FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY - NEWSLETTER – MARCH - 2012
monthly meeting, WEDNESDAY, MARCH. 21ST, 6:30pm Social/Greeting; 7:00pm, meeting & program.
Blue Room, 3rd Floor; Centennial Center for the Arts Building, Pioneer Park.
Refreshments For March, Steve Holford, Ellen Brown and Linda Callender 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
What an amazing show at Well Street Gallery! Congratulations to all the artists who entered up to three paintings apiece, and thank you to Nelda Nixon and Cheryl Berrong for spearheading the effort and getting all the nitty gritty details put together, plus the advertising on Channel 11, which takes a special gift. We are so fortunate to have Nelda's unremitting efforts towards keeping us all informed with the monthly Newsletter as well as the First Friday reminders. Thank you Nelda. And thanks too to Olga Hesketh, our efficient and organized book-keeper, who kept track of the People's Choice ballots as well as all the other things she keeps track of (with Nelda), the membership list payments, workshop enrollments, etc. - and put Christine Fortner's workshop, May 7-11, on your calendar, while I am mentioning it.
If you haven't been over to Well Street Art Gallery yet, make a point of doing so. We are very grateful that David Mollett invited the Fairbanks Watercolor Society again this year, and we feel confident that the show is worth a visit - remind your friends that you have artwork there, and that the gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays. Noon to 6pm. Perhaps they will take a checkbook with them. And thank you, David for hosting us. The reception area was crowded and the ballot box was stuffed - congratulations to Cheryl Berrong’s “After the Rain” for getting the most People’s Choice votes, followed by Vladimir Zhikhartsev’s “Light in the Woods” with 2nd Place, and then Tom Nixon’s “Kobuk Sunset” for third highest and Honorable Mention. It shows a dedication to 'keeping the brush on the paper', as Tom used to say. (and still does!)
Our Vice-President, Becky Anderson, has been busy not only with her own artwork and jewelry, but also helping with the Show, planning our programs, and heading the Art League while Nikki was out of town, which meets monthly on the First Tuesday. It is worth attending if you want to get ahead in the business of art. Thank you, Becky.
Happy Springtime painting to all - incidentally, has anyone ever tried to sketch or paint any of the ice sculptures? The new home of Ice Alaska is well worth a visit. The single block sculptures are amongst the spruce trees.
Helen Howard, President
FROM BECKY’S CORNER
Greetings and Salutations, Mighty Artists!
What a great Annual FWS Art Show we had at Well Street Art Company! It was a very fun and social night, with a large crowd of art enthusiasts attending. Thanks to all the artists who contributed their beautiful pieces, and to all who helped with intakes, hanging, ballot counting, providing goodies to eat, and hosting the front table. What a fun group we are!! Congratulations to Cheryl Berrong, Vladimir Zhikhartsev and Tom Nixon for the People’s Choice awards. Congratulations to Kate Wood, whose painting was used as the postcard image to advertise the show, and also to Nelda Nixon for being our newest Channel 11 News superstar and Fairbanks Daily News-Miner interviewee. Quite an honor to all (round of applause inserted here)
And speaking of what a fun group we are, a large crowd showed up to play and paint at the February meeting. It felt great to be in the same room with so many friends as we painted with artist Karen Huehold (via Sue Cole's DVD---thanks, Sue!). A fun time was had by all!
And now on to the March meeting program (insert drum roll here).........Tammy Phillips will present on her experience with Agora Gallery in NYC...the before...the during....and the after. We will hear how the gallery found Tammy, the process involved, how the Artists' Reception went, and more. We will also be painting, so bring your paint boxes and materials!
And last but not least, It's Spring Cleaning Time!! Here's a heads up for the April meeting....the meeting place, for April only, will not be in the Blue Room. We will meet at the Pioneer Museum Lobby AND we will be including a studio sale (i.e. yard/2nd hand sale of studio goodies) as one part of our two part program. So collect those gently used books, materials, supplies (Nelda-some brushes please) that you haven't been using, and we'll have tables set up for sales. Don't forget to bring some small bills for change. Also, bring the big bucks for the giant amount of supplies you will be buying at great prices from other artists. Part two of the program is still a secret, even to me, so if you have anything on your wish list that you'd like to see in a program, contact me at beckalisa@aol.com
rom My Corner of the Studio to Yours,
That's the Scoop!
Becky
GRANGE GALLERY * THIRD FRIDAY ART SHOW *- "THROWING COPPER"
This is going to be another great show you won't want to miss, folks! Steve Holford's solo show, "Throwing Copper, rare and unusual works by Steve Holford" incorporates more ingenious additions! Be the first to witness Steve's "Copper-Fused" watercolors technique! This show will be on March 16th 5-9pm & March 17th 12-4pm.
The February Art Show, "Aurora Magic" was magnificent! With the subject matter being the auroras, it was a multi-media event featuring our fine watercolor artists, Sue Cole, Donna Lenard and Vladimir Zhikhartsev as well as Claudia Lively (children's book author/book signing and gorgeous stained glass creations), Lara Poirrier (photography) and Neal Brown, professor and knower of all things aurora at Poker Flats (discussion, slide show on auroras). It was a magical evening with lots of art enthusiasts attending. A good time was had by all.
GRANGE GALLERY WORKSHOP – STEVE HOLFORD
In conjunction with his show, Steve will also host a workshop on Saturday, March 17 from 10:00-12:00, "Learn how to paint Vodka Skapes*" , *Born from spirits made by the Alaska Distillery and created from water of 10,000 year old glacial ice calved in Prince William Sound. The paint used to create each work is fused with a combination of world-class pigments bound with honey made in Fairbanks, Alaska." For absolute beginners to seasoned artists, this class includes all materials. Steve says, "Leave your brushes and paints at home ...get ready for an outrageous workshop that will inspire painters, textile artists, and kiln savants alike!" The workshop is $45 (including all materials....and that means ALL materials....and is limited to 20 people. For more information or to sign up, contact Steve at steveholford@hotmail.com or call 954-336-8321. It's filling up fast, folks, so don't delay!
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE, MEETING: April 3, 5:30-6:30, Bear GalleryThe Fairbanks Art League aims to promote, encourage and support emerging and professional artists through a variety of activities suggested by the members. The April program will be presented by Suraiya John, who will speak on the topic of ETSY. I know I said that last month, but alas, I was confused. This will be a very interesting topic on this website which is used to market art, so don't miss it! If you are not on the Art League e-mailing list but would like to be, please contact Becky at beckalisa@aol.com. See you there!
WILD ARTS WALK, Sunday, June 3, 12:00-4:00Applications for the 7th Annual Wild Arts Walk will be available at the FWS meeting, as well as online at www.creamersfield.org. This is a great place to showcase your art. Space is limited, so act now if you would like an individual table! Applications for participation must be received by May 4. There are credit card stations available that will be manned by a Friends of Creamer's Field volunteer. 20% of the artist's gross sales will go to Creamers. See the application for more details. I have reserved our usual space for the Fairbanks Watercolor Society table and canopy, so please contact me (Becky) at beckalisa@aol.com to let me know if you are interested in helping man the table. We need several fine folks for this, and it's always a fun time. Don't miss out!
FACEBOOK PAGES YOU WILL LIKE
First Friday Fairbanks--is a page you will want to use to promote your First Friday Events!Fairbanks, Alaska (group)--another page you can use to promote your events.North Pole Grange---information and photos on Grange Gallery information including Art Shows and Workshops past, present and future.Fairbanks Watercolor Society---information and photos, art opportunities Fairbanks Art League---information, discussions and art opportunities; meeting informationFairbanks Arts---An active Fairbanks Arts Association group page
If you are not facebook savvy, but want to be, contact Becky at beckalisa@aol.com.
SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION (A NEW CATEGORY!) (Also known as SSP!) Open to all…..
The February Art Show, "Aurora Magic" was magnificent! With the subject matter being the auroras, it was a multi-media event featuring our fine watercolor artists, Sue Cole, Donna Lenard and Vladimir Zhikhartsev as well as Claudia Lively (children's book author/book signing and gorgeous stained glass creations), Lara Poirrier (photography) and Neal Brown, professor and knower of all things aurora at Poker Flats (discussion, slide show on auroras). It was a magical evening with lots of art enthusiasts attending. A good time was had by all.
GRANGE GALLERY WORKSHOP – STEVE HOLFORD
In conjunction with his show, Steve will also host a workshop on Saturday, March 17 from 10:00-12:00, "Learn how to paint Vodka Skapes*" , *Born from spirits made by the Alaska Distillery and created from water of 10,000 year old glacial ice calved in Prince William Sound. The paint used to create each work is fused with a combination of world-class pigments bound with honey made in Fairbanks, Alaska." For absolute beginners to seasoned artists, this class includes all materials. Steve says, "Leave your brushes and paints at home ...get ready for an outrageous workshop that will inspire painters, textile artists, and kiln savants alike!" The workshop is $45 (including all materials....and that means ALL materials....and is limited to 20 people. For more information or to sign up, contact Steve at steveholford@hotmail.com or call 954-336-8321. It's filling up fast, folks, so don't delay!
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE, MEETING: April 3, 5:30-6:30, Bear GalleryThe Fairbanks Art League aims to promote, encourage and support emerging and professional artists through a variety of activities suggested by the members. The April program will be presented by Suraiya John, who will speak on the topic of ETSY. I know I said that last month, but alas, I was confused. This will be a very interesting topic on this website which is used to market art, so don't miss it! If you are not on the Art League e-mailing list but would like to be, please contact Becky at beckalisa@aol.com. See you there!
WILD ARTS WALK, Sunday, June 3, 12:00-4:00Applications for the 7th Annual Wild Arts Walk will be available at the FWS meeting, as well as online at www.creamersfield.org. This is a great place to showcase your art. Space is limited, so act now if you would like an individual table! Applications for participation must be received by May 4. There are credit card stations available that will be manned by a Friends of Creamer's Field volunteer. 20% of the artist's gross sales will go to Creamers. See the application for more details. I have reserved our usual space for the Fairbanks Watercolor Society table and canopy, so please contact me (Becky) at beckalisa@aol.com to let me know if you are interested in helping man the table. We need several fine folks for this, and it's always a fun time. Don't miss out!
FACEBOOK PAGES YOU WILL LIKE
First Friday Fairbanks--is a page you will want to use to promote your First Friday Events!Fairbanks, Alaska (group)--another page you can use to promote your events.North Pole Grange---information and photos on Grange Gallery information including Art Shows and Workshops past, present and future.Fairbanks Watercolor Society---information and photos, art opportunities Fairbanks Art League---information, discussions and art opportunities; meeting informationFairbanks Arts---An active Fairbanks Arts Association group page
If you are not facebook savvy, but want to be, contact Becky at beckalisa@aol.com.
SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION (A NEW CATEGORY!) (Also known as SSP!) Open to all…..
BECKY ANDERSON --- You can find my fused glass jewelry creations at the S Salon from April 1-June 27. You can also find my fused glass jewelry, wine stoppers, and larger art pieces at Gallery 49 in the Co-Op Plaza.
GALLERY 49 - Our newest art gallery in Fairbanks, Gallery 49 is located at the Co-Op Plaza, at 535 Second Avenue, Suite 103. You will find many local artists' creations including works by Becky Anderson, Dan Kennedy, Helen Howard, Cynthia Hanson, Lynn Larson, Jeanne Armstrong, Nikki Kinne, Sandra Westcott, Mary Ann Fortune, Mariska Wright, Alex Lewandowski, Mike Croskrey, Melissa Stewart, and many more! Come in and check it out! It's great!
WOODWAY Donna Lenard is scheduled to be in the Woodway for April. For information about showing there please contact Matt Moberly, 388-8262 or email: mmoberly49@gmail.com
Bear Gallery Gift Shop Corner Features FWS members each month. Nelda Nixon is the artist for March.
For future months, give Helen Howard a call 374-2914 – leave a msg or email hmh@acsalaska.net to set up your month for yourself.
The Art Expo, 2012 has been canceled but will resume next year. There will be workshops in April, and additional information can be found through the Fairbanks Arts Association.
CHRISTINE FORTNER WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Sponsored by the Fairbanks Watercolor Society, will be held May 7-11. “Learn the classical study of light and shadow in still life and landscape. The class will have fun with the various techniques of depicting light, making color choices and understanding the properties of paint we choose to put on our palette.” This is the only workshop scheduled for this year and will be at St. Raphael’s (our favorite place for workshops). Applications are posted on the FWS web site www.fairbankswatercolor.org under workshops. Christine is from Anchorage and this will be her 2nd time here, last time was early 2000. The class limit is 20. There are already six people signed up. So, do it soon. Cost is estimated at $300. Sign up today, $100 will hold your spot. Balance will be due April 23rd. Her web site is fortnerstudio@alaska.com. I’ll have a few forms with me at the meeting too. For any questions please contact Nelda, 456-3329 or tnnixon@alaska.net.
INTERIOR ARTISANS SHOW, April, Bear GalleryYou can find the prospectus on the website, or contact the Fairbanks Arts Association at e.fairbanks@mosquitonet.com or 456-6485. Intakes will be in the Bear Gallery on March 30 (12:00-6:00), March 31 (12:00-6:00) and April 1 (12:00-5:00). Take advantage of this great opportunity! If you would like to volunteer to help with intakes, please contact the Fairbanks Arts Association or Becky @ beckalisa@aol.com.
NELDA’S NOTE
ANNUAL SHOW:
Well folks, our Annual March “INTERIOR LIGHT” is here! It was very exciting to see what people came up with. I want to congratulate all the artists who entered paintings. I’m so proud of you. -- You all had your paperwork tidy and completed. It made the intake so much easier and faster. I loved how you followed directions! As you have heard we had 82 Paintings done by 33 artists. Of those 82, at last count there have been 10 sold. They are: Grey Day, Nelda Nixon, Creamer’s Field, Tom Nixon, Northern Exposure, Deb Horner, Chena Hot Springs Trail, Deb Horner, After the Rain (1st), Cheryl Berrong, Yikes! Stripes!, Dawn Crass, Poppies – Triplets, Peggy Birkenbuel, Peaceful Night, Sue Cole, Light in the Woods (2nd), Vladimir Zhikhartsev and Winter Solitude, Sherry Fisler. And, almost like last year, we had 390 people vote for their people’s choice. It was so gratifying see them just keep coming in the door!! And again, they complained about how hard it was to choose a favorite. I think Barb Schuhmann ‘s only entry “Sunrise Across the Parking Lot” deserves some attention. It was the painting the News-Miner chose to put in the paper with our little news article in Latitude on March 2nd. You can probably still look it up on line if you’d like. Just www.newsminer.com and then go to Latitude for March 2nd.
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. Or if you want to drop, please email me and let me know. Becky and I will be contacting some folks in the next few months. Nelda tnnixon@alaska.net
ALSO…. Tom and I were notified that 'The Fairbanks Watercolor Society - Tom and Nelda Nixon' along with E. Maya Salganek of Fairbanks have won for Arts and Leadership in the 2012 Interior Alaska Mayors’ Awards for the Arts. The awards will be presented in the Theatre at Pioneer Park on March 23rd at 6pm, with a reception following upstairs in the Bear Gallery with cup cakes. If you plan to come, please RSVP to 456-6485 x 226 or email her at anna@fairbanksarts.org. We were totally flabbergasted!, but honored that we were nominated.
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!
LOCAL CALL FOR ART
Dear Water Color Society ( Cheryl Berrong )....The Alaska Bird Observatory is seeking artist to submit pieces ( to sell ) at the April 6th First Friday event @ The Alaska Bird Observatory ( behind Wedgewood Manor off Margret Street ) The
pieces must apply to the theme “Migration”. An artist may submit multiple works/sizes , we will try to display all works, however be advised space is limited.... The show hangs for three weeks , The Alaska Bird Observatory policy on
commission ( 70% artist â?" 30% Alaska Bird Observatory ) .. These events are well attended , averaging 200 people through the doors , its great exposure for local artist. We offer drinks/food , multiple door prize drawings. Show works are
required by 5pm the Wed before the show. When submitting please include an inventory sheet / price / mailing address. We encourage as many artist as possible to join us...this is a ( mixed media ) theme show. Questions please call Nicole
Balaze in the office @ 451-7159 or myself Barb Andersen 479-5457 msg. ( many know me from The Artworks ) ....please consider joining us. Previous shows in 2011 such as Raven/October , Chickadee/February , as well as the current Owl show this February have been terrific ! Regards , Barb Andersen ( volunteer ) email with any questions at wolftrak@ptialaska.net We are currently taking the names of interested artist. If it is possible to have a notice in one of your newsletters or
announced at a meeting , we appreciate this.
OUT OF TOWN
Mat-Su College is having their second annual weekend Machetanz Art Festival l on June 2 and registration is available now. Get on their web site and then just write in "Art Festival 2012" and it will open. Click on the classes and a list will show up - drawing, painting - oil- watercolor -silk, printmaking, photography, pottery, beading. Classes are small 8-15 students depending on the class. All day is generally $50 (9-4)+ some material fees in some instances or half day $25 (some classes are half day). Judi Betts is teaching a class there. I think there is an error in the price on her class so you may want to check - I think it is $100 for the day. Currently it says $1.00 but I think it is a decimal error - either way a great deal!
So if you want a chance to mingle with some fine artists, get that little beginning of summer shot in the arm, take a glorious drive up to the valley (maybe even extend the trip a little) why not check this opportunity out.
MARK McDERMOTT <markmcde@gci.net> wrote: I am teaching a watercolor workshop titled "Watercolor Landscape: Tips & Techniques" at Across The Bay Tent & Breakfast, Kachemak Bay, the weekend of Aug. 17-19, 2012: http://www.tentandbreakfastalaska.com/Across_the_Bay/Watercolor.html (Ed. Note – this looks so cool!)
Mark McDermott Painting Web Site: http://www.markmcdermottart.com
5100 Vaquero Road Photo Web Site: http://www.markmcdermottphoto.com
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
907-345-6997
STILLPOINT – HALIBUT COVE (across from Homer) Includes Eric Weigardt. (This was a great email brochure, but unable to include it because of space. So check out the website and look at workshops.)
Friends, We are pleased to announce our lineup of retreats for the upcoming summer season. Make plans now to attend one of our unforgettable events. Invite a friend, a loved one, a parent or a sibling to attend along with you.
Blessings, Jan Thurston For more details: www.stillpointlodge.com/employment.htm
Southcentral Alaska (near Anchorage) Join us (The Painted Ladies) for this All Inclusive Alaskan Plein Air Adventure, June 15-19. 2012. This retreat will be based out of a Wasilla B & B. Go to PleinAirAlaska.com and find out all about this group, as well as about this retreat. Click on about the retreat. If you are interested, sign up soon, as it is filling up.
Call For:
Art for Alaska Parks â?" 2012 - Alaska's Top 30 Competition - Award Categories
$1000 Grand Prize - Entry Deadline is July 31,2012
New Award Category! - A Celebration Of Alaska's Beauty
The AFAP comp is designed to celebrate the beauty of Alaska by showcasing representational artists while enhancing the public awareness of Alaska's public accessible recreational areas. This event is sponsored by Alaska Artists Guild
You can obtain more information and Prospectus/Entry Form from our website: www.artforalaskaparks.com
Kurt Jacobson President ALASKA ARTIST GUILD
HOMER, AK Jan Peyton is giving a class at the Homer Branch of the college. I took one from her a few years back, and it was great. Donna of Kachemak Bay Watercolor Society.
“I was wondering if you could put out the word about a watercolor workshop that I’m doing in June through the college, Kachemak Bay Campus. It will be June 15, 16 , and 18. This is a Friday Saturday and Monday. It is a one credit class, so the fee is $154, plus student fees. We will do some plein air, wet on wet, and representational paintings. Hopefully, there will be some warm weather at that time! Enrollment for summer classes has started, so on line registration should be possible now.”
VLADIMIR ZHIKHARTSEV is continuing his Friday classes/mini workshops through March. 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
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.
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.
and
JOIN FbxWCS@yahoogroups.com now.
To be up on the latest ‘in-between notices’ from a member to all group members, please join our Yahoo Group. Messages can come into your Yahoo account or any email account you choose,. You need to sign up to be able to receive it. It is a useful tool. Go to: http://Groups.Yahoo.com/group/FbxWCS/ and follow directions to become a member. It is free. What is great about this tool is you can post a note to everyone listed from the watercolor society with one posting. It will go to everyone signed up in the group to receive a message. I think there are 55 listed now. Problems? Call Nelda Nixon
Newsletter items should be sent via email by the first weekend of each month.
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.
FRIDGE NOTES 2011
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
Mar. 23
6:00pm Mayor’s Awards, Pioneer Park Theatre; Reception Bear Gallery
APRIL
Apr. 3rd Pick up Paintings – Well St. Art. Co.
Apr 4 Newsletter deadline
Apr 6 First Friday
Apr 18 5:30pm FAA visual arts committee meeting, Bear Gallery
6:30pm FWS Meeting.
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
P.O. Box 82536
Fairbanks, AK 99708-2536
Address Service Requested
Meeting: Wed., March 21st, 2012
6:30-9:00pm, Blue Room
Civic Center, Pioneer Park
