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OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
“In life we experience so much fragmentation of thought and feeling...
art brings them back together.” Gina Gibney
Choreographer
“I’m trying to capture in language the things that I see and feel as a way of recording their beauty
and power and terror, so that I can return to those things and relive them. In that way, I try to have
some sense of control in a chaotic world.” Kwame Dawes Ph.D
Poet in Residence
Univ of S. Carolina
The day after Bastille Day and the atrocity in Nice, France, I was so troubled. I was experiencing a
kind of emotionless, intellectual grief. I hadn’t lost a family member and the mayhem had happened
on the other side of the world but I was left in a place that, while without tears, caused a psychic pain,
a negation of my optimism, a sadness for the dead and I suppose an even deeper sadness for the
living. But, I couldn’t march in solidarity with grieving families or a despairing nation. I couldn’t
lay flowers or light candles on the Promenade des Anglais, so I painted four small portraits that gave
a voice to my distress. (Ou es tu, Jeanne D’Arc? Nous avons besoin de toi! Forgive my high school
French. Where are you, Joan of Arc? We need you!) Perhaps the only place they will ever hang is
on my wall but they gave voice to something that defied words. I suppose that is art.
The cartoonist James Sturm put his need to create art this way:
“I could attribute art to a high-minded impulse to connect with others, or to understand the world, or
a narcissistic coping mechanism, or a desire to be famous, or therapy, or my religious discipline, or
to provide a sense of control, or a desire to surrender control, etc, etc, etc.”
So what is your “WHY”? An appetite? A need? A fear? A question? An Answer? An expectation? A
dream? Guilt? Hope? Beauty? What does it take to encourage you to persist in the act of creation? I
know that thinking about “why” you create art may interfere with the act of creation but I would like
to invite those of you who are so inclined to send me a note that speaks to why YOU do it. I would
like to share your thoughts in our next newsletter.
I asked my 8 year old granddaughter why she creates art and she said “because it’s peaceful and it
makes me calm”. Amen, little one.
Bob McAllister
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CONTENTS
President’s Message
Meeting Dates
Membership Dues reminder
Upcoming Events
- October meeting demo and talk by Michelle Grant
- November meeting talk by Hermann Brandt
- David Langevin Workshop October 22-23
- Life Drawing
- Studio Tours with Calgary Sketch Club
- October 35th Anniversary Art Show and celebration
Message from Art show Co-ordinators
Newsletter Submission details
Art Education – full year workshop schedule
Letter from Art Education Co-ordinators
Minutes of last Meeting September 2016
MEETING DATES
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Lakeview Community Centre, 6110 – 34th
Street SW at 7 pm.
Parking is available but if the meeting is well attended you may have to park on the street. The
centre is close to several bus routes.
October 18th
November 15th
No meeting in December – Happy Holidays!
January 19th 2017
MEMBERSHIP DUES REMINDER
Your membership dues must be paid by the end of December for both Calgary and Vancouver or
be at risk of an expiring membership. Take responsibility for your dues and keep it up to date. If you
have any questions, please contact Andrea Slack, membership co-ordinator at
[email protected] or 403-828-5446
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UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER MEETING TALK AND DEMO BY MICHELLE GRANT
Michelle will be doing a demo
and talk about her work in the
second part of our meeting.
Michelle Grant, Biography
Graduate Alberta College of Art & Design (1987), Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Signature Member, American Academy Of Equine Art, Georgetown, KY.
Native Calgarian, Michelle Grant has been the recipient of numerous international awards for her
work. A diverse artist, Michelle has been working with the Royal Canadian Mint since 2002 designing
numerous gold, silver and circulation coins. In addition, she has participated in creating the Mural
Mosiac for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Michelle exhibited in the Calgary Stampede’s Western Art Show & Auction for many years and
garnered the distinguished 2012 Artistic Achievement Award. She was commissioned to create the
Calgary Stampede’s 100th year commemorative gold and silver coins for the Royal Canadian Mint.
She has participated in many fundraiser "Quick Draws" for the Calgary Stampede, Rodeo Royal and
the CM Russell Art Show in Montana.
Michelle was commissioned by the Calgary Stampede’s President, Bill Gray, to create his vision for
the prestigious Calgary Stampede 2016 poster. Titled “Born To Buck”, the painting features three
mares and three foals, selectively bred for their athleticism and aptitude to buck. The Calgary
Stampede is world renown for their Born To Buck program.
Art instruction is one of her strengths, with her teaching adult art lessons and conducting workshops
since the mid-1990’s. She presently teaches at Swinton’s Art Instruction & Supply. Her work has been
published in numerous magazines and books, most recently having her painting “Sky High” chosen
for the July 2013 Western Horseman’s rodeo issue.
Michelle and her work were featured on the television program "Hidden Gems" that aired in
2009, and she has been a featured guest on the award winning "Cowboy Country Television”.
Working from her studio in Calgary, the consistent quality of her work has resulted in its' collection by
both private and corporate clients world wide.
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NOVEMBER MEETING
TALK BY HERMANN BRANDT
Hermann will give an overview of the crisis and the complexities and challenges faced by those
directly involved like The Tashinga Initiative – a conservation organization in Zimbabwe, which is on
the front lines of dealing with poaching and conservation.
He is also offering a workshop on November 12 – 13 (see details in the Art Education section below).
“Art with a Cause
I’ve always felt that art can be used as a means to draw attention to the issues of
our day. One that is of great concern to me is the illegal poaching of elephant and
rhino for their ivory and horns. And this is only a small part of the massive black
market trade in wildlife. As a personal response, I have started a series of sculptures
of the most threatened and endangered species, which I will bring along.”
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NEXT WORKSHOP
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LIFE DRAWING
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STUDIO TOURS The Calgary Sketch Club has a weekend studio tour every year, and this year FCA members Rex and
Susan Beanland, Janie Lockwood and Sharon Williams are all on this tour.
Studios open include those of: Susan Hiscox, Rex and Susan Beanland, Sharon Lynn Williams, Andy
Joosten, Doug Smith on Saturday Oct 15; and on Sunday Oct 16 is Wanda Rottenfusser. Janie
Lockwood, Nancy-lynne Hughes, Liane Amendy and Stephen James.
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OCTOBER ANNIVERSARY SHOW MAD ABOUT ART: 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Earl Grey Golf Club
Art show Co-Ordinators: Anne McGilvary and Judie Popplewell.
SHOW:
Friday, October 28th: Member’s evening (6:00 – 9:00 pm), Members FREE. Guests $25. Tickets are
available through the Celebration Committee.
Saturday and Sunday, October 29th, 30th: Public show (10:00 am – 4:00 pm.)
SUBMISSIONS: Due date was September 23. Jury results October 1st or 2nd. Winning pieces will be
announced at the Member’s function on the Friday night of the show.
INVITATIONS: Invitations and posters were handed out to the membership for distribution at the
September General meeting. Please circulate the digital copy sent to you by email. We also ask
that you share our news on social media networks.
DOOR PRIZE CONTEST: General Meeting October 18: If you would like to enter a painting please
bring it “ready to hang”. Two paintings will be picked for daily draws.
Grand Prize Draw on Sunday: Rex Beanland’s painting: Check’in it Out
EASEL DELIVERY: Thursday, October 27th at 9:00 am.
SET-UP: Setup for the show will be on Thursday morning (Oct. 27th) starting at 9:00 with the arrival of
the delivery truck. Volunteers will be needed to help set-up.
ARTWORK DELIVERY: Members are to bring their paintings to the facility on Friday, October 28th at
3:30 by the main doors. Only the Hanging Committee can be in attendance from 4:00 pm to 6:00
pm. Doors open for the Members’ party at 6:00 pm.
PAINTINGS: Gallery wrapped (no staples on edges) with finished edges of ½ inch or more. Please be
sure the painting is dry. Frames need to be in good condition.
VOLUNTEERS: Sitter’s list will be at the October General Meeting. We expect members to commit to a
2 hour shift on either day of the show. There will also be some pre-show jobs that need to be filled.
NOTE TO MEMBERS: There is no artist lounge available at this venue. You cannot bring your own food
or drinks into the facility. Please keep any extra items you brought to the show in your car. The Club
restaurant is available for participants of the show by reservation. You pay your own bill!
THANKS EVERYONE! Anne/Judie
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MESSAGE FROM ART SHOW CO-ORDINATORS
The following Art show is at Edgemont Community Center on March 4th 2017. The hall also booked for
March 3rd for set up.
The job of Art Show Co-ordinators is open to applicants. Anne and Judie would like to start working
with their successors for the March 2017 show. They are considering locations for the May 2017 show.
If you are interested in this great opportunity to learn and contribute, please let them know!
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
If you have an item for the newsletter, please send it to [email protected], if possible by
the 26th of each month for inclusion in the next newsletter.
I am happy to format items if you send me text in the body of an email, alternatively a JPEG of a
poster for an event etc is easy for me to insert.
Thanks
Cassandra Arnold
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Art Education
Calgary Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists
Workshop Schedule September 2016 to June 2017
September 30th October 1st and 2nd, 2016 John Burrow Painting Cottages, Flower Gardens and Pathways You will learn how to “Read” your painting and create a finished piece of art with the proper flow, color balance, light direction and inviting appearance. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
October 21st 22 and 23rd, 2016 David Langevin Mastering Acrylic Techniques Learn what you need to know to create a masterful acrylic painting. David will provide an understanding of the specific properties of acrylics and how to use them to achieve the desired result. You will learn how to create luminous and intense work with an emphasis on the use of transparent and translucent glazes. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
November 12th and 13th 2016 Hermann Brandt The Fundamentals of Drawing This workshop will provide the artist with greater confidence, deeper understanding and superior technical skill in the use of dry-media. Key principles of drawing, interpretation of the subject, abstraction and expressiveness will be explored. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
December 17th, 2016 Veronica Funk Painted Layers Learn how to make your paintings a sanctuary, an inviting place to be still. Veronica will teach us how to combine simplicity, light and vibrant color through the use of opaque and transparent acrylic glazes. Students will learn how to slightly abstract the form and create vibrant landscapes. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $30 Non-members $50. Some supplies provided.
January 21st and 22nd, 2017 Alice Helwig Composition and Color Schemes Come and learn how to improve your composition with the use of “Notans”. You will create these value studies and learn how color and values are linked. Color contrasts and harmonies will be explored. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
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February 17th 18th and 19th, 2017
Sandrine Pelissier Flowers from Imagination in Mixed Media Using Yupo paper and canvases, students will use textured abstract surfaces and learn how to look for, select, and outline shapes, using negative painting techniques and adding glazes and patterns. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
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Ingrid Christensen Painting the Clothed Figure from Life This workshop will focus on proportion, paint layering and color choice, with an emphasis on painting with “loose accuracy”. Working from the clothed model you will discover the amazing and powerful connections that link the body together in a graceful gesture, one that you can capture with just a brush and a squint. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
April 14th 15th and 16th, 2017
Nancy- lynne Hughes Flowers from Life Create your own bouquet from a bounty of fresh flowers. Paint in your preferred medium and your own style, supported by Nancy. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
May 19 20 and 22nd, 2017
Jane Romanishko Capturing Personality in Pastel Jane will instruct you in the important building blocks of painting such as: composition, value, pattern, color scheme, texture and edges and help you bring your character to life! LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
June 16th 17th and 18th, 2017
Jane Davies
Balancing Opposites: The Yin and Yang of Composition This workshop will explore the principles of composition in terms of pairs of opposites: bright/dull, large/small, textured/smooth, busy/quiet and more. You will come away with the tools to create dynamic compositions, and a deeper understanding of how to balance the Yin and Yang of composition. LEVEL: All PRICING: Members $60 Non-members $100. Some supplies provided.
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LOCATION: Workshops will be held at Kensington Art Supply, 6999 11 St SE #120 Calgary AB Bring your own lunch, coffee and snack provided. REGISTRATION: Register online at http://www.fcacalgary.ca/workshops.htm REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required at the time of registration. Casino Vouchers may be
used toward payment of workshops. You may withdraw from a workshop until 4 weeks prior to the start date and
receive a full refund. No refunds will be allowed after this date unless there is a wait list of people to take your spot. We reserve the right to change or cancel any of our educational programs. If we cancel a workshop, a full refund will be given to all registrants. In the event the instructor is unavailable, either an alternate instructor with similar credentials or a make-up workshop may be arranged. WORKSHOP COMMITTEE: Sheila Mitchell [email protected] Caran Magaw [email protected]
Dear Workshop Participants;
LETTER FROM WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATORS
Dear Workshop participants
Thank you for your interest in participating in the FCA’s 2016/17 Educational Program. We
are thrilled about the line up of our workshop instructors and anticipate an exciting year full of
valuable learning experiences.
The process for registering for our workshops has changed. While registrants are
encouraged to pay the registration fee utilizing the PayPal option on the FCA
website , there will be an opportunity for those who wish to pay by cheque to do so at the
FCA General Meeting scheduled for one month prior to the workshop. The cash payment
option will no longer be available. Should you wish to use your casino voucher for
payment, please email Sheila Mitchell ([email protected])
Registration for the workshops will also be open to the other organized “art groups” or
“artists” as our educational programs are meant to benefit all artists within our community.
Members and non members, may only register for the workshop being offered for that current
month period. In future registration will open on a first come, first served, basis on the day of the
General Meeting(the third Tuesday of each month). This years’ workshops will be held
approximately one month following the opening of registration.
Pre registration will no longer be available.
Once a workshop is full we will have a waitlist which will accommodate registrants in a first come first served basis.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our workshops!
Workshop Coordinators; Sheila Mitchell Caran Magaw
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - SEPTEMBER 2016
Federation of Canadian Artists – Calgary Chapter
General Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Lakeview Community Centre
President, Bob McAllister, called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
1. Minutes of April Meeting. Rosemary Bennett moved that the minutes of the May
17, 2016 General Meeting be adopted as circulated. Motion seconded by
Sherry Telle. Passed.
2. Treasurer Report. Bob McAllister delivered the Treasurer’s report.
Casino Account Balance $84,964.04
Operating Account $11,651.32
PayPal $425.46
Pending Operating Expense $582.33
Bob announced that Nancy Walker has elected to resign as Treasurer. An
emergency Executive meeting was held on Saturday, September 18 and it was
decided to go with a team approach in handling this job function. Two outside
people have been sourced, one from law firm, and the other from a medical
supply company, that will handle the bulk of the work. However, an internal
person will still be needed to coordinate the Treasurer’s function.
3. Gallery Liaison Report. Ron Czemeres reported that a new show has started last
week at Palliser Art and Framing. The FCA, Calgary Chapter, started showing as
a group at this venue in May, 2015. This venue was brought to our attention by
Sharon Williams. So far a total of 5 shows have taken place, each lasting about 3
months. This sixth show will be the last as the owner, Allan Brown, has decided to
go strictly with a solo format starting in early 2017. This last show will be extended
over the Holiday season. Several of our members will be having solo shows at this
venue in the future. In total, 41 of our members have shown over 80 paintings at
this venue, and to date 9 have sold. This results in a sales rate of about 11%,
which is comparable with our own shows. Hence, the alliance with this venue is
considered a success.
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We have another showing opportunity at Art Country Canada in Bragg Creek
(formally the Alley Cat Gallery). Jan Chalupnicek brought this opportunity to our
attention. Bob McAllister has been in conversation with the owner, Angelo
Avionitis. There has been nothing definitely planned yet for this venue regarding
a show for the FCA, Calgary Chapter. Bob announced that there will be a plein
air art festival being hosted by Art Country Canada. The entrance fee will be
$50. There will be a kickoff party September 30 at the gallery followed by plein
air painting on October 1 and 2. Sunday noon, October 9 there will be an
awards event at the Redwood House Community Centre. For information or sign
up call Angelo at 403-949-4141 or 1-877-265-4555. Bob urged that interested
members go out and attend.
4. Mad About Art Show Art Show – and 35 Year Anniversary Celebration, Earl Grey
Golf Club. Anne McGilvary and Judie Popplewell handled this item.
Show:
We will be celebrating our 35 year anniversary at Earl Grey Golf Club on Friday
evening, October 28, 6:00 to 9:00 PM – members and invited guests only. The
Mad About Art Show – public show – will follow spanning 2 days, Saturday,
October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Submissions: Due September 23. Jury results will be available on October 1 or 2.
Winning pieces will be announced at the Member’s function on the Friday night
of the show on October 28. Show brochures will have this information too. Thank
you to Paula Hawkes and Kathy Hildebrandt in advance for their help in
designing the show brochure.
Invitations: 300 invitations are printed and 50 small posters will be available for
members to distribute. A sample invitation card and poster was presented at the
meeting. It has been sent to Dee for the Chapter FB page and information will
also be on the Chapter website. Rosemary Bennett forwarded a copy for the
Advertising Committee to use too. Thanks to Chris Bartels for taking care of the
chapter email invites and for printing mail labels. The invitations are to be
distributed to as many people as possible and the posters are to be hung in
shopping malls, etc. If more posters are needed, more will be printed. The Show
contacts need to be updated.
Advertising: Rosemary Bennett has turned this committee over to John Abbot
and Linnea Hannigan. We stress to the membership to help get the word out
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through social media networks and to their own customer lists. This committee is
asking for volunteers and assistance. We need someone from the membership
who has contacts with people in the media. The Mayor will be invited to the
Friday membership celebration event on October 28. He will need to know if any
special guests will be at the celebration, and if the media will be there. He also
needs to be informed on what he should talk about, if we want him to speak.
We can’t advertise directly with Earl Grey Club members and we can’t put
posters up within the Club area.
The topic of a mail drop off was discussed and if it should be considered. Judie
will be looking into the mail drop off option. Also, advertising in the community
papers should be considered.
Two Door Prize Paintings: We will offer one door prize painting to be drawn each
day of the show. Members need to bring “ready to hang” paintings for
membership voting to the October 18 General Meeting. Successful artists will
receive $200 for their donation. Rex Beanland has donated a piece that will be
drawn at the Sunday show as the “grand prize” for the weekend.
Charity Donation: We will not include a charity donation at this show.
Pre-show Signage: After considerable research and weighing our options, we
have decided to continue to use the Magnet signs that we have used for a
number of the past shows. We would like to double our pre-show signage. Thank
you to Janie Lockwood who helped with our research and for taking on the job
of organizing this pre-signage. Anne requested that the pre-show signage
budget be increased by $1,500 to cover the additional signage.
Nadine Johnston moved that and additional $1,500 be approved for additional
signage. Seconded by Terry Finnegan. Motion carried.
Casandra Arnold moved that funds of $1,000 be approved for a mail out.
Seconded by Caran Magaw. Motion carried.
Easel Delivery: We are planning to have easels delivered on Thursday, October
27 at 9:00 AM. Our driver is bringing a helper this time so the actual unloading of
the truck will be easier for the membership. Help will be required with bringing in
the easels and setting up the tables. This job will be included on the sitters list.
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Set-up: Will take place for the show on either Thursday or the Friday morning. We
will confirm with Earl Grey closer to the show dates to see if we can get in early
for set-up as the delivery takes place. Judie and Anne will be on site to take
delivery and we are asking for volunteers to assist especially if we can go ahead
and structure the rooms for the show.
Artwork Delivery: Members are to bring their paintings to the facility on Friday,
October 28 at 3:30 PM by the main door. Only the hanging committee can be in
attendance from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Doors open for the Members’ party at 6:00 PM.
Judie lead the discussion on acceptable framing. Wide gallery wrapped
paintings (2” or so in width) are acceptable, but they must be finished along the
sides and be hanger ready. Unframed ¼” and ½” panels will not be accepted.
Volunteers: Sitter’s list will be at the October General Meeting but you can
contact Dawn Heinemeyer before that to sign up for jobs. There will be 2 sitters
lists, one for each day of the 2 day show.
Note to Members: There is no artist lounge available at this venue. You cannot
bring your own food or drinks into the facility. Please keep any extra items you
brought to the show in your car. The Club restaurant is available for participants
of the show by reservation. You pay your own bill.
Music and Microphone Options: Tammy Fisher has done some research for us
about possible sound systems for future shows. Thanks goes to Tammy for doing
this. Earl Grey has a system that will play CD’s. They also have a wireless
microphone but we will be looking at purchasing some sort of sound system if
needed.
Tickets for the October 28 Member Celebration: Paula Hawkes indicated that
tickets for members for the Friday evening celebration will get them for free.
However, invited guests will be charged $25. Tickets were being sold at this
General Meeting, and the deadline for ticket purchases will be at the next
General Meeting. Members can also mail in their cheques to Paula. She will be
looking into providing payment on line on our website through PayPal.
For people who can’t pick up their tickets prior to the event, they will be made
available at the door the evening of the event. There will be appetizers served, a
cake, and a cash bar.
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Other Items: The next Art Show is at Edgemont on March 4, 2017. We have the
hall also booked for March 3 for set-up. The show co-ordinators job is open to
applicants and Anne and Judie would like to use the March Show as a job
shadow opportunity to work with them and learn the ins and outs of the job. The
May, 2017 Show locations is yet to be announced. Earl Grey was being
considered, but we need to get the up and coming show experience
concluded to see how this venue works for us.
5. Workshops. Caran Magaw and Sheila Mitchell handled this item. The Workshops
are being handled differently now. All of the Workshops for the entire year
2016/17 have already been booked. Registration for a Workshop will start a
month before the Workshop is held. Pre-registration will be offered at the
General Meeting to give our members a bit of jump ahead of members from the
public registering. Registration will officially open on line 24 hours after the
General Meeting. Registration will only be available a month ahead of a
Workshop and not for ones off in the future beyond the up and coming
Workshop. Workshops can be paid for by cheque and casino vouchers. Cash
will no longer be accepted as it is too hard to track. Members are to let
members of the public know about our Workshops by word of mouth. We would
like to have our Workshops as well attended as possible.
A Life Drawing pilot project has started over the summer. Every Thursday evening
a live model was made available at Kensington Art Supply. The cost is $10 per
person for members and non-members. A space heater is needed as the studio
at Kensington can become cold. Bob asked if anyone had a space heater that
can be borrowed or donated. Co-ordinators will be needed to run the life
drawing sessions in one month durations, and anyone volunteering for this will get
that month free. Caran and Sheila will be too involved with the Workshops
coming up to continue to co-ordinate the Life Drawing sessions.
Bob announced that funding (scholarships) will be made available for members
with financial needs when it comes to covering the cost for Workshops and the
Life Drawing sessions.
6. Art Avenue Submissions. Maureen Flynn-Burhoe (ocean.flynn@gmailcom) is our
liaison with the Art Avenue Magazine published by our Vancouver headquarters.
Anyone who has archival material regarding our Chapter, and anyone that will
be taking photographs at our up and coming 35th Anniversary Celebration, are
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to email this material to Maureen by a December 1 deadline so that an article
can be written up about our Chapter and the up and coming celebration.
7. Volunteers: As mentioned before, a Life Drawing coordinator is needed for one
month stints to handle the Life Drawing sessions. Also, an ART CHAT coordinator is
needed. For next fall we will need someone to handle the programs that occur
after the General Meetings are adjourned.
8. Other Items. Casandra Arnold is now handling the Newsletter. She will be going
on an extensive trip to Australia and Nepal. She will have email access while at
Australia, but spotty access while in Nepal. Please send in your Newsletter items
as soon as you can. The next Newsletter deadline is Sunday, September 25. If
anyone notices a correction to a Newsletter article, they should contact the
writer of the article rather than Casandra directly. This will reduce the number of
emails flying back and forth.
Dee Poisson handles our FaceBook Page. She indicated that there is a “red
banner” page where members can post information that only our own members
can see. Then there is public page where advertising and other notifications can
be made that the general public has access to.
Bob McAllister announced that there will be a Plein Air Retreat organized by the
Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, at the Flying U Ranch in Cariboo, BC
on September 23 to 29, 2017. For more information visit www.artists.ca or call 604-
681-2744.
Bob McAllister received a thank you card from the Centennial Galley thanking us
for the donation that was made in support of that organization. It is very much
appreciated.
9. Adjournment. Bob McAllister adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM for the social
break. Following that there were two breakout groups being run simultaneously,
one being handled by Dee Poisson on social media, and the second one being
handled by Bob McAllister on life drawing. There was no program following the
meeting, other than the breakout groups.
Submitted by Ron Czemeres