PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Dear LJAA members and friends,
At this very special time of year we thankful for many things, especially the gifts of creativity and loyalty of our members. Let me take this opportunity to thank you for all the many things you have done for your art organization this year. We sincerely appreciate the confidence you have had in me, the support you have given to your executive board, and all of things you have done for LJAA in 2010. We have come a long way in a very tough economy, and we have exciting things planned for the new year, which will allow everyone to make a positive contribution to our association. See some announcements at the end of this news section.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday season in the company of your art friends and your family. See you at the January "Pie and Tea Social."
Warmest regards,
Kris deYoung
LJAA President
president@lajollaart.org
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 SEEKING A NEW LJAA BOARD SECRETARY
We are really excited for Lorraine Klotz, who has been serving cheerfully as our faithful secretary for almost a year now. She has purchased a condominium and the sale will be closing in December. However, the property is in Palm Desert, so Lorraine will be moving about 120 miles away and joining her art friends in that area. We are going to need someone to replace her on the board and are seeking anyone who is a member, who can take notes and do a little typing. You would need to attend the monthly board meetings and then write up the minutes afterward and distribute by email. If you are interested you can contact someone on the board, or you can come to the next board meeting on December 13 to let Lorraine turn over her pen and paper to you.
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FROM THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
 We are excited to welcome three new artist members In November, Scott Gillen, Fernanda Natale-Reynolds and Doris Dickinson.
"Peace Sign," oil, Scott Gillen (image right)
"San Pasqual Valley," oil, Fernanda Natale-Reynolds
(image left)
"Street Musicians," watercolor, Doris Dickinson
(image right)
LJAA needs participation from our regular members in order to to continue our mission and existence. Participating member artists can learn and inspire each other through our activities and by sharing experiences. Please join board meetings, events and gallery receptions which are all open to ALL members.
Our December board meeting will be at the LJAA Gallery on Monday, December 13, at 6:30pm. (New membership applicants' presentations generally start at 6pm.)
Details of the 2011 membership renewal are still being discussed due to the possible change of the membership rules and requirements. The renewal information should be announced before January, 2011. Exhibiting members who have not completed 6 hours of required annual volunteer service by the end of December will be billed $10 per 1 Volunteer Hour (VH). for gallery sitting opportunities to earn VHs, please contact our Exhibition Director Aimee Jo (artalaaimeejo@aol.com).
Happy Winter Holidays to you all.
Best Regards,
Fujiko Isomura
LJAA Membership Director
membership@lajollaart.org
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FROM THE LJAA HISTORIAN
The year was August 1932, the years during the Depression. The LJAA Artists voted to have an all media exhibit and to see all pictures for $5.00 a piece for one month. It was a success!
Best Wishes,
Harold Dozier
LJAA Historian
historian@lajollaart.org
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There are still a couple of dozen bottles of our private, one-of-a-kind, Night of the Iguana wine label remaining. You can pick up a few bottles for yourself or as a very nice gift for the wine lovers on your gift list. For only a $20 donation (includes tax), you can get the bright Chardonnay, the smooth Merlot, or the full-bodied Cabernet. Once they are all sold out, this label will be gone forever. So stop by the gallery, make your donation and get some really great wine in return.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Two artwork pieces by Fujiko Isomura were featured in color in a Pull-out Resource of "Looking & Learning Story" in the December 2010 issue of "SchoolArts" magazine published by David Publications, Worcester, MA. From http://www.davisart.com: "SchoolArts is a national art education magazine committed to promoting excellence, advocacy, and professional support for educators in the visual arts since 1901."
 
Dana Levine and John Valois are honorable mention winners in the Art Meets Fashion competition a project sponsored by San Diego Visual Arts Network. Dana's photograph, a light hearted look at teen-age fashionista sporting the grunge look, is called "What to Wear at the Fair." (image above left) John's is titled "Play Time at the Mall." (image above right)
Holiday Color:
Ann Slater, Linda Gilbreath, and Mark Smith will be exhibiting their paintings at Mission Trails Regional Park from December 5 to December 30, open (except holidays) from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily.
Amy Wells hosted an extremely successful and fabulous opening reception for her solo show entitled, "Girl" on Saturday, November 26. The well-attended event was catered by Food Junkies. It was a class act. She dimmed the lights, poured the wine, and sold more than a handful of paintings! La Jolla Art Association congratulates Amy on a show well done and hopes she will grace the gallery with her creative vibe again real soon!
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FROM JOAN YIN, CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING INSTRUCTOR
Thanks Kris deYoung and Catherine MacDonald, who arranged this "Share your art" work shop on October 23. Also thanks to the 20 attendants! See their work in some of these photos.
 
 
 
 
I wish I could show all of their paintings. Each one shows its own character, I was happy to give the workshop. I am pleased to schedule two more. See the next announcement.
Regards,
Joan Yin
wuchiungrong@yahoo.com
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NEW CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING "LANDSCAPE" WORKSHOPS
Workshop theme: Expressing "spirit" more than sketching the "shape" by stroke techniques, harmonizing the abstract and realistic is one of the goal of Chinese brush paintings. These classes will emphasize students' practice and individual instruction. Those wishing to attend may register for one or both classes. Upon registration and fee receipt, Joan will contact participants with a supply list.
Dates: Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Fee: $10.00 per person
Limited: 20 Participants
Location: LJAA Gallery, 8100 Paseo del Ocaso, Suite B, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-459-1196
To Register: Register ahead.
In person: Register and pay fee at the LJAA Gallery (8100 Paseo del Ocaso, Suite B, La Jolla, CA 92037)
By email or mail: Email name and address to: Joan Yin at wuchiungrong@yahoo.com
AND mail fee to the LJAA Gallery address (see above).
Participants must bring their own brush and maybe some basic equipment. (A percentage of the fee will be donated to LJAA gallery.)
Regards,
Joan Yin
wuchiungrong@yahoo.com
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 UPCOMING EVENTS & SHOW OPPORTUNITIES
Permanent Display Opportunity from Ultrastar Cinemas
Ultrastar Cinemas in cooperation with Coastal Artists of San Diego, invites San Diego and North County artists to submit entries for a unique opportunity, the first for San Diego: A Juried theater art walls permanent exhibit to be displayed in the eight movie theaters at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center in Carmel Valley.
Deadline for Entries: Friday January 7, 2011
Entry Fees: None
Requirements: Original 2D art of any medium, reflecting Carmel Valley's coastal colors, textures, spirit and charm with new original work strongly encouraged. Up to three digital images may be submitted with entry forms.
Selection: Some 30-40 original works selected from the digitals will be viewed by jurors for a final decision of 8-16. These originals will be loaned to Ultrastar to make enlarged giclee prints (3'x4') to be installed on the inside walls of the 8 theaters and on screen. Originals will then be returned to the artists. Each winner will receive a year of free movies (4 movie passes a month, popcorn and soda) and a dinner for two at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center.
Entry Forms: Can be obtained from Artwalls@UltraStarMovies.com.
Questions: Please call Coastal Artists at (858) 259-5690.
Message from Ultrastar Cinemas: Starting January 2011, USC will be renovating the theater(s) in Carmel Valley's Del Mar Highlands Town Center. This renovation will include the addition of many new amenities and improvements to enhance the movie going experience. As part of our renovation, USC is looking for 8-16 pieces of unique 2-dimensional, wall-hung fine art that we will incorporate as part of the interior wall design of the eight theaters. Artists who wish to have their work immortalized as part of our theater's charm and atmosphere can submit works for consideration. We are looking for works that reflect the colors, textures, spirit and charm of Carmel Valley and the coastal area.
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Earth Through a Lens (ETAL) Photography Competition
Earth Through a Lens (ETAL) is a national juried photographic display held annually in Palm Springs and the Desert Cities to commemorate Earth Day. The work of 30-50 finalists are displayed in outstanding public gallery space for the month of April. The images chosen will focus on beauty in the natural environment, the degradation of the environment by human activity, and attempts to reclaim or restore spoiled habitats. In sum, the photographs will highlight the importance of developing a sustainable environment.
The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers living within North America. The deadline is Friday, January 7 at midnight MST. Finalists will be notified in early February. Photographers may submit up to three images with an entry fee of $35 for the initial image and $10 for each of two additional images. For more information, go to the ETAL website: earththroughalensps.com/index.html.
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Gallery 21 Call for Entries
Gallery 21, located in Balboa Park's Spanish Village, has announced details about its 36th Annual Small Image Show. Details may be found at gallery21art.com/SIS_about.html.
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Southwestern Artists' Association 10th Annual Juried Art Show
"Top 100" (includes a One Foot Show)
February 26 to March 13, 2011
This show is open to all San Diego county artists. Acceptable media include all wall-hung, two dimensional work: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, gouache, collage, drawing, mixed media, photography, digital art, etc. The juror is Grant Pecoff (www.pecoff.com).
Mail-in Registration Deadline: Postmarked on or before Tuesday, February 1, 2011 (approx. 3 weeks prior to the hand-delivery date)
The prospectus/entry form is located on our website: prospectus/entry form
Contact: Jennifer Meeder
jmeeder@cox.net
www.SWArtists.com
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 COOKBOOK SPECIAL PROJECT
Some of the members of the LJAA are hoping to create an artistic Cook Book. It is in the beginning planning stages but we need your help.
If you are interested in working on this project,please contact Sharon Ford at:
Sharnplfd@yahoo.com
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