October 2016 Newsletter
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Dear Members, Patrons, and Friends,
We hope you will join us at our October 4th meeting. We will have one of our own presenting our demo. We have so much talent within our group. It is a pleasure to get to know our talented artists better. Sheryl Scott does beautiful quilling and decorates it with many different art mediums and will have a very interesting presentation, so do come. Our Board meeting will start at the regular time of 6 pm and the meeting starts at 7 pm. Maybe it will feel like fall by then.
As ever yours,
Louise Jackson
President
SHERYL SCOTT BIO
My desire to be an artist started when I was just a child watching my father draw cartoons. He was asked to work at the Walt Disney Studios as a cartoonist but he turned it down. I didn’t really take art seriously until after 9/11 and I quit my medical assisting job. I had been doing that for 28 years. I felt it was time to give my creative side its reins! I decided to start creating handmade greeting cards. This is how I learned about quilling. I researched it, bought books, and self-taught myself how to do quilling. A few years later I found an art shop in Beavercreek. I learned more about art and taught quilling classes there. I also learned how to do colored pencil and watercolor projects. After the art shop closed, I was lucky enough to find Tom Kinarney. He has been extremely helpful teaching me about colored pencil. I also am learning from Joanne VonSossan. Between the two I have learned quite a bit. I was lucky enough to find the FAA. I am learning from some wonderful watercolor artists here.
My accomplishments include: a quilled peacock on display at George Washington’s mansion in West Virginia; a gallery showing of my quilled art at Wright State University; multiple quilled “Sun Art” pieces shown on the CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood Show. I have won awards for my colored pencil, watercolor, and quilled art in the FAA and Miamisburg art shows.
35th Annual Fairborn Sweet corn Festival
We are pleased to report that the 35th annual sweet corn festival was successful. We had some minor weather issues after 3 pm on Saturday but business was brisk up till 3 and then rebounded nicely on Sunday. We thank all the volunteers that helped make this event the success it was. Next year’s festival will be August 19 & 20, 2017, so when making your summer plans for next year leave some time to help with the festival. The funds generated from the festival are a major source of FAA operating funds and your volunteer time is critical to continuing the success of this event! Our first committee meeting for the 36th annual sweet corn festival is scheduled for October 25th at 7 pm in the FAA room–anyone interested is welcome to attend! We will provide a financial breakdown when all the details are worked out. …Submitted by Warren K. Brown, Chair.
ANNE ABGOTT WORKSHOP
From November 1 to November 3, 2016, the Fairborn Art Association will be hosting Anne Abgott for a 3-day workshop. I recently took a class from her in Florida and found her to be an outstanding teacher with great ideas and innovations to bring a colorful, award winning touch to your watercolor painting. Cost for the 3-day classes will be $250 for members, $270 for non-members. A $40 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your place in the workshop. A minimum of 10 students is required. A registration form is attached.
Anne began painting in oils as a child and was mentored by Alexander Luke, one of the premier Canadian artists. She moved to Florida in 1998 and began working in watercolor. She is very influenced by the light and color she finds in Florida, and she has honed her skills with many, many hours of painting. She has found an art-rich environment in Florida and feels that the encouragement and friendship of the local artists are a big part of her success. She is an acclaimed mentor and true master teacher. She has been an “art mom” to her students, and many have gone on to become accomplished and award-winning artists themselves. She has conducted over 100 workshops and is in demand as a juror for many exhibitions. Her latest contract is with the Watercolor Art Society-Houston, or WAS-H, for a workshop and judging their upcoming National Show in 2016. Anne has achieved Signature status in seven National Watercolor Societies, not including the holy grail for watercolorists: AWS and NWS. You are invited to visit her website at www.anneabgott.com for examples of her work and a more extensive resume. For additional information about this workshop, please contact Pat Dunker at [email protected].
Attachment: Anne Abgott registration (xps file)
Attachment: Anne Abgott registration (pdf file)
FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH OPENING
Members if you are interested in being the featured artist of the moth please let me know. We have an opening for next year. Please call gayle Beireis at 937-390-1992 or email [email protected].
AREA EVENTS
Vessels, Vistas, & Visions – Troy-Hayner Cultural Center
FAA members Shirley DeLaet will have 30 oil paintings and Pamela Ridenour will have 30 pieces of pottery, along with 30 oil paintings by Donna Pierce Clark in this exhibit running from October 7 to November 27. Opening Reception is Sunday, October 9, 2–4 pm. The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is located at 301 W. Main Street, Troy OH 45373, Phone 937-339-0457. Hours: Monday 7–9 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday 9 am–5 pm; Sunday 1–5 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
OHIO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY EXHIBITION
Several local artist have been selected to have a watermedia painting in the 39th Annual Juried Ohio Watercolor Society Exhibition, Watercolor Ohio 2016, at the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Those selected include: Sharon Stolzenberger, Elizabeth (Bette) Martin, Karen Benedetti, Connie Gifford, Yuki Hall, Leonard Williams, James Lefebvre, Shirley Harbaugh, Jan Holladay Scheuber, Peggy Trimble, and Jean Vance. The exhibition will open on October 27, 2016 and run through January 7, 2017. An opening reception by the Ohio Watercolor Society will be held on October 29, 2015 starting at 1 pm. Sponsored by the Ohio Watercolor Society, a non-profit fine arts organization, this highly competitive juried show annually attracts entries from the entire state of Ohio and areas along its boundaries. Chosen for the exhibition were 80 paintings from 263 entries submitted by 160 artists. A nationally recognized juror from outside Ohio juries the show. This year’s juror of selection and awards was Carrie Burns Brown of Greenville, South Carolina. Brown is a nationally known teacher and award-winning watercolorist. An exhibition of 40 works including all of the award winners will tour the state of Ohio following the conclusion of the full exhibition at the Riffe Gallery. Nearly 400 Ohio artists are signature or associate members of the Ohio Watercolor Society, which was established in 1978 to further the stature of aqueous painting as a major art medium and to assist in the education of Ohio artists and the general public. Congratulations to our members who were among those selected and especially to member Bette Martin who was awarded the United Art and Education Co. and Ohio Watercolor Society Choice Award for her painting “Arrangement.”
Yellow Springs Sketch Crawl—Sunday, October 2nd, 11 am–pm
Spend a morning walking with your sketchbook, pen/ pencil/watercolors with a group of other artists. We’ll stop six times to do 15-minute sketches capturing the buildings, trees, streets, and public spaces of downtown Yellow Springs. From 11 am–1 pm, Sketching Downtown Village Life. We’ll meet at 11 am in front of the Winds Wine Cellar, 209 Xenia Ave. From 1–3, The Crawl ends at the Yellow Springs Brewery. Artist and friends can meet for beer, share sketches, and talk about the experience. The Yellow Springs Brewery is donating $1.00 to the YS Arts Council for every beer bought from 1–3. How sweet is that! If you don’t want to Sketch, but want to support the Arts in Yellow Springs, come have a beer at the Yellow Springs Brewery from 1–3 on October 2nd.The Yellow Springs Brewery is located at 305 N. Walnut Street.
REMINDERS
The following people signed up to bring refreshments to the October meeting: Carole Janning, Jean Lutz, Cass Barth, Linda Keller, Connie Weber, Cheryl Miracle, JoAnne Rumple. Thank you for volunteering.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 7:00 pm. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the October Newsletter is Monday, October 17, 2016. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
September 2016 Meeting
Our September meeting was highlighted by a very informative demo by FAA member Tom Kinarney. Tom is, in our eyes and those of countless others, an expert in the art of colored pencil/pen and ink. Tom first showed us various books and magazines on “how to” with beautiful finished artwork. He finished with a demo of an apple and how he applies the colored pencil to achieve the various colored areas of the apple and the shadows and highlights. In picture four, Tom demonstrated how one pencil could make a very soft (light) stroke or a very dark (heavy) stroke by using pressure. His touch allows for multiple layers to accumulate. His apple looks good enough to eat.
Tom shows books and magazines
Tom shows reference photo
Tom applies colored pencil
Tom shows varied pencil strokes
September 2016 Newsletter
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Dear Members, Patrons, and Friends,
Fall is coming, I promise. I personally believe our greatest invention ever is air conditioning. I am so grateful for it. I hope you have had a great summer and have had time to be creative. Maybe you took some new photos or got some new inspiration for paintings. We have some great demos scheduled as well as a fabulous guest teacher. I had the opportunity to study with Ann Abgott when I lived in Florida. She has some very unusual techniques that I am sure will enhance your skills. Looking forward to seeing you once again at our meeting on September 6. The Board will meet at 5:30. The regular meeting will start at 7:00. Tom Kinarney will be demonstrating his wonderful work with colored pencils. Be sure to join us.
Louise Jackson
President
SWEET CORN FESTIVAL
The Sweet Corn Festival is over for another year. I have heard it was a great success. I was there Sunday afternoon and probably due to the wonderful weather – cool and sunny – the grounds were crowded. After a day of unexpected rain storms Saturday, this was a welcome change for Festival workers and attendees. A big Thank You to everyone who worked this year. I am sure you will hear from the SCF Committee as soon as they get their heads back in place after running around for the past couple of weeks without them. No one works harder than this committee.
ANNE ABGOTT WORKSHOP
From November 1 to November 3, 2016, the Fairborn Art Association will be hosting Anne Abgott for a 3-day workshop. I recently took a class from her in Florida and found her to be an outstanding teacher with great ideas and innovations to bring a colorful, award winning touch to your watercolor painting. Cost for the 3-day classes will be $250 for members, $270 for non-members. A $40 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your place in the workshop. A minimum of 10 students is required. A registration form is attached.
Anne began painting in oils as a child and was mentored by Alexander Luke, one of the premier Canadian artists. She moved to Florida in 1998 and began working in watercolor. She is very influenced by the light and color she finds in Florida, and she has honed her skills with many, many hours of painting. She has found an art-rich environment in Florida and feels that the encouragement and friendship of the local artists are a big part of her success. She is an acclaimed mentor and true master teacher. She has been an “art mom” to her students, and many have gone on to become accomplished and award-winning artists themselves. She has conducted over 100 workshops and is in demand as a juror for many exhibitions. Her latest contract is with the Watercolor Art Society-Houston, or WAS-H, for a workshop and judging their upcoming National Show in 2016. Anne has achieved Signature status in seven National Watercolor Societies, not including the holy grail for watercolorists: AWS and NWS. You are invited to visit her website at www.anneabgott.com for examples of her work and a more extensive resume. For additional information about this workshop, please contact Pat Dunker at [email protected].
Attachment: Anne Abgott registration (pdf file)
Attachment: Anne Abgott registration (xps file)
ART SHOWS
This summer has been a busy season for artists with many shows and many winners among our members. Listed below are the winners who were reported to us in time for our publishing deadline. Congratulations to All.
FAA MEMBERS SPRING FINE ART SHOW PRIZE WINNERS, May 2016
Best of Show – $150: Louise Jackson; First Place – $100: Rose Schultz; Second Place – $75: Elizabeth Martin; Third Place – $50: Tom Kinarney; Honorable Mentions – $25: Rebecca Graves, Leigh Whitehead, Babs Ney, Connie Gifford, Linnae Wilson, Paula Whittington, Patricia Dunker, and Shirley Bauer.
FAA PEOPLE’S CHOICE PRIZE WINNERS, June 2016
First Place – $50: Babs Ney; Second Place – $40: Linda Owen; Third Place – $30: Louise Jackson; Honorable Mentions $20: Sheryl Scott, Shirlee Bauer, Irene Ferriman, Barbara Olekas, Tom Kinarney, Rose Schultz; Merit Awards – $10: Connie Gifford, Clarice Moore, Jean Lutz, Billie Dickson, Pat Dunker, JoAnne Rumple.
B-W GREENWAY & FAA LANDSCAPE 2016 PRIZE WINNERS, July 2016
First Place: Shirlee Bauer, Milkweed Explosion; Second Place: Brendon Higgins, Center; Third Place: Susie King, Into the Woods-Valle View; Judges Merit: Connie Gifford, Aspen Wild Flowers; Irene Ward, Reflections on the Pond; Jerry Nunley, Cattails in the Meadows; Ed Charney, Wetland; Rose Schultz, Natures Mirror; Billie Dickson, Little Beaver Creek; Patricia Dunker, The Wonder of Weeds; Barb Stork, Ode to Ohio Wetlands; Sherry Li Cai, Peaceful Pond; JoAnne Rumple, A Glimpse of Spring.
Miamisburg Art Gallery 2016 Juried Art Exhibition
Drawing: Tom Kinarney won First Place for Red Grapes; Water Media: Barbara Olekas won Third Place for On the Road to Germantown; Elizabeth Martin won Honorable Mention for Red Onions; Mixed Media: Tom Kinarney won Second Place for Goody-Goody Gumdrops; Rose Schultz won Honorable Mention for Sharky’s.
The Fine Art Center at Cross Point – The Square Foot National Exhibition
Trisha Tallman won First Place for Memories of S.E. Asia.
The Fine Art Center at Cross Pointe in Centerville is seeking new members. Artists may share a space for $100 per month or rent a full space for $165. For more details please contact Bonnie Kuntz at 937-673-6163 or [email protected]
Middletown Art Center Show, August 2016
Bonnie Kuntz won First place in Mixed Media; Elizabeth Martin won Third place in Watermedia; Karen Livingston won Best of Show.
AREA ART WORKSHOPS
WOWS
Amy Collins, “The Figure in Watercolor,” September 14-15, $160 members, $175 non-members. Contact Robine Wright, [email protected].
Vladislav Yeliseyev, “Painting Architecture,” October 17-19, $250 members, $310 non-members. Contact Robine Wright, [email protected].
Kirkmont Center, Zanesville, Ohio
Fall Artists Retreat, October 7,8 & 9, for all artists – photography, jewelry, writers, sculpture, film, textiles, painting, drawing, etc. Stay all weekend $136, meals included; part of the weekend $50, meals extra; or commute $30, meals extra. Contact Woody Amidon 937-844-3102, or email [email protected].
REMINDERS
Refreshments for the September meeting will be provided by our Board Members. Please come and enjoy good food and good company.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at 7:00 pm. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the October Newsletter is Monday, September 19, 2016. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
B-W Greenway Landscape 2016
The Landscape 2016, juried art exhibition reception featuring Valle View Reserve and Community Park Reserve was held July 10th at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery. This exhibition was presented in collaboration between the B-W Greenway Community Land Trust and the Fairborn Art Association.
The Landscape exhibition was established in 2009 to heighten public awareness of local green spaces and the need to preserve them, as well as to foster an interest in painting from nature. Each year a different location in the Greenway is featured, and this year the area of Mad River Scenic Byway was the choice for the artists.
Fifteen artists participated entering 33 pieces of art. This year’s juror was Tess Cortess, an artist and Gallery operations manager from Wright State University.
Awards and ribbons were presented to the participating artists by B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Trustees, Bob Jurick and Marit Riddle who is co-chairmen with Bob Coates.
The Fairborn Art Association Gallery purchased the ribbons and graciously allowed the use of their gallery.
The Landscapes 2016 Exhibition will be open to the public the July 24 from 2- 4 pm. Everyone is invited to see great art of Valle View and Community Park Reserves.
1st Place – Shirlee Bauer, “Milkweed Explosion”
2nd Place – Brendan Higgins, “Center”
3rd Place – Susie King, “Into the Woods-Valle View”
Shirlee Bauer with 1st Place Painting
Merit Awards
Billie Dickson
Ed Charney
Rose Schultz
Connie Gifford
Joanne Rumple
Barb Stork
Sherry Li Cai
Patricia Dunker
Jerry Nunley
Irene Ward
The next site for Landscape 2017 will be the Estelle Wenrick Wetland and surrounding area.
Member Show
Our member, Mary Cargan, will be showing her artwork at the Yellow Springs Senior Center starting July 15 through August 30. A poster for the event is attached giving all the details for her show. Note: Mary Cargan is shown as Mary Bell Jacobson on the poster.
Attachment Word File: Mary Cargan Flyer
Attachment pdf file: Mary Cargan Flyer
June 2016 Newsletter
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Dear Members, Patrons, and Friends,
We are very excited about the June 7th meeting. We will be awarding our two scholarship recipients a check for $1000 to help on their pursuit of art on their college adventure. We will introduce the King and Queen of the Sweet Corn Festival. This event is so important to us because it is our major fundraiser which pays our rent, scholarships, etc., and allows us to keep our dues so low. Our meeting is a party and we ask everyone to bring food to share and we will provide drinks and music. You may also bring a painting to hang for our member show. You will get to vote for your favorite paintings in the Popular Choice Judging; you get to be the judge this time. No registration, just bring your painting and take it home when you leave. See you then. Our meeting/social is June 7 at 6 pm; the Board will meet at 6 pm.
Louise Jackson
President Elect
2016/2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The following officers were elected at the May meeting to serve on the 2015/2016 Board of Directors of the Fairborn Art Association:
President: Louise Jackson Vice President: Judy Mason
Treasurer: Sue Red Recording Secretary: Sheryl Scott
Corresponding Secretary: Jackie Albright
Installation of Officers will take place at the June meeting.
POPULAR CHOICE JUDGING: You Be The Judge!
Each member may bring one or two paintings or other artwork for the Popular Choice Judging. Registration will be from 6 to 7 pm. As members arrive, each piece of artwork will be given a number. At break time, everyone present may vote for his/her favorite three pieces of artwork. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded for the artwork receiving the most votes. Awards to be given for First Place – $50, Second Place – $40, Third Place – $30, Six Honorable Mention Awards at $20 and Six Merit Awards at $10. You must be present to win a Popular Choice award. Please take your artwork home with you after the meeting; there will be a show in the gallery in July and classes as well.
MEMBERS SPRING FINE ART SHOW
I would like to say thank you to everyone who worked, and helped set up our Members Spring Fine Art Show. It was a very nice show. I enjoyed working with all of you these past few years.
…Submitted by gayle Beireis
FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH
There are still openings in our Gallery this fall for members to show their art as the featured artist of the month. Please call gayle Beireis at 937-390-1992 or email her at [email protected].
F.A.A. MEMBERSHIP DUES
Fairborn Art Association Membership dues for 2016/2017 are due by June 1, 2016 for you to be able to participate in our activities for the coming year. Our membership year begins on June 1 and runs until May 31 of the following year. Please complete a membership form to allow us to have the latest information about you. This helps us to schedule speakers, workshops, and other activities. We would also like to have your email address to enable us to reach you quickly in case of weather emergencies, etc. Also, someone must hand-stuff regular mail and take it to the post office and this takes a lot of time and effort. Our membership has grown quite a bit since we first started with mailing out newsletters and announcements. Please send your membership form and a check to Fairborn Art Association, P.O. Box 1231, Fairborn, OH 45324. The membership form may be obtained at the Gallery or is attached. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the form. Please go to https://get.adobe.com/reader/ to download the software. It is free and easy to install. You may need it for many of the websites you visit. You may bring the membership form and your check (or cash) to the June meeting and submit them as you sign in at the door. All members who pay by the June 7th meeting will be included in the new Directory.
Attachment: 2016 Membership Form (pdf file)
Attachment: 2016 Membership Form (Word file)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
You do not have to be a pro to volunteer. We are looking for a member who is willing to be our photographer. Our current photographer, Robert Beireis will assist you to get you started. We are also in need of one or two people to be in charge of the spring and Christmas shows. Gail Beireis will assist you to get you started. If you are willing to help please contact Louise at [email protected] or call 937-886-5238.
2016 B-W GREENWAY LANDSCAPE JURIED ART EXHIBITION
The 2016 B-W Greenway Landscape Juried Art Exhibition will exhibit work that has been inspired by the Community Park Reserve and the Valle View Reserve. In 2016 we will accept Paintings (any media) Drawings and Prints that have been inspired (they do not have to be Plein Air) by the two reserves that are separated by I-675 and can be accessed by Dayton Yellow Springs Road.
• Creating artwork can and has begun for 2016 until June 30th 2016.
• We will be collecting the art July 3rd at the Fairborn Art Association from 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm.
• Opening reception will be July 10th from 2-4 with awards being presented at 3 pm.
• The show will be open July 17th from 2-4 and July 24 from 2-4.
• Artists can submit up to 3 works for a $20 non-refundable entry fee
• Sales are encouraged with all profits going to the artists.
• Tess Cortes, Gallery Coordinator at Wright State University will be Juror for the exhibition.
For more information please contact Bob Coates 937-689-4855 and leave a message and phone number. Note: A formal prospectus for this show is available in the Gallery and is attached.
Attachment: Landscape 2016 flyer
ANNE ABGOTT WORKSHOP
From November 1 to November 3, 2016, the Fairborn Art Association will be hosting Anne Abgott for a 3-day workshop. I recently took a class from her in Florida and found her to be an outstanding teacher with great ideas and innovations to bring a colorful, award winning touch to your watercolor painting. Cost for the 3-day classes will be $275.00. A $40.00 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your place in the workshop. A minimum of 10 students is required. A registration form is available on our website www.fairbornart.org.
Anne began painting in oils as a child and was mentored by Alexander Luke, one of the premier Canadian artists. She moved to Florida in 1998 and began working in watercolor. She is very influenced by the light and color she finds in Florida, and she has honed her skills with many, many hours of painting. She has found an art-rich environment in Florida and feels that the encouragement and friendship of the local artists are a big part of her success. She is an acclaimed mentor and true master teacher. She has been an “art mom” to her students, and many have gone on to become accomplished and award-winning artists themselves. She has conducted over 100 workshops and is in demand as a juror for many exhibitions. Her latest contract is with the Watercolor Art Society-Houston, or WAS-H, for a workshop and judging their upcoming National Show in 2016. Anne has achieved Signature status in seven National Watercolor Societies, not including the holy grail for watercolorists: AWS and NWS. You are invited to visit her website at www.anneabgott.com for examples of her work and a more extensive resume. For additional information about this workshop, please contact Pat Dunker at [email protected].
Attachment: Anne Abgott registration (pdf file)
Attachment: Anne Abgott registration (Word file)
WATERCOLOR ON YUPO with Louise Jackson
Join in the fun and experience painting on Yupo Paper with Dr. P.H .Martin’s Hydrus Liquid Watercolor. You will paint three paintings in a one-day workshop. This is limited to 14 students. The date is Monday, July 18, time is 9:30 to 3:30. The cost is $45.00 and includes the paint. You may bring your own Yupo paper or purchase 3 pieces for $10.00. The class will be held at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery at 221 North Central Ave. Fairborn, Ohio 45324. Register by contacting Louise Jackson at 937-885-5238 or [email protected].
OPEN PAINTING SESSIONS AT THE GALLERY
Thursday Paint-In group meets each Thursday from 9:30 till 12:30 for watercolor painting. Connie Gifford and Shirlee Bauer coordinate the group which was originally created by Misuk Goltz, who recently moved to California. Because we are using the FAA Gallery, we collect dues to pay for the use of the Gallery, but all things considered, a few dollars for each 8-week session is well worth it for gathering together with watercolor to share ideas and get inspired. We all have a wonderful time and enjoy watercolor painting together. If you have questions, please contact Connie Gifford or Shirlee Bauer by phone or email.
Friday artists meet at 10 am and paint until 1 or 2 pm each week, with a break at noon for lunch. We meet each week continuously unless there is something else scheduled in the FAA Gallery. Billie Dickson coordinates the group and we don’t paint if only two of us will be there, but anyone can contact Billie to find out if we are on schedule for that week. We expect people who come regularly to be FAA members and pay a fee each week (pays for lights, etc.). It is basically an open work session for artists in any medium and we would love to have others join us. If you have questions, you can contact Billie Dickson by email or phone.
NITA LELAND EXHIBITION
Nita Leland will the featured artist in an Alumni Art Exhibition, “Creative Spirit: A Retrospective,” at Otterbein University. Nita invites everyone to attend the reception on Saturday, April 23, 1:30–2:45 pm in the Courtright Memorial Library, 318 W. Main Street, Westerville, Ohio. The exhibition will be open from April 23–June 29, 2016. For more information, contact Nita at [email protected].
LIBBY RUDOLF AND PAM GEISEL EXHIBITION
Libby Rudolf will be showing her watercolors along with Pam Geisel with her art quilts in an exhibition called “Color and Light: Brush and Needle.” The show will be at the Winds Café in Yellow Springs from May 3 through June with an Artist Reception on May 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Libby paints watercolors inspired by nature and the beauty of Ohio, Belize, Wyoming, etc. Pam creates art quilts, small and large, with bold colors/shapes/ textures. For additional information contact Libby Rudolf at 937-767-1068 or email to [email protected].
TFAC 3rd ANNUAL SQUARE FOOT SHOW
The 3rd Annual Square Foot Show at The Fine Art Center in Centerville, Ohio is back August 1st to 31st. Painting, Collage, Jewelry, Fabric, Sculpture and Photography on 12 x 12 canvas/cradled board furnished by TFAC is accepted. Registration and entry fee is $20.00 for 1 entry or $30.00 for 2 entries. Prospectus online at www.thefineartcenter.org or if you live in the area may be picked up at TFAC in Cross Pointe Center, 101 East Alex-Bell Rd., Centerville, Ohio. Registration deadline is June 30, 2016. Contact Leonard Williams 937-293-5381 or email [email protected].
REMINDERS
The Fairborn Art Association will not hold meetings in July and August. However, we will be quite busy with plans for and the event of the Sweet Corn Festival the weekend of August 20 and 21. Enjoy your summer!
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 7:00 pm. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the September Newsletter is Monday, August 22, 2016. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
David Smith Obituary
On a sad note: David L. Smith passed away on May 22, 2016, at home. David was a long-time member of the Fairborn Art Association until recent years. Born in 1921 in Dayton, David was the son of Jack and Bessie Lewis Smith. He graduated from Oakwood High School in 1939 and received the Oakwood Distinguished Alumni Award in 2012. He entered Miami University, but served three years in the army in the Pacific during WW II, before graduating with a BFA from Miami University in 1947. He received his MFA from the University of Iowa in 1950. David was a talented and dedicated artist and some of his works have been compiled into two books, “Sgt. Smith’s Sketchbook” and “Gem City through an Artist’s Eye”. Dave’s true talent, however, was in his ability to make friends and inspire others. When he spoke of people he often preceded their names with “my good friend….” And there were many ‘good friends’. Among those friends were his former students. He taught art at Fairmont West, retiring in 1983. In retirement he taught painting and drawing at the University of Dayton, the Dayton Art Institute, the River Bend Art Center and his winter home in Florida. David was president of the Western Ohio Watercolor Society, Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, a member of the Miami Valley Arts Council, and, with his wife, Kay, an establishing member of the 48 High Street Art Gallery where he was active until just months before his death. David’s watercolors are much sought after and exhibited in numerous art galleries and business establishments. He is especially known for his sketches, drawings and watercolors that capture Dayton architecture and the surrounding Dayton landscape. David was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Kay. He is survived by an extended family of cousins and those “good friends” of whom he spoke so often. All of us are better for having known Dave and having experienced his joy and his enthusiasm for life and his generous soul. Family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00pm on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 East Stroop Road, Kettering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, May 27, 2016 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts should be made to Hospice of Dayton , 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420, the Carillon Park/Dayton History Association, 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45409, or to a charitable organization of choice. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family at wwwww.routsong.com
Funeral Home
Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2100 East Stroop Road Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 293-4137
Published in Dayton Daily News from May 24 to May 25, 2016
F.A.A. Membership Dues
Fairborn Art Association Membership dues for 2016/2017 must be paid by June 1, 2016 for you to be able to participate in our activities for the coming year. Our membership year begins on June 1 and runs until May 31 of the following year. Please complete a membership form to allow us to have the latest information about you. This helps us to schedule speakers, workshops, and other activities. We would also like to have your email address to enable us to reach you quickly in case of weather emergencies, etc. Also, someone must hand-stuff regular mail and take it to the post office and this takes a lot of time and effort. Our membership has grown quite a bit since we first started with mailing out newsletters and announcements. Please send your membership form and a check to Fairborn Art Association, P.O. Box 1231, Fairborn, OH 45324. The membership form is attached or may be obtained at the Gallery. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the form. Please go to https://get.adobe.com/reader/ to download the software. It is free and easy to install. You may need it for many of the websites you visit.
Attachment: 2016 Membership Form
May 2016 Newsletter
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Dear Members, Patrons, and Friends,
Sunshine, daffodils and tulips are blooming in April. Cherry blossoms, dogwood and iris are next. Spring is wonderful for artists. You may love painting landscapes and trees or gardens and flowers. Get out with your camera and gather the gifts that spring brings. See you at our May 3rd meeting at 7:00. Our board meets at 6:00.
Louise Jackson
Interim President
MAY SPEAKER—TOM FRANCESCONI
Our May program will be a demo by the instructor for our watercolor workshop occurring during the week of our meeting. Tom will also be judging the Members’ Spring Fine Art Show. We expect a good turnout for this meeting. Hope to see all of you there.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Tom Francesconi, AWS, NWS, TWS
The Fairborn Art Association is sponsoring a watercolor workshop with Tom Francesconi May 2 through May 5, 2016 (Monday through Thursday), 9 am to 4 pm daily. The workshop will be held at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, located in the rear of the Fairborn Senior Apartment Building, 221 N. Central Avenue, Fairborn, OH. Tom’s energetic teaching style and his passion for painting combine to create a workshop experience that is enjoyable and informative. Any artist looking to break free of a careful, timid painting process will find Tom’s direct and representational approach very inspirational. Utilizing his ability to clearly explain visual concepts, Tom will share his approach and methods for painting bold and interpretive watercolors. Within this process, students will learn how to create stronger, more effective visual statements. Each morning will begin with a discussion covering various topics and culminating in a demonstration that allows participants to see how Tom approaches a work from start to finish. Subject matter may include landscapes, street scenes with people, and the clothed figure. Ample opportunity is provided for everyone to paint with individual direction/guidance a priority. Each day will end with a class critique to afford students the opportunity to learn from the works of others. Tom welcomes all painters regardless of experience. For more information about Tom, visit his website at www.tomfrancesconi.com. The fee for this workshop is $230 for FAA members, $250 for non-members. To register, please send a non-refundable deposit of $40 along with the registration form to Yuki Hall, 206 E. Holmes St. Urbana, IL 61801. Make checks payable to Fairborn Art Association. For questions or more information, Call Yuki at (937) 426-7229 or e-mail [email protected]. A flyer and registration form is attached.
Attachment: Tom Francesconi registration form
MEMBERS’ SPRING FINE ART SHOW—LAST CALL
The Members’ Spring Fine Art Show Opening is Sunday, May 1, 2016. That is coming up very soon. Registration for the show will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 9:30 am–12 noon and from 1–3 pm; and Wednesday, April 27 from 10 am–12 noon. Please bring your artwork ready to show accompanied by a completed registration form and labels from the prospectus. A prospectus for this show is available in the Gallery and is attached. Volunteers are still needed to help make this show a big success. Please contact gayle Beireis at 937-390-1991 or email to [email protected].
Attachment: 2016 Spring Prospectus
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
You do not have to be a pro to volunteer. We are looking for a member who is willing to be our photographer. Our current photographer, Robert Beireis will assist you to get you started. We are also in need of one or two people to be in charge of the spring and Christmas shows. Gail Beireis will assist you to get you started. If you are willing to help please contact Louise at [email protected] or call 937-886-5238.
2016 B-W GREENWAY LANDSCAPE JURIED ART EXHIBITION
The 2016 B-W Greenway Landscape Juried Art Exhibition will exhibit work that has been inspired by the Community Park Reserve and the Valle View Reserve. In 2016 we will accept Paintings (any media) Drawings and Prints that have been inspired (they do not have to be Plein Air) by the two reserves that are separated by I-675 and can be accessed by Dayton Yellow Springs Road.
• Creating artwork can and has begun for 2016 until June 30th 2016.
• We will be collecting the art July 3rd at the Fairborn Art Association from 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm.
• Opening reception will be July 10th from 2-4 with awards being presented at 3 pm.
• The show will be open July 17th from 2-4 and July 24 from 2-4.
• Artists can submit up to 3 works for a $20 non-refundable entry fee
• Sales are encouraged with all profits going to the artists.
• Tess Cortes, Gallery Coordinator at Wright State University will be Juror for the exhibition.
For more information please contact Bob Coates 937-689-4855 and leave a message and phone number. Note: A formal prospectus for this show is available in the Gallery and is attached.
Attachment: Landscape 2016 flyer
ANNE ABGOTT WORKSHOP
From November 1 to November 3, 2016, the Fairborn Art Association will be hosting Anne Abgott for a 3-day workshop. I recently took a class from her in Florida and found her to be an outstanding teacher with great ideas and innovations to bring a colorful, award winning touch to your watercolor painting. Cost for the 3-day classes will be $275.00. A $40.00 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your place in the workshop. A minimum of 10 students is required. A registration form is attached.
Anne began painting in oils as a child and was mentored by Alexander Luke, one of the premier Canadian artists. She moved to Florida in 1998 and began working in watercolor. She is very influenced by the light and color she finds in Florida, and she has honed her skills with many, many hours of painting. She has found an art-rich environment in Florida and feels that the encouragement and friendship of the local artists are a big part of her success. She is an acclaimed mentor and true master teacher. She has been an “art mom” to her students, and many have gone on to become accomplished and award-winning artists themselves. She has conducted over 100 workshops and is in demand as a juror for many exhibitions. Her latest contract is with the Watercolor Art Society-Houston, or WAS-H, for a workshop and judging their upcoming National Show in 2016. Anne has achieved Signature status in seven National Watercolor Societies, not including the holy grail for watercolorists: AWS and NWS. You are invited to visit her website at www.anneabgott.com for examples of her work and a more extensive resume.
For additional information about this workshop, please contact Pat Dunker at [email protected].
Attachment: TBA
NITA LELAND EXHIBITION
Nita Leland will be the featured artist in an Alumni Art Exhibition, “Creative Spirit: A Retrospective,” at Otterbein University. Nita invites everyone to attend the reception on Saturday, April 23, 1:30–2:45 pm in the Courtright Memorial Library, 318 W. Main Street, Westerville, Ohio. The exhibition will be open from April 23–June 29, 2016. For more information, contact Nita at [email protected].
LIBBY RUDOLF AND PAM GEISEL EXHIBITION
Libby Rudolf will be showing her watercolors along with Pam Geisel with her art quilts in an exhibition called “Color and Light: Brush and Needle.” The show will be at the Winds Café in Yellow Springs from May 3 through June with an Artist Reception on May 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Libby paints watercolors inspired by nature and the beauty of Ohio, Belize, Wyoming, etc. Pam creates art quilts, small and large, with bold colors/shapes/ textures. For additional information contact Libby Rudolf at 937-767-1068 or email to [email protected].
TFAC 3rd ANNUAL SQUARE FOOT SHOW
The 3rd Annual Square Foot Show at The Fine Art Center in Centerville, Ohio is back August 1st to 31st. Painting, Collage, Jewelry, Fabric, Sculpture and Photography on 12 x 12 canvas/cradled board furnished by TFAC is accepted. Registration and entry fee is $20.00 for 1 entry or $30.00 for 2 entries. Prospectus online at www.thefineartcenter.org or if you live in the area may be picked up at TFAC in Cross Pointe Center, 101 East Alex-Bell Rd., Centerville, Ohio. Registration deadline is June 30, 2016. Contact Leonard Williams 937-293-5381 or email [email protected].
REMINDERS
The following people signed up to bring refreshments to the May meeting: Roger Browning, Rose Schultz, gayle Beireis, JoAnne Rumple, Connie Gifford, and Sue Seitz. Thank you for volunteering.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 7:00 pm. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the June Newsletter is Monday, May 23, 2016. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
New Flooring in Gallery
Revised to include new information on floor maintenance.
New flooring was installed in our Gallery in February. We no longer have to worry about spills on the carpet since we no longer have carpet. The new flooring is a super-vinyl tile that looks like wood. Specifically it is called Northern Timbers (021) and was installed by Sexton Flooring.
With this type of flooring we do have to use care to prevent damage such as scrapes and stains. First, DO NOT drag the tables across the floor. The table legs can scratch the finish of the vinyl flooring. Pick them up to move them. Get someone to help you carry a table if you are going to move it or while putting the smaller tables away for storage. The larger tables can be left in place after the Gallery is used; this will prevent having to take them down to store them.
Also, check each leg on your chair and be sure there are rubber caps. We don’t want to gouge the floor with exposed legs. If a tip is missing from a chair, place the chair in the storage area away from other chairs and place a note on it.
If you spill something on the new floor, it’s okay. Just clean it up immediately. DO NOT use products such as Pine-Sol, Bleach, Clorox Soft Scrub, Fabuloso, Mop & Glo, Mr. Clean, Murphy’s Oil Soap, etc. These products will damage the finish on the flooring and create unsatisfactory conditions. Just use clean water. If there appears to be a stain, there is some “Neutral Cleaner” in the supply room by the kitchen that may be used. If the stain persists, notify Roger so he can investigate and get the stain removed. If you are using a medium that may leave a stain, cover the floor under your area with a plastic sheet.
Please sharpen any pencils over a waste container and pick up any shavings or lead that end up on the floor. At the end of each day (which could be 1:00 pm.), after activities are complete, use the dust mop in the supply room to sweep the floor. This will prevent scratches from any debris left behind. DO NOT use the vacuum on the new floor. The brushes in the vacuum will scratch the vinyl flooring.
Thank you for your cooperation. It’s important we all work to keep our gallery looking its best.
Submitted by: Roger Browning, Facilities Manager, 937-760-5222