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Update: Silent Art Auction and Gala & Old fashioned Social @ Central Alberta Zone Show

Update on Silent Art Auction and Gala and Old fashioned Social at the Central Alberta Zone Show for May 31st  and June 1st. at the Lacombe Memorial Center.  

Our themed silent auction, "In Days Gone By",a tribute to Lacombe's rich Agricultural and Historical past, is getting more exciting all the time.  We thank those who have already informed or donated a picture with this theme. There is still time for your contribution as the deadline has been extended until May 23rd.

 As an an additional highlight, we will set up displays provided by the Lacombe & District Museum, including art supplies used by Dr. Locke, a popular Lacombe artist. 

*** Please contact Jeanette at jmvanhyfte@gmail.com by May 23rd, if you are planning to make a donation of a Agricultural/Historical themed picture.

 Picture Guidelines:

               - bring to the LMC, May 30th - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

                -any medium is acceptable, including photography that pays tribute to our past.

               - should be matted, but may be framed if desired

               -  For the auction sheet  include - your name, title,  description (if possible) or medium and estimated value.

                - Bidding will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 31st and close on Sunday, June 1st

                  1:30 (Artists may feel free to make a bid on any picture.)

Saturday, May 31st. Official Opening and Gala:   7:00 pm - wine ($2), cheese and fruit will be served by the a few members of the Historical Society and dressed in style.

 Sunday, June 1st, -  will celebrate our heritage by holding an Old Fashioned Social with coffee, tea and pie for $1 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. in conjunction with the critiquing of the art work.

2014 Central Zone Art Show and Sale at the end of May in Lacombe, Alberta

The Lacombe Art Guild in conjunction with the Alberta Community Art Clubs Association (ACACA) is hosting the 2014 Central Zone Show and Sale May 31st to June 1st in Lacombe.
Paintbrushes are in motion and many volunteers are at work to prepare  for this exciting event.

This is a free event, open to the public.  Viewing times are 1:00- 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 31st and 10 AM to 2 PM on Sunday, June 1st.  The Official Opening and Gala is May 31st at 7:00. An Awards Ceremony at 10 AM June 1st is followed by Critiques by qualified art judges.

Look under News and Events for detailed info about The Silent Art Auction, Gala and Pie Social.
The Silent Art Auction will run throughout the entire weekend.
All in all, it should be fun, with lots to experience: over a 100 pieces of quality art, historical displays and great food.

Gallery Tour

Hello

I just wanted to confirm after speaking to Donna Tugwood and Lisa, who operates DaVinci’s Attic  that Monday, Jan 27th will work.  We can meet at the new gallery at the movie theatre at 1:00 and then go to DaVinci’s Attic at 1:30 to see Lisa’s  facility.

Talk Later,

Marlene

Art Class with Sharon Van Essen

Sharon Van Essen’s class is upcoming on January 21st from 1:00- 3:00 in the LMC.  She will be bringing her Tripod palette and easel  that has been constructed from a photography tripod with snap legs, and a palette box. Above is a picture that specifically indicates the hardware that is needed such as flattop 1/2 inch screws, washers and bolts.  She finds that these units are very handy for indoor and outdoor use.  The pictures show one that is an easel and the other one that holds a watercolorist’s or pencil sketcher’s palette box.  If you have the supplies, Sharon will help you with construction, or you can learn how to do this and make one later on your own.

Some of you may want to just come and work on your own painting project.  Remember a drop-in fee is $5.

We hope to see a few more of you there.  Email Donna Tugwood if you are planning on coming at  nannydonnatugwood@gmail.com

Upcoming Art Classes

Hello Everyone!

We have a few classes upcoming to remind you about  and hopefully to see more people register for.  You can pay at the class, but let Donna know of your intention to take the class soon.  Please register with Donna at  <nannydonnatugwood@gmail.com> . 

This Tuesday, January 14 6:30-9:30 Christel Langan instructs using acrylics for a Complementary Colour Underpainting of a Landscape scene.  You will need red, blue, yellow, white and burnt umber, larger sized brushes and a small canvas 8X10 or 11X14 as well as all the normal equipment you use to paint in acrylics.  A tabletop easel is optional as are other colours. This class has low enrolment at this time.

Saturday, January 18 9:30-3:30  Pen and Ink with Doug Strickland, a truly interesting person.  Here is a link to a Youtube video regarding Doug’s work in making traditional native items.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLhkOvHpVZw

January 21 1:00-3:00 Sharon Van Essen teaches us how to create an inexpensive and portable, free standing palette and easel using a photography tripod and other items.  This class also has a low enrolment.  If you have not registered but are interested in attending, please let Donna know. 

A reminder that evening classes are $20;  afternoon ones are $10 and the Saturday class is $40. 

Well, a new batch of pictures is up at the LMC and they look great.  In contributing fresh material 3-4 times a year, we are providing a great service to the community and the art scene.  Thank you to those who brought their pictures, and to you who haven’t yet - no worries, your turn will come.  In watching each artist’s style and technique develop, my thought is don’t stop, don’t give up or become discouraged. You may not paint like others, but that is what makes what you are creating special. No one else interprets a subject like you do!

Thank you,

Marlene Pavely

Club Meeting: January 15, 2014

Hello Everyone!

Several members met this Wednesday to make plans for the May 30-June 1 Central and South Zone Show that we will be hosting.  Two years ago we held a successful Zone show, which was an interesting and fun event to be part of.  Once again we are asking you to consider becoming involved.  We have decided to adopt aHistorical/Agricultural theme, which will be expressed in various ways throughout the event. Several  committees are being formed to look after different aspects of the weekend:

- Administration Committee - receives registrations and funds; coordinates the intake of pictures; oversees the event and staffing for it  

- Facility Committee - looks after physical set-up, take-down;

- Social/Courtesy/Decorating Committee - coordinates food service, and decor; opening night 

- Publicity Committee - advertises, invites, reports; works in conjunction with Secretarial Committee which is responsible for the physical production of promotional materials and catalogue.

- Hanging/Storing Committee -  looks after hanging, storage and take-down of pictures

- People’s Choice/Sponsorship/ Silent Auction Committee - gains corporate sponsors; organizes the People’s choice award and assists with the Saturday Silent Auction.

- Spirit of Alberta Committee - works in late summer to set up the Spirit of Alberta Show, which Lacombe will have for the first time.

Additionally, we are very excited to present the Silent Auction.  Read the promotional write-up  below that is intended for our club, other clubs and unaffiliated artists in the central and south zones:

CALL TO ARTISTS:

            “Many of us have grown up in small communities or rural areas and hold warm, lifetime memories of past eras. Alberta’s roots are in agriculture.  Whether farming, or building towns and cities, there is a rich store of visual material to feature in art from past times. ”  Lacombe, the host venue, has drawn national acclaim for its historical buildings, streets and murals.  The Lacombe Art Guild  salutes history with the Alberta Community Art Clubs Associations tent (ACACA)  2014 Central/South Zone Show  Zone Show."

  Artists from the Central/South regions will be asked to donate a painting in any medium, highlighting Agriculture and/or History of the area from which they come for a themed Silent Auction to be held on Opening Night, May 31st, 2014 in the Lacombe Memorial Centre.  Extensive invitations will be sent to the public and local and regional special guests.

We invite your artistic contributions to this salute to our agricultural and historical past. Please advise us if you are planning on participating.

Thank you,

The Lacombe Art Guild