September, 2013 - Fremont Art Association

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V0L 33 NO 9
LOCAL Color
SEPTEMBER GUEST ARTIST
CRITIQUE -- JAN SCHAFIR
Wednesday, September 4 - 7-9 p.m.
Jan Says: Life is a learning
process including the
things we do daily.
Hopefully we improve
each
time
we
do
something including our
exercises in creativity.
This includes music and
art.
Luckily from the first
lessons I had with my
teacher/mentor, Jade Fon,
I was encouraged to put
my paintings on display
for critiques. At first I was
hesitant and embarrassed showing my attempts along with more
advanced artists. I decided that by displaying my work was the only
way I was going to be able to learn. I thought each new painting
was a masterpiece, and indeed it was, for the level of learning I was
at, at that particular time.
My teacher told us that you may do one out of ten paintings at
first that you really like, then the ratio increases with practice. By
watching the work of other students, and listening to the critiques,
soon I was able to apply the principles of design, color and technique
to my own paintings.
Fortunately with modern technology there are many websites
where an artist can view and even enter their own paintings for
critique.
I have been invited to give critiques in a soon to be published on
-line magazine, and will tell you more about that at the meeting.
Wednesday evening September 4, I have been invited, and will
facilitate a critique of works artists are finished or working on from
7-9 p.m.
Please bring in as many paintings, photography, clay-work, etc.
as you like for this fun, informative meeting. They do not have to
be framed, but watercolors always “present “ better if matted.
If you have any questions in advance, please call me on my cell
phone, 510-409-2836
Looking forward to seeing you. Jan Schafir.
SEPTEMBER 2013
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
VOL 33 No 9 News From the Gallery
Message from Acting President Irene Marshall
Dear Members of the FAA
The word “ideas” has many meanings; it can be a thought, an opinion, or a view. One thing I do know is that when a diverse group of people come together and exchange ideas, marvelous things can happen.
The Fremont Art AssociaCons’ membership is made up of a diverse group of very talented people with many wonderful ideas: ideas that would bring a more diverse style or art to the Gallery, ideas for more classes and workshops, ideas that would involve the community. Our ideas can take us to where we want to be. To be the Art AssociaCon to end all Art AssociaCons, to be the Gallery everyone want to visit, to be the Gallery where everyone wants to hang their art. Let’s make it the place to be in Niles! We have the potenCal, we have the place, we have the talent and we have a great start. Now we need acCvism on everyone’s part! It can be as simple as your idea or a few hours of your Cme, and the benefit would come back two-­‐
fold when we accomplish what we set out to do.
Remember, we have the Fine Art Show coming up. It would be a great place for everyone to start. Enter your art! Volunteer to help! If you have an idea contact Mary Bobik or Therese Ely!
SEPTEMBER 2013
As of July 1st, three members stepped up to be the Gallery Directors for the rest of this calendar year: Donna Arrillaga, Mary Bobik, and Barbara Cronin. We have met several Cmes and have as our goal to keep the gallery running smoothly and to make things look inviCng to potenCal customers. You may see that we have made a few changes in where things are in the gallery (especially behind the desk) or how things are done. We hope that these changes are not causing confusion or if so, at least a very liZle confusion unCl everyone learns where things are.
As we have talked, the three of us realized that we don’t need to direct members very much in this organizaCon. We are fortunate because so many of you are quite willing to help out and be part of what is going on when you are asked, and o]en without being asked. You just step up when something needs to be done. For that, we are very grateful. We appreciate your help and your suggesCons. If you have quesCons, please feel free to contact any of us.
Gallery Directors:
Donna Arrillaga
Mary Bobik
Barbara Cronin
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ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________
TYPE OF BUSINESS _________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER ____________________________________________________
WEBSITE _____________________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON __________________________________________________
Business Membership is $200 per year, from the month you join.
Business name and/or logo will be included in the Fremont Art Association’s monthly newsletter, “Local Color” under Support
Our Business Members. Business name and/or logo and a link to your website will be featured on our website: www.FremontArtAssocation.org Please include your business card or logo.
Fremont Art Association Members thank you.
Contact person at Fremont Art Association: Jaci Daskarolis 510-­‐657-­‐7592
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
VOL 33 No 9 SEPTEMBER 2013
FINE ART SHOW IS COMING!
By now all of you should be spending the long summer hours creaCng your best works for our 48th Annual Juried Fine Art Show! This year there are a few changes with the goal of presenCng a balanced exhibit. Carolyn Lord will jury the fine art division and Ian Bornarth will jury the photography division. Also note that you may enter as many pieces as you like in any division or category, but that only a maximum of 3 pieces will be accepted in any category. Please have your registraCon forms in by September 13, 2013. Much goes on behind-­‐the-­‐scenes to get a large show ready, and receiving of art is so much more efficient with fewer last minute changes. Please look at your calendar now. We can use help in staffing the receiving desk on September 23 and installing the show on Sept. 25 (some step-­‐ladder work). Let your arCst friends know that this show is open to FAA members and non-­‐members alike! It's always exciCng to bring in fresh work to our gallery.
Thank you for your support!
Mary and Therese
A Few Words On Framing Your Art
Our 48th Annual Fine Art Show is coming soon! Your art will be received at our gallery on September 23, 2013, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. We ask that you bring pre-­‐registered, framed (2-­‐D work), cleaned, and labeled pieces to be juried. This is a quick review so that your work will show at its best for both compeCCon and sales.
Any artwork on a paper support needs protecCon from the environment. These pieces include watercolor and gouache, charcoal, pastels, graphics, and photography. A piece of glazing(glass or plexiglass) protects the surface of the artwork. UV-­‐clear glass is the best choice, but pricey. Clear glass is fine; plexiglass is a good choice where weight is a concern. Non-­‐glare glass is not desirable as it blurs and distorts viewing the artwork.
Many ar+sts choose to put a mat around their work to enhance the piece and provide space between the art and glazing. Be sure the ma?ng material used is archival. That means choosing products free of acids and bleaches that can off-­‐gas over Cme; discolor; and damage artwork. Majng a pastel requires addiConal aZenCon as parCcles of pastel dust can soil a mat. Mats for a pastel are cut with a reverse bevel. Extra spacing between the art and mat allows pastel dust to drop into a channel unseen from the front.
Any work on paper will likely need a solid back support. Choose archival materials here, too, as it will come into contact with the piece. Finally, a dust cover keeps the materials clean and protected from insects. This cover piece can just be cra] paper glued to the frame with a conCnuous glue bead, and trimmed neatly. (conCnued on Page 4)
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Oil pain(ngs and acrylics on paper or museum board may need addi(onal back support. Although the art surface is protected by the cured oil or acrylic, the back side s(ll needs a dust cover. (Ar(sts using oil paints on paper-­‐type supports should be sealing the surface with gesso before beginning to paint).
Stretched canvas works need to breathe, so a backing in contact with the canvas is not used. However, many galleries require a dust cover to keep the art clean and present well to clients. If a stretched canvas is not framed, the wrapped sides must be painted. Con(nue the pain(ng right around the top, sides, and boEom rather than pain(ng black strips.
It is also important to properly wire artwork for hanging. No sawtooth hangers, please! Here in Fremont our gallery is nestled between two earthquake faults. Sawtooth hangers allow work to fall from the wall with very liEle effort. Protruding screw-­‐eyes are also unacceptable as they can damage walls and other artwork. Use flat D-­‐rings or similar that hugs the frame. These should be mounted 1/3 of the frame height down from the top of the frame. Wire needs to be strong enough to support heavy pieces. Please tape the ends of the wire to protect those handling the art and hanging the show. The high point of the wire (where it hangs from the wall hook) should be 3” from the top of the frame.
Lastly, be sure to clearly label your pain(ng with (tle, medium, ar(st name, price, etc. Many shows issue very specific requirements as to where to place a label and what informa(on they want. If an ar(st does not comply, it can even be grounds for work being rejected.
A big thank you to our neighbor, John Agg of ZYT Gallery, for his framing advice. His custom framing gallery is at 37679 Niles Blvd. If framing seems to be too much a`er the process of crea(ng your masterpiece, he will be glad to work with you, selec(ng the products that best compliment your art.
Therese Ely
ARTISTIC NOTE:
If you are interested in showing your work in a 2014 quarterly showcase, the FAA boards will be reviewing and selec(ng ar(sts at the September board mee(ng. Having your work selected and highlighted in our gallery is a privilege open to our members. If you are interested, please bring the following:
Ar(st Bio
3 OR 4 pieces representa(ve of your proposed showcase
The September 3, 2013 board mee(ng will be at the gallery at 7:00 pm.
If you have ques-ons, please call me at 510 796-­‐8405.
Thank you,
Therese Ely
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION FAA Highlights
P l e a s a n t o n held a street fair the first Wednesday of the month during the s u m m e r . E m e l i e R o g e r s p r e s e n t e d some of her latest efforts at that fair in Pleasanton. Niles Canyon Ar;sans also held a display outside of Studio Seven Gallery on Main Street, Wed., August 7th. It was an evening filled with great art, food, music in a congenial atmosphere. Hope you can stop by and enjoy the evening. AHached is a picture of a previous Wednesday.
VOL 33 No 9 SEPTEMBER 2013
be provided for the ar(st’s when they return for the recep(on and exhibit. If you have restric(ons or can’t wait you should make sure to have a bag lunch and drinking water for the day. Hats and umbrellas are encouraged. All par(cipants must be at least 18 years old.
Pre-­‐registra(on is encouraged, with a mail-­‐in registra(on deadline of September 12, 2013 in order to be included on the event poster. Registra(on applica(ons and rules can be picked up at the FAA Gallery, at 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA. or from their website www.FremontArtAssocia(on.org We hope ar(sts from all over The Bay Area will join us for our 6th annual Plein Air Paint Out sponsored jointly by the Fremont Art Associa(on, Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Olive Hyde Art Guild, Fremont Cultural Arts Council and Mission Coffee Roas(ng Company. Mark your calendar and plan to par(cipate in this fun event. For more informa(on call Robyn at (510) 656-­‐4939
Sixth Annual Plein Art Paint Out In its efforts to promote art in the community, the Fremont Art Associa(on will hold a one day Plein Air Paint Out at the Dominican Sisters 26 acre estate behind Mission San Jose at 43326 Mission Blvd., in Fremont, CA. on Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Ar(sts will paint un(l 2:00 PM, followed by an exhibit and recep(on in the courtyard from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. The public is welcome. The event is being cosponsored by The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Olive Hyde Art Guild, the Fremont Cultural Arts Council, and Mission Coffee Roas(ng Company, who will provide coffee and mini-­‐pastries for the ar(sts at registra(on (me. It will be open to both FAA members and non-­‐members, with members paying a $15.00 entry
fee and non-members paying $25.00. For non-­‐members this will also include full membership in the Fremont Art Associa(on through the end of the year. All 2-­‐
dimensional mediums will be accepted, to include oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and mixed media. Ar(sts should bring all their supplies needed to paint, including an easel and chair if needed. A late lunch will PAGE 5
FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION OFFICERS &
CHAIRS 2013
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President - Irene Marshall
President - VACANT
Secretary- Mary Bobik
Treasurer – Lucinda Bender
Gallery Director – Mary Bobik, Donna Arrillaga, &
Barbara Cronin
Program Chair - Therese Ely
Showcase Chair - Therese Ely
Publicity Chair -Marian Stevens
Property& Equipment - Gene Arrillaga
Fremont Cultural Arts Council Liaison - Mary Bobik
Membership Chair - Carol Ramos
Local Color Editor - Florence Stronck
Workshop/Classes Chair - VACANT
Ways & Means - Jaci Daskarolis
CHAIRS
Art Review Board/liaison - Jacline Deridder
Artist of the Month Chair - Carol Ramos
Calendar Chair - Sheryl Klingenfuss
Digital Photo Club - Cooksey Talbott
FAAPA/EBOP Chair- Robyn Leimer
Fine Art Show Chair - Mary Bobik & Therese Ely
Gallery Quarterly Receiving Chair - Irene Marshall
Historian - Grace Rankin
Holiday Boutique - VACANT
Hospitality/Reception - Donna Arrillaga
Life Drawing Chair - Robyn Leimer
Main Street Association Liaison- Barbara Cronin
Open Studios Chair - VACANT
Plein Air Paint out Chair -Robyn Leimer
Regan’s Garden Show Chair - Simone Archer
Sunshine - Ann-Marie Haley
Tuesday Painters - Donna Arrillaga
Webmaster - Rodger Spedowfski
VOL 33 No 9 SEPTEMBER 2013
Classes & Workshops
JAN SCHAFIR'S WATERCOLOR CLASSES: Fall, 2013
Jan would like to welcome you to her classes in watercolor painting
and drawing. They will be held at her studio/Coop at 38215 Fremont
Blvd. Fremont, CA. 510- 791-9290. Home, 510-797-2836. Cell 510
409-2836 Email: Jschafir@yahoo.com.
Website:www.jansartstudios.com
FOLLOWING ARE A LIST OF MY CLASSES continuing from
SEPTEMBER 2013
MONDAYS: ( 10- 1:30 ) Sept. 9, Sept 23,
21, Nov. 4 Nov. 18. Dec 2, Dec. 16.
SATURDAYS: ( 9-12. ) Sept. 7,
Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Dec. 7.
Oct. 7, Oct
Sept 21, Oct 5. Oct 19,
FEE: $85 . PAYABLE IN ADVANCE FOR SIX LESSONS.
Classes are bi-weekly and continuous, but students may mix
Saturday and Monday classes for convenience. Attendance does
not have to be consecutive, but please try to use the six classes
within six months. New students may begin at any time.
Classes are also available including supplies for an additional
There will be no cash refunds.
Jan Schafir Watercolor, Mondays, every other week in Fall, 2013
charge.
Dmitry Grudsky - Oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing
791-9290
Call
Therese Ely - Children, Watercolor and printmaking Call
791-9290
Ann-Marie Haley Call:510-489-7396 or Studio 491-9290.
Boy's & Girls ages 5-9 yrs. Drawing & watercolor. Wed & Fri
3:45 p.m. Central Fremont area.
Joann Stager call: 510-461-8249 or 792-8431: Boy's & Girls
ages 5-9 yrs. Drawing & watercolor. Sunday: 9 a.m, to 11:30
a.m. or 2 p.m. Irvington area. Also, Newark area call for
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Jan Small - Monday Afternoons 3:30-4:30 for Adults and
evenings 7 - 8; Tues Afternoons, 3:30-4:30 for Children;
Classes are $15 each payable by the month. Classes are held in
Jan Small’s studio at 40167 Blanchard St., Fremont
Phone: 510-656-1844 or email: jan@jansmall.com
Gallery Workshops:
Life Drawing Sessions every second Thursday evening $15$20 per person, depending on number of participants.
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To c o n t a c t L o c a l C o l o r E d i t o r : s e n d e m a i l t o
dfstronck@earthlink.net. Please submit your information/
pictures, etc. by the 10th of the month preceding that month’s
issue. Note: There will be no August issue; please send
material for September.
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FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION VOL 33 No 9 FAA Regional Notes
WAGS AND WHISKERS
August 2 - August 31, 2013
Thursday-Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Opening reception
Friday, August 2
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 2013
MAGNUM OPUS XXIV
Sacramento Fine Arts Center August 13-­‐31, 2013
Saturday RecepEon & Awards
August 31th 12 – 3PM
Drawings and paintings of animals date back to the Stone
Age when man decorated caves with the images of the
animals they hunted for food. The ancient Egyptians
illustrated their gods with the heads of animals.
Nine contemporary 21st century Bay Area artists will
exhibit their work featuring animals in “Wags and
Whiskers” opening at Olive Hyde Art Gallery, 123
Washington Blvd., Fremont, with a reception from 7 to 9
p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2013. “Wags and Whiskers”
will be shown at the Gallery until August 31, 2013.
2013 Best of Show “Cutting Board” Leslie DuPratt
SFAC: 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael CA
961-971-3713
*Gallery Hours: Tues. 11-7, Wed-Sat. 11-3
Each artist exhibiting at Olive Hyde in “Wags and
Whiskers” portrays animals in their own unique style and
using a variety of mediums. Be sure to visit Olive Hyde
Art Gallery and experience the joy and love of animals
the artists all communicate through their art.
Photographs shown below:
1. welded steel sculpture by Antonio Ruperto
2. "Maxine" by Kimberley Russell
3. "Rose Distracted" by Karen Frey
4. 4. Golden Retriever collage by Nancy Overton
5. "Yawn At Watch" painting by Antonio Ruperto
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Stockton Art League
Fall 2013 Pastel workshops taught by Award-winning
artist/instructor Tina Moore will commence on Sunday
August 25th, from 10 to 4 at the Elsie May Goodwin
Gallery in Stockton; two other on-day workshops will be
held on Sunday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Oct 20 .
Participants may pay by the day ($40 per day), and all
skill levels are welcome--beginners, intermediate,
advanced.
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Tina is a signature member of the Pastel Society of
America, the Pastel Society of the West Coast, and
Women Artists of the West. She has received many
awards locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally,
including many Best of Show awards. Her artwork has
been featured in several issues of the Pastel Journal,
where she has also been a national finalist.
For workshop details, including costs, supplies, topics, a d d r e s s , e t c . , p l e a s e c o n t a c t T i n a a t mooregrafix@comcast.net or 209-­‐931-­‐2529 You can view some of her work on her website: hJp://
www.Lnamoore.net
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Press Releases - SUBMITTED BY MARIAN STEVENS
FREMONT ART ASSOCIATION
For Immediate Release
Event Dates: September 25 – October
20, 2013
_______________________________
Call for Entries
Fremont Art Association 48th Annual Fine
Art Show Sept. 25 to Oct. 20, 2013
Jurors: Carolyn Lord, fine art
Ian Bornarth, photography
Prizes will be awarded in oil and acrylic,
water media, graphics, photography, and 3dimensional work
Entry deadline: Sept.13, 2013
To r e v i e w p r o s p e c t u s a n d s h o w
requirements,
go
to
www.fremontartassociation.org click on
downloads/Fine Art Show or call 510
792-0905
Artwork to be hand-delivered to the
Fremont Art Association Gallery
Fremont Art Association Guest Artist Demonstration –
Carol Tarzier
Yes, we are having a demonstration in August! As you know,
we had a members barbecue in lieu of a July demonstration.
We have the opportunity to host outstanding artist Carol
Tarzier between her European painting travels and her return
to academia! Carol will paint for us on Wednesday August 7th ,
7:00 pm, at the FAA Gallery.
Carol is known for her figurative works in bronze. Her oil paintings encompass portraits and figures,
landscapes and still-lifes. She has an impressive collection of
awards most recently for her plein air work and bronze
pieces. Currently Carol has paintings selected for the
California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibit and the Oil Painters
of America Salon Show in Petoskey, Michigan.
Carol teaches at the Academy of Art San Francisco, and
Studio One Art Center in Oakland.
Please join us for a wonderful evening watching a talented
artist at work! Carol is planning to paint a still-life, discussing
capturing metallic surfaces in oils.
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EXHIBITS
Fremont Art Association
Plein Air a.k.a. East
Bay Outdoor Painters (FAAPA/EBOP) will
exhibit their landscape paintings of local scenery
of the Bay Area at Mission Coffee Roasting Co.,
opening on Aug 1 through Aug. 31, 2013; with the
reception on Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 3 to 5
pm.
En plein air is a French expression which means
“in the open air”, and is used to describe paintings
that have been created chiefly outdoors, rather
than in the studio. Painting in plein air is one of
the most difficult and challenging ways of
painting. Plein air artists attempt to capture an
impression of what the eye sees, rather than what
the viewer knows or feels about the scene. Starting
with a blank canvas, they need to make immediate
decisions about design, composition, color and
values. They study how light appears on subjects
in different weather and at different times of the
day; capturing the essence from temperature of
color and atmospheric changes to finding the truth
in nature that is rapidly changing. They prefer to
work outdoors in natural light, in pursuit of
spontaneity, sunlight and color rather than in their
studio with sketches or photographs. For plein air
painters, being in the moment; able to absorb it all
from sight to sound, the moving light, clouds, and
water add to the challenge.
The landscape paintings that comprise our exhibit
are for the most part created directly on location
and are all local scenes. Most of these paintings
are studies from our group’s weekly informal plein
air excursions. Although our schedule is
maintained on the Fremont Art Association Plein
Air link (FAAPA), we are also known as East Bay
Outdoor Painters (EBOP) and we are looking for
more people to come out and paint, sketch with us.
The location changes every two weeks; all
mediums are welcome. There is nothing you need
to do to join in except show up and paint, sketch
or whatever. Join us on Wednesday mornings from
9 am to 1:00 pm.
For more info call Robyn at (510) 656-4939 or
check the link below. http://
www.fremontartassociation.org/faapa.php
Landscape Painting Exhibit
At Mission Coffee Roasting Co.
151 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539
Aug.1 thru Aug. 31, 2013
Reception
Dear Fellow Artists,
Please consider ARTWALK LIVERMORE 2013! You will be provided with exposure to thousands of art lovers in
downtown Livermore. ArtWalk is a one-day annual event that takes place on Saturday, October 12 from 11 - 5 p.m.
Exhibits will be grouped to clusters at the Livermore Valley Plaza, downtown parks and specified locations providing a
good distribution of attendees and attractions. You select your booth or table site in advance from a map (trade-show
style). Sites can be occupied by a sole artist or shared by a group. Spaces are allotted on a first come, first served basis,
so please turn your applications with payment as soon as possible in order to get the location you want.
An early bird discount will be given on registrations that are postmarked or delivered to the Bothwell Arts Center
mailbox by July 31. Please note: Final Application deadline is August 31, 2013 provided spaces are still available at that
time Please see www.bothwellartscenter.org for application and details.
Linda Ryan, Bothwell Arts Center Manager
New art classes and fun happenings are online at www.bothwellartscenter.org
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