January 2006 Newsletter

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January 2006 Exhibit

 

75th Annual Art League Members' Juried Exhibition

Opening January 8, 2006, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Bring artwork in on or before Friday, January 6

26 Awards—Best in Show $500 (Winners will be announced at the luncheon on January 7)

This show is only one month away, start planning your entry! Entry Rules: One entry per artist. • Fee $20 • Maximum width 42" — work may not be older than two years — must be original (not copied or created under instruction) — Not shown in an Art League judged show before (refer to yearbook for proper framing procedures) — Dues must be current.

Awards Luncheon will be held at the Indigo Lakes Golf Club, Saturday, January 7, 2006

Judge Bobbie Clemente will comment on awards at the luncheon

Ms. Clemente graduated from the University of Florida, College of Fine Arts, specializing in graphic design. She worked in the industry as an art director, illustrator and commissioned artist, predominantly in the Tampa, St. Pete and Jacksonville areas. She had a full-time position teaching visual arts at the Daytona Beach Community College for 15 years. Ms. Clemente has received numerous awards and honors for her artwork and has had two pieces published in the “Best of Colored Pencil” book.

December Exhibit (December 4 - 30)
3rd Idea: Progression in Time & Space

This exhibit featured Volusia County Public School students from: New Smyrna Beach High School; Pine Ridge High School; Campbell Middle School; Creekside Middle School; David C. Hinson, Sr. Middle School; Taylor Middle School; The Detention Center and PACE Center for Girls.

The Art League thanks Suzi Preston, Visual Arts Specialist K12, Volusia County Schools, Marianne Henry, Detention Center and Sharon Friedman (Art League’s PACE Center instructor). Other League members helping Marianne were Gary Bobcik (see the lighthouses) and Nan Jacoby who worked on various projects with Marianne Henry this past year.

A special thanks to Gary Bobcik for the wonderful job he did hanging this show. View the exhibit opening.

MEMBERS’ NEWS:

• Barbara Perrotti will be featured in a one woman show entitled "The Color of the Day" —an exhibit of plein air and studio paintings to be held during the month of January at the Cedar Key Arts Center.

• Peter Cerreta’s artwork is being shown at the Catch 22 Gallery in St. Augustine through the month of January. An article in a recent News Tribune edition featured Peter’s art and background (a copy is at the League).

• Joan Williams’ art will be on display at the Abbott Tract Artists gallery in St. Augustine through the month of January. Opening reception on January 6, 5:00-9:00 pm at the gallery.

• At the “Flamingo Follies” show Don Kennedy received a 1st place award & Susan Bottaro received a Merit Award in Watercolors

We at the Art League were happy to hear that Marilynne Roland is feeling better after her surgery—we wish her a speedy recovery!

  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Artists needed to help paint a mural at the Halifax Rehabilitation Center Pediatrics Center. The theme will a beach scene with sand castles, birds, sky, etc. The mural will be painted down a hallway and will measure about 50’x 9’. Sharon Friedman has agreed to be in charge on this project.

If you are interested, please call the Art League at 258-3856

Thank You!

A special thanks to all who helped with “Sitting the Gallery” on weekends. This was a big help in letting the community know we are here and giving them a chance to view our exhibits!

December Sitters will be: Clyde Finner, Betty Parker, Elaine Vice & Susan Bottaro

ATTENTION ARTISTS:

We are planning to put together some catalogs of all our artist’s work to be kept in the foyer for visitors and patrons to see. Bring in photos of your art, a short bio and/or brochure. If you need an idea of what we need, we have the Beaux Arts member’s catalog in our foyer for you to look at.

DUES REMINDER:

The dues notice was sent out in August and they are due by October 1st. If you have misplaced your notice, single membership is $35 ($45 for couple) or life membership is $350. This is just a reminder - your prompt response is very helpful to us in the operation of this organization.

12/20/2005

Gallery Sitting: Please help us with sitting the gallery on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.  This is so important for us to be open these days for the public to visit our shows and of course our "Members' Gallery."

Members Gallery: Bring your paintings in (no wider than 42") to be hung in the "Members Gallery." We have been successful in selling paintings from this area, but even if your work doesn't sell, it's a place to show your work. Visitors have often remarked about the work in this gallery, enjoying them sometimes more than the current show in the main galleries. And, we are proud to show off the work of our very talented members.

 

FRAMING INFORMATION:

Many new members ask about framing so we plan to have a demonstration and workshops soon on this subject. Our more experienced members recommend the following commercial framers:

• Linda Knight's New Smyrna Beach Gallery (discount to artists), 821 W. Canal Street , New Smyrna - 386-424-5644

• The Frame Up (30% discount to Art League members), 228 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona - 255-5712

• Tropical Frames (20% discount to artists), 2800 Nova Road , Bldg. A, S. Daytona - 788-6577

• Southern Paint gives a 20% discount on art supplies, 239 S. Seagrave, Daytona Beach - 235-8107