LINCOLN HILLS ARTS ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP MEETING ?FEBRUARY 22, 2010

MINUTES

 

The meeting was called to order by President Bill Szabo at 2:00pm.

 

WELCOME.  Bill asked if there were any visitors attending for the first time. Two people identified themselves as being there for the watercolor demonstration and five others were recognized; one was returning member, one was interested in watercolor classes and 3 others were new to the community.

 

MINUTES:  Are posted on the lharts.org web site.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Gordon Powers reported that the current balance was $3935.62 

 

MEMBERSHIP:  Lynne Fee, membership chair, announced total current membership at 156

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

 

LHAA Budget 2010: Bill announced that the Board had approved a budget for 2010. Expenses were estimated to be $5015.00 with income projected to be $5,300.00

 

Fine Arts Show:  Joyce reported that the just concluded Fine Arts Show was successful, with 29 pieces of work being sold. Final financial results were being tallied.  Fifty –Five artists participated, 17 of those entered sold one or more.

 

Groups Expo: Bill stated that the Community’s Groups Expo will be on March 16. LHAA will have a table, located in the pre-function area outside the ballroom. Five have volunteered, but more would be helpful. Art work can be displayed. Hours are from 11:00am to 6:00pm

 

Art in the Park:  Fred announced the date would be May 9. He will be taking reservations at the meeting today. First choice goes to those who were in the show last year.

 

Plein Air: Jim told the membership that the plein air planning meeting will be held on Thursday, February 25 at 10:00 at Kilaga Springs living room area.

 

Special Events:  Larry Paparelli informed the members that two events were now being planned.

 

a)     Mina’s Coffee house will display our art work from March 20 through June 19th. There is room for smaller unframed art and cards. Size limit is 16 x 20. Applications are available from Bill Szabo or Larry Paparelli.

 

b)     Umpqua Bank will display art work from April 13 through May 11. This event is sponsored by Place Arts League. Art must be delivered on Tuesday April 13 from 10 to 12 PM. There is space for approximately 24 pieces; size limit is 16 x 20. Applications will be available later from Larry. A reception will be held the first or second work of the show. Each artist will be asked to contribute $5 to cover the cost of the reception.

 

  

Artist’s Table: Sandy Simon announced that the next Artist’s Table would be at High Hand Nursery Caf?on April 1. Time is 1:30 pm. This is an appreciation lunch for Terry Banderas who is leaving the Board. Terry has been very active in our Communication/Membership/Web master positions and will be a hard act to follow! Contact Sandy on or before March 22 if you would like to attend, Space is limited!

 

Programs: Bonnie and Paulette presented an update on future membership programs. The visit to the Frostadt Foundry has been postponed.

 

March:  Doug Howard Manager of Utrecht Art Supplies (he always brings some “give aways?

 

April:  Art Challenge theme is “Spring?/b>

 

May: Possibly re-schedule owner of Frostadt Foundry.

Tour will be in April only 15 people at a time can visit.

 

June:  TBA

 

July:  Margot Comer demo on painting dogs.

 

SHOW AND TELL: None

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM: Paulette introduced our guest artist, Dale Laitenen... Dale is a renowned watercolor artist who was born in Minnesota and grew up in the mid west.  He graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in studio art. He lived in the Modesto area for several years before becoming a professional artist in 1985. His work is now displayed in five galleries in California and Nevada.  He is a member of the National Watercolor Society and will be producing a professional DVD this summer.

 

Several pieces of Dale’s art were on display. He explained that learning to draw was the essence of producing good paintings. He uses 300# Arches rough paper and to get away from framing with glass he has used an “AquaBoard?made by Ampersand that has a gallery wrap and need no framing.

 

He had prepared a 22 x 30 full sheet of watercolor paper the night before and had painted wet into wet to get a base. He then proceeded to sketch in his landscape. In his hour long demonstration Dale used a 3inch brush then a two inch a #8 or #6 was used for more detail work.

 

After the demonstration members were invited to come and look at the work he had started along with his other finished pieces. 

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:40pm.

NEXT MEETING Is MARCH 29th at 2:00pm

 

 

Joyce Bisbee. Secretary

February 24, 2010