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The cost of a stamp today versus years ago comes up since one of our artists had and Southern New Jersey a U.S. postage stamp made to honor his work - at the time it was 37 cents. “Now we have the Forever stamp and we don’t really know what the postage is,” comments our presenter MaryAnn and this draws a chuckle.

Art Goes to the Senior Center wraps up in about 45 minutes - a little shorter than in the schools. They’re a busy bunch with AGTS Exec Board List, 8/17/2017 games, exercise class and EMT’s from Lititz who visit once a month and now walk through the room giving each of them Art Goes to School of Delaware Valley receives state funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council free blood pressure checks! As we end, several seniors get up and walk closer to the paintings - it truly is like a museum - on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, and many thank us for being there. a federal agency.

OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org Founded 1962 Founded 1962 What is special about AGTS? Upcoming & Current Board Positions Needing To Be Filled Submitted by Jeana Mastrangeli, Methacton

“I am surprised that AGTS exists since art appreciation is built into the Pennsylvania art curriculum,” mused a friend as we were chatting one Vice President (2019-2021) afternoon. Oh, did I ever want to return a strong rebuttal—that AGTS serves a unique role in the school district because of A, B, and C. But Board Position, Officer; Two year term; Expected to assume presidency at end of term because I had too many thoughts swirling through my mind, instead I muttered something like: “AGTS is an institution in Methacton. Parents tell Requirements: me, when they learn that I am an AGTS volunteer, that their children always talk about the picture that wins the voting contest.” I am glad that · Attend board meetings, events and two mandatory chairmen meetings (September Chairman’s Council Meeting and June Portfolio Exchange) our students enjoy voting for their favorite picture, which then our chapter buys, frames, and gifts the winner to their school. Yet it takes a step Responsibilities: into our sessions to gain an understanding how AGTS gives to the children and school district. · Work collaboratively with the board to Schedule and plan yearly Calendar of Events including: As children enter the classroom, the visual display of artwork, representing various cultures, time periods, and styles, grabs and captures their · September Chairman meeting speaker attention. Eyes light, imaginations spark, questions bubble forth, and ideas flow. Carla Tuhacek’s open ended questions stir creativity, and here · October lecture/activity are a few of her favorites. After a compare and contrast of this year’s portfolio’s two townscapes, she asked "What would you do if you visited · November Networking Meeting in conjunction with the portfolio committee one of these towns?” A second grader replied that he would go shopping for sunglasses if he visited the Natalia Goncharova‘s City Square, · May lecture/activity because the colors were so bright! A few years ago she had asked the students, “Who would you rather meet walking down the street, Lady · June Portfolio Exchange (scheduling with KI only—the portfolio committee is in charge of organizing the event) Teshat (whose mummy case was in our collection) or William Hogarth’s Shrimp Girl?” A boy shot up his hand, “Lady Teshat…because how · Represent AGTS-DV at events when the president is unable to attend often do you get to meet a 3,000 year old girl?” And then there are the prints that elicit thoughtful responses. Last year, she inquired whether Ann Northup’s mural, One World, a landscape with hundreds of people from every continent, was a fitting subject for its site, a school playground. Technology Coordinator (immediate need) The children explained that it’s a good idea to have a mural like that on a playground because it reminds us that we should all get along and Board Position, Non-Officer play together. · Attend all board meetings and two Chapter two mandatory chairmen meetings (September Chairman’s Council Meeting and June Portfolio Exchange) Events attendance encouraged Years ago, as a new volunteer, I witnessed the power of art to reach out, touch, and engage. At that time our school district was almost · Technology integration, education and training for chapters and organization homogenous white, and in my class, a sweet, little black face sat silently in a field of white. I picked up our Horace Pippen print and remarked, · Provide Social Media content, online presence, updates and other technological assistance “This picture was painted by a special artist, a black artist born in West Chester. He is special in two ways. He wanted to paint so badly that he taught himself. Then, after his right hand was wounded in World War II, he continued to paint, by holding his right hand in his left, using · Daily content for Facebook posts and create events the left hand to guide his right.” When I segued into discussion, the little girl raised her hand. Then after, with the other prints, she continued to · Website updates as needed participate. This year, the same thing happened when discussing the public art sculpture, El Grand Teatro de la Luna. I asked for a Spanish · Digital database integration—assist Fast Facts Vetting Committee to compile reports speaker to translate the title that is inscribed on the sculpture. A little boy, who had been quiet, raised his hand and translated. Thereafter, he · Organize and Maintain AGTS-DV Google Drive participated in our group discussion. New Chapter Development & Support—Co-Chairmen; SUPPORT (2 positions open) Our diverse portfolios offer the opportunity for students to share and show off their heritage. In one class, a Chinese-American student read the Board Position, Non-Officer character symbols on a Chinese scroll, and in another, a student of Indian background told the story of Ganesha, the elephant headed Hindu · Convene bi-yearly meetings with Chapter Liaisons and yearly regional meetings Deity, to his classmates. One year our portfolio contained a Korean silk wall hanging with an ink drawn puppy. I had been wondering why a · Field chapter requests for help puppy; was it significant? When I displayed the picture to a third grade class, a young boy of Korean descent excitedly exclaimed, “That’s a · Train and oversee Chapter Liaisons Jindo dog!” He informed us that a Jindo dog is a special dog in Korea that protects children and people. · Report progress and status to the board of directors · Compile and archive documentation For the extroverts, raising a hand takes too much time, but, without too much effort, even the shy students are willing to talk. One year, I picked up a print of an abstract artwork, an artwork not too colorful, and the children reacted negatively. I then pointed to a realistic artwork and explained, “This picture, this realistic scene, tells you what to see, for example, this is a dog, this is a house, and no one disagrees. On the other New Chapter Development & Support—Co-Chairman; DEVELOPMENT (1 position open) hand, an abstract print lets you see what you want to see.” I then asked them, “What do you see in this print?” Every child raised an arm, and Board Position, Non-Officer one by one, I listened to each one’s imaginative visualization. I taught several classes in that school—all with the same scenario. When that · Train under current New Chapter Development Co-chairman picture won the voting, my chapter’s reaction: “How did that picture win?!” · Attend bi-yearly meetings with Chapter Liaisons · Field requests for new chapters and assess need In an AGTS session, whatever the method the volunteer uses, the children look and talk. When we encourage the children to look closely, · Facilitate establishment of new chapter with administrators, teachers and staff wonder, and articulate, we waken their minds and foster visual thinking skills. Whereas our one hour sessions, once a year, cannot imitate in · Give presentations to show what we do depth the methods that Amy Herman uses in her course, “The Art of Perception,” (see winter 2018 newsletter), our classes demonstrate that art · Train new chapter chairmen and volunteers is an excellent medium to kindle highly desired observational and assessment skills. For example, a favorite game, opening doors of a poster · Report progress and status to the board of directors board that covers a print helps the children focus on details and then invites deduction. Underneath this year’s poster board cover for Thomas · Compile and archive documentation Nast’s Christmas Eve ’62, the doors hid an American flag, a snowy tree branch, a ship at sea, and a snow covered town. Carla Tuhacek asked a group of second graders what they thought the picture might be about, given those few visual clues. A boy guessed that it was about the Chapter Liaisons/Regional Reps Revolutionary War, because of the flag, ship, and snow. When she removed the cover and revealed the print, they saw the words “Christmas [3 Positions open—one each in region 3 (Northwest), region 4 (Southeast) and region 5 (Southwest)] Eve ’62” and changed their guess to the Civil War. Non-Board Support Position Very importantly, there is the fun aspect, as Methacton’s newest volunteer, Kellie Gehring learned. The day after she taught her first class, she · Attend bi-yearly New Chapter Development & Support Meetings and one regional meeting was helping her daughter’s teacher when a first grader sidled up to her and gushed, “AGTS was really fun yesterday when you taught.” Donna · Touch base with chapters in your region on a yearly basis San Felice summarized, “We enjoy art. I did have the cutest boy in one of my classes - he got so excited and said –This is GREAT!...Al l I could · Assess chapter needs think was that he would be a future curator” · Help facilitate a solution and plan of action for the chapter · Document interactions How do we accomplish so much when we are in the classroom once a year? The key is that our sessions are voluntary. The children relax · Report progress to the New Chapter Development & Chapter Support Chairmen and have fun with the art, without an exam looming. Consequently barriers lower. The children talk, play games, and share their perspectives. Besides, our portfolios touch on many aspects of life, giving something for everyone. Our typical questions-- What do you see? What do you Fast Facts Vetting Committee (4 positions open) think? Why do you say that? How does this picture make you feel? -- encourage our children to see, assess, justify, and articulate. Moreover, · Review/fact check submitted fast facts reports for inclusion into the Digital/On-line Database we are fortunate to have a volunteer force from varied walks of life that brings unique experiences, knowledge and points of view. Think about it. · Attend one board meeting per year to report on progress Under the umbrella of art appreciation, we enjoy art, expand cultural horizons, encourage personal expression, and promote important lifelong · Work with other members of the vetting committee to avoid duplication of efforts—good communication a must! skills. AGTS is special!

OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org Founded 1962 Founded 1962 Jennifer Hansen Rolli

The Journey of an Artist CALENDAR CALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS Submitted by Carol Borzumato, Council Rock 2018 - 2019 Embrace every moment as you go along. This was the mantra Jennifer Hansen Rolli lived by on her professional journey from Graphic Artist to 2018 - 2019 Oil Painter, to Children’s Author and Illustrator. As a child this self-proclaimed “Tomboy” enjoyed the freedom of running in the fields and exploring abandoned farms while growing up in Yardley, PA. A freedom she admits she still struggles to bring to her work. It did give her a life-long love

and connection with Nature. Being the youngest of five children she says, “taught her to land on her feet”. Her father was an Engineer and an Monday, September 17, 2018 accomplished Oil Painter in his own right. Despite being a strict, no nonsense Father, he was to become a huge influence on her artistic life. As Monday, September 17, 2018 a child she struggled with her relationship with her two older brothers. The oldest fell victim to drugs and her brother Bill was a schizophrenic. Chapter Chairman Meeting ALL MEMBERS WELCOME Jennifer felt embarrassed by her brothers until she realized that they did not define her. She realized, “I am who I am”. Chapter Chairman “Regional Meeting Chapter Representation” ALL MEMBERS WELCOME 10:00 am “Regional Keneseth Chapter Israel, Representation” Elkins Park, PA When she was 6 years old and started school, she was thrilled to have “real” art supplies. At home she was only able scrounge an occasional 10:00 am Keneseth * Fall Lecture Israel, immediately Elkins Park,following PA the meeting pencil. She drew a picture of a girl with a big head. She brought it home and her Father saw it and thought it was good enough to enter in an “Women * Fall Artists Lecture in aimmediately Man-made following World: the Violet meeting Oakley and her Circle" Art Contest. When they went to see the show, she found a big Blue Ribbon on her picture! And then she was handed an envelope with a dollar “Womenby Patricia Artists Likos in a RicciMan-- madeAssociate Worl Professord: Violet of the Oakley History and of Arther & Circle"Director of in it. She immediately went to WaWa and bought 4 big chocolate candy bars. That sealed the deal, she decided she would become an Artist if it meant she could buy chocolate! by Patriciathe Fine LikosArts Division Ricci -for Associate Elizabethtown Professor College of the History of Art & Director of th the FineLIMITED Arts Division SEATING! for Elizabethtown RSVP Required College by August 15 . A few years later her father surprised her by giving her an art box. She realized how special this was. It wasn’t her birthday or any special holiday, LIMITED SEATING! RSVP Required by August 15th. it was very atypical of her Father. From that time forward, she and her father bonded through their mutual love of painting. They would set their Wednesday, October 10, 2018 easels up outside and paint Plein Air. She was amazed that her Father could have such a free, impressionistic style considering his professional life required such detail and precision. That freedom of expression is something that she still struggles with. Sadly, her Father died years ago of Wednesday,Lecture & Tour Octobers 10, 2018 Alzheimer’s. Often when she is painting today she, “hears him speaking to me”. Lecture“Charles & TourDemuths & the Art of Lancaster County” by Dr. Jan Mindish Demuth & Lancaster Museum of Art- Board Member & Education Coordinator She continued her Art Education at Kutztown College. After graduation she went to New York City to work as a Graphic Artist. The best thing “Charles Demuth & the Art of Lancaster County” by Dr. Jan Mindish 10:00 am The Lancaster Museum of Art about the company was that it had a large window that overlooked Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley’s Penthouse! Even that voyeurism was not Demuth & Lancaster Museum of Art- Board Member & Education Coordinator enough to keep her in NYC making $8.50/hour. She returned to Philadelphia and opened her own Graphic Design studio, 135 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602 Hansen Design. She ran the company for 15 years. She received many awards for her design work. After 15 years the design business was going towards web 10:00Tour ams of The the Lancaster Charles Demuth Museum House of and Art Lancaster Museum of Art: 135 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602 design which she was not interested in. She says she is not afraid to take risks. When her husband had a chance for a job in Maryland, she After the lecture, groups will be divided into guided tours of both the Demuth house and the Lancaster decided they should take it! It was a difficult move, she had no support system. A neighbor asked her to paint a mural and this led her to painting Tours of the Charles Demuth House and Lancaster Museum of Art: Museum of Art. Maps will be provided for nearby Gallery Row and lunch destinations. murals in model homes. Even though she feels you should, “embrace every moment as you go along”, she had had enough of mural painting! AfterRegistration the lecture, groups and $5.00will be dividedper person into guided FEE required tours of both by Septemb the Demuther house10th. and the Lancaster She moved back to Bucks County in 2004 determined to become a respected Painter. She brought her portfolio to many galleries and was Museum. of Art. Maps will be provided for nearby Gallery Row and lunch destinations. turned down by gallery after gallery. Finally, the last one she tried, Bucks Fine Arts in Newtown, loved her work! At her first show she arrived late th RegistrationWednesday, and $5.00 November per person 14, FEE 2018required by Septemb er 10 . and was chastised by the owner! Two of her paintings had sold! At that time, she painted with a very earth-tone pallet. In her second show she . was featured in the window! Eventually she had a turning point with her style; started using more vibrant colors, liked to show more movement Networking Meeting and direct the movement, more use of light and dark. She found painting on cardboard freed her. She joked this was because like her Dad she is Wednesday,The Evolution Novemberof Art: From Early 14, Man 2018 to Modern Times cheap! Her style became more Impressionistic. She started to do some portrait painting. She likes to paint, women, children, interiors (especially Networking10:00 am William Meeting Penn Inn, Gwynedd, PA barns) and cows (no horses!) Registration & $10.00 per person FEE required by October 17. The Evolution of Art: From Early Man to Modern Times Her time at the Bucks Gallery came to an end after 8 years. She decided to mount her own shows. She approached builders who had renovated SILENT BOOK AUCTION FUNDRAISER will be held during this event from 9:15-11:00 am 10:00 am William Penn Inn, Gwynedd, PA old farm houses and hung her paintings. The shows were a great success, however, involved a lot of work. She needed to add more lighting Registration & $10.00 per person FEE required by October 17. and do her own promoting. She finally decided it wasn’t worth all the work. Her style had evolved again, her brush strokes were looser, and she SILENTWednesday, BOOK AUCTION May FUNDRAISER 8, 2019 will be held during this event from 9:15-11:00 am had more emotion and movement in her work. While her own shows could not be categorized as a failure, she has the philosophy that, “Failure Lecture & Tour is just another step”. Wednesday,“Dedicated, Displayed, May 8, Discovered2019 - Celebrating the Region’s School Art Collections” She was approached by Joan Perks of the Silverman Gallery who asked her to be part of a four artists showcase! Today she shows at the Lectureby Adrienne & Tour Neszmelyi -Romano, Director of Interpretation & Innovation James A. Michener Museum Silverman and a gallery at the Jersey Shore. 10:00 am James A. Michener Art Museum 138 S. Pine Street Doylestown, PA 18901 “Dedicated,Docent led Displayed,tours of the museum Discovered will follow- Celebrating the lecture. the Region’s School Art Collections” When she had children of her own she started to revisit picture books. She researched “how to do” on the internet. She watched the way kids by AdrienneRSVP required Neszmelyi by -AprilRomano, 8, 2019 Director of Interpretation & Innovation James A. Michener Museum act. “Just one more”, was a constant plea from all kids. She wrote and illustrated “Just One More”. She sent it our to many publishers and got 10:00 am James A. Michener Art Museum 138 S. Pine Street Doylestown, PA 18901 soundly rejected! She realized she needed an Agent. She was surprised how young the agent Writer’s House assigned to her. The Agent sent Docent led tours of the museum will follow the lecture. her manuscript to 10 publisher’s and Penguin replied right away. Right away they asked why she wasn’t doing her illustration in oils rather RSVPMonday, required byJune April 3, 8, 20192019 than Photoshop. This was a relief to her as that was her preferred medium. She likes to paint on brown craft paper. To get the positions and facial expressions she hires real kids. Just One More is a huge success. Claudia and the Moth has just come out and is doing well. She was Portfolio Exchange approached by her publisher to illustrate a book by the well know children’s author Erin Danielle Russell. She said she gets to do the fun part! 10:00 am Keneseth Israel (KI), Elkins Park PA The result is: How to Trick the Tooth Fairy. She has been amazed at the promotion Simon and Schuster has put forth for this book! Monday, June 3, 2019 Portfolio Exchange For her own part she enjoys going to schools to talk about her books and the making of books. She is eager to get back to painting. Currently 10:00 am Keneseth Israel (KI), Elkins Park PA her painting grace to cover of Bucks County Magazine.

She says, “My Dad taught me to be a worker”. I think Dad would be very proud!

OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org Founded 1962 Founded 1962 Member Bulletin Board: Sharing Presentation Ideas Online Is Here! “Charles Demuth & the Art of Submitted by Lisa Gressen Lancaster County”

You’ve asked for it and now it’s here! Check out our new “Member Bulletin Board” section on our website (previously “Member Opportunities”). This By Board Member & Education Coordinator section still contains information and items of interest to our membership but in addition, there is a password protected secure section where Demuth and Lancaster Museum of Art members may share presentation ideas.

Here’s how it works: Dr. Jan Mindish • Email Lisa Gressen at [email protected] for the password. • Go to the home Page of our website (www.artgoestoschool.org). • Click on the “Member information” tab at the top of the home page Wednesday, October 10, 2018 • Scroll to and select “Member Bulletin Board”. • The Member Bulletin Board page will open. Scroll to the middle of the page and click on the BLUE secure login button; type in the password in the box when 10:00 AM prompted. Lecture & Tours • The Secure Member Bulletin Board page will open with a link to access our Google Drive. • Click the link and you will see three folders: “Coloring Pages”, “General Presentations” and “Portfolio Specific Presentations”. • Select the folder which best suits your needs. Location: The Lancaster Museum of Art • Feel free to download presentation ideas or to upload your ideas to share with other chapter members. 135 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602 Please take some time to review the presentation ideas uploaded already and to provide feedback! Preferred format for uploading files is PDF. However, if you have a presentation that may need to be altered as the composition of the portfolio evolves, Word format is also acceptable. Tours of the Charles Demuth Museum and The Lancaster Museum of Art will follow the Lecture.

The Demuth Museum was established in 1981 to preserve and promote the art of Charles Demuth (1883-1935). As a leader of the American Modernist movement, Demuth is best known as a pioneer of the The Making of a Portfolio Precisionist style and a master watercolorist. Demuth's Lancaster, Pennsylvania home, now the museum, Submitted By Gail Wellington, PC Committee, Spring-Ford functioned as Demuth's permanent studio throughout his lifetime.

Do you ever wonder how your AGTS portfolio is put together? It may appear, at first, that it is just a collection of works of art from various time periods. Since 1965, The Lancaster Museum of Art is recognized as one of the largest cultural organizations in the This is true – except it is not at all random. Instead, it is a carefully thought out collection with an objective of meeting several criteria. The obvious are a region responsible for an extensive collection of works by contemporary regional artists. Originally started as a variety of time periods, medium, artistic genres, and styles. Less obvious are inclusions of works that share a similarity of theme, of medium, of palette, gallery at Franklin & Marshall College known as the Goethean Hall Gallery of Art, the museum is now located etc. to facilitate “compare and contrast” discussions. Here are some examples from portfolio #8. in the historically significant 1845-46 Grubb Family Mansion. The LMOA offers diverse educational programs • Three pictures relate to farming but are painted at different times and in different styles: Man with Hoe, Millet, 1860; Hay Harvest at Eragny, Pissaro, and enhanced curriculum in the visual arts. 1901; Corn Husking, Boldac, 1973. • More dramatic in style differences are three that show the ocean: Sinbad the Sailor, Klee, 1923; Signac and Friends, Bonard, 1927; Fog Warning, Parking near Lancaster Museum of Art - Duke St. Parking Garage 150 N Duke St. Lancaster PA 17603 Homer, 1885. Parking near Demuth House – East King St. Parking Garage 150 E King St Lancaster PA 17602 • Composition similarities between an ancient Egyptian fresco and She Ba, Bearden. Meter parking also available. • Similarity in color palette, genre, and time period but dramatically different in painting technique: Blue Atmosphere, Frankenthaler, 1963 and Football Players, de Stael, 1952. The former is painted with very thin paint which was allowed to run and the latter with very thick paint applied with a pallet knife. Please join us for this special event! So consider the thoughtfulness that went into the make-up of each portfolio before you start reaching for those supplements* and making substitutions. Instead, try to see the objectives the portfolio committee used when creating the mix and try to see how you can make it work for your chapter. RSVP with your Chapter name and number of attendees to:

*Why is a print a supplement? Supplements are prints that have been removed from portfolios because of poor condition such as scratches, dirt, fading Tina Whitlow ([email protected] ) and/or poor tape quality. Registration and $5.00 per person FEE required. BY September 10, 2018

OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org Founded 1962 Founded 1962 AGTS Goes To The Library Submitted by Denise Rogers - Souderton  The Indian Valley Public Library (IVPL)

HHonoornaorriaurmiusms invited the Souderton Chapter of Art Goes HappyHappy Birthday Birthday to Cereda Selzer Selzer, a, adevoted devoted member member of our of our to School of Delaware Valley to create a CheltenhamCheltenham ChapterChapter sincesince 2005! 2005! Reflecting Reflecting upon upon her her motivation motivation for for presentation for adult patrons. We began joiningjoining AGTS, AGTS, CeredaCereda said,said, “ “AfterAfter retirement, retirement, I joined I joined AGTS AGTS because because I I the planning process in February. On May wantedwanted to to stay stay inin touch withwith teaching. teaching. I hadI had been been lucky lucky enough enough to to 3rd, four chapter members brought 12 havehave volunteers volunteers in my classroomclassroom from from AGTS AGTS and and valued valued the thelessons lessons portfolio pieces covering the Renaissance thethe children children werewere fortunate to to hear. hear. I wantedI wanted to tobe bepart part of of continuingcontinuing that that program,program, soso joined joined the the Cheltenham Cheltenham Chapter. Chapter. I have I have to present day. We exhibited the prints on never been disappointed. I don t know who gets more out of the never been disappointed. I don t know who gets more out of the easels around the room creating a mini art presentations, the children or the volunteer, perhaps all.” Cereda’s presentations, the children or the volunteer, perhaps all.” Cereda’s museum. family generously designated AGTS as their donation recipient in lieu family generously designated AGTS as their donation recipient in lieu of gifts and in tribute of her milestone birthday. (We won’t say which ofone!) gifts Thankand in you tribute to Cereda of her and milestone her friends birthday. and family (We for won’t thinking say of which “The Canvas Tells a Story” connected one!)AGTS. Thank Your serviceyou to toCereda AGTS, and your her thoughtfulness friends and andfamily your for generosity thinking of stories of overcoming adversity, everyday AGTS.are so Your very servicemuch appreciated. to AGTS, your We are thoughtfulness honored to be andincluded your in generosity the life, and the historical events and arecelebrat so veryion muchof your appreciated. special day! We are honored to be included in the developments in technology that shaped

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Memorials participants to view art as a narrative of the M2e0m18o rials greater journey of the artist’s life. Helen Yohn, January 26th. A former member of our Owen J. Roberts chapter, Helen was an artist, 201gardener,8 musician, and AGTS enthusiast. Fellow chapter members remember her as “a vivacious and Helen Yohn, January 26th. A former member of our Owen J. Roberts chapter, Helen was an artist, The team created a PowerPoint wonderful leader”; Helen’s love of art lives on in the many children whose lives she touched as an gardener,AGTS volunteer.musician, Weand are AGTS so very enthusiast. thankful andFellow flatter chaptered that members the Yohn familyremember chose her AGTS as as“a theirvivacious and presentation including artist’s name, wonderfulmemorial leader”; gift recipient. Helen’s Ourlove deepest of art livessympathy on in is the with many the Yohn children family whose and our lives Owen she J. touched Roberts as an date of the piece, self-portrait/photo, AGTSChapter. volunteer. We are so very thankful and flattered that the Yohn family chose AGTS as their some related pieces, and even a flash- memorial gift recipient. Our deepest sympathy is with the Yohn family and our Owen J. Roberts mob reenactment of “The Night Watch” th Chapter. Patricia Lewis, March 4 . Co-chair and Great Valley Chapter member since to announce the reopening of the 1983, Pat “had many interests and passions, including art and children!” recalls Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Lines were Patricchapteria Lewis chairman, March, Connie 4th .Ferris Co-chair Mey er.and “Without Great ValleyPat at ourChapter side, AGTSmember Great since superimposed over Vermeer’s “Milkmaid” 1983,Valley Pat would “had not many have interests functioned and or passioexisted.ns, F orincluding about 15 art years and Pat children! and I were” recall s 'roomies' on the European Art Trips we took together with others in our Great chapter chairman, Connie Ferris Meyer. “Without Pat at our side, AGTS Great to explain his technique for perspective, Valley group. Pat called me ‘bunkie' and I loved every minute I spent with her Valley would not have functioned or existed. For about 15 years Pat and I were and a link to “Tim’s Vermeer” (Tim Jenison’s either across the pond or here in the USA. We were a team. AGTS will never be 'roomies' on the European Art Trips we took together with others in our Great effort to duplicate the painting techniques the same without her right next to me." Fellow member, Jane Palmer, writes, "It of Johannes Vermeer) was shared on has been a privilegeValley and a group.blessing Pat to share called a friendshipme ‘bunkie' with Patand Lewis. I loved Her every love of minute art and theI spent desire with to share her that with the studentseither in Great across Valley the school pond district or here was in an the inspiration USA. Weto the were members a team. of our AGTS AGTS willchapter. never be a handout with other links including the She also loved to travelthe same to see withoutthe “original” her worksright ofnext art duringto me." our FellowAGTS trips. member, I remember Jane Pat Palmer as a strong,, writes , "It AGTS website. Special appreciation has beenintelligent, a privilege caring andwoman a blessing of inner beauty...ato share agood friendship friend." Wewith appreciate Pat Lewis. Pat’s Her manylove of years art and of dedicatedthe desire to share to Lauren Pfender, IVPL librarian, who that withservice the tostudents AGTS. Ourin Great sincerest Valley condolences school district go outwas to an her inspiration family and to tothe our members Great Valley of our Ch AGTSapter. chapter. gathered a collection of books and videos She also loved to travel to see the “original” works of art during our AGTS trips. I remember Pat as a strong, on several of the artists to allow attendees nd intelligent, caring woman Nancyof inner O’Connor beauty...a, Maygood 2 friend. A member."We appreciate of our Lititz Pat’s Chapter many of years AGTS ofsince dedicated 2002, to see the variety of resources offered at service to AGTS. Our sincerestNancy had condolences a real love ofgo life out and to anher “attitude family andof gratitude” to our Great that she Valley brought Chapter. to her our library. interactions with others. She was creative and loved learning about artists, visiting museums and traveling. Chapter chairman, Cindi Kimmel described her as Nancy O’Connor, May 2nd. A member of our Lititz Chapter of AGTS since 2002, “a dear friend -one who thought about others first. She loved the AGTS program We included an explanation about AGTS, Nancy had a real love of life and an “attitude of gratitude” that she brought to her and was dedicated to researching paintings - planning visits to take pictures and and one participant expressed interest in interactions with others. She was creative and loved learning about artists, studying details that we could present to the children. Nancy was generous with shadowing one of our members during a visitingher time museums and had and a love traveling. of creating Chapter life experiences chairman, - sheCindi will Kimmel be greatly described missed her as classroom presentation. Hopefully, we’ll “a bydear our friend group. -”one Fello whow chapter thought member about Sharonothers Riefirst.gel Sherecalls loved, “Nancy the AGTSwas an program avid art enthusiast, student,and was and dedicated educator. toNancy researching was loving, paintings compassionate, - planning and visitsgenerous to take. Nancy pictures walked and gain a new member in the fall! her talk. She livedstudying her life with details a quiet that yet we impactful could present grace and to thedignity. children Her life. Nancy will always was generous be an with inspiration to me.her” We time are soand grateful had a for love Nancy’s of creating devotion life to experiences AGTS and appreciative - she will beto hergreatly family missed for requesting donationsby our to be group. sent to” Fello AGTSw inchapter lieu of flowers.member Our Sharon hearts Rie andgel sincerest recalls, sympathy“Nancy was are anwith avid her family and with our Lititz chapter. art enthusiast, student, and educator. Nancy was loving, compassionate, and generous. Nancy walked her talk. She lived her life with a quiet yet impactful grace and dignity. Her life will always be an inspiration to me.” We are so grateful for Nancy’s devotion to AGTS and appreciative to her family for requesting donations to be sent to AGTS in lieu of flowers. Our hearts and sincerest sympathy are with OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org her familyFounded 1962 and with our Lititz chapter. Founded 1962 Regina Coyle Mosaicist Submitted by Alma Nowmos, Methacton

The Methacton chapter of AGTS is proud to announce that one of our own members, Regina Coyle,

, , 1905 was very excited to have had her first solo art show this spring. Regina displayed 45 mosaic pieces Smith - at The Art Studio in Lansdale and was pleased that she sold three pieces – a very successful A show. Regina met the studio owner, Roxanne Slemmer, through a mosaic Facebook page and they became fast friends, living only five minutes from each other. , Jesse Wilcox , The Methacton chapter was treated to a preview of Regina’s work at a social event at her home recently. She has creatively decorated with faux transom stained glass windows above doorways and window using mirrors to reflect light. Her display pieces include beautifully colored mosaics s Gardens Verses of ’ of birds, flowers, butterflies, stylized animals, fish, mermaids and adorned musical instruments.

A Child Her mosaic pieces demonstrate her creativity, original design and very talented ability to use color and shapes. How wonderful it is to have an artist included in our trooping activity to add her own experiences and insight into the classroom discussions. Regina kindly answers some questions for us. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 When did you start working with mosaics? My husband and I bought a Cape Cod style house with oddly shaped windows that I didn’t know how William Penn Inn, Networking Workshop to decorative. My neighbor suggested I have stained glass windows made for them. Not being able to afford them, I took a class, fell in love with glass and made them myself. Ten years later with lots of 9:15 – 11:00AM scrap glass and no more windows to adorn, I taught myself how to make a mosaic. Making mosaics then became a passion of mine, and I plan to continue my work for the rest of my life.

New & Vintage Fine Arts Books and related How do you come up with your ideas? o I’ve been extremely fortunate that I have had a few very good clients who have commissioned me for media available for bidding pieces such as a funky cat, a mermaid, flying birds, a sun. This forced me to create new designs. Often time it takes me just as long to come up with the concept drawing as it does to actually lay the glass. All items donated by AGTS members & o How do you go about creating a mosaic? How long does it take? AGTS friends Every mosaic starts with a drawing in my sketch book. I then project the image to my substrate (wedi board which is a waterproof, rigid foam board coated with cement) so I can make a cut-out of the shape using a jig saw. A 16” x 16” piece takes about 20 hours to complete but can vary depending on the intricacy of the design. My biggest piece is 3’ x 4’ and took approximately 60 hours to make. o The Annual Silent Book Auction is a Fundraiser All proceeds applied directly toward How do you choose your colors/designs? o I love everything about the look of glass, and sometimes it is as if the glass calls to me and I am just in the mood to play with certain colors. I Networking costs! love to combine mirrored, translucent and opaque sheet glass materials together with smalti, recycled glass tiles, glass rods and millefiori beads to make mosaics of objects from everyday life. I also love the color red, and my personal philosophy is that every piece should have at least a little red in it. o CASH or CHECKS ONLY, please! Thank you for your consideration! Do you have a favorite piece? If so, what is it and why? o I can’t say I have a favorite piece although I definitely like some pieces more than others. I have yet to make a mosaic that I’m 100% satisfied There is No Frigate Like A Book, Violet Oakley, ca. 1900 with. There is always something that I would do a little differently which is probably why I have done many cats, flowers, butterflies and birds.

DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! What is the biggest challenge when creating a mosaic? The greatest reward? Please contact: Danielle Golden My biggest challenge is finishing a piece. I’m always excited to get started. Midway through I am still motivated because I can see where the piece is going. Once I can visualize the end, typically I become bored and want to start working on something else. The biggest reward is having [email protected] , , 2007 a happy client. Often times the happy client is me. At last count I have over 55 pieces of my art in my home. P: 908-507-7071 What inspires you as an artist? StevenSeward Donations of Fine Art Books Gratefully Accepted , My inspiration comes from the simple joys and beauty in life. I like to make pieces that I think are cheerful, happy and whimsical. at Council Meetings and Events What advice do you have for aspiring artists? Never wait to be inspired. Go to your studio, art room or pull out your sketch book and start creating. Inspiration will follow when the materials are in your hand. The Astronomy Lesson Has working with mosaics influenced how you approach an AGTS class? I tend to be drawn to an artist’s art work once I know their life story. I can’t resist admiring and being drawn to the artist who were rejected by their critics but persevered and continued to make art simply because they needed to make art. I think there are many inspiring life lessons in some of their stories, and I make an effort to share those stories with the kids.

OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org OF DELAWARE VALLEY, INC. www.artgoestoschool.org Founded 1962 Founded 1962 Mural Arts Program Dedication of “The Stage” Mural Arts Tour of Philadelphia Submitted by Lisa Gressen Submitted by Maria Kelly, Central Bucks Shakespeare famously wrote, “All the world’s a stage”. That sentiment inspired the newest Philadelphia mural, “The Stage”, which What a fun day for Central Bucks and many other AGTS-DV chapters touring the murals in Philadelphia and painting a panel for a future our membership was lucky enough to have a hand in painting last October. But you will not see those famous lines on the mural mural. [The completed mural is now finished and entitled "The Stage;" was dedicated June 14, 2018 at 5-7 PM at The Drake on Hicks which contains forty-two excerpts of text (twenty-one from Philadelphia playwrights) from a variety of plays associated with the Street.] We were divided into small groups. Our red group first donned protective plastic aprons and blue rubber gloves so we could paint our section of the future mural. After that was finished, we walked with our guide, Evie, to Wilt “Dippy” Chamberlain’s mural at 13th InterAct Theatre Company where the mural was installed. InterAct is known for contemporary, original performances and the new and Vine then on to David Mc Shane’s large mural of the Flower Show across from the Convention Center. This mural was sponsored by mural adorning their building was designed to “turn an exterior wall into an abstract set for a play” according to the MAP website. the Philadelphia Horticultural Society. From there we walked to Michael Webb’s “Tree of Knowledge” and Josh Sarantitis and Katherine Artist Felix St. Fort, a graduate of the University of the Arts, designed the mural to reflect the rowhomes and atmosphere of the Pannepacker’s “Finding Home” mural. neighborhood in which it resides. However, he depicts the trees taller than the cityscape as a “nod to the future” and the growth of the arts. Additionally, the subtle lines of fragmented text that appear throughout the mural celebrate the history of the theatre I found “Finding Home” most impressive. “ Finding Home” is colorful and eye-catching with 200 woven place mats completed by where the mural makes its home. These words were hand painted by assistants including Marcus Hines, who supervised the homeless individuals, who wrote their stories on strips of cloth woven into place mats that were then woven into the mural. The mural painting at our October Event. After the parachute cloth sections we helped to paint were adhered to the building, more detail and depicts a person weaving, many hands united, and the words DIGNITY and INVISIBLE bent to make one side read VISIBLE. layering was added and lastly, the text. Then on to 12th and Chestnut to Shepard Fairey’s “Rhythm and Diversity,” which looks like a DJ playing a record on an old-fashioned record-player. The words "LONG PLAY and PHILLY DJS" appear on the bottom of the mural. We stopped in City Hall’s courtyard and I was fortunate to attend the dedication of Philadelphia’s 4001st mural on June 14th with one of my chapter members, Beth then on to view Joe Brown’s sculpture, “Ben Franklin and His Printing Press,” which is part of our portfolio this year. Loved his large feet! Rogers. It was a production befitting its title. Local artists performed—including the incomparable Jeannie Brooks (a Grammy award winning multi-genre vocalist who has sung back up with Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen among others)—and local The next mural was the whimsical “How to Turn Anything into Something Else” at Broad and Race Streets, created by Miss Rockaway vendors provided food and refreshment. Jane Golden and Ellen Soloff from MAP were there in addition to Kelly Lee, Chief Armada. From there we walked to Broad and Vine for our last mural, Meg Saligman's, 6,500 square foot “Evolving Face of Nursing.” Ms. Cultural Officer of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Seth Rosin, Artistic Director of InterAct Theatre, the artist, Felix St. Saligman used red, orange, and purple LED lights to create one image by day and a different one at night. Working everyday nurses donated the money to pay for this mural that is designed to honor the different roles of nurses, Altogether an enjoyable day, but there are Fort and his assistants, Marcus Hines, Malachi Floyd, Molly Lawrence and Morgan Shankweiler. so many more murals to see. Philadelphia is currently the unofficial world capital of murals with over 4000. I was grateful to have been a part of the creation of such a meaningful and beautiful mural. It truly encompasses the spirit of what we do—bringing art with all its complexity and nuance to others, while often incorporating other mediums into the experience. I hope you will take the time to visit this gem of a mural located at 302 South Hicks Street in Philadelphia.

Please visit www.muralarts.org/artworks/the-stage/ for more information about “The Stage”.

Proud partner with the James A. Michener Art Museum since 1994. Each year, the James A. Michener Art Museum generously donates prints from their permanent collection along with curriculum materials and information on the artists for inclusion into our portfolios. There are currently 13 chapters who receive these works: Central Bucks, Council Rock, Pennsbury, Morrisville, Centennial in Bucks County; Upper Dublin, Lower Moreland, Norristown, Cheltenham, North Penn, Upper Moreland in Montgomery County;Northeast Philadelphia RSVP in Philadelphia County and Hunterdon County in New Jersey. Art Goes To School is so very grateful to the James A. Michener Art Museum for their years of largess! For more information about the Michener Art Museum please visit their website: Artist Felix St. Fort with assistants Marcus Beth Rogers & Lisa www.michenerartmuseum.org Hines, Molly Lawrence and Malachi Floyd Gressen (not pictured: Morgan Shankweiler (Council Rock Chapter)

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Amazon offers an easy way for 0.05% of your purchase to be donated to Art Goes to School. When you are shopping on Amazon, instead go to smile.amazon.com and you will be asked to choose a charity. Select Art Goes to School of Delaware Valley, Berwyn PA. After the first time, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, AGTS will appear as your selected charity. You only have to choose us once. The percentage of the donation may seem small, but almost everyone uses Amazon at some time, so if we tell our family members, especially the younger ones, the 0.05% will start to add up. So far we have Jeannie Brooks Ellen Soloff, Dir. Of Tours “The Stage” detail Felix St. Fort, Kelly Lee, performing Seth Rosin and Jane earned $7.50 just from me! & Merchandise and Jane Golden, founder of MAP Golden cut the ribbon

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