacher: Drawing and Painting 06/2009 to 08/2009) Managed Drawing and Painting Division of Visual Arts Department of co-educational youth camp specializing in performing and visual arts; curated, designed and installed end-of-session exhibitions of artwork of youth in division classes. Actively supervised five staff counselors. Organized curriculum, learning environment and materials. Marywood University Art Galleries and University Print Guild, Scranton, PA Art Gallery Office Assistant / Clerical Assistant to Guild Coordinator (08/2003-06/2006) Designed and implemented data base to present data related to Permanent Collection holdings; assessed and documented condition of over 800 volumes in archived Rare Book Collection. Assisted with gallery exhibition design and installation. Provided office support for gallery and print guild coordinator: data entry, editing and assistance with producing exhibition marketing materials. Wright State University Writing Center, Dayton, OH Writing Consultant (09/2002-06/2003) Tutored university students in English composition and academic research skills; assisted E.S.L. students with language acquisition, writing, and reading (English) comprehension. Maintained client files and reported progress of clients. Wright State University Department of Art and Art History, Dayton, OH Research Assistant to Exhibition Curator (01/2000-08/2000) Contributed research and organization skills to exhibition curator. In coordination with the City of Dayton offices and the W.S.U. Library Archives, located project-relevant materials preparatory to publication of exhibition catalogue, and concurrent public exhibitions at W.S.U. galleries and local high schools. Documented my research connected with history of N.E.A. funded project: “City Beautiful”. Wright State University Art Galleries, Dayton, OH Office and Gallery Assistant to Art Gallery Coordinator (09/1996-08/2001) Assisted art gallery coordinator with physical preparations for exhibition installations: unpacking, conditioning and handling exhibition materials. Organized gallery files and materials; provided data entry as acquisitions registrar. Updated Permanent Collection records and cross-referenced electronic and paper records Selected Commissions, Awards and Art Scholarships 2009 Painting Commission for Production of “The Light in the Piazza”: French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts’ Theater Department, Hancock, NY 2003-04 Recipient of Thalia Ann Thomas Endowed Scholarship for Graduate Art Student: Marywood University, Scranton, PA 2003 W.S.U. Graduate Symposium Participant: Visual Art Display-Graduate Project: Wright State University College of Liberal Arts, Dayton, OH 1998-99 Recipient of Wright State University Department of Art and Art History Art Scholarship: Wright State University, Dayton, OH 1995 Finalist: The Artist’s Magazine 1995 Dream Studio Contest 1993 Special Award of Merit: Pastel Drawing. Northwest Pastel Society’s 8th Annual National Juried Exhibition, Issaquah, WA 1992 Award of Merit: Pastel Drawing. Stanek House Artists’ Association Annual Juried Exhibition, Spokane, WA 1992 First Place: Oil Painting. United States Air Force National Art Contest Solo, Invitational, and Group Exhibitions June-August 2007 2007 Juried Alumni Exhibition, Wright State University. Wright State University Art Galleries, Dayton, OH June-July 2007 Rosewood Gallery’s 13th Annual The View: A Juried Landscape Competition, Kettering, OH June-August 2006 New Art Examined: Works by 2006 M.F.A. Graduates in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Arlington Arts Center, Arlington, VA May 2006 Marywood University Graduate Exhibition II 2006, Marywood University, Scranton, PA April 2006 Marywood University Print Guild Annual Members’ Exhibition, Marywood University, Scranton, PA April 2006 “Earth Day” Group Exhibition: AFA Gallery, Scranton, PA May-July 2005 Marywood University Print Guild Annual Members’ Exhibition, Marywood University, Scranton, PA March 2005 “Nothing from Something”: Marywood University MFA Candidates’Group Exhibition, Marywood University, Scranton, PA September 2004 “Something from Nothing”: Marywood University MFA Candidates’ Group Exhibition, Marywood University, Scranton, PA January 2001 “Cleansing the Doors of Perception”: Solo Exhibition, Wright State University Experimental Art Gallery, Dayton, OH August 2000 “Within the Deeper Still: Transformations”: Solo Exhibition, Glen Helen Nature Center, Yellow Springs, OH May 2000 Wright State University BFA Graduate Exhibition, Wright State University Art Galleries, Dayton, OH January 2000 “Within the Deeper Still”, Solo Exhibition, Wright State University Experimental Art Gallery, Dayton, OH January 1999 “Synthesis: A Metamorphism of Form and Symbol”, Solo Exhibition, Wright State University Experimental Art Gallery, Dayton, OH Selected Juried and Invitational Exhibitions (1992-1995) Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts 2nd Annual National Juried Art Show, Port Angeles, WA, Juror and Judge: Del Gish Washington State Convention and Trade Center Northwest Pastel Society Members’ Exhibition, Seattle, WA. Juror: Jim Scott Northwest Pastel Society 9th Annual International Open Juried Exhibition, Issaquah, WA, Juror and Judge: Grant Saylor Third Anniversary N.P.S. Exhibiting Members’ Juried Exhibition, Amy Burnett Gallery, Bremerton, WA. Juror: Amy Burnett Fifth Annual Invitational Spokane Western Art Show and Auction, Spokane, WA. Curator: Donald P. Walsdorf Northwest Pastel Society 8th Annual Juried Exhibition, Issaquah, WA. Juror and Judge: Susan Kuznitsky Stanek House Artists’ Association Annual Juried Exhibition, Spokane, WA. Juror and Judge: Delbert Gish Commercial Gallery Exhibition History (1986-1995) The Gallery. Coeur d’Alene,ID Clallam Art Gallery. Port Angeles, WA Colburn’s Gallery. Spokane, WA Eugenia Stowe Gallery. Spokane, WA Issaquah Gallery. Issaquah, WA Sue Malinski Gallery. Surprise, AZ The Sun Gallery. Park City, UT The Jireh Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ February 16, 2010

Dear Marcy and LtdPrints.com staff:

In response to your announcement of a forthcoming gallery, I wanted to introduce myself to you. I recently moved to Strasburg and currently live just down the road from your offices. I have noticed your office on several occassions and made a note to learn more about your business.

It is possible that my combined skills as a professional fine artist, poet and experience in art gallery procedures and art installation may be beneficial in connection to your plan to open an art gallery.

My name is Linda L. Anderson. I have established my art studio here in Strasburg and I love my new community. Moreover, I am interested in initiating a collaborative relationship with a business such as the one that you have established. In addition to possible representation by LtdPrint.com, I am interested in exploring the possibility of employment with your company in connection with your gallery operation and installation design.
I have much to offer that would assist with the success of opening your gallery and attracting the best artists and writers in the region.

I am including my resume, following this correspondance, with the hope that my artistic accomplishments and professional experience will be of benefit to you. I have also provided a link to my artist’s website to allow you an overview of my works.

The totality of the services and vision that LtdPrints.com plans to offer is exciting. I welcome any proposal to contribute my creative vision and expertise in the spirit of continuing to build a creative, business community in Strasburg and the surrounding areas.

Coordially,
Linda L. Anderson, M.F.A.

Linda L. Anderson
Strasburg, VA 22657
http://www.Fine ArtStudioStudioOnline.com/LindaLAnderson
l.l.andersonfineart@gmail.com
LindaLAndersonFineArt@yahoo.com

Career Objective

A gallery or arts management position wherein I will contribute my breadth of knowledge and accomplishments in, and passion for the arts – combined with my strong communication, design, and organization skills.

Education

Master of Fine Art in Art: Degree awarded May 2006
Marywood University, Scranton, PA
Area of concentration: Fine Arts Printmaking
Master of Humanities: Degree awarded June 2003
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Areas of concentration: Fine Art, Literature,
and Philosophy
Bachelor of Fine Art: Degree Awarded December 2000
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Area of concentration: Fine Arts Printmaking

Professional Experience

Strasburg Community Library, Strasburg, VA
Volunteer Library Assistant
(12/2009-Present)
Providing circulation desk support. Gaining vital knowledge of software and related skills specific to the library professions.

Linda L. Anderson Fine Art Studio, Strasburg, VA
Professional Fine Artist and Art Marketing
(11/2009-Present)
Engaged in ongoing visual arts production and art marketing activities. Developing creative strategies to integrate visual and literary art forms into multi-media presentations.

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Summer Camp,
Hancock, NY
Lead Teacher: Drawing and Painting
06/2009 to 08/2009)
Managed Drawing and Painting Division of Visual Arts Department of co-educational youth camp specializing in performing and visual arts; curated, designed and installed end-of-session exhibitions of artwork of youth in division classes. Actively supervised five staff counselors. Organized curriculum, learning environment and materials.

Marywood University Art Galleries and University Print Guild, Scranton, PA
Art Gallery Office Assistant / Clerical Assistant to Guild Coordinator
(08/2003-06/2006)
Designed and implemented data base to present data related to Permanent Collection holdings; assessed and documented condition of over 800 volumes in archived Rare Book Collection. Assisted with gallery exhibition design and installation. Provided office support for gallery and print guild coordinator: data entry, editing and assistance with producing exhibition marketing materials.

Wright State University Writing Center, Dayton, OH
Writing Consultant
(09/2002-06/2003)
Tutored university students in English composition and academic research skills; assisted E.S.L. students with language acquisition, writing, and reading (English) comprehension. Maintained client files and reported progress of clients.

Wright State University Department of Art and Art History,
Dayton, OH
Research Assistant to Exhibition Curator
(01/2000-08/2000)
Contributed research and organization skills to exhibition curator. In coordination with the City of Dayton offices and the W.S.U. Library Archives, located project-relevant materials preparatory to publication of exhibition catalogue, and concurrent public exhibitions at W.S.U. galleries and local high schools. Documented my research connected with history of N.E.A. funded project: “City Beautiful”.

Wright State University Art Galleries, Dayton, OH
Office and Gallery Assistant to Art Gallery Coordinator
(09/1996-08/2001)
Assisted art gallery coordinator with physical preparations for exhibition installations: unpacking, conditioning and handling exhibition materials. Organized gallery files and materials; provided data entry as acquisitions registrar. Updated Permanent Collection records and cross-referenced electronic and paper records

Selected Commissions, Awards and Art Scholarships

2009 Painting Commission for Production of “The Light in the
Piazza”: French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts’
Theater Department, Hancock, NY
2003-04 Recipient of Thalia Ann Thomas Endowed Scholarship for
Graduate Art Student: Marywood University, Scranton, PA
2003 W.S.U. Graduate Symposium Participant: Visual Art
Display-Graduate Project: Wright State University
College of Liberal Arts, Dayton, OH
1998-99 Recipient of Wright State University Department of Art
and Art History Art Scholarship: Wright State
University, Dayton, OH
1995 Finalist: The Artist’s Magazine 1995 Dream Studio Contest
1993 Special Award of Merit: Pastel Drawing. Northwest Pastel
Society’s 8th Annual National Juried Exhibition,
Issaquah, WA
1992 Award of Merit: Pastel Drawing. Stanek House Artists’
Association Annual Juried Exhibition, Spokane, WA
1992 First Place: Oil Painting. United States Air Force
National Art Contest

Solo, Invitational, and Group Exhibitions

June-August 2007 2007 Juried Alumni Exhibition, Wright State
University. Wright State University Art
Galleries, Dayton, OH
June-July 2007 Rosewood Gallery’s 13th Annual The View: A
Juried Landscape Competition, Kettering, OH
June-August 2006 New Art Examined: Works by 2006 M.F.A.
Graduates in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Arlington
Arts Center, Arlington, VA

May 2006 Marywood University Graduate Exhibition II
2006, Marywood University, Scranton, PA
April 2006 Marywood University Print Guild Annual Members’
Exhibition, Marywood University, Scranton, PA
April 2006 “Earth Day” Group Exhibition: AFA Gallery,
Scranton, PA
May-July 2005 Marywood University Print Guild Annual Members’
Exhibition, Marywood University, Scranton, PA
March 2005 “Nothing from Something”: Marywood University
MFA Candidates’Group Exhibition, Marywood
University, Scranton, PA
September 2004 “Something from Nothing”: Marywood University
MFA Candidates’ Group Exhibition, Marywood
University, Scranton, PA
January 2001 “Cleansing the Doors of Perception”: Solo
Exhibition, Wright State University
Experimental Art Gallery, Dayton, OH
August 2000 “Within the Deeper Still: Transformations”:
Solo Exhibition, Glen Helen Nature Center,
Yellow Springs, OH
May 2000 Wright State University BFA Graduate
Exhibition, Wright State University Art
Galleries, Dayton, OH
January 2000 “Within the Deeper Still”, Solo Exhibition,
Wright State University Experimental Art
Gallery, Dayton, OH
January 1999 “Synthesis: A Metamorphism of Form and
Symbol”, Solo Exhibition, Wright State
University Experimental Art Gallery, Dayton, OH

Selected Juried and Invitational Exhibitions (1992-1995)

Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts 2nd Annual National Juried Art Show, Port Angeles, WA, Juror and Judge: Del Gish

Washington State Convention and Trade Center Northwest Pastel Society Members’ Exhibition, Seattle, WA. Juror: Jim Scott

Northwest Pastel Society 9th Annual International Open Juried Exhibition, Issaquah, WA, Juror and Judge: Grant Saylor

Third Anniversary N.P.S. Exhibiting Members’ Juried Exhibition, Amy Burnett Gallery, Bremerton, WA. Juror: Amy Burnett

Fifth Annual Invitational Spokane Western Art Show and Auction, Spokane, WA. Curator: Donald P. Walsdorf

Northwest Pastel Society 8th Annual Juried Exhibition, Issaquah, WA. Juror and Judge: Susan Kuznitsky

Stanek House Artists’ Association Annual Juried Exhibition, Spokane, WA. Juror and Judge: Delbert Gish

Commercial Gallery Exhibition History (1986-1995)

The Gallery. Coeur d’Alene,ID
Clallam Art Gallery. Port Angeles, WA
Colburn’s Gallery. Spokane, WA
Eugenia Stowe Gallery. Spokane, WA
Issaquah Gallery. Issaquah, WA
Sue Malinski Gallery. Surprise, AZ
The Sun Gallery. Park City, UT
The Jireh Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ

]]> Comment on Wall art for the Hampton Inn Woodstock Virginia by Marcy McCann http://www.ltdprints.com/blog/2009/12/14/wall-art-for-the-hampton-inn-woodstock-virginia/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Marcy McCann Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:20:49 +0000 http://www.ltdprints.com/blog/?p=78#comment-5 I sure will. The selection of Shenandoah Valley photographic wall decor that was used in the Hampton Inn and Suites is outstanding. Using regional art to interest guests to explore the area is very cutting edge. This hotel is more than a bed and a roof. It is superb customer service in every aspect. I sure will. The selection of Shenandoah Valley photographic wall decor that was used in the Hampton Inn and Suites is outstanding. Using regional art to interest guests to explore the area is very cutting edge. This hotel is more than a bed and a roof. It is superb customer service in every aspect.

]]> Comment on Wall art for the Hampton Inn Woodstock Virginia by Hampton Inn http://www.ltdprints.com/blog/2009/12/14/wall-art-for-the-hampton-inn-woodstock-virginia/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Hampton Inn Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:12:38 +0000 http://www.ltdprints.com/blog/?p=78#comment-4 This was a very good read, please keep updating! This was a very good read, please keep updating!

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