BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:SHEILA FARREN BILLINGS EXHIBITS \; &ldquo\;NEW ENGLAND SC ENES&rdquo\;\nAT STETSON GALLERY IN NOVEMBER\n \;\nArtist\, teacher\ , and author Sheila Farren Billings of Salem will exhibit a selection of her work\, &ldquo\;New England Scenes&rdquo\; in the Stetson Art Galler y of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead throughout the mont h of November. Sheila Billings will hold her opening reception on Sunday \, November 11 from Noon-2 p.m. at the church\, located at 28 Mugford St .\, Marblehead. She will also hold an informal &ldquo\;meet-the-artist&r dquo\; availability in the gallery on Sunday\, Nov. 4 from noon-2 p.m.\n  \;\nWhile Sheila Billings&rsquo\;s formal training in art came at S alem State College\, she was raised in a family of artists\, with &ldquo \;works-in-progress&rdquo\; strewn throughout her home as an inspiration to creativity. Her work\, which spans many mediums\, reflects her upbea t attitude\, with its straightforward style and true colors.\n \;\nS heila Billings is a member of the Society of Book Writers and Illustrato rs\, and has written\, illustrated\, and collaborated on several books. She is also an educator who has taught in Salem and Beverly. She now wor ks from her home studio in Salem.\n \;\n&ldquo\;New England Scenes&r dquo\; is a collection of work inspired by the beauty of New England. Pa intings were created both on location and from photographs\, and include ocean scenes\, historic buildings\, gardens\, and quaint neighborhoods. While the acrylic and watercolor paintings on exhibit are realistic\, o thers are more whimsical and employ a variety of media. For more informa tion about Sheila Billings&rsquo\;s work\, visit www.SheilaBillings.com. \n \;\nStetson Gallery was founded in 1995 to showcase artist member s of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead and the wider artis tic community. Stetson Gallery is open during Church events\, when Churc h staff are in the building\, and by appointment. If Gallery lights are on and the door to the Gallery is unlocked\, visitors may enjoy the exhi bit. In addition\, the Church Administrator and the curators can make th emselves available to show an exhibit. Please call the Administrator at 781-639-1215\, email the curators at stetson@uumarblehead.org\, or call curators Anthony Silva (508-641-0767) or Jo Ann Silva (617-285-6265) to arrange an appointment.\n \;\nCalendar: Sunday\, Nov. 4: 12-2 p.m. M eet the artist availability to view New England Scenes exhibit with arti st Sheila Billings\, Stetson Gallery of the Unitarian Universalist Churc h of Marblehead\, 28 Mugford St.\, Marblehead.\n \;\nCalendar: Sunda y\, Nov. 11\, 12-2 p.m.: Opening reception for &ldquo\;New England Scene s&rdquo\; exhibit of the work of Sheila Farren Billings\, Stetson Galler y\, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead\, 28 Mugford St.\, Marbl ehead. URL:http://marblehead.patch.com/events/new-england-scenes-opening-recepti on-at-stetson-gallery SUMMARY:New England Scenes Opening Reception at Stetson Gallery LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead: 28 Mugford St\, Mar blehead\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR