North Valley Art League Newsletter - April 4, 2018

The North Valley Art League is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the visual arts in the northern California region.

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April Exhibit April 3 - 28 NVAL is proud to host Invitational Artists, Barbara Enochian & Celeste White  Show "Interior Landscapes" Also NVAL Member Show! Reception, Saturday, April 7, 5 to 7pm

Samples of Invitational Artists' Work

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Artwork by Celeste White Artwork by Celeste White

Artwork by Celeste White Artwork by Celeste White

Samples of NVAL Member Work in Exhibit

Artwork by Mark Stinson Artwork by Derek Grinnell

Artwork by Lynne Bonetti Artwork by Shery Larson

Artwork by Chuck Prudhomme Artwork by Judy King

Artwork by Sue Tescher Artwork by Palul

Artwork by Mary Severson Artwork by Louise Tuthill

Artwork by Alisa Lincoln Artwork by Margaret Rooker

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33rd Annual Juried National Show Exhibit September 4, - October 6, 2018  Juror is Acclaimed Artist Robert Burridge Online Entry ONLY -- OPEN NOW through June 1, 5pm at nval.org Click Here for Prospectus & to Enter

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Accomplished Watercolor Painter Julie Cohn Returns to Redding to Teach Another Outstanding Workshop!

"Sunsets and Reflections in Water” Signup Deadline, Sunday, April 22 2-day Workshop Monday & Tuesday, April 23 - 24 10am to 4:30pm Location: SDA Church 2828 Eureka Way, Redding Cost: $175 for NVAL Members — $210 for Non-Members. Class size limited to 20 students. Signup & Pay:   Best to signup & Pay on the NVAL website (click on the workshop title above).  If you need help with online signup, please call Charlotte Bryson, 221-1993. Signups will also offered at the NVAL Carter House Gallery, 48 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding 96003. Signups at the Gallery must include payment to be valid. 

Class Description   Sunsets are filled with luminosity and luster! Learn how these lighting effects are different from each other and how you can use them effectively to create scintillating skies and reflections. Once you understand these two concepts, you will be able to bring much beauty not only to your landscapes, but to any work of art read more.....

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****National Show Juror - Bob Burridge **** Workshop "Loosen Up with Aqua Media" Sept 4 - 7, 2018, 9am to 4pm $450 NVAL Members, $500 non-members Only 25 spots available Priority will be given to NVAL Members. Save the Date -- MAY 1st Signups are online only! at nval.org and will open May 1st at 9am Payment is required at time of signup. This workshop will fill up fast, so you will want to be among the first to register. If you need help with online signup, please call Charlotte Bryson, 221-1993. ob

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NVAL 2018 Regional Juried Photography Show (whole Gallery) Exhibit May 1 – June 2, 2018 Juror is James Gilmore, MFA Instructor at College of the Siskiyous

More Classes & Workshops

julie bullock alcohol ink workshops Next Workshop at the NVAL Carter House Gallery -- Tuesday, April 10 6 to 8pm  Pay at the Workshop. Cost: $25 and all materials are included. Pre-Registration is required to attend. Contact Julie Bullock via text message, email at  dbdesigns17@gmail.com  or phone her at 530-392-0349.

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Chuck Prudhomme Workshop “The Joy of Pleinair” To be rescheduled !! Friday, February 23 class was cancelled due to the cold. 9 am to 5pm Cost $40 At Camden House Picnic Area at Whiskeytown Sign up and Pay at NVAL Carter House Gallery NOTE: At the end of the day Chuck will donate his painting to someone in the class determined by a draw from a hat! For full details, directions and supply list, Click on Workshop Title.

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New Class Offering!! Evening Classes Added! Jessica Willis Teaches “Explorations in Watercolor” Date/Time: Mondays from 1 – 4pm and 5:30 to 7:30pm Classes are ongoing -- you can start anytime.  Pay at each session Location: NVAL Carter House Gallery **Afternoon Class - Cost: $25 per class  (additional $10 for materials upon request) **Evening Class - Cost: $20 per class (additonal $10 for materials upon request) For Materials List, Click Class Title Above If you are interested in taking the class, call Jessica at 222-8491 or email her at  jessicawillisart@Gmail.com Class Description  This dynamic and fluid medium will lead you on an exciting journey in this class. Not only will you learn basic skills in watercolor and how to utilize the paint, but you we will also explore additives and tools used to manipulate surfaces for interesting applications. We will discuss color theory and compositional structure as we conduct small material experiments and then carry them into our paintings. If you are looking to loosen up, and find your inner improvisational artist within, take this class with Jessica. Be inspired to step outside of the box with an expressive handling of paint and innovative strategies.

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Judy King teaches "Portraits Made Simple" in Charcoal & Pastel CLASSES ARE ONGOING - START ANYTIME Sign up for Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 3:30pm at NVAL Cost is $15 per class. Payment is due at each session. If you are interested in the class, call Judy at 222-8491.  Judy will show you how to manipulate and control charcoal and pastel. You will be the boss! The fear of drawing portraits will vanish! You will feel confident and build skill quickly.  The classes will explore so many ways to draw people and will take the mystery out of creating portraits.

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Stefan Baumann Oil Painting Classes  Every  Wednesday from 9-4 in the NVAL workroom. StefanBaumannArtist@Gmail.com 1-800-511-1337

Other Non Profit Events

Main Event Gallery 710 Main St., Red Bluff Thurs, Fri & Sat 11 to 5 Landscapes: Studio & Plein Aire Artist: Brandon Sebastien  Oil Painter There will also be art and photography from Gallery Members Reception to meet the artists on Friday, March 9th 5 to 8pm Exhibit runs from March 8th until April 7th

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Shasta Arts Council Exhibits ANNUAL JURIED HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION 2018 March 2 - April 6 3RD ANNUAL JURIED MIDDLE SCHOOL ART COMPETITION April 20 - May 4

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