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Summer Art Classes for Children Begin July 6: What You Can Do |
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What can you do?
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Spread the word. Tell your friends and family. You can also grab some brochures at the gallery and pass them out.
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Donate your old art materials, such as paint brushes, paints, glue, and colorful paper.
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Sign up your kids.
To enroll a child, call 858-459-1196 or register on the LJAA website. |
| LJAA Members Win Awards at the San Diego County Fair |
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The following LJAA artists won awards at the 2009 San Diego County Fair:
Chovy Frohlich: 1st Place for "Best Friends" (Oil - Rep, Animals)
Catherine Grawin: 3rd Place for "California Coast, Montana De Oro" (Oil - Rep, Landscapes)
Karen E Howard: Honorable Mention for "Reflecting On The Past" (Drawing - Color)
Karen E Howard: Honorable Mention for "Cherries" (Pastel)
Darlene Katz: 1st Place for "At Play On The Beach" (Oil - Rep, Landscapes)
Darlene Katz: Honorable Mention for "Wild Horses" (Oil - Rep, Animals)
Sherry Krulle-Beaton: 2nd Place for "Rainclouds" (Acrylic - Rep, Landscapes)
Dana Levine: Honorable Mention for "Marble on the Loose" (Photography: Still Life)
Dana Levine: Honorable Mention for "The Lighthousekeeper's Desk" (Photography: Still Life)
Caroline Morse: Honorable Mention for "Fez Tannery Workers" (Photography: Documentary)
Melinda Newman: Honorable Mention (Oil - Florals)
Salli Sachse: Honorable Mention for "Inner Glow (Oil - Rep, Still Lifes & Florals)
judi sim: Donated Award for her "Abundance #2"
Lisa Thorik: Honorable Mention for "Little Couple" (Oil - Rep, People)
You can view them through July 5, so check them out!
Sorry if we missed anyone.
Congratulations!
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July 25: Free Painting Demo |
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Catherine Grawin will be presenting a free painting demo on Saturday, July 25, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, with socializing following the demo. Please join her for an enjoyable demonstration. |
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Free Art Exhibit!
For their many "Volunteer Hours," this month Tony Cuban and Lev Tsimring were awarded the "Powder Room Art Exhibit."
Each exhibit runs for a month starting at the 15th of the awarded month.
Reminder: Last month's Volunteer of the Month, Sharon Ford, sold one of her paintings. You can, too, so chip in and volunteer to get this special honor! | |
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September 26
Free Workshop on learning the Art of Beautiful Writing-Calligraphy!
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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| Contact Tony ajcuban@cox.net |
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Expect the "Unexpected"
Starting on July 5
from the Troublemakers in their July Show at the LJAA Gallery
These Troublemakers--
Jerry Lipetzky
--will be exhibiting their works in a group exhibit at the LJAA gallery in their show "Unexpected" from July 5 through July 19. An artists' reception will be held at the gallery on Saturday, July 11, from 6pm to 8pm.
The gallery hours for this show are Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 8pm, and by appointment. | |
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"Summer at the
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An exhibit of photography and paintings by the fallowing members--
July 20 to August 3.
Artists Reception on Saturday, July 26, 4pm to 7pm
Stop by the gallery, then enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants near the Shores. |
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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:
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, 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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| La Jolla Art Association Newsletter
July 2009 |
President's Corner
The LJAA is excited to present summer art classes for youth and teens from ages 5 to 18. These classes are a bargain at $25 (less for multiple class signup). Since our members are our best resources, it is very important that each of you ask your friends, family and neighbors to sign up their children or grandchildren for one of more of these drawing, painting, collage, photography or art discovery classes. Young children can take the class with an adult and work together as a team. Registration and more information is available at www.lajollaart.org. I encourage each LJAA member to find one youth for these July and August art classes.
Since art classes are only one of the ways we are hoping to raise funds to be able to stay in business, the fundraising committee has agreed on two more fundraising events this year. Be ready to participate in those events later this summer and in the fall. Everyone's participation is paramount, if we are to continue providing inexpensive gallery rental space for our members.
One way all members can support LJAA is by attending fellow member artists' receptions scheduled every other weekend. Dates are posted in our newsletters or on our webpage. We all need feedback and this is a way to give time and comments to your fellow artist. If you cannot make the reception, then at least stop by the gallery to see each new show. You may be inspired to do something new in your own work.
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LJAA 2010 Calendar Contest
Call for all current 127 members to submit one jpeg of their favorite artwork for an opportunity to be juried into the LJAA 2010 Calendar. There are 12 positions available. Your artwork may be chosen. Your entry needs to state the title, medium, artist name and the month submitted for the byline to be listed with each calendar photo.
The calendar will follow the seasonal theme by each month. The theme suggestions are as follows: JAN: New beginnings, FEB: President's (not everyone has a valentine), MAR: winds rain in California, APR: rain, MAY: flowers, JUN: summer, JULY: Independence day, AUG: hot summer days, SEPT: going back to school/beginning of fall, OCT: harvest/fall leaves changing, NOV: thanksgiving, and DEC: winter holidays.
Also, two small photos will be printed on each month within the date grid. So the opportunity for 36 artist works will be represented on our first calendar. Resolution is best if 300 dots per square inch. Size will be 10.5 x 8 large size and one inch square for the small size. Sample of jpeg identification:
May_janedoe_oil_flowergarden.jpeg Send the jpeg to email address funds@lajollaart.org BEFORE July 31. The selection of the calendar art work will be announced in a special email announcement in mid-August and printing will be completed by the ending of August ready for sale in September through December. |
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The 1st Annual LJAA Art & Poetry Exhibit Was a Great Success!
The Winners of the 2009 Poetry & Art Show were:
- Best Original Poem to Original Artwork: Shannon Stovall and Jeff. Jeff wrote the poem and Shannon created the artwork. This young couple heard about the LJAA Poetry and Art contest through Craig's List on the Internet. Now that is far reaching for an art show.
- Best Original Art to a Poem: Our own fellow member, Gwen Nobil.
- Best Original Poem to Artwork: Paul Tayyer.
The judges also made favorable comments about Cindy Hedgecock's photograph of Pelicans and her mother's poem about the same. The judges were impressed with the quality artwork and poetry present.
There were many more Category #1 (original poetry to original artwork) than the other two categories. Next year we hope to have an even better level of participation from the membership.
Entries were judged by Michael Klam (Director of Poetry and Arts Program at the San Diego Art Institute, Balboa Park) and William Roetzheim (author, playwrite, and theater director).
Congratulations to you all! Watch for details about the 2nd Annual Poetry and Art Show scheduled for 2010!
Sincerely,
Tony Cuban
La Jolla Art Association
Exhibition Director
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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 July 5, September 6, and November 1. For more information, check out the SDAI website. |
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Upcoming Show Opportunities
Call for Entries: The Catnip Connection Show is taking place again this year in The Third Annual Catnip Connection Juried Fine Art Exhibit Featuring Cats is taking place from July 8 to July 20 Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center. The entry deadline/artwork dropoff is July 8. This is an all media exhibition honoring animals of the feline persuasion, domestic and wild. A portion of all sales will go to support the Feral Cat Coalition, an organization offering spay/neuter clinics for stray cats in San Diego County. For more information, see the prospectus and entry form.
The California Cosstal Commission and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is holding their 11th Annual Amateur Photography Competition (an amateur is anyone who earns less then 50% of income from photography). The postmark deadline for entries is July 15. You can find the guidelines and entry form on the California Coastal Commission's "Photography Contest" webpage. Call for Entries: The Fallbrook Art Center is soliciting 2D and 3D works that can be defined as EXTREME. Artists must include a written statement defining the extreme element of the works they submit. The statements will be presented next to the works selected for the show. Entry deadline July 17. For more information, see the prospectus and entry form.
Call for Artists: Upstream People Gallery is looking for artists who have a particular artistic sense of originality and creative vision for the "8th Annual Summer All Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition." The gallery is especially interested in showcasing artworks in all media, themes and creative processes. The entry deadline has been extended through July 24. Please email the gallery 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
 Jeffrey R. Brosbe had five images accepted into the "8th Annual Summer All Media International Online Juried Exhibition" of the Upstream People Gallery. The show runs from August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010. Check out the UPG website.
 Jeffrey R. Brosbe had three images accepted into the 3rd Annual Alley Cat Juried Art Show. There will be a reception on Saturday, July 18 from 4pm to 8pm at Sophie's Gallery, 109 Rea Avenue, El Cajon.
Chovy (Frohlich) was honored to win a 1st Prize at the San Diego County Fair this year for her painting of her dog, "Best Friend" (Oil - Representational, Animals).
Carole Duebbert's image "Pearls" was awarded a 2nd Place 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 had four images juried into the 3rd Annual Alley Cat Juried Art Show. The reception is on Saturday, July 18, from 4pm to 8pm at Sophie's Gallery, 109 Rea Avenue, El Cajon. The show runs from July 17 to August 14, 2009.
Gayla G Edwards' "Reflecting Carnelia" was accepted in the 2009 San Diego County Fair Photography Exhibition in the "Our Best Friend" Category.
Gayla G Edwards is also exhibiting one photograph relating to electromagnetic energy field in the "Synthesis" Show of PhotoArts Group's InnerSpace Gallery located in the Escondido Municipal Gallery/Escondido Art Partnership, 262 East Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025. This photography exhibition is a combined exhibit with the Digital Arts Group (DAG). The theme is Science-Art. The exhibition will be on display through July 3. This is a must see for all science lovers.
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 also participating in the PhotoArts Group Exhibition July 1 to July 31 at the Coffee & Art, Gaslamp District, 777 6th Ave., Ste. 105 (between G St & F St.), San Diego, CA.
Jenny Ferrone's painting "The Aboretum" has been juried into the San Diego Art Institute. The show runs from June 5 to July 12.
Sharon Ford has a new pastel display at the Off Track Gallery on 2nd and D in Encinitas. These pastels feature a series of landscapes focusing on Lavender Fields around the globe. This exhibit runs through the end of August.
Catherine Grawin is one of 15 plein air artists in the 14th Annual Plein Air Exhibition at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery. The show runs through July 26. She won 3rd Place for her painting "California Coast, Montana de Oro" (Landscape in Oil) in the 2009 San Diego County Fair.
Karen E Howard's "Reflecting On The Past" (Drawing - Color) and "Cherries" (Pastel) won Honorable Mention in this year's San Diego County Fair.
 Sherry Krulle-Beaton's painting "Firepath" has been accepted into a national juried show Gateway to Imagination with the Farmington Museum in New Mexico. The juror for the show is Carl Purcell. The show runs until July 11.
 Dana Levine had four entries acccepted in art and photography at the San Diego County Fair. She won an Honorable Mention for two of her photographs of still lifes, "Marbles on the Loose" and "The Lighthousekeeper's Desk."
Dana Levine's photographs will be on display at Scripps Memorial Hospital all summer. If you are visiting someone, you will see the exhibit when you walk down the main floor hallway leading from the hospital to the emergency room.
Dana Levine is also exhibiting at Spanish Village's Gallery 21 during the end of July and during the last two weeks in August and at LJAA during the first two weeks of August. For more details on exhibition dates and receptions, email her.
Jerome Lipetzky's painting "Canyon Afternoon" has been juried into the current San Diego Art Institute's exhibit in Balboa Park. The exhibit runs until July 11.
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.
 Lisa Mozzini-McDill's painting, "Holding Onto The Light" was selected by jury for special recognition in the California Art Club's 17th Biannual Juried Exhibition "Eternal Light" at the historic Blinn House. The exhibition will run from June 14 to December 2.
Julianne Ricksecker is also exhibiting in the The El Cajon 12th Invitational Art Exhibit, June 8 to July 23, at the St. Clair Gallery in El Cajon. A receptions supporting the Alley Cat Art Fest will take place on July 18 from 4pm to 8pm.
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's new paintings, one of which is called "Paint Out Passion co09," are showing at the 2009 San Diego County Fair. Her piece "Abundance #2" won a Donated award.
judi sim was the winner of three awards in a June show by the Escondido Artists Gallery on Grand Avenue in Escondido: Honorable Mention for "Artie Artist co08," 3rd Place for "INTRIGUE co09," and Best of Show for "HOPPY co09."
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). Lev Tsimring's photo " Guilin" was juried into the "Best of Nature" Photography Show, which is on view in The Ordover Gallery at the San Diego Natural History Museum from June 27 to September 13. An opening reception for the show will be held on Saturday, July 11, from 11am to 2pm.
 John Valois' Photo Montage "Not Forgotten" was juried into the current San Diego Art Institute's regional show, which runs from June 5 to July 12.
John Valois also has had his works on display at the Westin Hotel (Emerald Building) C Street windows during the month of June and continuing on through July.
 Richard Warner has three oil paintings in the San Diego County Fair. Included are a landscape of Vernazza in Italy's Cinque Terre, an autumn still life, and the self-portrait in his studio.
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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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Fujiko Isomura
Salli Sachse won an Honorable Mention for her painting "Inner Light" at the