<> <> CAROL J. RODRIGUEZ--President, 937-4427 <> <>

<> <> JOHN RANSOME--Editor, 937-8828 <> <>

LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER

420 Soares Ave, Old Orcutt, (937-9750)

March Demonstrator: Bill Shinn will be presenting several aspects of his workshop in Nicaragua. First, a short film about the "Potters for Peace" showing their beginning as a political force and their present functions as an educational and marketing service for the Nica Potters.  Their ceramic water filter factories have spread out to over forty countries and have saved countless lives. I'll then have a slide show of the workshop itself followed by a brief travelogue on the country and its recent history of disasters, both natural and political. Bill says this is an interesting web site: www.pottersforpeace,org

<<<<<<<>>>>>>>Carol’s Wheel: Hi everyone.....Well, it is getting down to the wire. Anyone who wants to be in the spring show needs to get their entry fees in ASAP. It is first come, first served on the spaces and you don't want to be left out. There are still a few spaces left. This has been our most rapidly growing show; with the flower booth outside, the antique car show, and the BBQ, it has been the best attended show of all. Also those of you wanting to be in the studio garden show need to get your membership in pronto! I know you may feel pressured by all these deadlines but think about it. This Guild has been very lax in enforcing deadlines. Any other show you try to get into will enforce those deadlines to the max, and for good reason. We who work on the shows can tell you the difficulties for those of us trying to put shows together without knowing who is going to be in. As for those who manage to sneak by, be warned; it was recently brought to our attention that our insurance will not cover those who are not officially members or officially entered in a show. This is the reason for our having to get tough about fees and deadlines. We are after all an official Guild and have rules we need to follow. Our demonstrator this month is Bill Shinn. Come and enjoy. God bless...See you at the next meeting.

Carol J. Rodriguez

LPAG Web--Diane  Handlos..Any suggestions and comments are always welcome; check it out:

Always Welcome New Members & Guests to a Meeting

Pres - Carol Rodriguez VP - Lori Traylor Recording Sec - Tina Porter Corresponding Sec - Barbara Alloway Treasurer - Aubrey Collins

Hope They're Better--Jean Rittenberg is our "Sunshine Lady". Heard Eleanor McGreger is really under the weather; our thoughts and prayers are with her. I heard Lamar Rowbury was feeling down; sure hope things are better now and he’s dipping his brushes in paint.

Membership--Sue Southern (937-6700)..Remember to update any changes to the roster; call or e-mail Sue. Yearly Dues are $30 per Person or $40 per Family.

Dues--By Chapter By-Laws, 2010 dues (1 Jan thru 31 Dec) are due during the last quarter of 2009 & delinquent as of 1 Jan 10.

Members--RED DOT WARNING! Last time! Please pay your dues so we can have a roster with all members included. Roster goes to print on 15 Mar for the April meetng. Please look at last year's roster and if it needs updating or additional material, call or e-mail Sue. Yearly Dues are $30 per Person or $40 per Family. If you received a Red Dot and don’t deserve it, call Sue. (editor - pretty please. I like to work with a current roster.)

Spring Studio and Garden Tour--Jean Rittenberg and Lori Traylor..Come to the March meeting and pick up your application if you are planning to be in this year’s Studio and Garden Tour.  With all the rain, gardens are going to be just superb!  All applications should be returned to Jean.

Spring Show - 27 Mar--Carol Rodriquez or Tina Porter..We still have space in the Spring Show! This is a fun show with a great following. We have space for fine art, photography, and crafts. We did really well last year and the cars add a new dimension; helping to bring out of town buyers to the mix. If you have not signed up, come on Board. It is a one day show and if you have already paid your dues, it only costs $35; a bargain for all the exposure! Commission is still only 15%!

Feb Demo: Candace Murguia, very interesting technique of creating ceramic art work. John thanks her for the wonderful donation of the ceramic tile horse’s head he took home.SM Arts Council’s Student Art Show--in the Mall, from 29 Mar thru 27 Apr.

Bev Hoebel & Claudette Willard--Bev & Claudette (two of three artists) helped design and paint three "Sun" Newspaper Box Stands. Super volunteer effort to help beautify the area.

Joe and Rita Shaw--are moving back to local area, Shaw Pottery. They are showing at the Bodega Bay Local Color Gallery; the Sonoma Eminent Design Gallery; the Goleta Goodland Gallery; and the weekly SB Beach Show.

showing at Gold Coast Art n Frames and teaching silk painting at AHC. Check her web: www.jilltarger.com.

Susan Patton--made a simple tax chart (8.75) based on the whole dollar sales price, each line showing cost, tax, and total; give her call or e-mail with a subject line of "Tax Table":

Beth Ostapiuk--is teaching an Adult Watercolor Class at the TCG every Tue (12-2); call the Gallery for info.

Lillian Felty--will be moving to San Jose to be near her daughter; I'll let you know when I get her new address.

Karen Denton--Karen invites you to her web site:

Gloria Mulder--is teaching pottery Wed evening classes for SM Recs and Parks.

Michael Corob--He continues teaching art classes at the TCG and at the Magnolia House. Mike is on the radio once a month talking about art and crafts in the community; he is looking for ideas. He is showing his work at the Town Center Gallery and at 2 Sisters Book Barn and Gift Boutique.

Karen Denton--is showing jewelry at the 2 Sisters bookstore, SLO Business Exhibit Program, Mussell Sr Center, and the Good Neighbor Bakery.

Minnie Anderson--Minnie is showing at Gallery Los Olivos, Maggie's Meticulous Frames, Prudential Realty, Board of Realtors, Kiddie Kobbler, Dr Carolyn Baldivies, Good Neighbor Bakery, and others. Her abstracts are at Fredrick William's Salon and Edward Jones' office.

Joan Karlie Goodall--Joan has her paintings hanging in Nipomo’s New Central Coast Tax and Bookkeeping Office.

Bev Hoebel & Lamar Rowbury--Both show weekly at the Sunday SB Beach Show; both have been there for many years.

Cathy L. Gregg--CEO of Rhino Concepts & Cathy Gregg Photography; she will photograph unframed artwork & transfer your images to any media. cathy@rhinoconcepts.com

Showing at the Airport Showcase--Minnie Anderson, Marilyn Dover Benson, John Card, Virginia Grote, Beth Ostapiuk, & Hattie Stoddard.

Showing at www.centeralcoastgallery.com--Jean Rittenberg, Sue Southern, Pat Stalter, and Hattie Stoddard

John Card--John is displaying at the Mussell Senior Center.

Jean Rittenberg--Jean is showing at 2 Sisters Book Store.

Donna Friedman (Neilson) & Jean Rittenberg--(mother and daughter) are showing at the Mussell Senior Center and the AGSYV Guild Room in the Los Olivos Gallery.

Carol Rodriguez--Carol is teaching ceramics and firing on Fridays (9-12) at the Oasis Center; everyone is invited.

Pi Day--Fred Ventura, PhD..At The Shepard Hall Gallery an Exhibition and Presentation by Fred Ventura on 13 Mar (2-4) about the celebrations of Pi Day; according to the US Congress, Pi Day was officially designated as 14 Mar. Fred will discuss the important role mathematics has played in art history. From our earliest examples of artistic expression, mathematics has always played a role. Fred will be using PowerPoint and other software he designed for the talk and demonstrations. The material will be appropriate for upper elementary through high school students, especially if they are with their parents. After the presentation participants will be provided with printed designs of tessellations, fractals, and geometric constructions to color.

Java-Moto, Art at the Mall--Mel Felix..Looking for artists to rotate every six weeks; cost will be about $30 (for artist reception or promotion) plus a 25% commission to Java-Moto.

Gary Brandes--Gold Coast Art ‘n Frames, 613 E. Main St (346-6099)..is open from 10 - 6, Tue - Fri and 10 - 2 on Sat; closed Sun & Mon. Come in and browse around at the art and available custom framing. Check his web for special deals:

Town Center Gallery--(349-7303)..The show "Art on Record" is at the Rabobank; Broadway & Battles. Martin Johnsen is the March featured artist with a reception on 19 Mar (5:30-7). TCG said no to moving back to the Town Center but agreed they would conduct weekend shows in the TC. There will again be a show at the Santa Maria Inn on 16 May. They are looking for one or two artists to display artwork at the Community West Bank; contact Hattie Stoddard (938-0589). A must see gallery. Membership is $30/$45.

Martin Johnsen is teaching a Pastel class at the TCG.  Call/E-mail: 925-5064 or mnrjohnsenarts@ verizon.net

Affaire In The Gardens Art Show, 15-16 May--Karen Fitch McLean (310-285-6836).In Beverly Hills.

www.beverlyhills.org/artshow

SM Public Library Shepard Hall Gallery--Deborah Hildinger (925-0951 x117) Open Mon-Thu (10-9) and Fri-Sat (10-6)..

2 Sisters, Gallery of Gifts--(922-7477) 220 W Main..Laurette Oien reported Michael Corob, Cheryl Lawrence, Carol Rodriquez, and Alyce Schwab are showing their work here.

SMV Discovery Museum--(928-8414) 705 S McClelland..

Luis Oasis Senior Center--(937-9750) 420 Soares Ave..Don't forget their fantastic "All You Can Eat" breakfast, 2nd Sat: 13 March (8-10); only $5.

AHC Ann Foxworthy Gallery--Marti Fast (922-6966 x3252 or 3465) Mon-Thu (8-8) & Fri (8-3) in Building L South..

Betteravia Gallery--(568-3994)511 E Lakeside Parkway, hrs: M-F (8-5), Free to the Public..Shows are co-sponsored by SB County Arts Commission.

SM Chamber of Commerce Mixer--(925-2403x817)..Normally the third Thu (5:00-7:00); next one is 18 Mar at the Far Western.

Lompoc Valley Art Association (LVAA)--Collette Christel (733-3147)..Meets first Tue (7 Social & 7:30 Meeting), Alpha Club on E Ocean. www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com

LVAA Paint Out--Vicki Andersen (733-4282)..the third Mon to paint, photograph, meet/enjoy each other at La Purisima Mission; special entrance fee ($1); 12:30, at the main fountain.

Cypress Gallery--(737-1129) 119 E Cypress; Tue-Sun (12-4)..

features Robert Hamilton thru 28 Mar. 29 Mar is ingathering for Annual Spring Juried Show.

"Large Art in Small Places"--Book cost is $24.95 plus tax with a portion going to the Lompoc Mural Project. Lompoc book sales at: Cypress Gallery; Lompoc C of C; Lompoc Museum; the Wine Shop at Sissy’s Uptown Café; Collectors Gallery West; and The Book Store.

Lompoc Library's Grossman Gallery--501 E North Ave, hrs: Mon-Thu (12-8); Fri-Sun (12-6); call 875-8775..

Lompoc Photographers Guild (LPG)--Sherrie Chavez (735-4342)..check their facebook under groups.

The C Gallery--466 Bell St, Los Alamos (344-3807)..A new gallery of Contemporary Art. www.theegallery.com

Gallery Los Olivos--daily (10-5), 2920 Grand Ave (688-7517)..

The gallery (owned/operated by over 40 regional artists, each with individual exhibit space) sponsors monthly exhibits featuring one or more members. The Gallery rents a room to AGSYV members for monthly shows.

Artists’ Guild of the Santa Ynez Valley--Joan Mitchell..Meet at The Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, (dues $35). www.AGSYV.org

Wildling Art Museum--Stacey Otte (688-1082)..2928 San Marcos Ave, Los Olivos 93441, open Wed-Sun (11-5).

www.wildlingmuseum.org

SM Orchid Society--Lisa Hall (739-1934)..Meets first Wed, Veterans Memorial Community Center, 7:00; visitors welcome.

Paint Club--Irene Humann (925-4293) or (925-0951)..Paint (any media) Club meets every Wed at the Mussell Senior Center to paint and socialize, (9-11), no charge-free!

Coastal Voices--Sondra Smith (937-5827).

SM Valley Quilt Guild--Carole Paplin (937-0962)..Meets the Second Wed (9:30am), St Andrew Methodist Church, Orcutt.

SM Valley Woodcarvers--Pat (928-3864) or Richard Edie (925-1367)..Meet Thu and alternate Tue & Wed at various locations; instruction/teaching available.

SM Civic Theatre--(922-4442), 1660 N. McClelland..Curtain is 8:00; need reservations. www.smct.org

SM Camera Club--Ginger (934-9709)..Meet the 1st & 3rd Wed of each month (7:30) at Merrill Gardens Retirement Center.

Central Coast Geranium Society--Wayne Handlos (937-9983) Meets the 3rd Wed, (7pm), Black Lake Community Room.

ccgeraniums@verizon.net

Central Coast Woodturners--George Paes (929-1423)..Meet the 3^rd Sat (9am) at the SLO Odd Fellows Hall.

El Camino Art Association--Carol Smith (489-6597)..ECAA (dues are $30; $35 for family) meets 4^th Mon, (10am), at Ramona Gardens in GB. www.elcaminoartassoc.com

ECAA Saturday Art Show--Carol Smith (489-6597)..Weekly show at AG’s Farmers Market (10:30-2:30) by the Gazebo.

SLO Arts--www.artsobispo.org

SLO Gallery Association--www.sanluisobispogalleries.com

The ARTery--Bill Arkfeld & Bobbi Nunez (464-0533)..5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero..The ARTery is a full service art supply store, art gallery, and picture framing business. The Red Tree Gallery is coming back.

Cayucos Art Association--Delayna Luffe (995-2049)..Meets the first Tue (7pm) at their Vets Hall Community Art Gallery (open Tue-Sun, 1-4); by pier entrance; www.cayucosart.org.

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art--(686-1211) 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang 93463; Hrs: Wed-Sun (1-4)..visit/view Danish & Solvang history and art. www.elverhoj.org

MBAA's Art Gallery--835 Main St, 93442 (772-2504); daily 12-4..

Bike Art--The ARTery (464-0533)..The Atascadeo Bike Lane Gallery is opening in May with a full menu of events throughout the month. Bike Art is needed with a very open definition of what "Bike Art" is, so get creative. The artist keeps 70% of art sales with all net profit going to the SLO Bicycle Coalition. Art needs to be delivered by 24 Apr.

Good Neighbor Bakery--Lynda (925-9700) 2660 Industrial Parkway..is looking for artist to hang in their bakery, a nice venue and lunch place; wonderful breads and rolls.

Cottage Health System Facilities in Goleta and SB--looking for a wide variety of mediums; to name a few; sculpture, two/three dimensional, prints, original, oil, watercolor, glass, fabric, collages, photography following the guiding principles of healing or evoking messages of hope for patients, visitors, and staff using the new facilities now under construction. Check the web: www.cottagehealthsystem.org

Robert Burridge Studio Mentor WSs--(489-9649)..22-25 Apr; 8-11 Jul; 15-18 Jul; 23-26 Sep; & 20 Sep-3 Oct. Paint with Bob with mentor time, demonstrations, and personal theme development in his AG Studio.

Weekly SM Farmers Market--Oak Knolls North, Orcutt, Tue (10-1); SM's Central City, "Heritage Walk", Wed (12:30-4:30).

Friday--at Avila Beach (4-8) (595-2969)..Seafood, food booths, live entertainment, art show, and the market.

Saturday--at Arroyo Grande in the Village (12-2:30) (489-1488)..Live music, art show, and the market.

Sunday--at Grover Beach (3-6)..bunches of flowers, handcrafted items, and the market.

Meeting Refreshments--Donna Neilson..Signup sheets at meetings to bring refreshments. Donna will make reminder calls. Donations of money and extra goodies are always accepted.

Next Board Meetings--1^st Mon (\4:30-5:30); at Sunny Hills Clubhouse. Mark your calendars, get involved; all members are invited to voice an opinion!

LPAG Important Show Note--If you show at any LPAG event, you must work a shift (or more) or get a member to substitute.

Mar 12 LPAG Meeting, Friday (7:00) Oasis Senior Center

Mar 13 Super Breakfast ($5); Oasis Center (8-10)

Mar 27 Spring Show at the Oasis Center (10-4)

Apr 5 Board Meeting (4:30)

Apr 9 LPAG Meeting, Friday (7:00) Oasis Senior Center

Apr 10 Super Breakfast ($5); Oasis Center (8-10)

To join LPAG, send check: LPAG, Membership, PO Box 2415, Orcutt, CA 93457. Include: Name; Address; Phone; E-mail Address; type of work, area of interest (area you would support; board member, committee chair, worker, elected position, etc).

Editor's Note--john ransome (937-8828)..Send note of what you’re doing or e-mail: thanks.....jr

Yearly Dues = $30 per Person & $40 per Family