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Newsletter: April 2017 Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 25, 6:30pm, Westerville Public Library.
Room change: due to construction, the April meeting will be held in the Youth Activity Center. To reach the Youth Activity Center, enter the lobby of the library, and turn right as you pass the check-out desk. You will enter a hall, passing the self-serve reservation shelf on your right and the video section on your left. You will then come to a red wall with cutouts. As soon as you come to the red wall, the Youth Activity Center will be on your left. The doors to the center have fire trucks on them.
Presentation for upcoming meeting: Bess Alexander will be the presenter for the April meeting, and she plans on giving a watercolor demonstration. Bess is an award winning local and nationally recognized watercolor artist. She has painted in watercolor for over 30 years, traveling through the Midwest states to participate in art festivals and exhibits. Her works have been in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America Show, OWS, COWS and many other shows. Bess has been an active member in the juried Ohio Watercolor Society, an officer in the juried Central Ohio Watercolor Society, and a member of the Bexley Art League. Bess teaches in her studio, teaches classes and workshops, and juries art shows.
Bess has been an artist for most of her adult life. Art has always been a journey for Bess. For years, her work had been in traditional and mostly transparent watercolor. In her search for ways to improve her work and express herself in a new way, she experimented with mixed medium, collage, and abstract art. This opened a new road for Bess. Every new painting is a new discovery, which have kept her traveling on a magical road. It has been fun, challenging, and frustrating at the same time.
(Information taken from the Women’s Palette Website and a promotional flier by the Central Ohio Watercolor Society/ The German Village Society.)
Examples of works by Bess Alexander are shown below.
Past Meeting: Judy Anderson was our guest presenter for the March meeting. She provided critiques of WAL member art with her usual blend of humor, a keen eye, and constructive advice. She is shown below in the process of critiquing several works.
Arts Alley/Fourth Friday Please see below from John Cameron regarding the Fourth Friday Arts Alley, especially the location change. If you have questions or would like to participate this month, please contact him as soon as possible at [email protected] or via his cell, 614-282-1184
• The new location is Haywood Alley, between Main St. on the north and College Ave. on the south. (NOTE: Haywood Alley is closed for 4th Friday, so artists can drive up to the exhibit area to unload, but no through traffic is allowed during 4th Friday, which is really nice for us)
• We'll be using two adjacent lots/parking areas on the east side of the alley. The businesses that own these areas are the recently purchased new location (house) of the Episcopalian Church, facing College Ave., 30 E. College Ave., and Westerville Automotive, facing Main St., at 31 E. Main.
• There will be convenient, nearby parking available for Arts Alley artists behind (to the east of) Westerville Automotive
• Artists can drive up to the Arts Alley area, unload their stuff, and park behind the auto shop • Musical groups will also join us at this new site, to help draw visitors to Arts Alley
Please, please, please let me know as soon as possible if you plan to show your work next Friday. I'd love to see all of you at Arts Alley again. If you have artist friends that may not be members of Arts Alley, it's fine to invite them as well- just let me know ahead of time, so I can plan for the number of panels and tables we'll need.
Past Meeting Minutes: Westerville Art League - Meeting Minutes – March 28, 2017
MONTHLY MEETING Fourth Tuesday of the month – 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Westerville Public Library PROGRAM Judy Anderson - Critique HANDOUTS Sign up sheets for spring show circulated, spring show rules and application ATTENDEES 19 members + several guests OFFICERS President - Terri Ruh
Vice President – Rick Heston Treasurer – Kathy Smithson Secretary – Norma Fiala
Meeting called to order @ 6:30 pm/ Attendees welcomed by Terri Ruh, President
• Attendee sign-in form circulated – (16 members and several guests present) • Volunteer sign-up sheets for spring show circulated
BUSINESS MEETING
• Terri presented Treasurer’s report in Kathy Smithson’s absence - $1,381.78 total in checking • Nancy Hoffman took minutes at last meeting (Norma absent) – Rob Mandell approved • Board Members needed for 2017-18:
o President – Terri’s term is ending this year. o Vice-President – Rick Heston will remain in this position. o Treasurer - Kathy Smithson’s term is ending. Need volunteer. o Secretary – Norma Fiala will remain in this position. o Art in Public Places – Judi Heston will remain in this position. o Program Chair – Terri will assume this role.
Committee Reports
• Art in Public Places – Judi Heston o Artist Reception for Java Central will be held on 3/29/17, 6:30 – 8 pm o Java Central show runs March through April 2017 – Take down is May 7
• Spring Show Committee – Nancy Hoffman
o Rules passed out o Please DO NOT submit any entries that have previously been in the WAL spring show o Cost is $20 for up to two entries o Art hangs for the month of May o Intake date is May 11, 2017 – 3 – 7 pm. o Date for Spring Show Reception – Saturday, May 13, 2017, 2 – 4 pm o Members of the committee include Barbara Doll, Norma Fiala, Ted Chaney, Rob Mandell
and Gail Paulus o Cash prizes for Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Blick gift certificates for Honorable
Mentions. o People’s Choice Award has changed to Member’s Choice award – only WAL members may
vote
• Newsletter – Nancy Hoffman – Nothing to report • Website – Renee Kropat
o Send any information for the website to Renee. The email address: [email protected] may be used. Terri monitors this mailbox.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Gail Paulus has 6 pieces showing at Northwoods Art • There will be An Artful Affair fundraising event on Friday, April 21 at the Everal Barn in Westerville. • Judi and Rick Heston had an exhibit at Inniswoods for the month of March.
• We need to notify Blendon Woods by June if we will participate in the fall Plein Air paint out. • Next month’s meeting will be held in the Youth Activity Center. Enter through main door to library and
go around the desk.
WAL PROGRAM PRESENTATION – Judy Anderson
Judy Anderson critiqued a number of works by members in preparation for the spring show.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
WAL show at Java Central/Reception The WAL show at Java Central will be finishing May 6th. The pictures below were taken at the artist's reception on March 29.
Wounded Warrior Plein Air Painting Opportunity The post below is from the Central Ohio Plein Air Facebook page. Member Shawn Augustson is organizing a plein air painting session this summer for Wounded Warriors. The post thread mentions that he is also looking at local sites. If interested, please indicate it on the April meeting sign-in sheet or you can contact Shawn directly.
I have an opportunity for anyone who is interested. I hope I can get some volunteers. I am a member of Wounded Warrior Project. I am planning to take a group of wounded warriors out on a hike and teach them to paint en plain air. I know from my own struggles with PTSD, Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorder from combat in Iraq how therapeutic art has been for me. I am now in a better place to be able to share with others.
I am in talks with WWP on them purchasing all the materials for each warrior to be able to participate. They would like to send 20 of them to this event. So the more help I can get the better it will be for the warrior. It would be really awesome if I could get a mentor for each warrior so they can paint side by side each other.
The time frame we are looking at is June/July. My first thought was to go to Hocking Hills and set up in a place to paint. If you have other locations around Columbus that you feel would be good, please let me know. If you can help me with this by volunteering to go and instruct/mentor some warriors please respond with your name here. I will put together a list and keep you posted on everything. Most of the warriors will have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Some may have lost limbs, but would be capable of going on a hike.
If you have questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected] Thank you for taking time to read this and considering volunteering :)
WAL Spring Show Dates: We have established the following dates for the Spring Show. Please mark your calendars! See entry form, rules, and submission forms at the end of this newsletter.
Intake: Thursday, May 11, 3:00-7:00pm
Judging and hanging: Friday, May 12, 9:00am-4:30pm
Reception: Saturday, May 13, 2:00-4:00pm
Take Down: Sunday, May 28, 3:14-5:45pm AND Friday, June 2, 3:00-5:45pm
WAL Open Positions The following positions in WAL will be open for 2017-2018. If you are interested in volunteering, please talk to an officer or contact Terri Ruh at [email protected].
President
Treasurer
Program Chair (currently open)
Art in Public Places
Judi Heston, the outgoing chair of Art in Public Places, notes that she can answer any questions you have and has all the information you'll need to chair this position. Two venues have already been set up for next year. Please contact her at ([email protected]) if you have questions or are interested in the position.
Upcoming Scheduled Presenters: May: Jeremy Martin
Dues are due! Please note that WAL membership annual dues are $25. WAL membership needs to be current if you plan on participating in any of the WAL art events, including the Spring Show.
Art Instruction: John Cameron is teaching a 5 week course titled: “Watercolor Class for Beginners and Beyond,” from April 30-June 4, 2017. The classes will be taught at Sunnbear Studio and Gallery in Alexandria, a twenty minute drive from Westerville, east on State Rt.161. The classes on are on Sundays from 1:30-4:00pm. Contact John directly at [email protected] or via his cell, 614-282-1184, or register directly with Sunbear Studios.
Judi Heston is teaching an adult watercolor class at the Flaherty Consulting Group building (near Giant Eagle) on Thursday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm. Contact Judi ([email protected]) if you are interested in enrolling. Sneak peek: Judi will also be teaching adult watercolor class this summer at the Westerville Community Center on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Member Exhibitions/Art Shows/Etc! Gail Paulus has 6 pieces showing at Northwoods Art.
Upcoming WAL Shows: The WAL Spring Show at the Westerville Library will take place May 13-28. Check us out! In the Westerville Community and Events Guide Community Art Events/Offerings/Etc.: The Pastel (OPAL) Show, "Pastels With A Punch," will take place from May 5th to June 25th. A reception will be held on May 5th 6-8:30pm. Location: 22 E. Winter St., Delaware, OH.
WESTIVAL: Save the date! The 2017 Westival event will take place Saturday, June 10, from noon to 9pm. Artist booth registrations are only $20!
Below are some of the upcoming offerings at Sunbear Studio. Please visit www.sunbearstudio.com for more information.
59th Annual Westerville Art League Spring Show Official Rules and Entry Form
Show Location: Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State Street, Westerville
Entry Fee: $20 (up to two pieces). Mail Entry Form, fee, and one label for each submission to: Nancy Hoffman, 21 Ormsbee Ave., Westerville 43081 or hand deliver paperwork at a WAL meeting. Entry form and fee are due May 4, 2017.
Take In Date: Thursday, May 11, 3:00-7:00pm.
Reception: Saturday, May 13, 2:00-4:00pm. All participants are requested to bring finger-food to share. The public is welcome to attend.
Take Down Dates: Sunday, May 28, 3:15-5:45pm, AND Friday, June 2, 3-5:45pm. All pieces must be removed from the library on these dates. Please arrange for someone to pick up your work if you are unable to do so.
Judging: The show will be judged and ribbons will be awarded. The judge will select Best of Show, First, Second, Third, and six Honorable Mentions.
Cash Awards: Cash awards will be given as: $100 for Best in Show, $75 for First Place, $50 for Second Place, $25 for Third Place, gift cards for Honorable Mentions.
Rules:
1. Entrants must be paid members of and in good standing with the Westerville Art League. Entrants must have been present for at least two monthly meetings prior to the March 2016 meeting.
2. Each entrant may enter up to two (2) pieces. In addition to two-dimensional work, three-dimensional work may be entered. There is no size limitation. Copies from other artist’s work or from published material will not be accepted. Work previously shown in Westerville Art League judged shows is not acceptable.
3. The original piece(s) must be suitably framed for exhibition. Framing is not required for wrap around canvases. Frames and wrap around canvases must have picture wire hanger on the back with the ends twisted and covered with tape (for hand protection). No saw-tooth hangers are permitted. The Westerville Art League reserves the right to reject any piece that does not have adequate hanging or framing, or where it is in bad condition. Please check frames and glass before submission to verify its appearance and integrity is satisfactory.
4. Two dimensional pieces such as fabrics, quilts, etc. are not subject to the above language on framing, but must have adequate provisions for hanging.
5. Please fill out the attached labels for each submission. Attach one completed label on the back of each piece in the upper right hand corner. Submit the other completed label with your entry fee to the Treasurer.
6. Pieces may be marked not for sale (NFS). 7. Fee is due with Entry Form. To be included in the Spring Show catalog, Entry
Form is due by May 4, 2017. Please account for transit time if you are mailing your Entry Form.
8. Participation in the Westerville Art League Spring Show grants permission to the Westerville Art League to take photos of pieces for use in Westerville Art League publications, the Westerville Art League website, and for publicity purposes.
9. Art work will be handled with the greatest of care by the Westerville Art League Spring Show Committee Members. However, insurance, if desired for exhibition or any other reason, is the responsibility of the individual artist. Neither the Westerville Art League, nor the Westerville Public Library will be liable for loss or damage to any work submitted for this exhibition while it is on display or located at the Westerville Public Library.
Entry Form: Piece 1 Due May 4, 2017 Mail To: Nancy Hoffman, 21 Ormsbee Ave., Westerville 43081
Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________
Title of Work: ____________________________________________________
Medium: ________________________________________________________
Price/NFS: _______________________________________________________
Label: Piece 1 (return with Entry Form)
Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________
Title of Work: ____________________________________________________
Medium: ________________________________________________________
Price/NFS: _______________________________________________________
Label: Piece 1 (put on back of artwork)
Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________
Title of Work: ____________________________________________________
Medium: ________________________________________________________
Price/NFS: _______________________________________________________
Entry Form: Piece 2 Due May 4, 2017
Mail To: Nancy Hoffman, 21 Ormsbee Ave., Westerville 43081
Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________
Title of Work: ____________________________________________________
Medium: ________________________________________________________
Price/NFS: _______________________________________________________
Label: Piece 2 (return with Entry Form)
Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________
Title of Work: ____________________________________________________
Medium: ________________________________________________________
Price/NFS: _______________________________________________________
Label: Piece 2 (put on back of artwork)
Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________________________ Title of Work: ____________________________________________________ Medium: ________________________________________________________ Price/NFS: _______________________________________________________
WAL Website: Please remember that Renee is always looking for more opportunities to post member work on the WAL website. She can only share and promote WAL to the world if we first share with her. Please take a moment to visit our website (westervilleartleague.com) to see if you are on the artist list, have updated information in your profile, and have the art you wish to share currently posted.
Great Links: Thank you to Renee Kropat for sharing local news and events.
http://www.oac.ohio.gov/News-Events/OAC-News
Art Auction/Sharing: Do you have any art supplies you want to sell, trade, or share? Send information to Nancy Hoffman at [email protected] to include in next newsletter.
2016-2017 Officers and Chairs Contact Info: President: Terri Ruh, [email protected]
Vice-President: Rick Heston, [email protected]
Treasurer: Kathryn Smithson, [email protected]
Secretary: Norma Fiala, [email protected]
Art In Public Places Chair: Judi Heston, [email protected]
Program Chair: Open
Publicity Chair: Terri Ruh, [email protected]
Trip Chair: Kathryn Smithson, [email protected]
Website: Renee Kropat, [email protected] or [email protected]
Newsletter: Nancy Hoffman, [email protected]
WAL Website: westervilleartleague.com
(use [email protected] for website submissions)
WAL Newsletter: Please email Nancy Hoffman at [email protected] to contribute items for the newsletter.
Submissions are accepted at any time for upcoming publications.
General WAL Information:
Contact: The Westerville Art League, Box 2422, Westerville OH, 43086, and [email protected]
Membership/Dues: Interested individuals/potential members are welcome to attend a meeting prior to joining WAL.
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month (no meetings in December, June, July and August) at the Westerville Public Library. Meetings start at 6:30pm.
Contact a WAL officer (above) or [email protected] for more information about upcoming meetings.
WAL annual dues are $25. Dues can be paid at a meeting or mailed to Kathryn Smithson, Treasurer, 357 Seminole Ave., Westerville, OH 43081.