September is here - so are the students! - and BWS is ready for a fall full of activities. Here's the calendar for the next few months:
September 7 - Registration Due Date for the 20th Annual Great Outdoor Paint Out at T.C. Steele. Go to http://www.tcsteele.org/ for details and a printable registration form.
SEPTEMBER 8 - BWS MEETING
6:00 pm
First Christian Church. Please remember to use the Washington Street entrance.
The business meeting includes a presentation of our proposed by-law revisions, so it's really important that you be there to vote. Then, our program for the evening is two part:
September 13 - T.C. Steele 20th Annual Great Outdoor Paint Out
September 27 - Paint Out at Musgrave Orchard on Old S.R. 37 North
October 8 - Wednesday! - Paint Out at Talbot 1800s Cabin
October 13 - Monthly Meeting at First Christian Church
October 26 - Paint Out at Oliver Winery on New S.R. 37 North (This is our last paint out of the season, so don't miss it!)
November 1 - Field trip to Twin Rocker Paper Company in Brookson, Indiana (Stay tuned for the formal announcement!!)
November 10 - Monthly Meeting at First Christian Church (Election time!)
December ?? - Christmas Party and Installation of the new officers (More later on the details.)
DUES REMINDER - We can't do without you!
If you have not paid your dues for the 2008-2009 year (they were due June 30), there is still time (although not much!). Anyone who was awarded Signature Status must be a "member in good standing" to retain that status.
Don't remember if you paid? Just email members@BloomingtonWatercolor.org and we can tell you.
Want to pay by mail? The address is BWS, PO Box 5236, Bloomington, IN 47407-5236.
Prefer to pay in person? Just come to the meeting next Monday and bring it then.
Thanks to everyone who has retained their membership in our most worthwhile organization...one of the best in town!
Welcome
to new member Jean Vietor - glad you are here!
Congratulations and Kudos
Jeanne Iler was juried into the National Abstract Show sponsored by the Southside Art League of Indianapolis and the Garfield Park Art Center. This prestigious exhibit is scheduled at the park from September 13 through October 10. The address is 2432 Conservatory Drive; or call for directions (317) 327-7066.
Jane Jensen, as announced in the summer issue of Brushstrokes, has a permanent exhibit at the IU Credit Union. Here's a photo of Jane and the selected pieces of art.
Judi Betts Watercolor Workshop
Fourteen people attended the five day watercolor workshop the first week of August...and, boy! did we all have a great time! Judi is an excellent instructor and a peach of a gal, and brought all kinds of new ideas to the students. An added bonus for her, and for us, was that Judi and her twin sister went to IU, and Judi met her husband while they were students. So, in many ways, Judi felt right at home.
Here are a couple pictures of her as she critiques our paintings from the week, and as she opens the thank you gift we gave her - a copy of the Bloomington Sketchbook which featured paintings by several BWS members. Those in attendance at the workshop autographed their pages and Judi was thrilled!
Top photo courtesy of Susan Blunck; center photo from Janice Good; bottom photo contributed by Cathy Korinek.
Opportunities
Watercolor Workshop - Jacki Frey is offering a workshop at her studio on September 12 (Friday) from 9 am - 3 pm. For info and to register, rsvp to jackifrey@hotmail.com.
Classes being taught by members Jeanne Iler, Linda Meyer-Wright, Jacki Frey, and Jeanne Ellen Dutton were announced in the summer issue, so check it out and spread the word to all your friends and colleagues who are so envious of the beautiful work you produce.
Small, an exhibition of art less than 10" square including the frame, has an entry deadline of Monday, September 8. Contact Anna Walker at the Waldron, 334-3100.
Beaux Arts Fair at French Lick
Saturday, October 11, 2008 will be the 2nd Annual Beaux Arts Fair in French Lick Indiana. This juried show will be held in the new French Lick Town Green, directly across from the French Lick Resort and Casino between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. $1,000 in awards will be presented for Best of Show, Second and Third place winners as well as for a People’s Choice award.
The application process includes providing contact information (Name, address, phone, email, and basic medium you plan to exhibit/sell) and three images of the art you plan to exhibit. A $25 entry fee is expected at time of application. Checks will be returned for any work not used in the exhibit. Artists interested in participating in the Beaux Arts Fair should submit an application by September 30, 2008.
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