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The Strawbridge Art League Inc. is a nonprofit organization devoted to establishing a facility in the Doc Strawbridge building for working artists. The intent is to have a collection of working studios open daily for public business.
Volume 15, Issue 9
THE STRAWBRIDGE ART LEAGUE NEWSLETTER - September 2012
Strawbridge Art League President Kathy McElhinny—321-3687002 Vice President Exhibits Need Filled Immediately!
Vice President Programs Mike Passariello—321-7221659
Treasurer Leala Dunn—321-987-8775
Recording Secretary Donna Spencer—321-639-0093
Take In/Pick Up Artwork from “Once Upon A Time” will be available for pick up on January 7th from the FIT Evans Library. New Show: Take in for “Day of the Dead” will be October 1st. 2-4 pm & 6-9 pm
Once Upon A Time
Judged Art Show, Reception, and Pot-Luck Dinner a huge success!
The stories told by the 27 artists who entered “Once Upon A Time” were intriguing, creative and absolutely fantastic! The reception and potluck dinner were a wonderful time for all, a great opportunity to peruse the varied artworks submitted, and as always, a good time to reconnect with our fellow artists and meet some of our newest members. If you couldn’t make it, it would be well worth your while to come by the Henegar Center & check out the wonderful show upstairs. It’s guaranteed to impress. A reminder that this show will travel to FIT on October 1st. There will be another reception on October 12th at 4:00 p.m. at the Evans Library. All artists & guests are welcome to attend. Leala Dunn is the contact for this if you have any questions. The award winners & photos are on page 2, but all entries were award worthy! Two pieces have already been sold! Good job SAL Artists!! A special thanks goes out to the volunteers that made the terrific show possible, and to the members that helped set up the pot-luck dinner. It truly was a wonderful evening.
REMINDER All SAL Members need to fill out their
Note: Please do not remove artwork early from the Henegar Center exhibit. Arrangements can be made to pick them up at the SAL office
book at the gallery, & will provide in-
In This Issue
formation for the new website.
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“Once Upon A Time” award winners/ In the Works at SAL
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Artist’s Profiles
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Gallery News
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Charles Spohn presents his art / Publicity News
Paul Carmen presents Modern Photography—September 20th Paul Carman has been a photographer for more than 15 years—starting with shooting and developing black & whites in a home darkroom, to currently shooting & editing digital frames. His subjects have varied from portraits, to angel statues, and most recently , to wildlife photos. Across those years & photographs, photography as art has been a common theme, & like art, good photography is about decision making. For this month’s meeting, Paul will be talking about decisions that everyone can consider as part of improving their own photographs (or other artistic mediums as well. From composition to perspective, colors to lines, bright lights to dark shadows, Paul will use sample photographs to touch on both the “scientific” as well as the “artistic” aspects of photography as part of inspiring you to see the world (& take pictures, too) in new & exciting ways.
artist’s page, which will be kept in a
Come to the General Meeting Thursday, September 20th
New SAL website is up & running!!! www.strawbridgeartleague.org Like us on Facebook Strawbridge Art League & visit us online at www.strawbridgeartleague.org
7:00 pm presentation by
The Strawbridge Art League
Paul Carmen Modern Photography
Henegar Center for the Arts 625 E New Haven Ave Melbourne, Florida 32901
at the Henegar Center for the Arts
NOW ONLINE!
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! “Day of the Dead”: October 1st take-in **We will need volunteers for this. Contact Kathy or Call: 952-3070 SAL Office *We also would like to have the Gallery open during Henegar Center events in the evening. You get to see the show FREE and man the Gallery during the intermission and after the performance. The Henegar Center recently had a performance where 15 people came into the gallery during an evening show. Volunteers needed on: Sat., Sept. 15th at 7 p.m. for Noche De Tango. And for Speech and Debate, playing at the Black Box Theatre upstairs, on Sept. 28th, 29th & 30th, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m.; and for Oct. 5th , 6th & 7th, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. & Sun. at 2 p.m.
Scott Adams
Best of show: “10 Cents a Ride” by John Andreozzi Second Place: “Time and Distance” by Jeanne Painter Johnson “Angry Birds FL Edition” by Vanessa Bates “Sweet Dreams” by Jeanne Painter Johnson Third Place: “Love Potion” by Katherine McElhinny “Beyond the Forest Edge” by Elizabeth Kaufman “Justa Swingin’” by Teresa K. McReynolds Certificate of Merit: “Playtime on the Amazon” by Terezia Csori “Mermaid Throne” by Katherine McElhinny “Mythical Spirits” by Mindy Z. Colton “All In a Day’s Fun” by Anne Wernlund
Art is knowing which ones to keep.”
SAL is a non- profit organization and we need our members to volunteer! Volunteer hours and $20.00 a month will give you gallery space. Duties for shows include helping to log in the artworks presented and tag them with the number and sorting the art work by type. Being present during the judging and after, hanging the selected pieces, storing the others in our storage area for pick up by artists or transporting the art work to a refuse’ show or traveling show at a different location.
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Award Winners for the “Once Upon A Time” Show
Call for Volunteers
SAL President & Best of Show Winner John Andreozzi
We want people to visit the gallery during intermission
upstairs at the Henegar!
Leala & Teresa
In the works at Strawbridge Art League
Vanessa & Kathy
*Our president, Kathy McElhinny’s meeting with the Henegar Center went very well. They have agreed to add lighting to the upstairs hallway which will be of great benefit to our shows. They also agreed to have signage out front & in the lobby for SAL. This will help with the foot traffic at the gallery as there are 50 thousand people per year passing through the Henegar Center! Very happy award winners!!
MACY’S SHOP FOR A CAUSE There was a lot of shopping going on at Macy’s on Sat., August 25, 2012. We raised $160! Thanks to everyone who sold tickets, & a special thanks to the volunteers who sold tickets at the entrance to the mall including Bill, Emily, Terezia, Rajana, Dee and Leala.
Our top seller was Diana Beacham! Way to go!
*Classroom space is now available at the Gallery for anyone who is interested in teaching an art class. Contact Kathy McElhinny at 321-368-7002 for details. *Directories are done! Many thanks to John Emery! If you haven’t received one in the mail , please stop by the office & pick one up. Any corrections that need to be made will be updated for the online publication. *Photographer, Paul Carmen, will be setting up a time to photograph SAL members art work for reproduction purposes. Time to get those prints & glichees made!
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September 2012
Observations from the SAL Gallery
by Donna Spencer
Bob and Volunteers keep the Gallery open each weekday from 12:00 pm—4pm. Who have you invited? The Gallery volunteers work a minimum of 2-hours a month at the Gallery in exchange for having a designated space in the Gallery for their art work. The gallery Committee is a group of the Gallery Members committed to progressing the Gallery and keeping it evolving and meeting the needs of the SAL member artists and greater artistic community. Get on the list for future Gallery spots for your art work and Come to the Gallery Committee Meetings which are held the 4th Monday of the month at 2 pm at the Gallery. Come and get involved with Gallery operation and programs. We are a new Gallery soon to have our first Anniversary and love your input!
Board meetings continue on the first Monday of each month at 1pm in our gallery space. The next board meeting is scheduled for September 10th, 2012
Membership meetings have been moved to the Third Tuesday evening of the month at 7:00pm in the Gallery upstairs at the Henegar. AND we have added the Artist Profile night on the Third Thursday evening at 7:00pm. Come and meet other local artist that are not in our league YET. Look for It! We have the new feature under way and are profiling two of our artist each month in our Newzletter, Thanks in advance for this! Profiles September 2012 with Leala Dunn award winning painter, stippler and Mom and Teresa McReynolds Award Winning Artist!
Artist will be notified by email and get a questionnaire to start and a phone interview. We will also ask for digital file of you and your work you wish to include. Will you be next?
**SAL Artist business cards are available- Pres Kathy McElhinny made it happen! just write in your info! ***artists! Make your cards for the card rack! Let’s fill the card rack. Pitch upcoming art shows or individual pieces. Come and check it out and design yours.
BYOA or Bring Your Own Art night is happening and the folks are enjoying! each Monday & Thursday night from 7-9pm for the low cost of FREE for members and $5 for non-members. Bring your own project and work with others! Many new members have joined after attending this fun evening of
spontaneous art and community. Feel the sizzle of synergy abounding!
Volunteers needed! We are seeking a new Treasurer, VP of Exhibits and Secretary for the Board. Thank you for all who are interested! Go to Facebook and like us. Call 952-3070 and see what you can do!
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“Profiles”
eresa McReynolds - multi-media and clay artist and artographer -
Says “Life is my major art project; and I play with photography, clay... most anything I find to take my hands to – multimedia; and I love playing with paint, whether it be on canvas, or not! . .anything goes with paint! I started with mud pies, crayons, sock puppets and library “how-to” books....have been 'doing” art ever since. “
Some of the major influences on and inspirations for your art? “My Jr. and Sr. high school art teacher, Mr. Glenniwinkle ( I promise you that is his real name!), Julia's sister, Dad and God.” You can find some of my works at the Strawbridge Art League and at Cafe' Unique. . and you can contact me via email:
[email protected] Teresa recently won third prize in the “Once Upon a Time” Art show after recently joining the SAL! For her piece “Just a Swingin” Congratulations!
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eala Dunn -multi-media artist, stippler and Mother of Cira . “I am a painter mainly with acrylics and watercolor, but I have played around some with oil. I
like to mix different mediums together to get the best effect. I like creating stipple drawings with pen and ink. Then I perform a wash over them with watered down acrylics. I started my artistic career around the age of 8. My grandmother taught me to draw during the summers I spent with her in Colorado. She inspired me to create. Then I attended various different classes over the years to develop my unique style.” Some of the major influences on and inspirations for
her art? “I was really inspired by Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali during my high school years. As an adult I am inspired by people in SAL such as Humberto Rebollo, Elizabeth Kaufmann and Anna Jo Vahle. Outside the league, Damian Share has been one of the most positive influences on me personally. He encourages me to continue to create. He often says, “Just put in the hours!” meaning, the more you paint, the better you can become.” Leala says “ I actually enjoy making all those tiny little dots when I do stipple creations. It is calming to my mind. I have a 6 year old daughter who loves to create with me. She shares my passion and joy of painting. This inspires me to find ways to share the gift of art with other children.” Leala is a child at heart and creates with joy wherever she is!
Children’s Workshops! ONLY $15/Class Children’s Drawing: Shading and Drawing fundamentals. Mondays at 4:15 with Kathy McElhinny September 10th and 24th. Kids Wood Krafts: Perfect for the Holidays! Saturdays at 1:30PM contact Leala Dunn. September 8th, 15th, and 29th. *Coming soon! Marketing your art workshop to be announced! Children must submit a one time application fee of $30 for their Junior SAL Membership. Please call the SAL office 321-952-3070 and sign up!
Charles Spohn presents his art & completes a painting at the July General meeting! Charles Spohn moved to the Melbourne area in 1978 from Cleveland. He was not originally interested in art, but on the advice from his wife, he went to an art class here. He has been hooked ever since! Charles was one of the founders of the Strawbridge Art League! He is a past president, and also was president of the Artists Guild and the Artists Forum at the museum. He had a studio across from the museum for many years. After that first art class, Charles took many more classes, and was very influenced by Bill Schultz and Frits Van Eden. Frits advised him to “use lots of paint!” He also learned to use the side of the brush, and he paints with regular house paint. His main subject matter is faces of girls and has a formula for getting the proportions correct. He always remembers to use a light source to add interest to the piece. Charles highly recommends the following books to help anyone with their art; “Drawing on the right Side of the Brain” and “ Drawing on the Artist Within”, both by Betty Edwards, and “The Complete Painting course” by Wendon Blake. Every day, Charles does at least 2 drawings with different kinds of media. And he is very proud of the fact that he gives away all of his paintings. His best advice is to ‘KEEP PAINTING!” Good Advice!
SAL Exhibitions & Publicity News Call to Artists!: SAL “Day of the Dead” show at the Henegar Center. Celebrating a Mexican tradition—read up on this holiday & present your best art! $10 to enter/ one $100 Prize/ Take-in Oct. 1st 12-4 pm & 6-9 pm *Award & costume Party: Nov. 3rd @ 7:00 at Kathy’s place—2861 St. James Lane, Melbourne, FL
A Special Thanks!
Board of Directors Executive Committee President Vice President–Exhibits Vice President–Programs Vice President of Administration Recording Secretary Treasurer & Digital Publicist
Kathy McElhinny Mike Passariello Bob Harvey Carol Chiaverini Leala Dunn
Board Members: (To meet two times per year, however, may attend any or all committee meetings held normally each month.)
Membership Past President Board Member (Historian) Board Member Gallery Committee Board Member (Acrylic Artists) Board Member (Oil/Acrylic) Board Member (Fine Arts) Board Member (Photo Art) Board Member (Glass Art & jewelry)
John Mark McElhinny Heidi Stocker John Emery Bob Harvey Diana Beacham Annajo Vahle Bob Hubbard Paul Carman Donna Spencer
ArtNewz Staff: Newsletter Editor Newsletter Proof Reader
Anne Wernlund
& Gallery Page Editor Donna Spencer Photography Contributions John Mark McElhinny John Preston Article Contributions Leala Dunn *Interested in getting involved? Come to our next board meeting- First Monday of every month at 1:00 pm @ SAL Gallery at the Henegar Center
Direct to You from the Highland Art and Studio in Eau Gallie: Artists space available for the Sept. First Friday Event. Your work will be up the entire month for a flat fee of $30 / 30% Commission. Contact Humberto at 243-9855 or
[email protected] SAL Member Rafael Picon could use your support to finish his sculpture of Ponce de Leon. He is still in need of funding. Your contribution can be made at: utbunitedthirdbridge.com/donate.php, the organization behind this project.
SAL Artists Exhibit at Eau Gallie Library—Diana Beacham will exhibit thru Sept. 30th—any SAL member interested in exhibiting should contact Ed Baranowski The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery will have an opening reception for 100% Pure exhibit from 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 7th during the First Friday Art Walk.
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Save the Date! Art Gallery of Viera invites you to the reception of it’s show, ”Something to Talk About...art with a message”, on Sat. Sept. 8th from 6-9p.m. The Gallery’s Creative Director, Jerry Hanzl, will create an interactive collage of this event as it unfolds.
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Dates to Remember
our art news is wanted! Y As the editor of the ArtNewz I hope you will be entertained and educated about the happenings in the Strawbridge Art League. Any questions, comments or news worthy publications are welcome! Please send me a line at:
Friday, the 7th—First Friday Downtown Eau Gallie! Come to the Arts District!
[email protected]
Monday, the 10th—1:00 pm SAL Board Meeting at the Strawbridge Art Gallery
Thank-you!
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Are you not getting a newsletter? Email us or call us with your updated address! SAL Office: 321-952-3070
***Every Monday and now, Thursday Evening!—BYOA - Bring Your Own Art 6—9 pm at the gallery *SAL Office open every weekday from 12-4 pm
September 2012
Friday, the 14th—Friday Fest! Downtown Melbourne—food fun and Art! Thursday, the 20th—General Membership Meeting & presentation by Paul Carmen Friday, the 24th—1:00 pm SAL Gallery Committee Meeting at the Gallery October 2012 Monday, the 1st—1:00 pm: SAL Board Meeting at the Strawbridge Art Gallery; Take-in for “Day of the Dead” show, 12-4 pm & 6-9 pm Friday, the 12th—4:00-6:00 pm Opening of “Once Upon a Time” at Evans at F.I.T. Tuesday, the 16tth—7:00 pm General Membership Meeting & presentation Thursday, the 18th—7:00 pm Artist Spotlight: Debbie Pettigrew.
The Strawbridge Art League
Henegar Center for the Arts 625 E New Haven Ave Melbourne, Florida 32901
