SKETCHBOOK THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD www. southernazwatercolorguild.com OCT 2013 It s Showtime! It s Show Time! Beginning this month on the 15th, the FIESTA SONORA SHOW will be exhibited at the SAWG Gallery for the first time. It s always an impressive collection of work featuring the Arizona desert and wildlife. Carl Dalio, the show s juror will present awards at the reception on the 17th. The show season continues until the 5th of May, 2014. There s truly something for everyone! THE ANNUAL CALENDAR SHOW is juried by Diana Madaras and is now a Signature point. Gallery visitors will vote for the 12 paintings that will become the 2015 calendar! Always a wealth of amazing and affordable original art, the HOLIDAY 200 UNDER $100 exhibit changes almost daily with paintings flying off the walls! Last year nearly 80 pieces sold during the show. Don t miss this one! To start the new year, it s our Signature members who show their best work- truly the CREME DE LA CREME. We have a growing group of signature members. This will be an outstanding show. 2014 Equally impressive will be the juried ANNUAL SHOW in Feb. that Mark Mahaffey will jury. While in town for his workshop, he will give awards at the reception on Feb. 20th. This show concludes the point shows for this year. Completing the show year, the colorful PICTURAS CHIQUITAS at the La Pilita Museum is always a favorite reception with the junior mariachi band entertaining us while over at the SAWG gallery the ALL- MEMBER SHOW goes from early March until early April. If you re an out of the box thinker, the EXPERIMENTAL SHOW is for you. Anything goes in this show from two to three dimensional and mixed media. The final show before WOW 2014 starts, begin thinking how you have pushed your boundaries this year and be a part of the Experimental show! The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild COMMUNITY CALENDAR For more information about the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, please visit our website at southernazwatercolorguild.com NEXT GENERAL MEETING MONDAY-OCT 11th SOCIAL - 6:30pm WINDMILL INN TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE SHOW NEWS PAGE 3 SHOW NEWS GALLERY NEWS PAGE 4 WORKSHOP NEWS MORE GUILD NEWS PAGE 5 GUILD ACTIVITIES PAINT OUTS LIFE DRAWING PAGE 6 CALENDAR MEMBER NEWS PAGE 7 SAWG OFFICERS ADVERTISING BACK PAGE 2013-14 SHOW SCHEDULE 2013-14 WORKSHOP ARTISTS CARL DALIO RATINDRA DAS MARY ANN BECKWITH MARK MEHAFFEY CARL PURCELL Last year s show winners pictured from top to bottom Monsoon Magic by Sarah Schmerl, Fiesta Sonora Rhino by Sherry Matlack, Signature Show Hills of New Mexico by Gisela Duarte, Annual Show Barrio Secrets by Pamela Howe, Picturas Chiquitas Binary by Karen Jones, Experimental Show Intrusion by Sandy Brittain, All Member Show.
New! MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT A few years ago, newly retired, I decided to try my hand at golf. Being a rather nonathletic person, I knew from the start that I would have no offers from the LPGA, and becoming more than mediocre would be akin to a miracle. Thus, I made a conscious decision to better myself simply for the enjoyment of doing so, enjoyment being the key. As we begin this season of juried shows, I believe my golf attitude has a strong connection. It s very easy to get caught up in the competitive nature of entering shows, which isn t bad if it pushes you into better work as an artist. Occasionally, there may be disappointments, however, and it s how you respond that is important to your continued creativity. As a new SAWG member a few years back, I remember reading a commentary in the Sketchbook regarding the importance of keeping your chin up if you enter a show and are not chosen to be included. The article emphasized that producing art is deeply personal. Viewing art is equally individual. The juror may or may not respond to what you ve created, but the bottom line is that you should be producing art that you enjoy and you should enjoy producing your art. Whether or not you even opt to enter shows, first and foremost it is important to appreciate and enjoy your own efforts. At one of our SAWG shows, I remember speaking with the visiting workshop artist who had juried that particular show. He revealed how difficult it had been to select one piece of art over another, narrowing down the entries, and then further honing the selections for awards. His own story of having had one of his paintings rejected by one show s juror, only to have it win Best in Show in a different show, emphasized his point. It s usually one person s opinion, and it s important to keep that in mind. As we approach this season of shows and put our best efforts forth, it s ever so important to remember that regardless of the outcomes, we have had the joy of learning and creating. Disappointments may happen, but the greater gain is in the selfsatisfaction and enjoyment of being an active, productive artist. Jenny Clark Remember - To submit any articles for the Sketchbook to Debra Irons at d_irons@cox. net. Deadline is always the 15th of each month. SHOW NEWS Fiesta Sonora 2013 The first Fiesta Sonora Show in our very own gallery has been juried by Carl Dalio, and artists with accepted paintings will be notified October 1st! The Show opens Tuesday, October 15th and the Reception/ Award Ceremony is Thursday, October 17th from 5-7pm. Please mark your calendars to attend. We are very excited for this Show. If you have volunteered to assist with check-in or the reception, you will receive an email or call from us regarding any pertinent information for each of those days. Thank you for volunteering! We look forward to seeing you at the gallery on the 17th! Enter Today! 2014 2 THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD PRESENTS... October 15 - November 10, 2013 2012 Best of Show Winner Monsoon Magic by Sarah Schmerl submitted by Monica Hart and Anna Don 9th Annual Community CALENDAR SHOW Deadline for entries for the 9th Annual Community Calendar Show is Friday, October 25th. Calendar Sales The 2014 Community Calendars are getting snapped up at a good pace! The price is right (still just $10.00) and the art is gorgeous!! Any members who d like to take some on consignment, we ll have plenty at the next SAWG general meeting on October 14th. And at that time, we ll announce the prizes to be awarded for outstanding salesmanship. The offer from last year still stands first person to sell 100 Calendars will receive $100.00! To accommodate the record-keeping necessary to track sales for prizes, please, if at all possible, pick up consignment calendars at SAWG meetings rather than at the Gallery. The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild COMMUNITY CALENDAR southernazwatercolorguild.com For more information about the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, please visit our website at FIESTA SONORA
SHOW On this month s masthead, we are recognizing Signature member Mrgaret Erath s painting, Happy Birthday. This painting was on exhibit in last year s 2013 All Members Show. NEWS LAST EXHIBIT Show - Sept 17 - Oct 13 The July WOW show started out slowly, but then Sue Rumsey reported $1758 in gallery sales alone for August (the second half of the July show.) The August show had its second half in September, and those figures will be out after this Sketchbook. The August reception, hosted by our Fearless Leader Jennifer Clark, was well-attended, and guests were treated to live music by harpist Vesna Zalusky. In August, we sold a little bit of everything -- cards, bin pieces, masks, paintings, jewelry -- and when I was there one Saturday morning, two people came in looking for gifts and bought bin pieces shortly after we opened the gallery. An editor of the Sonoran Arts Network visited the gallery during the show, so check out the link to the article on our Facebook page. The September WOW show, the last of this season, opened Tuesday, September 17, and all but one wall was filled with artwork! See next month s Sketchbook for more WOW news. We had a very successful and well-attended September WOW Artists Reception on the 20th. Thanks to Terry Bustamente for hosting, and to Judy Constantine, who was kept busy writing up sales slips! WOW - A Volunteer Opportunity! Judy Constantine will not be running the WOW shows next summer, and the guild needs someone (or two) to step forward and pick up the baton! Judy will provide all the forms and any assistance you will need along the way. It is a fun job, meeting many SAWG members who stay in town, as well as a myriad of local artists. Sue Rumsey manages the gallery and financial reports, so your part is to deal with the artists! Qualifications: knowledge of a computer spreadsheet program and a good sense of humor! WAYS TO ENJOY THE SAWG WEBSITE Read the newsletter in it s beautiful full color version up to a week before it s received by those who get it in the mail Renew your membership and pay for it on line with a credit card Register for workshops and pay on line, get your supply list and all of the artists details Find the meeting dates until May 2014, view the entire Board of Directors, and link to the Western Fed website all on the About page 3 GALLERY News PAINT, PAINT!!!!! Keep those paintbrushes wet! Holy cow, another show this season! Besides the monthly SAWG shows at the gallery, plus La Pilita, Western Fed, Aqueous, AWA Spring and Fall (busy yet?) we have a TOHONO CHUL show in the works for next April! It will be in their Entry Gallery, a small space with room for perhaps 3 dozen paintings. The details have yet to be worked out, but do keep it in the back of your mind -- what a feather in your cap to exhibit at this beloved and famous Tucson landmark. Interested in entering the world of watercolor? The perfect place to start your journey is with Miera s Watercolor classes. A new class starts each month, meeting Tuesdays from 9:00AM-12PM, at the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery located at 5605 E. River Road, Suite 131, Tucson AZ. For more information, please call Miera at 520-256-5829 or visit mieradesigns.com MARY HAYWORTH, a local watercolor artist, teacher and member of SAWG, will teach a Beginning Watercolor every Tuesday at the SAWG Gallery from 9:30-12 beginning Sept. 3rd. The classes are 4 sessions for $140 and are ongoing. If you miss one, you can make it up the next session. She is happy to accommodate nonbeginners after things get going. other classes Fall Painting Classes with VIR- GINIA STONEBARGER Painting classes with will begin Monday, September 30 and continue each week until November 18th from 9-11:30 am at Casas Adobes Congregational Church. 6801 N. Oracle Road, Room 5&6. $11 per lesson. All media, all levels. Call Virginia at (520) 292 5075 for a complete list of SAWG teachers see the bulletin board at the gallery
WORKSHOP NEWS The 2013-14 Workshop Artists Our visiting artists schedule is in full swing. If you have not enrolled yet, consider one of these fine classes: RATINDRA DAS heads up the November line up. He will be bringing a breaking all the rules approach to making your subjects interesting and personal. In January, MARY ANN BECKWITH will let you explore new techniques and materials through texturing and layering enabling your paintings to be recharged.. MARK MEHAFFEY S February class will be a fast moving, fun, mixed water media workshop. CARL PURCELL S March class is filled. For additional information and registration, visit our website www.southernazwatercolorguild.com Don t miss out on the fun! Register now! As of: AUG 31, 2013 Bank Balances: SAWG Wells Fargo Bank: General Fund Checking...$23,233 General Fund Savings...38,713 Total...$61,946 Restricted Accounts: Scholarship Fund...9,858 Western Fed...10,118 Hollander Savings...15,009 These are actual unadjusted bank balances which may differ from our accountant s report due to timing differences. 4 MORE SHOW NEWS Holiday 200 Under $100 Show This is a perfect time to tell all your friends about affordable original art and holiday cards! The third annual Holiday 200 Under $100 Show and Bin Bonanza begins Dec. 10th at the SAWG Gallery. It s not too soon to start thinking about pieces to enter. During last year s show nearly 80 paintings and bin pieces were sold netting sales of over $5500- and that was during the plaza construction and before Caffe Torino moved in next door. This year s show promises to be even more successful with increased traffic and new people coming into the gallery every week. The deadline for entries for the Holiday show is Fri. Nov. 22. Plan to get your form in early! The first 200 will be accepted. Each artist can submit up to 4 four framed paintings. Glass will be allowed. Please make sure your frames and mats are neat and done according the Show Policy on the SAWG website and in your Membership Directory. When a painting is sold the artist is notified and can replace it on the wall with another one. If they don t have another, entries on the reserve list will be hung. There are no jpgs required for this show and there will no awards. The reception on Dec. 12th is our Holiday Gala with potluck appetizers and desserts. Entering the WFWS Exhibition 5 simple steps for printing the new prospectus for WFWS 1. Go to http://southernazwatercolorguild.com 2. Click: Shows 3. Scroll all the way down to Other Opportunities and find: 39th Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition Entry Form 4. Click on it and it will take you to the prospectus. 5. Move your cursor to the bottom and a print button will show up and print. IMPORTANT! Dates for WFWS next year at AWA Phoenix Nov. 8, 2013 - Entries due to Susan Meyer Dec. 20, 2014 - Accepted notices mailed to delegate Jan. 30, 2014 - Matted paintings due to Susan Meyer Mar 14, 2014 - Notification of awards begins April 1, 2014 - Opening of WFWS Show in Phoenix April 30, 2014 - Show Closes May 15, 2014 - Return artwork submitted by Susan Meyer
GUILD ACTIVITIES MEMBERSHIP NEWS! POINT SHOWS A point show has been determined by SAWG to be of high quality and usually juried by an artist with a national reputation. Not all shows are point shows. Members may earn points toward juried, signature, or Saguaro Fellow status in the following point shows: SAWG Fiesta Sonora Arizona Aqueous in Tubac SAWG Calendar Show AWA Spring Membership Show SAWG Annual Show AWA Fall Membership Show Western Federation Annual Show A member needs 2 points to become Juried. A Juried Member needs 5 additional points to achieve Signature status. It is the responsibility of each member to submit your request for approval once your points have been earned. You may obtain a documentation form from our website or at the membership table at any General Meeting. Please refer to your directory or the website for more detailed information. Happy painting! PAINT OUTS OCTOBER PAINT OUT Tuesday, OCT. 22nd Agua Caliente Park Ducks, Water, Palm trees, Turtles and an older ranch house. Gather around 8:30. Tanque verde to Soldier Trail to Roger Road SEE YOU THERE! PLEASE NOTE: Membership forms including Juried and Signature Requests should now be sent to the Gallery address: SAWG Gallery: Membership 5605 E. River Rd. Ste. 131 Tucson, AZ 85750-1900 submitted by Carolyn Thurman, carolyn@lensview.net SCHOLARSHIP NEWS! 50/50 One of the avenues that fulfills the Guild s mission to promote art education is our Scholarship Program. Every April we provide scholarships to high school seniors continuing their education in the arts. Last year we gave a total of $6250 to eight students. During the year money is raised in a number ways to build the scholarship fund including $1 from each member s dues, $1000 from the sales of our annual SAWG calendar, donations from members including a tribute in someone s memory, sales of the Tom Hill books that he generously donated, sales of used art magazines and the 50/50. At each general meeting we have a 50/50 drawing (hosted by Natalie Slana). Tickets are $1 or 6/$5. Whoever has the winning ticket when it s drawn during the meeting receives half of the pot collected that evening. The other half goes to Scholarships. Sometimes there are other prizes given away during the drawing as well. Look for the 50/50 drawing at the next meeting. It may be your lucky night! It s always for a good cause. For more information on the Scholarship Program contact Sarah Schmerl or Lisa Walter, committee chairs. WHAT TO BRING: Sun hat, sunscreen, and bug repellant along with your painting gear, paint stool, water for painting and drinking, and a sack lunch. or email: Martha Pankratz pankratz@comcast.net LIFE STUDIES OPEN STUDIO Junior League (Campbell and River) First and third Saturdays each month Nude (1st) and Costume (3rd) Models 9 am-12 noon $10/artist contribution to model fee (New artists need NOT contribute to the model fee on the 1st visit) All Levels welcome! Oct 5 & 19 email: sawgdrawing@comcast.net for map, directions and reminders 5
CALENDAR MEMBER OF EVENTS NEWS OCTOBER Oct. 1 - Notifications go out for Fiesta Sonora Show acceptance Oct. 5 - Sat. 9am - noon - Life Studies Open Studio - Jr. League Building Oct. 7- Mon - 4pm - Board Meeting at the SAWG gallery Oct. 14 - Mon - General Meeting with Carl Dalio Demo Oct. 15-18 - workshop with Carl Dalio Oct. 15 - Mon - WOW #5 Pick Up and Fiesta Sonora Show Check In Oct. 15 - Deadline for Nov. Sketchbook Oct. 17- Thurs - 5-7pm - Fiesta Sonora Reception at SAWG Gallery Oct. 19-Sat. 9am - noon - Life Studies Open Studio - Jr. League Building Oct. 22-9am - Paintout Oct. 25- Fri - Calendar Show Entry deadline Oct. 29- Tues - Calendar Show jpgs go to the juror MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 2013/2014 General Meeting dates at the Windmill Inn on MONDAY nights are as follows: 10/14, 11/11, 1/13, 2/17, 3/10, 4/7 and 5/12 In place of a general meeting in December, the Annual Holiday Gala will be held at the SAWG Gallery on Thursday, December 12. SHERRY MATLACK S painting, Pachydermis III, was accepted into the NWS 93rd Annual Open Exhibition which runs from November 9, 2013 to January 11, 2014 at the NWS Gallery in San Pedro, CA. Also, her painting, Twigs, was accepted into the Shenzhen Watercolor Biennial Exhibit which runs from December 10, 2013 to January 19, 2014 at the Shenzhen Art Museum, Shenzhen City, China. DEANNA THIBAULT and her Photo-Inspired group are showing at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library from October 1st-31st. Drawing inspiration from works by photographer Don Knight, other SAWG members include JENNIFER CLARK, JUDY CONSTANTINE, PAM CHEESEMAN AND BARBARA AMYX. LARRY WOLLAM has a piece in the current show Botanical Art of the Sonoran Desert at the Desert Museum s Ironwood Gallery. Open 10-4 every day, the show runs through October 27. Congratulations to JANET MACH DUTTON, JOYCE HERGERT, AND SUE HUNTER for their acceptance into the AWA Fall Membership Exhibition. The show runs Sept. 29 - Nov. 2 at 1744 S. Val Vista, Mesa. MARTY PLEVEL will be showing many of her Garage Series paintings at a two month show at the Mother Road Brewing Co in Flagstaff. The show opens Sept 6th and runs through October 29th. The opening weekend will also be the monthly Flagstaff Art Walk and the Route 66 Car Show. REMEMBER - To submit any news you may have of shows, awards, classes, etc for this column to Debra Irons at d_irons@cox.net! Welcome New Members DESIREE DOLD, CHARLENE PINKIE GRAY, WARREN EDMINSTER, AND JUDY THOMPSON-NG. SAWG Tribute Fund If you would like to make a donation in someone s memory or acknowledge an achievement of a living member, the Scholarship Committee will accept it and acknowledge this in writing to both the honoree and the donor. 6
Officers and Committee Chairs 2013-2014 OFFICERS President Jenny Clark SAWG emails Vice Pres. Programs Bob Karn Scholarship Vice Pres. Shows Judy Constantine Seat Announcements Assistant VP Shows Mary Kramer Watercolor Exploration Groups Secretary Kathryn Greco Western Federation Delegate Treasurer Betsy Conrad Workshops Past President 2011-2013 Lynne McGregor COMMITTEES & APPOINTMENTS SHOW CHAIRS Corresponding Secretary Anna Don Fiesta Sonora Data Base & Web Manager Elaine Brown Calendar Show DVD Library Linda Kraus Historian Cheryl Herring Holiday Show (200 Under $100) Hospitality Isapat Azimuth Signature Members Show Image Archivist Nancy Huber Annual Show Life Studies Allison & Pete McCray Pictures Chiquitas Membership Carolyn Thurman All Members Show Newsletter Sandy Walker Experimental Show Paint Outs/Trips Blue Butler & Martha Pankratz Permanent Collection Mary Lou Rankin SAWG GALLERY Property Dennis Garrison Gallery Manager Publicity Nikki Bellio Gallery Treasurer Sue Hildreth Lisa Walter & Sarah Schmerl Loisanne Keller Carolyn Thurman Susan Meyer Robbie Summers & Joyce Becker Monica Hart & Anna Don Nancy Huber, Nancy Cole, Judi Beck Debra Irons & Euyane Glinski Ann Leonard & Jan Sennewald Sandy Brittain & Frani Bopp Blue Butler Helen Kelly & Margaret Baldwin Sue Ritz & Deanna Thibault Sue Rumsey TBD To contact any officers or committee chairs please refer to the membership directory. SAWG ADVERTISERS Jack Kulawick Photographer 520.404.4914 267 South Stone Ave. Wilson Graham Photography 520.296.6921 Fred Soto Custom Stretching 520.977.3738 Sarnoff Art Supply 520.795.1229 2524 N. Campbell Ave. Arizona Art Supply 520.388.5555 4343 N. Oracle Rd. American Frame www.americanframe.com Use alliance13_5% to receive 5% off your order. 7 PARTNERING WITH CAFFE TORINO Everyone who frequents the gallery is excited about our new neighbor, Caffe Torino, especially if you ve had a chance to eat there. A few of our members have been talking with them about promoting each other through a joint event. The owners have expressed an interest in having a painting of their restaurant and patio that will hang inside the restaurant. Some of the ideas being talked about are an Italian Night possibly in November on a Sunday afternoon when it cools off where we show paintings of Italy on easels in the courtyard and they serve food and provide Italian music, or having a Plein Aire event to paint those dining on the patio, or hosting a charity benefit together. The gallery is the Guild s home and as members, we want your input. Please email or call Kathryn Greco if you have ideas or want to get involved in the planning!
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild PO Box 145 Tucson, Arizona 85702 Nonprofit Org US Postage PAID Tucson, AZ Permit #1713 The Sketchbook is published by SAWG 10 times per year Issue OCT 2013 website: www.southernazwatercolorguild.com 2013-14 Show Schedule! Fiesta Sonora Show Tuesday, October 15-Sunday, November 10 Friday, September 20: Entry Deadline Monday, October 14: In-take and hanging Thursday, October 17: Reception Monday, November 11: Show comes down 9th Annual Calendar Show Tuesday, November 12-Sunday, December 8 Friday, October 25: Entry Deadline Monday, November 11: In-take and Hanging Thursday, November 14: Reception Monday, December 9: Show comes down Holiday Show - 200 under $100 Tuesday, December 10-Sunday, January 5 Friday, November 22: Entry Deadline Monday, December 9: In-take and hanging Thursday, December 12: Holiday Gala Monday, January 6: Show comes down Signature Members Show Tuesday January 7 Sunday, February 9 Friday, December 13: Entry Deadline Monday, January 6, 2014: Intake and Hanging Thursday, January 16: Reception Monday, February 10: Show comes down 46th Annual Show Theme TBD Tuesday, February 11-Sunday, March 9 Friday, January 10: Entry Deadline Monday, February 10: Intake and Hanging Thursday, February 20: Reception Monday, March 10: Show comes down Picturas Chiquitas Monday, March 3-Friday, March 28 TBA: Entry Deadline Monday, March 3: Intake and hanging Saturday, March 8: Reception, La Pilita Museum Friday, March 28: Show comes down All Members Show Tuesday, March 11-Sunday, April 6 Friday, February 14: Entry Deadline Monday March 10: Intake and Hanging Thursday, March 13: Reception Monday, April 7: Show comes down Experimental Show Tuesday April 8-Sunday, May 4 Friday, March 21: Entry Deadline Monday, April 7: Intake and hanging Thursday, April 10: Reception Monday, May 5: Show comes down Send your entries in NOW! SAWG is now on facebook, just enter SAWG into the search area. You can now keep more current with all of our updates. Be sure to check out the full color version of the newsletter on our website, 3southerenazwatercolorguild.com The SAWG Gallery - River Center Plaza Suite 131 5605 East River Road (River & Craycroft) Gallery Hours Open: Tues-Sun 11:00-4:00 PM Events change monthly in the Gallery 520-299-SAWG (7294)