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September 2008 General Meeting
Tuesday, September 2
*Social Half-Hour at 7:00 pm ~ General meeting 7:30 pm
Corvallis-Benton County Library
“The Art of Monte Shelton”
*Changes:
When you come to the CAG meeting Social Half-Hour (7:00 pm) from now on, bring your latest work of art to display. We’ll put them around the room. Then, we’ll socialize and celebrate in their presence.
Portland artist Monte Shelton will give a presentation about her art with a question/answer session. For the month of September, Shelton’s paintings will be on display as part of the “It Happens in the Forest” show which opens September 2 in the Main Gallery of The Arts Center.
Forest Pond East, 2006 oil on canvas 48″ x 96″
Shelton’s images are a fusion of observation and imagination, the abstract and descriptive. She blends the tension between light and shadow, the paradox of fire and water, hot and cold, life and death. Expressive brush work represents energy spots, layering yellows and gold into languid blues and violets.
For more information about Monte and/or to view her art, click here. http://www.paintmonte.com
The Arts Center
Works by David Paul Bayles and Monte Shelton.
Opening Reception is Thursday, September 4 from 5:30- 7:00 pm.
David speaks about his work September 18 at 7 pm. $10 (The Arts Center members free)
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Message from the President…
First of all, I would like to thank all of last year’s CAG officers and committee chairs for the time and effort that was put into helping the CAG meet its purpose of promoting art in our community. This includes Carolyn Madsen, Brandi Dayton, Anna Tewes, Jasmine Nahorniak, and DiAnn Acevedo for their outstanding leadership, as well as all the committee chairs with special mention for the heroic task that Norma Eaton and Doyle Leek made in leading the Clothesline Sale effort.
As you may have noticed, this year Harold Wood has volunteered to become the editor of Brush Strokes newsletter and he will be implementing the proposal that was made last year for developing both a hard copy as well as a Web-based version of the newsletter. So I also want to offer a special thank you to Barbara Story who has done such an outstanding job as editor for the past several years.
Looking forward, there are a number of changes that have been already discussed and that will be addressed by the board this coming year with the aid of focus groups. Maureen Frank has already taken the initiative of creating and sending out a survey regarding future programs and other changes. Some of the preliminary inputs include support for focus groups, more educational programs and less “businessâ€, expanded membership and the need for a strategic plan.
So there is much to do and I am looking forward to a very productive and fun year.
Mike Bergen, President
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Clothesline Sale 2008
The weather for the 47th Annual Clothesline Sale of Art was perfect–partially overcast, partially sunny, not too warm. Everyone had a good time, even though the crowds did not seem as heavy as they have been at recent past sales. Perhaps the economy and price of gas took its toll, since sales were down about 25 percent from last year.
Doyle Leek and Norma Eaton are interested in comments and suggestions from all who participated and will be having a meeting soon to discuss the Sale and plans for the next one. They want to thank everyone who helped in a thousand different ways, especially those who were not hanging.
Gross Sales Clothesline Sale 2001-2008
2001 $26,500.00
2002 $31,500.00
2003 $37,800.00
2004 $32,200.00
2005 $46,000.00
2006 $47,100.00
2007 $38.200.00
2008 $29,500.00
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Corvallis Fall Festival
Coming up quickly on September 27-28 is the Fall Festival. There are 10 spots for CAG artists, each with two panels. At present we have 10 people who have signed up. We anticipate that we may have some cancellations, so if you are interested in being on the wait list, please let Mike Bergen know ASAP.
7th Corvallis Fall Festival Fine Arts Showcase
Corvallis Fall Festival is proud to offer this invitational exhibition of artwork in the gallery-like
setting of the Corvallis-Benton County Library’s Main Meeting Room. This year’s Showcase features artists in a variety of media and will show “Autumn Paints Herself”, the original artwork created by Donna Beverly for this year’s poster.
A gala reception for the Fine Arts Showcase artists and kick-off for Fall Festival will be held Friday, September 26, 2008, from 6-8 pm. Hours for the show are 10-6 Saturday, September 27, and 10-5 Sunday, September 28. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library is located at 645 NW Monroe Street, Corvallis.
For more information on the Fall Festival, click here.
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October 6 Jury for Exhibiting Status
A jury for associate members who have been members for more than 3 months and wish to become exhibiting members of the Corvallis Art Guild will be October 6. Exhibiting members may sign up to show their work at Hanging Around Town sites, participate in the Clothesline Art Sale, and submit work for the banner on the Web site and Brush Strokes back page.
Registration forms will be available at the next general meeting September 2 or may be downloaded from the website. Click here and scroll down for the application.
The jury will be held on Monday, October 6 2008 in the Art Center basement. Artwork must be dropped off between 6:30-7:00 PM and picked up between 9:00-9:30 PM. The CAG October general meeting will take place at the same time (7:00-9:00 PM) at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.
For more information, contact Jasmine Nahorniak at jasminenahorniak@yahoo.com or 740-5488.
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Dues are due in September
Membership dues ($15) are due in September. Pay at this month’s meeting or send a check to Corvallis Art Guild, P.O.Box 1441, Corvallis, OR 97339. Please include your name, address, e-mail, and medium with your check.
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From the Editor…
News? Submission deadline for the October newsletter is Sept. 22. Send information to Harold Wood at tickwood@teleport.com or 3541 SE Shoreline Dr., Corvallis, OR 97333.
The editor is looking for CAG original “clip art†for the back page every month : pen/ink, woodcut, silkscreen, poster, etc. Needs to look good small.
Do you have a blog or web site? Send me your link. I’ll print a list next month.
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August 19 Board Meeting Highlights
The Board discussed allowing archival quality reproductions at CAG sponsored venues.
This month, in addition to our regular mailed copy of the newsletter, members will also receive a PDF copy via email.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16 at 1:00 pm in The Arts Center.
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Evening Figure Group (Fairbanks Hall OSU)
Evening Figure Group (Fairbanks Hall OSU)
To all past and present members of the evening figure drawing group: This group has been meeting for decades. It seems high time to let the world see what we have been up to. If you are interested in the possibility of being a part of an exhibit of the work of this group, let me know. My intention is to assemble jpgs on a CD so I’ll have something to show any potential venue.
Please send two images (jpg or pdf) of drawings completed while attending the evening figure drawing group. These should be ones that you either have framed and ready to show, or are willing to frame for any possible exhibit. They should be at least 72 dpi and Mac compatible. Please have them to me by September 19. Use “EveningFigure Group” in the subject line of your email. Send to:Carol Chapel at cjchapel@casco.net
The evening figure group meets Wed. and Thurs. nights beginning Oct. 1 at Fairbanks Hall OSU room 116. $25.00 (10 weeks 19 sessions) 6:30-9:00 pm.
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