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2023 Julie Siler Olander Scholarship Fund Recipient Announced

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Framingham State University and Julie Siler Olander are proud to announce that Shannon Ward has been selected as the recipient of the Julie Siler Olander Scholarship Fund.

This scholarship recognizes Shannon's exceptional talent and dedication to the arts and will support her in pursuing her academic and artistic goals.

We congratulate Shannon on this outstanding achievement and look forward to seeing her continued success for years to come.

Julie Siler Olander Received the Framingham State University Distinguished Alumni Award.

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT

On June 2, 2023, Framingham State University and its Alumni Association awarded Julie Siler Olander with the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is the highest honor given by the University and the Alumni Association. It recognizes Olander's exceptional generosity and service to the university, as well as her participation in community and civic affairs. Additionally, she has made incredible achievements in her field of endeavor. Olander's receipt of this award is a testament to her dedication and hard work, and a source of pride for the university and its alumni.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD RECIPIENTS. SUCH A GLORIOUS EVENING. GRATEFUL TO HOLD SPACE WITH ALL OF YOU.

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Thank you to Tara Stepanian and Jennifer DeFronzo from FSU for the beautiful images. We only did minor tweaking and added the FSU logo.

- Dr. Nancy Niemi, President of Framingham State University; Julie Siler Olander; and Kelly Sardella
- Julie's acceptance speech
- Grateful award recipients with Dr. Nancy Niemi
- Beloved family and friends. Janush, Edyta, Julie Olander's Artwork, Melissa and Erik.

"Female Focus" Art Exhibit at The Center for the Arts Bonita Springs

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that Julie Siler Olander is one of the four female artists featured in the Female Focus exhibit at the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs.

FEMALE FOCUS
Center for Visual Arts
Main Gallery
26100 Old 41 Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Free Admission
April 7 - 27, 2023
Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm

Meet the Artist Reception
Friday, April 14: 6 - 8 pm
This free reception for Female Focus and The Art of Betty Harper will feature a campus-wide open house, live music, artist demonstrations, lite bites and beverages.

Female Focus presents four women who share a life-long passion for the visual arts with emotive abstract paintings by Shirley Blake, vibrant and colorful realism by Ruth Epstein, dramatic landscapes by B. Deborah Vahab, and expressive watercolor and acrylic paintings by Julie Siler Olander.

Shirley Blake: http://www.shirleyblake.com
Ruth Epstein: https://ruthepstein.com
B. Deborah Vahab: ?
Julie Siler Olander: https://www.juliesilerolander.com

https://bonitasprings.floridaweekly.com/articles/cfabs-celebrates-women-with-female-focus-and-the-art-of-betty-harper/

Six Tips for Beginners on Starting an Art Collection

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT

by Cat Weaver
The recent explosion of online art shopping options and art fairs growing even more affordable makes it easier than ever to collect fine art. But all the abundance can also be confusing and even intimidating. How do you know what’s good, what’s bad and what’s just uhm…ok? Is it possible for anyone wanting to start his/her own art collection to do it on his own and if so, what steps should they take first? galleryIntell put together six simple tips for the beginner collector that show that even though the means of collecting fine art may have changed, the underlying fundamentals remain. Here are our top recommendations.

1. Learn What You Like
Everyone has a creative side, so let yours come out and explore. Start by looking at a lot of art without buying anything. Get out, look around, be inspired and have fun! “Open Studios” where artists open their work spaces to the general public are a wonderful way to see work by emerging and mid-career artists. This is your opportunity to connect with the source of the art and to ask questions. Art fairs are another great resource as it allows you to see many galleries and many types of art in a wide variety in price ranges in one place.

2. Specialize
The best art collections are informed and cohesive. “It’s important to collect what you like—what you’re attracted to—but it’s also important to build a collection that has а direction,” advises Anne-Hélène Decaux of Artviatic.
Some collections are built around a specific genre – landscape or figurative art; some focus on a medium – like photography, or engravings; some on a movement – Impressionism, or the Hudson School; time frame – 1930’s – 1940’s, or a technique – watercolors on paper, or rayographs. These are general outlines – find what speaks to you.

3. Plan Ahead
However enthusiastic you are about owning new pieces, most advisors, galleryIntell included, encourage you to plan ahead. As with any new endeavor, it’s best to start slow, have a budget and let yourself get used to the process. Discovering something new is always an exciting process, and more exposure to art will likely shape your tastes along some unexpected paths. Your tastes will change and mature and so will your collecting objectives. Works on paper: photographs, or limited edition prints, silkscreens and lithographs, are generally a great gateway to start a collection as they are typically priced lower than oils on canvas or sculpture.
Hint: Limited and signed edition prints on paper can be less risky and quite affordable. Smaller editions create rarity and usually confer greater value on the prints. Also, the lower the number within the edition, often, but not always, the more valuable it is. It’s an easy science to master early on.

4. Get Advice
Good advice is crucial for the nascent collector, both to assure that you pay the right prices and to keep your collection on course. Advisors’ costs can vary: some take a percentage of the purchase price, other charge for time and may require a retainer. You can also reach out to gallery directors, who are often experts in their fields. After you’ve spent some time going to galleries and asking questions you would have already developed a relationship with some gallery directors, so they may be able to offer assistance, but keep in mind of a potential conflict of interest, so consider your sources and use common sense. As for art advisors – look for someone who has worked with beginners and is willing to accommodate your budget and your specific goals.

5. Do Your Homework
With or without an advisor, it is wise to do your homework before making important purchases. The internet is a great source for collectors who wish to learn about an artist’s reputation and potential. Check the artist’s site for her show history: who reps her? Do they show her work at international art fairs?
If your artist is well-known, you can check the art indices, or previous auction results to learn what she/he fetches at public auction and if sales are consistent and strong. However, an emerging artist with potential may be off the radar, may be available strictly in the primary market and perhaps even unrepresented; in that case you should examine the artist’s statement; does she/he have an important idea worth pursuing? Most importantly, look at the body of work so far: is the quality consistent?

6. Keep it up
A good collection represents you. So keep it representative. Edit what doesn’t’ fit. Build on what does. And keep records! Where you purchased your pieces, from whom, and what you paid, is important information that will add provenance to your pieces.

Article source:
galleryintell.com/tips-for-starting-an-art-collection/

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In Living Color Exhibition: My Artwork and I

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:31:48 GMT