September 2010 Newsletter
Articles:
Get Ready For a Saturday Special!
It's a time to paint (or take pictures) and it is also a potluck picnic. The September meeting is a Saturday Special on Saturday, September 11th at Jacques and Elaine Plamondons home in Howard. Starting at around 10 a.m. to around 2-3 p.m., this meeting features an opportunity for plein air painting with the Sangre de Cristo mountains in their backyard or many other possible choices nearby. ARA will supply the plates, utensils, etc. and the drinks. Bring a potluck dish to share with fellow members, a lawn chair, your paints (or a camera) and come enjoy painting, lots of food, door prizes and camaraderie. Come do something a little special! Look for directions to get there on page 3.
PB&T Shows
Photographer's Showcase is currently hanging at Pueblo Bank & Trust. A new show, "Art"icana, will be hung on Friday, October 8th at 1 p.m. This show will coincide with another display at the bank and feature historic, nostalgic or Americana related works, which opens to a wide range of possibilities. Not sure what that entails? Dont worry about it and bring something you like no matter the subject matter. Lets make it a fresh, new show!
Holiday Samplers
ARA is again sponsoring a booth at both the October Holiday Sampler and the December Holiday Sampler. These events will be held at the Fairgrounds and will allow our members an opportunity to sell a wide variety of art/craft related items.
Each Holiday Sampler is FREE to all ARA members. ARA will retain 10% of all sales. Participating artists must provide an inventory of all items and all items MUST be priced (items will not be displayed without an inventory and prices). Ideal items include, but are not limited to, fine art, jewelry, beadwork, fiber art, crafts, etc. Smaller table items are recommended as there will be VERY limited hanging space. Items need not be framed, but should be protected.
There is no limit to the number of items each member may bring, however, we want to give all participants an opportunity to display their works. Depending on available space, only a sample of each artist's work may be displayed with extra items put aside to replace items as sold. Look for exact dates, times and details in the October newsletter.
Art on Loan
It's almost that time again! "Art on Loan" displays will be changed in November to prepare for the holiday and winter seasons. ARA currently hangs at First Street Café, Gobins and Monarch Broker, along with our ongoing displays at Pueblo Bank & Trust. Look for exact dates and times in the October newsletter.
Directions to Plamondon's home
Take Highway 50 east from Salida to Howard. Pass the Broken Arrow Café/Motel and look for the green Holiday Hills street sign on the right (south). It is across the highway from Jerrys Cabinets. Turn right on Holiday Hills (only way you can turn). Plamondon's home is the first house on the left. For more info, call Elaine or Jacques, 942-3807.
Quote of the Month
To any artist worthy of the name, all in nature is beautiful, because his eyes, fearlessly accepting all exterior truth,
read there, as in an open book, all the inner truth.
Auguste Rodin
August's Artist of the Month was Carol Walker.
Carol is a busy artist with a lifelong passion to draw what she sees and to share her insights with others. Carol began early life in an orphanage, beginning to paint in the shed with mud and moving onto paper as years passed.
As a child she experienced an injury to her eye that nearly blinded her. After numerous surgeries over the years her corneal specialist tells her depth perception is something she cannot have. However, her mind dictates otherwise. She has overcome this handicap to paint depth perception in her beautiful paintings, which baffles her eye specialist. Her artwork can be seen on her website at www.ArtisticEndeavors.org.
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Quick Strokes:
Carol Cartwright is teaching intimate photography workshops. When the aspens are at their peak, Carol knows where to find the best scenics. Full Week Autumn Color Workshops: Sept. 12-17 and Sept. 19-24. For more info, 719-221-1627 or cartwrightphotograhy.com.
Are you interested in being the Artist of the Month? We are looking for artists for Sept, Oct, Nov or Dec. The Artist of the Month exhibits one piece of artwork to be hung at PB&T and featured in The Mountain Mail. If you are interested, please contact Andi.
ARA Meeting Location - The location of ARA meetings has changed! September's meeting is the Special Saturday meeting at the Plamondon's. Look for the October meeting location in the next newsletter.
AVAC 26th Annual Open Award Show is currently on display at The Old Courthouse in downtown Buena Vista through September 6th. You have a little time left to go see the artwork in the exhibit.
The 1st Annual Artist Studio Tour of Buena Vista will take place on Friday, Sept. 10th from noon to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 11th from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It is free to the public.
Planning a fall outing to view the aspens? The 48th Annual Fall Art Festival is in Glenwood Springs September 22nd-26th at the Ramada Inn Glenwood. Its always a great show!
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Members' Canvas:
Paint the Rockies with Fred Hubicki. Oil painting lessons with an artist with over 40 years experience. Plein Air Session (2 hour min.) or Studio Session: $35/hour. For details, call, 530-9175.
Susan Chermack offers oil painting classes to all skill levels. Sign up for one of her classes, have a great time and walk away with your own "masterpiece" at the end of the day. For more info, call Susan, 539-7800.
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Painting Groups:
Life Painting & Drawing - Wednesdays at Gil VanStone's (307 W. 12th St.) from 10-2 p.m. Cost: $10/session for live model. Come join them. For more info, call Fred Hubicki, 530-9175.
Mondays in Buena Vista from 9-12:00 at the Community Center. For more info, contact Betty Flint, 395-8664.
Tuesdays in Salida from 9-1:00 p.m. Everyone welcome! This group does Plein Air when the weather is nice. For more info, contact Jean Hanfelt, 539-6467.
Studio Painting on Wednesday at Art Matters Gallery from 1-4 p.m. Cost: $5/day or $1
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Looking Ahead:
September - Special Saturday Meeting: Saturday, September 11th - Plein Air painting/Lunch in Howard at the Plamondons & door prizes
Artist of the Month???
October - PB&T Show: "Art"icana - artwork with an historic or americana feel to coincide with another related display at the bank.
Holiday Sampler at CC Fairgrounds
Artist of the Month - Carol Cartwright
November - ARA elections
Artist of the Month - Candy Vallado
December - NO Meeting due to the holiday season
Holiday Sampler
Artist of the Month - ???
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