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NOV/DEC 08 M E M B E R S H I P N E W S

VOL. 11/12-08

SAN DIEGOART INSTITUTESINCE 1941

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

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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.

Letter from the desk of Timothy Field

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SAN 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.org

San Diego Art DepartmentEducational Facility: 3830 Ray St.,

San Diego, CA 92104(619) 299-4278

email: info@sdartdept.comwebsite: www.sdad-sdai.org

Board of GovernorsBill Hawkins, Schuyler Hoffman, Susan Leonard

Ted Mintz, Ginger Wallace, Chris & Lorraine Wolfe

Board of DirectorsChair: Claire Slattery (past COVA Board Member)

Secretary: Jimmy Van NormanTreasurer: Ruth Hoffman

(Alpha Board of Directors)

Rebecca Chamberlain (Illustrator)

Kathye Kramer, Ph.D (Psychologist)

Elaine EllisJean McKeeJoe Nalven

Larry Poteet (Attorney)

Educational & Outreach CommitteeAndrea Chamberlin

Bruce Groff

SDAI Advisory BoardVincent Andrunas

(Social Editor: Décor/ Style Magazine)

Elizabeth Basinet (Barrett Resource Group)

Liliana Garcia (Host / Univis)

Pamela HartwellGeorge Lofland (Founder/Art Dept.,Ray Street)

Debra A. Morse – AttorneyPeter 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

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

Clerical /Accounting Assistant – Joanne Mell

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

Photos – Richard Messenger, L. J. Sullivan

Website DesignMichael Hanes, Roark Dority

Igor KoutsenkoSDAI Featured Artist: December 11, 2008 - January 25, 2009

SHELLHUNTERArtist’s Statement:

I spent my childhood on the beaches of the Black Sea. Out of the millions of shells scat-tered on the sand, I tried to carefully pick out those, which I considered most interesting. Many years have passed, but I continue to search for intriguing shells among the mil-lions of ordinary. I find that in this I am not alone. This search can be compared to how it feels to paint or draw on paper or canvas. There are so many different means by which one can create a work, but one must always choose a means. It is invigorating and addicting to find an interesting choice. Shell hunters everywhere, please continue your search.

The Wind Beneath My Wings

In memoriam of Domenico Munizza who passed away on October 27th, 2008

When the Art Institute moved back into the Park in 1997, I, along with Anabel Mintz, Pat Sullivan, Anna Jenkins, and several others were asked to sit on the Board of Directors. This was just the beginning of my husband Dom’s commitment to the Art Institute.

We were a very needy organization and the Art Director, Kaye D. Benton, asked Dom (very nicely), to build some portable walls for the gallery. He built four or five walls and they have been and indispensible asset to the exhibition space. One time when the gal-lery walls were in very bad shape, Dom got down to his knees and painted the bottom third of the walls around the entire gallery to make it easier and cheaper for the walls to be painted. The he worked up in the gifts shop and built shelves, display cases, and easels. We donated, and he physically installed, the entire sound system. Dom built the storage cubicles in the back room for storing the art work as it comes in for the jurying process. This storage may not be very glamorous, but it is functional! For a temporary fix, he built the partition wall between the executive director’s space and the rest of the of-fice. He helped Kerstin with shelves in her allotted space. He also helped Kerstin rebuild her house, but that’s another story entirely! There were many other things that Dom was asked to do for the Art Institute and he never refused.And then, there was what he did for me … he gave me my art. He gave me my first cam-era. He built my darkroom. But, more than anything, he encouraged me and told me not to take classes, but to learn on my own, because then, my work would truly be “my work”. So many of you knew Dom and you couldn’t help but love the man. He was authentic … and he was the wind beneath my wings.

Alo Munizza

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SDAI Reception - September 5, 2008

▲ Tim Field - SDAI President & CEODr. Kathye Kramer - SDAI Board of Director, Joanna Bigfeather - JurorRon Belanger - Honorable Mention for “Le Roi”

SDAI Reception - October 17, 2008

Anna Jenkins with “Peeps”

▲ Richard Messenger with “Lori’s Dilemma”

▲ Dan Adams and Anna Jenkins

▲ Featured Artist: Diana Duval “Back---Lash”

▲ L to R:Shahla DorafshanElena LomakinL.J. Sullivan

▲ Martin Carillo (and friend) Juror’s Choice for “Something in the Way”

Joan Everds

▲ Diana Brunner with “Life in NY”

▲ Victoria Polyak with “Alex”

▲ Elena Lomakin with “Harmony” and L.J. Sullivan

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Photos by Sullivan-Messenger

Photos by Sullivan-Messenger

▲ Deep discussion between artists abruptly interrupted by overhead camera

▲ d.b. dombrowsky – Juror’s Choice – Regional Show

▲ Martin Carillo ▲ Lynn Dickson/ Dick May/Ellen Dieter ▲ Doug Martin- Juror’s Choice- One Foot/Tim Field/Kevin Freitas – Juror

▲ Brenda York – Honorable Mention – Regional Show

▲ Toye Martindale “Generations” and friends, Marv and Bonnie Dull “Generations”

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THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION RUNSMARCH 21ST – MAY 10TH, 2009.

DEADLINE FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION BY ARTIST IS JANUARY 15TH, 2009. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Since 1955, The San Diego Art Inst i tute has produced the “Annual” Internat ional Exhibit ion, a jur ied show drawing interest f rom art ists al l over the world. Adif ferent internat ional ly known juror is invi ted each year. This exhibit ion is jur ied electronical ly and in person, making avai lable internat ional competi t ion to al l regional art ists . Awards are presented at SDAI ’s Museum of the Living Art ist ’s annual Gala Celebrat ion.

D E A D L I N E F O R S H I P P I N G A N DSUBMISSION OF ART IS MARCH 1ST .LATE ARRIVALS OF ARTWORK WILL NOTBE CONSIDERED.

OPENING RECEPTION GALA WILL BE MARCH 21ST, 2009 FROM 6PM TO 8PM.

prospectus 2009

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A small but dedicated group of artists and business owners in North Park are launching a community-wide effort, North Park Nights (NPN), to celebrate local Arts & Culture. North Park Nights is a program of The San Diego Art Institute, non-profit 501c3 organization. As an arts and business district on the cusp of greatness, North Park is experiencing a true renaissance, with new life and activity streaming in daily. The arts are a major part of that vitality, and have continued to thrive in North Park! Explore the diversity of NPN in our unique galleries, shops, and restaurants featuring cultural activities and a variety of visual and performing arts.

Evolving from “Ray at Night”, NPN will continue on the second Saturday of each month through the end of this year. As a broader community collaboration, NPN is focused on increased infusion of the arts in North Park.

Walk our streets, enjoy the galleries and support local artists. Look for future NPN activities throughout the month at www.NorthParkNights.org.

Winter C-Note EventIt 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 origi-nal works at less-expensive prices.

Don’t miss the C-Note Night on November 22, 2008, 5-8 PM

Preview Only: November 20, 21 and 22, 10 am-4pm

C-Note runs: November 20 – December 7 - 2008

The SDAI’s C-Note Fundraiser benefits many programs.For more information call: (619) 236-0011. Free Admission for SDAI Members and a guest, $3 for non members.

• MEMBER ARTISTS C-Note check in art dates: Nov. 11 to Nov. 16 during regular business hours.

• 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 what’s going on in the regional visual arts scene.

Call For Your Holiday Imagination!

SDAI would like to invite artists to create “Holiday Trees” for display during December Nights. Trees can be no larger than 3 feet high. Limit one per artist. A list of possible materials to be used may include; wood, plastic, metals, paper mache, glass, recycled materials, and much more.

We are asking for high quality craftsmanship that will reflect the artistic excellence of The San Diego Art Institute. Trees will be on display for December Nights on Dec. 5th and 6th. Artists shall receive 90% of the sale price.

The success of this venture is dependent on your involvement. The submission deadline for the Holiday Trees will be on December 3th at 3:30pm. After the event, the trees can be picked up at SDAI beginning December 11th.

For more information, please call Kerstin Robers at 619-236-0011 ext. 302.

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Through SDAI’s 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 Sautereau

Maura McHugh is currently studying fine art at University of San Diego, majoring in painting. In 2001 she started painting and taking classes at the Athenaeum in La Jolla and studied there under Pat Kelly. Maura has been a participant of the SDAI Paint Out since the program started in 2003, she is on the SDAI Gathering Committee and often volunteers for SDAI, Museum of the Living Artist. She is a participating artist member of San Diego Art Institute, California Art Club, Point Loma Artists Association. Not only has Maura’s work been exhibited throughout the San Diego area but her work has also been selected to receive Juror’s Choice honors.

Lee Sautereau started painting en Plein Air (outdoors) in 2004. Since then he has studied with some of California’s 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.com.

Admission: FREE to members & guests We meet the 3rd Sat. of the Month:

Nov. 15, Dec. 20, 2008Time frame: 9:00am-12:00pm

Paint/draw/explore Balboa Park and The San Diego

Japanese Friendship Gardens Whether you work in oils, acrylics, watercolor, digital, pencil, charcoal, pastels or mixed media; all artists, amateur to professional are encouraged to participate.

At NOON meet back at SDAI for a group discussion of the work created (and other relevant topics). During this time there’s a potluck meal (bring food and/or drink to share). For more information about this event call 619.236.0011.

This program will provide an opportunity for artist mem-bers to share work, questions and information through vi-sual representation and dialogue.

New members: this is a great opportunity to meet other mem-bers, show your work and see the work being created in the San Diego area.Everyone else: show us your work, whether you’re 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

Sunday, Nov 2, 2008 Upcoming 2009 Gathering Dates: Jan 4, Mar 1, May 3

Guest 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 specific 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.

Co-Sponsored by:

SDAI is continually growing and evaluating programs in order to provide the artist community with exceptional programming and opportunities. Feedback is always appreciated and if you would like to do so please email, Andrea Chamberlin at: eduprogram@sandiego-art.org.

Hosted by Michael Klam and the San Diego Poetry Slam’s Christopher Wilson

The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), in collaboration with the Museum of the Living Artist’s Poetry and Art Series and the San Diego Poetry Slam, is proud to host a spoken word event in conjunction with SDMA’s Black Womanhood exhibition.

This program will feature special performances and competi-tion among poets for the last spots on the 2009 San Diego Po-etry Slam Team. The team will represent San Diego in a national competition in Florida next year. Come be part of an audience that helps determine the competition’s winners, celebrate Na-tional Poetry Month and explore themes in Black Womanhood.

MOLA’s Poetry & Art Series to Collaborate with SDMA in Upcoming EventSave the Date -- April 6, Monday

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The Professional Artist Lecture Series presented by the San Diego Art Institute is geared to educate artists in running a successful business, as well as, expanding their knowledge of art techniques.

Upcoming Professional Artist Lectures:

“Fine Art Reproduction Seminar”with guest speaker: Larry Stein, Owner of Warp 9 ImagingWednesday, November 12th

from 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Have you created a masterpiece and can’t bear to part with it? Are you looking to expand your market? During this seminar, you will learn the giclee process and what it takes to make great reproductions and an archive of your work. This is an opportunity to hear from a professional and get your questions answered.

All lectures are held at the “Museum of the Living Artist: San Diego Art Institute” 1439 El Prado, The House of Charm, Balboa ParkAdmission: $5 SDAI/SDAD members$10 non-members

For more information about the lecture series please contact, Andrea Chamberlin at: eduprogramSDAI@gmail.com

The San Diego Art Institute’s Educational Facility; The San Diego Art Department provides an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters artistic expression, for all ages and proficiencies, using art to contribute value and diversity to the community with educational programs, exhibitions and workspace.

November Exhibition featuring “Glass Works” by SDAD Instructors; Bonnie & Marvin Dull and Toye Martindale; and SDAD Students.

December Exhibition featuring “New Works” by St. Madeleine’s Sophie Center.

Also on exhibit will be artwork by students, members, and instructors.

Opening receptions during North Park Nights, Saturday, Nov 8th & Dec 13th, 6:00pm – 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.

David G. Fleet Youth Art Gallerypresents

Zamorano Fine Arts Academy

December 11, 2008 to January 11, 2009An awards reception for students, teachers, administrators, and parents will be held in conjunction with the regional exhibition on December 12th, 2008 from 6-8pm.

Zamorano Fine Arts Academy School Vision“All Zamorano students will be intrinsically motivated to become independent thinkers, and lifelong learners. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the dynamic language of the arts. Zamorano students will use this knowledge and apply it to the world around them while becoming productive and responsible citizens in our community.” 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 SDAI’s art and education programs.

Union Bank Exhibition – Late Night Lounge

The Union Bank of North Park, in conjunction with North Park Nights, is pleased to present “Late Night Lounge.” Late Night Lounge is held in the lobby of the Union Bank of North Park, at the corner of University Avenue & 30TH Street, during North Park Nights. Come lounge and relax from a busy night of exploring your favorite North Park Night locations. Enjoy drinks and hors d’œuvres and urban rhythm sounds as you feast upon works from SDAI Featured Artists. The works of Brenda York and Marjorie Taylor were featured during the Late Night Lounge in October. The works of Megumi Isobe & Lee Sautereau will be on display on November 8th from 6pm – 9pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

SDAI New MembersRobert R. AdcockPilar AmigoRobert B. AndersonMichael D. AtellaKatrin AzimiMark BouchardMark L. Burgener

Ana I. ClarkAndrew & Julia CraneIvan M. FarmerChovy FrohlichBella HollingworthSher Hope

Jeffrey J. KunitzNancy A. LeeSalvador LeonAngel A. MarquezElena E. MillerFred PloegerMichael & Helga Riddle

Karen T. SanoIrving & Arlene TashlickM.A. Trujillo-EvansNatalie TuregunKirk Vaughn-RobinsonJerome D. Walker

San Diego Art Institute Inc.Museum of the Living ArtistHouse Of Charm, Balboa Park1439 El Prado, San Diego, Ca 92101-1617

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Call for Volunteers!Dear Members,I am looking for some extra help in the upcoming months. Please call or email me if you are interested or have any further questions. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

C-Note check-in: help with registering the artwork, producing and attaching art labels. Volunteer time is flexible and the dates and the hours are: November 11th to 15th from 10 to 4pm November 16th from noon to 4 pm

C-Note installation: help with installing the artwork. Volunteer time is flexible and the dates and hours are: November 17th, 18th &19th from 10 to 4 pm

Scoring Chestnuts: To my dear friends – and you know who you are - it is THAT time of the year again. Time is flexible, so show up for as long or as little as you can. December 3rd and 4th from 10 to 4pm

December Nights: 2 full days of fun and we could use plenty of extra help in any of the following areas: set-up equipment (e.g. tables, bbq, run cables…), staff the cider/soda bar; roast chestnuts, help sell C-Note works, hang C-Note work as it sells off the walls, door security, gift shop sales, and more…. December 5th and 6th from 10am to 9 pm

Again, time is flexible. However, if you are volunteering, I might be able to get you special parking permits that will allow for you to park close(r) to us. Do ask me about those if you want to come and help and I’ll see what I can do.

With much thanks in advance!Kerstin (ph. 619236.0011 x 302 or email: admin@sandiego-art.org)

“DECEMBER NIGHTS”VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED!Fri & Sat, Dec. 5 & 6

12 to 5, & 5 to 9pm shifts Installation,

Chestnut Roasting, Bar, Santa Photos,

Sales, Clean-up, etc.

Call Kerstin @619-236-0011 ext: 302