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This newsletter will be published every odd month. If you have an article to publish, please get it in as early as possible. There will be an info e-mail on the even months to those who have submitted an e-mail. Next are Apr e-mail & May mail. May 2012 Newsletter Newsletter will be published every odd month. If you have an article to publish, please get it in as early as possible. There will be an info e-mail on the even months to those who have submitted an e-mail, next are June via e-mail with July mail.
<> JEAN RITTENBERG--President, 934-3433 <> <> JOHN RANSOME--Editor, 937-8828 <> FRIDAY MEETING: 11 May 2012 Social Time - 5:30 Meeting - 6:00 LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER 420 Soares Ave, Old Orcutt, (937-9750) <<<<<<<>>>>>>> May Demonstrator: Linda Avanzino will demonstrate mixed media painting at the 11 May Meeting. Although skilled at rendering realistic watercolor still life painting, Linda enjoys creating large, semi abstract paintings that resemble outer space. Linda grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from UC Santa Barbara. She taught school in the Santa Ynez Valley for 40 years and has lived in Santa Maria since her retirement in 2003. Linda has exhibited her work at the SM Culture Corner Gallery, the Gallery Los Olivos; and Gallery 113 in Santa Barbara. <<<<<<<>>>>>>> Jean’s Strokes: There is still room for artists in some of our beautiful gardens for the Studio Tour; just give me a call and I will send you an application. We have nine homes involved this year and it should be great because we have several new gardens on the tour; beautiful ones at that. Thanks to all of you who have stepped up to put your homes in the tour. A big thank you to Diane Handlos who helped in putting the book together, it was a big job! This is the time to take those last minute paintings to Gold Coast Frames and have them framed for the show, so call Gary Brandes at 346-6099. Thanks to Aubrey Collins for getting the Spring Show checks mailed out, we always try to get them to you within 30 days. If you need a break down of your sales give Aubrey or myself a quick call and we will try and help you. Looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting, until then take care! Thanks everybody! See ya'll at the meeting!!! Jean Rittenberg, President
Aubrey Collins reports the artist checks for the Spring Show sales were mailed on Sat, 28 Apr.
The Garden and Studio Tour books will be at the May meeting!
Always Welcome New Members & Guests to a Meeting Let’s share our great group! 2012 DUES ARE PAST DUE 2012 ELECTED BOARD Pres - Jean Rittenberg VP - Lori Traylor Recording Sec - Tina Porter Corresponding Sec - Barbara Alloway Treasurer - Aubrey Collins Let’s show them lots of support and volunteer to help! Hope They're Better--Barbara Alloway is our “Sunshine Lady”. Please have your thoughts of and prayers for Joyce Nelson; keep Dean and the rest of the family in mind as they watch over her. Gerry Atkinson will be having surgery soon at the Stanford Surgery Clinic. Don’t forget him in your thoughts. Please let Barbara know of others needing a little sunshine.
Membership--Alyce Schwab (937-6338)..Remember to update any changes to the roster; call or e-mail Alyce.
LPAG Yearly Dues = $30 per Person & $40 per Family If dues not paid by 1 Jun You will not be listed in This year's membership roster
Publicity Chair & Programs--Mike Corob (934-5835).... Mike is looking for additional ideas.
SM Arts Council’s Grants (2012)--This year’s grants will be given in honor of Nancy Johnson at the “The Awards Performance Showcase” at the Maldonado Center on 21 May (5:30) where all the awardees will perform and show their work; there will also be heavy hors d’oeuvres. For tickets and information: Kate (459-1503) or Marti (489-2665).
LPAG Scholarship Grants will also be awarded at the “The Awards Performance Showcase”.
Painted Chair SM Library Fundraiser. What a superb event and great fund raiser for the library. A big special “THANKS” to the LPAG members who painted and decorated chairs. There were Minnie Anderson, Marilyn Benson, Gary Brandes, Beverly Johnson, Beth Ostapiuk, and Jill Targer. The library was appreciative of their efforts and the success of the event.
SB County Fair Art--Art entry deadline is 18 May. It would be a great addition to an artist resume, winning at the SB County Fair. The book is on line and to enter go to the web page and click onto Applications/Forms, then Enter My Exhibit. Contact Martin and Renee Johnsen at 925-5064 or: mnrjohnsenarts@verizon.net web: santamariafairpark.com
LPAG UPCOMING SHOWS Studio & Garden Tour--16 Jun.
LPAG always welcomes new members as participating artists and/or supporting volunteers/members. Do join us
BRING A FRIEND TO OUR MEETINGS
VISIT OUR WEB PAGE LPAG Web Master--Diane Handlos..Looking for your inputs (photos, announcements, suggestions); include your name, title, medium, and price; mail or e-mail; way.hand@verizon.net
If dues not paid by 1 Jun You will not be listed in This year's membership roster
NEW MEMBERS Isabelle Laurie, 937-2817, 2221 Arrowhead Dr ‘55 Linda Agren, 938-1916, 4002 Berwyn Dr ‘55 Dennis (Bart) Theiler, 275-1588, 3433 Willowood Rd ‘55 E. William & Andree Ferguson, cell 307-630-8017, 2718 Niverth Pl ’55 andreeferguson@yahoo.com Greg & Arlette Johnson, 937-4106, 972 Camelot Dr ‘55 NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Beverly Johnson--blmdjohnson@gmail.com cell 878-4586
MEMBER HAPPENINGS Please update monthly - Note I removed all old information
Barbara Alloway--Barbara continues her new show of works on silk at McKeon Philips Winery until the end of June. Check with the gallery (928 3025) for hours. The Gallery at 2115 South Blosser, look for the wine barrel. Her show runs until 1 Jun.
Marilyn Murray, Donna Friedmann-Neilson, and Jean Rittenberg are showing at the Santa Maria Country Club until 15 Jun; by appointment only so call Jean (934-3433).
Michael Corob..Mike will demonstrate his artist's sublimation printing processes and services at Gold Coast Art'n Frames on Sat, 19 Mar from 11 to 1.
Stephany Andrews--is teaching Chinese Brush Painting at Trilogy on Wed afternoons and at the Town Center Gallery on Thu evenings (6 to 8). For info call Stephany at 934-5353.
Rita & Joe Shaw--are showing at the TCG, SB Art and Craft Weekly Beach Show (photography, porcelain, jewelry) next to the bridge; also at Cabana Homes and the Garden Shop at the SB Botanic Garden; at Eminent Design in Sonoma Plaza. We came across this web site and thought other artists might like to see it. showbrackets.com Joe and Rita
Bob Burridge--Check the latest (Feb 12) ArtsyFartsy Newsletter on his web: www.RobertBurridge.com or
MEMBER’S BUSINESS Gary Brandes--Gold Coast Art ‘n Frames, 613 E. Main St (346-6099)..open: Tue - Fri (10 - 6) and Sat (10 - 2); closed Sun & Mon. Come in, browse the art, and see available custom framing. Check for specials at: www.goldcoastartnframes.com
Michael Corob--“Youani Arts” will print your work on ceramic art tiles and also prints on neck ties and wine gift bags. Call Mike, 264-6722 or view his website; yoauni.org.
Cathy L. Gregg--is the CEO of Rhino Concepts & Cathy Gregg Photography; she will photograph unframed artwork & transfer your images to any media. cathy@rhinoconcepts.com OTHER Shepard Hall--SM Public Library,421 S McClelland St, open Mon - Wed at 12:00 and Thu - Sat at 10:00. Santa Maria Arts Council--Karen Ransome (937-8828)..Check the new website: www.smartscouncil.org. SM Civic Theatre--(922-4442), 1660 N. McClelland..Curtain is 8:00; need reservations; new season started. A super play and great performances now at the Theatre. www.smct.org Town Center Gallery--(349-7303) Open Tue-Sat (11-5)..Town Center Gallery Membership is $30/$45. Featured artist Deborah Hildinger has a wonderful show and it runs thru 9 Jun. TCG Masters at Work: Painting with Franczeska Angel, every Wed (4-5); Pastel Drawing with Martin Johnson, every Tue, (6-8); Watercolor Painting with Beth Ostapiuk, every Tue (12-2) and Recycled Jewelry Class (11:30-1); Mike Corob Drawing, Writing, and Illustrating (1:30-3). $10 a day/$40 for the rest of the week. www.towncentergallery.com Art in the Park--Shannon (704-8128)..monthly at Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach, always the first Sun; 6 May thru 4 Nov (10-4). Art, Crafts, Food, Children’s Activities, & Live Music. Central Coast Gallery--Fred Ventura (709-2281); PO Box 1622, Arroyo Grande, 93421..www.centralcoastgallery.com
2 Sisters, Gallery of Gifts--(922-7477) 220 W Main..Laurette Oien reported Michael Corob, Cheryl Lawrence, and Carol Rodriquez are showing their work here. Luis Oasis Senior Center--(937-9750) 420 Soares Ave..Don't forget their fantastic “All You Can Eat” breakfast, 2nd Sat: 12 May (8-10); only $5. 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. An upcoming exhibition is, “Figure Fragments: Parts as Whole”. SMV Discovery Museum--(928-8414) 705 S McClelland.. AHC Ann Foxworthy Gallery--Marti Fast (922-6966 X3252 or 3465) Mon-Thu (9-7:45) & Fri (9-2:45) in Building L South..The Gallery showcases the Art and Fine Crafts of students, staff, and faculty along with those from the Welding Program. A Sense of Place-Two Person Show--Luis Ramirez and Jessica Lah can’t help themselves: They have to make art! They met at Long Beach State University where both were selected to study for one year at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in Guangshou, China. The exhibit opens 7 May with an artist reception (4:30-6:30) and will be on display thru 25 May. ArtSupply.com is a Chicago-based art store known to locals as Genesis Art Supplies. We have a great team and we love what we do! 800-YES-4-ART Solvang Brewery Company Gallery--(688-2337) 1547 Mission Drive (open daily from 11am to 2 am)..For art show and sales; Carol Carbine (686-0836) or e-mail: artistofsolvang@aol.com. “Inspiration, Near and Far” Joan Jones and Liz McDermott are the featured artists thru 31 May; an intriguing exhibit of art and photography. Lompoc Valley Art Association (LVAA)--Pres Lisa Toth (735-7329)..Meets first Tue (6:30 Social & 7 Meeting), Stone Pine Hall, 200 South “H” St. Apps for Flower Festival are available at the gallery and at: www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com Cypress Gallery--(737-1129) 119 E Cypress; Tue-Sun (12-5).. Featured artist Betsee Talavera and her “Hither and Yon: A Virtual Trip” runs thru 27 May. Lompoc Library's Grossman Gallery--501 E North Ave, hrs: Mon-Thu (12-8); Fri-Sun (12-6); call 875-8775.. Flower Festival--It is time again for the 2012 Flower Festival! Contact me to let me know you are interested or if you have any questions. Applications may be picked up at the Gallery or e-mail me. Debbie Simpson (736-8393) blue7778_7@msn.com Lompoc Museum Centeno Gallery--Dr Lisa Renken, Director (736-3888) 200 South H St; hrs are Tues-Fri (1-5) and Sat-Sun (1-4)..www.lompocmuseum.org Lompoc Concert Association--Karen Ransome (937-8828).. Four wonderful concerts for only $55. The C Gallery--Connie Rohde (344-3807) 466 Bell St, Los Alamos, 93440..Opening reception, 12 May (3-5) for “Walking in the Hills” with Vicki Mitchell & Michelle Mitchell Drewes, Mother/Daughter Photography show, with sculptor, Mary Dee Thompson. Happy Mother’s Day! breath-taking photos, live guitar music, and a family tree: Mother-Daughter-new grandchild. Ponder Mary Dee’s branch-like figures. 2 Jun..4th Birthday for The C Gallery, Roll-the-Ball (7pm), Concert with Natalie D-Napoleon (8pm) $20; bring a wide, heavy duty roll of tin foil and get in concert free! 28 Jul..3rd Annual Los Alamos Chair Faire (11–4). connie@thecgallery.com or www.thecgallery.com SM Chamber of Commerce Mixer--(925-2403x817)..Normally the third Thu (5:00-7:00); next one is on 17 May at the Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe. LPAG members are welcome as the Guild is a member. Wildling Art Museum--Stacey Otte (688-1082)..2928 San Marcos Ave, Los Olivos 93441, open Wed-Sun (11-5)..Current show “Earth as Art 3” closes soon and stunning paintings by Carl Oscar Borg with his show, “Wild Wings” opens 24 May. The Wildling: California's only wilderness art museum! Get involved and get inspired! www.wildlingmuseum.org 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
Art Hus Gift Gallery--475 1st Street # 2 Solvang (next to Panino). Come and see our new Shop full of unique handmade art and fine craft open daily 11 to 5. Local Silk Painters International Chapter--meet the third Mon (2:00)..Members are Stephany Andrews, Beverly Johnson, Tina Porter, and Susan Patton. Info: stephany_andrews@sbcglobal.net SM Orchid Society--Lisa Hall (739-1934); Pres: Steve Burton. Meets first Wed at the Quail Meadows East Clubhouse (7:00). 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! 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; various locations. 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 3rd Sat (9am) at the SLO Odd Fellows Hall. Seaside Gallery--Tom & Sherie Burgher (733-8057) 580 Cypress St, Pismo Beach (773-8057)..Featured artist is Robert Tummel with his unique, contemporary, and colorful seaform art. El Camino Art Association--Franczeska Bobi Angel-Swindell..ECAA (dues are $30; $35 for family) meets 4th Mon, (10am), at Ramona Gardens in GB. Saturday Art Show weekly at AG’s Farmers Market (10:30-2:30) by the Gazebo. The Art Space--1200 E. Grand Ave AG 93420, open 11-6 Thu -Sat..Grand opening on 8 Jun (5-8). ECAA’s own gallery, contact Brigitte (550-9991). San Luis Art Supply--Neal Breton (234-7694) 1120 Broad St: open daily (10-7)..Neal will get what you need or want; “high quality art supplies, box store prices.” breton.neal@gmail.com Gallery at the Network--Dotty Hawthorne (788-0886), 778 Higuera St, Suite B, SLO 93401 Open: Sun (11-5); Thu (11-8); daily (11-6)..A Jewelry Jubilee continues thru 30 May. www.thegalleryatthenetwork.com ARTS Obispo’s Artist Directory: www.artsobispo.org/artistsdirectory/visual/
SLO Museum of Art--Karen Kile (Executive Director & Exhibit Coord) (543-8562) 1010 Broad at Mission Plaza, Wed thru Mon (11-5)..Art at Embassy Suites. First Gallery: McMeem Gallery: Gray Wing Gallery: Sha Sha Higby and her Japanese Noh Works thru 28 May. www.sloma.org SLO County Arts Council--Charlotte Alexander (544-9251) is Executive Director of ARTS Obispo, the SLO County Arts Council (director@artsobispo.org); the Council attempts to list art opportunities throughout the nation. www.sloartscouncil.org Art Central--1329 Monterey St, SLO (747-4200)..new art supply store. Owner Etty also manages a blog featuring art communications and news along with new offerings at the store. You may want to check it out. www.artcentralslo.wordpress.com Cayucos Art Association--Steve Weaver (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. Gallery Marina Square--601 Embarcadero St, Morro Bay, 93442 (772-1068)..Galleryatmarinasquare.blogspot.com 15th Annual ISAP Open Exhibition--12 Jul to 12 Aug presented by Paso Robles Art Association! www.juriedartservices.com or www.isap-online.com “Bottle & Bottles” Raffle--As a highlight to the International Society of Acrylic Painters Exhibition, you will have the chance to win a fantastic hand-painted and signed 9-liter wine bottle by award winning Central Coast artist, PRAA member, and honorary ISAP president, Robert Burridge, plus ½ case of assorted premium wines with a retail value of more than $5,000. Tickets are just $10 each with the drawing on 4 Aug 12; you need not be present to win. Contact Janice Pluma: Festival of the Arts--Paso Robles Festival of the Arts 25-27 May with 100+ artists; premier arts festival in Central California. 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. Featuring "Beautiful Mistakes", paintings by Sara LeGrady thru Jul and "Content Enclosed", ceramics by Heidi Petersen thru May. the_artery@sbcglobal.net web: www.theartery.com
SF Fine ArtFair--17-20 May 2012..to Benefit the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. www.sffineartfair.com/admission Studios on the Park Show 5-29 Apr, 1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles, 93446 www.studiosonthepark.com Prints Galore, a National Exhibit--sponsored by the Santa Cruz Art League will showcase the myriad types of printmaking, traditional and experimental. For more info; download entry form at www.wcal.org, call 831-426-5787, or e-mail cindy@scal.org. CLASSES, SHOWS, & WORKSHOPS For the Acrylic Artists--Hattie Stoddard (938-0589)..Would any of you like to help with a project to paint decorations on a AHC Children's Center outside fence? Robert Burridge--at the SLOMA (543-8562x14)..21-22 Jun and/or 23-24 Jun (9-4) Abstract Acrylic Painting and Collage. 3,10, 17 Nov (10-12) Create Today with Wild Abandon. Sandra Kay Johnson Silk Painting w/s--(489-4386)..One day (9-4), $80 includes materials for several paintings, one scarf, & lunch; 12 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 11 Aug, & 8 Sep. She also teaches thru AHC Community Education Classes. www.sandrakayjohnson.com sandra@sandrakayjohnson.com Arts Allied Assoc--Steve Kellogg, 2011 Pres (927-8190)..check their web: www.artistsofcambria.com MBAA's Art Gallery--835 Main St, 93442 (772-2504).. The Dunes Center--(343-24550 open Thu thru Sat (10 - 4).. Dunes Newsletter, you can access at www.dunescenter.org. Volunteer with the Dunes Center, contact Jerry Martin. Elverhoj Museum of History & Art--Esther Jacobsen Bates (686-1211) 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang 93463; Hrs: Wed-Sun (1-4)..View Danish & Solvang history/art. www.elverhoj.org Morro Bay Art Association--Flo Bartell, President..Meets the 2nd Mon (3-5) at the gallery. www.morrobayartassociation.org Board Meetings--1st Mon (4-6); at the Oasis Senior Center; next are 7 May, 4 Jun, & 2 Jul. Get involved! LPAG Yearly Dues = $30 per Person & $40 per Family LPAG Important Show Note--If you show at any LPAG event, you must work a shift (or more) or get a member to substitute. FUTURE LPAG EVENT DATES May 7 Board Meeting (4:00) Oasis Senior Center May 11 LPAG Meeting, Fri (5:30) Oasis Senior Center Mar 12 Super Breakfast ($5) Oasis Senior Center (8-10) Jun 4 Board Meeting (4:00) Oasis Senior Center Jun 8 LPAG Meeting, Fri (5:30) Oasis Senior Center Jun 9 Super Breakfast ($5) Oasis Senior Center (8-10) Jun 16 LPAG Spring Garden & Studio Tour 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). Send John an e-mail (artgalry@verizon.net) and he’ll send you an early newsletter and other art information of interest as it becomes available. Editor's Note--john ransome (937-8828)..Send note of what you’re doing or e-mail (preferred) to artgalry@verizon.net
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