February 2012 Newsletter
Articles:
It's that time again!
Membership fees are due NOW! Membership forms were included with the last newsletter, but if you would like another copy, please contact Andi.
The newsletter is sent digitally through email as much as possible. For this reason, Andi would appreciate it if members would also send her an email at 1andrael@wildblue.net to confirm their email address whenever they have mailed in their 2012 membership dues.
ARA seeks your input. . .
In this "transitional" year, ARA seeks your input. . .
What do you think of having Quarterly meetings?
Do you have any ideas for future meetings to make them appealing to the group's diverse interests?
Would you be willing to be a presenter or find a presenter for a meeting?
The 22nd Annual Open Awards Show is in July . . .
Do you have any suggestions to improve this year's show?
Would you be willing to take a more active role in the planning and operation of the show?
Do you have any ideas for the theme of this year's challenge show? (past shows have been Master's paintings, variation of a photograph, primary colors)
Any other suggestions, comments?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please send your ideas to Karen Lawrence at mavin2art@yahoo.com
Pueblo Bank & Trust Displays
It's time to change the display at PB&T. The good news is the holiday art show had some sales & maybe we can continue the trend with the new show.
"The Heart of Art" will be hung at Pueblo Bank & Trust Friday, February 3rd at 1 p.m. This show will feature artwork that evokes emotion, whether its that cute baby, a touching sunset, the beauty of a flower, etc. The sky's the limit because isn't art supposed to stir the emotions? Or perhaps, you would like to take it more literally and include a heart?
Upcoming PB&T Shows
Look for exact date and time for the other shows in later newsletters.
April - May . . .
"Spring Fling" - Spring is in the air and this show will feature artwork with feel of warmer days ahead.
June - July . . .
"Summer Celebration" - This show will feature artwork that celebrates the summer season of warm days and outdoor activities.
March Meeting
It's the first Quarterly Meeting of the year! Members are asked to bring something to share for a potluck dinner and show. ARA will furnish drinks, plates, etc. and show
"David Hockney, A Bigger Picture."
This 60 minute DVD is an intimate portrait of the artist as he returns to plein air paint in his native Yorkshire. This insightful film looks not only into Hockney's painting techniques, but also his philosophy of painting and life. It's a video for the photographer as much as the painter.
Quote of the Month
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an
artist once he grows up.
Pablo Picasso
Submitted by Susan Chermack
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Quick Strokes:
The Arts at the Library Program at the Salida Library is holding a challenge show, "Between the Covers: A Bookish Affair," May 12th-June 30th. The theme of the show is the love of books. There is no entry fee, but entry deadline is May 1st. Go to www.salidalibrary.org for info.
One day seminar for photographers in the natural world. George Lepp;s Innovative Techniques for Outdoor Photograpy, Sat. August 4th in Denver. Cost: $25. Space limited, reserve your spot today. Go to: http://www.meetup.com/The-Colorado-Photography-Learning-Group/events/44147862.
Attention Photographers: Candy Vallado has found what she considers a "fabulous" lab. They do metallic prints . . . fast, cheap and quality prints. Order more than $50 and shipping is free. Go to www.nationsphotolab.com and select the catalog (step 2).
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Members' Canvas:
Bailey Escapule is the featured artist at HRRMC through March 31st. As one of four art exhibits this year at the hospital, Bailey's oil paintings make for a wonderful display. Stop by and take a look sometime. Good work, Bailey!
Gil VanStone has a watercolor accepted into the Rockies West National art show in Grand Junction March 4th-April 6th. Gil has been accepted to this show 5 times in the last 10 years. Great job, Gil!
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Painting Groups:
Painting & Drawing from the live model - Thursdays at 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 or Jan Clemens, 539-4897.
Mondays in Buena Vista from 9-12:00 at the Community Center. For more info, contact Betty Flint, 395-8664.
The Tuesday Painters paint weekly during summer and fall on Tuesday mornings. To be informed weekly of each location and for more info, email Cary Carlson at carycarlson@optimum.net
Studio Painting on Wednesday at Art Matters Gallery from 1-4 p.m. Cost: $5/day or $15/month. For more info, call 539-2383.
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Looking Ahead:
FEBRUARY - "The Heart of Art" show at PB&T
MARCH -
Meeting - March 6th, potluck and DVD
APRIL - "Spring Fling" show at PB&T
MAY -
Art on Loan displays changed
JUNE -
Meeting - June 5th, potluck and presentation
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