March 2014 Newsletter
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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
February 2014 Newsletter
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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.
Susan Bertke Meetup Group
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. The next meeting will be on Saturday, January 11, 2014, from 10 am to 12 noon at Books & Company at The Greene in Beavercreek. For more info, go to http://www.meetup.com/Draw-Pardners or call Susan Bertke (937) 429-5653 or [email protected]
Lynda Pauley Announces Class Schedule
Lynda Pauley of Prairie’s Edge Studio sent the following information about her January and February 2014 class Schedule. “Study art in a beautiful new studio located on a 150-acre tall grass prairie. This place will inspire you! Each student receives the individual attention needed. Call to enroll. Payment required before first class – address below. Some class times fill fast. 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. See Lynda’s work at www.lyndapauley.com *****Taking class registrations now****
Click here for Lynda Pauley 2014 Class Schedule
2013 Christmas Party
The FAA membership enjoyed good fellowship and a good time at the Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.
Our “Santa Claus”, Warren Brown distributed gifts during the Holiday celebration. The hat he is wearing was the hit of the party when it started dancing on his head!
Gayle Beireis opened a gift from under the tree Tuesday evening.
Clarice Moore opened a package containing this snowman. Unfortunately for her, she didn’t keep him for long.
Susan wearing a decorative headband. More evidence of the creativity of our membership.
A sample of the craft items created by FAA members.
Barbara and Irene “womanned” the sales table during the pre-sale of members art and craft items at the Holiday gathering.
The long tables at the side of the Gallery were loaded with all manner of scrumptious goodies. No one was disappointed.
Members enjoying the Holiday festivities.
The Christmas tree on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.
Decorating For The Holiday Season
Norma Nikkola (l) and Barb Arnold (r) helped decorate the FAA Gallery for the Holiday Fine Art and Craft Sale. They did a wonderful job putting the ornaments and lights on the Christmas tree. They also were among the many members who created items for the Sale. The Sale was held the first two weekends in December. The weather was certainly appropriate, as we had unusually early snow in our part of Ohio this year.
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Holiday Blessings to Our Members and Patrons:
And Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Families.
Let me take this opportunity to again thank the Soup and Art Committee and all the volunteers who made it so successful. The fund continues to climb over $1,500, and our generous bowl makers, Dora and Mayumi, will have more bowls available at our Christmas Party. What a perfect time of the year to remember those less fortunate, especially little children. Your generosity makes us all so proud to be members of this great organization.
Oh my, how the time flies, but I bet your busy fingers have all the paintings and crafts ready for our Holiday Fine Art and Craft Sale. I’m sure Gayle will be reminding you wonderful volunteers that Set Up Time is Monday, December 2nd, and having your items and inventory sheets marked with the Correct Number is SO, SO, SO Important.
For our new members, remember that this is our Christmas Party Time, Tuesday, December 3rd. Come after 5:30 pm (no board meeting). Bring your friends. Fun & Entertainment begins. Shop till you drop!
You are invited to bring a wrapped gift ornament or holiday charm of some sort, value $10 and have a grand time trying to hold on to the one you really want!!! with this fun, crazy gift exchange! Santa will be here trying to control the crowd!!!! (Participating in the gift exchange is not mandatory.)
Please do remember that each member is invited to bring a food plate to share and your board will provide Holiday drinks! Come early, get to know our members enjoy shopping at The Best Handcrafted Gift Gallery in the whole area!!!!
Sue Brezine
President
HOLIDAY FINE ART AND CRAFT SALE
Fairborn Art Association members will have the opportunity to have their artwork and handicrafts displayed in the Gallery for sale the first two weekends in December and for the early shopping from 5:30–7: 00 pm before the Christmas party, which begins at 7:00 pm, Tuesday Dec. 3. The Holiday Fine Art and Craft sale will be open two successive weekends Dec 7 & 8 and Dec. 14 & 15. The Gallery will be open Saturdays from 10 am–4 pm and Sundays from 1–4 pm. We plan to set up the art racks and decorate the gallery with members help on Monday, December 2 from 9:00 am–noon. Members can bring their priced holiday art and craft items with inventory sheets to the Gallery on Monday, December 2 from 1–3 pm, or on Tuesday, December 3 from 10–12 noon. Each participating member will be given an artist number which we will provide. This artist number must be included on each price tag. Each member may bring two large paintings (18×24) and up to 10 small paintings (16×20 or smaller) and handcrafted items. Please mark sale prices on each item along with your name and artist number. Special art or craft demonstrations are encouraged during the sale. All unsold items must be picked up on Sunday, December 15 from 4–5 pm, or on Monday, December 16 from 10–12 noon. Remember, FAA does not charge commission on any sales. This is quite a benefit to FAA members. Inventory sheets will be available at the Gallery and on our website. Holiday Sale flyers will be available at the Gallery for members to distribute. This is our Big Sale; it will be publicized in area newspapers and on A-Frame signs around town. The more we publicize the sale the better the sales will be. Contact gayle and Robert Beireis.
HOLIDAY FINE ARTS & CRAFT SHOW—WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. How to get your inventory sheets and prospectus – They will be available online and at the Gallery. They will be right next to our flyers so please take what you need and take some flyers to pass around. 2. How to get your Artist Number for your sales ticket and inventory sheet – Please read carefully: we took the names in alphabetical order as listed in 2013–2014 members directory. Please call or email us and we will assign your number to you. Note: your number will NOT be the same as last year! —Submitted by gayle and Robert Beireis, email [email protected]
DECEMBER 2013 MEETING
We are having a Christmas party Dec. 3. Everybody should bring a dish to share along with a your gift of about $10.00 for the exchange if you want to participate. Don’t forget that we will have early shopping at the Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show starting at 5:30 pm.
SWEET CORN FESTIVAL WRAPUP
Thanks to everyone who participated in work for the Sweet Corn Festival this past year. Thanks also to Kohls Department Store for their donation of $1000 because five of their employees volunteered to work in support of this charity. We cleared $13,211.77 (every penny counts). This is the largest amount we have ever made on the Festival and will go a long way to supporting our many charities, such as the two $500 scholarships for college-bound art students and $300 to the Lions Club for the Fairborn Christmas Project, which awards $25 per family plus $10 for each person in the family for use at Krogers or Sav-A-Lot for groceries. —Submitted by Sue Red
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.
MEMBER NEWS
Yuki Hall’s work “Winter day Detroit” was selected as a finalist in the Landscape/Interior category of The Artist’s Magazine 30th Annual Art Competition and her name was listed in the December 2013 issue. Yuki also won Honorable Mention in this year’s Watermedia Showcase Competition for her work “5PM in Detroit,” and her work will be published in the April 2014 issue of Watercolor Artist Magazine.
MISUK GOLTZ WINTER WATERCOLOR CLASS
An 8-week class, “Watercolor Painting with Misuk,” will begin January 9 and run through March 6, 2014 (no class on Jan 23). The class will meet on Thursdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Fairborn Art Gallery, 221 North Central Ave, Fairborn. We will concentrate on how to complete a painting that reflects both your inspiration and artistic expression. Every two weeks, the class will take on a new project to complete using your references or my demo references. We will focus on portrait/figure paintings for the last 4 classes. Also, after class is over at 1 pm, Misuk plans to take a lunch break and then continue painting for a couple of hours. Everyone in the class is welcome to join her for however long they want to stay and paint. The tuition for the class is $90 for 8 weeks including the gallery fee. Please send your questions or registration to: Misuk Goltz, [email protected]
DSPS 75th ANNIVERSARY ART DEMO MARATHON
To celebrate this 75th Anniversary, the Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors offered art demos EVERY DAY beginning Monday Oct. 21, and ending Sunday Nov. 24 . Marilyn Hart has faithfully hosted this extremely successful undertaking at the 48 High Street Gallery. We want to congratulate her and all the artists who volunteered to demonstrate their techniques. Marilyn is a member of FAA and DSPS as are many of the artists who volunteered to be part of this creative idea. Marilyn, you deserve a huge THANK YOU for your joyful spirit and dedication . This was a wonderful gift to the community. —Submitted by Sue Brezine
EXPLORING WATERCOLOR SHOW
Watercolor painters from the Hithergreen Center, many of whom are members of area art organizations such as Tri-Art, WOWS, FAA, and DSPS, are showing their work at The Little Art Gallery at Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering, from Sunday, November 17 through Monday, December 29. Students in the Exploring Watercolor class which meets at Hithergreen on Monday afternoons are instructed by artist/author Nita Leland. They organize their paintings into eye-catching compositions with a wide variety of subjects including people, animals, architecture, still lifes, florals, and landscapes while developing skills in watercolor techniques, color, and design in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The “Exploring Watercolor” exhibit is free and open upon request at the Church office daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday mornings before and after services. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. —Submitted by Sylvia Dugan
WEBSITE NOTES
If you have access to the internet, please go to our new website at www.fairbornart.org for additional articles throughout the month. We also post photographs of meetings and other events that we are unable to publish in the printed version of this newsletter. We are in the process of transferring the Members’ Gallery from our old website to our new website. Some artwork is now available for viewing. Be sure to answer the email we sent to obtain your permission to display your artwork and/or any photo of you (individually or in a group) on the website. We need this permission in writing before we can activate your artwork on the website. The Members’ gallery is a format for our members to share their artwork online for viewing and possibly interest to buyers.
REMINDERS
There will be no meeting in January 2014. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the February Newsletter is Monday, January 20, 2013. Please email your articles to [email protected]
Soup and Art Finale
Cathy Jones of the Maple Avenue Church of God in Fairborn, Ohio received a check in the amount of $1500 from proceeds of the Soup and Art Show held on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Ms. Jones received the check on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Ms. Jones is the founder of the Church of God’s Backpack program, which feeds children in the Fairborn area who may otherwise go without food. The Backpack program feeds up to 100 children at its weekly food program, and also sends food home in backpacks so the children in need will have additional food. The Soup and Art Show was able to raise the money through proceeds of the sale of donated bowls, tee shirts, donated art work, and corporate funds. Organizers Clarice Moore, Mayumi Keifer, Steve Keifer, and Dora Lawson hope to hold future events in order to continue support for the Backpack program. Photo by Dora Lawson.