april 2011 newsletter of the scottsdale artists league...
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APRIL 2011
Newsletter Of The Scottsdale Artists League Since 1961 www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org PO Box 1071, Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1071
What’s Inside: Officers & Board, President‟s Corner, Artist of the Month...2 SAL Application, Advertisement Information……......3 Board Meeting, Laugh for the Day, Last Meeting…....…4 Arizona Art Alliance News, 16th Annual Paint-out at the Botanical Gardens ............….5 AZ Fine Art Expo, SAS Spring Show, 50th Anniversary, AAA Workshops.....6 Happenings and New Members…....7 Sponsors……..4 & 8
Door Prize Donations & Winners
From Jerry’s Artarama:
Barbara Bagan ~ Easel
From Utrecht:
Gudi Marino ~ $20 Gift Certificate
From Arizona Art Supply:
Judy Delmonico-Roll ~ $25 Gift Certificate
From Hal Stewart:
Phyllis Lindsey ~ 2 tickets to EXPO
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of
these fine businesses and our members!
When you need art supplies, please take your
business to them to show our gratitude.
50/50 Drawing Won by Irene Donato $30.00
Remember, 50/50 helps with the cost of refreshments
Tickets are drawn from members who
have paid their dues, signed in and
received raffle tickets
First Tuesday of each month
Where: Scottsdale United Methodist Church
4140 N Miller Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona
Time: Promptly at 7:00 pm. Come early to sign in!
Member CRITIQUE
Dave Flitner is leading our critique for April 5th
Critique is held promptly at 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm prior to the General meeting. Paintings and drawings do not need to be framed. Unfinished pieces are welcome for suggestions to finish them. Those members arriving with work after 6:30 risk not having their work critiqued depending on volume of work brought in earlier. Please, only 1 painting per person.
~ Jim Garrison, Critique Master
April 5th Guest Presenter
Nicolae Sinu uses Asian Stain Painting to produce
abstract pieces with very beautiful glowing color. The process
is very calming, relaxing and unusual medium for very
contemporary work.
Nicolae was born in Long Beach, CA. He studied in Europe
and has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from France and
Industrial Design from Italy. A few years after returning from
duty in U.S. Army, he started taking Chinese art classes given
by Joan Yen at the Shemer Art Center, a retired teacher from
Scottsdale Community College and a marvelous artist who
mixes Chinese and Western art, stains and collages. He has
exhibited at the Herberger Theater, Shemer Art Center and
across the Valley of the Sun.
He has travelled to Europe and Asia on numerous occasions
and will be able to study art in China in 2011.
~ Donna Levine, Program Chairman ~
Send Art Beat items to: [email protected] Please email by April 8th for MAY issue. Thank you.
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OFFICERS President Barbara Clark 480-820-2893 [email protected] 1st Vice President for Programs Donna Levine [email protected] 2nd Vice President for Shows Betsy Passov 480-515-1339 [email protected]
Recording Secretary Freddie Lieberman 480-998-8782 [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Phyllis Lindsey 602-957-0904 [email protected] Treasurer Mona Houle 602-721-9676 [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Membership - Pat Beans 480-963-4802 • [email protected] Assistant Membership-Rita Goldner 480-948-6547 • [email protected] Newsletter ‘Art Beat’ Karen Lockhart • 602-803-0931 [email protected] Advertisement - Kathleen Maley 480-456-3768 • [email protected] Circulation - Irene Donato 480-451-0207 • [email protected] Ramona Murray 602-765-6817 • [email protected] Phyllis Lindsey 602-957-0904• [email protected] Art Alliance - Judy Delmonico-Roll 480-990-1359 • [email protected] Publicity – Vivian Taylor 480-350-7784 • [email protected] Ways & Means - Doris Frignac 480-947-1161 • [email protected] Photo Book - Irene Donato 480-451-0207 • [email protected] Social Chairperson - Rana Levine 480-967-3694 • [email protected] Scholarship - Harold Nelson 480-483-8072 Workshops • OPEN! Mail Pickup – Judy Delmonico-Roll 480-990-1359 • [email protected] Artist of the Month - Will Coe 480-556-6598 • [email protected] Linda Phillips • 480-998-8430 Critique Master - Jim Garrison 480-969-4405 • [email protected] Paint-out Coordinator - Rita Goldner 480-948-6547 • [email protected] Webmaster - Joan Ewart 480-767-0626 • [email protected] Photographers for the Art Beat Rita Goldner & Karen Lockhart
Thanks to Erica Cero-Wood for the very nice
brochures for the Desert Botanical Garden
paint-out, to Rita Goldner for juggling the
volunteer schedule, and to Wil Coe and John
Fontana for taking care of the tee shirts. And
welcome to Debra Jones, who will occasionally
do our critique. These are some of the people
who make it possible for our League to succeed.
Now that spring has “sprung”, take advantage
of the lovely weather and visit the tents! Many
of our members and friends are at Expo; several
of our friends are at Celebration.
You will have a grand time!
~ Barbara Clark, President ~
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
OF THE Month
1st Place ~ Diana Galek
“What a Beauty”
2nd Place ~ Joan Langdon
“Pear on a Wood Table”
3rd Place ~ Irene Donato
“Mission Carmel”
Artwork of the Month Rules
1. You must have attended 3 meetings as a
dues paid member in the last 12 calendar months.
2. A two dimensional art must be framed or on
gallery wrapped canvas must be 1 ½ “minimum.
3. If you have had your art critiqued at that meeting,
you may not also enter it in “Artwork of the Month.”
4. If you are a first, second, or third place
winner, please remain after the meeting to
be photographed for the Art Beat.
5. Each artist may win first place only
once a year (January to November).
6. All monthly first place winners will bring a piece of
artwork to the December meeting to vie for “Artist of
the Year.” Monthly winners may enter any piece of
work they wish in the December “Artist of the Year”
contest. This allows sales and gives artists the
freedom to exhibit what they feel is their best effort.
Dear SAL Members,
Everyone seemed to enjoy Red
Rohall’s presentation and eye-
catching paintings. Thanks, Red,
for an interesting and
informative talk! Particularly
appreciated was his focus on
what works for him as an artist
rather than what everyone
“should” do.
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Rates, Deadlines, and Ad Sizes/Formats
Monthly Newsletter
1/8 page: $10.00 Discount of 10% for 6 month advertising
Size: 3.75" wide by 2" tall Discount of 15% for one year advertising 1/4 page: $18.00 Printed newsletter is black and white,
Size: 3.75" wide by 4.75" tall with the digital version in full color.
1/2 Page: $35.00 File formats accepted:
Size: 7.5" wide by 4.75" tall PDF, JPG at 300DPI, or TIFF at 300DPI Full Page: $70.00 Ads due by the first Friday of each month.
Size: 7.5" wide by 10" tall
Annual Membership Directory 1/2 Page: $200.00 Printed in black and white,
Size: 4.5" wide by 3.75" tall black and white ad preferred.
Inside front, inside back or back cover: File formats accepted: $350.00 Size: 4.5" wide by 7.5" tall PDF, JPG at 300DPI, or TIFF at 300DPI
Ads due by the first Friday in July
Is your advertising reaching the right market? Scottsdale Artists League is providing advertising space in their monthly newsletter and their annual
membership directory at a very reasonable rate. Our newsletter and directory reach serious artists with the
need for artist supplies and materials. Let them know that you support them with your ad.
Circulation
Our Newsletter has a direct mailing of 150+ members. In addition, it is sent to all the other art leagues and guilds in the valley
which makes your ad available to numerous readers and serious artists throughout the entire Phoenix area. The newsletter is posted to our website and archived for up to a year adding even more value and longevity to your advertising dollar!
The Annual Directory is a tool often picked up throughout the year by other members and organizations for the purpose of contacting artists to inform them of upcoming events and exhibitions. This provides an
excellent opportunity for exposure to your business or service.
For more information contact Advertisement:
Kathleen Maley
480-456-3768 [email protected]
PO Box 1071, Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1071
www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org
For ART BEAT ads contact
Karen 602-803-0931
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Last Month’s Meeting with Red Rohall
NEXT SAL BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, March 22nd
at 7:00 p.m. Coco’s Restaurant, 4700 N. Scottsdale Rd.
(2nd signal north of Camelback) Those who wish may join us for a “no host”
dinner at 6:00 p.m. prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting
ALL SAL MEMBERS ARE INVITED on the 4th Tuesday EACH MONTH
~ Come join us! ~
Laugh for the Day The fundamental job of a
toddler is to rule the world!
And the one thing
that children wear out
faster than shoes,
is parents!
BRIO Fine Arts Center is transitioning out of the Scottsdale Airpark in April and into
new locations throughout the Valley. New Locations include Foothills Holland
Community Center (Carefree Hwy & 60th St.), New Vision Center (Tatum just north of
Bell), and Working Artists Studio (64th St. & Thomas). More venues will be added in
the future.
For a complete list of class descriptions, locations, dates & costs, go to the website
(www.briofinearts.com & click on “Schedule & Registration”) or call 480-941-8310.
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AZ Art Alliance Gallery
The Pavilions at Talking Stick
Indian Bend Rd. & the 101
(the shopping center’s name is changing slightly…but we are in the same location, just east of Sports Authority)
AZ Art Alliance Gallery is open Wednesday- Sunday, 10:00AM – 5:00PM
You are cordially invited to view some extraordinary fine art at the Spring Show and the Veterinary Art
Competition. Both Shows are on view Now through April 3, 2011 at your AZ Art Alliance Gallery.
***AZ Art Alliance Spring Show & Sale ***
This fine art show features work created by AZ Art Alliance Juried Artists….paintings, drawings, sculptures,
gourds, glass, photography, jewelry, etc….and, of course, our great Gift Shop area. Please come and be inspired
by the beautiful art work! Scottsdale Artists League has over twenty members participating in the Art Alliance
Spring Show & Sale, and over twenty members participating in the Veterinary Art Competition (see below).
***250th
Anniversary of Veterinary Medicine – Veterinary Art Competition***
This themed fine art show is a collaboration of the AZ Art Alliance and the Arizona Veterinary Medical
Association (AzVMA) in celebration of 2011 as World Veterinary Year. This statewide competition features both
2-D and 3-D fine art work created to honor the role that Veterinary Medicine plays in our lives and in the lives of
our animal friends. You will not want to miss this important part of Arizona’s celebration of World Veterinary
Year. The AZ Art Alliance Gallery is proud to host this Special Event.
Gallery Cycle 5 Coming Soon: Art Alliance Juried Artists, remember to get your CD in by March 25th to
participate. Cycle 5 will run April 6 – June 26, 2011.
To be a Participating Artist in AZ Art Alliance Shows, you must belong to an Art Alliance member league
(such as SAL), and be juried into the AZ Art Alliance. You can get a jury application from the Art Alliance
website www.azartalliance.com or through Alliance Rep Judy Delmonico-Roll at [email protected].
The AZ Art Alliance is proud of our Community Outreach Programs, which really set us apart from other
Galleries/Art Studios. We want to say a very special “Thank You” to those of our members who volunteer
their time to work in our Outreach Programs.
If you are interested in seeing how you might help, please contact Director of Outreach Mike Brady at
Check the Art Alliance website (as above) for more information regarding our Outreach Programs, Workshops,
Newsletters, etc.
SAL's 16th Annual Paint-out at the Desert Botanical Garden!
Saturdays / March 5, 12, 19, 26 / 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the Garden Show & Sale / April 1 - 3 / Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. with artists meet and greet 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Stardust Foundation Plaza.
The Desert Botanical Garden and Scottsdale Artists' League will co-sponsor their annual Spring Paint-out. The Scottsdale Artists League is celebrating their 50th year anniversary, and 16 years painting in the Garden! As visitors walk through the trails, they will come across 50 of Scottsdale Artists
League's best landscape painters capturing Garden scenes. Discover the Desert Botanical Garden through fresh eyes and interact with the artists. Be sure to return during the final weekend of April 1-3 when all of the artwork from the paint-out will be on display and for sale.
A portion of the proceeds benefit the Desert Botanical Garden and the Scottsdale Artists' League's Scholarship Fund. Included with Garden membership or paid Garden admission.
“Enriching Life Through Art”
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DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THIS Digital Photography Workshop WILL AGAIN BE
PRESENTED MARCH 19TH AT THE ARIZONA ART ALLIANCE GALLERY IN SCOTTSDALE.
Learn how to take control of your digital camera with internationally published photographer Joel Wolfson. Digital Photo
Basics in Scottsdale, AZ March 19, 2011 (9AM-5PM) For those new to digital photography. Do you love to take photos but
don't quite understand your digital camera? What is a pixel anyway? In conjunction with Arizona Art Alliance, this is an
introduction to digital photography. You'll walk away understanding how to take your camera off full automatic and use the
controls on your camera to your creative advantage. We start with the basics and shooting out in the field to reinforce the
techniques you learn in the class. We then evaluate the photos you shot and learn the creative ways to capture the kind of
images you really want. Location: Arizona Art Alliance Gallery, 9011 E. Indian Bend, Suite E-1 in Scottsdale Pavilions. We
only accept very small groups so we can emphasize individualized instruction with a hands-on learn-by-doing approach.
$129 per person includes full day workshop both field and classroom, snacks, and beverages and part of the proceeds
benefit the Arizona Art Alliance. Register online and get more details
The Scottsdale Artists School Spring Show
Dates are May 9th through June 10th this year. Jurying will be held Tuesday, May 3rd at the SAL General Meeting from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
All active artists in good standing are welcome to enter up to 3 paintings. Entry fees are $10.00 for one painting, $20.00 for two paintings and $25.00 for
three. Maximum size for artwork is half sheet watercolor or 16 x 20 unframed. All artwork entered must be framed and wired in accordance with the SAL
show rules. There will be first, second and third place ribbons awarded and three honorable mentions. There will also be a Special Recognition Award
that will go towards a workshop at the school. Installation will take place on Saturday, May 7th at 9:00am. More information will be posted on the
website and Art Beat in the near future. Any questions, please contact Betsy Passov at [email protected] or (480) 515-1339.
Scottsdale Artists League
50 year Celebration 2011! VERY, VERY SOON IT WILL BE HERE!
Please volunteer and contact:
Donna Levine at 480-967-3694,
or
Betsy Passov [email protected] or (480) 515-1339..
Both have volunteered to Co-Chair the
50th Birthday Celebration.
“OKAY, NOW………MORE INFO AND IDEAS NEEDED FOR THE 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH………START SENDING
IN YOUR THOUGHTS …………THEY ARE ALL GOING TO BE READ!!! …………AND PLEASE VOLUNTEER TOO.”
HELP.
Please Remember
Come visit us at the
Arizona Fine Art EXPO
Corner of Scottsdale Rd & Jomax
Daily NOW through April 3
- Art, Artists, Food & Classes -
-----Beth, Donna, Hal, & Rowell-----
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Happenings!
CALL TO ARTISTS !!! A local organization will be hosting a Hot Rod Car Show at the Pavilions on the weekend of March 26. This event will be held right outside our gallery in the parking lot, and we are really looking forward to it as it is estimated to bring 1,000's of visitors
to the Pavilions Center. Do you paint cars? Do you draw cars? We are looking for artists to demo, to show, and to sell their work that weekend right out in front of the gallery, on the sidewalk! You pick the hours you want to participate!
Call the gallery at 602-870-7610, and sign up for a spot on the sidewalk.
Congratulations to Judy Delmonico-Roll for winning1st Place in Acrylic for her painting "Hand-Picked" in the Glendale Arts Council's 48th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition.
March winner of Artwork of the Month at GVAL Kai with 1st place „Simply Treasures’ and 2nd place with ‘Treasures Remembered’
Both are of still life in acrylic on canvas.
A paid teaching position(s) for a drawing class & a watercolor class will become available at the end of April. Contact Washington Activity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, Phoenix, AZ 602-262-6971 OR http://phoenix.gov/ PRL/wac.html for further information.
Sue Hunter had paintings accepted in the Mid-Southern Watercolorists in Arkansas and a painting in the AAG Exhibit.
Whoa……Kudos to Pat Beans!! Chandler Presbyterian Church honored Pat Beans with an art exhibit and reception. We cleared out all the seats in the sanctuary and set up a "gallery". Linda Phillips, Judy Delmonico-Roll and Alan Arne also showed a few pieces. It
was a great reception. We had a good turnout. AND...get ready for this.... Pat sold ten paintings. Judy and Linda each sold one also. Then on Sunday morning in church, Pat sold another one.
And Monday morning got a commission for yet another. Was a great weekend! [Hey, we know who to go to for advice on selling now.] Congratulations, Pat!
I‟m a local artist, but not a member of a guild. I‟m moving & need to downsize. I have some very large rolls of canvas to sell & thought someone in your group may be interested. One of the rolls is 10 feet X 14 yds (42 feet) (420 sq ft). The other is 8 feet X 6 yds (18 feet) (144 sq ft). They are brand new, never were unrolled or anything. I cut 4 yds off of the larger roll, but the remaining 14 yds were never unrolled. Both have been stored inside & away from light, heat or moisture & both are in the very thick protective rolls they shipped in. Both are Fredrix acrylic white primed. The cheapest I‟ve seen the large roll was $878, & the cheapest I‟ve found the small roll was $240. I‟m asking $600 (save $278) for the large roll & $170 (save $70) for the small roll, so it would be a pretty significant discount for anyone who‟s looking to buy. If interested, please e-mail or call 623-694-3282. Thank you so much, Dana Kindred
BIG NOTE HERE: DEBRA JONES won BEST IN SHOW at the Arizona Veterinary Show AND got picked for their card! GO DEBRA GO!!!!!
~~~~~ 75 Members ~~~~~ 8 Guests ~~~~~ NEW MEMBERS
Cecilia H. Calderon 480 219-2205 8762 E. Via de Dorado – Scottsdale 85258 Acid patina on copper [email protected]
Linda Farber 602 955-4696 3928 E. San Miguel – Paradise Valley 85253 Mixed Media, Acrylic [email protected]
Jean Hamrick address should be 677 E. Temple St. – Chandler 85225
PHONE CHANGES
EMAIL CORRECTIONS
Lynda Weckstein [email protected] NAME & ADDRESS CORRECTIONS/CHANGES
Lynn Thornburn - 4649 S. Loma Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86303
Peggy Guicha is misspelled (not Quicha)
RENEWALS
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