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1 ART GUILD NEWSLETTER FALL 2017 ArtNews focus The Colorado Springs Arts Guild Tricks Treats Join us for a family friendly night of creative fun Monday, October 30th at 6 pm Pumpkin Art Contest: Open concept, ART must contain a real pumpkin. If carved, LED lighting only (no candles), bring your finished masterpiece for display and judging. Photo Booth: wear a costume or create one on the spot Light Show Sounds from HEPS - DJ Magician: Professor Higgins Theatrical performance by Academy of Community Theatre Art Guild Members Only Show See details on the following page...

2 ART GUILD NEWSLETTER FALL 2017 guild news Call for entries 2017 members exhibition Dates: Nov. 8 - Jan. 7, 2018 Gallery Hosting: Gold Hill Community Center, 142 Raven Mine Dr.,CS, CO Intake: Tuesday, Nov. 7th 2 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Fee: $10/piece; 3 for $25 Out-take: Monday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Colorado Creative Exhibit in Denver Scenes from the Pikes Peak Region & Garden of the Gods June September 2017 This summer many artists of CSAG were selected to exhibit artwork at the Colorado State Capitol. Showcased a range of mediums with images unique to our Colorado Springs region. Selected works were on display at the Colorado State Capitol plex, including the Lieutenant Governor s Office, basement rotunda, Legislative Council staff offices, the Joint Budget Committee room and hearing rooms in the Legislative Services building across from the Capitol. Reception: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, 5 p.m. - 7 pm Music, Drinks & Appetizers hosted by GHM Members need to plete GHM liability form for entries. There is no mission. For more information or questions: carollosinskinaylor@gmail. Members featured in the exhibition include Alana Thrower, April Stark, Carol Naylor, Carole Sebben, Chad Keith, Cheryl Lafon, June Heimsoth, Jean Pierre DeBarnay, Judith McKay, Jacqueline Pearson, Joel Sundquist, Kathy Parks Jackson, Karen Standridge, Kang Lee Sheppard, Lee Murphy, Mireille Damicone, Mary Gorman, Nancye Culbreath, Retta Hetke, Sharon Rege, Susan Tormoen, Teri Atkins Brown, Wanda Veltkamp, and Diana Cordaro. A Special Thanks to our 2017 Demo Artists & Entertainment Artists: Cheryl St. John, Teri Atkins Brown, Laura Reilly, Deb Komitor, Sherrie York, Raquel Baiza, gallery113 colorado springs Tom Grossman, /toms.html, Chad Keith, Sarah Boardman, Sheary Clough Suiter Entertainment Improv Colorado, The Wine Gallery, Colorado Springs Conservatory, www. coloradospringsconservatory.org Fran Pilch, Prof Emeritus USAFA, Joe s Violin Rocky Mt. Women s Festival, nominated for an Oscar under short documentaries Peak School of Dance Pens and Needles Tattoo Rocky Mountain Insight

3 guild news calendar Meetings Last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (except November & December) Gold Hill Mesa Community Center Mesa Gallery 142 S. Raven Mine Dr. Colorado Springs, CO MONDAY, Oct. 30th 6 p.m. Tricks or Treats Goodbye... THURSDAY, Nov. 16 Reception for the Member s Exhibit We send our heartfelt farewell to former CSAG president Teri Atkins Brown. Teri and her husband will be leaving Colorado, home for 17 years, and heading to Tennessee. We thank Teri and her husband for all their hard work and dedication over the years. Teri juried many of our art shows: members, regional and the Denver Capitol art exhibit. She brought in many wonderful artists to show and demo their work and techniques. We will miss you Teri and wish you all the best and much success in your future! To continue following her work visit her websites at: or wele new members! Jean Pierre Lee Murphy Michele Keating Shout out to Jamie Moon Chad Keith who was interviewed by FOX news at the NoHound UnHomed Art Auction at MAC on August 26, Kathy Parks-Jackson & Chad Keith were invited by Destination Services to participate in a golf event dinner of live painting of the 18th hole at the Broadmoor.

4 ART GUILD NEWSLETTER FALL 2017 Past demos September Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 We had another great meeting in September. Sheary Clough Suiter demoed some of her awesome en-caustics and Matt Hane with Rocky Mountain Insight led a mindfully, calming meditation session. August Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 Meghan Connelly, Peak School of Dance instructor and students performed. Free form dance exercises included painting and negative space among performances of ballet, tap, and hip hop. Hollywood and his apprentice put on their own show. Hollywood shared his talents, processes and intricacies of creating the tattoo. We also learned everything you ever wanted to know about tattooing you would be amazed at what a surgical process this actually is and the cleanliness and thoughtfulness involved in producing a tattoo. July Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 We enjoyed our first ice cream social and paint the artist FUNdraiser. Thank you Gold Hill Mesa for the ice cream! We also enjoyed a marital arts demonstration and some live music. Our Paint the artist featured Chad or Carol. Many thanks to their willingness to get messy.

5 bulletin board Call for Artists Southern Colorado Watercolor Society 2018 COLORADO REGIONAL SHOW The SCWS 2018 Aquarius will be a Regional Show open to all artists in Colorado and will be held at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center. You might want to consider entering. Deadline: November 10, 2017 Juror: Gerald Merfeld Info & Prospectus Contacts: Padi Fiolkoski padisdragons@gmail. or Mary Cotner cotnerstudio1@gmail. Western Colorado Watercolor Society 26th Annual Watercolor Exhibition 2018 Rockies West National Deadline: December 1, 2017 Show Dates: March 2 - March 31st, did you know? If you are teaching a class and are a paid CSAG member, just send us your class information and we ll add it to our newsletter! Friday Art-walks First Friday: Nov. 3, 2017 Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City are free events for the whole family that feature gallery openings, live demonstrations, a chance to meet local artists, shopping and dining, special performances, and much more! For plete details, visit: peakradar./categories/firstfriday/ Third Friday: Oct. 20th, Nov p.m. The 3rd Friday Art Walk at galleries in Manitou Springs featuring hundreds of local artists, food, drink, and entertainment! Colorado Springs Art Guild Visit CSAG Board of Directors Officers and Chairmen President: Carol Naylor Vice President: Kathy Parks- Jackson Secretary: Sharon Rege Treasurer: Pat Lockhart Demo Director Chad Keith Newsletter Editor & Designer Diana Cordaro Webmaster Joel Sundquist 2017 club sponsors Academy Art and Frame, Godecs Photo Supply, Bijou Hair Salon & Gallery, Artwork Archive, Blank Canvas Cafe, Manitou Art Center, Teri Browns Studio Classes, Sketches by Chad Keith, Eagle Wine & Spirits.

6 COLORADO SPRINGS ART GUILD PO BOX 1304 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO membership Membership fees are paid on an annual basis. Please, plete the application and return by , at our monthly meeting or USPS to the appropriate address noted above. Payment of fees can be made by personal check or through PayPal ( join.htm). Date... Name... Address... City... Phone Number... (home)...(cell) Address... Please circle: Family ($45) Individual ($25) Student ($15) Art Media (if applicable, please attach a resume or biography): Our Commitment to Privacy Colorado Springs Art Guild (CSAG) is the sole owner of the information collected on its site and through other means. We will not sell, share, rent, or otherwise disclose this information to other parties other than as disclosed in this statement. CSAG collects information from our members and website users in a variety of ways. The CSAG website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that CSAG is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage our users to take appropriate precautions when leaving our website and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by CSAG. The Colorado Springs Art Guild is a 501(c)3 IRS designated non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of fine art through ongoing education and recognition of artists of all ages.