Waimea Arts CouncilFebruary, 2014

PO Box 181867-1201 Mamalahoa HighwayKamuela, HI 96743

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WAC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts, the encouragement of artists, and providing a forum for art-related communityevents. This newsletter is made possible by donations from WAC members and W.M Keck Observatory, who does the printing.

In the Firehouse Gallery

It's Cherry Blossom Time!January 29 - March 1, 2014

During the month of February, The Firehouse Gallery will hostan art show bymember artists featuring art and fine crafts with acherry blossom theme. The show is in conjunction with theWaimea Arts Council's sponsorship of the 21st annual WaimeaCherry Blossom Heritage Festival.

The show will feature many works of art based on a cherryblossom theme and will include the original painting that wasselected to represent the 21st annual Waimea Cherry BlossomHeritage Festival. "Love These Cherry Blossoms!" is an oil

painting by award winning Konaartist Rani Denise Ulrich.

This impressionistic style 18" x 24"painting shows all the elements thatcombine to make Waimea's cherryblossom trees so unique - a heavysnow on a greenMaunaKea, brightpink flowers and a finch. It will befeatured on the souvenir programbooklet.

The original painting, along withprints and limited editioncollector's posters featuring thepainting will be available for

purchase at the Firehouse Gallery.

OnFebruary 1 -FestivalDay -WACwill offer anumber of freeactivities in and around the buildings on Waimea HistoricCorner....

Firehouse Gallery open 8 am - 4 pm

Chalk Art - artists and wannabe artists, young and old, areencouraged to express themselves visually on the concrete andsurrounding sidewalks. Chalk provided, or bring your own.

Artists' Demos (Senior Center) - Eco-artist Jay West withCharmiam Vistaunet (papermaking), Linda Simrose (acrylicpainting), Julie McCue (watercolor), and Kathleen Jaeger(mosaics and acrylics). There will also be artists painting on thelawn, weather permitting.

Photography Demo (in tent on lawn) - see article above right.

Cameras, Resolution, Composition, and PixelsWAC Photographers at Cherry Blossom Festival

As part of the festivities during the Cherry Blossom Festival onFebruary 1, several of WAC’s fine art photographers will sharetheir knowledge and techniques with festival visitors. Betweenthe hours of 9 am and 3 pm, Sam Cudney, Susan Harris, JoeLaceby, and Kris Lockard will be located between the FirehouseGallery and the Waimea Preservation Association (WPA)cottage. Look for the tent with the WPA sign on it.Do you have a question about your camera? Are you thinkingabout buying a new camera? They will be answering questionsabout cameras and the how and why of preparing digital files forprinting and for email/web. There will also be displays and/orpresentations on special topics including:

•How many pixels are enough?•Composition•Why the angle of vision canmake a picture compelling…

or not•How framing and point of view influence your story•Editing your digital file—software options and workflow

Sam, Susan, Joe, and Kris will also have selected works ondisplay to discuss with visitors. This will be a great opportunityto ask those photography related questions you’ve been puzzlingover!If any other WAC photographers would like to join us in thisendeavor, we’d welcome your participation!In addition, Lauren Avery will be sharing information aboutWPA’s project to collect and preserve historical images of theWaimea area—and how best to preserve and protect old photos.Find her in and around the WPA cottage.

Hot and Cold Food Booths -

KohalaBurger&Taco, fromKawaihaeCenter,will onceagainpartner withWAC to provide tacos as a fundraiser from 11 am- 1 pm. Their food is prepared fresh daily and features 100%Hawaii grass-fed, hormone-free beef. Located in SeniorCenter.

Tropsicles, from Hilo, will have a booth outside featuringfrozen popsicles made from natural island fruits and using thebest local seasonal and organic ingredients available.

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From the Board...Overview of the January 2014 board meeting... by Lauren AveryInternal Audit•An internal audit of fiscal year 2012-2013 is being conducted by

Marcia Wishnick to gain an understanding of WAC finances,identify best practices to carry into the new fiscal year, and toensure that the financial records are sound. The full report will beavailable in the future.

•Developing the new budget is still in progress, and will be finishedupon completion of the audit.

House & Grounds•Gallery lighting – Joe is to be commended for fixing the last of the

electrical problems – now all lights in the Gallery work.• Internet service –Laurenwillmake an appointmentwithHawaiianTel

to have internet service installedGallery• January show reception was well received with about 100 guests;

however a concerted effort will be made for future receptions tohave more representation from the community.

•Show Schedule now includes: August - Marcia Wishnick and MernaWatta and September – Joe Laceby

•April Show – “Squared Away” requires that all submissions aresquare, no rectangles – a new and exciting idea to “change it up”!

•Disposition of art work after a showwas discussed, and fair and viableideas were presented. Sam will come up with a written documentoutlining the Gallery rules, including the disposition of art.

Membership•Committee now includes Lauren Avery. If any member of WAC

wishes to join the membership committee, please contact PatDinsman.

• It was determined that the “rules” for membership in WAC needed tobe outlined in a written document to ensure that the correctinformation is dispersed to all members and potential members.The committee will create this document by the Februarymeeting.

Old Business•Cherry Blossom Festival – WAC’s participation in the Festival is

running smoothly with Jay at the helm. A breakeven budget hasbeen approved

•SpringMembership Gathering – in the interest of getting to know oneanother and further the success of the Waimea Arts Council, aspring gathering is being planned. It could include artists bringingone of their art pieces to display and talk about.

New Business•Discussed goals for WAC to achieve over the next three years that

would signify success in rebuilding the organization.•Holding a Board Retreat mid-fiscal year was discussed. Focusing on

the future and organization was one idea. Wanting to have it be apositive and productive meeting would be the goal, which meansthat needs and concernsmust be addressedwithin committees priorto the Retreat. Anyone interested in helping to organize and helplead the Retreat is asked to contact Susan Harris or Lauren Avery.

It is incumbent on every member to voice his or her ideas and concernsinproductiveways so theycanbeaddressed. Please send ideas/concernsto Lauren Avery at (cell: 371-2502) or (hawaiilauren@gmail.com), sothey can be brought to the next board meeting. Mahalo for yourparticipation in the Waimea Arts Council and The Firehouse Gallery.

The Low-DownOur April Show, Squared Away, is adeparture from a few WAC traditions.CuratedbyJaclynMacKinnon, the showaimsnot to followa specific theme in thecontent of the works submitted butrather to create a strong visual effect in

the gallery as a whole making the exhibition itself an artisticendevour. The parameters of the show are simple: squarecanvases. There is no size limit, no limit in number ofsubmissions per artist and no entry fee; though as always wereserve the right to make the final selection of what goes on thewall. So as to avoid confusion on take-in day, here are theessentials:

-Only square canvases will be accepted, or work that can bestretched onto a canvas frame, such as watercolor or textiles.Please do not frame your work. Gallery wrap preferred.

-All mediums accepted, get creative! Painting, printing,photography, quilting, mixedmedia, pen and ink, go for it! Justso long as it's square and on a canvas frame.

-No limit on size or number of works submitted, a high volumeof submissions is the goal

-Prints on canvas are welcome, works need not be original

-Open to the community! No need to be a WAC member toparticipate. A 50% donation to WAC will be assessed on thesale of non-member works.

-Take-in isonMarch23, the showruns fromMarch26th toApril23rd with a reception on March 28th.

-All entries must be wired and ready to be hung - please nosawtooth hangers. We recommend the wire be 1/3 from the topof your piece.

-There is no age limit on participation, kids are welcome tosubmit work

Aside from creating a striking visual display in the gallery,what’s the point? With no restrictions on submission number orsubject, Squared Away is an excellent chance for artists to trysomething new, be it a new medium, style or subject. It’s alsoa chance for community members to try us out for one showcommitment-free, hopefully we pick up a few new members!So encourage creative friends to participate, new artists to pickup a brush, old hands to loosen up their artistic inhibitions andtry a new technique; spread the word that this is the show forthem!

For more information please feel free to contact JaclynMacKinnon at(808) 936-2792 or by email atjmackinnon29@gmail.com.For instructions on doing acanvas wrap, go to http://www.wikihow.com/Stretch-a-Canvas

An example of the type of displayanticipated, except that all pieceswill not be the same size.

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Monday thru Saturday – 9:30 to 5:30

Reception a SuccessFirehouse Gallery was packed Friday, January 10th for theNew Artists’ Show reception. With approximately 50 -75people inattendance, therewasplentyof livelyconversationabout the work displayed. The show introduced 15 artistsnew to the Council. A brief biography and photograph ofeach artist was displayed alongside samples of the artist’swork. Media included oils, watercolors, acrylics,photographs, stained glass, art glass, and quilts.

The show ran from January 8 - 26..

ART for Pleasure and/or InvestmentAs part of WAC’s community outreach, Amaury Saint-Gilleswill present “Art for Pleasure and/or Investment” at Tutu’sHouse onThursday, February 20th, from10 to 11:30AM. Duringthis informal talk, Amaury will share his expertise, insight anddefinitive opinions about fine art andwhatmakes a piece special.

Decades as an art critic for one of Japan's major dailies havehoned Amaury’s sense of quality based on work not price. Hebelieves his many incarnations have always revolved around artand culture. At this juncture of his life, his insight into collectingart is particularly informative, andhe looks forward to sharinghisexperience.

Have you ever been pressured into buying art you later regrettedowning? Have you wondered about the real value of gicleeprints? What makes a collection valuable investment-wise?Learnhowandwhyyoushouldexercise cautionwhen inagalleryand gain a deeper understanding of the sort of questions toconsider before buying an artwork. Preparation and knowledgecan support making wise decisions when investing in art.

With definite ideas about fine art and what is both good and bad,Amaury will share his insight on how to find truly enjoyable art.Attendees will come away from this conversation understandinghowwhat you like and how it was created can inform and enrichthe experience of acquiring something you'll proudly hang inyour home or office. Questions will be fielded afterward.

Tutu's House is located at 64-1032 Mamalahoa Highway in theback of the Kamuela Business Center and across the road fromHPM.

Community Events coming up...Kahilu Theatre 885-6868 kahilutheatre.org

Feb. 1 "2014VoyagerConcert" 5:00pm. Special fundraising concertfor theMakali`iVoyagingCanoe andher education programs. $35/$30/$25/$20

Feb 8-9 "The Vagina Monologues" Sat. 7 pm, Sun. 2 pm. A cast ofpolitical and theatrical stars from theBig Islandputon this criticallyacclaimed production. All proceeds go to services helping womenand children in crisis. Ages 12+. $25/$20/$15/$10

Feb. 13 "Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance" 7 pm. Talented andversatile dancers with extraordinary physical abilities and artistry.$64/$54/$44/$20

Jan. 26 Vadym Kholodenko - 2013 Van Cliburn International PianoCompetition winner - the most prestigious classical pianocompetition in the world.

Waimea Community Education 885-1435waimeaeducation.com

Feb. 15 Demystifying Your Digital Camera 11 am- 3:30 pm ParkerSchool Annex. Designed for those whowant to understand how touse their digital camera for the best results. $55.

The second side of our "galleryopen" sign is now finished.Mahalo to Jaclyn MacKinnonfor this colorful addition to thefront of the gallery.

WAIMEA ARTS COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS2013 - 2014 - Contact Information

*Lauren Avery President/Temporary Treas./Grants/Membership hawaiilauren@gmail.com*Susan Harris First Vice Pres./Workshops & Classes susharris43@gmail.com*Jay West Second Vice Pres. artglass@aloha.net*Marcia Wishnick Secretary/Gallery Marketing and Fundraising/Auditor mwishnick@earthlink.net*Sam Cudney Gallery Chairman samcudney@gmail.com*Pat Dinsman Membership pldinsman@hawaii.rr.com*Joe Laceby House & Grounds 313art@gmail.com*Irina Place Hospitality placeirina9@gmail.comJulie McCue Newsletter/Website (with Susie Cysewski) jmccue@hawaii.rr.comLynn Chapman Press Releases sun2c303@gmail.com

*Board member

Firehouse Gallery Upcoming Calendar2014

Calendar is subject to change.

Jan. 29-Mar 1 Cherry Blossom Show

Mar. 5-Mar. 23 "Na Opi'o" Annual Juried Youth Art Show

March 9 Reception 3 - 5 pmMar. 26-Apr. 20 "Squared Away"

March 28 Reception 5 - 7 pmApr. 23-May 2 Recycle Show

May 7-25 "Photography is Art... Really"

May 28-June 29 "Textile Art"

July 2-27 Julie McCue/Lynn Chapman

July 30-Aug.31 Marcia Wishnick/Merna Joan Watta

Sept. 3-28 Joe Laceby

Oct. 1-26 30th Annual Helen M. Cassidy Juried ArtShow

Oct. 29-Nov. 30 Coffee Festival

Dec. 3-28 The Gift of Art

Mahalo to our VolunteersThe following members volunteered during the month ofDecember, putting in 195 hours. Mahalo!

Docents: Pat Dinsman, Kris Lockard, Mary Fallon, LindaSimrose,Mellanese Lofton,Merna JoanWatta, SuzanneHaight,JoyceRobertson, Teresa Crowell, Bernt Gundseth, NormaWatt,Julie McCue, Marty Allen, Susie Cysewski, Carolyn Harper,Lynn Chapman, Barbara Schaefer, Anna Sullivan

Other: Marcia Wishnick, Barbara Schaefer, Jaclyn MacKinnon,Pat Dinsman, Susan Harris, Jay West, Susie Cysewski, JulieMcCue, Sam Cudney

Most hours - Jay West

Newest Members...A big welcome to our newest members:Anna Sullivan - Kamuela..... mixed media, wood burning,

fused fabric and paint - large works.Shelly Batha - Hawi.... Fused glass

The Firehouse Gallery is the most visible project of the Waimea ArtsCouncil and is located in the heart of downtown Kamuela in SouthKohala’s historic old fire station, at the crossroads of MamalahoaHighway andLindseyRd. (Hwy. 19 and 190), across from theWaimeaChevron.

Exhibits changemonthly. The gallery is openWednesday-Friday andSunday, 11 am to 3 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm. There is plentyof free parking behind the gallery.