Weatherford Art Association

May, 2016 Newsletter 119 W. PALO PINTO ST., STE, 100 Weatherford, TX. 76086 VISIT US AT OUR NEW WEBSITE : www.weatherfordart.wordpress.com

Celebrating 50 yrs. serving the Weatherford community

Tel: 817-599-3278

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(1966-2016) The next general meeting of WAA will be Monday, May 23, 2016 (4th Monday of each month) at 6:30 p.m. Hostess: Linda Skov Drinks: Linda Young Snacks: Jay Summers & Beverly Crunbie The next officer/board meeting is June 13th (2nd Monday of each month at 10 am). NOTICE: Effective immediately any member may attend Board meetings. PLEASE ADVISE the Board in writing IN ADVANCE AT LEAST A WEEK IN ADVANCE of the Board meeting (via e-mail) of nature of any suggestion, commentary or agenda item you wish to present/discuss and which is constructive towards the growth and prospering of WAA. You will then be placed on the Board’s agenda. E-mail [email protected]

HRS: Wed.-Fri. (12-4); Sat.( 11-2) E-MAIL:

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The board is gathering information on how other art clubs in the area manage their work load of responsibilities. A new directory is being completed and printed to distribute to the members. There is a waiting list for studio space at this time.

HELP NEEDED Children’s Summer Art Camp is just around the corner and VOLUNTEERS/TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS ARE NEEDED – WILL YOU HELP? – Contact Kathy Cunning, VP-Shows at [email protected].

APRIL ARTISTS OF THE MONTH 1st Place Winner –1st place -June Stevens’ art work, “Sol y Somba” is currently on display at Doss Heritage & Art Center

May Board Highlights (A new feature in the WAA Newsletter to help keep our membership informed of the work being done by the association’s governing board)

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Dan Brown will be the judge for the Peach Festival Show. Kathy Cunning reported that we are in need of more monetary donations from local businesses. Board members volunteered to approach a number of contacts. If you can help contact Kathy Cunning. Work has begun on our show at the Doss Heritage Center Jan. of 2017. This show is open to any member and a section will be dedicated to our 50 th anniversary. Michelle Crider resigned as treasurer for personal reasons. Linda Whitehouse will be helping as treasurer until a replacement is found. WAA also needs someone to serve as secretary. The board continues to work on a budget for our new year which begins in Sept. 2016.

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2nd Place Winner – Julie Goode’s painting “Chickadee” is currently on display at First National Bank in Weatherford

3rd Place Winner – Sarah Fino’s painting, “Calle En La Luz” is currently on display at the Fort Worth Credit Union

CONGRATULATIONS to Karon Richards – Winner - Best of Show - Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, “ Arte de Los Brazos Annual Show”.

APRIL DEMONSTRATOR – Jim Evans (Patricia Harder, VP-Education)

Jim has been painting for over thirty-five years, primarily in watercolor and acrylics. His main interests in subject matter are landscapes and street scenes. His works reflect local subjects and reference material inspired by his travels.

Arte de Los Brazos was a club show and over 15 art clubs in the north Texas area were invited to participate. WAA entered 58 artworks from 22 WAA members and took 5 of the 11 awards given at the show. Karon Richardson was awarded Best of Show for her painting, “A River Runs Through It”. Honorable mentions were awarded to Kathy Cunning, Judy Mason, Linda Whitehouse, and Johnny “Mahto” Hogue. Participating members were Marilyn Brumley, Jo Cheatham, Michele Crider, Terry Ellis, Colleen Ericsson, Beverly Freeman, Patricia Harder, Johnny Hogue, Rosalie Kobetich, Judy Mason, Carroll Richardson, Karon Richardson, Janet Robb, Jerry Shidel, June Stevens, Jay Summers, Linda Whitehouse, Debra Sue Waters, Barbara Doberenz and Julie Goode. And to WAA winners at the TRINITY ARTS GUILD SHOW. Johnny “Mahto” Hogue for his 22 x 28 pastel on Canson paper entitled, “Bride to Be”. Also, to Debra Sue Waters got an honorable mention for her oil on canvas, entitled, “Dig Deep”.

BRIDE TO BE by Johnny “Mahto” Hogue. 22 x 28 pastel

In addition to taking various college-level art classes, he has participated in workshops and studied with many fine local artists. He has taken instruction under numerous nationally renowned artists while attending the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. His works have been accepted in several national juried shows, including SWS, SWA, Stars of Texas, and Bosque Arts Center.

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST– by AzaleeTatum Carol Acedo was born in Louisville, Kentucky but has lived in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Texas, and California. Texas is her favorite and she hopes to remain in Texas to live happy ever after.

Carol is married to Andy and has one son, Nicholas Craig. She also has four siblings: Marda Logsdon, David Pittman, Theresa Barnes, and Dwight Siers. Carol attended North Carolina State University- School of Design and has a BA degree in Product Design. Carol runs her own business, Invizion Art Inc. where she designs architectural lighting fixtures, creates 3D product visualizations, and custom artwork. She enjoys riding motorcycles, rescuing great Danes, and volunteering for various organizations. Carol attends a Gateway Church Pink Group and a Gateway Couples Group. She and her husband also host a Gateway Group in their home. Carol is a WAA member as well as a member of the Fort Worth Community Art Center. She took art classes offered in high school, and took a graphic art studio, an illustration class, and a history of art painting class while in college. When Carol exhibited some paintings at the Azle Art Festival, a fellow artist told her about the Weatherford Art Association as well as the upcoming Peach Festival. Carol entered some paintings and soon after joined WAA. Her schedule as well as the distance from Weatherford limits her attending the meetings and demonstrations. Carol mostly paints with acrylics on raw, unbleached canvas that is prepped with clear gesso to allow the raw canvas texture to show. Most of the raw canvas paintings are either monochromatic, or embellished with low-saturated, jewel-tone colors. Carol has received a number of awards: Honorable Mention, Pomona Valley Art Assoc. Juried Show 2004; 1st Place Oil/Acrylic WAA Peach Festival 2015; People’s Choice, WAA Peach Festival 2015 and 1st Place WAA Member’s Show 2016. At this point Carol markets her work through an occasional show or donating her paintings at charity auctions. Her goals over the next 10-15 years are to transition her business from mostly Industrial Design to mostly art. Her words of advice are, “We all were given gifts by our Creator. Find out what yours is and use it.”

Congratulations to each of the winners: 1st place-James Milner, 2nd place–Debra Sue Waters, 3rd place-Sherry Watters & 4th place-Jay Hutton. Some had their work for sale. It was great to see such talent put to use. Children enjoyed making their own souvenir shirts, painting their own masterpiece and having their face painted by Jessica Pelletier. The event took place in the Weatherford Farmer’s Market. We appreciate the Farmer’s Market allowing us to host the show in the market. This FREE art show was open to the public. This was a great event for the entire family and the Chamber hopes you will make an effort to attend next March!

UPCOMING WAA SHOWS & EVENTS

Open Gallery - May 30-June 17 Peach Festival Art Show- $$ Cash Awards

Registration: Show Runs: Reception: Entry Fee:

Weatherford Chamber of Commerce’s-“Art in Action” Deemed a Success (courtesy of Weatherford Chamber of

June 23-24-25 (Th/Fri 12-6pm Sat 10-2) July 9-Aug 12 July 9, 3 pm Students take home art after reception; Adults take home art Aug. 12 $10 members; $15 non-members; limit- 3 entries

Children’s Summer Art Camp

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The Tourism Committee of the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2nd Annual “ART in ACTION” art show on March 16. Several local artists participated in this event. The Chamber thanked sponsors: Leon Henry of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Wally Wallace of Wallace Insurance Group,Inc., LLC, and James Plowman of Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel that donated the cash prizes for our winners. Entries were judged by a group of judges.

Age Groups: Registration:

6 yrs-9 yrs; 10 yrs-12 yrs - (10 children per class) Begins May 1 and runs thru July 18

Camp Runs: Cost:

person, including a $50 deposit to reserve your seat. Seating is limited so call early—GALE COCHRAN-SMITH (940-872-2517).

July 18 thru August 15, 2016 $20 per child

Classes to run from 9 AM til NOON, 3 DAYS A WEEK (M-W-F)

Classes are one week at a time. So when a child enrolls, it is for (3) three days that week.

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In Graham, Tx the OLD POST OFFICE MUSEUM & ART CENTER’S (OPOMAC) NATIONAL FINE ART COMPETITION is There is expected to be $6000 in cash awards st for this show. Show runs May 14-July 1 . Awards Reception is May 14 at 6:30 pm.

Membership Show – Registration: Show Runs: Reception: Entry Fee:

OPOMAC’s Lake Country Art Show 2015

Aug. 15-19 (during gallery hrs) Aug 22-Sept 23 Sept 16, 6-7:30 pm $10 each; limit-3 entries

OTHER SHOWS & EVENTS

Fort Worth Botanical Society and the Fort Worth Garden Club invite regional artists and artisans to submit work for the 9th Annual Art in the Garden. As a part of Fort Worth's popular Fall Gallery Night, the juried exhibition and sale showcase artwork at the historic Fort Worth Botanic Garden in the heart of the Cultural District. Art in the Garden is a natural complement to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and net proceeds support improvements and Gallery Night Artist Reception: Sat, Sept 10th 4-6:00pm; Deadline for entries: Mon, June 13th, 2016; Entry Fee: $40 (up to three entries) Winners will be selected in seven categories, including oil/acrylic, water media, drawing/pastel, mixed media, photography, sculpture and jewelry. All entries will receive 2 complimentary passes to visit the Japanese Garden & Conservatory inside the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. maintenance of the Garden. See [email protected] for registration form. Exhibition open: 1:00 pm Fri, Sept. 9, 2016 to 4:00 pm , Sun., Sept. 11, 2016;

Fort Worth Botanical Society 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard Fort Worth, Texas 76147

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August 8th through September 2nd, 2016 All members of the Graham Art Guild and the Big Country Art League and all area art associations, guilds or clubs are eligible to hang artwork in this show. TBA Registration (9am to 4pm) at the OPOMAC August 13th Reception (6pm to 8pm) September 2nd Pick up artwork (all day) Limit 5 entries per person: $25 entry fee for up to 5 pieces Pieces must be for sale; there shall be a 20% commission paid to the Graham Art Guild on all sales Categories: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, 3-Dimensional work, Photography, Pencil/Pen, Experimental Works

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NEW TEXAS TALENT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN - New Texas Talent XXIII at Craighead Green Gallery - Opening August 6, 2016. Conceived in 1994 by Craighead Green Gallery, New Texas Talent (NTT) is designed to introduce and promote emerging visual artists in the commercial market. Each year over 1,000 images are submitted for review by a gallery selected juror. The juror then independently selects artists to participate in the New Texas Talent exhibition. Through their participation in the show, many artists have been offered representation by galleries throughout the state or have been invited to participate in future exhibitions. SUBMIT UP TO 3 IMAGES. [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS MAY 31, 2016 for

BRECKENRIDGE FINE ART CENTER – 25TH ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW COMPETITION & SALE. The show runs from July th

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26 through September 3 , 2016. Entry fee is $25 per piece. Call the BFAC for more information (254) 559-6602. Expected $5400 in overall prize money for this competition.

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CHISOLM TRAIL ART ASSOCIATION is sponsoring a Watercolor Workshop featuring noted Fort Worth artist, SOON Y WARREN. The 3-day workshop is June 22, 23 & 24, and will be held in Nocona. The cost is $150 per

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