Weatherford Art Association
FEBRUARY, 2016 Newsletter
The next
general meeting of WAA will be Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 (4th Monday of
each month) at 6:30 p.m.
Hostess: Linda Skov
Drinks: Jerry
Shidal
Snacks: Lynn
Monaco & Barbara Doberenz
The next
officer/board meeting is March 14th (2nd Monday of each month at 10
am).
HELP WANTED – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED as follows -- WE WANT YOU; WE NEED YOU;
WE’LL LOVE YOU.
Email the WAA at above address or call and leave your name and number
and we will call you back.
For Refreshments-- Sign up on chart for 2016
Refreshment notice board by the cabinets or call or e-mail Linda Skov at lindaskov@exxtremeinet.com or 940-682-7474. (Linda Skov, Hospitality Chairperson)
For Children’s Summer Art
Camp
– Contact
Kathy Cunning, VP-Shows at kathycunning@sbcglobal.net.
WAA Sunshine Volunteer
Wanted
– to
send out cards to members out due to illness, deaths in family, etc. Contact Debra Sue Water, Pres. At turnptstudio@yahoo.com.
WAA ARTIST CUBICLE SPACE
AVAILABLE March 31st- interested
parties please contact Michelle Crider, Treasurer at serioustexan@yahoo.com.
Weatherford Art Association is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary this year! Come celebrate with us all year long as we
kick up our heels and
endeavor to Paint the Town!!!
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- 2016
1st Place Winner –Debra Sue Water’s “Someone Special” on display at
Doss Heritage & Culture Center, Weatherford.
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3rd Place Winner – Michelle Crider’s “Angel Fire, New Mexico” on
display at the Fort Worth Credit Union, Weatherford.
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JANUARY
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
2nd Place Winner – Kathy Cunning’s “58 Eldorado” on display at
First National Bank, Weatherford.
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JANUARY
DEMONSTRATOR – MELINDA MORRISON
(Patricia Harder, VP-Education)
As a
young woman, Melinda’s B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Texas at
Tyler took a backseat to the corporate world for many years: advertising
exec; graphic designer and art director of her own company; and later
corporate and executive recruiter. Not surprisingly, she was recognized in
national competitions for her print design and annual reports, but shortly
after her move to Denver in 1994, she “felt like her soul was drying up”. An oil-painting class at the Art
Students’ League of Denver (ASLD) rained water on that desert ground.
Over the next five years, Melinda studied
painting extensively at the ASLD under the guidance of master painters like
Quang Ho, Kim English, Ron Hicks and Kevin Weckbach. As her passion and skill grew, so did her
dream to paint full-time. She made
the leap in 2003 and brought years of corporate skills into the new and
intricate dance of a full-time professional art career. Melinda hasn’t looked back. Since that decision, she
has participated in numerous one woman shows, national and regional shows,
and plein air events in the Southwest and Southeast gaining recognition for
her paintings.
After 21 years
in Colorado, Melinda found herself moving her home and studio to be closer
to her family in Texas. She now resides
in the historic neighborhood of Ryan Place in Fort Worth, TX where she
paints and teaches out of her studio.
Melinda has been featured in numerous publications such as The
Santa Fean Magazine, American Art Collector, The Albuquerque Journal and
SouthWest Art. She is a gifted
teacher of workshops and is collected among collectors all across the US.
Melinda is
represented by Alexandra Stevens Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM; Arts of Denver,
Denver, CO; R.S. Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX and Texas Treasures,
Boerne, TX.
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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST–BERTHA LOMBARD
by
AzaleeTatum
Bertha
was born and grew up in a small town in Virginia with two younger
brothers. After completing high school,
she migrated to the Space Coast of Florida where she received her Bachelor of
Science degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and completed some
work on her Masters of Science at Crummer School. Bertha began her career in
the technical field without any thought to the arts. She worked on the
Saturn-Apollo Project at Kennedy Space Center and the Space Shuttle at Michoud
in Louisiana. After the "space
race", Bertha was involved with independent software consulting as well as
various software houses.
Bertha has no formal training as an
artist. She was home schooled by a
grove of 13 ancient, weathered cottonwood trees growing near the river where
she lived. The large trunks and limbs were her shelter from the wind. She named
each tree and her favorite was Desporado.
It was a sad day when that wind damaged tree had to be chopped
down. She enjoyed each season but winter
was the most memorable. The trees
revealed their dark, twisted and mighty limb structure against the snowy
sky. While looking for ways to
replicate this impressive scene, she thought of using copper wire. As Bertha began copper wire sculpturing, she
questioned whether the population of the variety of trees were enough to
continue to inspire her. She soon
realized trees are like people and that no two are alike. Copper wire sculpture is her favorite
medium.
She is encouraged to be a WAA member. She found that most WAA artists are painters
but quickly learned the concepts of painting, as well as sculpture, have a
third dimension. Bertha believes the
most important thing has been having a group that is interesting, friendly and
supportive. She also enjoys the meetings
and shows and has received two WAA Honorable Mentions. They were her first entries in an art show
and her very first art awards. As a WAA member she qualifies to displays
designs in the Gallery.
Berton, her husband, and Bertha, winter in
Arizona where she is a member of Yuma
Potpourri Artists. The Yuma program promotes handmaking and preservation of
arts and crafts. Bertha participates in two large Yuma fairs each year.
Her goal is to continue observing unusual
trees and turning them into sculpture.
She desires to design larger trees and at some point try fire
coloration. She continually works on a copper wire
sculpture or planning her next adventure.
She considers driving along a tree lined road lined an adventure and each
tree readily poses for her. She is looking
for a comical tree to add humor to her sculptures and is excited about the
possibilities surrounding her. Her
advice is that if you love art and want to create, don't worry about art
lessons. Just do it!
Bertha enjoys traveling,
furniture refinishing, growing things in planters and reading from a stack of
inherited Bibles. WAA members welcome
Bertha and her unique talent.. Each member offers friendship as well sharing
new concepts to help you fulfill your goals.
WELCOME – NEW MEMBERS
Melissa (“Lesa”) Keichline Judy
Calkins
UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS
JOIN US
FOR AN ART STROLL - Fort Worth Galleries’ are having their
annual Spring Gallery Night on March 19, 2016.
Linda Skov is organizing a member gallery stroll or art crawl. Members interested in meeting at the WAA
Firehouse Gallery on the afternoon of March 19 promptly at 1:00 pm are invited
to carpool and join us on this little excursion. Please contact Linda Skov (lindaskov@exxtremeinet.com or 940-682-7474) sufficiently
in advance of March 19 if you are interested in joining in the fun.
Weatherford Art -
Open Gallery - Jan/Feb
Weatherford Art - Student Show
Registration
Mar. 3-4-5 (Th/Fri 12-6 pm; Sat 10-2)
Cash Awards
Show
Runs:
March 7 – 25
Reception:
March 25: 12-6pm Sat
Entry
Fee: $1.00
Middle & High School
Weatherford Art Open Gallery - March 28-April
29 – WAA members art invited for hanging & sale.
Weatherford Art –Oil
Painting Workshop
Registration Feb. 1 thru Apr 28
Workshop Runs: Apr 29 & 30 (9am-4pm)
Space Limited
so register early.
Cost: Members $205; Non-members $215
For more
information or to sign up call the WAA Firehouse Gallery at 817-599-3278 or call
Barbara Doberenz, VP-Workshops at 817-996-7570.
Weatherford Art - Photo Show
Registration
May 5-6-7 (Th/Fri 12-6pm; Sat 10-2) Cash
Awards
Show
Runs: May 9- June 3
Entry
Fee: $10 members; $15 non-members;
limit 3 entries
Reception
May 27: 6-7:30pm
ENTRY FORM/PROSPECTUS FOLLOWS AT END OF THIS NEWSLETTER.
- Fort Worth
Community Arts Center presents a Celebration of the ARTS – SAT., Feb 27,
2016 at 7 pm. An evening of exceptional art and live
entertainment benefiting the Fort Worth Community Arts Center.
- 3rd
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS FEB. 25, 2016 FOR THE COWBOY TRUE ART
EXHIBIT & AUCTION AT THE KEMP AT THE FORUM IN WICHITA FALLS (if
space is still available). The show
is Apr. 1 & 2, 2016. For more
information contact Jana Schmader, Director (940-766-3347) or go to www.theforumwf.org.
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Fort Worth Community Arts Center - Call for Art: 2016 FWCAC Biennial - Intake for Art: March
1, 2, 3; 9am - 9pm
Reception: Spring Gallery Night, March 19, 2016; 6
- 9pm.
1st
Place Winner – Debra Sue Waters “Someone Special” on display at Doss Heritage
& Culture Center, Weatherford.
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The North Texas
community is invited to submit art to the 2016 FWCAC Biennial. The
Biennial is an open exhibit and accepts all submitted artwork*. All artwork
delivered to the FWCAC over a 3-day period is displayed on a first-come, first-served
basis. Art is hung salon-style.
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All
members of the North Texas community are eligible to enter regardless of age
or experience. One original work per artist. Artwork must not exceed 36"
in any direction, including framing, but excluding pedestal for 3Dwork. All
media in 2D & 3D accepted. 2D work must be suitably framed and have all
hardware ready for hanging. 3D artists should bring their own pedestals.
Video may be displayed if artist supplies all equipment including power
cords. Total size of equipment excluding stand must not exceed 36". $10
per entry
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- TRINITY ARTS
GUILD (TAG) – OPEN JURIED SHOW DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MARCH 8, 2016. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED AS DIGITAL IMAGES FOR JURY INTO THE
SHOW. DROP OFF – APR. 19; PICK UP –
MAY 17. NOTIFICATION WILL GO OUT ON
APR. 5 BY EMAIL. ACCEPTED WORKS
MUST BE BROUGHT TO TAG ON APR. 19.
- DEADLINE
FOR ENTRY IS APR. 22, 2016 FOR THE 5THANNUAL NATIONAL
FINE ART COMPETITION AT THE OPOMAC.
The show runs from May 14 through July 1, 2016. Entry Fee per piece is $25 and entry is
through OnlineJuried Show.com. For
a copy of the Prospectus, go to www.opomac.net for more information.
Expected $6000 in overall prize money for this competition.
- REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN THROUGH
MAY 1, 2106 for all artists looking
to sell their work at the 2016 ART & SOUL FESTIVAL in downtown
Wichita Falls. The event will
be on June 25th from 4-10 pm on Indiana Ave between 9th
& 10th streets.
Hosted by Downtown Wichita Falls Development. For more information fill out a form at http://bit.ly/ArtnSoulArtist2016 and send high-resolution photos of your work to assistant@downtown-proud.com by May 1st.
- DEADLINE
FOR ENTRY IS MAY 31, 2016 for the 25th ANNUAL JUIRIED
ART SHOW & COMPETITION AT THE BRECKENRIDGE FINE ART CENTER. The show runs from July 26th
through September 3rd, 2016.
Entry fee is $25 per piece.
Call the BFAC for more information (254) 559-6602. Expected $5400 in overall prize money
for this competition.
WANT
TO SHARE NEWS or ANNOUNCEMENTS WITH OUR MEMBERS??
Please email those items you wish to:
weatherfordart@yahoo.com ATTN:
Stella -secretary/editor. Deadline for input is 7th of each
month.
Weatherford Art Association (Kathy Cunning, VP-Shows)
P. O. BOX 2721, Weatherford, TX. 76086 HOURS: WED.-SAT.
12:00 – 4:00 PM
119 W. PALO PINTO ST., STE, 100
Weatherford, TX. 76086
2016
Photography & Digital Art Show
SCHEDULE
Registration: Thur., May 5
& Friday, May 6 (11 AM – 6 pm) & Sat., May 7 (10 am – 3 pm)
Show dates: May 9 – June
3 Reception: June
27, 6 pm
RULES
• The contest is open to all photographers.
• The photographer must have personally taken the
photograph.
• It is the photographer’s responsibility to obtain
permission from any individual who is the subject of any photograph entered in
this contest. The photographer, by submitting photographs for this competition,
acknowledges that permission has been obtained from the subject.
• With regard to any photograph submitted to this contest,
the owner of the photograph retains the copyright.
• By entering any photograph in this contest, the
photographer grants the Weatherford Art Association royalty-free, irrevocable
and non-exclusive right and license to use, copy, adapt, transmit, communicate,
publicly display and perform, distribute and create compilations and derivative
works from any such submitted photograph to promote the show. The photographer
represents and warrants that he/she has the right to grant the license set out
above. All works left over 30 days past
the show date, will become the property of WAA.
Judge TBA
CONTEST DIVISIONS
• Entry fee shall be $30 for
3 entries for members; $40 for 3 entries for non-members.
• All entries must be entered in a specific category. The categories are:
A. Digital Art,
Minimal Photo Manipulation black & white
B. Digital Art,
Minimal Photo Manipulation color
C. Digital Art:
Enhanced Image black and white
D. Digital Art:
Enhanced Image color
ENTRY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted for judging, each entry must:
• Submit the Photographer’s Entry Form. Include appropriate entry fee per
entry.
• All works must be framed and wired for
hanging.
• Two (2) copies of each entry form must be submitted: one for filing and one attached to the back
of each entry.
PLEASE ATTACH ONE
LABEL TO THE BACK OF THE PHOTO AND TURN A COPY IN AT REGISTRATION.
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