ozark regional arts council
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ORAC by Deborah Lively
White River Artists By Dana Johnson
Newsletter Date: Volume IV Issue
Whew, our event season is
over and it was a great series
of events. I reported on the
wonderful success of the
2015 Women Artist Retreat
in last month’s newsletter. I
am pleased to announce that
we are already half full for
our retreat 2016.
The 6 x 6 @ 6:00 art show
and sale fund raiser was suc-
cessful once again. As soon
as all the book keeping of
income and expenses is final-
ized, I will be writing a check
to ASUMH for our contribu-
tion to supporting the arts at
ASUMH.
I want to thank all out art-
ists, and “celebrity” artists,.
Who created and contribut-
ed once again extraordinary
6 x 6 pieces of artwork in a
wide variety of mediums. I
truly appreciate your sup-
port. A special thank you to
the ORAC instructors, past,
present and future, who con-
tributed the 12 x 12 pieces.
Dr. Martin Eggensperger,
Vice Chancellor for Academ-
ic Affairs, was our extremely
delightful MC for the even-
ing. And will be back next
year.
Our Fall Workshop with
Karlyn Holman, from Wis-
consin, was simply a magnif-
icent four days of unlimited
energy, learning and paint-
ing. We had 22 participants
and everyone felt it was a
wonder fu l workshop .
Karlyn is a delightful instruc-
tor with energy to spare
when it comes to inspiring
her students. Lunch was
brought in each day by the
White Sands Restaurant In
Cotter. The Cotter VFW is
a nice large space with good
lighting and we appreciate
the use of the building for
our Fall Workshop..\
Happy Thanksgiving and safe
traveling.
White River Artist 501-
c3 non profit
The WRA is working
hard to plans the 2016
Plein Air on the White
River. Mark your calen-
dar now, May 2 thru 7,
2016, for a wonderful
week of Plein air paint-
ing. A fine workshop in
Plein air, demos, excel-
lent artist, good food,
meeting new friends and
artists with an art show
and sale. For additional
information email whit-
eriverartists2015@gmail
.com.
Ozark Regional Arts Council
172 Robin Drive
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Deborah Lively 870-425-8291
VICE PRESIDENT
Lucinda Blair 870-421-2123
SECRETARY/ TREASURER
Renae Schocke 870-491-5215
WEB MASTER
Deborah Lively
Editor- Deborah Lively
Martin Eggensperger & Me. Mar-
tin was our MC for the evening
Karlyn Holman—Fall Workshop
Area Art Club by Dana Johnson
Page 2
Women Artist Retreat
2013
SPONSORS
NAEC– Event Sponsor
SourceTek
Integrity First Bank
First Security Bank
Twin Lakes Community Bank
First Community Bank
Stone Creek Ranch Resort
Quiller Gallery, Creede, CO
Lowe’s Company, Inc
Wal-Mart– MH
Harps— MH
State Farm– Jay Chafin
Wellspring Gifts
Lowe’s Company, Inc
Jay Chafin
6 x 6 @ 6:00 Art Show and Auction 2015
Area Art Club 501-c3,
non profit
AAC will meet Thursday,
November 12, 2015 at
the Douglas W. Reynolds
Library, Mountain Home
at 1pm. There will be a
short business meeting,
refreshments, and pro-
gram for all to enjoy.
Visitors are always wel-
come. AAC looks for-
ward to 2016 being an
artful year of new experi-
ences. For additional in-
formation email are-
Willow Springs Arts Council y Rebecca Cash
Palette Art League by Dana Johnson
Page 3 Volume IV Issue
“Coming Up Roses” will be
hosting a reception for Kathy
Neiman who is showing her art
at that store. The reception
will run from 11am to 5 pm.
And, that evening at 7pm “The
Norm Farnum Family” from
Galena, Mo, will be the featured
band at the Bluegrass show at
the Star theater. The pre-show
starts at 6pm and features Kirby
Clark, Sharry Lovan and guest
Betty Dale.
If you are interested in obtain-
ing at booth for the Crafts Fair,
please contact Ginny Godsoe at
417-469-0841. There is a $5
charge for booth space. For
more information on the Wil-
low Springs Arts Council, check
o u r w e b s i t e a t
www.willowspringsartscouncil.o
rg or “Like” us on Facebook.
Press Release
Just in time for the holidays, the
Willow Springs Arts Council is
pleased to sponsor a “Craft
Fair” at the historic Ferguson
building in Willow Springs, on
Saturday, November 7th from
10am to 4pm.
There are currently eleven
vendors participating and show-
casing their homemade crafts
available for sale including jew-
elry, purses and bags, belts,
placemats, table runners, stoles,
and gourd art. This is an excel-
lent opportunity to shop for a
unique holiday gift and support
our local crafters!
As a special treat, local artist,
Bill Dugan will be demonstrat-
ing an old fashioned printing
press and Jane Markley will be
doing weaving demonstrations at the fair. And, there will also
be drawings for door prizes
every hour! Also, on the 7th,
Palette Art League
501-c3, non profit
The P.A.L.’s wel-comes all visitors and appreciates the support of the community. Join us in the “Reindeer Roundup”. Learn more about the event by watching your email; something to think about when you do not continue to support your local art program. How important is art in your community?
“Arts education not only enhances stu-dents' understanding of the world around them, but it also broadens their per-spective on traditional academics. The arts give us the creativity to express ourselves, while challenging our intellect. The arts in-tegrate life and learn-ing for all students and are integral in the development of the whole person. The Arts communicate
and speak to us in ways that teach liter-acy and enhance our lives. We must con-tinue to find a place for arts programs and partnerships not only for what it teaches students about art, but for what it teaches us all about the world we live in.” --Dr. Terry Bergeson, State Su-perintendent of Pub-lic Instruction, Washington State
OPEN CALL to Artist
Exhibition/ Art Gallery/
ASUMH
February/March 2016
February and March 2016 will be
open call for fine art artists. I will
take the first 15 artist to reserve
a spot. Both hanging 2-D artists
and table top 3-D artist welcome.
Please contact Deborah Lively at
870-425-8291 to reserve your
spot.
Depending on size, artists may
bring 3-5 pieces. We may not be
able to hang 5 but bring just in
case. 3-D space limited.
Hanging/set up will be February
1, 2016. Reception will be sched-
uled for Feb 4th. Bad weather/
snow, we will reschedule for
For more infor-mation about the Palette Art League, check out www.paletteartleague.org or email [email protected].
November EXHIBIT @ ASUMH
Web Sites
Avaartguild.org
OzarkRegionalArtsCouncil.org
theartodyssey,com
www.arkansascraftschool.org
www,decorativepainters.org
www.springriverartistsguild.com
hillcountryartgallery.org
Contact/ E-mail
Deborah Lively- Presdient ORAC
Sandy Barksdale- President WRA
whiteriverartists@gmail com
Ava Art Guild
Apple Blossom Decorative Painters
Dawn Kennedy
Photography: Creaturas
Aboreas
Susan Julie Gonzales’ career has
been motivated by a love for all
things natural and a strong sense of
the spiritual in the universe. These
guiding principles have led her to
develop a portfolio of tree images she calls
“Creaturas Arbóreas—Tree Creatures.” The images
of faces and living creatures in the bark of trees may,
as Susan says, “You may never see trees the same
again.” Susan is a licensed practitioner with United
Centers for Spiritual Living, The Community Spiritual
Leader at Creative Life Church in Hot Springs. Susan
has shown her photography in California and Arkan-
sas Inspired by a love for life, Susan’s life aspiration is
to inspire others to embrace life with love. The year
2015 marks the twenty-year celebration of the Work;
Creaturas Arbóreas—Tree Creatures.
Board of Directors
Linda Armstrong– Web Master
Sandy Barksdale
Lucinda Blair– Vice President
Debbie Callen
Dana Johnson
Karen Jones
Deborah Lively– President
Renae Schocke– Secretary/Treasurer
Mary Nida Smith– Historian
Lane Strothers
Members: 2015
Carol Abel Kathy Sisco
Ara Banks Cricket Briggs
Virginia Haines Barbara Gipson
Cheryl Hall Christine Powell
Bonnie Heenan Diane Morgan
Mahlon Maris Terry Zarate
Gladys Morris Jeanne Chauffe
Margaret Murphy Laurel Weathersbe
John Reding Charotte Barnhart
Susan Simpson Melinda Bodanske
Dianna Short
Eileen Preston
Terri Van Orman
Mr. and Mrs. Russ Whilhite
Organizational Members: Willow Springs Arts
Apple Blossoms Council
Area Art Club
Free Verse Poetry Group
Harrison Art League
Palette Art League
Spring River Artist Guild
Twin Lakes Playhouse
Twin Lake Writers
White River Artists