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PRESIDENT’S CORNER: MAY 2017

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President’s Corner May 2017

Happy Spring to everyone! I’ve been thinking about what to write about this month. Thinking

about it more than writing it. So here we go. INSPIRATION! Where does it come from, what

inspires you, how to generate inspiration when you seem to be stuck. There really is not one

magic answer, or exact process. Everyone has their own way of finding it when they need it.

Artists are always looking for ways to inspire something new and exciting to create. Maybe a

new approach to a subject will inspire something wonderful. Maybe a change of environment

will trigger the imagination. Some artists go to the far reaches of the world looking for that

inspiration. I could use that as an excuse to see the many wonders of the world but since I

don’t have a big bank account, I’ll have to stay closer to home. Sometimes inspiration can be

found right outside your window, a car or a house across the street. Sometimes it’s right in

front of you. Maybe you have a cup of tea in a pretty cup and saucer that you got from a

special person, or just a thrift store. Add a cookie and you have a still life. Lighting can inspire

you, sunshine streaming through your window might inspire you to set up a glass still life,

even though glass is one of my many ongoing struggles. A new brush or new paints can

inspire a new approach to a common subject. Changing your routine or location, like outdoors

instead of indoor can help. Not every attempt is going to be a masterpiece, although there are

some who are able to do that on a moment’s notice. Inspiration can be the start of

something, the middle of something or the end of something. How to know when you’re

done, a frequently asked question, has no one answer. When I’ve decided I’m done with a

painting, I sign it and get the good ones framed. As I look at the framed results, sometimes I

wish I had waited because I now see thing that I would change or improve. I don’t know if

that’s true for most people, but since I won’t reframe the piece, it will have to do. Leaving it

alone for several days or weeks before framing allows me to see it more clearly. Even taking a

photograph of the “ final” picture before framing, allows me to see things that I don’t see

with my eyes. Inspiration might cause me to make changes. If that inspiration is good, my

picture will improve. If I should leave it alone, I hope I am inspired to do that, as well.

So, INSPIRATION is a tricky business. Sometimes it shows up in the most unusual places and

sometimes it never shows up at all. Sometimes it needs to be coaxed and nurtured or it will

hide for a very long time. But never fear, that creative expression is always there trying to get

out. If you are afraid to start, just start. A pencil drawing, a new ink pen; those things get me

excited about the possibilities. A colored marker with a fine point can inspire me to draw on a

blank bank stub while I’m waiting for my plane at the airport. Sometimes, it doesn’t take

much to inspire the creative spirit within!

May 2017

Gateway East Artist Guild Mixed Media Message

PresidentKaren Romani(618) [email protected]

Vice PresidentAnne Mongiovi(618) [email protected]

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SecretaryKim Ferguson(618) [email protected]

TreasurerKevin Brundage(618) [email protected]

Program ChairKathy Gomric(618) [email protected]

Exhibits ChairSuzy Kunz(---) [email protected]

Membership ChairKaren Miller(618) [email protected]

Webmaster Michael [email protected]

HospitalityChristina Wall

Publicity ChairLois Holthaus(618) [email protected]

Workshop ChairBeth Meier(618) [email protected]

Newsletter EditorBilly Damé[email protected]

(651) 434-4018

President’s Corner cont.

Paint Out

What will inspire you today?

Next member meeting is May 3, 2017

Time: 6:00 pm @ SWIC on the Belleville campus. Schmidt ART Center.

Bring refreshments NO ART CONTEST.

Program: Nicole Dutton (member of GEAG) and Art director of the Schmidt Art

Center will speak about the Exhibition showing at the gallery. Susan Przada, also a

member, and a student at SWIC, will enlighten us about her ceramic and clay

creations. She makes beautiful pieces!

PLEASE join us at GOV. FRENCH ACADEMY on MAY 19 for open house for our new

exhibit, “ Local Treasures” showing there, May 1 through June 2. 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Open house coincides with the Art on the Square Opening.

Member Information: A long time dedicated member of GEAG has passed away.

JoAnn Murry contributed her time and energy to supporting the Guild helping to

make it the wonderful organization it is today. She was awarded Lifetime

Achievement Award for her contribution to GEAG over the years. A $50

Scholarship award in JoAnn’s name has been added to our usual GEAG

scholarships presented at Art on the Square.

The yearly Show at Our Lady of the Shrine is coming up in July. More information

to come. Up to 3 pieces can be entered. We have many prizes and a large number

of people will see your art over the course of the exhibit. So, think about creating

or entering 3 pieces you’ve done in last couple of years.

Finally, I’d like to thank Kathy and Jack Odle for hosting a small group of GEAG

members at their beautiful home, for a Paint Out on Sat. April 22. The weather

was not cooperative but we bundled up and painted on. Kathy and Jack kept us

going with hot coffee and a warm welcome. Maybe when the weather is warmer

we can take better advantage of the Odle’s beautiful surroundings.

Happy Inspiration!

Karen Romani

President GEAG

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GEAG Minutes – General Membership Meeting – April 5, 2017

President Karen Romani opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. She welcomed everyone and asked if there were

guests or new members. We had two new members: Bill and Debby Holtzmann.

Karen Miller, Membership, reported we have 91 members. If anyone is remiss in their dues for 2017 they will be

dropped from the GEAG newsletter. Dues after April 1st are $5.00 per month.

Treasurer, Kevin Brundage reported we have $13,828.00.

Lois Holthaus, publicity reported that Christy MacMorran is maintaining a GEAG members-only Facebook page.

The purpose is to share information about art and nothing more. So check it out and let us know what is going

on in your art world. We especially want to hear about any awards or successes you have had.

Exhibits: Applications for the Governor French Academy Art Show is April 24, 2017. Entry is free and is open to

GEAG members only. No prizes will be awarded. The opening reception is May 19th from 6-8 p.m. Refreshments

will be served. The opening coincides with the Art on the Square opening and we are hoping to get some foot

traffic.

Our biggest show of the year is at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. Postcards are on all the tables please

take some with you to send to friends and family. Also ask merchants if you can display some of the cards. The

exhibit runs from July 16 to August 26. The reception will be on July 16 from 1-4 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at 2

p.m. An artist may submit up to three pieces of work. They must be properly framed without the use of saw-

tooth hangers.

Beth Meier, workshops, reported Marty Coulter plein air workshop has four more openings. Cost is $75 for guild

members.

Marty Spears will do a watercolor workshop in November.

Our presenter this evening is our own award winning Linda Rawson. She will talk to us about Batik watercolors

on rice paper. Linda said she started by taking a Kathy George workshop. Ms. George has prepackaged kits which

contain the wax, paint and rice paper. Linda passed around samples of the step by step process. The work was

amazingly beautiful. Linda explained about the different rice papers. She uses regular watercolors and says you

can use whatever brand you like.

Art Contest winners: 3rd Place was Diana Bauer – 2nd Place was a tie between Ron Vivod and Sheila Woodruff –

1st Place was a tie between Linda Rawson and Susan Przada.

Gateway East Artist Guild

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GEAG Minutes – General Membership Meeting – April 51, 2017

Lendy Middendorf and Dave Cornell graciously critiqued the art work. Thanks to them.

The 50/50 winner was Greg Luttrell and name tag winner was Marjorie Hines.

The next meeting is May 3, 2017 and will be at the Schmidt Art Center on the SWIC campus. We will not have an

art critique that evening. Please bring snacks and view the art on exhibit.

Kathy Hardin-Odle announced she is having a Paint Out at her place on April 22 beginning at 9 a.m. Maps are

available. Bring your own brown bag lunch or eat in Lebanon. She will have water to drink.

Mike Waligorski and Christina Wall reminded members to please RSVP to a paint out and luncheon at their

home in Pinckneyville IL. Please RSVP at [email protected]. If you do not have email access you may call

Kim Ferguson at 618-667-3172. Mike and Christeen invite spouses and family also, they just need a head count

for food preparation. Several members have attended in the past, the setting is beautiful and the hospitality

gracious. Mike’s mom makes quilts and will give a tour of her quilts upon request.

Newsletter, Billy Dame’ asks that inputs be sent to him by the 20th of each month.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectively submitted,

Kim M. Ferguson, Secretary

It is with regret we announce the passing of JoAnn Murry, a founding member of the Gateway East Artist Guild. Among JoAnn’s many successes, she was a frequent award winner, teacher, and accomplished painter and mosaic artist. She was also a past honoree of the Gateway to Art Exhibit at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and a honored lifetime member. We will be presenting a memorial award in her honor to a student in the Art on the Square High School Exhibit. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.

Announcement



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Upcoming Events

Reminder the May 3, 2017 GEAG Meeting will be held at the

Schmidt Art Center on the campus of SWIC

Suzanne Lowry will be a guest artist at the Clayton Fine Art Gallery at 21 N. Bemiston, Clayton, MO, from April 23 through June 17. The opening reception is May 19

The 2017 Gateway to Art Show and Sale - Opening 16 July

Don’t miss GEAG’s biggest show of the year, the ‘2017 Gateway to Art Show and Sale’ at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine, Belleville, IL

Opening Reception July 16th 1-4pm Show ends Aug. 25Judge: Carrie Gibbs Director Of the Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst Center For The Arts, Mt Vernon IL


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Upcoming Events


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MOSAICS Fine Art Festival announces their Call to Entry for their 23rd Annual Arts Festival event, taking place

September 15-17, 2017 in Historic St. Charles, Missouri

The 22rd Annual MOSAICS Fine Art Festival is limited to approximately 100 juried artists in varied media including painting, clay, sculpture, photography, print making, pastels, drawing, wood, jewelry, metalwork, glass, art to wear and mixed media.

Prizes – $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to participating artists.

Fees – Jury fees are $30, and Booth fees are $295 for a single booth, with corner and double booths available on a first come, first served basis.

Artists may apply online at www.zapplication.org/mosaics

Upcoming Events

2017 ANNUAL MAEYSTOWN PLEIN AIR PAINT-OUTSaturday, June 3rd, 2017

All GEAG artists are invited to this annual paint-out in Historic Maeystown, Illinois. There are no entry fees, or commissions for pieces that the artists may sell, unless they are working by private arrangement with one of the Maeystown Merchants.

Saturday September 9th, 2017Golden Hills of Louisiana Plein Air

Plein Air artists are invited to come to Louisiana, MO for the 6th annual Golden Hills Plein Air event. Painting will take place during the day with registration beginning at 7am commencing with an evening reception for artists and visitors from 5:30 – 7 pm.

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded based on a professional judge’s selection. Additionally there will be Purchase Awards in various amounts beginning at $50.00 up to $250.00 or more.

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5391


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GEAG Art on the Square Demonstration Tent 2017

Friday, May 19

5 to 9 p.m.

Kevin Brundage Watercolor

Lois Holthaus Zentangle

Karen Miller Pastel

Saturday, May 20

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lendy Middendorf Glass beads

Billy Dame Oil painting

Linda Rawson Watercolor

1 to 4 p.m.

Kathy Gomric Pencil drawing

Pat Toenjes Clay monoprinting

Ramah Alberts Acrylic painting

4 to 8 p.m.

Greg Luttrell Leather arts

Susan Kunz Drawing

Janet Moreiko-Gagen Jewelry

Sunday, May 21

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Michael Anderson Ink drawing

Joyce Wells Drawing

Suzanne Lowry Copper sculpture

2 to 5 p.m.

Kathy Hardin Scratchboard

Michelle Walz Pastels

Borah Horrell Watercolor

GEAG Art on the Square Demonstration Tent


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