swffcg- june 2015 newsletter

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President’s Letter

Greetings!

Summer is in full swing, our snowbirds have flown the coup, and vacation time is here! The Guild has an exciting summer exhibition

coming up: Fun and FunKtional will be held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC) in the newly-renovated upstairs Capita

Gallery, and Receiving is June 29 from 10 AM – 1 PM. The Prospectus has been distributed, and a call for volunteers has gone out. I’ve

also asked you to let me know if you are planning to participate and how many pieces you are planning to enter. If you haven’t

responded, please let me know, and let me and Dave Sampson know how you’d like to volunteer. The Reception for this exhibit w il

be on Friday, July 3 from 6 - 10 PM during Art Walk. Make sure you invite all of your friends, family, and social network contacts to

help make this a successful opening. Many thanks to Angela for creating such a beautiful poster!

August will be our only month off, then we’ll officially kick off the 2015 -2016 season with our Art Attack exhibit at the Naples Art

Association in the von Liebig Art Center in September. The Prospectus and call for volunteers will go out in June.

Two Artists@Work have been scheduled for next season at the Alliance for the Arts. They will be on Saturday, October 31, 2015 andSaturday March 5, 2016, once again in conjunction with the Alliance’s Green Market Farmers’ Market. We will need 10 -15 artists foreach day of demonstrations. We will also need people to help with recruiting for and promotion of the Guild, as well as generahelpers. Please let me know if you are interested in participating.

The first business meeting of next season will be held on Saturday, September 19, at 12:30 PM at the Cape Coral Arts Studio(CCAS). The program will be the newly-named, Fine Craft Expo 2 16. Formerly known as Craft Bash, this event will beexpanded and improved, and we’d like to involve the entire Guild. The Expo has been scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2016

and it will replace the Guild’s February meeting. All Guild members are encouraged to attend and help out. Everyone who attendsand signs in will earn credit for having attended the February meeting. The Expo Committee will meet over the summer to getorganized and start planning for this fun-filled day of fine crafts, and will have a full report for the membership at the September 19business meeting.

I hope to see you at the SBDAC on June 29!

Warm Wishes, Lorraine



NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION:

Beginning with the upcoming season, the newsletter will no longer be printed and mailed to those who do not have

internet access and/or printers. The costs are too high, and there are conservation issues to consider as well. Those who

are effected can have a family member or friend receive the newsletter via email. They should contact Sherry Moesch tobe added to her email list: [email protected]. Also, the newsletters can be accessed by going to either our Facebook

page (Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild) or our web site: (www.swflfinecraftguild.org).

If you'd like someone added to the general Guild email list, so they will receive all Guild emails, contact Lorraine Capps

as well as Sherry: [email protected].

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2015

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29th

Annual All

Florida Juried

Exhibit-Alliance

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Martha Grattan is the Guest Artist again in June at HarbourView Gallery in Cape Coral! Martha will be featuring her licenseplate art this month. The reception is Tuesday, June 2 from 6-8PM. Please come and show Martha your support!

Jacqui Smith has the following items for sale. Please contact her

at: [email protected] if you are interested:

GLASS SUPPLIES: $50 Beetle glass system (like new but some markings for inches asguides added by me) this tool was a godsend for cutting angledand straight strips accurately.$30 Small Circle Cutter (like new) Heavy duty carbide wheel cuts1/2" to 5" glass circlesGLASS TOOLS:$5 Grozing Pliers$5 Glass breaking Pliers ergonomically correct$3 Glass breaking Pliers regularHEAT SET OIL PAINTS AND EQUIPMENT:

$30 Genesis Heat Gun still in box new$15 Genesis Heat Set Oil Paints…. (4 1 0z jars and set of 10 smallmisc. tubes)$10 Plastic Palette for Genesis Heat Set Oil PaintsCERAMICS BOOKS: $5 Handmade Tiles by Frank Giorgini$5 Ceramics A Potter's Handbook by Glenn C. Nelson$8 Handbuilt Ceramics by Kathy Triplett$10 Ceramics for Gardens & Landscapes by Karin HessenbergPOLYMER CAFE MAGAZINES 2004 70 2007:$30 for 14 issues of Polymer Cafe

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Patricia Esposito , (Metal, Mixed Media), (239) 272-9941, 1490Churchill Circle, #1204 Naples, FL 34116, [email protected]. Patricia was recruited by Lorraine, Jay and Dale Weber.Sheri Levine , (Fiber), (978) 758-6563, 10723 Marisol Drive #508,Miromar Lakes, FL 33913, [email protected]. Sheri receivedour information at the Upcycle Event at Ding Darling.

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE:

We now have 105 members! Remember the Yearbook is printed

in August to be ready for distribution at our first meeting in

September. That means any changes in phone numbers,

addresses, and emails need to be sent to Kathy Erickson

before August 31. Please check your information as printed in the

2015 Yearbook now, and let Kathy know if you havechanges: [email protected]

CO-OP ART GALLERY UPDATE:

The summer schedule is now in effect at the Co-op Gallery: As ofMay 1, the Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday untilOctober 31, 2015. Gallery hours have been permanently changedto 12 Noon – 6 PM every day the Gallery is open.

Receivings are the first Monday of the month, from 10 AM – 1 PMand Receptions are the following Thursday, 4 – 6 PM. It isessential that you arrive at the Gallery for Receiving in time to becompletely finished by 1 PM. In order not to be rushed, please

arrive at the gallery at least by noon. The number of pieceartist may bring to the Gallery has changed for the summer total of 8 items, 4 of which may be wall pieces.

The gallery sitting schedule can be found on the Art Counweb site. If you must change your sitting date, it is yresponsibility to find a replacement AND you must emGinny Whiteman at [email protected] AFTER you hfound a replacement. Ginny must have updated informaregarding the sitting schedule. There is a list of people at the fdesk who are willing to sit for a price of $50. For the la

information on the Gallery, you may consult the GaProspectus and Art Council newsletters for details. Both candownloaded from their web site: www.acswf.org. In ordeparticipate in the Gallery, you must be a member of the Guildthree months and you must attend two business meetings.

CCAS GUILD CASE:

The Guild’s display case is located in Building 2 of CCAS. CCretains 30% of the sales, so work should be priced accordinNew members and members who have never shown in the before should take advantage of this opportunity. Contact AChung at alexchung [email protected] to reserve your s

The Board has decided that beginning in April of 2015, each Awill be new members’ month in the case. New membersmembers who have never shown will be able to put one piecthe case for that month. We want to continue to encourage nmembers and members who have never shown in the case to tadvantage of this opportunity so that we can have fresh work more people participate. July 2015: AvailableAugust 2015: AvailableSeptember 2015: AvailableOctober 2015: Analilia & Randy ClayNovember 2015: Edie LimbrightDecember 2015: Zdenka Fiala

ACT FOR ARTS GALLERY:

ACT Gallery in Downtown Fort Myers is in need of professiand emerging artists for its open themed group exhibit that open on July 3rd at 2265 First Street in Downtown, Fort MyFlorida. Artists will choose from three themes. Themes maymixed. Acceptable works include fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fand designer wear and unique artsy fine crafts. Jury dates are: Monday, June 22nd through Saturday, JuneQuestions and detailed information can be obtained

contacting:Claudia(ACTGallery)[email protected] or 239337-5050.

ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS:

Many opportunities exist at the Alliance for both members non-members. Check their web site for furinformation: www.artinlee.org, or call 239-939-2787.

Dog Days, Member Exhibit, August 7-29, 2015, minformation will be available on their web site as

exhibit approaches.










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The Alliance is taking applications for teachers for their 2015-2016 season. If you are interested in teaching there, send an emailto Brandy at [email protected].

BIG ARTS on Sanibel is looking for a summer camp teacher tofocus on pottery. Contact Jenn Williams at 395-0900.

CAPE CORAL ARTS STUDIO 23rd annual Aquarium Art Exhibit

is open to all adult artist (16yrs. and older). All media welcomed,

theme is life beneath the waves. Receiving is Monday, Aug. 24,

2015 from 9AM-12:00PM. For more information call: 239-574-0802.

OPPORTUNITY TO BE A GUEST ARTIST AT CCAS SUMMER

CAMP!

Cher has asked Guild members to help out at CCAS SummerCamp this summer. It will be a one hour commitment, eitherdemo-ing or providing a hands-on project for the kids. Sessionsare scheduled each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 2PM. Camp runs from June 8 – July 31 (8 weeks). If you areinterested, please contact Cher directly at [email protected] or239-574-0802.

NEW LOGO CHOICES:

Angela Aradia has created three new logos for the Guild. All threehave been approved by the Board, and we will be voting on whichone to choose at the September 19meeting. If you cannot attendthat meeting, you may email your vote to Lynn Ondercinat [email protected] any time. Many thanks to bothAngela and Lynn! Look for the logos on the following page.

Advertising Committee: We are in need of a Chair andcommittee members.

Art Council Delegate: The Art Council Delegate goes to most ArtCouncil meetings (November through April), and reports to themembership all Art Council and Co-op Gallery news anddevelopments. The Delegate also collects information for the ArtCouncil’s biennial Winners Circle Exhibit, presents it to theBoard for approval, and provides that information to the ArtCouncil.

Buddy System: Established members who are active in the Guildare assigned to a new member and make themselves available toexplain all facets of Guild activities, answer all questions andconcerns, sit with new members during meetings, and generallyhelp them become informed and feel comfortable as quickly as

possible. There is a pool of people to pull from when newmembers join, and we had can always use more.

Fall for the Arts: The annual Fall for the Arts event at theAlliance for the Arts will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015.This is the Guild's October meeting date, but we still need a

couple of people to staff our table. You will receive creditattending the business meeting.

Fun & FunKtional: We still need volunteers for Receiving,Reception, program and label creation, as well as Removal for summer exhibit.

Recruiting Committee: We are in need of a Chair and commimembers.

Please contact Dave Sampson at [email protected]

discuss volunteer needs and assignments.

UPCOMING GUILD EXHIBITS:

1. Fun & FunKtional, SBDAC:

Run of exhibit: July 3-23, 2015Receiving: Monday, June 29, 2015, 10 AM - 1 PMReception: Friday, July 3, 2015, 6-10 PM during Art WalkRemoval, Friday, July 24, 2015, 10 AM - 1 PM.

2. Art Attack , NAA at the von Liebig Art Center:

Run of exhibit: September 18 - October 26, 2016Receiving: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 10AM - 1 PMInstallation: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 10 AMReception: Friday, September 18, 2015 from 5:30-7:00 PMRemoval: Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 10 AM - 1 PMSpecial requirement: NEW art work never previously shoin a Guild exhibit for this exhibit ONLY.

3. Elemental Art: Wind, Fire, Earth, and Water,CCAS:

Run of the exhibit: February 5-25/16Receiving: Monday, February 1, 2016, 9-12Reception: Friday, February 12, 2016, 5-7 (Joint Reception w

Fine Craft Expo)Removal: Friday, February 26, 2016, 9-3

HARBOUR VIEW GALLERY:

Harbour View Gallery Seeks Monthly Featured Artists. Tcurrently have openings for 3-D artists for months in 2including some months during peak season. This program ofartists a place to show and sell their designs to thepublic for a one month period. During the month, the galfeatures these two artists on the website, in local maga

publications, and hosts a wine reception in their honor. Serapplicants can obtain more information about the benefits requirements of Monthly Featured Artist by contacting gallery at: [email protected] Please use "ArOpening" as the subject of the email to ensure your message prompt attention An application can be obtained on our webwww.harbourviewgallery.com .





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