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Greetings!
Check out what's happening at the Blue Line in May!
M A Y C A L E N D A R
May 15, 2-4pm: Kid's Art Club with Linda Green & John Bowman
May 15, 6:30-7pm: Opening reception for Empowering Our People: Artistic Expressions of Native American Children
May 15, 6:30-9pm: Opening receptions for: Meditations & Mandalas
May 20, 7-8:30pm: Geology Lecture
May 25-28, 3-5pm: Watercolor Workshop with Anthony Rogone
May 29, 10am: Blue Line Artist Meeting & Demo
June 1: Art and the Inmate - Presentation by Jim Carlson
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 Empowering Native
American Children
Celebrated
Musician Mary Youngblood Performs
 The Blue Line Gallery's 3rd Saturday opening in May will
celebrate an exhibit of American Indian children's artwork with special guests
Tribal Chairman Mathew Franklin of the Miwok Indians and two-time Grammy
winning musician, Mary Youngblood.
"Empowering Our People: Artistic Expression of Native American
Children" showcases the colorful artwork of children, ages 5-12, from the
American Indian Education Program in Sacramento. Tribal Chairman Mathew Franklin from the
Ione Band of Miwok Indians will join the young artists, their families and gallery
visitors in a special welcoming ceremony, 6:30-7:00pm on the 15th.
Franklin and the American Indian
Education Program help promote the mission "to empower Indian children to
achieve a better way of life through self-integrity and honor." Also in support
of the young artists, Native American musician Mary Youngblood will perform
during the evening reception. Known as
the "First Lady of the Flute," Youngblood is the first woman to professionally
record the Native American Flute and the first woman to win not just one, but
two Grammy Awards for "Best Native American Music Album." She is half Seminole and half Aleut.
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Meditations and Mandalas
Cosmic,
Creative and Calming
 "Meditations and Mandalas" an exhibit of member
artists' work, will open
to the public on May 7 with diverse interpretations of the theme by artists
Elma Jella, mixed media; Elaine B. Rothwell, etching; Patricia Littlefield,
fiber quilting and Gregory K. Morss, acrylic paint and automotive bondo
texture. The show will also include two mandala paintings by Marty, a Folsom
State Prison inmate.
In support of the "Meditations and
Mandalas" theme, on May 15th the gallery will introduce the
meditation practices of Clear Mind Zen. Novice Zen priest, Rev. KoMyo David Novotny,
will mediate throughout the day beginning with an opening ceremony and chants
at 10:00 a.m., including several
instructional and question-and-answer periods and a closing ceremony at 8:30
p.m.
Visitors are invited to join the
exhibiting artists in an evening reception, May 15, 6:30-9:00 p.m., during 3rd Saturday Art Walk.
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Children's Summer Art Camps  Summer Workshops taught by professionally trained artists will introduce children, ages 5 ½ - 16, to everything from drawing and painting to ceramics and bookbinding. Topics will include cartooning with a Disney-trained artist, painting desserts, working in the styles of the master artists, creating decorative books, painting poems and more. Options in class length and pricing will allow flexibility for family schedules and budgets. Early bird specials and membership benefits offer cost savings. |
The Geologic Record: Stories Captured
in StoneMay 20, 7-8:30pm
 Geologists Jan Jacobson and Terry James share their expert
knowledge about the geologic material in the Brilliant Earth sculptures
of Judi Stickney and Deanna Marsh. . . Learn about the placement of
these ancient rock formations in time, some of our regional geologic
features and Jan and Terry's perspective on geology. Jan and Terry
co-own Jacobson James & Associates, an environmental consulting
firm in Rocklin that provides contaminated site investigation and
cleanup services to commercial client sites in the Western U.S. Our
guest speakers appreciate the different perspectives that artists have
on the world and their ability to translate those perspectives to a
visual format for the rest of us to share. They are excited to support
the Brilliant Earth exhibit and the Blue Line Gallery with this
presentation.
Cost: $5 (members) and $15 (non-members)
May be purchased ahead of time at the Blue Line Gallery, over the phone 916-783-4117 or at the door on May 20th.
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 LOTTERY for the ARTS!
2nd annual event: Friday Oct 8, 2010
Exhibition Dates: Sept 28 - Oct 8
 After a very successful debut event, the Lottery for the Arts is back
for a second year! All artists are invited to submit entries that they wish to
donate for this worthy cause. All proceeds from this event will support
future programs and events at Roseville Arts! Blue Line Gallery.
What is Lottery for the Arts ?
The Lottery for the Arts is a fund-raising event that provides art
collectors with an opportunity to acquire original works of fine art,
while supporting a non-profit organization and community of artists.
EVERYBODY WINS!
Throughout the evening of the Lottery event, tickets are drawn at
random. As each ticket is called out, the ticket holder chooses a piece
of art from the gallery walls. At the end of the evening, each ticket
holder goes home with a work of art valued from $175 up to thousands of
dollars.
ARTISTS WIN TOO! 
Juried Exhibition:
Approximately 150 pieces of art will be accepted by a jury of peers and
committee members. Exhibit will be on display at the Blue Line Gallery,
September 28 - October 8, 2010. Visitors will be encouraged to vote for
their favorite piece in the exhibit. Online Gallery & Program:
Accepted pieces will appear on Roseville Arts' website starting August
1, 2010. Each piece featured on the website will include: artist name;
title, medium and retail value of artwork; artist statement; and link
to artist website, blog, or facebook page. Electronic Invitations will be available to each artist to invite their patrons to view the exhibit, vote for their
favorite artwork and participate in the Lottery. Artists Reception & $250 People's  Choice Award:
Private reception for the artists and major Roseville Arts donors will
be held Thursday, October 7, 5:30 - 7pm. People's Choice Award will be
announced at 6:30pm. IRS Letter and "Buyer" Information:
Following the event, each participating artist will be provided with an
IRS letter for their generous donation, along with the contact
information of the "buyer" when available.
Click here for CALL TO ARTISTS. Entry deadline: July 1, 2010
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
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Roseville Arts! Blue Line Gallery405 Vernon St. Ste 100, Roseville 916.783.4117 :: www.rosevillearts.org
Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm
3rd Sat Art Walk, 6-9pm
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