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<> JEAN RITTENBERG--President, 934-3433 <> <> JOHN RANSOME--Editor, 937-8828 <> MEETING: 13 January 2012 Social Time - 5:30 Meeting - 6:00 FRIDAY - FRIDAY LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER 420 Soares Ave, Old Orcutt, (937-9750) <<<<<<<>>>>>>> January 13 Demo--found in the SM Sun--An Ancient Art; the meeting will feature a demonstration of the ancient art of marbling on paper by Nipomo artist, Jo-Neal Boic. Jo-Neal will demonstrate this ancient, fine art technique. There is also lots to discuss about future 2012 happenings like the Spring Show, Garden Art Tour, Christmas Show, Meeting Activities, and maybe additional shows. But first of all, we need dues paid to meet monthly, required expenses! Pay Today! <<<<<<<>>>>>>> Jean’s Strokes: Happy New Year Everyone!!! We sure had a wonderful Christmas party, sorry if you missed it. The Ransome's did a wonderful job again on the ham, THANK YOU. We also had beautiful music by Esther Bartlett with her friend and we THANK THEM as well! I would also like to THANK Carol Rodriguez for all she does for the Guild. She agreed to be chair for the Spring Show again this year. We are looking forward to more success this year. So I hope you plan on being a part of this great show. It is never too early to get a start on our Studio and Garden tour, so please think about entering your yard this year or at least join this fast growing popular show. You may contact me at 934-3433. Thanks everybody we could not do anything without you!! See you at the meeting, Jean Rittenberg, President
ps.. please renew your membership dues as soon as possible, dues are from 1 Jan thru 31 Dec. I thank you! Jean
2012 DUES WERE DUE 31 Dec 2011
Always Welcome New Members & Guests to a Meeting Let’s share our great group!
2012 ELECTED BOARD Pres - Jean Rittenberg VP - Lori Traylor Recording Sec - Tina Porter Corresponding Sec - Barbara Alloway Treasurer - Aubrey Collins
Let’s show them lots of support and volunteer to help! Hope They're Better--Barbara Alloway is our “Sunshine Lady”. Please let Barbara know of those needing a little sunshine.
Membership--Alyce Schwab (937-6338)..Remember to update any changes to the roster; call or e-mail Alyce. The new roster should be ready for the March meeting.
LPAG Yearly Dues = $30 per Person & $40 per Family
Publicity Chair & Programs--Mike Corob (934-5835).... Mike is looking for additional ideas.
BRUSH & PALETTE ART SHOW 11th Annual Brush & Palette Art Show--Marilyn Benson (937-8108)..Sun, 26 Feb (11 to 4) at the Foxenwood Tennis & Swim Club, 1087 Clubhouse Dr, Orcutt. Free Admission with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. Eight participating artists; most LPAG members.
CALL FOR ARTISTS In April, Altrusa International Foundation of Santa Maria, People for Leisure and Youth (PLAY), SM Rec & Parks, and the Friends of the SM Public Library will be holding a fundraiser to benefit the SM Public Library. The Fundraiser is called DEAR (Drop Everything and Read). Artists will be invited to paint a provided chair themed to a book or literary genre which will then be raffled off. All chairs created will be a donation to benefit the Library. We are sending out a Call to Artists and would like to include as many Central Coast artists as possible. Contact: Deborah L. Hildinger, SM Marketing Assistant Rec & Parks Dept, 925-0951 x157. dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> In Loving MemoryJames Johannesen Nov 2011 Founder of Los Padres Artist Guild and Lompoc Valley Artist Association Designer of the LPAG Logo Artist, worker, and great friend to all Thanks for the Many Years of Support <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
We would like to print the roster and have it ready for the March meeting; depends on the members paying their Dues.
VISIT OUR WEB PAGE
LPAG Web Master--Diane Handlos..Looking for your inputs (photos, announcements, suggestions). Please include your name, title, medium, and sale price. You may also mail a good photo to me. way.hand@verizon.net
MEMBER HAPPENINGS Rite & Joe Shaw--Were delighted and excited to see several pieces of their handcrafted porcelain pottery featured in the 805 Living Magazine, Dec Holiday issue. The photograph featuring Shaw Pottery is on page 83. You can read the article on Michael and Lorie Porter's Santa Barbara home, titled "Party by Designš these are not typical Christmas colors" at: http://digital.publicationprinters.com/publication/?i=91014
Jean Rittenberg--Jean is featured thru 10 Feb at the Los Olivos Café and is showing in the San Francisco Artist Alley.
Mike Corob--shows his paintings, sublIimation printed tiles and neck ties at the TCG, 2 Sisters Book Barn & Gift Boutique, Gold Coast Art 'n Frames, and the Back Porch Flower & Gift Shop. He also teaches Mom's club art classes at the TCG.
Beth Ostapiuk--Beth is offering a Ceramic Painting Workshop Friday's (12-5) at TCG.
Barbara Alloway--is showing at the Arroyo Grande Clark Center.
John Card--shows at the Mussell Senior Center.
Marilyn Dover Benson--Marilyn is permanently displaying her art at SLO Therapy Clinics in Orcutt & Santa Maria and at the Lucia Mar Unified School District office. She is currently displaying at Grand Estates in AG, SM Board of Realtors, SM Airport Showcase, Mussell Center. Mike Corob & Sharon Foster--are both showing at “Chez Jeanía”, an art, antique, collectables shop in the Santa Maria Inn.
Minnie Anderson--is showing in Gallery Los Olivos and in Ventura’s Red Brick Gallery. minniezart@verizon.net
Jill Targer--She is teaching silk painting at AHC. Check her web: www.jilltarger.com.
Rita & Joe Shaw--are showing at the TCG, SB Art and Craft Weekly Beach Show (photography, porcelain, jewelry) next to the bridge; also at Cabana Homes and the Garden Shop at the SB Botanic Garden; at Eminent Design in Sonoma Plaza.
Virginia Grote--is at the TCG and the Mussell Center.
Bev Hoebel & Lamar Rowbury--Both show weekly at the Sunday SB Beach Show; both have been there for many years.
Bob Burridge--Check the latest (Oct 11) ArtsyFartsy Newsletter on his web: www.RobertBurridge.com or www.robertburridge.com/newsletter/artsyfartsy_oct11/
Showing at the Airport Showcase--Minnie Anderson, Marilyn Dover Benson, John Card, Virginia Grote, & Beth Ostapiuk.
BRING A FRIEND TO OUR MEETINGS Carol Rodriguez--Carol is teaching ceramics and firing on Fridays (9-12) at the Oasis Center; everyone is invited. Karen Denton--is showing jewelry at the 2 Sisters bookstore, SLO Business Exhibit Program, and the Mussell Sr Center. Visit her web site: www.karendenton.com
Donna Friedman (Neilson) & Jean Rittenberg--(mother and daughter) are showing at the Mussell Sr Center and the AGSYV Guild Room in the Los Olivos Gallery.
Vicki Anderson--www.vickiandersen.com
MEMBER’S BUSINESS Gary Brandes--Gold Coast Art ‘n Frames, 613 E. Main St (346-6099)..open: Tue - Fri (10 - 6) and Sat (10 - 2); closed Sun & Mon. Come in, browse the art, and see available custom framing. Check for specials at: www.goldcoastartnframes.com
Michael Corob--“Youani Arts” will print your work on ceramic art tiles and also prints on neck ties and wine gift bags. Call Mike, 264-6722 or view his website; yoauni.org.
Cathy L. Gregg--is the CEO of Rhino Concepts & Cathy Gregg Photography; she will photograph unframed artwork & transfer your images to any media. cathy@rhinoconcepts.com
OTHER Shepard Hall--SM Public Library,421 S McClelland St, open Mon - Wed at 12:00 and Thu - Sat at 10:00. Santa Maria Arts Council--Karen Ransome (937-8828)..Check the new website: www.smartscouncil.org.
SM Civic Theatre--(922-4442), 1660 N. McClelland..Curtain is 8:00; need reservations; new season started. www.smct.org
Town Center Gallery--(349-7303) Open Tue-Sat (11-5)..Town Center Gallery Membership is $30/$45. TCG Masters at Work: Watercolor Painting with Beth Ostapiuk, every Tue (12-2) and Ceramic Painting on Fri (12-5).
Central Coast Gallery--Fred Ventura (709-2281); PO Box 1622, Arroyo Grande, 93421..www.centralcoastgallery.com 2 Sisters, Gallery of Gifts--(922-7477) 220 W Main..Laurette Oien reported Michael Corob, Cheryl Lawrence, and Carol Rodriquez are showing their work here.
Luis Oasis Senior Center--(937-9750) 420 Soares Ave..Don't forget their fantastic “All You Can Eat” breakfast, 2nd Sat: 14 January (8-10); only $5.
Betteravia Gallery--(568-3994)511 E Lakeside Parkway, hrs: M-F (8-5), Free to the Public..Shows are co-sponsored by SB County Arts Commission. SMV Discovery Museum--(928-8414) 705 S McClelland..
AHC Ann Foxworthy Gallery--Marti Fast (922-6966 X3252 Or 3465) Mon-Thu (9-7:45) & Fri (9-2:45) in Building L South..The Gallery showcases the Art and Fine Crafts of students, staff, and faculty along with those from the Welding Program.
Solvang Brewery Company Gallery--two month art showing and sales at the Brewery; contact Carol Carbine (686-0836) or via e-mail: artistofsolvang@aol.com Lompoc Valley Art Association (LVAA)--Pres Joy Ewing (736-5068)..Meets first Tue (6:30 Social & 7 Meeting), Stone Pine Hall, 200 South “H” St. www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com Cypress Gallery--(737-1129) 119 E Cypress; Tue-Sun (12-5)..
Lompoc Museum Centeno Gallery--Dr Lisa Renken, Director (736-3888) 200 South H St; hrs are Tues-Fri (1-5) and Sat-Sun (1-4)..www.lompocmuseum.org
Lompoc Library's Grossman Gallery--501 E North Ave, hrs: Mon-Thu (12-8); Fri-Sun (12-6); call 875-8775..
Lompoc Concert Association--Karen Ransome (937-8828).. Four wonderful concerts for only $55.
The C Gallery--Connie Rohde (344-3807) 466 Bell St, Los Alamos, 93440.. The C Gallery is having its first all-photography show named, “Road Trip”. The gallery invites photographers for additional work using this theme. The show will feature Laurence Scott and other interested artists; submission dates are: 11-14 Jan from 11 to 4. The show will open 21 Jan with a reception (4-6). There will be a $100 Best of Show prize and two Honorable Mentions at $50 each. Collage Lovers--Karen Browdy “Bricolage” workshop & retreat in Jan was sold out however, Karen will offer another retreat 24, 25, and 26 Feb. This event includes richly rewarding art instruction, luxurious food, and wine-tasting; in an ultimately relaxing and tranquil accommodations. It’s slow-paced and intimate with only 6 participants. Contact Connie. On-going classes: Wed (9 to 12) & (6-9); Beginning Drawing & Art-Making with Connie; $200/month. Thu (9 to 12); Acrylic Painting with Sharon Tate (Beginners & intermediates welcome) $200/month. connie@thecgallery.com or www.thecgallery.com
SM Chamber of Commerce Mixer--(925-2403x817)..Normally the third Thu (5:00-7:00); next one is 19 Jan at the American Perspective Bank, 2646 Santa Maria Way, Ste 101. LPAG members are welcome to attend.
Wildling Art Museum--Stacey Otte (688-1082)..2928 San Marcos Ave, Los Olivos 93441, open Wed-Sun (11-5)..Earth as Art 3, in the main gallery and Aerial Abstractions: the Photographs by Bill Dewey in the Barbara Goodall Education Gallery will open to the public 18 Jan. Members should mark their calendars for the special members-only opening on Thu, 19 Jan (6 -7).www.wildlingmuseum.org
Gallery Los Olivos--daily (10-5), 2920 Grand Ave (688-7517).. The gallery (owned & operated by over 40 regional artists, each with individual exhibit space) sponsors monthly exhibits featuring one or more members. The Gallery rents a room to AGSYV members for monthly shows.
Artists’ Guild of the Santa Ynez Valley--Joan Mitchell..Meet at The Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, (dues $35). www.AGSYV.org Local Silk Painters International Chapter--meet the second Mon (2:00)..Members are Stephany Andrews, Tina Porter, and Susan Patton. Info: stephany_andrews@sbcglobal.net SM Orchid Society--Lisa Hall (739-1934); Pres: Steve Burton. Meets first Wed at the Quail Meadows East Clubhouse (7:00). Paint Club--Irene Humann (925-4293) or (925-0951)..Paint (any media) Club meets every Wed at the Mussell Senior Center to paint and socialize, (9-11), no charge-free!
SM Valley Quilt Guild--Carole Paplin (937-0962)..Meets the Second Wed (9:30am), St Andrew Methodist Church, Orcutt.
SM Valley Woodcarvers--Pat (928-3864) or Richard Edie (925-1367)..Meet Thu and alternate Tue & Wed; various locations.
SM Camera Club--Ginger (934-9709)..Meet the 1st & 3rd Wed of each month (7:30) at Merrill Gardens Retirement Center. Central Coast Geranium Society--Wayne Handlos (937-9983) Meets the 3rd Wed, (7pm), Black Lake Community Room. ccgeraniums@verizon.net Central Coast Woodturners--George Paes (929-1423)..Meet the 3rd Sat (9am) at the SLO Odd Fellows Hall.
Seaside Gallery--Tom & Sherie Burgher (733-8057).. www.theseasidegallery.com El Camino Art Association--Franczeska Bobi Angel-Swindell..ECAA (dues are $30; $35 for family) meets 4th Mon, (10am), at Ramona Gardens in GB. Saturday Art Show weekly at AG’s Farmers Market (10:30-2:30) by the Gazebo. www.elcaminoartassoc.com
San Luis Art Supply--Neal Breton (234-7694) 1120 Broad St: open daily (10-7)..Neal will get what you need or want; “high quality art supplies, box store prices.” breton.neal@gmail.com
Welcome to the new face of ARTS Obispo’s Artist Directory: www.artsobispo.org/artistsdirectory/visual/
SLO Museum of Art--Patrick Terjak (Exhibit Coord) (543-8562) 1010 Broad at Mission Plaza, Wed thru Mon (11-5)..At First Gallery: Upstairs Gallery; Nybak Wing: Gray Wing Gallery; SLO County Arts Council--Charlotte Alexander (544-9251) is Executive Director of ARTS Obispo, the SLO County Arts Council (director@artsobispo.org); the Council attempts to list art opportunities throughout the nation. www.sloartscouncil.org
Art Central--1329 Monterey St, SLO (747-4200)..new art supply store. Owner Etty also manages a blog featuring art communications and news along with new offerings at the store. You may want to check it out. www.artcentralslo.wordpress.com
Cayucos Art Association--Steve Weaver (995-2049)..Meets the first Tue (7pm) at their Vets Hall Community Art Gallery (open Tue-Sun, 1-4); by pier entrance; www.cayucosart.org.
Gallery Marina Square--601 Embarcadero St, Morro Bay, 93442 (772-1068)..Galleryatmarinasquare.blogspot.com
ARTery--Bill Arkfeld & Bobbi Nunez (464-0533)..5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero..The ARTery is a full service art supply store, art gallery, and picture framing business. the_artery@sbcglobal.net web: www.theartery.com
Send John an e-mail (artgalry@verizon.net) and he’ll send you an early newsletter and other art information of interest as it becomes available.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Sandra Kay Johnson Silk Painting w/s--(489-4386)..One day (9-4), $80 includes materials for several paintings, one scarf, & lunch; 14 Jan, 11 Feb, 10 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 11 Aug, & 8 Sep. She is also teaching thru AHC Community Education Classes. www.sandrakayjohnson.com sandra@sandrakayjohnson.com
Arts Allied Assoc--Steve Kellogg, 2011 Pres (927-8190)..check their web: www.artistsofcambria.com
MBAA's Art Gallery--835 Main St, 93442 (772-2504)..
The Dunes Center--(343-24550 open Thu thru Sat (10 - 4).. Dunes Newsletter, you can access at www.dunescenter.org. Volunteer with the Dunes Center, contact Jerry Martin.
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art--Esther Jacobsen Bates (686-1211) 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang 93463; Hrs: Wed-Sun (1-4)..View Danish & Solvang history & art.
Morro Bay Art Association--Flo Bartell, President..Meets the 2nd Mon (3-5) at the gallery. www.morrobayartassociation.org
Board Meetings--1st Mon (4-6); at the Oasis Senior Center; next are 6 Feb, 5 Mar, & 2 Apr. Get involved!
LPAG Yearly Dues = $30 per Person & $40 per Family LPAG Important Show Note--If you show at any LPAG event, you must work a shift (or more) or get a member to substitute.
FUTURE EVENT DATES Jan 13 LPAG Meeting, Fri (5:30) Oasis Senior Center Jan 14 Super Breakfast ($5) Oasis Senior Center (8-10) Feb 6 Board Meeting (4:00) Oasis Senior Center Feb 10 LPAG Meeting, Fri (5:30) Oasis Senior Center Feb 11 Super Breakfast ($5) Oasis Senior Center (8-10)
To join LPAG, send check: LPAG, Membership, PO Box 2415, Orcutt, CA 93457. Include: Name; Address; Phone; E-mail Address; type of work, area of interest (area you would support.
Editor's Note--john ransome (937-8828)..Send note of what you’re doing or e-mail (preferred) to artgalry@verizon.net
Please Pay Your Dues
LPAG always welcomes new members as participating artists and/or supporting volunteers/members. Do join us.
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