Brushstrokes

November 2010
DATES and UPDATES
Monthly Meeting Monday, November 8 6:00 p.m. First Christian Church
Two very important votes will take place at Monday’s meeting: acceptance of the proposed changes to the By-Laws and election of the 2011 officers!

BY-LAWS
All members received an email from BWS secretary, Charlotte Griffin, announcing the proposed changes to the BWS By-Laws. These are reviewed and revised every other year, and are an important foundation for the operation of BWS. If you cannot make the meeting on Monday, please cast your vote “Yes” or “No” with a simple email to Charlotte at cgrif@attglobal.net.
Thanks to Charlotte, Nancy Metz and Carol Rhodes for serving on the committee, and to those who provided valuable input.

ELECTION of OFFICERS
The Nominating Committee has compiled a slate of officers for 2011, and the nominees are:

• President, Kriste Lindberg
• 1st Vice President, Jo Weddle
• 2nd Vice President, Betty Wagoner
• Secretary, Charlotte Griffin
• Treasurer, Carol Rhodes

Nominations can also be made by the members at Monday’s meeting, prior to the election.

Operating such a vibrant and energetic entity like BWS takes an incredible amount of organization, energy, time, and commitment. The Nominating Committee heartily thanks those who have agreed to take on these responsibilities for 2011.

Tina Allgood and Connie Brorson served on the Nominating Committee. Many thanks to them, also.

2011 Committees
Once the election is over, the new president will officially be appointing committee chairs and members as part of her “cabinet.” So, if you have expressed interest in serving on a committee, THANK YOU! She’ll be in touch!

Now, to Monday’s program: Artist Trading Cards
Jerry Harste and Nancy Metz will provide the information, inspiration and five blank artist trading cards for each member in attendance. Bring your paints, brushes and any other art supplies and spend the evening painting with your paint pals. Then, you'll have time to get a head start on the cards you'll need for our Holiday Party trading session, which is...

Monday, December 6
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Meadowood Retirement Community
The BWS Holiday Event takes place this evening. The program will include installation of the new officers and sharing Artist Trading Cards, so it’s sure to be a fun time. (It always is!)
Cost per person is $12 for member, $15 for guests. Wine, door prizes, "heavy" hors d'oeuvres, veggies, pastries, good friends, and art - a perfect combination!

We do need to let the chef know how many to expect, so reservations must be made no later than DECEMBER 1.
(PLEASE NOTE: cancellations MUST be made by the same date in order to receive a refund!)
Reservations can be made by email to:
Sue Haverstock, shaverst@comcast.net
Buy your ticket(s) on-line by going to www.BloomingtonWatercolor.org, then, under “Current and Upcoming,” click “See details and register now.”
OR mail your check to:
BWS
PO Box 5236
Bloomington IN 47907-5236
(P.S. In order for the treasurer to be able to enjoy her evening, too, please be sure to pay before the party!!)

GOOD NEWS and KUDOS
November 9 – 30, Sammye Dina Smith will be exhibiting at Finches on East Kirkwood (near the Sample Gates). The opening reception takes place Tuesday, November 16th. Watch for an email update with final details of the time.

BWS member Nancy Metz has been blogging about her watercolor activities this fall. Go to www.davismetzstudio.blogspot.com and you can see paintings done by her students, read about art-related adventures, or look at some of the paintings being offered for sale. Every Friday she is posting "Friday's Finds," a quick list of Web sites, books, arts-related news that has amused her in the preceding week. Visit the blog and leave a comment or become a Follower.

Beth Van Vorst Gray, BWS member, announces a new internet showcase for Indiana artists.
Pen & Brush Originals will debut on or about November 10 to be ready for Christmas shopping. The cost to you for selling through our site is minimal; you control your own inventory, set your own prices, and your customers have access to PayPal and Credit Card purchases.
We welcome EVERYONE from award-winning masters to talented artists beginning their careers. Watch for notices of local meetings to discuss this new venture!
Go to our website, www.graymatterspress.com for more information.

WATERCOLOR SOCIETY of INDIANA: Opening Reception at IMA
October 17, Sunday, was a beautiful day for a field trip to Indianapolis. And BWS is proud to say, “We had THREE!” Three members’ work was juried into the annual exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. BWS was also represented by over a dozen members and guests, and we all had a fun time. Thanks to Maribeth McKaig for patiently driving all of us to Indy!
Here are the photos of the BWS artists with their paintings:
Nancy Davis Metz, “Sunflower Trio”
Sara Steffey McQueen, “Rock Series #6”
Kathy Rice, “Master of Illusion"







GREEN HALLOWEEN
by Kriste Lindberg
Who needs orange and black when you're going green?
On the evening of Tuesday, October 19th, I did a demo of painting cave critters on glassware and watercolor at The Venue... in all different colors!
Those attending were encouraged to paint along as we talked about cave conservation and how art can help. Art can "connect" us with the natural resources by tapping into our creativity and encouraging ownership. Just think about it... If you create something, wouldn't you be more apt to take care of it?
It was a delightful evening and an encouraging beginning to more collaboration between artists and cave conservation.
Proceeds benefited National Speoleological Society education programs. To read the Indiana Daily Student article and view photo, please go to http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=77811&search=kriste

Kriste's painting, "Heart of Bats"

OPPORTUNITIES

Call for Submissions for the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
IVYTECH Now through December 1
Online applications only: www. ivytech.slideroom.com
They offer you 0% commission, five traditional gallery spaces, a video gallery opening in 2011, plus receptions, publicity, advertising, and web presence. Their galleries can accommodate everything from large installations to miniature shows to new media.

They are looking for a wide variety of artists to represent the local, regional, national, and international flavors of Bloomington, Indiana. All visual artists working in any media are invited to apply, regardless of geographic location. Application fee is $20. If selected, gallery fees range from $55 - $165. Shows run for one month each. For additional information, see Artist FAQs at www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/waldron

Brushstrokes is an (almost) monthly
publication of the
Bloomington (Indiana) Watercolor Society.
Editor, Jeanne Ellen Dutton
President 2010, Joanne Weddle
PO Box 5236
Bloomington, Indiana
47407-5236
members@bloomingtonwatercolor.org
www.BloomingtonWatercolor.org
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