September 2011 - Fremont Art Association

Fremont Art Association
Vol 31 No 9 SEPTEMBER 2011
Local Color
SEPTEMBER GUEST ARTIST
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
JAN SCHAFIR, TEACHER AND ARTIST EXTRAORDINAiRE
The Fine Art Show is quickly coming up and many of us have
completed or nearly
completed works of art we
would like to enter into the
show.
Jan Schafir
Jan Schafir, artist and watercolor teacher, will be
facilitating a group critique at the new Fremont Art
Association Gallery Wednesday night at the
monthly meeting.
Please bring in three or more works that you have been working on . You may be stuck at
some certain spot or feel that you would like advice from the group as to how to correct some
part that has been giving you trouble. Or you may just want to share your creations with
other artists.
You may bring in any media that is framed or not;
however, watercolors and photography present
better when framed with at least a mat.
Jan has been conducting critiques for many years
and it is done in a spirit of fun and encouragement.
We all love our work and want to have the
acceptance of our colleagues.
Please join in the fun on Sept. 7, at 7 P.M.
Note: Jan will donate her stipend to the Fremont Art
Association
A message from your Gallery Director, Ginny Riedner
!
Wow what a shebang!! We had the fourth of July all month long!
Yes, the new location happened and we are settled in the new
gallery. Please find time to bring your family and friends by.
A special thank you to the following members that were able to put
in some extra time and share the pleasure of packing up and
moving on over and then unpacking once again (in random order):
Frances Tshudy; Heidi Davis & family; Sachie Johns; Tom Ford; Ron
Garcia; Mike Westerhouse; Robyn Leimer; Carol Pulliam; Barbara
Cronin; Ann--Marie & John Haley; Christine Wilson; Jim and Nancy
Conrad; Farshid Namei; Therese Ely; Kiyoko Pensko; Jacline Arroyo;
Mary & Gene Bobik; David Biondi; Jacline Deridder, Cooksey Talbot;
Maureen & Peter Langenback.
A wow moment to Thom Cory, the installation of the current exhibit
at the new digs is wonderful. Could not have done it without you␣
Also, I want to give special thanks and recognize Frances Tshudy
and Sachie Johns for the excellent gallery decorating, what a wonder
you two are.
By special request, a special showing from Peter Langenback of his
wonderful “People.” For me always a delight anywhere I encounter
them.
Your Grateful Gallery Director, Ginny
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SEPTEMBER 2011
ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 46TH ANNUAL FINE ART SHOW
The Fremont Art Association is pleased to
invite artists to enter their works of art in
the 46th annual Fine Art Show. This
popular event will take place October 5
through October 23 at the Fremont Art
Association Gallery, located at 37695 Niles
Boulevard in Fremont (new location—
between I and J streets). Entry of original
artwork into the show is open to artists
from the Bay Area and beyond. Cash
prizes will be awarded in five categories:
Oils and Acrylics, Water Media, Graphics
(includes Pastel and other dry media;
mixed media) Photography and Computergenerated and Three-Dimensional. The
deadline for mailing your entry form is
Friday, September 16. The entry form and
prospectus can be picked up at the Gallery
or downloaded at the Fremont Art
Association’s
website
at
www.FremontArtAssociation.org.
The prospectus provides all the
information needed (including fee details)
to participate in this popular event.
This year’s show is juried by Brent Jensen,
a Bay Area plein aire painter with a
traditional Impressionistic-style. After
receiving a B.A. in
Art from the University of Utah, Mr. Jenson
is the recipient of many awards for his
work in oils. His work has been featured in
Southwest Art, Art of the West, and
American Art Collector magazines. Mr.
Jensen paints and teaches from his studio
in Mare Island, California when not
painting outdoors.
If you are an artist, you will not want to
miss the opportunity to participate in this
prominent event. For details, please call
the gallery at 510.792.0905 or visit:
www.FremontArtAssociation.org.
Fremont Art Association
August 19 to September 11
Reception - Sunday, August 21, 1:30 to 4 pm
New Location - 37695 Niles Boulevard.
Along the Boulevard
A Showcase of art work featuring
Niles .
Simone Archer
Pat Callaway
Barbara Cronin
Jaci Daskarolis
Ann Marie Haley
Robyn Leimer
Jan Schafir
Susan Stamp
Gallery Hours,
Wednesday - Sunday
11 am to 5 pm
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
VOL 31 NO 9 SEPTEMBER 2011
A Message from Your President
A New Beginning for FAA Members
There are many members to honor and thank for their contributing force with pledges and/or volunteer time in
coming together with creating a new beginning for our FAA art community. What a privilege to know you! To
each and every member, thank you! Until I conclude my term as President in December 2011, I'd like to
personally acknowledge in this and forthcoming issues of the Local Color, the generosity of FAA members whose
actions have far exceeded "good" results and are recognizable as "great"...
Our New location for FAA is a beauty!!!! Ideas abound, suggestions of all types are being offered. We owe a
huge debt of gratitude to our Vice President, Jacline Deridder, who served a 3-year term as FAA President. Her
willingness to sign the Lease with the Macau Cultural Center on behalf of FAA for our new gallery space, is
providing our art association with a two-year window of opportunity to create something extraordinary,
TOGETHER, and be part of the SOLUTION in the face of challenges rather than the problem.
Jaci Daskarolis not only got the ball rolling with checking out potential FAA locations, forming a negotiating
team and working out terms with our new landlord, she appealed non-stop for pledges and assistance to bridge a
whole, new event in the journey of The Fremont Art Association. Jaci is considering the position of Ways &
Means/Fundraising Chair and we’d be mighty blessed to have her acceptance of this role.
For almost two years, our association has had the exceptional gift of an extraordinary gallery manager. From our
former to our new location, FAA has had the best of leadership and structure for its gallery operations and
relocation. Ginny Riedner has gone far beyond any and all requirements on behalf of FAA with an incredible
contribution of time and care. True to her two-year (2010-11) commitment to provide her very best in serving as
FAA Gallery Director, Ginny continues to offer an extremely capable, thoughtful, skillful management style,
unifying leadership, consistent attention to detail, a calm in the face of change and challenge and remains an
exceptional professional, and a sustaining, steadfast support to the association. Thank you, Ginny, for your
magnificent contribution.
N O W....Review the August Board Meeting minutes and know what's occurring and be part of the SOLUTION!
FAA August 2, 2011 BOARD MEETING MINUTES In Draft - 8/10/11
Reports from Executive Board:
Jacline Deridder, Ginny Riedner, Gene Arrillaga, Lucinda Bender, Susan Helmer, Grace Rankin
Chairs/Special Events/Member Attendees: Robyn Leimer (September 17th Plein Air Event!); Excused:
Florence Stronck, Sachie Johns, Emelie Rogers, Rodger Spedowfski, Cooksey Talbott Simone Archer;
Jaci Daskarolis; Barry Levin, Gene Bobik
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
*Review & Approval of July Board Meeting Minutes Pending review at September Board
Meeting
NEW BUSINESS:
*Gallary Signage, letterhead, business cards - finalize graphic design
1. Place our organization name above FREMONT ART CENTER with description of what
FAA has to offer
2. Call for a membership meeting and finalize
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
VOL 31 NO 9 SEPTEMBER 2011
2012 Officers and Chair Positions Open President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Gallery
Director, Circuit Chair, Fine Art Show Chair.. PRESIDENT REQUESTS VOLUNTEERS FOR
NOMINATING COMMITTEE.
Ways & Means Chair position (no job description on FAA website)
1.
Job Description (IN DRAFT) Develop and implement fundraising strategies that secure revenue
for The Fremont Art Association such as writing proposals to obtain grants, cultivating donors
and forming a donor database.
2.
Ways & Means Instate as a VOTING POSITION on FAA Board. Approved by Board pending
job description.
3. Jaci Daskarolis submitted a draft brochure of a proposed new range of potential contributions.
Thank you, Jaci, for getting this underway.
GRAND OPENING GALA DATE SUGGESTION - pending finalizing new Logo, FAA signage,
business cards, letterhead identityAugust 21 (Not enough time to prepare) September 9
October 9 (Fine Art Show Reception)
MONTH OF OCTOBER - Grand Opening PRIOR TO FAS TAKEDOWN
Gala Committee helpers - Begin request as soon as date confirmed.
ISSUES RAISED NOT ON AGENDA
1. Suggestion that Board Minutes be posted in the Local Color
2. Suggestion that all members in attendance of monthly Board Meeting have a vote at
BoardMeeting
3.
Suggestion of CONTEST for New Gallery Facade artwork image
4.
Suggestion that all memebers in attendance of monthly Board Meeting have a vote at Board
Meeting
5.
Suggestion of Development of GIVE BACK PROGRAM strategy to the community on
behalf of FAA -- example: Children’s art classes at the school by FAA artists and then
exhibition of art at Gallery
6.
Suggestion of Funding possibility: Fremont Bank and Wells Fargo for art supplies for
children’s art classes (Suggested that Thom Cory’s involvement could give a boost to
structuring this and how to organize a teacher rotation)
7.
From previous Board Meeting discussion: Alameda County Water District Children’s Art
Program and Exhibition is still under consideration in its formation
Reports from Officers and Chairs
Vice President - Jacline Deridder
Update Fremont Art Review Board Meeting suspended temporarily.
Treasurer & Calendar Coordinator - Lucinda Bender
Our Treasurer presented the monthly Profit and Loss and year to date figures and sent out the figures to all
members via email as well as posting same online. The monthly financial status has also been submitted to
our Local Color Editor for the September LC being provided in August.
Gallery Director - Ginny Riedner
New Gallery Facility Review items: Our Gallery Director reported that the numerous tasks from move out to
relocation have been met with cooperation by those who are to be mentioned in the Local Color. Ginny has
worked tirelessly to make this move as seamless as possible and has succeeded. The Gallery looks and feels
outstanding thanks to Ginny’s leadership and the special and talented membership who joined forces.
Remaining improvements for the new gallery location are now being considered for the kitchen/storage
location.
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Cabinets, sink, faucet, wall partition etc. are under review and consideration. Maximum funds that may be
allocated to this improvement are approximately $1000 - $1400.
Rear Gate accessible lock release from interior needed
Monitor at Store Front with ongoing events
Local Color - Florence Stronck
September info needed by Editor by 8/10/11 for September issue of Local Color
Local Color Calendar will require some revision due to move and date changes of 3rd
Quarter Showcase.
Membership Chair - Emelie Rogers
Question posed by Membership Chair and still under consideration:
Membership Directory?
Will FAA provide a
Facilities Chair - Gene Arrillaga
Ø Will work with Gallery Director on kitchen area build out and update at next Board Meeting
Webmaster - Rodger Spedowfski (Excused)
Ø ANOTHER PAYPAL BUTTON INSTALLED For Paint Out Online Payment Button installed on
website; great job and thank you Rodger! Rodger to provide a Paypal button installation guidelines
at the gallery at an appointed date and time in August.
Workshop/Classes Chair, Cooksey Talbott (Excused)
Showcase Chair - Susan Helmer
Calendar Date adjustments - Due to move
Ø SCENES OF NILES - 8/18 Installation 3RD Quarter Showcase (8/18 - 9/11)
Ø TUESDAY PAINTERS SHOWCASE - 10/20 Installation 4th Quarter Showcase (10/20 -11/20)
Ø 2012 Community Planning Calendar Confirm 2010 Calendar Planning at OCTOBER BOARD
MEETING
FCAC Liaison - Grace Rankin
Ø Advised that financial support is available with grants, endowments as long as specific purpose and
amount is specified in a well defined letter of appeal. Figure of $1000 was mentioned.
Plein Air Paint Out ~ September 17th - Robyn Leimer
Ø Entry forms are available at gallery; Volunteers will be requested at September Board Meeting; Event
publicity is being attended to by Sachie Johns.
Fine Art Show October 5 - 24, 2011 - Therese Ely (excused)
FAA Bd Meeting Minutes
Notes completed 8/10/11
Patty O’Rourke
ROVING ARTISTS 7TH SHOWCASE
Judy Anglin, Brenda DeLuca, Katherine Latson, Marlene Leal, Joan Logan, Susan Olsen, Maria Grazia Romeo,
Mary Stephens, Robin Worthington -- October 1 – October 31, 2011
Reception: Sunday October 9, 3:00 to 5:00 PM at MISSION COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY
151 Washington Boulevard, Fremont
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
Vol 31
Number 9
SEPTEMBER 2011
Paint Nature at the Scenic Lake Elizabeth
To promote art in the community, The Fremont Art
Association will hold a one-day Plein Aire (outdoor)
Paint Out at the scenic Lake Elizabeth/Central Park in
Fremont on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Artists will paint until 2 p.m., followed by a
reception at the Park Pavilion from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Open to both FAA members and non-members, with
members paying a $15.00 entry fee and non-members
paying $25.00.
For non-members, this will also
include full membership in The Fremont Art
Robyn Leiner - Plein Air
Lake Elizabeth - Mark Monsarrat
Association through the end of the year. The event is
co-sponsored by Olive Hyde Art Guild, the Fremont
Cultural Arts Council, City of Fremont and Mission
Coffee Roasting Company, who will provide coffee
and mini-pastries for the artists at registration time.
This year, the artists are not limited to painting within
the park. They can choose to paint outside the park as
well, at the outdoor location of their choice within the
city of Fremont, but not from a reference photograph.
You will find inspiration in many locations throughout
the park, all backed by the Niles/Mission San Jose
Hills, as well as off-site locations such as Mission San
Jose, and downtown Niles.
All two-dimensional mediums will be accepted: oils,
acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and mixed media.
Three monetary prizes will be awarded:
First Place-$150, Second Place-$100, Third Place$ 75. Photos of the pieces receiving awards may
be used in publicity for next year’s Paint Out event
and may also be shown on The FAA website. All
works submitted for the People’s Choice and/or
silent auction must be framed; works done on
paper must be matted. No exceptions.
Due to City of Fremont regulations, all
participants must be pre-registered, since no
financial transactions can take place on City
property. Forms for Registration, Applications, and
Rules are available at the FAA Gallery, 37695
Niles Blvd., Fremont (new location, corner of J
street) or from its website:
www.FremontArtAssociation.org.
Registration
deadline is Wednesday, September 14. For
questions, please call Robyn, 510.656.4939.
Bring all paint supplies, including an easel and
chair if needed, a bag lunch and drinking water for
the day. Hats, umbrellas, and sunscreens are
encouraged. All participants must be 18 years old.
If you cannot paint that day, you can still come
meet and support your fellow artists at the Pavilion
and cast your vote for your favorite painting in the
People’s choice and silent auction during the
reception.
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
Vol 31
Number 9!
SEPTEMBER 2011
A Few Words on Framing Your Art - Therese Ely
Our 6th Annual Fine Art Show is
coming soon! Your art will be
received at our gallery on October
3, 2011, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 p.m.
We ask that you bring preregistered, framed (2-D work),
cleaned, and labeled pieces to be
juried. This is a quick review so
that your work will show at its best
for both competition and sales.
Any
artwork on a paper support
needs protection from the
environment. These pieces include
watercolor and gouache, charcoal,
pastels, graphics, and photography.
A piece of glazing(glass or
plexiglass) protects the surface of
the artwork. UV-clear glass is the
best choice, but pricey. Clear glass
is fine; plexiglass is a good choice
where weight is a concern. Nonglare glass is not desirable as it
blurs and distorts viewing the
artwork.
Many
artists choose to put a mat
around their work to enhance the
piece and provide space between
the art and glazing. Be sure the
matting material used is archival.
That means choosing products free
of acids and bleaches that can offgas over time; discolor; and
damage artwork. Matting a pastel
requires additional attention as
particles of pastel dust can soil a
mat. Mats for a pastel are cut with
a reverse bevel. Extra spacing
between the art and mat allows
pastel dust to drop into a channel
unseen from the front.
Any
work on paper will likely
need a solid back support. Choose
archival materials here, too, as it
will come into contact with the
piece. Finally, a dust cover keeps
the materials clean and protected
from insects. This cover piece can
just be craft paper glued to the
frame with a continuous glue bead,
and trimmed neatly.
Oil
paintings and acrylics on
paper or museum board may need
additional back support. Although
the art surface is protected by the
cured oil or acrylic, the back side
still needs a dust cover. (Artists
using oil paints on paper-type
supports should be sealing the
surface with gesso before
beginning to paint).
Stretched
canvas works need to
breathe, so a backing in contact
with the canvas is not used.
However, many galleries require a
dust cover to keep the art clean and
present well to clients.
It is also important to consider
wiring artwork for hanging. No
sawtooth hangers, please! Here in
Fremont we have several
earthquake faults. Sawtooth
hangers allow work to fall off the
wall with very little effort.
Protruding screw-eyes are also
unacceptable as they can damage
walls and other artwork. Use flat
D-rings or similar that hugs the
frame. These should be mounted
1/3 of the frame height down
from the top of the frame. Wire
needs to be strong enough to
support heavy pieces. Please tape
the ends of the wire to protect
those handling the art and
hanging the show.
We have installed a new system
for hanging art in our new
gallery space. It consists of
horizontal tracks with wires and
fixed hooks. We are asking that
when wiring your piece, you
have the high center point of the
stretched wire reach to 2 inches
of the top of the frame. This will
make hanging a large show go
smoother. Thanks!
Lastly, be sure to clearly label
your painting with title, medium,
artist name, price, etc. Many
shows issue very specific
requirements as to where to
place a label and what
information they want. If an
artist does not comply, it can
even be grounds for work being
rejected.
A big thank you to our neighbor,
John Agg of ZYT Gallery, for his
framing advice. His custom
framing gallery is at 37679 Niles
Blvd. If framing seems to be too
much after the process of
creating your masterpiece, he
will be glad to work with you,
selecting the products that best
compliment your art.
NOTE: Grace Rankin’s Portrait class
Since Grace’s class cancelled the second day of her portrait class, she rescheduled for Saturday August 27 at the FAA gallery...
10 a.m - 4 p.m. Newcomers are welcome and one day fee is $60. Bring watercolor supplies, drawing paper or sketchbook and hb or
2b pencil. Lunch in or locally. See you soon.
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SEPTEMBER 2011
Olive Hyde News
The Sun Gallery
Building Community Through Creativity
Mosaic Sculpture
The Work of Wilma Wyss
at Olive Hyde Art Gallery
September 2 - October 1, 2011
Thursday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Opening reception sponsored by the Olive Hyde Art
Guild Friday, September 2, 2011-- 7 - 9 p.m.
Artists in the exhibition include:
Colin Herrick, Valerie Caveglia, Clint Imboden,
Susan Parrish, Jacqueline Cooper, Amy Nelson
Smith, Thomas Cory, Sheila Tajima, Donnasue
Jacobi, Fernando Amaro, Marjorie Wagner,
Maxton Dramite, Linda Longinotti, Dickson
Schneider, Ruey Syrop, Kay Athos, Barbara
Maricle, Diane La Mountaine, Nick Calarco,
Mercie Harris, Tracy Ricks, Patra Steffes, Lynn
Hossom, Christa Schanda, Ron Orpitelli, Linda
Longinotti, Andre Manriquez, Jane Neilson,
L a u r a W i l l i a m s , Wa n d a K e r s e y, A l e x
Miloradovich, Joseph Slusky, Ian Sammis, Natalie
Juntz, James Faulkner, Joannie Miller, Christine
Bender, Janet Atteberry, Kenneth Mahar,
Kathleen Ball-Wolfe, Amiee Johnson
Olive Hyde Art Gallery
123 Washington Blvd., Fremont
(510)791-4357
www.fremont.gov/Art/OliveHydeArtGallery
Laura Williams, Coyote Hills
Re: Member
Annual Members' Show
July 27 – August 27, 201
The Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday,
11-5pm
Reception for the artists: Saturday, August 20th,
2011, noon until 5pm.
Poetry/Spoken Word Performance at 2pm
featuring Jose Alonzo and two other local poets.
This event will be a Potluck Fundraiser with a
suggested donation of $5. (Members will bring the
potluck Re and guests may donate!). Musical
guests to be announced.
1015 E St., Hayward CA 510.581.4050
[email protected] sungallery.org
Gallery Hours 11-5 pm, Wednesday - Saturday
The Sun Gallery is a 501c3 non-profit supported in
part by the City of Hayward, its membership, HARD,
ACAC/ARTSFUND Grants, Macy's Shop for a
Cause, Carpenters Union Local 713, and East Bay
Charities, Inc.
Artistic Visions Exhibit
Gala Reception
Please join us at the Blackhawk Gallery
for Appetizers and Wine. 48 artists are
participating in this all new exhibit.
We are located across from the Prickly
Pear Cantina at Blackhawk Plaza
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SEPTEMBER 2011
Classes & Workshops - Showcase News
Jan Schafir will be conducting a workshop in Scotts Valley, (Santa Cruz mountains) Sept. 29-Oct. 1. We will be
staying at the Maryswood Retreat Center, and paint at the beach, redwoods etc. A fun painting vacation with food
provided by Jan, lots of games/videos etc at night and fellowship with other painters. Call Jan for more information
791-9290. or cell at 409-2836.
On-Going Classes
Jan’s Art Studio - 38215 Fremont Blvd. Call (510) 791-9290 - Watercolor classes continue for Mondays &
Saturdays. Call for details on times and prices and if you want a schedule e-mailed to you.
Teachers at Jan’s Art Studio:
Dmitry Grudsky - Oil,watercolor, acrylic, drawing Call 791-9290
Therese Ely - Children, Watercolor and printmaking Call 791-9290
NEW! Susan Helmer, Beading Instructor Extraordinaire
Beaded Ornament Cover --Saturday, October 29 --10 am to 2 pm --$40.00
Bead Kit Available Bead Crochet Candy Cane Ornament
Saturday, November 5
10 am to 2 pm at the gallery $40.00
Buy your own beads or a Bead Kit for $6.00
Project samples will be on display at the gallery in middle
of September with Supply lists.
ALL ABOUT CARDS --$20.00 Saturday, September 24, 11 am to 1 pm.
Are you a new artist or even an experienced one and would like to make cards from your art work?
Everything from where to buy materials to packaging and labeling will be presented.
Bring a 4"by 6" photo of your art work to make a card in class.
Showcase News
If you haven’t seen "ALONG THE BOULEVARD", you are missing a visual feast! The showcase will run
through September 11. Also, plan to visit the last showcase of the year presented by the Tuesday painters
coming October 28.
Planning for 2012
Each year FAA plans for 4 showcases in the gallery. Next year there are plans in the works for a children's
art showcase. That means there are still 3 slots available.
If you would like to be considered for a showcase in 2012, please bring 5 samples of your work to the
October 4 Board meeting. The Board members will review your work and give you an answer ASAP.
Don't miss this opportunity to be featured in the new gallery!
Susan Helmer
[email protected]
Ann-Marie Haley
Call 510-489-7396 or Studio 491-9290. Boy's & Girls ages 5-9 yrs. Drawing & watercolor. Wed & Fri
3:45 p.m. Central Fremont area.
Joann Stager call: 510-461-8249 or 792-8431: Boy's & Girls ages 5-9 yrs. Drawing & watercolor.
Sunday: 9 a.m, to 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Irvington area. Also, Newark area call for times.
Jan Small - Monday Afternoons 3:30-4:30 for Adults and evenings 7 - 8; Tues Afternoons, 3:30-4:30 for
Children; Classes are $15 each payable by the month. Classes are held in Jan Small’s studio at 40167
Blanchard St., Fremont
Phone: 510-656-1844 or email: [email protected]
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SEPTEMBER 2011
New Members Welcome!
A warm welcome to our new members: Tracey Lamee, Caroline Tien-Spalding, Donna Davis,
Dianne Lanning, Emi Tabuchi, Daisy Vasquez, Joanne M. Landers, Don Scott, Amna Jasser
Welcome back to our many members that are renewing their commitment to the Association. Our
mission is to foster, promote and encourage the production, cultivation and appreciation of Art.
As we enter into this new phase of growth and renewal with our move to the new Gallery location,
let us also renew our relationship with Fremont Art Association.
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Members are invited to enroll in a variety of Workshops.
Attend monthly artist demonstrations and talks.
Attend and participate in our Quarterly Shows.
Join the Juried Fine Arts Show.
Connect with special events: Regan Nursery, Shinn House, Open Studios, Wildflower
Festival, Circuit Program, etc.
Volunteer your time.
The success of our Association is the based on the generosity of time that our members give. We
hope to access that wealth of volunteerism as we move forward.
In order to increase our exposure in our community and solidify our success and sustainability, we
need to develop even more involvement of our members. Membership is updating our list of
volunteer options for our members. Please visit the FAA website, find the Membership Form,
review the "help in the following areas" section and re-evaluate the ways in which you can help.
If you have a new idea, please suggest it! Then simply email me at: [email protected] or
call me at 510-657-5693 and I will update your FAA profile.
The Pleasanton Art League
Announces an upcoming workshop with Susan Cornelis. The “Sketchbooking” with Watercolor and Collage
workshop will be held Nov.2-4, 2011 at the Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton. See the attached flyer with
registration form and details.
SusanCornelisSketchbooking inWatercolor & CollageWorkshopNov.2-4,2011
Check one: ____ Enclosed deposit of $100 (Balance due Oct.20 -Supply list after deposit) ____ Enclosed total fee $200
Postmarked by Sept. 20, 2011 SAVE*
Send your check and this completed form to: Pleasanton Art League Payable to: PAL, Pleasanton Art League
c/o Linda
Beach
5833 Ida Court, Livermore, CA 94550
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address:
_________________________________________________________________________ City:
__________________________________________ State: ________
Zip: ________________ Phone:
________________________________________
E-mail:_____________________________________________:
Questions? See: www.pal-art.com or phone: 925-449-4226 / E-mail: [email protected]
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SEPTEMBER 2011
FAA Member Highlights
Adobe Art Center , Classroom 1: Presents
Cooksey Talbott as their Guest Artist, giving his
popular talk/demo: using social media to promote
and sell your art on Saturday October 22, 1 - 3 p.m.
The address is 20395 San Miguel Ave, Castro
Valley and admission is free.
Artist Statement:
“Things have changed in the past few years
resulting in a broad level playing field for artists.
Affinity groups of artists and arts lovers are
forming and interacting across a rich and varied
network of web based services. This means that
you can reach far more people with your work
then ever before if you can learn to use these
platforms. In the old days we pushed slides
around to juries and periodical publications.
Making a stable good quality reproduction of a
painting or photograph was problematical.
Nobody got too much in the way of exposure
from this pattern.
By learning how to create quality JPG images that
can be re-printed into a variety of print-ondemand editions and items the modern artist can
have more then just the original piece of art to
sell. These reproductions can be sold at a lower
price that more people can afford resulting in
greater sales.
With a gallery or website viewers have to come
and see your work. The number of views can be
very limited, often only several a day. With social
media your work goes direct to the viewer
resulting in many more views per day. By
integrating a sales platform like Etsy with your
Facebook page you can be selling work online
for a few cents a week. “
Come and listen to local artist Cooksey-Talbott
bring together the various elements of a social
media art marketing strategy and learn how you
can attract a following, make some friends and
have some fun in the process!
Cooksey-Talbott is a photographer and “alpha
geek” from Fremont. He is on the board of the
Fremont Art Association and is active in
promoting the local arts scene in our area. You
can see his work at:
<http://www.cookseytalbottgallery.com/ >
http://www.cookseytalbottgallery.com
<http://www.facebook.com/cookseytalbottgallery
> http://www.facebook.com/cookseytalbottgallery
Congratulations, Dmitry!!
One of our own artists, Dmitry Grudsky, has a painting
accepted into the 42nd National California Watercolor
Association (CWA) Show. His painting, “The Puppeteer”,
was chosen for both the Juror’s Choice Award and the
Windsor Newton Award. Dmitry will accept these honors
during the CWA Awards reception, September18, 2011.
The exhibit can be seen at the Marin Art and Garden
Center, Ross, California.
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NUMBER 9
SEPTEMBER 2011
FAA Member Highlights Continued...
Florence Stronck, Local Color Editor, was an invited “Artist in Residence” Plein air painting at
Sugar Pine State Park, through
the Sierra Parks Division for
“Living History Day”, West
Shore, Lake Tahoe, CA
“Pine Lodge” Ehrman
Estate
Conifers of Tahoe
Plein Air Site
Nestled on the grassy knoll overlooking the lake, artists Andy Skaff, Bill Clausen and Florence
Stronck were visited as they gleaned inspiration from the historic surroundings. The weather: a
perfect 80 degrees, the lake was at its highest, due to a long and snowy winter. What a day!
perfect for painting and selling of artists’ works.
PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT
It's not too late to sign up for the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint out
on September 17, 2011.
Rules and entry forms are available on-line at <http://
www.fremontartassociation.org/ and at the gallery.
Registration deadline is September 14, 2011
If you can't paint that day you can still come meet and support your fellow
artists at the Pavilion and cast your vote for your favorite painting in the
People's Choice and silent auction during the reception from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.
If you have any questions call Robyn at (510) 656-4939
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
VOL 31
NUMBER 9
SEPTEMBER 2011
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS FROM YOUR FELLOW GALLERY LOVER
Jaci Daskarolis
I want to thank all of you who responded with a pledge of money or services to keep our Gallery open. I do
worry that only 40 members responded. Does that mean of 160 members, we have only 40 who will get
involved?
If that IS the situation, then the 40 will really need to get involved with the business of the Gallery.
Attending Board Meetings as well as General meetings and taking part in the process and decisions.
We now have a new Gallery and we all can be proud of it, so many people helped with the move, they are
our angels. Now let's all show it off to neighbors and friends and get them interested in the art and excited
for us.
As much as we want 'just art' time, all of us need to find some time and energy to give to “our artist
community” in this case, OUR GALLERY.
We can ask businesses for support. Can they donate money, gift certificates for the Fine Arts Show raffle
and/or Gallery use. We can recognize them in the Local Color and in the Gallery, free advertising.. Let's ask
our eating spots, hair care, hardware stores, clubs, art stores, retail stores, employers -- everyone we talk to.
We have letters you can give possible donors, when asking for help. Most are willing to give something if
asked. IT IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE. If 160 members each got one donation, what a wonderful
proactive group that will be!
So, I guess my point is, we need to increase our income and cut expenses. We can't get complacent now--so keep the ideas, and energy flowing:
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Commission on classes is a big income item.
Teach some and take some.
Schedule more workshops, a couple a month ?
Wearable art is a big income item, jewelry, silk, scarves, blouses, vests.
All Members with Blogs, Face-book, etc., could promote Gallery activities, let your friends know you have
art at the Gallery.
The Gallery has to be open to sell, help fill the empty staffing days? then maybe open 7 days!!
Come up with ideas to bring in income. Be sure our new members feel welcome and included, ask them to
help. Find someone to print the LC for free, some in the gallery for new members, and some for the non
emailers. Maybe 50??
A Board member suggested that, if you know a member who doesn't have email, please make them a copy
of the Local Color. There are 22 members without email addresses, find your friends on the membership list
and let them know what is going on and that we need their help also.
I am hoping the minutes will appear in the Local Color, and everyone can find interest and motivation
enough to attend meetings.
Thanks again for keeping the Gallery alive!
Respectfully, Jaci Daskarolis, member
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
VOL 31
Calendar for 2011 -- Subject to change
18-Jun Photo Group 11-12:00 Noon
21-Jun Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
25-Jun Regan's Nursery Art Display 11-4:00 p.m.
26-Jun Receiving Pick up 3:30-5:00 p.m.
26-Jun Regan's Nursery Art Display 11-4: 00 p.m.
26-Jun Special Members Pick up 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
28-Jun Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
5-Jul, Tuesday BOARD MEETING, 7-9 p.m.
6-Jul, Wednesday General Meeting w/Guest Artist, 7-9 p.m.
10-Jul, Sun, QTR 2 - TAKE DOWN & PICK UP, 1- 6 p.m.
11-Jul, Monday RECEIVING QTR 3, 1-6 p.m. (Qtr Ends 2Oct)
12-Jul.Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00.p.m.
16-Jul.3S Photo Group 11-12:00 Noon
19-Jul Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
22-Jul - 14-Aug SHOWCASE III - SCENES OF NILES
(Ends 14-Aug)
24-Jul, Sunday FAA MEMBER SHOWCASE
RECEPTION, 1:30-4 p.m.
NUMBER 9
SEPTEMBER 2011
3-Oct, Monday FINE ART SHOW RECEIVING 1:00-6:00 pm
4-Oct NO Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
4-Oct, Tuesday BOARD MEETING - 7-9:00 p.m.
5-Oct, Wednesday NO GENERAL MEETING
5-Oct - 24-Oct FINE ART SHOW - START
(Takedown 10/24)
9-Oct - RECEPTION
Sunday 10/9 FAS RECEPTION 1:30 - 4:00pm
17- Oct Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00pm
15-Oct Photo Group 11-12:00N
18-Oct Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00pm
24-Oct, Sunday FAS End - TAKE DOWN &
PICK UP ARTWORK - 5:00-7:00PM
24-Oct, Monday RECEIVING QTR 4 1:00-6:00pm - Qtr Ends 3-Jan 2012
25-Oct Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 pm
26-Jul Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
2-Aug.Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00.p.m.
2-Aug, Tuesday BOARD MEETING 7-9 p.m.
28-Oct - 20-Nov SHOWCASE IV TUESDAY PAINTERS
3-Aug, Wednesday NO GENERAL MEETING
9-Aug Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
14-Aug, Sunday SHOWCASE III TAKEDOWN, 1- 5 p.m
14-Aug Special Members Exhibit Receiving, 11:30 a.m5 p.m
16-Aug Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
20-Aug Photo Group 11-12:00 Noon
23-Aug Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
30-Aug Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
6-Sep Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m.
6-Sep, Tuesday.BOARD MEETING, 7-9 p.m.
7-Sep, Wednesday General Meeting w/Guest
Artist, 7-9 p.m.
PAINTERS SHOWCASE - 1:30 - 4:00 PM
30-Oct, Sunday RECEPTION: QTR 4
EXHIBITING ARTISTS & TUESDAY
1-Nov Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 pm
1-Nov, Tuesday BOARD MEETING 7-9:00 pm
2-Nov, Wednesday General Meeting w/Guest Artist
7-9:00 pm
8-Nov Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00pm
15-Nov Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00pm
19-Nov Photo Group 11-12:00 NOON
20-Nov, Sunday
TUESDAY PAINTERS SHOWCASE
TAKEDOWN
17-Sep, Saturday PAINT OUT @ Lake Elizabeth
8 a.m. a.m.-4 p.m.
21-Nov, Monday HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
RECEIVING - CHAIR PERSON NEEDED
11-Sep Special Members Exhibit Pick-up, 3:30-5 pm
13-Sep Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 pm
17-Sep 3S Photo Group 11-12:00N
20-Sep Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 pm
27-­‐Sep NO Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 pm
22-Nov Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m
29-Nov Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m
4-Dec, Sunday BOARD MEETING & HOLIDAY
PARTY
6-Dec Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m
13-Dec Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m
28 – 30 Sep GALLERY CLOSED ~ Prepare for
Fine Art Show
2-Oct, Sunday QTR 3 - TAKE DOWN & PICK UP
- 1:00 - 5:00 PM
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17-Dec Photo Group 11-12 p.m
20-Dec Tuesday Painters Group 11-3:00 p.m
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