ANAC- all members need to know that our local ANAC show is scheduled for March 1st. If you are planning on entering you probably need to get started as the days are flying by. Remember you have to have your membership in by Febr. 15 in order to belong to ANAC which enables you to enter selected works to the show in York this summer. Get those brushes, pastels, watercolors, etc. going ladies and gentlemen.
Saturday Jan. 21st was the annual Chinese New Year Party for the Lincoln Artists’ Guild with 31 people in attendance. It was held at the Imperial Palace in Lincoln and we were furnished with five courses of some wonderful food. So much food that there was even leftovers. Way to go Imperial Palace. Their decorations were wonderful and they were the best hosts. We started off the evening with word searches, voting on self portraits and having a short business meeting. Officers ballot for 2017 was presented, voted on and accepted. Officers are: Carmen Stineman, President; Lisa Cassel, 1st Vice President; Janet Fraley, 2nd Vice President; Julie Childers, Secretary; and Ethel Mount, Treasurer. The passing of the torch so to speak followed by the new president Carmen Stineman presenting Jan Blank with a hand made wooden door decoration in the shape of a cross for all of her hard work and dedication to the Guild for the last two years. Following the meal, winners were announced from the judging done earlier. Winners were: Donna Pozehl for the most bizarre/extreme portrait; Reida Wrenholt for the most realistic; Lenn Marshell for the most comical; Will Rennick for the most interesting use of media; Myrna Baade for the most colorful; and Lisa Cassel for the most identifiable to the artist. Climaxing the meeting was the gift exchange, and then just chatting the evening away. I wish to thank all the people that helped make the evening possible, especially, Donna Pozehl, Wanda Medina, Jan Blank, Lisa Cassel, and Reida Wrenholt for the time they gave up to sculpt, and paint the taxidermy chickens. Looking forward to next years party. Mark your calendars for January 2018! Carmen Stineman
The ANAC (Association of Nebraska Art Clubs) Convention will be held in York this year. The dates are June 7 – 10. With it being so close, this would be a great chance for all of our members to attend the convention. It isn’t that far west, and we could car pool every day and not have to stay overnight. I have attended three or four conventions and have always come away with something new and useful. The judge will be Gregory Summers from Overland Park, KS who is a plein aire painter. We are passing this along now to remind you to get your local dues in ASAP so that you, too, will become a member of ANAC and eligible to attend the convention. You can send your dues to Wanda Medina or as many of us will do, pay at the Christmas party, $35 a person or $55 per couple (plus OOTB gallery fee if applicable) and $12 per meal on the 21st. Submitted by Carmen Stineman
LINCOLN ARTISTS’ GUILD OPENING & RECEPTION th FOURTH Friday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Out of the Box, 366 N. 48th ST. Lincoln, NE. will be on January 27. * Lower Level Entrance. Please join us & start the New Year off with some exciting new artwork. Enjoy wine, appetizers &and visit with the artists. Featured Artists will be: The Out of the Box Committee, These artists will include past members from 2016 who are continuing members for 2017: Jane Chesnut, Jan Blank, Janet Fraley, Rita Holland, Donna Pozehl, & Will Rennick. These are busy artists who also work behind the scene & help keep the gallery looking its best. Music: August Moon, great folk & Celtic music, a really fun group!! This Friday night, we include some creative gift tables filled with a variety of goodies: jewelry, coasters, paintings, and so much more. Many items will be under $40.00. Give your home or office a pop of color and a fresh new look!!! Remember original artwork makes a perfect gift any time!!! Please feel free to share this with friends and art lovers. http://www.lincolnartistsguild.org OUT OF THE BOX is offering a new, alternative way to shop for high-end, high-quality building products at very affordable prices. The products are primarily recycled from custom high-end homes which have been remodeled or renovated in Vail, Aspen and Denver.
Phone 402-817-6776, Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. like us on Facebook Out of the Box ootbreclaimed.com Out of the Box, 366 N. 48th ST. Lincoln, NE.
Since the Dec. Fridays Reception was cancelled because of weather, we are going to have the Friday night only sale this coming Fourth Friday Reception on January 27th.. Members see details & guidelines for sale.
JANUARY 27th FOURTH FRIDAY RECEPTION at Out of the Box Bring only small items for the evening of Friday, JAN. 27th. ALL items must be taken home at the end of the night. This sale is on Friday night only. We are going to have a few tables during the Friday reception, JAN. 27thth from 5 to 8pm. Bring small items only on Friday night and please note: at the end of the evening all items must go home with you!!. Myra or Jody will take care of the money, but you will be in charge of displaying & selling your work, which means you will need to stay for the evening. If you have to leave early, your items will need to go home early with you. This is a Friday evening sale ONLY; no items are to be left. BEFORE YOU COME, PLEASE have a inventory sheet filled out & check off items that have sold. LEAVE the inventory sheet in the blue book with your name, etc.. at Out of the Box for Jody’s records to receive payment. If you are selling small table top size paintings, YOU must furnish your own table top easel. Painting size limit is NO LARGER THAN 8×10. None of the paintings will be hung on the walls, hence table top size. When we have these Friday night only sales we always have good feed back & some good sales. Should be a fun way to start the new year !! Please come join in the fun. Hope to see you January 27th …Happy New Year !!