JUNE  2015    Welcome  New  Member!  

 Tanya  Rahimi  

 Orna  Kretchmer  

 Jackie  Lee  

   

   

CURRENT  &  UPCOMING  EXHIBITS  47th  Annual  Textile  Exhibit  

This  annual  exhibit  began  in  1968  in  recognition  of  the  Art  Center’s  original  benefactor  and  Textile  Art  enthusiast,  Olive  Hyde.  Primarily  a  quilt  exhibition  in  its  early  years,  this  annual  show  currently  spans  a  broad  spectrum  of  the  textile  arts.      

As  one  of  Olive  Hyde’s  most  popular  exhibits,  this  year’s  Textile  Show  will  feature  the  work  of  artists’  well  known  in  the  Bay  Area  as  well  as  that  of  several  others  who  have  exhibited  extensively  throughout  the  United  States.    

Curator,  Gloria  Kim,  has  selected  the  work  of  21  contemporary  Bay  Area  artists,  Adriane  Dedic,  Ann  May,  Denise  Oyama  Miller,  Diane  Goff,  Emi  Tabuchi,  Geri  Patterson-­‐Kutrs  Giny  Dixon,  Irene  Schlesinger,  Jeri  Bodemar,  Joan  Dyer,  Kay  Hille-­‐Hatten,  Melba  Vincent,  Michael  Rohde,  Miran  Lee,  Mirka  Knaster,  Moitreyee  Chowdhury,  Nancy  Bardach,  Nancy  Ryan,  Sandra  Wagner,  Schatzi  Brimer,  and  Susan  Helmer,    creating  an  exhibit  featuring  the  spectrum  of  today’s  Textile  Arts.  

 June  19th  to  July  18th  2015  Reception:  Friday,  June  19th,  7  to  9  pm    BUSINESS  MEMBERS  RECOGNITION  –  Please  show  your  support  for  the  Guild’s  Business  Members  who  will  be  recognized  at  the  artists’  reception  for  the  47th  Annual  Textile  exhibition  on  June  19.        The  Smithsonian  Asian  Pacific  American  Center  and  the  Smithsonian  Institution  Traveling  Exhibition  Service  presents,  BEYOND  BOLLYWOOD:  INDIAN  AMERICANS  SHAPE  THE  NATION  

From   the  builders  of   some  of  America's  earliest  railroads  and   farms   to  Civil  Rights  pioneers   to  digital   technology  entrepreneurs,   Indian  Americans  have  long   been   an   inextricable   part   of   American   life.  Beyond   Bollywood:   Indian  Americans   Shape   the   Nation  explores   the   Indian   American   experience   and   the  community's   vital   political,   professional,   and   cultural   contributions   to   American  life   and   history.   The   exhibition   moves   past   pop-­‐culture   stereotypes   of   Indian  Americans  to  explore  the  heritage,  daily   experience,  and  diverse  contributions  of  Indian   immigrants   and   their  descendants   in   the  United  States.  Weaving   together  stories  of   individual  achievement  and  collective  struggle,  Beyond  Bollywood  uses  photography,   narrative,   multimedia,   and   interactive   stations   to   tell   a   uniquely  American   story,   while   conveying   the   texture,   vibrancy,   and   vitality   of   Indian  American  communities.  Beyond  Bollywood:  Indian  Americans  Shape  the  Nation  was  created   by   the   Smithsonian   Asian   Pacific   American   Center   and   the   Smithsonian  Institution  Traveling  Exhibition  Service.    August  1st  to  October  10th  2015  Reception:  Saturday,  August  1st,  12  noon  to  3  pm    August  1,  2015,  Reception  12:00  Noon-­‐3:00  p.m.  –  PLEASE  NOTE  THIS  IS  A  SATURDAY  AFTERNOON  RECEPTION  for  the  “Beyond  Bollywood,  Indian  Americans  Shape  the  Nation”.    Please  bring  finger  desserts  such  as  homemade  cookies,  brownies,  bars,  and  candies.    A  large  crowd  is  expected  so  we  will  need  everyone’s  help.    Questions?    Contact  Pat  Finn  or  Karen  Tobin.    

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ATTENTION  MEMBERS!  Please  make  sure  you  renew  your  membership  for  the  2015-­‐2016  year!  Renewal  envelopes  were  mailed  to  all  renewing  members  with  postage  pre-­‐paid.  Please  help  us  

make  OHAG  a  success!    

OHAG  Members  Juried  Show    A  Photography  Resource  List  is  now  available  on  the  OHAG  website.    It  is  a  listing  of  people  with  expertise  in  photography  or  scanning  who  have  very  kindly  offered  their  services  to  OHAG  artists  in  need  of  digital  images  of  their  artwork,  particularly  for  entering  the  Members  Juried  Show.  Go  to  www.olivehydeartguild.org,  click  on  the  Members  Juried  Show  and  then  the  link  to  the  Photography  Resource  List.    Charges/fees  are  up  to  the  individual  provider.      For  those  of  you  who  attended  and/or  are  interested  in  the  Program  "How  to  Prepare  Your  Artwork  for  Digital  Photography"  presented  by  Keay  Edwards  on  May  27th,  the  direct  link  to  his  powerpoint  presentation  is:  http://keayedwards.com/Olive_Hyde_May_27_Talk.pdf.      September  1st  is  the  entry  deadline  for  the  Members  Juried  Show.  

 

       P.O.  BOX  3073  FREMONT,  CA  94539-­‐0307    www.olivehydeartguild.org          Olive  Hyde  Art  Gallery,  123  Washington  Blvd,  Fremont  CA  94539 Curator  –  Gloria  Kim,  kimglo@gmail.com  Supervisor-­‐  Irene  Jordahl,  (510)  494-­‐4322  Gallery  Phone  –  (510)  791-­‐4357   Exhibit  Hours  –  Thursday  to  Sunday,  12-­‐5  p.m.    

   Durba  Sen  -­‐  East  Meets  West  Showcase  at  the  FAA  July  11  -­‐  July  26  Artist  Reception  on  Sunday,  July  12  1:30  to  4  pm  Color  and  texture  weave  through  her  imagination  and  feelings  to  render  beautiful  landscapes,  still  lives  and  vivid  abstract  art.  Oil  and  acrylic  are  the  mediums  she  prefers  to  use  with  a  varied  mix  of  textures  to  create  her  masterpieces.  For  her,    the  canvas  is  a  blank  slate  where  she  expresses  her  thoughts,  feelings,  emotions  and  views,  and  her  journey  through  life!  You  are  invited  to  share  in  the  spontaneous  mix  of  colors  and  textures  that  define  the  work  of  this  artist.    FREMONT  ART  ASSOCIATION'S  July  Art  Classes  Judy  Gittelsohn's  Modern  Art  in  Fremont  More  Golden  Opportunities,    4  classes  in  acrylics    Minimum  of  six  people  in  order  to  have  the  class,  Friday  mornings  9:30  to  11:30  am    Fees  are  $140.00    plus  $25.00  for  materials        July  10  -­‐  The  Horizon  -­‐  How  to  create  a  still  portrait  of  nature      July  17  -­‐    Listening  -­‐  How  to  create  a  painting  a  la  Arthur  Dove,  of  Sound      July  24  -­‐  Ecstatic  Painting  -­‐  abstract  expressionist  exuberant  painting      July  31  -­‐  Ribbons  &  Rhythms  -­‐  Using  the  flow  of  paint  as  a  guide    Painting  with  Pigment,  Paper,  and  Paste  with  Grace  Rankin  Three  day  workshop  on  collage  and  mixed  media  July  25,  26,  and  27,  Saturday  –  Monday  10  am  to  4  pm  Fees  are  $150.00  for  3  days  or  $60.00  daily    You  will  be  working  with  Asian  papers  as  well  as  common  papers  &  starting  with  abstract  designs.    Watercolor  or  acrylic  paints  as  well  as  other  accents  may  be  used  including  ink,  crayon,  colored  pencils,  and  gel  pens  …  add  whatever  you  like  to  make  your  unique  piece  of  art.    A  list  of  supplies  will  be  available  at  the  gallery.    FAA  Gallery  37697  Niles  Boulevard  Fremont,  CA  94536  (510)792-­‐0905              www.fremontartassociation.org  Open  Daily  except  Monday    Orna  Kretchmer  is  the  newest  artist  to  join  Jan’s  Art  Studios.  She  is  the  newest  artist  to  join  my  studio.    she  has  a  most  interesting  background.    Please  visit  the  website   for   my   studio   to   read   more   about   her.     She   will   be   teaching   collage   at   the   studio   on  Tuesdays  and  or  Wednesdays.    If  you  are  interested  in  taking  part  in  these  classes,  please  call  and  leave  a  message  at  791-­‐9290.    Or  stop  by  the  studio  to  meet  her.      

OHAG  ANNUAL  MEMBERSHIP  DINNER  PAPILLON  RESTAURANT    -­‐  WEDNESDAY,  JUNE  24,  2015  

6:30  p.m.  No  Host  Cocktails  &  7:00  p.m.  Dinner  Menu  Choices  include:    Salad,  Entrée,  Coffee/Tea,  Dessert,  Tax  and  Tip.  Please  circle  your  entrée(s)  and  dessert  choice(s).     Chicken  Peppercorn           $37.00     Fresh  Salmon         $39.00     Angus  Ribeye  Steak         $47.00  

Eggplant  Parmeasan         $35.00  Dessert  Choices  (Please  circle  your  choice(s):   Cheesecake  or    Chocolate  Mousse    Make  your  check  out  to  OHAG  &  send  with  your  Membership  Renewal  &  Ballot  in  the  enclosed  envelope  with  Names,  Phone  Number  and  Number  Attending  or  mail  to:  OHAG,  P.O.  Box  3073,  Fremont,  CA  94539.  Reservation  Deadline:    June  20,  2015    

Island  Alliance  of  the  Arts  presents:  CROSS  CURRENTS  9th  Annual  Exhibition  of  California  Artists  .  August  5-­‐29,  2015  

   IAA,  a  Non  Profit  Organization,  based  in  the  city  of  Alameda,  California,  hosts  CROSS  CURRENTS,  presenting  artworks  of  new,  emerging,  and  established  artists.  The  IAA  2007-­‐2014  exhibits  were  held   at   Rhythmix   Cultural  Works,   Alameda   Free   Library   and   Alameda  Museum.   IAA   received   a  grant   from   the   Alameda   County   Art   Commission   in   2007,   which   has   partly   supported   these  exhibits.  During  the  history  of  this  event,  IAA  has  presented  the  work  of  over  180  artists  in  CROSS  CURRENTS  exhibitions.    "CROSS   CURRENTS   suggests   the   power   of   creative   forces   converging.   Artists   reach   beyond  traditional  boundaries  to  interpret  the  many  meanings  of  the  title  in  their  own  style  and  medium."    CURATORS:  The  IAA,  CROSS  CURRENTS,  Exhibition  Committee  LOCATION:  Alameda  Museum,  2324  Alameda  Avenue,  Alameda,  CA  94501,  510-­‐521-­‐1233  Opening  Reception:  Saturday,  August  8,  12:30-­‐2:30  PM  Artists’  Talks  and  Refreshments:  Saturday,  August  29,  12:30-­‐2:30  PM    

Jewelry  by  Kay  Hille-­‐Hatten    

   

Rainbow  Fish  by  Miran  Lee  

   

Otter  Daze  by  Emi  Tabuchi  

   

   

   

President’s  Message    

 This  is  my  last  message  as  President,  and  I  can’t  believe  how  fast  the  past  two  years  have  gone  by.    It  has  truly  been  an  honor  to  serve  the  Guild,  and  it’s  been  a  very  enjoyable  experience  for  me.    I  am  constantly  amazed  by  the  number  of  wonderful  volunteers  who  work  together  to  carry  out  the  Guild’s  mission  of  promoting  the  visual  arts  in  the  community.        At  the  last  Board  Meeting  for  this  fiscal  year,  the  Board  approved  a  donation  of  $500  to  the  City  of  Fremont  to  purchase  art  supplies  for  the  Youth  Empowerment  and  Employment  Academy  for  high  school  students  who  are  on  probation.    The  Academy,  a  joint  program  with  the  Fremont  Unified  School  District,  will  run  for  eight  weeks  this  summer,  and  the  students  will  create  a  portable  mural  that  will  be  displayed  at  multiple  locations  around  the  City.    This  is  another  great  example  of  the  Guild’s  involvement  in  the  community.        There  are  several  important  Guild  activities  in  the  next  couple  of  months.    Be  sure  to  mark  your  calendars  for:    June  19,  the  47th  Annual  Textile  Exhibition  and  recognition  of  the  Guild’s  Business  Members  at  the  reception;  June  24,  6:30  p.m.,  the  Guild’s  Annual  Installation  Dinner  at  Papillon  Restaurant;  and  August  1,  (Saturday)  Noon-­‐3:00  p.m.,  the  Guild’s  reception  for  the  Smithsonian  Traveling  Exhibit  “Beyond  Bollywood,  Indian  Americans  Shape  the  Nation”.    We  are  extremely  fortunate  to  have  this  traveling  exhibit  in  our  Gallery  –  don’t  miss  it!    Please   join  me   in  welcoming   Jan  Quilici,   your  new  Guild  President,  and  the  new  Board   for  2015-­‐2016.    I  know  Jan  will  do  a  terrific  job  as   your  President.     Thank-­‐you   to   all   of   you   for   your  help,   support,  and  especially  your   friendship.     I   look   forward  to  seeing  you  at   the  artists’  receptions    Gail  Blalock,  President  OHAG      

ART  IN  THE  GARDEN    Sponsored  by  the  Fremont  Art  Association  June  27  &  28,  Saturday  &  Sunday,  11  am  to  4  pm  Regan's  Nursery,  4268  Decoto  Road  ,  Fremont  Stroll  the  beautiful  grounds  of  Regan's  Nursery  while  delighting  in  the  work  of  more  than  25  artists.  Affordable  artwork  available  in  the  following  mediums:  painting,  ceramics,  fused  glass,  jewelry,  mosaics,photography,  fiber  and  woodworking.    This  year  we  are  pleased  to  have  live  music  with  Don  Cardoza    

OFFICERS  President  –  Gail  Blalock  490-­‐7565  Vice-­‐President  –  Jan  Quilici    791-­‐2341  Secretary  –  Susan  Johnson  (925)  292-­‐9099  Treasurer  –  Nancy  Ruskin  770-­‐1263    

BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS  Programs  –  Elaina  Habel  651-­‐4441  Publicity  –  Diane  Leys  656-­‐2039  Ways  &  Means  –  Sue  Saracco  657-­‐3229  &  Jean  Toonen  796-­‐7308  Hospitality  Receptions  –  Karen  Tobin  490-­‐4394  &  Pat  Finn  226-­‐1849  Hospitality  Programs  –  Christine  Potter  651-­‐8056  Membership  –  Janet  Hast  490-­‐5352  or  membership@olivehydeartguild.org  Business  Membership  –  Judy  Anglin  651-­‐2811  or  business@olivehydeartguild.org    

Treasurer’s  Report  Cash  on  hand  BOM  -­‐  $47,871.56  Income  -­‐  $205  Expenses-­‐  $10,412.75  Cash  on  hand  EOM  –  $37,663.81  CD  +  Interest  -­‐  $9,937.13  Total  assets  EOM  -­‐  $47,600.94    

Mail  expense  vouchers  to:  Nancy  Ruskin,  Treasurer  695  Emerson  St  Fremont  CA  94539      

OLIVE  HYDE  ART  GUILD  MEMBERS  JURIED  SHOW    

The  Olive  Hyde  Art  Guild  is  soliciting  artists  for  its  Members  Juried  Show  that  will  run  October  23  through  November  21,  2015,  at  the  Gallery.    This  show  takes  place  every  other  year  and  is  an  exhibition  of  two  and  three-­‐dimensional   art   held   in  Mission   San   Jose   at   the   Olive  Hyde  Art  Gallery,  123   Washington   Boulevard,   Fremont,   CA.     Submitted   work   may   be   in  painting   (oil,   watercolor,   acrylic),   mixed   media,   photography,   digital  media  (no  video),  ceramics,  glass,   sculpture,   jewelry,   fiber  art,  or  works  on  paper.    Judging  for  selection  into  the  show  will  be  done  by  the  jurors  from  digital  images  only.    Awards  will  be  decided  by  the  jurors  from  the  actual   artwork   prior   to   the   show   opening.     Deadline   for   entering   is  Tuesday,  September  1,  2015.        Jurors   for   the   2015   Show   are   Carolyn   Lord,   Signature   Member   of  California   Art   Club   &   National   Watercolor   Society,   and   Lisa   Ellsworth,  Curator,   Palo  Alto   Art   Center.     Three  monetary  prizes  will   be   awarded:    Best  of  Show  -­‐  $150;  2nd  Place  -­‐  $100;  and  3rd  Place  -­‐  $75.    Merit  Award  winners  will  receive  ribbons,  and  a  Peoples’  Choice  ribbon  will  be  voted  by  attendees  at  the  Opening  Night  Reception.    Entry   Forms   and   Rules   are   available   on   the   Guild’s   website   at:    www.olivehydeartguild.org.     Questions   and   inquiries   for   further  information   may   be   emailed   to  membersjuriedshow@olivehydeartguild.org.      

 

 The  following  members  are  requested  to  bring  enough  canapés  or  sweets  for  15  people.  Plan  to  be  at  the  reception  from  6:45  to  9:30  PM  to  help  with  service  and  cleanup.  Men  are  asked  to  help  with  the  wine  service.  If  you  cannot  bring  your  food,  please  arrange  for  a  substitute.    If  you  have  any  questions  please  call  Karen  Tobin  at  490-­‐4394.  Thank  you!      47th  Annual  Textile  Exhibit             Reception:  Friday,  June  19th,  7  to  9  pm    

Janet  Hast  &  John  Rennels     Dmitry  Grudsky     Elaina  Habel     Marjorie  Haggin  John  &  Ann  Marie  Haley     Lois  Haselby     Doris  Green     Carolyn  Hedgecock  Jean  Henretty       Jean  Holmes     Rich  Horton     Susan  Howell  Bharat  &  Manveen  Kalyanpur   Jasmine  Imperial     Crystal  Kelly     Mohan  Khare  Peter  &  Maureen  Langenbach   Robert  Latin     Katherine  Latson     Tedd  &  Pat  La  Von-­‐Ripplinger    Beyond  Bollywood             Reception:  Saturday,  August  1st,  12  noon  to  3  pm    Bill  &  Georgette  Leake     Bernie  &  Marlene  Leal     Miran  Lee     Robyn  Leimer  Kate  Lipman       Susan  Longini  &  Muni  Barash   Pamela  Lucia     Barbara  Lyon  Jacob  Mathew       Mark  Mattingly  &  Katherine  James   Harriet  McGuire     John  &  Kit  McKeon  Denise  Oyama  Miller     Miranda  Miller       Roberta  Moody     Roberta  &  Reba  Moorman  Eileen  Morrison       Karen  Mueller       Hiroko  Muramatsu   Barbara  Nagel  Farshid  Namei       Norma  Neto       Mitchell  Neto     Jim  and  MaryLu  Newell  Susan  Olsen    

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P.O.  BOX  3073  FREMONT,  CA  94539-­‐0307  www.olivehydeartguild.org    47th  Annual  Textile  Exhibit  

June  19th  to  July  18th  2015  Reception:  Friday,  June  19th,  7  to  9  pm    Beyond  Bollywood:  Indian  Americans  Shape  the  Nation  August  1st  to  October  10th  2015  Reception:  Saturday,  August  1st,  12  noon  to  3  pm