General membership meeting

November 2015
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General membership meeting
what’s inside
Thoughts from the
other side of the Palette
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 7pm
Yocum Institute for Arts Education, Wyomissing
On Exhibit Locally
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AMY STAUFFER: Photographing Your Work
Calendar of Events
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Member News
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Opportunities for Artists
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Amy Stauffer has five
years of experience
as a professional
wedding and portrait
photographer and
is also an award
winning wildlife
artist specializing in
scratchboard. She is a
signature member of the
International Society of
Scratchboard Artists.
She will be demonstrating and discussing her own techniques for
photographing fine art for use in one’s portfolio, juried shows, web sharing,
and printing. In the digital age, these are skills that are vital to the success of
most artists. Topics that will be discussed are how to make the most of your
existing equipment, proper lighting, and basic post processing and editing.
~Elaine Reinert
Remember to wear your name tags to the meeting!
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Mission Statement
The Berks Art Alliance is a
non-profit organization whose
objective is to encourage
artists by providing workshops,
exhibitions, and information that
will keep the artistic momentum
alive and growing.
Upcoming meetings
Everyone who is a member is welcome and encouraged to attend our
Membership and Executive Board Meetings. Let us know your opinions and
suggestions.
Membership meetings: November 10, 7pm
January 12, 7pm
Board meetings: November 23, 6:30pm (Monday)
January 26, 6:30pm
thoughts
from the
other side of
Officers
President
Diana Kleiner 610.372.7235
President Elect
Fran Parzanese 610.779.4751
1st VP Program
Elaine Reinert 610.372.6175
2nd VP Membership
Joanne Dietz 610.777.0077
Recording Secretary
Jane deGruchy 610.927.9326
Corresponding Secretary
Carol Sumner 610.929.9418
Treasurer
Brian Gallagher 610.478.8191
Autumn has officially arrived and our
membership show at The Highlands
will open with a reception on
November 6 from 5-7 PM. Residents
of The Highlands look forward to
seeing artwork hanging on the walls
as they go to various sections of the
main building. It provides joy to so
many people who may no longer be
able to travel to different venues to
see beautiful works of art. We may
also be providing a wonderful way for
them to purchase gifts for family and
friends. I‘m looking forward to strong
participation by our members.
Committee Chairs
Our February membership show at the
Yocum will have a RED theme. Please
consider having at least a touch of
red in the art you submit. The show’s
reception will be on Sunday, February
14, appropriate for our theme.
Exhibitions
Mary Button 610.582.5341
2016 Juried Exhibition
Lynn Millar 610.944.0991
Ways and Means
Vacant
Steering
Trudy Moore 610.914.0384
Publicity
Amanda Condict 610.845,8851
Amber Foote 610.927.9905
Jay Ressler 412.445.7319
Workshops
Donna Unger 610.743.4905
Trips
Betty Sustello 610.678.5284
and Lynn Millar 610.944.0991
Hospitality
Kathy Yarmush 610.816.7771
Librarian
Rita Belletti 610.678.7155
Nominating
Trudy Moore 610.914.0384 and
Mary Button 610.582.5341
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the palette
The November General Member
meeting will feature member,
Amy Stauffer, who will present
“Photography 0f Fine Art for Juried
Show: Online Sharing and Printing”.
This presentation should be helpful
for our members when applying for
our next juried show in 2016 as well
as other shows requiring electronic
submission. We are seeking volunteers
for our Juried Show Committee. Please contact Lynn Millar. Many
participants will make the task much
easier and more fun.
The September New York Pastel Show
was a hit for everyone who attended. The John Singer Sargent Show at the
Met was wonderful as well. There
is so much to see and never enough
time! We will sponsor another bus trip
in the spring to the Watercolor Show
again in New York City. As that time
approaches, we can decide what other
exhibits we wish to include in the
agenda. Donna Unger provided a two-day
workshop with Michele Byrne that was
enjoyed by all who attended. Donna
welcomes suggestions from members
for other workshops.
Trudy Moore has once again agreed to
chair the Steering Committee. Please
forward suggestions for discussion
to Trudy or me. The Executive
Committee has presented some items
to be reviewed, but we welcome other
thoughts as well.
It isn’t too soon to mention our Holiday
Party on December 10. What fun
it is to see and taste the “pot luck”
treats that are brought. The party
provides not only great food, but also
the opportunity to relax and enjoy
each other’s company during the busy
holiday season.
As always, I want to thank everyone
for the support given to me and the
other officers of your organization.
Keep in mind that you too can take on
a leadership position. We are all here to
work together to make this a strong and
lasting Berks Art Alliance. onexhibitlocally
Allentown Art Museum
31 North Fifth Street, Allentown, PA 18101• 610.432.4333
Tuesday through Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm, closed Monday
Through December 6: “Jeffrey Becom: Colors of India,” series of photographs
explores the vivid colors of the built environment in northern India.
Through November 29: “Tod Lindenmuth,” Allentown-born artist and founder of
the Provincetown Printmakers created these color woodcuts and linocuts.
October 28 – January 1, 2016: “Steve Tobin: Cocoon Awakenings,” the first new
glass pieces by the renowned Quakertown artist in 20 years, these illuminated
sculptures cast colored light onto their surroundings, creating what Tobin calls
“projection paintings.”
Art Fusion 19464
254 High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 • 610.326.2506
Tuesday through Friday 10am-4:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, evenings or
weekends by appointment
November 7 – November 21: “Myth Conceptions,” Dora Siemel and Gwendolyn
Lanier-Gardner present an amazing collection of 3D and 2D artwork.
November 28 – December 24: “1000 Words: Our Annual Holiday Show.”
Art Plus Gallery
604 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 • 610.375.9122
Tuesday noon-5pm, Wednesday through Saturday noon-7pm, Sunday 10am-4pm,
second Fridays and first Thursdays until 8pm
Through November 1: “Off the Beaten Path,” Lynn Millar, guest artist; featured
member artist, LeAnn Wolf.
November 13 – January 2, 2016: “Holiday Shop 2015.”
Boyer Gallery
Hill School
860 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA, 19464 • 610.326.1000, x7352
Monday through Friday 9am-3pm or by appointment when school is in session
Through December 11: Perkiomen Valley Art Center 60th Juried Exhibition.
January 8 – February 19, 2016: Joanne Legnini Carothers.
Clay on Main Gallery
313 Main Street, Oley, PA 19547 • 610.987.0273
Friday and Sunday 1-5pm or by appointment
November 1 – December 27: Studio Holiday Show.
Eckhaus Gallery
Kutztown University Student Gallery
157 West Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530 • 610.683.6870
Tuesday-Thursday 3-9pm, Friday-Sunday 12-6pm, other hours by appointment
Through October 30: David Sommers, Banana Factory resident artist.
November 6 – December 4: Michael Levy, Philadelphia artist and musician.
needaride?
call
us...
The following members have
volunteered to pick up members
and bring them to the meetings.
If you would like your name
added to the drivers list, please
send Amanda Condict an e-mail
at [email protected].
This list will be published in each
Palette. Thank you to all who
volunteered.
Please feel free to contact
one of the persons below.
Donna Unger
610.743.4905, Bern Township
Kim McNamara
610.286.2918, Morgantown
Peg Reisch
610.777.5053, Mohnton Betty Sustello
610.678.5284, Spring Township
Joanne Stephan
717.291.4976, Lancaster
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Attention members:
Please call Carol Sumner,
Corresponding Secretary,
610.929.9418, if you are aware
of anyone in our group who is ill,
hospitalized, etc. Carol will send
a card from the Art Alliance.
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Trudy Moore and Carol Sumner
are co-chairs of the Upstairs
Gallery at Yocum Institute
committee. Anyone interested
in exhibiting in the Upstairs
Gallery should contact Trudy at
[email protected].
Fine Arts Center Gallery at Pottstown
Montgomery County Community College
West Campus, North Hall, 16 High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 • 215.619.7349
Monday through Thursday 8am-9:30pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
November 9 – December 11: “Scenes Of The Schuylkill River Heritage Area.”
February 17 – March 4, 2016: Third Annual Tri-County High School Art Show.
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bitsandbytes
by
Jay Ressler
The second in a series about
photographing your work
getthe
!
LIGHT
RIGHT
Getting the light right can be one
of the biggest challenges you face
when photographing your work.
Select a neutral background like a
wrinkle free white bed sheet. I use
white fleece. Colored walls, even
off-white ones, can distort colors.
Remove any glass covering
your art work. I recommend
photographing oil paintings after
dry but before the varnish coat.
Don’t use a flash. Unless you are
an expert at using sophisticated
bounce flashes, it will create hot
spots, uneven light, washed-out
colors, or undesirable shadows.
Available light indoors isn’t
usually adequate–either in
intensity or quality. Some people
recommend photographing
artwork outdoors on an overcast
day. Sunny days may produce
problems with glare. A blue sky
will give your work a blue cast.
Beware of color shifts caused
by nearby red brick walls, grass,
or brightly colored structures. If
you paint with oils, be sure your
painting is absolutely dry before
photographing outside. Insects
and blowing dirt and dust can
contaminate it.
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onexhibitlocally
Freedman Gallery
Albright College, Center for the Arts
13th and Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19612 • 610.921.7715
Tuesday 12-8pm, Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-4pm
Through November 15: (Project Space) “La Huella Múltiple,” a print portfolio
donated by Alex and Carole Rosenberg commemorates the tenth anniversary
of the exhibition that took place in Havana and various U.S. cities.
November 3 – January 10, 2016: “Metaphysics: An Exploration of the Temporal
World,” Haitian-American artists Claes Gabriel, Ocean Morisset, and Asser
Saint-Val explore the transcendence of philosophy, science and history. Guest
curated by Florcy Morisset.
Freyberger Gallery
Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College, Berks Campus
Broadcasting and Harper Roads, Reading, PA 19610 • 610.396.6140
Monday through Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, Saturday and
Sunday 12–4pm
November 11 – December 17: “Industrial – Primitive.” Bob Hakun salvages
discarded common objects – some natural, some man-made – that reflect
the ravages of time and decay. Assembling these items together, from rusty
gauges, to bones, to old wooden objects, the work reflects an odd juxtaposition
of items that metaphorically and ironically convey a message.
Closed until January.
G.A.P.S.
Gallery Above Penn Square
128 North 5th Street, Reading, Pennsylvania 19601 • 610.685.5154
Monday through Friday 9 am-4:45pm. Saturday 10am-4pm
Through November 30: “Art of Film” a juried art show in collaboration with
ReadingFilmFEST featuring regional artists competing for cash prizes.
December 10 – January 30: “Everyday Moments” Cheryl Elmo watercolors.
Goggleworks Center for the Arts
201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 • 610.374.4600
Daily 11am-7pm
Cohen Gallery:
October 31 – January 3: “11th Annual GoggleWorks Artists’ Exhibition,”
showcases the talent of over 34 GoggleWorks Studio artists; includes
watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and multi-media
pieces in a variety of genre.
Schmidt Gallery:
November 5 – 28: “Between Us,” Lauralynn White and Allison Shannon, new
paintings and textiles.
The Highlands
2000 Cambridge Avenue, Wyomissing, PA 19610 • 610.775.2300
Daily 8am-8pm
November 6 – January 3, 2016: Berks Art Alliance Member Show.
Lancaster Museum of Art
135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 • 717.394.3497
Tuesday through Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday noon-4pm
Through November 8: “Masks of Mexico.”
November 19 – December 18: “Trees Galore,” Christmas themed exhibit.
Marlin and Regina Miller Gallery
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA 19530 • 610.683.1575
Tuesday through Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday noon-4pm, Sunday, 2-4pm
Through November 22: “The Digital Visual: An Exhibition of Information
Design,” curated by Josh Miller and Summer Doll-Myers.
Closed January.
Miller Gallery
Alvernia University
Francis Hall, Main Campus, Reading, PA 19611 • 610.796.8259
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30am-2:30pm
Through November 11: American Society for Cell Biology.
November 16 – December 9: Student Art Show.
January 19 – February 10: Kristen Woodward and Birdie Zoltan.
Mount Penn Borough Gallery
25th Street & Filbert Avenue, Mount Penn, PA 19606 • Joanne Just 484.855.3009
Monday through Friday 8am - noon and 1-4pm
Through December: Kimi McNamara, abstract acrylics.
January through March: Antietam Primary Center Student Exhibit.
NAP Exhibition Space
173 West Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530 • 610.683.6440
Friday through Sunday 11am-3pm, or by appointment
November 6 – December 20: “Pink vs. Green,” recognized primarily for his
large-scale paintings and installations, Dean Radinovsky also produces videos exploring portraiture and fashion.
January 15 – March 6: Peter Treiber, photography.
The Project Wall:
Through December 20: Patricia Goodrich, visual artist/poet.
January 5 – April 3: Kristen Woodward’s mixed-media drawings combine
painting and printmaking, and often, found collage materials.
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611 • 610.371.5850
Tuesday through Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm
Through January 10, 2016: “Be the Dinosaur™: Life in the Cretaceous,”
groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and
traditional exhibits.
Through January 3, 2016: “The Funnies: Vintage Comic Strips 1940s–1960s,”
will take visitors back in time with a variety of strips­—action, drama,
westerns, historical, and humorous.
Through January 3, 2016: “Funky Turns 40: Black Character Revolution,”
drawn from the collection of the Museum of Uncut Funk includes original
production cels and drawings used to produce these cartoons.
Through January 3, 2016: “Images of the Divine,” drawn from The Museum’s
collection of sacred paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Italian,
Flemish, and Dutch artists.
Some Things Looming
526 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19603 • 610.373.7337
Tuesday and Wednesday 11am- 2pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, and by appointment
November 28 – December 23: “Handmade Holidays 6,” features the work of
local US artisans– wood, ceramics, clothing, jewelry and household items.
April 9 – May: Four by Four... and maybe more.
Bits and Bytes (continued)
I prefer in-studio photography,
although getting even light when
shooting indoors can be tricky.
Cheap clip-on 8-inch
aluminum reflectors
with 150 watt or higher
clear incandescent bulbs,
mounted on homemade
stands can help light your
subject. A quick way to
make them– a 6 or 8 foot
2x3 and four 12-inch shelf
brackets for stabilizing legs.
You will need at least two
so you can direct light at
opposing 45 degree angles.
Pay attention to the angles
of the lights to avoid
harsh shadows.
For best results you
will need to soften
the light. You can bounce it– shine
them backwards onto white foam
core or other reflective surface– or
diffuse it with several layers of
cheesecloth or parchment paper
attached to the reflector.
Try to use only one type of light
(daylight, shade, incandescent, or
fluorescent.) If I shoot art work in
our studio during daylight I may
darken the windows.
Now you will need to set your
camera’s white balance. Avoid
the auto white balance setting.
This setting may be easiest, but
it flattens the colors based on
averages detected by the camera’s
sensors and therefore distorts the
colors of your artwork.
Try different settings. CFLs and
frosted incandescent bulbs can
yield unpredictable results. The
incandescent setting on most
cameras is based on the yellow
light given off by clear bulbs.
Using the incandescent setting
with some coated bulbs
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Studio B
Bits and Bytes (continued)
can produce a nasty blue shift
in the image. If you find this is
a problem, experiment with the
fluorescent settings–most cameras
have three to choose from.
I recommend learning to set a
custom white balance. Although
you will need to consult your
manual to do this, the essence of
what you will have to do is find
the custom white balance menu,
take a picture of a white or neutral
gray object (foam core, bright
white printer paper, etc.) and
adjust the color balance on screen
until color casts disappear from
the image.
Yocum Institute for Arts Education
(formerly the Institute of the Arts)
1100 Belmont Avenue, Wyomissing, PA 19610 • 610.376.1576
Monday through Thursday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
Upstairs Gallery:
Through November 10: Mary Lou Creyts, Maria Coronado, Trudy Moore and
Carol Sumner.
November 11 – January 11: Jane DeGruchy, Joanne Dietz, Donna Unger, and
Trudy Moore.
Yocum Gallery:
Through December 23: “Berks Eats–Sweets.” invitational exhibit.
December 29 – January 16: Mary Button, Coggins Award Recipient.
Finally, keep your ISO setting to
800 or less. For best results use a
tripod or beanbag to steady your
camera for long exposures.
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Tips for advanced
users:
Are you aware that an evening life drawing workshop is a perk available to all members who are
interested in honing their skills
at figure drawing? Unfortunately,
very few members are taking
advantage of this opportunity,
and the attendance is such that
this workshop could be in danger
of dissolving. The time is 7:30
to 9:30pm Thursdays at Yocum
Institute, Studio A. Cost for model is only $5. Artists can use medium of their
choice. The building has other activities during this time frame and the area is
perfectly safe. Hope to see new faces!
1. Advanced users may want
to invest in a light kit with
umbrellas.
2. Use a set of photographer’s
grey cards to help establish a
custom white balance and/or for
calibrating the white balance in
the processing stage. A cheap
set of Vello brand cards can be
obtained from B&H Photo &
Video online.
3. If you have a camera that can
shoot in RAW, choose that setting
instead of JPEG and process the
picture using PhotoShop’s Adobe
Camera RAW or Lightroom for
the truest color.
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39A East Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512
Thursday through Saturday 11am-3pm
Through November 28: “From the Studio: Marilyn Fox Paints Her World,” a solo
exhibition from the director of the Freyberger Gallery, Penn State Berks.
December 4 – January 9: “December Members and Friends Annual Exhibition,”
classroom gallery featuring artwork of Kutztown University art students.
Please support your evening figure
drawing workshop!
Fred Wagner and Sylvia L. Umberger, Coordinators
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obituary
Paul R. Doelp, 81, of Reading, passed away, Monday, October 5th, while
on vacation in Southport Island, Maine. He leaves behind his wife, children
and grandchildren. Paul felt like the heart of the Thursday morning
portrait workshop. He was funny and kind and always so delighted others
enjoyed doing this art, too. Paul took great pride and pleasure in organizing
the modelling sessions and was very good at meeting the needs and
expectations of a demanding group of artists and models. He loved people
and making portraits was one of his favorite art themes. All of us who
attend the weekly workshops feel this loss.
calendarofevents
Send your events for listing in the calendar to [email protected]
or by mail to Amanda Condict, 304 Forgedale Road, Barto, PA 19504. Please
include in this order: date, event name, location, address, time, and contact
number.
november1
Opening reception, Perkiomen Valley Art Center 60th Open Juried Exhibition,
Boyer Gallery, Hill School, 2-5pm.
november1
Opening reception, studio holiday gift show, Clay on Main, 4-6pm.
november1
therovingeye
by
Martha Ressler
One artist’s impressions
exploring Berks County
area arts and culture.
We moved to Hamburg in 2014
from Pittsburgh, and have
been getting to know the area.
This series follows our visits to
galleries and art-related events.
Closing reception, “After Fukushima/ memories,” NAP, Kutztown, 1-3pm,
presentation and discussion at 2pm.
november2
Días de Muertos (Day of the Dead), presentation by Dr. Cesar Martinez-Garza,
native of Mexico City and professor at Penn State Berks. Ofrendas (college
community shares private altars honoring the deceased), traditional Mexican
foods, Freyberger Gallery, 6pm.
november5
Opening reception, Barbara Post, Van Scoy’s Jewelers, Wyomissing, 6-8pm.
november5
Opening reception, Lauralynn White and Allison Shannon, Schmidt Gallery,
Goggleworks, 6-8pm.
november6
Opening reception, Berks Art Alliance Member Show, Highlands, 5-7pm.
november6
Opening reception, “11th Annual GoggleWorks Artists’ Exhibition,” Goggleworks,
5:30-7:30pm.
november6
Opening reception, “Pink vs. Green,” NAP, Kutztown, 6-9pm, gallery talk at 8pm.
november6
Opening reception, Michael Levy, Eckhaus Gallery, 5-8pm.
november7and8
Wildlife art exhibit by Hamburg Area Arts Alliance, at Cabela’s, 9am-5pm.
november11
Opening reception, “Industrial-Primitive,” Freyberger Gallery, 6pm, gallery talk 7pm.
november13
Opening reception, Holiday Shop, Art Plus Gallery, 5-8pm.
november18
LOVE West Reading Holiday Stroll, Penn Avenue West Reading, 5:30-8:30pm.
november20
Coggins Award reception for Mary Button, Stirling Guest Hotel, 5-8pm.
Fakes, Forgeries
and Frauds
The Reading Museum recently put
on a fascinating show, The Intent
to Deceive, starring five notorious
art forgers: Han van Meegeren,
Elmyr de Hory, Eric Hebborn,
John Myatt and Mark Landis.
In most, but not all cases, these
were talented artists frustrated by
the lack of appreciation. When
you consider the world art market
in which only a very few artists
ever command high prices -- alive
or dead -- and toss in greed, and
opportunity, you have a recipe for
a possible forger.
I was struck by the “Monet”
that greeted me as I entered.
The label says, “John Myatt, b.
1945, Charing Cross Railway
Taken from the Savoy, 2011. Oil
on canvas, in the style of Claude
Monet.” Myatt is given credit for
painting the work, without points
for originality.
The first case, Han van Meegeren,
1889-1947, specialized in forging
Vermeers. He developed a
technique to replicate the look and
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BAA Membership Show at the Highlands
feel of centuries old oil paint by
mixing in Bakelite, an early form
of plastic. He would then bake
the painting in an oven, and the
resulting paint was as hard as if
it had dried for centuries, passing
the tests available at the time.
Elmyr de Hory, 1906 - 1976 likely
inserted over 1000 forgeries into
the art market. Many have not
been exposed. He immigrated
to the US after WWII, posing as
a deposed Hungarian aristocrat
selling off his art collection. His
charm aided his ruse. He cleverly
displayed in his home a portrait
of himself and his brother as
children, signed by a prominent
painter of the time. Of course
he forged it, but it gave the
impression of a noble birth.
One of the richest ironies of the
exhibition is a Time magazine
cover from Feb. 21, 1972, with a
portrait of the “Con man of the
Year, Clifford Irving.” The portrait
is painted by Elmyr de Hory, not
yet exposed as a con man himself.
Eric Hebborn,1934 - 1996, started
as a restorer. His own natural style
harkened back to the Renaissance,
and he soon learned he could make
more money with his “drawings
from the Renaissance” than from
selling them as his own work.
John Hyatt, b. 1945 forged over
200 modernist paintings. 120 are
still on the market. Following
his unmasking, he has been
the most successful at making
a commercial success. He is
currently represented by a gallery
in London, where he commands
prices of 30k and higher per
painting. Plus he is in demand as
a speaker at universities.
Mark Landis was not motivated
by money. Rather he donated
fakes he made to museums for
appreciation and attention. He
was dogged by mental illness
most of his life.
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The BAA Membership Show has been
arranged with The Highlands. Take
advantage of this non-juried exhibition
opportunity and spend some time
with your BAA friends at the opening
reception (The Highlands supplies
refreshments).
Each BAA member may enter ONE piece of artwork. 2D original artwork only,
no larger than 24”x30”, outside frame dimensions, and securely wired to the
frame for hanging. Gallery wrapped canvas with wire (no frame) is acceptable. (No saw tooth hangers.) Sorry we cannot accommodate 3D art at this show. The significant dates are as follows:
Intake Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 2-7 PM. (Enter at the front door
and ask the desk where the gallery is.)
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 2015 , 5-7 PM. Pick Up Date: Monday, January 4, 2016, 2-7 PM.
Please remember to pick up your artwork on time. If you cannot deliver or
pick up your artwork in times published, please have someone else drop it off
or pick it up with your Claim Card. We want to avoid any security issues. Any
comments, or questions, call;
Mary Button, 610.582.5341
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Save the Date:
We are planning a watercolor workshop with
Mick McAndrews, PWS, PWCS.
Friday-Saturday-Sunday
April 29-30-May1
9:30am-4pm at the Goggleworks.
More information to come as we firm up details!
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BAA Membership Show at Yocum Institute
Start planning for the 2016 yearly membership show at the
Yocum Institute from February 12 to March 12, 2016.
It has been suggested that we have a theme this year
– possibly “RED.” We will be discussing this, (along
with other suggestions), at the November general
meeting. So put your thinking caps on and join in the
discussion. Each BAA member may enter ONE piece of artwork.
Original artwork only, please. Size for 2D work - 30”x40”
outside frame dimensions. (In other words, one dimension 30
inches or less, the other dimension 40 inches or less). The Yocum
Institute will get 30% commission on any work sold during the
show.
Remember to come early to the reception and vote for your
favorite works. The ballots will be tallied and winners will be
announced around 4:30pm. Six cash awards will be presented.
Intake, Opening Reception, Pick-up dates: TBD
Mary Button, 610.582.5341
membernews
News from the Salamagundi Club
Peter Schnore has been awarded the Allied Artist of America Alden Bryan
Memorial Medal Award in the 2015 annual juried show in New York. His won
the same award in 2009 for his view of Reading from the top of the courthouse.
He was selected to full membership in Allied Artists of America in 2013.
Michele Byrne has donated two paintings to the Club’s Fall Art Auctions.
Founded in 1871, the Salmagundi Club is one of the oldest art organizations
in the US. Located in Greenwich Village, NYC, the Club offers programs
including art classes, exhibits, demos, and art auctions throughout the year for
members and the public.
Member Exhibits
Liam Harkins and Trudy Moore will hang a dual show at Van Scoy’s Jewelers,
and all are invited to the reception on December 4, 6-8pm. Lynn Millar’s
diptych watercolor “Purple Haze” was accepted in the watercolor division of the
Perkiomen Valley Art Center’s 60th Open Juried Competition at the Hill School
Gallery and received the Harleysville Savings Bank Award for Excellence in the
Watercolor division.
opportunities
forartists
Reading Main Street Public Art
Applications are now being accepted for a community-
centered, downtown public art initiative. Funders
are seeking projects that foster community
interaction while building upon and shaping a
sense of community identity in addition to making
downtown more vibrant. The deadline 4pm,
November 16. Visit the City of Reading website
for a downloadable version of the full RFP.
Fast Lane Art 2016 open for submissions
Fast Lane Art celebrates and displays
the work of student and professional
artists on highways throughout
Greater Reading. Creators of the top
three high school artworks and top
three professional artworks will see
their winning entries larger-thanlife on billboards throughout Berks
County thanks to Land Displays.
Visit the Fast Lane Art website for
more information and to see winning
artwork from previous years. www.fastlaneart.org
Daniela Garcia with Frieda and Her Flowers, second
prize, student category
The Art of Jazz
The 12th annual Frank Scott Memorial Art Show The Art of Jazz is coming up this
March. Work should follow the exhibition theme “Celebrate Jazz.” All media are
eligible for consideration. Check BerksArts.com for more information.
Charles Krause/Reporting Fine Art Gallery Open Call
“The One Percent: visualizing income inequality in America” is open to
U.S. residents and citizens. Deadline: December 31, for more information,
email:[email protected]
Thursday workshops
and coordinators
MorningPortrait
Portrait Workshop
9:30am-12:30pm
Barbara Post
610.779.4691
AfternoonStillLife
1-3:30pm
Joanne Dietz
610.777.0077
Elaine Briner
610.693.5920
EveningLifeModel
7:30-9:30pm
Sylvia Umberger
610.929.4241
Fred Wagner
610.678.7431 Workshops take place in Studio 1 on the second floor of
the Institute; in good weather still life painting may take place outdoors.
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Steering Committe News
The following members have
volunteered to serve on your
Steering Committee for this year:
Katherine Heist, Betty Sustello,
Donna Unger, Rita Belletti,
Amanda Condict, Amber Foote,
Cheryl Elmo, Mary Lou Creyts,
Tony Kleiner, Fred Gurman,
Deb Gurman, Jay Ressler, Mary
Button, Linda Elliott, Fran
Parzanese and Joanne Dietz.
If you have concerns, please see
one of these members or myself,
and we will add them to our
agenda. Our first meeting will
take place sometime in January,
perhaps a good start would be to
talk with one of the committee at
the next membership meeting.
Thanks so much for your support
in our endeavor to make the BAA
a strong and viable group.
Trudy Moore
Steering Committee Chair
9
1100 Belmont Avenue
Wyomissing, PA 19610
calendar
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december4
Opening reception, Liam Harkins and Trudy Moore,
Van Scoy’s Jewelers, Wyomissing, 6-8pm.
december4
Opening reception, “December Members and Friends
Annual Exhibition,” Studio B, 3-9pm.
december4
Boyertown Holiday Open House Tour, 3-9pm.
december10
BAA Holiday Party, Yocum Gallery, noon-2pm.
december10
Opening reception, Cheryl Elmo, GAPS Gallery,
6-8pm.
december11
West Reading Second Friday Stroll, Penn Avenue West
Reading, 5-8pm.
december11
Annual Holiday Party, Art Fusion 19464, Pottstown,
6-8pm.
december29
Opening reception, Mary Button, Yocum Gallery, 5-7pm.
january8
Opening reception, Joanne Legnini Carothers, Boyer
Gallery, Hill School, 7-9pm.
january8
Grand Re-opening of newly renovated Art Plus Gallery,
5-8pm.
january15
Opening reception, Peter Treiber, NAP, Kutztown, 6-9pm,
gallery talk at 8pm.
Deadline for the next Palette (January/
February) is December 15th. Send information
to Amanda Condict, Palette editor: acondict@
condictandco.com (please put BAA in the subject
line) or Amanda Condict, 304 Forgedale Road,
Barto, PA 19504