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Piece by Piece
Newsletter of the Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona
December, 2012 | |
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2012-2013
Board of Directors
President
Marti White
Vice President
Sandy Brittain
Secretary
Ann Loud
Treasurer
Miriam Otte
Programs
Nancy Norton
Exhibits
Carol Chambers
Membership
Sandy Brittain
Paula Porter
Newsletter and Website
Marti White
Workshops
Jo Ann Daly
Lorrie Parsell
Mini-Workshops
Carmen Williams
Jill Ballesteros |
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Judith Kohn's collage,
Across the Divide ,
was given the Juror's Choice Award at the "October National 2012" Exhibit sponsored by Gallery 510, Decatur, IL.
The juror was Rod Buffington, former instructor and gallery director at Eastern Ilinois University.
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Christmas Packets
Please remember to bring your finished cards to the December meeting or mail them to Bernita Brisson, 2121 S. Pantano Rd. #180, Tucson, AZ 85710. Thank you for your participation. You are putting a smile on a child's face. |
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The latest Signature Members List here!
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CASA Programs 2012-2013
December 7, 2012
Lynn Rae Lowe
"Drawing It Out"
January 4, 2013
Josh Goldberg
"On the Painter's Path:
Self Surrender and the Flowers of Happiness"
February 1, 2013
Deanna Thibault
"Paper Landscapes"
March 1, 2013
Miles Conrad
"Making A Breakthrough:
Topics in Professional Practices"
April 5, 2013
Robert Renfrow
"How to Document Your Artwork in Today's Digital World"
May 3, 2013
TBA
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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"
Show will by hung in mid-January and come down in April.
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.
click here for prospectus
Habitat for Humanity Benefit Show
will be held in the spring of 2013. Dates for the show and jury will be announced when finalized |
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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Classes with Catherine Nash and Robert Renfrow
click here for class schedule |
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"To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself."
__Thich Nhat Hanh |
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Next Meeting
December 7, 2012
St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church
9:30 am to Noon
(come early to socialize)
Lynn Rae Lowe
"Drawing It Out"
"Creativity takes courage."
____Henri Matisse
Each piece of created art is an expression of the courage that exists within us as artists. The other side of creativity holds self-doubt about who we are as artists. We look with wonder at our work and hope it will happen again. Our presenter, Lynn Rae Lowe, invites us to "Shake loose those creative fruits. Stand tall and shake with all our might."
Lynn Rae's journey translates her awareness of her surroundings into the visual. She is an award winning metal artist with numerous Museum and Public Art Commissions and has received International Awards for Excellence. She has also received two Niche Awards for creative design. As an actress and performer, she has appeared in local theater productions, written and performed with SRO Theater Troup, ala Saturday Night Improv, and has sung at Carnegie Hall. Writing and gardening are also a part of her being as she became a certified Master Gardener and has written newspaper articles such as "The Gardening Guru." As a teacher, she originated the Colorado artist in the school program. She is all about making imagination come to life and experiencing the joy that it brings to an individual.
Her journey continues with "Drawing It Out" which is based on her core belief that it's not that artists are special kinds of people, but rather each person is a special kind of artist. Lynn Rae is true to her soul and would like each of us to have confidence in our abilities and use our imagination to connect with the lantern of our soul. We are lucky to have her as part of the Tucson community. We as CASA members are fortunate to have her guidance in developing greater awareness as we find the power of our creativity.
 
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Mini-Workshop Scholarships
The Board of Directors voted to used the money from the 50/50 drawings this year to fund scholarships for mini-workshops. Members are elibigle to apply for one scholarship a year. See Carmen Williams, Mini-workshop chair, to apply. All applications are confidential. |
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Please remember to bring your finished cards for the Holiday Packets to the meeting in December. Also you can still make your $5.00 donation toward the purchase of the packet contents at the December meeting. |
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Drawing It Out Mini-Workshop
with
Lynn Rae Lowe
December 7, 2012
following the regular meeting
at St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church
1:00 - 5:00pm
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Letter from the President
These past few weeks have been so busy for us at CASA. The meeting with Francheskaa and her workshop that followed were well received. We are so grateful to have her as a member of CASA and appreciate her willingness to share her knowledge and creativity with us. It was a pleasure to be able to announce the first members to be awarded "Silver Signature" status by the Board of Directors. They are our two remaining active founding members - Bernita Brisson and Joan Shaw.
The jury for the assemblage show which we have been preparing for since the summer months went very well. We have twenty artists represented in the show and thirty pieces of work which will hang at Mesch, Clark and Rothschild from January to May. It was exciting to see all these efforts collected for the jury which was done by one of our new Honorary Members, Kyle Johnston.
The collaborative project that several CASA members are working on for Habitat for Humanity has begun to take shape. We now have it ready for the architect to develop a hanging system for installation when it is completed. We have reached the "fun" part of putting the really exciting parts of the work together into its final stage. I believe this will be a work we can be proud to have our name attached to! You will have an opportunity to do your part in the project very soon as we will need to ask you for some funds to cover the costs of those materials that we were not able to find in our "junking" excursions.
I recently had the opportunity to see the exhibit at Tubac Center of the Arts, "Timeless Meditations." The show juror was Catherine Nash and she put together a diverse and stunning show with national representation. I was proud to find work by three of our members - Judith Kohn (two pieces), Carolyn Ferguson, and Deanna Thibault. While at the center, I looked for and found the bricks that we purchased for the entry area in honor of Lee Corral and Pat Marohn. Next time you are at the center, look on the right hand side of the entry patio for our two bricks. I am proud to have CASA represented there. Also be sure to check out the new addition to the center. The expansion gives the center a great deal more ability to meet the needs of the art community in southern Arizona. The Studio Gallery space is located in the new addition. When I was there Ann Mason's work was featured. A visitor from Seattle was very taken with her work and I proudly claimed her as one of us and was able to talk to him about her work.
Marti White, President |
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"The Artistry of Assemblage"
CASA at Mesch, Clark and Rothschild Law Firm
259 N. Meyer Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
January 15, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Reception: Tuesday, January 15, 5:30-7:30pm
Phone: 624-8886
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Patron Saint of Bad Hair Days Ann Loud |
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CASA
Southwestern Impressions
Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery
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Sing to Me Diane Haug |
Flight and Feathers 2010
Best of Show
click here for a prospectus |
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Carol Ann and Shirley Wagner
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Academy Village
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Carol Ann and Shirley Wagner
at
Long Gallery
Academy Village
13701 East Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, Arizona 85747
Gallery Hours: 10am - 5pm M-F
October 26-December 15, 2012
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Work by Fran Dorr
will be on display at the
Unitarian Universalist
Church
4831 E. 22nd St
December 9, 2012 to
January 6, 2013
Reception:
December 9, 2012
11:45am to 1:30pm
refreshments wil be served
Gallery Hours:
9:00am - 1:00pm W-F
by appointment on Tuesday
11:30am - 1:00pm Sunday
Fran, a CASA member, is a
multimedia artist
who works mainly with
watercolor, acrylics, and
collage.
She can be reached
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Art Quilts Year XVII: Integrating A Paradox
An Exhibition of Textile Arts juried by Adriene Buffington
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85225
November 2, 2012 - January 20, 2013
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm
Saturdays Noon - 5pm, closed Sundays
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Round Peg, Square Hole Miriam Otte |
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Nina Beland and Ann Mason
at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
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Nina Beland and Ann Mason
at
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
showing through January 5, 2013
1760 E. River Road, Suite #247
Tucson, AZ 85718
Reception: Thursday, November 15, 5-7pm
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CASA Mini-Workshops
2012-2013
December 7, 2012: Lynn Rae Lowe - "Drawing it Out" - One half day workshop at St. Francis in the Foothills after the regular meeting. $40.00 - 1:00 - 5:00pm
January 4, 2013: Josh Goldberg - "On the Painters' Path" - One half day workshop after the regular meeting at U of A Modular Classroom. $40.00 - 1:00 - 5:00pm
February 1, 2013: Deanna Thibault - "Paper Landscapes" - One half day workshop after the regular meeting at St. Francis in the Foothills. $40.00 - 1:00 - 5:00pm
April 5, 2013: Robert Renfrow - "Photoshop Elements Quick Start" - One half day workshop after the regular meeting at St. Francis in the Foothills. $40.00 - 1:00 - 4:00pm |
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Members in the News
Miriam Otte's art quilt, Round Peg, Square Hole, was juried into a show to be held at the Chandler Center for the Arts in Chandler, AZ. The show runs from November 2, 2012 to January 20, 2013 and is called "Art Quilts XVII: Integrating a Paradox.
Perdita Andrews will be one of the artists represented in the Contents Interiors Art Invitational. Opening reception will be October 13, 2012.
Mary Kunkel has a continuous show of abstract art at Wild Orchids Salon and also at Etna Insurance on First Ave.
Marti White will be showing her work at the Foothills Office North of Coldwell Banker Realty at 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Ste.#250, phone 577-7433, beginning in mid September. Her watercolor paintings, Apples by the Basket and Potter's Shed, are part of Light, Space & Time Online Gallery's November show, "Countryside." Marti's collage, Abertura VI, has been accepted into the Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Juried Exhibit.
JoAnne Hungate teaches watercolor monotype workshops in her studio. The workshops are one half day for $65 with all materials furnished. She will resume these workshops after her treatments for breast cancer are over. JoAnne will be in the Best of American Landscapes book that will be out later this year. JoAnne is participating in "Reflection and Art" at Still Harbor in South Boston, MA. Work is donated by the artists. One of JoAnne's paintings was selected for the SAWG Calendar Show, October 16-November 25. The gallery is at 5605 E. River Road. Two of JoAnne's paintings are part of the Cancer Awareness Exhibition at Ventana Medical Systems Art Gallery, Innovation Drive, Marana. The show runs October 4, 2012 to January 4, 2013. JoAnne's painting, On the Edge, has been accepted into Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Juried Exhibit.
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. Contact Jan for more info at Jhuthoefer@cox.net or 520-803-9657.
Del Marinello's painting, Where Did She Go?,has been accepted into the SAWG Calendar Show.
Del will be the featured 2-D artist in the new show at the Green Valley Community Foundation located at 270 W. Continental Rd., Green Valley. The show will also feature a gourd artist. The reception is Thursday, December 6, 4-5:30pm and the show runs from December 1, 2012 to January 30, 2013. Del's painting Abstract IV, has been accepted into the Santa Rita Art League's 4th Annual Jured Show which runs December 5-17 at the Community Performance and Art Center Gallery, Green Valley. Hours are Mon-Fri, 11-3pm. A reception is set for December 7, 4-6pm.
Sandy Brittainhas an ongoing show at the Cafe' ala Carte' at the Tucson Museum of Art. Sandy's painting, Fusion I, will be in the Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Juried Show.
Anne Leonard has several paintings showing at the Toscana Studio and Gallery, 9040 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ. Anne's painting, Desert Bloom, has been accepted in the SAWG Calendar Show.
Mary Argueta will have two paintings, Full Moon Enchantment and Fall Splendor, in the Tubac Center of the Arts Juried Members' Exhibit.
Pat Duncan's painting, Icebound Aerie, will be shown at the Old Pueblo Grille.
Jo Ann Daly has a solo show of 13 paintings at Arizona Community Physicians Arthritis Associates, at 2012 N. Country Club, Suite #3. Jo Ann has one painting in the Old Pueblo Grille Holiday Show which runs from October 8, 2012 through January 8, 2013.
Ann Mason's painting, Red, White, Black and Gold, has been accepted into the Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Juried Exhibit.
Pat Anderson is the featured artist for the month of November at the Huachuca Art Association Gallery at the mall in Sierra Vista, AZ.
Jo Ann Daly is the featured artist at Pita Jungle Restaurant from November 19 through December 31, 2012. The restaurant is located in the Williams Center on East Broadway.
Carol Ann and Miriam Otte are participating in a seven-month docent training program at the Tucson Museum of Art.
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Workshop Opportunity
Tubac Center of the Arts is hosting a workshop with Mark Mehaffey, a nationally recognized mixed media artist. This is coming up in January. Attached is a pdf flier regarding the workshop.
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Teaching Opportunity for Artists
Hi artist!
If you're interested in teaching art classes or workshops at the Blue Raven Gallery - or know someone who would like to, please fill out the attached Blue Raven Art Teacher Application Form. (If you can't access this, please let me know.)
We're patching and painting and hoping to start classes in the new, improved one room site (formerly Blue Raven Gallery and Gifts) in mid- to late October. Possibilities for classes and workshops include the following. Suggested time blocks are listed on the form.
Possible classes/ workshops: drawing, nature drawing, watercolor painting, oil and acrylic painting, mix media, gourd art, linoleum block printing, hand building in clay, wheel throwing (clay), tapestry, felting, how to use your digital camera, photography, composition, matting and framing your artwork, silver jewelry making, cork art, flower pressing, mosaics, furniture painting, others?!
Please let us know if you're interested! We may want to meet with you to find out your teaching strategy.
Thanks!
Katie Iverson and Lynne East-Itkin
Blue Raven Gallery, 3054 N. 1st Ave., Suite 4
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-405-3657/ katie@katieiverson.com
click here for an application |
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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
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Exhibit Opportunity at Tohono Chul Park Gallery
Dear Artist,
The crisp morning air in October has always been a sign that summer has begun to wane and the Tucson arts scene will begin to pick up momentum with the arrival of a new season. With a new year on the way, we are proud to announce our 2013 exhibit schedule, which can be viewed in it's entirety on our website. As always, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding the upcoming exhibit schedule.
To kick off this exciting year of new exhibits, we are inviting artists from the Southwest region to submit work for Paper: From All Sides, opening on January 25, 2013 in the Park's Main Gallery:
We interact with paper constantly; reading the morning news, receiving a receipt from the purchase of lunch, reading a book in the evening, wrapping a gift, opening a card, cleaning a counter top, writing in a journal, getting a cup of coffee. Paper is so ubiquitous and intertwined with our lives, and especially for artists, this material can be a core component of the creative process, no matter what the discipline. This exhibit explores the divine qualities of this simple and unassuming entity in our daily lives. click here for a prospectus |
Inexpensive Watercolor Pouring Class
taught by Mary Jane Lyon
Mary Jane is offering a two session workshop for watercolor pouring in her studio which is located on the St. Francis campus in Room 43.
Sessions:
November 16 and November 23 from 9am-12pm
November 12 and November 19 from 1-4pm
Saturday November 24 from 9am-4pm
Cost: $20/session; $40/total class (two sessions)
Pay at the door.
contact Mary Jane at: ART4MJL@gmail.com or 241-6063 |
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Sharyn Binam's Notes from Francheskaa's Demo
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Mixed Media 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
Acrylic Mediums
click here for a downloadable pdf file
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Treasurer's Report
November 6, 2012
Bank Accounts
Checking
Balance as of October 8, 2012 10,500.63
Revenue 1,023.50
Disbursements -2,380.00
Ending Balance $9,144.13
Savings
Balance as of October 8, 2012 4,490.15
Revenue .20
Disbursements .00
Ending Balance $4,490.35
Petty Cash $60.00
Grand Total $13,694.48
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Information for the January, 2013, newsletter is due December 10, 2012. E-mail information to Marti White at martiaz@simplybits.net.
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Marti White
Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona |
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