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1 ArtyFacts Newsletter of the Huachuca Art Association, Inc. July 2015 3818 Astro Street, Hereford, AZ, 520-803-1078, www.huachuca-art.com Volume 46, Issue 7 “ArtyFacts”, (USPS 360777-LRR), monthly, P. O. Box 748, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, “Periodical Postage Paid at Hereford” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ArtyFacts, P. O. Box 748, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636 Happy July everyone, I hope you all are enjoying our early monsoon weather, and also, I hope it keeps going like this all summer long. As warm and sticky as it may sometimes be around here at this time of the year, I real- ly don’t mind, because it always gives me a little bit of a thrill to know that, in Phoenix, it’s about 15-20 degrees hotter. I guess that makes me a terrible person, but so be it. After almost 30 years in the “Valley of the Sun” I think I’m entitled to a wee bit of weath- er-based, summertime schadenfreude. While we have no featured artist at the Astro St. Studio this month, we do have some very good looking art on the walls, and next door at “Yesterday’s Books, Art and Such”, throughout the month of Ju- ly, there will be a Retrospective Show and Sale of the oil paintings of Bill Willis. Bill was a long time member of the HAA and also served the Association for a number of years as our Art in the Park Chairman. With his wife, Cathy, he came to Sierra Vista after having had a long and varied career, both in the Army and in the Arts. He was named Sierra Vista’s Visual Artist of the Year for 2012 at the Annual Mayor’s Arts and Humanities Awards. When he passed away in November, 2013, just about six weeks after wrapping up his last Art in the Park, he left behind a number of fine oil paintings, many of which were inspired by the Mexican land- scapes that he came to know and love during the many seasons he and Cathy spent south of the border. Cathy has offered to donate a hefty portion of the income from the sales of his work to the HAA, so this is your chance to buy some art and help out the HAA at the same time. There will be a reception there on Saturday, July 11, from 2-5pm. Also on display there, throughout the month, will be paintings and scratch- board art by Trilby Arnold, watercolors by Elizabeth Line, and oils by Sue Thatcher. The Bookstore hours are: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5. The bookstore/gallery is located in the house adjoining the HAA Studio & Gallery at 3818 Astro St. in Hereford. As for the new building, we are still plowing through the planning stages. While a lot has been done to lay the groundwork, there’s nothing yet to look at. In some ways, it feels a little like we’re circling around in the calm waters, just above Niagara Falls. connued on page 3 President’s Message Three Amigos by Bill Willis
Transcript of July 2015 ArtyFacts - Huachuca Art
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ArtyFacts Newsletter of the Huachuca Art Association, Inc.
July 2015
3818 Astro Street, Hereford, AZ, 520-803-1078, www.huachuca-art.com Volume 46, Issue 7
“ArtyFacts”, (USPS 360777-LRR), monthly, P. O. Box 748, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, “Periodical Postage Paid at Hereford” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ArtyFacts, P. O. Box 748, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
Happy July everyone,
I hope you all are enjoying our early monsoon weather, and also, I hope it keeps going like this all summer long. As warm and sticky as it may sometimes be around here at this time of the year, I real-ly don’t mind, because it always gives me a little bit of a thrill to know that, in Phoenix, it’s about 15-20 degrees hotter. I guess that makes me a terrible person, but so be it. After almost 30 years in the “Valley of the Sun” I think I’m entitled to a wee bit of weath-er-based, summertime schadenfreude.
While we have no featured artist at the Astro St. Studio this month,
we do have some very good looking art on the walls, and next door
at “Yesterday’s Books, Art and Such”, throughout the month of Ju-
ly, there will be a Retrospective Show and Sale of the oil paintings
of Bill Willis. Bill was a long time member of the HAA and also
served the Association for a number of years as our Art in the Park
Chairman. With his wife, Cathy, he came to Sierra Vista after having
had a long and varied career, both in the Army and in the Arts. He
was named Sierra Vista’s Visual Artist of the Year for 2012 at the Annual Mayor’s Arts and Humanities
Awards. When he passed away in November, 2013, just about six weeks after wrapping up his last Art in
the Park, he left behind a number of fine oil paintings, many of which were inspired by the Mexican land-
scapes that he came to know and love during the many seasons he and Cathy spent south of the border.
Cathy has offered to donate a hefty portion of the income from the sales of his work to the HAA, so this is
your chance to buy some art and help out the HAA at the same time. There will be a reception there on
Saturday, July 11, from 2-5pm. Also on display there, throughout the month, will be paintings and scratch-
board art by Trilby Arnold, watercolors by Elizabeth Line, and oils by Sue Thatcher. The Bookstore hours
are: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5. The bookstore/gallery is located in the house adjoining the HAA Studio &
Gallery at 3818 Astro St. in Hereford.
As for the new building, we are still plowing through the planning stages. While a lot has been done to lay
the groundwork, there’s nothing yet to look at. In some ways, it feels a little like we’re circling around in
the calm waters, just above Niagara Falls. continued on page 3
President’s Message
Three Amigos by Bill Willis
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HAA Library
The Dale Boatman Collection Library hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm Thursdays
Noon - 4:00pm - Friday through Sunday
Members only may borrow two books for two weeks. Children under 18 may borrow books if an adult member signs for the book. Renewals are available. Please treat the books with TLC
as you must pay for lost or damaged books. Library donations of recent publications are
most welcome. Librarian - Edie Manion, 803-1262 or
HAA BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF
President
Elizabeth Horning 803.7157 [email protected]
Vice President
Lois Bravo 803.0584 [email protected]
Secretary
Edie Manion 803.1262 [email protected]
Treasurer
Elizabeth Line 803.0195 [email protected]
Membership
Sue Ziegler 803.0087 [email protected]
Board of Directors
Lois Bravo 803.0584 [email protected]
Debi Hadley 234.2006 [email protected]
Elizabeth Horning 803.7157 [email protected]
Tim Hurst 803.6713 [email protected]
Gabrielle LaFargue 335-6877 [email protected]
Elizabeth Line 803.0195 [email protected]
Edie Manion 803.1262 [email protected]
Laureen McArdle 220.9289 [email protected]
Phil Micheau 459.8728 [email protected]
Donna Pitzlin 378.3139 [email protected]
Angel Rutherford 459.4115 [email protected]
Gary Shreve 803.0555 [email protected]
Carolyn Yeutter 928.242.3616 [email protected]
Member at Large
Sue Thatcher 378.2000 [email protected]
Art in the Park artintheparksierravista.com
Edie Manion 803.1262 [email protected]
Gallery Director
Edie Manion 803.1262 [email protected]
Programs and Workshops
Gabrielle LaFargue 335.6877 [email protected]
Carolyn Yeutter 928.242.3616 [email protected]
Publicity
Angel Rutherford 459.4115 [email protected]
Historian
Angel Rutherford 459.4115 [email protected]
ArtyFacts Editor
Chasity Seibert 226.1715 [email protected]
Astro St. Studio 803.1078 www.huachuca-art.com
Gallery at the Mall 458.1092 www.huachuca-art.com
MAP TO HAA GALLERY & STUDIO
Sierra Vista
Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Yaqui
Ramsey Canyon Rd. Ramsey Rd.
Stan Greer
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Astro St.
3818
Carr Canyon
Mesquite Tree
Huachuca Art
Association Gallery
Trilby Arnold — www.trilbyarnold.com Katherine Baccaro — www.baccarobooks.com Joanne Berry — www.bizbfineart.com Lois Bravo — www.naturedigitalphotos.com Patty Dunbar— www.patriciadunbar.net Robert Luedtke — www.luedtkefineart.com Laureen McArdle —www.fifthwindtradingcompany.com Phil Micheau — www.alberta.smugmug.com Yvonne Navarro — www.yvonnenavarro.com
Sue Olivo — www.sueolivo.com June Payne Hart — www.junepaynehart.com Maggie Polen Bryce — www.maggiepolenbryce.com Carol Reilley — www.carolreilleyart.com Angel Rutherford — www.angelfrogs.com Roderick Stevens — www.restevensart.com Susan Rae Thatcher — www.DiscoveryRanch.info Angus Bowie Wilson - www.ArtWanted.com/Angus Bowie Wilson William Zivic — www.zivicstudio.com
Visit Our Member’s Web Sites
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August ArtyFacts deadline is Saturday, July 25th
Public Display Coordinators
Huachuca Art Association Gallery
Contact Edie Manion, Director HAA Gallery
at 803.1262 or [email protected]
HAA Website
www.huachuca-art.com. Contact Chasity Seibert
at 226.1715 or [email protected]
Member News & Information
2015 Calendar of Events
If you have anything to add to the schedule, please contact the Gallery Director. Monday of each week, lessons in watercolor, 10 to 12 taught by Carol Reilley to register call 520.803.0802
Wednesday of each week, drawing and painting session with a live mod-el, $7 fee, 10 to 12. Call 520.803.0802 to register.
Thursday of each week, Open Stu-dio, no fee, 9-4, fun, info sharing, support. Bring your own supplies and project to work on.
3rd Monday of each month Paper Arts Group 12:30-2:30. w/Gabrielle LaFargue contact her at 335.6877 or [email protected]
Board of Directors Meetings are normally the last Monday of the month at 1:00 pm.
Members’ Meetings Members' Meetings are held the third
Saturday of the month, 10:00 am at the Astro Street Studio
June-August No Demonstrations
If you wish to do a monthly presentation
or workshop please contact either
Gabrielle LaFargue, 520-335-6877; or
Carolyn Yeutter, 928-242-3616
HAA Mall Gallery Mall at Sierra Vista
2200 El Mercado Loop 458.1092
Gallery Administrator Richard Etheridge
678.2833 [email protected]
Title Cards
Laureen McArdle
Not much to do right now but paddle, but we think it could get really exciting, really fast. We have talked to contrac-tors for the roofing and the air condi-
tioning, and are still talking to contractors about the interior work. We have had an on-site consultation with a man from the City to find out what we will need to do to get the building permit and ultimately, the certificate of occupan-cy and the business license from the city. All of that has lead to another con-sultation with a draftsman who will be working with an architect to come up with a plan that we hope will meet all of the city requirements while staying within, or at least within screaming distance of our budget. It turns out that the requirements for an organization such as ours are actually more stringent than for a regular retail business. For instance, because of the probability that we will be holding meetings, classes and receptions, part of the building will most likely have to be classified as “assembly” space, and there is a different occupancy rating for that category of usage than might apply in the rest of the building. That may mean we may need more bathroom space, and possibly a more heavy duty AC unit in that area. But as yet, we don’t know anything for sure. We will need to firm up our plans in order to firm up the numbers. At the same time, we’ll need to firm up the numbers in order to firm up the plans. A little bit of a Catch-22. It is very important though, that the building permit that we do apply for covers all the right things but doesn’t overreach, because we will not get a certificate of occupancy (i.e., we can’t move in) until all the work is done, as per the permit. There are the three considerations: (1) what we’d like, (2) what we can afford, and (3) what the city will require us to do. As much as we’d love to be able to do everything all at once and be done with it, we may have to do some prioritizing. But the good news is that all of these things will serve to increase the value of the property, and once they have been done, our costs for maintaining it will be very small. Plus, with our 501C-3 status as a non-profit arts organization, we will be exempt from the county property taxes. (That also means, that if you would like to make a contribution to our building fund, you will be allowed to claim it as a tax deduction. Some-thing to think about.)
In the meantime, we’ll all just have to hurry up and wait. Cool our heels, inas-much as that’s possible this time of year.
Don’t forget the Annual HAA picnic, to be held at the Les and Mary Stafford’s house on July 18. More details and the directions to their house are to be found on page 4 of the ArtyFacts.
Hope to see you there,
Liz Horning, President
President’s Message Continued from front cover
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Member News
Summer Picnic Saturday, July 18th, 5:00 p.m. Les and Mary Stafford’s
Hi Everyone, The month of July this year the Picnic takes the place of the "Dine with the Artists" as usual in the Sum-mer. We all get together at Les and Mary Stafford's home 2 miles up on Ramsey Canyon Rd. (Stafford Lane) 5:00 PM on July 18th. Mark your calendar! Bring a side dish or salad if you wish----We will provide the hamburgers or maybe Brats, cold drinks lets see what we have in the "fridge"--we'll have 'em. Now that we don't see everyone at the Mall Gallery---I hope that we get a good group so we can get together again. Call Edie if you need directions to Les's home.
From the Astro Studio Director
ART SHOW AT YESTERDAY'S BOOKSTORE by Angel Rutherford
Trilby Arnold is the featured Artist for the month of June. She paints mostly in oil, pastel and scratch art engraving. Her paintings show the beauty of the Southwest and our local scenery with a special love for the San Pedro River. Trilby shows an amazing skill in her scratch-art. This is a show worth seeing.
Also on display is the art of the late Bill Willis, he painted mostly in oil and his images show his love for the Southwest and Mexico.
There is also artwork on display from watercolorist Elizabeth Line, Sue Thatcher, and Harlan White. The show continues through July.
Yesterday's Bookstore is
located in Hereford,
3816 Astro Street, south of Hwy 92
next to the HAA
Studio, and is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5pm.
Scholarship Winner Every year, the Huachuca Art Association awarded a local student that wants to study for an art career, with a scholarship. This year it is Caitlyn McKinney from Bisbee that won the $2000, from left: Liz Horning-president, Caitlyn McKinney-student, Edie Manion-secretary. Photos on page 4 by Angel Rutherford
Trilby Arnold
Cathy Willis
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Art in the Park News
Call to Artists Art in the Park Insert Contest- $75 Prize
It's time again for our annual contest to come up with a design for the cover of this year's Art in the Park SV Herald insert. This design will be used not only for the insert that appears in the paper on the weekend before the event, but it's also the one that will go on all of our posters and other Art in the Park advertising for 2015. We will be looking for something bright, bold, and beautiful that evokes the spirit of Art in the Park, and is adaptable to different formats, as the insert version will be square and the posters will be ver-tical. There will be lettering that says: The Huachuca Art Association presents the 44th Annual Art in the Park at Veterans' Memorial Park, Sierra Vista, AZ, October 3rd & 4th, 2015, plus there will be some other copy with details, like a listing of the different categories of merchandise for sale. While you might want to give some thought as to where the lettering might go, and maybe pencil it in on an overlay, do not waste a lot of time on that, as the art department at the Herald always redoes it anyway. What we are looking for is the design concept, something that shows the public what Art in the Park is all about, and lets people know that this is a special event not to be missed.
The deadline for entries is August 15. You can either email a photo of your submission to me at: [email protected], or mail it to: Huachuca Art Association, P.O. Box 748, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636. If it is a digital drawing, it needs to be done at a large enough size and high enough resolution to be printed at an 11 x 17 size. If it is done in traditional media, it will have to be made available to be photographed or scanned. You can call me at: 803-7157 if you have any questions, or if you'd like to arrange to drop your entry off at the Astro St. Studio.
Keep Oct 3rd and 4th on your calendar for our 44th Art in the Park. We have a number of exciting new vendors who will be joining our
favorite returning ones this year. If you are a member and are willing to help out, either on the days of the event or with some of
the set up, take down, or the pre-event planning, please contact Liz at: [email protected], or Lois at: [email protected]
Bill Willis Edie Manion and Steve Ziegler
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Huachuca Art Association P. O. Box 748
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Hereford, AZ Permit #3
General Membership January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year.
Available categories are as follows: Individual $35 $17.50 after July 1 (new members only) Family (2+) $40 $20.00 after July 1 (new members only) Sustaining $50 $25.00 after July 1 (new members only) Student $10 Honorary Life (70+)Free (Must have been a paying member for at least 5 years.) Membership entitles you to receive our monthly newsletter, ArtyFacts, show discounts, workshops, preference in limited enrollment activities and HAA voting privileges. Members may have their own listing on our web site. Members receive a discount on Art in the Park fees and a slight advantage in the Art in the Park jurying.
Supporting Sponsorship (no vote) Individual $10 ArtyFacts subscription only Group $35 $ 17.50 after July 1 Corporate $100 $ 50.00 after July 1 Patron $500 $250.00 after July 1
Summer Picnic July 18
th at 5:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Staffords
Bill Willis at Art in the Park. Photo courtesy Liz Horning
