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The Great Frame Up
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The Longmont Artists' Guild is grateful to the Great Frame Up for many years of support and friendship.
The Great Frame Up Gallary shows our art each year and the owner, Dave Iannazzo, generously permits us to use the showroom space after hours for our monthly meetings and demonstrations.
Guild artists have also held one-man shows in this attractive gallary.
(303) 772-7293
The Great Frame-Up Website
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Sun Rose Cafe
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LAG would like to thank Sun Rose Café for allowing our members to exhibit and sell their work at their fabulous café each year,
January - March.
The café offers breakfast, lunch and dinner
Mon. through Sat.
379 Main Street
Longmont
Phone: 303-651-3533
Sun Rose Cafe Website
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NOVEMBER 2011 Newsletter |
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If one checks their dictionary to see the meaning of volunteer, it reads as: "...a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking." Volunteering is essential to organizations such as ours because none of the work gets done by paid employees. Typically, less than half of the members of most organizations volunteer. One of the reasons people don't volunteer is they get no motivation from the president. I hope this guild will show you the value and importance of volunteering. Your skills can be utilized to help this origination flourish. Each person is so different and has new ideas about how to better achieve an objective and interjects one's personality into a situation. If you feel you don't make a difference in the guild; you do, and your efforts will be appreciated and enjoyed by all members. I hope that this has inspired you to get involved and volunteer.
There are many volunteer opportunities available in the guild, especially with organizing and setting up art shows. Please contact myself or one of the board members about how you might get involved in your guild.
Joan Rhodes
LAG President
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Meet Our New Board Members
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JENNY LOW
Publicity Director:
LAG would like to welcome and congratulate Jenny for her recent appointment as our new LAG Publicity Director. She has already made some great contacts with our community that will be of great benefit to LAG!Artist Bio: Ever since I could pick up a pencil, I've drawn. It was a driving force in my life, so I went to Flagler College and obtained a BA in Fine Arts. Later, I obtained a BS in Art Education. I've worked as an office worker, data entry clerk, marketing assistant, Art teacher, nursing assistant, and a medical assistant. I've even lived in Malaysia for 4 years, while there I continued to draw and visit galleries and museums. I started out working in graphite pencil, then expanded into acrylics, inks, and oils. My experimentations have been in fiber, watercolor, book making, beading, and hand crafts. I like Oriental, Surrealism, Representational-ism, and some Non-objective Art. Presently, I am learning the techniques of the Old Masters in Oils. I still haven't decided which medium or style I like the best-I just like doing them all.
LYNN DAIGNAULT
Vice President and Venue Coordinator:
Lynn has actually been on our board for a year now as Venue coordinator, but has graciously accepted the position as Vice President, along with her Venue Coordinator duties. We really appreciate Lynn taking on both of these important positions!
Artist Bio:
Lynn grew up in New York. She attended Alfred University. She has an Associates Degree in Art and a BS in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Maryland. She is a certified teacher of the Kofu School of Ikebana. She has worked for the University of Maryland, Antioch University and Chaminade University of Honolulu. Lynn, is one of the founding members of Artist to Artist of the Carbon Valley. She is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society, a member of the National Collage Society, and a board member of the Longmont Artists' Guild. Her work is intuitive. Working in mixed media and collage, she creates abstract paintings rich in color, texture and form often adding papers, stones and various found items. Hazel McCoy Website LAG would like to thank Hazel for joining our board as our new Website Developer. Her skills and artistic creativity will be a great asset to our guild by re-designing and maintaining our website. Artist Bio:
Hazel graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Applied Science from Miami University, OH, majoring in systems analysis and math. She worked six years as a systems engineer for the steel industry in Ohio, then traveled for twelve years, as she began her art career. Since 1991, she has worked as a self-employed software developer and artist mostly in Colorado's northern front range area. She has been a LAG member for six years.
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NOVEMBER ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
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Judith R. Dickinson
November Guest Artist
for Nov. 9, 2011
Judith's earliest memories are of drawing - dr awing everything in sight! She began painting in oils at 8 years of age under the tutelage of an artist who observed her talent and offered to teach her. Judith was accepted at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia but decided to pursue her degree in education. She has been fortuna te to continue her art education through the yea rs working under some top artists. Judith has been pai nting professionally for more than 25 years. She has won many awards in various art shows. Judith has received many varied and honored commissions, including paintings of college presidents, corporate leaders, as well as paintings for private co llections throughout the United States. Judith was honored to have been selected to paint the official portrait of Colorado Governor Bill Ritter as well as two public art commissions for Adams County Colorado. Her work has included historical paintings, as well as large murals. Judith has also illustrated a children's book.
The gi ft of art has been passed down in Judith's family. Her great-grandfather was a talented artist in England. He studied at the Royal Institution of Art, and later with one of the most famous portrait painters in England. His paintings still hang in the Royal Academy of Art in London. Judith's son is a painter and art professor in New York City, having received his master's degree in painting from Yale University.
http://judithdickinson.com
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ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS
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 ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS
The Second Wednesday of Every Month
September through May
(except December)
No Charge to attend...All are welcome!
6:30 Hospitality time, 7:00 Program
at The Great Frame Up,
430 Main Street, Longmont
Ample parking in the back
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Sept 14, 2011
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Heather Coen
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Oils
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Oct 12, 2011
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Mary Morrison
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Acrylics
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Nov 9, 2011
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Judith Dickenson
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Oils
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Dec, 2011
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***No Demo in December***
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Jan 11, 2011
| Sophia Goss
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Watercolors
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Feb 8, 2012
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Heather Rogers
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Painted Photos
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| Glenis Leitch
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Fiber Arts
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Apr 11, 2012
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Susan Steven
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Acrylics
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May 9, 2012
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Susan Kacik
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Mixed Media
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UPCOMING LAG SHOWS
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CONCERT AND ARTLONGMONT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
The Longmont Artist's Guild is planning the art show at the Senior Center December 16th. The show is for one day. We will set-up the room at 8:00am with artwork drop-off no later than 9:00am and show starts at 1:30pm. We need to take down at 4:30pm and be out by 5:00pm.
There is limited exhibition space available and it will be first-signed-up-first-to display show. It will be a miniature show with two pieces of artwork per exhibitior and no larger than 8x10 framed. There will be tables for bin work and gift cards. An exhibitor sign up sheet was passed around at the last meeting and will be available at the October 12th meeting.
We need your help with the room set up and moving furniture, hanging artwork, and setting up tables. Please help us have a great show by volunteering your help.
Joan Rhodes
LAG President
Longmont Artists Senior Center Application.pdf
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LAG PAST EVENTS
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OCTOBER ARTIST DEMONSTRATION Mary Morrison - Oct. 12, 2011
Mary Morrison gave a very educational lecture to our guild on Golden Artists Colors products, discussing the different mediums and additives to acrylic paints.  There was so much valuable information, that our heads were spinning! She had lots of examples that we  got to see first hand. She even gave us free samples at the end. Thanks so much Mary!
Mary Morrison
Golden Working Artist for Colorado, Wyoming and Utah
Golden Artists Colors, Inc.
New Berlin, NY
Morrison studio at Grant Street Art Studios
300 E. 19th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
303-863-8175
Photos by Yvonne Ogg
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Call for Artists
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Alice Gordon, a new LAG member, has kindly volunteered to take over the coordination of the LAG/Times-Call Exhibits and is looking forward to getting to know its LAG members. For those unfamiliar with this venue, the Longmont Aritists Guild has an agreement with the Times-Call to display members' artwork at the Times-Call offices on Coffman Street, Longmont on a monthly basis, hanging on the 1st of each month for a 30-31 day period. If a LAG member is interested in exhibiting in 2012, please contact Alice Gordon at with your name, phone no., email and month you would like to exhibit. She will send you the instructions and schedule. Sign-up is on a first-come basis, so if you are interested or have any questions, contact Alice as soon as possible.
Ann Marie Murthy who has been handling this venue for the past 4-1/2 years would like to thank all the LAG members for their cooperation and exhibits and thank you Alice to taking over coordinating this great venue.
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MEMBER'S NEWS 
| | Lynn Daignault has had one collage accepted into the National Collage Society's 27th Annual Juried Exhibit. Her collage is titled "Ensemble". The show will be on line at: www.nationalcollage.com/2011 from November 1, 2011 - October 31, 2012. This is the second NCS exhibit Lynn has been accepted into in the last three years. She is working toward her signature membership for this society.
Ann Maree Beaman
Her painting "Car Guys" has been accepted into the 15th annual "Lines Into Shapes" Art Competition & Sale Oct 28 - Nov 13 at the Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave. Opening reception Friday Oct 28 from 5-7 pm.
Diana Wade's pastel, "Window to the Past", inspired by a recent trip to Italy, has been juried into the 15th annual Lines Into Shapes Art Competition & Sale which runs October 28 through November 13 at the Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave, 10am to 5 pm, seven days/week. Debbie Rocchi was, again, given another opportunity to draw a seed packet for Botanical Interests in Broomfield. Here is what she came up with!
Rose Lynch is showing a collection of smaller acrylics at Osmosis Gallery in Niwot. She also has several pieces as the featured artist at a spec home in Boulder through Cornerstone Homes.
Yvonne Ogg The Riverhawke Artists will be presenting an exhibit and sale at The Great Frame Up from October 14 thru November 5, 2011. This group has been painting with Lani Vlaanderen at her studio in Loveland for several years. We are serious artists that get together all day every Monday to encourage, critique, learn, vent and improve our craft. These members include Gwen Bowers, Barbara Ekx, Linda Hanselman, Vicki Henderson, Dave Holman, Laura Lass, Dallas Morgan, Karla Nolan, Yvonne Ogg, Jan Rhinehart and Lani Vlaanderen.
Susan Steven will be exhibiting and selling her 3"x3" miniature paintings  at t he Flatirons Mall in Broomfield at the Dickens Store from Nov. 10th through Jan 7th. She is also coordinating a student show, at the same location, where local elementary students can win gift certificates for their artwork. The public votes for their favorites. Susan's mini's will be for sale again at the Mollie McGee Holiday Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds November 19th, 20th. Heather Coen got "Best of Show" for the AANC Capture the County with an 9 by 12 Oil titled "Field of Light."
Margaret Bobb had two photographs juried into the Denver Plein Air Arts Festival this year. The opening will be November 15 at the Denver Public Library on the 7th floor, and it runs until Dec 31. |
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MEMBER'S WORKSHOPS 
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Becky Everitt: Becky is giving a pastel workshop on Saturday, November 5th, also from 1 to 3:30 p.m at the Boulder County Community Room at the Fairgrounds. The cost is $18 payable at class time. This class is for those who now use pastsels or would like to learn how.
If interested in Becky's classes, please contact her at:
beckyeverittartist@gmail.com or 303-651-0644
Dot Pecina: Dot Pecina offers NO FEAR OIL PAINTING classes at her Carriage House Art Studio, for beginner to intermediate students. Classes are held on Monday's from 9 - 11 am and Wednesday's from 1-3 pm. Each of these sessions run for four weeks and the cost is $49.00 per session. For additional information and registration, please call Dot at 303-682-8957
Suzanne Frazier:
Suzanne is teaching a Saturday Art Workshop: "Inner Landscapes", November 5, 10 am to 3pm. Cost: $62. Discover a new way of art making through a contemplative approach. She is also the juror for the "Second Annual Mary Show: Interpretations of the Divine Mother Archetype" at the Poudre Artists Gallery, Fort Collins, CO. She will be exhibiting a painting, "Mother & Child", that runs December 1-31.
More classes and Instruction by LAG Members:
Hanlie Wessels (303) 682-2938
Anita Janz (303) 485-8811
Suzanne Frazier (303) 502-0751
Sally Fulton (303) 776-7761
Heather Coen (970) 669-6123
Lillian Kennedy (303) 541-9506
Dorothy Pecina (303) 682-8957
Ron Smalley (303) 772-4726
Susan Steven (303) 440-1060
Eli Vega (720) 251-1775
For more information and pricing, go to: http://www.longmontartistsguild.org
At the top of the page, click on the button beside "Artists Teaching Artists."
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Longmont Artists' Guild
P.O. Box 2242
Longmont CO 80502-2242
Our Board Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month. If LAG members have any questions or concerns, please call a board member so those items can be added to the agenda Executive Board
Hazel McCoy, Website..............................303-772-7383 lezahwolfe@lavabit.com Susan Steven, Newsletter Editor........303-440-1060 smsarts@hotmail.com Kate Demke, Grants................303-682-9405 katedemke@comcast.netJenny Low, Publicity Director........720-438-5709 JEBLow1@skybeam.com
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Newsletter articles are due by the 20th of each month prior to the month of issue.
Susan Steven 
Longmont Artists' Guild Newsletter Editor
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