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Ocean & Chestnut Aves.Island Heights, New Jersey 08732

Ocean County Calendar of Events

The adventurous spirit of OCAG never seems more palpable than during the onset of Autumn. I always feel that autumn is a gift to artists with a bountiful subject matter to paint.. Vivid orange and red leaves cloak the town’s pavements, and a crisp breeze makes everyone hold a little tighter. This vibrant energy carried over into the beginning of our Fall Classes which are in full swing. As our building gets its final coat of paint on the north side, I must thank our contractors Extra Mile Custom LLC and Schuff Builders who share our goal in sustaining the building and making the repairs and paint last. It can not go unmentioned that we have had some significant community businesses make major donations to our project. Together with paint discounts from Riccardi Brothers and Sherwin Williams, Allied Building Company made a large donation of supplies and will continue to discount our supply needs as the project proceeds. Please consider patronizing these businesses who have been generous to the renovation.“My favorite color is October” Unknown

Artistically YoursAnnMarie Dario

OCAG President

A donation of $5 is suggested - non profit venue.Intermission with refreshments. www.ocartistsguild.org 732-270-3111

Concert Series in the StudioTony Pileggi and Joe STamboni

IN CONCERT • Friday, October 18, 2018 8:00 to 10:00 pm Galleries open @7 PM

(aka Basement Musicians ) Performing country, pop and rock classics

OCTOBER 2019 October 1

Solo Show Takedown October 2 & 3, 1-4 PM

Receiving art for Members show October 6, 1-4 PM

Reception Gallery 1: Stig Vederso Gallery 2: Print Group

Studio: Members Show October 11, 7-9 PM Photography Group

October 16, 7-9 PM Demo: Harry Bower ‘Book Making’

October 18, 8-10 PM Concert: Basement Musicians

with Tony Pileggi & Joe Stamboni October 20, 7-9 PM

Song Circle October 21, 6:30-8:30 PM

Teen Photography Club October 23-24, 10-4 PM

Watercolor with Tom Rutledge October 25, 7-10 PM

Paranormal Night October 30, 6-8 PM

Halloween Scene October 30 & 31, 1-4 PM

Pickup & Receiving art for Members show NOVEMBER 2019

November 3, 1-4 PM Reception

Gallery 1: Ellen Scharfenberg Gallery 2: Samuel Sinelnikov

Studio: Members Show November 4, 1-4 PM

Decorative Gourds/Marcie Falconetti November 6, and 7-8

Dorrie Rifkin (2 separate classes) Call 732-998-8286 for info

Sunday September 8 Reception 1-4 October1 Tuesday Solo Work to be taken down October 2 & 3 (Wed. & Thurs) Receiving of Members’ work to be hung Friday Oct.4 Sunday Oct. 6 Reception 1-4 PM Tuesday Oct.29 Solo Work to be taken down Wed.& Thurs

Oct.30 & Oct31 receiving of Members Show Work to be hung on Friday Nov.1 Nov.3 Sunday Reception 1-4 PM Nov. 25,26,27 all galleries need to be taken down

Gallery II Print Club- Our History“In 2008, we were fortunate to have

had a very talented and world renowned Printmaker, the late Alix Lorance of Seattle, Wa., come to the Ocean County Artists Guild to demonstrate the technique of reduction printing. Richard Kushinsky and Leslie Overchka were inspired by Ms. Lorance and her methods. Soon afterward Richard organized a printmaking group which met at the Guild once a week. He formed the group with Arlette Malivernier and Jim Miele. Leslie joined them a few

months later. Printmaking has become an integral part of the Ocean County Artists Guild. As In the days of old, our artisans come together to discuss their techniques, their ideas and to fuel the flame of inspiration crucial to creating art. Today, our ten member group is dedicated to our work and to promoting this important medium. We have had successful shows at the Ocean County Artists Guild, the Monmouth Museum and the Ocean County College. Our printmakers have won awards from the Guild, the New Jersey Senior County and State Shows, and the Audubon Artists, Inc. We are proud of our continuing progress and are pleased to present another dynamic exhibit.”

Leslie Ovechka, Printmaker, Ocean County Artists Guild

Studio GalleryMembers’ Show - Artist’s Choice

In the GalleriesOctober 2019

Gallery I “The Art of Stig Vederso”Born in Copenhagen, Denmark and a resident of Toms River, Stig Vederso is not only a fine painter of landscapes but also scratch builds miniature seascape dioramas. Having travelled here and there, Stig draws inspirations from the places he’s been, and his artwork has the ability to transport you to beautiful landscapes, across the globe. As a descendant of Vikings, his art is also inspired from his time spent near the sea, so it’s no wonder that Stig is a natural shipbuilder and nautical enthusiast. His three-dimensional marine inspired works of art set inside little treasure boxes or hollowed books are a real “must see”. Evelyn Vederso

Upcoming Workshops

The Guild is a proud supporter of:Shore Community Bank, 1216 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753, 732-573-1300; www.shorecommunity.bank

Central Printing, 1501 Route 37 East, Unit 1, Toms River, NJ 08753, 732-929-0011; www.centralprinting.netSherwin Williams, 1727 Rt 37, Island Heights, NJ 08732

Photography Club

If you are the last to leave the Guild on Sunday please make sure the coffee pot is clean & the door is locked.

NOTICE: Payment on sales will be made within 30 days from the end of the month in which the commission was earned.

Brand New Teen Photography Programs at the OCAG!For Teens 13-18 years old

Come join us to learn techniques and build skills for your photography! Co-led by Meghan Booth, senior at HS North, and AnnMarie Dario, the OCAG President.

Our first meeting will be at the OCAG, 22 Chestnut Ave. Island Heights, NJ on Oct. 21st, from 6:30-8:30pm. Attending our meetings and signing up is 100% free.

Bring your camera and we’ll see you there!!

Welcome New Members

OCAG Photography Group Meeting - October 11, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

New to Photoshop? Looking for some extra tips? Vicki DeVico, Adobe Certified Expert, will be covering the following topics:

• How to open multiple images from the Bridge & Adobe Camera Raw (ACR)• Basic Adjustments in ACR• Straightening horizons (in ACR and Photoshop/PS)• Straighten Buildings/Fix Perspective• Replace Skies• Add selective color to a monochrome image• Clone/Remove wires & distracting elements

Watercolor with Tom RutledgeOctober 23 - 24, 10-4PM,

Members $145/Non-Members $160Explore and discover structure in watercolor with one of NJ’s top artists. Emphasis will be on developing light and shadow.

Marcie Falconetti - Decorative GourdsNovember 4, 1-4PMDecember 7, 1-4PM

Members $65/Mon-Members $80Students will learn the history and culture of gourds, embellishment techniques, and the varieties of shapes and sizes of gourds. Students will take home a completed birdhouse, vase or planter. info: So that Marcie will have enough supplies, email her your choice of which type of gourd you’d like to make (marciefalco@aol.com)

Watercolor with Dorrie RifkinTwo separate workshops

One day beginner on Nov.6 and two day, Nov 7-8thPlease call Tamara, workshop coordinator at 732-998-8286, for further information.

Upcoming Gallery DatesTuesday ,October 1 Solo Work to be taken down

(Wed. & Thurs) October 2 & 3 Receiving of Members’ work to be hung Friday, Oct.4

Sunday, Oct. 6 Reception 1-4 PM

Tuesday, Oct. 29 Solo Work to be taken down

Wed.& Thurs, Oct. 30 & Oct. 31 receiving of Members Show Work to be hung on Friday, Nov.1

Nov. 3 Sunday Reception 1-4 PM

Nov. 25, 26, 27 all galleries need to be taken down

Kim DaleyPatty Melia

Daniel FalveyMichelle Steffens

Teachers & Volunteers

“In service and Appreciation Day”December 9, 2019 10:00-3:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE

We will be decorating the house (dates to be announced) and need help setting up

for the Holiday Boutique on December 6th. We will also need volunteers on December 7th to

help with refreshments and sales, so please sign up at info@ocartistsguild.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Harry Bower | Process versus Product The creative making process will be illustrated through discussion, examples and

hands on activities. I’ve been working in the “Fiber Arts and Book Constructions” genres for over forty + years, while incorporating traditional techniques with untraditional materials. Finding my voice in the art world through the “creative making process”, which I’ve discovered taking workshops, giving workshops and travel. I keep “...pushing myself, beyond that place, I have settled comfortably.” Participants will make a series of books, which will illustrate this transformation.Among Harry’s many accomplishments are teaching for about 30 years K-12 in

Toms River Regional Schools, Animal Architect, Curator for Peto, and being an active NJ Artist. Quotes from two Guild Members who are themselves Instructors at the Guild and

have taken Harry’s class.

This program is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Ocean & Chestnut Aves. PO Box 1156Island Heights, New Jersey 08732

Ocean County Phone 732-270-3111Website: www.ocartistsguild.orgemail: info@ocartistsguild.orgfax: 732-270-3313

AnnMarie Dario President’s LetterGeri Ambrose In Our GalleriesVacant DemonstrationsVacant Classes Angela Previte Photography ClubTamara Woronczuk WorkshopsSusan Baron-Gelber Board Meeting HighlightsCarol Whitman Proofreader Wendy Kovacs EditorSally Dracikiewicz Newsletter DesignerWendy Kovacs Mailing

STAFF

OPEN STUDIO GROUPSFor MEMBERS and GUESTS

Print ClassTuesdays, 12:30-4:00 pm $7 Guild donation + materials

Reduction printing in all forms– In the Studio

Do Your Own ThingThursdays, 10:00-3:00 pm. Come paint or sketch

$5 Guild donation—In the studio.

Life Drawing StudioSaturdays, 10-12:30pm

Model fee $10 in the Studio

Clothed Model Studio2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays, 2-4 PM Portraits & Figure

Model fee $7 in the Studio

Nude Figure Drawing, Long Poses2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesdays, 7-9pm

Model fee $15.00.In the Studio

Please address any news items to: info@ocartistsguild.org, with Newsletter in the subject heading

Funded in part by a grant from the Ocean County

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TO ALL MEMBERS AND ARTISTS: KINDLY, DO NOT REARRANGE ITEMS IN THE GIFT SHOP!

If you have concerns, questions, or suggestions,

please contact the office at info@ocartistsguild.org

REMINDER: If you are exhibiting your work in the Members’ Shows, you are requested to provide some refreshment.

Finger food is best.

“Harry’s class was very enjoyable! He taught us how to construct a book using chip board for a base and then how to finish it off by using one of several bindings. This class made me look further into bookmaking as an art!!” Francine Van Ostrand - Guild Member/Instructor

“Harry has taught a variety of bookmaking techniques from the most basic to the more intricate. We learned how to create a variety of bindings, an accordion book and a carousel book. We also learned how to decorate papers incorporated into the book forms. He is a very inspiring and humorous teacher with an in-depth knowledge of this art form.” Tamara Woronczuk - Guild Member/Instructor

Free DemonstrationOn Wednesday evening October 16th, 7 pm we are proud to have Harry Bower presenting

a part demonstration, part hands on,“How does the Art Making Process Translate to Book Constructions”.

Filling these positions is vital to avoid having to make drastic changes. Small committees have resulted in burnout - lets Grow the Guild

PUBLICITY CHAIR NEEDEDThe OCAG is in great need of a Publicity Chairperson. Tamara

Woronczuk has been handling this job, along with her many other

volunteer duties for the past several years. The duties required of a

Publicity Chair include posting events to both free and paid sites,

and providing information to other art organizations. Tamara will

be happy to work with and guide anyone who is willing to volunteer

for this position. Tamara Woronczuk (Temp)

PROGRAM/DEMOS-CHAIR NEEDEDFor ten (10) years Elsa Herrmann handled the task of finding

artists for 9 out of 12 monthly FREE Demo Presentations at the

Guild. Due to health concerns she could no longer do this job.

Carol Ann Oporto has temporarily filled this position, but we are in need of a more permanent volunteer.

Carol Ann will be more than happy to help and guide a new

volunteer. These Demos are held on the fourth Wednesday of the

month.

GALLERY CHAIR & VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDContact Geri Ambrose at ambrose.geri@gmail.com

WEBSITE MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWill run training sessions for volunteers

For information on ANY of the above, you can contact the Guild

at info@ocartistsguild.org or call the Guild at 732-270-3111

CLASS SCHEDULING TEAM We are asking for a few volunteers to form a team of people

to schedule classes, produce Printable class flyer in Microsoft Publisher, find instructors when necessary, assist instructors and students, and maintain class rosters (record student information

and pass on payments to Diane (bookkeeper) etc.) Post schedule to

website and send to membership via Constant Contact. Training will be available to assist volunteers!

NEWSLETTER EDITORIAL TEAMWe would like a few volunteers to form a Newsletter Team.

Responsibilities include sending reminders for articles/information

to committee heads & board members, compiling, (some creation

using Microsoft Word), sending to Sally D for newsletter production, forwarding preliminary newsletter to proofreaders,

forwarding changes to Sally, sending final version to printer and website, posting on Constant Contact, mailing out to select

members. Training will be available to assist volunteers!

The residents of Brandywine Living in Toms River celebrated National

Assisted Living week, September 8-14 with a spark of creativity. They chose

the Ocean County Artists’ Guild as the

recipient of all the proceeds from their

sales of resident produced artwork,

baked goods and various fundraisers.

Helen Webster and Wendy Kovacs attended a Paint n Sip on Friday, September 13th. where Renee Foulks, Director of Community

Relations, presented a donation of $437 to the Guild.

A special Thank You to Faga Fiorino,

a resident at Brandywine Living, for

nominating the OCAG as a recipient of

their fundraising efforts.

WANTED/NEEDEDWe are looking for cute, affordable &

artistic items for the Holiday Boutique on December 7th. Get your “crafting-

self in Gear!” Please let the office know what you might be making, so we can

put advertising together.

5 foot Artificial Christmas Tree

(for fundraising event for OCAG

at the Toms River Elks-Festival of

Trees on November 28th. If you have one to donate, please email info@

ocartistsguild.org, Subject heading “Christmas Tree”.