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December 2014
Together is the Best
Place to Be
No doubt we all felt invigorated by the crowds and happy chatter that
surrounded us last Friday night as we gathered for our annual Christmas
Party in the Gallery. It was a night of Plenty; plenty of great people, delicious
food, laughter, appreciation, and good times! As always, the night featured
our customary Christmas Auction fundraiser, which is, thanks to our
seasoned, hardworking Auctioneer Helen Harris and you all, and your witty
comments and participation, the funniest entertainment we get to experience
at ADSO during the whole year.
While Helen kept up with your bids and comments, and Sandy, with the books, Sandra was making
the rounds keeping your glasses full. Since as we all know, Sandra is known to be the “idea man,” it
did not surprise me when she came up with an ex tempore can-can dance, to be offered for bids.
She did find her “volunteers;” the ladies did not wear costumes with long skirts, petticoats, and black
stockings, but based on the cheers, the dance qualified! Thanks to Helen and Pam for being such
great sports! Anything for ADSO, right!? It was a night to remember! A big thanks to everyone for
their donations for the auction and the buffet, and thank you for your generous bids!
A look at our annual financial report tells me that a lot of people have done a lot of great things for
ADSO. Our fiscal year ended at the end of November. We are solid, running strong and growing!
My sincere thanks and appreciation go out to all our artists and members, weekly instructors and
workshop instructors, group leaders, the students, our volunteers, officials and chairmen, Sandy, the
visitors and participants, our sponsors Aurum Jewelry, The City of Ft. Walton Beach, Cox
Communications, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Inspirational Product Group, Life’s a Beach
Publications, and The Northwest Florida Fair Association, all area publications, Austin Movers, and
Okaloosa County School Board. You are the reason!
As we soon close out the year I will leave you with thoughts of bliss, appreciation and thankfulness.
Through the work we do at ADSO as we live up to our mission statement “to facilitate fine art
exhibitions, conduct art classes to enhance the appreciation of the visual arts, and to further educate
fledgling and established artists,” we touch and enrich each other’s lives and that of our community.
Success may take many shapes and forms; in my heart I know what it looks and feels like. I hope
you can feel it, too.
Merry Christmas!
Hanna
Gallery News - Pat Roberts
Ooops! Pardon us! (from your Newsletter staff)
The winners in the Art Week Takee Outee Box Competition were inadvertently left out of last month's
Newsletter! Sincere apologies to:
Takee Outee Box:
First: Rick Otoupalik: "General Tso's Possum"
Second: Risa Farnsworth: "Turkey is Served!"
Third: Pam Folse: "Jeweled Outee"
November 26-December 20: Christmas Market - Art work for sale by members
Great opportunity to buy unique gifts for Christmas and otherwise! Still time to find the perfect gift in
a super selection of art works in a great price range!
Gallery closes December 20 and re-opens January 6 (Merry Christmas!)
Coming next year (which is almost here!!!)
January 6-16: Pyramid Art Show
Reception: Friday January 9, 6-8pm
An exhibit of the artwork of developmentally disabled adults from Pyramid, Inc.
Pyramid supports adults with developmental disabilities, among other ways, by encouraging their
self-expression in the arts. For information about Pyramid, see their website at pyramidinc.org.
January 20- February 6: Membership Exhibit - Open to all members
Share your favorite artwork with us, no special theme.
Turn in work Saturday, January 17, 1-4 pm, and Monday, January 19,9 am-noon
$5 per piece, up to 3 pieces
Reception: Friday, January 23, 6-8 pm
Friday, January 23 (6-8 pm) and Saturday, January 24 (10 am - 4 pm): Annual
Membership Event, Demos, games, food and fun…be sure to join us!
February 10-February 27: Hands On- Open to all artists
Work can be in any medium, but must be tactile (feel-able and touchable). It can be static, or
interactive (so the viewer becomes, in a sense, part of the piece as they interact with it, e.g., a pile of
objects ‘blocks for example’ that can be rearranged, a string that when pulled makes the piece do
something, maybe an object that you reach into, or piece that a sight impaired individual could
interpret solely by touch).
Turn in work: Saturday, February 7, 1-4 pm, and Monday, February 9, 9 am-noon
Members, 2 pieces/$25; non-members, 2 pieces/$35
Reception: Friday, February 20, 6-8 pm (NOTE this date, incorrect in calendar.)
Please bring finger food to share.
We remember...
Charles Hutton "Bull" Rigdon passed away on December 7, 2014. During his life "Bull"
was active in many organizations. He was serving as CEO of Northwest Florida Fair and
as Fort Walton Beach City Council at the time of his death. He will be greatly missed.
Welcome to our new Board Members!
ADSO's 2015 Board includes five new members, Risa Farnsworth, Pam Folse, Theresia McGinnis,
Vonnie Peters, and Mike Radford. All are already active in ADSO activities, and we are glad to
welcome them in their new positions!
Risa Farnsworth: My name is Risa Farnsworth, and I am very pleased to serve as ADSO’s Email
Chairperson. I am a Homemaker to 3 great kids and wife of 20 years to my loving husband. I have
been a member of ADSO for just a few years and enjoy working with acrylics and collage. I am
grateful to be a part of a positive, productive, and growing group of artists.
Pam Folse: I was born in New Orleans, and lived in Pensacola prior to moving to Fort Walton
Beach. I've been painting for 20 years. My favorite medium is oil, and I enjoy taking workshops and
being part of ADSO!
Theresia McGinnis: I’ve lived in Niceville with my husband since 1974, long enough to claim to
be a Florida Native! Retired from a career with Okaloosa County Schools, I help my husband at
Coastal Brick, our family business, in Niceville. I have dabbled in several mediums but prefer
watercolor. I’m looking forward to serving as Workshop Chairman. You can help me in my job by
letting me know what kinds of workshops in which you would like to participate here at ADSO.
Vonnie Peters: I have been a member of ADSO for four years. I work in acrylic wash on paper
and have been painting for 25 years. I also enjoy pottery on Wednesdays.
Mike Radford: I came to Fort Walton Beach while on active duty with the Air Force, and we've been
here ever since. My wife and I now live in Destin, and my daughters are seniors at the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I've always been interested in art, but work and family obligations
pushed it to the back burner until now. I'm really enjoying getting involved in art again through
ADSO and welcome the opportunity to serve on the board.
Preview of January Luncheon:
January 28, 2015
Scientific illustrator Corina Zalace will be the speaker at the ADSO Luncheon on Wednesday,
January 28, 2015. Scientific illustration records various aspects of the natural world and other scientific
subjects through drawings and paintings, which emphasize accuracy, rather than aesthetics. Zalace will
describe how she became a scientific illustrator and some of the techniques and tools used in scientific
illustration, as well as how this career led her to work in other areas associated with the fine arts.
Zalace will give her talk at the Art Center Gallery, 17 First Street, Fort Walton Beach. The
Luncheon, which is open to the public, will begin at 11:30. Cost of the luncheon is $12. Reservations
must be made no later than Monday, January 26; cost of luncheons for reservations after that date is
$15. Please send reservations request to: [email protected] or call Risa at 850-376-3901.
Preview of Luncheons to Come:
February 25: Ruth Grossman- Broadway Costume Design
March 25: Linda Destin & Tony Akers - Pottery
April 22: Melody Bogle - Artist in pastels, oils, and more!
Gallery Schedule, Looking Ahead
Call to Artists for Members' Show and Open House Event!
Need Artists for Demos!
Join us for our 4th Annual Open House and Membership Drive on Friday evening, January 23,
and Saturday, all day, January 24. Our goals for this event are to have each of our members
represented and to present member demonstrations to the public. Works will be shown throughout
the Gallery and the Studios.
Plan to bring up to three of your favorite works to hang for the Members' Show, for $5 each.
Turn-in dates are Saturday, January 17, 1-4, and Monday, January 19, 9-noon.
If you would like to demo your work, please contact Carolyn Williams at [email protected] or
850-396-0091.Also needed are volunteers to help and to bring food items for both Friday night and
Saturday. The public is invited; it would be a good idea to invite your friends who might be interested
in joining.
January 6-16 Pyramid Art Show
Art by the Pyramid Artists will be on display; don't miss the reception on Friday, January 9, 6-8 pm.
January 20-February 6: Membership Exhibit:
Open to all members. Share your favorite art work with us, no special theme.
Turn in work Saturday, January 17, 1-4 pm, and Monday, January 19, 9 am-noon.
$5 per piece, up to 3 pieces
Reception: Friday, January 23, 6-8 pm; Open House, Saturday, January 24, 10 am-4 pm
Demos, games, food, and fun...be sure to join us and bring everyone you know!
Thanks For a Marvelous Party!
Thanks to all who joined us for our Annual Christmas Potluck Dinner and Art Auction! We had a
terrific party with lots of good food and plenty of donations (and a chorus line), which Helen Harris
auctioned off for ADSO’S coffers. Many thanks to those who set it up and took care of everything,
especially Pat Roberts, Pam Folse, Tuny Jennings, Sandy Contreras, Sandra Harrison, and Linda
Devins and all who helped clean up. Remember that the Christmas Market continues through
Saturday, December 20. It's not too late to buy unique and special Christmas presents for your family
and friends!
and a Huge Thank You
to everyone for the great help at the Christmas Party and Art Auction! The donations were great,
and we appreciate the generosity of both the donors and the bidders (and the chorus line)!
Window Gallery Art Display
Please contact Helen Harris if you wish to display your art in our picture windows.
Many of our members have displayed their work in the last few years , and there
are many more of you who may want to do this. If you have already done so, you
are welcome to do so again. It's a great opportunity to sell your work and tell the
world a little about yourself. You may put a brief biography in the window and
display your prices, if you choose. You would also give Sandy a list of your works
with prices. Helen's contact is [email protected] or 218-2155. We are now looking for member par4cipa4on in the windows in 2015, beginning with June through December.
Signed Show Posters
Many members have commented on the beauty of
our monthly show posters, designed by our own
Rick Otoupalik. You may order any one of the
16 x 25in. posters for $15.00, or $25.00
signed by the artist.
Contact Sandy at 244-1271 or
[email protected]
if you are interested.
ITEMS AVAILABLE!
Check out our ADSO store
in the Art Center Gallery:
Mugs…………………………………………………………………………. $15.00
Key Chains…………………………………………………………………… $4.00
T-Shirts (Various colors, sizes S,M,L,XL, two designs)…………... $25.00
License plates……………………………………………………………... $15.00
ADSO Magnets…………………………………………..…………………. $4.00
Signed Show Posters…………………………………………………….. $10.00
ADSO Tote Bag……………………………………………………………. $20.00
2014 ADSO Calendars………………………………………………….. $10.00
ADSO Aprons..……………………………………………………………. $25.00
ADSO WINDOW DISPLAY:
Featuring Corina Zalace!
Don't miss this month's Window Exhibition, with Corina Zalace's art work! If
you would like to be one of our illustrious Window Artists of the Month, we
still have openings for 2015 in June-December! Don't miss the opportunity to
have your own one-man show! We still have June-December 2015 available.
If you're interested, contact Helen Harris at [email protected] or 218-2155.
Thanks to Our Gallery Sitters!
Many thanks go to our November Gallery sitters, Dorothy Edens, Tuny Jennings, and Jim Thoreen for
donating three hours of their time to keep the Gallery open on Saturday.
Without our volunteer sitters, the Gallery would be closed on Saturdays. If you've not spent a
Saturday afternoon (1-4) in the Gallery, please consider giving it a try. It's a pleasant way to spend an
afternoon--read, work on your art, or do crossword puzzles...and represent ADSO to any visitors.
Sometimes it's busy, sometimes, not. You may answer questions, give out ADSO literature, or just
smile and say, "Thanks for visiting!" Three hours once in a while isn't a big chunk of time--but it
makes a big difference to ADSO. Please sign up!
ADSO's 23rd Southeast Regional
Juried Art Exhibition
and Rick Otoupalik's One-Man Show,
January 12-February 13, 2015, at NWFSC
ADSO's 23rd Southeast Regional Juried Art Exhibition is a special event featuring artists from
around the country. Turn in accepted entries on Saturday, January 3, 10 am- 12 noon at
NWFSC, Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries (pick-up is January 14, 10 am-noon); Show,
January 12-February 13; Reception, Saturday, January 10, 6-8 pm. This show also features a
one-man exhibition by our own Rick Otoupalik, First Place winner in last year's show!
Volunteers Needed
Help us all! Support your Gallery!
Forty hours worked each year as a volunteer in many categories
earns you a free membership for the coming year. Start
volunteering and logging in your hours for this benefit in 2015!
Include hours worked as a Chairman, Gallery sitting, helping with
Summer Art Camp and Art Week (not teaching), at luncheons and
receptions, and helping with take in of art work for shows.
Please consider working a few hours each month or on individual
projects. It will benefit ADSO--and you!
Here are some of our current needs:
We need volunteers for Gallery sitting on Saturdays 1-4 pm.
We need volunteers for special events, such as Art Week.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above, please contact Hanna Joensuu at
[email protected] / 582-1329 or Sandy in the office at [email protected] / 244-1271.
New Policy Regarding Retrieval of Work After Shows
We have encountered a series of problems with unclaimed art work being left at ADSO. Because of the limited
space for storage, as of January 2014, any works not collected from the special shows (Beaux Arts, Fair Show,
SE Regional) and all ADSO shows, on the designated dates, will incur a storage fee of $10. This fee will be
collected for works held one day to two weeks after the show closing. ADSO will not be responsible or liable
for any damage to those works during that time. After two weeks, unclaimed works will become the property of
ADSO. Exceptions can be made for special requests made in advance.
Don’t forget to check out ADSO on Facebook and Twitter
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@ADSO_FWB
The Photography Club will meet
on Wednesday, December 17, at 7 pm.
Call to Artists: Deadline Thursday, February 5, 2015, 56th
Annual Beaux Arts Exhibition
The Arts and Design Society is inviting all artists 18 and over, to submit works for the 56th Annual Beaux
Arts Exhibition, hosted by The Meridian at Westwood and sponsored by the Arts and Design Society.
Registration is in the Atrium of The Meridian at Westwood, 1001 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach,
32547, on Thursday, February 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Entry fee is $25, members; $35, non-members,
with a limit of two entries. The exhibition runs from Friday, February 6, through Sunday, February 8. Judge
for the event is Ann Waters, professor of Fine & Performing Arts, Northwest Florida State College. For
further information and entry form, visit www.artsdesignsociety.org or call 850-582-1329 (Show
Chairman) for inquiries.
Dates & Things to Remember
2015 CALENDARS
The handsome ADSO 2015 Calendars are out
and ready for pickup at the Gallery! With
splendid art work, at $10 each, they make
marvelous gifts, not to mention, with all the
show dates plugged in, great info sources for
all members!
Starving Artist Sale!!! Volunteer needed to help plan!
ADSO is hoping to host a Starving Artist sale early next year. If you are interested in volunteering to
help with the planning of this event, please contact Jane Helms via email at [email protected].
Bernadette Sims's Photographs on Display
An exhibition of the photography of Bernadette Sims is on display in the foyer of the Fort Walton
Beach Library from now through the end of December. It's a great show, of superb photographs
taken on a trip to Germany and Paris--an exhibition not to be missed!
Okaloosa Arts Alliance Wine Tasting,
Sunday, January 25, 4-6 pm
OAA's Annual Wine Tasting will be Sunday, January 25 from 4-6 pm at La Famiglia Restaurant at
Harbor Walk Village, Destin. The OAA, of which ADSO is a member, promotes ADSO as well as the
other local arts-related organizations. Tickets will be $20 each for OAA members and $25 each for
non-members, or $45 for two non-members. Tickets must be reserved in advance. More details will
be available soon. For tickets, call or email Amy Baty at 850-499-8335 or [email protected]. All
proceeds go to the OAA, which supports and promotes art and culture in Okaloosa County, through
a variety of means.
Opportunities!
NWF/UWF Library Venue
From Paul Williford, Library Director, at the NWF/UWF Joint Campus, Fort Walton Beach: "Please
inform your members that we welcome art exhibits at our library on the NWF/UWF Joint Campus in
Fort Walton Beach. We have lots of wall space, an exhibit case, and wonderful light. We are also a
good venue for holding an opening reception. Interested artists should contact me directly
(850-863-6577/[email protected])."
Workshops
Joye Moon, Watercolorist, January 8, 9, 10, 2015
Joye Moon, national watercolorist, is returning to teach a new watercolor
class at the Arts and Design Society, on January 8-10. The class will be based
on taking one design and altering it using different design methods. Joye's
classes have become an annual event and are much in demand. This class is
for beginner through advanced watercolor students. Cost: $245 for ADSO
Members, $265 for Non-Members for the 3-day workshop. Students
provide their own materials. Joye's work may be seen at
www.joyemoon.com . For further information concerning supplies and to sign
up for this workshop visit the ADSO website at www.artsdesignsociety.org or
call 850-244-1271 during office hours (Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm-4 pm). Realism to Abstraction Acrylic Workshop with Farideh
Peacock, January 15 & 16, 2015
Farideh Peacock will offer a two-day acrylic workshop at the Arts and
Design Society, studying complementary colors, contrast, balance, and
the creativity of a piece, on January 15 and 16, 9 am-1 pm. Peacock's
art education began in England and continued in the United States,
where she obtained a BFA from the Herron School of Art, Indiana
University, and then became a faculty member of the Indianapolis Art
Center. Her work may be seen at www.faridehpeacock.com. Cost for
the 2-day workshop is $110 for ADSO Members, $130 for NonMembers. Students provide their own materials. For further
information concerning supplies and to sign up for this workshop visit
the ADSO website at www.artsdesignsociety.org or call 850-244-1271
during office hours (Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm-4 pm). Georgia O'Keeffe's One Hundred Flowers, Acrylic Workshop with Farideh Peacock,
March 5 & 6, 2015
Farideh Peacock will offer a 2-day acrylic workshop, March 5 & 6, 9 am-1 pm, studying the
technique and style of American modernist Georgia
O'Keeffe. Students will concentrate on paintings of enlarged
flowers, presenting them close up, as if seen through a
magnifying lens. Peacock's art education began in England
and continued in the United States, where she obtained a
BFA from the Herron School of Art, Indiana University, and
then became a faculty member of the Indianapolis Art
Center. Her work may be seen at
www.faridehpeacock.com. Cost for the 2-day workshop is
$110 for ADSO Members, $130 for Non-Members.
Students provide their own materials. For further
information concerning supplies and to sign up for this
workshop, visit the ADSO website at
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY CLASSES
Clay and Pottery Open Studio Monday and Wednesday, 9am-noon / Monday evening, 6;30pm-9pm
Monday/Wednesday morning Instructor: Pat Basque
Monday evening Instructor: Marcy Eady
Working with clay, hand building or wheel throwing.
Cost per session: Monday/Wednesday am: $10/Member; $12/ Non-Member
Monday pm: $12/Member; $15 Non-Member
Materials and firing included. Beginners welcome.
Oil Painting, Chiaroscuro technique Tuesday, 9 am - 1 pm
Instructor: Dale Gauvin
Using lights and darks, students learn to paint in the style of the Old Masters.
Cost per month: $70/Members; $85/ Non-Members
Open Studio Tuesday, 7-9:30 pm
No instructor.
Students bring own supplies and work on own project in company with other artists.
Cost: $5/member; $7/Non-Member
Call Marcy 585-4967 to be sure studio will be open.
Life Drawing 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-9 pm
No instructor.
Students bring pencils and paper and hone drawing skills with the human figure.
Cost: $10/Member; $12/Non-Member (May change, depending upon number of artists.)
Life Drawing / Life Painting session 3rd Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm
No instructor.
Students bring their own materials and work in any drawing or painting media. No photography will
be allowed. There are two models per session - one does short poses and the other does a single,
long pose.
Cost: $15 per single session, plus a tip for the model . ADSO members may purchase a discount
card good for 4 sessions for $50 (available from Mike at session).
Advance registration and payment is requested, by calling (244-1271) or going by the
ADSO office, Tuesday-Friday, noon- 4 pm. For further information: Mike Radford (850-803-5707).
continued…
Practice your art, you never get better
sitting and waiting for inspiration.
If you want to be a better artist,
create more art.
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Weekly and Monthly Classes continued…
Photography Group (Meets in the Gallery) 3rd Wednesday of month, 7-9 pm
All photographers from beginner to professional are welcome; the group's mission is to encourage
fellowship and to provide a place where photographers may discuss and exhibit their work.
Cost: N/A
Art Class for Children Ages 6-12 Tuesday, 4-5:30 pm
Instructor: Marcy Eady
Using principles of basic drawing, painting, and sculpture, students learn about the master artists and
their styles; media vary each week.
Cost per month: $60/Member; $70/ Non-Member
All supplies included.
Call Marcy 585-4967 to be sure studio will be open.
Watercolor Tuesday, 9:30 am - noon
Instructor: Mo Metrogen
Cost per month: $70/Members; $85/Non-Members
Welcome to new members, Debbie & Hunter
Campbell, and Beverly Sams
17 First Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm, Saturday 1-4pm, Sunday-Monday – Closed
850-244-1271 Email: [email protected] www.artsdesignsociety.org