Canton Artists League News An affiliate of Canton Museum of Art 1001 Market Ave North, Canton, OH 44702 http:/cantonartistsleague.org Notes from Red Raccoon Bellissimo at Gervasi Vineyard was an adventure. (Isabel was in the pavilion and I haven t talked with her to find out how she survived.) People from Gervasi were very helpful assisting artists transport supplies from the parking lot and setting up booths. Since it was a very hot day, Gervasi had set up some large fans. One fan even had a hose attached that sprayed a fine mist to cool us off. People from Gervasi walked around with pitchers of ice water for us to drink. While Rick watched my booth, I had a chance to make a quick run through the show and was able to get a quick overview of the booths before the show opened. People began viewing the artwork in the booths shortly before the show opened at 2 PM. Many artists were watching the radar on cell phones. Storms were headed towards Akron. We re OK. The storms are north and should not affect us. But wait! There s more! A storm cell heading right for us. Oh No! Gervasi was passing out side panels for the canopies. Of course they did not fit perfectly. I was given three. No sooner than we had the Upcoming Meetings September 21 Meet Our CAL Family, Session 4 (Continued on page 2) We will be learning about 15 of our members and their work. Each of these members will share something about themselves for three minutes each. Following this sharing, there will be open discussion and conversation. Don t miss the opportunity to learn more about others! Let s all show support or those who are sharing. See you at 6:00 PM. CAL Family Programs are designed to be most meaningful if all who are able attends If you have not had a chance to share, contact Sharon Mazgaj (contact info in officers column) October 19 - Reception at Stark in place of meeting at CMA Officers President Irene Tobias Rodriguez 330-354-3342 Vice President Frank Dale 330-833-8254 dulcipix@ameritech.net Secretary Susan Kelewae 330-832-3852 suekekewae@sssnet.com Treasurer Sharon Mazgaj 330-607-4195 sfmazgaj@neo.rr.com Board Members Megan Farrabee 330-418-1660 meganfarrabee@gmai l.com Suni Lopez-Otriz 330-768-7550 natividad@att.net Cynthia Capestrain 330-704-4952 cynartist70@gmail.com Lynn Weinstein 330-833-1918 lweinstein44@gmail.com 1
(Continued from page 1) third panel up on the front, the windward side, about 2:30, it hit...in full force! The wind blew the Velcro holding the panel to the canopy loose. We had to grab the Velcro and hold on against the wind that was trying to blow the panel into my booth. The canopy tried to take off in one corner. (We could not pound our stakes fully into the ground because of the under ground sprinkler system.) Of course the canopy filled with water and over flowed through the space between the canopy and the side panel where I was holding it up. I had more than one shower. I was drenched, down to my toenails. Everything on my table was wet. Reproductions and note cards were in plastic envelopes and were not damaged, although they needed to be dried out after I returned home. The cardboard box was another story. My fabric wallet in my fanny pack and everything in it was soaked. Quilts that had been hanging on the outside of my display were wet, but fabric dries. A few drops of water on my paintings did not harm them. They were protected towards the back of the booth. Other booths were not so lucky. The booth next to mine had a shelf unit blow over and thin geodes broken. I m sure other booths had losses also. The storm passed and the sun came out and we surveyed the damages and tried to dry things off. The customers who had not been chased off came out from the protection of the pavilion and restaurant. A few people looked behind the side panels to see the art, but most just walked by. The show was finished. Another storm cell was spotted on the radar so we were permitted to pack up and leave before it hit. One cannot predict, when a show is scheduled, what the weather will be. We take our chances when we sign up for a show. (I sold a couple paintings so the show was not a total loss) We Need YOU! As you can see on page 3, we have several exhibits planned. We need people to help with the planning and set up for these exhibits. If you can help a little or a lot, Please contact any member of the CAL Board. (Contact information is on page 1.) Current Exhibits at On View: September 1 October, 2016 An all-ohio exhibit featuring artists Judy Brandon of Cleveland, Leslie Shiels of Cincinnati, and Carol Snyder of Columbus. With defining voices in both images and words, these artists bring their thoughts, concerns, and life experiences to our attention through watercolor, oil, and porcelain creations. The conversations inspired by these women and their art focus on life and conflict. They are looking for visual threads to sew eras, cultures and people together; to tie our lives with our natural world creating a life experience for audiences to reflect upon. This exhibition is presented in part by the Volunteer Angels of the Canton Museum of Art. For more information see http://www.cantonart.org/exhibits/current 2
CAL CMA Wall Artists September - Dharitri Tripathy Dharitri Tripathy is a Canton, Ohio based artist specializing in multi-disciplinary forms of art mediums like oil, acrylic and Zentangle pen art. A masters in economics graduate, she is now a devoted artist and also a certified Zentangle teacher (completed her certification program from Zentangle Inc, Rhode Island, USA). She has widely travelled around the world, lived in China, India and now currently residing with her family in US over four years. The avid travel enthusiast that she is, Dharitri has converted the travel opportunity to learn new forms of art as she visited various countries and weaved it together in a non-traditional yet creative way. Her unique blend of art forms have been recognized at various art shows including 2015 People s Choice award at Massillon Museum of Art, and First Place award at 73rd Annual May Show at The little art gallery of the North Canton Public Library. Dharitri also loves teaching art especially for children and is also engaged actively with the Stark county community especially with several rehabilitation homes where she teaches Zentangle art, a meditative art practice to support the patients recovery process. Dharitri is committed to continue her efforts to widen her knowledge on various other art forms and learn from the other artists in the community. October Nancy Michel dharitritripathy1@gmail.com, 330-412-2464 I am now enjoying retirement after thirty-six years of teaching art. My greatest passion is to be with my family and friends. I also love to read ALMOST as much as I love to create art! I take my dog Darcy ( think "Mr.Darcy" in the book Pride and Prejudice) on a two mile walk every morning, and love to walk in my pool in the summer!!! I'm excited to be featured on the wall in October as my daughter's wedding reception is being held the same month in the Great Court! Thanks to C.A.L. for providing this opportunity! Committee Chairs Facebook Administrator Anna Rather 510-821-5142 Anna.rather@gmail.com CMA Wall Nancy Michel 330-323-6539 Michel.nancyjean@gmail.com Historian Isabel Zaldivar 330-915-6178 Isabelartstudio1@gmail.com Membership Suni Lopez-Ortiz 330-768-7550 Natividad0332@att.net Comfort Chair Lynn Weinstein 330-833-1918 Allyn39@sssnet.com Newsletter Editor Irene Rodriguez 330-354-3342 CAL News is published every other month We want to hear about your art successes exhibits, awards, etc. Send your news to Deadline for submissions is on the 1st of Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov. 3
CAL Exhibits CAL at Stark Diversity Abounds October, 2016 Inventory (title, media, size and prices) are due to Irene Rodriguez by September 15. 1-2 pieces per artist, depending on how many participate. There is hanging space for about 40 pieces so the first members to sign up will have their work displayed. There is also space for 3-D works. Dates are: setup - October 3, 2:30-6 PM; Reception - October 19, 6::30-8 PM (takes the place of our regular meeting at CMA); take down - October 28 Upcoming Events Sep 15 Entries due for CAL Stark exhibit Sep 21 CAL meeting at CMA - Meet the CAL Family session 4 Oct 3 Deliver art to Stark Oct 15 CMA Spring Show - March 12 April 16, 2017. Peffer Gallery - June to July 2017 4112 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44709-2348 CAL exhibit at Massillon Museum, August 2017 Studio M Theme: Caught Off-guard: a Candid View Representational work that captures an unexpected moment, suggests a narrative with an unknown beginning or end, or includes an unlikely pairing of elements. Specifics: The show is open to all members who would like to submit work to the theme. However, the number of participating artists will be limited (on a first come, first served basis, due to the limitations of Studio M space - 24 pieces.) The museum would like the work to be created for the exhibit, but it does not have to be, Work should be created within the last three years. (we have a year or so to create work for the show) Time Line: March 31 st, 2017 - (3) High quality digital images due for publicity: Sunday August 6 th, from 2:30-4pm, and Monday, August 7 th, 9:30 am-12pm - Work delivery date to Massillon Museum, framed and ready to install: Show Dates: August 11 to September 17 th, 2017. Opening, Friday, August 11 th 6-8pm Reception at Massillon Museum - show runs to Dec 31 Oct 19 CAL Reception at Stark Oct 28 Pick up art at Stark Nov 16 CAL meeting - Critique at CMA Dec 14 Christmas party at La Pizzeria 4
League News Tobias Rodriguez has her art show titled Eclectic Expression at Stark, Student Center from September 2 to 30. There will be a reception on September 14 from 6 to 7:30 PM. https://www.starkstate.edu/news/irene-tobiasrodriguez-art-show-set-september-stark-state-college/ Michelle Mulligan s painting, "The Kid", has been chosen and replicated onto a banner which is being installed on East High Street in Minerva. Deborah French will be represented as a display artist at Market St. Art Spot in Minerva, September - November. She will also have work at Avenue Arts Marketplace and Theatre. (cards and photographs). River Light Gallery in Peninsula is carrying her cards and small art framed pieces. In October she will be participating in the Gardener of Bath Fall Art Fair. Megan Farrabee s sculpture, Runaway Renegade, was accepted to Akron Art Prize 2016. It will be at Summit Art Space Gallery from Sept. 3rd to Oct.1st. For more information about the show, check http:// www.downtownakron.com/enjoy/ akron-art-prize Judi Krew s Snarky Art...the studio in the Canton Arts District is closing on Sept 23rd. Hoard Couture is soon to be a trademarked clothing line and will be in the Aultman Hospital Women's Board fashion show in November. Judi s paintings will be available online as will anything else I do as her "studio" is going into the Cloud. Peter Castillo, Ann Cranor, Hilda Sikora and Suni Lopez-Otriz have paintings at the Michelle James Salon Studios, off Everhard By TJ Max. Christmas party La Pizzeria., Dec 14, 2016 Last year it was voted on to have members bring a small piece of artwork or handmade gift they created for the gift exchange. If you want to create something specifically for the exchange, you have 3 months. Plein Air Outings There is a nascent group of 5 to 8 outdoor plein air painters who want to invite any interested artist to join them. No prior experience needed, just enjoy painting outdoors in beautiful settings, with helpful critiques. The group meets at different locations around Stark county. Contact Mark Mahoney at 330-323-0225. CAL Picnic Our CAL picnic at Beech Creek Gardens was a success. The weather was perfect, the demonstration by Mark was excellent, the food was good. We not only had a chance to learn about Mark s method of Plein Air, but we had a chance to visit with our CAL friends and enjoy the gardens at Beech Creek. Mark will show us the completed painting at the next CAL meeting CAL members who are in Stark County Artists Exhibit at Massillon Museum include Nancy Stewart Matin, Tom Migge, Peter Castillo, Frank Dale The show runs Oct 15 - Dec 31. Reception Oct 15, 7-9 PM To learn more about CAL, visit us at. Website: https://cantonartistleague.org Facebook Page: https://www.facebok.com/cantonartistsleague/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/711382905597627 If you have pictures of CAL events, you are welcome to post them on the CAL Facebook page. 5