2011 Fall Show

Thank you all for coming out to the reception last night.  Our Fall show is full of energetic great works.  The judge worked hours to decide on awards.  The show is up till 10/28 at the Southern Art Framing.  We will post some pictures/Show Program/Winners name, etc very soon on the web.

August 2011

PERSPECTIVE

Mobile Art Association

Quarterly Newsletter                                                                                                   August 19, 2011

MAA Executive Board

Yuko Jordan, President

Denise Inge, First Vice President

Lynne Weeks, Second Vice President

Suzy Fox, Recording Secretary

Sandra Krause, Corresponding Secretary

Corky Goldman, Treasurer

Marcy Matherne, Parliamentarian

Message from the President

“Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgement difficult. -- Hippocrates (460-400 B.C.)”

I recently ran into this message to us from Hippocrates.  It spoke to me on so many different levels.

“Life is short” 

This spring and summer I tried to do my part for the Japan Earthquake fundraising.  With kind contributions from organizations like MAA, we had raised $50,000.  Thank you very much to you all.  With limited time in the studio, I still managed to participate in the recent Anagama firing in Fairhope.  I went there after work on Friday night but I never got tired and really enjoyed the physical job of firing the kiln.  Working to create something with a fun group of people who share same goal is pure fun for me.  MAA provides that kind of opportunity for me.  MAA workshop committee has come up with a Winter 1-day workshop series for 2012.  I hope to spend lots of quality time together with members.

“art long”

Since my time was limited this summer, I did many last-minute creations for Anagama.  Well, I should have known.  Most of them did not make it out of the bisque firing.  I rushed and did not take my time.  Art is like a demanding partner.  You have to spend a lot of time if you want to have a good relationship.  If you don’t care, it is time to break up or start on the new one.  No good (great) art comes out when you don’t give your 100% attention.

“opportunity is fleeting”

How many times did you miss out on the great workshop or great exhibit opportunity?  Have you ever regretted or even got upset about not knowing?  It is not easy to keep up with all what is going on for artists like us.  MAA tries to help you stay a little more informed by our new website and e-mailing system.  So, please make sure that we have your most current e-mail address.  If you don’t have one or have not used one yet, let me know.  I will be happy to help you to create a free e-mail address for your art activity.

“experience treacherous”

I really think that experience does help to create better art works.  The more we practice, the more we learn, and we think that we are getting closer to the artist we want to be.  However, as an artist, I believe that we need to be open-minded and also have willingness to try new ideas.  Sumi-e lesson provided by the Shibui Chapter is a great example.  Sumi-e technique will strengthen all painters.  It focuses on the brush use.  And, limited color helps you to really concentrate on value, too.

“judgement difficult”

How many of you have over done it before and ruined your art work?  We have to learn to stop.  Until then, please feel free to bring your Work-in-Progress paintings or other artworks to the monthly meeting for member inputs.  This is another great benefit you have by attending the meeting. As a new president, I am learning to make different types of judgement calls.  It is not easy since I am still learning the process.  However, I am really looking forward to leading MAA.  We already have a great group of members who share the same interests.  I would like all of you to be involved and share your art with us at the Monthly meeting.

See you at the September meeting.

General Meeting Information

(2:30~, At Mobile Museum of Art)

If you want to submit a piece of work for the “Artist of the Month”, please make sure you bring your work between 2:00 and 2:30. The competition take-in closed at 2:30PM SHARP!! You can enter one piece of work in the Master and Apprentice categories. The Apprentice category is for those who do not think they have competed at lever to be considered Master. Votes will be counted and winners announced at the end of the meeting.

Monthly winners will display their work at a local bank. In addition photographs of the winning works will be posted on the website.

Meeting Calendar for 2011-2012:

*At the April Meeting, Past President Ernie Kirkland made a point of order that the Exhibits Committee is charged with defining the Show Rules for the Fall and Spring shows. This committee met over the summer and is propsing that effective Spring Show 2012, in order to be considered a member of good standing, all dues must be current and the member must have attended at least 3 meetings. Attendance at each meeting will be taken and recorded to meet this requirement. This will be presented to the membership at the September meeting.

So, Come and Join us for mini-seminar and short business meeting.

Here is a list of the upcoming meetings and the seminar that will be presented at the end of general business:

 Sep 18 – “Why you should record your art works”

Oct  16 – “How to view your artwork”

Nov  20 – “Painterly Brushstroke”

Dec 18 – Christmas Party

January 15

February 19

March 18

April 15

May 20: Final meeting for the year, annual dues are due!

Website/Blog/E-mail address update

Please visit our website for meeting, show and general information. The calendar is also available with upcoming meetings, shows, art walk and other art exhibit information.

www.mobileartassociation.org

There is a tab for our blog or you can go there directly:

Mobileartassociation.blogspot.com

If you have a blog or website please send to the MAA gmail account by selecting “Contact Us” and we will add a link from the Members page.

Also include any news, events, or pictures of shows

Fall Juried Show

The Fall Show is right around the corner.  Yuko Jordan has agreed to serve as

chairperson and Clare King as assistant chairperson. Both have already been hard at work getting the show details together.  They are doing a fantastic job. 

The show will be held at Southern Art and Framing on Airport Blvd, during the month of October. 

I hope you get that “desire” and turn it into some fantastic art for the show.

Up to 2 pieces of art work can be submitted.

·             Open to both MAA members and Non-members

·             Prospectus will be sent by email from the associations’ gmail account and will be available to download and print from the website.

Here are the important dates:

October 1, Saturday Take in 10-12

Judging will take place from 12-2, so don’t be late for take in!!

October 6, Thursday Reception from 6-8

October 28, Saturday, Take down, 10-2

October 31, Monday, Take down 10-6

***As with previous shows, you must have you paperwork filled out prior to take in.

Happenings

Congratulations to the following Members

Colors of the Coast Awards: Congratulations:

Best of Show: Nola Powell

People’s Choice: Frances Ashcraft

Other Awards: Corky Goldman, Benita McNider, Kathy Friedline, Marcy Matherne, Fred Marchman, Lynne Weeks, and Sandra Krause.

Second Bi-Annual Art of Reading Show

West Regional Branch Library for the month of October. Please see previous emails or obtain a copy of the prospectus at the branch libraries for further information.

Shared Expression information:

Please see this exhibit at the Mobile Museum of Art. Last day is September 25.

Many of our members submitted work under several different organizations.

Updating Contacts for improved Communication

Yes, we are going thru the past and current member lists to make our communication a little bit smoother!  Hope to send an e-mail out soon to you all with April meeting minute and treasury report.

How to Blog

Here are three links to self guided demonstrations to help you create your own blog.

Click this one for a simple step by step of basic creation through www.blogger.com.

Click this second one for a simple video that walks you through the process of signing up and picking a template and making your first post.

This third link is a more advanced screen capture video that allows you to watch the demonstrator's screen as he goes though the motions of blog creation and some advanced techniques to make your blog more user friendly and navigable.

The Spring 2011 Show Reception

The reception was fabulous.

Thanks to Karen for overseeing the refreshments and food.

Nola Powell did a fantastic job officiating.

Click below to see some pictures. 

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