OCTOBER 2019

Creative VoicePUBLISHED BY THE ISLE OF WIGHT ARTS LEAGUE

In this issue:

News Roundup .......................1

Member News ........................2

Bob Robertson ........................2

Calendar .................................3

Coming Events Sundays at Four .....................3Arts Center @ 319 ..................3

Smithfield Arts Festival ...........4

Sponsors ................................4

Creative Voice is available online at www.smithfieldarts.org

News Roundup

On display through Oct. 26 at the Arts Center @ 319 is Monochrome II, an exhibit of 60 black and white or limited color works by 24 local and regional artists. The show includes drawing, painting, photography and jewelry. During August the Arts Center announced winners in the IWAL Members’ Show “Peoples’ Choice” voting: first place, Out of the Fog by Christine Rich; second place, Daydreaming by Martha Phibbs; third place, Carolina Low Country by Barbara Harris.

The Summer Concert Series wrapped up the 2019 season with Sounds of Motown Aug. 9 and country music concerts with The Company Band on Aug. 23 and Clay and Nancy Griffin on Aug. 30. An additional concert featuring three popular jazz and blues bands will be held Oct. 12. See the Calendar of Events on page 3 for details.

On Aug. 4, Sundays at Four presented the 12th annual Terrific Teen Talent Recital featuring six regionally acclaimed young musicians. Performing before a packed house at Christ Episcopal Church were a pianist, two violinists, an actor/singer, a trumpeter and a clarinetist. SAF thanks Smithfield Ice Cream Shoppe for providing treats for a meet-and-greet session following the concert. On Aug. 18, Ricky Goodwyn, Jr., currently a second-year vocal performance student at James Madison University, sang his fifth recital at Main Street United Methodist Church in Suffolk. Thanks to Choir Director Christine Ward for her assistance in planning and generating an audience of more than 175 people.

Sounds of Motown, below, led by singer Karen Bowden, performed high-energy renditions of classic R&B tunes before an enthusiastic audience of more than 150 people, many of whom danced, clapped and sang along.

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“Renovation.” Photograph by Bonnie Horne

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Member NewsTed Leonard’s painting “First Light” was chosen Best Painting at the Cape Charles “Love Is In The Air” Plein Air event Aug. 20. He was also awarded Peoples’ Choice for his collection of work.

IWAL members who participated in the second Boardwalk HeART Show at Smithfield Station on Aug. 3 were Tammy Burgett, Kim Holland, Ted Leonard, Diane Milner, Mike O’Shell and Don Williams. Ted Leonard and Diane Milner received third place awards. Tammy Burgett, Kim Holland and Stephanie Faleski participated in a Friday evening plein air painting event preceding the show.

Diane Milner, Chuck and Lisa Mosser and Shirley Whitenack participated in the Yorktown Art Stroll on Sept. 29.

Throughout the month of August, James Granger had a solo exhibition at the Poquoson Library, Lynne Hundley had a solo exhibition at the Carrollton Library and Stephanie Faleski was the featured artist at Blue Skies Gallery in Hampton.

IWAL welcomes new members who joined in 2019: Steve and Terri Anderson, Dave and Corey Berrien, Amber Brown, Sandra Deans, Steven Ives, Kathleen Jackson, Dianne Kissel, Meghan Lebel, Katherine Miller, Roger and Andrea Phelps, Gay Reilly, Mary Carr Roberts, David and Karin Thomas, Annette Thompson, Lisa Trichel-Beavers, Carmen Wilson, Kathi Workman, Robbi and Ross Younger.

We love to hear about our members’ accomplishments! To share your recent or upcoming venues in this column, please e-mail information to fineart@calico-studios.com.

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Smithfield Music has had an active 2019 season. It was a great night of live music at Smithfield Little Theatre when the Mike Aiken Band took the stage at Smithfield Little Theatre on Saturday Sept. 21. Mike and Amy have long been friends of Smithfield Music and it was so good to have them back in town. They were joined by Jordan Ponzi on bass and Ron Fetner and Bill Gurley played a stage full of guitars, mandolins and a fiddle. Lots of talent in that crowd. On Aug. 10, Nashville singer/songwriter Tim Buppert returned to Smithfield for a house concert before a sellout crowd. Smithfield Music thanks Bobby Little for providing refreshments.

IWAL mourns the passing of longtime supporter and former Board of Directors member Bob Robertson. Robertson died July 30 at his home in Smithfield with his family by his side. He lived an incredibly full life and leaves a legacy marked by dedicated military and government service to his country; a storied career in international business; a passion for and commitment to his art; and, most important to him, an absolute devotion to his wife Nonnie and their family. Robertson moved to Smithfield in 1991 and began a second career as an artist, spending hours every day creating art in various mediums, most notably watercolors and reverse painting on glass. He was dedicated to fostering the arts in the region, for a time leading the Isle of Wight Arts League, helping to build it into a vibrant presence in Smithfield.

Above left,the Mike Aiken Band performed Sept. 21 at SLT. Left to right, Bill Gurley on mandolin, Amy Aiken on percussion and Mike Aiken on guitar and lead vocal. Above, Tim Buppert at a house concert.

In Memoriam: Bob Robertson

Sundays at Four opens its 2019-2020 season Oct. 27, 4 p.m. at Christ Church in Smithfield, with The Wren Masters, a music quartet from Williamsburg playing Renaissance and Baroque music on period instruments. Musicians Susan Via on Baroque violin, Ruth Griffioen on recorder, Sarah Glosson on viola da gamba and Tom Marshall on harpsichord will perform works by English composers Dowland, Holborne and Byrd, and Castello, Turini, and Frescobaldi of Italy. On Dec. 1, mezzo-soprano Leah Shewmaker of Isle of Wight will sing a preview of her graduation recital. A soloist in SAF’s Terrific Teen Talent Recital four years ago, Shewmaker currently is a senior at James Madison University majoring in vocal performance. Visit www.sundaysatfourva.org or the Sundays at Four Facebook page for more information on the 2019-2020 SAF Concert Season.

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Calendar of Events

Oct. 12, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Art Supply Swap/Yard SaleArts Center @ 319Oct. 12, 3 p.m.Forte, Bobby Blackhat, M.S.G. Acoustic Trio Smithfield Times Gazebo

Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 1 - 3:30 p.m.Pastel Drawing WorkshopArts Center @ 319Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. - noon Morning Model Sessions Arts Center @ 319Oct. 19, 1 - 4 p.m.Palette Knife PaintingArts Center @ 319Oct. 22, 6:30 - 8 p.m.Alcohol Ink PaintingArts Center @ 319Oct. 27, 4 p.m.The Wren Masters concert Christ Episcopal ChurchNov. 2 - Dec. 31 Holiday Show & SaleArts Center @ 319Dec. 1, 4 p.m.Leah Shewmaker recitalChrist Episcopal ChurchDec. 11, 7:30 p.m.Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra“A Big Band Christmas”Smithfield Center

The Arts Center will be open during Downtown Smithfield’s holiday events:

Nov. 2-3Downtown Holiday Open HouseDec. 6Light up Main/Tree LightingDec.7-8 Christmas in Smithfield House Tour and Antique ShowDec. 14Mistletoe Evening MarketDec. 21Parade

Coming events

2019 Holiday Show and Sale

Open to artwork and fine craft in all mediums: photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, glass, jewelry and fiber arts. Artwork is not limited to seasonal depictions, however ornaments and holiday themes will be considered. No entry fee for IWAL members, $35 fee for non-members includes one-year membership to IWAL. Artwork for the Holiday Show should be delivered to the Arts Center Oct. 27 and 28. The show opens with downtown Smithfield’s Main Street Open House Nov. 2 and 3.

Fall classes and activities

• Pastel Drawing - Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Instructor Emily Christoff Flowers will present fundamental materials and techniques of working in pastel on a variety of surfaces, focusing on design, subject matter and personal expression. Call for materials list. Members, $140.

• Morning Model Sessions - Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. - noon. $5 per session contribution to model fee. Bring supplies to sketch or paint a model in costume. Standing easels only, no tables. Work unassisted in the company of other artists. Advance signup recommended.

• Palette Knife Painting - Oct. 19, 1 - 4 p.m. Instructor Barbara Mastaglio. Paint sunflowers in acrylics. Members, $45 plus materials fee.

• Alcohol Ink Painting - Oct. 22, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Instructor Tammy Burgett. Create two small experimental pieces, plus a 9 x 12 image in isopropyl inks. All materials provided. Members, $50.

The Wren Masters will perform Renaissance and Baroque music on period instruments Oct. 27 at Christ Church in Smithfield

Isle of Wight Arts League319 Main St.Smithfield, VA 23430757-357-7707www.SmithfieldArts.org

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The Isle of Wight Arts League extends its gratitudefor the financial support of the Arts Center@319 provided by these entities:

The Smithfield Arts Festival will celebrate visual, performing and culinary art in the quaint and historic downtown of Smith-field, Virginia. A juried art show will be held Saturday, May 16, 2020. Artists, live music performances and food will make this a fun and exciting event for all ages. Artists may apply on line by going to https://www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/smithfield-arts-festival, or pick up an application form in the Arts Center @ 319 in Smithfield. Application deadline is November 10, 2019.

Artist call: Smithfield Arts Festival