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Art Shows - May

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Category: Art Show News
Published: Tue. May 12, 2015

Congratulations to Tearee Caswell who sold one of her pieces of art at the Hot Shops Spring Show – it was her fabric and beads piece titled “Spring Beauty”.

Fall Art Show

Small Image Show at Esprit Senior Living Center, 1755 Emmet St. October 3 thru December 2015.

A Small Image Show means the image can be no larger than 18 inches on two sides. Such as 8x10, 4x14, 12x6, etc. You can frame the image to any size you like, and can enter up to 3 pieces for the entry fee of $15.00. Unfortunately, no sculpture or items needing pedestals will be allowed at this show. No theme.

Winter Show

February of 2016 at the Jewish Community Center. No theme.

Size restrictions will apply - 3 pieces allowed 11x14 or smaller, 2 pieces 24 X 30 or smaller, one piece if larger than 24 x 30, with nothing larger than 40 x 40.

Spring Show 2016

Hot Shops in April. Theme: "Mother Goose".

I think this will be a really fun theme - there are so many Mother Goose rhymes to choose from – and so many great images to illustrate! But please do not copy any of the illustrations from the book! Size restrictions will be a little different to allow for the mid-size paintings to be a little larger. 3 pieces allowed if 11 x 14 or smaller, 2 pieces if 30x 30 or smaller, and one piece if larger than 30 x 30, but nothing larger than 40 x 40.

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Sharon Clawson

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“Pinot and Paint” Workshop

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Published: Tue. May 12, 2015

“Pinot and Paint” workshop 7 pm to 9 pm May 20, 2015 at the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery, 405 S. 11th.,Omaha, NE.

Join for a fun painting workshop. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Artist-members Katrina Methot-Swanson and Hope Dendinger will share ideas about ways to interpret a famous artwork. Snacks and beverages will be available. Space is limited. Please e-mail Katrina at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to hold your spot. Suggested $35.00 donation to gallery via OmahaGives!

Art Bridge Update - April 2015

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Published: Tue. May 12, 2015

2nd Wed. Sept.-May 9 am-11am Augustana Lutheran Church 3647 Lafayette, Omaha

May is our last ESL Art lesson for this school term. After braving Omaha’s wintery months, our students can now enjoy our flowering Spring.

Marlene Dobney is one of our newer “Bridge” volunteers. She will teach a lesson on making paper flowers on Wednesday, May 13th, 9-11am

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Carol Coppi

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Courtesy and Membership Notes - April

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Published: Tue. May 12, 2015

Handmade cards were sent to the following:

  • Get well – Lisa Lathrop, Marion Janecek and Jean Barban
  • Thank You – Karla Lechenberger at the Joslyn Art Museum
  • Thinking of You – Marilyn Evelo Hanson
  • Welcome – Ann Marie Howman, Chad Madson and Mary Jo Vaughan

Dorothy Tuma

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New Members

  • Ann Marie Howman
  • Laurie Konrad
  • Chad Madson
  • Mary Jo Vaughan

Tearee Caswell

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Member Shows and Awards

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Published: Tue. May 12, 2015

Duane Pieper - One person show “Biblical Touchstones”, at Sozo Coffeehouse Gallery. 1314 Jones St. (downstairs), Omaha NE. June 3 thru 29th, 2015 Hours: 1:00 pm –12:00 am. Reception: Friday, June 5th, from 6-9 pm. Musician and Light Snacks.

Duane Pieper was recognized for three of his pieces at the 17th Annual Judeo-Christian Juried International Online Art Exhibit, with “Special International Recognition”. This exhibit received approximately 115 entries from around the world of which 23 artists were selected. “Back to the Garden”, “Lion of Judah”, and “Watchmen on the Walls”. Duane’s cold and encaustic wax with various mixed media, shows the moving toward and peace in the garden. The cool overlapping scene and warm garden work well together. The strength of the media make the scenes even more dynamic. The exhibition featured online during April 2015 at www.upstreampeoplegallery.com and indefinitely in the archives of the website.

Carol Coppi is being featured April thru June 30th at the Tripointe Coffeehouse with her “Inspirational” oils. 138 So. Washington St. (84th St. downtown Papillion), Tues-Sat. 10 am to 5 pm. Reception to be held Saturday May 9, 10 am thru noon.

Proposed Changes to OAI Constitution and By-Laws

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Published: Tue. May 12, 2015

Please read and review the below changes to the OAI Constitution and By-Laws

Constitution And By-Laws were last revised 06/19/2011.

Proposed revisions to bylaws are in red. We will vote at the May meeting to accept the revisions.

Only those areas with revisions are being printed here.

* HISTORIAN (Take out Historian)

The Historian shall keep a scrapbook of clippings, pictures, newsletters, et cetera, pertaining to OAI. The Historian shall be responsible for having photographs taken of winning artwork at all shows.

FELLOWSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP

A Committee of three with the Advisor, another Executive board member and two members shall select the recipient of the Opal Parmenter Fellowship from the applications submitted by Members of OAI. The recipient shall attend a workshop or conference approved by the Committee. Upon completion of the learning experience, the recipient shall present a Fun Shop to the general membership. The recipient shall share the information, techniques, and use of materials acquired at the workshop they attended (due to the fellowship) within the Omaha Artists Inc. Fun Shop (Sept. – May) calendar year awarded. The Fellowship shall be named for Opal Parmenter and shall be called the Opal Parmenter Fellowship.

The Genie Schafer Art Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded annually at the February general meeting. The recipient(s) will be chosen in February in commemoration of Genie’s birthday. The number of Scholarships and amounts will be dictated by the interest earned on the memorial fund. Requirements for the scholarship: recipient(s) must be a member of Omaha Artists, Inc. or Bellevue Artists Association; recipient(s) must have a sincere desire to improve his or her own artistic skills; and the Scholarship is to be used for any art workshop conducted by a recognized teacher.

SOLICITATIONS (take out Solicitations: we no longer use advertising in the roster)

The Vice President shall solicit advertisements for the Roster. No other members (unless designated by the President) shall solicit in the name of Omaha Artists, Inc.

April 22, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

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Published: Tue. May 12, 2015

Call to order and welcome to new members : President Katrina Swanson

Treasurers Report: Jo Anne Nielsen advised balance of $5917.89.

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen reports that 23 pieces chosen to go to the State conference in Columbus, NE., June 10-13, 2015. Selection listed in the newsletter. Sara Wamsat announced classes to be held: Karen Thurlow- mixed media, Karen Keller,-watercolour, Tearee Caswell- fabric portrait, and wet felting. Kalle Wamsat– Boho Totem, Lisa Over- pastel, Deb Groesser limited palette oil, plein air. Deb Miller– copper enameling, and Gary Snap-welder/plasma.

Art Show: Katrina Swanson, advised pick up from the Hot Shops is April 26, 1-3pm. Contact Sharon Clawson if you need an earlier pick up date.

Community Art Bridge: Carol Coppi reports that April was a oil pastel, watercolor resist with Barba-ra Mitchell. The last session for the season will be with Marlene Dabney, pastel paper flowers.

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma let us know she sent out 8 cards. See newsletter for additional info.

Fun Shop: Lavonne Tripp thanked Lynde George, recipient of the Opal Parmenter Fellowship teaching collage class. Group table pieces were auctioned off, starting at 25 cents. May will be by Becky Kinloch with markers and colored pencils. This is the last Fun Shop of the year.

Hostesses: Carol McCall announced the May 27th luncheon will be at Westside, reservation deadline will be the prior week. June 17th will be a combination pot luck and garage sale at Cooper Farms.

Membership: Four new members, see newsletter for their information. Renewals can be made online. Any problems with site contact Susan Stevens.

Newsletter: Article deadline Friday April 24th per Linda Bernett.

Website: Susan Stevens requests to use online membership feature. Members wanting a personal gallery page, go to member section, my gallery, and link to request website.

New Business: Committee formed to review OAI By-laws, to be listed in newsletter for voting in May.

Old Business: At May meeting will vote on new officers for the 2015-2016 club year, President- Katrina Swanson, Susan Stevens-Vice President, Jo Anne Nielsen-Treasurer, and Linda Bernett-Secretary.

Member Announcements: Dick Blicks Mothers Day Art Show enter before May 2nd. Hot Shops open house Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3rd. See work by Pat Lontor 3rd floor hallway. Katrina Swanson show at Hot Shops, with reception Friday night, May 1. “Pinot and Paint” workshop 7pm-9pm, May 20th at the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery.

Motion to adjourn: Jo Anne Nielsen Second, Pat Lontor

April President's Letter

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Published: Tue. Apr 7, 2015
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Hello Omaha Artists. 

I have agreed to return as President next year and so has Vice President Susan Stevens and Treasurer Jo Anne Nielsen. We urgently need a Secretary or Co-Secretaries for the 2015-2016 board year. Our bylaws require that we keep notes of our board meetings.

Please consider filling the Secretary position. Contact me if you would like to know more about the position at 402-932-0509.

Thanks,
Katrina Swanson 

April Fun Shop: Mixed Media Collage

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Published: Mon. Apr 6, 2015

Our February Fun Shop will be held Wednesday, April 15th. 9:00 am Lutheran Church of the Master, 2617 So. 114th St. Omaha, NE. Cost $4.00 members/ $5.00 non-members

Class Objectives: To experiment with 12-20 mixed media techniques: To complete joint works of art us-ing mixed media: To conclude with an individual work of mixed media (afternoon session). 9:00- 10:30 Experimentation to create a catalogue of various mixed media techniques. Can bring small same size sub-strates if you wish to create a book like reference or journal… index cards work.

Read more details in Events - Fun Shop: Mixed Media with Lynde George

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Lavonne Tripp

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ANAC Conference and Selection Show

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Published: Mon. Apr 6, 2015

“Cross Your Art”

2015 ANAC Conference to be held in Columbus, Nebraska, Wednesday, June 10 thru Saturday, June 13, 2015.

ANAC Selection Show

Location: Hot Shops 1301 Street Gallery

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015

Registration: 10:30 –11:30 a.m.

Two pieces of art are allowed for selection and both are eligible.

Label both pieces on the back of your art with your business card with the name of your art on it.

ANAC paperwork and a $5.00 fee per art piece Must be completed If Chosen.

Paperwork and Pick up time: Saturday, April 11, at 2:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call an ANAC committee member:

  • Jo Anne Nielsen 402-253-8162
  • Sara Wamsat 402-884-2277
  • Dick Brown 712-328-8603

Judging for Selection show will be, Saturday, April 11 from 10:30 am thru 2:30 pm during the Spring Show at the Hot Shops. There is NO formal show. See ANAC Exhibit Rules.

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