The Guild of Creative Art Monthly Online Bulletin

620 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

www.guildofcreativeart.org guildofcreativeart@verizon.net 732-741-1441

November 2019 Volume 19 Issue 11 © Guild of Creative Art 2008–2028

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Hours subject to change. Guild exhibits are admission free and open to the public.

December 7 – January 1, 2020

All Guild Members’ Holiday Show

Open to all Guild of Creative Art Members All Media

Receiving December 5th, Noon – 7:00

plus Save the date: December 8th 2:30 – 6:00

Members’ Holiday Party and Reception

Annual Meeting – Board Election

Gift Tables with Art and Fine Crafts

Bin Racks of Flat Work for Sale (Available through January 1, 2020)

Cash and Carry Artwork for Sale (Available through January 1, 2020)

In our Main Gallery November 2 – December 4, 2019

A Blast from the Past Artwork by

Guild Exhibiting and Associate Members

Reception: November 3rd 3:00 to 5:00

Labor Intensive Our Shadows Still Walk Beside Us

Bob Stetz – Watercolor Sandy Taylor – Oil

Vintage Café Natasha Jackie St. Angel – Watercolor Barbara Grena – Pastel

Get your photographs in order!

EyeSights 2020 The Guild’s juried photography show is scheduled for March 2020, with online submissions due in January. Details will appear in next month’s bulletin.

SPONSOR AN EYESIGHTS 2020 AWARD to honor or memorialize a loved one.

Contact Mike Menendez at Eyesights@guildofcreativeart.org

This slate of Board members for 2020 was approved at the Guild of Creative Art’s September Board meeting

Officers: Co-Presidents David Levy and Barbara Russo Vice President Marilyn Baldi Treasurer Sheila Menendez

Secretary Mary Christensen

Board Members: Donna Colasurdo, MaryAnn Goodwin, Mary Fitzsimmons, Liz Jacobelli, Diane Steinmetz, Patricia Zackman

Portfolio Jury

Interested in becoming a Guild Associate or Exhibiting member?

Submit five pieces in the November Semi-annual Portfolio Jury

Receiving: November 14th Noon – 7:00 Judging: November 15th Pick Up Artwork:

November 16th 10:00 – 3:00 (details on page 3)

President’s Message from the Guild’s Co-Presidents

David Levy and Barbara Russo dlevy1939@gmail.com bargraphx@comcast.net

Renew your Membership online!

General: $30 Associate: $45 Exhibiting: $80

Click HERE to pay your dues online or mail a check to

Guild of Creative Art 620 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

2019 Guild of Creative Art Board of Directors Officers: Co-Presidents David Levy & Barbara Russo

Vice President Marilyn Baldi, Treasurer Sheila Menendez, Secretary Mary Christensen

Board Members: Donna Colasurdo, MaryAnn Goodwin, Mary Fitzsimmons Liz Jacobelli, Diane Steinmetz, Patricia Zackman

Staff: Mike Menendez Webmaster, Eyesights Juried Show Chair, Steve Ravner Webmaster

Frank Remski Technology, Audrey Lombardi Bookkeeper Bill Alcaro Bulletin Editor, Coordinator of Educational Services, Vicky Culver Coordinator of Gallery Exhibits

The 27th Annual Open Juried Show has nearly completed its run and it highlighted a plethora of talent. Add Art in Bloom, floral designers’ interpretations based on artwork in the Open Juried Show, and that floral layer allows one to appreciate the preciousness of the partnership artist and designer provide. We are hopeful that enough floral designers will continue this tradition and be inspired to create designs in harmony with Guild offerings.

Speaking of inspiration, we look forward to the return of the playwrights from PlaywrightsSpeak. In past years, they

thoroughly entertained their audience by choosing Guild artwork as the basis for comedic and/or dramatic staged readings. That should happen in the winter with further details to follow.

November's exhibition by Guild Associate and Exhibiting members, Blast from the Past, is sure to be provocative and fun. Do you have a work that goes back to your distant artistic past? Have you changed your style or improved your technique? Have you captured a moment in time from the past? Do contribute something! Remember, receiving is October 31st from 12:00 - 7:00 PM with the reception on Sunday, November 3rd from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.

We often use this platform to inform our members about upcoming events, (admirably broadcast throughout our Bulletin by Bulletin Editor Bill Alcaro). This is also an opportunity to implore everyone to become more active volunteers. Although everyone in the community is welcome to attend our free receptions and each monthly exhibit, once you join us as a member, a subtle but significant transformation occurs: You take ownership of the Guild. You become part of something greater; you become part of the Guild family. And when you volunteer your time, expertise, or services to the Guild, your status is raised still higher, and your reward even greater.

The Guild is a first class gallery. Our monthly shows are excellent, and seem to get better each month. The art is accomplished and inventive, as well as diverse in medium and style. But we are so much more than a place that displays artwork. We are a community resource that reaches out to all. The Guild provides first rate instruction through our classes and workshops. Our free Docent program continues to expand, both here and at facilities off site. In addition to our quality art classes for all age groups, we host the Catalyst Academy which provides concentrated, in depth art instruction to students thirteen and up and the Junior Catalyst Academy for seven through twelve year olds.

Please join us to make the coming year the best ever in terms of programming, classes, quality of submitted work, and

dedicated members. If you have not renewed your membership dues for 2020, do so now. Click HERE to pay your dues online. Art stimulates, heals, and enriches, and the Guild of Creative Art is here for you.

Guild Docents Barbara Russo and David Levy make a presentation to a group from Brandeis Westlake (left) and Ladacin Network (right).

Applicants will need FIVE framed (if suitable) pieces of professionally presented artwork in their media category:

Flat Work – including acrylic, watercolor, oil, pencil, pastel, photography, mixed media, and printmaking

Sculpture – including wood, glass, ceramic, metal, and stone

Work will be judged on the following criteria:

Originality/Creativity: The work must be different and inventive, and not appear to be copied from other sources.

Submissions will be judged as a Portfolio with emphasis on a consistent, distinct style that looks like it was done by the same person. Submissions may show evidence of experimentation with materials and imagery, as well as an indication of risk-taking.

Composition/Design: All submissions must show that the artist has a strong understanding of composition, which is

defined as a thoughtful arrangement of art elements (color, texture, line, shape, space, and value) using the principles of design. The work should be commanding, with fresh visual impact, and have a sense of “flow” that is simultaneously controlled and organized around a strong center of interest.

Technique/Execution: The manner and skill with which the artist uses the tools and materials to achieve the chosen

effect must be consistent and well done. The artist must show a mastery of the media including color theory, perspective, the printing process, and Photoshop or HDR as applicable.

The artist must present all artwork in a professional manner. Frames and mats shall be clean, damage-free, and appropriate for the piece.

Associate Members have all of the privileges of General members. Plus, they may: Exhibit in the Guild’s annual Exhibiting and Associate Members’ Show

Exhibit up to two “Small Treasures” per month in the lobby show, 14” at the longest dimension, space permitting

Exhibit work at the Guild’s offsite locations. ~ Have a page on the Artists page of the Guild’s Website.

If approved by the Board, can teach classes and workshops

Exhibiting Members have all of the privileges of Associate members. They may also: Exhibit up to four works per month in the lobby show, 48 inches at the longest dimension, space permitting

Rent all or part of the Gallery for a solo or group show ~ Exhibit artwork at the Guild’s offsite locations

Teach Board approved classes/workshops at the Guild ~ Be eligible for commissions

Place up to three matted but unframed flatware works in the portfolio bins every three months

Place up to three giclee or archival prints in the portfolio bins every three months

Have their resume plus five photos displayed in the Guild’s Exhibiting Artist Portfolio Book

Have a personal web page on the Guild’s website displaying five photos of their artwork

Receiving: Noon until 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019

Non-refundable application fee: $25.00

Judging: Begins at 9:45 AM, Friday, November 15, 2019 Pick Up Artwork: 10:00 am until 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 16, 2019

There is a $2.00 per day charge for late pick up of portfolio jury artwork. Work left over 30 days will be donated to charity.

Spring Portfolio Jury: When picking up their juried artwork on Saturday, portfolio jury applicants who successfully advance to Associate or Exhibiting

memberships are expected to sign their contract and pay in full the balance of their current year’s dues at their new membership’s rate. Upon completion of these requirements, advancing applicants from the spring portfolio jury will be considered members in good standing of their new classification through December 31st of the current year.

Autumn Portfolio Jury: When picking up their juried artwork on Saturday, portfolio jury applicants who successfully advance to Associate or

Exhibiting memberships are expected to sign their contract and pay in full at their new membership’s rate yearly dues for the subsequent year. Upon completion of these requirements, advancing applicants from the autumn portfolio jury will be considered members in good standing of their new classification for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the following year.

All Guild memberships expire on December 31stof each calendar year. Membership renewals are due on or before January 1st of each new calendar year. Associate and Exhibiting membership privileges remain in effect as long as dues are paid in full.

Associate Member’s Annual Dues $45 Exhibiting Member’s Annual Dues $80

For complete membership info,

click HERE

PORTFOLIO JURY INFO

Click HERE for a Portfolio Jury Application

Great sales opportunities for artists at this year’s

Holiday Party & Reception!

December 8th

, 2:30 – 6:00 and throughout the month

Holiday Party Gift Tables At this year’s Holiday Party and Opening Reception on Sunday, December 8th, Guild members have the opportunity to sell items such as note cards, jewelry, pottery, scarves, and small portfolio pieces. Sales are cash and carry. All items for sale must be artist made. To display your work, you may bring in a table covering (card table size) or your own table (no larger than 6 x 3 feet). There is no charge for table space. The Guild will retain a 20% commission on all sales. This opportunity is available to all Guild members whose dues are paid in full for 2019. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Call Vicky at 732-741-1441 or e-mail the Guild at guildofcreativeart@verizon.net.

Cash and Carry Miniature Show The walls of the Guild Studio will feature small objects of art sized no greater than 14 inches on any side, and priced under $100. Display space in the Miniature Show is available to current Guild Exhibiting and Associate Members. Receiving for the Cash and Carry Miniature Show is concurrent with receiving for the All Member Holiday Show on Thursday, December 5th. Receiving opens at noon and closes promptly at 7:00 pm. No work will be accepted before or after that date and those times. There is no entry fee for the Miniature Show in the studio. The Guild will retain a 20% commission on all sales. The artwork will be on display for eager shoppers until January 1st. Pre-register your artwork to reserve wall space and to allow time for tags to be produced. Click HERE for Show Submission Forms to expedite your registration process. Entries for the Miniature Show must be priced at $100 or less. Pre-registration ends on Thursday, December 5th. Due to wall space restrictions, the total number of entries and/or number per artist may be limited. To reserve a space in the Miniature Show, please e-mail the Guild at guildofcreativeart@verizon.net or call Vicky at 732-741-1441 between noon and 4:00.

Bin Racks All Guild Exhibiting and Associate Members may bring in their own bin racks to display their works in the studio for the month of December. These works are also "cash and carry" with the Guild retaining a 20% commission on all sales. However, there is no price limitation on bin rack artwork. Once again, space is limited for the Miniature Show and Bin Rack display. To reserve a space for your bin rack, please e-mail the Guild at guildofcreativeart@verizon.net or call Vicky at 732-741-1441.

Annual All Member Holiday Show This year’s All Member Show in our Main Gallery will receive artwork on Thursday, December 5th from noon – 7:00 pm. Click HERE for Show Submission Forms to expedite your registration process. All current Guild members in good standing may enter one or two works no longer than 48 inches on any side. The entry fee is $5.00 per piece. The show will run from December 7, 2019, through January 1, 2020. Awards will be given at the reception on December 8th. End of show pick-up is January 2nd from noon – 7:00 pm. There is a 33.3% commission on all sales.

Exhibiting & Associate Member Lobby Show Our lobby will feature artwork by the Guild’s Exhibiting Members and small treasures, no longer than 14 inches on a side, by the Guild’s Associate Members. To exhibit artwork, dues must be paid in full for the current year, and a donation of $5.00 is requested for each work displayed. Receiving is on Thursday, December 5th from noon until 7:00 pm. Pick-up is on January 2nd from noon – 7:00 pm. There is a 33.3% commission on all sales.

The Guild of Creative Art receiving team reserves the right to reject any pieces deemed inappropriate.

Time

Loc

Course Medium Age

# of sessions/ member price/

non-member price

Instructor Instructor’s

Phone & Email

Monday 10:00-12:00

12:30 – 3:30

4:00-6:00 6:30-8:30

G

G

G

G

Landscapes and Still Life in Oil Watercolor Artists

Beginning Drawing

Lyrical Abstract Expressionism

Oil

Watercolor

Drawing

Acrylics

A

A

15 – A

A

8/224/254

closed

4/100/130*

10/80/95

Pratima Rao

No instruction

Karen Dooney

James Kent

848.218.4062 pratimarao05@yahoo.com

732-996-3987 ksdooney@yahoo.com

732.229.7697

jameskent@comcast.net

Tuesday 10:00-Noon

1:00-3:00

7:00-9:00

G

G

G

Informal Figure Workshop

Pastel Impressionism Guild Photographer’s Group

Second Tuesday of each month

Any

Pastels

Photography

A

15 – A

A

(Members only) shared

4/100/130*

1/FREE/$5

No Instruction

Karen Dooney

Patricia Zackman

732.356.1240

ckleinart2@gmail.com

732.996-3987 ksdooney@yahoo.com

908-461-5579 digitalphz@yahoo.com

Wednesday 10:00 – Noon

5:00-6:00 6:00-9:00

G

G

G

Mastering the Medium of the

Masters

Junior Catalyst Art Academy Catalyst Art Academy

Oil Painting

Varies

Varies

A / T

7 - 12

13 +

4/112/142*

As per

application

Sven Widen

Lanfrank, Okeson

& Lepping

732-929-9732

openingyoureyes@ verizon.net

732.578.0074 klanfrank@hotmail.com

Thursday 11:00-1:00

1:30-3:30

G

G

Watercolor for All Ability Levels Drawing for All Ability Levels

Watercolor

Graphite, Pencil, Conte, Charcoal,

Pen & Ink

A

A

8/240/270*

8/240/270*

Randy Mayer

Randy Mayer

732.539.5888 Randy@RandyMayer.com

Friday

10:00-Noon

7:00-9:00

G

G

Landscapes and Still Life in Oil

Paint Party Contact instructor for dates

Oil

Varies

A

A

8/224/254

$35 per session

Pratima Rao

Lanfrank / Okeson

848.218.4062

pratimarao05@yahoo.com

732.578.0074 klanfrank@hotmail.com

Saturday 10:00-Noon

Noon-2:00

G

G

Drawing & Painting

Drawing & Painting

All media

All media

7 – 10

11 – A

10/250/250

10/250/250*

Leslie Backlund

Leslie Backlund

732.690.2160 lesliebacklund@gmail.com

Schedule of Art Classes by Day and Time Click HERE for an updated schedule of classes. Contact the teacher for info, start dates, and materials needed.

Informal FIGURE WORKSHOP Tuesday Mornings 10:00 - Noon

Open to all adult Guild members Life Drawing – Casual – No Instruction

No need to register – Come when you can Fee: $6 plus the shared cost of the model

Contact Caroline Klein ckleinart2@gmail.com or 732-356-1240

Key: “Loc”=Locations: “G” = Guild Studio, “g” = Guild Gallery, “S” = satellite locations such as the artist's studio, Ages: “A” = Adult, “T” = Teen, “HS” = High School student, # = Age, “# / $m / $nm” = number of classes / price for Guild members / price for non-members.

Guild members receive a discount on class tuitions. *Students under age 18 will pay the Guild member’s rate.

Tuition Payment and Refund policy

Tuition payment for the entire series of classes is due prior to the first class.

A pro-rated refund will only be issued if a student withdraws prior to attending the second class. No other refunds will be issued.

There are no refunds for student absences. Teachers are not obligated to offer make-up classes for student absences.

Class schedules and pricing are subject to revision. Click HERE to register for classes online

Click HERE for the most current schedule, pricing information, supply lists, and teacher contact information.

For more information and session dates, call or email the teacher. Contact information is listed after each teacher’s name.

*Sign up for 8 sessions of both of

Randy’s classes @ 200/230 each

Guild of Creative Art Class Descriptions

Watercolor – Beginner through Advanced with Randy Mayer Randy’s Watercolor painting class is structured so that

students will learn the fundamental techniques and properties of the medium, to achieve a successful painting. Students will be working from photographs and/or still life subjects. Classes will begin with a short demonstration, followed by time for students to work on their paintings. There will also be a “Paint Along” available, showing step by step painting, for the students who are more comfortable learning in this way. Instruction will be personalized to suit individual needs and interests, and because classes are limited to only 8 students, each student will receive one on one time.

Drawing – Beginner through Advanced with Randy Mayer Beneath every great piece of art is a great drawing. Randy’s

drawing class will be structured to give you the fundamentals necessary to improve your skills and do your own “great drawing”. Whether you would like to be able to do a “vacation sketch”, a drawing for a painting or one to stand on its own, this is the class for you.

Mastering the Media of the Masters, Oil Painting with Sven Widen This class is a studio course in oil painting for

adults and students age twelve and older. Students will learn techniques, materials and substrates of classical, Old Masters, and contemporary oil painting, and will work from still life set ups, although working from a photo reference will be accommodated and used to its greatest benefit. The prime goal of this class is for the students to have a hands-on understanding and familiarity with the media, ultimately to find their own style and voice. Sven teaches watercolor and acrylics as well.

Guild Photographer’s Group This workshop will meet the second Tuesday of each month. Each meeting will explore a different

theme. This workshop is an interactive discussion and critique. Tuition is FREE to Guild members, $5.00 per session to non-members.

Oil Painting Landscapes and Still Life with Pratima Rao In this class on oil painting, students will learn to paint a

successful landscape or still life with oils in the studio. Understanding key concepts of oil painting such as composition and design, effects of light, color value and temperature, lost and found edges, as well as linear and atmospheric perspectives will be addressed. Students can use their plein air study and/or reference photographs to paint a landscape, seascape or still life of their choice.

Beginning Drawing with Karen Dooney Ever want to learn to draw or haven't drawn in years? This course will cover the

fundamentals of drawing including shading, composition and line. Behind many great works of art, abstraction or realism lays a strong drawing. No experience necessary. Open to adults and teens.

Pastel Impressionism with Karen Dooney Gain basic skills in two-dimensional artwork with pastels, a flexible opaque medium

that allows layering and building of color, much like oil paint. Class will focus on composition, negative shapes, and other fundamentals for beginners using colored photographs and still lives. All levels are welcome.

Drawing and Painting for Children, Teens, and Adults with Leslie Backlund Individual attention is given to

students of all levels and interests. Students learn drawing, composition and color theory while working on their own choice of subject matter. Leslie also offers a Portfolio Review class for teenagers who are preparing to be art majors in college and portfolio prep classes for young teens applying for high school art programs.

Framing Your Artwork Yourself with Hillary Binder-Klein The first session of this framing course covers the basics of

framing. The second class concentrates on the hinging technique of matting, and completing the framing process by wiring the piece correctly. Students will mat, frame and wire one of their own pieces.

Lyrical Abstract Expressionism with James Kent Lyrical Abstract Expressionism painting class begins its 22nd year in the fall

of 2019. This class teaches the non-representational, non-objective abstract expressionist painting style as pioneered by artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, James Brooks, Franz Kline, and others. Paintings are started with no preconceptions, with an emphasis on editing as the most important part of the process. Students work in acrylics. Painting time and a group critique is offered . (THIS CLASS IS NOT TAKING NEW STUDENTS AT THIS TIME)

Catalyst Academy with Kristen Lanfrank, Kate Okeson, and Amy Lepping The Catalyst Academy provides intensive, individual, and contemporary art instruction to help creative and innovative students focus and improve their personal art practice, as well as leverage their work in a portfolio or supplement in the competitive college application process. The Junior Academy enrolls students ages 7 through 12, while the Academy is for ages 13 and up. Email klanfrank@hotmail.com for information.

Register by calling the instructor (see schedule) or click HERE to register online

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Member News

Congratulations to Guild members who were award winners in the Art Society Exhibition at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center First place in oil painting: Guido Guazzoni for Barn in Tivoli, NY First place in watercolor: Randy Mayer for Under the Boardwalk, Down by the Subway First place in mixed media/pastel/other: Lee Sliwa for The Blue Giant First place in photography: Siobhan Smith for Irish Mugs Second place in photography: Marilyn Baldi for Sky Path Third place in photography: Patricia Zackman for Olivia's Sugar Shack Achievement award in mixed media/pastel/other: Helen Antholis for Walking into the Sunset Achievement award for oil painting: Nancy Conley for Spring Flower Achievement award in photography: Vince Matulewich for Bullion Glass - Sales Associate Achievement award for oil painting: Tom Nulton for Viking Village

Mozelle Forman and Caroline Klein each had a painting accepted into the Pastel Society of New Jersey’s semi-annual Juried show. The Show will hang during the month of November at Crane's Mill in West Caldwell, NJ

Mozelle Forman's pastel art, A Gathering of Waters, will be featured at the Gaelen Gallery East at the JCC Metrowest in West Orange, NJ from November 3 (artist's reception 11 am – 1 pm; all are welcome) until December 22.

David Levy delivered a presentation on Early Masters of the Renaissance for the Artists’ Society of Monmouth County on October 16th at the Middletown Public Library.

Jackie St. Angel has been accepted into the 77th Annual Juried Exhibition of the New Jersey Water Color Society, Oct. 7-Nov. 3

Member News is designed to announce exhibits displaying Guild members’ work, and honors our members receive. Artwork advertisements and information regar ding “for

profit” ventures are not permitted and will not be included. News items will be edited for space and content. There is a maximum of three news related items per person in each issue unless space allows more. Show acceptances will be grouped if several Guild members are participating.

Submission deadline for Member News is the tenth day of the month before publication. Late submissions will appear in the next issue. Click HERE to submit member news items for our next issue.

The Guild of Creative Art bulletin staff strives for complete accuracy in the content of our bulletin. We deeply regret any omissions or incorrect information. In the event an error is discovered, corrected information will appear in the following edition. To report a correction, email us at bulletin@guildofcreativeart.org

Welcome New Members

Jane Bender, Thomas J. Camal, Linda Farrell Maria Farrell, Victoria Grant, Amy Lepping, Jill Levy

John Rosinski, Virginia (Ginny) Tice

Guild of Creative Art 620 Broad Street, Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Telephone: 732-741-1441 Email: Guildofcreativeart@verizon.net Web Site: www.guildofcreativeart.org

Original Art Work on Display The Guild of Creative Art, the oldest and largest art community in New Jersey, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing excellence in the visual arts through teaching, exhibits, workshops, and special events.

The Guild features: New Exhibits each month – Open to the public with free admission

A wide series of Fine Art Courses and Workshops for adults, children, and teens

Fine artwork in various disciplines from local and regional artists

A premier source of original art at affordable prices

Independent gallery space rental for Exhibiting Member artists

Free Docent Tours and Presentations

Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 8:00 – 4:30, Saturday: 10:00 – 3:00

Guild Membership Dues

Membership dues for the calendar year are to be paid by January 1st and expire on December 31st

of that year. Renewal is easy. Options:

1. Click HERE to be directed to our online membership application and pay online

2. Click HERE to print a blank form to complete and mail to the Guild with a check (no cash by mail)

3. Call 732-741-1441 to pay with your credit card

4. Pay at the Guild with cash, check, or credit card

Give art lessons as a gift with a

Guild of Creative Art

Gift Certificate

Email guildofcreativeart@verizon.net

The Guild of Creative Art survives fiscally on generous donations from our members, proceeds from our workshops and classes, commissions from the sale of artwork, fundraising events, and member dues. Membership offers:

entry in “Members Only” exhibits discounted entry fees for specific Guild

Shows

discounted tuition for Guild classes, workshops, & more

the opportunity to exhibit in the monthly lobby show (Exhibiting and Associate members only)

Guild Fees

Membership: General $30

Associate $45

Exhibiting $80

Gallery rental, hanging, & tags: $500

Gallery Commissions on Artwork

Sales:

Sales on Guild premises: 331/3%

Off site sales: 20%

Cards, jewelry, books, crafts, and Portfolio Pieces: 20%

Donation of Goods

Thank you one and all for your donations of goods... art work, frames, art supplies, books, and more. At this time we are unable to accept any further donations of such items as our space is very limited. As always, financial donations are welcomed, needed, and appreciated.

Pickup of Artwork

Artists who have unclaimed artwork from various venues and exhibits are advised to pick up these pieces as soon as possible. We simply do not have the space to store them any longer. Any unclaimed artwork remaining at the Guild after its designated pickup date will be considered unwanted and will be donated to charitable organizations. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Marilyn Baldi – Guild Vice President mmbrc8@verizon.net

Guild

Photographer’s Group

Second Tuesday of Each Month 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Next session November 12th Call Patricia Hart Zackman

908-461-5519 digitalPHZ@yahoo.com

Are You a Guild Member in Good

Standing? 2020 Membership

Renewals due by Jan 1st

Click HERE to pay your dues online

Month Show Dates Show Title Receiving Reception

Date Reception

Time End of Show

Pick Up

October 10/5 – 10/30 27th Annual Open Juried Show Oct 2 Oct 6 3:00 – 5:00 Oct 31

October 10/12 – 10/15 Floralia Floral Designers Oct 12 Oct 13 2:00 – 4:00 Oct 15

November 11/2 – 12/4 A Blast from the Past

Guild Exhibiting Members Oct 31 Nov 10 3:00 – 5:00 Dec 5

December 12/7 – 12/24 All Guild Members’ Annual Meeting & Holiday Show

Dec 5 Dec 8 2:30 – 6:00 Jan 2

January 1/4 - 1/29,

2020 All Member EDGY Show Jan 2 Jan 5 3:00 – 5:00 Jan 30

February 2/1 – 2/25 Guild Exhibiting and Associate

Members’ Show

Jan 30 Feb 9 3:00 – 5:00 Feb 26

March 2/29 – 3/25 EyeSights 2020

Juried Photography Show Feb 26 Mar 1 3:00 – 5:00 March 26

April 3/26 – 4/2 4/3 – 4/10

4/21 – 4/28

Best of Teen Arts Red Bank Regional High School Rumson Fair Haven High School

March 26 April 3

April 21

March 27 April 3

April 24

TBA 6:00 – 8:00 6:00 – 8:00

April 2 April 10 April 28

May 5/2 – 5/27 The Guild’s 60th Anniversary

Show and Celebration April 30 May 2 4:00 – 6:00 May 28

June 5/30 – 6/24 Judy Stach and Tony Migliaccio May 28 June 7 3:00 – 5:00 June 25

July 6/27 – 7/29 Summer Show of Painters

Open Show June 25 June 28 3:00 – 5:00 July 30

August 8/1 – 8/26 Guild Exhibiting Members July 30 Aug 2 3:00 – 5:00 Aug 27

UPCOMING EXHIBITION SCHEDULE RECEIVING, RECEPTION, AND End of Show Pick Up Schedule for upcoming Gallery Exhibits and Exhibiting and Associate Member Lobby

Displays Exhibit and reception schedule, dates, and times are subject to change. Click HERE for more info about exhibits

Click HERE to complete your show submission form online and save time at receiving

Click HERE for a printed copy of the submission form to complete and bring to receiving

Also on display in the Guild lobby each month is artwork by Exhibiting Members (max. 48” on longest side) and Small Treasures by Associate members (max. 14” on longest side). The lobby show will observe the same receiving, reception, and pick up dates as the gallery show unless noted otherwise.

Receiving and Pick Up takes place from NOON – 7:00 PM on specified dates.

No artwork will be accepted before or after the specified date and those times.

Artwork remaining past the pickup date is subject to a storage charge.

Work left over thirty days from the pickup date will be considered unwanted and may be donated to a charitable organization.

All exhibits and receptions are admission free and open to the public

The Guild of Creative Art specifically disclaims any liability for the loss, damage,

or theft of any artwork exhibited or stored on its premises. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work from delivery to pick-up and return to artist.

Save Time! To complete your

Show Submission Form Online,

Click HERE

Volunteers Make the Guild Run and YOU CAN HELP! Here’s how…

Please choose the area(s) where you can volunteer and email the appropriate chairperson

Category Contact

Front Desk/Data Entry Vicky Culver guildofcreativeart@verizon.net

Gallery Show Receptions Mary Fitzsimmons fitz8313@verizon.net

Gallery Shows: Receiving/Pickup/Hanging David Levy dlevy1939@gmail.com or Vicky Culver guildofcreativeart@verizon.net

Housekeeping/Guild Beautification David Levy dlevy1939@gmail.com

Community Outreach Liz Jacobelli lizjacobelli@aol.com

Grants/Fundraising Marilyn Baldi mmbrc8@verizon.net or David Levy dlevy1939@gmail.com

Social Events Mary Christensen mchrist129@aol.com

Outdoor Gardening David Levy dlevy1939@gmail.com or MaryAnn Goodwin maryanngoodwinarts@gmail.com

We Thank Our Recent Volunteers

Boscov’s Coordinator: Liz Jacobelli

Building and Grounds: Duncan Culver, MaryAnn Goodwin, Caroline Klein, David Levy

Docent Tour/Ladacin Network: David Levy

Docent Tours Offsite /Chelsea Tinton Falls David Levy, Barbara Russo

EyeSights 2020 committee: David Levy, Mike Menendez (Chair), Steve Ravner, Pat Zackman

Figure workshop Liaison: Caroline Klein

Garden Beautification: MaryAnn Goodwin, Liz Jacobelli, Mozelle Forman, Lisa Franey, Rick Siciliano, and Bob Novak

Grant Data: Patricia Zilinski

Guild 60th Anniversary Committee: Marilyn Baldi, Mary Christensen, Liz Jacobelli

Guild Photography Vince Matulewich

Guild Photography Group: Pat Zackman, Vince Matulewich

Guild Purchasing: Vicky Culver

Guild Exhibiting Members’ Portfolio: Caroline Klein

Membership: Natalie Kadash, Patricia Zilinski

Monthly Show Committee: Jose Arvelo, Leslie Backlund, Marilyn Baldi, Melanie Beckerman, Tina Behr, Barbara John Calvo, Sara Christensen, Mary Fitzsimmons, Laurie Flannery, Mozelle Forman, Joan Fructer, Natalie Kadash, Bonnie Kamhi, David Levy, Pam Macneill. Irene Matulewich, Vince Matulewich, Pat Meko, Steve Meko, Bob O’Keefe, Robin Paul, Barbara Russo

Office: Natalie Kadash, David Levy, Patricia Zilinski

Open Juried Show: David Levy, Vince Matulewich, Mike Menendez, Steve Ravner

Publicity: Jill Kaiser, David Levy, Mike Menendez, Steve Ravner, Barbara Russo

SEARCH DAY Volunteers: David Levy

Technology: Joe Bruno, Ron Flannery, Mike Menendez, Steve Ravner, Frank Remski

Volunteer Hours: Patricia Zilinski

Volunteer Liaison: SEARCH Day program: David Levy

Website: Mike Menendez, Steve Ravner

Images from the Open Juried Show Reception

Top Row (left to right): Award winner Guido Guazzoni with his wife, Maria; Johanna Ericson, Award winner Mozelle Forman with David Levy

Middle Row (left to right): Hillary Binder-Klein; Demetrius Patterson; Best in Sculpture winner Linda Colaguori with David Levy

Bottom Row (left to right): Siobhan Smith with her award winning photograph Sunday Paper Deidre Smith hangs the ribbon on her mom’s award winning photograph The Last Cookie Best in Painting winner Sandy Taylor with David Levy

Photo images by Vince Matulewich

Images from the Open Juried Show Reception

Top Row (left to right): Guild Vice President and OJ Show award winner Marilyn Baldi with Guild Co-President and OJ Event Chairman David Levy Event Committee member Michael Menendez; Marino Cirillo; Janet Furlong Middle Row (left to right): Randy Mayer with her award winning drawing Whiskered and Wooly Irene Matulewich; Tina Behr Bottom Row (left to right): Award winner Siobhan Smith with her daughter Deidre Bob O’Keefe; Randy Mayer with Bonnie Kamhi

Photo images by Vince Matulewich

Art in Bloom Floral Design Exhibit

Blue Door Lock Big Onions Downstairs Painting by Frank Colaguori Painting by Patricia Zilinski Painting by Nicole Vilardo Floral design by Yoko Ikura Floral design by Tanya Ashuk Floral design by Trish Sullivan

Blue Moon Big Red Tappan Zee Bridge Painting by Miklos Kiss Painting by Donald Robinson Photograph by Rosemarie Reinman Floral design by Terry Simboli Floral design by Gloria Bandarenko Floral design by Linda Paula

Single Lily Waiting for Spring Earth be Glad Photograph by Linda Relyea Photograph by Eric Silvergold Painting by Cecilia Swatton Floral design by Jan Warshauer Floral design by Bev Scaff Floral Design by Irma Philmus Photo images by Vicky Culver

Photograph Single Lily

Photo images by David Levy

Images from the Art in Bloom Reception

The Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show Awards for Excellence

BEST IN SHOW

Linda Colaguori – Sculpture Brainstorm

Kristopher Schoenleber Photography

Space Invaders

Sandy Taylor – Painting Impressions Floral II

Award winners from the Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show

Sara Stern Memorial Award for Artistic Innovation Sunrise and the Beast

Irina Shoyet – Photography

Mitchell Award for Acrylic Friedlander Award for Abstract

Winter Rentals Big Red Christopher MacKinnon – Painting Donald Robinson – Painting

Award winners from the Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show

Barbara Shieldkret Award for Oil Painting

Hudson View by Patricia Meko

Caivano Memorial Awards Mixed Media Watercolor Tidal Blues by Helene Condouris Blue Door Lock by Frank Colaguori

The Guild thanks the following special award donors: David Levy for the Barbara Shieldkret Memorial Award for Oil, and the David MacNeill Memorial Award for Wit & Whimsy Vince Matulewich for the Bitsy Photography Award for Macro Photography Anthony Migliaccio for the Caivano Memorial Award for Mixed Media, and the Caivano Memorial Award for Watercolor Barbara Russo for the Fred N. Biello Memorial Award for Abstract Painting Jennifer Tice for the Sara Stern Memorial Award for Artistic Innovation

Award winners from the Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show

Pastelists Salon of NJ Award in Memory of Marge Levine Rushing by Mozelle Forman

Bitsy Photography Award for Macro Enlightened

Marilyn Baldi

Fred N. Biello Memorial Award for Abstract Painting

Earth be Glad by Cecilia Swatton

David MacNeil Memorial Award for Wit and Whimsy

Sunday Paper by Siobhan Smith

The Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show Achievement Awards

Slide Mountain, Catskill, NY Guido Guazzoni – Painting

The Journey Begins

Melanie Beckerman – Painting

Blieux in Morning

Ken DeBlieu – Photography

Passage

Michael Greco – Photography

The Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show Achievement Awards

Spiria

Ron Flannery – Painting

The Last Cookie

Siobhan Smith – Photography

Colorful Condos

Tyler Nunnally Duck – Photography

Whiskered and Wooly

Randy Mayer – Painting

Sylvester at the Window Pam Malone – Painting

Like Thee

Stephen Gale – Painting

More Images from the Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show

Top Row (L-R): Afton by Sven Widen – Painting Checking the Bees after Winter in Maine by Andree Benoist – Painting Green Peace by Brian Ince – Photography Winter Ashore by Angela Previte – Photography

Second Row (L-R): 15 Umbrellas by Jim Powers – Photography Portland Ferry by Michael Menendez – Photography

Third Row (L-R): Downstairs by Nicole Vilardo – Painting String Theory by Elizabeth Schippert – Painting Big Onions Two by Patricia Zilinski – Painting

Blue Moon by Miklos Kiss

Painting

More Images from the Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show

The images of artwork appearing in the Guild’s Bulletin represent a sampling of the work being exhibited in our shows. We regret we cannot show all the work on display, but we invite you to visit our gallery and browse. All exhibits are open to the public and admission free. Artwork on display at the Guild is available for purchase. The Guild is proud to offer to the public a wide variety of original art at affordable prices. Photographic images of artwork by Bill Alcaro

Top Row (L-R): Knotted by Patricia Zackman – Photography Hibiscus Backside by Vince Matulewich – Photography Second Row (L-R): Low Tide by Emily Gilman Beezley – Painting Curves by Ed Deverell – Photography Whisper by Robbie Schafler – Painting Third Row (L-R): Prospect Harbor by Louis Rissland- Photography Left: Winter Waves by Mary Christensen – Painting

More Images from the Guild’s 27th Annual Open Juried Show

Top: Last Light by Donna Roettger – Painting Second Row (L-R): Hidden Dune by Johanna Ericson – Painting ; Papagayo by Jose Arvelo – Sculpture Third Row (L-R): Boneyard Beach by Beverly Burke – Photography

Waiting for AAA by Randy Mayer – Painting ; The Quiet Time by Bob Dowd – Photography Bottom Row (L-R): Cousins by Beth Bauer – Painting ; Still Life with Tomatoes by Ron Flannery – Painting ; Single Lily by Linda Relyea – Photo

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Attention

School Teachers

The Guild of Creative Art is a

Professional

Development Provider In accordance with the New Jersey Department of Education, the Guild of Creative Art provides services, in alignment with New Jersey standards and school district improvement goals, for teachers to actively pursue activities to grow professionally and enhance the teaching and learning process.

For information, email the Guild at guildofcreativeart@verizon.net

or call the Guild at 732-741-1441

Exhibiting Members Display your

Cards and Portfolio Pieces at the

Guild of Creative Art

Bring in your cards and portfolio pieces for display at the Guild. The commission on sales is 20%.

Click HERE for information

Legacy and Friend Donations Two Ways You Can Help the Guild

A LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBER is a Guild member who donates, in their last Will and Testament, $1000 to $4999 to the Guild of Creative Art LEGACY CIRCLE BENEFACTOR: bequeaths $5,000 to $9,999 LEGACY CIRCLE PATRON: bequeaths $10,000 or more

FRIENDS OF THE GUILD are members who make a donation of $500 or more to the Guild.

FRIEND OF THE GUILD BRONZE donates $500 to $2,999 FRIEND OF THE GUILD SILVER donates $3,000 to $4,999 FRIEND OF THE GUILD GOLD donates $5,000 or more Donations received honoring deceased Guild members are also eligible to be designated a FRIEND OF THE GUILD. $5,000+: Gold $4,999 – $3,000: Silver $2,999 – $500: Bronze

For more information on either topic, please contact Marilyn Baldi mmbrc8@verizon.net or Mary Christensen mchrist129@aol.com

The Guild of Creative Art thanks

for their support

This online bulletin was made possible in part by support from

Ocean First Bank

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Guild Exhibiting Members

Leave a Legacy – Become a Teacher

There is no greater gift to society than sharing your talent and knowledge with others. Leave a legacy to the art world. Become a Guild teacher. We have a few time slots open in the Guild studio for new classes. To qualify as a Guild instructor, you must be a Guild of Creative Art Exhibiting member in good standing. Your class requires approval by the Guild’s Board.

To apply, click HERE for a class proposal form.

Sponsor Medals for Upcoming Exhibits

For details email guildofcreativeart@verizon.net

Your Guild membership provides you with the opportunity to sponsor awards for selected exhibits. You may choose the awards to be in your own name, or be titled to honor the memory or celebrate the life of a loved one. The choice is yours. You also get to choose the media category and the quantity of awards (up to 15) that you wish to sponsor.

The Guild of Creative Art thanks Monmouth Arts for its support