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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Dear Fellow LJAA Artists and Friends,
Unbelievable, but half the year has almost past by, and we have so much more to do this summer and fall. You have probably been reading and hearing about our upcoming gala summer fundraiser "Night of the Iguana."
I am really excited about the progress that the Fundraising Committee, led by judy judy judy, has made planning and pulling this event together. It is going to be really fun and, I believe, profitable for our organization. We have Mark Donnelly to thank for our Night of the Iguana wine label design, which is gorgeous. You can still buy or reserve your bottles now. What I really need all members to do, is to find just one donation from a business, friend, or possibly yourself that will be suitable for our auction. Here's a list of items we need: - Autographed sports items
- Sports items or tickets to sporting events
- Theater tickets (Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, etc.)
- Unique jewelry
- Vacation home or time share
- Take for a sail on your boat/ toast with a bottle of Iguana private label wine
- Movie tickets
- Antiques (in good condition)
- Starbucks gift card
- Old movie posters
- Baby-sitting for an evening
- Host and prepare a meal for six-eight people at your home
- Build a website
- Host a round of golf
- 1-year membership to LJAA
- Yoga classes
- Massage
- Hairdresser
- Dental services (for example, teeth whitening)
- Passes to Sea World or San Diego Zoo
- Museum tickets
- Concert tickets
- Unopened perfume, bubble bath or home spa treatments, candles
- Unopened adult board games (Monopoly, Scrabble, Trivia, etc.)
- Dance lessons
- Cooking class
- House cleaning
- Unopened CD or DVD
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Boutique gift certificates
- Golf or pro shop
- Passes for horse racing clubhouse
From our website, you can print a copy of the consignment form, which has our tax ID on it and which businesses need for tax information. If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Kim Wilkins, Pierce Harrah, judy judy judy, Salli Sachse, Theresa Early Newbern, Aimee Jo Fahrner, Lorraine Klotz, or me. So, dust of your favorite cocktail clothes, mark your calendars, and be a part of making our gala a huge social and financial success.
Sincerely,
Kristine deYoung
LJAA President
858-459-1196 president@lajollaart.org
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LIMITED EDITION WINE PRESALES HAVE BEGUN
The La Jolla Art Association's"Night of the Iguana" Fundraiser is quickly approaching and you won't want to miss your opportunity to reserve some of our custom labeled, limited edition wines created in honor of this spectacular special. This gala fundraising event, which includes a cocktail party, silent auction, and tropical theme, will be held on Saturday, July 17. Art (juried) will be in the gallery two weeks prior to the event and for sale.
WINE LIST:
2007 Windsor Merlot
Mendocino County
Black Cherry and Cherry Vanilla Flavors with a Long Finish
$24.00 +tax ($26.10)
2008 Windsor Cabernet Sauvignon
North Coast
A Classic California Cabernet, Balanced with a Long Finish
$24.00 +tax ($26.10)
2008 Windsor Unoaked Chardonnay
New Release!
A Delightful, Food Friendly Wine with True Chardonnay Flavors
$24.00 +tax ($26.10)
To reserve your limited edition wine send a check for 50% of the purchase price (or $13.05 per bottle) to:
La Jolla Art Association, 8100 Paseo del Ocaso, La Jolla, CA 92037
attn: judy, judy, judy
Please tell us how many bottles of each type of wine you wish to reserve and include your name, a return address, and a phone number in case we need to reach you regarding your order.  CALL FOR ENTRIES:: ART OF A TROPICAL THEME
Registration fee:
$25.00 first piece
$10.00 each additional piece
(may be additional charge for large pieces)
Drop off:
Monday, July 5
from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Pickup:
Sunday, July 18
during gallery hours from 11am-6pm
Thank you,
judy, judy, judy
Fundraising Director
funds@lajollaart.org
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 FROM THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
In May we have welcomed a new pastel artist member, Marian Liang (http://www.mariancanvas.com). From her biography, "born with an artistic mind and a love for people, birds and nature," Mrs. Liang was inspired by Cezanne and Matisse's mastery of color, and the richness that it brought forth out of ordinary scenes. Mrs. Liang received a BA in French from Tam Kang University in Taiwan prior to moving to the United States in 1979. She received her MA in arts in 1998 from SUNY at Stony Brook on Long Island, NY. She spent 20 years on the East Coast living in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Florida, and has lived in San Diego since 1999.
(image right: "A Gazing Bird" by Marian Liang in pastel)
Our Annual All Membership Meeting was held at the Riford Library at La Jolla Village on Saturday, May 15 from 10am to noon. Attending members shared such delights as morning coffee, fruits, breads, cheese, and smoked salmon prepared by our Social Director, Salli Sachse. Our new board members were voted in and new plans and ongoing business were presented. Great suggestions and ideas were shared by the attending members. Two of this year's new members also participated. Members had a chance to socialize and reconnect with each other before and after the meeting.
If you were not able to come to the annual meeting and you are one of the members who has not been down to the LJAA Gallery this year and meet your fellow artist members, our fundraising event "Night of the Iguana" a cocktail party and a silent auction along with the tropical themed juried show on the night of the July 17 will be a superb opportunity! Please put it on your calender.
Please join us at our next monthly board meeting on Monday, June 14 from 6:30pm. Unfortunately, I will be out of town and have to miss it but I am hoping that many of you will join our June Board Meeting! (Members participating meetings earn one Volunteer Hour (VH) for each hour, as well.)
Best wishes,
Fujiko Isomura
LJAA Membership Director
membership@lajollaart.org
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FROM THE LJAA HISTORIAN
Excerpt from the Art Association Report for the Library, June 6, 1950:
"This report of June 6, 1950, brings to close one of the happiest thirty two years of the La Jolla Art Association.
It is interesting to know that this art gallery has given more artists a chance to develop year by year and become better known than any other gallery in Southern California.
Due to its unique set up allowing amateurs and accomplished artists to compete and exhibit together three times a year, as they develop they are given a chance for a one man show, which helps them to develop further. With forty eight members and a gain of ten or more new members coming in each year. We are having to divide up the time for one man shows to two week periods, and the artists are very appreciative and thankful for that time allowed.
By next year we will have to cut down perhaps to a one week showing; except for our most outstanding artists, as increasing interest is shown in more local artists and their worthwhile achievements. Welcome to over eight thousand tourists and local visitors to the gallery each year is extended.
I would like to present our President Mrs. Eleanor B. Parkes who is giving in behalf of the Art Association $150.00 Dollars for the book fund of the La Jolla Library."
Best wishes,
Harold Dozier
LJAA Historian
historian@lajollaart.org
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PLEASE DO NOT TELL ANYONE OUTSIDE LJAA ABOUT THIS!
The LJAA is sponsoring an annual all Southern California, ALL MEDIA, competition. This event will be announced to the public around June 1. LJAA members will be able to enter art at a discounted fee, and there are many opportunities coming up for each of us to earn Volunteer Hour (VH) credits (required for showing in our gallery), and get other perks . . . not to mention the good karma.
2 HOURS ONLY: Can you offer 2 hours?
People are needed to drop off 6" x 9" postcards to other galleries, other art organizations, schools, colleges, universities, or wherever artists may see them.
We need about 5 volunteers are need to give 2 hours for the month of June to do this task.
We need about 5 volunteers are need to give 2 hours for the month of July to do this task.
We need about 5 volunteers are need to give 2 hours for the month of August to do this task.
Can you offer as much as 5 OR 6 HOURS? People are needed to contact the media.
We need about 3 volunteers are need for the month of June to do this task.
We need about 3 volunteers are need for the month of July to do this task.
We need about three 3 volunteers are need for the month of August to do this task.
If you can volunteer to help in this way, please email Jeff Brosbe at brosbe@cox.net ASAP
Please consider volunteering to help make this a success.
Thank you,
Jeff Brosbe
brosbe@cox.net
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LJAA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING REPORT
The 2010 LJAA Annual Membership Meeting was held this year on May 15 at the Riford Library. Salli Sachse was in charge of the morning breakfast bar buffet, which was a wonderful addition to the morning meeting.
Thanks to all of you who attended: Kris de Young, Mark Donnelly, Sharon Ford , George Galaich, Elisa Marie Gittings, Pierce Harrah, Fujiko Isomura, judy judy judy, Cindy Klong, Lorraine Klotz, Marian Liang, Catherine MacDonald, Theresa Early Newbern, Melinda Newman, Salli Sachse, Tamara Stautland, John Valois, Margot Wallace, and Richard Warner.
And thanks to those of you who sent in proxies: Jacqueline Dena, Raye Anne Marks, Ruth Todd Evans, Caroline Morse, Anne Von Benckendorf, Jeanne Zvetina, Charles Pinckney, and Marie Dion.
ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The results of the elections are:
- President: Kris deYoung
 Vice President: Pierce Harrah- Secretary: Lorraine Klotz
- Treasurer: Theresa Early Newbern
- Advertising Director: Pierce Harrah
- Children's Art Director: Aimee Jo Fahrner
- Education Director: Catherine MacDonald
- Exhibition Director: OPEN
- Fundraising Director: judy judy judy
- Gallery Director: Kris deYoung
- Gallery Training Director: Doreen DiPasquale
- Historian: Harold Dozier
- La Jolla Shores Merchants Liaison: OPEN
- Marketing Director: Kim Wilkins
- Social Director: Salli Sachse
- Stategic Marketing Director: Kim Wilkins
- Webmaster: Mike Morse
By the way, LJAA members are also leading the following:
Black & White Exhibition Chair: Jeff Brosbe Constant Contact Publisher: Sharon Ford Gallery Transition Team Leader: Susan Kauffman Newsletter Editors: Mark Donnelly & Carole Duebbert SD County Fair Art Kids Judges & Awards Coordinators: Marie Dion & Raye Anne Marks
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Kris deYoung offered "Volunteerism" as the theme for the meeting: why she volunteers and the benefits of personal and professional growth and helping the community. She asked us to think about what unique skill we could offer and encouraged us to think about being on the board or an adjunct to the board. Kris forwarded warnings to the members regarding thefts of email addresses and other scams. We were referred to the site http://www.spam@uce.gov.
VICE PRESIDENT/ADVERTISING DIRECTOR'S REPORTPierce Harrah reported that the Memorial Day issue of The Visitor's Guide will have a half-page ad about the association featuring a painting of the Shores by Jeff Yeoman. It was suggested that we insert our brochure into the publication. Pierce also spoke about plywood panels to take home and paint for display Art in the Heart of La Jolla. He reported that the Whale Sculpture in the La Jolla Shores Park is now paid for with the names of the donors responsible displayed. Finally, Pierce said that the 1930 train mockup is available for us to use for the Christmas Parade.
TREASURER'S REPORTTheresa Newbern and Sharon Ford reported a slight net loss; however, losses are less than last year's, cash on hand is improved, and sales are good. New memberships are up and have helped add to the treasury.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR'S REPORTFujiko Isomura welcomed the new members. We have 108 members this year, down from last year's 136. Reasons for this can be attributed to the economy, distance from the association, wanting to try out new venues, or just "not their style." It was suggested to invite former members to the fundraiser as a way to encourage them to rejoin.
EDUCATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Catherine MacDonald gave a brief report on last year's functions and what's coming up and stated that the "Share Your Art" classes on the fourth Saturday of the month have been a big success.
BUSINESS MARKETING DIRECTOR'S REPORTKim Wilkins wants to develop donations and places to show our art such as the Valencia Hotel.
WEBMASTER'S REPORTMike Morse is working on a new look for the website to make it more modern and user friendly. Membership guidelines shown online will be rewritten by Kris deYoung, Fujiko Isomura, and Doreen DiPasquale.
CONSTANT CONTACT REPORTSharon Ford is keeping a record of how many respond to postings. She also said to limit images for online viewing to 400 pixels wide and send as JPG for the highest resolution possible. Sharon is also working on a cookbook with members' art and recipes dedicated to Tony Cuban.
GALLERY ORIENTATION DIRECTOR'S REPORTKris is looking for a creative person to be the exhibition director. She is working on splitting up the tasks involved with the position.
HISTORIAN'S REPORTHarold Dozier has been looking through old articles about the gallery and has found some interesting items.
CHILDREN'S ART DIRECTOR'S REPORTAimee Jo Fahrner has been very active with children's art activities and may be teaching children's art at the gallery.
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR'S REPORTjudy judy judy thanked Mark Donnelly for the design for the wine bottle labels and said he is also making the invitations for the "Night of the Iguana" fundraiser, July 4 or 5 is the day for hanging art that will be on exhibit in the gallery during the fundraiser (Mike Morse is helping). judy asked members for help with getting donations for the silent auction and food for the guests. The deadline is the end of June. She encouraged members to ask their friends and family for suitable donations and or services.
MISCELLANEOUS"Mission Trails" is accepting art suitable for public and family viewing. Kris is taking reservations for gallery walls available in June.
Best regards,
Lorraine Klotz LJAA Secretary
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
 
For a third year, a group of five LJAA artists, Jeffrey R. Brosbe, Dana Levine, Caroline Morse, Gwen Nobil, and John Valois, are holding an exhibition in the LJAA Gallery. The show is called "Visual Variations" and runs through June 6. Please come see our work during the week (when is it quiet and you can find a parking space). Paintings and photographs will be on display.
Images:
(top left) "Drinking Alone with the Moon" by Jeffery R. Brosbe
(top right) "Mother and Daughter" by Dana Levine
(center left) "Taliesen West" by Caroline Morse
(center right) "Early Spring" by Gwen Nobil
(bottom) "Wisteria" by John Valois
Carole Duebbert was awarded First Place for her black and white photograph, "Sunset Cliffs," (image left) in the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center Juried Photography and Digital Art Exhibit (4355 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902, 619-267-5141).The juror was Joe Nalven. The show runs through June 19.
Jeffrey R. Brosbe has six pieces in the St. Clair Gallery's 19th Invitational Exhibition. The show runs from May 17 through June 25. The artists' reception is being held on June 6 from 3pm-6pm. The gallery is located in the East County Business Center, 270 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon 92020 (619-401-4000).
Watercolor artist Margot Wallace announces "World of Color," a solo exhibit showing July 5 to September 3 at the Rancho Santa Fe Library, (17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 858-756-2512). The exhibit is open to the public from 9am to 5pm from Monday through Saturday. An artist's reception will be held at the library on July 8 from 5pm to 7pm."
Jenny Ferrone's is exhibiting at the Front Porch Gallery through June 27 in the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) Artists Guild All Members Show. The gallery is located at 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008, 760-95-6120.
 Recently, member Randi Helsel stopped by the gallery to share her recent artwork. She has been using painting as a form of art therapy to deal with the effects of a disease that requires blood transfusions about every 4 weeks. She is pleased that she sometimes has the strength to create images that seem to flow from her subconscious.
The month of May at the COAL Art League Gallery: Roberta Henson received a Second Place ribbon in Black & White/Drawing & Print Making. This was one of the pieces that was recently exhibited in the St. Clair Gallery. Roberta also exhibits five six of her works in the continuing St. Clair shows in the East County. This is proving to be a rewarding year!
 Jim Respess will be giving a demonstration at the San Diego County Fair on Saturday, June 12 at 12:30pm. It will be held in the lecture room of the International Photo Arts Exhibition (upstairs from the Fine Art Exhibition). Jim will present a demonstration on digital photomontage: how to assemble a seamless narrative image from several photographs. Jim is internationally known for his art and is a Photoshop guru. (image right: "Long Black Veil")
Jim Respess is co-curating an art exhibition at the Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025. The show is entitled "Homage" and will feature nearly 50 contemporary international artists working in digital media to honor people and ideas that have influenced their lives. The exhibition will run from July 9 to August 21, 2010. The artists reception will be on Saturday, July 10 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. For more info, please contact Jim at jim@greenflashphotography.com. |
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 A 2010 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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TRAVELING FOR HIS ART: JEFFREY R. BROSBE
Jeffrey R. Brosbe uses his itchy feet to make his art. For as long as he can remember, Jeff has been in love with seeing new places, meeting new people, and encountering different cultures. Many of his images have been, and continue to be, created during his travels.
Like all travelers, he has had some personal achievements, a myriad of great experiences, and a few disturbing ones. He has been tear-gassed in three countries (U.S., Malaysia, and the Philippines) and seen all three enshrined dictators (Ho, Mao, and Vladimir).
 On his recent trip to Thailand, Jeff missed being in the midst of flying hand grenades by less than 2 hours but got some great images of what has almost become a civil war, as well as a few from the celebration of the Thai New Year (Songkran). |
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UPCOMING EVENTS & SHOW OPPORTUNITIES
ART IN THE HEART OF LA JOLLA
Great news! Following on the success of last year's "Art in the Heart of La Jolla," where 10 of our artists' images were installed on trash containers around the Village, we have been invited by the La Jolla Town Council to participate again this summer. This year they would like at least 15 of our artists' images in 15 additional locations.
Here are the details and dates:
Thursday, July 8: Deliver paint boards will be delivered to the LJAA Gallery.
Saturday, July 31, 11am-2pm: Install paint boards and hold plein air paint demo.
Jade Schultz will again supply the fine quality board for acrylic painting, which has held up well this past year, and the plexiglas covering for your acrylic painting. (Sorry, oil painting does not hold up for this project.) To reserve your spot or ask questions, please contact Pierce Harrah, who is organizing this event (858-642-0098 or harrah@nethere.com).
Don't wait too long to decide... This will be your opportunity to have one of your signed images permanently installed in the "Heart of La Jolla." There is no cost to you, except your time to paint your board and be present to do a small plein air image on installation day.
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NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR
THE JUNE MEMBER'S EXHIBIT IN THE LJAA GALLERY
As the weather warms, more visitors come into our gallery. We have had a steady stream of visitors and at least 75 in attendence at the last reception. In the past two weeks, we have had four original paintings by three of our four artists sold to patrons. To get in on the action and fun and exhibit your work on a wall in the gallery, you can contact Kris deYoung to find out what is available.
We will be hanging work for the June Members' Exhibit on June 6 and showing through July 4, when the "Night of the Iguana" show goes up. If you are feeling budget-conscious, you can select to share a large wall with others for the month for a smaller fee. This will be the last Members' Wall Rental event for this year, so those of you who have postponed doing this, might want to grab your chance now. A few walls are already reserved.
To figure where your artwork will hang in the gallery or to work details of sharing a wall with a few other artists, contact Kris deYoung (858-268-8642 or president@lajollaart.org)
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