Dimensions Newsletter - January 2007

Mission Statement: Visual artists and supporters encouraging and promoting the arts in the community.

A Message from our President:

2007. The dawn of a new year. A year that I believe will be exciting, fun, and rewarding for all of us in Sequim Arts. A new year that is like a clean, bright canvas waiting to be brought to life by the artist who embraces it. Let’s play and create a new masterpiece together.

For me, there has been a steady stream of “newness” in my life over the past few years. My husband and I moved to Sequim in October 2003 after living our entire lives in New Jersey. We wanted a new adventure, and that is certainly what we have found. A new home, new neighbors, new friends, new associations, and new pursuits—each day brings unique and fascinating experiences and I absolutely love it!

I am thrilled to embark on this challenge of being President of Sequim Arts. I intend to help each one of us find the best ways to contribute our abilities and talents to Sequim Arts (some of which may as yet be undiscovered), and to further our membership’s commitment to being dynamic and effective advocates of the visual arts in the area.

I am open to, and eager for, suggestions and feedback from all of you. I encourage you to email me or call me to share your ideas or comments, and I look forward to working with you and getting to know you all better as the year goes on.    

Connie Alexander 360-681-0385

"We become creative when we realize the infinite possibilities within us and when we understand that our function is not merely to exist but to contribute to life, to improve it, and to make it more meaningful to others." Frederick Mayer

JANUARY MEETING 

Thursday, January 25, 2007 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim Doors open at 9:30 AM for coffee and socializing and the meeting starts at 10:00 AM

SEQUIM ARTS JANUARY BOARD MEETING

The January 18th Board Meeting will be at 10:30 AM at the home of President, Connie Alexander. If you have anything to bring before the board for discussion, you are welcome to attend, but please call Connie to let her know you are coming, and for directions. 681-0385

JANUARY MEETING DEMONSTRATION

Sequim Arts is sponsoring a free field trip as part of its meeting on January 25th.  The group will meet, as usual, for coffee and a business meeting at 9:30 AM in St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 525 N. Fifth Ave.  After the meeting at approximately 10:30 AM, the group will carpool to the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center, east of Sequim.  Dress warmly.

Dale Faulstich, artist and wood carver, will present a PowerPoint presentation about his work and then host a visit of his workshop where four large totem poles are in various stages of completion.
 
Dale has been living and working on the Northwest Coast since 1972.  As a non-native, working in a native tradition, Dale enjoys a unique relationship with the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe.  He assists tribal members in designing and carving traditional objects.  He also teaches an ongoing series of classes.
 
Dale has created masks, totem poles, steam bent boxes, animal form bowls, rattles, drums and ceremonial objects; as well as carved door and wall panels, furniture and other contemporary applications which can be found in many private collections in the United States.
 
Guests and visiting artists are welcome to attend the meeting and the field trip.  Lunch with the artist (no host) will be at 7 Cedars Restaurant following the program for those who wish to stay.  For more information, call Pat Nix at 681-0571.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please welcome the following new members:  Ruth Cones and Muriel Fulmer both from P.A,  We are so glad you have joined us.

Save the dates, May 10-13, and get busy painting, drawing, sculpting, photographing, etc. as our 31st Annual Juried Art Exhibit is coming up. Watch for details and the prospectus in our next newsletter.

Congratulations to Newel Hunter for his “Best of Show”, “Easy Riders” at  Northwinds Arts Center Small Expressions V Show.

Thank you: A special thank you to chairperson BZ Zabora and her helpers, Dee Green, Evelyn Wolf, Bette Tabain, Beth Taylor, Judy Stevens, and Colleen Bowles, and to Donna Standerwick (who crafted the Wreath) for making the December 7 potluck luncheon a wonderfully festive and fun event!  And thanks to all our members who brought such delicious food to share. Thank you also to Mary Franchini and Dee Green for coordinating the video and book sale, and to Dee Teefy for the delightful and thoughtful goodie bags.

Videos

Many thanks to Shirley Foss for reviewing over 100 tapes for Sequim Arts.  The proceeds for the sale of the videos went to our Olympic Youth Arts club.  The remaining videos after the sale also went to them for student study.  We want to also thank Dee Teefy, Judy Priest and Shirley Foss for lending their tapes to our library.  Some of their tapes were not returned and we would like to get those back them.  Please check your collection and see if possibly one has slipped in.  Missing are: "Skies” by Ron Ranson and WC and Gouache by Steven Quiller----Judy Priest.  "Floral”, "Painting Flowers"  I, II, III, by Charles Reid --- Dee Teefy.  "Sacred Circle" by Bev Doolittle -----Shirley Foss.   If you happen to have any of these, please return them to the owner or call Mary Franchini at 681-0895.  Or if you would like just leave it at the Blue Whole Gallery with someone on duty there. 

Help Wanted: Outgoing, fun-loving person who enjoys meeting unique, intriguing, and talented artists. Good at scheduling and follow-through. Time required is minimal. Payment will be heaps of gratitude from our membership and the general public. If you feel you fit this bill, then volunteer ASAP to Connie Alexander, 681-0385 to be our 2007 Programs chairperson. The first several months are already booked, so no immediate pressures or deadlines. This job can easily be shared.

Committee members needed to coordinate Sequim Arts publicity—various aspects of presenting Sequim Arts, its events and projects, to the public and to the media, to be handled by a committee of 3 or more members: writing press releases and announcements, creating ads, being media liaison to various newspapers and publications. Be sure to contact any board member to volunteer or if you have any questions or suggestions.

Deadline for February Newsletter is Feb. 1.  Please get your info to me by then at the latest!  Maryann Proctor (see her e mail address below) or call 681-5320.  I need help gathering information for the newsletter; if you can do this please let me know.

AREA HAPPENINGS

Clallam Art League general membership meeting is January 17th, 1:00 PM in the Carver Room of the Port Angeles Library. The Library is at the corner of Lauridsen Blvd and S. Peabody Street. For further information call Maureen Wall at 360-417-3911 or LD Lawrence at 360-775-1132.

Odd Art Gallery Is having a Show for Its Students. The show opens January 17th 5:30 - 8:00.  Work from the Stone Carving, Mono-Prints, Drawing, Fire Clay Sculpture classes. For many of these students it is their first artwork and their first exhibit. Please come by and see the work. Refreshments are served. Odd Art Gallery, 316 W. First Street, Port Angeles.

PENINSULA ART LEAGUE'S FIFTH ANNUAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION - May 5-31, Slide entry deadline is Feb.16^th prospectus online at www.peninisulaartleague.com for information contact Yulene Brasel at 253-853-3623, or at PO Box 1422 Gig Harbor, WA.98335. The Juror will be Jim Lamb.

ASSOCIATED ARTS of Ocean Shores 38^th Annual Juried Fire Art Exhibition April 12-15, with the deadline being Feb. 14 for slides or digital image files. For a prospectus contact Associated Arts of Ocean Shores.  Po Box 241.  Ocean Shores, WA. 98569 or online at www.associatedarts.org 

WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES

Donna Trent will teach a 3-day oil painting workshop. Bring your pastels if you want. The dates are March 7-9; cost is $150 for members and $160 for non-members. 

Linda Aman will teach a 2-day watercolor and pen and ink workshop, ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED.  The dates are Aug 9 and 10. The cost is $180 for members and $190 for non-members.  Please call Mary Franchini at 360-681-0895 or e-mail her at hangar53@straitisp.com for more information.

YMCA Art Studio The following classes will be held at the YMCA Art Studio at 302 South Francis Street in Port Angeles. 

Thaddeus Jurczynski, Port Townsend artist and teacher will teach the art of Paper Lantern Making on Saturday, Jan. 20.  Students will make a multi-dimensional star lantern. Cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members and includes supplies.

Erin Dessert will teach a Back-to-Basics Painting Series from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursdays beginning January 11. This 6-week series will educate artists on how to use several different mediums, brushes and surfaces. This is an excellent opportunity to experiment with oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache and ink, and a variety of surfaces, before investing in materials.  Students will also learn how to stretch and prepare a canvas, and will use it to paint on. Cost is $60 for members, $70 for non-members, plus supplies (approximately $20). Register on line at www.ccfymca.org or by calling Getta Rogers, Art Director at the YCMA, 452-9244 x308.

Classes at Odd Arts are forming for: Stone Carving, Encaustic (painting with wax), Mono-prints, The Technique of Fired Clay Sculpture, Open Studio Drawing, Figure Drawing, Tool workshop for Stone Carvers with Coffee Miklos, and Drawing. Odd Arts is your Creative Learning Center.

Call 417-3911 or email revival@wavecable.com for info or a printed brochure, or see the arts calendar at http://www.olympicartscalendar.org/events/index.php

Artist Trust Grant-Writing Workshop:  Monday, January 22, from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M., at Collective Visions Gallery- 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton.  (4^th and Pacific, downtown Bremerton, near the Ferry)  Heather Joy Helbach-Olds, Artist Trust’s Director of Programs, will present information on preparing a strong, professional grant application, using Artist Trust’s GAP Grants application as a guide.  Expect detailed information on:  artist resumes, artist statements, project proposals, how to prepare work samples, panel and selection processes, and more.  This workshop is free of charge and is designed for artists working in all disciplines. There is no pre-registration needed.  For more information, please contact Deanna Pindell (deannapindell@earthlink.net) or Collective Visions Gallery (360-377-8327 or www.collectivevisions.com).

BizArt Conference for the visual, literary and performing artist: On January 26^th and 27^th, at the Everett Station in Everett, established artists and professionals share their valuable knowledge and business insights to help you turn your creativity into a sustainable business. This is a 2-day conference, which includes breakfast, lunch, and workshops.  There is limited registration space.  To register please visit www.bizartinfo.com or call 425-388-9584.  Cost: register before January 24^th - $99; later or at the door, registration is $129. The School of Business Design- Everett Community College, ArtsNow–Edmonds Community College, and Bothell Campus– University of Washington, hosts this event.

2007 DUES ARE DUE

Please fill out the following statement and return with your 2007 dues to Sequim Arts, PO Box 1842, Sequim WA, 98382 or bring to the January meeting.

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“Let me ask you something, what is not art? “ ~Author Unknown