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JULY – GSLAA ANNUAL PICNIC
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Date: Thursday, July 23rd
Place: Bonnie and Moisy Shopper’s beautiful home
21 Aberdeen Place
St. Louis, MO 63105
Time: 6:00 pm
We will have plenty of bar-be-que and the Picnic is free to all GSLAA members. Please bring a side dish of appetizers, veggies or desserts to share. The picnic is always fun and an excellent opportunity to get to know fellow GSLAA members.
Please call or send RSVP to:
Garry McMichael at 314-773-4112, or
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Date: Thursday, August 27th
Place: Concordia Lutheran Church
505 South Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Time: 6:30 pm – Fellowship and Refreshments
7:00 pm – Business Meeting and Program
Program: Dustin Burk – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Tattooing and Body Art!
Dustin is Artist and Manager for Self Inflicted Studios.
“Self Inflicted Studios is St. Louis’ premiere tattoo and piercing studio located in the heart of St. Louis on the corner of Washington Avenue and 14th Street. Our friendly staff is made up of real artists who are passionate about their craft. Simply put, tattooing and piercing is not just a job for us – it’s a passion – and we love what we do. We help design and draw your tattoo on the spot, so you are never limited to choosing from a pre drawn tattoo off the wall (also called “flash” art). We believe this is what sets us apart from many tattoo shops. Your ideas along with our creativity and experience come together to make sure you get a tattoo that you can be proud of. We appreciate our clients for trusting us over the years and we want the chance to earn your trust too.”
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MINUTES FROM GENERAL MEETING
June 25, 2015 – MEGHAN JESBERG
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GSLAA General Meeting Minutes June 25, 2015
- Jim calls meeting to order 7:04 p.m.
- David introduces showcase artist, Charles Dana.
- Gloria introduces new members and guests.
- Garry introduces guest speaker, Vic Barr. Vic presents for an hour and fifteen minutes.
- Gloria- Vice-President report: 227 members as of today.
- Vic- Treasurer report: Balance sheets and profit and loss sheets at front table. Currently, we have $62,000 in the bank. As of June 17, we were $1500 in the hole because of fellowship money.
- Meghan- Minutes from last meeting approved.
- Lee/Vic- Show report: A little over 100 applications have been submitted. Everything on track for fall show. Show committee meeting July 14 at Fancies home.
- Joe- Marketing report Absent
- Eleanor- Jury report: Ken has distributed jury application. We need more artists to be juried. We only have 2 now.
- Jan- Community Interaction report: No report
- Garry/David- Program report: We still have openings for showcase artists, tattoo artist for August, Blooming artist for September, Kerri Wilson in October and Greg Holden in November
- New business- None
- Old business- None
- Jim motions to adjourn meeting
Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.
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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT –
GLORIA HAMLIN
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The Board of Directors has approved a new dues schedule. Effective immediately the annual $30 membership renewal is due by January 1 of each year. Members joining at or after the October meeting will have their dues applied to the following year. We will no longer have half year or quarter year dues.
If you have any questions please contact Gloria Hamlin, Vice President/Membership Chair: gloriahamlin@gmail.com.
For the most up to date copy of the GSLAA Membership Directory, Click Here.
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| FEATURED ARTIST |
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Jim Gray
I have been involved in different areas of photography for many years, beginning with pinhole cameras, black and white photography and darkroom developing when I was in high school. I progressed to sophisticated high-end film cameras and now to the modern EOS digital cameras.
I have had the opportunity to travel and to live in several countries. While serving as a missionary in South Africa, I became interested in nature and wildlife photography. More recently as a missionary in Taiwan I continued my pursuit of nature and wildlife photography. While in Taiwan I had an art show at the Danshui County Library and later an art show at the Starts Studio in Taipei.
 
Because of my interest in nature, wildlife and other areas of photography I have become active in various areas of photographic art. I am a member of the Missouri Nature and Environmental Photographers Association in St. Louis; I am a juried member of the Greater St. Louis Art Association, and I am a member of the Art World Association of St. Louis.
 
My desire is to present more than just a photographic image. I want to have my photographic image give an artistic expression and feeling to the subject being presented. My hope is that my work will help you in your search for beauty and creative inspiration in this wondrous world in which we live.
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NEW MEMBERS
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| Kathy Kammien:
Kathy joined GSLAA in April.
She says she has been on the fringes of the art scene for many years…..enjoying other people’s art…and creating some of my own while focusing on my career and family. She has enjoyed re-inventing herself several times, first in the hospitality industry, then as an Employment Consultant (headhunter, recruiter…..), and then in the non-profit sector as Program Director at the Ethical Society of St. Louis.
Now retired from Ethical, she is happily finding her way, creating her unique “art stuff.” “It’s hard to describe what I do. It’s a combination of collage, mosaic, illustration, colorizing and fun. I design and embellish mirrors, frames, and furnishings with tile, glass, old jewelry, found items, and recycled and re-purposed objects. Each piece is made with intention and is one of a kind, often illustrating the recipient’s life journey. They are custom made and come in all sizes and styles. ”
She has several examples of mirrors and frames on her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/FabulouslyFunkybyKathyK. The page is a work in progress but is the best way to see what she is doing. She has sold retail (but not currently), and has participated in the Fall Lindbergh High School Arts and Crafts Fair, and has had a piece in a show at the Ethical Society for member artists. Many of her art mentors have been or currently are members of Ethical Society.
She was inspired to start creating her “Meaningful Mirrors” while she was in chemotherapy for cancer in 2010. It
was great therapy for her, and people who saw what she was doing started asking buy them. The support and kindness given to her by family, friends, and strangers during her cancer treatment led to a business of creating mirrors to inspire others to live life to the fullest. Meaningful Mirrors can be custom ordered in any size or color and are made with re-purposed “found” items, glass gems, mosaic tiles, rocks and other organic matter, and personal items supplied by her customers.
 
One of her latest ventures is Fab, Funky Fridge Frames. They are whimsical colorings on pre-fab wood frames that are then outfitted with adhesive for hanging photos and magnets for attaching to the fridge. Her granddaughter Stella (age 7) inspired the designs and creates her own masterpieces that she sells too. She calls their business “Two Art Girls”.
One of the reasons she is interested in GSLAA is to learn as much as she can about the business side of art and getting to know other artists.
WELCOME KATHY!
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MEMBER NEWS
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Michael Aldag:
Michael’s piece, “Autumn Cabin” (2015), is part of the community art exhibit: Creativity Redefined!, going on all this month, at the Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.
Kim Carr:
Kim has her photography hanging in two special exhibits this month.
Currently she has 8 pieces (flowers, animals and musical instruments) hanging in the Art @ Des Peres Hospital exhibit which uses art as heath care, proving it helps reduce stress. The exhibit also includes the works of seventeen other area artists and will hang through November 2, 2015. Des Peres Hospital is located in St. Louis County.
The second exhibit features three large black and white canvas of Missouri’s state animal, the mule. The exhibit is at the PWArchitects Inc. front office window display. This special exhibit will be up through the month of July. The PWA window is located on 10th Street in Columbia, MO.
Lisa Crisman:
Lisa is involved in 2 upcoming events:
Friday, July 17, 6 – 9 pm, Stone Soup Galleries Reception, presenting Art, Live Music, Drinks & Food!! Come and mingle with the artists, and enjoy an evening of art, music, refreshments & fun!!
In addition, Lisa’s painting “Riders of the Night” will be featured in the Foundry Art Centre’s “Circus” Exhibition, opening reception Friday, July 17, running through August 28. St. Charles, Mo.
Peggy King:
Peggy of Snow Flake Glass is now represented by the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. The Museum Store is carrying Peggy’s fused glass plates. Peggy’s work can be seen at www.snowflakeglass.com.
Jeff just finished a show at Abrham Mohler’s studio June the 19th and 20th. There was a nice attendance of about 100 people. Jeff has been working with Abe for about the last four months when time allows. Jeff is also the featured artist for “Grafica Gallery” this month. (w ww.graficafinearts.com ). He is now working on a custom pedestal for a bronze sculpture he just sold.
Garry McMichael and Diane Tessman:
Garry and Diane are exhibiting at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, IL from July 10 to August 22. They are two of the four artists taking part in the CONFLUENCE OF EXPRESSION Exhibition. The other artists include GSLAA member Janice Schoultz Mudd.
The reception is Sunday July 26 from 2-4:30, the same weekend as the Tow Boat Days festival in Grafton, IL. Make a day of it by exploring the Great River Road and seeing the Confluence of Expression Exhibition.
Garry’s work Diane’s work
Rose Monzyk:
In Louisville, KY (June 19, 2015) – A new display of hats and outfits are now available in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s “It’s my Derby” exhibit, showcasing the fashion from fans and celebrities that make the Kentucky Derby experience so memorable.
Rose’s Hat won “Most Representative of the Derby.”
Deann Rubin:
Deann’s piece, “Y is for Why Block,” has been selected to be in “Fiber Focus 2015” at Art Saint Louis Gallery, August 8 – October 8, 2015. Opening Reception is October 3, 2015, 6-9 pm, 1223 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO 63103.
The exhibition is connected to “Innovations in Textiles X”, a 24 venue, Greater St.Louis event. Juror, Marci McDade, Editor of Surface Design Journal, will be at the opening
to give a brief gallery talk and announce awards.
Wendy Nishi:
Wendy is having a solo show at St Louis Community College, Florissant Valley, in the ADMIN Gallery, 3400 Pershall Rd. from July 7 thru Oct 2. She will be giving a Gallery Talk on Sept. 23 at 1:30PM.
Barbara Schmaltz:
Barbara has received two awards:
*People’s Choice Award for College Hill Fine Arts Show
*Outstanding Merit Award at Oakbrook Fine Art Show
Artists from across Missouri will be featured in “With These Missouri Hands”, to be held July 9th through August 28th at the Lillian Yahn Gallery in O’Fallon, Missouri.
“With These Missouri Hands” was developed by The Best of Missouri Hands and St. Charles County Arts Council to provide a forum to demonstrate the creativity and diversity of the artists and artisans of Missouri and the Midwest Region.
Two free and open to the public receptions will be held on Friday, July 31st and on Friday August 28th, both from
6 – 9 pm at the Lillian Yahn Gallery, 7443 Village Center Drive in O’Fallon, MO. 636-561-0028.
The GSLAA artists participating in this event include:
Gail Crozier
Peggy King
Greg Kluempers
Donna Knox
Lee Richards
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WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
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| From Sandy Brooks:
Drawing Form and Color Theory in Colored Pencils.
Saturday, August 8th
9am – 12 noon
Missouri Artists on Main Classroom
Join us for a fun morning exploring drawing principles in graphite and colored pencils.
We will be working on fundamentals of drawing and color theory in this class. Future classes will apply theses principles to drawing animals, still lifes and landscapes.
Helpful to bring pencils, bristol paper and colored pencils if you have them. Also, an electric pencil sharpener will be very useful. Do not worry if you do not have the supplies, I will bring some.
Call with any questions: 314 965 4975.
From Joyce Yarbrough:
August 10-11, Joyce will be teaching workshops on Beginning Papercutting and Making Books in Hannibal MO at The Alliance Gallery.
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QUEENY ART SHOW COMMITTEE UPDATE
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| Your show committee needs you.
If you would like to become involved with the great group of GSLAA members who work on the show, call or email Vic Barr at 314-997-1181 or vicbarr@sbcglobal.net.
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JURIED SHOW & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITES
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!!!!!ARTISTS BOUTIQUE IS CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!!!!
It is time to apply to the Artists Boutique’s fall 2015 show in Kirkwood, MO. In our 51st year we remain one of the longest running shows in the St. Louis area. An artist-friendly venue, we attract loyal, buying-patrons who shop for the unique art they have come to love and expect in our show.
This event:
Is run by artists for artists
Mails event postcards to almost 3,000 patrons
Installs 20 signs strategically placed throughout the area
Features easy load in & load out
Offers easy hours (10-4 both days)
The Artists Boutique is pleased to announce that we have gone to an online service called “Entry Thingy” for processing applications. We are excited about bringing this opportunity to you and hope that you will consider applying to our fall show, November 7 & 8, 2015.
If you wish to be included in email updates, future calls for entry or have a question, please contact Lee Richards at ArtistsBoutique@gmail.com
We hope to see you in November!
Lee Richards,Show Chair & Artists Boutique Committee
ART ST. LOUIS XXXI,
THE EXHIBITION
ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 31
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
“Art St. Louis XXXI, The Exhibition” is our 31st annual juried exhibition featuring artworks in all media, techniques, styles, and themes.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to artists 21 years of age and older living in the St. Louis, Missouri region and surrounding 200-mile radius.
EXHIBITION SPACE & DATES
Art Saint Louis Gallery in downtown St. Louis, MO. Exhibition dates: November 7-December 23, 2015. Free reception on Saturday, November 14, 2015, 6-9 p.m. with Juror in attendance, Awards announcement & brief Juror’s Gallery Talk.
DEADLINE TO ENTER
The deadline to submit works for this exhibit is July 31, 2015. Please allow yourself 15-45 minutes for the online application process to upload your images and answer questions, fill out forms, pay the entry fee.
For More Information, Click Here!
CLAYTON FINE ART GALLERY CALL FOR ENTRY
The Clayton Fine Art Gallery invites you to apply for their upcoming juried art show. The theme of the event is “As Time Goes By”.
The deadline for entry is September 7th and the notice of accepted work is Sept 16th.
The show will run from September 27 through November 7th with an opening reception on October 9th.
The Juror is John Troy, Professor of Art at Lindenwood University.
The entry form can be downloaded from the gallery’s website at www.claytonfineartgallery.com
Entries can be submitted by email at claytongallery8@gmail.com with the subject line “As Time Goes By” or by mail to: As Time Goes By Exhibit, Clayton Fine Art Gallery, 21 N. Bemiston Ave., Clayton, Missouri, 63105. If you have any questions please send an email to the gallery email address with the subject line of As Time Goes By.
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ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS !!!!
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| Greg Holden is starting a “meet-up” group of GSLAA Photographers. Their first meet-up is this Sunday, July 19th, GSLAA members will have the opportunity to photograph hummingbirds, eat a little bar-be-que and explore Route 66 State Park at Sunset. If you would like to participate details of future meet-ups will be posted on the GSLAA Facebook pages. You can also contact Greg Holden.
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NEW GSLAA FACEBOOK PAGE – Gloria Hamlin
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NEW FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE JUST FOR YOU!!!
We have just launched a new Face Book group page exclusively for current GSLAA members. You can send me a request to join or I’ll enroll our members as I have time. This page is really just for you – you can post directly to the page, brag, sell, announce, ask questions…..whatever you want, whenever you want. No one else will see your post but the GSLAA members who are also part of this group. It is off to a great start. Sign up and join the fun.
Garry McMichael and Gloria Hamlin are Facebook administrators, so they are the folks to contact regarding anything you would like to see posted. |
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GSLAA JURY OPPORTUNITY
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If you wish to be juried, please contact Eleanor Gershien @ 314-307-0437 Cell or 314-991-2333 Home or email: egershien@att.net.
Following are guidelines for GSLAA members interested in applying for Juried Membership:
- Membership Dues paid and up to date
- Attended at least three (3) meetings following joining GSLAA. (Volunteer service for either the spring or fall art show may be applied as meeting attendance.)
- Contact the Jury Chairperson: Eleanor Gershien; Home: 314-991-2333; Cell: 314-307-0437; email: egershien@att.net
Information about the Jury Process:
- Applicant must submit six (6) pieces or work, suitably presented; all photography, drawings and paintings will be hung on the wall – so they must be framed or gallery wrapped
- Work is judged by a panel of four (4) jurors, at least one of whom works in the same medium as the applying artist
- Jurors are selected from among GSLAA Juried Members
- Work will be judged on craftsmanship, design, originality and overall presentation
- The Jury Chairperson will notify the applicant when a date for his/her session will be held
If you wish to be juried, contact the Jury Committee:
or
Indicate the medium in which you wish to be juried
We will have a jury session as soon as the Jury Committee has 5 members wishing to be juried.
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GSLAA BOARD MEETINGS
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The GSLAA Board of Directors meets once a month. The location of the Board meeting can vary but usually is at the home of Eleanor Gershien.
All GSLAA members are welcome to attend the Board meetings. If you would like to attend a meeting, contact one of the Board members for date, time and location.
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EXHIBIT YOUR ART ON THE GSLAA WEBSITE – GARRY MCMICHAEL
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Take a look at the Member Gallery page on the GSLAA Website.
Don’t forget, GSLAA members can exhibit their art on the GSLAA website at no charge.
For more information contact:
Garry McMichael (garry@imaginagrapher.com).
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SCHNUCKS E-SCRIPT CARDS
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HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT YOUR GSLAA ORGANIZATION WITHOUT ANY COST TO YOU:
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Your purchases create automatic contributions of up to 3% of your purchase price. Access your personal reports online to see how much you have earned.
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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“I’ve learned ……..That being kind is more important than being right.”
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Invite friends to the next meeting. We welcome visitors. They will thank you for it.
Greater St. Louis Art Association
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| In This Issue |
| July Meeting |
| June Meeting |
| Minutes from May |
| From the Vice-President |
| Featured Artist |
| New Members |
| Member News |
| Workshop Opportunities |
| Article Headline |
| Juried Show Opportunity |
| Attention Photographers |
| GSLAA Facebook Page |
| Jury Opportunity |
| GSLAA Board Meetings |
| Exhibit on GSLAA Website |
| Schnucks E-Script Cards |
| Quote of the Month |
| 2015 GSLAA Officers |
| 2015 GSLAA Officers |
| President:
Jim Irwin
Vice President:
Gloria Hamlin
Treasurer:
Vic Barr
Recording Secretary:
Meghan Jesberg
Newsletter Editor:
Kathy Craddock
Educational Outreach:
Jan Buesching
Marilyn Callahan
Membership Co-Chairs:
Gloria Hamlin
Stefanie Gibson
Publicity:
Joe Squires
Program Co-Chairs:
Gaery McMichael
Dave Whited
Show Co-Chairs:
Vic Barr
Maggie McCarthy
Lee Richards
Special Projects:
Garry McMichael
Jury Co-Chairs:
Eleanor Gershien
Ken McDade
Scholarship Committee:
Eleanor Gershien
Judith Olson
Hospitality Co-Chairs:
Elizabeth Conn
Fancine Thompson
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