Vision Art Show Winners - Strawbridge Art League

The Strawbridge Art League Inc. is a non-profit
organization devoted to establishing a facility in the
Doc Strawbridge building for working artists. The
intent is to have a collection of working studios open
daily for public business.
Volume 15, Issue 3
THE STRAWBRIDGE ART LEAGUE NEWSLETTER - March 2012
Strawbridge
Art League
President
Heidi Stocker—321-427-2682
Vice President Exhibits
Kathy McElhinny—321-368-7002
Vice President Programs
Mike Passariello
Treasurer
Mary Herzig—321-777-5658
Recording Secretary
Brenda Davidson Chancey
321-368-4319
Membership
Jacqueline Scone—321- 779-9554
Vision 2012 Inspirational Gala
Vision proved to be the biggest show
of the year with an amazing amount of
artwork and entertainment that went
beyond expectations. Brevard Theatrical
Ensemble and the Galmont Ballet performance was well received. The final
soprano singing matched the quality of
the art exhibit making it a relaxing
evening that inspired artists of all genres.
A special appearance was made by
Executive Director Neil Levine of BCA
and the Henegar Center Director Wendy
Brandon and Foosner Museum Curator
Jackie Borsanyi. They all added prestige
with their presentation of top awards.
The Strawbridge Art League would
like to congratulate all winners (listed on
ALL Vision, Water and Refuse page 2). A special thanks also is extended
art exhibit works should be
to the winners of the Doc Strawbridge
picked up by Thursday March
Award, Bob Harvey and Leala Dunn, for
15th. The office is open M-F
being Volunteers of the Year. Their
from 12-4 PM. Unclaimed art
will be auctioned off or sold at dedication makes this league what it is
the Yard Sale Fundraiser in
today! See inside for more on the winners
April!
of the show!
Note: Please do not remove artwork
early from the Henegar Center
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Vision Art Show Winners /
Call for Nominations
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Workshops / Other Galleries
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Calendar
Silk Painting March 15th!
Our Demonstration March 15th at
7:00 PM will be Silk Painting by
Mary Herzig. Silk Painting is an ancient art dating back to 2600 BC in
China. The dyes used are liquids absorbed into the fabric. Mary will
start an impromptu drawing on the
silk and let the audience each have
the experience of helping paint the
silk. When the paint is done the silk
will be raffled off.
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Vision Art Show Winners
Award Winners
Merit Awards Winners
Best of Show $1000 - Steve Gibson “Autumn” Digital Photograph
Ranjana Bacrania, “Tropical Cabin” Oil
Betsy Bohmer, “Acadian Dusk” Oil
Melissa Brooks, “Peacock” Illustrators Ink
Barbara Burkhardt, “Looking Back” Mixed Media
Sandy Johnson, “Quiet Isolation” Oil
Marti Meyer, “Scratching Around” Mixed Media
Rafael Picon, “Elsa’s Bicycle” Sculpture
Brett Pigon, “Autumn Gaze” Oil
Lori Pitten, “Open Window” Watercolor
Helen
Gold Award $600 - Tom Wiper “Industrial Relief” Wood and Metal
Silver Award $400 - Susan Martin “Mosaics” Acrylic
John Van Dyke Award $250 - Nancy Dillon “Bull Market” Oil
Brevard Watercolor Society $100 - Chris O’Malley
“Haulin’ Pigs on the FEC” WC
Photography $100—Paul Carmen “I know” Photograph
Sculpture $100 - Mindy Colton “Nature’s Gift”
Congratulations to all our winners! A special thanks to Kathy McElhinny for
providing the gift bags from Laughing Mermaid, and organizing the refreshments for the reception following the awards ceremony.
Caught ya on
Cam!
President Heidi
Stocker award
winner Steve
Gibson and Volunteers Donna
Spencer and
Brenda Chauncy.
Eau Gallie Library Needs Artists to Exhibit!
A popular public art exhibit location is the Eau Gallie Library. Many of the Strawbridge Art League members have exhibited there. Openings are available for the
Summer Months and beyond.
Contact Ed Baranowski, Exhibit Coordinator at 321-752-6785
Launch of the
new book
"Lamps for the
21st Century" at
Timothys in Winter Park. Located
at the north end of
Park Avenue, less
than a half block
away from the Morse Museum, Timothys features American fine
art craft and collectibles from across the country. The shop will
start representing the lamps of Preston Studios with the debut of the
Wardell Publications first eBook in the field of stained glass. The
event takes place from 4-9 pm March 23rd, with John Emery leading an impromptu "inspirations" tour to the Mose Museum (which
has "Free Fridays") at 5:30 pm.
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The Strawbridge Art League is a volunteer organization. Each July we elect new officers to
run the League. These members are nominated
by the past-presidents and the current president.
Anyone who would like to participate in the
board positions, please contact John Emery or
Ed Baranowski. Currently we are seeking candidates for the following positions:
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President
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Vice President of Exhibits
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Corresponding Secretary
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Newsletter Editor
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Treasurer
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Membership Chairperson
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Oil Painting Board Member
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Fine Arts Board Member
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Watercolor Board Member
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Photo Art Board Member
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Publicity Chairperson
Elections will be held at the Membership
Meeting in May 2012.
Workshops at SAL Art Gallery
Board of Directors
Diana Beacham continues her Art Talk art critique on the last Friday
afternoons 2-4pm of the month. Bring an artwork you want to discuss
or get a fresh perspective on or just to chat! See you there!
Donna Spencer this a sketching workshop will be postponed till the
Third Thursday in April. Instead come for the Open Art Work
Session afternoon will be held from 2-6pm Tuesday March 20th the
Spring Equinox. Bring any art work to work on and we will have an art
bee! GET THE BUZZ! Like it and we will old another June 19th
Tuesday 2-6pm again for the summer solstice.
Beginning Monday, March 12th we will have Photography workshops
in the gallery from 2-4 PM every second and third Monday. The workshops will cover whatever topics are of interest to the participating
members. Participants are asked to bring their cameras, the manual for
their camera, if they still have them, and any photographs they think
might be improved with better technique. If members have any questions they can call Bob Harvey at 952-3070 any Monday through firay
between 12 and 2.
Please call the SAL office 321-952-3070 and sign up for the workshop
so we know if anyone is coming! More workshops to come!
Let us know if you would like to hold a workshop and when.
Executive Committee
President
Vice President–Exhibits
Vice President–Programs
Recording Secretary
Heidi Stocker
Kathy McElhinny
Mike Passariello
Treasurer
Mary Herzig
Board Members:
(To meet two times per year, however, may attend any or
all committee meetings held normally each month.)
Membership
Jacqueline Scone
Past President
John Emery
Board Member
Bob Harvey
(Downstairs Exhibits and
Chairman of the Gallery Committee)
Board Member
Diana Beacham
(Acrylic Artists)
Board Member
Annajo Vahle
(Oil/Acrylic)
Board Member
Melinda King
(Fine Arts)
Board Member
Paul Carman
(Photo Art)
Work Shops at SAL Art Gallery (Donations only!)
Class
Day
Time
Instructor
Art Talk Critique
Last Fridays
2-4 PM
Diana Beacham
Sketching Workshop
Third Thursday in April
6:30 PM
Donna Spencer
Open Art Work Session
March 20th
2-6 PM
Kathy McElhinny
Photography
Second and Third Mondays
2-4 PM
Bob Harvey
The Highland Art and Studio is
located in downtown Eau Gallie at 1414 Highland
Ave in downtown Eau Gallie. This is ran by SAL
member Humberto Delgado. Stop in to see the artwork of other SAL members including Dee Duke,
Elizabeth and Dave Kaufmann and Leala Dunn.
There will be two Acrylic workshops on March
10th and 17th from 12– 3 PM. Humberto will teach
on texture, layering and process pacing. He is a pro
at simplifying the abstract figure drawing. Come
with sketches of your painting and bring a canvas
or panel that is 20x24, Acrylics, brushes, palette
knife, notebook and sketch pad, pencils and books
with inspiration. Visit the artists online at
highlanddartsudio.com
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Brenda Davidson
Chancey
ArtNewz Staff:
Newsletter Editor
Dunn
Newsletter Proof Reader
Spencer
Leala
Donna
Interested in getting involved? Come
to our next board meeting: First
Monday of every month at 1:00 @
the Henegar Center upstairs
Art Gallery of Viera is open for
business at our new location at The Avenue, 2261 Town Center
Ave. Suite 111, 2 doors down from Coldwater Creek. "The
new space looks like it was built to be a gallery, it's the perfect
place to showcase our many talented artists" says Bobbi Q.
Brown, Marketing Director. The Art Gallery of Viera is now
without question the largest gallery in Brevard County. The
Grand Re-opening Celebration will be held Saturday, March 10
from 6-9 p.m. There will be light refreshments, live music, a
cash bar, dozens of artists to meet and is free and open to the
public. The new, larger gallery is accepting applications from
talented artists. To apply please visit our website at
www.artgalleryofviera.com and scroll down to "Call for
Artists".
Join us! It’s the Strawbrdige Art League
Call 321-952-3070 Come be a part of an organization of
artists promoting the arts in Brevard County.
Organized 1996 501(c)3-1999
With offices and Gallery at the Henegar Arts Center monthly membership meetings are a learning
experience as well as a social event with interesting art programs, demos and workshops by you!
Like us on Facebook.
For $50/year membership you be involved with Art shows–with awards, awards shows, classes,
workshops and events and network with fellow artists and be on our upcoming website.
Current events:
Feel the sizzle of synergy abounding!
*SAL presents Open Art night BYOA for Bring Your Own Art night each Monday night from 7-9pm cost of FREE for
members and $5 for non-members. Bring your own project and work with others! This will start immediately. call
SAL @ 952-3070 for details.
*SAL presents Open Art afternoon BYOA Bring your own Art for the Tuesday Equinox of Mar 20th 4-6 pm FREE for
members and $5 for non-members.
*SAL Attic sale/Garage Sale Friday April 13th and Saturday April 14th
from 8 am to 2 pm both days @ 2861 St James Lane, Melbourne Fl. 32935.
*SAL Art Auction will take place at the Henegar with a silent auction. We would set up the items at the Henegar for
Wednesday, May 9th thru May 12th and have the actual auction May 12 Saturday evening 7-9pm. Also on FACEBOOK.
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News from the Gallery Committee
Bob reported on “Observations from the SAL Gallery Desk” and noted that we had more visitors to the Gallery these days and
not just Henegar class people etc but they actually came specifically to see the Gallery! Unfortunately, during the meeting, it
started raining and we noticed that it sounded as if it was raining inside and uh-oh! it was! In the studio space rented by Ed the
rain was pelting down on an empty (luckily) canvas on his desk. We quickly moved what we could and Bob alerted the Henegar
Staff and they called the contractor. He was not a happy camper and we did not talk to him. We left the AC on to keep down the
mold effect.
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Work on the “front storage area to our office” so we can rent out the old office as studio are underway and very soon all
items not being used by the Gallery or office will be removed by the volunteers from the space. Come and claim your stuff as
soon as you possibly can! Thanks in advance for this!
Jean Painter Johnson has donated a round whirling card rack to the Gallery! Thanks! So artists get your cards and postcards of
your art made soon! Let’s fill it up! Kathy McElhinny donated a small refrigerator to the Gallery and SAL. Thanks!
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An update for the SAL Attic sale/Garage Sale was given by VP Kathy and we can’t do it at the Henegar Center but we can do
it at Kathy’s house. Kathy says call her to pick up your stuff if you need her to. Otherwise, bring your items to2861 St James
Lane, Melbourne Fl. 32935. Kathy’s phone is 321-368-7002 give her a call to coordinate. The dates for the event are Friday
April 13th and Saturday April 14th from 8am to 2pm both days. We will need volunteers those days for whatever you can do.
And maybe the Thursday before for some tagging, pricing and sorting.
 Plans for the SAL Art Auction are that it will take place at the Henegar with a silent auction. We would set up the items at the
Henegar for Wednesday, May 9th thru May 12th and have the actual auction May 12 Saturday evening 7-9pm. There are
also 2 Henegar events we could “tap into” their customer base with Thursday and Friday night! Kathy wants to put the items
pictures and bid sheets on the SAL Facebook page as well. The auction would be available for bidding Thursday through Friday night. Get your art pieces ready for this Auction! We will need volunteers to man the evenings of Thursday May 10 th and
Friday May 11th the time of the shows and the night of the event Saturday May 12th 7-9pm.
 Plans for promoting SAL at First Friday in Eau Gallie this month are not have a tent but to promote SAL by handing out flyers
about SAL and our upcoming events. Donna will write up an event calendar and SAL basic membership info to hand out.
Donna, Leala and others can use these to mill about and drum up new members and interest. These will be on Facebook and
be available for all members to hand out etc. Remember, anyone can get a space in the park for $20 for that night. Call EGAD
Jillian (phone #?) to reserve.
Kathy also proposed an Open Art night which was officially dubbed BYOA for Bring Your Own Art night each Monday night from
7-9pm cost of FREE for members and $5 for non-members. Bring your own project and work with others! This will start immediately call SAL for details.
Feel the sizzle of synergy abounding!
*We will do this same BYOA for the Tuesday Equinox of Mar 20th 4-6 pm.
Fused Glass a Smashing Hit!
Donna Spencer of Innerwrap Studio came to present on Thursday, February 16th to talk about the history of glass making. She also brought in
samples of her work and entertained our League members with the different ways glass art is formed. Donna made a beautiful slide show with examples of Greek, Egyptian and modern glass methods. We learned that
red glass is the most expensive because it comes from gold. Also blue
glass comes from copper. The temperature that is heated is very important
to making the right piece.
A special thanks to Donna for helping the Strawbridge Art League to
obtain a publicity opportunity with
Senior Life Magazine! Look for it
this Spring!
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Any questions, comments
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Thank-you!
Leala Dunn
*Please note that the meetings are on the 3rd Thursday
of each month.
Are you not getting a
newsletter? Email us
or call us with your
updated address!
Every Monday—7:00-9:00 PM BYOA Bring your Own Art $5 for non-members, free for
members, come paint, draw, sip wine and have fun with us!
March 2012
Monday, the 5th—1:00 PM Board Meeting at the Strawbridge Art Gallery
Thursday, the 15th—7:00 PM General Membership Meeting at the Gallery
(Please also have all previously exhibited artwork picked up by this date)
Tuesday March 20th –Open Art Session 2-6PM in the Gallery
Monday, the 26th—2:00 SAL Gallery Committee Meeting at the Gallery
April 2012
Monday, the 2nd —1:00 PM Board Meeting at the Strawbridge Art Gallery
Friday April 13th and Saturday April 14th —8AM to 2PM FUNDRAISER! PLEASE
PARTICIPATE! Attic / Garage Sale at 2861 St. James Ln Melbourne FL
Tuesday, 17th—Pick up all Vision Artwork.
Thursday, the 19th—7:00 PM General Membership Meeting at the Gallery
Monday, the 30th—2:00 SAL Gallery Committee Meeting at the Gallery
May 2012
9th– 12th 7-9 PM Silent Art Auction– every evening in the Gallery at Henegar
Thursday May 17th—Annual Meeting and Potluck– Installation of new officers.
The Strawbridge Art League
Henegar Center for the Arts
625 E New Haven Ave
Melbourne, Florida 32901