Bloomington Watercolor Society

ANNOUNCING OUR ANNUAL AUTUMN SHOW

BWS Meeting Minutes September 10, 2007

In Attendance: Susan Blunck, Charlotte Griffin, Sue Kim, Tina Allgood, Meri Reinhold, Johnnie Belinda, Sammye Dina Smith, Sara Steffey McQueen, Jodi Estell, Connie Brorson, Stephen Jackson, Jennifer Trueblood, Donna Kluesner, Nancy Metz, Susan Webb, Joanne Weddle, Bob Thrasher, Alice Sharp, Jeanne Iler, James Yang, Carolyn Rogers Richard, Tricia Wente, Cathy Korinek, Jeanne Ellen Dutton, Jacki Frey.

President Tricia Wente called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. with a welcome to our new members Sue Kim, Charlotte Griffin, Jennifer Trueblood, and Bob Thrasher.

The minutes from the May 2007 meeting had been distributed electronically. Cathy Korinek moved to approve the minutes with a second by Jacki Frey. The minutes were approved.

Carol Rhodes, treasurer, was absent and, in place of a treasurer’s report, Tricia stated the balance of our account is $1732.20.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Baker Place Gallery
a. Six BWS members are currently exhibiting there, plus an artist from Gallery North and six members of the Bloomington Photography Club.
b. The John Waldron Art Center oversees the gallery. A new intern is being assigned to assist Jonna Risher with this task, and the intern will be announced soon.
c. BWS artists who are interested in participating should contact Tricia Wente.
d. The duration of a piece’s hanging is a minimum of two months. Tricia will contact JWAC to ask for clarification.
2. Signature Status
a. Our by-laws offer “Signature Status,” which Tricia explained is offered to outstanding, active members and allows them to list the status on their bios.
b. The criteria are listed in the by-laws.
c. Jeanne Iler and Meri Reinhold will pursue this subject and present a format and procedure for establishing Signature Status to those who request it.
3. The Fall BWS Members Show
a. The fall show will take place at the John Waldron Art Center’s Main Gallery October 31-November 11.
b. Members were asked to express their interest in participating.
c. Tricia, who is the show coordinator, asked for assistants to design the postcard and other tasks involved. Carolyn Rogers Richard and Nancy Metz volunteered.
d. Tricia will provide all the show requirements and other information and materials at the October 8 meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

1. tutto bène had expressed an interest in hosting another watercolor show at the Green Room. Jacki Frey and Connie Brorson will follow up on this.

2. Future programs
a. Jacki Frey is the Program and Workshop Chair with Connie Brorson assisting.
b. The October program is a painting session with model provided.
c. The November meeting will include a presentation by Jacki Frey on different painting techniques.
d. Next spring, Jeanne Iler will present a program on Chinese brush painting and various techniques.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Thanks to Joanne Weddle for hosting us at her church this evening and in October. And thanks, too, to Jodi and Joanne for providing this evening’s refreshments.

2. James Yang is giving a presentation this Sunday, September 16, at 2:00 at the Library. A reception will take place from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The topic is Chinese calligraphy.

3. Paoli Fall Festival is having an art show, hosted by Tri Kappa sorority, and offering cash prizes. Nancy Metz has the details, but entry is due this Friday, September 14.

4. New membership lists were made available to the members, as well as officer and committee chair list and by-laws. Anyone who didn’t get any or all may contact Jeanne Dutton for copies.

5. Welcome packets were distributed to the new members.

6. Jodi Estell is the hospitality chair.
a. Let her know if you want to volunteer to bring simple refreshments to a meeting. More than one person can donate per meeting.
b. If you know of a member who is seriously ill or should receive a greeting card from BWS, please alert Jodi.

7. Alice Sharp commented on the paint outs (and was thanked profusely for all the work she and Paul put into the organization of these activities!). Everyone is welcome, and Alice encouraged everyone to come. You don’t have to produce a finished painting, just come and enjoy the day.

8. Joanne Weddle visited the T.C. Steele paint out last weekend and reminded us all to take bug spray when we paint outside!

9. Members who have an interest in a mid-week paint out, please let Jeanne Dutton know. Cheryl Duckworth of Duckworth Designs and Flower Farm, has invited us back.

Cathy Korinek made a motion, seconded by Jacki Frey, to adjourn the meeting.

This evening’s program was “Show and Tell,” and many members brought their summer paintings to share. Subjects included sites from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Bloomington, Maine, California, and our own studio still lifes. Thanks to everyone who shared, and to everyone who came to enjoy the exhibit.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanne Ellen Dutton, secretary

BRUSHSTROKES

October, 2007

DATES and UPDATES

October 3, Wednesday
Mid-Week BWS Paint Out
10:00 – 2:00
Duckworth Designs and Flower Farm
Lampkins Ridge Road
For information, call Jeanne Dutton at 331-1628.

October 5, Friday
Gallery Walk

Gallery North on the Square
Opening Reception for "Women of Bloomington,” an exhibit which continues through October. Artist Wayne Manns' exhibit, a series of twenty-two paintings of prominent women in the Bloomington area, opens this evening. At the reception, a mayoral proclamation honors these outstanding women. A portion of the sales of these portraits is designated to benefit Middle Way House.

The Bellevue Gallery
107 W. 9th Street
Opening Reception for “Memoirs,” an exhibit which includes the work of BWS members Johnnie Belinda, Sammye Dina Smith and Connie Brorson. This show runs through November 16th.

By Hand Gallery

109 Fountain Square Mall

Paintings by Joel Washington through October 31st.

October 8, Monday
BWS Monthly Meeting
6:00 p.m.
First Christian Church Fellowship Hall

After an important business meeting, a painting session with a live model will take place. Bring your paints!

All BWS artists are welcome (and encouraged!) to participate in the Fall Show at the Waldron. Work on your very best painting ever! Deadline for stating your intention to participate is OCTOBER 8. Email Tricia Wente, show coordinator, at tricia@wente.com to let her know.

PLEASE NOTE: Tricia will provide all essential information at the meeting, so attendance is very important. Let her know if you cannot attend the meeting and need the information packet.

Important things to remember: For this show, our work may include watercolor only. Paintings must be matted and framed. One painting per person. Art pieces should be for sale.

Good news! JWAC has offered us the opportunity to leave our paintings hanging throughout the Holiday Art Mart.

And MORE great news! tutto bène has invited us to hold a show there again this year in the Green Room. The details are being worked out now, so look for updates coming soon!

OPPORTUNITIES

October 10, Wednesday, 9:30 - 4:00
Autumn Still Life: A One Day Watercolor Workshop
Offered by Jacki Frey
Cost: $35
Autumn still life: mums, bottles and pumpkin. Please bring a half sheet of Arches paper along with your painting supplies and a sack lunch. For more information, contact Jacki at 320-6745.

October 20, Saturday, 9:00 – 2:00
Final Paint Out of the Season. Even if it rains, there is a shelter house in which to paint, so be there or be square!
Chili and Carry-In Luncheon.
Lake Monroe Sailing Association Marina
(Watch this website for complete information or contact Alice Sharp at asharp@insightbb.com )

October 24, Wednesday, 1:00 -4:00
"Watercolor with Pastel"
Instructor: Jeanne Iler
Cost: $20 + supplies
This class is taught at Michaels Arts and Crafts Store.

October 29, Monday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
"Batik watercolors"

Instructor: Jeanne Iler
Cost: $15 + supplies
This class is also taught at Michaels.

November 14 and 28, December 5 and 12
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
“Beginning Watercolor”
Instructor: Jeanne Ellen Dutton
Cost $85.00
This is very much a beginning watercolor class which will feature the basics of composition, techniques, and color, plus a fun time painting. It is part of the IVTC’s Center for Lifelong Learning program. Enrollment is limited to 10, so don’t hesitate! For registration info and forms, please go to http://www.bloomington.ivytech.edu/CLL/register.html

ACCOLADES

BWS swept the Paoli Indian Summer Festival Art Show sponsored by the Paoli Tri Kappa chapter. Our winners in the watercolor division are Jeanne Iler, First; Jacki Frey, Second; and Nancy Metz, Third and Fourth. Nancy’s Orange County Courthouse painting, which placed Fourth, also received the People’s Choice Award determined by vote of visitors to the show.
In the Drawing Division, Jeanne Iler took Third and Fourth places. Congratulations!

BWS GALLERY MEMBERS

Last issue, it was mentioned briefly about BWS artists who are members of galleries. This is a more complete listing. If you are looking for a nice afternoon to-do, or want to take a short autumn drive through our incredibly colorful southern Indiana, you certainly will enjoy exploring the following venues.

Bellevue Gallery exhibits work by Johnnie Belinda, Sammye Dina Smith, Connie Brorson, and Sara Steffey-McQueen.
http://www.bloomingtononline.net/directory/viewx.php?id=399

Brown County Art Gallery includes works by Jeanne Iler and Jacki Frey.
http://www.browncountyartgallery.org/news.html

By Hand Gallery includes works by BWS members Tricia Wente, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas, Sara Steffey, and Sandy Taylor.
http://www.bloomington.in.us/~byhand/

Gallery North on the Square hosts Jeanne Iler, Jacki Frey, Carolyn Rogers Richard, new BWS member Linda Meyer-Wright, and Jeanne Ellen Dutton.

Gallery North is looking for one to two new members. For complete information, go to the website http://www.gallery-north.org/index.asp and click on the Membership Information link. Look for Carolyn Rogers Richard, and email her for further details.

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