October 2006 Newsletter
September 2006 Exhibit - Opening September 10th, 1-4 PM
Main Gallery: "Alternate Visions" - Peter Cerreta & Karin Stoever
Click here to view photos from the Alternate Visions opening.
August 2006 Exhibit
Main Gallery: "5th Annual Volusia County Educators' Exhibit"
Click Here for Photos from the 5th Annual Volusia County Art Educators opening
STUDIO A EXHIBIT
80’s SHOW (Octogenarians)
Many of our talented members and teachers Are turning 80 years old this year!
So to celebrate their birthdays these artists had an exhibit in Studio A to display their art —
Sept. 10-28—with an opening and party on September 10, 1:00-4:00 pm
Click here to view opening photos.
Members' Showcase 2006
October 1 - October 26, 2006 (This show is judged but not juried)
20 Awards — “Best in Show” $500 — sponsored by “Tropical Frame & Art Center”
Click here to learn how you can become an Art League Awards Sponsor.
Bring artwork in on or before Friday, September 29th. Members may submit one or two entries
***PLEASE NOTE NEW EXHIBIT NAME***
(was 15th Annual Trustee’s Members’ Show)
New name is less confusing . . . this is a members show not a show for trustees.
GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006 • 1:00 PM
PRESENTATION BY THE ZONE GALLERY
After a short business meeting, Craig Cavaluzzi and Scott Goldy from the Zone Gallery will be on hand to introduce you to giclee printing, which this local company is well-known for. Reproductions of your original art, digital photography, and computer graphics can be printed on the media of your choice. They will show you how cost effective it is to have all your print work done by professionals, who care and who are trained in the nuances of subtle color management and other fine art details. They also are offering Art League members a 30% discount off all art reproduction services.
“ALTERNATE VISIONS”
Opened on September 10, 2006
Artwork by Peter Cerreta & Karin Stoever
Laura Stewart, fine Arts Writer for the News Journal wrote an article in the Sunday, September 10 edition of the Journal: “Among the nearly 75 pieces in “Alternate Visions,” the two artist exhibit that goes on view during today’s opening reception at the Art League of Daytona Beach, are terra cotta sculptures, photo-montages and mixed media works. All are by two Palm Coast artists, former New Yorker Peter Cerreta and German native Karin Stover, and all coordinate well, said Connie Krzyzowski, the Art League’s president and curator.”
Connie said, “We have abut 60 wall pieces and more than 10 sculptures, so they will fill both galleries. The photo-montages are really unusual, and both artists’ works are very unusual in terms of their visions.”
Peter and Karin, both have a large following and both are respected artists in their fields—sculpture and photography. We had almost 300 visitors at the opening, many of whom came to view the work by these two exceptional artists.
Peter Cerreta teaches sculpture at the League and his classes will be starting Saturday October 28.
As someone at the opening said “the shows just keep getting better and better! Click here to view opening photos.
The 80’s exhibit was great! Next year the Art League will turn 75 years old so to celebrate, we will exhibit art by members 75 years old and up in Studio A.
80’s Show (Octogenarians) - Sept. 10
Studio A’s exhibit the “80’s Show” drew friends, students, and admirers of the work done by the artists who’s work are being shown in this special exhibit celebrating their milestone birthdays. All of these artists are very accomplished and their work depicts the talent and experience that only working many years brings. Two of the artists are League teachers: Don Renner is our Portrait painting teacher and Fred Samuelson will be conducting a water media workshop on December 9 and 10 (see flyer enclosed in this newsletter). Congratulations to all on your birthdays and your beautiful artwork! Dick Ajalat has been a member (and is now the president of the Trustees) for many years and has won many awards for his paintings. Award winners Ed Ajello, Peggy Landeen and Suzanne Clark have also been long-time Art League members. Ed Ajello is on the Trustee board and both Peggy and Suzanne are on the Executive board. Leona Haas has been on the executive board in the past and has been an important part of the League for many years. She also has won many awards here at the League and with the Florida Watercolor Society shows.
Congratulations on your birthdays and the wonderful show! Click here to view opening photos.
Art League Calendar
We are proud to showcase art by Art League members and teachers in our first calendar. Great holiday gifts for your friends and family, and you would be supporting the arts.
Be sure to get one for yourself - show openings are listed along with holiday dates.
We plan to publish a calendar every year if this one is successful. We encourage you to submit a photo of your art for future consideration.
Reasonably Priced at $10 per Calendar.
Support the Arts - Become an Awards Sponsor
The Art League is pleased with the response to our efforts to find sponsors for awards for our member shows. The list on the right shows the sponsors that have pledged to support this program. The members' shows where these awards will be printed are:
Click here for the flyer concerning the sponsor program. And we still have copies in the foyer if you know of anyone who might be interested in becoming a sponsor. As a sponsor, your contribution will help the Art league (a non-profit organization) to recognize, reward, and encourage our members to continue to grow as artists, both wihtin the Art League and in the community. |
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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 family) or life membership is $350. Thanks for your quick response!
MEMBERS’ NEWS:• As reported in the September newsletter, three Art League members were accepted into the FWS’ 35th Annual Exhibit, Toni Slick was given the Societies Award and Marylee Voegele received her FWS signature membership. • Don Kennedy had two one person exhibits: in July - Thomas College, Waterville, ME and Murray State University, KY. Along with teaching a 3-day watercolor workshop. • Susan Bottaro’s watercolor paintings were displayed at Angell & Phelps during the summer—Jane Rockholds paintings are now being displayed there. • Erlinda Fitzpatrick had a one-person show in Jacksonville recently. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
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Who do you know who can install a new modem in the League’s computer, a new lighting fixture in the office ceiling and install this air conditioner? It’s the person shown outside the office window—Greg Krzyzowski! He is our unsung hero in keeping the League’s building is good shape and installing new equipment. Thanks, Greg!
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Peter Cerreta’s Clay Sculpture 
Fire and glaze dancing on clay to bring about uniquely colored mediums is the ancient art of Raku. 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: • Tropical Frame & Art Center (20% discount to artists), • Southern Paint gives a 20% discount on art supplies, 239 S. Seagrave, |
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