September - oshkoshfinearts.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President:
September 2015 - Newsletter
Jill Marie Soik
920-231-5873
[email protected]
Vice President: Sharon Calkins
920-410-4023
[email protected]
Secretary:
Elli Wollangk
920-216-9044
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Kathy Murphy
920-233-6270
[email protected]
Committees:
Newsletter:
Elli Wollangk
920-216-9044
[email protected]
www.oshkoshfinearts.org
Scholarships: Corinne Conrad
920-233-6226
[email protected]
Joye Moon
920-235-4429
[email protected]
Carolyn Sturma
920-410-1808
[email protected]
Historian:
Shelley Ingala
920-203-9274
[email protected]
Publicity:
Karen Crown
920-859-0158
[email protected]
Programs:
Terri Einer
608-792-1456
Next meeting:
Tuesday,
September 1, 2015
6:30 p.m.
UWO Alumni Welcome &
Conference Center
[email protected]
Workshops:
Lynn Artz
920-450-2450
[email protected]
TowKee Lee
920-203-1682
[email protected]
Program: Sandy Dixon
Pysanky method of egg dyeing
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Save These Dates!
September 1, 2015 - OFAA meeting
September 5, 2015 - Downtown Oshkosh Gallery Walk
September 12, 2015 - Downtown Oshkosh Chalk Walk
October 3, 2015 - Downtown Oshkosh Gallery Walk
October 6, 2015 - OFAA Chili Feast meeting
President’s Post
Welcome back everyone! We are starting a new season promising to be full of new ideas, wonderful
programs and inspiring workshops. Again we will be meeting at the UWO Alumni Welcome and
Conference Center. The space has worked well for us and is sure to work well in the future.
The 58th Annual Art Fair was a hit. The weather served us well again this year. As usual there was a
great selection of artists and plenty of food to please all who attended. Thanks to everyone who served
on the committees, and all who helped with set up, tear down and everything in between. As you know,
working together is what makes our art fair the success it has been throughout the years. And we do it
very well. Thanks!
The bus trip Joye Moon planned for members was splendid. We went to Plymouth and Kenosha for art
exhibits along with a stop at Tenuta's Deli. The day was full of delights for the eyes as well as our
palates! Thanks Joye.
Art at the Market proved to be interesting again this year. Many young people had fun experimenting
with markers, paints and crayons to express their artistic talent. Kathy Murphy coordinated the event
and again she did a fabulous job. Thank you Kathy.
Are you ready for this? It is time for "RETRUN OF THE CHILI FEAST"!!! We will be having the
Chili Feast during our October meeting due to elections in November. It will be held at the Oshkosh
Town Hall, 230 East County Road Y, Oshkosh. Please have in mind what you would like to contribute
to the feast for sign up at the Sept meeting.
Our first program of the year will prove to be very intriguing. Artist, Sandy Dixon will enlighten us with
a presentation of Pysanky (egg writing). I do not know about you but my interest is piqued already!
I am sure you have all been busy creating wonderful art during our summer hiatus, so please bring your
new pieces to share with other members during our fun and informative art break.
If you have art fair yard signs please bring them to the meeting. They will be placed in the storage unit
for use next spring.
Remember if any member has something they would like to present to the group, an issue, concern, or
idea please let me know before the monthly meeting either by phone or email and I will add it to the
agenda to be heard at the following meeting.
Welcome to all returning and new committee chairpersons. And to all new and returning members!
I look forward to another exciting and eventful year.
Jill Marie Soik - President
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Minutes for June 2, 2015
President Jill Soik opened the meeting.
No program. Our concentration this evening will be
on the upcoming art fair.
Welcome to new member:
Bridget Connolly-Caflisch.
Secretary’s Report:
Minutes from the May 5 meeting were approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
General - $13,844.91
Scholarship -Student - $3663.64 / Member - $1012.00
Workshops:
TowKee Lee will be stepping in to work on the
committee with Lynn Artz.
Scholarships:
Aquaboards are available for purchased. Checks
should be made out to OFAA. The 12” x 16” are $7
and the 14” x 18” are $8. This board will allow a
variety of mediums to be used. The finished boards
will be for sale for the same price and the exhibit
will run the full month of November at Becket’s.
Turn in for finished boards will begin at the Sept.
meeting. Final call for art work is our October
meeting.
Programs:
Terri Einer will have guest artists for our programs
beginning at the September meeting.
Historian:
Send any pictures or articles to Shelley Ingala.
Newsletter:
If you have an art piece accepted into a show or
have received an award, please send Elli W. the
information and a picture (jpeg.) of the piece.
Elli will also be e-blasting the member list.
Publicity:
Carolyn Sturma noted that Gannette published a
list of every event in the valley for June but our art
fair wan NOT listed.
Karen Crown reported that she will be doing a
radio interview On June 12 at 7:50 A.M. with Bob
Burnell. He will also be spending some time at the
event. The Northwestern is reproducing out poster
as an ad. The artist article this year is to feature
Terri Einer. Emily Dean is to be at the event.
Pauline Lee with Good Day Wisconsin will be
doing 4 segments with brief interviews during the
morning from the park. We have a new contact on
Whofish that Karen will add to the spreadsheet.
Karen will also be promoting the OFAA and
Winnebagoland Art Fair at the Bead & Button
Show on June 4th through the 7th.
If you would like Karen to send a news release for
you to the Northwestern, you need to e-mail your
info to her. [email protected]
Old Business:
Art At The Market:
Lynn Artz requested and received a $500 grant for
promotional items from 4imprint’s One by One Program. We
will have shopping bags to give to kids that can be colored
and they will bear the OFAA logo. A thank you note was
sent to our contact at 4imprint.
Affinity Gallery:
We have a new contact at Affinity - Randy
Schoenauer (920-209-5659) Kathy Murphy is
arranging for a group drop off and pick up of art at
the Koeller St. Affinity location for Wed, June 17 at
8:30 A.M.
Summer Bus Trip:
The trip on July 21 to be shared by the OFAA and
the Northeast Watercolor Society still has a few
seats available. Contact Joye Moon.
Art Fair:
 The post fair meeting will be held on Tuesday,
July 14 from 10 to 2 at the fire station on
Algoma. There will be an e-blast for food sign
up and reminder.
 Carolyn will get the key from the city and call
about the park marquee.
 Reminder to NOT visit in a gathering in front of
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Minutes Continued & Member Opportunities
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the Member’s Booth.
Kathy will be bringing bricks to weight the
trash bins.
Boys & Girls Club would participate next year
but they need more advanced notice.
Shelley & Clay will be marking booth spaces
early on Saturday morning.
Altrusa will be serving in the back of the large
pavilion this year as a new food vendor.
The artist’s breakfast will be arriving by 7 A.M.
Volunteers are needed with their cell phones for
calling the winning bidders of the Silent
Auction items.
Award ribbons are set.
Volunteers are needed for booth sitting - the list
will be handled through registration.
Insurance has been updated and the city
informed.
The police reminder call is scheduled.
Tables for the large pavilion are to arrive at 9
A.M. on Saturday.
At 9:30 A.M. on Sat. a crew will head over to
the storage unit.
 The port-o-potties will arrive at 6:30 A.M. on
Sunday morning and everything should be down
by 5 P.M.
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New Business:
Our next meeting will be September 1 at the UWO
Alumni Welcome and Conference Center. Labor
Day weekend is late this year so we will be meeting
the first Tuesday.
Carolyn moved and Shirley seconded to try to
negotiate the price for the meeting room.
Motion carried.
Because of food restrictions and voting in
November it has been decided to move the Chili
Feast to the Town Hall of Oshkosh on Cty Rd. Y for
our October meeting. A sign up sheet will be
circulated for food contributions.
Meeting Adjourned.
The Kenosha Bus Trip - Another successful outing!
2015 Winnebagoland Art Fair Award Recipients
Best of Show---- Paul Dominguez(Watertown); Drawing
Bernard Petersen Award----Nancy Kirst(Markesan); Watercolor
Purchase Award (Community First Credit Union)----Wilfred Fang(Stevens Point); Fiber
10 Awards of Excellence
Eileen McDaniel(Wautoma)----Ceramics
Annette Wimmer(Manitowoc)----Drawing
Gisela Moyer(Green Bay)----Acrylic on Hand-made Paper
Wilfred Fang(Stevens Point)----2-D Mixed
Mark Arend(Oshkosh)----3D Books
Darrel Bowman(Bangor, WI)----Ceramics
Judy Koenig(Omro)----3 D Mixed/Jewelry
Anthony Holt(Ripon)----Glass
Cheryl McCarthy(Oshkosh)----Fiber
LaMont Kraft(Seymour)----Photography
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Member News & Opportunities
Joan Cason’s pastel
painting, “All on a
Summer’s Day”, won a
State Award at the
Wautoma WRAP show
on June 6. The painting
will be on exhibit at the
Wisconsin Regional
Artists Association
State Art Exhibit at the
Pyle Center in Madison,
Aug. 14 to Sept. 26.
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Ginny Jungwirth won an Honorable mention on
a sculpture titled “FRAMED” at the August Fond
du Lac WRAP show.
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Adela Baumhardt has moved to Louisville,
Colorado to be closer to her daughter, who is a
nurse. She lives in a facility and likes it very
much. Adela no longer write emails but her
daughter reads her every email and card sent to
her. If you are inclined to correspond with her
please send to this address:
Balfour Retirement Center
Adela Baumhardt - room 224
1855 Plaza Dr.
Louisville, Co 80027
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Joye Moon has been accepted into several juried
exhibits around the country. "Plain or with Nuts"
will go at the Mississippi Grand National in
Jackson, MS, "Venetian Sunset" will be exhibited
at the Keystone National Exhibit in
Mechanicsburg, PA and "Funicular Station" will
be exhibited at the Pennsylvania Watercolor
Society in Carlisle, PA.
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Joye has 1 more workshop in Oshkosh this season.
It is a 2 day class, Oct 15 & 16, focusing on what
she learned at the Mark Mehaffey Abstract
Workshop. This 2 day class is $100 and she will
have the yupo paper and the correct rollers
available for sale at the class. Only 3 spots left
since the class will be topped off at 20 students.
Contact Joye via email to sign up,
[email protected]
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Scholarship Committee:
If you have your Aquaboard completed , please
bring it to the Sept. meeting. The last call on your
contribution will be our October meeting. The
November Gallery Walk will be the opening of our
exhibit. I posted the image of my painting that will
be in our exhibit on Facebook and got over 100
likes and messages in one day! So, if you are on
Facebook, please post your painting, the $50 cost
and the dates of the exhibit at Becket's. Make it
clear that every dollar will go into our Scholarship
fund. Every advertising avenue will help get the
word out!
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ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL CLUB
OF OSHKOSH
PRESENTS
HARVEST MOON MADNESS
FINE ARTS AND CRAFT FAIRE
Saturday, November 7, 2015
8:30 A.M – 3:00 PM
The Hilton Garden Inn ~ 1355 20th St. ~ Oshkosh WI
JOIN US for the 7th annual Fine Arts and Crafts sale this autumn. Profits from this event will be going to local
charities. Advertising for this event will include newspaper, posters, public mailings, and electronic billboards. We
are anticipating at least 1000 shoppers! Postcards will be available for download at altrusaofoshkosh.org.
Eligibility:
This is a fine arts and crafts sale.. We are looking for a variety of items for this event. On the registration form we
ask that you please include an accurate description of your items. This will assist us with your booth placement and
also advertising the event. This is on a first come first serve basis, so please get your reservation in early. Limited
booth space available.
Exhibition:
Booth space will be approximately 10 x 10. Tables are 6’. Two chairs will be supplied. Option of electricity is
available. We guarantee it will be well worth your entry fee.
Information on set up time and a map will be included in your acceptance letter.
Fee:
A non-refundable fee of $40.00 will be charged to rent a space. We will take no commission on sales. The seller is
responsible to collect Wisconsin Sales Tax.
Amenities:
The Hilton Garden Inn has excellent parking and ease of set up. Fall decorations will transform the sales area into a
beautiful autumn scene. We will be having our annual bake sale as well as opportunities to win prizes while the
public shops. In addition we will also be having our Annual Scholastic Book Fair. We are serving complimentary
coffee and baked goods during set up.
We hope to provide a beautifully decorated holiday venue for this sale. All efforts will be made to advertise
and encourage shoppers to attend and purchase holiday gifts. We appreciate your artistic endeavors, and hope
the event will be fun and profitable for all.
Deadline is October 24, 2015
Any questions please call 920.231.2643 or e-mail [email protected]
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Pass the newsletter on
to artist friends.
September meeting at
UWO Alumni Welcome &
Conference Center
Membership Form
September 2015- August 2016
Individual membership $20 - or - Joint membership $30
______ New Member(s)
______ Membership Renewal
Name(s) __________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_____________________________________________________
Phone ______________________E-mail ________________________________
Make check payable to: Oshkosh Fine Arts Association
Mail check and this form to: OFAA, P.O. Box 2805, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2805