Next meeting will be held on:

Tuesday, April 13th ~ 6:30 p.m. at the PUD

Guest Speaker: Val Persoon, watercolorist

Val Persoon is our fun guest speaker for April. Please join us with her watercolor technique review.

“My mom told me she liked my mud pies. That was enough for confidence. Skill and experience are still forming a time layered patina over my joy of art. I began two-dimensional work in 1968 when I was twenty five. I didn’t want to stop, ever, so I chose the full-time career of an artist. I love it still. I describe my work as interpretive. Right now I use watercolor, but my media could change without notice. Color, composition, edges, and lately, mood are elements of the job that get my full and undivided attention one at a time. When choosing what to paint, I reach first for face to face confrontations with the ordinary. Energy springs from discovering one by one an unending variety of painting techniques that keep me happy and creatively charged. I strive to control the balance of power in my art; to give the techniques I use more strength than the subjects. It is a long, rewarding, and unfinished challenge. My days fill themselves with an integration of art, friendships and family while I present my work at galleries and shows. These personal connections with friends, customers and students are a deep pleasure.”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

May - hands on workshop...something fun!

June/July - no regular meeting, but if anyone has an idea about a fun field trip for either of these two months please call Becky Schuyten at 426-1842

August - Annual picnic

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Starving Artist Sale coming June 26th - 27th

This event is to be held at GDP Studios. Tables are $10 each, each day. There are tables still available, and anything art related can be sold at this event. If you would like to reserve a table please contact Getha at 426-6623.

2010 Grapeview Water and Art Festival Poster Contest

The selected poster artist that bests represents the “spirit” of their festival will receive a $100 prize. Deadline is June 1, 2010, and the winner will be notified by June 7th. Please contact Marty or Phil at 360-277-3673 with criteria or questions.

Annual Juried Show

The League sponsors the annual Capitol City Visual Arts Exhibit, a summertime regional juried show for artists in southwest Washington. The League has enjoyed a long tradition of sponsoring regional exhibitions that have proven to be very popular with area artists. The 2010 show will be held at Olympics West, 929 Trosper Rd, in Tumwater, WA. The OAL Capitol City Visual Art Exhibit is open to members and non-members. Please visit their website for prospectus at www.olympiaartleague.com

MEMORIAL

Long time member, Barbara Pratt, passed away recently. She spent part of her winters in Hement, California, and the rest of the time up here. She has always been a very happy presence and a joy to have around. I think she has probably entered every one of our Spring Shows. We are setting up a little memorial corner for her at this year's show with a few of her paintings. Her family is having a memorial service for her on Sunday April, 11th, at 2:00 at the First Baptist Church on Cota St. It would mean a lot to her family to meet some of her art friends. ~Becky Schuyten, President

OUR MISSION

The Peninsula Art Association was organized in 1990 to bring Olympic Peninsula area visual artists together to exchange ideas and information. We wish to contribute to the motivation and recognition of our members and provide opportunities for education and instruction. We also hope to inspire and involve others in the community in the enjoyment of visual arts by sponsoring and supporting regular shows and events.

BRING YOUR ARTWORK!

Bring your artwork to our May meeting to be photographed by Jim Brock for our website additions. Our website just isn’t the same without you!

THANK YOU

A big THANK YOU to Dean Gushee for donating his speaker’s fee from last month’s meeting for our projector fund. For those of you members who are also interested in donating to our group’s projector fund please contact Laurene Eske, our treasurer, at 427-3877, or you can drop it in our nicely decorated “project fund can” at the next meeting. Thank you.

WE NEED YOU!

Volunteers are needed for this year’s Spring Show at the Civic Center. Currently there are openings for receiving art on April 18th from 12:30p – 2:00p and 2:00p – 5:00p, and on April 19th for hanging the art from 10:00a – 12:30p, 12:30p – 3:00p, and 3:00p – 5:00p. Please call Getha at 426-6623 to let her know when you can help out. Thank you!!

Quote of the Day

“An artist is a dreamer
consenting to dream of the actual world.”
- George Santayana

Mason General Hospital Art Display

P.A.A. Board of Directors

COME JOIN US!

You don't need to be a member to attend our meetings, but we encourage you to support our efforts. Membership is $20.00 annually ($25.00 for the whole family). Membership includes a monthly newsletter to keep members up to date on upcoming meetings, programs, shows, events, new members, and other items of interest. In addition, membership discounts are available at participating art supply stores and at PAA sponsored workshops and events.

Spring Fine Art Show

To pre-register please visit www.peninsulaartassociation.com
for entry submission,
or contact (360) 426 6623 or (360) 432 1011
with questions

ENTRY GUIDELINES

All entries must be the ORIGINAL work of the artist. No instructor assistance or patterns.
Maximum - 2 entries per category per artist.
Maximum size of hanging works 1200 sq. inches. (25x48, 40x30)
Entries may not be more than 2 years old and may not been shown previously in this show.
Wire hangers must be used on all hanging works including photography. No alligator or saw tooth hangers accepted. 2-Dimensional works must be framed and presentation ready. Painted wrapped-edge canvases okay. Prints must be hand-pulled by the artist. No mechanical or digital reproductions. Photographs may be digitally processed but use no digital embellishment

ENTRY FEES

Members - $10.00 per entry
Non-members - $15.00 per entry

Fees are non-refundable

ENTRY TIMES

Sunday April 18 1:00 PM— 5:00 PM
Monday April 19 10:00 AM -5:00 PM

CATEGORIES

Oil, Acrylic;
Watercolor, gouache, inks, and hand-pulled prints;
Pastel, colored pencil, charcoal & graphite;
Photography;
Three-dimensional works

AWARDS

Best of Show $400
1st place $125
2nd place $75
3rd place $50
(in each category)
People’s Choice $75

SHOW LOCATION

Shelton Civic Center
525 West Cota, Shelton, WA

Open: Fri. April 23 - Sat. May 8

HOURS:

Monday-Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday May 8:
2:00 pm - Artists Reception
3:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
4:00 pm - Artwork pick-up

NO LATE ENTRIES PLEASE

All entries meeting the prospectus guidelines will be accepted for judging. The judge will select a maximum of 175 entries to be hung in the show. Artists will be notified on Tuesday evening, April 20, of entries not accepted by the judge. Those entries MUST be picked up on Wednesday or Thursday by 6:00 PM or a storage fee will be charged.
Business card display available (10 max.)
All accepted entries must remain the length of the show or the artist will forfeit any prizes and not be eligible for next year’s show.
Artists (or representatives) must have the artist’s receipt to pick up entries.
ALL ART MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:00p.m. on Saturday, May 8th.
Although we will take every precaution to safeguard all artwork, neither the Peninsula Art Association nor the Shelton Civic Center will be held responsible for lost or damaged pieces.