DECEMBER 2015 www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org Newsletter Of The Scottsdale Artists League Since 1961 PO Box 1071, Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1071 What s Inside: 2 Officers Board of Directors President s Corner Artwork of the Month Rules for Entries Deadline for Art Beat 3 Advertising Rates SAL Membership Application 4 Next Board Meeting Next General Meeting Membership Chair Correspondence Secretary First VP of Programs 5-6 2 nd VP of Shows 6 Ways & Means Development Treasurer s Report 6-7 Happenings 7-8 Arizona Art Alliance 8 Scholarship News Last Meeting 10 Critique Master 11 New Members not in Directory \ 11-12 Around Town 12-13 Butterfly Wonderland Info 4,8-10,11 Ads &Sponsors October Door Prize Donations & Winners From Utrecht Dick Blick Supply ~ Barbara Clark ~ $25 Gift Certificate From Jerry s Artarama ~ Lynda Hopkins ~ $25 Gift Certificate From Arizona Art Supply ~ Jorge Moreno ~ $25 Gift Certificate 50/50 Drawing ~ Barbara Bagan ~ $35.00 Tickets are drawn from members who have paid their dues, signed in and received raffle tickets. HOLIDAY PARTY What to bring if your last name begins with: A - H ~ SIDES AND SALADS I O ~ MAIN DISHES P Z ~ DESSERTS We will need 4 volunteers to help with kitchen set up and clean up...about four people to come early to move tables in place and set up panels for Artwork of the year. They will need to stay after to put away. We will also need one volunteer for a table to take in artwork for exchange to pass out tickets for those that participate in the exchange. We will need two people to take in money for raffle tickets this year. At this year s Holiday party we will not have the critique before the meeting. Meeting starts 7 pm. We will set this time aside for Food, Fun and Fellowship. 1 st Tuesday Night of the Month after 5:45 p.m. There will be a free art exchange, for all who choose to participate. Every one that brings an original 4 X4 piece of Artwork they have created can play. At our Holiday Party we will be exchanging original artwork for a ticket. Throughout the evening random ticket numbers will be called and the ticket holder can then select from the Artwork on the table. The earlier your ticket is chosen the more of a selection you have. You can choose your own subject matter and medium. Remember when you create your little piece someone may have it forever, please sign it even if it is on the back. Let s also thank Will Coe for taking his time to make the 4X4s provided. Granite Reef does not connect to Indian Bend Rd 1
OFFICERS President Freddie Lieberman 480-998-8782 fredarts@cox.net 1st Vice President for Programs Pat Serie 602-432-2811 PATSERIE@cox.net 2nd Vice President for Shows Marsha Klinger 602-283-4047 mlazarklin@gmail.com Recording Secretary Pamela Shearer 480-628-2072 pamelas.az@cox.net Corresponding Secretary Jean Rossman 480-575-9418 jean.rossman@outlook.com Treasurer Patricia Rimestad 480-219-7497 parimestad@me.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Membership Chair David Amsellem 480-216-3938 damsell@mindspring.com Assistant to Membership Isabela Huin 602-828-2768 isabelahuin@hotmail.com Newsletter Art Beat & Advertisement Karen Lockhart 602-803-0931 karenmlockhart@gmail.com AZ Art Alliance & Paint-out Coordinator Rita Goldner 480-948-6547 ritagoldner@msn.com Photo Book - Irene Donato 480-451-0207 widon@cox.net Scholarship Linda Phillips 480-998-8430 aclphillips@gmail.com Mail Pickup Judy Delmonico-Roll 480-990-1359 jdelmonico-roll@cox.net Artwork of the Month - Irene Donato 480-451-0207 widon@cox.net Ways and Means Events Open Critique Master - Jim Garrison 480-969-4405 jimgarr1@cox.net Assistants -Dave Flitner/Donna Levine Flitner@cox.net dalart@earthlink.com Social Chairperson - Terry Hamra 765-210-8621 terry2art@yahoo.com Webmaster Ryan & Ericka Wood 480-874-2272 ryan@cerowood.com President s Corner Dear SAL members, Guests and Art Lovers, Well here we are right at the start of the Holiday Season. For some, it s a stressful time, but for most of us, it s a very happy time full of family, friends, celebrations, and wonderful food. I hope every one of you experiences the latter. Speaking of celebrations, don t miss the Scottsdale Artists League Holiday Party on December 1st. Check out the information regarding the evening s festivities and the Pot Luck food assignments. Guests are welcome. See you then. Creatively yours, Freddie ~ Freddie Lieberman ~ 480-998-8782 ~ fredarts@cox.net Thanksgiving Day is November 26, Thursday. Chanukkah begins the evening of Dec. 6 th Christmas Day is December 25, Friday. Please submit news and articles for January issue no later than 5 PM ~ Saturday-Dec 5 th. Email to: karenmlockhart@gmail.com Artwork of the Month 1 st place She Led Them Astray by Lorraine Sanders 2 nd place Le Papillon by Barbara Bagan 3 rd place Boat by Raul Espinoza Bring all 2015 1st Place winning artworks (if available or one similar) to the Holiday Party to compete for Artist of the Year. 2
Circulation Our Newsletter has a direct mailing of 150+ members. In addition, it is sent to all the other art leagues and guilds in the valley which makes your ad available to numerous readers and serious artists throughout the entire Phoenix area. The newsletter is posted to our website and archived for up to a year adding even more value and longevity to your advertising dollar! The Annual Directory is a tool often picked up throughout the year by other members and organizations for the purpose of contacting artists to inform them of upcoming events and exhibitions. This provides an excellent opportunity for exposure to your business or service. For ART BEAT ads please Rates, Deadlines, and Ad Sizes/Formats Monthly Newsletter contact Karen Lockhart at 1/8 page: $10.00 Discount of 10% for 6 month advertising 602-803-0931 or email to: Size: 3.75" wide by 2" tall Discount of 15% for one year advertising karenmlockhart@gmail.com 1/4 page: $18.00 Printed Digital newsletter format in is black color and white, Size: 3.75" wide by 4.75" tall with the digital version in full color. Payments must be made prior 1/2 Page: $35.00 File formats accepted: Size: 7.5" wide by 4.75" tall PDF, JPG at 300DPI, or TIFF at 300DPI to ad running in newsletter. Full Page: $70.00 Ads due by the first Friday of each month. Size: 7.5" wide by 10" tall Annual Membership Directory 1/2 Page: $200.00 Printed in black and white, Mail Payments to: Scottsdale Artists League Size: 4.5" wide by 3.75" tall black and white ad preferred. PO BOX 1071 Inside front, inside back or back cover: File formats accepted: Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1071 $350.00 Size: 4.5" wide by 7.5" tall PDF, JPG at 300DPI, or TIFF at 300DPI Ads due by the first Friday in July ATTN: Patricia Rimestad == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =CUT HERE AND MAIL IN FORM ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ** ** ($10 Website link annual fee, must also be a SAL member) 3
Next Board Meeting is 5 7 pm Nov. 24 th on the 4 th Tuesday of each month - but may be a different date since this is right before Thanksgiving. Please check with each other. The address is 6900 E Indian School Rd Scottsdale, AZ. Located 2 blocks West of Scottsdale Rd on E. Indian School Rd. Parking is in the back of the building and the meeting room is on the first floor to the left at the end of the hall. Next January 5th General Meeting We had 66 members, 3 guests and 7 new members with total membership of at our November meeting. Be sure to sign in each week into Facebook. It gives you credit if you wish to display in a show and helps keep our statistics straight. Please send info to jean.rossman@outlook.com Still in the works: Museum of the West visit ($10.00) for our league meeting. 4
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOUR ART IS NOT FOR SALE, IT CANNOT GO INTO ANY SHOW! Westminster will now be led by Lynn Thornburn and Margaret Licosata. Butterfly Wonderland Show: cashier for table and panel items) for the show, Hold Harmless forms, maps and title cards. The more you complete them ahead of time, the easier check in will be. Pamela and Daniel Shearer volunteered; need a couple more. s volunteers to help. Desert Botanical Gardens planning to begin in January. Butterfly Wonderland Show will be held on Black Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28. It is not juried and focuses on nature topics for this venue. Photography dates were announced. Check the newsletter or pick up a printed copy from Marsha for those dates. There is a $25.00 entrance fee for a full panel with 20% and 10% commissions on sales. I need volunteers to help load up panels, tablecloths, signs, etc. before Thanksgiving for the show. Set up time will be Friday morning at 7:30 am., however most artists stayed all day, leaving to get lunch and return. Set up and take down counts as work hours. The Butterfly Wonderland show is approaching rapidly. We still need assistance with set-up and take down. The panels for display are in storage and need to get to and from the unit to the Wonderland. Please contact Barbarann at 603.361.8358 and offer a hand. The panels will be loaded into her van on Mon. Tues. or Wed. before Thanksgiving. Time and date will be set at the volunteers convenience. Thanks. The construction on the 101 will have the Via de Ventura exit closed so exit at Indian Bend Road, go towards the East; at Dobson Road turn left. Take Dobson until it dead ends into Via de Ventura, turn left and the Butterfly Wonderland is on the right. I will have the Panel Inventory Sheet and Table Inventory Sheet at the General meeting. Be sure to take 2 sheets so you can turn in 1 to the cashier's table and 1 for your copy. There will be donated coffee and donuts for our members and the general public both mornings. This also launches their "Winter Wonderland" program and will be advertised and sponsored by Chapman Ford. Any questions, please contact Marsha LAZAR Klinger either by phone, 602-283-4047, cell 513-5154121, or email: mlazarklinger@gmail.com 5
Here are the break downs for commissions for our 4 venues. Desert Botanical Garden: 20% Commission to DBG, 10% to SAL, 70% to Artists. All proceeds go to our Scholarship Program. SAL paints in the Garden every Saturday of March and set up tables and panels to sell our artwork. In April SAL has a three day show featuring work done in the Garden. To date this is our biggest show/sale. Entry fees includes free access to the Garden on the Saturday Paint out days. DBG purchases one artwork for $200.00 from one artist. This artwork gets the full $200. Paid by DBG. Westminster Village Show: 20% Commission to WMV, 10% to SAL, 70% to Artists. This is a (3) three month show that is Ongoing and the work will change out. The $25 fee is for 3 pieces. This show will be juried and must be gallery quality. Call Marsha if early pick up is needed. The reception for SAL members and their friends, residents and their friends and is open to the public and will be held on designated dates. The hours are 6pm to 8pm. Our expense is for the Judge for $100 and our juror is revolving. Butterfly Wonderland: 20% Commission to BFW, 10% to SAL, 70% to Artists. (Only place we pay taxes because this is on an Indian Reservation: 1.45% of sales). This is an outdoor show at the entrance to the Butterfly Wonderland and by next year (2016) they should have the construction finished for the Aquarium which is on the same grounds as BFW. Our long term plan for this Show is to make it as big a venue for SAL as the DBG. There is no judging and artists can replace sold work with another artwork. Scottsdale Artists School: 10% Commission to SAS, 10% to SAL, 80% to Artists. Artists also get a cash prize. $500 Scholarship for Best of Show, $100 for 1st Place, $75 for 2nd Place and $50 for 3rd Place. SAL s Annual Spring Show at the School is more for prestige and a selling venue. It is a judged show and we pay for the Judge ($100) and the reception. Our relationship with SAS is very close as we both share the same mission. No report this month. Linda Wickstrom has resigned so we desperately need someone to do public announcements and advertising for us. Total Revenue = $1,099.50 Total Expenditures = $3,005.19 Net Revenue = $-1,905.69 Total $28,592.12 Examples of our expenditures were given so the membership understands why we need to raise funds: printing of cards for shows (varies), $1472.00 for insurance and $300 Chamber of Commerce dues. Our Holiday Party will be Dec 1st. Fund Raising Raffle This year you will to have the chance to win one of two Artist Dream Baskets Tickets will be sold to support the League. Keep in mind the funds help us to ensure future fun with your Art League. 2 tickets for $10.00 5 tickets for $20.00 6
HOLIDAY PARTY What to bring if your last name begins with: A - H ~ SIDES AND SALADS I O ~ MAIN DISHES P Z ~ DESSERTS Leslie Austin will be showing at the Easy Street Galleria on 100 Easy Street in Carefree AZ 85377 until the middle of January. This is a small unique gallery where the art is displayed on walls in small rooms. Please come by and enjoy the newly revived Carefree Sundial area where you will find amazing restaurants and fun activities weekly. The art galleria is located directly behind the huge sundial. Don MacDonald and Larry Beausoleil won at the state fair; they are showing at the PAG show at Westgate in Glendale now. Larry Beausoleil won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the state fair for wood turning. Barbarann Mainzer is in a two day show in Sun City West To ALL my fellow ARTIST, FRIENDS & FAMILIES If you by chance are in the PRESCOTT area and would like to view some of my work, I am showing some of my works at the GEORGE PHIPPEN GALLERY, Located at 4701 Highway 89 N Prescott, AZ, 86301...929-778-1385. phippen@phippenartmuseum.org www.phippenartmuseum.org IF you would like more info...or get lost, call me at 928-632-4269 ( studio ) OR my CELL 928-273-7589 WHO KNOWS you may never want to go back because the gallery is in a beautiful forest wonderland setting...jorge MORENO...ALSO if you are interested in showing in the near future in the Prescott area let me know I am the CURATOR of the YAVAPAI HUMANE SOCIETY 1st. Annual ART EVENT. ( 40 to 50 artists to show ).THANKS again, JORGE MORENO Toni Perrin will host Studio 36 for Hidden In The Hills 2015. Guest artists include Gedion Nyanhongo, internationally known stone sculptor; Marjorie Rogers, printmaking and oil; Troy Moody, stained glass sculpture; Diana Ferguson, fine and constructed jewelry; and Ken Ferguson, feted western watercolor master. Toni will have landscapes and plein air studies in oil. Please feel free to visit from 10 to 5 Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 20, 21, 22 and November 27, 28, and 29. Toni s address: 36633 N. Sidewinder Rd., Carefree, AZ. Enriching Life through Art Mailing Address: 10810 N. Tatum Blvd. 102-264, Phoenix, AZ 85028 ~ Southern Commerce Center, 2717 W. Southern Avenue, Ste. 6, Tempe, Arizona 85282 ~ Cross Streets are:48th street and Southern Avenue; Phone: 602.870. 7610 Click here for the full edition of the AAA newsletter: http://azartalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/final-oct- 2015-Newsletter.pdf Holland Show Reception was well attended. Jaxine Cummins won an honorable mention and Sue Hunter won the Board of Directors Award. The WHAM Show was just held in Goodyear and call to Artists is out now for the March Show. See the website for details. The statewide Veterans show will be held at the Princess and is looking for volunteers. Rita has been selling her Orangutan books and donated 20% to the league. View photos of the ART in partnership reception at Holland Gallery of Fine Art in the AZ Art Alliance November Newsletter at www.azartalliance.com. Approximately 200 people attended the reception. A great time was had by all! Plans are in the works to do a Show at Holland Gallery in October 2016. Current Call to Artists: Interpretations to be held in March 2016 at 7
WHAM West Gallery in Surprise. This is a beautiful Gallery and provides the opportunity to show your artwork in another area of the Valley. For more information, go to the Art Alliance website (as above). Any SAL member in good standing may enter this juried show. Upcoming Events: July & August 2016, Show at the Vision Gallery in Chandler. July 2016, statewide art exhibit for Veterans in Scottsdale. (More information for these events will be provided as details become available.) Please check the Alliance Home page to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. It will help us with sponsorships and you can view some great videos featuring some of our Art Alliance Artists. Also check out our Online Gallery of Juried Artists. If you are a Juried AZ Art Alliance Artist, you, too, can get your artwork featured in the Online Gallery for a nominal fee. None at this time Ribbons were not available; they will be given out at the next meeting. Artist of the Year Show will be judged by our three critique experts, Dave Flitner, Jim Garrison and Donna Levine. Panels will be brought in for display. Artists, please fill out two cards, one for the wall and one on the back of the painting. Joan Langdon agreed to join Irene in running the Art of Month. Thank you to her and to Wil Coe who has done a fine job. Pat Serie introduced Mike Maczuga, who demonstrated an oil portrait of his model, Mia. He paints with loose edges and short strokes of color. His artwork is quite remarkable! Thank you, Mike, for a great demonstration. Wonderful! 8
Ads & Sponsors of Scottsdale Artists League Dick Blick Art Supply 930 E. University Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-446-0800 Fax: 480-446-0888 Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-7 Sat: 9-6 Sun: 11-5 Jerry s Artarama 4421 South Rural Road, Suite 1-3 Tempe, Arizona 85252 Phone: 480-775-6787 Fax: 480-777-8400 Store Hours: Mon Sat 10-7 Sun 11-5 Email: tempe@jerrysartarama.com Dear Artist Friends, It has been some time since I have seen many of you and I wanted to fill you in on my most recent efforts. I have been working with my son Jeff on a revolutionary easel design and testing with several accomplished Arizona artists including Mary Van Deman, and Julie Gilbert Pollard. After implementing the critiques, we are releasing the first run. Jeff s design is the first of an exciting new generation in easels. Simply put, EaselConcepts first model is a lightweight portable model, constructed of western red oak, that features unlike other easels, the ability to paint up to and around all four edges of canvases. Also, the adjustable height adds to your painting comfort, and a bonus pair of brackets is included which 9
accommodates miniature canvases and panels. This design is handcrafted and features a handy carrying handle which allows you to easily transport your wet paintings while still remaining securely attached to the easel; a smart feature for workshops and exhibits as well as in-home studio use. In addition to canvases the grip system (patent pending), is applicable to pastel boards, panels and even support boards for watercolor, mixed media and pastel. There are other models in the design stage; desk top, wall mount, etc., each of which will feature the grip system. Easel Concepts is truly An Evolution in Artist Easels. Please visit our website www.easelconcepts.com to explore the many benefits you could enjoy making your painting process simpler and much more pleasurable. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you with any questions or comments. My contact info is below. My best regards. Barbara www.barbaraalford.com balford6192@gmail.com 541.517.8481 For our faithful SAL folks who continually attend our critiques, we will not be having a critique for the December meeting. We are pleased that so many of the members participate in our critiques. Thank you for your courage and your wonderful contribution of work each month. You have honored us with wonderful pieces and receptiveness each month. We truly have the best group in the world to work with. We are looking forward to seeing your work in January. From all of us, Donna, Dave and me, we wish you the best of this Holiday Season. Bless all of you and keep up the good work. Jim Garrison A note from your editor: Thank you all for submitting all the news needed for the newsletter in such prompt fashion. It has made my work so much easier and me very happy. 10
YOUR NEW SAL DIRECTORY FOR 2015 2016 IS NOW READY. Please pick your copy up at the Dec meeting at the front desk. NEW OR REJOINING MEMBERS PLEASE FILL OUT A FORM AND SUBMIT BOTH FORM & CHECK TO DAVID AMSELLEM OR ISABELA HUIN AT THE FRONT TABLE BY DOOR OR MAIL IN TO: SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS LEAGUE PO Box 1071 Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1071 Attn: Membership Thank you. New members: (With phone # s and email URL s) Jackie Brigham Watercolor (309)846-8089 - jackiebrigham36@msn.com Gretchen Dean - Oil, Acrylic, Guache (440)821-7651 gretchendean110@icloud.com Rebecca (Becky) Spradling - Oil, Mixed (480)688-3488 rjspradling@aol.com Michael Lessard - Ink-wash, Pen & Pencil (480)451-2133 michael.lessard@pastoralcareaz.org Melissa Hirschl - Multi-media, Jewelry (480)785-0744 beadlover480@gmail.com Sun City West art show is the 7 th Show and Sale at Butterfly Wonderland hosted by The Scottsdale Artists' on Black Friday and Saturday, November 27 & 28 from 10:00 to 5:00, at the 101 and Via de Ventura in Scottsdale, just east of the freeway. 11
Natalie Keller writes a monthly article for A Peek at the Peak magazine which is now on line. Natalie wrote this month on the Butterfly Wonderland and mentioned the Scottsdale Artist's League with the dates and times of the art show and sale. You can check it out by linking up with apeekatthepeak.org. The article is in the Community section and my site is called "The Artist's Loft". She features art in various galleries and museums along with featuring local artists. The Peak has a following of over 9500 viewers and lots of connections...hopefully some of them will go the Butterfly Wonderland and buy some of the newest Scottsdale Artist's creations. You can also go back to other months and read what has been written...i thought maybe the membership would like to read a Peak at the Peak Magazine. November 27 & 28 12
Butterfly Wonderland Show - 2015 Information Show and Sale Days: Friday, and Saturday, November 27th and 28th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Set-up and drop off hours are 7:30AM to 8:45 AM. Set-up: Friday, November 27th at 7:30 AM to 8:45AM. Takedown: Saturday, November 28 th 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. All artists are responsible for picking up their own artwork or making arrangements to be picked up. The participation fee is $25 to cover printing cost for brochure and support the SAL Scholarship Fund. If you have a nametag it is to be worn during the event. You get exposure to thousands of potential buyers. All artists information will be included in the promotional brochure and your business cards are encouraged. You will get a chance to sell and get to know your fellow SAL members and have fun! Each participant is expected to be current on your membership dues and work at least four (4) hours during the Show. Work also includes helping with the set-up Friday, November 27th and the take-down Saturday, November 28th of the panels, tables, tablecloths, etc. and returning equipment to storage. Maximum size of art, (including frame) is 30 wide and 46 tall, however, if you bring smaller works we will be able to hang (read that as sell) more artwork. Once a framed, hanging artwork is sold another will replace it so there will be no limit to the amount of artwork you can sell. Framing and wiring standards for all SAL Shows apply. Title cards will be provided and must be attached to the panel and a duplicate to the actual artwork back. Show Committee has final say on all panel displays. The Inventory Sheet MUST be complete. Please list the artwork on the Inventory Sheet in the order you wish to have shown, i.e. favorite painting listed as #1, second favorite #2 and so on. Subject matter can be of an outdoor theme, desert, rainforest, fish and/or an underwater or sea, river, etc. Of course Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies and Bees are welcome. If you have cards, prints, jewelry, magnets, or other small miscellaneous artwork let the Show Committee know in advance so they can divide up the tables equally. Tables will be provided. Separate Inventory Sheets for table items will need to be completed and turned into the Show Committee. Questions? Contact SAL-Butterfly Wonderland Chair Marsha LAZAR Klinger at 602-283-4047 1-513-515-4121 (Cell) or via email: mlazarklin@gmail.com Thank you for being a part of our 2nd year at the Butterfly Wonderland! Happy Chanukkah Merry 13