July-Sept NHAL newsletter 2015

Inspiring, Encouraging and Empowering Artists
New Hope Art League
P.O. Box 751, New Hope, PA 18938
www.NewHopeArtLeague.com
NHALPA@gmail.com
July - Sept. 2015 Issue
Meeting Schedule:
August 28, Picnic
Sept. 29,
Presentation by Dot Bunn
October 27, Live Model; [clothed] Paint,
draw or sketch
New Hope Art League
2015
A Message From Our President
Directors: Bill Jersey, Nancy Markowich, Diane
DeAngelis You may contact your Board Members at the New
Hope Art League Email address: NHALPA@gmail.com, and don’t
Happy to summer to all. We ramp up NHAL
events in late August.
forget to specify the person’s name you wish to contact.
President: Donna Lovely
Vice President: Ilene Rubin
Treasurer: Alice Lawler
Assistant Treasurer: Flo Schadler
Recording Secretary: Helen Meyers Corresponding
Correspondence: Diane Greenberg
Publicity: Donna Lovely
Membership: Cindy Roesinger
Newsletter: Laura Robinson
Hospitality: Lois Clarkson
Hanging: Pam Miller/ Christina Poruczynski
NHAL Plein Air: Pia St. Onge
Scholarship: Elizabeth M. Zack
Facebook: Flo Schadler
Website: Kit Dalton
Show Chair: Diane DeAngelis
Gallery Sitting: Jeanette Gonzales
Our League member picnic is Weds., Aug.
26 from 5-8pm at Elizabeth Zack's home,
130 Wagon Wheel Lane, Doylestown,
PA. Thanks you in advance to Elizabeth!
Please let me know if you are coming
and what food and drink you'll bring,
nhalpa@gmail.com.
Our member show (Small Works Show) is
Aug. 28-Sept. 25 at the Upstairs Gallery,
Peddlers Village, Lahaska (just south of
New Hope). Drop off is Aug. 27 from 57pm, bring your $15 gallery fee in cash
or a check, and pick up is Sept. 25, 57pm. Reception is Fri., Aug. 28 from 57pm. Contact Diane DeAngelis, our Show
Chair, if you'd like to be in the show
nhalartshow@gmail.com. One framed
piece with max art size is 12x16", plus
frame. Up to 3 portfolio pieces are
allowed. More details in your email from
Diane and on our website.
Nov. 17,
December,
Don't forget to send your show info to me
to be included on our website.
See you in late August,
Donna Lovely
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Howard Cooperman will speak
on the business of art, plus an
art swap. (MOVED FROM THE
24TH DUE TO THANKSGIVING)
Date TBA for the Holiday Party
New Hope Art League
Meeting Details:
cost or are closed sessions or worse, are
so crowded that you can’t get a good
spot.
Tuesday, September 29
Dot Bunn to speak at the September NHAL
Meeting.
We will have 2 models, 2 areas and 2
sections of our cafeteria in which to view
and paint (draw/sketch/photograph, etc).
The topic will be COLOR MANAGEMENT.
Dot will demonstrate her method of
controlling the harmony of color in her
paintings and her method of avoiding dull
muddy color while depicting spatial
atmosphere.
Don’t miss this chance—bring your
supplies and let’s roll up our sleeves and
….. do what we do!
November 17:
Howard Cooperman will tell us about his
new endeavor which is Art Coaching. If
you’re not sure how to proceed, what to
do next, how to kick your art business up
to the next level, or how to see your
business in a year, two years or five
years, you will want to be there to hear
what Howard has to say.
Also in November we will be having an
ART SUPPLY SWAP MEET!!! If you have
supplies you want to sell, this is the time
and place to do it. Tables are FREE but
you MUST have a reservation for a table
so don’t wait--- space is limited!! Email
Ilene Rubin at PaintMeIlene@gmail.com
asap to make your reservation. No table,
no selling. But plenty of opportunity to
purchase art supplies, books, frames,
things to paint ON and things to paint
WITH. You must bring all your own
inventory and you must be able to take
care of the selling part; money/checks,
etc. NOTE; ALL SUPPLIES OR ITEMS MUST
BE IN SELLABLE CONDITION. Let’s call
them – Good or better condition. Not your
old and gross paint tubes, but if you only
used it once, great, bring it and put a
price tag on it!!!
October 27:
We have a very special event planned for
our meeting in October. We’re all artists
or art enthusiasts. How often can you
possibly be offered a FREE live model
session? So, on October 27th, at 7pm,
after a short business meeting, you will
have an opportunity to enjoy 2 live
models so we can split into 2 groups and
not be too crowded to see.
We are honored to have Jessica and
Rodney to be our subjects for our live
model session. This will be a clothed
session and you will be able to draw,
paint, sketch, use pastels, or whatever
medium you love to use.
Sign up NOW!!!
Take a break during the week and take
advantage of this unique opportunity!
Usually, live model sessions either have a
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New Hope Art League
Artist Studio Tour
Friday, June 12, 2015
For a special event, Ilene Rubin
organized, for the art league, an Artist Studio
Tour. Eleven of us went as a group. We
began our day by meeting at the Doylestown
Library parking lot and consolidating cars.
Then we headed over to the studios of Dyan
Law, Deb Hoeffner, Alex Cohen, Nancy Lloyd,
Kelly Sullivan and Eleanor Voorhees. We
stopped for lunch along the way at
Porterhouse in Lahaska, where we had
several tables upstairs by the window where
we could view the valley below.
Alex Cohen's Studio
This turned out to be a spectacular
way to spend the day, make some new
friends, learn from several incredible artists
and see inspirational art and workspaces.
Below are a few photos of our day.
Nancy Lloyd's Studio
Kelly Sullivan's Studio
Deb Hoeffner's Studio
Eleanor Voorhees' Studio
Dylan Law's Studio
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Sad news from Dick Carlson, Solebury Township has restricted him from using the Rolling Green
Barn for public events. This means we, and several other non-profits are out of a wonderful venue
for our events.
I am asking that all of our members explore options for a new location for our show. Please do not
leave this to just Donna and me, everyone lives in a different area of Bucks county that may have
options of which we are unaware.
When you find an possible venue please send us the following information:
Site address, contact person name, phone, email
Below are the criteria for a venue:
-Availability May 18 to 22, 2016
-On a road with high traffic visibility
-Ample parking, 100+ cars opening night
-Wall space to hang 120+ pieces
-Able to serve wine & beer
-Reasonable rent
We need the entire League's support in this endeavor; please get involved.
Diane DeAngelis, NHAL Show Chair
nhalartshow@gmail.com
Join the next New Hope Art League Show
This is not a juried show. One piece per artist accepted.
Postcards for the Small Works Show are available for pick up at the Upstairs Gallery. Stop by
and pick up yours and send to clients and hand out. The postcards can also be picked up at
Donna Lovely's home, 10 Larkspur Ln, Newtown. Please contact Donna before you stop by so
she can meet you or leave the postcards on her front step for you.
One framed/finished piece per member, maximum art size 12”x16”, plus frame. Up to 3
portfolio pieces properly protected and labeled, jewelry, notecards, small sculpture, ceramics
and glass also accepted.
Art Drop off is Thursday, Aug. 27, 5-7pm, reception is Fri., Aug. 28 from 5-7pm.
Let Diane DeAngelis know you are participating: nhalartshow@gmail.com
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MEMBER NEWS:
Natalie Wi of Allure West Studios and the
Cornerstone Clubs presents a Pop Up
Haiti Exhibit. Your family friendly visit will
engage you physically and emotionally in
meaningful and relevant community
building activities. It will challenge you to
explore the motivation behind your own
drive and determination to succeed.
Admission $10
Color and Light
Mixed Media, Acrylic and Oil by
Nancy Shill and Patrice DeVirgilis pwcs
Stover Mill Gallery
852 River Road (Route 332), Erwinna, PA
Opening Reception Sun., August 9, 1-5pm
Gallery hours 1-5 Saturdays and Sundays
August 8 - 9, 15 - 16, 22 - 23, 29 - 30
Sunday, September 27 from 1-4 PM
Eagle Fire Company, 46 N. Sugan Road, New
Hope, PA 18938
Visit - www.allurewest.com/haiti to register.
Lois Clarkson's Santas will be in the
Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show,
Sept. 12 and 13 at Delaware Valley
College, Doylestown to benefit
Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy.
Lois has some free tickets. Email her if
you are interested and she will send
them to you. snowdinstudios@aol.com
a painting by Nancy Shill
Pam Miller is giving classes in a beautiful
studio in Buckingham. Plein air and indoor
studies are available as an ongoing
learning experience. You can come and go
as you wish or use the studio space as a
place to learn, discuss and share. Classes
are for 3 hrs. every Thurs. from 10am1pm. You can plan for a month of painting
and/or come back at another time. She
has room for 2 students. Call her at 215862-5465.
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Natalie Searl’s photography will be at the
following venues:
Peter Petraglia will be in a 5 person show in
the Salty Dog Gallery in Southwest Harbor,
Maine. The opening is July 12 and the show
will be up until July 30.
- New Hope Arts Center Members’ Salon
Exhibition, Aug. 22- Sept. 27. She has
entered “Log Cabin Window”.
- From Aug. 28-Sept. 25, enjoy several of
Natalie’s textured photographs on canvas at
the New Hope Art League Small Works Show,
held at the Upstairs Gallery in Peddler’s
Village.
- Sept. 11-13 at the annual Friends of the
Delaware Canal Art Exhibit, location TBD.
- Sun., Sept. 20 Pennridge Gallery of the Arts,
held on Main Street, Sellersville, 12-5.
- Sat., Sept. 26, Souderton Art Jam, from 10-6,
held at the Souderton Borough Park.
"Woods North" by Peter Petraglia
Jeanne Chesterton's "B'Oiled Eggs" has
been purchased by the Trenton City
Museum. The painting was part of the
32nd Ellarslie Open Exhibit at the Trenton
City Museum.
"Log Cabin Window" by Natalie Searl
"B'Oiled Eggs" oil painting by Jeanne Chesterton
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Bill Jersey has had two photos accepted into
the Philadelphia Sketch Club 2015
Photographic Show from 7/ 24 to 8/15
235 S. Camac St, Center City
Philadelphia 215-545-9298
Hours: Wed.,Fri.,Sat., Sun. 1-5 PM
Kate Viola will have a painting in the The
Trustees Invitational Show and Sale at the
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie from
September 5, 2015-September 13, 2015
Trenton City Museum,
229 Parkside Ave. Trenton, NJ 08606
"The Serenade" by Kate Viola
Deb Hoeffner's latest children's book is
now available. Illustrated and designed
by Deb, "Benjamin's Gift" is a story about
a little shepherd boy and the gift of
giving. http://www.debhoeffner.com.
Contact deb@debhoeffner.com
"New Grass-Old Wood" by Bill Jersey
"Boys Will Be Boys" photo by Bill Jersey
Deb Hoeffner's Illustrations are in this book
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Don Schoenleber has two photographs in the
Annual Photography & Graphics Exhibition
Salmagundi, 47 Fifth Ave., NY, NY
July 27 - August 7
Doylestown Art Fest - September 12 & 13
New Hope Art Fest - September 26 & 27
Congratulations to Dot Bunn, her painting
“Reading in the Garden” was accepted
into the 2015 Berks Art Alliance Open
Juried Exhibition at the GoggleWorks
Center for the Arts in Reading, PA, 201
Washington Street (610) 374-4600
The exhibition opens for viewing on
August 3 and runs through August 27.
"Coal Car" photo by Don Schoenleber
Ilene Rubin will be showing at the
following locations:
August- September, 2015
New Hope Art League Small Works Show,
Upstairs Gallery, Peddler's Village, Lahaska,
Pa. Opening Reception, Fri., Aug. 28th, 57pm, continuing through Sept. 25th, 2015.
"Reading in the Garden" by Dot Bunn
Scott Cameron (our speaker from the Juror
talk and now a new NHAL member) is now
represented by the Highland Art Gallery, 41 N.
Union St., Lambertville, NJ
September, 2015
2nd Annual POINTS OF VIEW ART SHOW AND
SALE, Benefiting a Animal Rescue Shelter
Location, TBA. Note: this show will will NOT be
at Rolling Green Barn!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND, Friday, Sept 4th
through Monday, Sept 7th.
December, 2015
Hunterdon Library, Clinton, NJ, 65 Halstead
Street, Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 730-6262
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Artist Susan Esbensen's oil painting "Beauty
and the Beholder" was juried into...of Color:
The African American Experience.
Pearl Mintzer invites you:
Please come to the opening of my solo
show , “Dramatic Color” @ the Rich
Timmons Gallery. There are 2
consecutive opening parties.
When: Thursday July 30, 7-9p
Friday July 31, 7-9p
Juror Wendall Brooks selected 46 pieces
covering a range of media from watercolor to
bronze created by 27 artists residing in NJ, PA
and NY. Each piece is accompanied by a
statement from the artist that explains how
the work interprets the show’s theme.
Where: Rich Timmons Gallery
3795 US-202,
(at Mechanicsville Rd)
Doylestown, PA 18902
Phone:(267) 247-5867
The exhibit runs in conjunction with the
Trenton African American Cultural Festival.
The festival takes place on, Sat., August 15.
The exhibit at the Trenton City Museum at the
Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwaladar Park is on
display from July 11-August 30, 2015.
Meanwhile you can also look @ the online
gallery of the entire show
http://www.artistentry.com/#gallery
An artist gallery talk will take place on
Sunday, August 9th, at 2:00 pm.
"Beauty and the Beholder"
by Susan Esbensen
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Donna D. Lovely's photo, Coromorants in
the Delaware, is summering at the State
Museum in Harrisburg in the "Art of the
State" competition. Several of her works
are in the River Queen Artisans Gallery, 8
Church St., Lambertville.
She also has a photo, “French Laundry”, in the
Friends of the Delaware Show, location,
details and online gallery coming soon.
“French Laundry” photo by Donna Lovely
Pearl Mintzer, Rodney Miller, Anne Freeman, Curt Shreiner and Wendy Gladston are in a
photography show from August 27-30 but the venue has changed to:
Timmons Gallery, 3975 Rt.202, Doylestown, PA 267-247-5867
Welcome to our new members:
Margaret Agzigia, Frankie Balek,Iris Bachman, Cheryl Bomba, Ronda Bookbinder, Scott Cameron,
Juliann Edelstein, Terri Fraser, Anne Freeman, Tom Furey, James Keba, Lisa Kennedy, Denise
Callanan-Kline, Randy Koslo. Barbara Lehman Lane, Stephanie Lisle, Barbara Stewart, Matthew
Stinson, Susan Van Atta, Hans Widmer, Christine Wojtaszek
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ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES:
CALLING ALL ARTISTS and ARTISANS!
19th annual Riverside Festival of the Arts will be held in downtown Easton along the banks of
the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers on Saturday and Sunday September 19 & 20, 2015.
Exhibiting artists and craftspeople compete to win $1600 in prizes. Plein air art contestants
receive a canvas and have the opportunity to create a piece over the weekend and win $1000
in prizes.
Riverside Festival is currently accepting exhibiting artist and artisan applications for this
September’s event. Applications can be found at EastonRiversideFest.org, or
call 610.438.4772 to obtain one by mail. All juried artist and crafter applications must be
received by August 31, 2015.
Contestants for the 6th annual Plein Air Art Contest may enter now, or right up to the actual
event. The $10.00 entry fee reserves your canvas. The completed work must be handed in by 3
PM on Sunday September 20.
Red Stone Farm Studio hosted Patrick Connors Plein Air Workshop at Carousel Lavender Farm.
On July 11, the weather was magnificent and the eleven participants enjoyed a long day of
painting in nature. Patrick supplied the foundations and paint along with critiques and
instruction. Everyone broke for lunch and then returned for the afternoon with a new canvas
and fresh inspiration.
An autumn plein air workshop with Patrick will be scheduled so e-mail us if you would like to
be notified of this event. dotbunn@aol.com
If you have any questions or need additional information, please let us know.
dotbunn@aol.com