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Issue 38– Febuary 2020

310 Walnut Street, Milton, DE 19968

miltonartsguild310@gmail.com302.684.1500 www.miltonartsguild.org

Abstraction Kicking off 2020, we celebrate shape, form,

color, and line combining in non-representational ways creating abstract art. Our new exhibition

allowed our artists to show off a different bent in their creative process. 19 Artists participated

displaying 31 pieces of Art. Exhibitions Director Cathy Serwalt commented, “It’s a very colorful show.” Fifty-six people attended our opening

reception, many new faces enjoying the talents of our artists!

2020 Calendar Dates of Interest

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Every Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm Open Studio at MAG

$5 Participation Fee - Limited to 14 Artists

Friday, February 7,14,21, & 28 Friday, March 6, 13, 20, & 27

Four Fridays – Foundations of Drawing with Joe Terrone 8:30am – 10:30am

Saturday, February 15th Intro to Magical Mandalas with Debra Wolford-Riser

10:00am – 12:30pm

Wednesday, February 19 Artful Touch – Watercolor on Canvas

with Anne Buck 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Sunday, March 8th Opening Reception for

“Up & Coming” Exhibit High School Student Show

1:00pm – 3:00pm

SallyReed’sAcrylicPiece…

“TheArtiste”soldattheopening!Pluswehadsomesmallworksales.Don’tforgettoletfolksknowiftheyare

lookingforauniquegift,lookatour

gallery!

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STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THESE GREAT CLASSES!

Foundations of DrawingFoundations of Drawing with Joe Terrone

Drawing is the basis of much of the visual arts. Many artists entered their creative

lives without the drawing skills needed to make strong images. Classes teach you the basics while expanding on what you already know. Learn how to see, how to get it right Create strong compositions using thumbnails, focal points, rules of thirds, the rule of

odds, leading the eye, asymmetrical and symmetrical balance. Discuss getting emotion out of your drawings through working with edges, values, contrast,

atmospheric perspective. Classes are for beginners as well as those who want to enhance their drawing skills.

$280 for Members $320 for Non Members Go to www.miltonartsguild.org to register and pay.

Look under MAG Happenings for classes Build your Drawing Kit using the supply list provided by Joe. Go to

www.miltonartsguild.org, pull down the MAG Happenings tab, and click Classes. A complete list for this class is under Joe Terrone Class.

This is an 8 Week Class Four Fridays in February – Feb 7, 14, 21, & 28 Four Fridays in March – March 6, 13, 20, 27

8:30am – 10:30am at the MAG Gallery, 310 Walnut St. Milton DE Joseph Terrone is a Delaware based professional artist, who graduated from Pratt Institute with an MFA in painting. His paintings have been collected throughout the US, as well as in Europe. He has

been included in shows at the Brooklyn Museum, at several galleries in NJ and at the Peninsula Gallery, in Lewes, DE. His painting “Last Snow” was selected as a finalist in The Artist’s Magazine’s, 28th annual competition. He teaches at several art leagues and in his studio in the lower Delaware

area. You can view his work at www.joeterrone.com. Students taking class may stay for Open Studio 11am-2pm each Friday at no additional

charge! Practice what you’ve learned in a friendly, supportive environment.

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Introduction toIntroduction to Magical Mandalas Magical Mandalas with Debra Woford-Riser

Learn about the history and magic of mandalas. Create at least three free-hand mandalas: one for play, one for a magical purpose of your choice, and a round-robin group inspired mandala! This is a fun, relaxed class with few

rules taught by an engaging instructor. A willingness to try something new is the only requirement.

Supplies provided. $35.00 for Members $45.00 for Non Members

Go to www.miltonartsguild.org to register and pay. Look under MAG Happenings for classes

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Debra Wolford-Riser, a MAG member, is a free hand and sacred geometry mandala artist. Deb’s first free-hand mandala, created in 2008, served as a road map to help her transform her life. Since then, she has personally used mandalas in a variety of

ways to manifest, heal, gain clarity, relax, and plain old doodle. Professionally, Deb uses mandalas as a form of art therapy to enhance well-being. Deb is an

experienced and engaging presenter. She enjoys teaching others how to tap into the magic of mandalas to enhance well-being, explore creativity in a new ways, and simply

have fun.

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February’s Artful Touch Wednesday, February 19 2020

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Watercolor on Canvas

With Anne Buck Annewilldemonstratehowtoapplywatercolortocanvas.Youwillcreatean8x8paintingfromaphotoofyourchoice.Preparedcanvaseswillbesupplied.Annewill

explainpreparationofcanvases.

Pleasebringyourownpaintsandbrushes,plusasimplelandscapeorfloralimagetocreateawatercolorreadytohang.

Pleasegotowww.miltonartsguild.orgtoregisterandpay.ClassFee:MAGmembers:AdvanceRegistration$30,Nonmembers&dayofwalkins$40

RegisteronlineorbyphonewithLindaBraswellat302.242.8420orlbraswell23@gmail.comorLyndaRaeGannonat302.632.7868orlyndaraeg@gmail.com

PaymentviaPayPayavailable

MEMBER NEWS

Want to be a Featured Artist? Go to the webpage, fill out the form, and send it in for your chance to shine at an Opening Reception.

A BIG THANK YOU to volunteers manning the Gallery Clean Up. Sue Dutton, Maida Graves, Jeff Crawford, Julie Smith, Tyler Smith, Donna Sheppard, Lynda Rae Gannon and

Sally Reed had the gallery looking bright and shiny.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 2020 ARTWALK will be October 17th, from 11am -3pm. We will be part of the “Fall Back to Milton” yearly event. More details to come.

Membership Renewal If you haven’t done so by now, go to the website, and RENEW your membership. You can fill out the

form and pay on line!

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What is a Juried / Judged show?

In April 2020, MAG introduces a new type of show to the Exhibition schedule…”Shadow Play” will be a Juried Show. Juried Shows differ from our regular Open Shows and/or Judged Shows. In Open/Judged Shows, the pieces you bring in are accepted if they meet framing, size, and any other stated regulation in the prospectus and you pay the entrance fee. In essence, meet all the criteria and your work is in our open shows.

In a Juried Show, the Juror (chosen/hired by the Guild) acts as a curator. The difference is “if or how” your artwork is accepted into a Juried Show. The procedure is as follows:

1) You bring your artwork in, pay the entrance fee as usual. 2) The Juror then comes to the gallery to view all entered work. 3) The Juror then decides “which” artwork will be hung in the show. 4) You are contacted after the selection if your work does NOT “Make the Cut” and you’re required to pick up your artwork on the stated date/time. Your entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. It is possible that one or more of your entries will not be chosen. 5) Artwork accepted is then judged by the Juror for ribbons and awards.

Entering a Juried Show may seem VERY intimidating, but it is an important step in your advancement as an artist. Any artist who’s entered a Juried Show will tell you it’s stressful, but such a great feeling to be chosen and an important step in your art journey. Not getting your work accepted can be frustrating, even traumatic to some, but it happens to every artist and with a rejection you learn more about how to improve your artwork and your presentation of your artwork.

Introduction of a Juried Show is a learning tool for our members. Preparing for entering this type of show requires you to think about all aspects of your piece … the theme, to best practices in composition and creativity, and making sure you have framed your piece in a way “ready for sale”. This means clean mats – white or light grey are what Jurors like to see, backings properly done for the medium, pieces wired correctly, and the frame chosen is best suited to your piece.

If you have questions, concerns, etc, please contact a board member, as many of the board have entered and been accepted into Juried Show. Don’t think you CAN’T be in this show, YOU CAN! We are here to help you get over this important hurdle in your artistic journey!

We’vejoinedforceswithIrishEyesinMiltontoshowcaseartworkbyMAGartists.Showswillchangeoutevery3months.We’reexpandingourGalleryAroundTown…futuresites-theMiltonLibraryandMiltonTownHall.LizMicelimadethishappen,whenyouseeher,thankher!

Thankstothehangingcrew!!LizMiceli,CathySerwalt,CindySchmidt,JeffCrawford,IrisCekovich.WatchfornotificationsforGalleryAround

Towncallsforentry.

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Our Featured Artist for the Abstraction Exhibition - Paul Hammesfahr

President’s Podium

Ourmembersarewonderful.Asyouknowweareanall-volunteerorganizationandwerelyonourmemberstogeteverythingdone.Justthismonth,wehadacrewinthegalleryandcommonroomdoingathoroughcleaningofthefacility.Wehavehadmembersservingasdocents,teachingclasses,hangingourcurrentshow(bothinthegalleryandatIrishEyes),bringingandservinggoodiesforthereception,planningforthefuture,handlingPR,andmuchmore.Andthisisinthefirstmonth!

AsweworktoplanforthevariousactivitiesforMAG,itbecomesevenmoreimportantforourmemberstovolunteertohelptomakeMAGasuccess.Aswebecomemoreknowninthecommunity,wearebecomingadestinationforvisitorshelpingtoincreasesalesforourartistmembersaswellaspromotingartthroughoutthecommunity.

Howcanyouhelp?Respondtothesignupgeniusemailstohelpwithreceptions,volunteerasadocent(trainingisprovided),joinacommittee,cometoOpenStudioonFridays…justgetinvolved.It’sfunanditwillhelpusgrow.

MAGismovingintotheNewYearwithabang.Ourfirstreceptionfor2020wasarousingsuccess.Wehadanumberofvisitorswhowerenewtothegallery.Theroomswerefullfortheentireevening.Younowhavesometimetoworkonyourpiecesaswehaveastudentshowcomingupnext.OurnextshowwillbeShadowPlayandthisisajuriedandjudgedshow.Whilewehavehadacoupleofjudgedshows,thiswillbeourfirstjuriedshow.Havingajuriedshowhelpsusalltogrowasartists.Besuretocheckoutthewebsiteorseethearticlehereinthisnewsletterfordetails.

Someotherthingscomingup…MAGwillbeparticipatingintheSt.Patrick’sDayparadeinMilton.WewillbeexpandingtheGalleryaroundTowntotwoadditionallocationsprovidingmoreopportunitiestoshowyourwork.WewillbehavingaKid’sCampthissummer.WewillbehostingaMiltonChamberMixeratourApril3reception.So,getinvolved.We’vegotalottogetdone.

……Sue Dutton

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Once again. MAG is proud and excited to showcase “Up and Coming” artistic talent from Cape Henlopen High School with our annual student show coming this March. Please note the opening reception for this exhibit is on a Sunday, giving artists’ families and friends an easier time to attend. Please show your

support of these young people by coming Sunday, March 8th from 1:00-3:00pm. The art is always surprising and inspiring!

Stepping up!

Wehavesomenewboardmembers!DianeHakeisnowtheHospitality-Co-ChairandLeeWheelerisnowtheDocentCoordinator.LouAnnMillerhassteppeddownasWorkshopCo-Chair,shewillbefinishingoutherdutiesbycoordinatingaworkshopwithKarenFratalli

comingthisspring.WethankLouAnnforallherhardwork.

DDD OOO CCC EEE NNN TTT III NNN GGG The Very Important Job of Keeping Us Open to the Public!

Simplyput,withoutDocents,peoplecan’tgetinthegallery,can’tbuyapieceofart,andcan’t

gettoknowthegreatofferingswehavetogivetoartistsandaspiringartists.

Likebeingsurroundedbybeautifulartwork?Enjoymeetingpeoplewhofeelthesame?

SatisfythosefeelingsbybeingaDocent!TheGallerycanonlybeopenwhensomeoneisat

thehelm.PleasecontactLeeWheeleratleewheeler@comcast.nettovolunteer.Ifyou

receivea“SignUpGenius”form,youmarkedinterestin“docent”onyourmembershipform,

soplease“signup!”Weneedyourtime,talents,andhelp.

BeingaDocentisgreatwaytospendtheday

from11am–3pmonaWednesday,Thursday,Friday,orSaturday!

Trainingissimple,commonsenseamust,andhelpisonlyacallaway!

MAG Board of Directors President – Sue Dutton

Vice President – Lynda Rae Gannon Treasurer – Sue Marano Secretary – Donna Sheppard

Past President – Anne Buck Hospitality – Gillian Benson & Diane Hake Communications – Rita Poore Membership – Carol Yost Membership Mentoring – Elaine Petrowski Docents – Lee Wheeler

Exhibitions – Cathy Serwalt & Sandee Duncan Community Liaison – Liz Miceli Artful Touch – Lynda Rae Gannon & Linda Braswell

Please check the website for board member contact information www.miltonartsguild.org

Register with Delaware Division of the Arts to join their Artist’s Roster. Go to https://arts.delaware.gov, find the heading “artist” on the upper right corner of the Delaware Artist Roster home page, and click on “Register” to create an application for a new listing or “Log In” to

edit existing listings. MAG is supported in part by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state

agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.