The LAG Gallery committee met on September 13, 2018.  The first thing we discussed was the

Gallery Mission Statement.  It was decided that our mission statement should be: ” A place for Lincoln Artist Guild members to show their art”.  We looked at the LAG mission statement and agreed that the gallery statement follows the same objective as the guild statement,  The gallery statement simply codifies the role of the gallery within LAG.  We thank John at Against the Wall for sharing his Gallery with us. In return we hope to bring some interest and new business to his workplace.  LAG has a $25 annual fee for members to hang their art at the gallery in addition to the regular annual membership dues.  Gallery fees go for advertisement and making upgrades to the gallery,  Non gallery members are encouraged to visit the gallery and attend all the first Friday events.  LAG members not wishing to display their art are welcomed/encouraged to support the gallery by becoming a gallery member.

The committee discussed some of the things we might do to improve our presence. Havelock is an interesting place, with lots of history and ambiance.  It continues to function with the tradition of a small town even though it is bordered by Lincoln.  On Thursdays the stores stay open till seven.  We still need to clear this with John but we are hoping to change our first Friday receptions to First Thursday receptions with the hours five to seven.  We will probably make the change in January if approved.  Our next gallery meeting will be the second Thursday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the gallery.  The change date will be the third Thursday, October 18th at 10:00.  I hope everyone gets time to visit and enjoy the art at Against the Wall Gallery and Frame Shop. Thanks, Will Rennick

Our October meeting will be a critique of member’s current works: either finished or unfinished.  Upon arrival, place your art work up along the walls and then begin the critique process.   If possible, do not place both of your pieces side by side. There will be forms on the tables for you to pick up, write on, and then place upside down by the works.  If someone is working at one piece, just move on to another, you probably won’t have time to critique all the works. The sheets are self explanatory, and you do not need to fill out everything and need not include your name.  At 8:00 we will have a short meeting and then read off some of the papers and discuss/answer questions/etc.   Bring a pencil or pen so you can write on your sheets.    Carmen Stineman

Everyone plan on coming to the First Friday on October 5 at Against the Wall.  Did you send out your cards or post on your FB site the announcement?  We need people to get out there and promote our gallery, it is too nice to stay hidden from the masses.  Our hosts will be Carolyn Cody and Joan Leitner.

Those members that are friends with Julie Lemon may want to send her some encouraging words and a “just thinking of you greeting”.  She is having stroke symptoms again and low blood pressure.  This makes it hard to do her art as it is difficult to stay focused, and she can’t drive.  She has been certified to be a Grumbacher certified instructor and will try to work a few hours a week at Michael’s.  She has been a dedicated member of LAG for many years before moving to Texas.  Her e-mail address is jewelslemons@yahoo.com.    Joyce Jacobs

The Fall Show is coming up sooner than you think  Start a couple of entries ASAP.  Entries are accepted between 10 A.M. and 12 A.M. on Thursday, November 1st.  You may enter earlier in the week if all of the paperwork is completed, the $5/entry fee is submitted and the entry is well-marked for the Fall Show.  Two entries per person are allowed.  Remember, there will be a “critique” at the October 2nd meeting.  This critique will be unusual as we will all be critiquing each other’s artwork.  (Bring you art work, whether you are finished or not).  You will have time to make needed adjustments before you enter the show in November.  All LAG members are eligible to enter the shows.  If new members have questions, please attend the October 2nd meeting, or call Jan Blank 402-488-0388.  We’re looking forward to a great show!  It will be judged by Janna Harsch at 3:30 on Friday November 2nd, and open to the public between 5 P.M. and 8 P.M. at our First Friday Reception.    Jan Blank

Anyone have any information on an artist named Linda Potts?  Kara, at the Silver Attic has a painting at their estate building and she would like some information about her.  You may call Kara at 402 937 1771.

We participated in the Havelock Car Show this year, just to try and get our name out there and maybe make some sales.  Carmen Stineman and Donna Justen did some face painting with some help during the busy time from Craig Imig.  Lynette Fast demonstrated jewelry making and Kirk Kuenzi spent the morning doing caricatures.  Wanda Medina and Rita Wrenholt did portraits and Donna Pozehl had a table to entertain kids with art making activities to finish out our demos.  We had lots of help setting up and taking down, and lots of help bringing in people.  Thank you to Jan Blank, Joyce Jacobs, Will Rennick, Joan Leitner, Alex Fisher and Lisa Cassel for help setting up, bringing water and talking up the guild.  If I missed anyone, I apologize…..once I was in the zone, I didn’t get to see how everything else went.  I heard of two commission pieces arranged for and I got two inquiries about face painting events.  We will evaluate the day and decide if we want to continue this activity for next year.   Carmen Stineman

Capital City Christian Church is developing a stricter security system for it’s building and activities.  From now on when we are having our Guild meetings, we need to be in the building promptly.  They will leave the doors open for around 15 minutes after we have started, but after that they will lock them.  As we are in an interior room, we will not be able to let anyone in that is late.  Security is important in this day and age, so we thank them for keeping us safe.  It might be advisable that when we leave, that no one enters the parking lot alone.  Let’s buddy up!  Carmen Stineman