Amador County Artists Association

Amador County Artists Association
November 2014
Note From the Editor
Next General Meeting
November 12, 2014 7:00 PM
Welcome to Colleen Williams, our newest member of ACAA! We
are pleased to have you and your talent among us.
Regular ACAA meetings are the
SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month
Location
Amador Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Road
Jackson, California 95642
VISITORS ARE WELCOME
Officers
President: Judy Day
Vice President: Julie Trail
Recording Secretary: Em Rojas
Corresponding Sec’y: Catherine Woodruff
Treasurer: Laureen Shimmon
November is my favorite month as fall segues into winter transforming the landscape into a brilliance that can inspire our creative use of the variety of colors we behold. From there emerges
the shapes and shadows reflected from the configurations that
will return to lushness after the snow and rain of the seasons. I
can hardly wait to see what evolves from the talent within ACAA
and our artist communities in the surrounding areas.
Several of us will be participating in the Small Art Treasures at
Petroglyphe to be displayed from November 29 through the holiday. The reception will be December 14. Save the day!
Board Members
Sandra Campbell
Judy Jackson
Margo Carr
Have a great November and a Happy Thanksgiving (my favorite
holiday)!
Membership Chair: Marie Mort
Shari L. Schreiber
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GALLERY 10 IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
THE ADDITION OF TWO NEW ARTISTS TO THE GALLERY
Jenn Norpchen is a wildly creative whimsical gourd artist who produces birds, animals,
and bugs that will be a delight to see and own.
Lisa Bone creates stunning raku fired pottery, horse hair vesselas and functional
ceramic pieces.
Drop by to see their work and the works of other fine gallery artists. Perhaps
you'll find something for your home or a gift for someone on your holiday list.
Gallery 10, 15 Eureka Street in Sutter Creek, is open Thursday thru
Monday from 11 to 5.
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8317 Main Street
Mokelumne Hill, California
[email protected]
209-286-1387
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Sutter Creek Artist Featured for November at Gallery 10 -- Ted Smith
Gallery 10 will honor local artist Ted Smith as its November Artist of the Month. For years Ted painted local and distant scenes
in impressionistic and realistic styles, a few of which will be in his
show. Recently, Ted expanded his creative talent into exploring
abstract paintings. Using vivid color in a variety of media has
provided him an outlet for greater self-expression.
Mr. Smith has been painting for the better part of his 79 years
beginning with scenes from his Monterey Bay birthplace. Painting is "in his blood" as his grandfather, an accomplished artist, was his first mentor. Upon retiring from teaching,
Ted has been influenced by studying under painter Howard Rees
and participating in workshops with Barbara Neches, Lynn Slade
and Jeannie Vodden. He shows with the Art in Public Places
Program and has won numerous awards at the Amador County
Fair Art Show. For Ted, facing a blank canvas "is always a challenge" and finishing a painting that satisfies him emotionally is a
great experience.
Ted's studio serves as his painting space as well as the storing of found objects and artistic supplies he
enjoys collecting. It also functions for his expert framing business of more than 30 years.
Gallery 10 invites you to meet with one of Sutter Creek's local characters at a reception in his honor on
Saturday, November 1, between 2 and 5 pm. Appetizers, wine
and/or punch will be served.
For more information call the gallery at 209-267-0203 or visit
the website at gallery10suttercreek.com. Hours are 11 am to 5
pm Wednesday through Monday. The gallery is located at 15
Eureka Street, just off Main and next to Susan's Place.
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Contact Judy Day
[email protected]
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Finalist Artists Selected for River Reflections Arts Project
After a month-long Request for Qualifications, 50 artists have been selected to submit work for the next phase of
“River Reflections,” a major arts project, funded by the California Arts Council, that will call attention to the Mokelumne River, source of drinking water for 1.4 million people, locally and in the East Bay. The artists listed below,
who are from Amador and Calaveras Counties, and the East Bay, will now have until December 5 th to deliver their
final creations to AmadorArts or Calaveras Arts Council for inclusion in month-long exhibits that will travel to three
locations starting in January, 2015.
Artists will submit works which reflect the significance of the Mokelumne River, whether for water, irrigation, power, recreation or beauty. They have been encouraged to push the limits of creativity. “Think outside the river.” To
inspire artists in the coming months, complimentary guided river experiences will be provided, including a boat tour
of Pardee Reservoir and a Plein Air day at Middle Bar Bridge. Finalists will each receive a $200 stipend, potential
cash awards, and the opportunity to sell their works during the exhibits and at the Grand Finale event in May,
2015. The project and its artists will be documented in a video produced by Cole Productions and distributed
statewide.
River Reflections 2014 Artist List
2-D Visual Art - Ruth Andre, Sarah Berweger, Paul Bourgeois, Kevin Brady, Sandra Campbell, Cristi Canepa, Vickie
Chew, Tyler Childress, Susan Conner, Judy Day, George Allen Durkee, Libby Fife, Dave Gano, Krista Glavich, SarahAnne Graham, Marilyn Hinsdale, Randy Klassen, Gayle Lorraine, Ruth Morrow, Brenda L. Nasser, Judy Regnier, Ray
Roberts, Connie Romano, Susan Smith, Pru Starr, Julie Trail, Leslie O. Vasquez, Marcy Wheeler
3-D Visual Art - James Aarons, Mary Anderson, Marianne Bourgeois, Danielle Brodie, Karen Crane, Rod Hanchett,
Marie Martz-Mort, Edie Schembri
Dance - Cara Agustin; Literary Arts - Ed Cline, Kevin Fritson, Marilyn Pinnow, Monika Rose, Linda
Toren, Muriel Zeller; Music - Grover Anderson, Lee Davis, Kat Everitt, Adam Gottstein, Meghan
OKeefe, Jimbo Scott; Other Performance Art - Leslie O. Vasquez
The “River Reflections” project is a unique collaboration of local agencies, including the Calaveras Arts Council, the Foothill Conservancy, the East Bay Municipal Utilities District, and
AmadorArts, the lead agency. For information, phone Terra Forgette, River Reflections Project
Coordinator at 209-267-9038.
Leslie Vasquez
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
The schedule to follow your favorite artists for September 2014 is:
Rosebud's in Jackson: Charlene Unger
The Senior Center in Jackson: Dorothy Magoffin
Sierra Eye care in Jackson: Judy Day
Jackson Residential Care in Jackson: Ted Smith
Castle Oaks in Ione: Judy Regnier
Jackson Courthouse in Jackson: David and Leslie Schupp
American River Bank in Jackson: Sandy Campbell
Our new member, Colleen Williams, will be donating one of her
prize winning photos from the 2014 Amador Fair to the Winefest
ACAC silent auction on November 8 in Sutter Creek. She will also
have her first art display during that day in Sutter Creek.
Welcome Colleen!
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“Affordable Gifts” by 14 Artists Featured in AmadorArts Gallery
Starting November 1st and continuing to the end of the month, you will have a chance to find that perfect artsy
gift for your favorite friends and relatives, perhaps even for yourself. The show and sale at the AmadorArts Gallery in Sutter Creek is titled “Affordable Gifts,” and for good reason. You can shop locally for items created by
artists who have gone out of their way to present examples of their work at prices to fit your holiday gift-giving
budget. All artists but one are from Amador County so you can proudly write on the card, “made in Amador
County, USA.”
Here are November’s featured artists and their work: Laureen Shimmon, hand painted silk scarves;
Janet Piccola, pottery; Karen Crane, jewelry; Penny West, fuzzy head wreaths; Dianne Epperson, mosaic vases;
Lora Lee Rose, feather art; Bruce Peccianti, notecards, collage and doodle art; Sharon Galligan, Julie Trail, Lynn
Slade, watercolor paintings; Howard Rees, oil paintings; Curtis Stromme, abstract acrylics; and Leslie and David
Schupp, photography.
Since Saturday, November 1st is the monthly free Art Trek event in nine galleries, make an afternoon of galleryhopping from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. At AmadorArts, from 3-6 pm a Reception will take place for guests to meet many
of these artists while enjoying refreshments. Members of AmadorArts receive a 10% discount on their
purchases. AmadorArts Gallery is located one block off Main Street in Sutter Creek at 11-A Randolph St. next to
the historic Monteverde General Store Museum.
The gallery, operated by the non-profit organization AmadorArts, is open weekends 1:00 to 4:00 pm and weekdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, except Wednesdays. Exhibits change each month curated and staffed by volunteers. In December the theme will be "Holiday Adornments" featuring ornaments and jewelry made by local artists. Visit www.amadorarts.org or call 209-267-9038 for information.
1.) Normally, Lorra Lee Rose’s feather art sells in the thousands, but she’s created some special affordable items to dazzle as
gifts.
Howard Rees
Laureen Shimmon,
Silk Scarves
2.) Karen Crane’s jewelry should make it easy to fill your holiday shopping list.
Lynn Slade
AmadorArts
Amador County Arts Council
11-A Randolph Street
PO BOX 206
Sutter Creek, Ca 95685
209 267 9038
David & Leslie Schupp
Julie Trail
Janet Piccola
[email protected]
www.amadorarts.org
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JUDY DAY
SUTTER CREEK GALLERY ARTIST OF THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Judy Day loves the outdoors and has hiked and sketched in the High Sierras most of her
life. “My art is inspired by my trips into the Sierras, vacations around the world,
majestic landscapes, historical sites and almost everything in my neighborhood. You
never know what will catch your eye and inspire you.” Day has been selected to be the
featured artist for November at the Sutter Creek Gallery. Although she works in a variety
of media, watercolor is her favorite.
The artist holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design and a K-12 California Teaching Credential in
Art Education and Math from Art Center School of Design and Cal State Northridge. She recently retired
from 20+ years teaching in Burbank, California and moved to Jackson in April 2010.
Day’s art credits include illustrating three educational children’s books; designing numerous brochures,
posters, paintings and cards; and constructing three by twelve-foot long cut-paper banners that hang
seasonally in the First Christian Church of North Hollywood’s Sanctuary. Each summer, she directs a
week long art camp for children in grades 3 through 8 in Studio City, California. She is currently serving as
the President of the Amador County Artists Association.
Throughout her career, Day has received numerous awards and ribbons for her paintings at the Amador
County Fair, Ironstone winery and the Lodi Art League Show. In addition, she was named 1994 Burbank
Woman of the Year and received the 1996 Outstanding Teacher Award given by the LA Times and CSUN
School of Education. In 2002 Day was nominated for the California League of Middle Schools Educator of
the Year.
Sutter Creek Gallery invites you to meet Judy Day at the reception in her honor on Saturday, November 1,
from 4 to 7 pm, as part of the region’s First Saturday Art Trek. She is one of 30 local artists exhibiting at the
cooperative located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 35 Main Street. The gallery is open Sunday, Monday,
Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, call 209-267-0228 or email [email protected].
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Calaveras Arts Gallery Store is
Open for Business
with Locally Created Art Gifts
Participating artists by category are:
Visual Arts
Judy Morgan, Ruth Morrow, Paul Neal, Ann
Nancy Macomber, Bambi Papais, Sonya
Ziegler, Libby Fife, Margaret Roberts, AnCalaveras Arts Council’s Gallery Store lodrea Broglio, Cate Culver, Helen Scofield,
cated in historic downtown San Andreas is Kim Barrington, Shay Baker, Martha Walopen for business this holiday season with lace, Claudia Schwalm, Barbara Gillespie,
a grand assortment of art collectibles beSusie Hoffman, Ty Childress, Pete Kelly,
ginning Monday, November 10. Gallery
Lori Kelly, Lynn M Lynn, Kathy Martinez,
Store hours are Monday–Thursday, 9:00am Robert Atkinson, Helen Scofield, Donnasue
to 4:00pm and Friday-Saturday, 10am to
Jacobi, George Dillon, Irene Deaver, Su3:00pm.
san Carter, Gayle Lorraine, Suzie Hoffman,
Marilyn Hinsdale, Randy Klassen, Joyce
The creative talents of Calaveras artists are Klassen, Gordon Long, Tom White, Patti
on display and for sale at Calaveras Arts
Payne
Council’s Holiday Affordable Gifts of Arts
Boutique. Share their creativity and their
Candles, Fabric Arts and Jewelry
spirit with your family and friends this year Deana Murchison, Anita Paque, Sheri
by selecting original gifts. Over 50 artists
Boesch, Edie Schembri, Donna Lynn
will have a variety of items available for
Keever, Terri Stickles Strunck, Jude Hypurchase beginning Monday, November 10 man, Ingrid Brown, Sandy Baker,
and ending Friday, January 9, 2015. The
Wild Hare, Joyce Barnett, Randy Metzger
Gallery Store is located at 22 N. Main
Street in San Andreas.
Ceramic, Wood and Gourd Arts
Ken Winebrenner, Debora Lawlor, Steven
Why spend more time in your car and out
Hall, Tom Buss, Dolores Cozza, Sonya
of county? Shop local. Unlike on-line
Ziegler
shopping, you can touch and see the items
you’re buying. Fine art, ceramics, music,
The Gallery Store is located at 22 Main
books, photographs, cards, fabric art and
Street in San Andreas, is open Monday–
more are made in Calaveras by locals you Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Frimay know. Artists and craft professionals
day-Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The store
have painstakingly put their hearts into
accepts cash, checks and credit cards for
each creation. What more could you ask
payment. For more information log onto at
for? Free gift wrapping and free parkwww.calaverasarts.org or call 754-1774 for
ing? They’ve got that too. Parking is easily more information about art events..
accessible behind The Gallery Store where
there’s a parking lot off of California
Street. Arts Council members receive a
10% discount off their purchases. The Calaveras Visitors Bureau VIP discount is also
available.
From small paintings to ceramic vessels to
artsy cards, the variety of affordable art is
endless. Among the items are original watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings, photographs, pottery, hand crafted jewelry, candles, gourds, fabric purses, painted
scarves, fabric bolas, diachronic glass, ornaments, CD’s, books, gallery gift certificates, note cards, personal and home products, and so much more. Keep on giving
through March and purchase Ovations Performing Arts 2015 Season or single tickets
as well.
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Fund. Individuals
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contributions of $1 or more
through the Voluntary
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2014 state tax return.
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Missed Art Trek November 1 ?
The featured artists will be on display all month. Visit the Galleries
First Saturday Amador Art Trek November 1 will spotlight featured artists whose works will be the focus at receptions in most galleries. Remember, you can take the Art Trek anytime. A map of Art Trek galleries can be viewed at
www.amadorarts.org.
Notable for your free gallery-hopping fun on November 1st are artists NEW in the galleries this month, while other galleries
will be extending their shows.
The monthly 1st Saturday Art Treks are scheduled from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Usually the receptions are from 3-6 pm; some are
earlier. Going on the Trek is FREE, a time to have fun seeing what nine galleries are currently exhibiting. There might be an
artist's reception, cookies and punch, wine and cheese, music, and friendship.
These are the participating 1st Saturday Art Trek galleries, with descriptions of what some of them are featuring for the month of November:
AmadorArts Gallery -“Affordable Gifts”- by 14 artists: Laureen Shimmon, hand painted silk scarves; Janet Piccola,
pottery; Karen Crane, jewelry; Penny West, fuzzy head wreaths; Dianne Epperson, mosaic vases; Lora Lee Rose,
feather art; Bruce Peccianti, notecards, collage and doodle art; Sharon Galligan, Julie Trail, Lynn Slade, watercolor
paintings; Howard Rees, oil paintings; Curtis Stromme, abstract acrylics; and Leslie and David Schupp, photography.
This is a chance to find that perfect artsy gift for your favorite friends and relatives, perhaps even for yourself. These local artists have
gone out of their way to present examples of their work at prices to fit your holiday gift-giving budget. On Nov. 1st from 3-6 pm a Reception will take place for guests to meet many of these artists while enjoying refreshments.
In December the theme will be "Holiday Adornments" featuring ornaments and jewelry made by local artists. Visit www.amadorarts.org
or call 209-267-9038 for information. Operated by the non-profit AmadorArts, the gallery is at 11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek; open
weekends 1:00 to 4:00 pm and weekdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, except Wednesdays
Sutter Creek Gallery - Judy Day - watercolors and many media- is the featured artist for November. She
loves the outdoors and has hiked and sketched in the High Sierras most of her life. “My art is inspired by
my trips into the Sierras, vacations around the world, majestic landscapes, historical sites and almost
everything in my neighborhood.” Her art credits include illustrating three educational children’s books;
designing brochures, posters, paintings and cards; and constructing 3x12’- long cut-paper banners that
hang seasonally in a SoCal church. She is currently serving as the President of the Amador County Artists
Association. Meet Judy Day at a reception on Saturday, November 1, from 4 to 7 p.m., as part of Art Trek.
She’s one of 30 local artists exhibiting at the cooperative located in Sutter Creek at 35 Main St. The gallery is open Sun., Mon., Wed. and
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 209-267-0228 or email
[email protected].
Petroglyphe Gallery - “Light and Motion” by Doug Lawler is featured for November through Dec. 14. Lawler’s work centers around the study of what he calls ‘complex color’. He says, “Color in nature is really a composite of environmental
elements….When we observe color, we are really seeing layers of interconnected influences, each adding an element to
the whole.”
The gallery represents North American artists, many from California, who have impressive credentials with works in private, corporate, and public collections, such as unique original contemporary works of art in oil, acrylic, watercolor,
glass, ceramic and jewelry. Located in Mokelumne Hill, at 8317 Main, Petroglyphe Gallery is in a newly renovated historic building. www.gallerypetroglyphe.com Regular gallery hours: Thurs –Sat 11:30am–5:30pm; Sun. 11:30am– 4pm. 209
-286-1387.
Gallery 10 was established in 1995 by a group of local artists living in the foothills of California. Housed in a historic
[former] saloon and bordello, today it is a popular and well-visited site by local residents and visitors to the area.
Gallery 10 specializes in a variety of artistic mediums. A reception for the current featured artist will take place at
Gallery 10, 15 Eureka Street, Sutter Creek, on Saturday, Nov. 1st , 2-5 pm. The Gallery is open Thursdays through
Mondays between 11 and 5. For further info, contact 209-267-0203 or www.gallery10suttercreek.com.
Remember, “Art Enhances Life” so give the gift of art.
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Watercolor
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Jeannie Vodden is known for her luminous watercolors. She paints in glazes
of transparent color that give life to the simplest motifs from eggs to portraits. She teaches in many locations regularly and will be giving a demonstration at the next meeting of the Amador County Artists Association on
Wednesday, November 12 at 7PM at the Senior Center on New York
Ranch Road in Jackson. This is an opportunity to watch one of the premier
watercolorists in California ply her amazing craft to create beautiful artwork. Visit Jeannie's website to learn more: http://
www.jeannievodden.com/. The ACAA meets each month on the second Wednesday; the public is
invited, and new members are always encouraged to join.
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