FAIRBORN ART ASSOCIATION NEWS!
MAY 2014 NEWSLETTER
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MAY 2014 NEWSLETTER
Dear Members and Patrons,
Welcome Spring! Our May meeting is surely a “don’t miss” event! Not only will our Members Spring Fine Art Show be up, but our nationally known artist guest, Frederick C. Graff, will have juried it and will announce the 2014 winners.
It is also time to renew your membership. The cost of membership is most reasonable, and you have an option to give an additional donation if you choose to contribute to FAA as a tax exempt organization. You may also want to check on the form to have your email address printed in the directory. We hope you all will continue in this great group!.
You will also see in this newsletter the nominees for our 2014-2015 Board members with a short bio. A great “Thank You” goes out to you all for stepping up to lead this organization we all value so much.
Spring is the time when the high school Senior FAA scholarship winners are chosen. We are pleased to announce that ten talented students applied for our two $1,000 awards. The winners will be announced at our June Celebration Meeting.
Mr. Graff will be demonstrating his professional talent for us at the May meeting. This is indeed an honor to have him with us. So come early to enjoy viewing the show, pay your membership dues, and we will get started with our meeting at 7:00 pm. The Board will meet at 6:00 pm.
Sincerely,
Sue Brezine
President
MAY SPEAKER—FRED GRAFF, AWS. NWS. TWS
Fred Graff is one of the foremost watercolorists of today. He is among a select group of watercolorists who are signature members of all three major watercolor societies: American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and Transparent Watercolor Society of America “Master Status.” His continuous growth and development in his pursuit of watercolor has enabled him to be a leading artist/educator in the field of watercolor painting.
He believes that “When an artist understands the basic principles and elements of design, the subject matter becomes unlimited. The selection of my subject matter is determined by my immediate response to the subject and its surrounding environment. Fred says, “It is essential that I go beyond the level of just recording facts. It is my intent to convey a spontaneous response in an unrestricted yet semi-controlled manner. This approach to watercolor painting lends itself to a unique and unpredictable experience. This state of uncertainty compels me to further explore the world of watercolor.”
Upon graduation from Miami University, Fred studied privately with the late Franklin A. Bates. He pursued additional graduate work at both Kent State University and the University of Akron. In addition to being a retired art teacher for the Berea City Schools, Fred has been conducting numerous watercolor workshops, demonstrations, and critiques throughout the United States and abroad for the last 40 years. He has won numerous awards from various watercolor societies including Millard Sheets Memorial Medal award, Emily Goldsmith Award and the most recent Bud Gretchen Marble Medal from American Watercolor Society.
A native of the Western Reserve, Frederick C. Graff resides in his hometown of Medina, Ohio with his wife Jan, who is his workshop and gallery coordinator.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Election of Officers to serve on the 2014/2015 Board of the Fairborn Art Association will be held at the May meeting. We will definitely elect a new president, vice president, and recording secretary. Abbreviated bios for those nominees are included below. More descriptive bios will be available at the Gallery at the May meeting. Other current Board members have agreed to continue to serve the Association for the coming year; however, we will welcome nominations from the floor at the May meeting of anyone who would like to serve in any position. There are also several committees which will welcome your participation to keep the Association running smoothly. Our Nominating Committee will present the slate of Board officers for the coming year:
President: Sandy Kinnamon
David Yarnall
Vice President: Louise Jackson
Recording Secretary: Sheryl Scott
Treasurer: Sue Red
Corresponding Secretary: Jackie Albright
Nominees for President:
Sandy Kinnamon has been treasurer for Western Ohio Watercolor Society and vice president for Fairborn Art Association, president of her Toastmasters Club, and vice president of Good Sam Club.
Dave Yarnall is a member of Western Ohio Watercolor Society and Fairborn Art Association. He has been the president of two social clubs, trustee of one social club, as well as secretary and president of lodges.
Nominee for Vice President: Louise Jackson has been on the boards of many painting organizations and most importantly, has served as the program director for several of them.
Nominee for Recording Secretary: Sheryl Scott has served as secretary for the State of Ohio Society of the American Medical Technologists for 12 of the 15 years she has served on their Board of Directors.
Nominee for Treasurer: Sue Red is the current Treasurer and is running unopposed.
Nominee for Corresponding Secretary: Jackie Albright is the current Corresponding Secretary and is running unopposed.
2014 MEMBERS SPRING FINE ART SHOW
Members: This is a reminder that Registration for the 2014 Members Spring Fine Art Show will be Monday, April 28 from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1 to 3 pm. It also will be Wednesday, April 30 from 10 am to 12 noon. The Gallery will be open Sundays, May 4, 11, and 18, from 1-4 pm. Pick up for the artwork will be Sunday, May 18, from 4-5 pm and Monday, May 10, from 10 am to 12 noon. Please have your sales information, entry forms, and fees ready when you come for registration. The forms are available on our website www.fairbornart.org and at the Gallery. I hope to see you there. The awards will be given at the May meeting; best of luck to all of you. To those of you who have volunteered to help set up and sit in the gallery, I thank you and will see you there. Submitted by gayle Beireis
Attachment: 2014 Spring Prospectus
MEMBERSHIP DUES
As May approaches, it is time to renew your club membership. Membership fees are due June 1 for 2014/2015. A membership form is attached to this newsletter and we request that you fill out the form completely so that we can update your information if necessary. You may bring the membership form and your check (or cash) to the May or June meeting and submit them as you sign in at the door. Or you may send them to Fairborn Art Association, P.O. Box 1231, Fairborn, OH 45324. The cost is $25 for Individual membership; $15 for Seniors; $30 for Family membership; and there is an optional donation line if you choose to contribute to FAA as a tax exempt organization. You may also want to check on the form to have your email address printed in the members’ directory. All members who pay by the June 3rd meeting will be included in the new Directory.
The Board of Directors voted to make a change to the By-Laws of our Constitution regarding the collection of dues. By-Law #1 will now read as follows:
1. The FAA membership dues will be a fee set by the Board of Directors at the February board meeting. Memberships will run from June 1st to May 31st of each year. Starting on February 1 of each year, the Fairborn Art Association will prorate membership dues for the current year in the following manner: the membership dues for the current year will be prorated to $2.00 per month for the remaining months of the year, to include the current month through the month of May. The prorated amount will be accepted only if membership fees for the following year are paid at the same time.
Attachment: Membership Form
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH FRED GRAFF, AWS, NWS, TWS
The Fairborn Art Association is sponsoring a workshop with Frederick C. Graff, AWS, NWS, TWS, Monday through Thursday, May 5–May 8, 2014, from 9 am to 4 pm. In this workshop, students will learn both innovative and traditional watercolor approaches that will further develop and enhance their own personal style of painting. Fred Graff is one of the foremost watercolorists of today. He is among a select group of watercolorists who are Signature Members of all three major watercolor societies: American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and Transparent Watercolor Society of America “Master Status.” You can obtain more information about Fred by visiting his website at www.fredgraff.com . The cost for this workshop is $260 for members; $280 for nonmembers. Contact Yuki Hall for additional information. To register for this workshop, contact Yuki Hall at [email protected], 937-426-7229, or use the registration form available on our website www.fairbornart.org . This workshop is currently full, but you may register for the waiting list.
Attachment: Fred Graff workshop registration form
EXPRESSIVE WATERCOLOR with JANET ROGERS, AWS, FWS
The Fairborn Art Association is sponsoring this 4-day watercolor workshop with Janet Rogers, AWS, FWS, October 6 to October 9, 2014 (Monday through Thursday) from 9 am to 4 pm daily. This workshop will be held at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, located at the rear of the Fairborn Senior Building, 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn OH. In this workshop, Janet will demonstrate her intuitive approach to working with the medium. With series of exercises, you will quickly gain confidence in approaching the floral, portrait, and figure in a more spontaneous and expressive way. The workshop materials will include demonstrations, class instruction, individual assistance, and “show and tell” session. All levels are welcome. Janet Rogers is a signature member of American Watercolor Society, as well as the Florida Watercolor Society. She is a nationally recognized instructor, conducting workshops all over the United States and in Europe. She has produced four instructional DVDS, “Expressive Watercolor Portraits,” “Expressive Watercolor Florals,” “Watercolor Rhythms with Figures,” and “Expressing the Bouquet in Watercolor.” She has been featured in the book The One-Hour Watercolorist, by Patrick Seslar (North Light Books), and was also featured in the July/August 2009 issue of American Artist Magazine. You can learn more about Janet, by visiting her website at www.watercolorbyrogers.com . The cost for this workshop is $260 for a FAA member, $280 for a non-member. To register, send non-refundable deposit of $40 along with the registration form to: Yuki Hall 4136 Fox Fern Ct., Beavercreek, OH 45432. Make checks payable to Fairborn Art Association. Final payment must be made by August 15, 2014. For any questions about this workshop, please contact Yuki at 937-426-7229, [email protected] . The registration form is available at the Gallery or on our website at www.fairbornart.org .
Attachment: Janet Rogers workshop registration form
2014 EN PLEIN AIR JURIED ART EXHIBITION
Time to get outside and do some en plein air painting. The 2014 En Plein Air Juried Art Exhibition is scheduled to start with an Opening Reception July 6, from 1-4 pm. Artwork will be received at the FAA Gallery on June 29 from 1-3 pm and from 5-8 pm. This year the 2-dimensional artwork must be created by painting outdoors at Cemex Reserve, Fairborn, OH, from March 2014 until June 28, 2014. A flyer giving more detailed information about the history, requirements, schedule, and location for painting for this year’s show is available at the Gallery and on our website www.fairbornart.org . Cash prizes totaling $300 will be awarded at the Opening Reception.
MISUK GOLTZ PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
Misuk is offering a three-day workshop, “Portrait Painting in Watercolor with Misuk,” at the FAA Gallery June 9, 10, 11 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. This three-day workshop will cover the basics of portrait painting in watercolor. Different values of color create the illusion of form and space related to form. Misuk will demonstrate mixing colors for skin tone and value that will add depth to capture the essence of the person you want to paint in watercolor. We will focus on the steps of preparing reference materials, sketches, quick value studies, color portrait painting, and finishing up with an interesting background to produce a complete portrait. The cost for the workshop will be $95. You may contact Misuk at [email protected] . A flyer and application form is available at the Gallery or on our website www.fairbornart.org .
Attachment: 2014 June Portrait workshop at FAA
YUKI HALL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Yuki will be offering a three-day watercolor workshop, titled “Watercolor–Working with Notan” from June 23 to June 25, 2014, at Fairborn Art Association Gallery. Notan is a Japanese word meaning “harmony of dark & light.” In art form, it refers to the arrangement of dark and light patterns in the way it conveys the underlying energy of the composition. In this workshop, students will learn to recognize and utilize the concept of Notan as an essential design element, so that they will be able to take more active role in creating a powerful composition in their painting. The cost of this workshop is $140. To register, contact Yuki at [email protected], 937-426-7229. You can also download the registration form from our website at www.fairbornart.org .
Attachment: Working with Notan FAA registration
2014 GROVE CITY TOWN CENTER WINE AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Spots are filling quickly for the 2014 Grove City Town Center Wine and Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, June 14 from 11 am to 10 pm. If you are interested in participating, please fill out an application. The festival features wine from Ohio wineries and art from local artists. Last year we had an attendance of over 12,000 and we expect the same for this year. If you have any questions or would like additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. http://www.grovecitytowncenter.org/wine-and-arts-festival/ Submitted by Amy Lawson, Administrative Assistant, Grove City Town Center Inc., 3378 Park Street, Grove City, OH 43123, 614 539-8762.
TROY, OHIO, BICENTENNIAL ADJUCATED ART SHOW
In conjunction with the Bicentennial Celebrations of the City of Troy, OH, the Troy Arts Alliance is pleased to announce the “200 Years, 200 Pieces of Art” Adjudicated Art Exhibit. The exhibit consists of a Senior Division, open to those aged 18 or over, and a Junior Division for High School students, grades 9-12. There are 4 categories in each division: 2D, 3D, Photography, and Poetry. Prizes for People’s Choice and Best in Show will be given to each category in each division. Additionally, there will be ONE Grand prize in each division. Prizes in the Junior Division are $500 each, and the Grand Prize is $1000. Prizes in the Senior Division are $1,000 each, with a Grand Prize of $3,000. Entry Fees: Junior Division $20 (for up to 10 pieces); Senior Division $30 (for up to 10 pieces). Deadline for submission is June 27, 2014; Finalist will be notified by July 18, 2014; Finalists’ work must be received by August 16, 2014. The show will last one month from August 25 until September 27. Prizes will be announced in the closing ceremonies of the Bicentennial celebrations on September 20, 2014.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, call the TAA at 937-301-9889. Submitted by Steven Kiefer, President, Troy Arts Alliance, P.O. Box 763, Troy OH 45473, [email protected] .
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DAYTON METRO LIBRARY CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Dayton Metro Library through their project “Libraries for a Smarter Future” is announcing a new project they call, “ReImagining Works.” The plan is to put original works of art into each new or newly-remodeled Dayton Metro Library location. Artwork will be created by local artists, inspired by existing works in the Dayton Art Institute’s permanent collection. Eventually, each Library will display a new piece of art which is a result of collaboration among the Art Institute, the Library, Library users, and artists in our region. This ReImagining Works project is the first of 17 projects for the new libraries; original, commissioned interior and exterior artwork will be sought periodically for the next 3 years. All commissioned pieces will be conceived in response to an artwork held in the permanent collection of The Dayton Art Institute. Voting will take place for each building. Artworks from the voting will be chosen to be included in each full Request for Proposals (RFP). The E.C. Doren RFP will be available on May 13, 2014. Artists will have one month to develop a response to chosen artwork. Any aspect can be utilized as source material for the submission. Specifications of the site and a detailed timeline for installation will also be included in the RFP. Look for more detailed information on the Dayton Metro Library website at http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/works/artists . This is a unique opportunity to have your artwork in a new venue in the local area.
REMINDERS
The following people signed up to bring refreshments to the May meeting: Jean Lutz, Vicki Dehus, Jan Lendino, Ellie Ditmer, Cheryl Miracle, and Jim and Margaret Brooks. Thank you for volunteering.
Our next meeting will be June 3, 2014. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the June Newsletter is Monday, May 19, 2014. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
2014 En Plein Air Juried Art Exhibition
Time to get outside and do some en plein air painting. The 2014 En Plein Air Juried Art Exhibition is scheduled to start with an Opening Reception July 6, from 1-4 pm. Artwork will be received at the FAA Gallery on June 29 from 1-3 pm and from 5-8 pm. This year the 2-dimensional artwork must be created by painting outdoors at Cemex Reserve, Fairborn, OH, from March until June 28, 2014. The attached flyer gives more detailed information about the history, requirements, schedule, and location for painting for this year’s show. Cash prizes totaling $300 will be awarded at the Opening Reception.
Lynda Pauley 2014 April/May Class Schedule
Lynda Pauley has released her 2014 April/May Class Schedule. For her studio classes in oil and pastel, Call Lynda at 937-568-9170 or email [email protected] or [email protected] .Studio located conveniently near Springfield, Dayton, and Columbus areas. Prairie’s Edge Studio, 13813 E. National Rd., South Vienna, OH 45369. Lynda also holds the same instruction in oil and pastel at the Springfield Museum of Art. Register and pay at or online for the Springfield Museum or Art at www.springfieldart.museum; 937-325-4673; email- [email protected] . For additional information, see the attached flyer.
Attachment: Lynda Pauley Class schedule April May 2014
April 2014 Meeting
Kevin Buntin demonstrating his sculptural techniques.
Kevin Buntin with an example of his figurative sculptures.
On Tuesday, April 1 (April Fool’s Day!), F.A.A. met for its monthly meeting. Our speaker for the meeting was Kevin Buntin of Troy, Ohio. He is an experienced art doll creator and figurative sculptor as well as a freelance writer. He primarily works in the genre of folklore, fantasy, whimsical horror, and seasonal themes. He has been published in various periodicals and in the Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques. He has won awards at the Troy Art on the Square show, and as a recipient of the Froud Artist of the Month.
During his presentation, he engaged the members with his humor, storytelling, and his descriptions of his creative process. It was easy to envision his creations coming to life in his studio and sharing all manner of adventures.
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APRIL 2014 NEWSLETTER
Spring Greetings to All,
It is with a joyful and grateful Spring Spirit I invite you to come experience a wonderful evening of fun, food and friendship. Our scheduled guest presenter had to cancel and sometimes when there seems to be a bump in the road, our exceptional Vice President, Dora, gets around it with perseverance and the help of St Patrick! When you read about our guest presenter, I am sure you will be anxious to join us at our April 1st meeting. So bring a friend or two, arrive at 6:30 sign-in, meeting at 7:00, and enjoy a promised good evening. The Board will meet at 6:00 Don’t forget to turn your calendar to April – See you on the 1st.
Sue Brezine
President
APRIL SPEAKER—KEVIN BUNTIN
Needing to find a replacement for Judy Belvo, our scheduled demoing artist for April’s meeting, I found myself making phone calls on the eve of St. Patrick’s day only to snare a leprechaun for us for the evening! Kevin Buntin is Irish but lives and works in Troy, Ohio. When I phoned him he was heading into his studio to work on some of his sculptures, which sounded like a hazardous adventure for him. After our conversation, reading his biography, and viewing some of his work online, I envision his creations coming alive in his studio and having all sorts of adventures with Kevin, resulting in his bumps, cuts and bruises that his wife thinks are the result of equipment misuse.
I invite you to join us Tuesday, April 1, as Kevin takes us into his creative process as he shares his views of the natural world through his work with figurative sculpture and storytelling. And at the end of the evening see if you too think he is a leprechaun. The following is a professional biography the artist uses. At our meeting I will share some of the biography the leprechaun emailed me. …Submitted by Dora Lawson
Biography
I am an experienced figurative sculptor and art doll maker and have been involved in art all my life. I have been a freelance writer, art doll maker and figurative sculptor for my own company for the last 13 years. The majority of my work is in the genres of folklore, fantasy, whimsical horror, and seasonal themes. I also do work by commission/freelance. I have been published in several periodicals and have had my work featured in the Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques.
Honors
Winner of the Peoples Choice Award for the Hayner Cultural Centers indoor portion of the Troy Art on the Square show for 2009. Sole juror of the Kettering Rosewood Art Center’s HWD sculpture show in 2010. Past recipient of the Froud Artist of the Month Award.
To view some of Kevin’s work go to www.kevinbuntin.com and Boggleboy Studios Seasonal Gallery
OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH ART
The Greene County Senior Center is looking for someone to teach art classes to their members. Contact Karen Puterbaugh of the Greene County Council on Aging at 937-376-5486 or [email protected] for details about the location and pay you will receive.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
It is time to consider who will be officiating for the next year as voting members of the Board of Directors for the Fairborn Art Association. A nominating committee consisting of Dora Lawson and Carole Janning was appointed by the President, Sue Brezine, at the March meeting. At the April meeting, the chairman will announce the slate of officers, and will ask for nominations from the floor. Nominees for the offices will be presented to the general membership in the May Newsletter. Election of officers will be held at the May meeting and the new officers will be installed at the June meeting. Nominees will be accepted for the following elective offices: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary.
Duties of the Officers: President – presides over meetings; Vice President – program facilitator; Recording Secretary – records minutes of board meeting; Corresponding Secretary – gathers information, prints and mails monthly newsletter; Treasurer – records collection of dues, gifts and outgoing monies. All Officers attend the monthly Board meeting before the monthly meetings.
Committee Chairpersons: Greeting Host, Refreshments, Workshops, Sunshine, Photographer, Corn Festival, Facility Manager, Historian, Gallery Coordinator (Shows), Publicity.
Just a reminder about how very important it is for members to be willing to step up and volunteer when asked by our nominating committee to become part of our Board or serve on committees. You are vital to the life and continued success of this incredible organization. Not only will you be doing a great service, but you will gain deeper friendships with other talented artists, and Fairborn Art will thrive with renewed energy.
MEMBERS’ SPRING FINE ART SHOW
This is a reminder of the Fine Art Show at the Gallery the first three Sundays in May. We still need volunteers to sit and bring snacks to the gallery on Sundays in May, as well as a few more people to help set up the show. We will be passing around the sign-up sheet for this at the April meeting. We cannot put on the show without the members’ help. You may contact Gayle Beireis at 937-390-1992, or sign up at the April meeting. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s help. All the members benefit from a successful show. A Prospectus for the Show is available at the Gallery or on our website or contact Gayle or Robert Beireis.
Attachment: 2014 Spring Prospectus
SWEET CORN RECIPES
The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival Committee is soliciting corn recipes for inclusion in a booklet to be distributed at the Sweet Corn Festival in August. Recipes should include sweet corn as an ingredient. Credit will be given to anyone who submits a recipe for the booklet. All recipes will become property of FAA. Recipes may be submitted to any member of the Committee, any Board member, or by mailing it to: FAA, P.O. Box 1231, Fairborn, OH 45324.
FAA SCHOLARSHIP
This is the time of year when FAA solicits applications for its college scholarships. In past years. FAA awarded two $500 scholarships to area high school seniors who plan to pursue a college level art education. This year we increased the value of the scholarships to $1000 each. Applications are mailed out to area high schools. If any FAA members know of a high school senior from our area who plans to major in art in college, please have the student complete an application. The deadline for submission is April 10, 2014. For additional information, contact Robert Beireis at [email protected] or call 937-390-1992.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH FRED GRAFF, AWS, NWS, TWS
The Fairborn Art Association is sponsoring a workshop with Frederick C. Graff, AWS, NWS, TWS, Monday through Thursday, May 5–May 8, 2014, from 9 am to 4 pm. In this workshop, students will learn both innovative and traditional watercolor approaches that will further develop and enhance their own personal style of painting. Fred Graff is one of the foremost watercolorists of today. He is among a select group of watercolorists who are Signature Members of all three major watercolor societies: American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and Transparent Watercolor Society of America “Master Status.” You can obtain more information about Fred by visiting his website at www.fredgraff.com . The cost for this workshop is $260 for members; $280 for nonmembers. Contact Yuki Hall for additional information. We still have several spots available. To register for this workshop, contact Yuki Hall at (937) 426-7229, [email protected], or use the registration form available on our website.
Attachment: Fred Graff workshop registration form
EXPRESSIVE WATERCOLOR with JANET ROGERS, AWS, FWS
The Fairborn Art Association is sponsoring this 4-day watercolor workshop with Janet Rogers, AWS, FWS, October 6 to October 9, 2014 (Monday through Thursday) from 9 am to 4 pm daily. This workshop will be held at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, located at the rear of the Fairborn Senior Building, 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn OH. In this workshop, Janet will demonstrate her intuitive approach to working with the medium. With series of exercises, you will quickly gain confidence in approaching the floral, portrait and figure in a more spontaneous and expressive way. The workshop materials will include demonstrations, class instruction, individual assistance, and “show and tell” session. All levels are welcome. Janet Rogers is a signature member of American Watercolor Society, as well as the Florida Watercolor Society. She is a nationally recognized instructor, conducting workshops all over the United States and in Europe. She has produced four instructional DVDS, “Expressive Watercolor Portraits,” “Expressive Watercolor Florals,” “Watercolor Rhythms with Figures,” and “Expressing the Bouquet in Watercolor.” She has been featured in the book The One-Hour Watercolorist, by Patrick Seslar (North-Light Books), and was also featured in the July/August 2009 issue of American Artist Magazine. You can learn more about Janet, by visiting her website at www.watercolorbyrogers.com . The cost for this workshop is $260 for a FAA member, $280 for a non-member. To register, send non-refundable deposit of $40 along with the registration form to: Yuki Hall 4136 Fox Fern Ct., Beavercreek, OH 45432. Make checks payable to Fairborn Art Association. Final payment must be made by August 15, 2014. For any questions about this workshop, please contact Yuki at 937-426-7229, [email protected] . The registration form is available at the Gallery or on our website.
Attachment: Janet Rogers workshop registration form
IN THE GALLERY
Sandy Kinnamon and Students Art Show
Watercolor Teacher Sandy Kinnamon and many of her adult students will present a showing of their efforts at the Fairborn Art Association (FAA) Gallery, located behind the old Fairborn Central Building at 221 N. Central in Fairborn. A special Grand Opening will be held Sunday, March 30 from 1:00–4:00 pm and the show will continue Sunday, April 6 and 13 from 1–4. Sandy, who has been teaching for 25 years, has an Associate’s Degree in Architecture and Design from Clark State and a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Wright State. In addition to being a member of FAA, she also belongs to OWS, PWS, and NAA art associations, and has written several books on her watercolor techniques. Her many students have enjoyed learning various watercolor styles and methods which will be exhibited in this show. Any questions about the show or future watercolor classes should be directed to Sandy Kinnamon at 937-543-9990.
Tom Kinarney Colored Pencil Class
An 8-week class on “Colored Pencil” begins April 1st thru May 27, 2014 (no class May 6). The class meets every Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fairborn Art Gallery, 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn. Come join us to explore the amazing effects & surprising versatility offered by this easy to use, convenient medium. For further information call Tom @ 236-1959.
Yuki Hall Watercolor Workshop
Yuki will be offering a three-day watercolor workshop, titled “Watercolor–Working with Notan” from June 23 to June 25, 2014, at Fairborn Art Association Gallery. Notan is a Japanese word meaning “harmony of dark & light.” In art form, it refers to the arrangement of dark and light patterns in the way it conveys the underlying energy of the composition. In this workshop, students will learn to recognize and utilize the concept of Notan as an essential design element, so that they will be able to take more active role in creating a powerful composition in their painting. The cost of this workshop is $140. To register, contact Yuki at [email protected], (937) 426-7229. You can also download the registration form from our website.
Attachment: Working with Notan FAA registration
Watercolor Classes with Sandy Kinnamon
Sandy Kinnamon will be teaching a watercolor class for FAA beginning on Wednesday March 26, 2014, from 9:30 am to 12:30 The class will be held in the Fairborn Art Association Gallery at 221 North Central Ave., Fairborn. The class will run for 5 weeks. The class is geared for beginning and intermediate students. Sandy paints in a variety of styles and a variety of subject matter will be taught. The class will focus on individual attention and demonstrations. Techniques, values, and composition will be explored.
Kinnamon has a B.A. in art and is a signature member of both Ohio and PA Watercolor Societies. She is the author of the books, Watercolor Creations and Watercolor: Step by Step, and has published many magazine articles on watercolor. She also is a national travel teacher for watercolor workshops. Call Sandy at 937-543-9990 to register or for more information.
NEW ART STUDIO AND GALLERY IN FAIRBORN
A new member of F.A.A., Terri Perkins is announcing the opening of her “Terri Lynn Studio and Gallery LLC” at 415 W. Main Street in Fairborn. She will have classes, parties, and art sales. Contact Terri Perkins at Terri Lynn Art Studio and Gallery, 937-308-6955.
REMINDERS
The following people signed up to bring refreshments to the April meeting: Susan Bertke, Bette Martin, Cass Barth, Yuki Hall, and Linda, Keller. Thank you for volunteering.
Our next meeting will be May 6, 2014. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the May Newsletter is Monday, April 21, 2014. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
March Meeting
Leonard Williams shared some of his recent sketches with the membership
Leonard Williams discussed his methods and sources of inspiration during his demonstration on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
Anna Mae Brown honored for her 50+ years of FAA membership
Leonard Williams discusses his works that he displayed at the meeting.
Anita Wilson views a sample of Leonard Williams’ work from a recent sketchbook.
The March meeting of FAA took place on Tuesday evening, March 4, 2014. We were all glad of the opportunity to meet once again after a long (!) winter, especially since we had not met in February due to a winter storm. The gallery had on display artwork from the Greene County Council On Aging. The FAA membership were able to view the work of Greene County seniors before the regular meeting. It was a treat to see such wonderful work. Several of our members participated in the show. FAA member Anna Mae Brown was honored for being a member for over 50 years! We are happy to have such dedicated members as Anna Mae.
Leonard Williams was our featured speaker for the evening. He spoke and demonstrated his work in both watercolor and casein for us. Leonard, best known for his vibrant watercolor scenes, concentrates on realistic depicitions of nature and landscapes. The viewer is invited to become part of the setting while enjoying his work. During September 2013 he traveled in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, taking thousands of photos and producing numerous watercolor sketches, which he shared with the FAA members. He has drawn inspiration from the infinite world of nature, and is passionate about the American West. Leonard is primarily a self-taught artist who has refined his innate ability by attending workshops offered by many nationally known artists, and by studying at the yearly Pro-Art Workshop in Big Timber, Montana. He is a founding member of the Town and Country Fine Art Gallery, and also teaches watercolor at the Rosewood Art Center in Kettering, Ohio.
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MARCH 2014 NEWSLETTER
Early Spring Greetings to all our Snowed-In Members and Patrons,
It is so wonderful that as I write this letter, the prediction is for warmer weather and Spring is on the way!! So with that good news, I am sure you will want to come to our March 4th Meeting to welcome our fellow artist Leonard Williams who will treat us to his method of painting those award-winning creations.
We have a lot to catch up on since we have had this extended break. Hope our Greene County Senior members have prepared to enter the March Annual Show with GCCOA in our galley. It is always amazing and full of creativity. It’s great to be an artist – we never have to retire!
So make sure you turn your calendar to March and plan on coming to our meeting March 4th, with our board meeting at 6:00, sign-in and fellowship at 6:30, meeting at 7:00, and demonstration following.
Sue Brezine
President
MARCH SPEAKER—LEONARD WILLIAMS
Dayton native Leonard Williams will talk and demo in watercolor or casein using some of the 2500 photos and 30 small watercolor sketches that were produced during his month long trip in Yellowstone and Teton National Parks in September 2013. Leonard is best known for his vibrant watercolor scenes. He concentrates on the realistic depiction of nature and landscape vignettes. His paintings invite the viewer to become a part of the setting. He grew up with a love of nature, a deep concern for the earth and a passion for the American west. He draws his inspiration from the infinite world of nature–its land and seas, its animals, and its people. Leonard spent 25 years as a firefighter for the city of Dayton and over 35 years as a sign painter. Drawing since childhood and primarily a self-taught artist. he has refined his natural talents by attending workshops given by many nationally known artists and by studying at the yearly Pro-Art Workshop in Big Timber, Montana, for more than 11 years. Now retired he concentrates full time on his painting. He was a founding member of the Town and Country Fine Art Gallery and teaches watercolor at Rosewood Art Center in Kettering. You can learn more about Leonard and his art at www.brokenantlerstudio.com.
MARCH ART DISPLAY—GREENE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
Reminder of the Greene County Senior Artisan Show at our Gallery March 2 through March 19. Any Senior living in Greene County is eligible to enter this show. There is no entry fee. You may enter two (2) per artist. Delivery of artwork will be Friday, February 28 from ll:00 to 1:00 at FAA gallery. Pick up after the Show has closed on March 19 (not before 2 pm and until 3 pm). Grand Opening will be Sunday, March 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH FRED GRAFF, AWS, NWS, TWS
The Fairborn Art Association is sponsoring a workshop with Frederick C. Graff, AWS, NWS, TWS, Monday through Thursday, May 5–May 8, 2014, from 9 am to 4 pm. In this workshop, students will learn both innovative and traditional watercolor approaches that will further develop and enhance their own personal style of painting. Fred Graff is one of the foremost watercolorists of today. He is among a select group of watercolorists who are Signature Members of all three major watercolor societies: American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and Transparent Watercolor Society of America “Master Status.” You can obtain more information about Fred by visiting his website at www.fredgraff.com . The cost for this workshop is $260 for members; $280 for nonmembers. Look for more extensive articles on this workshop in future newsletters and on our website. Contact Yuki Hall for additional information. We still have several spots available. To register for this workshop, contact Yuki Hall at (937) 426-7229, or e-mail, or use the registration form attached.
Attachment: Fred Graff workshop registration form
FAA SCHOLARSHIP
This is the time of year when FAA solicits applications for its college scholarships. Each year, FAA awards two $500 scholarships to area high school seniors who plan to pursue a college level art education. Applications are mailed out to area high schools. If any FAA members know of a high school senior from our area who plans to major in art in college, please have the student complete an application. The deadline for submission is April 10, 2014. For additional information, contact Robert Beireis at [email protected] or call 937-390-1992. An application form is attached to this newsletter.
Attachment: FAAscholarship application
EXPRESSIVE WATERCOLOR with JANET ROGERS, AWS, FWS
The Fairborn Art Association is sponsoring this 4-day watercolor workshop with Janet Rogers, AWS, FWS, October 6 to October 9, 2014 (Monday through Thursday) from 9 am to 4 pm daily. This workshop will be held at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, located at the rear of the Fairborn Senior Building, 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn OH. In this workshop, Janet will demonstrate her intuitive approach to working with the medium. With series of exercises, you will quickly gain confidence in approaching the floral, portrait and figure in a more spontaneous and expressive way. The workshop materials will include demonstrations, class instruction, individual assistance, and “show and tell” session. All levels are welcome. Janet Rogers is a signature member of American Watercolor Society, as well as the Florida Watercolor Society. She is a nationally recognized instructor, conducting workshops all over the United States and in Europe. She has produced four instructional DVDS, “Expressive Watercolor Portraits,” “Expressive Watercolor Florals,” “Watercolor Rhythms with Figures,” and “Expressing the Bouquet in Watercolor.” She has been featured in the book The One-Hour Watercolorist, by Patrick Seslar (North-Light Books), and was also featured in the July/August 2009 issue of American Artist Magazine. You can learn more about Janet, by visiting her website. The cost for this workshop is $260 for a FAA member, $280 for a non-member. To register, send non-refundable deposit of $40 along with the registration form to: Yuki Hall 4136 Fox Fern Ct., Beavercreek, OH 45432. Make checks payable to Fairborn Art Association. Final payment must be made by August 15, 2014. For any questions about this workshop, please contact Yuki at 937-426-7229, [email protected] . The registration form is available at the Gallery or attached to this Newsletter.
Attachment: Janet Rogers workshop registration form
YUKI HALL WINS AWARD
Yuki Hall Wins an Honorable Mention in The 5th Annual Mixed Medial Competition for Watercolor Artist Magazine. You can see her wonderful creation “5 PM in Detroit,” on page 32 of the April, 2014 issue. Congratulations Yuki!
YUKI HALL WATERCOLOR ACTIVITIES
Yuki will be offering a three-day watercolor workshop, titled “Watercolor–Working with Notan” from June 23 to June 25, 2014, at Fairborn Art Association Gallery. Notan is a Japanese word meaning “harmony of dark & light.” In art form, it refers to the arrangement of dark and light patterns in the way it conveys the underlying energy of the composition. In this workshop, students will learn to recognize and utilize the concept of Notan as an essential design element, so that they will be able to take more active role in creating a powerful composition in their painting. The cost of this workshop is $140. To register, contact Yuki at [email protected], (937) 426-7229. You can also download the registration form attached.
Attachment: Working with Notan FAA registration
Yuki is also offering a three-day watercolor workshop entitled, “Creating Mood and Atmosphere in Landscapes & Cityscapes” from June 6 to June 8, 2014 at Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, “The Barn,” 5980 Cambridge Ave., Mariemont, OH 45227. A registration form is attached.
Attachment: Yuki Hall The Barn
Yuki will have a special three artists show “Two Bobs & a Yuki” with Robert Frank (Oil) and Bob Bush (Sculpture) from Feb. 28 to March 16 at High Street Gallery, 48 High St. Dayton, OH. The opening reception will be held on March 2nd (Sunday) from 2 pm to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Yuki at [email protected].
Yuki will be presenting a watercolor demonstration and critique session on Sat. March 8th from 1:00pm at Dayton Society of Painters & Sculptors, 48 High St. Dayton, OH. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Yuki at [email protected].
SANDY KINNAMON AND STUDENTS ART SHOW
Watercolor Teacher Sandy Kinnamon and many of her adult students will present a showing of their efforts at the Fairborn Art Association (FAA) Gallery, located behind the old Fairborn Central Building at 221 N. Central in Fairborn. A special Grand Opening will be held Sunday, March 30 from 1:00–4:00 pm and the show will continue Sunday, April 6 and 13 from 1–4. Sandy, who has been teaching for 25 years, has an Associate’s Degree in Architecture and Design from Clark State and a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Wright State. In addition to being a member of FAA, she also belongs to OWS, PWS, and NAA art associations, and has written several books on her watercolor techniques. Her many students have enjoyed learning various watercolor styles and methods which will be exhibited in this show. Any questions about the show or future watercolor classes should be directed to Sandy Kinnamon at 937-543-9990.
WATERCOLOR CLASSES WITH SANDY KINNAMON
Sandy Kinnamon will be teaching a watercolor class for FAA beginning on Wednesday March 26, 2014, from 9:30 am to 12:30 The class will be held in the Fairborn Art Association Gallery at 221North Central Ave., Fairborn. The class will run for 5 weeks. The class is geared for beginning and intermediate students. Sandy paints in a variety of styles and a variety of subject matter will be taught. The class will focus on individual attention and demonstrations. Techniques, values, and composition will be explored.
Kinnamon has a B.A. in art and is a signature member of both Ohio and PA Watercolor Societies. She is the author of the books, Watercolor Creations and Watercolor: Step by Step, and has published many magazine articles on watercolor. She also is a national travel teacher for watercolor workshops. Call Sandy at 543-9990 to register or for more information.
LIBBY RUDOLF ART SHOW
Libby has an upcoming Art Show…”Watercolors: Color and Light” at the Winds Cafe in Yellow Springs. The show will be up from March 11 through April 6 and there will be a reception on Sunday, March 30, 4-6 pm at the Winds. The show is in honor of Vanessa (sister-in-law who died last year). 20 percent of proceeds will go to Dayton Children’s Hospital. A collaged ‘Garden of Hope’ canvas of flowers will also hang in the show. Libby said, “Many have sent me flowers for themselves or others who have battled cancer. Thank you if you have already given me one! People are invited to send me flowers they have made that I will add to the ‘garden’. Flowers should be hand crafted, painted, etc., and be about 3×3 inches. Thanks for helping me spread the word. Please tell me if you need any more info.” Contact Libby at [email protected] .
CLASSES WITH LYNDA PAULEY
Lynda Pauley has issued her class schedule to start February 27, 2014, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Classes will be held in her Prairie’s Edge Studio, 13813 E. National Road, South Vienna, OH 45369 (near Springfield). There will be three different class sessions, each running for 6 weeks and ending the first week of April. You will be able to use pastel or oil in every class. In these classes, you will learn the fundamentals of the materials and techniques of using oils or pastel. Composition, color, texture, layering, and value are the keys you will learn to complete a successful painting. You will improve each session regardless of your starting ability. Fee for these classes is $85.
Attachment: Lynda Pauley Class schedule Feb Mar Apr 2014
Lynda will also be giving oil and pastel classes at the Springfield Museum of Art from 6–8 pm for 4 weeks on Wednesday night starting March 5, 2014. Materials will not be provided; see supply list on the Art Museum web site or email instructor [email protected] . Session 1 will be from March 5 to March 26. Session 2 will be from April 2 to April 23. The fee for both museum sessions is $50. To reserve your space enroll at the Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, OH, 937-325-4673.
Attachment: Lynda Pauley Spfd Class schedule Spring 2014
GROVE CITY 2014 WINE AND ARTS FESTIVAL
The Grove City Arts Council is once again sponsoring the Annual Wine and Arts Festival to take place on Saturday June 14, 2014. This year they are looking forward making the Central Ohio community aware of the talented resources that we have in the area of excellent wineries and also the wonderful artist that are right here in our own community. They have begun the planning for the 2014. The spaces this year will be 10×14′, but they are still requesting you have a 10×10′ tent. Spaces will be $35. The application and more information will be available on their website (www.grovecitytowncenter.org) soon. —Submitted by The Grove City Town Center Inc., The Grove City Arts Council
REMINDERS
We will be passing a signup sheet around at the March meeting for volunteers to bring refreshments to the April and May meetings. We need 8–10 people to bring snack type items for approximately 50 attendees. Your help will be very much appreciated.
Our next meeting will be April 1, 2014 (April Fools Day!). The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the April Newsletter is Monday, March 17, 2014. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
Tom Kinarney Colored Pencil Class
An 8-week class on “Colored Pencil” begins April 1 thru May 27, 2014 (no class May 6). The class meets every Tuesday morning from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Fairborn Art Gallery, 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn. Come join us to explore the amazing effects & surprising versatility offered by this easy to use, convenient medium. For further information call Tom at 937-236-1959.
Members’ Spring Fine Art Show
A Prospectus for the Members’ Spring Fine Art Show is attached to this article. The show will be on display at the May 2014 meeting and on Sundays from 1-4 pm, May 4, 11, and 18 2014. Registration forms are a part of the Prospectus and will be accepted with your artwork on Monday April 28 from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1-3 pm; and Wednesday, April 30 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Gallery. For further information, contact Robert or Gayle Beireis at 937-390-1992 or [email protected].
Attachment: 2014 Spring Prospectus
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Happy New Year Members and Patrons,
It is hoped that your Holidays were filled with pleasant times with family and friends and everyone is able to keep warm, cozy, and healthy. On December 20th our dear friend and fabulous artist, Homer Hacker, age 96, died. You are all invited to celebrate his life’s work at a gathering at DAI from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Friday, January 31st. A memorial service will be held at Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church, 4417 Bigger Road, Kettering at 10 am on February 1st. We can celebrate the many wonderful times FAA was privileged to observe his talents.
We have had our cold and blustery days, but I would remind you that the art scene is stirring again, with Dayton’s First Friday with DVAC, the Cannery at its new location at the corner of St. Clair and 4th street, DSPS, and Dora reminds me of the Gallery 510 in the Oregon District. If you’ve never visited there, you will also find great food in that busy little district. Also K12 has moved to a new location that is visible from Patterson Blvd and coming off Rt 35. Those young children are transforming the outside of that old building. All those places are easy to navigate. Call a friend, and go on an excursion!
But First Come Here: The time is quickly approaching for our first meeting of this New Year, the first Tuesday, February 4th. Don’t forget to turn your calendar. It will be a beautiful beginning with our guest, Bonnie Kuntz. So do come along, bring a friend or two or more, and celebrate with fellowship, good food, and a terrific program – sign in starting at 6:30 pm. The Board will meet at 6 pm. The meeting starts at 7 pm. Blessings,
Sue Brezine
President
FEBRUARY SPEAKER—BONNIE KUNTZ
Bonnie Kuntz will be demonstrating a paraffin wax resist of a landscape, including some water. The palette will be limited, so shading will be important. This technique has had some success in juried shows and also in sales. Bonnie remarked, “I look forward to sharing it with you.” Bonnie Kuntz can be reached by email at [email protected] A bio for Bonnie is attached to the February Newsletter on our website www.fairbornart.org Submitted by Dora Lawson
Click here for Attachment: Bonnie Kuntz Bio
FEBRUARY ART DISPLAY—SUSAN BERTKE
Fellow artists, I’ve reserved the FAA gallery for my first one-woman show in February. Watercolors, acrylics, pastels, and drawings representing 30 years of art-making will be on display. Demonstrations will be given by the Artist. The show will be open every Sunday in February 1:00-4:00 pm in the Fairborn Art Association Gallery at the rear of the Fairborn Senior Apartment Building, 221 North Central, Fairborn, OH. Keep me company! Tables will be available for anyone who wishes to bring their own supplies and draw or paint with me. (Please contact me in advance to make sure space is available.) Submitted by Susan Bertke
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH FRED GRAFF, AWS, NWS, TWS
The Fairborn Art Association is sponsoring a workshop with Frederick C. Graff, AWS, NWS, TWS, Monday through Thursday, May 5–May 8, 2014, from 9 am to 4 pm. In this workshop, students will learn both innovative and traditional watercolor approaches that will further develop and enhance their own personal style of painting. Fred Graff is one of the foremost watercolorists of today. He is among a select group of watercolorists who are Signature Members of all three major watercolor societies: American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and Transparent Watercolor Society of America “Master Status.” You can obtain more information about Fred by visiting his website at www.fredgraff.com . The cost for this workshop is $260 for members; $280 for nonmembers. Look for more extensive articles on this workshop in future newsletters and on our website. Contact Yuki Hall for additional information.
HOLIDAY FINE ART & CRAFT SALE
Robert and I would like to thank all of the members who worked so hard on our Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show, decorating and setting up the gallery in a timely fashion. We would like to also thank the members who came out and set the gallery on those cold and snowy days. We could not have this wonderful event without all of your help. And finally, to remember the members who participated in the sale! This year we sold over $1400.00, which was very good considering the very bad weather we had. We all did a great job and are looking forward to next year. Thank you everyone. Submitted by gayle Beireis
SWEET CORN FESTIVAL
The Sweet Corn Festival Committee is looking for recipes to include in a booklet for distribution at the Sweet Corn Festival in August. Recipes must include sweet corn as an ingredient. Please give your recipes to a member of the Festival Committee: Warren Brown, Sue Red, Lori Luckner, Robert Beireis, or Cheryl Miracle. Credit for submissions will be given for all recipes accepted. You may also mail them to the FAA P.O. Box 1231, Fairborn, OH 45324. Thank you. Submitted by Robert Beireis
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Robert and I would like to give a big thank you to Barbara Arnold for taking care of the FAA Christmas tree every year. Most of you do not realize that she was the one who started the hand-made decorations for our tree. She has been the one who so carefully puts it up and takes it down along with help from other members every year. The tree gives our gallery that little added look of warmth at our Christmas party and show. Besides, we need it to play our game at the party. Thanks Barb. Submitted by gayle Beireis
FAA SCHOLARSHIP
This is the time of year when FAA solicits applications for its college scholarships. Each year, FAA awards two $500 scholarships to area high school seniors who plan to pursue a college level art education. Applications are mailed out to area high schools. If any FAA members know of a high school senior from our area who plans to major in art in college, please have the student complete an application. The deadline for submission is April 10, 2014. For additional information, contact Robert Beireis at [email protected] or call 937-390-1992. An application form is attached to this newsletter.
Click here for Attachment: FAAscholarship application
OHIO WATERCOLOR SHOW
The 36th Annual Ohio Watercolor Show at the Middletown Fine Arts Center continues through January 31st. We are proud to say that, of the 40 works chosen for display, Misuk Goltz and Yuki Hall have been featured in an article Sunday, January 12, in the DDN with Yuki’s “Winter Day” watercolor pictured. Congratulations to our cherished members, who continually create new and exciting watercolors that inspire us all. This traveling show continues to the Mansfield Library, 43 W. Third, Mansfield in February; Wassenberg Art Center, 643 S. Washington St., Van Wert, in March; Amos Library, 230 E. North St., Sidney, in April, and the Delaware Arts Center, 190 W. Winter St., Delaware, in July. For more information: www.middletownartscenter.com Submited by Sue Brezine
DRAWING WITH SUSAN BERTKE
Get out of the studio and go sketching with friends! The new Meetup group “Draw, Pardners!” is an informal group that meets at least once a month at various locations in the Dayton area to sketch and draw. Our Third Meetup will be Saturday, February 8, at 10 am at Panera Bread, 4110 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, OH.For more info, go to http://www.meetup.com/Draw-Pardners or call Susan Bertke (937) 429-5653 or [email protected] Submitted by Susan Bertke
ART FROM THE HEART – A Community Multi-Media Art Show
The X*ACT Gallery invites area artists to exhibit original works of art which represent the theme, Art from the Heart. Entries will be accepted on Thursday Feb. 13 from noon to 6 pm. Entry forms are available at X*ACT, 45 E. 2nd St., Xenia, OH or online at www.XeniaACT.org Entry fee is $10 per piece. 3 Entries per person limit. Call 937-372-0516 for more information. An exhibition Gala will take place on Saturday Feb. 22 from 6-9 pm. Artwork will be on display at the X*ACT Gallery through the month of February.
Dear Friends of X*ACT
The world has just become a less interesting place. We are sad to report that one of X*ACT’s Founding Directors, Miss Olivia Gladman, passed away quietly last evening (January 21). To us, she was an actor, director, muse, and an articulate voice for the arts in our community. She will be sorely missed. A Memorial service is planned at the theater at 2 pm on Monday January 27. More details will be sent out as they become available.
Submitted by Alan King, President, Media & PR Team Leader,
[email protected], Xenia Area Community Theater, Inc. &
The X*ACT ArtsCenter, 45 E. Second St., Xenia, OH 45385
937-372-0516
REMINDERS
We will be passing a signup sheet around at the February meeting for volunteers to bring refreshments to the March meeting. We need 8–10 people to bring snack type items for approximately 50 attendees. Your help will be very much appreciated.
Our next meeting will be March 4, 2014. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the March Newsletter is Monday, February 17, 2014. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.