August 2016 - Lakeland Art Association

ART SKETCHES
“Challenge Your Creative” Spirit!”
Newsletter
August 2016
Diane Overmyer
President’s Patter
Exhibit Aug 3-27
I love plein air painting! That is what you’ll
hear Diane say as she
talks about her work.
With a fine arts degree from Indiana University South Bend, Diane has been painting for
nearly 35 years. She’s also studied with other
well-known artists over the years and has
taught various fine art and painting classes or
workshops since 2004.
Diane’s work is held in over 150 private collections including those of President and
Michelle Obama, Randy and Deb Brown, Tim
and Meg Shelly, Paul and Diane Walker, Indiana Medical Center, Parkview Medical Center, George and Peggy Rapp, Larry Bell, Greg
and Sarah Russell, Dr Walter and Maura
Hallaran, The Nappanee Public Library, The
Franklin Public Library and more.
Her work is currently being sold in five different fine art galleries around the state of Indiana. Stop by the Lakeland Art Center & Gallery to view her exhibit.
Landscape by Diane Overmyer
Your board of directors has been busy this
summer getting the word out about the
Lakeland Art Center & Gallery. This includes the Kid’s Tent at Village at Winona, radio advertising on Willie 103.5, our Art in Action articles in the
Warsaw Times Union, and participating in Warsaw’s
First Friday events. Thanks to
our newest member Claudia
Carson for helping with the August First Friday. We were able
to hand out newsletters, membership forms, and class flyers to
several interested parties. It was
a fun evening with some beautiful classic cars and motorcycles
Claudia Carson &
lining the streets around the court Melodie Koher at First
house square.
LAA member, Gabrielle Stephenson, also participated
with a tent filled with her beautiful water color paintings.
The next First Friday event the LAA will participate in
is Oct 7th. This event is titled “Art-ober” and is geared
toward the arts. If you are interested in volunteering to
help at the LAA table please contact the Art Center at
574-267-5568.
Claudia Carson, who volunteered for this months First
Friday, is a new member of the LAA and creates beautiful greeting cards. When you visit the gallery you will
see we now have several artists selling beautiful, one of
a kind greeting cards. Those artists are Claudia, Trina
Hoy, Bev Garner, Linda Hudson, John Streeter, Pat
Thompson, Bonnie Gore and others. Their cards are
miniature works of art and the prices are actually less
than the cost of many of the mass produced cards you’ll
find elsewhere.
Visit us at 302 E. Winona Ave, or our face book page,
Lakeland Art Association, or our web site, lakelandartassociation.org, to keep up with what’s going on
at the Lakeland Art Center & Gallery. Feel free to like
and share our face book page with your friends and
family.
See you at the gallery,
Melodie
Call for Artists
Who Done It
Brenda Stichter is currently exhibiting in the
Warsaw City Building gallery area.
Steve Creighton has been accepted into the
Hoosier Salon. The show is from July 28September 24.
Terry Armstrong won Best in Watercolor at
the Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis. The show is
from July 28-September 24.
Lisa Beamish has Artwork on display at the
Warsaw IVY Tech.
Ann Peperak Will be at Leo's Riverside Art
show on Sept. 24th .
Pat Thompson had 3 accepted entries in the
Fort Wayne show.
Elizabeth Wamsley has work accepted into
the 92nd Annual Exhibition Hoosier Salon. The
show is from July 28-September 24.
You can also see Elizabeth’s work at the following:
Currently in a 2 person show at Crestwood's
gallery called "We're Back".
Artlink Gallery, Fort Wayne, In, in the exhibit
"Indiana People, Places and Things", opens
September 9-October 12.
The Oakwood Fine art Show, August 22.
The Renaissance in Roanoke Art Show October
8.
2017—a one person show at Moontree Gallery
in August.
Sherri Johnson's batik " Indiana Reflections,
a Day on the Eel" was named one of six winners
in the Honeywell Open Show. Theme for the
show was Indiana Bicentennial.
Bev Garner got two pieces in the Ventures
show at St Francis and got a merit
award as well.
Lori Heeter has won two Honorable Mention
awards in the Wabash Art Guild 2016 Members'
Art Show is on display now through Aug. 28, at
the Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center, Wabash, 8
AM-5 PM daily; free admission. Lori also has
art on display in LaFontaine Arts Council 2016
Regional Art Show through Aug. 31, at the Robert Wilson Gallery, Merrilat Center for the Arts,
Huntington University.
Lakeland Art Association will be holding an exhibit next
month in honor of an artist and long-time member who
has encouraged and inspired so many of us! "Sarah
Creason and Crew / Sarah Creason and the Artists she
has Inspired" will open on Wednesday, August 31. Anyone who has painted with Sarah in the past is encouraged to participate. (See her note below) Entries will be
received at the Lakeland Gallery on August 29 and 30,
1:00-3:00 each day. Entries can also be dropped off at
Fishtales Studio in advance, if needed. (Make arrangements with Sarah to do this) A reception will be held,
but the date has not yet been determined. The show
will be taken down on Sunday, October 2. Please contact Sarah or me with questions, and let Sarah know if
you plan to participate, so that we know how many
paintings to expect.
Thank you!
Kelly Shoemaker (260) 839-3201
>> SARAH CREASON & CREW
>> EXHIBIT AT LAA
>> SEPTEMBER 2016
>>
>> MY DEAR FRIENDS,
>> THE LAKELAND ART ASSOCIATION IN WARSAW, IN HAS ORGANIZED AN EXHIBIT FREATURING YOU AND ME IN SEPTEMBER, 2016.
>>
>> EACH OF THE ARTISTS THAT HAVE PAINTED
WITH ME ARE INVITED TO BRING ONE PIECE OF
THEIR WORK FOR THIS SPECIAL EXHIBIT. IT WILL
HANG FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AT LAA.
>>
>> THERE WILL BE A RECEPTION
>> THE PAINTING CAN BE FOR SALE OR NOT
>> IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING,
CONTACT ME….
>> FISHTALES@MCHSI.COM OR 260 691-2818
>>
>> HOPING ALL YOU AWESOME ARTISTS THAT
PAINTED WITH ME AT FISHTALES STUDIO WILL
JOIN ME IN THIS HONOR.
Paint Fast and
Fun 2!
A Beginning Acrylics Workshop
Tuesday, August 23, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Beginner level workshop for people wanting to get started painting using acrylics
This will be a 1.5 to 2 hour workshop covering some basics about materials and composition and including a painting to take home.
Cost is $35 for the workshop.
Most materials will be provided.
- bring a large flat or bright brush, if you have one (1/2”
or size 10 or 12 preferred)
- bring something to carry your wet painting home
- bring a paint shirt or apron, if you want one.
Workshop will be held at Lakeland Art Center & Gallery, 302 E Winona Ave,
Warsaw, IN
Led by Brenda Stichter
Brendakaypaintings.com
Contact Lakeland Art Association to sign up!
574-267-5568
lakelandartassociation@gmail.com
http://www.lakelandartassociation.org
Memberships
From the desk of
Jeff Hodges
Art Opportunities
The LAA is always receiving emails regarding
workshops and calls for entries to area art shows
from other art groups. We are receiving so many it
is impossible to post them all in this newsletter.
Please, feel free stop by the gallery Wed-Sat, 11:304:30pm to see what is available.
New Members in 2016:
13 new members year to date
LAA Opportunities
Membership Renewals:
There are 46 renewals in 2016
Volunteer Coordinator
Life Members:
There are 8 Life Member
Someone to enlist volunteers and coordinate the
tasks of our volunteers. This would include the gallery docents (hosts/hostesses).
Newsletter editor
2016 Grand Total:
67 members
Have you renewed your membership? We are
now accepting memberships for 2016.
Membership includes a page and a link on our web
site, face book exposure, a complimentary subscription to our “Art Sketches” newsletter, reduced fees
on show entries, space to exhibit in our gallery via
our member’s area and gift shop, opportunities to
exhibit at area venues through the Lakeland Art Association, the opportunity to share and learn art
techniques and last but not least, camaraderie of
other artists.
You’ll find a membership form at the gallery. Please
complete it and return it to the gallery at Lakeland
Art Association, Attn: Jeff Hodges, 302 E Winona
Ave, Warsaw, IN 46580.
Questions regarding membership can be sent to Jeff
Hodges, Membership Chair at 317jeff@comcast.net
We continue to seek a newsletter editor familiar
with, or willing to learn, Publisher.
Workshop/Class Coordinator
Lakeland Art Association is looking for a responsible person to schedule and coordinate art workshops
and classes for all ages.
Arts and Crafts
Many a fine artist began their art career as a crafter. We would love to offer a craft group on the 2nd
Mondays of each month.
Board Member
November 2016 is the full members meeting during
which officers are elected. Contact the Lakeland Art
Center & Gallery at 574-267-5568 if you are interested in serving on our Board of Directors.
Volunteers are a valuable commodity. The Lakeland Art Association could not function with out
them. To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact Melodie Koher at lakelandartassociation@gmail.com, 574-267-5568, or 574-457-6085
(cell).
Following is a letter the LAA received from Beacon Credit Union.
Every so often Beacon CU has a “project spotlight” charitable donation program that allows the
community to vote on local charities they feel deserve support. The charity with the most votes
wins $1000 – second place winner gets $500 and 3rd place gets $250.
Congratulations! My name is Chandra Fase, and I am the Marketing Coordinator for Beacon Credit
Union. I’m very excited to inform you that you’ve been nominated for our community support
program “Project Spotlight”. Project Spotlight is a charitable giving campaign that allows the
community to vote on the local charities they feel deserve financial support.
We will continue accepting Project Spotlight nominations until June 30, 2016. Then, we will open
up the voting process and have each community vote to support their favorite local organization.
2016 voting is scheduled to run August 1st through September 30th and will take place both online
and in our branches.
We will be rewarding the TOP 3 charitable organizations in EACH of our 11 communities in which
we have a physical branch location. At the end of the voting process, the project in EACH community receiving the most votes will win $1,000 of funding from Beacon Credit Union. The second
place winners in each community will receive $500 of funding, and the third place winners in each
community will receive $250 of funding.
Now that you have been nominated, spread the word!!! Ask your friends, neighbors, colleagues,
extended family, EVERYONE you know to visit our website at www.beaconcu.org/projectspotlight (or stop into your local Beacon Credit Union branch) and vote for you, beginning August
1st. Put the word out on your Facebook page, in a newsletter, on your website: whatever you want
to do to inform people about the contest. After all, their vote determines if you win!
Sincerely,
Chandra Fase
Beacon Credit Union
The board of directors for the LAA is encouraging you to vote and feel free to follow some of the
other recommendations contained in the letter above. We would benefit greatly with the $1,000
win.
Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
LAA Board of Directors
Board of Directors
President:
Melodie Koher
(574) 457-6085
melkoher@gmail.com
Vice Pres:
Kelly Shoemaker
(260) 839-3201
hds182@frontier.com
Secretary:
Bev Garner
(574) 267-2985
2bg@comcast.net
Treasurer:
Toni Walker
(574) 267-2258
toniwalker68@gmail.com
At Large:
Mission Statement
The mission of the Lakeland Art Association is to further
the visual arts in Kosciusko County by challenging the creative spirit of local artists and community residents. LAA
strives to nurture its artist members through opportunities for camaraderie, skill development, the sharing of creative endeavors, and public exhibits. LAA is also committed to encouraging the next generation of artists and
potential art enthusiasts by promoting and supporting
visual arts education and events.
Jeff Hodges
(574) 527-1706
317jeff@comcast.net
Trina Hoy
(574) 551-6386
trina.gaptooth@gmail.com
Elizabeth Wamsley
(574) 275-3451
ewamsley2013@gmail.com
Rex Hathaway
(574) 594-2103
rbhathaway@centurylink.net
Bev Hathaway
(574) 594-2103
rbhathaway@centurylink.net
Contact Us:
Lakeland Art Association, Inc.
Gallery: Lakeland Art Center & Gallery
302 E Winona Ave
Warsaw, IN 46580
Phone: 574-267-5568
Email: lakelandartassociation@gmail.com
Face Book: Lakeland Art Association
Web site: www.lakelandartassociation.org
Exhibits: No Entry Fee
Programs: No Entry Fee
Wednesday-Saturday, 11:30-4:30pm
7pm, 4th Monday each Month
302 E Winona Ave, Warsaw, IN 4680
302 E Winona Ave, Warsaw, IN 46580
July 25 Annual Picnic
July 6-30 Joy Lohse Oils
Aug 3-27 Diane Overmeyer
Aug 31-Oct 2 Sarah Creason & Others
Inspired by Her
Oct 5-29 Robert Hudson & Jennifer
Penaherrera
Aug 22 Dave Taylor, The Art of Hunting Art
Art Workshop:
Aug 23 , 2:30-4:30pm “Fast & Fun”
Acrylic Workshop, Brenda Stichter,
Teacher
Sept Wine & Canvas, date TBD, Lisa
Beamish, Teacher
Nov 2-25 Annual Members Show
Nov 25-Dec 23 Annual Christmas
Boutique
Sept Zentangle, date TBD, Lisa
Beamish, Teacher
Check our web site and face book for
details
Lakeland Center & Gallery
302 E Winona Ave.
Warsaw, IN 46580
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