CASA Meeting 

March 7, 2014 

9:30am to noon

St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church

4625 E. River Road

Tucson, AZ 85718  

Presenter:  Carol Ann 

"I paint to discover my inner self, my soul. Nurturing the soul, having it permeate every aspect of life, is the way toward an authentically fulfilling life. I strive to find authenticity in my life through my painting."   Carol Ann

Carol Ann pursued art as a full time career beginning in 2000. She left behind a successful twenty-five year career in sales and marketing to fulfill this passion. Her early work, done in watercolor, included colorful interpretations of Mexico, Europe and the American Southwest. She broadened her work to include non-objective abstract using acrylics and collage. Today, her paintings continue to reflect the passion she has for an abstract, non-objective style. Hers is a journey of self-discovery. Each new canvas is initially approached without preconception. As she removes herself from the process, she becomes a channel for the shape, color, line and textures that emerge. Her response to when a painting is finished: "A finished painting takes a lifetime to complete." Her paintings are complex and her application, style and technique constantly change keeping her work fresh and unpredictable yet intuitive in style. When she becomes one with the painting, it is complete: she can recognize herself in her work.

Her presentation, "The Noun and Verb of Design: Why Your Grandchild CAN'T Make That Painting" will encourage discussion and include several examples that show how the elements of composition and art, principles of design and the structure of a painting work together to produce a successful piece of art.

Carol Ann is a long time CASA Signature member and currently a docent at the Tucson Museum of Art. She has been selected for many juried shows nationally and internationally and has received several awards including those from CASA, SAACA, and Light, Space and Time International Online Gallery. She currently exhibits her work at Miraval Spa and Resort and at Rio Carmel in Carmel by the Sea. Her current work can be viewed on her website: carolannart.com. The presentation by this "Tucson Treasure" will light a path for growth as artists and inspire the journey we have chosen.

 There is no mini-workshop this month due to the 3-day  workshop that is scheduled for March. 

YOTO Mission Statement:"Youth On Their Own ...is dedicated to support the high school graduation and continued success of homeless youth by providing financial assistance, basic human needs and guidance."

At the February meeting, members provided enthusiastic feedback to the outreach project for Youth On Their Own (YOTO), Tucson. YOTO currently has just over 800 youth (to age 21) registered. The primary reason that youth are "on their own" is due to court order.

Toiletry-School Supplies Bag:

CASA members will provide a repurposed tote bag or backpack; tote bags can be decorated by you OR left for the young person to do it OR left as is.

Any of the following may be donated: toilet paper, paper towel, deodorant, tooth brush/toothpaste, shampoo (2 in 1 if you can), body wash or soap, girls - tampons,notebook, loose leaf, pencils, pens, markers, pencil crayons

Additional Ideas from CASA members:

-journal with pens and collage supplies (will be given to YOTO staff for distribution to an interested student)

-soaps, shampoos collected from hotels are welcome

-band aids and other first aid supplies

-non-perishable foods (could go to the YOTO "mini-mall" where youth can get items they need)

-small appliances e.g. toaster, coffee maker, etc. (Cathy Lacey will deliver)

-we did a collection ($81.00) to buy Visa gift cards and/or essential items; cash donations can still be made

-for members unable to assemble a bag of items, volunteers will stay following the March meeting to assemble whatever loose items have been brought in

-a handmade card of any type will be put into each bag with a greeting from CASA

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR MORE IDEAS, PLEASE CONTACT CATHY LACEY AT: c.lacey@sasktel.net

"THE ART OF RE-CYCLE"

Where trash becomes inspiration for creativity!

CPAC ART SHOW 2O14

APRIL 2^ND TO APRIL 30^TH

CPAC is pleased to announce a visual art exhibition, The Art of Re-cycle. The purpose of this exhibition is to demonstrate creative ways to utilize elements that are considered junk. Artists are being asked to produce artwork that consists of at least 75% re-cycled, discarded, repurposed and/or found materials. This includes items that would be found in your garage, in your waste paper basket, on a walk, including natural objects such as feathers, bones, sticks, bark, etc. What better way to exercise your imagination than to produce artwork by re-using supplies to help our environment and planet!

Arizona artists are invited to participate in this juried exhibition at CPAC. Artists are encouraged to provide an artist statement describing the philosophy or aim of your work including why you work with materials that would be discarded. These can be included on the entry form or provided on an attachment.

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.

Prizes: First Place - $300, Second Place - $200, Third Place - $100

Juror: David Adix