Dimensions Newsletter - April 2005

From the Prez:

·  Susan Spar’s demonstration was soooo… good. We had to take away the chairs for the next group and still had members standing around watching her for another ten minutes.

·  Jim Yount has been busy working on our website. If you have a computer and are online take a look at it. The website is www.sequimarts.org. I want to thank Jim for all his hard work and for sharing his vast knowledge with us.

·  Can you believe it is already April? I hope everyone is getting their art ready for the Member’s Show. Anyone who is a member may enter. Let’s make this the best show ever! 

“Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.”

Mark Twain

        Happy Creating,

        Linda Stadtmiller, President     ·     lstadtmiller@tenforward.com     ·      681-4884 

MARCH MEETING 

Many thanks to Susan Spar for a wonderful slide show of her work and a truly illuminating (love that pun) landscape demo. We appreciate her sharing her thinking methodology. The color mixing and blending techniques demonstrated captures light and enhances the beauty in her pastel paintings. 

APRIL MEETING

Thursday, April 28, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. Doors open at 9:30 AM for coffee and the meeting starts at 10 AM. 

Featured Artist Demonstration

     Pat Sandman is an excellent instructor and an avid and very accomplished oils painter. She also enjoys landscaping. Her demonstration will be a portrait in oils and she’s hoping one of the men with an interesting face will volunteer to sit for the portrait.  

APRIL BOARD MEETING 

Thursday April 7, 10 AM, at Linda Stadtmiller’s house, 168 Madigan Place, in Sequim. 

WEBSITE 

In the past month our webmaster, Jim Yount, has added a new “Arts Links” page to our website. It is provided as a service to the visual arts community of the Olympic Peninsula. You will find information for Northwind Arts Center, Sequim Arts and Clallam Art League, including their newsletters, on this page. All members should think about putting their artwork and a brief personal biography on the website. The cost is nominal and it’s a wonderful way to show your art to the world. 

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to our newest members, Mary Marsh, Brad Carlson and Evelyn Wolf. We’re so glad to have you! 

HELP NEEDED 

Here are a few of the Sequim Arts committee positions that need to be filled: 

    Web Committee - Maintain and update the web site. Training and the program will be provided.

    All you need is a willingness to learn and a computer.

    Hospitality - Need help to work with the Chairman. 

    Publicity - Design and distribute posters and advertising for our shows.

    Programs - Contract with different artists to perform the demonstrations for our monthly meetings.

SEQUIM ARTS’ HAPPENINGS

·   Secretary and Workshops Chairpersons - Pat Belson has volunteered to be our new Secretary.

    George Zien and Mary Franchini will be our new Workshop Chairpersons.  An effusive “thank you” goes to each of them for sharing their generosity, time and much needed talents.

·   Programs Chairperson - Bob Brown has had to resign the position. We still need some programs for

the fall season. If you wish to help with this, or have ideas, please call any board member.

·   Art Supply and Book Sale - Sequim Arts is hosting the sale during the May 26th, member’s meeting.  If possible, please donate a few of your excess books and supplies. Proceeds from the sale go to Sequim Arts. A potluck luncheon is also scheduled for the meeting. Be sure to bring your favorite dish. 

·   Sequim Arts Picnic - Talk to your family early and come to the picnic on July 28. (Time and place to be announced). Sequim Arts will provide meat and drinks. Members please bring a potluck dish. 

WHO’S SHOWING - April 

·  The Blue Whole Gallery - Artists of the Month are Gloria Magner and Wanda Sims.

·  The Clallam Art Gallery - Artist of the Month is Randy Raddock. Randy will also be doing a photo show, “Faces and Places from Antarctica to Zanzibar” and he will be available at the   gallery, April 1, from 10 AM- 5 PM, to answer questions.

·  The Buzz - Aubrie Christensen is featured artist for April. Aubrie works in acrylic, graphite,     pen & ink, display paints and fabric. Reception will be April 8, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM.The show will be fun and exciting. Stop in and check it out!

·  Northwind Arts Center - Presents a juried show “Textures, Shapes and Edges: Contemporary Collage.” The show will run through April 11. Out of 50 artists in the show, we can boast that 12 (over 20%) are Sequim Arts members. They are: Karin Anderson, Margot Andrews, Joyce Clayton, Mary Franchini, Hideko Goecker, Dianne Johnston, Deborah Jones, Lee Korbel, Linda Larsen, Gail Larson, Mary Marsh and Terry Vogel. Congratulations to all of you and a special kudos to Deb Jones for receiving a Merit Award. Jurist was Carol Bleistein, Northwest Collage Society.

    From April 18-23, Northwind will feature “Altered Palettes” the rich and vibrant paintings of Barbara Sternberger whose colorful work evolves from integrating her internal and external vision.

 WHO’S SHOWING - May

·  Clallam Art Gallery - Artist of the Month is Carol Janda.

·  The Blue Whole Gallery - Artists of the Month are Robert Brown, and Allan Koidahl.

 WORKSHOPS, CLASSES & DEMONSTRATIONS:

·  Marian Morris will do an oils demonstration at the Blue Whole Gallery on April 2, 2:00 PM.

·  Mary Franchini will teach “Designing with Collage” at Old Dungeness Schoolhouse, for Peninsula College every Tues., April 12 to June 14, 9 AM-11:50 AM. Register through the Peninsula College Spring Catalog or call 452-9277. 

·  Darlene Dihel will do a “Sumi Painting” workshop, sponsor by Clallam Art League in the Atrium at the Landing Mall, Port Angeles on Thurs., April 14, 10 AM-3 PM. The cost is $60. Supplies (except rice paper at $1.25 per sheet) are provided. Go to www.clallamart.org or call Earl Fullingim at 452-6373.

·  Linda Larsen, MFA, will teach “Painting II/III Oils/Acrylic”, at the Old Dungeness Schoolhouse, every Mon. 1 PM-3:50 PM, April 14-June16. Register at Peninsula College, 452-9277, or online at www.pc.ctc.edu. See the Spring College Catalog or call Linda at 683-5021.

·  Diane Johnston will demonstrate clay and raku at the Blue Whole Gallery on April 16, 2:00 PM.

·  Sally Cays will present a watercolor workshop, “Silver and Lace” on April 26-28.  Any level of ability and experience is welcome, beginner to advanced, since specific techniques to achieve specific results will be taught. Course includes choosing subjects, photography and composition. Class will be at Macleay Hall from 9 AM-3 PM each day. Cost is $180. For more information call Sally at 683-5387 or visit her website at www.caysart.com.

·  Donna Watson - “Dynamic Watermedia: Design and Collage” workshop, is hosted by Northwind, in association with their current show, April 18-19. The cost is $130.  For more information go to www.northwindarts.org, or call Northwind at (360) 379-1086, Fri.-Mon., noon to 5 PM.

·  Shirley Foss - will demonstrate acrylic/pastels at the Blue Whole Gallery on April 30, 2:00 PM.

·  Susan Spar - is teaching a Pastel Workshop from noon to 3 PM, every Monday (2, 9, 16, 23 and 30) in May. The cost is $75 for all 5 days. Call Susan at (360) 477-1024 for class availability and details.

·  George Zien is hosting a Ted Nuttall workshop “Figurative Watercolor Painting from Photographs” at Sequim Garden Clubhouse in Pioneer Park, August 3-5. The cost is $195.  For more information call George or Janet at 582-9622. See Ted’s work at  www.tednuttall.com.

·  Olympic Peaks Camera Club - this workshop will teach artists how to take good standard or digital photos of their art. Interested? Call Jim Yount at 681-7660 for details. Dates to be announced.

 ·  Barbara DePirro , Golden Product Representative – is presenting a “Mixed Media Techniques” workshop, Fri.-Sun., May 20-22, 9 AM-4 PM, cost $240. The location is Coupeville Arts Center, 15 NW Birch, Coupeville, WA. For more information call (360) 678-3396 or send an e-mail to   info@coupevillearts.org.

SHOW and ENTRY DEADLINES

·   Sequim Arts’ 11th Annual Student Art Show - is open to all students grade 6-12, in public, private or home schools in Clallam County. Applications and information can be obtained through Clallam County Schools, The Blue Whole Gallery in Sequim, Clallam Art Gallery in Port Angeles or www.sequimarts.org.  Entries will be accepted Fri., April 1, 2-5 PM and Sat. April 2, 11 AM - 2 PM at the Museum and Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar Street, in Sequim. Cash awards and ribbons will be given. Show opens with a reception April 9, 11 AM - 2 PM at the museum and will continue through Thurs., April 28.

·   Art Outside 2005 - Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is now accepting proposals from artists. Submission deadline is April 15. For more information send e-mail to pafac@olypen.com.

·   Strait Art 2005 - The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will have an exhibition curated by director Jake Seniuk that will run April 17 - July 3 and will be featured during the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts. Wayne Coryell has had two paintings accepted for the Strait Arts 2005 art show.  Wayne’s art will be displayed from 6/11 - 7/31.  Congratulations Wayne!

·   Peninsula Art Association -The 15th Annual Spring Art Show is May 4 - 15 at the William G. Reed Library, 7th and Alder, Shelton, WA, Mon.-Thur.,10 AM - 8 PM; Fri. and Sat.10 AM - 5 PM and Sun., 1 PM - 5 PM. Call Becky Schuyten at (360) 426-1842 for entry and award information.

·   Sequim Arts Member’s Show - Any member of Sequim Arts may enter their art. An application has been inserted in this newsletter and entries are due Tues., May 3. The show is May 5 - 8 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim.

·   Olympic Art League - Capitol City Visual Arts Exhibit May 13 - June 9. For more information call Beth Brooks (360) 455-0248 or go to www.olympicartleague.com.

·   Arts in Action - Clallam Art League and Nor’wester Rotary Club have teamed up to bring us the 2nd Annual “Arts in Action”, free educational show coming July 23 - 24 to the Landing Mall in Port Angeles. Art groups may participate and artist demonstrators are needed. The application deadline is May 15. It is a great way to get your group and your own art out to the public. Call Earl Fullingim at 452-6373, e-mail Questions@ArtsInAction.US. or go to www.ArtsInAction.US.

·   Clallam Art League - The 27th Annual Miniature Fine Art Exhibit will be at the Clallam Art Gallery, 115 Railroad Ave., Suite 103, Port Angeles from May 21 - June 5. Entry forms are available at the gallery and entries will be accepted there on May 18, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Shipped entries will be accepted until 5 PM the same day.

·   Clallam County Fair - Dates: August 18 - 21. Sequim Arts’ day at the fair is August 19. The       coordinator is Susan Spar. Demonstrators and Host/Hostesses from Sequim Arts are needed for that day. Volunteers are also needed to help with take-in day and hanging day. Call Beth Taylor at 457-6472 or Susan Spar at (360) 477-1024 for more information.

2004 Sequim Arts Board Members

President          Linda Stadtmiller               681-4884

1st VP              Barbara Hutter                  683-4743

2nd VP             Gerald Pierce                  683-5660

Treasurer           Gail St. Peter                   582-3162

Past Pres          Mary Franchini                  681-0895

Members at Large:

                        Beth Taylor                       457-6472

                        Pat Zaugg                       683-5990

                        Viva Jones                        681-0101

                        Terry Vogel                       582-0558       

                        Barb Boerigter                  683-8058       

Sequim Arts

PO Box 1842

Sequim WA. 98382