 Buenaventura Art Association E-Newsletter
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March 20, 2009 - Vol 1, Issue 1 |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
| Bring-In Coordinator: Have you ever wondered how the bring-in volunteers are found? Who calls them? Who makes sure we have plenty of people to make bring-in as easy as possible? Betty Buckner! However, she has been doing the same job for YEARS and would like someone to take over the position. If this interests you, please email Chris. This is a perfect job for someone who needs to do their volunteer work from home. |
| Take A Survey |
| We are trying to find out if members are interested in "taking a trip" together!
For example...would you be willing to attend a BAA sponsored trip to the Getty...or MOCA...or Lotus Land?
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| Greetings! |
Welcome to our new members only e-newsletter. This format is replacing our tabloid-size printed newsletter.
You will actually be receiving approximately 4 enewsletters a month: 2 for members only and 2 that are sent out to members as well as the general public. "Sketches" the enewsletter for the general public will have Buenaventura Art Association openings and events.
This new format will save us money, time as well as allow us to go a little "greener."
For those members that don't have email, we will be printing out a version of this that will be mailed to their home.
Many changes have happened since our last newsletter... |
| From the Executive Director, Christine Beirne |
 It has been so long since our last newsletter that it feels as if I need to write a book to let all of you know what's been going on...but since we are aiming to have two of these go out a month, I'll try and keep it short! Everyone is talking about the economy, and as many of your know, the arts are not immune. We are trying to cut corners without sacrificing the professionalism that you expect from BAA.
How can you help? KEEP VOLUNTEERING!
BAA could not operate without you. You are our jewels...besides sharing your artwork with the community, you share your time with your fellow artists....what a gift you are!
If we don't tell you enough...thanks to all of you who respond to last minute pleas for help...who help keep the galleries going, the postcards mailed, the jurying process, the wall labels, etc., etc., etc....I just get tired thinking of all you do!
Thank you, and we'll be in touch in a couple of weeks!
Chris |
| Meet Your Board |
 Donna joined BAA in early 2005 and immediately got heavily involved in making sure that our new space at the HVG ran smoothly. She gave a presentation to our members on how to write/log sales at the HVG and the Art Store, which is now known as "HVG Artisan Store" (more) | |
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| Our Members Shine |
Steve Cook's painting "Main Street Afternoon" was chosen for the cover of the 2008-2009 Ventura Visitors Guide and "Ventura Gold" was chosen for the cover of the Culinary Guide. Louisa Wallace Jacobs was awarded First Place (oil/acrylic category) for her painting entitled "Man with Bird and Pear" at the recent Thousand Oaks Art Association Open Juried Exhibit . Show runs through Feb at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery in Newbury Park. Kay Zetlmaier has her original oils displayed at the Westside Cellar in downtown Ventura Louisa Wallace Jacobs was awarded First Place (oil/acrylic category) for her painting entitled "Man with Bird and Pear" at the recent Thousand Oaks Art Association Open Juried Exhibit . Show runs through Feb at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery in Newbury Park. Sarah Willey's Meet the Clayborns photograph collection will be at the the CoffeeBoy espresso bar & Caf�. 358 Central Ave, Fillmore, CA, 93015  Karen L. Brown was invited for the "Student Prints" exhibition with Catherine Day Barroca at the Museum of Ventura County. Reception for Cathy and students is February 7, 2009 from 2-4, 89 South California Street., Downtown Ventura. Erik ReeL's had an exhibition of paintings and a print at Roy, a gallery/restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara on Carrillo, just off State, in January. Leslie Olive wrote a review of his work for the Santa Barbara Independent online site search on ReeL at www.Independent.com. Lis J. Schwitters will had a Pigment Print entitled "Science Saves" in the "R U Evolved? - Artists Reflect on Darwin @ 200" exhibit was at the A Shenere Velt Gallery in Los Angeles. Bob Privitt won first place in Sculpture in the 9th Annual Juried Membership Exhibit at Studio Channel Islands Art Center. Show runs through December 20. He exhibited two works in the Ventura County Arts Council Exhibition entitled "Made In Ventura County. Judith Crowe and her husband Gary Talbot had a duo show January 1- 29 at the Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay. The show featured Gary's photographs and Judith pastel paintings of the same locations. Lady Jan Faulkner sold three pieces at the opening of the Community Memorial Hospital Public Art Space Sale. One large Mixed Media Collage and two Photographs. She also won a First Place Ribbon at the Heritage Valley Fine Art Sale in Fillmore last month. Robert Diehl won third prize in the 2D category for his photograph in the SCIART 9th Annual Juried Membership Exhibition. Luanne Perez's watercolor painting "Springtime Colors" was published in the Central Coast Farm Bureau magazine. It accompanied an article regarding the "ART ABOUT AGRICULTURE" show held in Santa Paula this Fall. Dorothy Hunter, Chris Beirne & Roxie Ray Bordelon had large pieces of art in "The Big Show" last January at the County Government Center, Hall of Administration, Atrium Lobby Gallery, 800 S. Victoria Ave.
Nina Danza had a photo chosen by the Siera Club for their ezine Daily Ray of Hope, a daily email to subscribers of inspirational images and quotes for the environment.  |
| Art News |
Semi-Annual Ventura College ART AUCTION is Friday, March 27, 5 - 9pm
First floor of the new library (LRC) Silent & Live Auctions of original works of art by Dali, Tamayo, & Ventura College faculty & Jack Halbert! There is no cover, free wine, fine appetizers, and a free handmade ceramic cup from the ceramics dept.
Proceeds benefit Ventura College Art Students Awards. |
| Call to Artists |
| West Side Door Project: The idea..recycled doors as free standing mural panels to be displayed in the garden of Stoneworks Studio during the month of April leading up to and during the Artwalk on April 25 1-9p.m., April 26 12-5p.m
We will take any doors ready for exhibit for the April 3 First Friday Gallery Crawl and will also have doors that night for people to paint. If you want your door on display for First Friday call Michele and deliver it on Wed. April 1 between the hours of 1-9p.m. Any artists that would like to exhibit work for the First Friday Show may bring art as well during that time. We will be featuring work by artists that are participating in the upcoming Artwalk...oldies and goodies welcome.
If you want to bring your door for the Artwalk, drop off is Monday April 13th 10-6p.m. Create an image on a door and be part of a temporary installation designed to bring your art to the neighborhood in a colorful outdoor setting.
Contact Michele to commit and for details At Stoneworks Studio, 300 N. Ventura Ave., 805.643.5431
ArtWalk Featured Artist Competition- Deadline Extended Call for artists - The City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division invites Southern California artists to compete for selection as an ArtWalk "featured artist." Ventura's bi-annual ArtWalks attract up to ten thousand visitors to its Downtown Cultural District during this weekend of fine art display and sales in business "galleries for a day," live music and performances, children's activities, and studio and gallery openings. Each ArtWalk showcases a different established or emerging "featured artist" with a weekend exhibition, and focuses on one of the artist's images used in such promotional materials as newspaper ads, posters, postcards and programs produced by the city. Material Submission Deadline - Extended: April 1, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. All materials may be hand delivered or mailed but must arrive by the deadline. (more)
Mural in a Day Project at Harbor Village Gallery: Subject: Ventura Harbor Wetlands This area of natural habitat where the Santa Clara River meets the Pacific Ocean is the Santa Clara River Watershed. A historical and natural point of interest for conservationists, environmentalists, birders and beach lovers alike, the Santa Clara River Watershed is an important natural resource. Many organizations have interest in the area and research for your design is encouraged. Reimbursement This project is a wonderful resume builder for an experienced artist who wants to have some public art experience. Chosen artist will win an Exhibiting Contributor membership to Buenaventura Art Associaton with NO jurying fees for the 2009/2010 membership year. Paint will be supplied. Each artist is expcected to supply their own brushes. (more)
Ojai's Art in the Park is in its 32nd year and the artists keep coming back because it's fun and rewarding - both in sales and satisfaction. Applications for this year's event are now being accepted through April 3. The festival -- a fundraiser for the non-profit Ojai Center for the Arts -- will be held May 23 and 24 at Libbey Park in downtown Ojai, under majestic oak trees and meandering walkways.
Art in the Park is a juried fine art festival that offers cash prizes up to $500. Thousands of people come every year because of its reputation as a show that emphasizes quality and good bargains. Artists come from all over California to take part in this event, yet it still retains a unique local flavor.
The festival is open only to fine artists who work in the following categories: oil, acrylic, glass, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, graphics, wood, photography, sculpture, ceramics and fine jewelry.
For an application or to ask questions, call (805) 646-0117, or write to the Ojai Center for the Arts, PO Box 331, Ojai CA 93024.
Open Show Opportunity- The Ojai Art Center will host an open juried show,"The Figure as Art", April 3- May 7. Entries are to be original drawings, paintings in water or oil based media, pastel, hand-pulled prints or mixed media. No reproductions or Giclees. There will be a reception where the awards will be announced April 5, 1:00-3:00. For more information call 646-0117. |
| BAA Workshop: Ginny Furmanksi "Monotype Techniques" FREE to BAA Members |
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Monotype Techniques Workshop offered by Ginny Fumanski on April 4th from 10 am-3pm at the "inkspots of San Buenaventura" Studio at Sea Breeze Gallery on 255 So. Laurel St. in Ventura. The focus of this workshop will be the following Monotype techniques: Printmaking using stencil, template and registration. Please bring your own beverage, snack and lunch. Free to BAA members, $10.00 non-members. (more) |
| BAA Workshops and Classes |
Phyllis Doyon's "Basic Printmaking" on Friday April 17 at Doyon Studio and Gallery on 1390 Flynn Rd. Suite E, Camarillo, CA. In her large working studio where she has 3 presses. This one day workshop runs from 8:30 am-4pm (imperative to be on time). The focus of this workshop will be "Basic Printmaking". She will discuss and show examples of each type: Straight Monotype, mono print, resist method, multi printing, Mono print on Yupo, Mono with collage, Chine Colle', collagraph, dry point etching, and printing the etching. (more) |
| Workshops and Classes |
 Watercolor workshop with Norman Kirk. Six week workshop at the Ojai Art Center April 2 thru May 7, 2009 Thursdays from 1 pm to 4 pm. A range of subjects be covered with the emphasis on composition, technique & concept. Registration required by March 26. The cost $225. Please call Norm at 525-9788 for more information. Bell Arts Studio Artist Catherine Moore leads hands on workshop creating a modern abstract painting on canvas, during Spring Art Walk Sunday April 26 at 11 am, $12 for materials. Studio 84 , Bell Arts Factory, 423 Ventura Ave.RSVP Sarah Willey is teaching a Claymation class for kids 8-14 yrs old at Vita Art Center. This 4-part class will be every Wednesday starting April 29 through May 5, 2009 from 4-5pm. Learn modeling, story boarding and staging to create a short animation. Fee: $50. Vita Art Center at the Bell Arts Factory 432 N. Ventura Studio 30, Ventura, CA 93001 - 805-644-9214.
Ron Pokrasso's workshop in Ojai (April 1-5) is fast approaching. There are still 2 spaces left in the workshop, which will feature non-toxic monotype and solarplate etching. In addition to the workshop, Ron has offered to work with a very small number of artists the two days following the workshop for more one-on-one art making. Please contact Ron at his website, www.ronpokrasso.com., or call or e-mail Linda Taylor (805 646 9892) if you are interested in this great opportunity to work with a master printer. |
| Message from our Workshop Coordinator - Donna Carver |
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I just took over the workshop position a few months ago. Since then our director Chris and I have worked very hard to create new documents for the workshops which would enable us to collect important information. This information will empower our director to write and qualify BAA for more money and better grants.
BAA will now be offering three types of programs that our classes will provide:
Community Empowerment Classes : Free of charge to BAA members, (this includes California Gold Coast Watercolor Society members); with a $10 nominal fee for non-members; as well as free to individuals from "the under severed population" who qualify for our "fee waiver" program.
Teacher as Independent Contractor Classes : The instructor selects the subject to be taught; decides how they want to facilitate the learning process and experience; as well as sets the fee rates, dates, length of class and minimum- maximum number of participants. The class can be a single class or a "series class". As an instructor at BAA, you are required to allow 15-25% of your class be "Fee-waived participants". This "fee waiver" program/ data category is vital for many grants which BAA would like to apply and quality.
Artist Enrichment: Free to all BAA members. These are classes given for our artist members to enrich them with knowledge and skills in their professional development and to help them to stay current with the times in the art world.
Examples of some of these are: Critiques of your works of art; art bio, resume' and artist statements writing or editing; or how to frame your own art, just to name a few.
In order for our workshops to be successful and meet your needs and interest I need to hear from you. I need your input. If you or someone you know is interested in giving a BAA sponsored workshops or if you have an idea for a type of workshops you would like to see offered or would like to take, please contact me:
I look forward to hearing your ideas.
Thank you and hope to see you at future BAA workshops.
Donna M. Carver
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| Plein Air Schedule for March and April 2009 |
 All artists interested in painting or sketching are welcome to join us on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is no fee and we welcome artists of all skill levels. See the current schedule. Call Chris Weber at 985-1464 for more information. |
| Discovery Gallery now has a CARD RACK! |
A card rack will be placed in the Discovery Gallery this week. If you are interested in having your cards sold at the Discovery Gallery in the Ventura Visitors and Conventon Bureau, then drop them off in the "Discovery Gallery Card Box" at the Buenaventura Gallery. You must fill out an invintory sheet and make sure your NAME and PRICE is clearly marked on your card. When you drop off your cards please put a Discovery Gallery - BAA Sticker on your cards as well. The stickers will be with the "Discovery Gallery Card Box".Ask Emily at emily@buenaventuragallery.com if you have any questions. |
| Artists Sales |
Your monthly Artists Sales will now be listed on line!To check on past months, just go to the Buenaventura Art Association website at www.buenaventuragallery.org and click on Current Members or click on this link : BAA Artist Sales |
| Member Bring In Dates |
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The Buenaventura Gallery and Harbor Village Gallery will be having new Member Shows coming up soon!
BRING IN DATES AND TIMES ARE :
Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 from 11am - 2pm at the Harbor Village Gallery
Sunday, March 29 and Monday, March 30 from 11am - 2pm at the Buenaventura Gallery
Juror for Harbor Village Gallery Member Show will be Susan Kreig. Artist, Designer and Teacher, Krieg has operated Krieg Art Studio since 1989. Well versed in many mediums, Susan taught week long multi-media workshops at Segal's Atelier in Montreal from 1996 to 2003, instructed trompe-l'oeil painting during the 2002 school year for the Learning Tree University in Chadsworth and was selected and trained by Judy Chicago to facilitate the painting portion of Chicago's 'Envisioning the Future' project in 2004. Susan has painted a couple dozen public and private mural projects in Los Angeles, including 40 roll-up security doors of celebrity images along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a tribute to Bob Barker for CBS. Her art was on the cover of SKIRT magazine in November 2008, included in the 2007 'Best of America Mixed Media Artists Vol 1 and was the featured artist for Somerset Studio Magazine 2000.
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Let me know where your showing, about awards you may have received or with your Art News, Special Events or Classes being offered by April 1(no joke... hee hee)
Emily Thompson
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