News

New Venue for Local Artists

Details: Category: Opportunities; Published: Sun. Feb 8, 2015

Esprit Whispering Ridge, a senior living community, at 17555 Emmet St., Omaha, NE 68116 is creating a new venue for local emerging artists called “ArtLink”. Their first showing will be works by Omaha pastel artist Brian Brigham, with an opening event and reception for the public on January 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. This show runs from January 25 through March 13, 2015. Business hours are Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm.

ArtLink’s goal is to bring art into the Esprit community to benefit residents, staff and visitors. “ArtLink is a way to match our residents, hungry for cultural and educational programming, and emerging local artists who are always looking for a venue to present their works.”

Esprit has a gallery area between two buildings that accommodates the hanging of art, called the Link, as our program links artists and their works with our residents.

The next show will open in April and others will be held on a regular basis throughout the year. Artists to be announced at a later date. For more visit www.espritwhisperingridge.com., or contact Jean Cramer at 402.932.7300.

Fun Shop: Julie Schramm with Pencil Drawing

Details: Category: Fun Shops; Published: Sat. Feb 7, 2015

Our February Fun Shop will be held Wednesday, February 18th. 9:00 am Lutheran Church of the Master, 2617 So. 114th St. Omaha, NE.

Please bring snacks to share.

Presenter will be Julie Schramm with pencil drawing.

Supplies: drawing paper, a paper nub for blending, drawing pencils B, 2B, 6B, 8B, ballpoint pen.

Julie Schramm's Bio

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Lavonne Tripp

Fun Shop Chair

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Winter Art Show Reception February 8

Details: Category: Art Show News; Published: Thu. Feb 5, 2015

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Attention ANAC Members

Details: Category: News; Published: Thu. Feb 5, 2015

This is a list of the members that have not paid the extra $2.00 fee increase. Jean Braban, Anne Devish, Katherine Gazzetta, Mark Hunsicker, David Jasper, Carol Kuhfahl, Cheri Oelke, Julie Schram, Linda Sigler, Jeff Thelander and Therese Vaughn.

Please send your $2.00 to Jo Anne Nielsen, 16104 Ramblewood Drive, Springfield, NE 68059 or give to an ANAC committee member. The last date to pay for ANAC is February 25, 2015. These dues will enable you to participate in the ANAC annual Conference to be held in Columbus,NE, June 10 - 13, 2015.

More information will follow in the March and April newsletters, where the ANAC selection show will be held. If you have ANY QUESTIONS please feel free to contact either, Dick Brown, 712-328-8603 or Sara Wamsat 402-884-2277 or Jo Anne Nielsen 402-253-8162.

Registration for Winter Show Rescheduled

Details: Category: Art Show News; Published: Sun. Feb 1, 2015

Registration for the Winter Art Show at the Jewish Community Center has been rescheduled due to the weather. The new date and time are Tuesday, February 3, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

New Membership Chairperson

Details: Category: News; Published: Tue. Jan 6, 2015

Lin Albracht is stepping down as the membership chairperson. Tearee Caswell has agreed to take over this position. Lin will introduce Tearee at the January meeting. More in the future.

Seeking Artists for Competition/Show

Details: Category: Opportunities; Published: Tue. Jan 6, 2015

Seeking artists willing to participate in a 10 person competition/show. This is a Trompe L’oeil presentation where the “frames” will be provided by Brian Brigham. The artist will provide the “View to Another Place”, which is the theme. First prize is $50.00. This will be held in February and is just one night. Additional display space will be provided for each artist that participates. No commissions will be required. The event is held in conjunction with Brian’s church for a long running youth fundraising dinner. Brian has displayed his work for four years now and has realized some sales each year. Entry fee is $25.00. Please contact Brian at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Art Bridge Update

Details: Category: News; Published: Tue. Jan 6, 2015

Our annual Christmas lesson was taught by Lisa Lathrop on Wednesday December 10th. Each student was given a star ornament to decorate with tissue. Teachers also brought gloves, hats and sweaters for the students. Gift bags containing a box of crayons and candy were distributed as well.

Our thanks to Jeff Watts of “Big Ink” of Bellevue who donated lots of sweatshirts and tees….all sizes and colors. It was a happy finish to 2014.

Wednesday January 14th lesson is “Snowflakes” with Josie McKissick

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Upcoming Art Shows

Details: Category: Art Show News; Published: Tue. Jan 6, 2015

Congratulations to those artists who sold art work at the Fall Hot Shops Show!

Sally Calhoun ~ “Timeless Tradition” ~ acrylic
Theresa Rhodus ~ “Hattie’s Bloom” ~ acrylic
Dorothy Tuma ~ “In the Beginning” ~ mixed
Dorothy Tuma ~ “On the Old Farm Place” ~ mixed

Winter Art Show!

Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd St.

Registration: Sunday, Feb. 1, 1-3 pm
Reception: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2-4 pm
Take Down: Sunday, March 1, 1-3 pm

No theme, $15 entry fee for up to three pieces. The JCC takes a 25% commission, so price accordingly.

Size restrictions apply: The measurements refer to the outside edges of the frame.

Smallest– 3 pieces allowed when no larger than 11 x 14, or 25 inches total when adding the length and width together, (11 + 14 = 25)
Medium– 2 pieces if 24 x 30 or smaller (24 + 30 = 54 inches total).
Largest– 1 piece if larger than 24 x 30, but no larger than 40 x 40 (40 + 40 = 80 inches total).

Sculptures: Please call Sharon if you have a large sculpture to enter. There is not as much room at JCC and will have to decide on each large piece individually.

Art Show Guidelines: Please use the art show guidelines in the roster: clean mats, frames and glass, only new work done within last 2 years, nothing from past shows, proper wire hanger, canvas with no frame must have edges painted and be gallery wrapped (no staples showing).

Pieces are not to be removed prior to the take down day and time. If an exception is needed you must call Sharon. Many pieces were removed from the Hot Shops Show prior to the take down date without notice. If this occurs at this show, the offenders will not be allowed to enter the next OAI show.

Hours at the Jewish Community Center are Monday-Thursday 8 am –9pm, Friday 8am-5pm, closed Saturday, Sunday 11am-7:30pm.

Spring Art Show at Hot Shops!

Theme: “April Showers Bring….”

Registration: Wednesday, April 1, 5-8 pm
Reception: Sunday, April 12, 2-4 pm
Take Down: Sunday, April 26, 1-3 pm

Entry fee $15.00 for up to 3 pieces. Same size restrictions as the February Show at the Jewish Community Center– see above.

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Art Shows Chair

Additional ANAC Dues Needed by February 25

Details: Category: News; Published: Tue. Jan 6, 2015

ANAC dues have gone from $10.00 to $12.00 per year. Please send your $2.00 to Jo Anne Nielsen, 16104 Ramblewood Drive, Springfield, NE 68059, or an ANAC committee member will be at the January and February Fun Shops and Luncheons. The Last date to pay for ANAC is February 25, 2015. Any questions please feel free to call either, Dick Brown 712-328-8603, Sara Wamsat 402-884-2277 or Jo Anne Nielsen 402-253-8162.

This is a list of those that still owe the extra $2.00.