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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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Happy Valentine's Day!
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Unique : Not like anyone else. That is what all of us are.
The members of LAG have special qualities and talents that set them apart. The Longmont Artists' Guild's shows are designed to display everyone's unique talent. Our guild is growing with the addition of new members and we want to encourage all members to show their creations in these events. Our shows are in different locations to accommodate a variety of needs.
Showing your artwork for the first time is a big step for an artist. LAG wants to encourage and help new show participants in making the decision to display their artwork. One of the lessons all artists struggle with is; why didn't my artwork win first? We can't help but see our art as being the best, but remember, the judging is subjective and only the opinion of the judge at that particular show. If you don't get the award you feel you deserved, try, try, again. Regardless of the outcome, showing is a fun experience and a great way to interact with other artists and meet new people.
Whether you are a first-timer or seasoned show participant, we hope you will join us this year with your fantastic art.
Joan Rhodes
LAG President
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FEBRUARY ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
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 HEATHER ROGERS
PAINTED PHOTOS
Heather Lynn Rogers started her journey into the art field in 2005 when she was in college for creative writing and photojournalism. Her love of words earned her the Karl Kopp award for herself  inspired play "Channel 15". Her times on the streets motivated this heartwarming story. Since then her plays have been publicly read at the Brooks Center of Art festival in Denver as well as The Aurora Fox Theater and The Bug Theater. Rogers was featured in the national reporter, Daily Times Call and the Left Hand Valley Currier, which she now does photojournalism for.
Rogers continued to write other plays. Her 10 minute play "The Egg Make all the Different" was one of 12 plays chosen by The Dangerous Theater for the Extreme Playwriting Adventure in 2006. Shortly after that her time was consumed by a docudrama called "My Battle for Baby". Rogers did many different things on this  project from screenwriting, on screen interviewing, and co-production. Through all this she kept her love of expression through words and photography.
Her poem "I am an Artist" inspired the Sunset Middle School year book for 2010/ 2011 year called "I am..." This poem shared that the students there is an artist in all of us. While inspiring them to always see life as a muse.
Throughout her time of writing she has loved to take pictures of historical sites and write poems about them. Her poem "Six Sisters" about the Colorado sugar beet factories has been read publicly at a local poetry slam. Currently Rogers has focused on her photography where she encompasses her eye for the unusual and retains her love of the natural world. Her joy of life comes through her work with the subjects she picks. Her diversity from scenic to abstract gives he art a wide verity of  subjects. The unique style of mixing photography with acrylic is innovative. In the day of computers and the art of digital enhancement camera work it is just not enough, she adds texture and depth to her original works.
Rogers tries to give back to her community and the areas around her by working with students and donating her work to charity. Her photography and art work have been shown in Longmont United Hospital, Burlington Medical Center, Bella Rosa Golf Course Club House, Ute Trail Green House, Sunset Middle School, and The Armory. Rogers was the featured artist at the July 2011 Longmont Art Walk and her work was shown at the Sun Rose Café.
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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
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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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LAG/BAA MEMBER'S SHOW
BOULDER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
JUNE 6, 2012 - JUNE 10, 2012
LAG has been working on getting the prospectus out early this year, so you can start working on your art for the 2012 LAG/BAA Show. Send entry: (1) forms and check (non-refundable) for $30 postmarked by February 22, 2012, or $40 postmarked between Feb. 23rd and May 11th.
Payable to: Longmont Artist's Guild, PO. Box 2242
Longmont, CO. 80502-2242
The format of the prospectus is new. We are hoping these changes will help the artists as well as help us plan the show.
LAG/BAA Member's Show Prospectus 2012
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Sun Rose Café Art Show
March 5, 2012 to May 7, 2012
Dates and Times:
Deliver 20 x18 size and under art work, that is ready for hanging to the Sun Rose Café no earlier than 3:00 pm. March 5th. Pickup is May 7th, no later than 9:00 am. The café will not hold your art, it must be picked up at this date and time.
Due date for entry: (no entry fee) We need your application, and membership dues ( if not paid ) by February 27.
Application form due February 27th.
Art Delivery to Sun Rose Café 379 Main Street , Longmont, March 5th at 3:00 pm
Art pickup May 7th at 9:00 am
Where to send application:
Longmont Artists' Guild
P.O. Box 2242, Longmont, CO. 80502
Sun Rose Cafe 2012 Application
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LAG - WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
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JANUARY 2012
ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
Sophia Goss
Watercolors
Another wonderful LAG Artist Demo, this  time by Sophia Goss, who impressed our members with her expertise in the use of  watercolors. Thank you so much Sophia, for sharing your amazing skills and knowledge with us. 
Photos by Yvonne Ogg
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CITY OF LONGMONT "YEAR OF ART"
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Let the "Year of Art" begin!
Jan. 24th Longmont City Council Meeting
Longmont Mayor Coombs proclaimed 2012 as the Year of Art in Longmont. He also said Longmont was the 8th most supportive community of the arts in the nation. A spokesperson for the Longmont Council for the Arts announced all the names of the cultural community represented at the meeting and included in the arts community, including the Longmont Artists' Guild. LAG Members Joan Rhodes (President), Lynn Daignault, Janis Buck and Diane Wood were present at the meeting. All artists attending the meeting were asked to come forward to have a picture taken with the mayor and the council.
There were approximately 40 people from the cultural community present at the Longmont City Council meeting, representing various organizations and showing their support for the Year of Art 2012. Dianne Wood spoke for the arts and art groups describing how art partnered with business and enhanced the community. Joan Rhodes, representing the Longmont Artists' Guild, told the council about LAG's new art program working with the elderly at the Homestead at Longmont United Hospital. She also advised them of LAG's free artists' demonstrations at the Great Frame Up and forth coming workshops sponsored by LAG. Many other leaders in the cultural community spoke of their support, they represented the Longmont Symphony, the Longmont Chorale, and many private galleries in the city.
Art Partners in the Longmont community who are participating this year with the Longmont Council for the Arts: Longmont Downtown Development Authority, Longmont Area Visitors Association, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont Symphony Orchestra, Longmont Youth Symphony, Art in Public Places, ArtWalk Longmont, Boulder County Arts Alliance, Firehouse Art Center, Longmont Artist Guild, Longmont All Star Jazz Band, Mojo's Music Academy, Longmont Chorale, Longmont Theatre Company, Jesters Dinner Theatre, California Actors Theatre, Airborne Dance, Bogdonava Dance Company, Dance Dimensions, Longmont Dance Theatre, Crackpots, Fifth Ave Studio "the piano lesson place," Larry's Guitar, The Great Frame-Up, Rabid Rabits Galeria, Bead Lounge, Dickens Opera House, Front Range Community College (FRCC), St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) including Sunset Middle School and Skyline High School, and many other independent galleries and artists who are all a pART of the heART of the vibrant artistic, creative community.
The community call to action is to enjoy the local art scene to keep the arts alive and well in Longmont.The Art Partners will keep track of participation and if annual attendance exceeds 86,270, the current population of the city, each person registered by the end of the year on the LDDA website at downtownlongmont.com will receive a free ticket to an art event in 2013.
A Year of Art Facebook page has also been created which will post events, activities and news of what is happening in the arts community. I encourage everyone to Like the page and share it with their own circle of friends to spread the word and make it an awesome "Year of Art" in Longmont.
It has been quoted that "Our success as a civilized society will be judged largely by the creative activities of our citizens in art."
-David Rockefeller, Philanthropist and Founder Business Committee for the Arts.
Let this "Year of Art" begin!
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Call for Artists 
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Want to teach an art class?
LAG is currently looking for LAG Members who would like to teach a workshop. We have secured a wonderful location at the Boulder County Fairgrounds that is perfect for a classroom. Please contact Joan Rhodes,
LAG President at:
303-828-3453
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LAG/Times-Call Exhibits
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 Artists 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 aliceg1917@comcast.net 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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The Collier Hospice Center on the Exempla Lutheran Campus
in Wheat Ridge is looking for a stained glass artist who would be interested in creating a memorial piece, 30" x 60". The community would benefit from the work since it would be visible on 32nd Avenue in Wheat Ridge.
Contact: Jane Winter 303-428-4896 303-521-6928
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2012 Artist in Residency Program
at Caribou Ranch Open Space! Karen Imbierowicz
Partnership Coordinator
Boulder County Parks and Open Space
303-678-6268 The Artist-in-Residence program provides an opportunity for artists to pursue their work in the inspiring landscape and history of Caribou Ranch. By sharing their art with Boulder County, we hope to add to residents' enjoyment of their open space lands and create a legacy of art preserved for future generations. Musicians, painters, illustrators, photographers, visual/film artists, sculptors, performers, poets, writers, composers and crafts/artisans are all welcome to apply. Each year, from July through September, selected artists stay in the historic DeLonde Barn at Caribou Ranch Open Space for up to seven days. Applications are being accepting until February 15, 2012. Here's the link to learn more: http://www.bouldercounty.org/play/recreation/pages/artistresidence.aspx
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2012 National Art Exhibition and Sale
The AANC will hold its 21st Annual National Art Exhibition and Sale from Saturday, April 21, 2012 through Friday, May 25th, 2012 at the AANC and CoCOA galleries, 142 W. Oak in Ft. Collins, Colorado
http://www.artistsassoc.com
*********************** Gilpin County This is a call for artists from Gilpin County. The show hangs all summer in the gallery right across the street from the Central City Opera house. They get a lot of foot traffic for their shows.GCAA Prospectus 2012
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MEMBER'S NEWS 
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A three person show featuring the work of Lamya Deeb, Ani Espriella and Yuki Mikle, is now open at the Andrew J. Macky Gallery in the Macky Auditorium building on the University of Colorado campus.
The show, Gunbarrel 3, runs from Jan. 11 - Feb. 15, 2012 and features plein air and studio landscapes, still-life and figurative work in oil and pastel.
The gallery is open to the public on Wednesdays from 9-4 and during performances to ticketed patrons.
A reception for the show is planned for Jan. 27th, 6-8 p.m. at the gallery.
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.
Laura Lass is currently displaying eight paintings at the Longmont United Hospital Art Walk. They will be there through March 14, 2012
Heather Coen was selected as a quick draw artist for the Western Spirit Art Show. The quick draw begins at 7:00 on March 3rd, 2012. She will have 45 minutes to complete and frame an original painting. Heather is hoping members of our organization will come and cheer her on. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located at 4610 N. Carey Ave, near the Botanical Gardens and Lyons Park in Cheyenne (307)778-7290. And the Western Spirit Art Show and Sale in Cheyenne, WY. has selected two of Heather's paintings for exhibit in this prestigious sale from March 3rd through April 15th, 2012. Jurors for this show are Karen Cooper, Nicole M. Crawford and Susan Simpson.
Heather also takes top award for the Richeson School of Art competition "Top 75, Small Works." Colleen Hoerner, a pastelist, is the featured artist now through March at Creations Art and Gift Gallery located at 940 Main St. in Louisville. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11-5. An artist reception will be held Feb. 3 from 6-9 during February's First Friday in Louisville. Diana Wade's pastel, "Reflections and Dust" has been juried into the Western Spirit Art Show and Sale, opening March 3 at The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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MEMBER'S WORKSHOPS 
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Want to teach an art class?
LAG is currently looking for LAG Members who would like to teach a workshop. We have secured a wonderful location at the Boulder County Fairgrounds that is perfect for a classroom. Please contact Joan Rhodes, LAG President at:
303-828-3453
Becky Everitt is offering another pastel workshop, focusing on landscapes with light and shadows. It is an interesting technique that everyone should try.
DATE: Saturday, March 3rd
TIME: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Community Building at Boulder County Fairgrounds
DIRECTIONS: Enter Fairgrounds off Nelson Rd going north. Go past the 1st gray brick stone house on the right side of the wooden fence. There is a long low blond brick building straight ahead, make a slight left turn, then turn right into the parking lot. Enter through front door on south side. Watch for signs.
SUBJECT: Landscapes with strong sunlight and shadows. Please bring reference photos with sunlight and shadows. If you just can't find something, there will be a few available.
SUPPLIES: Pastels you normally use, size may vary but no larger than 14" x 18" as space is limited.
A soft synthetic brush 1/2" wide, and a stiff bristle brush approximately same size.
Some rubbing alcohol in a small glass jar if you have some, if you don't have the alcohol, bring a jar anyway and get some there.
FEE: $18 payable at class time
REGISTRATION: Please register to hold a place in the class as there is limited space.
Please come with an attitude of a fun learning experience and sharpen your skills. Call with any questions.
Dot Pecina: TIME: 9:30am to Noon NO FEAR OIL PAINTING classes, by Dot Pecina, for beginning and intermediate students. Classes are held on Monday mornings from 9 am - 11 am, Monday evenings 7-9pm and Wednesday afternoons, 1 pm - 4 pm. Each session runs for a month continuing through the year. Cost is $49.00 for each month's session. Enjoy painting in a relaxed atmosphere as you build your ability to create your vibrant oil painting. Call Dot for additional information. 303-682-8957 or e-mail at cottagehus@aol.com.
Susan Steven is offering a Painting Workshop for all ages and levels, teaching you what it takes to make a successful painting and maybe learn a few new tricks as well! We will be using acrylics in this class, but most of the techniques and ideas can be used for oils, watercolors and pastels too. We will be working on a landscape, focusing on the importance of the 3 'C"s: Composition, Contrast and Color, all so important for a dynamic painting. DATE: Saturday, March 17th (Wear your Green for St. Patricks Day treats!) TIME: 9:30 - Noon PLACE: Community Building at Boulder County Fairgrounds SUBJECT: Landscapes. Reference materials provided. SUPPLIES: A small list will be given at sign-up. FEE: $18 payable at class time. REGISTRATION: Please register by phone or email to hold a place in the class...space is limited! Phone Susan at
303-440-1060
or email: smsarts@hotmail.com
Amy Mathews is starting a new part time job as an artist for a new Paint and Sip studio in North Longmont
Dabble Paint and Sip
Their website is up and calendar so anyone can go register. They have evening classes, kids workshops, family days....fun!
Amy Mathews
www.AmyMathews.comHeather Coen will teach A Mastery in Oil Painting class at the Chilson Recreation Center in Loveland CO. It will start on March 13th, 2012. Three classes will be offered 10:00 to 12:00, 1:30 to 3:30 and 5:30 to 7:30 every Tuesday for six weeks. Heather H. Coenwww.artintherockies.com heather@artintherockies.com (970)361-4268 Suzanne Frazier is teaching at her Longmont Studio two Saturday Art Workshops in February: "Color Theory" on February 11 and "Discovering Your Personal Style through Series Drawing" on February 18. Both workshops: 10 am to 3:30 pm. Cost: $69. For the third year, Suzanne will be teaching a week long "Exploring Your Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Art Retreat" at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center, Abiquiu, NM, from March 19 -25, 2012. Cost: $370 plus lodging at Casa del Sol. Deadline to register is Feb 15. To Register: 877-804-4678. Discover a new way of art making through a contemplative approach. For complete information: www.suzannefrazier.com or call 303-502-0751
Jennifer Hall has opened an Art Studio called "An Artists Vision" in Frederick Colorado. The address is 246 1/2 - 5th Street, Frederick, CO 80530. The studio offers art classes to all ages on Thursdays for afterschool art where she teaches drawing, painting, clay, etc.
The studio also offers painting on canvas or wine/beer glasses on Friday and Saturday evenings for $18.00. You get two glasses to paint. It makes a fun date night or girls night out. She also offers the space for artists to work together for 4 hours on Saturdays for $10.00 on anything they would like to bring. You can find her at www.artistsvisionstudio.com or feel free to contact Jenn Hall at 303-725-4201
Lynn Daignault, a certified teacher of the Kofu School of Ikebana, is offering a workshop in Japanese Flower Design on Saturday, March 3, from 4-6pm, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds classroom. Lynn apprenticed with Yamamoto Sensei (master teacher) of the Kofu School for three years near Tokyo, Japan.
You will learn the significance of Japanese flower design, the terms used in Ikebana and the three traditional types of designs used. You will complete the Moribana type (low arrangement) of arrangement and take it home with you.
The workshop will cost $25.00 and will include fresh flowers. You are asked to bring these tools to the workshop:
1. Flower scissors or shears (not garden shears). Japanese flower scissors can be purchased at McGuckens garden department in Boulder, but ordinary flower shears will do.
2. A "frog" or kenzan to hold flowers. This tool has a flat surface with spikes sticking up, usually rectangular or round, and, it is metal. A 3 inch one or larger is best because it will be more stable. These can also be found at McGuckens in the garden department.
2. A low and elongated flower container. McGuckens also carries these containers.
Please contact her at 303) 833-4635
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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LAG SERVICE PROJECT: HOMESTEAD
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We were so glad to see the wonderful response to LAG's new service project, The Homestead; Elder Day Care through Longmont United Hospital. We are looking for volunteers to assist the elderly with art projects. The numbers may vary but there may be up to fifteen seniors in the class, with each class approximately an hour long. The location of the center is across the street from the Longmont United Hospital.
If anyone has art supplies they would like to donate; such as interesting papers to use for collage, crayons, colored pencils, they would greatly be appreciated.
If you are interested in taking part in this wonderful opportunity please send Lynn Daignault your name; day and time you would like to see us working there; and, any ideas you have for art projects. We will look at all of the suggestions and let you know what is best for everyone. Thank you so much for your generous support.
Joan and Lynn will be working for the month of February; in the afternoon of February 23rd, so that month is covered. We will need your support beginning with March.
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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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