PRESIDENT’S CORNER: In This Issue: January 2017
Happy New Year everyone!! I trust everyone made it through the holidays and is looking 1 forward to another exciting year of activities with GEAG. As I’m writing this, I am recovering from my family’s visit and have taken a few, many, naps. I haven’t done much painting but I President's did manage to do some beautiful art work with my talented 3 yr. old granddaughter. We paint Corner and stamp and do any messy thing we can find! It is a very freeing experience, watching a child create. I was told no markers by her Mother and I kept to that promise, but we made up for it with watercolors. Did you know that if you combine red, blue, purple, yellow, green and any other color Grandma puts on the pallet, you can make the most beautiful blacks. That 3 seems to be the thing to do. I’ve been using them for my own painting, too. Meeting I subscribe to several art sites that share information that I find very interesting. Minutes The Purkinje Effect: Have you ever noticed when you are plein air painting how colors and objects look radically different just before 4 dawn or sunset? A red rose is bright against the green leaves in GEAG daylight, but at dusk or dawn the News contrast reverses so that the red flower pedals appear dark red or dark warm gray and the leaves appear relatively bright. This 5 difference in contrast is called the Purkinje effect. During early morning walks, anatomist Jan Evangelista Purkyne discovered Upcoming that the human eye is most sensitive towards shifting to the blue end of the spectrum, Events especially at low light levels. The retina can’t distinguish colors very well in low light, mainly only see green-blue colors. We become nearly colorblind in low level illumination. So a plein air painter who wants to capture the beauty they see in these particular times of low light must use the imagination to add more color than what is seen with the eye. 11 From an article by John Hulsey and Ann Trusty GEAG Membership Jan 2017
President Karen Romani President’s Corner cont. (618) 334-2737 [email protected] I want to congratulate all the Christmas Show winners and the Christmas card Vice President contest. We are so proud of the quality of the work you do. The rest of us have a Anne Mongiovi great deal to live up to! (618) 530-8464 [email protected] et Congratulations to Ron Vivad for winning the Artist of the Year. You earned that honor. Secretary Kim Ferguson Congratulations to Marty Spears for winning the MMR Christmas card contest. Also (618) 667-3172 [email protected] well deserved. She won $500 for herself and for GEAG. Her card went out to 3,000
Treasurer customers of this law firm. So start thinking about this NOW!! Kevin Brundage (618) 570-9989 Next meeting is Jan. 4, 2017 [email protected] 6:00 pm at PSOP in Belleville Program Chair Kathy Gomric Bring snacks and bring art for the art contest. (618) 476-1299 [email protected] One last thing… I would like to thank all the board members who’ve made my job Exhibits Chair so much easier this year. Their dedication and hard work is what keep us going. I Suzy Kunz (---) ------would also like to thank all the volunteers who help out at the meetings and the [email protected] various shows and exhibits we do throughout the year. I am your number 1 fan!! Membership Chair And a final Thank You to the people at PSOP and SWIC for allowing us to use their Karen Miller beautiful facility we call home. We are very grateful. (618) 401-2181 [email protected] Karen Romani Webmaster Michael Waligorski President GEAG [email protected]
Hospitality To be filled later
Publicity Chair Lois Holthaus (618) 526-4331 [email protected]
Workshop Chair Beth Meier (618) 526-4921 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Billy Damé (651) 434-4018
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GEAG Minutes – General Membership Meeting – December 7, 2016
President Karen Romani opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. She welcomed everyone.
Be sure to take your art downstairs for the annual small works art show. Susan Bostwick is our judge this year. We are so privileged to have her. Our music this evening is provided by Lisa Jones. Thank you, Lisa. Karen Miller, Membership – the guild has 117 members.
Treasurer, Kevin Brundage reported we have $7003.32. We will also be receiving a $5000 grant from the William Froelich Foundation. This money will be used for an annual award at the Shrine Show each year in honor of Mr. Froelich. Thank you to Anne Mongiovi and her husband Gene for obtaining this grant for us. Publicity, Lois Holthaus - please, members, let her know when you have received an award or recognition so she can submit it to the newspapers. Also a reminder for Artist of the Month and prize recipients be sure Lois gets your picture with your art for newspaper submissions. Tonight Suzy Kunz will be handing out the awards and taking pictures. Lois’ brother passed away; please remember her family in your prayers. Please vote on the Christmas cards during dinner. Marty Spears will MC the gift game. Also congratulations, Marty won the MMR (Mathis, Marifian and Richter Ltd.) Law Firm annual holiday card contest. She received $500 and since she is a member of the Guild we also receive $500.
Ron Vivod won the GEAG Artist of the Year award. Suzy Kunz presented him with a plaque. Break for dinner and voting. Christmas Card contest winners: 1st Kathy Gomric; 2nd Linda Rawson; 3rd tie Susan Przada and Dave Cornell. The winners of the small art contest were: Best of Show – Janet Dahl Awards of Excellence: Susan Rogers; Michael Anderson; Dave Cornell; Christy MacMorran; Ron Vivod; Suzy Kunz; Barbara Hazelhorst; Kathy Hardin-Odle; Diane Herndon ; Patrick Bellmann.
Thank you to Anne Mongiovi for the snowman hat table decorations. You are welcomed to take them home with you. Merry Christmas, see you next year.
Respectively submitted, Kim M. Ferguson, Secretary
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Congratulations to Marty Spears for winning this year’s MMR Holiday Card Contest with her watercolor painting entitled, “First Snow”. This is the 4th year in a row that GEAG has won the contest! For winning the contest, Marty and GEAG both receive checks for $500.00, and Marty will have a 30-day exhibit in the MMR Belleville office and a 30-day exhibit in their Edwardsville office. The card will be sent to over 3,000 MMR friends and customers with credit given to Marty for the artwork. Congratulations!
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Upcoming Events
Life Experienced: A Senior Art Competition
Sponsored by Southwestern Illinois College and St. Clair County Office on Aging
ELIGIBILITY: 1) Any visual artist who is or will be age 60 or over by Jan. 1, 2017, currently residing in the Southwestern Illinois College district, or a member of the Gateway East Artists Guild, may submit up to two entries per person. 2) The entry shall have been completed in the previous three (3) years. 3) Works submitted to this competition in prior years are not eligible. 4) A non-refundable entry fee of $10 is required.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • All work must be the original creation of the artist (mounting, formatting and framing excluded). No kits or copies of other’s original artwork will be accepted. • Dimensions: • Hanging artwork, including photography, must be no greater than 36” and no less than 8” in any dimension, including matting and outside frame dimension. • Standing sculpture or three-dimensional artwork may not exceed 30” H or 18” W or D.
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LIFE EXPERIENCED: A SENIOR ART COMPETITION cont.
• All pictures must be ready for hanging – matted/mounted and framed. All work must use d-rings and wire for hanging. No tape is allowed. The artwork should be protected, where necessary/appropriate, with glass, acrylic, Mylar or other clear material. Use of acrylic, not glass, is strongly recommended on hanging pieces. Do not however, use acrylic on pastels, as it may damage the artwork. • All paintings must be dry. • All work must be pre-registered using the 2015 Application Form in this packet. A photo of each entry is required. • No artwork may be removed prior to 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (See schedule for details). • If work is incorrectly categorized or prepared for hanging, it will be moved to the correct category if possible, or taken out of the competition at the discretion of the jurors. • While every attempt will be made to preserve, secure and protect each entry submitted, the committee will not assume responsibility for loss or damages incurred. Entry in show signifies compliance with this waiver
SUBMISSION OF ARTWORK • Entry applications due: • Jan. 20 - If your art is selected, an acceptance letter and label sheet will be sent to you with instructions • Artwork delivery: • Thursday 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Friday, Feb 24 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Deliver artwork to the Schmidt Art Center on the SWIC Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle • Artwork pick up: • Tuesday March 7 at the Schmidt Art Center from 10 am and 6 p.m.
CATEGORIES: • Painting and Mixed Media (media may include but are not limited to oil, acrylic, watercolor and collage) • Drawing (media may include but not to graphite, conte, pastel, ink, sill screens and etchings) • Fine Crafts (media may include but are not limited to fibers, textiles and wood) • Photography and Digital Art (media may include but are not limited to film, digital photography and computer-generated artwork) • Sculpture and Ceramics (media may include but are not limited to glass, metal and clay)
ADDITIONAL POLICIES: • Delivery and pick-up of artwork must be made by artist or artist representative. • Upon delivery, register your artwork with the gallery representative. • Special installation or handling instructions should be delivered in writing with your artwork upon delivery.
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Upcoming Events LIFE EXPERIENCED: A SENIOR ART COMPETITION cont. JUDGING: The committee will select and provide two jurors. The jurors will select winners of excellence and merit in each of the categories.
SCHEDULE
Friday, Jan. 20 by 5 p.m. Submission deadline for 2016 application forms must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the St. Clair County Office on Aging, 201 N. Church St. in Belleville, by this date.
Monday, Jan 30 Letters of acceptance mailed to artists
Thursday, Feb. 23 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deliver artwork to Schmidt Art Center SWIC Belleville Campus 2500 Carlyle Ave.
Thursday, March 2 6-7:30 p.m. Opening Reception Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Schmidt Art Center
March 3 – March 6 Exhibition open to the public Schmidt Art Center Friday, March 3 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5 noon to 4 p.m. Monday, March 6 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pick up artwork from the Schmidt Art Center
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Upcoming Events “The Beauty of Imperfection- Less is More” Studio pastel painting workshop with Jennifer Evenhus
DATE: May 5,6 &7, 2017, 9am to 4pm. HOSTED BY: Gateway Pastel Artists LOCATION: Paint St. Louis, 1926 Allen Ave, St. Louis MO 63104. COST: $365 (GPA members get first shot at registration) $50 deposit to hold your spot. Make checks payable to GPA. Limit 16 people. CONTACT: Susan Rogers for more info. Home 618-398-1209 or cell 618-558-0711 MAIL $50 DEPOSIT TO: Susan Rogers, 124 Dorchester DR., Belleville IL, 62223
We will throw perfection out the window, giving us permission to use simplification, bold strokes, exaggeration and mark-making as we explore shapes, space and color in this intense fun 3-day workshop taught by PSA Master Pastelist, Jen Evenhus. Our focus will be “Less is More” - the more you limit yourself, the more creative and innovative you become. Fewer choices frees the mind to concentrate on the essentials - DESIGN, VALUE, COLOR, MOVEMENT.
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Saturday and Sunday, February 11-12, 2017
Nobody does dramatic clouds and skies better than Jerry Brown. We are excited Jerry will be conducting a two-day (Saturday and Sunday) workshop to teach his techniques for making dramatic clouds and skies. You will learn how to create those nuances of color and value that add magic and drama to clouds. With over thirty years as an art instructor there is no one better. This is a "hands-on" workshop. Come prepared to paint and create several pastel paintings with Jerry's guidance and encouragement.
Whether you are a novice at creating pastel skyscapes and landscapes or have a lifetime of experience you will gain a wealth of insights and ideas as Jerry shows you all the "tricks" of the trade he has mastered through a lifetime of painting.
The workshop will be limited to 16 artists so everyone will receive plenty of personal guidance from Jerry. You need to provide your own pastels, a ground cloth and easel. We have tables if you prefer to work flat. We will be working from a photographs, which you can bring, or we will provide. It's a two-day workshop at Paint St Louis Studios, and include snacks, and Diane's famous healthy lunches both days. Price for the workshop will be $240.
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Jerry is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a Signature Member of the Watercolor USA Honor Society. Jerry won Second Place in the 2016 Pastel Journal's annual Pastel 100 Competition in the portrait and figure category. At the 2016 Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park Jerry was awarded "Best of Show" in 2D Art for his pastels.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, February, 11-12 2017 9:00AM - 4:00PM, Arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 to set up your pastels.
WHERE: Paint St Louis Studios, 1926 Allen Avenue, St Louis, MO 63104
COSTS: $240 includes, snacks and lunch. Workshop fee is refundable, less $50, up to January 15th, after that date it will be refunded only if someone takes your place. Make sure you include your telephone number and e-mail address. A supply list, a description of the workshop agenda and directions to the Paint St Louis Studios will be sent to you by February 1st. If you are coming from out of town we can provide you with a list of hotels, and Bed & Breakfasts within a few minutes of the workshop location.
Questions? Contact: Garry McMichael at 314 773-4112 or [email protected]
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