ARTBEAT_April_2014 - Scottsdale Artists League

March 2014
www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org
Newsletter Of The Scottsdale Artists League Since 1961
PO Box 1071, Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1071
What’s Inside:
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Officers,
Board of Directors,
President’s Corner,
Artwork of the Month
Deadline for Art Beat
Advertising Rates,
SAL Membership
Application
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Last General Meeting
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Membership Chair,
Scholarship Committee,
Treasury Report,
Happenings,
Show,
In Memory
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Arizona Art Alliance
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Featured Artist of the
Month
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Around Town
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Next Board Meeting
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Sponsors
SAL Artists showing at AZ Art Alliance Fine Art Gallery, 9011 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale, AZ
(The Pavilions at Talking Stick next to Sports Authority)
March Door Prize
Donations & Winners
Guest Presenter for April
Quinn McDonald
From Arizona Art Supply
~Velma Barder ~
$25 Gift Certificate
Quinn McDonald has more than 25 years of
experience in writing, training development,
leading workshops and seminars, and project
management. She has written copy for
newspapers, advertising agencies, financial
corporations and Fortune 100 corporations.
From Jerry’s Artarama
~Karen Lockhart ~
$25 Certificate
From Blick $25 Gift Card
~ Leslie Austin ~
From Harold Nelson
~Freddie Lieberman ~
Scottsdale T-Shirt
After she left the corporate world, Quinn
opened her own company, QuinnCreative. After returning to
school to become a life- and certified creativity coach, she now
works with people and businesses facing change and reinvention. She teaches writing and presentation skills as well as
the hard-to-learn soft skills of negotiating, thriving in the
workplace, and creativity.
From Hal Stewart
~ Barbara Laey(2), Pat Serie(2),
Katherine Weaver(3) ~
7 Passes to Fine Art Expo
From Un-named Donor
~Daena Katz~
3 passes to Celebration of Fine Arts
50/50 Drawing was $34.00
~ Li Mahalik~
Li donated this back to the League.
Her career has taken her to China, Australia, Singapore, and
Europe. She writes columns for art-related magazines, writes
her own blog on creativity, and contributes to numerous
websites, blogs and magazines.
Tickets are drawn from members who have paid
their dues, signed in and received raffle tickets.
Next General Meeting April 1st
Member CRITIQUE
Quinn is the author of three books, the
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~ Freddie
inner critic.(North Light Books) Quinn holds a B.A. in biology and
English and
M.A. in Night
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Tuesday
of eachstudies.
Month after 5:30 p.m.
Donna Levine is leading our critique. All members & guests are
invited to participate with work and suggestions for the work.
Please join us! Critique begins promptly at 5:45 pm and
runs to 6:45 pm prior to the General meeting. Paintings and
drawings do not need to be framed. Unfinished pieces are
welcome for suggestions to finish them. Those members arriving
with work after 6:15 risk not having their work critiqued
depending on volume of work brought in earlier.
1 painting only per person please.
We would prefer that participants in the critique please not bring
paintings that are freshly wet, oils particularly, as the paint gets
on our hands and clothes from handling the pieces and then paint
is transferred to other works and the carpet in the critique area. If
you have a frame to put the painting in for handling purposes that
will be appreciated. Thanks from the critique leaders.
~ Jim Garrison, Critique Master
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OFFICERS
President
Terry Hamra •765-210-8621
• terryn2art@yahoo.com
1st Vice President for Programs
Freddie Lieberman •480-998-8782
• fredarts@cox.net
2nd Vice President for Shows
Mary Kuhr • 602-430-5898
• marykuhr@gmail.com
Recording Secretary
Pamela Shearer •480-628-2072
• paintingbypamela@cox.net
Corresponding Secretary
Barbara Bagan •480-948-8507
•rxart@cox.net
Treasurer
Ericka Cero Wood •480-874-2272
• ericka@cerowoodart.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Membership Chair
Mona Houle •602-721-9676
•mona@monahoule.com
Newsletter ‘Art Beat’
Karen Lockhart • 602-803-0931
• karen_m_lockhart@cox.net
Advertisement
Kathleen Maley
• 480-456-3768 • maleyjk@aol.com
Circulation
Irene Donato
• 480-451-0207 • widon@cox.net
AZ Art Alliance
Rita Goldner
• 480-948-6547 • ritagoldner@msn.com
Photo Book - Irene Donato
• 480-451-0207 • widon@cox.net
Scholarship - Linda Phillips
• 480-998-8430 •aclphillips@gmail.com
Mail Pickup – Judy Delmonico-Roll
• 480-990-1359 • jdelmonico-roll@cox.net
Artwork of the Month - Irene Donato
• 480-451-0207 • widon@cox.net
Will Coe • 480-697-0661
• wilcoe@cox.net
Critique Master - Jim Garrison
• 480-969-4405 • jimgarr1@cox.net
Assistants to Critique
• Dave Flitner, Donna Levine
Paint-out Coordinator - Rita Goldner
• 480-948-6547 • ritagoldner@msn.com
Photographers –Karen Lockhart
Bud Heiss
Webmaster – Ryan Wood •480-874-2272
• ryan@cerowood.com
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Greetings Members & Guests,
At times it is hard for me to think of the business side
of an Art League – it sometimes takes on the attributes
of an extended family. Lee Kaster was the March
presenter. She is just one small part of our very
talented group. Her voice may seem small in a room
full of artist but her creativity comes to life in a very
large way. I thank her for sharing her talents with us.
Sometimes, it is easier to do a demonstration in a room
full of strangers than it is to open up and share with
your very talented contemporaries.
We also had a bit of sentiment as Harold Nelson is
moving away. His presence will be missed by many.
We will look forward to a visit from him when he passes
through Scottsdale.
Please keep Irene Donato, our very special member,
in your thoughts and prayers. Her husband passed
away first week in March.
I want to thank all the members that bring
refreshments to our meetings. What would a family be
without food?
Please bring a little something for the April meeting.
The Month of May is covered.
In the next month we will be discussing who will be
replacing Mary Kuhr as 2nd VP of shows in June. And
there are also a few volunteers for other positions that
are open.
I will let you know what is needed to keep our
opportunities moving forward. It is your volunteerism
that assures the growth of our fantastic League.
Of the Month
1st Place “Under the Palms”
by Nancy Baldrica
2nd Place “Prancing Ponies”
by Freddie Lieberman
Thank you ~
Terry Armstrong Hamra,
President
Rules for entering Artist of the Month
You cannot enter a piece that has been in the critique
that same evening. You must have attended at least 3
meetings in current fiscal year. Prior to General Meeting
-Entries must be signed in LEGIBLY
PM.
by 6:45
NO
EXCEPTIONS
PLEASE NOTE I also need all information from general meeting by this date also.
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News DEADLINE is 5 PM ~ Friday ~ April 4 for next issue.
Email to: karen_m_lockhart@cox.net Thank you.
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3rd Place “Little Cowgirl”
by Donna Leonard
Circulation
Our Newsletter has a direct mailing of 150+ members. In addition, it is sent to all the other art leagues and guilds in the valley
which makes your ad available to numerous readers and serious artists throughout the entire Phoenix area. The newsletter is
posted to our website and archived for up to a year adding even more value and longevity to your advertising dollar!
The Annual Directory is a tool often picked up throughout the year by other members and organizations
for the purpose of contacting artists to inform them of upcoming events and exhibitions. This provides an
excellent opportunity for exposure to your business or service.
Rates, Deadlines, and Ad Sizes/Formats
Monthly Newsletter
1/8 page: $10.00
Discount of 10% for 6 month advertising
Size: 3.75" wide by 2" tall
Discount of 15% for one year advertising
1/4 page: $18.00
Printed newsletter is black and white,
Size: 3.75" wide by 4.75" tall
with the digital version in full color.
1/2 Page: $35.00
File formats accepted:
Size: 7.5" wide by 4.75" tall
PDF, JPG at 300DPI, or TIFF at 300DPI
Full Page: $70.00
Ads due by the first Friday of each month.
Size: 7.5" wide by 10" tall
Annual Membership Directory
1/2 Page: $200.00
Printed in black and white,
Size: 4.5" wide by 3.75" tall
black and white ad preferred.
Inside front, inside back or back cover:
File formats accepted:
$350.00 Size: 4.5" wide by 7.5" tall
PDF, JPG at 300DPI, or TIFF at 300DPI
Ads due by the first Friday in July
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Critique was most informative and constructive! Jim Garrison gave all
those who brought an artwork a concise and much needed advise….along
with his praise and witty quips. We all came away smiling and smarter!
Truly – it is great to see friends each month……..and sad to say good-bye to Harold Nelson.
Ha! Finally caught John sleeping on the
job and………it is possible to sleep standing up!
“Natch! Off by
1 number.”
Then we catch Terry and Kat texting ……what??..... Thank you Lee Kaster for a demonstration on how to let your inner self
express.
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We had 68 members and 4 guests for our March General meeting. We have 190 members now. For questions on
memberships or mailing of newsletter ~ please contact Mona Houle 602.721.9676 mona@monahoule.com
or Kathleen Maley 480-456-3768, maleyjk@aol.com
Committee to meet 2nd week in April.
For questions or participation in this committee,
please contact Linda at aclphillips@gmail.com
Ericka Cero Wood - Treasurer
Profit & Loss: Income: $178.00 Expenses: $633.89
Net Income: -$455.89 Liability/ Equity: $32,987.54
Ted Yao is the Featured March Artist at the Gaslight Inn, 5747 W. Glendale Blvd., Glendale, AZ 623-934-5466. Ted also was
at the Spicery, 7141 N. 59th Ave., March 8th doing portrait sketches.
Jorge Moreno is doing Art Instruction 3 Saturdays: March 29~April 5~April 12 from 10 am to 3 pm. $50/day. Bring your
choice of medium to AZ Art Alliance Fine Art Gallery, 9011 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale, next to Sports Authority.
Call 928-632-4269 for more information or email:morenojorge718@gmail.com
Velma Barder is a participating artist at the 49th Annual Exhibit & Sale Saturday ~ March 15 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the
Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Hal Stewart sold 9 sculpture pieces at the Fine Art Expo. Congratulations to a very fine artist.
Freddie Lieberman held an Out of Home Studio Sale and had a successful weekend. Suggested that we all do the same.
Alex Pekala won a $500 prize from Glendale Show and Matt won a $500 prize from Casa Grande Show.
DeeAnn Benson won 3rd place for her watercolor, Prickly Pear Blossoms, at the GVAL fine art show. The show is at the
Gilbert Historical Museum through March 29th. DeeAnn will be teaching watercolor painting at the Tumbleweed Recreation
Center in Chandler starting in June
For those of you who are going to be painting at the Desert Botanical Gardens and Cactus &
Succulent Show, please NOTE: You cannot paint any of Chilhuly’s glass sculptures into your
artworks. They are copyrighted.
The Cactus & Succulent Show will be held April 4, 5 & 7 inside Dorrance Hall by Butterfly Garden 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fri & Sat
and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday.
June is the Scottsdale Artists School Show for SAL members. May 6th meeting will hold the jury for that show. For particulars,
please contact Mary at Marykuhr@gmail.com. If you have questions on future shows, please contact Mary Kuhr.
It is with sadness Irene Donato’s husband has passed away. With Irene are her 7
children and their families. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Irene.
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AZ Art Alliance Fine Art Gallery
9011 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale AZ 85250
The Pavilions at Talking Stick – Indian Bend Rd. & the 101
Hours 11am-6pm Wednesday thru Sunday
CURRENT EXHIBIT
HOW SWEET IT IS!
Wednesday March 5 2014 through Sunday April 27, 2014
Artist Celebration Reception
Saturday, April 26th, 6pm to 9pm
An exhibit to celebrate our 14 years of success and kick off our move forward!
CASH PRIZES TO THE ARTISTS ~ PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
Our last show at the gallery! Don’t miss it!
March 10 - April 6
Tempe Artists Guild
April 7 - April 27
Southwest Society of Botanical Artists
Our shows for our artists are being planned for September, Christmas, February and April. These we
are hoping to be held in 4 different areas of the greater Phoenix area. We are also planning on having
a book set up as a catalog of all artists and their artwork available by then. This is also planned on
being available upon appointment to prospective buyers. Also planned are vacant shop windows and
spaces for artists to showcase their artwork as soon as they become available.
Arizona Art Alliance | | info@azartalliance.com | http://www.azartalliance.com
9011 E. Indian Bend Rd., Suite E-1, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Check our AZ Art Alliance website, www.azartalliance.com for info regarding Outreach programs, member
groups, workshops, panel rental, newsletters, Show forms, etc. Each month the newsletter has a calendar of
events and artists’ opportunities for our juried and non-juried member artists.
Enrich, Engage and Have fun!
ART WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Updates are published every two weeks by the Arizona Art Alliance Gallery.
To access your Arizona Art Alliance newsletter go to
http://www.azartalliance.com/newsletters.html
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”Arizona Desert Botanical Gardens”
I can remember being fascinated by my grandfather drawing
stick people for me on the ground while I stood between his
knees at the neighborhood bocce court. I remember my first
art teacher Mrs. Forman (had one arm) in grammar- school
and my first college instructor, Mr. Ransom. The journey and
experience has been with me throughout my life. I have
worked with artist friends and taught by many, some of
which may have touched your lives at Scottsdale Artist
League and exposed you to ideas, techniques, and new
friends you didn’t have before.
In my travels, I have been in many countries while in or out
of the USAF, and most of our United States and, I have
enjoyed the diversity of Art created in many cultures. This
life experience has been fascinating and a joy, for Art is like a
Magnet that I am drawn to.
“End of Day”
I feel we must speak our own language in expressing
ourselves, as I try so hard to do when I commit poetry,
emotion, music and song I hear in my mind, to canvas.
Creating fine art, I feel one must first start with realism.
“Dusk”
In conclusion: if you think you can’t paint but enjoy fine art,
express yourself in your selection of it, as artist do in the
pleasure of providing original fine art for you.
Till we paint again
Raul V. Espinoza, Artist – a native of Arizona
Webgallery.com.au/raul-v-espinoza.html
E-Mail: raulespiart@aol.com
480-323-5939
“Dusk IV” …………4th piece in a series.
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Named Best Arts Festival in 2012 by Phoenix New Times,
Sunnyslope Art Walk
showcases the best of what Sunnyslope has to offer!
This year’s biannual events are presented by Artisan Markets, founder of Artbridge
Thursdays and Southbridge Sundays in Scottsdale, and sponsored by
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital.
Explore handmade and unique artwork from more than 150 local valley
artist’s, enjoy live music from dozens of local bands throughout the
event, dine at one of your favorite food trucks or choose from
Sunnyslope’s many great bars and restaurants.
Saturday, April 12th along Central Avenue from Dunlap to the canal!
5-9 pm ~ 115 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ
http://www.artisanmarketsaz.com
WHAM ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
3rd Annual
MARCH 29 & 30, 2014
'ART IS ALIVE'
Arts & Cultural Festival
Supported by The City of Surprise
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Next Board Meeting
March 25th
5:00 pm – 7:00 –pm
Arizona Art Alliance
Fine Art Gallery,
9011 E. Indian Bend,
Scottsdale, AZ
85250.
Exit Indian Bend off I-101
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