Newsletter

February, 2009

NEXT GENERAL MEETING:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
2:00 PM  at PUD #3  SHELTON

Program:  DAVID EDWARDS, SCULPTOR

David Edwards started sculpting while living in Italy in 1985.  He moved to Olympia in 1991 and has continued to create beautiful pieces since.  His work has been widely exhibited in the South Sound area, receiving many awards for his work, including Best of Show in our 1994 Spring Show and 2nd place twice at the Western Washington Fair, and other “Best of Shows” from Mason County Forest Festival and the Heritage Art Festival.   He will talk to us about sculpture in general and show us some of the materials, tools and methods he uses.  He is also going to show us a short video about another sculptor, from New Mexico, Michael Naranjo, who was blinded in the Vietnam War and has since developed an inspiring body of works of subtractive sculpture, mostly relating to Native American themes.  

PROGRAM SURVEY
The PAA board needs your opinion on what kind of programs to provide for the next few months.  Please mark all that apply and cut this out and bring it with you to the meeting on Sunday or send to our PO box.  Other suggestions can be made to any board member. 

I would be interested in programs about:
Oils, reg. and water soluble                    
Encaustic Wax work   
Portrait painting                                      
Outdoor Lighting (photo)  
Handmade Paper                                     
Copyright Laws
Marketing                                                  
Dick Carlsen Studio tour   
Specific Artist, Name:_______________________ 

We Need Your Suggestions!!
The board is seeking suggestions for places and times to hold our Members Only Show and the High School Art Show.  Bring your ideas to the meeting or call Becky Schuyten at 426-1842, or Deb Hart at 426-8906.  All suggestions will be considered. 

OPPORTUNITIES

Aberdeen Library accepts art  to hang for 1 month  periods.  Call  Aberdeen Public Library , 360-533-2360,  for more  information.

The Mary C. Theler Wetland Center in Belfair, WA  is seeking artists to do one month displays.  Can be a one man show, or share the space with other artists.  Prints are accepted.  Although fairly safe, it is not a secured area.  For more information, call 360-275-4898 

2009 ReArt Show —8th Annual Recycled Art & Fashion Show,   April 3-25, Exhibits at AAOWC, ReStore & WWU Gallery.  All art and fashion design submissions are being accepted until March 17, 2009.  for more information visit the website at  www.re-store.org/recycledart.

GROUP HAS FUN WITH MEDIUMS

On Sunday afternoon, January 11, our speaker, Anna Hoey, led members in a mini workshop, giving them an opportunity to play with combining watercolor, gouache, and pastels on matte board.  The interplay of the different mediums caused some unexpected, but striking effects, giving each participant a new experience and some a boost in creative inspiration.  Anna explained that one can use a variety of materials to create transparency, depth and texture in their pieces, and not to be afraid to experiment with combinations.  It can open doors to new techniques for the artist and enhance and broaden the scope of their work

REFRESHMENTS PROVIDERS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP:

FEBRUARY:   Peggy Hosford
MARCH:    Getha Tidrick
APRIL:    Nancy Dunnington
MAY:    Barbara Pratt

Meet Our Members:  Jim Brock
Jim is a member of the PAA Board and very active. He is a photographer who uses both digital and film cameras.  He is a Boeing retiree, and has had his work accepted and exhibited at the Washington State Fair.  He has also exhibited at the Auburn City Hall, and the Big Idea Gallery in Port Orchard, WA. 
Jim can always be counted on to help with our Spring Show and other activities. Our thanks to Jim. 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

February 8   Gen. Meeting   Sculptor David Edwards   PUD #3   2:00 pm

February 23  Board Meeting   Shelton Library  2:30 PM 

March  10    Gen. Meeting   Mike Ryan  “Digital Camera to Product”  6:30pm

HOSPITAL DISPLAY   (For information about showing your work at Mason General Hospital call:  Glenda Dehning at 426-2970)
February – Peggy Hosford
March – May      OPEN
June  - Linda Bellon-Fisher
July – August      OPEN
September – Pat Denney

If you have not yet paid your dues, this may be your last issue of the Newsletter!  March 11 is the cut off date.  You can bring them to the meeting or mail to PAA, P.O. Box 11,  Shelton, WA  98584