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NEWSLETTER

November 2010

Artist’s League of Orange County www.artleagueoc.com, www.artistsleagueoforangecounty.blogspot.com

2009 OFFICERS

Artist Demo &

President: Arlene Kartak Vice President:

Monthly Meeting

Marianna Ross

Saturday,

Secretary:

November 20 @ 1:30

Diane Young Treasurer: Alan Lindenmuth

Beardall Senior Center 800 S. Delaney Avenue, Orlando

Creative Spirit Art Gallery presents

“With Reverence & Feeling” Featuring the art of David Cumbie, Les Jarvela, Byron Walker & Martha Mahoney Show opened November 12th and will run through December 4th.



Damian Caballero, a local artist and fine art printer at ArtSystems of Florida, will demonstrate his cutting-edge method of art production. His evocative and multi-layered paintings are produced by utilizing not only paint but the computer and the giclee printing process.

Please bring a recent artwork for our viewing pleasure as

GALLERY HOURS Tuesday—Friday, 12 to 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

well as a snack for sharing. Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of every month from September through May at 1:30 P.M. (Board meeting begins at 12:30 P.M.). Summer recess is June, July and August.

Harwood–Watson Dance Studio 820A Lake Baldwin Lane Orlando, FL 32803 (407)898-8343 www.creativespiritartgallery.com 1

Calendar of Events

MEMBERS IN THE…

ALOC members show at Creative Spirit Art Gallery, opening Dec. 10th, 6 to 9 pm. Further info (see below) or call: Doris Smart, 407-365-4066 or [email protected] Golden Acrylics Demo/workshop—Sat, Dec. 4th at 3:30. Workshop is free with samples at end of program. Location: Art Systems, 1740 State Road 436, Winter Park. Please call (407) 679-4700 to sign up. First come/first serve on seating.

Beatrice Athanas participated in the Festival of the Masters Downtown Disney and received two purchase awards from Disney. The paintings will be on display in the Greek restaurant on Disney's Boardwalk. She also received an award of commendation at the Lake Mary-Heathrow art festival.

ALOC Members’ Show

Marianna Ross is participating in a group show called “Joyful Noise” at the Gateway Center for the Arts (GCA) in DeBary. Artist reception is Saturday, Nov. 20th from 4:30 to 6:30. The show will run through Dec. 24th. Call 386-668-5553 or www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org for info.

Dec. 10, Creative Spirit Art Gallery Notice to all ALOC Members who are participating in the Members’ Show at Creative Spirit:

Tim Darnell is also participating in the group show “Joyful Noise” at GCA with five of his ballet paintings. He is also participating in the ALOC member’s December show at Creative Spirit Art Gallery and the annual Artists’ Registry show next month.



All participating members must be current in their dues.



The cost to each participating member is $5, payable upon drop-off of artwork.



Drop-off is Saturday, Dec. 4th, between 11 and 12 (or Friday, Dec. 3, same hours, if

Karen Angell and Shirley Pinson are displaying their artwork at the Maitland Civic Center through December.

you’re unable to be there on Saturday.) Painting pickup after the show is Dec. 31st between 12 and 3.

Arlene Kartak and Doris Smart have art displayed in the Sanford Welcome Center.



Please fill out form upon drop-off of work and indicate sale price. No NFS items will be ad-

Judy Pardo participated in the Festival of Masters Sidewalk Chalk Painting Event over the weekend of Nov. 13 and Nov. 14.

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All paintings should be original, signed by the artist and ready to hang.

Gayle Bell, Thomas Carmon, Fred Goodart, Arlene Kartak, Alan Lindenmuth, Ginny Seibert, Doris Smart, Ellen Smith and a number of other artists from various groups participated in an art show/sale at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs on Nov. 13. Thanks to the generosity of the participating artists, the event primarily raised funds for Hospice.



All participating artists should bring finger food (not a bag of chips or crackers) and/or wine to the opening. Please have utensils and plates for your dish.



Opening hours are Dec. 10th, from 6 to 9. Gallery will not be open before 5 for food/beverage drop-offs.



Volunteers are needed for set up and clean up. Please contact Creative Spirit at 407-

Please forward newsletter announcements, corrections, along with your website and email links, to the editor: [email protected]

898-8343 to sign up.

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Annual Holiday Party

ALOC 2011 Year Book

and Competition

Cover Contest To enter the contest, you must:

Start preparing for our annual holiday party and competition on December 18th by getting your best and most recent artwork matted, framed and ready to show. This annual event is judged by your fellow artists and is an opportunity to win one of several ribbons with cash prizes!

1. Be an ALOC member with current membership dues paid. 2. Create an origiCreate nal cover design Design on half of an 8.5” Here x 11” (8.5” x 5.5”) white sheet of paper. 3. Create design in black only, with no gray tone or gray shading. 4. Bring your design to the December ALOC meeting. Members will vote for the winning design during this “Holiday” meeting.

You might also win a year-long ALOC membership if your entry is the winner in the annual ALOC Year Book Cover Contest” (see sidebar). We hope to see you at the December meeting with your best artwork, most festive and creative name tag and favorite holiday dish.

Winner receives ALOC dues paid for 2011!

Call for Artists

A look back—

At our October Meeting

Artists’ Registry Annual Member Show opening Thursday Dec. 16. Entries due by Nov. 20th from current members with $30 entry fee. Cash prizes. Contact [email protected] or 407-312-0708.

Arlene Kartak, President of ALOC, brought the October meeting to order. Arlene nominated Marianna Ross as Vice President of ALOC and the members voted unanimously in favor for her to fill the vacant position. Sunny the Rooster made an appearance with Jennie Bell, the author of his book. He had a little stage fright though and was uncharacteristically quiet. He didn’t let out even one cock-a-doodle-doo. After various pumpkinbased snacks, we had an interesting demo on the technique of fresco by Giuseppe Corazzina.

2011 Annual Member’s Exhibit at Gateway Center for the Arts in DeBary, FL. All GCA members are encouraged to participate and there is no entry fee for members. Drop off dates for show selection are Dec. 30th and Jan. 3rd. For further info, call 386-668-5553 or check www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org. The City of DeBary’s Holiday Village Festival, to be held at the Gateway Center for the Arts, is looking for participating artists. Event is Dec. 4th and 5th. Cash prizes will be awarded. Please contact 386-681-2753 or [email protected].

I believe all painting and art should be uplifting for the viewer. —Damien Hirst

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Important Note: Special Thanks to Hana Huong

ALOC dues will increase to $30 a year

for her generous contribution of

beginning in 2011.

stamps for the newsletter mailing. Her thoughtfulness is appreciated.

ALOC Membership Dues— $25/year

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Call or write Alan Lindenmuth to make sure you’re current on your dues or if you’re interested in joining the group (321-282-7024 or [email protected]). Please fill out the form and include a $25 check payable to ALOC and bring to the next meeting or mail to:

The Palette Pals Art Show scheduled for December has been postponed until spring. For further info, please contact Alberta Delarata at 407-271-8015.



Alan Lindenmuth, ALOC Treasurer

Please contact Dianne Young at 407-765-0921 if you’re interested in showing your art at

14557 Jamaica Dogwood Dr.

Apopka City Hall.

Orlando, FL 32828

Gone but not forgotten:

Name_________________________________________

Creative Spirits Art Gallery will be closing at the end of December

Address_______________________________________ City___________________________________________ Zip__________ Phone____________________________ Email:____________________________

25% OFF already low prices

Classified:

Professional custom framing

Artistic and professional website design.

with individual consultation

Very reasonable prices. Contact Michelle Angell at [email protected].

T-Cart Framing and Gallery

Wooden frames available, various sizes, good price. 407-672-1001

Alan Lindenmuth and Thomas Carmon

If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is 'thank you', that would suffice.

14557 Jamaica Dogwood Dr. Orlando, FL 32828 (321) 217-8075

—Meister Eckhart

Happy Thanksgiving

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