September 2015 www.artassociationinroxbury.org

Welcome Back! Hope everyone had a nice summer

and got a chance to relax, travel, enjoy the weather,

and paint. As we enter our 51st year here at AAR

we hope to accomplish many things. We have a

great group of volunteers who have been planning

and setting things in motion over the summer.

Our annual exhibit this year will at the Morris

County Library from November 30th

to January 6th

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This was a great venue for us last year and we’ll be

looking forward to a fantastic show. Liz had to

organize and then reorganize the setup after a

change to the dates but now, thanks to her

dedication, we are confirmed. Mike and Liz put

together a terrific show this past summer at the

County College of Morris Gallery. Thanks to all

who entered paintings and those who worked at

making it happen.

Nat Bernard has been hard at work over the summer

and has a great line up of programs for the fall.

September 3rd

we have Trevor Hogdson giving a

presentation on photographing artwork and

preparing digital images. In October we will have

Harry Ettlinger sharing his experiences as a

Monuments Man. Elaine Kurie will give a

demonstration on drawing from observation in

November and Judy Leeds will show us a pastel

portrait in December.

Membership information is now available, please

fill out the forms and return them to our

membership chair, Terri Forester at our September

meeting. Ron Schwartz, our publicist, has been

investigating a few News Websites to help spread

the word about our wonderful shows and programs.

Theresa Fleming is our newsletter editor again this

year, it’s a lot of work and she’s been doing a

terrific job. We’d like to remind everyone that

submissions to the newsletter editor must be in

finished form. If you have any news to share

regarding, classes, trips, exhibits or related art

topics we’d love to hear about it. Just type it up

exactly the way you’d like it to appear in the

newsletter and mind the deadline.

Darlene Decker has taken on the monstrous task of

redoing our website. She’s been hard at work

getting things cleaned up and reorganized. Thanks

again to Karen Paz, who’s been organizing our

hospitality and making sure there are lots of treats at

our meetings and shows. Please help her by signing

up to bring in a snack.

As you can see our volunteers have been busy this

summer keeping the wheels turning. Many, many

thanks to all! AAR is a great organization because

we have a group of caring, welcoming and inspiring

members. We are off to a great start and I believe

this is going to be a productive year!

Theresa Kubert ***********************************************************

IN THIS ISSUE

From the President’s Desk…….…...1

September Meeting……..……….…..2

2015-2016 AAR Leadership….….….2

Member News…………….……….…..3

Workshops…………………….………5

Exhibits & Shows…………….………6

Executive Board 6:30 pm Meeting 7:15

Roxbury Senior Center, 72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna NJ

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Art Association in Roxbury September 3rd Meeting

THE ART ASSOCIATION IN ROXBURY WILL BE

HOLDING ITS NEXT MONTHLY MEETING ON

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015.

We will have Trevor Hogdson giving a presentation on photographing artwork and preparing digital images. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. ADMISSION IS

FREE AND REFRESHMENTS ARE SERVED. FOR

FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL: (973) 584-1185.

Trevor Hodgson Biography

I was born in England in a small market town that

has given its name to fourteen communities in the

United States, called Newark. I attended the local

grammar school followed by a degree course in

Natural Science at Pembroke College, part of

Cambridge University. On graduation I joined an

international food company and worked in

computer systems, marketing and sales, and later in

business and corporate planning.

In 1977 my wife, Lesley and I, with our five

children moved to the United Sates. Our home

today is in the beautiful "Skylands" region of

northwest New Jersey.

For many years I took family and travel

photographs before going through a period of

waning interest. The time made available through

retirement and the development of digital cameras

has changed that. I now enjoy all styles of image

making and take a camera wherever I go.

My education did not include any formal artistic

training. I learn primarily from viewing the works

of others, especially those with more skill than I

have. Today the internet provides a limitless source

of examples and inspiration.

My photographs do not express a particular "artistic

vision". I make no claim to having a unique view or

perspective of the subjects I select to photograph.

My focus can migrate through landscapes, still life,

street photography and family portraits. I aim

primarily to produce a photograph that I find

pleasing and that is as good as I know how to make

it. If others like it too, that is very satisfying.

I have won many awards including exhibits as

diverse as the non members show at the Salmagundi

Art Club in Manhattan, the grand prize in the

Atlanta Audubon Society photography competition

and the New Jersey state fair. I have judged both

photography and art exhibits and organize the

annual "Skylands" art exhibit for the Sussex County

Arts and Heritage Council. My workshops have

included "How to Critique" and "Photographing

Art".

I am passionate about photography because it has

all the elements that make exploring so exciting.

The discoveries are endless: finding new subjects,

seeing familiar objects in new and unexpected

ways, visiting new locations, discovering hitherto

unappreciated beauty in familiar places, learning

how light can change (or be changed) to make

things appear different. It is an adventure, a

journey of exploration, of the development of one's

skills and understanding. It's about trying new ideas,

discovering new techniques, testing new subjects,

learning from others and sharing what's been learnt.

The journey never ends.

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MEMBER NEWS & INFORMATION

2015-2016 AAR Leadership:

Executive Board:

President Theresa Kubert

1st Vice President Leina’ala Schwartz

2nd V.P. (Exhibit Chair) Liz Wallace

Treasurer Mike Dziomba

Recording Secretary OPEN

Corresponding Secretary Anastasia Mancuso

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Chairs/Committees:

Annual Show Co-chair Mike Dziomba

2nd Show Co-Chair Darlene Decker

Program Chair Nat Bernard

Assisted by Nina Harlan

History (needs help) Rose Mandala

Assisted by Bill Reynolds

Hospitality Karen Paz

Newsletter Theresa Fleming

Mailings Bill Reynolds

Membership Terri Forrester

Web Site Nat Bernard &

Darlene Decker

Publicity Ron Schwartz

Video Library OPEN

Workshops/Paint Elaine Moscola

Community Liaison Donna Kusama

(Roxbury Library Exhibits)

Note: Bus Trips offered by Elaine Tours LLC

Appointed Trustees and Terms: Joyce Sciacca 2012-2015

Connie Halliwell 2012-2015

Karen Tighe 2013-2016

Dolores Bruzzi 2013-2016

Terri Forester 2014-2017

Pat Carthage 2014-2017

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PASSING OF FOUNDING MEMBERS

As the Art Association in Roxbury celebrates its

50th

anniversary, we are sad to learn that two of our

founding members have recently passed away. As

many of you know, the Art Association in Roxbury

was founded by the Roxbury Women’s Club, when

a few members from the Arts, Gardens, and Crafts

Department decided to form a separate art group,

the Art Association in Roxbury. It is due to their

determination to start this new organization that our

group is here today.

Barbara Lo Conti

BARBARA LO CONTI

Barbara Lo Conti, 78, of Port Charlotte, Florida,

passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. She

was born in New York. She was married to Louis

Lo Conti for over 50 years and they lived in

Landing, New Jersey, where they raised their

children. She worked as a substitute teacher in the

Roxbury Township School District and later in

Florida. They had 2 children, one who lives in

Pennsylvania and the other in Arizona, and 4

grandchildren. Her husband passed away in 2014.

Barbara was quite active in the Roxbury Women’s

Club and one of the members who started the Art

Association in Roxbury.

Although Barbara did not consider herself an artist,

she was a very special art patron. She was a loyal

member of the Art Association in Roxbury for over

20 years until she and her husband retired to

Florida. She was a huge supporter of the Art

Association in Roxbury and provided

encouragement to all of the artists in the

organization.

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Oil Painting of Waterloo Village by June

Fairweather

JUNE FAIRWEATHER

June Fairweather, 87, of Solomons, Maryland,

passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015. She was

born in Utah and worked as a stewardess for United

Airlines. She married Edwin William Fairweather

in San Francisco and they had 58 years together.

They lived in several places over the years,

including Illinois; Succasunna, New Jersey;

Michigan; Sparta, New Jersey; and Virginia. They

also traveled to Germany, England, and Australia.

June and Bill had four children, who are spread out

across the US in Oregon, Maryland, Virginia, and

New Hampshire; eight grandchildren; and 2 great

grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her.

While living in Succasunna, June was very active in

local politics and was the first official Town

Hostess. She was also a member of the Roxbury

Women’s Club and one of the members who started

the Art Association in Roxbury. Because her family

moved often, she was a member of the association

for only a short period of time. She was a wonderful

amateur artist who specialized in oil paintings of old

barns. She exhibited in multiple local art shows

over her lifetime and loved to paint scenes of

Waterloo Village in the 1960’s when it was first

opened to the public.

The Art Association in Roxbury was fortunate to

have 2 wonderful and supportive members. May

they rest in peace.

TRIVIA QUESTION

Although many of our charter members have passed

on and are no longer with us, there are still two

charter members who have been a member of the

Art Association of Roxbury for 50 years. Can you

guess who they are?

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ART EXHIBITS BY AAR MEMBER DEE

DEJULIO:

AAR member Dee DeJulio will be exhibiting her art at several libraries in

the next few months. The ongoing exhibit, titled “Teddies, etc.” features

colored pencil drawings of teddies doing

human things, including such works as Les Teddies Artistes; Teddies at Work;

and Twelves in Rhyme; plus subjects inspired by her garden. Also included are

photography by son Bart Askera and train photos by son Ken DeIulio. The

exhibit will be at the following locations:

Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ. Sept. 1 to Sept. 28, 2015.

Montclair Library, 50 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ. Oct. 1 to Oct. 30.

Parsippany Library, 49 Halsey Rd., Parsippany, Rd., Parsippany, NJ. Nov. 2

to Nov. 30, 2015.

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TEDDY CARD ART BY DEE

DEJULIO: Colored pencil drawings with yarn hanger, each about 3 1/2 inches by

6 1/2 inches on cold press card stock.

Enjoy as a card, ornament, book mark, friend. Each $5.00 cash, mailed. Choose

from: Le Teddy, Teddy Artiste, Sleepy Time Teddy, and Farmer Teddy. See

photo with a sample of each. To order call artist Dee DeJulio at 973-361-

2398 or send your order with cash to: Dee DeJulio, P.O. Box 607, Dover, NJ

07802-0607.

AAR VIDEO LIBRARY NEWS AND

DONATION: AAR would like to thank long-time

member Toni Gehrmann for her generous donation of $100 to the club’s

video library. For those of you who are not familiar with the library, we have a

collection of art instruction videotapes and DVD’s that can be borrowed by

members for a month at a time. Check

out our website under Membership for a list of current titles. The tapes and DVD’s

are stored in a cabinet at the senior center. We are currently seeking a

volunteer to run the video library. In the meantime feel free to check out up to 2

titles per month. If you don’t see a sign

up sheet, just leave a note with your

name and the title(s) of the tape(s) or DVD(s) you are borrowing and then sign

it/them back in the next month.

WORKSHOPS

Kubert Art Store Presents

Toni Chaplin Watercolor Workshops

2015

Toni Chaplin began her career as an artist 35 years

ago. Her participation in many shows and solo

exhibitions has brought her wide recognition.

Although accomplished in other areas of art,

watercolor has been her primary medium for many

years. She currently teaches classes for the Kubert

Art Store, Sussex Community College and Sparta’s

Womens Club.

Early registration is recommended due to the

popularity of this class. Basic watercolor

applications as well as more advanced techniques

will be introduced. Composition, color selection

and mixing, brush strokes and perspective will also

be covered. Students will complete projects over

several weeks.

Startups are welcome at each new session.

Materials not included. 4 week sessions are $80

and 3 week sessions are $60.

Session 1: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26

Session 2: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

Session 3: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21

Location: Joe Kubert School, 37 Myrtle Ave.,

Dover, NJ 07801

Contact: Kubert Art Store, 973-328-3266,

jkartstore@kubertschool.edu,

Website: kubertartstore.com (online signup)

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AAR ADVERTISING POLICY Nov 22, 2013 Advertising requests for the Palette will be charged as follows: Full page $5.00 per issue

Half page $3. Photo or picture $1.00 each

AAR members who are personally involved with the projects, goods, etc to be advertised will not be charged for advertising in the Palette, nor on the Club e-mail group. Only advertising by Club members will be allowed on the Club e-mail group.

EXHIBITS AND SHOWS

ROXBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY

If you would like to exhibit your work at the

Roxbury Library, contact Donna Kusama at 973-

770-4869.

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MENDHAM LIBRARY

Let your creativity shine and share your talents with

the community: displays in the past have included

line drawings, photography, needlepoint, oil

paintings and cross-stitch. Please contact: Marcy

Blumers at 973-543-4152 if you are interested in

booking a show in the Fletcher Gallery. COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

The renovation of the County College of Morris Library

(called the Sherman H. Masten Learning and Resource Center) in Randolph has been recently completed. There are several wonderful art galleries in it now showing works by the faculty. When you enter the building through the main entrance, the galleries are immediately to the left.

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The AAR ANNUAL MEMBERS' SHOW

December 2015 at the MORRIS COUNTY LIBRARY DEADLINE for Entry Forms -

November 5, 2015 DROP-OFF - November 30th, 2015

PICK-UP - January 6th, 2016 wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww FOR SALE

Art instructional books in excellent condition. Mostly watercolor. $7 each.

Video tapes, mostly watercolor $5

Lists available by e-mail or phone

framingbyjean@aol.com

973-625-4820

Jean Davidson 86 Cedar Lake WestD Denville, NJ 07834 973-625-4820

Artist Opportunity;

Artists are wanted to exhibit/sell their work at the

Roxbury Home for the Holiday Event. Saturday,

December 5, 2015, from 11-4 on Main Street,

Succasunna. The fun-filled family event will include

caroling, entertainment, crafters, artists, food trucks,

Santaland, ending with the Roxbury Township tree

lighting. Sponsored by the Roxbury Main Street

Committee.

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There is no charge for the artist to participate. Call

Debbie Lauda at 973-229-4918 or

visitwww.Roxburynj.us/Holiday

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REQUEST FROM NEWSLETTER CHAIR: Please note in the subject line of your email the following: "AAR Newsletter Item" for easy identification Send your newsletter items ONLY to mamaresa@optonline.net. Additionally please forward only CURRENT or NEAR future items to be included in the upcoming newsletter. I cannot hold information in my inbox for future issues. Thank you.

AAR Fall Bus Trip

“Frida Kahlo” – Art, Garden, Life

* A Blockbuster Exhibit

At the New York Botanical Gardens

October 3, 2015 – Saturday $58.00 per person

We must have 23 people to go !!!!!

*Payment Deadline: Sept 10th

*Please pay at Sept meeting or mail check

Questions: Call Elaine Moscola (973) 627-2881

Make check payable to: Elaine Tours, LLC

Mail to: 69 Sylvan Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

*Please note your phone number and E-mail along with check

Price includes: Motor Coach transportation (lavatory equipped) – Parking fee - Admission to Gardens , Specialty Gardens, Rock Gardens, Conservatory - Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Tram ride

9:15am - Depart from Rockaway Town Square Mall – across from Hilton Garden Inn

4:00pm – Depart Gardens 5:30pm - Arrive home

Food: The Pine Tree Café, Casa Azul Taco Truck, Outdoor Cantina, Hudson Garden Grill, or bring your own

New York Botanical Gardens – For more than 100 yrs an iconic institution, displaying a variety of gardens & collections on 250 acres. New York City’s premier botanical garden and a top NYC attraction.

Garden Tram Ride – Providing transportation continually throughout the park, with wonderful orientation, making 6 stops at various gardens, conservatory, restaurants and special exhibits. Leisurely enjoy the beautiful fall foliage at one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.

“Frida Kahlo” – Special Exhibit: The vibrant

culture and style of Frida Kahlo’s Mexico come to life at the Garden, highlighting the influences behind the artist’s famed work, through Kahlo’s original art, dance, music, food and film. The first solo exhibition in NYC in over 10 yrs & the first to focus on her intense interest in the botanical world in Mexico. Delight in the spirit of the exhibition that recalls the spirited life lived by this beloved artist.

A rare display of original Kahlo paintings and works on paper, re-imagines the iconic artist’s famed garden and studio at the Casa Azul, her lifelong home in Mexico City. On display in the conservatory will be a replica of Kahlo’s Garden.

“Frida” Exhibit also includes the following:

1. Live Performance Art – An installation of specially commissioned artwork by Humberto Spindola. Inspired by Kahlo’s double self-

portrait, The Two Fridas (1939), Spindola re-creates her iconic dresses using a trompe l’oeil

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effect that closely resembles fabric. See a

special live performance with 2 male models posed wearing replicas of his paper dresses, bring the painting to life.

2. Live Music & Dance – Classic and contemporary Mexican music meets the colorful traditions of ballet folklorico. Performances by …. Beyond Mariachi, The Villalobos Bros, Florde Toloache & Calpulli Danza Mexicana.

3. Textile Weaving & Gourd Carving Demos – Artisans from Chiapas & Oaxaca demonstrate age-old techniques, while communicating their personal & communal stories of celebrations, myths & folklore.

4. Cooking with Frida – Explores colors, textures, smells & tastes of Frida’s Mexican kitchen, featuring recipes inspired by those Frida served to family & friends.

5. The Mexico City of Frida & Diego Rivera – A fascinating exhibit in the Ross Gallery presents museums & other sites in Mexico City where Kahlo & Rivera’s artwork & personal collections can be viewed, conveying the scope of their artistic & intellectual contributions to the cultural life of Mexico.

6. Spotlight on Agave – A Tequila Story – The rich history& long-standing tradition of Mexico Tequila told through live presentation of the plant – a look into the botany and craftsmanship of one of the world’s favorite spirits.

7. Film – The Academy Award-Winning film, “Frida”, starring Salma Hayek, will be shown on the large screen

8. Poems of Nobel Prize Winner, Octavio Paz – displayed amid the seasonal beauty of the Garden’s own collection

Elaine Tours, LLC, The Art Association in Roxbury and the members, organizers, and sponsors thereof, shall not be responsible or held liable for any personal or bodily injuries or property damage or loss sustained, incurred or caused for whatever reason, in connection with the attendance at or participation in the activity described herein. Times indicated in itinerary are approximate. We are not responsible for delays caused by mechanical breakdown, traffic or weather conditions. No Refunds

HARD DEADLINE FOR THE OCTOBER PALETTE NEWS IS SEPTEMBER 18TH!!

The National Society of Arts and Letters is seeking applicants between the ages of 16 & 25 for the annual Winston Scholarship Award. Work may be either two or three dimensional. Judging at the local level occurs in January/ February and finalists are submitted to the national organization for final judging. It is important to get the ball rolling at this time. If you know of any suitable young artists, please contact the current committee chair, Leina'ala

Schwartz at leinaala@comcast.net, 973-543-

9021, 40 Aberdeen Drive, Mendham, NJ

07945.

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Fine & Photographic Art P.O. Box 26

Succasunna, NJ 07876