JUNE Artisan Press Newsletter / Annual Calendar / subscribe to our email
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- A clarified mission statement was released in the June meeting, and is published.
- A survey will be circulated soon to better understand our membership.
- Artist thoughts are being sought and published each month in the "Artist Forum", our VFAA blog. Everyone is encouraged to read and share their experience of art.
Richness and depth in art works were displayed by the June "Artist of the Year" winners, by members vote - 1st, Gerry Greene; 2nd, Candy Brancik; 3rd, tied Candy Brancik and Louise Azzoli.
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Re-cap of this year's monthly meetings:
June: Artist Trading Card Workshop and Trading: Materials and shared tips available. Additional Info provided: Art-E-Zine, Artist trading swap and examples.
May: Vera Thornton, VFAA member and a well known local area painter/author:
The first Haskew artist's Challenge took place at the May meeting. The challenge topic was "Light". The winner and favorite piece was created by Pat Bombach.
April: Award winning watercolorist Linda Mendelson shared her story and slides of the 60th Anniversary show of the Michigan Water Color Society.
March: A successful voluntary Artist Critique evening with Gayle Sanchirico, of the Brighton Guild, who recommends artists form their own small monthly critique groups.
February: featured Diane Banister, a stained glass artist and craftman, currently offering a March workshop at the HVCA in Highland. Diane explained her process and shared best practices for assembling long lasting pieces with a strong design. You can contact Diane at db.creations@comcast.net. |  |
Earlier Announcements:
- VFAA is currently looking for Artist Presenters for future meetings. Please contact one of the board members at the next meeting with your ideas.
- VFAA is in the process of joining the Cultural Alliance of SE Michigan, and currently participates with Art Serve Michigan.
Poetry & Art Night '09: was a success, hosted by the Milford Public Library, with Gala night music provided by Seven Bridges, poetry read by acknowledged poets and of course, more great art. [Link to more photos]. See details in the Artisan newsletter. Congratulations to the poets, artists, musicians, and everyone who participated for a wonderful show and great evening.
This activity is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Oakland County Arts & Culture.
Jeannie DeHaan, watercolorist, has been chosen as the "Featured Artist " for Milford Memories in August. Milford Memories will be using her artwork for advertisements, shirts and their web site.
Tammy Scannell was awarded 1st Place in the Oakland Community College Art Show. OCC is purchasing one of Tammy's paintings for their permanent collection!
Her work will also be on display at Zaydees (Milford), from Apr 20-May 20, and in the Menagerie Room Gallery Show currently on display in South Lyon.
Linda Onderko, VFAA President and esteemed mural artist, completed another mural to complete a VFAA joint effort produced series of murals for the Cancer Center at Huron Valley Sinai DMC Hospital. The scenes represent the natural scenery outside of the hospital for patients and their caretakers inside, who may spend hours in treatment in the center.
Dorothy Koliba took a 1st place in the Brevard "Splash", a juried annual art show, sponsored by the largest art club in FL with over 200 members. Visit her website: www.dorothykoliba.sampa.com
