39th Annual Outdoor Art Festival
Saturday, August 7th: 10-5, Courthouse Lawn
GENERAL MEETING: August 16th @11:00
CURRENT SHOW: Contemporary Visions
July 13 – August 21
NEXT SHOW: Through the Lens and by the Hand
August 24 - Oct 2
Reception: August 27th, 5-7 P.M.
REMINDER: BRING NEW WORK FOR THE SHOW ON SATURDAY
FROM OUR GALLERY DIRECTOR:
Our current show, Contemporary Visions, features oil painters Kelly Apgar, Alisa Brown, Mary Kelley, Sid Seay, Juanita Small Salmon and printmaker Jenny Tiskus. The reception for this show was a great success. The show is a must see for all. The gallery is FULL of wonderful art and many of our members have work on the Member Wall. This is one of the perks of membership. Kelly Apgar is to be congratulated. She has sold 6 of her paintings from this show so far. What a feather for her cap!
Another of the membership perks is being able to display your work in the Sandpiper booth at the annual Art Festival. We will have a lot of display space available so bring your work, a maximum of 5 pieces, to the Gallery’s booth before 9 A.M. on festival day, August 7th. For the nominal fee of $10, hundreds of people will be able to see your work. You may also bring a bin to display unframed work.
Another perk is being part of the main exhibit every other year. If anyone wants to have a show next year, please let Jay Cross or myself know. We will contact you in late fall to schedule you in, if possible. Also, if you know of anyone that is not a member who would like to show their work at the gallery, let us know.
The attendants’ calendar is not full for August or September. Please fulfill your duties and sign up. Active members must attend the gallery 8 days a year, associate members 4. Not much work for all the perks. When you do attend the gallery, take time to read through the Handbook to refresh your memory of what is expected of you for that day. Many chores are being left undone and receipts are being only partially filled out. It takes all of us, working together, to keep the Sandpiper running smoothly and successfully. See you all at the Festival on Saturday August 7th.
MINUTES IN BRIEF: July 19th General Meeting
· A few people still have not paid their dues. You are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
· Please, please call the next day's gallery attendant with a reminder. Do it first thing so you do not forget. We have had several "no-shows", which has left the gallery closed.
· If you have not signed up to help with a reception this year, please check the list and help with a food plate, organization or clean-up. Members are asked to help once a year.
ART FESTIVAL: The 39th annual Outdoor Art Festival is Saturday, August 7, 10-5. This event is the main fundraiser for Sandpiper Art Gallery. If you are participating in the members' booth, bring your artwork to the registration booth on the courthouse lawn by 9:00 A.M. Saturday.
What can you do to help?
Have a booth to display your work.
Display up to 5 pieces in the members' booth.
Volunteer 1-2 hours to go around and give exhibitors a short break.
Volunteer to help with setting up the members' booth.
Contact Margie Hendricks @ 883-0802 (margie.hendricks@centurytel.net) for more information.
RENTAL PROGRAM: The Sandpiper Art Gallery hosts a rental program. Members take pieces of art to local businesses. Those selected are rented for three months at a time. Rentals will be going out on August 16th. All work for this program should be at the gallery by August 14th. Work should be marked for the rental program. Please bring no work larger than 30 inches in either direction. Also, bring seasonal pictures. Large works and works depicting different seasons do not rent well. If you have questions, contact Lorraine Cornelius @ 676-2108 or email her at llcornelius@mac.com
"Something Fishy" is our next open-to-all, non-juried exhibit designed to celebrate the history and contemporary culture of fish and fishing. Now is time to start planning your entries in the show that runs October 5-November 13. It will be held in conjunction with the autumn Mack Days. Plan to show your fishy side.
THE CITY OF POLSON IS 100 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR! The Polson Centennial Poster is now on display at the Gallery. Nine of our members contributed signed artwork (Joanne did TWO paintings), and it really is special. The gallery was gifted one by the Historical Museum; if you want one of your own it is $75.00 for a numbered edition put up in a Museum insulated picnic bag with a certificate of authenticity and a 15% off framing coupon. Eventually there will be a cheaper version without a border, but it is a fundraiser for the Museum on south Main Street. There are also BEAUTIFUL cherry flags for sale now at the gallery, from an original painting by Marnie Forbis, director of the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center (Rich Forbis' sister). Back by popular demand, proceeds for this go to the Downtown Streetscape project (benches, landscaping etc). The flag is also $75.00, with poles and bracket an additional $15.00. Many homes and businesses keep them out all summer. They are sunproof, printed by Total Screen and sewn by Alpine Tipi.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE: The Sandpiper Art Gallery sponsors a yearly show and sale to help celebrate the holiday season. This year the show will run from November 16 through December 24. In addition to artwork to hang on the walls, we encourage members to bring in craft items for sale.
From the President: THANKS to all those who brought theme artwork to the Cherry Festival, and a special thanks to John Davis for the music (also for framing the Centennial Poster)! The two members who had tables out front did well, particularly the first day, so keep that in mind for next year!
8th ANNUAL WORLD WIDE PAINT OUT
POLSON, MONTANA, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11th
Sponsored by the International Plein Air Painters Organization
A poster with all the information regarding this event is below. Contact John Davis at dcartworks09@yahoo.com or go to the official website www.ipap.homestead.com if you have questions.
No cost. No sign-up. Just show up at Riverside Park at 9:00 ready to paint.
PAINTING GROUP: The painting group will be meeting in the Sandpiper "backroom" on Wednesdays from 9:30 until about l2. Bring your own supplies. If you have any questions call, Carol at 883-5553.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The Polson High School Athletic Booster Club is sponsoring a fundraiser and silent auction on September 25th. If you are interested in donating art or anything else to support student events, contact Nancy Hemphill @ 212-2709.
WORKSHOP NEWS: Back by popular demand, "Anyone Can Learn to Draw", Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 3 weeks. The class begins on Tues, August 24 (also the 26, 31, Sept 2,7,and 9) from 6:00-9:00 pm.
UPCOMING 2010 WORKSHOPS:
Patrick Berry “Anyone Can Learn to Draw”
$150 per 6 classes
August 24,26,31: September 2,7,9; Tuesday-Thursday classes
6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
Joanne Simpson “Watercolor for the Terrified”
Aug 2-6; MTWThF 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Joanne Simpson “The Magic of Color”
August 16-20; MTWTHF 9:00-12:00 (optional pm)
Joanne Simpson “Watercolor Tricks”
September 13-17; MTWThF 1:00-4:00 pm
QUOTE: "You need to make stuff. Artists who put in regular working hours find their voice. Work itself generates clarity and direction. It's like invention--one thing leads to another. One must only lurk for voice. Unfortunately, along the way, most drop the ball. Like the dilettante inventor of the soft drink "6-up," they just don't stick around long enough." Robert Genn