Letter from the President

Such a busy time of year for all of us. The holidays always seem to come way too fast and furiously for me. With all the extra activities and then the added responsibilities of the organizations that we all belong to, time to just relax and enjoy all the goodness of the season seems hard to carve out of the days and hours. I do want to wish all of you joy and memorable moments in the weeks ahead. Allow yourselves the pleasure of just experiencing the sounds, smells, tastes and warmth of good friends and family and celebration.

I am very excited about the two shows that we have coming up right after the New Year. The assemblage show at Mesch, Clark and Rothschild is one you won't want to miss even if you are not one of the twenty artists who are exhibiting in that show. This is such a new direction for many of us - a move into unfamiliar territory and I can only say, "WOW!" CASA has so much creativity that has been hiding behind paint and paper! These pieces of assemblage work show a whole new mixed media world for many of our artists. Please try to be at the opening reception of the show on January 15, 2013, from 5:30-7:30pm. It is going to be an exciting show.

Making the Southwest and its flora and fauna come alive in mixed media - most of it abstract -  also showcases the creativity and imagination of our members. The show at Agua Caliente is another one to be proud of. The reception for the exhibit is on Sunday, February 3, 2013, 12-2pm. Come enjoy the show and the park!

The collaborative project for Habitat for Humanity is taking shape. Still no date for when it will be installed, but we continue to work away at making it a very special piece of permanent public assemblage work. It has been challenging artistically and physically, for some of us with older bodies. I have become very proficient with power tools!

I want to encourage those of you who have never experienced learning about painting under Josh Goldberg to enroll in the mini-workshop for January. You will come away inspired!

Have a wonderful holiday season and come back in January with renewed energy to create!

Marti White, President

CASA 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.

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. Abertura IV, a collage, is part of the Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Juried Exhibit through January 6^th. Her watercolor painting, Pair of Birch, was awarded 6^th place overall and 4^th place in the painting division of Light, Space & Time Online Gallery's December show, "Seasons." Another watercolor, Early Spring on Lake Superior, was given Special Recognition in the painting division. Marti's collage, Abertura I, and a mixed media piece, Connections, were accepted into Arizona Aqueous at Tubac Center of the Arts. The opening reception is January 11, 2013, 5-7pm .

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. 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 which runs through January 6, 2013.

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 paintings Mask and Metamorphosis have been accepted into Arizona Aqueous at Tubac Center of the Arts. The opening reception is January 11, 2013, 5-7pm. Del and Roberta Rogers have a show, "For the Love of Paint," at the Community Performance and Art Center in Green Valley January 2 - January 29, 2013. A reception is planned for Saturday, January 12, 5-7pm

Sandy Brittain has an ongoing show at the Cafe' ala Carte' at the Tucson Museum of Art. Sandy's Sandy's painting, Fusion I, is part of Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Juried Exhibit. Sandy's painting, Confetti , will be included in Arizona Aqueous.

Anne Leonard has several paintings showing at the Toscana Studio and Gallery, 9040 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ. One of Anne's paintings has been accepted into Arizona Aqueous.

Mary Argueta will have two paintings, Full Moon Enchantment and Fall Splendor, in the Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Juried 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 through January 8, 2013. Jo Ann's show at The Pita Jungle continues through December 31 in the Williams Center. She also sold an abstract at the SAWG "200 Under $100" show which runs through January 6.

Ann Mason's painting, Red, White, Black and Gold, has been accepted into the Tubac Center of the Arts Members' Juried Exhibit.

Carol Ann and Miriam Otte are participating in a seven-month docent training program at the Tucson Museum of Art.

Carmen Williams' piece, Marilyn, is in the on-line show representing IEA - International Encaustic Artists Association - 2012.

In January Pat Dickson will be teaching a six week class in color basics at Quincy Douglas library for The Drawing Studio's OATS (Outreach to Seniors) program.

Mary Jane Lyon is teaching watercolor pouring at the new teaching studio at Blue Raven Studio in the Many Hands Courtyard. December: Thursdays 9:00am - 1:00pm. January: Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00pm. Contact Mary Jane at 241-6063.

Marilyn McQuarrie had two paintings, Hypurplee and Tangled Web, chosen for the Santa Rita Art League's Fourth Annual Members' Juried Show. The display will be at the CPAC Center in Green Valley December 4-18.

 Sharyn Binam's Notes

Drawing it Out - Lynn Rae Lowe

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There is an opening for one or two people to become helpers for the program chairperson, Nancy Norton. This job would include helping to set up the room for whatever presentation is planned for the meeting. There is a lot to do in getting ready for a monthly meeting and extra hands and others with the knowledge of what needs to be done is essential to a smooth operation. Please let Marti or Nancy know if you would be willing to help in this way.