FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY - NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER - 2012
MONTHLY MEETING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH. Back in the Blue Room, 3rd floor of the Civic Center Building at Pioneer Park. 6:30 Social time, 7:00 Meeting starts.
REFRESHMENTS:
The refreshment list for October has Elizabeth Fossnight and Steve Holford, a very short list this month. Perhaps Olga Hesketh, and Cheryl Berrong could fill in the other two spaces-since they were out of town for the Sep. meeting but on the Sep. list.. Anyone else who might have some tidbits to contribute to the evening would be greatly appreciated. Contact Marj Moberly at 457-4661 if you have any questions.
PRESIDENT'S PALETTE
I'm writing this in the glow of a recent First Friday event, and want to thank all those who came to Gallery 49 and the Co-Op Arts Learning Center on Friday October 5th, where I will still have my paintings exhibited throughout October. It was a fabulous time for me. Nikki Kinne did a splendid job of hanging my 11 new paintings on the wall next to the window, and she kept another painting up on another wall. I had no fewer than 91 comments in my guest book and of course there were some who didn't sign. Everyone seemed to enjoy my paintings, and have a favorite. I discovered that each of the 12 pictures was someone's favorite. -- I hope that brings encouragement to you as you consider your own work. It is well worth getting it up as a show, perhaps at first in the Bear Gallery Gift Shop. You can give me a call about that, as I hang each month's artist's work up on the Wednesday before the First Friday. (374-2914)
At the Summer Arts Festival Gayle Weisfield mentioned the importance of good framing. She cuts her own exquisite mats and she frames her watercolors carefully, saying that having a well-framed painting adds many dollars to the price of the work. I do notice how nice my three small Healy plein air watercolors look as I double matted them. And I have thrown out my cheap frames and ordered good Nielsen metal frames from Cheap Joe's. You can see the results any day except Sunday. Ask at Gallery 49, in the Co-Op Building, 2nd Avenue. They'll let you in, should the door be locked. Hours are 11-6 daily.
Advertising is the other important part about exhibiting your art. I sent email advertisements to many friends and acquaintances, and Gallery 49 arranged to introduce Sandra Westcott, who had a Zentangle show downstairs, and me at the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Mike Cook, a CPA, won the painting I gave as a door prize and he brought his wife to see the rest of my work.
We are getting towards the end of 2012, so if you are interested in involving yourself closer with the Fairbanks Watercolor Society, consider volunteering for a board position. More information on this will be available below and at the upcoming meeting on October 17th.
Meanwhile, consider exhibiting. It's worth it!
Happy Painting!
Helen Howard, President
FROM BECKY’S CORNER
Greetings and Salutations, oh Mighty Artists! I am inspired more than ever by our wonderful art community! The talent, the graciousness, the caring and sharing are amazing. The First Friday events have been rockin' the town, and it's exciting to think of what might be coming up next. A new facebook page you might want to check out and post your announcements on is 'Fairbanks Area First Friday, Third Friday Art Shows, PLUS!'. It's a great community page on which to advertise your events, and keep track of art related happenings around town.
The program for the October meeting is one you won't want to miss, so get out your calendar and circle this date: Wednesday, October 17! Paul Robinson, CPA of Robinson & Associates, PC, will be speaking to us on the scary topic (appropriate for Halloween, don't you think?) of........taxes! Specifically taxes for artists, all the ins and outs, the ups the downs, the good and the bad. All the stuff you'll want to know for the $500 or $500,000 you will be earning on your artwork now or in the future. It's going to be information-packed, so don't miss it, Friends!
And with that, it's time to grind some glass or wet my paint brushes! From my corner of the studio to yours,
That's the scoop!
Becky
NELDA’S NOTE
I’d like to thank everyone who has joined our Society and say I have membership cards made out for all the payees.
I would like to get them delivered before Christmas! If you are not at the October meeting, I will mail them to you. Most will be due again at the end of December. Watch for them in the mail, and when you send your next years’ dues, just change the date on the card, unless you’d like a new card. I’ve been avoiding using stamps if possible, trying to be frugal with our treasury. And, I thank everyone who gets their newsletter by email, as that definitely helps. We are down to mailing about 36 now. So, printing costs are less as well as postage. Every little bit helps.
New Members: Lynn Kulp, Priscilla Woodman, Elizabeth Fossnight, Alena Anderson. Welcome aboard!!
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE
Don't miss this month's meeting, where our very own Gael Murakami will be speaking on tips for having a successful solo show. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, with social/networking/ cookies from 6:30-7:00, followed by the meeting and program. Meetings are held in the Blue Room of the Centennial Arts Building, Pioneer Park. Facebook page: Fairbanks Art League. Contact Becky Anderson if you would like to be added to the e-mailing list for Art League notices, at BeckyAndersonArt@gmail.com
UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
THIRD FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Friday October 19th, 5 to 9 PM at the North Pole Grange Gallery
Please join us for an opening reception and welcome an exquisite display of fine fabric artisanship by the Cabin Fever Quilters Guild. Demonstrations will be conducted throughout the evening revealing different methods and techniques used by the artisans in creating their works of art through fabric displayed.
Contact: John 322-0623
Saturday October 20th, Noon to 4 PM at the North Pole Grange Gallery
Second day of weekend event. Artisans from the Cabin Fever Quilters Guild will be displaying their works of art while eagerly offering personalized demonstrations of their methods and techniques used. Their artwork will remain on display throughout Saturday afternoon.
Contact: John 322-0623
OCTOBER SHOWS:
“A Palettes Perspective” at the S Salon, 9th and Cushman. With artists Matt Moberly, Cheryl Berrong, Neville Abbott Jacobs, Sherry Fisler, Phyllis Tate, and Tok Huang
The show will be displayed till the end of October.
DEE CARPENTER has a show in October at the Fairbanks Community Museum on Cushman. If you missed it be sure to stop in. Afternoon hours and Saturday. She also has a painting and some prints at the Raven show I mention below.
ALASKA BIRD OBSERVATORY "Raven" art show will be up for the month of October. Artwork must feature Raven/Raven Habitat in some way to have been accepted. Unsold pieces can be picked up by October 29th. Future shows @ The Alaska Bird Observatory ( 2013 include : February- "Winter Birds", April -"Migration" ) please contact Barb Andersen at bandersen@alaskabird.org or call 451-7159 with questions.
BEAR GALLERY PORTFOLIO REVIEW: October is the magic month of the Portfolio Review, so if you are interested in vying for a much-coveted art show at the Bear Gallery, contact the Fairbanks Arts Association for details.
BEAR GALLERY Gift Shop has Peggy Birkenbuel as a featured artist with her collage. It will be up through October.
WOODWAY. Matt needs an artist or 2, for Nov. at The Woodway. Contact Matt at 388-8262 or email him. mmoberly49@gmail.com
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Grange Gallery is Conducting its annual “teeny weenie” (miniature) art show on Friday November 16th. Artists wishing to submit work and participate in the show should contact John (poirrier@gci.net or 322-0623) to reserve a spot. Small paintings, cards, prints, glass, jewelry items, and other similar work will be featured. Art will be displayed on walls, tables, or pedestals as appropriate. Artists are encouraged to submit multiple pieces of work which will be displayed as space permits. We will not be using red dots at this show, and customers may take their purchases with them at time of sale. Vacant space will be filled with art as available.
Hosted by the Co-Op Arts Learning Center – Upstairs in the Co-Op Building. 452-ARTS (2787)
The old New Horizon yearly “MINIATURE SHOW” is being resurrected, even following the 60/40 split. Artwork, frame included, can’t exceed 11” by 14” in dimensions. Artwork can be handed in on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, November 24th, or by prior arrangements – should someone be traveling at that time.
The Closet Artist show will continue, with work being accepted December 29 through Wednesday January 2nd (during business hours). If someone is a professional artist maybe they would like to submit something in a medium that isn’t their main one. There is a submission fee for this show, but the work doesn’t have to be for sale. There are awards accompanying this show, with ‘Peoples’ Choice’ being the main one.
NIKKI KINNE WORKSHOP / CLASSES: October 20th – November 17th - “Watercolor Basics” by Nikki Kinne, on Saturdays for 4 weeks, 10AM till 4PM at Co-Op Arts Learning Center, 535 Second Ave. Suite 202. Cost for all four sessions is $300. Class size is limited to 15. Students must be 13 years or older. Call 452-2787 to register.
Reserve your spot now. Nationally acclaimed watercolor artist, Helen Klebesadel http://klebesadel.com/ will be teaching March 2nd, 3rd & 4th Mixed-Media Creativity Workshop, designed to encourage individuals to find or expand their own authentic artist's voice and subject matter. 10AM till 4PM. $350, some supplies included. At the Co-Op Arts Learning Center, 535 Second Ave. Suite 202. Call 452-2787 to register. Class size is limited to 15.
Also, Helen Klebesadel will be teaching a short evening course March 5th. 'Turning paintings and photographs into fabric designs using digital print on demand technology' 5:30PM till 8PM. $40, at the Co-Op Arts Learning Center, 535 Second Ave. Suite 202. Call 452-2787 to register. Class size is limited to 20.
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: Has begun the fall 2012 schedule. Most of his classes are full. Contact him for more information if you are interested. He has a few times available for private classes. Call Tom or Nelda at 456-3329 or email tnnixon@alaska.net for more details.
VLADIMIR ZHIKHARTSEV – A NEW series of Friday classes October 19; 26 and November 2; 9; 16; 23; 30.
Classes are designed to advance beginner-intermediate level watercolor painting skills and will focus on how to improve color relationships, depth and values as well as proportions and composition in your painting. Seeing – is believing! Every class will start with a narrated demonstration unveiling secrets of using different watercolor painting techniques and answering your questions. Never the same and always a challenge! 10am to 4:00pm. Cost is $65. Bring your own lunch. Fresh coffee, tea & cookies are provided. Address is: 1604 Turner St. Contact Vladimir to sign up and find out what the theme for that day’s class is, so you can supply your own reference materials. To sign up call 455-4423 or email vladimir@acsalaska.net (preferred).
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
Or do the facebook spots that Becky has set up. She talked about it in her blurb and is our expert.
AS YOU KNOW Pam Hansen is our new FWS Historian. Thank you Pam!! So, my request to you, the membership, is this: if you notice anything historical or of interest about any of our members, please cut it out with the name, date and time it aired, etc. and pass it on to Pam. It will be okay to get duplicates. So don’t worry that she already has it. Her email is travelingtweety@yahoo.com, her phone number is at the end of this newsletter.
NEWSLETTER ITEMS should be sent via email by the first weekend of each month. Text only, and please include specific dates. Please make it easy on me so I don’t make a mistake. Usually, I copy and paste what you send. Send to Nelda Nixon at tnnixon@alaska.net. Thank you very much.
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. Text only, and please include specific dates. Please make it easy on me so I don’t make a mistake. Usually, I copy and paste what you send.
HAPPY PAINTING !!
President Helen Howard, 374-2914;
Vice President Becky Anderson, 474-4014;
Secretary/ Newsletter/ Membership Nelda L. Benson-Nixon, 456-3329;
Treasurer Olga Hesketh, 452-1210;
Historian Pamela Hansen, 388-8268
