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| Board of Directors 2012-2013 |
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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/Website
Marti White
Workshops
Jo Ann Daly
Lorrie Parsell
Mini-Workshops
Carmen Williams
Jill Ballesteros |
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New Members
Robin Cannell Baker
Cathy Lacey
Barbara Amyx
Susan Ramseier Paepcke
Susan Kraus
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Catherine Nash and Robert Renfrow Class Listing:
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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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CASA Programs
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
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CASA Mini-Workshops
2012-2013
April 5, 2013: RobertRenfrow
"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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Wisdom Words
"It's not the load that breaks you down; it's the way you carry it." __Lena Horne
"There are no failures. Just experiences and your reactions to them." __Tom Krause
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Next Meeting
March 1, 2013
9:30am - noon
St. Francis in the Foothills
United Methodist Church
4625 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
Presenter: Miles Conrad
"The primary purpose of showing your work is showing your work. Selling it might come later." J.R. Compton of DallasArtRevue
We as art creators have many lingering questions about presenting our work. Miles Conrad, visual artist, instructor, and founding director of Conrad Wilde Gallery will guide us through the process in his presentation entitled, "Making A Breakthrough."
As a visual artist, including his very notable encaustics, he has received the Award of Excellence from the Contemporary Art Society of the Tucson Museum of Art for the Arizona Biennial in 20ll. He also adds to his credits many solo exhibitions and numerous group exhibitions in Tucson and throughout the United States. He brings with him a background rich in art and leadership education and works from a studio granted by the Artist-In-Residence program at Process Museum in Tucson.
Professionally, he is a full time faculty member at the Southwest University of Visual Art in the MFA program. His publications have been included in Luxe magazine, The Desert Leaf and numerous other publications throughout Arizona. Conrad Wilde Gallery, founded in 2005, hosts innovative exhibitions and fosters a community of support for both established and emerging artists. He has provided the Tucson arts community with professional leadership and growth in the visual arts.
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Applying for Signature Membership Status
Signature Membership is conferred on active members who have been accepted into three juried exhibits. We no longer issue certificates to member participants in shows. The exhibits chair keeps a record of what shows you have been in. When you feel that you have been in three juried exhibits, you need to contact the exhibits chair, currently that is Carol Chambers, carolchambers@q.com, who will double check with her records and then inform the membership chair that you now have signature status. Your name will be listed in the next newsletter and on the Signature Members' roster. |
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Letter from the President
I just returned from sitting with the show at Agua Caliente. It is gratifying to have people make good comments on the work in this show. It is good work - interesting and varied. A show we can be proud of. CASA has grown so much in the nearly ten years that I have been associated with it - not only in size, but also in the quality of the work that we show to the public. I am happy to have been a part of that growth.
In the next month, we will be looking for people to help us carry on the work that is pulling us into the 21st Century of art in Tucson. Please take the time to think about how you might be a part of leadership in CASA. We will be looking for these officers and chairpersons:
Vice President - preferably someone who would be willing to be groomed for the job of president in 2014-15 when that position will become open. As Vice President, you would have very little expected of you - it is the easiest job on the board.
Treasurer - this position requires an understanding of the computer program Quicken and the ability to be organized and reliable.
Program Chair - labor intensive in the summer months as the programs for the next year are searched out and contracts are signed for the coming season. This person is responsible for the set up of the meeting space for the program each month. This chair works closely with the mini-workshop chair.
Mini-Workshop Chair - works with the program chair to set up the programs and mini-workshops for the year, is responsible for seeing that the location and set up for these is provided and takes registration and collects fees for the minis.
Newsletter/Website Chair - generates the newsletter September through May using Constant Contact's program and templates and works with the webmaster, Ryan Lanigan, to keep the website current by feeding him the information that should be on the site for the year.
The current chairpersons are available and willing to help train new people.
If you have ever thought that the programs didn't meet your needs or expectations; if you have questioned the way the newsletter is designed and published; if you have felt that the mini-workshops are not things that you need; or if you are just generally not happy with the direction CASA is going, then you need to consider putting your energies into giving some new perspective to the leadership team by getting on board.
Marti White, President
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Your Important Input Is Needed
In the next few months, your board members will be planning the programs and events for the year 2013-2014. We would really like to have your input on what you would enjoy experiencing in the next year. Nancy Norton has put together a survey to get a feeling for your opinions. Since so many of you leave when spring comes to the northern states, we would like you to take the time now to answer these questions and e-mail or send the completed survey by snail mail to Nancy before you leave (or as soon as possible if you are not leaving). It really does help in making plans to have your input. A survey is attached to this article. You can download the pdf, answer the questions and copy paste into an e-mail for Nancy or print it off, fill it out and mail it to her. Please do take the time to do this!
address: 13891 N. Big Wash Overlook Place, Tucson, AZ 85739
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Classes with Francheskaa
Francheskaa is offering classes through OASIS at Armory Park downtown
between 5th and 6th Streets. Call 322-5627 to register for:
Abstract Painting and Water Color/Mixed Media
Six week session March 18 - April 22
To register for Francheskaa's classes at Arizona Art Supply at 4343 N. Oracle
between Limberlost and Wetmore call Francheskaa at 520-780-3367.
Abstract and Pouring Painting
Fridays 10am-12:30pm and Sundays 11am-1pm
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The Wonderful World of Color
On-Going Class in Visual Art
Taught by CASA member Susan Ettl
Community Performance and Art Center in Green Valley
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Collage with David Adix
March 15 and 16, 2013
9am to 3pm
at the studio of Deanna Thibault
contact David to register: dcadix@gmail.com
Think outside the envelope or collage an envelope. David will facilitate a two day collage workshop at the studio of Deanna Thibault. We will work only with paper: vintage, hand-crafted, found. We will begin by working on quick studies, gradually working longer and on larger pieces. By the end of the two days you will have a nice body of work. Hopefully this will give you inspiration to continue creating in this profound medium. All surfaces will be provided. You will need to bring your own collage papers, glue sticks and "Yes" paste. This workshop is limited to 11 people. Check with David for availability.
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250 WEST CONTINENTAL ROAD*PO BOX 1301*GREEN VALLEY, AZ 85622
TEL (520)399.1750*FAX (520)648.20011*WWW.PERFORMINGARTSCENTER.ORG*INFO@CPACFOUNDATION.ORG
"JUMPING TO NEW HEIGHTS"
CPAC ART SHOW 2O13
APRIL 5TH TO APRIL 29TH
Entry Deadline: March 21, 2013
Community Performance and Art Center (CPAC)is pleased to announce a new visual art exhibition, Jumping to New Heights.This exhibition challenges artists to try a new technique, fresh subject matter, different media, unusual color schemes, etc. to push their work to "new heights." It is time for an adventure!
Arizona artists are invited to participate in this non-juried exhibition at CPAC. Submissions are welcome from across the spectrum of visual arts. Each artist can submit up to three pieces. The entry fee is $25 for CPAC members and $35 for non-members. All artwork must be for sale. CPAC will retain 25% of the sale & handle the paper work. Please remember this as you price your work on your entry form.
Go to the website address below and click on programs and then exhibits. You will find the prospectus link at the bottom of that page.
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Habitat for Humanity Benefit Show Coming in April
The long awaited news about a benefit show for Habitat for Humanity is finally a reality. After months of planning and negotiating with Habitat, we have a plan and some details for you.
There is the potential for a very large show so we will be opening up the submissions to paintings or assemblages per entrant. The entry fee will be low. This show will be juried on April 5,2013 at our regular meeting. Habitat will be having two receptions - one by invitation only to their most loyal supporters and another open house.These are scheduled for April 11 and 12, 2013. All exhibiting artists are invited and encouraged to attend both events - all CASA members are encouraged to attend the open house. A 25% portion of any sales will go to Habitat. Artwork will go home with the purchaser and the artist can replace the spot with another painting. Habitat will allow us to leave the artwork up as long as the artist is willing to leave it - it will still be for sale throughout that time period. Habitat supporters are encouraged to purchase artwork that will stay in the building.
So we have three months to create some really wonderful artwork for this show. There is a very loose theme which can be interpreted broadly. Habitat stands for HOPE, HOME, FAMILY, and COMMUNITY. Other themes are CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING, HOUSES, PLAYGROUNDS, ETC. Habitat wants the work to be saleable, so if these themes are not where you are right now, do your best work and submit it.
In addition to the benefit show, a group of CASA members has created a collaborative work that will become a permanent installation in the entryway of the building which is located on Mountain Avenue, just south of Prince Road. We hope to be having a dedication of that work with media coverage at some point in the spring. There will be a plaque on the wall identifying CASA as the creators of the artwork.
Pictures of the Permanent Installation
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Tortured Metals,Tangled Words
Spring Three-day workshop
with
Victoria Pittman
March 20, 21 and 22, 2013, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church Goddard Hall
4831 East 22nd Street
This workshop incorporates metal textures and color with traditional and non-traditional elements as you create exquisite metal leafed papers on acrylic backgrounds. We will use transfer techniques and patinas to further develop surfaces and to find new freshness in your work through an intuitive design approach by working with carefully selected fragments, letterforms, natural and industrial objects. Copper, brass, silver sheet gold and Palladlium leaf may be used. This fun and creative exploration will culminate in mixed media collages or assemblages.
click here for a registration form
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The Pima County Fair
April 18-28, 2013
The entries for the Pima County Fair are due March 9, 2013. The entry forms can be found at www.pimacountyfair.com.
Last year when I entered a couple of pen and ink drawings, the collage section was simply horrid. A blue ribbon was not awarded for this division. The entry fees are very inexpensive for the number of people who view the art show. I realize that most of you discount this venue, but all it takes to raise the level of the entire show are a few great Pima County artists willing to share their talents. Hope to see you there!
Sharyn Binam
Click on the red link at the top of the page and then on "fine art."
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Another Opportunity to Exhibit
St. Francis in the Foothills Art Committee will be scheduling exhibitors for Ravenscroft Hall, 2013-2014, at the church on March 16 from 11am to 2pm. If you are interested in exhibiting call Ellie Voght at 219-1659 or e-mail her at archeort@gmail.com to schedule an appointment to have your work reviewed. |
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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
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Patron Saint of Bad Hair Days Ann Loud |
Winners
Best of Show - Ann Loud
First Place - Carol Chambers
Second Place - Lorna Ross
Third Place - Nancy Norton
Honorable Mention - Terry Bustamante |
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"Southwestern Impressions"
Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery
12325 E. Roger Road
Tucson, AZ
January 31, 2013 - February 28, 2013
Winners:
Best of Show - Pat Duncan
First Place - Deanna Thibault
Second Place - Ann Loud
Third Place - Marti White
Honorable Mention - Sharyn Binam
Please pick up your artwork on February 28 between 10am and 10:30am.
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Exhibit at Tohono Chul Park "Paper: From All Sides" 
Look for work by CASA artists in this exhibit. |
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Sarnoff's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sarnoff's is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of doing business in Tucson. The dates for the event are March 8 and 9 from 9am to 3pm. Henry invites all CASA members to join them in celebrating this anniversary with vendors demonstrating their products, other fun events and great prices just for the celebration. What a great way to say thank you to Sarnoff's for the great support they are to the art community in Tucson!
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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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Members In the News
Casa Members are well represented in SAWG's Experimental Show on display through March 3, 2013 at the SAWG Gallery, River Road and Craycroft. The show was juried by CASA member Carol Ann.
Frani Bopp - A Prelude and Memory - a Thousand Times More True
Sandy Brittain - Coastline and Water World
Jo Ann Daly - Bear Canyon and Deep Within
Patricia Duncan - Reflections
Francheskaa - He Loves me, He Loves Me Not, He Loves Me
Anne Leonard - Through and Through
Penny Maloney - Babbling Brook and Out of this World
Del Marinello - Siren's Call and Cosmic Shift
Fran McNeely - Gele Gaze and Floral Ghosts
Elaine Pageler - Speaking of Butterflies
Lorrie Parsell - Midnight Bloom
Lily Rosenberg - Chihuly in the Tower of David (Honorable Mention)
Karen M. Samson - Bountiful Harvest and Making Decisions
Deanna Thibault - Soul Garden
Marti White Apertures VIII and Urban Intersection
Ilona Halderman is represented in the Student Show at Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute with four drawings and one carved gourd. The show runs from February 9 through March 9 at the Ironwood Gallery. Hours are 10am0in daily. A reception will take place on February 16, 20in. Ilona's carved gourd owl mask with stand was accepted for a show at Contents Interiors, 3401 E. Ft. Lowell. Two and three dimensional artwork will be on display through March 28 and a reception will take place on February 23, 20in. Ilona has two soapstone sculptures in the 4th Annual Sculpture Festival which will be exhibited from February 1 - 15 at the Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. 5th Street. Hours are 11am - 7pm.
Francheskaa is exhibiting at the SAWG Gallery at River and Craycroft in Tucson and Contents Interiors on Ft. Lowell Road. Her abstract paintings are hanging in Pita Jungle and the Cowboys will be installed February 15 during Rodeo Week.
Eileen Dudley will be exhibiting a series of large abstract landscape paintings, Road to Ruby, at the Tucson International Airport in the Center Gallery (ticketing level between Delta and Southwest Airlines) from February 18 through May 31.
Mabel Dean has a new website and blog and invites you to visit it at www.wildsageart.com. Go to the blog section to sign up for notification of new posts.
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. Marti's collage, Abertura I and a mixed media piece, Connections, were accepted into Arizona Aqueous at Tubac Center of the Arts which runs through February 25. Abertura III will be included in "Paper from All Sides" at Tohono Chul Park January 24 - April 21, 2013. Marti's mixed media painting, Basket Fragments, was given Honorable Mention for mixed media in Light, Space, Time Online Gallery's "All Women" show for February.
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.
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.
Sandy Brittain has an ongoing show at the Cafe' ala Carte' at the Tucson Museum of Art. 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.
Jo Ann Daly continues to show at the Sheraton Hotel and Suites on East Grant, at the Old Pueblo Grille on Alvernon and at the Hilton Golf and Country Club in Oro Valley.
Carol Ann and Miriam Otte are participating in a seven-month docent training program at the Tucson Museum of Art.
Carol Ann, "Journey through Color and Form," Crizmac Art and Cultural Marketplace, 1642 N. Alvernon Way, February 15 through March 15 with a reception on February 15 from 5-7:30pm. The public is welcome. Carol Ann's mixed media painting, Montage 4, is included in "Richeson 75: Small Works 2013," Richeson School of Art and Gallery, Kimberly, WI, February 5 - March 22 with a reception on February 5, 5:30-7:30.
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.
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Sharyn Binam's Notes for "Paper Landscapes" with Deanna Thibault
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Mixed Media 101 Articles from Sharyn Binam
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CASA Monthly Treasurer's Report
Bank Accounts
Checking Balance as of January 6, 2013 8701.12
Revenue 4546.00
Disbursements -1752.86
Ending Balance 11494.26
Savings Balance as of January 6, 2013 4490.72
Revenue 0.19
Disbursements 0.00
Ending Balance 4490.91
Petty Cash 60.00
Grand Total $16045.17 |
Deadline for the April, 2013 newsletter is March 10, 2013. Please send all news to Marti White at martiaz@simplybits.net. |
Marti White
Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona |
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