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VOL. 05/06-09

SAN DIEGOART INSTITUTESINCE 1941

Museum HoursTuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pmSunday - Noon: 4pmClosed Monday

website: sandiego-art.org

Financial Support for the San Diego Art Institute (OSP 2008) is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, QUALCOMM, and the Chris and Lorraine Wolfe Fund.

SUMMER C-NOTE CHECK INOur Summer C-Note Fun-raiser is coming soon and we would like to encourage your participation in this popular event. Our success as a visual arts organization is directly dependent on your involvement by showcasing your ne, quality artwork we present ourselves to the public as the premier visual arts gallery in the Southern California/Baja Norte region.

All C-Note proceeds allow for our programming to go forward throughout the year. This includes the

Panel Discussions, the Lecture Series, Paint-Outs, as well as the regional Southern California and International Award Exhibitions.

Although most of you are probably already familiar with the process, here is a short description of the set-up:

Drop-off dates are as of May 1, 2009. Last chance to submit is 3:30 pm on May 10, 2009.

All SDAI members can bring in up to 8 pieces of their artwork.

One of them has to be priced at $100, one can be priced at $300 and all others (6) can be priced at either $100 or $200.

Artist/Gallery commission split is 50/50.

General Exhibition requirements apply.

The gallery will showcase at least one work of every artist member to be possibly replaced with more artwork as it sells off the wall.

This is truly an all-member show as it allows for the general public to get a glimpse at whats going on in the regional visual arts scene.

Please be involved with this popular event.

Summer C-Note Event It is time once more for the most anticipated, lively and capricious of fundraisers

C-Note consists of original artwork - donated by our members, emerging regional artists, and sold right off the wall for one ($100), two ($200) or three ($300) C-Notes.

It gives new and experienced art collectors alike an opportunity to purchase original works at less expensive prices.

Dont miss the C-Note Night May 16, 2009, 5-8 PMPreview Only: May 15-16, 10 am-4pmC-Note runs: May 15 May 31 - 2009

The SDAIs C-Note Fundraiser bene ts many programsFor more information call: (619) 236-0011

Free admission for SDAI members and their guests. $3 for non members.

2SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTEMuseum of the Living Artist

House of Charm, Balboa Park, 1439 El PradoSan Diego, CA 92101-1617

(619) 236-0011 Fax (619) 236-1974website: sandiego-art.org

email: admin@sandiego-art.orgSan Diego Art Department

Educational Facility: 3830 Ray St., San Diego, CA 92104

(619) 299-4278email: info@sdartdept.com

website: www.sdad-sdai.org

Board of GovernorsBill Hawkins, Schuyler Hoffman, Susan Leonard

Ted Mintz, Ginger Wallace, Chris & Lorraine Wolfe

Board of DirectorsChair: Elaine Ellis

Vice Chair: Claire Slattery (past COVA Board Member)

Secretary: Jimmy Van NormanTreasurer: Ruth Hoffman

(Alpha Board of Directors)Kathye Kramer

Jean McKeeJoe Nalven

Larry Poteet (Attorney)

Educational & Outreach CommitteeAndrea Chamberlin

Bruce Groff

SDAI Advisory BoardVincent Andrunas

(Social Editor: Dcor/ Style Magazine)Elizabeth Basinet (Barrett Resource Group)

Liliana Garcia (Host / Univis)Pamela Hartwell

George Lo and (Founder/Art Dept.,Ray Street)Debra A. Morse Attorney

Peter B. Rutman (AdminEstate Corporation)Vaughn Woods, CFP

Co-SponsorsCommission for Arts & Culture, City of San Diego

Friends of SDAI

San Diego Art Department/Ray StreetDirector Andrea ChamberlinStudio Assistant Alex Field

Studio Assistant Jack Harmanian

Staff of SDAIPresident & CEO Timothy J. Field

Executive Administrator Kerstin RobersGallery Assistant/Public Relations Marc Pickett

Graphic Designer/Production Coordinator - Jack WadePoet Program Coordinator Michael Klam

PR & Development - Debora WellsEducational Programs Andrea Chamberlin

Elene RamirezClerical /Accounting Assistant Joanne Mell

Journal StaffTim Field, Kerstin Robers, Jack Wade, Deb Wells

Photos Richard Messenger, L. J. Sullivan,

Website DesignMichael Hanes, Roark Dority

Michele GuieuSDAI Featured Artist: June 5, 2009 July 12, 2009

Cest la VieArtists Statement:

Created and painted from a series of recent photographs of landscapes and of people, taken in San Diego and in the adjacent deserts, Cest la Vie proposes a series of snapshots of the way I see the place where I live.

Dennis VanderVlistSDAI Featured Artist: June 5, 2009 July 12, 2009

Out of FocusArtists Statement:

I initially started working with digital art when the rst one mega pixel cameras where introduced. I would take snapshots and than process them in the paint program that was included within Windows. At that time, the quality of the print was very poor. Very few of the images were ever printed. My, how times have changed!

I am now somewhat more re ned, I think. The process hasnt changed that much. You still take a digital image, though its with a better (and more expensive) DSLR. I sometimes take hundreds in a day. You now can re ne, alter, and change the image in so many different ways. In my case I use Photoshop CS3. And, I can now print these images on archival paper with lightfast inks...Wow! For increased permanence, I coat the image with a thick layer of gloss medium. Each image is from a snapshot I have taken. Very little editing (removing or adding objects) is performed. If there is a trash can in the picture it usually will remain. The hue, saturation, contrast etc. are altered so that you may not notice that its a trash can.

Currently, Im exploring the areas that are out of focus in macro snapshots. Im attempting to bring them out to compete with the main subject. There are amazing patterns in these areas.

Finally, I have a little fun titling the piece. Please excuse any deliberate spelling errors and non-words. As they say, there is poetry in art.

There it is in a nutshell, so to speak. Enjoy.

Please visit the San Diego Art Institutes website. Check for the lastest information, events and updates.

Get the newsletter online, see the current gallery shows, look over the events calendar and nd out about what classes are offered.

Also, you can nd most SDAI artists bios and samples of their work along with an archive of previous shows.

Artists take advantage of posting your work on the members space so you are missing out on a service the Institute offers to you for free.

So check it out at www.sandiego-art.org.

3Please stay tuned to our website and online calendar for lecture updates.

www.sandiego-art.org

Through SDAIs collaborative partnership with the San Diego Japanese Friendship Gardens, Paint Out artists are NOW able to enter the beautiful gardens, Free of Charge, and use it as a backdrop for their art creations.

Co-Hosted by Maura McHugh and Lee SautereauCo-Hosted by Maura McHugh and Lee SautereauMaura McHugh is currently studying ne art in the Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) program at Vermont College of Fine Arts. In 2001 she started painting and taking classes at the Athenaeum in La Jolla and studied there under Pat Kelly. She has a BA in Visual Arts from University of San Diego where she studied under John Halaka. Maura has been a participant of the SDAI Paint Out since the program started in 2003, is on the SDAI Gathering Committee and often volunteers for SDAI, Museum of the Living Artists. Not only has Mauras work been exhibited throughout the San Diego area but her work has also been selected to receive Jurors Choice honors.

Lee Sautereau started painting in Plein Air (outdoors) in 2004. Since then he has studied with some of Californias top Plein Air painters and attended many workshops throughout the United States. He has been honored with awards in many local competitions and exhibitions and has been a regular at the SDAI Paint Out since 2005. Lee enjoys painting in oil, watercolor and acrylic, and is a participating artist member of San Diego Art Institute and the San Diego Watercolor Society. His work can be seen at his website: www.leescapes.cowww.leescapes.com.

Admission: FREE to members & guests

Sat., May 16 & Sat. June 20, 20099:00am-12:00pm

Paint/draw/explore Balboa Park and the San Diego Japanese Friendship Gardens

Whether you work in oils, acrylics, watercolor, digital, charcoal, pencil, pastels or mixed media; all artists, amateur to professional are encouraged to participate. 12 noon meet back at SDAI for a group discussion of the work created (and other relevant topics).During this time theres a potluck meal (bring food and/or drink to share). For more information about this event call 619.236.0011

SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTEMuseum of the Living Artists

David G. Fleet Youth Art Gallery

presents Carver ElementaryJune 5, 2009 to July 12, 2009

An awards reception for students, teachers, administrators, and parents will be held in

conjunction with the regional exhibition on Friday, June 12, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm

The David G. Fleet Young Artists Gallery provides a venue for art from public, private and parochial schools (K-12)

throughout San Diego City and County in conjunction with SDAIs art and education programs.

3Carol Graber & Maura McHugh enjoying Paint-Out

6Host Maura McHugh

The San Diego Art Institutes Educational Facility; The San Diego ArtDepartment provides an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters artistic expression, for all ages and pro ciencies,

using art to contribute value and diversity to the community with educational programs, exhibitions and workspace.

May Exhibition featuring The North Park Scene A Plein Air Exhibition of North ParkOn display May 16th June 14th

June Exhibition featuring New Works by Moni Blum On display June 20th July 12th

Artwork by students, members, and instructors will also be on exhibition.

Opening receptions during North Park Nights, Saturday, May 16 & June 20, 7:00pm 9:00pm

SDAD is located on 3830 Ray Street in North Park. For a detailed schedule of our classes please visit the website: www.sdad-sdai.org or call: 619-299-4ART.

4North Park Nights on the 3rd Saturday

of every monthMore than 30 San Diego Businesses work together to

host North Park Nights, an event organized by a collective of North Park businesses dedicated to promoting arts and culture in the neighborhood.North Park Nights (NPN) is the pulling together of North Park businesses to continue promoting arts and culture as the foundation of its unique community. The monthly event kicks off this March and will continue to be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month as a way to highlight local the art, culture and businesses in the North Park area. NPN is a community based project supported in part by The San Diego Art Institute, a non-pro t organization dedicated to building arts and culture in San Diego. For more information on North Park Nights, calendar of upcoming events and a map of participating businesses visit www.northparknights.org

This program will provide an opportunity for artist members to share work, questions and informa-

tion through visual representation and dialogue.

New members: this is a great opportunity to meet other members, show your work and see the work being created in the San Diego area.Everyone else: show us your work, whether youre getting into the juried shows or not, we want to see what you are doing and have the opportunity to talk with you.Members: Free Nonmembers: $5.00

The next Gathering will be: May 3, 2009guest speaker: TBA

Description and schedule:4-6pm Sunday. 4-4:30 bring artwork and check in; 4:30 doors locked. If there is a guest artist the presentation will begin at 4:30.

Members can bring up to 3 pieces of artwork and will be displayed either leaning on the wall around the gallery, on empty pedestals or easels if available or they bring them.

From 4-6pm artists have the opportunity to discuss their work; ask questions of other artists; discuss general and speci c artist issues and share information.

Artists are encouraged to bring books, announcements, magazines, etc. to share.

Artists may also bring food and beverages to share.

Cosponsored by:

Call for Artists: Plein Air North Park Competition / Exhibition at The San Diego Art Department

The San Diego Art Department and The California Art Club invite artists to take up the challenge of plein air painting and to participate in the Premier Plein Air North Park competition and exhibition at the San Diego Art Department. This is an opportunity for artists of all levels to participate in a unique event highlighting the North Park community, its landmarks and the revitalization of the neighborhood. Of cial event details are published on the San Diego Art Department website at: www.sdad-sdai.org under the exhibiting section. Special Feature: Community Paint Out Event on Saturday, May 2nd. Plein Air painters are invited to participate in a North Park Paint Out between the hours 9:00am - 3pm. Join in the camaraderie with fellow plein air artists and come out to paint in North Park. This is an open event for all artists to gather throughout North Park and paint. Meet back at SDAD by 3:30pm to partake in a group discussion lead by Judith DAgostino and enjoy light refreshments.

Registration ends May 4th, 2009. Entry Fee: $25 for up to two works or $15 for one work of art. SDAD/SDAI and CAC members receive a $5.00 discounted entry fee.

All work submitted that adheres to the guidelines will be shown during the May 9th (Ray at Night) reception at The San Diego Art Department. The juried nalist artwork will be on exhibition from May 16th June 14th. The opening reception will take place on May 16th (prizes awarded). More details online at www.sdad-sdai.org, under the exhibiting section.

For more information call, The San Diego Art Department at: (619) 299-4278

Plein Air North ParkSCHEDULE OF EVENTS: MAY 16 JUNE 14, 2009

J O I N U S F O R F R E S H & E X C I T I N G A R T E V E N T S !

Hosted by the San Diego Art Department and the California Art Club

May 2 NORTH PARK PAINT OUT EVENT9 a.m.3 p.m.: Artists gather throughout North Park to paint & create en plein air

3:30 p.m. - Artist discussion/critique at SDAD

May 9 FRESH OFF THE EASEL RECEPTION69 p.m.: All submitted artwork for the competition on display (Ray at Night)

May 16 THE NORTH PARK SCENE EXHIBITION79 p.m.: Reception featuring 25 selected plein air works (North Park Nights)

The North Park Scene Exhibition will be on display May 16June 14, 2009

San Diego Art Department 3830 Ray St. (619) 299-4ART (4278)Located in North Park 1 block S. of University & E. of 30th St.

For more information go to www.sdad-sdai.org (exhibiting link)

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5About Art from Artists by LJ SullivanIn the nal segment for guest artists Messenger and Lomakin, they were again challenged to take to the museum oor and make the tough decisions. Both were asked to choose their personal favorite out of all the ne, ne, ne art exhibited at SDAIs 2009 International Show and to discuss their selection. (Next issue: two more guest artists)

Messengers ChoiceMessengers Choice: The Ghost of the Little Black Dress by J. Vasconcellos

Among more complex and traditional pieces in the international show exhibition, the sculptural piece by Jude Vasconcellos titled The Ghost of the Little Black Dress might be overlooked, yet, I was immediately drawn to this beautifully evolved work. With a Zen like use of material (cheesecloth, wire, and a coat hanger), its strength is in its qualities of grace and ease.

The artist lives in the little town of Rutherford Ca. and I was curious so, contacted her for background information. She told me the materials she used were inspired by the cheesecloth and wire she uses in her backyard garden. She was looking at the cheesecloth and it began to look ghostly to her. The piece transpired easily from there and the wire placed at the hips represented the pain women go through to get into the little black dress I wouldnt know anything about that. I only know I thought it a wonderful work of art. Richard Messenger

Lomakins Choice: House of the White Irises by Katsy Johnson

There is not a clear winner for me in this Show, I liked several pieces equally, the ones like: Far Back a woodblock print by Makoto Abe; or a beautiful photograph by Alison Hahn Indehiscent; or Palm Study by Paul Nyerges. But it was House of the White Irises by Katsy Johnson

I chose to write about. This encaustic print looked so familiar to me that I rst thought it was done by a Russian born artist. From my very childhood I remember old photographs taken at the beginning of the 20th century ofRussian country houses called dacha. House of the White Irises instantly reminded me of the ever moving pictures of Russian Intelligentsia and their world destroyed forever after the Revolution of 1917.

The artists beautiful statement says that it is an abandoned house, but it does not look like one to me, because of the strongest associations with those turn of the century pictures I mentioned earlier. For me, as for many other Russians, the images like this one belong to the generation immortalized by Chekhov in his Plays and Stories. Looking at this photograph, so delicately and lovingly taken, where the use of encaustic makes it even more fragile and lost in time, I can still feel the warmth of the sun drenched old house, and I would imagine an orchard behind it (could it be a Cherry Orchard?), where the guests accompanied by the owners went to, and a seagull crying at a nearby lake, and a young girl confused in her feelings waiting for someone

Everything that Chekhov was poetizing, the Soviets took away from their people. That is why melancholy falls upon me as if I too lost something dear to me - something that I have never even known.

Elena Lomakin

Richard N. SagerSigal GovrinJohn A. GiglioFerris H. CaineFritz BreckeMichal LeblBarbara L. SimmonsDeborah C. CarterRita Miglioli Bassi

Welcome SDAI New Members!

Jeffrey Olsen Field Jeffrey Olsen FieldJeffrey Olsen Field will be showing at the 2009 La Jolla Festival of the Arts June 20 and 21, 2009.

SDAI International Reception - March 20, 2009

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House Of Charm, Balboa Park

1439 El Prado, San Diego, Ca 92101-1617

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Lorraine Wolfe (SDAI Board of Governors) and Pamela Hartwell (SDAI Board Advisor)

Photo by Sullivan/Messenger

Juror: Dr. Julia Marciari Alexander

Pete Axcell (Digital Award Guild Award for Liquifiber) and Joe Nalven (SDAI Board Member & Editor Digital Art Guilds Webzine)

Award Ceremony 50th International Artist Reception)

Artists volunteering for the Jurors awards distribution

Kirby Kendrick (Excellence Award for Hidden Door) and Shahla Dorafshan

The Peter Rutman Blues & Jazz Band

Julia San Roman (John McKee Figure Drawing Award for Cante Jondo IV Ingrid) and Timothy J. Field (SDAI President & CEO)

3International Artist ,Lesley Bunch, coming to the reception from London, UK

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