February 2008
Dates and Updates
BWS Monthly Meeting
Monday, February 11, 6:00 p.m.
Monroe County Public Library, Room 1C
BWS Monthly Meeting
Monday, February 11, 6:00 p.m.
Monroe County Public Library, Room 1C
After a short business meeting, Jeanne Iler will present a demo on Chinese Brush and Ink Painting, and we get to participate!
FREE but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED because we need to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone. Just email to members@bloomingtonwatercolor.org and say, “Count me in!” or call Jacki, Jeanne, or Jeanne to sign up.
BWS SPRING WORKSHOP
Rod Crossman is coming to Bloomington! This outstanding watercolorist and artist-in-residence at Indiana Wesleyan University is scheduled to teach the BWS Spring Workshop on April 26, 2008 from 9:00 – 4:30. The workshop was announced at the last meeting and enrollment began that evening with a very positive response. That means the workshop is filling up fast!!!
So, here’s the scoop:
1. Space is limited to 25 members.
2. The cost is $35 per person.
3. Interested members may send an email to members@bloomingtonwatercolor.org. The list was begun at the January meeting when Jacki announced the workshop, so don’t delay getting your name to us…we have 22 listed already!
4. Those members who have indicated interest will have their space reserved UNTIL MARCH 10. Registration fees are due to Carol Rhodes, treasurer, no later than March 10. If fees are not received by the March 10 deadline, the next person on the list will be contacted. A check may be sent to BWS, PO Box 5236, Bloomington, IN 47407-5236 at any time.
5. The waiting list will be established chronologically…first come, first served. Of course, someone always runs into a conflict as we get closer to the actual date, so don’t hesitate to send your name for the list.
For more about Rod, please see http://www.indwes.edu/About/revelation.htm or http://www.rodcrossman.com/
WELCOME
Amanda Mathis, Kathy Karnes, Bob Talbot, Dan Alexander, Jerome Harste are all new members of BWS – glad you are joining us!
Welcome, also, to our guests at the January meeting, Sally Steele, Phyllis Watt, Fee and Brian Ward, and Jim Sampson. Please come back and visit us again!
THANK YOUs
A big thank you goes to Jodi Estell for the refreshments at the January meeting. Jodi has retired as the BWS hospitality chair and Susan Blunck is the new chair.
Volunteers are needed to help provide refreshments at the meetings. Your BWS officers are bringing the goodies in February – Valentine’s Day treats – just to show how much we love y’all – please let Susan know which month you want to contribute treats for the meeting.
Welcome, also, to our guests at the January meeting, Sally Steele, Phyllis Watt, Fee and Brian Ward, and Jim Sampson. Please come back and visit us again!
THANK YOUs
A big thank you goes to Jodi Estell for the refreshments at the January meeting. Jodi has retired as the BWS hospitality chair and Susan Blunck is the new chair.
Volunteers are needed to help provide refreshments at the meetings. Your BWS officers are bringing the goodies in February – Valentine’s Day treats – just to show how much we love y’all – please let Susan know which month you want to contribute treats for the meeting.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS
Jeanne Iler’s watercolor class this month includes painting on yupo and making monoprints. The class takes place at Michael’s on Wednesday, February 20th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The cost is $20, which includes the yupo.
Sammye Smith is currently exhibiting at the Monroe County Public Library Gallery. The exhibit ends February 9, so better hurry down to enjoy the show.
Sara Steffey McQueen has an exhibit of new work at the By Hand Gallery in Bloomington for the month of February.
RED HOT! is the color for February at Gallery North on the Square. Check it out at http://www.gallery-north.org/calendar.asp
PLANNING AHEAD
PLANNING AHEAD
Jeanne Ellen Dutton will teach Beginning Watercolor – for the very beginner – as part of IVTC’s Center for Lifelong Learning program on Thursdays, March 20, 27, April 3, and April 10, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Here’s the link: http://www.bloomington.ivytech.edu/CLL/classes/art.html
Jacki Frey will teach Drawing Basics on Wednesdays, March 26 through April 30, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Jeanne Iler will teach Watercolor on Thursdays, May 1 -17 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Both of these classes are through People’s University, and details may be viewed at http://bloomington.in.gov/egov/docs/1196889229_968360.pdf
Jacki Frey will teach at the Waldron this summer. Go to http://www.artlives.org/classes.html for all the info.
OPPORTUNITIES
Jacki Frey will teach Drawing Basics on Wednesdays, March 26 through April 30, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Jeanne Iler will teach Watercolor on Thursdays, May 1 -17 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Both of these classes are through People’s University, and details may be viewed at http://bloomington.in.gov/egov/docs/1196889229_968360.pdf
Jacki Frey will teach at the Waldron this summer. Go to http://www.artlives.org/classes.html for all the info.
OPPORTUNITIES
Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition
The Prospectus for the 64th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition is available from the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute. The telephone number is (812) 238-1676; and the museum hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Although the prospectus is not yet on-line, it will be soon and you can access it at http://www.swope.org/. Entry deadline is April 12; the exhibit is July 12 - September 6.
Sheldon Swope Museum Bus Trip
Information from Lisa Petrulis, curator of collections and exhibits at the Sheldon Swope Art Museum:
The Swope’s Edward Hopper, Route 6, Eastham (1941 oil), is now at the Art Institute of Chicago in the last leg of the three venue tour of the retrospective exhibition Edward Hopper, February 16- May 11, 2008.
The Swope is offering a bus tour to see the show in Chicago on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. The fee of $110 and covers Turner Bus Transportation and driver’s tip; Admission to two exhibits: Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: the Color of Light, and the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago; Audio tour of the Hopper and Homer exhibits; and a light breakfast and coffee to start the trip. However, Lunch and Dinner are not included in the fee. The tour will leave from Turner at 8:30 a.m. EDT and arrive back at approximately 9:00 p.m. EDT. Contact the Swope at (812) 238-1676 for a full itinerary and to reserve your spot. Payment in full is due at time of reservation.
The Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts 2008
This is a juried fine art and fine craft festival, held annually in the National Register of Historic Places, Main Street, Rising Sun, Indiana.
The festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, 2008, 9:00 – 5:00, and is two days of exceptional quality fine arts and crafts from the region's most talented artists and artisans.
Also included are wine tasting, catered refreshments, live music, and no admission fee. For more information about artist applications, please go to http://risingsunartfestival.org/artists.htm
REMINDER
The Prospectus for the 64th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition is available from the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute. The telephone number is (812) 238-1676; and the museum hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Although the prospectus is not yet on-line, it will be soon and you can access it at http://www.swope.org/. Entry deadline is April 12; the exhibit is July 12 - September 6.
Sheldon Swope Museum Bus Trip
Information from Lisa Petrulis, curator of collections and exhibits at the Sheldon Swope Art Museum:
The Swope’s Edward Hopper, Route 6, Eastham (1941 oil), is now at the Art Institute of Chicago in the last leg of the three venue tour of the retrospective exhibition Edward Hopper, February 16- May 11, 2008.
The Swope is offering a bus tour to see the show in Chicago on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. The fee of $110 and covers Turner Bus Transportation and driver’s tip; Admission to two exhibits: Edward Hopper and Watercolors by Winslow Homer: the Color of Light, and the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago; Audio tour of the Hopper and Homer exhibits; and a light breakfast and coffee to start the trip. However, Lunch and Dinner are not included in the fee. The tour will leave from Turner at 8:30 a.m. EDT and arrive back at approximately 9:00 p.m. EDT. Contact the Swope at (812) 238-1676 for a full itinerary and to reserve your spot. Payment in full is due at time of reservation.
The Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts 2008
This is a juried fine art and fine craft festival, held annually in the National Register of Historic Places, Main Street, Rising Sun, Indiana.
The festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, 2008, 9:00 – 5:00, and is two days of exceptional quality fine arts and crafts from the region's most talented artists and artisans.
Also included are wine tasting, catered refreshments, live music, and no admission fee. For more information about artist applications, please go to http://risingsunartfestival.org/artists.htm
REMINDER
If you wish to be included on the BloomingtonWatercolor.org artists' page, please send your digital image and a short bio to members@bloomingtonwatercolor.org. Everyone is encouraged to participate!
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Bloomington (IN) Watercolor Society.
PO Box 5236
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Jeanne Ellen Dutton, editor
jeanne.dutton@att.net
812-331-1628
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