SEPTEMBER 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CO-PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Here we go!

Remember the excitement you felt as a child beginning a new school year again? The anticipation of being with returning friends and of course making new ones. Engaging in new adventures, acquiring new skills, and acquiring a fresh perspective on matters. It was a fun time! In retirement, we can experience all this again!

As Co-Presidents, we see that same spark of excitement in our members! The passion, the sharing of new ideas, the desire to learn, and the joy of being together. It all happens because SRAL members engage as an organization, promote “The Arts” in our community, and freely give of their time, skill, and knowledge to keep this fine club moving forward. The heart of the organization…is volunteering! As a member leaves a position within the organization, sometimes due to health, personal circumstances, or a desire to tryout a new role within the club, they mentor and support those who follow. Full circle for that childhood school experience and excitement!

Jeani and Arlene are indeed enjoying the Co-President position we created and volunteered for last November. We acknowledge the value and abundance of art activities offered here in Green Valley. In the process of volunteering, we are enjoying making new friends, and helping SRAL to move forward. We ask and hope that our members will join in. It will help with the duties and keep things moving smoothly.

A recent idea suggested and considered, are club field trips to museums and art centers. Another is to once again bring in highly skilled outside artists to teach a class. We, the presidents, would love to be able to have these wonderful ideas happen but are already assuming several duties. This can only happen when members volunteer to take on the project.

Currently we are asking for people to fill a few key spots. If you can help, or want to discuss the details, please call or email Jeani or Arlene, or send an email: SRAL website, santaritaart.org, the communication box at the bottom of the home page.

Secretary : Karen Keim has done a beautiful job taking notes at the board meetings, and now must step down.
Monitor Scheduler: Kathy Salazar, our treasured organizer for knowing when the studio will be open, is stepping down very soon. Kathy is willing to train her replacement.
E-blast Editor: Susan Ettl already is doing three jobs! She does an exceptional job at keeping us all informed. Please give Susan a break! She will be more than happy to teach a new person how to do the job.
TWO 1^st Vice Presidents: Yes, a team to work with GVR scheduling hanging space, exhibition events, and receptions. We work 6 months to a year ahead. This team will also be mentored for a future president position.
Chairperson for the March 2024 Members Show: Planning and volunteer recruitment for help begins 3-4 months prior to the date of the show. It is a great way to get to know fellow members and their art.
Publicity: Mainly, work with our local news person to highlight our events in the newspaper. A few GVR events might also require the coverage of a publicity person.

Now, if we get all of these volunteers in place, we can address the two very good ideas mentioned above!

Thanks for your enthusiasm, love for art and willingness to pitch in.

Jeani and Arlene

CALL FOR ENTRIES

2023 Members’ Annual Exhibit

The Color of Energy

Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, December 29, 2023

Canoa Hills GVR Center

Co-Chairs: Arlene Szypulski and Jeani Gustafson

Entry form & check due October 18th.

Entry form & criteria available in the studio

or download by clicking here.

SUMMER E-BLAST SCHEDULE

Please note that from June to September, SRAL will only be sending out one E-blast/month.

JOIN US FOR ANOTHER MIX AND MINGLE

AT SRAL STUDIO

On September 7th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Need a little art for artful conversation starters? Here is the challenge!

Bring your oldest piece of artwork (it can be a photo if it is no longer in your collection)

And a more current piece you have done. Converse about your journey between the two! Or not!

Snacks and/or beverages are always welcome and enjoyed! Please bring one!

Hope to see you there.

ROBERTA ROGERS WILL BE OUR AUGUST DEMO ARTIST!

SEPEMBER 14TH FROM 1:00 - 3:00 PM

“Colorizing Vintage Photos

Techniques for bringing black and

white photos to LIFE!”

“Recently I became more curious about ancestors while sorting through boxes of black and white vintage photos. I decided it would be fun to liberate their existence for the future”.

Roberta will provide Information for copying original photographs using a laser printer on sturdy paper to transfer the image. No need to worry about drawing here, since the photographer already got the perspective, proportions and values right! Roberta will demonstrate several methods and provide handouts on how you can add color with any medium and make the photos look almost 3-dimensional.

She will share her ideas on how to use old photos for scrapbook making (for the next generation), favors for family reunions, images on mugs or t shirts. These photos can also be used for collages, including lace, dried flowers, old letters, or recipes.

Roberta is a third-generation watercolorist. She received her M.A. in Art from California State University at Fresno State. She continued her education, studying under Frank Webb, Don Andrews, and many others, including Robert Burridge. For 25 years she taught watercolor painting at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff.

She has been painting full-time for the past 35 years. Watercolor landscapes of the Southwest and historic architecture are favorite subjects. Her love of painting can be seen with her refreshing use of color, attention to detail, and remarkable views of her subjects.

Calling Arizona home since 1970, she lived in Flagstaff for 30 years and currently lives in Tubac. Roberta works in her home studio and is represented by Tubac Art and Gifts. She continues to teach watercolor painting at Tubac Center for the Arts and CPAC.

Please Bring a Treat to Share with Members!

Mark your calendars with these upcoming Artist Demos at our monthly General Meetings

October 12: Susan Morris - "Fibonacci Theory"

November 9: Jessica Gonzales " Mural Arts"

Finish up Friday!

At SRAL Studio

On September 15, 2023, at 1:00 pm

Some of you have been completing art projects for years.

Some of you have just finished what you consider to be your first “frameable” painting.

Wherever you are in the realm of “finishing up” a piece, we are offering to lend a hand.

Bring your unfamed artwork. We will discuss options about how to frame it.
Learn about the hardware available for framing and various frames to use.
Discuss using a matt to enhance your piece. Add a protective covering applicable to the painting media you are using.
SRAL has specific requirements for a piece being entered in a SRAL show. You can learn more about this and why they are in place.

Further Inquiries: Jeani Gustafson or Arlene Szypulski

NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT DESERT HILLS

The SRAL 2023 Fall Show at Desert Hills will hang from September 19th to December 19th. If you have artwork in the Summer Show, plan to pick it up between 1pm to 2pm on September 19th.

That will also be the time for bringing in your next work for display. Each artist may enter 2 paintings — open theme, non-juried, previously exhibited works welcome. (Double check that framing and hardware are in good condition.) We only have space for 24 paintings and prefer sizes smaller than 36" x 36".

Please email, text, or call Jan Harnish, by September 15, with the following information: Your name and GVR #; title; medium; framed size, (indicate height and width); and price, (or NFS).

Do not include images of your submissions. If you don’t want your contact information on the ID card, make note of that.

Thank you,

Jan Harnish

janh@comcast.net

574-210-6522

CANOA HILLS PERMANENT FALL EXHIBIT

A reminder for those who may not have seen our updates. As most of you know, Canoa Hills has been under refurbishment this summer and that will continue until the end of September.

Dates in October to hang a new show are Saturday, the 21st of October from 1-3 pm at Canoa Hills in the Palo Verde Room. Please send entries by email to hanahanleigh@gmail.com if you have not already done so by the 9th of October. I have a lot of entries but welcome more. This show will hang until December 16th.

Thanks, Hana Hanleigh

Monitor Training

If you are interested in becoming a monitor, you can contact Paula Richards to schedule your training. Her phone number is (508) 517-9361 and her email address is joyfulpr55@gmail.com.

LOCKER AND SLOT FOR RENT

There are lockers available to rent in the SRAL studio ($20 per year).

There are currently no slots available- if you would like to rent a slot ($15 per year), your name will be put on a waiting list for the next available.

For more information, or if you no longer want your locker or slot this year, PLEASE contact Valerie St.Marie at 303-570-5732.

MEMBER'S NEWS

Virginia's Exhibit has been extended to the end of September. Be sure to stop and see it!

Click here to send any news you have about an exhibit or an award that you would like to share with SRAL.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

ABSTRACT BRIGGade

The SRAL Abstract BRIGGade Group celebrates the unique field of all abstract arts. The group meets the second Monday of every month from September through May at 10 AM in the Studio. However, this year we will not start until October 9th at 10:00 AM in the Studio. The Abstract Group has been an active part of SRAL for over a decade and many of the 40 or so regular members are professional artists and they happily share their experiences.

A special abstract art exhibit happens every February. It’s called the “Eve Briggs Abstract Art Competition” and this event is the responsibility of this group to organize. The next exhibit is scheduled for February 2024. The co-chairs and the show judge have already been selected. This has always been a BIG event.

There are no special skills required to join this friendly group. Meeting attendees always find artist support, often with live demos, workshops, and critiques at our monthly get-togethers but also one on one. Come and see what it’s all about.

Accepting Entries for a new Exhibit: The Abstract Briggade will be hanging a new one month show at the Desert Hills Lobby from October 1 - 31, 2023. Please send any entries to Nan Lux at nlux@me.com. The hanging date will be October 1st (Sunday) at 1 PM. In your email, please remember to include this information: your name and address, GVR number, email address, title, medium, size, and price (if for sale). Any size will be considered. Please prepare for hanging carefully to SRAL standards.

Special Info: Amy is having trouble sending out a group email. She is working to compile a current email list. Hopefully before the first meeting. amypilger@msn.com

ASSEMBLAGE

Announcing a new Assemblage SIG Exhibit: It’s hanging in the Desert Hills GVR Lobby all this month. There are over 25 new and interesting pieces in the collection. Feel free to stop by at 2980 S Camino del Sol on the upper level any time.

COLLAGE/MIXED MEDIA and ACRYLIC

There will be no third Wednesday collage/mixed media and acrylic group until October. They will continue to meet from 1 to 3 on the first Wednesday of the month. We share finished and in progress work with helpful suggestions. We often have demos such as, Gelli print making and mark making. We have shared our sketch books and textured painting techniques. With this group the techniques and ideas are unlimited. There is often a monthly challenge with unique results.

FIGURE DRAWING

The Figure Drawing group will not meet during the summer months. The first Saturday of the month sessions which feature experienced models will resume in November. We had a very successful 2022/2023 season and are looking forward to the next November through May season. If you would like to be added to the group’s email list please contact Lisa Schmidt.

OIL/PASTEL

We meet every Monday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. You can choose to come every week, every other week, or whatever schedule works best for you! Bring your oil paints or pastels. We welcome both interests and all levels of experience.

We offer a friendly and supportive environment for both. We're an informal group where you can work individually, participate in a group critique, or paint a shared still life. We look forward to having you join us!

PLEIN AIR

Finally, we have been able to paint outside because the weather has cooperated. We meet weekly November through April Thursday mornings to various destinations in So. Az.

PRINT GUILD

The coming printmaking season will begin on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, and continue on the 4th Wednesday of each month except for changes around holidays and a June-August break.

Prints Needed: The Printmakers Guild will show its work in the SRAL Studio during the month of September. Prints go up on Friday, September 1, 11:00 AM. They should be matted, if not framed, but do not have to be current. If you have something you would like to print in the Studio, please contact John McGraw via SRAL for assistance.

Thanks,

Karen

WATERCOLOR

The Watercolor Group meets year-round in the SRAL studio on Fridays from 9-noon. Some part time GV residents also meet via Zoom in summer.

We are an informal, social group working on our own watercolor projects, while sharing ideas and support. All levels are welcome from beginners to those who have painted for years. The SRAL library also has many books on watercolors for your reference. Bring your paints and come join us!

Click here for the list of SIG chairpersons and their e-mail addresses.