INSPIRATION QUOTATION Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do. - Edgar Degas APRIL 2012 - NEWSLETTER NEXT MEMBERS MEETING Editor: Jennifer Blacquiere Telephone: (905)960-1336 Email: jblacquiere@rogers.com A note from Jennifer Blacquiere: APRIL 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. 56 Victoria St. Aurora 2nd floor Hello SOYRA members, How lucky are we to have these beautiful early bursts of spring to inspire us to be creative! It s amazing what sunshine can do! Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jennifer Blacquiere and I have been given the pleasure to be new editor of SOYRA s newsletter. Taking over for Doug Myles will be no easy feat! He has done a fantastic job and his shoes will be difficult to fill. Thank you Doug for all your hard work! You have dedicated so many hours to providing us with a wealth of information. We appreciate it very much! I m very excited to take on this new role and get to know everyone! Being a part of this group has opened up a whole new world for me! I ve been an artist for as long as I can remember, but never been a part of such a wonderful network of talented people. I m very excited to be involved! There are many new faces to the SOYRA executive! Taking over the tremendous task or Programme Committee are Margo Allen, Carol Tremayne and Philppa Hajdu. We can t thank Heather Miller and Ann Wilkinson enough for providing us with such a great and varied program thoughout the years. Thank you Heather and Ann for an outstanding job! I m looking forward to many more communications with everyone! I hope you enjoy the new look of our newsletter! Jennifer Blacquiere
MEETINGS AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Pre-registration is required for all workshops which are held at 56 Victoria Street, Aurora To register for a workshop, please sign up at general meetings or by emailing soyra@soyra.ca Regular Workshop Fees: $20 if prepaid at time of signing, or $25 if paid at the workshop $25 for non-members Weekend Workshops: priced individually For a complete list visit http://www.soyra.ca/workshops.htm Workshop fees must be paid at any regular meeting prior to the workshop or mailed to SOYRA. Mail to: SOYRA Workshops P.O. BOX 71591, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6S9 TUESDAY MEETINGS 1st - Executive Meeting 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM 2nd - Members Meeting 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM 3rd - Workshop 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 4th - Workshop 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM FEATURED ARTISTS FOR APRIL Nicol Mentis - Functional Art General meeting: April 10th, 2012 Have you ever wondered how an artist sees herself? Nicol just looks within her own artwork for a very clear reflection of who she is and it s easy to see why. Her functional artwork incorporates mirror into every piece. Not just any mirror. Nicol uses discarded/unwanted mirror that could have ended up in a landfill. The reclaimed mirror becomes the functional focal point of her distinctive abstract art. Her eco-friendly outlook is further expressed by the inclusion of other found items that imbue her work. Nicol credits her mother as being her most inspiring teacher. She grew up influenced by many forms of art and creativity, which led her to a 10 year career in advertising before she shifted gears to full-time parenting. Her passion for art never waned and she always found ways to express and hone her creativity. Nicol paints part time at her in house studio and manages the ACE Bakery Cafe, which also nourishes her creative soul. Nicol s art is a true reflection of her creative passion. She believes that each of her works also becomes a reflection both literally and figuratively - of the person who chooses it. Take a look. See for yourself. www.artseenic.blogspot.com PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: SOYRA endeavors to hire interesting artists for demonstrations and instructors for the workshop series. But when you sign up and do not come the artists still must be paid. Please remember that by signing up for a workshop, you are indicating your intentions to attend and are requested to pay whether or not you attend. Of course, things happen, but please call at least 48 hours in advance to have your name removed from the list and a refund mailed to you. NOTE: some workshops will cost more than others due to the nature of the course, the location or the instructor.
APRIL 17TH WORKSHOP Making Art Together (No cost) April 17th. 7:00pm -10:00pm. The Programme Committee is excited to invite you and especially new members to spend an evening creating with others. Bring your supplies and medium of choice. Paint, draw, work on something you have already started, do what you like. Socialize, pick up a few tips. Enjoy the company of others! It is a great opportunity to meet your new Programme Committee and let them know of your interests, and to meet and get to know other members, long standing and new. Sign up at the next meeting or email - hmiller217@rogers.com MARCH WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS Steeve and Ewa Chwojko - Art Scandals: Vincent Van Gogh Steeve and Ewa Chwojko's presentation Art Scandals: Vincent Van Gogh was a huge hit! Steeve and Ewa provided us with lots of interesting information comprising his art, his life and the music that was heard in his day.
SOYRA SHOWS & EVENTS Art Aurora - 50th Anniversary The 50th Anniversary of Art Aurora is just around the corner! Make sure you have your entry forms submitted as space is limited. The deadline for submission is April 16, 2012. Don t forget that volunteering is part of being in the show! Members who are not entering but wish to help out are more than welcome! Send a message to Jennifer s email at jblacquiere@rogers.com ALL members - even those who did not enter - are invited to attend the opening reception on May 4th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm BULLETIN BOARD On Location in Southern France A unique painting, travel and photography opportunity hosted by Nancy Newman and Linda Welch. May 2013 in poppy season! For more info go to www.nancynewmanart.com Check out the Toronto Watercolour Society s 27th Annual Spring Art Exhibit: Aquavision 2012 March 28th - April 8th, 2012 Papermill Art Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd., Toronto Hours: 12 noon to 4:30 pm, Wednesday to Friday; 12 noon to 4 pm Saturday & Sunday (Closed Monday & Tuesday, also Good Friday April 6) Mariana Badescu is at the Skylight Gallery from April 2 to 30. Official opening on April 12 from 7:00-9:00 PM It's spring and the summer art school calendars are arriving! Loyalist College Summer Arts calendar has 30 pages of great workshops. Go online to www.loyalistfocus.com and click on 'Summer Arts' Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting http://bluemountainpainting.ca Haliburton School of the Arts www.haliburtonschoolofthearts.ca CALL TO ARTISTS Beaux-Arts Brampton (BAB) 3rd Annual Photography and Digital Media Show May 6th - May 26th, 2012 Deadline: Friday, April 20th, 2012 Information & entry form is available at www.beaux-artsbrampton.com Beaux-Arts Brampton (BAB) 4th Annual Open Juried Wildlife, Nature and Native Show September 11th - September 29th, 2012 Entry submission deadline: Friday, August 3rd, 2012 Information & entry form is available at www.beaux-artsbrampton.com
ROTATIONS If you wish to be in any of the below rotations, be sure to email the coordinators before the next rotation date. Aurora Rotation: 2nd Floor, Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Aurora Coordinator: Joe Halajian - email: halajian.joe@rogers.com Rotation dates: Paintings currently hanging at the Aurora Town Hall are to be removed by 7:00 p.m. Monday April 30th East Gwillimbury Rotation Sharon Civic Centre 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon Coordinator: Shawna Patenaude - email: tomorrowsart@rogers.com Rotation dates: The next Rotation / pick-up will take place on April 23rd from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. Participating artists: Shawna P., Sandra H., Thelma S., GaryJ- P., Elizabeth G., Darlene W., Kathryn B., Stella W., Jim W., Linda W., Carol T., Diane A., Mikhail N., Mariana B. Courthouse Rotation Barristers Lounge - 50 Eagle Street W, Newmarket Coordinator: Doug Myles - email: myles0050@rogers.com Rotation dates: March 7th, 2012 and will run until May 9th, 2012 Notice to all members: Membership: Anyone wishing to become a member of SOYRA is welcome to attend the Members Meeting held the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Annual Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 each year and is $40.00. For information on becoming a member, please visit the SOYRA website at http://www.soyra.ca/members.htm where you can download a copy of the Membership Application Form. Contact Keith Franklin at franklin@rogers.com