Waupaca Art Show

Friday March 11  7:00 Ale House Waupaca 

 

Come to the second fundraiser for the Waupaca High School Visual Art Scholarship!

Silent Auction, bidding ends at 10 pm. 

Music by Rakes of Mallow

Free Will Donation at the door

Cash Bar

 

This was a great event last year. A  fun time for all participants.  For those of you on Facebook, there is an event page which contains photos of some of the items that will be auctioned.  More will be added.

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143366055724833

 

I attached a photo of last year's scholarship recipient.  Look for an article containing an interview with Monica in the Waupaca County Post.  Monica is donating artwork for this year's auction. 

 

Your presence will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Lee Schultz

Waupaca High School Art Teacher

Co-Chair Waupaca Art Show

Long Shadows Results

Congratulations to the following award winning artists...

Laurie Tenpas

BEST OF SHOW .... "River of Dreams"  ..... Mixed Media

The following artists received a score of 49 out of 50 on one or more of their pieces.

Each artist will receive one Award of Excellence check for $50.

Karen Aulik-Now

Sharon Feathers

Pat Gaska

Bonnie Kostrzak

Mary Murphy

Mabelle O'Connor

Laurie Tenpas

Congratulations to ALL artists for putting together another beautiful exhibit!

Betsy Popp did a great job critiquing the work.  Thanks for volunteering your time and artistic knowledge!

Score sheets and awards will be available at the Feb 24th meeting.  Hope to see you there!

Sharon

Meeting stuff

There will be a meeting at the clinic on Thursday the 24th.

Social hour 5 - 6 pm
Meeting @ 6 pm.

Please don't forget ..... the doors are locked at 6pm; so arrive early.

We have many great things on the agenda! You won't want to miss this meeting!

If you have not already sent in your membership forms/Release forms, please bring them to the meeting.

Also ... if you have not yet mailed your "Cattails and Flowers" entry, please bring it to the meeting.
The postmark deadline has been extended to Monday, Feb 28.
Many artists are already doing this ....... please email your titles, medium, price and statements (if including) to me slddartifacts@dwave.net .
It helps greatly in creating the tags and brochure.

"Cattails and Flowers" hangs on Tuesday March 8th.
Volunteers are always needed; times and duties will be discussed at the meeting.

See you soon!

Sharon & ChandraLyn



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Arts funding under attack!

House Amendments Threaten FY 2011 NEA Funding
ArtsBlog, Americans for the Arts
“Two amendments have been introduced regarding the funding bill for Fiscal Year 2011 currently being debated on the floor of the House of Representatives that would further cut/eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The first amendment offered by Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) would zero out funding for the NEA completely. The second amendment of concern is offered by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). It would reduce funding for the NEA by an additional $20.5 million, resulting in an allocation of $124.5 million for the Endowment. The amendments are scheduled to be heard, along with over 400 more, some time over the next few days. To help prevent these amendments from being included, visit our E-Advocacy Center.”

White mats

So I got invited to display at the Q Artists Gallery in Stevens Point. Great. They love my work, I checked them out and they seem like a great place.
Then, before we go any further, because I've fallen for this before, I tell them all my mats are not the same generic white. I mat my images with a color that compliments the work. Not generic white.
Now my membership is under review by a committee that is going to let me know if I'm suitable for the gallery.
I don't get it. Aren't we supposed to be creatives? How about if we're all going to be the same, we all just paint the same picture? What about if potters can only use gray clay and only white paint for adornment?
I can't tell you how many compliments I've gotten on my matting and framing.
What say you?


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Anyone got Mackinac Art?

NEW: $2,500 Grand Prize, Mackinac Island Contemporary Art Exhibition Contest
Location: MI
DEADLINE: Mon, May 16, 2011
Best of Show:$2,500 and gold medal, 2nd:$750, 3rd:$500. Mackinac Island-related 2-dimensional artwork (excluding photography). $25 per piece entry fee. Juror selected artwork displayed in state-of-the-art Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum's Contemporary Art Exhibition from July 15-October 9, 2011. Sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks. Award presentation held July 24. Contact: Jolene Priest | (231) 436-4100

NEW: MACKINAC ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION CONTEST
Entries must be postmarked by June 1, 2011.
Photographers also have a unique opportunity to showcase their best work to visitors from around to world. Announcing MSHP’s first Mackinac Island Photography Exhibition, aimed at sharing Mackinac moments captured on “film." Photographers can share their vision of Mackinac through various forms, including digital or analog, color, monochrome, or any alternative photographic process. Juried by talented S. Kay Young, a Native American Detroit-based artist and teacher at Oakland Community College, Farmington Hills Heritage Park Art Program, this photography contest offers a first place cash prize of $500, sponsored by Mackinac Associates, second place of $350, sponsored by Benjamin of Mackinac Island, Inc., and third place of $150, sponsored by Joanne's Fudge. Young will select an array of inspirational photographs to appear in the art museum’s Mackinac Island Photography Exhibition, open August 1-October 9, 2011.


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Call for Artists

Call for Artists - Overture Galleries Madison, WI
Deadline April 1
The 2011/12 call for Overture Gallery applications begins January 28th. This announcement is distributed through our email list, to local media & on this webpage. Applications are due APRIL 1, 2011 and will be juried shortly after the due date. In early June Overture Galleries will announce the upcoming, year-long season. The new season begins each fall and runs through the following summer. If you would like to be added to the galleries email list, contact the Gallery Coordinator by email: galleries@overturecenter.com or phone: 608.258.4961.


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Grant application

W: APPLY NOW for a Creative Capital Grant!
Creative Capital
Deadline: March 1
“Creative Capital is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for grants in Film/Video and Visual Arts. The Inquiry Form will be available online until March 1. Please visit creative-capital.org/apply to read the grant guidelines and access the Inquiry Form. Creative Capital provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing innovative and adventurous projects. We support artists whose work is provocative, timely and relevant; who are deeply engaged with their forms, yet also boldly original; who create work that carries the potential to reshape the cultural landscape. To be eligible to apply, an artist must be: A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, At least 25 years old, A working artist with at least five years of professional experience, Not a full-time student.



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Art Fair anyone?

Application Now Opened for Spring 2011 Great Lakes Art Fair!
Deadline February 11
“Now that the Holidays are over, it's time to think about your 2011 Art Fairs.  The Great Lakes Art Fair is the fastest growing indoor Art event in the Midwest. This Bi-Annual Fair offer fine artists in the region a reliable, regularly scheduled, “weather-free” marketplace to showcase their freshest and most beautiful work, and word is spreading rapidly that this is a destination event for artists and patron alike.”

Painting Workshops Available

Sent by Nancy Laliberte.  Thanks Nancy.  
Keep 'em coming!

Greetings~

Spring / Summer Workshop Schedule for 2011

Introduction to the Still Life - Saturday March 19, 2011

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuition:  $100.00

Open to All Levels and All Mediums

Location: Vitamin Studio LaCrosse, WI

Coordinator Becky Herlitzke

Introduction to the Figure - Saturday April 2, 2011

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuition:  $110.00 Modeling fees Included

Open to All Levels and All Mediums

Location: Vitamin Studio LaCrosse, WI

Coordinator Becky Herlitzke

Introduction to Plein Air Painting - Saturday June 11, 2011

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuition:  $100.00 

Open to Beginners and All Mediums

Location: Countryside of Viroqua, WI

Coordinator Two Paint Studio

Summer Solstice Plein Air Intensive Workshop - June 21, 22, 23 -  2011

Sunrise - Sunset ( 6:00 - 10:30 AM - 4:00 - 8:30 PM )

Tuition:  $375.00 

Open to Intermediate - Advanced

Location: LaCrosse, WI

Coordinator Becky Herlitzke

North Woods Plein Air Intensive Workshop - August 17, 18, 19 -  2011

Sunrise - Sunset ( 6:00 - 10:30 AM - 4:00 - 8:30 PM )

Tuition:  $375.00 

Open to Intermediate - Advanced

Location: Manitowish Waters, WI

Coordinator Becky Herlitzke

End of Summer Plein Air Workshop - September Dates to be Announced 

3 Days - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Tuition:  $275.00 

Open to Beginner - Advanced

Location: Viroqua, WI

Coordinator Two Paint Studio

Easton MD Plein Air Workshop - October 21 - 24, -  2011

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuition:  $475.00 

Open to All  Levels

Location: Easton / St. Michael's MD

eastonstudio@verizon.net

Easton Studio & School

For more information on workshops or Ken DeWaard please visit:  http://www.kendewaard.com/

Nancy Laliberte

The Freedom Design Studio

4026 Henry Street

Wausau, WI 54403

715.551.0420

freedom@dwave.net

http://nancylaliberte.blogspot.com/

Workshops available

Sent by Nancy Laliberte. Thanks Nancy! Keep 'em coming!!

Greetings~

Spring / Summer Workshop Schedule for 2011

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Introduction to the Still Life - Saturday March 19, 2011

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $100.00
Open to All Levels and All Mediums
Location: Vitamin Studio LaCrosse, WI
Coordinator Becky Herlitzke





Introduction to the Figure - Saturday April 2, 2011

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $110.00 Modeling fees Included
Open to All Levels and All Mediums
Location: Vitamin Studio LaCrosse, WI
Coordinator Becky Herlitzke




Introduction to Plein Air Painting - Saturday June 11, 2011

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $100.00
Open to Beginners and All Mediums
Location: Countryside of Viroqua, WI
Coordinator Two Paint Studio





Summer Solstice Plein Air Intensive Workshop - June 21, 22, 23 - 2011

Sunrise - Sunset ( 6:00 - 10:30 AM - 4:00 - 8:30 PM )
Tuition: $375.00
Open to Intermediate - Advanced
Location: LaCrosse, WI
Coordinator Becky Herlitzke




North Woods Plein Air Intensive Workshop - August 17, 18, 19 - 2011

Sunrise - Sunset ( 6:00 - 10:30 AM - 4:00 - 8:30 PM )
Tuition: $375.00
Open to Intermediate - Advanced
Location: Manitowish Waters, WI
Coordinator Becky Herlitzke





End of Summer Plein Air Workshop - September Dates to be Announced

3 Days - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $275.00
Open to Beginner - Advanced
Location: Viroqua, WI
Coordinator Two Paint Studio





Easton MD Plein Air Workshop - October 21 - 24, - 2011

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $475.00
Open to All Levels
Location: Easton / St. Michael's MD
eastonstudio@verizon.net
Easton Studio & School


For more information on workshops or Ken DeWaard please visit: http://www.kendewaard.com/

Nancy Laliberte
The Freedom Design Studio
4026 Henry Street
Wausau, WI 54403
715.551.0420
freedom@dwave.net
http://nancylaliberte.blogspot.com/

Great WebCast

Reach out and Touch Someone | Creating a Powerful Artist's E-Newsletter

Join us for a Free Webinar on February 8



Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/843340531

We spend a lot of money advertising but some of our most effective advertising costs us virtually nothing. We get as much, if not more, response from our RedDot e-newsletter than we do from print ads in art magazines.

Join me Tuesday evening, February 8th for a free, 40-min broadcast as I share ideas to help you launch your own successful artist's newsletter. During the broadcast I will share with you experiences I have had with Xanadu Gallery's successful newsletter, RedDot. I will also cover the key elements for a successful newsletter, and I will walk you through the process of creating a newsletter (using free software you can download from the web).

Topics will include:

Critical newsletter elements
Suggested frequency
Layout
Length
Suggested software (everything I oing to suggest is free)
Much more.

If you don't have an active newsletter you are missing out on an opportunity to keep your work in front of collectors and to make sales.

Registration is free, but limited (and we are strictly limiting sign-ups so that if you register you can be sure to get in), so sign up now.

Also, I am going to ask you to do two things once you've registered:

1. Forward this invitation to two artist friends who you feel would benefit from the broadcast


2. If you haven't already, friend me on Facebook (facebook.com/jason.horejs) or follow me on Twitter (twitter.com/jasonhorejs).

What have you done that you've found successful? What have you done that hasn't worked so well? Email me at jason@xanadugallery.com with your experiences Subject line should be Newsletter Experience.

Have questions you would like me to cover during the broadcast? Email me at jason@xanadugallery.com and enter Newsletter Questions in the subject line.

If you missed any of our previous broadcasts, you may view recordings at http://www.xanadugallery.com/ArtistSvcs/Broadcasts/index.asp.

I look forward to having you in the session on the 8th!

Jason

J. Jason Horejs

Owner

Xanadu Gallery

www.xanadugallery.com

Artists Helping Artists Radio/Podcast

From Nancy Laliberte.....

Live Talk Radio For Artists

With Hosts Leslie Saeta and Dreama Tolle Perry

http://artistshelpingartistsblog.blogspot.com/

Artists Helping Artists, the #1 Art Show on blogtalk radio! Join in each week as hosts Leslie Saeta and Dreama Tolle Perry discuss a specific topic that addresses how to sell more art on-line, along with guest artists, gallerists, and others sharing their knowledge of the business side of art. This blog lists all of the resources that are discussed on the radio show. If you would like to join the show live, call 646-915-9243 every Thursday at 9:00 am PST, 12:00 EST. Each show is archived so it can be listened to anytime after the live show is broadcast and shows are also available via iTunes podcasts.


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