Our October meeting at 7:00 on October 11 will be a watercolor presentation.  Ted Pardy will present different styles of watercolor usage and the artists that are doing them.  This is not a hands-on program, so you don’t need any materials.  You may bring examples of your work that he will give suggestions.  Should be very informative.

November meeting will be entitled, “Anyone can Do Abstract”.  This is a teaser and hope that you mark your calendars for this one.  It will be hands on, and we are even increasing the time for our meeting from 6:30 – ?.  You may be creating several works of art and we will give you a list of supplies to bring.  We will also provide supplies you will need for a fee if you so desire.  This program will be led by Jan Garvin and Gretchen Olberding who both attended an extensive three day workshop from a nationally acclaimed artist.  Put it on your calendars – November 8

October Fall Show is right around the corner.  Some things to remember are:

1.  drop off is Thursday September 29 from 12 – 2 (if you can’t drop it off, find someone who can)
2. show will be held at the LUX in the upstairs gallery
3. forms due to Carmen by Saturday September 24
4. name and title securely attached to back
5. may enter up to three pieces @$10 each
6. wire hangers, no saw tooth hangers
7. work must be original
8. no political or adult only work, must be family friendly
9. cannot have been shown in a previous Fall or Spring Show
10. work must hang for the duration of the show, even if it is sold
11. pickup day at the end of the show is Thursday October 27 (12 – 5)
12. there will be a People’s Choice ballot ongoing during the show, but this ribbon will not come with a monetary payout

Questions; call or text Carmen Stineman at 402 641 6233

The LAG Gallery will be closing permanently at the end of October.  All work, miscellaneous items, etc. will need to be removed Wednesday through Friday October 26-28.  (normal gallery hours).  A big thank you to all who supported the gallery and working the many hours needed to keep it open to the public.

With the closing of the gallery we are now going to more emphasis on workshops and development of all artists.  The first of which will be a mini workshop at our monthly LAG meeting in November.  (more info to come)

We are looking to divide up the ownership of the shows so that one person is not overwhelmed.  Are you interested?  This would involve, finding a judge, receiving entry forms and money, making out tags, hanging the show and taking down the show.  Two or three people on a committee would work well.  We have the Fall Show in October, the Spring Show in March and the Seward Show in early June.  I will still work out the ANAC show which will coincide with the Spring Show.  Let me know by the end of the year.   Carmen Stineman

• October will be the last “mini” show held at the gallery.  Let’s end it up with a bang.  “Halloween” is the theme.  No size limit on this one. No fee.   Deadline to get Halloween piece is Friday October 7.  Future shows will be digital….

November “mini show” theme is “Thanksgiving” (this is the start of the digital entries)

1.  submit image to cmstine@hotmail.com by posted deadline of Saturday October 29
2. any size works
3. no fee
4. will be posted on FB to be voted on by public
5. list price, medium, size and artists

December “mini show” theme is “Christmas/Holiday”and digital deadline is November 29

We accepted the resignation of Gretchen Olberding as the Treasurer of LAG.  In her place Jan Garvin is moving to that position.  Donna Justsen has graciously agreed to become the new Secretary.  Thankyou ladies for volunteering your time.  The rest of the officer positions will remain the same for the upcoming year.  President Carmen Stineman, Vice Presidents Kirk Kuenzi and Jan Blank.  Secretary Donna Justsen and Treasurer Jan Garvin.

Have ideas for a program or workshop.  We need someone to coordinate our 12 month program schedule for 2023.  Please help out your club if you can.  Talk to any officer ASAP.

Congratulations to Pam Apley for earning the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Seward Fourth of July Show.  Pam will host her own one person show next year for two months at the Langworthy Center in Seward.  Last year’s winner, Reida Wrenholt won the award last year and this fall she will host her own two month show in Seward.  Way to go ladies.