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Next General Meeting February 12 , 2014 7:00 PM 6:00 Open Studios Meeting
Regular ACAA meetings are the
SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month Location Amador Senior Center 229 New York Ranch Road Jackson, California 95642
VISITORS ARE WELCOME Officers President: Judy Day Vice President: Julie Trail Recording Secretary: Em Rojas Corres. Sec’y: Catherine Woodruff Treasurer: Laureen Shimmon Board Members Sandra Campbell Judy Jackson Margo Carr Membership Chair: Marie Mort
Amador County Artists Association
February 2014
Newsletter
We mourn the loss of Margaret (Maggie) Gallagher Soegaard a tremendously talented and gentle person. See below for Gallery 10’s tribute to Maggie and her contribution to the fine art world in Amador County.
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Letter From the Editor January welcomed the New Year with the ambition of the art community to unite the galleries and businesses in a common effort to promote themselves and the artists. Thank you to all who are participating, will participate, and to those volun-teers who are helping us gain recognition, and encouraging local traffic. Without volunteers the acknowledgment of our phenomenal artists in this commu-nity would wither. Aaron Bullock saved the day when he volunteered to chair Open Studios! He and others will be working diligently to make a successful and coordinated Open Studio 2014! There will be a meeting prior to our general meet-ing for anyone else interested in volunteering for this event. Open Studios helps the artists market their work, and raises funds for scholarships. Be sure to attend February’s general meeting to familiarize yourself with more of the ACAA member artists as four of them will bring samples of their work to share and explain. Also, learn how to take better advantage of getting visibility on the web site, and learning about some of the features and benefits. Carol Harper and I will be doing a presentation at the meeting on February 12. See you then!
Shari Shari L. Schreiber ACAA Newsletter Editor and Web Site Chairperson [email protected] www.amadorcountyartists.org www.facebook.com/amadorartists LIKE US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/amadorartists
Amador County Artists Association PO Box 358 Jackson, CA 95642 www.amadorcountyartists.org www.facebook.com/Amadorartists Newsletter Editor Shari L. Schreiber Newslet-
Gallery 10 Mourns Loss of Its Grand Dame of Art
Margaret (Maggie) Soegaard, a founding member of Sutter Creek’s Gallery 10, passed away on Friday, January 24 at the age of ninety-five. Maggie was by far the most popular artist in the eighteen year history of the Gallery. Hundreds of patrons throughout the United States and the world possess one or more pieces by this special woman.
Anyone encountering her presence would be enthralled by her grace humor, and tales of a fulfilled life. Many were invited to her home in Pine Grove to share a little wine, talk art and share a wonderful view from her back deck. Her regaling of trips abroad and living in other countries was fascinating, informative and entertaining. All who knew Maggie, loved her and she will be missed. Your spirit, Maggie, will live on.
Welcome New Members
Bobbie Powell &
Jeri Killian
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For more news visit amadorarts.com Carol Harper website
CALL TO ARTISTS Contact: Rich Allen From: Lodi Community Art Center Phone: (209) 331-3293 Gallery Phone: (209) 333-3855 e-mail: [email protected] Lodi’s 54
th Juried Art Show
LCAC Web Site: www.lodiartcenter.org The Lodi Community Art Center’s 54
th Annual Spring Art is scheduled for April 11
th through
13th. Again, it will be the largest open juried art show, that’s free to the public, in Northern Califor-
nia. Our on-line entry system will start taking entries at our web site on January 5th, 2014.
Our web site, http://www.lodiartcenter.org/, will have complete Call to Artists information at that time as well. March 1
st, 2014, is the last day to entry the show. There will be seven categories of art with
cash awards to artists of more than $5,000.00, including a $1,000 for Best of Show. The theme for the Preview Night Benefit is “Puttin’ on the Ritz for Art”.
David Lobenberg Workshops BACK TO BASICS AT STUDIO L: Tuesday’s Watercolor Twice A Month Through a series of simple studies, you will learn some of the key elements of watercolor: managing your palette to enrich your colors, how to apply washes to wet and dry paper for special effects, being in charge of paint consistencies and when to use them, and special effect tools such as conte crayon, xacto knife, and Mr. Clean magic eraser. January 14 and 28 at Studio L 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $90.00 For All Levels Of Painting Experience
BACK TO BASICS AT UNIVERSITY ART: Acrylic Once A Month While you work on this delicate delta egret, let’s revisit the important things that make an acrylic painting successful. I will demonstrate palette control to enhance the punch factor of your work, color mixing for added expression, as well as impasto and brush handling for that “it” factor. January 16 and 17 at University Art 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $160.00 For All Levels Of Painting Experience BACK TO BASICS AT STUDIO L: Drawing Every Other Month Let’s face it (pun intended), portraiture is intimidating for many people. I believe the opposite. With intermediate drawing ability, you can learn the skill sets it takes to shed the fear factor and bring absolute joy into drawing portraits! With pencil, I will demonstrate contour, shape and position. January 11 and 12 at Studio L 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $160.00 For Intermediate Level O f Drawing Experience To reserve a space, send a check to the following address prior to the workshop: David Lobenberg, 741 48th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 Studio L: 5523 F Street, Suite A, East Sacramento 916-737-2311
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON DAVID LOBENBERG
WORKSHOPS SEE
www.amadorcountyartists.org
News & Events Page
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RESOURCES OFFERED BY ACAA MEMBERSRESOURCES OFFERED BY ACAA MEMBERS
SHARI L. SCHREIBER
COMPUTER TUTORING, Member pages, videos, web pages, www.yourwritehands.com
Contact Shari L. Schreiber for details: 209-295-2951 or email at [email protected]
TED SMITH FRAMING
Picture framing and repairs.
Reasonable prices.
209-296-4963
SABINA TURNER PAINTING CLASSES
Wednesday "painting" class has grown to include all media except pastel.
It runs from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Weekly classes cost is $25.00 per week. [email protected]
FACE PAINTING / BODY ART BY LESLIE VASQUEZ
Feature art at your next party by turning guests into a work of art ... they can become the typical cat, dog, but-
terfly, princess or a Van Gogh, Cubism, or something inspired by master artists. It's entertaining, a great conversa-
tion starter and it's fun.
[email protected] www.LeslieVasquez.net 209-296-3750 cell 775-303-5844
SUTTER CREEK GALLERY, 35 Main St. Sutter Creek, CA 95685 209-267-0228
Now doing matting and framing, with discounted rate for local artists.
We still have a few openings for co-op members. We are looking for local - Amador and Calaveras counties -
who can work 2 days a month in the gallery and attend the co-op meeting once a month.
MARGO CARR - A LADY PAINTER
Color & design consulting for residence & business. Expert painting,
Decorative finishes, Murals, Venetian plasters. and Torn paper walls.
Ca Lic#531102 www.aladypainter.com [email protected]
209-296-3339
CHINA PAINTING WITH MARGARET ANWAY
PAINT ON FINE CHINA OR GLASS.
MARGARET ANWAY HAS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE PAINTING AS WELL AS TEACHING CHINA AND GLASS PAINT-
ING . SHE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN "THE CHINA DECORATOR" MAGAZINE. SHE IS HAPPY TEACHING BEGINNING ART-
ISTS AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL AND IS FLEXIBLE TO YOUR NEEDS.
CLASSES ARE: TUES MORNINGS 9-12
MARGARET ANWAY'S HOUSE 26601 HIGH TREE AVE. PIONEER 95666
$7/CLASS
PLEASE CALL MARGARET AT 295-8836 TO SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST CLASS OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING
THE CLASS.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
The schedule to follow your favorite artists for January & February 2014 is:
Rosebuds in Jackson - Ted Smith
Senior Center in Jackson - Judy Renya
Clark’s Corner in Ione - David & Leslie Schupp
Sierra Eye Care in Jackson - Catherine Woodruff
Residential Care in Jackson - Dorothy Magoffin
Castle Oaks in Ione - Sandy Campbell
The Court House in Jackson - Laurie Williams
Mace Meadows in Pioneer - Judy Day
American River Bank in Jackson - Leslie Vasquez
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HELEN WILKINSON FEATURED ARTIST AT SUTTER CREEK GALLERY FEBRUARY 2014 “I love glass!” exclaims Helen Wilkinson, Sutter Creek Gallery’s featured artist for February. Yearning for a Tiffany-style lamp she couldn’t afford, she enrolled in a stained-glass class to make her own. Subsequent classes in this art form cemented her love of working with glass. Later, Wilkinson acquired a kiln and began working with hot glass, also called fused glass. Thin layers of glass are stacked and heated until they fuse together, forming patterns or designs depending on colors or other materials used. Additional heating can result in slumping which changes the shape of the glass into bowls, plates and other forms. Wilkinson sometimes incorporates copper or brass into her work, such as the lazy susans she has created featuring metallic leaves. The artist has created an extensive line of jewelry, including fused glass pendants, earrings and pins. She also makes her own lamp-work beads from glass rods heated with a torch. These beads are then utilized in her jewelry. “Most of the things I do come from my heart and experimentation with different types of glass.” Sutter Creek Gallery invites you to spend some time with the artist at a reception on Saturday, February 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., as part of the region’s First Saturday Art Trek. Wilkinson is one of 30 local artists exhibiting at the gallery located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 35 Main Street. The gallery is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, call 209-267-0228 or email [email protected].
Lazy Susan
Jewelry Plates
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PETROGLYPHE GALLERY FEBRUARY 2014 WORKSHOPS 8317 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill, CA
ENCAUSTIC BASICS & BEYOND with artist SUZANNE BELL February 1, 2014, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Indoor Workshop For All Levels of Artists
Cost: $95.00
Materials Fee: $45.00
(all supplies are provided by the instructor)
ENCAUSTIC BASICS & BEYOND with artist Suzanne Bell is a one day encaustic workshop that focuses on the safety, studio set
up, history of encaustics, and several encaustic painting techniques. Workshop participants will have the opportunity
to learn how to fuse with iron, carve to define shapes, discover layers of color by scraping, and use tape for line and design. Stu-
dents will also explore the use of various encaustic tools such as blow torches, heat guns, the stylus, oil sticks, and many more
unique gadgets! Several encaustic masterpieces will be created by each participant by the end of the workshop. Join us for this
unique and fun class! Materials fee of $45 due to instructor the day of the workshop.
Suzanne Bell is a Northern California artist and art instructor known for her inspirational teaching style and her contemplative
encaustic paintings. For the last 20 years she has been designing, implementing, and teaching fine arts programs for artists of all
ages within the Northern California region. She teaches at Sierra College, Crocker Art Museum, and both in the private and pub-
lic school sectors.
No Materials List – All supplies are provided by the instructor and included in the registration cost.
Please visit www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/event/workshops for more info and to download the registration form or call 209-286-
1387. Registration is limited.
PAINT AND POUR with artist PAMELA FINDLETON
February 22, 2014, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Indoor Workshop For Beginning and All Levels of Artists
Cost: $80.00
(cost includes materials, all supplies provided by the instructor)
PAINT AND POUR with artist Pamela Findleton. This is a unique afternoon workshop that gathers beginners and experienced
artists alike. Workshop participants will complete a finished canvas artwork to hang on a wall, and enjoy Findleton Estate wines
available for purchase by the glass or bottle! A step by step painting demonstration by the artist will guide each student through
their own journey to complete a one of a kind piece. Come and explore your creative process and enjoy an afternoon of wine and
nibbles. Consider making it a date, couples welcome!
Pamela Findleton is known for her vibrant mixed media paintings. She employs fluid brushstrokes that connect with the viewer
in this shared experience. Pamela’s work has been given awards by the Mother Lode National Art Exhibition, the California Wa-
tercolor Society, and the Olympian Award by the Pastel Society of the West Coast. And her award-winning wine labels are fea-
tured at the family winery, Findleton Estate and Vineyard. As a working artist living in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Pamela
divides her time between her studios there and in Sacramento, CA.
No Materials List – All supplies are provided by the instructor and included in the registration cost. Wine, by the glass or bottle,
will be available for purchase during the workshop.
Please visit www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/event/workshops for more info and to download the registration form or call 209-286-
1387. Registration is limited.
Petroglyphe Gallery is located at 8317 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill, California, two blocks off of Highway 49, across the street
from the historic Hotel Legér. The gallery is open Thursdays through Saturdays 11:30 am - 5:30 pm and Sundays 11:30 am - 4:00
pm.
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MORE FROM PETROGLYPHE GALLERY
LIKE us on Facebook and follow the gallery for updates on new artwork, workshops, concerts, special events and promotions! Find us at http://www.facebook.com/PetroglypheGallery (209) 286-1387. WORKSHOP EXPERIENCES MAKE GREAT GIFTS!!!
Saturday, March 1, 2014 10:00am - 2:30pm COLOR MIXING IN WATERCOLOR with Dale Laitinen This workshop is for those who want to develop skills for practical color mixing in watercolor. Participants will learn techniques for color mixing and changing colors by using proper ratios of color to water on the brush. Find out the secret to getting great color mixes and preventing muddy paintings! Join us at Petroglyphe Gallery for this exciting journey of visual discovery.. www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/events-2/workshops
Saturday, March 22, 2014 10:00am to 4:00pm SPRING FLOWERS with Tracy Lewis Learn to paint vibrant and luminous flowers in watercolor using wet into wet and glazing techniques. Workshop will focus on keeping colors pure and fresh using a limited palette. Participants may follow along step by step, or work from thier own image. www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/events-2/workshops
Amador County Artists Association February Meeting
The next meeting of the ACAA will be February 12, at 7 p.m., at the Senior Center in Jackson. The program will consist of a presentation by Website Chair Shari L. Schreiber and Webmaster Carol Harper on the many features of the ACAA website. The main focus will be to demonstrate the power of the website in bringing recognition to local art-ists. Do not miss this important presentation to learn what information is contained on our website and
how it can benefit you as an artist.
Sandra Campbell
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Galleries
Art Trek Saturday February 1
AmadorArts - Attempted hours of AmadorArts gallery are 9-2, Mon, Tuesday, Thurs. Fri. & Saturdays 1-4pm. Call first 267-9038. 11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek. 95685. Turn off Main St. one block by the Back Roads Café, adjacent to the historic Monteverde General Store. www.amadorarts.org Petroglyphe Gallery - Original contemporary works of art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, glass, ceramic, metal and jewelry. Also on display, are limited edition bronze sculptures and copper plate etchings. Thurs – Sat 11:30am – 5:30pm, Sunday 11:30am – 4:00pm. 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245. www.gallerypetroglyphe.com or call 209-286-1387. Little City Studio & Gallery - Support your local artists! A kaleidoscope of lovely hand-made artsy gifts. Jewelry, scarves, artwork, woven goods, textile art, pottery, craft items, cards - all colorfully displayed in our beautiful old brick shop. Consignment clothing as well, for your sartorial splendor! Everything at very reasonable prices. Open Fri, Sat, and Sun from 10-5. 14180 Main St., Amador City, CA 95601 209-267-9189 Call Carol - 209-267-9189 Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 10-5 14180 Main St., Amador City, CA 95601 Fine Eye Gallery –The works of many fine artisans from across the country can be seen here, such as artsy clocks, furniture, lighting, jewelry, clothing, and more. 71 Main St., Sut-ter Creek, CA 95685 www.fineeye.com or call 209-267-0571. Gallery 10 - The gallery is open Thursday through Monday from 11:00 - 5:00 p.m. www.gallery10suttercreek.com. 209-267-0203. Sutter Creek Gallery - Sutter Creek Gallery, a co-operative of 30 local artists, where the variety of art is awesome. Hours: Fri., Sat. 10-6; Thurs., Sun., Mon. 11-5. 35 Main St., Sut-ter Creek, CA 95685. www.suttercreekgallery.com or call 209-267-0228. Add Art Provides fine art framing services and displays the work of John Johannsen who first showcased his vibrant whimsical canvases in a one-man show at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. 20 Main St., Jackson, CA 95642. www.addart.com 209-223-3339. Chaos glassworks - Using a state-of-the-art electric furnace, David Hopman blows and handshapes one-of-a-kind exquisite art glass pieces, from bowls, to lights, and more. 121 Hanford St, Sutter Creek, CA 95685 www.chaosglassworks.com 209-267-9317. Valley View Interiors - A design resource located in historic Sutter Creek. Current artists on display are Tricia Rissmann, contemporary abstracts and Kathryn Venturelli, mixed media and copper plate prints. VVI specializes in residential and hospitality interiors, with 25 years of design experience. 48 Main St., Sutter Creek, CA 95685.
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MEDIA RELEASE from AmadorArts
EVENT DATE: Exhibit runs February 1 – 25, 2014
Reception during 1st Saturday Art Trek: Feb. 1, 3-6 pm
LOCATION: AmadorArts Gallery, 11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek
Forty years of painting have resulted in the fresh, spontaneous-looking works that Howard Rees is famous for.
“Oil and Water DO Mix” –Exhibit by Howard Rees for month of February
Howard Rees, a well-known figure in both the statewide and local art scene, will have a show of his recent smaller works in the AmadorArts Gallery for the month of Febru-ary. Many artists only stick with one medium, but since Rees creates in both oil and wa-tercolor paints, he titles this show, “Oil and Water DO Mix.” The show opens Saturday, February 1, during the 1st Saturday Art Trek event, and continues until February 25. Rees and his wife Janey will be hosted at a reception in his honor on Saturday, February 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. Operated by the non-profit AmadorArts, the gallery is at 11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek, and is open weekends 1:00 to 4:00 pm and weekdays, except Wednes-days, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Howard Rees, working from his studio in Jackson and on the road giving workshops, has made a lifelong career using his artistic skills. After earning his B.A. in Fine Arts in 1964
from the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, he accepted a position with Ford Motor Company in England. Then, Rees did a stint in Detroit designing the Mustang line. The lure of warmer weather took him back to California and to The Mattel Toy Company where he designed many of the red line era “Hot Wheels” cars. Final-ly by 1975 he chose to totally focus on his love of painting and the unique challenges of using both watercolor and oil. He says he does not want to over-work a painting, making the piece appear stiff. According to Rees, like every-thing in life, balance is the key.
Rees’ subject matter extends to Americana, local Gold Country scenes, intimate European village studies and mag-nificent vistas. The workshops he gives throughout the U.S. and Europe are extremely popular. Locally he’ll be giv-ing a 3-day workshop in Oil – A Direct Approach- at the Petroglyphe Gallery in Mokelumne Hill in mid-August. He’s also produced three instructional videos.
Good to know: AmadorArts members receive 10% off their purchases in the gallery. For more info, phone 209-267-9038 or visit www.amadorarts.org
AmadorArts
Amador County Arts Council
11-A Randolph Street
PO BOX 206
Sutter Creek, Ca 95685
209 267 9038
www.amadorarts.org
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Amador County Artists Association
Amador County Artists Association (ACAA) is off to a productive start for 2014. The
new board, under the leadership of President Judy Day, met in January to determine
programs for the year. “One of our goals,” said Day, “is to increase the name recogni-
tion of our organization and get across to the public how our programs benefit the com-
munity. Plus, there is some confusion about the two county arts organizations.” While
ACAA focuses on the fine arts, the mission of the Arts Council also encompasses
dance, music and theater.
The Artists Association meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the
Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Most months a recognized artist
demonstrates a different medium. All meetings are open to the public and new mem-
bers are encouraged.
ACAA’s major fundraiser is Open Studios, a free, self-guided tour of local artist studios
during the third weekend in September. Included is a raffle of artwork donated by partic-
ipating artists. Proceeds from the raffle fund scholarships awarded to area students.
Other programs include the annual high school art show for which ACAA awards cash
and ribbons, the fine arts and photography show at the July fair, the yearly Arts in Edu-
cation in county elementary schools in conjunction with the Arts Council, and museum
field trips.
ACAA has brought together a band of talented people dedicated to not only pursuing
their individual visions but also raising awareness within the community of the im-
portance of art in the lives of all. This diverse group paints, sculpts and weaves; creates
wearable art, jewelry and collage; decorates gourds and scarves; and takes photo-
graphs. Artists work with paper and clay, pastels and paint, metal and yarn, and much
more.
On the Artists Association’s website, www.amadorcountyartists.org, visitors can read
monthly newsletters, learn about upcoming events and exhibitions, and view artwork
produced by member artists. Please watch for announcements regarding future events
and join ACAA in supporting the arts in the community.
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NOTICE FROM PRESIDENT JUDY DAY
In keeping with our program suggestions, four more of our fine artists are sharing "themselves" at our February 12th meeting. They are Judy Jackson, Sandra Campbell, Julie Trail and Catherine Woodruff. Come to the meeting to learn who we are.
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OPEN STUDIOS: We are gearing up for the 2014 Open Studios in September, and we need YOU! The more people participating in the planning, the easier the workload for each. Needs include fundraising, publicity, graphics, artist contact, the raffle and more. Please don’t assume someone else will volunteer; we want YOU!
Prior to the 7 p.m. general meeting on the 12
th, we will meet in the same room at 6. We can also use any brochures or posters
from last year’s tour for our publicity/fundraising efforts. Hope to see you at 6 on the 12
th.
Aaron Bullock, Coordinator
Hello Art Trek Partners, As you know, some of us got together at the beginning of the month to discuss Art Trek and its future. We had some great ideas and discussion that I would like to share with you. Personally, I feel that Art Trek is a great idea for Amador County, and would like to put some time and energy into building it as a community resource and attraction. Luckily, Maureen Funk of the Amador Council of Tourism feels the same way and is willing to work with us to publicize and promote Art Trek to potential Amador visitors. Of course, the Galleries are the backbone of Art Trek, and it is essential that we find a structure that works for eve-ryone. Some of the suggestions to make Art Trek more user-friendly that came up at the meeting on January 7th were: - Shorter hours on 1st Saturday, publicizing 3-6pm - Featuring different locations in monthly publicity rather than asking each gallery to hang a monthly show. In order to increase the energy and attraction of Art Trek, we would also like to invite additional partners to join us, including restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms and retail shops which feature local artists. These additional partici-pants will help us to shoulder the cost of publicity and cross promote Amador Art Trek. The plan is to reach out to new potential partners, design and print a new brochure which includes a complete map of locations, and launch the new Art Trek in April 2014. Please let me know what you think of these suggestions, and if you would like to continue to participate in Art Trek. I look forward to hearing your ideas and feedback. Thank you, Terra Forgette Executive Director
AmadorArts
Amador County Arts Council 11-A Randolph Street
PO BOX 206
Sutter Creek, Ca 95685
209 267 9038
[email protected] www.amadorarts.org