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Newsletter of Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona September 2012 |
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Board of Directors
2012 - 2013
President
Marti White
Vice-President
Sandy Brittain
Secretary
Jan Huthoefer
Treasurer
Miriam Otte
Programs
Nancy Norton
Membership
Sandy Brittain
Paula Porter
Jennifer Clark (helper)
Mini-Workshops
Carmen Williams
Jill Ballesteros (helper)
Workshops
Jo Ann Daly
Lorrie Parsell
Website Manager
Marti White
Exhibits
Carol Chambers
Newsletter
Marti White |
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More Help for Assemblage
Another assemblage artist to check out on the internet is Michael deMeng. He offers online courses in various aspects of assemblage work. One is beginning August 18. Information regarding this and other opportunities can be found on his blog. Just Google his name for info. |
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Woven Metal Ann Mason |
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Monotype Workshops
with JoAnne Hungate
JoAnne offers watercolor monotype workshops in her studio for 2 or 3 people. $65 for a half day workshop with al materials furnished. Contact JoAnne at: johungate3@gmail.com. |
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Wisdom Words
The Power of Community
Six powerful reasons not to go it alone:
1. Collective wisdom. No one person ever has all of the answers, and regardless of the amount of Google-fu you may have, consulting with experts is always going to give you better information.
2. Pushing our limits. When working alone, it's oftentimes too easy to give up when things get hard. By surrounding yourself with others working toward a similar goal or objective, you'll get motivation, support, and friendly competition to push yourself just a bit further than you would have done on your own.
3. Support and belief. Some days those big goals just seem impossible. On those days when you most want to give up, you need to lean on your community the most. They believe in you - probably more than you believe in yourself.
4. New ideas. I truly believe that when you are working within a community of like-minded people that the wisdom of crowds is considerably greater than any one person working alone. Our divergent world views and lenses mean that we all approach the exact same problem slightly differently.
5. Borrowed motivation. Even on those days when your belief in yourself isn't waning, doing what needs to get done can seem overwhelming. Look around your community and be inspired!
6. Accountability. If you're an uber-responsible person, you may not want to admit to people you care about who are pulling for you that something didn't get done. There's nothing like having to be accountable to others to up your game.
Allowing others to help is hard, but it ultimately raises everyone's game, and suddenly that summit isn't nearly so far off.
"Chaos often breeds life when order breeds habit."
__Henry Adams
"Life is chaos. Our job isn't to create perfect order. It's to explore, create, expand, and evolve within the inevitable disorder."
__Lori Deschene from
Tiny Buddha
"Our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as being able to remake ourselves."
__Gandhi
Traveling Light Every Day, Not Just When on Vacation!
1. Notice. Slow down. Reflect
2. Live with less stuff.
3. Talk to strangers.
4. Reserve judgment.
"The artist is a servant who is willing to be a birthgiver. I believe that each work of art, whether it is a work of great genius or something very small, comes to the artist and says, 'Here I am. Enflesh me. Give birth to me.' And the artist either says, 'My soul doth magnify the lord,' and willingly becomes the bearer of the work, or refuses."
__Madeleine L'Engle |
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Workshops with
Andy Burgess
Andy Burgess is an artist offering one-day workshops in his newly built studio in mid-town Tucson. The cost is $110, time is 10am to 5pm with lunch included. Discounts are available. Contact Andy at:
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Journey in Art
At our December meeting, we shared stories that related to our lives as artists. Sharyn Binam has compiled them into a very readable and informative article called "Journey in Art." Click on the link below to read about your fellow CASA members and get to know them better.
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It is time to pay your dues for 2012-2013. Please pay your dues at the membership table at the September meeting or send to CASA, P.O. Box 57367, Tucson, AZ 85732-7367 |
Cecilia's Epiphany in the Garden John Salgado |
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Archived Newsletters
Please check the web site for archived newsletters. Go to the contact page at www.CASAaz.org and click on "Constant Contact Archives.
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Books You Might Like Fiction Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland Non-fiction The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Living into Art by Lindsay Whiting Living the Creative Life by Rice Freeman-Zachery The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp |
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New Officers for 2012-2013
Elected at our March 2012 meeting:
President - Marti White
Vice-President - Sandy Brittain
Secretary - Jan Huthoefer
Treasurer - Miriam Otte
Thanks to these members who stepped up to the plate and agreed to lead CASA for the next year.
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Balance Sandy Brittain
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Lafashionista John Salgado
Next Meeting: Friday, September 7, 2012
9:30 am (social time 9:00-9:25 come early)
St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church
4625 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
John Salgado
The Art of Assemblage
John Salgado, a native Arizonan, creates mixed media assemblage using unrelated found objects which are placed within constructed or found wood boxes, often having glass fronts. His form of assemblage art creates a relationship between the objects to interpret stories, dreams and myths often referring to personal memories and life experiences. He encourages an observer of his art to find a personal message in his work or use it as an opportunity to re-see or re-think an idea.
Growing up in the mining communities of San Manuel, Mammoth and Oracle, he realized that the art experience and traditional opportunities were not available to all segments of the population. As an affiliate of Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop (roots workshop), a Latino based contemporary non-profit collective, he has worked at providing space, instruction, and opportunity for many types of art forms. John's grandmother provided inspiration through her form of assemblage and he has carried this tradition forward. Tucson is lucky to have John as a working artist and community contributor. Visit Raices Taller 222 at RaicesTaller222@aol.com. Sign up for mailings and calls to artists. All artists are encouraged to submit.
Read more about John by going to the pdf files of his artist's statement and resume - click below.
John Salgado Resume
John Salgado Artist's Statement
Rainmaker John Salgado
Workshop with John Salgado
Friday, September 14, 2012
10am to 4pm
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Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop
6th Avenue and 6th Street
Tucson, AZ
Cost: $65.00
Registration form (pdf) attached below
Supply list upon registration
InmigracionDolorosa John Salgado
This year extensive plans were made to meet the needs of the CASA membership which were expressed in the May survey. Our first workshop is called "Assemblage Inside the Box," which will prepare those members who are going to participate in the Three Dimensional Show at Mesch Clark and Rothschild Law Firm in January (with jurying November 2).
John Salgado will present a one day workshop on Friday September 14 at Raices Taller, 6th St. and 6th Ave., Tucson, from 10am to 4pm. Each attendee is asked to bring their own box (an old drawer will do). Do begin thinking of themes and doing "junk" shopping! When you send in the fee, you will receive a materials list to verify receipt of the fee.
click here for a registration form
John Salgado
Raices Taller Gallery and Workshop
Raices Taller Gallery and Workshop |
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Please Help!
Our membership files are not accurate. If you think that you have paid your dues, but your name is not on this list, please contact Marti White at martiaz@simplybits.net or call her at 760-7223.
Perdita Andrews Romy Angle Carol Ann Mary Argueta Junardi Armstrong Betty Baker Mimi Ballenberghe Jill Ballesteros Nina Beland Linda Bennett Sharyn Binam Carol Bjelland Frani Bopp, Mary Bourret Bernita Brisson Sandy Brittain Terry Bustamante Carol Byelland Joyce Brodsky Ruth Canada Virginia Case Carol Chambers Jenny Clark Jane Coppola Jo Ann Daly Diana Davis Mabel Dean Vanessa Dearing Pat Dickson Frances Door Eileen Dudley Pat Duncan Linda Elling Jan Evans Carolyn Ferguson Francheskaa J oanne Garry Doreen Graber Maria Groat Ilona Halderman Marva Harvey Diane Haug Anne Lynn Helm Dianne Hendrickson Sheryl Holland JoAnne Hungate J an Huthoefer Loren Jensen-Carter Mary Johnson Melissa Johnson Charlotte Jones Sandy Jones Judith Kohn Mary Kunkel Anne Leonard Patti Lewis Ann Loud Sarafina Luz Mary Jane Lyon Penny Maloney Del Marinello Ann Mason Susan Matte-Farina Lois McDonald Elsa McLean Fran McNeely Marilyn McQuarrie Marie Miller Virginia Moyer Karen Mulcahy Phyllis Nelson J ean Nerenberg Nancy Norton Michelle O'Berry Miriam Otte Elaine Pageler Lorrie Parsell Agnes Paulsen Marlene Peradotto Petey Periale Karen Piegorsch Joanne Pritzen J ames Prout Carolyn Quarnberg Cindy Reves E. Sue Richard Lily Rosenberg Lorna Ross Laura Rowley Lorraine Russell Karen Samson Nancy Schilling Ginny Seabrook Joan Shaw Leslie Sinclair Barbara Sisneros Naomi Spitzer Gratia Steggall Vivian Stillwell Gwen Sossong Rebecca Swiggett Katherine Sylvan Deanna Thibault Rosemary Tyrell Linda VanBallenberghe Terry Voss Marti White Carmen Williams
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The Circle of Book Clubs and The Humane Society will be hosting a book and art event on December 2, 2012 to benefit both the Pima Library Foundation and the Humane Society. Dr. Kristin Nelson, a Scottsdale veterinarian will be presenting her book - Coated With Fur. We will also have a silent auction of animal inspired art. (art may be two or three dimensional, in any medium or combination of mediums, and animal inspired is extended to birds and fish - so any work with feathers, fins and gills will be welcomed. We hope that members of CASA will generously support this event by donating originals or prints of original artwork for the auction. The Circle's book events are typically held at beautiful private homes and wine and light refreshments are served.
Artists who donate to the auction will be given a complimentary ticket.
I've asked Marti White to inform CASA members of our event. Please direct your questions to Rona Rosenberg at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library,
By e-mail - rona.rosenberg@pima.gov or 594-5275.
Thank you.
Rona
Rona S. Rosenberg
Adult Services Librarian
Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
8959 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson AZ 85749
(520) 594-5275 fax 594-5276
e-mail rona.rosenberg@pima.gov
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Classes with Lisa Mishler
Lisa will be teaching at the Drawing Studio starting October 8, 2012, on Monday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00pm. Please check the Drawing Studio website for details and registration information www.thedrawingstudio.org. She will also be teaching at Toscana's on Wednesday starting the 19th of September in the mornings. For those who are interested please check Toscana's website. |
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Wondering What a Floater Frame Is?
Bob Burridge spoke about floater frames as a good way to present your mixed media artwork. Some attendees at the workshop didn't know what these were. While your local professional framer may be your best source of exactly what you want, there are some sources for custom floater frames out there if you want to find a less expensive "do it yourself" solution. Graphik Dimensions, Ltd. has a large selection of both wooden and metal floaters. They can be found on line at www.pictureframes.com (phone: 800-221-0262). Look for canvas floaters. They are available in sizes that accomodate both standard 3/4" canvases and also gallery wrap deeper canvases. American Frame also has a selection of floaters. Check these out at www.americanframe.com (800-537-0944). I like another frame they have called "Canvas" which is available in several metal colors. It has a very small lip, but is deep enough to accommodate up to 1". This gives a standard 3/4" canvas a more professional, finished look. All these frames can be custom made - they are not standard size only frames.
Marti White
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Committee Chairs for 2012-2013
The following persons have agreed to fill the appointed positions for standing committees for 2012-2013:
Programs: Nancy Norton
Exhibits: Carol Chambers
Membership: Sandy Brittain and Paula Porter - co-chairs
Workshop: Lorrie Parsell and Jo Ann Daly - co-chairs
Mini-Workshops: Carmen Williams and Jill Ballesteros - co-chairs
Newsletter/Website: Marti White
Thanks to all these members for being willing to be part of CASA's leadership for the next year. |
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Changes to the CASA Constitution
The following changes to the constitution were voted on and passed at the February meeting of CASA: Article I - Name and Purpose Section 2 - Purpose 2. These purposes shall include, but are not limited to, promoting mixed media (changed from collage) as a fine art medium, encouraging fellowship and mutual support among mixed media artists, providing a variety of educational opportunities to expand skills and enabling public exhibitions of members' art work. 3. CASA has as its primary purpose the advancement and development of mixed media (changed from collage) as an important art medium. To achieve that objective CASA shall provide for its members and supporters as many educational and cultural benefts as are deemed practical. CASA shall provide carefully planned programs that include activities such as workshops, study programs, demonstrations, and meetings designed to stimulate its members in the art of mixed media. (omit collage) 4. Mixed media shall be defined as using more than one medium in a work of art. (added #4 line)
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A Visit to the Studio of Kyle Johnston
In July several members of CASA visited the studio and home of Kyle Johnston, a noted Tucson Assemblage artist. The group was very impressed with Kyle's work and learned a lot about how to successfully build an assemblage. Above is a picture of one of Kyle's assemblage pieces. Kyle also supplied the group with an essay about how to attach materials to a piece of assemblage artwork. A pdf file of that information is available below.
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Sparking the Imagination
Abstract Impressions by Marti White
At Academy Village
Apertures III Marti White
June 8 - August 24, 2012
Community Center, Long Gallery
The Academy Village
13701 East Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, Arizona 85747
Gallery Hours: 10am - 5pm M-F
Phone (520)647-0900
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Fall Three-Day Workshop
with
David Adix
October 24-26, 2012
David Adix, a Tucson artist, taught a mini-workshop for CASA about a year and a half ago. The reviews were so enthusiastic we invited him back to present a three-day workshop for us, "Exploring Collage," on Wednesday, October 24, Thursday, October 25 and Friday, October 26, 2012. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Goddard Hall, 4831 East 22nd Street, Tucson. The class is suitable for beginners to advanced collage artists. Applications for the workshop will be accepted by mail based on the earliest postmarks. Please refer to the registration form which is attached below.
David is a classic collage artist in the manner of early 20th century artists such as Kurt Schwitters, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso and Juan Gris. He uses found papers-often the most humble bits of paper such as hot - cup wraps, old maps and other papers, the older and the more worn out, the better - and turns them into distinctive and dynamic works of art. His style of collage is also known as "pure" collage in that he uses found or purchased papers and usually does not paint his own papers or paint over his collages. His signature work is long, narrow human figures made of found materials in assemblage.
David is represented by galleries in Tucson, Scottsdale, Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Some of his out-of-state galleries are in California, Michigan, Vermont and Florida.
click here for registration form
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Letter from the President
Welcome back to all of you! The summer has flown by and here we are again at the beginning of a new CASA year. Nancy Norton, Program Chair, and Carmen Williams, Mini-Workshop Chair, have been very busy putting together an exciting year of programs and opportunities for you to work with some really interesting instructors in workshops. You will notice some changes in the structure of the mini-workshops. They may not be after a regular meeting, but instead on another day at a different location and perhaps for a whole day or longer rather than a half day. We hope you will be better served, educationally, by this kind of approach.
Since our first juried show comes up the very first of 2013 at Mesch, Clark and Rothschild Law Firm and is an assemblage or three-dimensional wall work show, we have scheduled an assemblage artist for a demonstration and a workshop in September. This show will be juried at the November meeting, so it is coming up quickly. We hope that you have been working on your own over the summer, but if you need some nudging into the art of assemblage, don't miss the September meeting and workshop.
Carol Chambers, Exhibits Chair, has also scheduled a show for Signature members in the fall at the Campus Christian Center near the entrance to the U of A and a show at Agua Caliente to be hung in late January. We are working with Habitat for Humanity on a benefit show to be held (probably) in April with a theme that relates to the purpose of Habitat. More information coming on that. We are also in the planning stages on a collaborative permanent installation for the entry to Habitat's new offices where the benefit show will be held. These are exciting opportunities for us!
Two three-day workshops are also on the calendar - David Adix in the fall and Victoria Pittman in the spring. David has done a workshop for us in the past and he proved to be a tireless and inspiring instructor. Victoria comes to us from the Phoenix area. She is a generous and exciting mixed media artist with lots of experience teaching workshops.
I look forward to seeing many of you in September!
Marti White, President
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Ruth Canada's Art Chosen for
International Contemporary Artists Vol. IV
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Full Schedule for CASA Shows, 2012-2013
Signature Members' Show at Campus Christian Center, October 15 - December 10, 2012
Mesch , Clark and Rothschild Law Firm Three-Dimensional Show, "The Artistry of Assemblage," Jury on November 2, 2012. Show to be hung mid January, 2013, and will remain up until April. This show will consist of wall hanging 3-D art. Early jurying is because of post card planning by MCR.
Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery Show, "Southwestern Impressions," Jury on December 7, 2012. Show to be hung January 31, 2013, and will remain up until February 28, 2013. Early jurying is because of new rules at Agua Caliente. Habitat for Humanity Benefit Show will be held in the spring of 2013. Dates for the show and jury will be announced when finalized |
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Fall Classes with Lois McDonald
Tuesdays - September 18 & 25, October 2 & 9
Four Tuesdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $160.00 plus a $25.00 supply fee. All supplies, except for brushes, will be supplied by Lois.
Week One: What kind of acrylic paint to use and why.
Week Two: Products or papers to use for texture.
Week Three: Acrylic ink pouring on prepared canvas from prior week.
Week Four: Critiqueing the pour and finishing prior works.
Contact Lois at: loismcdonald@q.com.
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Signature Members' Exhibit
at
Campus Christian Center, University of Arizona
715 North Park Avenue
October 15, 2012 - December 10, 2012
Closing Reception: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 12-2pm
Gallery Phone: 520-623-7575
Monsoon Cloudburst Judith Kohn
click here for a prospectus |
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Treasurer's Report
Bank Accounts
Checking
Balance as of March 9, 2012 9418.79
Revenue 6648.36
Disbursements -6271.17
Ending Balance 9795.98
Savings Balance as of March 9, 2012 4488.85
Revenue 0.18
Disbursements 000
Ending Balance 4489.03
Petty Cash 60.00
Grand Total 14,345.01
Please do not send your dues to the treasurer - use the P.O. Box number (see article below). |
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"The Artistry of Assemblage"
CASA at Mesch, Clark and Rothschild Law Firm
Coming in January
CASA will be doing a three-dimensional show at Mesch, Clark and Rothschild to be hung in January. The jury date is November 2, at our regular CASA meeting at St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church. You will be able to submit two pieces - assemblage or other three-dimensional work. All work must hang on the wall. This show will hang for several months. Mesch, Clark and Rothschild is located at 259 N. Meyer Ave. in downtown Tucson. The space can accomodate some large pieces of work, so think big rather than small. We are hoping many of you will try something new if you have never worked in three-dimensions before. This should be a fun show!
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Collage 101 Articles from Sharyn Binam
Sharyn has made these interesting tutorial articles available for you to use in better understanding how to work in mixed media/collage.
Air Dry Clay
click here for downloadable pdf file
Picture Planning Worksheet
click here for downloadable pdf file
Seven Principles
click here for downloadable pdf file
Color Theory
click here for downloadable pdf file
Collage Inventory
click here for downloadable pdf document
Acrylic Mediums
click here for a downloadable pdf file
The Basics of Collage
click here for a downloadable pdf
Pen and Ink
click here for a downloadable pdf
Types of Pens
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CASA Mini-Workshops
2012-2013
September: John Salgado - One day workshop - Assemblage - September 14 at Raices Taller Gallery
November: Francheskaa - One half day workshop - Composition - after meeting at U of A Modular Classroom
December: Lynn Rae Lowe - One half day workshop - Drawing - at St. Francis in the Foothills
January: Josh Goldberg - One day workshop at U of A Modular Classroom - date TBA
More to come!
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CASA Members in the News
Jo Ann Daly is showing her work in several places this summer. She has a wall in the August SAWG WOW show at the SAWG gallery, Craycroft and River Road and at Blue Raven Gallery until August 18. She is part of "Over the Tucson Mountains" show at the Tucson International Airport, August 8 - October 26. She is part of a three artist show at the Oro Valley Library for September and October.
Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Open Show will run from September 7 - October 7, 2012, with an opening reception on September 7, 5-7pm. CASA members with work in the show include Jo Ann Daly, Sandy Brittain, Carol Chambers, Marti White and Ann Mason.
Mary Kunkel has a continuous show of abstract art at Wild Orchids Salon and also at Etna Insurance on First Ave.
Wanda Hein has one of her watercolor paintings in a recent book, Shall We Gather at the River, by E. Reid Gilbert. The book is available in book stores and at www.Amazon.com in both hard and soft cover.
Marti White has a solo show at Long Gallery in the Community Center of The Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, 85747, through August 24. Gallery hours are 10am-5pm Monday - Friday. Gallery phone is 647-0900. Marti's collage, Visions of Childhood, has been accepted to the Northern National Art Competition at Nicolet College in Rhinelander, WI.
JoAnne Hungate teaches watercolor monotype workshops in her studio. The workshops are one half day for $65 with all materials furnished. Contact JoAnne at johungate3@gmail.com. JoAnne will be in the Best of American Landscapes book that will be out later this year. She sold two large acrylic paintings from her website.
Jan Huthoefer's work will be displayed at a new shop in Old Bisbee, "K's" at 52 Main Street. The new store is operated by Katie and Jim Harrelson, Jan's daughter and son-in-law. Also for sale will be Jim's jewelry and music DCs and Katie's photographs, as well as serapes, pottery and many beautiful and inexpensive baskets all made by the Tarahumara Indians located in a remote area of Mexico. The shop hopes to open March 3. Contact Jan for more info at Jhuthoefer@cox.net or 520-803-9657.
Carolyn Quarnberg has a collage/assemblage piece accepted into the National Collage Association's 100th Anniversary Exhibition in Pagosa Springs. The work will be placed in a permanent museum collection at the end of the exhibition.
Deanna Thibault's painting, Sabino, has been juried into the Western Federation Watercolor Society's 37th Annual Exhibit. Deanna will be showing at the SAWG Gallery at River and Craycroft this summer (next to Ric's Cafe) 11am-4pm daily (Closed Monday).
Del Marinello has a permanent display at the Coyote Grill on La Canada in Green Valley.
Elizabeth Quinn-Worrall will be in Hawaii for the month of August at Kalani Oceanside Retreat as the Artist in Residence.
Lois McDonald has been asked to serve on the critique committee for SAAG.
Vivian Stillwell showed her work at an art tour in the Catskill Mountains this summer. She showed over a dozen paintings which were well received by attendees. She was also chosen to put feathers on a velociraptor at The American Museum of Natural History in New York City, an endeavor that proved to be fun, challenging and a show stopper. She was featured on CNN, Martha Stewart, and other local news stations.
Sandy Brittain has hung several paintings at the Cafe' ala Carte' at the Tucson Museum of Art this summer. She has a piece in the gift shop at Tubac Center of the Arts. She will be showing at SAWG gallery and will be represented in the Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Open Exhibit.
Susan Matte-Farina is moving back to Tucson. She recently sold eight pieces of her artwork from her home in Frisco to people looking at the house that was for sale there. Congrats, Susan!
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Blue Raven Gallery and Gifts
"Express Yourself!...Anything Goes
through August 18, 2012
Look for work by CASA artists Sandy Brittain, Jo Ann Daly and Marti White |
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Notes from Mary Ellen Palmeri's Presentation
Pen and Ink Embellishment
Here are the notes from Mary Ellen's presentation at the May, 2012, meeting.
Click here for a pdf of Sharyn's notes from Mary Ellen's presentation |
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Dues Are Now Overdue
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR DUES DIRECTLY TO THE TREASURER!!!
USE THE P.O. BOX NUMBER TO MAIL YOUR DUES.
CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
P.O. BOX 57367
TUCSON, AZ 85732-7367
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Please send any items for the newsletter to Marti White at martiaz@simplybits.net. The deadline for the October, 2012, newsletter is September 10th. |
Marti White Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona |
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