Sketchy Details: August 1^st 2011

2011 Officers:  JoAnne Perigo Fiscus: President ~ Edward Holloman: Vice President
~ Jane Dusanic: Treasurer ~ Pria Rahmouni: Secretary

September Meeting

The September 8th Meeting will be at the Vigo County Library in Terre Hauteat 6:00pm.
No meeting in August (Picnic at Billie Creek Village on August 13th).

JULY

I know it is not time for Sketchy Details already; however we are going to try something new.  We are going to be doing the Sketchy Details a few days  after the meeting. The major purpose of our newsletter is to keep everyone knowledgable about the activities of the Art Guild and its members. So in order to keep everyone up to date with the decisions and activities planned at our meetings we are going to be sending the newsletter closer to the time of the meetings. I hope this is agreeable with everyone!

Our major discussion at this month's meeting was "Art in the Park"  It will be July 30th  at the Lion's Shelter 1 in Deming Park from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Ed Holloman has graciously agreed to bring the band "Second Wave" and entertain us and our visitors for the afternoon. (Ed will play in the band)  Several members have signed up to be there; however we still have plenty of space for everyone wanting to spend a pleasant afternoon with fellow artists. It will probably be hot so bring a fan. There will be electrical outlets in the shelter. Originally we were going to have a carry-in lunch, but not enough  people expressed interest, so simply bring your own drinks and some snacks to share with the others.

JoAnn has talked to the owner of the Northwest Territory Art Gallery in Vincennes and they would like our work to be hung during their August Show.  JoAnn will deliver our work for us and pick it up on August 29th if you bring it to her during "Art in the Park"  She asks that it be wrapped and ready for transporting and it must have your Name, Title, Medium and price on it ready to hang.  If sold while in the show the Gallery will charge 20 percent. The opening night will be August 5th at the Gallery.

We are having a picnic in August. It will be held at Billie Creek Village on the 13th of the month from 4 - 8 pm. The Art Guild will provide the meat, cups, plates and flatware. Members A-L bring salads or covered dishes and M-Z bring desserts. You should bring your own drinks and maybe chairs.

The Paris Fall Showcase is coming up very fast. The delivery of your work will be August 30th, 31, and September 1 during business hours. You will be responsible to deliver and pick up your own work. We will be hanging the show Sept 1st at 3 pm. Pick up is October 11th and 12th during business hours. 

  Edward and JoAnn would like to start a mailing list for the Art Guild.  They are asking us to provide them with our list of persons or organizations that have purchased our work or people we would like to have notified of our events.  The list would be shared with members for the person all shows and events plus the Art Guild events.  E-mail address or mailing address  of your contacts should be given to them during our September meeting.  

We will have a show at the Community Theater from October 13th thru the 30th. Our October meeting will be on October 13th at the Community Theater.  After the meeting we will hang the show. Pick up will be October 30th at 4 pm. JoAnn wants Name, title, medium and price of your work by October 1st.  

No meeting in August (picnic time) and the next meeting will be September 8th, 6 pm at the library. We have lots to do  ----  Don't miss it!


Thank you-- Edith Acton --- DickEdieA at aol dot com or call 466-6337

Artist of the Month

• Artist of the Month info: Edith Acton is the 'Artist of the Month for August' and will have several pieces of her art displayed at the Vigo County Public Library. Along with the exhibit at the library, Edith gets to have an article in The Tribune Star about her work. In order to be considered for Artist of the Month, your dues must be paid. Please read further info below to find out how to be invovled in Artist of the Month.

Artist of the Month Information

Monica Waller

Monica would like to let everyone know what she is hoping to accomplish with 'Artists of the Month' articles. She can also explain what you need to do to get invovled.

Each artist may hang two pieces and information about the painting/work at the side. The person you will be contacting at the library is the Community Services Director Chris Shellenberg. Have your exhibits at the library a day or two in advance of the first of the month; and at that time learn when to return to retrieve your art.

If you know ahead of time that you cannot, for whatever reason, be the 'Artist of the Month,' Please contact Monica in plenty of time to get someone else. Monica may be reached at # or email at monicamaaw at yahoo dot com. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

July:   John Hemminghouse

August:   Edith Acton

September:   Jim McMullen

October:   Linda Sikorski

November:   Bill Wolfe

December:   Monica Waller

January 2012:   Edward Holloman

 

If your name is coming up soon, please contact Monica and confirm that you will be participating in the "Artist of the Month," this will help her immensely.

Covered Bridge Art Association in Rockville

Delores Colllings at 765-548-2661

The Covered Bridge Art Association in Rockville mailed out to some artists that there is a change for the Associate Members. (Associate Members are those who do not live in Parke County.)

Associate members are entitled to attend monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, participate in their programs, serve on commitees and do volunteer work. They are also eligilbe to enter two paintings in the annual Associates Show held each July and this year there will be monetary prizes. The dues are $15. If you have any questions please call Delores.

 

Area Exhibitions

 

Vigo County Public Library:

Artist of the Month: Edith Acton

 

The Raven Gallery

817 Ohio Street

The Raven Gallery closed early in 2011 after the loss of the owner, and fellow artist, Marty Martinez. The Guild would like to thank all the artists who contributed art to the Gallery over the years. Those of us who were fortunate enough to know Marty, will always miss him.