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Lake Tahoe SummerFest
The American Impressionist Society, Lake Tahoe SummerFest and Mountainsong Galleries are partnering to promote the best-of-the-best living American Impressionist artists at an annual world-class venue at the Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe. The annual event is called Lake Tahoe SummerFest. The first annual art event will be held August 3 - 12 and is expected to be attended by an upscale audience of patrons of the arts. Mountansong Galleries is proud to be a Founding Member of Lake Tahoe SummerFest.
Featuring Master Artist, Albert Handell
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'Rock Ledge' by Albert Handell
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This inaugural year there will be five Master Artists including the very famous, Albert Handell. Mr. Handell will be in person at Diamond Peak on Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4.
The Show will be open from Noon to 5 PM daily at Diamond Peak in Incline Village from August 3 - 12.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(The Concert Tent is located at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village)
Friday, August 3, 2012
3:00 - 5:00 VIP Reception - Diamond Peak Gallery
5:00 - 6:30 Dinner Demonstrations - Concert Tent
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Noon - 3:00 Albert Handell, Master Artist Demonstration - Diamond Peak Gallery
3:00 - 5:00 General Reception - Diamond Peak Gallery
5:00 - 6:30 Dinner Demonstrations - Concert Tent
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Noon - 3:00 Stephen Barnhill, Master Framing Demonstration - Diamond Peak Gallery
Noon - 3:00 Gene Costanza, Painting Demonstration - Diamond Peak Gallery
All of the events are open to the public, except the VIP Reception.
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'Should Have Been A Cowboy' by Kelly Brewer
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To View Entire Show Click Here
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Albert Handell
Zhiwei Tu
Clayton J. Beck III
Calvin Liang
Mary Garrish
Clive Tyler
Gene Costanza
Mary Qian
James Richards
Katie Dobson Cundiff
James McGrew
Kelly Brewer
Rusty Jones
Jannene Behl
Emily Hirn
Lindsey Bittner Graham
Debra Groesser
Stephen Barnhill
About Lake Tahoe SummerFest
Lake Tahoe SummerFest is a world-class celebration of the arts that enriches the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Their quest is to provide extraordinary music, art, theatre, and seminars to local, national, and international audiences.
Lake Tahoe SummerFest supports cultural tourism and economic development for Nevada. Through this vision they seek to develop an international destination for those who seek inspiration from superb classical music, interactive visual and performing arts, and stimulating conversation in the pristine setting of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe SummerFest includes several independently operated arts organizations presenting exceptional arts and cultural programs and events that take place annually during July and August at Lake Tahoe.
As a recognized leader in the international music and arts community, and the educational and cultural life of Nevada and California, Lake Tahoe SummerFest transforms the public's relationship with music, art, and theatre, particularly for children and families, and receives local, state, regional, and national support.
Lake Tahoe SummerFest's long-term vision includes growing audience numbers, increasing program scope and quality, expanding educational experiences for children in Nevada and California, training future musicians and artists and attracting a broad and dedicated donor base.
For more information, visit www.tahoesummerfest.org .
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This section mentions awards, articles and honors that our artists have received recently.
William A. Schneider - Has been elected "Master Pastelist" by the board of the Pastel Society ofAmerica. "I consider this a great honor," said William. The Pastel Society of America is the oldest existing pastel society in the country.
Schneider also won an Honorable Mention Award at 2012 Salon International;
William A. Schneider was also awarded Best of Show at the Texas Spirit National Art Competition and Show. The juror of awards was noted Texas artist, Kaye Franklin; in 2011 he won the Portrait Award.
William A. Schneider's painting "Odalisque" was a finalistin the Raymar competition for April. Finalists in each of the monthlyc ompetitions will be eligible to compete for the $10,000 top prize.
William's painting, "Look to the Heavens" is featured in a two page step-by-step demonstration in the June July issue of International Artist Magazine. As an instructor for the 2013 Art of the Portrait conference sponsored by the Portrait Society of America, Bill was invited to contribute the demonstration.
Tomiko Bailey - Painting accepted into 2012 Salon International
Becky Joy - 3 paintings accepted into 2012 Salon International
Rusty Jones - Painting accepted into 2012 Salon International
Teri Gortmaker - Painting accepted into 2012 Salon International, 4 paintings in the Colorado Governors Invitational Art Show, 2 paintings in the Plein Air Artists of Colorado National Show Tatyana Fogarty - Her painting has been juried into Richard Schmid 17th Annual Fine Art Auction. Another was juried into California Art Club Rivers Of Gold Show, juried by Gil Dellinger. Yet another painting "Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey", was juried into California Art Club show "Summer Escapes", currently on display at Altadena Town and Country Club, through September 11, 2012.
And the painting "Twilight reflections" received Award Of Merit at the juried show at Sacramento Fine Arts Center & American River Natural History Association. It was chosen for the Live Auction at Effie Yaw Nature Center on June 9, 2012 Lindsey Bittner Graham - The painting titled "Daddy of 'em All" was awarded Honorable Mention Award out of approximately 600 paintings in the 2012 Oil Painters of America Spring Online Showcase Competition (judge Calvin Liang). Lori Putnam - Plein Air Artists of Colorado (PAAC) Signature Member, Lori Putnam, received the First Place Signature Member Award in their 16th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition at Wilder Nightingale Fine Art in Taos New Mexico.
Women Painters of the Southeast (WPSE) Signature Member, Lori Putnam, received the Juror's Choice Award in their 1st Annual Juried Exhibition at Corse Gallery in Jacksonville Florida. Juror Barbara Flowers stated, "The design is strong and conveys overall simplicity, yet provides complex shapes to continue drawing the viewer in. There is sophisticated color harmony, appropriate use of values and understanding of color perspective. The surface quality is outstanding, in use of large vs. small strokes, board/narrow, long and short, thick and thin.... Finally, the artist knew when to lay her brush down. She said what she wanted to say and stopped! This demonstrates much restraint!"
WPSE is dedicated to promoting women painters whose works are representational and who live in the Southeast United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia). We encourage members to participate in (WPSE) events, such as juried exhibitions, featured artists, and on-line exhibitions. Women artists are growing in number. We dedicate our efforts to bringing women artists to the forefront. |
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Sale Of The Month
This is where we feature a particularly exciting sale.
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Apple Maiden Sells at Auction for $30,000-
Rita Shulak is quickly becoming an important artist. Her pieces have been going for $10,000 to $14,000- over last couple of years but collectors are discovering her work. Her prices will easily continue to rise over the next few years.
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Mr. Bo Jangles
Dog Mayor
of Carmel-by-the-Sea
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 Mr. Bo Jangles' Column™ (This is the best part)
Kindness is my religion. There is never a circumstance in which kindness is not an option. Kindness is always the best choice. It benefits whomever you are kind to but it benefits you the most.
Be kind! |
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Sequoia's Column
I have always loved music but now I have my own CD player so I can play all my CDs including Mozart, instrumentals, the Beach Boys and children's songs. I sing along and play my guitar. I like to sing in the shower too. I went to my first concert at the Bach Festival. I'm very excited to go to the concerts at Lake Tahoe SummerFest. |
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DaDa's Column
Fun and Interesting Facts About Carmel-by-the-Sea
I finally am letting my DaDa write a column too. He loves Carmel-by-the-Sea so it seems appropriate that he writes about it.
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The Forge in the Forest...Was it ever a forge?
The Forge in the Forest is located on the southwest corner of Junipero and 5th in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This very popular restaurant has a charming outdoor dining area with fireplaces and foliage that makes it a perfect setting for a quiet meal. The Forge also caters to our canine friends with a special dog menu featuring the best cuts and portions.
So, the questions is, was The Forge in the Forest every really a forge? It most certainly was. The Forge in the Forest has been a part of Carmel's history since 1944 and became a local hangout for legendary artists and writers such as Henry Miller, John Steinbeck and Francis Whitaker. The Forge was the source of many beautiful pieces of iron work. Some pieces are still around town. At the Chapman Gallery on 7th between Mission and San Carlos, the dramatic outdoor light fixtures were created at the forge.
NEXT ISSUE: What is a Comstock House?
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And The Winner Is...
Katie Turner , you are the winner! You have won a bronze frog by Frogman. Hey, aren't those Mountainsongs great! To claim your prize, just email or call in during the next two weeks!
Bronze Frogs by Frogman
Frogman is one of the most popular bronze sculptors in the world. He creates adorable bronze frogs that just make you smile. All of his work is made in limited editions and they are all signed an numbered. Several of the pieces we have are selling out including Meadow, Ember and Temptation. (Update Ember and Temptation are now sold out. There is one Meadow left.)
Click Here to See Available Frogman Pieces
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Mountainsong Galleries
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