FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY - NEWSLETTER - MAY - 2012
MONTHLY MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH, 6:30pm Social/Greeting; 7:00pm, Meeting & Program.
This month we will back in the 3rd Floor Blue Room, Civic Center, Pioneer Park.
REFRESHMENTS: For May, Shelly Vickers, Tom and Nelda Nixon, Marilyn Askelin, Steve Holford and Terri Crowson 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
This will be a very short note as Christine Fortner will be starting to teach a week's workshop tomorrow and our early meeting date means there's not much time to get the Newsletter set and printed and mailed. You will hear about the Workshop results at the May meeting on May 16, which is when John Poirrier will be giving us further ideas for using the Golden Mean.
Don't forget to come to the June picnic, which will again be by the Chena boat landing at the Wilderness Pavilion. Our July 'meeting' will again be a paint-out at the Georgeson Garden at the University, and August a paint-out at Creamer's Field.
I still have room in the cabin I'm renting for our Labor Day weekend retreat and paint-out. I have booked the largest cabin at Healy Heights for three nights from August 31. If you want one of the smaller cabins, here is the contact information:
Healy Heights Family Cabins
Rod and Marilou Johnson
PO Box 277, Healy, Alaska 99743
Phone: (907) 683-2639 or Fax: (907) 683-2640
Email: johnson@healycabins.com
PO Box 277, Healy, Alaska 99743
Phone: (907) 683-2639 or Fax: (907) 683-2640
Email: johnson@healycabins.com
FROM BECKY’S CORNER
Greetings and salutations, oh Mighty Artists!
Spring has sprung, and you know what that means ---- The Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk is coming up! The Arts Walk will be at Creamers Field June 3, from 12:00-4:00. if you would like your own booth, contact Christine Huff at Creamers Field---they will set up a booth for you, give you a free lunch, and you can sell, sell, sell your nature-inspired artwork, donating a mere 20% of your sales to Creamers. It's a great opportunity. The FWS booth needs additional volunteers to help man the information table, so contact me at beckalisa@aol.com if you would like to volunteer, and thanks in advance!
We have a great May program lined up for you! John Poirrier will be presenting on "The Golden Mean, as it Applies to Painting". Thank you, John! We always enjoy your presentations, both the learning and the laughing. We had a wonderful program in April, given by Jinx Whitaker. It was very informational, interesting, and appreciated. We love our program presenters!
That's the scoop!
From my corner of the studio to yours,
Becky
Spring has sprung, and you know what that means ---- The Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk is coming up! The Arts Walk will be at Creamers Field June 3, from 12:00-4:00. if you would like your own booth, contact Christine Huff at Creamers Field---they will set up a booth for you, give you a free lunch, and you can sell, sell, sell your nature-inspired artwork, donating a mere 20% of your sales to Creamers. It's a great opportunity. The FWS booth needs additional volunteers to help man the information table, so contact me at beckalisa@aol.com if you would like to volunteer, and thanks in advance!
We have a great May program lined up for you! John Poirrier will be presenting on "The Golden Mean, as it Applies to Painting". Thank you, John! We always enjoy your presentations, both the learning and the laughing. We had a wonderful program in April, given by Jinx Whitaker. It was very informational, interesting, and appreciated. We love our program presenters!
That's the scoop!
From my corner of the studio to yours,
Becky
And last but not least, ELLEN BROWN IS 80 YEARS YOUNG!! Well, almost, anyway....Ellen's birthday is the first week of June, but Ellen, we want to wish you an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and we celebrate YOU! Whoop! Whoop!
NELDA’S NOTE
NEXT MONTH will be our annual picnic and paint-out. So, be thinking about that. We’ll be in the Wilderness Pavilion again this year, over nearest the River. Hopefully there will be less wind and noise from Peger Road, but you can park there. The canoes are mostly done by the time we all get there. It is so much closer! Last year, we worried about parking, this year we aren’t!
HELP WANTED! SERIOUSLY FOLKS!! We need a volunteer for our Historian position. As mentioned, Barb won’t be able to maintain it or store the scrapbooks. The position requires collecting news articles, pictures from functions and placing them in a readable scrapbook. Quite often we have some of the books on display at some functions. They are really fun to look at and provided the details for Helen’s speech at the Mayor’s Awards. Other members of our group will help with delivering articles and programs to the historian. I think it would take minimal time, but definitely needs someone ‘in charge’. Think about it. If this is something you think you could handle, please call Helen 374-2914 or Nelda at 456-3329. This was actually my first position for our club.
Nelda Nixon, Secretary.
GRANGE GALLERY * THIRD FRIDAY ART SHOW * Theme for May 18th and 19th is “Farm and Garden”. Multi artist show. Broad subject. All medias including photography. Will have a more detailed request in a couple of hours.
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE, NEXT MEETING: June 5th, 2012. For particulars, contact Nikki Kinne,(907)479-2695.
WILD ARTS WALK, Sunday, June 3, 12:00-4:00
Design Alaska Wild Arts WalkThe Wild Arts Walk is coming up on Sunday, June 3, and always proves to be a fun time! the Deadline for booth application is now, so if you would like your own booth/tent, don't delay! We have our Fairbanks Watercolor Society tent reserved, and need a few volunteers to share in the fun of manning the booth. Contact Becky Anderson to secure your volunteering spot! For more information and applications, contact Creamers Field.
Design Alaska Wild Arts WalkThe Wild Arts Walk is coming up on Sunday, June 3, and always proves to be a fun time! the Deadline for booth application is now, so if you would like your own booth/tent, don't delay! We have our Fairbanks Watercolor Society tent reserved, and need a few volunteers to share in the fun of manning the booth. Contact Becky Anderson to secure your volunteering spot! For more information and applications, contact Creamers Field.
MORE DETAILS ON THE HEALY HEIGHTS CABINS: FROM ANNE ALSHIRE, Labor Day Week-End Committee Chairman.
Phone and website listed earlier in Helen’s President’s Palette.
Phone and website listed earlier in Helen’s President’s Palette.
If you book a different cabin, please let me know. Also let me know if you have or need room-mates.
I have started a list of who is going, what cabin they have and if they have or need room-mates.
I plan to drive down Friday night after work - leaving at 5:30 pm. I could take one other person with me.
If you are driving and can take others let me know and I will try to match people up.If you have any questions or would like to room with someone please contact me.
Anne at 322-1206.
Thanks
Anne
I have started a list of who is going, what cabin they have and if they have or need room-mates.
I plan to drive down Friday night after work - leaving at 5:30 pm. I could take one other person with me.
If you are driving and can take others let me know and I will try to match people up.If you have any questions or would like to room with someone please contact me.
Anne at 322-1206.
Thanks
Anne
SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION (A NEW CATEGORY!) (Also known as SSP!) Open to all Members…..
BECKY ANDERSON --- Becky Anderson is thrilled to be May's Featured Jewelry Artist at S Salon! The unveiling of April's "Fun and Funky Spring Collection" was a hit---come see what she has in store for May! You can find my fused glass jewelry creations at the S Salon through June 27. You can also find my fused glass jewelry, wine stoppers, and larger art pieces at Gallery 49 in the Co-Op Plaza.
The S SALON and STUDIO is on Cushman across from the Police Department and City Hall (old Main School). This is our annual early Summer show with some great artist friends...They have wonderful walls and between us all we have over 40 paintings. So, if you find your way there Friday evening, we would love to see you!!
S SALON & STUDIO at 9th & Cushman will feature Watercolor Paintings by Tom and Nelda Nixon,
Matt Moberly, Cheryl Berrong, Sherry Fisler and Chuck Alkire. With Hana Esop's oils and acrylics.
Becky Anderson will also have her shiny, Spring Sparkler Jewelry on display in some special cases.
First Friday, May 4th, reception from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Stop in and say hello. The paintings will hang
throughout the month of May.
BEAR GALLERY GIFT SHOP CORNER Features FWS members each month. is the artist for April ..
For future months the Bear Gallery Gift Shop Corner, give Helen Howard a call 374-2914 – leave a msg or email hmh@acsalaska.net to set up your month for yourself.
AND FROM HOMER AND THE KBWS:
Barbara Nechis Workshop scheduled for Sept. 6 - 9, 2012, at Lands End in Homer, Alaska.
Barbara Nechis is looking forward to being back in Alaska and coming to Homer. Under her workshop guidelines she states: "Instruction is not geared towards beginners or part time participants. (Anyone who has read my book and is comfortable with my philosophy with benefit, whether or not they are experienced in watercolor.) I begin with a demonstration lasting about an hour and stress a different concept each day, followed by assistance to students. I conclude each day with a one hour critique."
A confirmation of receipt of your application and deposit will be sent out around the first of June or before. A supply list will be enclosed.
Please send questions or comments to mkirkham65@gmail.com
A confirmation of receipt of your application and deposit will be sent out around the first of June or before. A supply list will be enclosed.
Please send questions or comments to mkirkham65@gmail.com
Please view our Newsletter and Calendar of Events on our website at: www.
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 for 4 days in the week prior for $200. She will also teach a 1 day on June 2nd 9am to 4pm, $50 & $12 materials fee. Lunch is provided for all full day classes. And 2 of our local teachers will be teaching there, as well. Tom Nixon and Vladimir Zhikhartsev. 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 down to the valley (maybe even extend the trip a little) why not check this opportunity out.
Alaska Watercolor Society, Anchorage. Invitation to Artists for 38th Annual Alaska Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition. Deadline for receipt of mailed applications June 6, 2012. Details and application forms atwww.akws.org. Show dates September 20 - October 3, 2012 at Stephan Fine Arts, Anchorage, Alaska, Frank Francese judging.
Please circulate to your members via your website and/or newsletter. We are happy to reciprocate announcements on www.akws.org, just contact me.
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.
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.
Mark McDermott Painting Web Site: http://www.markmcdermottart.
5100 Vaquero Road Photo Web Site: http://www.markmcdermottphoto.
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
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/
Blessings, Jan Thurston For more details: www.stillpointlodge.com/
CALL FOR ART: State of Alaska will be hosting 3 different Arts in the State Parks this summer,
David Griffin is the contact person for the Dept Of Natural Resources.
David Griffin is the contact person for the Dept Of Natural Resources.
Davd.griffin@alaska.gov the dates and places are:
Eklutna Lake/Chugach State Park June 2nd & 3rd
Independence Mine /Hatcher Pass June 16th, July 4th & 5th
Angel Rocks/Chena River State Rec Area August 25th & 26th
Eklutna Lake/Chugach State Park June 2nd & 3rd
Independence Mine /Hatcher Pass June 16th, July 4th & 5th
Angel Rocks/Chena River State Rec Area August 25th & 26th
AND-SIMILAR-BUT DIFFERENT! Art for Alaska Parks รข?" 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
$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
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 on-going 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.
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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.
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;
