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Newsletter: January 2018Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 23, 6:30pm, Westerville Public Library.
Presenter: Local artist Sean Wang will be the presenter at the January WAL meeting. He will be doing a landscape demonstration. The following pictures of his artwork and his biography are from the Hayley Gallery website at www.localohioart.com.
Sean Wang received his formal art training when he was 14 years old. At age 17, he had his first solo show at Xian and Gansu, China. Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Fine Art from Northwest Normal University in China in 1983, he began work as an illustrator for Gansu Daily, the largest newspaper in Gansu Province, China. Meanwhile, he worked as an illustrator and art editor for “Literature and History,” a famous children’s newspaper which attracted national attention in China, and kept its circulation high for many years. Sean came to the United States in 1986. He has lived in Ohio for more than 30 years and currently lives in Pickerington, Ohio. Sean’s paintings focus on realism and reflect his rich life experience covering both eastern and western cultures. Sean’s artistic versatility is in his exquisite portraiture and landscapes. Sean has had art shows in both China and the United States. In 2016, Sean was featured in a segment about the art of boxing and shown on PBS. He regularly donates his work to charity art auctions in Columbus and hs paintings are collected by individuals and corporations alike.
Shown below, from left, “Blue Sky,” “Autumn,”and “Italian Church” by Sean Wang.
Past Meeting: Watercolor artist Lavonne Suwalski was the presenter at the November WAL meeting. She provided an entertaining and educational demonstration, giving highlights of her past and artistic evolution. Show below is Lavonne during the demonstration and an example she brought of her work.
Past Meeting Minutes: WESTERVILLE ART LEAGUE Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 6:30 PM Meeting Site: Westerville Public Library I. Meeting Called to Order- President, Rob Mandell
A. Welcome: Rob called the meeting to order at 6:30pm and passed the sign-in sheet. Also asked for everyone to review and change any erroneous information.
B. Any new visitors tonight? Two visitors introduced themselves (only used first names) Don and Cindy. Don wrote a check to become a member.
C. Are there any new or existing Art shows? John Cameron has 55 pieces on display at the Westerville Community Center currently. The show comes down November 30th. Central OH Watercolor Society (COWS) currently has their fall show at the German Village Meeting Haus. Pastel Artist Show is currently at Sunbear in Alexandria. Open house at Sunbear on Dec. 9th. John Cameron and Rob Mandell currently have pieces on display at Java Central.
D. Any new classes of interest? None provided.
E. Art in the community a. South Africa Photography Yasser Booley
i. Pop-up Art event last Sunday ii. Frank Museum of Art until Dec. 2nd
Nothing more added to the above information. II. WAL Business - A. Meeting Minutes from last WAL meeting, 10/24/17
Motion to approve by Judi Heston. There was no second and no subsequent vote on the motion.
B. Treasurer’s Report- Kathryn Smithson Kathryn was not at the meeting so her report was given by Nancy Hoffman. Nancy reported the P.O. Box payment has been made and the current balance in the checking account is $1,965.68.
C. Committee Reports: 1. Art in Public Places: Judi Heston
a. Current Show – there is no current show. b. Upcoming Show
i. Quest Business Center - will be December and January. Take in is this Friday, Dec. 1st between 11:30 and 1:30pm. No take down date has been established yet. 2018. We have about 3 new exhibitors for this show.
ii. Inniswood Garden – the month of March. No take in date until late February. iii. Spring Show – at the Westerville Community Center. No take-in date as of
now but the Artist Reception/Awards will be on Sunday, May 6, 2018. 2. Newsletter Editor/Publisher- Nancy Hoffman
Nancy reported that since there is no December WAL meeting that the December newsletter will probably be smaller with less information.
3. Website Manager- Renee Kropat – not in attendance. D. Arts Council of Westerville – John Cameron - nothing new to report.
We continue to Search for a Publicity Chair. If you want to learn more or are interested in this critical board role, please see me after the meeting. III. WAL Program Presentation-
A. Tonight’s Meeting: Watercolor artist Lavonne Suwalski. Tonight, Lavonne will be providing the group with a watercolor demonstration. Lavonne gave a great demo that was well received by those in attendance. She was very informative and kept her discussion light and encouraged questions/discussions.
IV. Adjournment- Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm. Minutes respectfully submitted by Rick Heston substituting for Norma Fiala.
WAL Meet-Up Site:
We now have a Westerville Art League Meet-Up Web-site! A meet-up site is an online tool to find and invite others with similar interest to participate in meetings and get togethers. There are no fees associated with joining; one just creates an account. Check it out at https://www.meetup.com/Westerville-Art-League-Meetup/.
In the case of the Westerville Art League, President Rob Mandell wanted to find more artists to join WAL, participate in our activities, and learn about our group. The meet-up site is not intended to replace our website or the Facebook site; it is simply an additional tool to bring people together. Since
setting up the meet-up site in late 2017, over thirty-five new people have joined the meet-up site. Eleven of those people sent in their RSVP for the January WAL meeting. Please keep a look out for new faces at our next meeting and welcome these artists and potential new members to the Westerville Art League.
Spring Show: The Spring Show is taking place at the Westerville Community Center during the month of May. Volunteer committee members are needed, as well as volunteers to help the day of the reception (set up, clean up, snacks, music, photography, etc.) The Artist Reception will take place on May 6 from 2-4pm.
2017-2018 WAL Officers and ChairsPresident = Rob Mandell
Vice President = Rick Heston
Treasurer = Kathy Smithson
Secretary = Norma Fiala
Art in Public Places = Judi Heston
Program Chair = Terri Ruh
Publicity/Social Media Chair = Drew Slack
Newsletter = Nancy Hoffman
Dues are due!Please note that WAL membership annual dues are $25. WAL membership needs to be current if you plan on participating in any of the WAL art events, including the Spring Show.
Art Instruction:
Member Exhibitions/Art Shows/Etc. John Cameron has a solo exhibition of watercolor paintings at Java Central Cafe and Roaster. The show will run from January 15 through February 28, 2018.
The 2018 Art at The Arnold will take place March 2-4, 2018 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This is the Ultimate Artistic Workout. A three-day drawing, painting, and sculpture event, using the Arnold Sports Festival as a backdrop! For more information visit: http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/sports-and-events/events/art-at-the-arnold/. If you have questions, please email Pertain at [email protected].
Upcoming WAL Shows:The Quest Business Center has requested that we extend the current show through February.
The Inniswood Show is March 2nd-April 3rd. There will be a Meet the Artist reception on Sunday, March 4th from 2:00 pm.-4:00 pm. Please contact Judi Heston if interested in being in this show. ([email protected]). Membership dues must be current to participate. All artwork must be nature related; abstract art is not accepted.
Community Art Events/Offerings/Etc.: Check out the following for what’s happening in Westerville.
https://www.facebook.com/WestervilleArtsline https://www.facebook.com/WestervilleArtLeague https://www.facebook.com/uptownwesterville https://www.facebook.com/artsinuptown And in the Westerville Community and Events Guide!
WAL Website: We could use your help to keep our website updated with information about league members, activities, events, classes offered and exhibits etc. The monthly newsletter, meeting info, and events/classes are on the website. We would like a more up to date artist page as well. Does anyone want to help? Simply email your information to Renee Kropat at [email protected].
http://www.westervilleartleague.com
https://www.facebook.com/WestervilleArtLeague
Art Auction/Sharing:Do you have any art supplies you want to sell, trade, or share? Send information to Nancy Hoffman at [email protected] to include in next newsletter.
2017-2018 Officers and Chairs Contact Info:President: Terri Ruh, [email protected]
Vice-President: Rick Heston, [email protected]
Treasurer: Kathryn Smithson, [email protected]
Secretary: Norma Fiala, [email protected]
Art In Public Places Chair: Judi Heston, [email protected]
Program Chair: Terri Ruh, [email protected]
Publicity Chair: Drew Slack, [email protected]
Trip Chair: Kathryn Smithson, [email protected]
Website: Renee Kropat, [email protected] or [email protected]
Newsletter: Nancy Hoffman, [email protected]
WAL Website:westervilleartleague.com
(use [email protected] for website submissions)
WAL Newsletter:
Please email Nancy Hoffman at [email protected] to contribute items for the newsletter. Submissions are accepted at any time for upcoming publications.
General WAL Information:
Contact:[email protected]
Membership/Dues: Interested individuals/potential members are welcome to attend a meeting prior to joining WAL.
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month (no meetings in December, June, July and August) at the Westerville Public Library. Meetings start at 6:30pm.
Contact a WAL officer (above) or [email protected] for more information about upcoming meetings.
WAL annual dues are $25. Dues can be paid at a meeting or mailed to Kathryn Smithson, Treasurer, 357 Seminole Ave., Westerville, OH 43081 or to Westerville Art League, PO Box 2422, Westerville
OH, 43086.
Please make checks out to The Westerville Art League.