THE SCARAB CLUB UZZ <&entenma/°£cara£fj/uf/ The Scarab Club - an historic meeting place, fostering the Arts for 100 years M ':)/-)(-')7 ^mmmmmmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmammafm^^f^mm^^mmmm^^mmi WV/V/fe PRESIDENTS CORNER Recently, the Scarab Club received a Special Tribute from the State of Michigan commemo- rating the organization's 100th anniversary. SC member Liz Lenhard orchestrated the tribute signed by State Representative Steven Bieda and Governor Jen- nifer Granholm. Our thanks to Liz for her diligence in pursuing this acknowledgement! The following is an excerpt: "LET IT BE KNOW, That we are proud to join with the mem- bers, officers, and friends of the Scarab Club as they gather to mark the 100th Anniversary of this outstanding organization. This milestone is a reflection of unselfishness and commitment to the common good that is most commendable. While the mem- bers of this distinguished organi- zation celebrate 100 years of ser- vice, we offer our thanks for the gifts they have shared within Detroit and throughout Michi- gan. The Scarab Club can trace its origins to 1907 and the aspira- tions of its founders. In the years that have followed since they first came together, this organi- zation has adapted to changes in President Corner Continued on Pg 6 /Votes from 7Ac Directors By Christine Renner Egyptian dancers added an authentic flavor to the Scarab Club Ball. (Booth/2007) Scarab Board Member Michael Crane enjoys a dance with his lovely wife, Michelle. (Reed/2007) Special thanks to Scarab member George Booth (pictured on the left) for his motivation and desire to bring back the Scarab Club Ball tradition! (Booth/2007) So many positive things have oc- curred at the Scarab Club since the last issue of the Buzz that I had a hard time condensing everything to only eight pages! Perhaps the most uplifting news for the club is that The Scarab Club was voted WDIV Channel 4's 2007 'Best Art Gallery in Metro Detroit'. The contest oc- curred exclusively on Channel 4's website and nominees were voted for by e-mail. Thanks to everyone who voted for the club! All the guests who attended the Egyptian themed Scarab Club Ball on September 29th were treated to Egyptian dancers, an Egyptian in- spired fashion show and mural exhi- bition, acoustic music, an orchestra and the eclectic mixes of guest DJ's. Most guests did dress in costume with some more elaborate than oth- ers. There were plenty of new faces in the crowd to help celebrate the club's centennial. A special thank you to the Scarab Ball Committee for making this night such a success! Another highlight that will be occurring in the near future (check the club's website as well as your e- mail) is a critiqued sketch session. Each month a visiting professional artist will provide critique for life drawing students with a model. A nominal fee will be charged for members and nonmembers to cover the model cost and the instructor's From The Director's Desk Continued on Pg 6
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T H E S C A R A B C L U B
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PRESIDENTS
CORNERRecently, the Scarab Club
received a Special Tribute fromthe State of Michigan commemo-rating the organization's 100thanniversary. SC member LizLenhard orchestrated the tributesigned by State RepresentativeSteven Bieda and Governor Jen-nifer Granholm. Our thanks toLiz for her diligence in pursuingthis acknowledgement!
The following is an excerpt:"LET IT BE KNOW, That weare proud to join with the mem-bers, officers, and friends of theScarab Club as they gather tomark the 100th Anniversary ofthis outstanding organization.This milestone is a reflection ofunselfishness and commitment tothe common good that is mostcommendable. While the mem-bers of this distinguished organi-zation celebrate 100 years of ser-vice, we offer our thanks for thegifts they have shared withinDetroit and throughout Michi-gan.
The Scarab Club can trace itsorigins to 1907 and the aspira-tions of its founders. In the yearsthat have followed since theyfirst came together, this organi-zation has adapted to changes in
President Corner Continued on Pg 6
/Votes from 7Ac DirectorsBy Christine Renner
Egyptian dancers added an authentic flavor tothe Scarab Club Ball. (Booth/2007)
Scarab Board Member Michael Crane enjoysa dance with his lovely wife, Michelle.(Reed/2007)
Special thanks to Scarab member GeorgeBooth (pictured on the left) for his motivationand desire to bring back the Scarab Club Balltradition! (Booth/2007)
So many positive things have oc-curred at the Scarab Club since thelast issue of the Buzz that I had ahard time condensing everything toonly eight pages! Perhaps the mostuplifting news for the club is thatThe Scarab Club was voted WDIVChannel 4's 2007 'Best Art Galleryin Metro Detroit'. The contest oc-curred exclusively on Channel 4'swebsite and nominees were voted forby e-mail. Thanks to everyone whovoted for the club!
All the guests who attended theEgyptian themed Scarab Club Ballon September 29th were treated toEgyptian dancers, an Egyptian in-spired fashion show and mural exhi-bition, acoustic music, an orchestraand the eclectic mixes of guest DJ's.Most guests did dress in costumewith some more elaborate than oth-ers. There were plenty of new facesin the crowd to help celebrate theclub's centennial. A special thankyou to the Scarab Ball Committee formaking this night such a success!
Another highlight that will beoccurring in the near future (checkthe club's website as well as your e-mail) is a critiqued sketch session.Each month a visiting professionalartist will provide critique for lifedrawing students with a model. Anominal fee will be charged formembers and nonmembers to coverthe model cost and the instructor's
From The Director's Desk Continued on Pg 6
COMING IN
NOVEMBER
THE DETROIT BLUES SOCIETY AND SCARAB CLUBPRESENT
The Detroit Blues Heritage Series 2007
Sunday, November 4th; 1PM-4PM
Doors Open at 12:30PM - $5.00 Cover Charge
Featuring the Queens of Detroit Blues Alberta Adams, ThornettaDavis and a Special Tribute to the late Odessa Harris
CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE SCARAB CLUB 2007-2008Sunday, November 18th; 7PM
Pre-concert talk at 6PM$15 For Scarab Club Members
$18 For Non-Member Advance Tickets$20 At the Door
The Composer and the ClarinetDetroit -born composer Sean Hickey joins us to present his Con-
certo for clarinet and string quartet. Clarinettist David Gould per-forms the Hickey as well as other works for clarinet and strings bycomposers from around the globe, including Glazunov, KoKai,Connesson and Shulman.
DECEMBERNOEL NIGHT
Saturday, December 1st; 5:30PM-9:30PM
A Free Event Open To The Public
Join us for cake and coffee to celebrate The Scarab Club's 100th an-niversary plus entertainment and a cash bar! Stay past 9:30pm fora special birthday party commemorating the anniversaries of TheArts League of Michigan (15th) , Paint Creek Center for The Arts,Rochester (25th), the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (50th),Detroit Artist Market (75th) and the Scarab Club (100th)!
94th ANNUAL MEMBERS GOLD MEDAL AWARDSAND BOAR'S HEAD HOLIDAY DINNER
WINTER WONDERLAND..!! LET IT SNOW..!!
Saturday, December 8th; 6:30PM-MidnightMusic by: The Couriers Traveling Light
Black Tie or Creative Attire;Members and Guests Only
$75 per person; ($25 Tax Deductible) w/open bar & dinner
Q&AQ.: How are the jurors se-lected for the Call For EntryExhibitions?
A.: A number of factors go intoselecting jurors for Scarab Clubexhibitions. Some are from alist of artists recommended bythe SC Art Advisory Committee(Brian Kri tzman, Gi ldaSnowden and Mary Ann Wil-kinson), some are artists andeducators the Gallery Directorhas come to know and respect.Treena tries to select jurors witha broad appreciation of art,since the artists who submitwork for juried exhibitions areso diverse in style and media.
Q.: If I donate money to theclub, can I specify what Iwant it to be used for?
A.: Certainly. When you makea donation to the club pleasewrite down how you would likeit to be used. For example, ifyou wish your donation to beused for the Garden Fund pleasewrite this in the memo of yourcheck.
Do you have a question regarding SCevents, programs or anything elserelated to the club? Send by e-mail [email protected] or leave awritten question at the club in Chris-tine Renner's mailbox.
ONGOING ARTS. CULTURAL &
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
WEEKLY SKETCH SESSIONSThursday 7 -10 pm; Short pose, life
Saturday lOam-lpm; Long pose, costumed & life.The sessions listed above are free to members &
students with current ID. Non-members $7
BROWN BAG LUNCHEONS
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, noon-l:30pm
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB2PM on the third Sunday of each month at
The Scarab Club;
Members Only
The newly revived photography club follows TheScarab Club mission to provide a gathering placefor artists to share ideas, create artwork and critiqueeach other's pieces. Key goals will consist of photooutings, discussions, sharing information of oppor-tunities (such as contests and shows), critiques andpossibly group showings together at the club. Formore information please contact Kelly Lockwood [email protected]
Garden Committee Chairperson Julie Sabit works diligently thoughout the spring and summer months to create our beautiful bloomingScarab Club garden. (Renner/2007)
GALLERY EXHIBITS
Scarab Club Galleries will be closed to the publicDecember 24th-January 1st, 2008
10/17-11/17;
Opening Friday, November 2nd; 6-9PM
MAIN GALLERY
Fall Photography Exhibition
LOUNGE GALLERY
Jacqueline Hoats ShieldsPAINTINGS & DRAWINGS: NOW & THEN
11/21 - 12/23;
Opening Friday, December 1st; 6-9PM
MAIN GALLERY and LOUNGE
94th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition
1/2- 2/16/2008;
Opening Friday, January 4th; 6-9PM
MAIN GALLERY
Vince Carducci Curated Exhibition
LOUNGE GALLERY
TBD
2/20 - 3/29
Opening Friday, March 7th; 6-9PM
MAIN GALLERY
Silver Medal Exhibition
LOUNGE GALLERY
TBD
If you would like to participate in any of the eventsand ongoing activities at The Scarab Club please call313-831-1250.
BULLETIN BOARD
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by Patricia Reed
Gather your Scarab memorabilia to submit to the cen-tennial time capsule. Your imagination is limitless! Thisis your opportunity to leave a legacy for future Scarabswho might wonder who the members were and what ac-tivities occurred during the centennial year. The capsulewill be sealed and "buried" in our archival storage areafor future generations to "discover". A designation willbe placed on the outside that it should be opened for the125th (year 2032), 150th (year 2057), and 200th (year3007) birthdays - yes, it IS a little optimistic. One mightask, "Why not bury the capsule in the garden?" Because,when the time comes to unearth it, either the capsule orthe location might have been forgotten.
Did you know a time capsule exists in the building'scornerstone? It cannot be unearthed unless the buildingis demolished, which, by the way, the members thoughtwas a future certainty in 1928. Older buildings in Detroitat that time were demolished rather than rehabilitated orrenovated. Members wanted future generations to under-stand what the organization that erected the building wasabout.
Items archived in the centennial capsule will include2007 Scarab Buzz issues, gallery exhibition guides, newsarticles, a copy of the Scarab Club book, invitations toevents, posters from events, WDIV Vote for the Best in-formation (Scarab Club was voted #1 Art Gallery in theDetroit Metropolitan Area), a copy of the Governor'sproclamation for the centennial, a photo of themselves,sketches, short memoirs, photos of Scarab functions, po-ems, etc. If you choose to submit an art form such as aphotograph, poem, thought, sketch, etc., please indicatethe name of the artist and date on the item. All photo-graphs should be labeled on the back with the event nameand date and names of people appearing in the photo.
At the Boars Head dinner on December 8th, guestswill be provided an index card to record a thought for thecapsule. Members and the community can submit itemsat anytime beginning with the date of this publicationthrough January 20, 2008. Items can be dropped off atthe club or mailed to: Attention: Archivist, CentennialTime Capsule, The Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit,MI 48202.
First Scarab Time Capsule Sealed January 21, 1928. Pictureleft to right, Member Don Kennedy, Scarab President StanleyLewis, Clubhouse Architect Lancelot Sukert. (Courtesy ofScarab Club Archives)
President Corner Continued From Pg 1
society, membership, and expectations. This abilityto grow and change has shown the belief that mem-bers have maintained in their mission of service andthe unity of the membership.
...With ceremonies to celebrate its history, themembers and officers of the Scarab Club will re-member the vision of many people and the hoursand years of commitment that have brought thegroup to this point. Fittingly, as they look to thepast, they will also be casting an eye to the futureand to the many ways in which the Scarab Club willcontinue to reach out in our state...
...We commend everyone who has contributed toits success and thank them for the manner in whichtheir members have strengthened Michigan.
From The Director's Desk Continued From Pg 1
fees. This session replaces the Wednesday sketchsession which was discontinued due to lack of atten-dance.
Lastly, the club is always in need of volunteersfor the various events held here. If you are inter-ested in volunteering please contact the office at313-831-1250. We could use your help!
A LASTING gjn TO rue SCARAB CLUBBy Christine Renner
A new addition to the Scarab Club was unveiled during the September 7thexhibition opening. The work of Scarab Club board member and Hamtramckbased mural artist Dennis Orlowski now graces the wall above the 1st floorlobby doors. Recently I asked Dennis to write down his thoughts about themural.
"The bricks and the Scarab glass window reflect the front entrance brickwalls and window on the wood doors. The brick ledge under the Scarab win-dow contains three objects. On the left a traditional painter's palette andbrushes which relates to the club's working artists. On the right is a framedinvitation from a 1915 holiday party which represents the social life of theclub. In the center is an ancient Egyptian scribe's palette with reed brushes.The scribes were essential to Egyptian culture because of their ability to readand draw hieroglyphics. This seemed to make a connection not only with arthistory but with the club's Egyptian scarab symbol. The scarab was verytopical and trendy in 1912 and especially in 1922 when the tomb of KingTutankhamen (King Tut) was found.
The location of the mural over the lobby doors lent itself to a last experi-ence before visitors left the club. Club members were very supportive as Iworked - their input and caring contributed to the mural's success."
Dennis Orlowski takes a moment to pose for the camera as he completeshis mural. Dennis donated his time and energy to create a lasting gift tothe club in celebration of its centennial. The Scarab Club thanks Den-nis for all his hard work during a very hot August in a building withoutair-conditioning! (Renner/2007)
POETS CORNER
Grand MarchAt the
Scarab ClubWelcome reveler..!!
The mirror ball revolvesReflecting rainbows
On dancers in the darkCostumes, all elaborate
Shouts and laughterCharleston, jitterbug, hip hop
The main gallery is never quietThere is a grand march every night
And now, you are joining it.
AUFGESCHOBEN 1ST NICHTAUFGEHOZEN
"Postponed is not abandoned. "
We talked, got acquainted.He said he did figurative sculpture
and regarded it as the noblestof the arts - - so real, so enduring,
so gratifying to hand and eye.I asked what he was doing now.
0, he said, I haven't made anythingin seven years, but I'll get back to it
soon. I believe he will.
TACENT, SATIS LAUDANT"They are silent, that's praise
enough. "
Placing #1 gains high praise.For works that are not winnersmany artists can take comfort
from this old Latin phrasewhen critics and friends
venture to say nothing at all.
UPSTREAMOld, tired,I canoe my
way upstream, wave back tocrowd on shore, lose my rhythm and
my goal.
If you would like to submit apoem for consideration in"Poet's Corner" please [email protected] or sendto The Scarab Club, 215 Farns-worth, Detroit, Michigan 48202.
MEET A MEMBERSnMenwr? of William &. jiositich
1013-2007William Bostick, one of the Scarab Club's most
loved and respected members, has passed away. Billhad a long association with the Scarab Club. He was amember for seventy one years and served as presidentof the board from 1962-1963. During his tenure aspresident he championed the cause of giving womenfull membership in the organization. He was a two-time recipient of the Scarab Club Gold Medal. His in-fluence is considerable and lasting.
During his long association with the Scarab Club,Bill earned the admiration and respect of its members.In 2004, he was awarded the first Annual Scarab ClubDistinguished Achievement Aware in recognition of hissignificant contributions to the arts. A lifelong leaderin the arts community, he served as the secretary of theDetroit Institute of Art from 1946-1976. While servingin the US Navy during World War II, Bostick renderedtopographical maps that aided in the invasion of Nor-mandy and were featured in a National Geographic arti-cle commemorating the invasion. He was a gifted wa-tercolor painter and was one of the founding membersof the Michigan Watercolor Society. In 1981, Bill satfor an extensive oral history interview for the Smith-sonian Archives of American Art. A transcript of theinterview is available on the Smithsonian website.
Bill is survived by his wife Mary Jane, daughterBeatrice and son, Christopher. Donations in Bill'shonor may be made to the Scarab Club or the DetroitInstitute of Art.
MEMBER NEWSINMEMORIUM
Rex Lamoreaux passed away on October 12th at the age of89. Rex was a long-time Scarab supporter, beam signer andart donor. Many of his donations reside in the Scarab Clubpermanent collection including paintings by John Coppin,Jacob Reiss, Joseph Franz, Paul Honore, Roy Gamble, Ve-told Pasternacki, Albert Decker, and James Taliana.
Eugene Mitchell - Patron member since 1991 was related tofamed 'Gone With The Wind' author Margaret Mitchell.
Tom Silvia - Honorary member since 2005 worked as theScarab Club lawyer pro bono for several years. Besides hiswork as an attorney, Tom moonlighted as a Blues musician.
Marion Wardell-Qualey - The oldest Scarab, died at theage of 103.
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New Scarab Club MembersJuly - October 2007
A big Scarab welcome to all new and returning members!
Scarab LevelTom CunnighamJody Helme-Day
Carol KerySteve Koniescki
Diane Raban
Patron LevelPatt Duff
Sandra NovacekThomas Overgaard
6 Month TrialBeverly Benson-Wolfe
HonoraryGrace Silvia
Mary Jane BostickJohn Hegarty
Elmore Leonard
ART
TALKBy Treena Flannery Ericson
The Scarab Club is hosting the FallPhotography Exhibition, with GregCampbell as the juror, in the main gal-lery and Paintings & Drawings: Now &Then, by Scarab artist Jacqueline HoatsShields in the lounge gallery. An artistreception will be held for the new exhibi-tions on Friday, November 2nd from 6-9pm.
We were proud to exhibit a retrospec-tive of work by artist and educator, JohnHegarty, from September 5Ih-October13th. Hegarty is an outstanding artist,primarily known for his figurative works.I was encouraged to see how many metroDetroit art teachers brought studentsthrough to see the exhibition. Hegartypresented an outstanding slide lecture onThursday, September 20th.
Scarab studio artists Jeanne Bieri,Kelly Lockwood, Bill Murcko, JenniferObidzinski, Patricia and Randy Reed,Steve Schoberlein, SLAW and Vatorepresented the SC well in their loungeexhibition that ran concurrently withHegarty's work. We were proud to showthe depth and breadth of talent of artistswho hold studios at the Scarab Club.
Lounge ExhibitionsThe SC will be reviewing applications
for Scarab artists wishing to exhibit theirwork in the lounge gallery in 2008. Ap-plicants must be SC members at theScarab Patron level for one year in orderto be eligible for exhibition. Applicationswill be reviewed by the Lounge Exhibi-tion Committee, represented by 'JeanneBieri, Kelly Lockwood, Dennis Orlowskiand Ellen Tallant. Please contact teric-sonji^ scarabclub.org to be emailed anapplication or stop by the SC to pick upan application packet. Applications willbe reviewed the end of November.
Gold Medal ExhibitionThe Gold Medal Exhibition will be
juried this year by Mel Rosas, Professorof Drawing at Wayne State University.The exhibition is open to all artists at theScarab Patron, Life, Senior and Non-Resident levels of membership. A limitof three entries per member will be ac-cepted. Jurying will be done from actualwork on Sunday, November 18th. Mem-bers will receive detailed informationabout the exhibition in entry forms sentby mail. Forms will also be available atthe club and on the SC website(scarabclub.org/exhibits).
Is your work being shown in an exhibition? Let usknow so we can pass the word along in the nextnewsletter. Email info at: tt?ric.<on((V.-icaKib<:luh.oreor drop it off/mail it to the SC.
TWO NewOn Friday, September 7th, John
I Hegarty signed the Scarab Clubbeam in conjunction with the open-ing reception for his main galleryretrospective. Hegarty is an ex-tremely well respected artist andeducator. Over his forty-one yearsteaching at Wayne State Universityhe has influenced countless students
; and earned a reputation as an ex-1 traordinarily skilled figurative artist.
John Hegarty signs the Scarab Club beam. His Traffic through the gallery duringretrospective main gallery exhibition was a the run of the exhibition was dra-must-see for any student of figurative drawing matically increased, with numerousand painting. (Renner/2007) groups from local colleges and uni-versities as well as individuals coming specifically to see Hegarty's work.
Internationally renowned author and Detroit icon, Elmore Leonard, signedthe beam on Friday, September 14th. During the course of his career Leonardhas written dozens of novels, many of which are set in Detroit, richly capturingthe environs and rhythm of the city. Leonard spoke at length after the signing,graciously answering questions and discussing his books and writing process. Itwas a truly remarkable and memorable evening.
Member NewsBy Treena Flannery Ericson
A number of SC members haveare showing work the 10th AnnualExhibition of Fine Arts at the LivoniaCivic Center Library/Gallery, whichruns through October 30th. NetMenders, by Julie Sabit was shownon the cover of the catalogue and re-ceived the Livonia Arts Commis-sion's Choice Award. WilliamMurcko received Second Prize forLady in the Red Hat. Works by Can-dace & Eric Law were also exhibited.
Donna Cyrbok received a MeritAward in the l l th Annual All-Michigan Open Competition at U ofM Dearborn's Alfred Berkowitz Gal-lery.
Delphine Iwankowski and DennisOrlowski exhibited work in the 22ndAnnual Our Town Art Show at theCommunity House in Birmingham.
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Pictured in the first photo above is El-more Leonard together with Gallery Di-rector, Treena Ericson. Treena was re-sponsible for organizing the LeonardBeam Signing. (Alexander/2007)
Pictured in the second photo is Elmoresigning the Scarab 'Guestbook'.(Renner/2007)
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2007-2008BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James Tottis, President
Patricia Reed, Vice President
LynnJovick, Secretary
Nina Maggart, Treasurer
Jeanne Bieri, Director
George Booth, Director
Michael Crane, Director
Kim Jones, Director
Kelly Lockwood, Director
Dennis Orlowski, Director
Ellen Tallant, Director
Jean Thomas, Director
John Wickey, Director
Christine Renner, Executive Director
Treena Ericson, Gallery Director
On Saturday, October 6th, Gallery DirectorTreena Ericson's beautiful daughter Brittmarried Noah Schosterbauer. Congratula-tions to you both! (Young/2007)
