June 2015 ArtistVoice - Paso Robles Art Association

President’s message
Successful organizations are always looking at ways to improve and come up with fresh ideas. Recently the board watched a Ted Talk about interactive
art spaces. (Thank you Carolyn Braun for bringing this to our attention.) You can find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIcwIH1vZ9w. It got us
thinking about what we could do in the gallery to connect our visitors to art. Take a look at the video and help us determine how to incorporate these
ideas into our gallery space.
Another new idea is to change our general meeting time so that those who work the normal 8 to 5 day can still attend. Many times prospective members
ask about our meeting times and when told we meet at 10 a.m., reply that they will be at work. Beginning in September the board has decided to move
the meeting time to 6:30 pm on the second Monday with the speaker beginning at 7 p.m. We hope this time can accommodate most of our members. If
nighttime driving is an issue for you, let me know and I will try to find you a ride.
Other new ideas relate to creating additional “fun”draisers. Ideas under discussion include sales of art tiles, greeting cards, painted magnum bottles,
and an art “garage sale,” possibly at a local winery. Stay tuned for more information as we explore these ideas. If you have additional ideas, let the
board know. We can always use more creative ideas and helping hands. This all-volunteer organization values you and needs your creativity! You are
always welcome to attend the board meetings on the fourth Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the gallery.
Barbara Brogan
Volunteer Spotlight
What a wonderful ArtFest this year! Your Paso Robles Art Association was well represented. We offered the Creative Collage booth where adults and
children were making fabulous collages non-stop. Thank you to Rosa Lee Sonney, Pat Seimer, Debra Schnell, Carlota Santa Cruz, Susan Naughton,
Charlene Martyn, Ginnie Laroi, Bob Lata, Paula DelConte, Barbara Brogan, and Deprise Brescia for helping with the collages. There were lots of other
members also helping in various ways--greeting people, offering other art activities, offering their fine artwork for sale, and helping where ever needed.
It was a fabulous event, which brought a lot of attention to the arts and Paso Robles. Consider volunteering and joining the fun next year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help put together the next Arte de Tiza chalk art event in September by volunteering. Arte de Tiza is held in conjunction with the downtown Paso Robles
Main Street Association’s “Taste of Downtown” and the funds raised through sponsorships and donations provide scholarships for north county art students
at Cuesta College. This entire event is made possible by community-minded people and businesses like you! For more info contact Carolyn Loeppke at
cloeppke@gmail.com
Come join the fun and attend our Small Treasures Committee planning meetings in the Showroom Gallery. Small Treasures is PRAA’s major
fundraiser held in November each year. For more info contact Barbara Brogan, President@pasoroblesart.org
Docents: We can always use more docents for the gallery. Contact Jewel DeMoss at jewel.demoss@gmail.com for more info. You get to meet
interesting people and can also work on your own art at the same time.
New Policy – No Fees For Bin Work
The Board of Directors has decided to discontinue the entry fees for bin work. Bin work is accepted during “bring-in” for the regular juried exhibits,
except that it is not juried. You set the price and keep 60% when your bin work sells. Two-dimensional work should be labeled (title and artist name on
the back) and enclosed in a clear bag. No more than four works per exhibit are accepted. For a download of the binwork form go to:
http://www.pasoroblesartassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Bin-Work-form-5-26-2015.pdf
Next Exhibit: Paso Local
June 4th thru July 26
Reception & Awards: Saturday, June 6, 5-7 pm at the
Showroom Gallery
Paso Local – We call this area home. Your challenge is to share how
you see it and why you love it.
Surrounded by vineyards, almonds, olives, missions, music, museums,
events, and so much more, it’s Paradise.
Let the locals and visitors alike see, and take home, scenes of our area
when visiting the Showroom gallery.
Bring in: Sunday, May 31, 3-6 pm; Pick up non-accepted work:
Monday, June 1, 3-5 pm; Pick up: Sunday, July 26, 3-6 pm
General Meeting & Presentation: Monday - June 8 - 10 am till Noon
Come join the conversation at our general meeting Monday June 8th from 10 to Noon at the
Showroom Gallery for updates with the Paso Robles Art Association. At 11 am Templeton artist
Stephen E. Price will join us for a presentation.
Stephen Price has been a professional artist for thirty-six years. His plein-air paintings, acrylic
landscapes, watercolors, airbrush art, trompe l’oeil and fine art murals are in galleries and private
collections on many continents. Recently he completed a 6,300 sq ft Italian vineyard walk-in
mural environment on a private estate in California with many trompe l’oeil, or ‘fool-the-eye’
architectural elements.
“I always challenge myself to make things appear as real as I possibly can,” says Price, “whether
it’s the patterns of froth on the face of a wave or a tiny section of deteriorated wood--I enjoy going
very deeply into the details of the visual surface. When the viewer is compelled to reach out and
touch the painting to verify his perceptions, that’s my reward.”
For more info on Stephen go to his website at: http://www.stepheneprice.com/
Show Winners
Elemental
Congratulations to the winners of Elemental
st
1 place: Pam Haste “Shandon Hills #2” , watercolor
nd
2 place: Susan Naughton “Sea Smoke 1” , acrylic
rd
3 place: James Marx “Salute to the Sun”, photography
Honorable Mention: Sandra Rude “Reflections”, handwoven
Honorable Mention: Bruce Cook “Full Moon at the Aquarium”, photography
Upcoming Classes & Study Programs
Splashing Paint with John Barnard
Tuesdays: June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 9 am - 12 pm
Artist John Barnard brings his relaxed and easygoing watercolor and acrylic class to Studios on the Park. Furnish your own art supplies, bring a sack
lunch, and enjoy a friendly critique at noon. For students of all skill levels - beginners welcome. Sponsored by the Paso Robles Art Association. $10 for
PRAA members and $15 for non-members. $5 facility fee. For more information or to sign up, call 805.466.1465
Principles of Art Marketing
June 6th
Dale Evers, a local sculptor, is giving a class on how to market your art. The cost is $100 for the seminar and he has 10 open spaces. It will include a 2
hour Q and A period. A $20 donation will be given to the PRAA from Dale Evers for every person signing up and saying that they heard about the class
through the PRAA. For more information go to the Studio Art and Design Institute website at: http://www.sadi-paso.info
Atelier 101: Acrylic Workshop/Clinic
Instructor, WB Eckert,
Held at Paso Robles Art Association - The Showroom Gallery
th
Wednesday June 10 , 2015, from 9am to 1pm
This workshop/clinic is for acrylic painters who are looking for an opportunity to paint with likeminded painters and who would also like an opportunity to share guidance and direction with
instructor WB Eckert. This is a great opportunity to bring that painting that you are struggling with,
work on it in the clinic with some constructive direction. Bring your own materials. $45 per student.
(Drop-ins welcome.)
Information and sign-up at http://www.wbeckertstudio.com/Workshops.htm , or call 805.238.2001.
Acrylic Painting 101 Workshop/Clinic
Instructor, WB Eckert,
Held at Paso Robles Art Association - The Showroom Gallery
th
Wednesday June 24 , 2015, from 9am to 4pm
This fun and informative class is geared to beginners and anyone interested in a comprehensive introduction to painting in acrylics.
The class is designed to give you a good basic working knowledge of the use and enjoyment of working with acrylics.
We will cover brushes, paint, and other materials used; mixing paints; introduction to value, shades, and tints; using a limited palette, and some
techniques used in painting with the medium.
This is a hands-on workshop and we will be painting, so dress accordingly. Everything you need is supplied in the class, so just bring yourself. The
class is limited to 6 students.
(For further information and sign ups: http://www.wbeckertstudio.com/Workshops.htm , or call 805.238.2001.) $95 All materials Included.
Beginning Drawing: The Building Blocks of Shapes
Instructor, WB Eckert,
Held at Paso Robles Art Association - The Showroom Gallery
th
Thursday June 25 , 2015, from 6pm to 9pm
This beginners class focuses on how to construct objects using basic shapes and placement. $45 per student. (Drop ins welcome)
Material list: 18x24” Newsprint pad, 2 or 3 black charcoal pencils, kneaded eraser. Sign up at http://www.wbeckertstudio.com/Workshops.htm , or call
805.238.2001 for more information.
Le Brane Design Art Workshops
SAVE THE DATES TO LEARN FUSED GLASS with LARRY Le BRANE! Larry has 3 fun “Beginning Fused Glass” classes lined up for you & out-of-town
guests! Learn basics to make fused glass for home & garden décor or add to your own art-form: 3 Wednesdays, June 10, 17, & 24 (9am-12pm); OR try
a WEEKEND RETREAT, June 26-28, all at Larry’s coastal garden Glass Cottage. $125 incl. materials. GET WORKSHOP FLYER &
REGISTER: 805.528.8791, larron4@charter.net. PS: Larry hosts weekly GLASS LABS for experienced students to play with glass, too.
Chinese BRUSH PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY STUDY PROGRAM
ANNOUNCING CHINA 2015 October 15 – November 14, 2015 Special 30th Anniversary Commemoration Study at prestigious china art academy
international college (caaic) in Hangzhou, china, across from scenic west lake established in 1985 by Phyllis Case Bennett**, NOW LED BY LONG TIME
PARTICIPANT JOY HARVEY, the study program is designed to benefit artists of all skill levels who wish to immerse themselves in traditional subjects
including bird and flower painting, landscape painting, figure painting and calligraphy. COST $7500/person/single occupancy with private bath , includes
airfare and surface, visa, hotel in Hangzhou, art instruction, classroom supplies & studio space, most meals in Hangzhou, program certificate & farewell
banquet. OPTIONAL Post Tour Stay in Shanghai includes Hotel with meals excluded, Cost to be Determined. For more info contact Pamela Lee at
orchidbamboo@att.net
Member Exhibits
David Child will be displaying his watercolor and acrylic paintings at Asuncion Ridge Winery, 725 12th St., Paso Robles, CA.,
from June 1st to June 30th. The reception will he hosted, Saturday, June 6th, from 5 to 8pm and will include wine tasting and Hors D'eouvres.
Art Beyond Our Walls
The Paso Robles Art Association continues to engage with local businesses in providing creative artwork beyond the walls of the PRAA Gallery. Our
intention is to enhance 'win - win' relationships between our association and our business community as we showcase member's talent and enrich local
environments. The following artists are showing their work at Odyssey Restaurant through the "Art Beyond Our Walls" program during the months of
June and July: Cheryl Strahl, Laurie Moore, Bruce Cook, Margrete Koreska. Our artists for August and September will be Jewel DeMoss, Kathy Wetzel,
Pam Haste and Sheri dDeBro. The October and November rotation is open. Anyone interested can email Jeannine Bringman at: j9ndesign@yahoo.com
Call for Artists
Diane Arkenstone would like an illustrator for 2 children’s books of sweet, silly limericks. There are 21 limericks for each book and she would like an
illustration for each one, and then front and back covers too. Contact her at 805-466-5678
Robert Hall Winery is hosting an Art & Gourmet Day
Saturday, June 27th, from 11-4pm. We are looking for artists interested in showing and selling their work. There is no fee. We are holding the event
indoors and hosting a variety of artists and gourmet vendors, so space is limited. There will be live music and local artists that sell paintings,
photographs, jewelry and more. Also included will be local gourmet food vendors that sell a variety of items like chocolates, olive oil, nuts, honey,
spices and more. Due to the anticipated wind and heat, the event will take place in our air conditioned Meritage Room for the comfort of our guests. We
will be promoting the event on social media, our website, association websites and event calendars. If you have any artists interested in attending,
contact Julie at marketing@roberthallwinery.com or call me at 805.239.1616 ext 17.
MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION extends an invitation to all artists to participate in "PAINT SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 2015"
AN OPEN JURIED SHOW
August 13 – October 5, 2015
Maximum of 3 entries per artist will be accepted, with entry fees of: $15 per piece for Morro Bay Art Association (MBAA) members
$20 per piece for non-members Awards: Over $1500 estimated in cash prizes and merchandise. Media may be oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor. PLEIN
AIR ENCOURAGED. Work must be original, completed within the last two years, and exhibited for sale, with MBAA retaining 25% of purchase price. All
work submitted must have appropriate frames and wire for hanging. All delivery and pick-up of artworks will be made at:
MORRO BAY ART CENTER
835 Main Street, Morro Bay
Phone # 805-772-2504
Carry-in Date / Time: August 11, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Each work of art must be labeled with Artist’s Name / Title / Medium / Price Pick-up of
non-selected work will take place on the same day, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pairings: Collaborative Works by Two or More Artists at Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Pairings: Collaborative Works by Two or More Artists: A juried exhibition that presents compositions created by artists working together
Application Deadline: June 14, 2015; online applications only
Jurors: Susan Cornelis and Suzanne Edminster
Exhibition Dates: August 19 to October 4, 2015; Reception, Saturday August 22, 5-8 pm.
Location: Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
For more information contact: Jeremy Joan Hewes, hewes@jeremyjoanhewes.com; 707-535-0931; Phyllis Rapp,
rapp.phyllis@gmail.com; 707-395-0316; or info@healdsburgcenterforthearts.com; 707-431-1970
Guilds
Painter's Guild The newly organized Painter’s' Guild meets every other month on the third Tuesday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. at the
PRAA Gallery. Free to all PRAA members, just bring your paintings that you are working on & join this fun group. Go to the "Yellow"
back door on Railroad St. The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 21st, 1:30-3:00 pm. It is free for PRAA members & $5.00 for nonmembers. Save the date! For information, please contact the facilitator, Page at: pagegraeber@charter.net
Amateur & Experienced Photography Guild Meetings are scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7pm-9pm.
Beginner and advanced photographers are welcomed. Upcoming meetings will be June 9th & 23rd at the Showroom Gallery. The
photography guilds members share a love of photography. This guild shares information, photographs, agreed upon subjects and critiques
work from shoots. Occasionally, speakers are scheduled on topics specific to this guild. Guild meetings are free to PRAA members and
non-members pay $5 per meeting. For information contact the facilitator, Roger at: r.bowsky@live.com To download a copy of the
Photography Guild’s newsletter “ENVISAGE” go to http://www.pasoroblesartassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Envisage04.14.15-Photo-Guild-Newsletter.pdf
Pastel Painters Guild Upcoming Pastel Guild meeting will be Saturday June13th, 10:00am – 12:30pm at the Showroom Gallery. Artists
are encouraged to join us for: show-and-tell of new materials and work-in-progress, possible exhibition sites, framer's deals, vendor's sales,
workshops, competitions, pastel society newsletters, critiques and anything else connected to using pastels. We are not a class but offer
assistance to whomever asks. As far as we know, this is the only group in the county dedicated to pastels. No instructor. No fee. Contact:
Carolyn at cbraunpastels@gmail.com Fees: No fees for members. $5 non members
Jewelry Guild
The Paso Robles Art Association jewelry guild is for all members who create or are interested in creating jewelry art. June 6th and 20th of
June at 10 a.m (First and third Saturdays of the month) in the Showroom Gallery. All skill levels welcome. Enter through the yellow
back door on Railroad Street. Enter through the back door.
Upcoming PRAA Shows for 2015
Hosted by the PRAA at the Showroom Gallery
July 26 to August 23
July 30, 2015 - Show opens.
August 1, 2015 - Awards announced at public reception, (in
The Showroom gallery) 5:30 PM. Art After Dark festivities
follow.
Prospectus: http://www.isaponline.com/documents/18th_exhibition_prospectus.pdf
Website: http://www.isap-
online.com/17th_exhibition/17th_exhibition.html
17th Annual Open Exhibition of the International Society of
Acrylic Painters International Society of Acrylic Painters
International Open Exhibition
Arte de Tiza
September 2015
The sidewalks surrounding the Paso Robles park will come alive on a Saturday morning in September as over 100 excited artists paint in
chalk and compete to be chosen the best in their category. This event is produced by the Paso Robles Art Association and is FREE to
participants!
Over 100 squares are marked off and artists, individually or in groups, design the most amazing chalk art. There are five divisions: PreSchool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School and Adult. All 5 division winners receive awards for their accomplishments. This
entire event is made possible by community-minded people and businesses like you! Last year our generous sponsors for the Arte de Tiza
included Union Bank, Berkshire Hathaway Realty, Rita’s Rainbows, Plymouth Church, Lions, Elks, Moose and the Optimist Club of Paso
Robles.
“Arte de Tiza” is held in conjunction with the downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association’s “Taste of Downtown” with samples of local
restaurants and wineries. The funds raised through sponsorships and donations provide scholarships for north county art students at
Cuesta College.
Perspective We all have one. Whether is literal as in one-point, two-point, or vanishing point, or philosophical as in attitude, point of view,
and frame of reference. Convey your perspective with your artistic creation.
Bring in: Sunday, August 23, 3-6 pm; Pick up non-accepted work: Monday, August 24, 3-5 pm
Reception: Saturday, August 29, 5-7 pm
Pick up: Sunday, September 27, 3-6 pm
Technique Explore with your favorite tools, pen, pencil, brush, and pixel; you choose the medium. The choice of subject matter is up to
you. This is an open theme; your work will be juried on the foundations of design and composition: line, color, form, etc.
Bring in: Sunday, September 27, 3-6 pm
Pick up non-accepted work: Monday, September 28, 3-5 pm
Reception: Saturday, October 3, 5-7 pm
Pick up: Sunday, November 1, 3-6 pm
SMALL TREASURES PREVIEW PARTY 2015
November 11th
Mark your calendar for the 2015 Small Treasures Preview Party on November 11th. This is our major fundraiser of the year with a goal
to make $10,000. This wine and dessert event will feature a silent auction and the opportunity to be the first to purchase small
treasures provided by our membership. This year the planning committee has decided that entry fees will not be charged and the small
treasures will all be donated—the entire sale price will go to the Paso Robles Art Association. Canvases will again be for sale for $5 in
the gallery. Start thinking of subjects for the artwork you will contribute to help keep our association “in the black.”
Upcoming Local Shows:
Art After Dark Paso
June 6th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Studios on the Park celebrates Art After Dark Paso, a fun tradition of art, wine, and live music-filled evenings at the start of every
month!
Templeton Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday August 15th, 2015 from 10am to 5pm, Sunday August 16, 2015 from 10am to 4pm, Templeton Park
2015 Open Studios Art Tour
October 10/11 and 17/18 10-5 each day
Early Bird Registration by April 24th (save $50)
New this year...Artists looking to share space For more information and registration please see: sloartsartscouncil.org/
Questions? Email programs@artsobispo.org or call 805.544.9251 ext. 14.
The Showroom Gallery
New Docent and Docent-Demonstrator Policy: The PRAA board has recently changed the policy about commissions on works sold for $10 or less by
docent/demonstrators in the gallery. This was done at the suggestion of one of our members. The underlined sentences have been added to the Docent and
Docent/Demonstrator Policy. Docent-Demonstrators may bring their own artwork to sell during their shift without paying an entry fee. For items sold for over
$10, the artist will receive 60% of the sales price and PRAA will receive 40%. For items sold for $10 or less, the artist will receive 90% and PRAA will receive
10%.
The Showroom Gallery, 1130 Pine Street
(Gallery #7 Inside Studios on the Park Gallery)
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Open Thursday 12 -6PM, Friday 12-9PM, Saturday 12-9PM, Sunday 12 - 6PM
Finances & Revisions
PRAA Dues Increase
At the last general meeting the membership voted to increase dues to $60 per individual per year beginning with the new fiscal year,
September 1, 2015. There will no longer be a Family Membership category. Membership renewal notices will be sent out in early
September 2015.
It became necessary to increase PRAA dues because we have been running "in the red" for some time now, and only making ends
meet by dipping into reserve savings. Dipping into reserve savings cannot continue over the long run - - we need to balance our
expenses (the Gallery rent being the primary expense) with our annual income (which comes mostly from memberships).
ByLaws revision
A motion to revise the bylaws was passed at the April general meeting. The changes include adding more positions to the board
(president elect, corresponding secretary) as well as splitting the first vice president position into two positions: first vice president for
classes/guilds and program director. The program director will be responsible for the speakers at the monthly meetings. Also the
position of treasurer was added to the list of positions with a maximum term of two years. After serving in one position on the board for
two years, you can serve in another position, with total consecutive service on the board limited to six years.
Financial Statement 4/1/15 – 4/30/15
Inflows
CLASS WORKSHOP INC2:
Barnard2
784.00
Braun2
52.50
Eckert2
93.00
Total class workshop inc2 929.50
DONATIONS2:
Donation box2
Membership2
Misc
Donations2 – Other
Total DONATIONS2
ENTRY FEE2
Bin entry fee2
Show entry fee2
Total entry fee2
SALES INC2:
sale of art2
sale of other things2
sales tax collected2
Total SALES INC2
4,447.80
1,291.00
320.40
6,059.20
Total Inflows
8,238.47
Outflows
17.60
60.00
310.00
100.00
487.60
CREDIT CARD FEES:
Processing Fee
Credit Card Fees - Other
Total Credit Card Fees
27.00
460.00
487.00
INTEREST EARNED2:
int UB CD 5950
int UB CD 8648
INTEREST EARNED2 - Other
Total INTEREST EARNED2
CLASS WORKSHOP EXP2:
Barnard payment
Total Class Workshop EXP2
1.27
1.27
2.63
5.17
MEMBERSHIP DUES INC2 270.00
FUNDRAISING EXP2
Small Treasures2
Misc2
Total Small Treasures2
Total FUNDRAISING EXP2
GALLERY EXP2:
Prizes2
Total GALLERY EXP2
743.99
743.99
142.35
85.01
227.36
OPERATIONS2:
CA filing fee
Gallery rent2
Insurance2
Phone2
Printing2
Storage unit rent2
Supplies2
Total OPERATIONS2
PROGRAM EXPENSES2:
Speaker fees2
100.00
Total PROGRAM EXPENSES2 100.00
SALES EXP2:
Commission paid to artists2 2,688.00
Sales tax paid2
77.00
Total SALES EXP2
2,765.00
SCHOLARSHIP2
36.26
36.26
36.26
200.00
200.00
20.00
1,637.00
500.00
59.72
24.80
85.00
304.57
2,631.09
2,000.00
Outflows - Other
0.00
Total Outflows
8,703.70
Net Inflows/Outflows
-463.23
General Information about the Paso Robles Art Association
The purpose of the Paso Robles Art Association is to provide the North San Luis Obispo County with quality artwork and to raise awareness and
appreciation of art in the community. The mission has a component of youth education in local schools and community outreach programs, and provides
scholarships to further art education.
Finally, the PRAA promotes art displays, juried fine art exhibits, classes, lectures, workshops and offers member's fine art for sale in the Association's
Showroom Gallery. The PRAA holds meetings on the second Monday of each month, from 10 am. until noon. Each meeting features a demonstration by a
well known artist and is open to the public. If you would like to become a member, you may do so by applying online at www.pasoroblesartassociation.org,
at a meeting or by contacting our membership chair, Bob Lata, at Membership@pasoroblesart.org.
Officers Contact Info
President: Barbara Brogan
President@pasoroblesart.org
Recording Secretary: Carlota Santa Cruz
RecordingSecretary@pasoroblesart.com
Membership Chair: Bob Lata
Membership@pasoroblesart.org
Treasurer: Rosa Lee Sonney
Treasurer@pasoroblesart.org
Art Attacks/Database: Hilary Werre
HilaryPRAA@gmail.com
Publicity: Rod Payor
First Vice President: Ginnie Laroi
VicePresident@psoroblesart.org
Paso Robles Art Association
A California 501c3 Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
P.O. Box 2219, Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 238-5473
Website: http://www.pasoroblesartassociation.org
Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PasoRoblesArt