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AUGUST ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cindy Haase
Our Incoming President Is the Featured Artist for the August 8th General Meeting
"Ode to the Pastel Abstract"
After drawing and painting for years as a successful realist artist, Cindy found the freedom of abstraction in 2016. In 2018 her abstract work garnered an Honorable Mention in the Pastel Journal magazine's 100 Competition. Whether working in acrylic, charcoal, colored pencil or pastel she strives to convey an idea or emotion that words or traditional images can't express. During her demonstration using pastel with a mixed media under painting she will answer (or attempt to answer) the three most frequently asked questions her students ask: - Where do I start?
- How do I pull the parts together? - Should I stop now or keep going? This fall Cindy will be returning to the Tubac School of Fine Art with a weekly class in acrylic abstracts. She will also be teaching a weekly class in pastel abstracts at CPAC.
Six Days In Kansas & AZ Number 4
President’s Letter
It’s time to work in the Studio, too hot to be outside! The SRAL Studio reopen on July 29th after having our floors cleaned and polished. Let’s keep our studio clean. Each of us is responsible for any messes we make. Please be respectful of others and clean up after yourself. We have some changes in our staff. We have a new Monitor Chairperson, Sharon Irish. Sharon will be available after the general meetings to train anyone who would like access to the Studio. Remember we must have a monitor in charge for the studio to open. Susan Fogoros has agreed to be the new Mini-Workshop Coordinator. She will be contacting members to see if they are willing to share their art expertise with the league. A special thank you to both these fine artists for volunteering their time and efforts to make SRAL the club people want to be a part of. Keep painting as we have the Abstract show in November and then “the busy show season starts in 2020! Happy Painting, Nancy
SRAL CURRENT SHOWS
CANOA HILLS SOCIAL CENTER
A New Permanent Show went up in the Canoa Hills Auditorium July 13th. 17
artists are on display: Ken Adams, Brian Bauman, Kathleen Bolivar, Deanna Brooks, Joyce Cox, Cynthia Haase, Edie Hederer-Lauterbach, Audrey Hembree, Jan Holland, Sharon Irish, Karen Keim; Nan Lux, Del Marinello, Ann Mason, Bonnie Roberts, Laurel Sponseller, and Fran Sutherland. Stop by and take a look – the show will hang until mid-October. Below are some of the pieces on display : Feelin’ Blue by Nan Lux; Rough Cactus by Edie Hederer-Lauterbach; Honeycomb by Jan Holland and Cactus in Bloom by Audrey Hembree.
CANOA RANCH RECREATION CENTER
The Plein Air Group will be showing our paintings in a great show at Canoa Hills
lobby from August 1 through August 31st. Please come by and take a look at the amazing work produced by our fabulous artists.
LA POSADA
Cindy Haase's and Carol Giordano's art work is at La Posada now through
the end of August. "Lemons and Leaves" and "N.E" by Cindy Haase "Celebrating Day of the Dead" and "I See You" by Carol Giordano
CPAC
Members of the Southwest Ten and the Sky Island Painters will provide three
special shows in the gallery and lobby of the Center for the Performing Arts (CPAC) this summer. To add to the excitement, there will be three Meet the Artist events, which will coordinate with certain performances at CPAC.
A thief tried to steal the paintings at the Louvre in Paris. He was caught two blocks away when he ran out of gas. "I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh" he said. "But I tried because I had nothing Toulouse." from The American Legion Magazine | August 2019
UPCOMING CPAC ART COMPETITIONS
Flyers are Available in SRAL's Studio or view them at http://www.performingartscenter.org/programs/adult-education/adult-
workshops/
START PAINTING!
Sonoran Perspective II
A Tribute to the Southwest Featuring Work by Arizona Artists
In the Gallery, October 31 – December 20, 2019 Reception: Thursday, October 31st
from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Collage/Mixed Media Celebration II
Featuring Work by Arizona Artists In the Gallery & Theater Lobby
January 1 – 31, 2020 Reception: Friday, January 8th
from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Through the Lens
A Photography Exhibit
Featuring Work by Arizona Artists In the Gallery & Theater Lobby February 28 – March 31, 2020
Reception: Friday, February 28th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Art of Re-Cycle VII
Featuring Work by Arizona Artists In the Gallery & Theater Lobby
April 1 – May 15, 2020 Reception: Friday, April 3rd
from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
2019 - 2020 Workshops
More Information Availability at: http://www.performingartscenter.org/programs/adult-education/adult-workshops/
SUGGESTIVE BRUSHWORK
Instructor: David Simons Dates: November 6th, 7th, and 8th Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $365, Early Bird Special $330 if paid in full by October 9, 2019
DISCOVERING YOUR AUTHENTIC VIEW
Using Photo Treasures for Creative Watercolor Expression
Instructor: Roberta Rogers Dates: December 4th, 5th, and 6th Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $330, Early Bird Special $300 if paid in full by November 6, 2019.
Process – Purpose – Passion:
Painting Beyond the Obvious, An exploration of Abstract Painting with Oil & Cold Wax
Instructor: James Edward Scherbarth Dates: January 8th, 9th, and 10th Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $385, Early Bird Special $350 if paid in full by December 11, 2019
SUGGESTIVE BRUSHWORK
Instructor: David Simons Dates: January 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $365, Early Bird Special $330 if paid in full by December 27, 2019
ArtMythos: Telling our Stories thru Book Making and Gelli Printing
Instructor: Robyn McClendon Dates: February 12th, 13th, and 14th Time: February 12th: 1:00 - 4:00 PM, February 13th and 14th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $410, Early Bird Special $375 if paid in full by January 15, 2019 Supply Fee: $10
Exploring Monet’s Garden
Instructor: Tonja Sell Dates: March 15th and 16th Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $285, Early Bird Special $260 if paid in full February 16, 2020
Abstraction to Realism; Merging Oil and Cold wax
Instructor: Tonja Sell Dates: March 17th and 18th Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $285, Early Bird Special $260 if paid in full February 18, 2020
Oil Painting: Impressionism - Better Paintings Through Simplifying!
Instructor: Charles Thomas
Dates: March 30th and 31st Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Fee: $285, Early Bird Special $260 if paid in full by March 2, 2020
ON-GOING CLASSES
More Information Availability at: http://www.performingartscenter.org/programs/adult-education/adult-weekly-classes/
Registration for workshops and weekly classes starts on June 24, 2019
Expressive Pastels (From Semi-Realism to Abstract)
Instructor: Cynthia Haase Dates: Every Monday, Nov 4 - Dec 16, 2019 and Jan 6 - April 20, 2020 Time: 9 AM - 12:00 PM Fee: $37.50/3-hour Session Paper and Pastels: Available for a materials fee of $4.00 per class.
Scratchboard/Watercolor: Combining Drawing
with Painting
Instructor: Rick Wheeler Dates: Every Tuesday, January 7 to April 21, 2020 Time: 9 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $45/3-hour class or a special price of $75 instead of $90, if you register for both a morning and afternoon class with Rick on the same day.
Acrylic Landscape: a Painterly Approach
Instructor: Rick Wheeler Dates: Every Tuesday, January 7 to April 21, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fee: $45/3-hour class or a special price of $75 instead of $90, if you register for both a morning and afternoon class with Rick on the same day.
Tumacácori Art in the Park 2019
Tumacácori National Historical Park is now accepting submissions to the 2019 Art in the Park online exhibit. Art in the Park is an exciting program connecting artists with Tumacácori National Historical Park and digital visitors all over the globe. During the runup to the anniversary of the park’s founding on September 15th, Tumacácori will host an online exhibit of original artwork, and feature artwork on social media platforms. Artists may submit digital images, audio, or video files of their work. Subjects may include anything related to Tumacácori National Historical Park and its wide range of cultural and natural features. The deadline to submit art is August 20, 2019. Youth are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Finalists will be selected by a panel of staff from Tumacácori National Historical Park, Tubac Center of the Arts, and Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. All finalists will be featured in an exhibit located on the park’s website and individual pieces will be featured on the park's Facebook and Instagram social media accounts. The piece voted "Pass Perfect” will be featured on the Tumacácori National Historical Park annual pass for 2020. This winner will also receive a Western National Parks Association voucher at Tumacácori's park store, and exposure to digital national park audiences around the globe. To learn more, for submission instructions, or to see last year’s exhibit, visit www.nps.gov/tuma/getinvolved/art-in-the-park.htm, or email [email protected].
Share Our Walls 2019 Call to Artists
Show Dates: September 5 – October 6, 2019 Entry deadline: August 14, 2019 Notification Date: August 21, 2019 Chairs: Marti White, Nancy S. Huber Juror/Awards Judge: TBD Check-in: Tuesday, September 3, 9-10:30am Reception: Sunday, September 8, 2-4pm Pick-up: Monday, October 7, 9-10:30am
Share Our Walls – Call to Artists Information Sheet Entry Form for Share Our Walls
THE TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART'S Schedule is now available. Check their website for more info -
click here
Tubac Center of the Arts
Tubac Center of the Arts offers workshops in a variety of mediums and skill levels. There's something for everyone. Learn something new today! Register for a course with your credit card anytime, day or night. We are located in the historic artist community of Tubac, AZ, about 40 miles south of Tucson. We look forward to your visit. Visit our website https://tubac-center-of-the-arts.coursestorm.com/
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
ABSTRACT BRIGGade
The Abstract BRIGGade meets once a month on the Friday after the SRAL general meeting. At the meeting, artists discuss their abstract art projects, give helpful critiques,
talk about techniques and presentation of their work, plan shows, and exchange ideas that foster non-representational art. Everyone is welcome! Our next Abstract Group meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 9, at 9:30 AM in the Studio. We will continue to share art pieces and other items of interest. Do come and join us! Nan Lux, Chair
COLLAGE MIXED MEDIA The Collage Mixed Media Group meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of every month in the Main Studio unless there is a class being presented and we then meet in
Studio A. This is currently an informal group meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 for all who are
interested in collage and mixed media fine art.
DRAW, DOODLE AND TANGLE GROUP
The Draw, Doodle, and Tangle Group meets every Wednesday in the Main Studio from 1:00 to 3:00. The intent of our group is to provide a venue for anyone interested in developing, improving, and challenging their creative spirit through drawing (basic pencil and ink techniques), doodling (random lines and shapes), and tangling (repetitive patterns, i.e., Zentangle®).
LIFE DRAWING
The Life Drawing Group meets the first Saturday of the month, from November through May, for quick sketches and longer poses of a classically trained model. Come enjoy some relaxed figure studies with fellow artists. Any medium is accepted. The model fee is $5.00. For more information, to request to be placed on the group email list for last minute updates, or to reserve a spot, please email Nanci Sheppard at [email protected] call (541) 519-3780). We start each session promptly at 9 am. Please arrive a bit early to set up.
OIL PAINTERS of the ART LEAGUE (OPAL)
OPAL holds art sessions on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from October to April, 9am to noon, in the SRAL main studio. There is no cost to participants – all instructors volunteer their time to help the artists. The group is open to all Art League members interested in pursuing their love of creating fine art with oil paints Any member who wants to learn more about oil painting is certainly welcome to attend the sessions – we would love to have you. For more information about the OPAL group go to Opal .
PASTEL GROUP
NOTE CHANGE The SRAL Pastel Group will be meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month during the summer in the main studio from 9 am - 12 pm. Our members meet to support each other, to work independently, to share their knowledge, tips and techniques and to make friends. Come join us and discover the great properties this medium has to offer. The following website does a fabulous job of introducing soft pastels - https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/learning/resources/history-pastels Jean Schwafel will monitor this group during the summer.
PLEIN AIR
During the months of May through October there is no formal planning for paintouts. Instead, an occasional email is sent to those who are interested with details of the next planned time and location. If you wish to receive this information for summer plein air painting, please email your request to [email protected].
PORTRAIT
The portrait group will continue to meet with an informal format. We take turns posing for quick studies. Usually no critique or follow up photos. If someone finds a model, you will be notified so that you can bring different supplies. Plenty of room!
PRINT GUILD The first meeting of the Printmakers Guild in 2019-20 will be on September 26 at 9:30 AM in the SRAL Studio. We are looking for input on programs for the coming year. Please send any suggestions to Karen Keim at [email protected].
Tuesday Group The SRAL Tuesday Group meets on Tuesdays at 9:00AM in the Studio. This is a VERY informal group, all mediums are welcomed and encouraged, it's as much about socializing as it is painting. There is no leader for this group but we frequently hold friendly, very gentle critiques about 11:00AM. If you are looking for suggestions about what to do next on your painting, or just a little companionship, come join us.
WATERCOLOR
The Santa Rita Art League Watercolor Group meets on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. We usually utilize the lighting and space in the large Media Room. However, on occasion we work in Studio A when the Media Room is used for classes or large meetings. We are a diversified group using a multitude of techniques from beginners to those who have honed their approach over the years. It is an informal fun gathering with no instruction or critiquing, although we often elect to ask for advice from fellow painters. SRAL has a wonderful section on Watercolors in it's library! Grab your watercolors and
come join us! During the summer and early fall, Brian Bauman and Sharon Irish will oversee the group opening and closing the facility.