Newsletter

February 2008

GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY, FEB. 3rd 2:00 PM PUD #3

PROGRAM: Deb Hart will speak on using findings as a material for sculpture and Jewelry. Deb is a member of our club and has had her work in our shows and several others. She was awarded first place in 3d in the Spring Show in 2007. Come and get a shot of inspiration from this creative artist.

BECCI CROWE DOCUMENTARY, FEB. 13

One of our past program speakers, Becci Crowe, will be featured on KBTC, channel 28 on February 13 at 9:00 PM. Her documentary “As Close as You Dare” will be aired at that time. A personal interview will be aired on February 12. Check your local listings for time.

SPRING SHOW COMING IN APRIL

The annual spring show will be held at the Civic Center, April 13 to May 1. It is time to begin working on it. Be thinking about how you can help. We need people to do publicity, set up, entry, hanging, and show sitting. Ideas for judges, posters, etc. will be gladly accepted. Chair, Getha Tidrick, 426-6623

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

We welcome the following people as new members this month: Linda Bellon-Fisher, Rachel Hartman, Irene Russman, Dave Salzer and Karen and Dave Shephard.

HOSPITAL DISPLAY

For information about showing your work at Mason General Hospital call: Glenda Dehning at 426-2970

Coming Up

February 3  (Sun)  General Meeting        2:00 PM  PUD#3
February 13   Becci Crowe Documentary  KBTC  9:00 PM
March 11  (Tues)  General Meeting 6:30 PM  PUD #3
April 13  Annual Spring Show Civic Center

Shelton Arts Commission Deadline

Arts Commission member, Glenhelen Smithers is reminding our members that January 30 is the deadline for registering for the March-May display space at the Civic center. 

Applications are available at the Arts Commission Office at the Civic Center. Groups may apply as one and individuals may apply to display as many or as few pieces as they wish, as the commission displays more than one person’s work to fill the space.  Advance applications are accepted if you want to display at a later date.  All displays are for a 3 month period. 

SUNDAY MEETING A SUCCESS

Our first Sunday meeting was attended by 29 members and guests.  Rachel Hartman gave a very inspirational and interesting presentation on Using Textiles in Collage.  She gave us information about coloring the textiles, sources of inspiration for developing a piece, putting together the work and sources of findings to enhance the basic textiles.  It was particularly interesting to know that glue is never used to bind the pieces.  Everything is carefully stitched together with thread.  Dyes used were often watercolor and acrylics, and a variety of techniques were used to produce color patterns.  Thanks Rachel for a great program.  

OPPORTUNITIES

Coupville Arts Center is offering workshops in all kinds of media and at all levels.  For information go to www.coupvillearts.org

39th National Juried Fine Arts Show, Ocean Shores WA,  April 11-13, 2008.  Entries received until Feb 13, 2008 On-line entries at www.associatedarts.org Or call Mary Mitchell at 360-289-2542

3rd  Annual Art Auction Benefit April 11, 2008
Will benefit the Turning Point Domestic Violence  Services,
PO Box 2014, Shelton, WA  98584.  To make art donations, contact turningpointe@earthlink.net or 360-426-1216/ FAX 360-426-2922.

For Sale:  1990 Ettan R-3 Etching Press, Orig. $3500,
Used only a few times. $3000 or best offer.  Call Adele Smith,
360-426-4358

DUES ARE DUE!!

Individuals  $20 per year    
Couples and Families  $25 per year
Students $10 per year