News Channel 10, July 4, 2005 Rhode Island

Promoting good works...A segment on News Channel 10, in Providence , Rhode Island ...done by Cherie Curry...focused on my desire to incorporate charity and giving back into every aspect of my business.
They spoke about my connection to The Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island and various other charitable organizations that I've worked with, by donating a percentage of my jewelry sales.

Channel 10 News Story

Jewelry Display

Working in my Studio

Necklace Display

2004 Newport Designer's Showhouse...The Newport Daily News Article

Above is a sample of my decorative painting in the "Nanny's Retreat" at the Newport Showhouse Guild's 10th anniversary Designer Showhouse...article from The Newport Daily News.

Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show at Cedar Hill School , East Greenwich, Rhode Island 2005

December 2005, Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show at Cedar Hill School in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. A percentage of all sales for the night were donated back to the school.

Holiday Trunk Show at Totally Kids in Warwick, Rhode Island 2005

December 2005

Another Blue Sky Spa Works Jewelry Trunk Show to Benefit the E.B.C. Center 2005

Fall 2005 was my 2nd Jewelry Trunk Show at Blue Sky Spa Works, in Cranston, Rhode Island, with a percentage of all sales for the day benefiting the Elizabeth Buffum Chase Center...helping individuals and families that are affected by domestic violence.

Private Trunk Show to Benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island 2005

After a few reschedules...due to crazy New England weather and some illness...it was great to finally be able to hold this private trunk show to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island. Fall 2005

Jewelry Trunk Show at Java Madness in Wakefield, Rhode Island 2005

What a great location! Java Madness is a funky, fun coffee house/cafe and I enjoyed my 1st Trunk Show there. 2005

Pamela Vale brings her unique creations to East Greenwich...by Rebecca McNeil 2005

Below is an excerpt from an article by Rebecca McNeil, in The East Greenwich Pendulum, Thursday, July 21, 2005

"Through-out time, artists have been greatly influenced by the climate in which they live...And today, a California transplant is also enjoying the influence of the New England seasons while she creates her art. Pamela Vale has been a decorative artist for over 16 years, painting murals and creating decorative finishes and home accessories. Currently she creates custom jewelry, fulfilling her life-long passion for jewelry and beads. Vale has come a long way from the west cost, and she says Rhode Island inspires her art...nothing is re-made, which makes each bracelet, set of earrings and necklace completely unique. The pieces are so original that Vale sometimes has a hard time selling them. "it's difficult to part with such beautiful things, and I put so much of myself into everything I make." but she also enjoys the artistic process of creating and then letting it go...Vale began painting murals 16 years ago, after receiving a degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. A herniated disk, coupled with feeling creatively stifled, led to Vale's decision to cut back on home decor and focus on jewelry... In addition to jewelry, Vale's passion is charity work...Vale says she has the pleasure of working with Sue and Josh Brandis owners of Nepenthe Cafe on Main Street in East Greenwich. ..Vale's show at Nepenthe Cafe takes place during the third Thursday of every month in conjunction with the East Greenwich Stroll. The Brandis and Vale began this monthly event together because of their mutual interest in the Make a Wish Foundation..."I think it's an incredible charity" said Vale, who had the honor of designing the signature bracelet for Make a Wish...It seems Vale has found a way to balance both her passions-charity and jewelry..."

Quail Tree House...2003 Newport Designer Showhouse

" Faux draperies with tassels painted by Pamela Vale of Warwick fill the walls of a stairwell landing in the Newport Decorator Showhouse..." The Providence Journal, May 15, 2005

2003 Newport Designer's Showhouse...The Quail Tree House

Below are two small sections of my contribution to this beautiful Designer's Showhouse at what used to be the summer home of author Edith Wharton. Proceeds from the designer showhouse benefit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, in Newport, Rhode Island and the Women's Resource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties.


"...a decorative wall detail." Providence Journal, May 18, 2003

"...a painting of stones on a wall." The Providence Journal, May 13, 2003

Fantastic Furniture...by Megan Fulweiler, Rhode Island Monthly 2003

Tricks to transform your flea market finds...Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, March 2003

"...Hoping to jump right in and upgrade an array of lackluster furniture this spring, we turned to experienced artist Pamela Vale. Vale is a furniture painting instructor at the Learning Connection in Providence and owner of Empire Celebrations (now Creative Potential) , a fifteen-year-old company specializing in decorative finishes, painted furniture and home accessories.

We're novices, we told her, with a short attention span and a hunger for a quick fix. Could she walk us through three or four easy techniques...to complement some of today's more popular decors...Whatever your taste, though, Vale's techniques will inspire you to give it a try..."

Below are a couple of "before and after" photos of two of the projects included in this article...

RI Monthly, March 2003 issue

Article cover page showing the plain black stool after decorative painting to resemble bamboo.

Basic black folding stool "before" decorative painting

Plain wood caddy "Before" decorative painting

Simple wood caddy "After"decorative painting to resemble bamboo and a lacquer finish

"Meet the Artist" at Paper Moon Invitations in Cranston, Rhode Island 2005

Jewelry Trunk Show, Paper Moon Invitations, Cranston, Rhode Island

"Diva Night" at Clayground Benefiting the Elizabeth Buffum Chase Center 2005

It was a fun night at Clayground in East Greenwich, Rhode Island...filled with hand painting pottery, socializing and shopping! A percentage of all sales for the evening benefited the E.B.C. Center...an important charity that helps individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
2005

Jewelry Show benefiting the Visiting Nurses Association of Care New England 2005

I was pleased to do a jewelry show sponsored by the Visiting Nurses Association of Care New England's 2005 Golf Tournament Committee. A percentage of all sales for the day helped to support the Janice Angeloro, RN Memorial Fund.

Summer Tent Sale 2005

Warwick, Rhode Island 2005

An Outdoor Show at Nepenthe Cafe Benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island 2005

It was a a beautiful night at Nepenthe Cafe during the East Greenwich Stroll...this was the first time I was able to display my jewelry outside and it was fun to be right on the street. Summer 2005

"Meet the Artist" Jewelry Trunk Show at Paper Moon Invitations 2005

Cranston, Rhode Island was the location of a jewelry trunk show and "meet the artist" event at Paper Moon Invitations. 2005

The "Tuna Club" Fundraiser benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island 2005

A Jewelry Trunk Show at the Coast Guard House in Narragansett, Rhode Island...
during an event sponsored by the "Tuna Club". A percentage of all sales for the night benefited the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island

1996 ASID Designer's Showhouse at The Royal Palms

Phoenix, Arizona...ASID Designer's Showhouse

Casita 118 "...with walls faux-finished in tones of smoke and umber..."

Casita 111 "...Richly painted walls, colored as if decades of smoke and sunlight had mellowed them, are enhanced by a faded fresco that defines the fireplace opening..."

Preserving the past while renewing a Phoenix landmark

Presented by the Phoenix Symphony Auxiliary and Phoenix Magazine...The ASID Designer's Showhouse is their major fund-raiser of the year.
What was once a private residence grew into the Royal Palms Inn, a popular resort nestled in a citrus grove at the base of Camelback Mountain.
Under new ownership and after a multi-million dollar renovation the hotel re-opens as the Royal Palms and Casitas...to kick off the re-opening, the hotel was selected as the site for the 1996 American Society of Interior Designers Showhouse...one of the first showhouses to ever be done at a hotel.

Above are photos of the two casitas I was involved in creating...I contributed the decorative finishes, custom stenciling and decorative accessories.

Blue Sky Spa Works Jewelry Show Benefiting The Elizabeth Buffum Chase Center 2005

I had a wonderful time showing my jewelry at Blue Sky Spa Works in Cranston, Rhode Island...the salon is just beautiful and so relaxing. I highly recommend visiting to enjoy one of the many spa treatments or to sample some of the natural Aveda products...I've become a regular client! www.blueskyspaworks.com
A percentage of all sales for the day benefited the E.B.C. Center (Elizabeth Buffum Chase Center) in Rhode Island..which helps individuals and families cope with domestic violence... www.ebchouse.org

Back at Nepenthe Cafe to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island 2005

Back at Nepenthe Cafe

Jewelry and The Alzheimer's Association 2005

The Napa Valley Grille at the Providence Place Mall...was a beautiful setting for my jewelry trunk show during a wine tasting event...Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island, Sunday, May15, 2005.
We had a great time and I want to thank the Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island for including me. I was pleased to be able to donate a percentage of all sales from the evening back to the organization.

Another Nepenthe Cafe Jewelry Show to Benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island 2005

Another Nepenthe Cafe Show

Nepenthe Cafe Jewelry Show for the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island

Nepenthe Cafe Jewelry Trunk Show

Handmade African Ceramic Art Beads 2004

African Beads

I fell in love with these beads for their simple, earthy beauty...and also for what this project represents...I was fascinated by the bead making process and how functional they are...their flattened shape and smooth texture make you want to touch them.
The Project:
The mission is to provide and sustain employment for African women in Kenya, who, in some cases are the sole providers for their children and families.
Increased sales of these beads enable more women to work. Although the women have had little formal schooling, they are highly skilled at making these beads. The women receive fair wages for their work, have excellent working conditions and many of them have been with the project for more than 20 years. The "loose" beads are sold in America by a former Peace Corps volunteer.

Wine Tasting & Vintage Beads for The Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island 2005

Monday, March 21, 2005

The weather cooperated and last Friday was a wonderful night at the 2nd annual "Art by the Glass" wine tasting and silent auction event benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island. It was an honor to meet local artist Maxwell Mays and to be surrounded by such beautiful artwork. The musical entertainment, provided by their 9th "wish child" Colin, really set the mood.
The best part of the evening for me had to be the people. My husband, Steve, and I really enjoyed talking to everyone and meeting some of the wish families...including Colin's parents. It reminded me to never assume I know anyone's "story" and that it's worth taking the time to listen.
I also, want to thank everyone at the make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island for including me in their mission. I was glad to be able to use my jewelry to help in some small way, by donation a percentage of my sales for the night.
I hope this was just the first of many opportunities to be involved...

My First "Nepenthe Cafe" Jewelry Trunk Show Benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation of Rhode Island 2005

The Thursday, April 21st, East Greenwich, Rhode Island Stroll was the backdrop for my first trunk show at Nepenthe Cafe.
The cafe is such a warm and inviting space with a healthy, creative menu. I look forward to our next show, Friday, May 6, 2005, from noon till 4:30...just in time for Mother's Day!