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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1962-1966

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album with a newspaper clipping attached to it. The clipping is from the "Watertown Sun," dated March 25, 1954, and it announces a monthly meeting of the Watertown Art Association.

The headline reads: "WATERTOWN ART ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD MONTHLY MEETING ON TUESDAY."

The article details that the meeting will feature a demonstration painting by Mr. Robert Hayes, a well-known artist and teacher. The meeting is set to take place on Tuesday, March 30, at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium, Common St., Watertown. All who are interested in painting are invited to attend.

The article also provides background information on Mr. Hayes, noting that he is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and a teacher at the Boston Museum School of Art. He has exhibited his works in various prestigious galleries and has won several awards, including prizes from the Jordan Marsh Exhibition and the annual Brockton Art Exhibition. His works are represented in many private collections and institutions such as the Boston Public Library and the Catholic Art Association.

The clipping is neatly cut out and pasted onto the page, which has a light yellowish discoloration, likely due to age. The page itself is part of a larger book or album, as indicated by the visible spine on the right side of the image.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Watertown Art Association, announcing a monthly meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 8:00 p.m. in the Watertown High School Auditorium. The meeting will feature a demonstration by an artist named W. Hayes, who will introduce and work with a new line of materials called "Pliant-Temp-tures." The public is invited, with a small admission charge of 50 cents for non-members. Refreshments will be served. The article also provides background on W. Hayes, noting his education at Massachusetts College of Art and Tufts University, his achievements, and his involvement in various art exhibitions. Additionally, there is a small label at the top of the page indicating that the clipping is from the "New England Newspaper and Current" with a publication date of February 28, 1962.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newspaper for Saturday, February 23, 1963. The article announces a monthly meeting of the Watertown Art Association.

Key points from the article:

  1. Meeting Details:

    • The regular monthly meeting of the Watertown Art Association will feature a demonstration of painting.
    • The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, at 8:00 PM in the Watertown High School Auditorium, Common Street, Watertown, Massachusetts.
    • Admission for non-members is 50 cents.
  2. Featured Artist:

    • The demonstration will be conducted by Mr. Ronald W. Hayes, who will be introduced by Mrs. Joseph Largay.
  3. Artist Background:

    • Mr. Hayes is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and has studied under notable artists such as Henry Hensche and R. H. Ives Gammell.
    • He has earned a Master's degree in Fine Arts from Boston University.
    • Mr. Hayes has been painting juried exhibits for many years and has won various awards, including the First Prize in Painting in 1962 at the Annual Brookton Art Exhibit.
  4. Artistic Career:

    • He has exhibited at several prestigious locations, including the Boston Arts Festival and the Cambridge Art Association Annual Shows.
    • Mr. Hayes is noted for his versatility and skill as a painter, working with a variety of paint types and techniques.

The article highlights that the demonstration will be of great interest, showcasing Mr. Hayes's unique approach to painting.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically from "Watertown, Mass.," dated February 23, 1960. The newspaper is titled "New England News/Advertiser, Inc."

The headline reads "WATERTOWN ART ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD MONTHLY MEETING ON TUESDAY." The article announces that the Watertown Art Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 1960. The meeting will feature a demonstration painting by an internationally known artist, Harold W. Hayes. The admission charge for non-members is 50 cents, and refreshments will be served.

The article provides background on Harold W. Hayes, who is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and has a Master's degree from Boston University. Hayes has had his paintings juried into several exhibitions, including those at the Kert Gallery, Montreal Art Center, and the Marsh Exhibits. He won the First Prize in Sculpture at the Annual Brockton Art Exhibition in 1957. Hayes' work has been exhibited in many other venues, including the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, and the New England Art Association's Annual Shows. His work has also been featured in exhibitions across the United States and Canada.

The article mentions that Hayes is a prolific and talented artist, known for his unique approach to painting. The meeting will take place at the Watertown Public Library Auditorium, and all who paint are invited to attend.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Watertown (Mass.) Weekly, dated February 25, 1969. The headline of the article is "WATERTOWN ART ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD MONTHLY MEETING ON TUESDAY."

The article describes the regular monthly meeting of the Watertown Art Association, which is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 1969. The meeting will feature a demonstration painting by a local artist, William W. Hayes. The public is invited to attend, with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members, and refreshments will be served.

The article also provides background on William W. Hayes, who is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and has a Master's degree from Tufts University. His work has been exhibited at various galleries and museums, including the Kert Galleries, Montreal, and the Coburn Art Center, Tufts University. Hayes has won several awards, including First Prize in Sculpture at the Annual Brockton Art Exhibition in 1962. His paintings have been featured in exhibitions across the country and Canada.

The clipping also mentions that Hayes is known for his innovative techniques and is considered a "pioneer in paint" for his use of a new type of artist's paint product, which is noted for its controlled consistency. The article concludes by mentioning that there will be plenty of working time for attendees to observe and participate in the demonstration.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from Watertown, Massachusetts, dated February 28, 1988. The headline reads "Watertown Art Association Will Hold Monthly Meeting on Tuesday."

The article details an upcoming meeting of the Watertown Art Association where artist W. Hayes will conduct a demonstration painting. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at the Watertown Art Association Auditorium, located at 50 Common Street. The demonstration will be free for members, and there is a $5 fee for non-members, with refreshments being served.

The article further describes Hayes as a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and a recipient of his Master's degree at the Rhode Island School of Design and Tufts University. He has had his work displayed at various galleries, including the Kert Galleries in Montreal, and at the annual exhibitions of the Watertown Art Association. Hayes has won several awards, including the First Prize in Sculpture at the Annual Brockton Art Exhibition in 1982. He is noted for his innovative use of materials and techniques, particularly his work with mixed media and unconventional painting methods.

The clipping also mentions that Hayes is a busy artist and teacher, often conducting workshops and demonstrations across the country and internationally.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a collection of clippings. On the right side of the page, there is a single newspaper clipping with text and some colored markings on its edges; the top right corner of this clipping is colored red. The article headline reads "WATERTOWN ART ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD MONTHLY MEETING ON TUESDAY," suggesting that the clipping is about an upcoming event for an art association in Watertown. The date "Feb c. 1936" is handwritten at the top of the clipping, indicating when the event or article was published. The rest of the page is blank except for remnants of a pasted square of paper that appears to have been removed, leaving a faded area on the page. The left side of the image reveals the book's binding, suggesting the clipping is adhered to a right-side page of an open book, with a visible green ribbon bookmark in the gutter of the book.

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This image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping pasted on it. The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency and is dated February 28, 1960. It contains an article titled "Watertown Art Association Will Hold Monthly Meeting On Tuesday."

The article announces the regular monthly meeting of the Watertown Art Association, scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, at 8 p.m. at Phillips School Auditorium on Common St. in Watertown. The meeting will feature a demonstration of painting by Ronald W. Hayes, an internationally noted artist and sculptor who works in a unique new medium.

The article describes Hayes's background, noting he is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, holds a teaching position there, and earned a Master’s degree at the Boston Museum School of Art and Tufts University. It highlights his achievements, such as winning first prizes in sculpture and painting at various exhibitions and mentions his recent exhibitions at notable museums and shows.

Additionally, Hayes is described as a pioneer in paint, serving as a consultant and co-developer of a new type of paint product featuring controlled drying to allow more working time. Hayes will present his painting demonstration using this new medium. Admission for non-members is 50 cents, and refreshments will be served during the meeting. The public is cordially invited to attend.

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The image shows an open book or newspaper page with a printed article. The page appears to be from a publication titled "WATEROWN, Mass.", dated February 26, 1968, and is part of the New England News Agency, Inc., with a circulation of 3,871. The headline of the article reads:

"WATERTOWN ART ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD MONTHLY MEETING ON TUESDAY"

Key Details from the Article:

  1. Event Information:

    • The regular monthly meeting of the Watertown Art Association will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 9 a.m. in the Phillips School Auditorium, located in Common St., Watertown.
    • The meeting will feature a demonstration of painting by an internationally noted artist and sculptor, Mr. Ronald W. Hayes, who will work in a unique new medium.
  2. Admission and Refreshments:

    • Admission is free.
    • Refreshments will be served during the meeting.
  3. About Mr. Ronald W. Hayes:

    • Mr. Hayes is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, where he now holds a teaching post.
    • He earned his Master's degree at the Art Students' School of Art and Tufts University.
    • He has had one-man shows at institutions such as the Institute of Contemporary Art, Montreal, Kert Galleries, Tufts University Art Center, and the Cohen Art Center.
    • His paintings have been juried into several times in the annual March Exhibits.
    • He won the First Prize in Sculpture in 1962 at the Annual Brooklyn Art Exhibition.
    • He has also exhibited in the recent Brooklyn Art Association Annual Shows.
    • His works are in many private collections throughout the country and Canada.
    • Hayes is described as a "pioneer in painting" and a co-developer of a new type of artist's paint, which features controlled drying and allows the artist plenty of working time.

Layout and Design:

  • The article is formatted in a columnar style, typical of newspapers or magazines from the 1960s.
  • The text is typed in a serif font, and the headline is prominently displayed at the top.
  • There is a light, faint watermark or impression visible on the right side of the page, possibly from a previous use or scanning artifact.

Overall, the image depicts a historical news article announcing an art association meeting featuring a notable artist, Ronald W. Hayes, and highlights his credentials and contributions to the art world.

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The image is of an open book with two pages displaying a newspaper clipping. The clipping is about an upcoming meeting of the Watertown Art Association. The meeting will feature a demonstration of painting by an internationally noted artist, Mr. Ronald W. Hayes, who will work in a unique medium. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 1967, at 8:00 pm at Phillips School Auditorium, Common St., Watertown. Admission charges for non-members are 50 cents, and refreshments will be served during the meeting. The public is cordially invited to attend.