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FALL JURIED SHOW IN NOVEMBER
NOTE ALL THE CHANGES!!!
It’s time to get your entries ready for the LAG Fall Show. This year we will hold the show Out of the Box. But, the date has not been determined at this time. We hope to have it the Week before Thanksgiving. We have attached a copy of the registration sheet for your convenience. Please fill one sheet out for each entry and mail to: Jan Blank, 1716 Pinedale, Lincoln, NE 69001 with the Per-registration fee of 5.00 per entry. Items must be pre-registered, cannot be registered the day of hanging. This will have to be done a couple day before the show so there will be time to make out name tags. Again the date will be announced by email and a few phone calls to the members that do not have emails.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- ALL ART WORK MUST BE DELVERED TO OUT OF THE BOX
- NOVEMBER 1 BETWEEN 10:00 AM TO 11:00 AM.
- PICK UP WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
- TWO-DIMENSIONAL ARTWORK MUST BE PROPERLY FRAMED AND READY FOR HANGING (USE SCREW EYES AND WIRE ONLY).
- GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS IS ACCEPTABLE WITHOUT A FRAME.
- THREE-DIMENSIONAL WORK – ALL 3-D ARTISTS MUST PROVIDE A PEDESTAL (IF NEEDED)
a. (The edges must be lapped, canvas must be painted around the sides and no staples can show on the sides.)
OUT OF THE BOX GALLERY
Start getting your small Christmas art items down to the gallery. People are starting to buy for Christmas. Remember these need to be price $20.00 or under. Anything higher should be under $30.00 and okayed by Myra or Jody. Take one in for approval first. Jody would like them wrapped in clear paper or bag so they are easy to see and maybe add a Christmas bow on the wrapping. Paintings do not need to be framed, just matted and wrapped. Lets make them look like good Christmas gifts and they don’t need to go anywhere else to shop.
PROGRAMS
Another new way to create an interesting picture was learned by the members at the Sept. monthly meeting. Deb Monfelt taught everyone how to quickly and easily create a kitty cat. After demonstrating using charcoal all over the paper she then used a kneaded eraser to lift the charcoal off as the cats face appeared. This showed how important it is to become good at drawing so that your free hand motions have control. She then passed out an assortment of pictures for members to use as their source to make their own pictures from. It was a great evening of doing what everyone there likes to do. “MAKE ART”.
The October meeting is our Critique month for the fall and Pam Hynek (ANAC Vice President) will be the artist that should be able to help you with any tips that may improve your picture before you enter it in the November juried show. However, do bring any pictures that you would like to have critiqued as it is a good learning experience so that you can become even better at what you paint. Your pictures can be done, framed or not framed, completed or still being worked on. Or just come and observe and listen to Pam’s remarks.
The November meeting is going to be like a mini free workshop as Lois Smith will explore watercolor techniques with you. Even if your not a watercolor artist but would like to play with watercolors, this will be the time to do it.
New Members
Please welcome new members, Jennifer Euteneuer, Madeline Kivett, Jana L. Trauernicht, Aurelia Thomas, Andrew Faughn, and Doris Minchow, to the guild! Here is their information to add to your membership books:
Jennifer Euteneuer
1525 N. 58th Street
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402)310-5675
jennsportraitart@gmail.com
oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media
Madeline Kivett
5220 S. 40th Street #67
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402)560-2516
madeline108k@hotmail.com
acrylic, colored pencil, graphic design
Jana L. Trauernicht
1306 Surfside Ct.
Lincoln, NE 68528
(402)432-8711
jana@hotmail.com
acrylic
Aurelia Thomas
3030 S. 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402)464-8524
acrylic
Andrew Faughn
10321 N. 142nd Street
Lincoln, NE 68462
faughn402@yahoo.com
(402) 540-6220 or (402)786-3088
oil, acrylic, clay, glass, wood, metal
Minchow, Doris
5901 Lillibridges St. Apt. #15
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 601-2553
Pastel, colored pencil, wood, fiber, leather, feathers, stone
LAG September Program
Deb Monfelt from Beatrice will be doing an instructional demonstration Sept. 2nd, 7-9 p.m. at the Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. She is a past president of ANAC, art judge and teaches art in Beatrice to children and adults. Deb will be doing a reduction drawing, so folks should bring sketch books or paper and drawing boards. They should also being soft vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and white erasers.
Deborah Monfelt, MFA: ARTIST’S STATEMENT
“Man is the only creature that consumes without producing.”
– Major, Animal Farm, George Orwell
I grew up on a farm in Southeastern Nebraska that was very active in crop production, as well as raising livestock. Although today the family farm’s livestock is reduced to a cow and calf herd, we once had dairy cows, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats and pigs. I had a couple of ponies, until one of them almost killed me and my Dad said that was enough of that, but I still love horses. Moments of exhilaration and anxiety accompanied the birth of baby pigs and calves. Often we had to keep them warm in the basement or call the veterinarian to pull a calf. Having livestock on the farm taught my brother and I early that life and death were intertwined. It also taught us responsibility and accountability for our actions. If the gate was left open and the pigs got out, guess who helped to put them back in…. sometimes in the wee hours of the morning? I could tell lots of stories, but I’ll save those for conversations with viewers should they like to hear about them.
I have lived in a small town for 18 years now, but I still own a farm. I still go to the farm to enjoy the quiet open spaces. During the past year I have been reflecting more on my childhood and the animals that have come in and out of my life. This is evident
LAG August Program Recap
The august meeting was received with great anticipation of learning great instruction for doing pastel art and that is what they got The expertise that Julie Lemons has developed in this medium over the many years in the art world, gave the members an outstanding demonstration and everyone saw a beautiful landscape develop right in front of their eyes. Many were creating their own pastel pictures as they learned tips about type of pastels and types of paper to use. It was a good evening of learning.–Joyce Jacobs
Photos from this month
A Celebration of Women, the Arts and Stories of Hope
Join us for a Celebration of Women, the Arts and Stories of Hope Sunday, July 13, from 2-4 pm at the Antler’s Center, 2501 South Street. Marcia Claesson will be sharing her art and playing her autoharp with the Lincoln Celtic Sessions Players. Hear amazing stories about Barbara Rehberg Fox, an influential and courageous photojournalist and the founder of Houses of Hope alcohol and drug rehab centers. View Barbara’s moving photos and the works of other local artists. Enjoy tea and biscuits. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to Partners in Recovery, the organization sponsoring the event. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Paige Namuth at 402-440-0297.
ANAC Show at Against the Wall
Please pick up ANAC Show at Against the Wall on March 29th