FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY - NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY - 2012
monthly meeting, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15th. 6:30pm Social/Greeting; 7:00pm, meeting & program.
Blue Room, 3rd Floor; Centennial Center for the Arts Building, Pioneer Park.
REFRESHMENTS For February, Peggy Birkenbuel, Linda Darnell and Ritchie Musick have signed up to bring refreshments. We always appreciate any extras that you might want to bring along. If you have any questions or suggestions, contact Marj Moberly at 457-4661. Thank you in advance!
PRESIDENT'S PALETTE
The sun is back! Hooray! If you haven't already submitted paintings by email to Cheryl for the March show, and you don't know yet what you will be entering, it's time to get cracking! I'm feeling like painting again after a lull over the Christmas break, and I've got a project in mind. I hope you do too. If not, scan through artists' magazines, art books, old photographs that you took with a painting in mind, and things will start to gel in your mind.
Don't forget the entry day will be Saturday February 25.
See you then and there at Well Street Art Gallery!
Happy painting!
Helen Howard, President
FROM BECKY’S CORNER
Greetings and Salutations, Mighty Artists!
A huge thank you goes out to the Marvelous Sue Cole, and all the braveheart members who weathered the cold to attend the January meeting. It was well worth it, as the program was sooooo much fun! Sue shared her techniques, some new, some well-loved, for painting moons and northern lights. Her northern light paintings are among my favorite, so I was especially pleased to learn more about them. Thank you, Sue! Check out our Fairbanks Watercolor Society First Friday facebook page for fun photos, and "like" the site while you're there!
I am so excited about the upcoming FWS show at the Well Street Art Company (aka Well Street Gallery). If it is half as much fun as last year, it will be an absolute blast! Be sure to submit your "Interior Lights" pieces, and remember, the theme can be loosely interpreted. This show draws a large crowd, and the number of sales made last year was impressive, to say the least!
This month's program will be another fun "paint-in". Bring your paint box materials, and artists trading cards-sized watercolor paper, as we will be learning new techniques from Karin Huehold, who will be our program presenter (via DVD, that is). We will be painting beautiful little watercolors, using new and creative techniques. Plus, it's always fun to paint together with this crazy group! If you have ideas for upcoming programs, please contact me at beckalisa@aol.com. Suggestions are welcomed! I'm still trying to figure out how to have a studio-sharing experience via power point. Is anyone out there power point savvy??
From my Corner of the Studio to Yours,
That's the scoop!
Becky
A huge thank you goes out to the Marvelous Sue Cole, and all the braveheart members who weathered the cold to attend the January meeting. It was well worth it, as the program was sooooo much fun! Sue shared her techniques, some new, some well-loved, for painting moons and northern lights. Her northern light paintings are among my favorite, so I was especially pleased to learn more about them. Thank you, Sue! Check out our Fairbanks Watercolor Society First Friday facebook page for fun photos, and "like" the site while you're there!
I am so excited about the upcoming FWS show at the Well Street Art Company (aka Well Street Gallery). If it is half as much fun as last year, it will be an absolute blast! Be sure to submit your "Interior Lights" pieces, and remember, the theme can be loosely interpreted. This show draws a large crowd, and the number of sales made last year was impressive, to say the least!
This month's program will be another fun "paint-in". Bring your paint box materials, and artists trading cards-sized watercolor paper, as we will be learning new techniques from Karin Huehold, who will be our program presenter (via DVD, that is). We will be painting beautiful little watercolors, using new and creative techniques. Plus, it's always fun to paint together with this crazy group! If you have ideas for upcoming programs, please contact me at beckalisa@aol.com. Suggestions are welcomed! I'm still trying to figure out how to have a studio-sharing experience via power point. Is anyone out there power point savvy??
From my Corner of the Studio to Yours,
That's the scoop!
Becky
NELDA’S NOTE
Twila Everitt has graciously volunteered to bring our FWS Website up to date. She is our new FWS WebMistress for www.fairbankswatercolor.org. Over the Super Bowl weekend she accomplished a tremendous amount of work. Also, a huge thank you to Hope Moberly who maintained it previously until health problems prevented her from continuing with it. Thank you, Hope, for all you did.
DUES for 2012 were due on January 1st. They can be paid any time now. Please fill out the lime green sheet that will be at the meeting or print one out from our web site www.fairbankswatercolor.org. I will have an updated roster with me if you wonder what years you might owe for. It is just $15. per year.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS: Again… We have many, many renewals…Thank you! and our treasury says, “ooooh-feels good to be fatter!” Here are the responsible folks for the last month or so: Chuck Alkire, Craig Cheledinas, Phyllis Tate, Damaris Mortvedt, Ritchie Musick, Sue Cole, Cathy Mosher, Betsy Bear, Myke King, Kassie Farrar and Linette Finstad, Thank you everyone! Be sure to bug me about your membership card, if you haven’t received one.
POSTCARD advertising our March show has been chosen by David Mollett and sent off to be printed. If all the stars align themselves, we should have them at the February meeting for you to take and hand or mail out to your friends and family. The painting chosen was “January Light” by Kate Wood. Congratulations, Kate!
ANNUAL SHOW:
Well folks, our Annual March show is getting closer….. on March 2nd, First Friday. Hope you have a few paintings planned and/or painted. The theme for 2012 is “INTERIOR LIGHT”. Watercolor and watermedia will be accepted. You can focus on indoor-light through a window or a light bulb!, outdoor – light in the woods, still life with a glow and even portraits! But, the light should be predominant. It will be exciting to see what people come up with. We will again have the people’s choice. Dues must be current. We will be at Well Street Art Company, the commission is 50/50 as last year. Up to three paintings will be accepted. The turn-in date will be Sat. Feb. 25th. Please note, you can always make special arrangements if that date does not work for you. (I already have received 3.) Call Nelda 456-3329 to coordinate, please. For now, just paint, paint, paint. We have the Official Guidelines for the show and also the Artist Paintings forms attached.
WOODWAY Matt tells us of an update. He needs artists for March and April, 2012. If you previously contacted him about exhibiting during that time period, please get a hold of him!!! Time is of the essence! Please contact Matt Moberly, 388-8262 or email: mmoberly49@gmail.com
GRANGE GALLERY THIRD FRIDAY ART SHOW – “AURORA MAGIC”This is going to be a truly magical art show, with a team of talented local artists and a nice combination of mediums, all on the subject of the auroras. You will find beautiful watercolors by our very own Sue Cole and Donna Lenard, stained glass auroras by Claudia Lively, who will also be signing her book "The Vole Family in Winter", along with mesmerizing photographs by artists Lara Poirrier, John Aldabe, and Don Derosier. The artists' reception is on Friday, February 17 from 5:00-9:00, and the show continues on Saturday the 18th, from 12:00-4:00. It is going to be an exquisite show, so come on out, show your support to your fellow artists, and let the "oooooh" s and "aaaaaah"s begin!
The January show at the Grange Gallery could not have been more beautiful! Chris Thomas' large group of works, Moxie Pender's fiber arts, Carol Wilbur's digital images, and Klare Maisch put together a colorful and amazing show. You can see photos of this show (and the fireworks we enjoyed at the Grange that night) on the North Pole Grange Gallery facebook page. "Like" the page while you're visiting!
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE
The January show at the Grange Gallery could not have been more beautiful! Chris Thomas' large group of works, Moxie Pender's fiber arts, Carol Wilbur's digital images, and Klare Maisch put together a colorful and amazing show. You can see photos of this show (and the fireworks we enjoyed at the Grange that night) on the North Pole Grange Gallery facebook page. "Like" the page while you're visiting!
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE
The Fairbanks Art League focuses on the business of art, and meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Bear Gallery (unless otherwise noted), from 5:30-6:30. If you would like to be on the e-mailing list to get up-to-date information, contact Becky Anderson at beckalisa@aol.com. Information can also be found on the Fairbanks Art League facebook page. Come join the March 6 meeting, where the program will be on the marketing/selling website "Etsy". Bring your curiosity and questions with you!
THE FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY MUSEUM still has October, 2012 open to book, and has started booking into 2013. This is a great opportunity. Tom and Nelda Nixon, Matt Moberly and Betsy Bear have had very successful showing in this well lighted, wonderful little Gallery. You can have a very nice show with 15 to 20 pieces (depending on size). The Museum has, in the last few months had between 120 to 170 people come through for First Friday. For more information contact Bob Eley, Fairbanks Community Museum, Tue. through Sat. noon to 4pm to reserve your month. 457-3669.
VLADIMIR ZHIKHARTSEV is continuing his Friday classes/mini workshops. 10am to 4:00pm. At 1604 Turner St. Contact him to sign up and find out what the theme for that day’s class is, so you can supply your own reference materials. Never the same and always a challenge! Cost is $65. Bring your own lunch. Fresh coffee, tea & cookies are provided. Call 455-4423 or email vladimir@acsalaska.net (preferred)
SUE COLE Is teaching one-on-one, children or adults, at her studio or she will come to you by appointment. Call 456-3635 or 799-1120 or email scoleak@gmail.com
BEAR GALLERY GIFT SHOP CORNER Features FWS members each month. Chris Thomas is the artist for December.. For future months, give Helen Howard a call, 374-2914 – leave a msg or email hmh@acsalaska.net to set up a month for yourself.
TOM NIXON: Is teaching winter classes. Contact him for more information. Call Tom or Nelda at 456-3329 or email tnnixon@alaska.net for more details or visit their improved & updated web site www.tomnixonart.com
VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING: 5:30pm. Bear Gallery February 15th, (just before our meeting!) in the Bear Gallery, Pioneer Park.
PATTERNS OF INFLUENCE SHOW "Symphony of Light" Fairbanks Arts Association,
(This info I picked up from Becky Anderson’s Facebook notes.) Congratulations Vladimir Zhikhartsev andKate Wood who received awards....sorry if I missed someone! It is a great show! You can find artwork of Tammy Phillips, Sue Cole, Kathy ???, Craig Cheledinas' pottery and photograph, my fused glass, and I apologize for anyone I omitted. And, Moxie Pender won an award with her beautiful fiber arts! Congratulations, Moxie! – was at the Grange last month with her spinning wheel. It's a great show to check out, showing through February 25th.
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE, Meeting: February 7, 5:30-6:30, Bear Gallery
The program for the February Art League meeting proves to be a great one, with guest speaker Kesler Woodward presenting '1% for the Arts and Other Public Arts Submissions "Call for Art".' Kesler worked on the national committee that designed https://www.callforentry.org/
The program for the February Art League meeting proves to be a great one, with guest speaker Kesler Woodward presenting '1% for the Arts and Other Public Arts Submissions "Call for Art".' Kesler worked on the national committee that designed https://www.callforentry.org/
CITY OF CORDOVA CALL FOR ART…
In accordance with Alaska Statute 35.27.01.-030, the City of Cordova announces a request for artists’ qualifications for art work to be installed in the Cordova Community Center. This multi-use facility is currently under construction, with completion anticipated by the summer of 2013. Budget $150,000. Deadline for entries: February 29, 2012. Must be received at City Hall by: 4:30 pm February 29, 2012. Contact: Cathy Sherman – inforservice@cityofcordova.net
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FIRST FRIDAY and THIRD FRIDAY TICKLER INFO should be sent the Monday of the week of the specific Friday (submissions preferably in 10pt Arial font) to Nelda Nixon at tnnixon@alaska.net or Call 456-3329 to remind me.
SPECIAL NOTE:
And remember that housecleaning lady who helped Ellen. Her name is Beverly Bernard, phone 460-1945.
She will do scheduled cleanings or move-outs. She charges $35/hour. As Ellen says, “She’s terrific!”
FRIDGE NOTES 2011
FEBRUARY
Feb. 15th
5:30 FAA Visual Arts Committee meeting Bear Gallery
6:30pm FWS Meeting, Blue Room
Feb. 25th
Noon to 5pm In-take at Well Street for 13th Annual Show.
MARCH
Mar 2nd First Friday
5-8pm Annual Show Opening – Well St. Art Gallery
Mar 21
5:30pm FAA visual arts committee meeting, Bear Gallery
6:30pm FWS meeting, Blue Room
APRIL
Apr 4 Newsletter deadline
Apr 6 First Friday
Apr 18 5:30pm FAA visual arts committee meeting, Bear Gallery
6:30pm FWS Meeting.
FACEBOOK It also appears that we (FWS) are on Facebook. Becky Anderson has been handling it, and it was fun to see the pictures from our January meeting. Check it out. Fairbanks Watercolor Society.
President Helen Howard, 374-2914; Vice President Becky Anderson, 474-4014;
Secretary/ Newsletter/ Membership Nelda L. Benson-Nixon, 456-3329;
and Treasurer Olga Hesketh, 452-1210;
Fairbanks Watercolor Society PO Box 82536, Fairbanks, AK 99708
