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Last Chance: "Summer at the Shores" Open Till August 3 |
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Free Monthly Exhibit!
For their hard work and dedication to our community outreach and educational programs, this month Lisa Thorik and Catherine MacDonald were honored with the "Powder Room Art Exhibit." Please come by and check it out!
 Lisa Thorik
Each exhibit runs for a month starting at the 15th of the awarded month.
 Catherine MacDonald
For this honor, you need only volunteer to work with your friendly fellow LJAA members on committees of your choice. For more information, please contact your dedicated president, Kris deYoung.
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LJAA 2010 Calendar Contest Winners Soon to Be Announced
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The results of the LJAA 2010 Calendar Contest will be announced before August 15. The calendars should be ready by the end of August; we'll let you know when you can pick them up.
Note: You can pre-sell and receive payment in advance for these calendars, a common practice in the business world. The calendars will be sold for $11 each (includes CA sales tax). If all members set a goal to sell 10 calendars, then this fundraising project will be 100% successful!
Remember, this is the 1st Annual LJAA Calendar with the focus toward 100 years of LJAA.
Let's make it a success!
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Coming Soon:
Mark Donnelly's Solo Show
August 17-30
"Jungle Fever"
at LJAA Gallery
Mark Donnelly has an affinity for all things jungle-like. Mark's artwork is a reflection of his intense interest in the tropics and encouraging awareness of its incredible beauty and its critical ecological role.
Mark has developed a unique technique that allows him to create virtual three dimensional still life models and digitally "paint" from them. Since each "painting" exists only within his computer, he uses giclee to create a final piece of art suitable for framing.
You won't want to miss his Solo Show opening August 17 and runs through Sunday, August 30.
The reception is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, from 6pm-8pm. | |
Save the Date: August 8
See the Show: "Visual Variations"
Where:
LJAA Gallery
8100 Paseo del Ocasa, Suite B La Jolla, CA 92037 |
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Dana Levine, Caroline Morse, Gwen Nobil, Jeff Brosbe, and John Valois present their "Visual Variations" group show, which runs from August 3 to 16.
The title of the exhibition refers to each artist's unique vision, ranging from the abstract to the realistic, from black and white to intense color, and from high impact to quiet contemplation. No matter what the stylistic differences, all the images in the show leave a lasting impression on the viewer.
Please join the artists at their reception on August 8 from 4pm to 7pm. Refreshments are provided.
The gallery will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 4pm or by appointment.
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| August 22: "Share Your Art" Demo |
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 This is a must-see event! Our fellow LJAA member Chovy is giving a free demo on portrait painting.
Chovy recently moved to San Diego from Chicago and began a career as a full time artist. Her modern impressionist style showcases bold colors and exuberant brush strokes, which combine to capture the energy and unique spirit of each subject rendered.
Though she did not receive a formal art degree, she attended college at Brown University and during that time had the opportunity to take several courses at Rhode Island School of Design.
 Chovy continues her studies today with renowned local impressionist artist Sebastian Capella and portrait artist Perietta Hestor. Chovy is a member of the La Jolla Art Association, San Diego Art Institute, and The San Diego Portrait Society. The study of portrait painting and drawing has been the foundation of Chovy's artistic growth and development. It is her belief that the artist can master anything if she or he can master the challenge of a creating a great portrait." |
Caligraphy Class September 26
Free Workshop on learning the Art of Beautiful Writing!
Sharon Ford is offering a complimentary demonstation and calligraphy lesson at the La Jolla Art Association Gallery from 10:30am to noon.
or contact Sharon Ford at
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You Have Seen Our New Look!
Now it is time to put it to your best use!
The La Jolla Art Association is now using this new email system called "Constant Contact." We have the ability to send this newsletter or announcements about your show or press releases. Constant Contact is a software program designed to help the members stay informed and to send attractive advertisements to the members, the public, and the press.
We have the email list for members, a list for other artists in the the San Diego area, a collectors list(visitors to the gallery) and the press email lists. As we improve so will our lists and emails.
How can a member utilize this new service? If you are having a show, you send the information plus a few jpeg photos to emails@lajollaart.org. Jeff Brosbe (brosbe@cox.net)
has volunteered to help put together your email announcements. After designing the email, he will send you a test (sample of the email). At that point, you can edit it and when you are happy with the email, Jeff will schedule it to be sent to the lists of your choice. You will have an opportunity to forward that email to your private list, too.
This is a new benefit of being a member of the La Jolla Art Assoication. Jane Cooper used it for her solo show recently. She sold two paintings at her reception last Saturday. If you have questions about the service and how to utlilize it you can email Jeff. | |
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La Jolla Art Association Needs Your Help!
Board Positions Available
The following positions are available:
- Treasurer, currently Sharon Ford
- Newsletter Editor, currently Carole Duebbert
- Historian, currently Rodger Heglar
- Constant Contact Assistant, currently vacant but needs someone that is good with marketing.
All of these positions have been simplified by the use of computer programs available to all. The newsletter uses Constant Contact to help create this publication. The treasurer's duties have been simplified with the use of Quick Books Online and banking online. The Historian will be scanning historical information onto the computer, like an electronic scrapbook.
Get involved on a different level with LJAA and become an active board member. Get your Volunteer Hours here! Contact Kris or us by email if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Sharon, Carole, Jeff and Rodger |
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Book a Show at the LJAA Gallery
The La Jolla Art Association is taking reservations in 2009 and 2010 for exhibitions at our new home in La Jolla Shores (8100 Paseo del Ocaso, Suite B). If you haven't yet seen the our new gallery, you'll love it!
The gallery has 100 linear feet of wall space. Approximately 40 pieces of artwork can be hung on the walls plus an additional 4-8 pieces on various sized easels. Pedestals are available for sculptural pieces.
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Watch for Information about an All-County Artists Art Show Sponsored
by LJAA scheduled in September! |
Contact Tony for more information
or to book your next exhibit at the new gallery!ajcuban@cox.net | |
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| La Jolla Art Association Newsletter
August 2009 |
President's Corner
Summer greetings to you all. Hopefully, you are enjoying our warm weather right now and getting outside to find inspiration for new works of art.
As we near 5 full months in our new location, I am happy to report that new artist members are joining us every month, and the gallery is almost completely rented out for the year. The past few months, our fourth Saturday morning "Share Your Art" events have been well attended, and gallery sales are beginning to pick up.
You have our hard working, talented executive board and some dedicated members to thank for making all of this happen. If you want to see first hand all of our changes and activities take a trip to our homepage on the internet www.lajollaart.org.
Although we have some good news, we also must be realistic about our future as an organization. Unfortunately, although we are a non-profit organization, we do need capital to continue operating the gallery and continue to allow members to rent our space at about half of what we needed to stay in business.
The original idea was that artists' sales would help make up the difference but in today's economy, that is not a reality. Now, with the assistance of two fundraising campaigns planned, the organization can be solvent but we need your help to help make that happen.
Our first fundraising campaign is the LJAA calendar. We all need participate by selling calendars to our families, friends and neighbors. The second campaign will be a capital campaign in November, when we request donations and/or bequeaths directly from our business neighbors and the greater La Jolla community.
We hope everyone will plan on spending some time helping during these campaigns to ensure that your La Jolla Art Association will thrive.
Warm Regards,
Kris deYoung, President
president@lajollaart.org858-268-8642 |
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"Art in the Heart of La Jolla": Join this Community Outreach Program
Pierce Harrah (Vice President of LJAA) and Jade Schulz (active La Jolla Town Council Trustee and now LJAA member) have worked diligently to involve LJAA artists and the La Jolla Town Council in a community outreach program. They are providing art by LJAA artists in the heart of La Jolla.
What does this involve? LJAA artists will be painting prepared 20"x 27"' boards that will be fastened to the trash receptacles in La Jolla Village. The purpose is to help beautify La Jolla Village and to promote our LJAA artists' paintings.
Twelve LJAA artists are painting their artwork at home and delivering their completed works to Jade by August 6. The same artists will participate in "Easel Day" on August 8 to promote the community project. In a live demo, the artists will paint the same subjects that they completed at home, so that viewers can watch the project.
Jade will attach the actual artwork on the boards to the trash receptacles. Each board will include the artist's name, as well as being stenciled with "La Jolla Art Association."
We will receive a lot of publicity for this event: The artwork will remain for 6 to 9 months, depending on wear and tear.
Thanks to those participating! Questions can be directed to Pierce Harrah by phone 858-642-0098 or email him at harrah@nethere.com. |
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LJAA "Share Your Art" Program Gaining Momentum
Catherine Grawin's painting demo on Saturday, July 25, was a great success. In fact, many members want a repeat performance. They have requested a hands on workshop. Even experienced painters at the class learned new techniques from this oil painting demonstration.
LJAA Educational Director Catherine MacDonald started the "Share Your Art Program" to provide an introduction to art workshops for our membership. The workshops are scheduled for the last Saturday of the month from 10:30am to noon. The first demo was presented by Rodger Heglar on working with oil pastels. In June, Kris deYoung (LJAA's President), gave a workshop on how to market your self as an artist, which generated quite a lively discussion. LJAA members have also requested a repeat performance of this workshop. Kris said she would put it on again in the fall.
On August 22, Chovy will present a demonstration on portrait painting (see the article in the left panel.) On September 26, you will have an opportunity to learn calligraphy, when Sharon Ford (LJAA Treasurer) presents her "Beginning Calligraphy Workshop."
Watch for more informative emails and notices about the "Share Your Art Program". If you would like to present a demonstration or request a special class or workshop, please contact Catherine MacDonald at classes@lajollaart.org. |
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Upcoming Classes and Events
Summer Art Classes: Our member artist and educator Lisa Thorik will lead serious but fun classes for children of all ages in drawing, painting, collage, and photography throughout the summer. Sign up for one class or save by signing up for a series. For details, check out the LJAA website.
Catherine Grawin is teaching the "Alla Prima Painting" technique in her private studio in Solana Beach. For more information on the artist and her classes, contact Catherine at www.catherinegrawin.com.
San Diego Art Institute's "Gathering": Every few months the San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) becomes a gathering place for its members as well as nonmembers. Quoting the SDAI website: "This is a great opportunity to meet other members, show your work and see the work being created in the San Diego area." The Gathering takes place on Sundays starting at 4pm. Participants may present up to three pieces for critique. The upcoming meetings are on September 6 and November 1. For more information, check out the SDAI website. |
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Upcoming Show Opportunities
Call for Artists: The Upstream People Gallery is looking for artists who have a particular artistic sense and creative vision for the "11th Annual Photographic Processes Juried Online International Art Exhibition." The gallery is especially interested in showcasing artworks that use any photographic method: from digital and traditional collage, mixed media and darkroom processes; and any other process(es). The entry postmark deadline is August 8. Please email us if you have any questions. If you are interested in submitting your work, please download the prospectus.
ARTISTS PLEASE SAVE THE DATE for the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival, in partnership with the La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market, Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and October 11, from 9am to 5pm. Artists for the festival will be selected by a distinguished group of artists, authors, art dealers, and collectors from the community. The entry fee is $25 and, if the artist is accepted by the jury, the artist exhibition fee is $175. For more information and to find out how to apply, please contact Sharon Hinckley at 858-775-1083 or Olya Losina (Losina Art Center) at 858-729-8808. Applications and information will be available on our new website, www.lajollaartandwinefestival.com, starting June 28.
Call for Artists: The Vista Art Foundation/Gallery 204 & Friends of the Vista Rancho Adobe is co-sponsoring two Art at the Creekwalk shows. The first took place on Mothers Day, May 10, from 10am-4pm and the next event will be held on October 11 from 10am-4pm. This outdoor art show is held at The Wave Water Park in Vista and includes art from oils, sculpture, photography, fine jewelry and more. Artists who would like to participate must supply their own display and show proof of an active sellers permit. There is no fee to artists to show their work. We do ask for 15% of sales that will be given equally to our sponsors. Come early to select your spot and have some fun. For more information contact Michael Doucette at 760-224-8737.
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Members in the News
Jeff Brosby also has an image, "Whence #3," in the current San Diego Art Institute's regional show.
Carole Duebbert's image "Pearls" was awarded a 1st Place as People's Choice in the international competition Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3). From the website: "The 'Prix de la Photographie, Paris' (Px3) strives to promote the appreciation of photography, to discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris. Winning photographs from this competition are displayed in Paris and published in the high-quality, full-color Px3 Annual Book."
 Carole Duebbert also won three awards in the 3rd Annual Alley Cat Juried Art Show: Jurors' Choice for "Charlie's Eye" (belonging to her fur child), Third Place for "The Door," and Second Place for "Hibiscus in Crystal Glass." The exhibit, located in Sophie's Gallery, 109 Rea Avenue, El Cajon, runs through August 14.
Gayla G Edwards is participating in the PhotoArts Group, InnerSpace Gallery, Twilight Exhibition, from July 10 to August 14 at 262 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA.
Gayla G Edwards is currently exhibiting "Cedar Tree 400" in the PhotoArts Group Exhibit. "Intangible Illusion" continues through August 14 at the Coffee & Art, 777 Sixth Ave (between F & G ), San Diego.
Shandel Gamer will be the featured artist for the month of September at the Foothills Art Association gallery located in Porter Hall, 4910 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA. On display will be Shandel's pastel portraits. No formal reception is planned, but Shandel will be sitting the gallery most Saturdays of the month.
Surprise news for Pierce Harrah, who related that "I went the Fair for the first time on July 3. I noticed that one of my paintings, a contemporary floral titled "Rhapsody of Spring," had won a Honorary Mention. When I picked up my painting, I was handed an envelope with a form from an interested buyer from San Francisco." Congratulations, Pierce!
 Karen Howard won a first place ribbon at the San Diego County Fair's one day Small Image Show. She also received an Honorable Mention in the Pastel division and also in the Colored Drawing division.Fujiko has 20 artworks on display. The garden is open from 10am to 4:30pm daily ($4 admission).
Fujiko Isomura is also offering a workshop on imitation gold leafing, including a gallery talk on Sunday, August 9 from 11am to 3pm. $30 for nonmembers, Member $25 for members). Call JFG 619-232-2721 for the reservation. For more information, please contact Fujiko at fujiko7@san.rr.com.
 Dana Levine's artwork is showing at several locations around San Diego this summer. If you are in the neighborhood, Dana invites you to please drop by to see her work.
First, Dana Levine is having a one-woman exhibition of photographs at Scripps Memorial Hospital, 9888 Genessee Road, La Jolla. The photographs are on display in the main floor hallway of the hospital during the summer months until the end of September.
from August 4 to August 16 (reception August 8 from 4pm to 7pm) and also at Gallery 21 in Spanish Village from July 22 to August 3 and from August 19 to August 31 (reception on August 23 from noon to 3pm). If you are in La Jolla Shores or at Balboa Park, please stop by to say hello and see her artwork.
Jerome Lipetzky's painting "Roberts' Ranch Noon" was juried into the current San Diego Art Institute's exhibit in Balboa Park. The show runs from July 17-Aug 22.
Catherine MacDonald had four paintings selected for the Jazzercize Corporation Summer/Fall "Eclectic" Art Exhibition. Her work will be on view at its International Headquarters in Carlsbad from July to December.
Catherine MacDonald had artwork selected for an exhibit and will have a painting on view at a gallery in Carlsbad during the month of August.
Julianne Ricksecker was accepted in the Mini Print Internacional de Cadques, June 27 to September 15 at Taller Galleria Fort, Cadaques, Girona, Spain. The exhibition will travel to Gallery "L'Etangd'Art"; Bages, France, from November 28, 2009 through January 10, 2010.
 Juli Ricksecker is in a group show at the "7 Printmakers -15th Annual Exhibition" in Spanish Village's Gallery 21. The show runs from September 2 through September 14. Two receptions are being held: on Thursday, September 3, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Sunday, September 13, from 4:00pm to 8pm. Gallery 21 is open daily from 11:00 am to 4pm.
Salli Sachse will be showing her paintings at her Patio Gallery, 346 Fern Glen, La Jolla, on Sundays from noon to 6pm. Cowabunga, come check it out.
 judi sim has five paintings in the East County Business Center's St. Clair Gallery at 270 East Douglas Street, El Cajon, CA). ("Kenya Spirits" is shown here.) The show runs through August. For more information, contact the Director, Howard Bagley, at 619-322-5328. Private viewings are available.
 judi sim won an Honorable Mention for "GOD WITH US co09", showing at the at Artists Gallery 121 East Grande Ave., Escondido, CA. Three new pieces can be purchased there until August 3.
judi sim's originals, giclees, cards, and magnets are on permanent display at two Fast Frame galleries, one located in the Navajo Shopping Center, 8726 Lake Murray Blvd. #C1, La Mesa, CA (619-465-3278) and the other Fast Frame in the Scripps Ranch Marketplace, 10625 Scripps Poway Parkway #C (858-577-0062).
At the opening reception on July 3, music and dancing were surrounded by 35 of her lush hues and vibrant tones in plein aire renderings. Congratulations, Margot and welcome!
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Send your news worthy items, including JPG images pertaining to your news item, to my email newsletter@lajollaart.org. And do let us know what you think of this new format.
Sincerely,
Carole Duebbert
La Jolla Art Association
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Sherry Krulle-Beaton was awarded a third place in acrylics for "Here Comes the Sun" in the 
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