August 2008 Newsletter
Articles:
18th Annual Open Awards Show
The 18th Annual Open Awards Show, sponsored by ARA, was a success although attendance and sales seemed to be down this year. We received many positive comments about the quality of artwork exhibited, the general layout of the exhibit and the overall operation of the show.
All of this was possible due to the support of our local businesses, the many people attending the show and all our wonderful volunteers. A great big
"THANK YOU"to all of
YOU who offered your time and effort to help with the various aspects that go into sponsoring this event.
EVERYONE'S HELP WAS MOST APPRECIATED!ARA would like to extend a special THANK YOU to:
First Colorado Land Office for their generous sponsorship of this year's show.
Judith Kinzie for her equally generous sponsorship of this year's show.
Susan Chermack for her contacts with The Mountain Mail for publicity for the show.
Karen Lawrence, Pat Brooks, Cheryl Jackson and Andi Wilkerson for their many hours donated to make this year's show possible.
Joye Moon for an excellent two-day workshop and her expertise in judging the many quality pieces entered this year.
You may have noticed more honrable mention ribbons were awarded this year? This was due to the outstanding merit of the works exhibited.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's show and congratulations to all the many winners:Best of ShowKaren Lawrence, Dance with the Wind
Student Best of ShowSarah Miller, Morning at the Cabin
People's Choice AwardsProfessional - Julie Miller, One More Page
Advanced - Larry Linn, Scottish Castle
Amateur - Linda Gibas, Water Dogs
Student - Kealy Weber, Shy Panda
Master of Arts - Susan Chermack
Jeanette Ford, Watercolor -
Julie Strecker, Canon Beach
Individual AwardsSculpture
Advanced: 1st - Gwen Meythaler
Computer Art
Professional: 1st - Carol Cartwright
Oil/Acrylic
Professional: 1st - Sally Mather, 2nd - J.A Sieve, 3rd - Bailey Escapule, HM - Josh Been (3), Joseph Blenderman (2), Susan Chermack (3), Bailey Escapule (2), Frederick Hubicki, Sally Mather, Pat Oglesby-Torian
Advanced: 1st - Larry Linn, 2nd - Carol Wiel, 3rd - Cary Carlson, HM - Cary Carlson, Betty Flint, Wanda Mann, Carol Wiel, Karen Kelly-Valdez
Water Media
Professional: 1st - Julie Strecker, 2nd - Pat Oglesby-Torian, 3rd - Sydney Eitel, HM - Syney Eitel, pat Oglesby-Torian, Carol Walker (2)
Advanced: 1st - Carol Wiel, 2nd - Jean Hanfelt, 3rd - Andrea Wilkerson, HM - Carry Carlson (2), Rosie Eylens, Jean Hanfelt, Lois Lampert, Elaine Plamondon
Photography
Professional: 1st - John Vidulich, 2nd - Pat Brooks, 3rd - John Vidulich, HM - Pat Brooks (2), Carol Cartwright, Kay Danielson, Jan Eitel, Laura Murphy (3), Arlene Shovald, John Vidulich
Advanced: 1st - Judith Lore, 2nd - Candy Vallado, 3rd - Gwen Meythaler, HM - Forrest Leaf (2), Jacques Plamondon, Amy Rickford, Candy Vallado
Amateur: 1st - Kelly Barrick, 2nd - Kelly Barrick, 3rd - Adriene Hunter, HM - Kelly Barrick, Linda Gibas, Adriene Hunter, Jennifer Leaf
Mixed Media
Professional: 1st - Gil VanStone, 2nd - Karen Lawrence
Advanced: 1st - Elaine Plamondon, 2nd - Elaine Plamondon
Amateur: 1st - Harriet Patton, 2nd - Nick Miller
Drawing/Graphic Design
Professional: 1st - Josh Been, 2nd - Frederick Hubicki, 3rd - Jon MacManus, HM - Frederick Hubicki
Advanced: 1st - Trudy Harper
Amateur: HM - Jennifer Leaf
Pastel
Professional: 1st - Julie Miller, 2nd - J.A. Sieve, 3rd - Julie Miller, HM - Martin Bettin, Jan Eitel, Julie Miller, Karen Lawrence, Sally Mather, Susan Mayfield (3), J.A. Sieve, Julie Strecker
Advanced: 1st - Donna Francis, 2nd - Andrea Wilkerson, 3rd - Donna Francis, HM - Donna Francis, Wanda Mann, Karen Kelly Valdez, Andrea Wilkerson
Amateur: 1st - Nick Miller, 2nd - Nick Miller
Student Awards
PeeWee (7-9 yrs)
1st - Raquel Miller, 2nd - Noah Chermack, 3rd - Trent Jones, HM - Trent Jones (3), Raquel Miller (2)
Junior (10-14yrs)
1st - Sarah Miller, 2nd - Sarah Miller, 3rd - Sarah Miller, HM - Annie Miller (4), Sarah Miller, Kealy Weber (2)
Senior (15 + yrs)
HM - John Green
Business Awards
Antero Design Center - J.A. Sieve, Antiques on First - Trudy Harper, Beverly Scanga, Ind. Beauty Consult./Mary Kay - Pat Brooks, Booster Club for the Arts - John Green, Annie Miller, Sarah Miller, Trent Jones, Collegiate Peaks Bank - Gil VanStone, Colorado Crossroads B & B - J.A. Sieve, Dr. Fred & Mary Brown - Karen Lawrence, High Country Bank - Karen Lawrence, Kathleen Nelson/United Country Real Estate - Sally Mather, Laughing Ladies Restaurant - Rosie Eylens, Patio Pancake Place - Larry Linn, Pinon Real Estate Group - Julie Miller, Pueblo Bank & Trust - Frederick Hubicki, Riverside Frame Company & Gallery - Andrea Wilkerson, Betty Flint, Rocky Mountain Crane Service - Rosie Eylens, Salida Medical & Respiratory - Linda Gibas, Salida Mountain Sports - Susan Chermack, Sunflower Bank - Bailey Escapule, The Eatery - Laura Murphy, US Outpost - Andrea Wilkerson, Wagon Wheel Guest Ranch - Martin Bettin, Precision Electrolysis & Skin - Susan Mayfield, Eric & Gwen Meythaler - Lois Lampert, Altamont Landscaping - Susan Mayfield, Art of the Rockies - John Green, Trent Jones, Kealy Weber
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Quick Strokes:
Did You Miss It? Clouds" was hung at PB&T July 25th. It will hang until Oct. 3rd. There's still time to display your pictures with clouds. Hang them at your convenience & help make this a great show! In Oct, we will hang a show featuring trees of shapes and sizes.
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Members' Canvas:
Mondays in Buena Vista from 9-12:00 at the Community Center. For more info, contact Betty Flint, 395-8664.
Andi Wilkerson is currently showing some of her photographs at the Fremont Center for the Arts in Canon City. Our Best Side, a juried photography competition and gallery display will run through August 9th.
Karen Lawrence's "Sunflower" was accepted into The Pastel Society of Colroado's 2008 Mile High national Juried Exhibition at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo. Opening reception is Thursday, Septmeber 18th from 5-7 pm. Outstanding, Karen!
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Painting Groups:
AVAC Open Awards Show - AVAC announces a call for entries for its Open Awards Show to be held from Aug. 22nd-Sept. 21st at the gallery located at CMC in Buena Vista. Entry deadline is Monday, Aug. 11th. For more info, call 395-8372.
Life Painting & Drawing - Wednesdays at Josh Beens gallery (106 N. F St. in Salida) from 5-9 p.m. Cost: $8-10/session. Come join them - improve your drawing and painting skills. For more info, call Fred Hubicki, 530-9175
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Looking Ahead:
The Courtyard Gallery & Gifts is having its 2nd Annual Honoring the Rancher on Labor Day Weekend. Featured artists - Martin Bettin, Andra Hendrie, Michelle Mitchell, Narrie Toole. The reception is Aug. 30th from 2-4 p.m. For more info, 395-3299 or www.thecourtyardgallery.com.
The Colorado Mountain Plein Air Festival is Sept. 18-21. Registration is $40/$25 before Aug. 1st. Awards & sales at The Steamplant Paquette Gallery. Register online or call Fred Hubicki 530-9175 or hubicki@amigo.net. More info at www.coloradopleinairfestival.com.
Gil Van Stone has a watercolor in the 23rd Wyoming National Watercolor Exhibition in Sheridan, Wyoming from August 22 to September 28th. Great job, Gil!
Andi Wilkerson is currently showing some of her photographs at the Fremont Center for the Arts in Canon City. Our Best Side, a juried photography competition and gallery display will run through August 9th.
Starting in September, ARA meetings will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at First Colorado Land Office on US 50.
August - Meeting - Art Tour at Karen Lawrence's home
September - Meeting-Something new- more info in the September newsletter
October -Art on Loan Displays changed
First & Third Tuesdays in Salida from 9-1:00 p.m. Everyone welcome! For more info, contact Jean Hanfelt, 539-6467.
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