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 \;\n&ldquo\;NEW ENGLAND S CENES&rdquo\;\nAT STETSON GALLERY IN NOVEMBER\n \;\nArtist\, teacher \, and author Sheila Farren Billings of Salem will exhibit a selection o f her work\, &ldquo\;New England Scenes&rdquo\; in the Stetson Art Galle ry of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead throughout the mon th of November. Sheila Billings will hold her opening reception on Sunda y\, November 11 from Noon-2 p.m. at the church\, located at 28 Mugford S t.\, Marblehead. She will also hold an informal &ldquo\;meet-the-artist& rdquo\; 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 Salem State College\, she was raised in a family of artists\, with &ldqu o\;works-in-progress&rdquo\; strewn throughout her home as an inspiratio n to creativity. Her work\, which spans many mediums\, reflects her upbe at attitude\, with its straightforward style and true colors.\n \;\n Sheila Billings is a member of the Society of Book Writers and Illustrat ors\, and has written\, illustrated\, and collaborated on several books. She is also an educator who has taught in Salem and Beverly. She now wo rks from her home studio in Salem.\n \;\n&ldquo\;New England Scenes& rdquo\; is a collection of work inspired by the beauty of New England. P aintings were created both on location and from photographs\, and includ e ocean scenes\, historic buildings\, gardens\, and quaint neighborhoods . While the acrylic and watercolor paintings on exhibit are realistic\, others are more whimsical and employ a variety of media. For more inform ation about Sheila Billings&rsquo\;s work\, visit www.SheilaBillings.com .\n \;\nStetson Gallery was founded in 1995 to showcase artist membe rs of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead and the wider arti stic community. Stetson Gallery is open during Church events\, when Chur ch 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 exh ibit. In addition\, the Church Administrator and the curators can make t hemselves 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. Meet the artist availability to view New England Scenes exhibit with art ist Sheila Billings\, Stetson Gallery of the Unitarian Universalist Chur ch of Marblehead\, 28 Mugford St.\, Marblehead.\n \;\nCalendar: Sund ay\, Nov. 11\, 12-2 p.m.: Opening reception for &ldquo\;New England Scen es&rdquo\; exhibit of the work of Sheila Farren Billings\, Stetson Galle ry URL:http://marblehead.patch.com/events/sheila-billings-exhibits-artwork-i n-stetson-gallery-throughout-november SUMMARY:Sheila Billings exhibits artwork in Stetson Gallery throughout No vember LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead: 28 Mugford St\, Mar blehead\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR