Membership Show!!!

Intake is Monday July 13 at the Government Center in Placerville.

8am to 11am.

We look forward to seeing you there!

AUBURN ARTS COMMISSION

JURIED ART SHOW

"BIRDS" 

Entry date: August 1, 2015

City Hall 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Art work in all media will be considered. 2D art work to be hung on the wall must be ready to hang with integral wire installed at time of entry.

Fees: $20 for one entry; $30 for two; $40 for 3; $10 for each additional piece 

Judges:

Gerda Francesca Imgrund

and Juan Peña 

Cash prizes will be awarded 

for first, second and third place 

More details will be announced soon with the application posted online.

Questions and messages: AACBirdShow@gmail.com 

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Auburn Arts Commission invites the public to view the juried art show in the Auburn City Hall Gallery (main floor). This year's theme is "Birds". Awards will be presented by judges Gerda Francesca Imgrund and Juan Peña during the Auburn Art Walk on August 13, 2015. Art Walk hours are 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. There are cash prizes for first, second and third place. The exhibit will remain thru October 2nd, and is free and open to all during regular City Hall hours.

LaVone Sterling SPS, PSWC, PSA has two paintings in the PSWC USA show at the Haggin Museum in Stockton and one painting juried into the PSA Enduring Brilliance show in New York City!!!

Awesome!!!

From Rust to Riches Art Show July 2 - 30 General Gomez A.R.T.S. and Event Center 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Price: Free

This is an art show for auto aficionados. "A car show like you've never seen; painted, sculpted, photographed…and all fit into one art gallery." Open to both 2D and 3D media, this juried show will be “driven” by art with old or new cars (or other personal vehicles such as motorcycles, tractors, family vans) or car parts in it. Show dates are Thursday, July 2 through Thursday, July 30. A reception will be held on Thursday, July 2, 5-9. Awards to be given include: General Gomez Award People’s Choice Award. Rust to Riches artwork courtesy of Nicole Martinez.

- Venue Information -

General Gomez A.R.T.S. and Event Center 808 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603  Show Map Phone: 530-745-4230 Email: partygal@generalgomez.com Web: http://generalgomez.com

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How about owning one of these outstanding paintings! Five renowned artists have donated outstanding paintings to be raffled at the Pastel Society of America’s 43rd Annual Exhibition: Enduring Brilliance! If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an original framed pastel by one of your favorite artists, your wish just might become a reality! You can view al of the images on the PSA website at http://psa.format.com/ . Contributing Artists The artists who have donated paintings for this year's raffle are: Marla Baggetta, PSA (landscape) – Following Brightness Stephanie Birdsall, PSA-MP (still life/floral) – Mix Up Brian Cobble, PSA-MP (landscape) – Mendocino Fog II Helen Kleczynski, PSA (urbanscape/architecture) – Beauty in the Beast Arlene Richman, PSA (abstract) – Morning Rain Ticket Costs One ticket $5; book of six tickets $25 (a $5 savings); and as a special offer, if you purchase two books, the cost is $40 (a savings of $10!). Your commitment and generosity ensures the continued growth and success of the PSA School. By now many of you should have received two books in the mail. If you have not, please contact the office. You are free to sell tickets to your family and friends as PSA membership is not required for purchase, and let us know if you'd like additional books. To View the Paintings The paintings will be hung and on view during receiving day, Monday, August 31, in the Grand Gallery at the National Arts Club. After the exhibition opens to the public, they will remain on view during regular gallery hours until the Annual Dinner, Sunday, September 20. At that time, they will be removed—either taken by winners who are present at the dinner or shipped to their new owners who may live out of town. (Remember, you do not have to be present to win.) Exhibition dates are September 8 to 26, 2015. Regular gallery hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am-12pm, 2-5pm; Tuesday, 3-5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Please note that the Gallery is closed occasionally for a National Arts Club function, so please call to verify: (212) 475-3424.  A word from PSA President Jimmy Wright You’ve seen their accomplished art exhibited in past annuals and more recently as postings on the PSA/Facebook group page. Now the opportunity is yours to own a beautiful pastel by one of five extraordinary Signature artists. With each raffle purchase, you will contribute to the well-being of the PSA School for Pastels, home to 20 workshops, four on-going classes in 2015/16 and two Destination workshops, Mexico and Cuba, in 2016. One hundred per cent of raffle sales goes to the school operating fund for special projects—such items as an upgrade in the lighting in the studio and office to enable expanding studio space during sold-out workshops. Thank you for supporting the educational vision of PSA. Marla Baggetta, PSA Following Brightness by Marla Baggetta, PSA Marla has been a professional artist for more than 30 years. A prolific painter and teacher, she is represented in galleries throughout the country and is a contributor to many art publications, includingThe Pastel Journal. Marla is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and a Master Circle member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). She is well known for her 100 Variations series. www.marlabaggetta.com www.landscapepaintinglessons.com Stephanie Birdsall, PSA-MP Mix Up by Stephanie Birdsall, PSA-MP Painting is the driving force in Stephanie Birdsall’s life. She attended The City and Guilds of London Art School, and her pastel influences include Albert Handell, Doug Dawson, Ramon Kelley, and Frank Federico. Stephanie is a member of The Putney Painters (Vermont), founded by Richard Schmid and Nancy Guzik. She paints in oil and pastel from life and focuses on landscapes, flowers, fruit, light, and color. Stephanie is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America and is a member of the Master Circle of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). She has been featured in numerous publications, including The Pastel Journal, is a popular workshop instructor, and currently has three DVDs available. www.stephaniebirdsall.com Brian Cobble, PSA-MP Fog in Mendocino II by Brian Cobble, PSA-MP Brian Cobble holds the title of Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America. He earned a BFA from New Mexico State University (Las Cruces), an MFA from Southern Methodist University (Dallas), and attended the Skowhegan School (Maine), as well. He also spent two winters at the MacDowell Colony (Peterborough, New Hampshire). Brian is represented by Valley House Gallery (Dallas), and his work is in a number of collections both private and public, including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Columbus Museum, and the New Mexico Museum of Art. He lives in Albuquerque with his wife Julie, a biologist, and a small herd of dogs, all of whom eventually end up in his drawings. www.briancobble.com Helen Kleczynski, PSA Beauty in the Beast by Helen Kleczynski, PSA Michigan artist Helen Kleczynski’s paintings emerge from her background in architecture. Man-made subjects with interesting textures and abstract shapes include architectural details, interiors, landscapes, and found still lifes. As many older buildings weather and vanish from our landscape, Helen likes to preserve their beauty through her paintings; both classical and vernacular architecture inspire her to tell their stories. Helen is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, a member of the Great Lakes Pastel Society, and a member of the Northern Indiana Pastel Society. In The Pastel Journal’s 2014 Pastel 100 competition, her painting Porch Light won the Ruth Richeson/Unison Pastels award and her painting Rosewood Ribbons won fifth place in the Still Life category. Another painting, Just a Vessel, was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Landscape category of Pastel Journal’s 2015 Pastel 100 competition. www.helenkleczynski.com Arlene Richman, PSA Morning Rain by Arlene Richman, PSA Arlene Richman uses the pastel medium to create abstract and abstract realist paintings. She has won numerous awards and has been widely represented in exhibitions, both national and international. She has also been recognized several times in The Pastel Journal’s Pastel 100 competition, including receiving First Place in the Abstract category in 2014 and Fifth Place in 2015. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, and serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors of the PSA. She is also a Signature Member of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod and serves on the society’s Signature Committee. Arlene is a member of the Salmagundi Club of New York and the Connecticut Pastel Society. www.richmanpastels.com PSA Destination Workshop in San Miguel De Allende with Lorenzo Chavez For further information click here: http://www.1worldarttravel.com/lorenzo-chavez-november-2015-oils-and-pastels.html If you wish to contact the office, please write, call or email us at: Pastel Society of America 15 Gramercy Park South New York, NY 10003 (212) 533-6931 psaoffice@pastelsocietyofamerica.org www.pastelsocietyofamerica.orgPlease note that we now take MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, and PayPal in payment for your dues and for a class or workshop. connect with us This e-mail was sent from Pastel Society of America Immediate removal withPatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.

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FALL SIGNATURE SHOW UPDATE….Although October seems like a long time from now, we recognize that you are nonetheless planning your schedule….

Signature Members who cannot deliver their paintings in person for the Fall Signature Show will be able to ship their painting(s) to Gloria Vernon.

CLARK MITCHELL PASTEL/OIL HIGH-SIERRA WORKSHOP October 1-4, 2015  still has a few spots available – sign-up now to reserve your space.  The workshop dates will most likely coincide with the annual fall color display so this is a perfect opportunity!

If that weekend does not work, Thaleia Georgiades has an all-medium workshop October 10-12.  Treat yourself to an exciting fall adventure!

LET’S KEEP INFORMED! Members – if you run across any news that you would like to share with members before the September/October newsletter is published at the end of August, send that information on to Jennifer Eubanks (for the SPS Blog at jenneub90@gmail.com ) and to me (for an E-news update californiajohnson85@gmail.com ). 

P.S. Have you ordered your copy of PSA’s Pastelagram yet? I have!

I certainly tend to work from photographs much more than from real life.  If 6 internationally-recognized artists have written about using photographic references, I’m sure I can learn a lot from them!  “Thank you” to Kathy Hall for making this opportunity available to us!