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a presentation and demonstration called The Incredible Art of Henna. Being introduced to this unique art form may inspire you to take your own art to new places as yet unknown. I think each artist that visits us for a program at ALOG teaches me a little more about myself as an artist. Many volunteer opportunities remain before us. Dorothy Piel has been our ALOG Volunteer Coordinator. She deserves a standing ovation for all that she has done for us for so long! Her heart has always been in it and it showed. ALOG is now searching for a Volunteer Coordinator to sit on the Board of Directors and sign up the volunteers for Black Rock receptions and Black Rock gallery show hangings as of December 31, 2014 when Dorothy will move on to other things. If you volunteered for the ALOG WinterGlow reception or gallery hanging at our art show, then you are already experienced. Even if you are inexperienced, I welcome any ALOG member who is able to volunteer to fill this important position. It is a great way to be creative and to get to know many of your fellow ALOG members better. If you are interested in the position vacancy, contact me or any Board member to ask questions you may have. Our contact information is on the last page of this newsletter. In This Issue: President’s Message ..................................... 1 Upcoming November ALOG Meeting ............ 1 Newest Lifetime Member ............................... 2 Journey of a Piece of Art................................ 2 F/1.4 Photography Team ............................... 3 BlackRock News ............................................ 3 Round Up for the Visual Arts ......................... 3 Upcoming Art Opportunities ........................... 3 I wish each of you plenty of peace and time to be creative. Calendar of Events ........................................ 5 Board of Directors .......................................... 6 Happy Fall, Leah New President President’s Message November 2014 Upcoming November ALOG Meeting— In the Afterglow of WinterGlow Fall is inviting us to pick fresh apples, pick up pumpkins, enjoy the yellows, purples and oranges of mums sitting around on our neighbors doorways and porches. It calls for us to slow down our pace and enjoy a sip of apple cider or hot spiced tea on a crisp Autumn morning. It is a time of year that yells at me to soak it all in before the cold weather sets in. I am excited about the great job that our members have done to make the ALOG WinterGlow Art Show from Nov. 5-9, 2014 a stellar opportunity for our exhibiting artists and a wonderful art experience for residents of our area. Now that the hectic pace of preparations comes to a close it is time to savor the moments! Change is sometimes hard, but we made it through the changes together that came with the preparations in a fashion to be proud of! Thank you to all participating artists and volunteers for a job well done! By Marge Wasson, Vice President Wed., Nov. 12, 2014, 7:15 PM in the Main Gallery ALOG members and guests, don’t miss our postWinterGlow meeting on Wednesday, Nov 12 (the 2nd Wednesday of the month), starting at 7:15pm, in the Main Gallery at BlackRock. We’re in for a very special treat as renowned henna artist Bhavna Naik shares her wonderful art form and creative insights with us. “Henna as an art is very therapeutic for the giver and receiver,” says Bhavna. She will offer a powerpoint presentation to show her art, and give a demonstration of her inspired work, using member volunteers as her “canvas.” This will be a very special opportunity to observe the creation of — and perhaps even take home an original piece of — a unique and memorable work of art. We have many nice programs lined up to share with you in the coming months. Our next monthly meeting will be 1 Bhavna grew up in Mumbai, India, where she was a creative kid making greeting cards, embroidery, stained glass, and henna designs. Once in the US, she was very busy working in the healthcare field, as a caterer of Indian cuisine, and in sales of Indian handicrafts. Then, she began to focus more on what made her truly happy – her henna art. “Never did I imagine that my hobbies would drive me to reach my goals and dreams. So always remember to add a bit of creativity to your world…you will see your soul smile…” continued to do this and to expand on it for the benefit of all of us. In addition, Bill also got interested members attending plein air 'paint outs' in many lovely area venues. He is a very key member of our ALOG communication team and so the Board decided it was long past due to award him a Lifetime Membership in ALOG. Thank you, Bill for all you do for us. The Journey of a Piece of Art from Creator, to a Gallery, to a Home, to a Museum Congratulations to Bhavna, too, as she has been chosen once again to be one of the finalists for this year’s Mehndi Maharani Contest which accepts hundreds of applications from around the world. By Fran Asbeck See more at http://www.bhavnashenna.com. And don’t miss this very special meeting. REMINDER: THIS MEETING TAKES PLACE ON THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Bill Mapes Is ALOG’s Newest Lifetime Member By Lynne Oakes Can furniture be fine art? It surely can if the maker was George Nakashima. In the sixties, Fran and Kathy Asbeck saw a Conoid Bench by Nakashima in a crafts museum in NYC. They loved it, wished they could have one. Nakashima, who would raise woodworking to the level of high art, was just beginning to become known, and by the time of his death had become the acknowledged dean of American woodworkers. A few years after the NYC show, the Asbecks heard that Full Circle Gallery in Alexandria was having a showing of Nakashima’s work. They attended, came home with an affordably priced Minguren Table. Bill Mapes has been a member of ALOG since 2005. He has taken an active part in the activities of this group from the very beginning. When he became President some years ago, he started expanding knowledge of the things that artist members were doing by sending out notices of art-related events. While that started 'small', these notices have grown to cover more and more valuable knowledge of art and art events in our area, to say nothing of the art activities of our ALOG members. It is a hugely valuable service and after Bill was no longer President, he The following year, Nakashima came back to Full Circle and this time brought a Conoid Bench with him. They snapped it up on the spot. Nakashima was still affordable, but after he died in 1990, the valuation of his work increased by th8rty- to eighty-fold. Fran, now alone and at the age of divestiture, not confident his estate would do justice to his very few treasures, started looking for good homes for them. He’d made the acquaintance of Dr. Jutta Page, the curator of 2 AHCMC and Plaza Artist Materials Launch Round Up for the Visual Arts! glass and decorative arts at the Toledo Museum of Art, and offered the bench to TMA. It was eagerly accepted, and is now displayed, as pictured, in the museum’s Glass Pavilion. The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is pleased to announce the launch of Round Up for the Visual Arts!™, a new charitable initiative created in partnership with Plaza Artist Materials. Round Up for the Visual Arts! is a cause marketing and fundraising campaign raising community support for Montgomery County’s visual arts community through point-of-sales transactions. Plaza's three Montgomery County locations in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Bethesda will pilot this initiative throughout the month of October. The launch of Round Up for the Visual Arts! kicks-off local celebrations of National Arts and Humanities Month, recognized across the country during the month of October. Being a glass artisan himself, Fran is pleased that the bench he treasured now shares space with TMA’s extensive collection of glass art and that it will be enjoyed by many museum visitors. The F/1.4 Photography Team Featured at the Arts Barn By Craig Higgins The F/1.4 Photography Team of Jarre Donnnelly, Craig Higgins, Timothy Lynch and Marge Wasson are at the Arts Barn, the Kentlands with their exhibit "FORTY EIGHT", a 12 month long project addressing twelve different themes, one for each month. This collaborative group of photographers will have 48 dynamic pieces on exhibit at the "Barn" from October 3 to November 23rd. Thom Germer has been invited to join the Show and is exhibiting his unique and beautiful photography "cubes" at the Barn as well. Upcoming Art Opportunities By Lisa Zuckerman American Watercolor Society The American Watercolor Society is having its 148th Annual International Exhibition. The entry deadline is November 15th and the entry fee varies from $15-$60. The jurors for selection are Jim McFarlane, Chair, Kathleen Conover, Leslie Frontz, Z.L. Feng and William Rogers. The exhibit itself takes place April 6-25, 2015 as part of a traveling exhibit. The opening reception will be Tuesday, October 21st at the Barn from 7-8:30 PM. ALOG members and friends are cordially invited to attend. BlackRock News BlackRock Center Gallery Hours: http://www.americanwatercolorsociety.org/ Art & Dentistry Monday-Friday 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM Sunday closed. Art & Dentistry is looking for artists who would like to showcase their work at its offices in Bethesda. If interested, contact Sharon Wilkerson at 301-564-4991 or [email protected] www.artanddentistry.com/ BlackRock Art Classes and Workshops Available online www.blackrockcenter.org Delaplaine Arts Center Wine with the Masters! Combine painting with socializing!. Sip wine while creating your own masterpiece inspired by the masters! Not an artist? Not a problem. Our instructors will guide you in each one-night class. You will go home with a painting you can call “uniquely yours” and, hopefully, a new-found interest and talent you’ll want to explore. We provide the 11 x 14 canvas, materials, wine, and the instructor. Deadline to register is one week before workshop start date. Ages 21 and up. Thurs. 11/13, 7:00-9:30 pm | Work by John Henry Twachtman| Instructor: Jaree Donnelly | 115.7363.4 Register Now! The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center is having its annual Holiday Design Competition in December again. The contest takes place between December 3-28. No further information on application deadline or juror yet. https://www.delaplaine.org/site/2014/08/holiday-designcompetition-%E2%80%A2-dec-3-28/ Maryland Sheep and Wool Cover Art Competition Every year the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival has a 3 competition to design the catalog cover for the festival. Submission deadline is for Nov 1, 2014 and the winning piece would be in the 2015 festival and catalogs that are mailed out. No further information about the choosing panel at this time. Washington ArtWorks The Washington ArtWorks is calling artists to showcase their work at WAW in Rockville. There is a $50 entry fee and the dates are Nov 12-Jan 13th, Jan 14-Mar 17th, Mar 18-May12th and May 13-July 14th. http://www.sheepandwool.org/ http://washingtonartworks.com/gallery/open-call-for-thehalls/ Maryland Federation of Art: Stormy Weather The MFA is inviting artists to submit 2-D art that depicts the sights, sounds, colors and impacts of weather. The submission deadline is Oct. 29, 2014 and will exhibit in Annapolis from Jan 15-March 15, 2015. It will be juried by Emily Gracey, meteorologist and reporter for Fox 45, Barry Shauck, Assistant Professor at Boston University. Send In Your Updates If you have a change in your email address, phone number or mailing address please send the updated information to Bill Mapes at [email protected] so we can keep your information up to date. Updating information on your renewal form might not make it to our contact list. http://www.mdfedart.com/pages/call_for_artists.php?panel =-1 Montgomery College: Call for Proposals The Department of Visual Arts and Design are accepting proposals for exhibition space at Montgomery College. The deadline for proposals is April 15, 2015 for the themed exhibits. The proposals will be reviewed by an exhibition committee, members are currently not known. No further information at this time. ALOG Goals • Provide members with the stimulation to thrive in their personal art goals, and to foster creativity. • Encourage enthusiastic support and appreciation for art and for other artists’ work. • Contribute to the surrounding community in furthering art awareness and education. http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/artstpss/exhibitions/opportunities.html Strathmore 24th Annual Artists Juried Exhibition The show takes place between January 10- March 1, 2015. The deadline and juror is still unknown at this time. Our meetings are generally held on the first Wednesday of each month, September through May, at 7:30 p.m.at BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Center Drive, Germantown, MD, in the Germantown Town Center on the corner of Rt. 118 and Middlebrook Road (across from the Safeway). http://www.strathmore.org/fineartexhibitions/exhibitions.as p#20294041 Private Art Classes by Lynne Oakes ALOG is a group of professional and amateur visual artists fine crafters and art appreciators organized to further the careers of its members and to bring an appreciation of fine art and crafts to the community. ALOG draws members from throughout Montgomery County. Learn more at www.alog.org or www.blackrockcenter.org. A series of courses that will take you from the essentials of drawing to the pleasures of painting. Lessons are individual or can be with two people who may want to do this together. Classes are held in Lynne’s beautiful lakeside studio, with coffee, tea pots and music as part of this special environment! Call Lynne to explore what you might like to do. (301) 428-9288 4 Calendar of Events View www.alog.org for updated information Nov. 12, 2014 (2nd Wed of the month) PRESENTATION/DEMO – Bahvna Naik – “The Incredible Art of Henna” Main Gallery Dec 3, 2014 DEMO and HANDS-ON -- ALOG collage -- details to come Main Gallery Jan 7, 2014 TBD Main Gallery Feb 4, 2014 PRESENTATION/DEMO -- Mary Anne Reilly, Painter Main Gallery Mar 4, 2014 TBD Main Gallery Apr 1, 2014 PRESENTATION/DEMO – Gloria Hege, Ikebana Artist – Floral Interpretations and Sculptural Forms Main Gallery Register for Shades of Spring May 6, 2014 Main Gallery TBD Please remember: In order to meet our requirement and to vacate BlackRock by 9:30 PM, we need to end meetings by 9:15 PM and assist with putting the chairs away. 5