Collagraph - February 2012

Presidents Message

January 12th found the gallery filled with members and guests taking in a demonstration by Gina Leyton. Gina did a wonderful and whimsical demo on her pastel on canvas work. Gina sold several of her works and gifted some of her works to the attending group after the demonstra- tion. Gina commented after the show she may be interested in doing a workshop at the gallery at a later date. We hope she will decide to follow through and put together a workshop for us here at the gallery.

Saturday the 14th was the Potters Guild Reception. There was a good turn out of 77 visitors and several pieces of their works were sold. As always the Guild put on an outstanding show. Each year we find they have expanded thier show to include new and different types of work.

This month we have put into effect a new set of guidelines for the Demo artists. The main change will be that all work sold the night of the demo will pay a 10% commission to the gallery and all works sold must go through the front sales desk.

he new budget for 2012 was passed by the members at the Janu- ary 12th general membership meeting.

Also the By-laws of the Stockton Art League have been revised. Copies will be made available at the front desk. These changes will be voted on by the membership at a later date. Member and Feature Artist Guidelines now available at the front desk, along with staffing instructions.

The donated small works sale in November and December was a success. The gallery netted $1,400 in sales. I would like to thank all the members that donated pieces.You will be receiving a thank you letter from the gallery shortly.

The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 1st at 10:00am.

Your President,

February 9th: General membership meeting and artist demonstration, 7-9pm

Artist: Clemmie King, Chinese Brush Demo

During the mid-1990’s, Clemmie lived in Philadelphia and worked in the pharmaceutical industry. She frequently visited a market research facility in Chicago, where she was routinely distracted by a meditative Asian Painting on display and eventually decided to try learning to paint. After failure to learn from a library book, she sought instruction. Since then, she has studied Asian Brush Painting briefly with three masters: Sea Young Oh (from Korea); Keiko Miyamori (from Japan); and I-Hsuing Ju (from China). She was influenced by each of them, and also was interested in the differences between their personal philosophies and methods.

Working primarily with black Sumi-E ink, Clemmie was drawn to art images without color. She began creating charcoal drawings and in 2003, graduated with an MFA in Drawing from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Clemmie moved to North Carolina, where she taught Chinese Brush Painting, Oil Painting, and Charcoal drawing at various venues. In late 2006, she moved (with her husband, Eric) to Stockton, where she has enjoyed teaching Chinese Brush Painting at The Tracy Grand Theater of the Arts, Lodi Community Art Center, and at The Haggin Museum.

Over the years, her watercolors, oil paintings, Chinese brush paintings, etchings, woodcuts, pastels and charcoal drawings have won many awards in open juried exhibitions, including eight Best in Shows. Her artwork appears in private and public collections in 14 states. She has been a member of the Sumi-E Society of America for many years.

Chinese Brush Painting evolved during the advent of Zen Buddhism (Southern Song Dynasty, 960-1250AD). Originally, it was a visual form of communication (not an aesthetic endeavor), used by Zen Buddhist Monks to convey pictorial, meditative lessons pertaining to character development and personal conduct. The Zen Monks purposefully integrated ideals from Buddhism, Taoism, andConfucianism; thus, the Canons of Chinese Brush Painting integrate concepts from these three philosophies.

At this month's program meeting, Clemmie will share the rich history and evolution of this venerable art form. She will display the unique tools involved, and conduct a demonstration. Finally, two interactive "painting stations" will be set-up; all attendees are invited to give it a try.

SAL member Shiloh Gastello one-man show coming to UOP

Our current UOP intern and SAL member Shiloh Gastello will have a one- man exhibition of his works at the DeRosa University Center on the University of the Pacific campus. The exhibition will take place January 26 through March 19, 2012. A reception will be held at the DeRosa University Center on Saturday, February 4, 2012.

Artist In The News

Of the 28 entries by SAL members to the recent Delicato Winery Art Show in Manteca, 11 won awards. Those winning awards are as follows: Landscape, 2nd Place, Clemmie King, Honorable Mention, Cindy Wilbur. Wine/Grapes, 2nd Place, Cindy Wilbur.

Portrait, 2nd Place, Pat Soulsby, Honorable Mention, Joe Busalacchi and Marilyn Eger. Animals, 3rd Place, Tina Moore, Honorable Mention, Kay Owen. Whimsical, 3rd Place, Clemmie King. Other, 3rd Place, Marilyn Eger, Honorable Mention, Pat Price. Other SAL members accepted into the show were, Linda Abbott Trapp, Dolly Sellars, Mary Ann Poletti, and Jean Janssen.

Congratulations to all. Good show!

57th Juried Exhibition at The Haggin Museum

The 57th Juried Exhibition at The Haggin Museum, sponsored by the Stockton Art League, will be open from July 5 through September 2, 2012 with a reception scheduled for July 5th. A Prospectus for the 57th Juried Exhibi- tion can be found online at www.hagginmuseum.org and down- loaded. Printed copies have been mailed to artists who participated in the 56th Juried Exhibition and copies are also available at the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery. Entries will be accepted via CDs, and must be postmarked no later than May 9, 2012. Juror for the Exhibi- tion will be artist and instructor Craig Nelson, Director of the BFA and MFA programs at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. If you have any questions regarding the Exhibition or prospectus, please contact Exhibition Chair, Teresa Hickey at: elmhickey@sbcglobal.net (preferred) or at 209-466-6789

Artist of the Month Recepton: February 11th

Artists: Linda Abbott Trapp, Reception 4-7 pm

Linda Abbott Trapp, PhD is a juried artist who has recentlyre turned to fine arts production following a long hiatus, during which she served as faculty and dean atseveral colleges, founded a consulting firm, worked on several continents, and published seven books and over 250 articles. Her previous arts experience included pottery, sculpture, weaving, and serigraph production. Arts administration included grant management in Fresno, CA, adminstration as a Dean at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and ownership of a pottery and weaving supply shop in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She taught pottery to students from preschool to elder hostel, and taught K-12 art at the Good Shepherd School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Her recent work includes wood sculpture, watercolor, and collage. She is interested in producing lyrical pieces that express psychological insights within natural settings.

Artist Statement:
Painting the boundary between pyschology and art Whether I’m working in wood, watercolor,or another medium, I’m exploring the boundary between art and psychology. Rather than represent the surface of things, I want to provide insight into what’s underneath, what motivates and matters. I’m happiest when, in addition to illuminating psychological truth, the work speaks to environmental concerns as well. In short, my art is meant to resonate with both inner truth, the psychological, and outer truth, being in the world in a responsible way

Workshops

Wendi Maxwell, will present Personal Goal-Setting for Artists on Saturday, February 18, 1:30 to 3:00pm., at the Goodwin Gallery on Pacific Avenue, Stockton. Registration is $10, payable at the door. For more information call Wendi at 209-608-6551, or email at wendi.maxwell@gmail.com Materials: Crayons, colored pencils or pens, largesheets of paper (brown paper bags, shelf paper, wrappingpaper). Bring your own materials if you like. Some supplies will be available at the class. Tired of feeling guilty about those New Year’s Resolutionsthat go nowhere? Come to this fun-filled, hands-onworkshop and leave with a plan to take charge of your future. This hour-and-a-half class taps into the creativity and passion of artists. Identify the dreams and ideas essential to your development as an artist, and then find the strategies that will make your dreams achievable. Using mind-mapping techniques, we’ll draw apicture of our future as artists, and start implementing it NOW. Perfect for visual and performing artists. Wendi is president of the Stockton Arts Foundation, and is a well-known jazz singer with her own band. In her business incarnation, she was manager of continuous improvement projects for the California Deptartmentof Education, and led the creation of its strategic planning system. She is a well-respected speaker and workshop leader at events across the US.

Lynn Slade, watercolor collage artist, is available to teach a workshop at the gallery in 2012. She requires a minimum of 8 people to register for the workshop. Lynn was our June Demonstration artist at the gallery. The class would be for 2 days from 9:30-4:00, with a fee of $135. Anyone interested please respond to Maria Flumiani 467-1439. Check out Lynn’s work at: www.Isladeart.com

Art League Member Instructors

John Carruthers
Art classes at Oak Park Senior Center 9:30am - 11:30ambr /> 209-478-2731 or 209@hotmail.com for details

D'Phar (Temporarily Suspended)
Elsie May Goodwin Gallery
Oil.

Classes every Monday - Ongoing.
For class information send #10 SASE to:

D’Pharr Painting Adventures
8527 Macduff Courtt., Stockton, CA 95209

Jon Guerzon
Jagged Lines of Imagination Academy

Classes focusing on cartoons, comics, and animation.
Come see us at:
4422 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton CA 95207
(209) 479-4128 or www.JLIAcademy.com

Jean Janssen
Hutchins St. Square Community Center Watercolor
Beginner classes: 9am - 11am Thurs.
Intermediate & Advanced: Noon - 3pm Thurs.
209-333-5511

Clemmie King
Chinese Brush Painting (Ink) Workshops clemmieanderic@comcast.net 209-478-2294

Tina Moore, PSA, PSW
Pastel Painting Workshops/Instruction
mooregrafix@comcast.net
209-931-2529

Nancy Holl-Smith
Lodi Arts Commission
(209) 367-5442

Phoebe Storey
Oil/Acrylic. Register at the gallery

Jeannie Vodden
Watercolor. For class information send
#10 SASE to:
P.O. Box 512, Jackson, CA 95642

Membership Roster for 2011

New Members

Sergio Cervantes

Phyllis Cook

Victoria Davila

L.C. Genecco

Radmila Rakich

Christine C. Schmidt

Lifetime Memberships

D'Pharr

Rosemary Fowell

Leonard George

Claire Oak

Jeanne Wootten

Monet Memberships

 

Picasso Memberships

Rita Sublett

Patron Memberships

Ivan Hitt

Joanie Selman-Prince

New SAL gallery guidelines for membership

1. Each individual/artist must be a member of the Stockton Art League, and pay one of the existing membership dues levels. Minimum dues are $35/year.

2. Each member may enter up to 4 pieces of their original art work in show (every 2 months). Work must be framed (unless the canvas sides are painted as part of the work) and have a wire hanger.

3. Art work shall be recent work done within the last 4 years. All art work must be for sale. Once submitted, work will remain for the duration of the show, unless it is sold. It may then be replaced without additional fee. Displays may not be changed nor entered after show is hung without consulting Aleen, Gallery Director.

4. There is a $5.00 charge for each painting entry into 2 month show. Exceptions are as follows:

• Three-dimiensional work: $7.00 per month
• Matted art work (in bins): $7.00 per 2 months
  (maximum of 15 pieces)
• Jewelry: $7.00 per month
• Scarves: $7.00 per month

5. There will be a new exhibit approximately every 60 days. Art work may be re-entered every 6 months. Gallery receives 30% commission on all sold work. Schedule is published in the Collagraph Newsletter.

6. Art work will be accepted at the discretion of the Gallery Director. Any unresolved issues will be referred to the Board of Directors for review.

7. When exhibiting their art in Gallery, member is required to staff a minimum of 6 hours per month for each month their work is shown. Shifts are usually 3 hours twice a month, or one 6 hour shift - depending on member preference. If member is unable to staff at their scheduled time/date, it is their responsibility to find a replacement. If a replacement cannot be found, please notify the Gallery Director at least 24 hours in advance.

8. At time of entry into 2 month show, a calendar will be available for staffing signup. 9. For new members who have a working, full-time paid position of at least 5 days, OR a medical problem that would prevent staffing, the bi-monthly entry fee will be $7.00 per painting (four maximum) with 40% commission to the gallery on each piece sold.

10. Please submit any concerns about the Gallery in writing to Aleen Gall, Director of the Gallery.

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• Monthly demonstrations
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• Workshops with reception
• Tours to art related
• Juried Haggin Show destinations
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• Member roster
• Art Auction
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