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MARCH 2020 NEWSLETTER

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President’s Message

I hope you are all sitting by a window with the sun shining in preparing an art piece for the upcoming Spring Show, or the Loft Gallery. Being able to produce something beautiful from your warm heart during this cold winter is truly a gift we should all encourage and appreciate.

Speaking of “gifts” – it is wonderful to have so many artistic friends creating with us, whether it be at the Drop In sessions, at the workshops, or on a shift in the Loft Gallery! Wonderful to hear laughter during our events, our drop in days, meetings in the Centre. We are truly blessed.

Thank you to Joyce and the Seniors’ Group for your show in the Loft during February. The March/April show is now up with feature artist, Erin Evans. Stop by and check that out.

Have you created your “favorite thing” for the Art Challenge? We will meet at the Centre on March 4 at 11 am to discuss all the creations ☺

Your Board is constantly seeking speakers or demos for the general meetings. If you have any suggestions, please email minirose@telus.net. Thank you.

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Spring Show as it will be a new experience for many and an opportunity to appreciate the artistic abilities of our members. Bring a friend or two, support your fellow artists, and enjoy the Reception and/or the weekend of art.

Wow, we had 1,000 visitors to the ASSC Website in January! That's up, usually we see maybe 600 to 800 per month. About 50% of them are new, not a member and not a return visitor.

We say “Goodbye” and a huge thank you to Lorraine Nagle for her service and dedication to the Society over the past year, and we say “Welcome” to Leslie Hancheruk, as she takes on the task of training to be our Office Administrator/Rental Coordinator. I know our members will give you all the support they can as we work together to keep our Society up front and centre with visual artists.

Spring is still at least 2 months away so lots of time to paint up a storm!

Regards,Sonja

Thank you to: Cornelia Martin-Hansen for completing the final tally of volunteer hours for this past year. In 2018 = 3100 volunteer hours recorded. In 2019 = 3750 volunteer hours recorded. Good job everyone. Kay McCormack – always appreciate your assistance in completing the AFA grant. To all the artists who are attending the Drop In Painting sessions and enjoying the friendly critiques ☺and fellowship!

Dave Youngman – for taking on the messy job of cleaning out the paint sink filter!!

To Val Burke, Sue Scott and Annette Gilbody for handling the set up, hanging and take down of artwork at the Misericordia Hospital this past year.

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

THE MARCH 10th GENERAL MEETING IS THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY. MEMBERS WILL BE ASKED TO VOTE TO PASS THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF 2019, AND FINAL BUDGET FOR 2020.

MEMBERS’ CORNER

March 3 – 6:30 - Next Board Meeting, OC Centre

March 4 – 11 am – Discussion re Art Challenge of “Favorite Things”.

Bring your creation and enjoy the discussion.

March 10 at 7 pm - Next General Meeting, OC Centre. Speakers are Lynn Sinfield re framing artwork for ASSC Shows and Joyce Boyer re preparation of art Biographies.

March 15 – Deadline to register for the Spring Show

March 31 – Deadline to enter inventory for Spring Show

April 1 - Deadline to submit your name for the May/June Loft Rotation (email asscgallery@gmail.com)

April 15 Deadline to submit inventory list for the May/June Loft Rotation

Loft Gallery and Gift Shop

(Open Saturday and Sunday 12-4:00)

The Loft Gallery is currently looking for submissions for the May-June show. A reminder that The Loft Gallery shows are open to any and all members who have accumulated 20 hours of volunteer time in the last two years. There is NO JURYING and NO ENTRY FEES. Questions?? Read pages 12-17 of the Bylaws or Email ( asscgallery@gmail.com) If you are looking to accumulate volunteer hours, the Loft Shifts page has been updated to the end of June. You do not need to be entered in the show to volunteer. Email asscgallery@gmail.com with your requests for dates. Feature Artist for March/April is Erinn Evans, a new addition to our Loft shows, who will be showing her encaustic art….please take time to check her artwork! Dates to Note: April 1 Deadline to state intention to be in May-June show April 15 Deadline to submit inventory for May-June show April 26 4:00 Takedown March/April Show Intake for May/June show with hanging to follow

Thank you to member, Ken Duncan, for his presentation on “Leather” at the General Meeting!!

ART SOCIETY OF STRATHCONA COUNTY

WORKSHOP Newsletter MARCH 2020

Volunteers are needed for the Golden Lecture on March 31.

FEBRUARY CREATE A BETTER PAINTING 6 week session (Thursdays) - Margaret Klappstein, Feb 26, March 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 1-4pm Cost $100

VOLUNTEER HOURS – hours to claim- A one day workshop = 2.5-3 hours A two day workshop = 4.5-5 hours Three day workshop = 5-5.5 hours 6 week session – 9 hours The hours can vary, depending on class size, workshop extended, etc. Please use your discretion.

MARCH EXPLORING MORE POSSIBILITIES OF LANDSCAPE IN WATERCOLOUR 5 week session (Mondays) – Willie Wong, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Cost $135 PASTELS 4 week session – Joyce Boyer, Mar 18, 25, Apr 1, 8, 7pm-9:30pm Cost $70 WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE INTERMEDIATE – Frances Alty-Arscott, Mar 28, 10-3:30pm Cost $55 GOLDEN MIXED MEDIA LECTURE – Samantha Williams-Chapelsky, March 31, 6:30-8:30 pm Cost $10 INTRO TO ILLUSTRATION & ACRYLIC COLOUR WASH – Crystal Driedger, Mar 14/15, 10-4pm Cost $110

MAY ACRYLIC POUR – BEGINNER – Norma Callicott, May 23, 10-4pm Cost $55 JUNE INTRO TO WATERCOLOUR – Willie Wong, June 20, 10-4pm Cost $55 Please note that there is change as to where the basket from the office for the workshop is kept. It is not appropriate to leave the basket on the entry table when there might be a rental between the office hours and workshop. It will now be located in the lower left hand cupboard in the kitchen (sink side) to be opened with the cupboard key. At the end of the workshop it should be put back and the cupboard locked.

2020 Encaustic Workshops Schedule Instructor – Dianna Sapara

May – Oct. - 2020 Vegreville, AB

All supplies are included – unless otherwise stated – Please check website for more detailed information. www.dsapara.ca Max students 5 – in my home studio gives a more personalized setting.

All Workshops are 1 day - 10 – 4pm

# 1 - Introduction to Encaustics Beginner Classes • Dates: Wednesday - May 20 or July 8 (2020) • Dates: Saturday - May 23 or July 11 (2020)

# 2: Stamping and Card Making

• Dates: Wednesday: May 27 or July 15 (2020) • Dates: Saturday: May 30 or July 18 (2020)

# 3 -Hot Air Tools/Tissue/Sponges

• Dates: Wednesday: June 3 or July 22 (2020)

• Dates: Saturday: June 6 or Sept 12 (2020)

# 3 -Hot Air Tools/Tissue/Sponges

• Dates: Wednesday: June 17 or Sept 9 (2020) • Dates: Saturday: June 13 or Sept 19 (2020)

#5 -Photo Encaustic Techniques • Dates: Wednesday: June 24 or Sept 16 (2020) • Dates: Saturday: July 4 or Oct 3 (2020)

Other lessons available on request – I can show you how to make impressions, use fabric, papers, stencil, using found object or natural elements, photo and image transfers. The possibilities are endless. I also book private and semi-private lessons which will give my complete attention, geared to your specific needs and requests. www.dsapara.ca Facebook – Dianna M. Sapara Art - Email: Dsapara@gmail.com

"SPRING INTO ART"

Spring Art Show & Sale - April 17, 18, 19 - 2020!! Registration is now enabled online through the website: artstrathcona.com / Members / 2020 Spring Show Member Registration. After completing your Member registration, proceed to Members/ 2020 Spring Show Art Registration and enter each piece separately.

ART WALK 2020 – TENTS, first come, Lexus sponsorships, promoting

By Highland games and ACCSC at Wholly Made, Culture Fest, Ardrossan Parade, Chamber luncheons and breakfasts, SP all maybe, Canada Day parade, Baseline Market, - watch for Tartan Up!

Could use ASSC volunteers at any of the events.

Contact: info@accsc.ca

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Interesting Facts about the ASSC Library!! Here are the numbers for 2019: 24 resources added to the library:

• 20 purchased • 4 donations •

Of these: • 8 were DVDs (though Christina tried hard to find more to purchase) • 6 were magazines – issues of International Artist • 10 were books

We had a similar number of borrowings as last year around 300 items in 10 meetings. That’s great!

Need Incentive? No room at home? Want to socialize with other artists?

Want to just chat and learn about the Art Society?

Here’s an opportunity……

The ASSC will open the Ottewell Centre

(590 Broadmoor Blvd) for

JOIN THE ARTISTS FOR

DROP IN PAINTING TIME: MONDAYS from 1 to 4 pm, until March 30

WEDNESDAYS from 9:30 to 12:30 until April 1st.

Free to members; $5.00 charge for non members

BRING YOUR OWN SUPPLIES!! Set up your own table (unless already set up),

clean up and put it away after if need be If you are messy, there are floor carpets that can be laid under your area.

Bring your own refreshment and snack/lunch, or if someone is so inclined, coffee can be made in the kitchen using the ASSC cupboard (far upper right), and

sneak a cookie! Enjoy your time at the Centre. OR JUST DROP BY and chat with the artists

and make a friend who can teach you about the Art Society!!

HAVE FUN! LEARN FROM OTHER ARTISTS! HAVE FUN!

CALL FOR ART FROM U OF A

The University Hospital Foundation and the Friends of University Hospitals invite Western and Northern Canadian artists to provide submissions of artwork to be considered for purchase for the University of Alberta Hospital Art Collection. The selected artworks will be placed within the U of A Hospital’s Neurological units to recognize the support of numerous donors to the Brain Centre Campaign. These works will enhance the patient, staff, and family experience, providing opportunities for respite, intellectual engagement, stimulation, and inspiration. Details of the submission are available on the Friends of University Hospitals’ web site and submissions can be made online: http://www.friendsofuah.org/collection-submissions

EllenCunninghamManager,UAHArtCollectionFriendsofUniversityofAlbertaHospitals780-407-1139ellen.cunningham@albertahealthservices.ca

5th Annual Hidden Treasures Open Art Studio Tour Registration Now Open for 5th Annual Hidden Treasures Art Studio Tour Registration is now open on-line for our 5th Annual Hidden Treasures Art Studio Tour. This event, taking place on June 20 & 21st, 2020, is a self guided tour of Strathcona County artists home studios which is free to the public. It has a loyal following, a proven track record and last year attracted huge crowds of art lovers from across the Capital Edmonton region! If you are an artist interested in participating in this event, please read the detailed information sheet on the Studio Tour Registration Page at www.artstrathcona.com/studio-tour. If you have any questions contact Norma Callicott at normacallicott59@gmail.com. Registration closes on February 29, 2020.

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Please continue to record your volunteer hours in the book located in the drawer to the left of the kitchen sink (or at home and insert them into the binder before you enter a show and at year end) These hours will enable you to show your artwork and they are also part of the application for the ASSC’s annual AFA grant.

Please stop at the Welcome Table on your way into meetings and sign in for the evening. This is important for the ASSC meeting attendance record and it may become important to you too if you are planning on showing your artwork at ASSC shows.

Volunteers!

Volunteers are just ordinary people with extraordinary hearts...

....they offer the gift of their time to teach, to listen, to help, to inspire, to build, to grow, and to learn.

...they expect no pay, yet the value of their work knows no limit ...they have known the unexpected joy of a simply hug ...they have planted tiny seeds of love in countless lives

Volunteers are just ordinary people who reach out and take a hand, lead, and together make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

...Kimberly Rinehart

“LIKE” the ASSC on Facebook and please pass the message around!!!

SHOWING? If you are having a show or an art event, please send your information to Anita, Newsletter Editor, for inclusion in the Newsletter!

Send your emails/suggestions to “THE MAIL BAG” or use the suggestion box found in the ASSC foyer!

Please UPDATE YOUR ARTWORK regularly on the ASSC website!

Members can now download an app for Android and iOS so they can log on to the ASSC Website from their phones and tablets. https://www.wildapricot.com/blogs/newsblog/2018/11/15/app-for-members-android?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=android_members_app&fbclid=IwAR0y1-4qjvigr8pBARY0UWr9auJVqAaABTwpzouSNgrt4mMOaw0AXKVI8Es#features

A “SHOUT-OUT” TO ALL MEMBERS!

Sometimes, the best advice comes from the experiences and learned lessons of others! Sometimes, it’s as simple as sharing a good quote, a comical joke, words of wisdom, or a big mistake. We’re open to anything - suggestions, questions, ideas - whatever you have...

Email “THE MAIL BAG”

minirose@telusplanet.net We look forward to hearing from each and every one of you - NOT ALL AT ONCE - OF COURSE!

Editor’s Message It would be very much appreciated if all submissions for the Newsletter could be sent by the 22nd of each month. And if you possibly can, please use ‘Arial’ font for your submissions, (it just makes life easier for the editor.) Members If you are having a show or an art event, please send your information to Anita Skubleny, Newsletter Editor, at askubleny@yahoo.ca for inclusion in the Newsletter! Also If you have any photos of art that you would like to send me so I can build of file of artworks to use in the newsletter, when there is space, it would be great.