Calendar. Celebrating Women

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1 The Volume III Issue 4 April 2014 Calendar Reception for Celebrating Women Saturday, April 19, :00-5:00 p.m. Blinn House General Membership Meeting/Brunch: June 22, :00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Guest Speaker TBA Blinn House 160 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA Future 2014 Show Themes: July/August/September: CAL's 2nd Annual Open: Summers Past Prospectus Attached!! Celebrating Women is now officially up at the Blinn House! There will be a reception on Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Winners will be announced at that time. We hope to see you all there! See page 10 for selected images from the show The Blinn House is located at 160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA October/November/December (Gold Medal Show): All That Glitters The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls Pablo Picasso ******************** No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist Oscar Wilde

2 Page 2 The Creative Edge April 2014 CAL Board President Ken Ronney... (818) ; kronney@aol.com Vice President Candace Doub... candhd@gmail.com Treasurer Trice Tolle...tricetolle@aol.com Secretary Ginger Linden... lindengk@aol.com ************************************************* Programs Chair TBD Exhibits Chair Acting: Marian Fortunati... marian@fortunatifineart.com Membership Chair Candace Doub... candhd@gmail.com Exhibit Committee and Awards Lisa August...(818) ; augstudios@aol.com Publicity Karen Stanol...kstanol@aol.com Historian Norm Beal... (818) Mailing Chair Dorothy Shepherd...ladypainter71@yahoo.com Newsletter Reece Holland...gr-home@pacbell.net Photographer TBD Member Deadline! If you have any news about shows you are in, etc., please let me know as I would love to include it in The Creative Edge. The deadline for submitting anything for the May newsletter is April 15, You can reply to this , or it to me at gr-home@pacbell.net Reece Holland, Editor The Creative Edge In This Issue: Page(s) Celebrating Women Opens... 1 Calendar... 1 CAL Board... 2 Final Renewal Reminder... 2 President's Message... 3, 4 Member News! Call For Artists... 8, 9 Celebrating Women Selected Images Sponsors Summers Past Prospectus FINAL REMINDER TO RENEW YOUR CAL MEMBERSHIP, IF YOU HAVEN T DONE SO FOR 2014 CAL members, this is the final renewal notice for those of you who haven t renewed their membership for We sincerely value your membership and wish to retain you as an active member. If you aren t sure if you have renewed, you can check the status on the CAL website: Log in and click to VIEW PROFILE. In the first paragraph, it will indicate your membership status. If it does not say ACTIVE, you need to renew. As a lapsed member, you cannot enter any CAL exhibits and will not receive any direct mailings notifying you of activities (if you do not receive e- mail). You may renew on-line through the website, or by check, made out to California Art League and mailed to: Candace Doub, CAL Membership Chair Northcliff Dr. Santa Clarita, CA If you need to contact me to verify membership status or to answer any renewal questions, you can me at candhd@gmail.com, or call me at Candace Doub Membership Chair

3 Page 3 The Creative Edge April 2014 by Ken Ronney WANTED NEW NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND NEW PROGRAMS CHAIRPERSON AND NEW WEB MASTER New New New Editor of Program Chair Webmaster The Creative Edge We have three unexpected vacancies in the CAL board of directors. They are listed in the order I received resignation notices. After two years of exceptional work as newsletter editor, Reece Holland is handing in his typewriter. Reece s personal schedule and work requirements have forced him to submit his resignation, and we are going to miss him sorely. The May issue of The Creative Edge will be Reece's final issue. The new editor will have full editorial and artistic control of the newsletter. You will have your choice of software to assemble the newsletter. Training will be available. Without a newsletter editor, The Creative Edge may turn into a one page calendar of events Teri Starkweather, our most recent past President, is going to be relocating to Laguna Beach. She is resigning as both Programs Chair and Webmaster. She has served the club faithfully during a major transition and we will miss her. This relocation will be a big effort and she knows she won t have the time to devote to CAL and do the work required as both Programs Chair and Webmaster. Programs Chair is a very important job, but does not require a lot of time. It needs someone who is familiar with the Southern California art community, and who can make calls to arrange speakers once every three months. Even if you aren t familiar with possible speakers, our board members can give you lots of recommendations.

4 Page 4 The Creative Edge April 2014 President's Message Continued Webmaster by itself is not too difficult either, but takes some regular attention to keep our club s website up to date. Events change, programs change, exhibits change, and the new information needs to replace old. This is a task for someone with good computer skills. The new people in these positions will be members of the CAL board of directors, with significant input into club activities, policies and future direction. If you think you might want to fill any of these positions, let me know and we can discuss all the details. As always, contact me at Kronney@aol.com or by phone at If any of the club members would like to have a monthly or bi-monthly column in this newsletter, please let me know, and we can make it happen. Share your experiences, thoughts or techniques with the membership. If you aren t sure your idea for a regular column is appropriate, contact me and we can discuss, or I can help you fine-tune your concept. As you may have noticed from the prospectus, the exhibit we just installed, Celebrating Women, is a joint effort between our regular members and members of the Women s City Club of Pasadena. To enter, WCCP members joined CAL at a reduced fee, and if their work is accepted by the judge to be hung in the exhibit, they become exhibiting members and do not have to go through any other jurying-in processes. We have a few new long distance members who are exhibiting at this time, too. Since our Open exhibit last summer, where we began to solicit long distance members, we have had about 8 new members join from out of state or northern or central California. Receiving packages from them is not difficult and it allows artists the opportunity to exhibit in venues they normally can t reach. If you have any out-of-town artist friends who would like to participate in CAL exhibits, our upcoming Open exhibit would be the perfect opportunity for them to join us. Please let them know about the exhibit, coming up in June. The prospectus should be in the May newsletter. I m looking forward to seeing everyone at the Celebrating Women opening reception on Saturday, April 19, 2:00 to 5:00 at the Blinn House Beth Summers wishes to express her deep appreciation to the California Art League for the recent card and contribution to the memorial fund for her husband, Richard Summers, at his recent passing.

5 Page 5 The Creative Edge April 2014 Tricia Kaman has a one-woman show hanging at the Chagrin Falls Library in Ohio. The show runs through April 21, Teresa LeClerc is showing three pieces of art in the Boots, Spurs, and Brushes show being shown by the Santa Clarita Artist Association located at Town Center Drive #155, Valencia, CA The show runs through April 27, There will be an Open house for the show on April 11, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the SCAA gallery. More information can be seen at: Shula Singer Arbel's painting Brisk Morning was choosen from over 300 artists to be part of the exhibit From Her: an Exhibition by Women about Women at the Pico House Gallery in downtown Los Angeles, located in the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The show ran through March 31. Snow Leopards Teresa LeClerc Shula also will be exhibiting two paintings at the American Jewish University show, Imagine: A Visual Arts Exhibit running through April 28. It is located at Mulholland Dr., Bel Air, CA Vista Venice Beach Shula Singer Arbel Brisk Morning Shula Singer Arbel

6 Page 6 The Creative Edge April 2014 Harriette Kahn will be having a solo exhibition from April 14 - May 23, 2014, at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center located at Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA We are also happy to announce that one of Harriette's paintings hanging at the Blinn House, NYC Circa 1890 sold! Congratulations Harriette! Lucie Hinden has a painting at the Women Painters West Show at Gallery Five08 on Santa Monica Blvd in Santa Monica. Lucie also has two paintings at the American Jewish University art show in Bel Air. Lichen Everlasting Lucie Hinden Alien Dancers Harriette Kahn Erella Teitler was part of a show entitled Sisters at the CASA Magazine Gallery in Santa Barbara honoring Women's History Month. The show ran during the month of March. Sharon Weaver will have a solo show called Finding the Light at the Historic Walker House in San Dimas in May. The exhibition reception is open from 5:30 to 8:30 on Friday and Saturday from May 9, to May 17, 2014 at the 2nd Story Gallery in the Walker House located at 121 North San Dimas Avenue in San Dimas, CA CAL Art Opening of 5 Unique Reflections. Pictured: Aazam Irilian, Dawn Eberle Sprout, Frida Colette, Randy Sprout, Robin M. Cohen, David Del Bourgo, Chuck Pelletier, Karen Forsberg, Gaye West and Barrett Sprout at The Madrid Theatre. February 20th, 201 Big Sur Coast Sharon Weaver

7 Page 7 The Creative Edge April 2014 Jacquelyn Fox was the Featured Artist in Santa Monica's "Cultural Affairs Division" for two weeks in March. Reece Holland would like everyone to know that he is participating in an event raising money for pediatric cancer research for Children's Hospital Los Angeles and would love your help!! Reece belongs to Blazing Saddles, an indoor cycling club in Sherman Oaks which is teaming up with the T.J. Martell Foundation for an event entitled Pedal For A Purpose taking place on Saturday April 5, Any help anyone is able to give would be greatly appreciated. The event hoping to raise $25,000. Go to tjmartell.org, look for Pedal For A Purpose and Donate: Ocean Walk Jacquelyn Fox Terry Romero Paul had two paintings juried into La Galeria Gitana's new show Splendors from the Garden. La Galeria Gitana is located at 120 N. Maclay Ave., Suite E, San Fernando CA. The show will run from April 26 to June 14. "Donate to an individual or Team" and search for me "Reece Holland" (Reece with a 'C') and you can make a donation. Reece thanks you in advance for your help!! tjmartell.org Napa Roses Terry Romero Paul

8 Page 8 The Creative Edge April 2014 Call for Artists Home, Sweet Home Segil Fine Art Summer Show Segil Fine Art invites you to enter our Annual Summer Show with a Call for Entries. This year the theme is Home, Sweet Home, and we are looking for anything that strikes your fancy and fits the theme. Exhibition dates are July 19 through August 30, 2014, with an artists' wine and hors d oeuvres reception, Saturday, July 19, 5pm-7pm. We are looking for original works of art. Please see the specifications below. Entry deadline for submitting images is Saturday, June 14, Requirements: Up to 3 images will be considered for entry. All media will be accepted for consideration. Images must be and ed to info@segilfineart.com in high-resolution format, (please do not include the frame) with individual files labeled with title of artwork, size, medium and retail price. 2 dimensional artwork; no larger than 18"x24" (image only, not including frame). 3 dimensional artwork; no larger than 12"x12"x12" (artwork only, not including base or support). $35 entry fee, to be mailed with completed entry form and color printout of ed entries to Segil Fine Art, 110 West Lime Avenue, Monrovia, CA ************************************************************************************ LA Metro Call for Artists Here is a golden opportunity for EVERY artist in our community to get a commission from LA Metro. They are building new stations like crazy and need lots of artists to decorate them with their art. They are putting together a pool of 300 artists and the deadline to submit for the pool is April 7th. This is open to artists of all amateur and professional levels. Many of the people who have received Metro commissions thus far were first timers, and some have never even had a gallery show, but all have gone on to do additional public works. Here is the really cool part...you get to keep your originals. Metro is commissioning ($$) you for the image which they will pay to have printed either on Enameled Steel, Powered Aluminum, Glass, Laser Cut Steel, or Ceramic Tile. Metro will also cover the cost of installation. All you need to do is come up with the image. They are looking for 2D and 3D artists of all genres. Painters, print makers, graphic designers, stencils, photographers, collage, assemblage, etc. Metro will provide someone to shoot or scan your image and then they transfer it in a durable format and take care of the rest. You remain the owner of the original. ***VERY IMPORTANT: this is not proposals for work to be put in the stations, just information about you as an artist and what your art work looks like (your talent).*** DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION INTO THE POOL IS APRIL 7TH 5:00 PM Step by Step what you need to do~ Go to metro.net/art and click on Artists Opportunities/Events Download the Call to Artists. Download the Questions and Answers Regarding the Call To Submit after you read both documents, go to Sign Up to get started Follow the directions there and in the Call to Artists document. You will need an Artist Statement, Professional resume, Ten images of your work (this is work you have done, not work you are proposing to do to showcase your talent), descriptions of each image, and Professional references. You can check both 2D and 3D if you want to be considered for both.

9 Page 9 The Creative Edge April 2014 Abstract Art At Carter Sexton Send images of your work to Gallery@cartersexton.com before April 5th Up to 2 pieces 48 inch height limit, no width limit Accepted entries will be notified via by April 7th $10 fee per accepted piece Opening reception: April 18th The Abstract Art Show will run from April 18th to May 9th. ************************************************************************************ John Paul Thornton John Paul Thornton is announcing a very special art history lecture series at the Skirball Cultural Center, called Art and Courage. Class times are Wednesdays, April 2nd-May 28th, from 10:30 AM-Noon. He looks forward to seeing you at the beautiful Skirball Center. In conjunction with the exhibition The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats, I invite you to explore the convergence of Art and Courage during this inspiring lecture series focusing on artists who took social and political stands with their work. Through visual presentations and in-class discussion, learn how artists such as Keats, Francisco de Goya, Vincent Van Gogh, Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Solomon Hart, and Toni Scott rose above their personal and cultural limitations to boldly provoke change More information may be found by going to: Registration & Fees: $225 General; $160 Skirball Members Register online at or by phone at (310) , or on site at the Skirball ************************************************************************************ Rea Nagel Art Classes Want to get better at watermedia painting? Join Rea Nagel for her exciting and fun class. We work in watercolor, acrylic, pastel and inks. Your choice. We meet weekly beginning April 1, 2014 at Carter Sexton Art Store, 5308 Laurel Canyon Blvd North Hollywood, CA. Class starts at 12:30 p.m. and we paint until 3:30. All students get critiques thru the class and at the end. Any questions, please call or me. Rea Nagel reanagel@mac.com

10 Page 10 The Creative Edge April 2014 Selected Images from Celebrating Women Please keep in mind that I do not know who the winners of the show are. These are simply images that are part of the show. All winners will be announced at the reception taking place on April 19, 2014! A Royal Affair Elaine Verchick Blue Shula Singer Arbel To Honor You Jacquelyn Fox Study in Profile Natalie Smythe I Love You To Death Linda Stelling Mysterious David Hasse Market Place Rea Nagel Dancer at Rest Cheryl Goettemoeller Singer Susan Melly

11 Page 11 The Creative Edge April 2014 Sponsor Services We would like to thank all of the generous sponsors of California Art League. Helping keep art alive in California! If you would like to become a sponsor reaching over 250 CAL member artists and their colleagues, friends, and associates, by promoting your creative products and services, contact Trice Tolle at or tricetolle@aol.com. It s easy and inexpensive.

12 SHOW DATES June 27 through September 26 JUROR Michael Zakian Michael Zakian is an art historian and curator who has been director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University since A native of New York City, he studied art history at Columbia University and at Rutgers University. After moving to California in 1984, he worked as a curator at the Palm Springs Art Museum from 1986 to CALL FOR ENTRIES DEADLINE: Monday, May 26, 2014 Artwork will be juried using digital images (jpgs) through Online Juried Shows: Submitted artwork reflects the artist s interpretation of the theme, Summers Past We are looking for paintings of summer scenes that you remember. Anything from desert landscapes, favorite tourist attractions, seasonal still lifes, and seascapes. ELIGIBILITY The California Art League Exhibit, Summers Past is open to all artists. DROP-OFF Friday, June 27, 9:00 am 11:00 am Local artists whose work is juried into the show should California Art League presents SUMMERS PAST CAL s SECOND ANNUAL OPEN JURIED EXHIBIT hand deliver accepted artwork with entry form attached, to the Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland, Pasadena, CA on Friday, June 27 between 9 am and 11 am (Ample parking is available in rear lot off Madison.) Non-local artists whose work is juried into the show must ship accepted artwork to Kenneth Ronney, 7357 Hesperia Ave, Reseda, CA Tel , Kronney@aol.com. Contact Ken to schedule delivery date. RECEPTION & AWARDS PRESENTATION Saturday, July 12, :00 pm-5:00 pm TAKE-DOWN & ARTWORK PICK- UP Friday, September 26, am 11 am LOCATION The Women s City Club of Pasadena at the Historic Blinn House 160 North Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA REGULAR GALLERY HOURS Monday Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm Call (626) for additional visiting opportunities. SELECTIONS OF AWARDS Summers Past will be juried by Michael Zakian. AWARDS Awards and prizes will be presented at the Awards Reception: Best Of Show $700 First Place $500 Second Place $300 Third Place $100 Various Merchandise Awards Various Honorable Mentions ARTWORK SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT Artwork entries must be original and of the artist s own execution, completed by the entrant within the past 3 years, and not previously shown in any CAL (or VAG) Juried Show. DO NOT SUBMIT student work, workshop work, paint-along work, copycat work or works which violate copyright laws. Once artwork is submitted it may not be withdrawn by the artist. Accepted artwork must remain hanging until the end of the show. The Women s City Club of Pasadena will be reviewing all work to insure that it is suitable for viewers of all ages and a variety of sensitivities as may be found in a private club environment. Although nudes are not specifically excluded, we request that there be a consciousness for "good taste". Those that are sensuous, suggestive, or which depict the pubic area will not be hung.

13 ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & SIZE REQUIREMENTS Artwork submissions are limited to two (2) original artworks per artist in the following media: drawing, mixed media and painting and sculpture. Maximum width of any artwork is 30 not including the frame. All works on paper must be matted, framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas. Frames must be in good condition. Entries must be dry, properly prepared for exhibition and properly equipped with wire for hanging. The wire and eye screws must not show when the artwork is hung. Gallery wrapped canvas does not require framing unless the edges are unfinished. Maximum weight for any artwork is 20 lbs. per piece. Damaged artwork, mats, frames, glass and Plexiglas, and frames which have brackets will not be accepted. Sculpture WILL be accepted. ENTRY FORM AND FEES Entries will be made on line to Online Juried Shows: One or two entries: $40.00 for CAL members. $55 for non-cal members. Entry by non-cal member will constitute provisional CAL exhibiting membership status. Acceptance into the show will give the entrant CAL exhibiting member status. Payment is made through Juried Online Shows via credit card or Pay Pal. Fees are nonrefundable. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the show. FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS) AND HOW TO SEND THEM All entries must be submitted in a digital JPEG format. Take with a digital camera on a black background without a mat and not through glass. Image quality is critical: Poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the juror. The digital image must represent the painting. Directions for submitting work to Juried Online Shows is clearly described on the website in several topics listed on the sidebar of the main page: m/howtoenter.aspx If all else fails, or call Marian marian@fortunatifineart.com (818) for questions. NOTIFICATION All members submitting work will be notified of acceptance by by June 7 th. Send a stamped envelope to Marian Fortunati, 3944 Rock Hampton Dr, Tarzana, CA ONLY if contact is not available. RELEASE OF LIABILITY By signing the Entry Form, the artist acknowledges that all reasonable care will be taken to safeguard the artwork and the premises and said person accepts that CAL and its agents, associates, directors, officers and volunteers, Women scity Club of Pasadena staff and volunteers will not be responsible for any damage, injury, liability loss or theft should any occur. Insurance for artworks entered in this show is each individual artist s responsibility. REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK IMAGES Any artwork entered in this show may be reproduced for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes for this show or future shows without consent of or notification to the artist or the artist s agent. SALES All sales are final and will be handled through the CAL website. CAL will receive a 20% commission on any and all sales from the show. The Women s City Club will receive a 20% commission on sales. The artist will receive 60%. All works will remain in the show until the show ends. Any artwork without a sale price on the entry form will be considered Not for Sale (NFS) Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission. TAKE-DOWN AND PICK-UP All artwork must be picked up on Friday, September 26, 2014 between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. SHIPPED WORK WILL BE RETURNED IN ORIGINAL BOXES USING THE PRE-PAID RETURN SHIPPING LABEL PROVIDED BY THE ACCEPTED ARTIST. NO STORAGE IS AVAILABLE. IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ARTWORK, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOMEONE TO PICK IT UP FOR YOU. EXHIBIT CONTACT: Marian Fortunati marian@fortunatifineart.com Phone: (818)

14 CALIFORNIA ART LEAGUE 2014 EXHIBIT SUMMERS PAST Important Dates: Application and Artwork DigitalImages Online Juried Shows Submission in Monday, May 26, 2014 ific ion Artists will be notified of acceptance by by June 7. Hand deliver on June 27, 9 am-11 TheWomen scity Club of Pas 160 North Oakland A. Pasadena, CA Non-Local Artists Delivery and Ship to Ken Ronne 7357 Hesperia A. Reseda, op-off (Contact Ken to schedule a delivery date) Exhibit Opens Friday, June 27, 2014 Opening Reception, A ds Saturday, July 12, :00 5:00 Take Down and Pick-Up Artwork Friday, September 26, :00 am 11:00 am

15 California Art League presents SUMMERS PAST CAL s SECOND ANNUAL OPEN JURIED EXHIBIT ENTRY FORM / TAKE-IN FORM AND ELIGIBILITY for Summers Past CAL Exhibition (See Prospectus for complete details) Enter digital images of your artwork via Online Juried Shows. Payment of entry fees is through Online Juried Shows by credit card or Pay Pal by deadline date. Copy and attach the form to the back upper right corner of accepted work before shipping or take-in. Work must be your own original artwork within the last 3 years, not done under an instructor s supervision and not exhibited in any previous CAL show. Hanging art work not measure more than 30 in width not counting the frame and must not exceed 20 lbs. CHECK POLICY ON NUDES. Work must be wired and ready to hang. Wire must be wrapped with tape at end. No saw tooth hangers. Works on paper must be framed and under Plexiglas or glass (Plexiglas is recommended). Frames and wiring must be professional quality and in good condition. Artist agrees to permit CAL to reproduce the accepted artwork for CAL publicity and documentation purposes. Please Print Clearly (reproduce as needed) CALIFORNIA ART LEAGUE SUMMERS PAST JURIED EXHIBIT at The Historic Blinn House Entry A / Entry B (Please circle) ARTIST ADDRESS ZIP TITLE TEL MEDIA SIZE (H+W) INSURANCE VALUE SALE PRICE THIS TOP FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT & ATTACHED TO UPPER RIGHT BACK CORNER OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK SIGNATURE Please Print Clearly (reproduce as needed) CALIFORNIA ART LEAGUE SUMMERS PAST JURIED EXHIBIT at The Historic Blinn House Entry A / Entry B (Please circle) ARTIST ADDRESS ZIP TITLE TEL MEDIA SIZE (H+W) INSURANCE VALUE SALE PRICE THIS TOP FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT & ATTACHED TO UPPER RIGHT BACK CORNER OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK SIGNATURE

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