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Columbia Art Guild meetings are run in an informal, consensus style. We thank Maeona Urban for recording the discussions and decisions.

Columbia Art Guild Meeting Recap June 16th, 2010 

Present were: Jennifer Hanson, Jennifer Andersen, Autumn, Loretta Sampson, Catherine Rindenour, and myself (Maeona) 

            Catherine Ridenour is the this years Art Superintendant for the county fair and asked those of us present and those that receive this as an e-mail to contact her and let her know what times you might be available to assist with sorting and hanging the art on July 11th and 12th just prior to the fair opening.    catherine@artwinged.org If you were one of the ones at the meeting and already made arrangements with her, Great!

 Annetta was unable to make the meeting but is asking everyone that is interested in hanging artwork in the courthouse to PLEASE contact her with your art information.

Example:

Category: Landscape

Title: “Shadows on Sand Island”

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Size: 9” x 12” (always give the height first and then the width)

Price:$165

            Work must be ready to hang, NO sawtooth hangers, properly wired! Please send her your list of available work so she can decide what will be at her disposal to hang. We have room for some large pieces and we also have a space for some 3D pieces to go over the entry staircase on shelving that is built in. We are not as yet actually hanging work. This will depend on the timing of the courthouse actually being set up and contracts regarding sales, time frames, care given the work, etc. are established.

 The annual Guild Show was discussed.  It is about this time of year we begin to plan and rent the facilities at the Scappoose Library Meeting room.  It has been noted that in the past the show has been predominantly guild members with only a few new artists participating.  To this effect we discussed changing how we approach it.  We usually spend a lot of energy and funds sending out calls to artists in the newspapers, finding judges, acquiring funds to pay the judges, awarding prizes and ribbons, and still ending up with the same core of artists showing.  This year we think one press release and now separate call to artists will be submitted to the papers.  We will contact the guild members through e-mail and possible post cards to those artists that have made entry in the past.  Also Catherine is looking in to the possibilities of the Guild posting signs at the fair.  The Guild could also post signs at the Saturday Market and the annual show promoting membership.  We could still have People’s Choice Award and ribbons.

            It was also decided that we would be interested in giving a Columbia Art Guild Award to an entry in the fair.  The award would be accompanied by a sign with the Guild information.

 Remember, Guild membership changed.  It is still $15, but it is now due at the annual show. Here is where we need to make some clarification.  Will it be $15 dues plus the entry fee, or just $15 and no entry fee?  How many pictures will each member be able to hang? Will there be space areas like 10 x 10 or tables to rent?  These are already question I am receiving.  I need to know the will of the people :-) so send me your input.

 

In regards to the Columbia River Reader Arts Guide I have been in contact with Laurel Murphy on their staff.  She says the paper is very interested in printing an annual calendar of events for a starter.  The sample we sent them of the Washington County Arts Guide prints one quarterly but an annual one would be for a starter try.  It would be a one time insert to the regular Reader plus possibly 500 extra to place strategically around the county.  CRR has a distribution of 13,000 readers.  What they propose is that they cover the Washington side of the river (Longview, Kelso, etc.) and we cover the Oregon side of the river (Scappoose, St. Helens, Rainier, Vernonia, etc.)  This calendar would include Stage, Visual Arts, Music, Literary Events, Gallery events, Calls to Artists, Library Events, Festivals, School Programs, Dance recitals, etc.  They would like as complete a list as we can form.  I think that is no problem.  Where the controversy comes to play is the advertising to support this insert.  They would like us to feel out and see if we could also find advertisers.  We wouldn’t be making contracts and selling advertising ourselves but would be leading the CRR staff to those willing to advertise in the Arts Guide insert.   The questions came up as to whether or not this would be something we had to do every year for them or just the first year. There was group enthusiasm regarding making a list of events but so much for tracking sown willing advertisers.  I will be speaking with Laurel again in the near future and get back to the guild.

            Most of us brought artwork to share.  That is one of the fun parts of the meetings. Jennifer Hanson brought one of her glass mosaic windows with tulips and iris, Jennifer Andersen brought a glass plate with beautiful colors, Autumn brought two of her recent paintings, one from a Paris photo and one of the National Geographic girl’s stunning eyes. Loretta brought two of her watercolors, one was of the old silo that is about to fall in St. Helens and the other was a snow scene. My show-n-tell were some of my colored pencil Bible posters. 

            We brought colored pencils and supplies to try out and see if we could learn something, however our people that do colored pencil were not at the meeting. It was suggested that we see if Susan Jensen would be interested in having a meeting scheduled where she give us some tips for a fee.  I will contact her in regards to it. 

            Also it was pointed out that next months meeting date falls smack in the middle of fair week and that it might be best to change the date.  Watch the guild site for details and updates.   www.columbiaartsguild.org  

If you have any changes or additions to this recap please send them to myself (Maeona) or Catherine Ridenour.   urbanart@centurytel.net   (Maeona)  catherine@artwinged.org   (Catherine)

 

 

 

May Guild Meeting Recap

 

 Present were Autumn and Catherine

 

Due to low attendance, meeting canceled.

 

April Guild Meeting Recap

 

Present were Annetta, Kathie, Catherine, Carolyn, and Maeona

 

Annetta gave the report on progress with the courthouse artwork display. Three guild members met with Commissioner Fischer and two building maintenance representatives to discuss the display system and where artwork will be hung. She will be sending around an e-mail of her own with more information regarding categories of artwork, sizes of display areas, and other pertinent specifics between the Guild and the Courthouse.

 

It was discussed whether or not the call to artists for the courthouse displays should be restricted to just Guild artists or open to other artist associations in the

http://www.coastarts.org/

http://www.coastarts.org/home.cfm?dir_cat=31529

 

Oregon Coast Arts Council which is the group that Columbia County used to be in, and possibly still is grouped with on the regional area of Oregon Arts Councils.  Preference would be given to Columbia County Arts Guilds members first but outreach to the other associations would be good for both the displays and the local artist interaction. However, belonging to the council probably has a large fee.

 

Annetta also brought a report on an available grant that the Guild might be eligible for. Commissioner Fischer mentioned it to us at our meeting.

http://coalitions.culturaltrust.org/columbia/

The deadline for application is July 31st and the Guild would like to ask for ideas that members think this might be used toward. (Such as, youth oriented projects, permanent artworks, or other community oriented artwork.  The Guild is open for suggestions on this.

 

Jennifer hasn’t been able to attend several of the last meetings so no one was certain of the Guild financial balance in the case that the grant might be a matching one. Jennifer if you could send the balance amount to Maeona or Catherine Ridenour.

 

Further discussion on the idea of a First Thursday Art Walk included the fact that we are not sure if enough artists are interested in participating. We can contact the Merchants Association, and the Chamber, to locate possible business that would be interested in being open late and hosting an artist.  If you are at all interested in doing this as a summer project for exposure and sales, please contact the guild ASAP.

 

I (Maeona) found a call to artists from Klondike on Craig’s list. I followed the instructions and sent them my biography and samples of artwork and have not received any response back.  My next step is to follow-up in person and I will let you know how it goes.

 

We talked about using the Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain for material to use as artwork during our meetings.  The chapters are set up so that we could pass the book around and with a little study a different person could lead the group each time.  This would give us an art activity we could do without making a mess on the new carpet at the extension office and it could also be flexible if another activity came up.

 

We had a round table discussion on the art classes we have taught to the local youth over the years. It is pretty much unanimous that we feel they don’t get enough exposure to art and that kids are an exhausting talented group. :-)

 

It looks like Catherine Ridenour will be in charge of artwork at the fair this year.  She would appreciate any volunteers to help her. Maybe she can send out a list of jobs she might need help with as soon as she knows.

 

The next meeting May 19th will be the last daytime meeting until October.  After that the times change to evening for those artists that have day jobs.

After Guild business was finished we spent some time sketching. Kathie brought some great bones, an animal skull, and some of her father’s pipes in a pipe stand for subjects.

 

For those of you at the meeting, all you have to do to post your sketch in the guild blog, is to take a digital photo, save it to your computer, go into the guild blog, and follow the directions to upload it.  If that is to difficult just get in contact with Lee and see you can email it to her for posting.

 

The blog is http://columbiaartsguild.blogspot.com/

 

I (Maeona) will not be attending the May meeting but I hope you all carry on without me. I will at the coast painting. :-) I will have contact with my phone messages and hopefully my email at times. No phones and very scanty wifi where I am going.

 

Columbia Arts Guild meeting recap, February 17, 2010

 

In attendance were Annetta, Kathy Fellows, Teresa, Jennifer Hanson, Jennifer Anderson, and myself (Maeona).

  Annetta gave her report on the meeting with Earl Fischer in January regarding the guild placing artwork in the courthouse.  According to her report "he wants a rotating display of works and does not want any blanks."  They talked about three months for work to hang before changing to new works.  They discussed hanging systems and display cases, lighting, and insurance.  Mr. Fischer will be away for a while and upon his return will discuss things with the other commissioners and maintenance people.  According to Annetta, Commissioner Fischer may also be able to help with grants.

She would like someone to go with her to the courthouse to see the layout and help with discussions about where the art could be placed.  There is no specific date set for their next meeting but if you are interested in tagging along with Annetta for moral support please contact her.

  Upcoming display opportunities at Columbia Center were discussed. [See “Calls to Artists” page for dates and themes]

  Some of us received an invitation to donate artwork to the Sacagawea Health Center auction and the pros and cons of donating and attending auctions were discussed. The information sent to us didn't have an entry deadline so I have a call in to the administrative assistant and will pass that along as soon as I get it.

 Suggestions were made that artists might want to contact the Klondike, the Decoy Barn, and the new restaurant outside of Scappoose by the airport called the Farm House Restaurant about hanging artwork.

 The Columbia River Reader Efuto Contest winners were posted. We had a couple people from the guild enter but no winners.  Still it was an interesting thing to learn about and they may do it again next year. The CRR has an interest in the arts and we discussed contacting them about adding a flier in the form of a semi-annual or quarterly arts calendar to their paper.  I sent the publisher an email regarding this and she (Sue Piper) responded back immediately thinking this was a good idea and wanting to meet to discuss it.  I will keep you updated on the turn out.

 We discussed becoming more familiar with the St. Helens Art Commission.  They have done some projects around town like the artistic looking benches and other art related events like the Arts & Eats Festival.  If anyone is interested in being a contact between our group and the commission please contact Cathy Lambert  503.366.2670

 I  hear that Art Frenzy is offering classes to all ages and is looking for teachers as well.

 Jennifer Morse, owner

What: Art Frenzy Studio
Where: 1935 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens
When: Class hours vary
Web: www.artfrenzy.biz
Phone: 503-396-0956

When we discussed the artist inspiration theme work in the Arts Guild Blog it was mentioned that people were doing artwork but didn't know how to upload it to the site.  I have placed some directions in an entry in the blog.  If you need more help please contact Lee leesgallery@comcast.net [these directions have been posted on the guild web site along with the inspiration photo]

Cathy Fellows brought two of her works for show-n-tell. One was a painting of an idea she got during the Day of the Dead celebration she attended.  The backside of two people sitting on a bench in front of a cross. I liked the way their bums spread out on the bench. :-)  The other was a combination floral/abstract that she was asking for suggestions on. It was really very nice but ??? she wasn't satisfied.

I brought in my latest color "gone wild picture" that I made of the city hall/police station to share and my latest NW Coast Native American blue eyed eagle design.

I think the new meeting area will be a great place when we all find it. The next meeting date is March 17th 10 am.  If you have an idea for a topic of discussion, a lecture, a project we could do at our meetings, or on an outing, please pipe up.

If you bring something to drink the rules are it must have a lid. (new carpet)

See you at the next meeting.

Maeona

 

Columbia Arts Guild January 20, 2010 Meeting Recap

In attendance were: Annetta , Autumn (back amongst the living after back surgery complications), Jessica (new in town), Kathie Fellow, and Maeona. Catherine was off with her mother, Carolyn has her wrist in a cast, Jennifer A. had a headache and took a nap, (I’ve been there & needed that), and Teresa is traveling in Mexico. We met once again at the Burgerville in St. Helens. Part of our discussions regarded available places to meet.  The final two choices were narrowed down to Kozy Korner’s newly remodeled Banquet room or the Extension Office Meeting room. A few members have voiced feeling uncomfortable having our meetings in front of other people in a restaurant and also feel obligated to buy food.  After the meeting three of us went to the Extension Office to check it out.  They have a fine meeting room with tables, a wet sink, a projection screen and equipment available, and like Bonnie has been telling us it is free. There are bathrooms. It is very nice and neat and clean and private.  We asked about using paints and having painting demonstrations on occasion and were told there are problems with that because the room is carpeted.  All liquids (beverages) must be in enclosed cups. Light refreshments are permitted.  The room is available on the third Wednesdays at 10 am and currently at 6:30 pm for the summer hours we might want it.  We were a little disappointed about the carpet and no paints.  We haven’t had a place to do that sort of thing for a while so we haven’t done activities at the meetings.  Buccini Hall evidently has no carpet on the floor and the Columbia City Activities Center doesn’t either.  Kathie Fellows is checking out Columbia City and I think the Warren Grange building, but both those locations most likely have a fee.  After considering the choices it is my opinion that we should start meeting at the Extension Office for now and if a place crops up with no carpet that suits our needs then we could change. That is just me (Maeona) and I will wait to see what the input is and the results of Kathie’s inquiries.

 I handed out more “How to Price Your Artwork” copies from Artist’s magazine and still have requests for more.

 Dave at Lofted Lair emailed me that he is downsizing so keep that in mind if you have work there in his gallery.

 I reported on my January 19th meeting with Commissioner Earl Fischer regarding the possibility of the Guild hanging artwork in the courthouse building. If the Guild was interested, and we seemed to be, then we needed to choose a liaison from the group to meet with him.  Annetta Cuningham has volunteered to do that. Now the process begins on setting guidelines and artist consignment agreements etc. between artists and the courthouse.  All we have to do for now is let them know we are interested and Commissioner Fischer will take it to a meeting there. He will get back to us with their plans.  Mr. Fischer is involved with the Clatskanie Arts Commission and is hoping the county and the artists can work together to stimulate some interest.

I also was able to discuss with him the fact that we had a website and a blog. I gave him the St. Helens Arts Commission website information, the Columbia Center Art Gallery information, Lofted Lair information, Regional, and State Art Commission information, and information about the Walters Cultural Center in Hillsboro which is a great example of how the arts have contributed to the revitalization of that area. It was my suggestion that he even makes contact with them and gets to know how that was accomplished.  Years ago that was the hopes for the old school in St. Helens.  We talked about the county wide newspapers and art related articles.  The Columbia River Reader is tops on that list and if you get a chance please let them know you appreciate it! http://www.crreader.com/ Pick one up and either email, mail, or call and thank them.

He and I also discussed the economic needs for supply stores, framing shops, and educational opportunities through PCC, Pacific Northwest College of Arts, and mostly affordable community arts classes ($20 range or donations). How about some grant subsidized co-op space or grant subsidized artist studio space? If you have ideas or suggestions regarding art in the county please contact the commissioners. The more of us that do it individually the more impact we might make.

 

The topic of the arts and crafts people that were selling from the Red Barn Sales in Scappoose by the candle came up. It was brought to my attention through another artist that those folks will be out of work due to the closure of the right of way street off the highway.  They need a new location and Commissioner Fischer is willing to help them research available places such as the Deer Island School, the building where Lofted Lair is now, the Masonic Bldg. (the old St. Vincent De Paul building), the old school, or whatever else comes open.  If anyone knows one of those crafters please have them call Earl Fischer.

 

I have seen advertisements for Art Frenzy in the paper but have as yet to go there and check it out.  Anyone been there? Please post and email.

 

Last meeting we discussed trying to find locations in businesses to display and sell artwork.  Now we are moving forward on having it at the courthouse. Jennifer Hanson (mosaic artist) and I have work hanging in the Houlton Bakery until the end of February. You might check and see when that time gets close if the owner is interested in hanging yours.  Also the Klondike has hung artwork in the past if anyone wants to try there.

 

The guild also discussed getting a list of call to artist topics from the Columbia Center Gallery and participating in the shows again there.

 

Earl Fisher, Commissioner

503-397-7200

 

Art Guild

http://columbiaartsguild.blogspot.com/

 

www.columbiaartsguild.org 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December meeting recap

Columbia Art Guild December Meeting Recap

The December meeting was to take place at Lofted Lair but when we arrived his gallery was closed.  We searched the surrounding area and found nothing open so we went to Burgerville.

Teresa Knight provided us with a tray of goodies and we ordered beverages and held our meeting there.  Since no one sent me any new arrangements we will meet there again this time.

We discussed trying to find locations to show art. Suggested places were the Old School, or vacant for rent stores that might want to draw attention to their stores.

We discussed the price of frames being half or more sometimes of the cost of selling a painting. Someone suggested that "I've Been Framed" was a good reasonable place. 4950 SE Foster Road in Portland

Art By Bart's new venture in having his own gallery was mentioned and it sounds like he is doing a very professional job.

 

Teresa has put us in contact with a county commissioner about placing artwork in the courthouse. I hope to have news from Earl Fischer, Commissioner regarding placement of art.

I still have 3 copies of How to Price Your Paintings Professionally to hand out at the meeting.

 

November meeting minutes

The Columbia Arts Guild met November 18th at:

Lofted Lair Gallery & Espresso
290 S. 1st Street

St. Helens
, OR 97051

   Our Thanks to: Dave Ewing
Owner-Lofted Lair Gallery & Espresso
503-366-3600
www.loftedlair.com
 

 

You really should try his hot chocolate!

In attendance were: Carolyn Curtis, Susan Jensen, Jennifer Andersen, Teresa Knight, Catherine Ridenour, Judy Williams, Annetta Cunningham, and my self (Maeona Urban) It was great to get together and chat art.

Gerald Tilley has decided to pass on his oil painting tubes and concentrate on other mediums so he graciously gave them to guild members that wanted to take any.  I transported them to the meeting and it was like kids in a candy store. If you see Gerald, be sure to thank him!

If anyone is in touch with Alan Coppock please let him know we will be meeting at Lofted Lair on the third Wednesday of each month. (Weather permitting Dave to get over the hill and through the woods to open the gallery)

Maybe someone could volunteer to make a poster/sign for the window at Lofted Lair stating our meetings will be held there and when.

Teresa will be heading an artist demonstration event. “Gonna Take an Ornamental Journey”

Lofted Lair in Olde Towne St. Helens
290 South First Street
St. Helens, Oregon 97051
503-366-3600 

 

Saturday, December 5, 2009 , 2 pm - 4 pm

Artist demonstrating painting on glass ornaments.

There will be Ceramic ornaments available for adults and children to paint.

Refreshments will be available. 

You are invited to visit and or participate. You can help out or bring material for an ornamental project of your own. 

For more information contact:

Teresa Knight knight@artnphotos.com

Dave Ewing dave@loftedlair.com

 

 

October 2009 Art Guild Minutes

 

We met at The Coffee Bar in Scappoose. In attendance were Susan Jensen, Catherine Ridenour, Kathy Fellows, Maeona Urban and Carolyn (the berry lady), whom we haven’t seen at a meeting in ages.  She came specifically to help us update the Art Guild Scrapbooks. She has taken them to revive and update for us.  Those of you that have been members for years will be interested in seeing them.  We look really, really young in the photos. :-)

 

We felt the annual show was a success and lots of work.  Thanks to everyone for helping!

 

Susan informed us of an art project from the Audubon Society where artists were making 6” x 6” paintings to donate for auction.

 http://www.audubonportland.org/support-us/fundraising-events/waf/sixbysix

 

We discussed the possibility of placing artwork and/or a Guild Portfolio in the Chamber and other businesses the way the Guild did years ago.

 

We also talked about trying to find more show venues besides just the Sauerkraut Festival.  People seem to like to participate in shows!

 

We had discussion about how to size and get artwork ready for submission to Gallery shows.  A great website for that is http://www.callforentry.org/system_overview.phtml

 

We also liked the idea of having our own site similar to http://differentstrokesfromdifferentfolks.blogspot.com/

 

Catherine (website person) will be getting together with Lee (Blog person) to see about setting up something.  Loretta Sampson already does the Different Strokes artwork and so does a past member Nancy Van Blaricom. She has a great website if you remember her and want to get in contact with her again. http://www.nancyvanblaricom.com/portfolio.html

 

September 2009 Guild Meeting

 

This was our last evening time meeting for the year.  We met at Sunshine Pizza on the 16th to go over all last minute preparations for the annual show.  It looks like we have all the printing, advertising, awards, ribbons, display walls, Guild scrapbooks, cash box, intake night volunteers, show volunteers, signs, etc., all ready to go.

 

I pick up the key from the library on the 17th.

We do art intake from 4-8 the 18th.

The show runs from 10-6 the 19th.

We take it all down and I return the key.

 

It was decided that our annual fee will begin this year to run from the annual show in September to the annual show the following year.  That is so the Treasurer will only have to keep track of dues and fees once a year.

 

Paid members are eligible to link to the Guild website.

 

We need to get word out to current and previous members.

 

Our next meeting will be at the Coffee Bar in Scappoose at 10:00 am October 14th.

 

If you have additions or corrections to these minutes please send them to Maeona

urbanart@centurytel.net or directly to Catherine Ridenour catherine@artwinged.org

 

August Guild Minutes

 

In attendance were Catherine Ridenour, Kathy Fellows, Susan Jensen, Loretta Sampson, Autumn Pendergrass, and Maeona Urban.

 

We agreed on Ms. St Louis as judge and she has requested judging sheets and artists names to be covered with a number on their work.  Post it notes will be used for that.

 

Kathy has a ceramic pot we will use for placing People’s Choice votes in to.

 

Two years worth of ribbons have been purchased in order to reach the minimum order cost.

The order includes a first and second place peoples choice with a rosette and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place ribbons for six categories.

 

A fifty Dollar gift Certificate from Jerry’s Artatama for first place People’s Choice and a Set of Oil Colors worth approximately thirty dollars for second.

 

It was deemed that we still had enough Art Consignment Agreement forms already printed and enough of the triplicate forms for this year as well.

 

We do need to print the People’s Choice ballots still.  Last year we had nearly 130 people vote.  That tells you something about how many came and looked.  I’m sure not all of them voted.

 

Catherine did you get home with the form I made for printing the ballots? I didn’t seem to get home with them myself.  I can just print out another one from my computer but I didn’t want both of us to go get copies made.

 

It was suggested that we have a written sheet of instructions for the person/or persons manning the show. Since you have done it before Jennifer and Darcie could you send any suggestions for that to Maeona? Or anyone else that has suggestions that might be helpful or questions too. 

The evening of acceptance: Check in work, look on backs for proper hanging wires, hand out forms to be filled out and signed, take in dues and fees, write receipts, cut and tape forms to back of works, retain one copy for posting as the tag next to the work, assist in assembly of walls, assist in hanging work, placing post-it over names.

 

The day of the show: Things like: Assisting the judge in any way needed, greet people, hand out ballots, take in sales money, give receipts, etc.

 

We are in the process of making new judging forms. It was agreed that the forms we used before were a real headache.

 

It was agreed that any and all work displayed in the show will remain in the show until closing and that a sign to that affect will be posted.  That also applies to work sold.  All work will be picked up after 5:00 pm. And it is our goal to be out by six so we need help taking down the work and the walls!

 

Does that mean that we will be announcing the People’s Choice at 4? We can let the Festival announcers know.

 

We can use all the volunteers we can get Friday evening. So far Catherine, Autumn, Loretta, Darcie, Jennifer, and Maeona have let it be know they are available that evening some time during 4-8. 

 

For Saturday at this point we have Loretta in the morning, and for later we have Autumn.  Maeona will be available during most of the day.  

 

There will be a sign up sheet available Friday night but it sure would be nice to know earlier. If you have a time you can volunteer please let Maeona know. urbanart@centurytel.net or 543-7482.

 

 

July 15, 2009 Art Guild Meeting

 

In attendance were:

Autumn, Catherine R. Loretta, Michelle, and myself (Maeona)

 

We held the meeting at Sunshine Pizza in St. Helens at 6:30 p.m. The next two months meeting will also be at that time and location.

 

Since Precision Engraving has closed and was where we were having our ribbons made, Lorretta agreed to check on a location she knows of for availability and cost for the Sauerkraut Show.

 

Catherine and Autumn will be contacting Jennifer A. for copies of what she has for fliers and calls to artist and will be adapting them to this years dates and times etc. and distributing them around to businesses and the fair if we can get them done in time.

 

Jennifer has agreed to e-mail the Spotlight and the Chronicle and it was suggested that we also send to the Vernonia Jamboree paper as soon as possible and maybe the Clatskanie Herald.

 

We talked about the ad that was placed in the paper last year and whether we thought we should do it again but for the life of me I can’t recall if we made a decision.  Help me out here people.

 

Catherine and Autumn will be checking with people they know that might consider doing the judging for us during the morning of the Festival. Sept. 19th.

 

We have rented one table (for jewelry) and still have two more available for things like ceramics, glass, sculpture, gourds, or other 3D type sales. Cost of table rental is 6’ table $15 and 8’ table $20.  I was also asked about placing card racks with artwork type things for sale.  Any comments on this?

 

Catherine has let us know that she has available space to set up a Guild domain website so we can post a calendar and other information about the guild. She will let us know about the cost and be our set up person for it. She estimated $50 for registering it and possible a $10 fee annually but will let us know for certain.

 

Upcoming calendar events:

Art & Labor & the Labor of Art reception Friday July 17, 2009 6:00 p.m.-10 p.m. 107 SE Washington, Portland, OR Olympic Mills Commerce Center

 

Hillsboro Plein Air an Outdoor Painting Event On Saturday, July 18th, the Walters Cultural Arts Center will host Hillsboro Plein Air: An Outdoor Painting Event and competition presented by the Hillsboro Arts and Culture Council. The event will run from 9am to 2pm, with tableaux vivant (models in period clothing) presentations from 10am to 1pm.  Registration and check-in begin at 9am on the 18th.  Pre-registration is suggested and artists can call the Walters Cultural Arts Center at 503-615-3485 to register.  $15.00

 

Plein Air in the Park will take place on Sunday, July 19th from 12pm to 4pm in the NW Park blocks between Davis and Everett.  Everyone is invited to bring easels and painting supplies.  As in years past, Utrecht Art Supplies will provide some materials for passers-by who would like to try their hand at painting en plein air, and will provide gift bags for our “featured artists” as a thank-you for your participation.  Without you, this event would not be as successful!

As a featured artist, your role is simply to come, paint, and enjoy Portland’s summer weather with us.  Heather Birdsong

Utrecht Portland

 

Mt Tabor 100 year celebration paint out Saturday July 25, 2009 and every day until Sunday August 2, 2009 You need to have registered by July 1 in order to participate in the “official event” otherwise just come and paint  

 

http://www.mttabor100.org/index.html

Who has or do we have copies of the three part white/yellow/pink forms for consignment or the artwork and will you be coming to help out the night before the show (Sept. 18th)?

 

Who has or do we have copies of the agreement regarding insurance, commission, etc. that needs to be signed by the artists so we are not responsible for loss or damage etc. and will you be coming to help out the night before the show as well?

 

Or will we need to make more of either of these forms?

 

 

Below is a copy of an e-mail between Jim Westall and myself.  It is his description of the standards Darcie, Jennifer, and I went to his house to look at and did purchase for the Guild use. At this time it will be stored at Jennifer’s house. We will be using it at this upcoming Sauerkraut Festival Show. We discussed making it available for a small fee to Guild members.  Any other thoughts on that?

 

Hi Maeona.  Jim Westall here.  Regarding the screens:  I inventoried the whole kit-and-caboodle this AM and it includes 7 screens about 5' x 3', with an extender for each that will increase the height to something like 7'.  It's very versatile because it includes the leg adjusters (3 way, 4 way, and 2 way, you’ll have to see it to understand), clips to hold them together, and seven covers, (kind of a heavy muslin with Velcro fasteners).  When set up it all fits into a 10' x 10' gazebo type of shelter, with plenty of room for viewing the art.  The gazebo is long gone.  All told the area available for graphics is 105 square feet, plus the extenders.  I'll let the whole shebang go for $165 dollars. 

My method of hanging art was to use drapery hooks that I stuck thru the fabric and hooked over the wire matrix.  Two for the heavier pieces.  It helps if the art works have a wire to hook over the drapery hooks.  That's about the size of it.  Let me know your decision.  Good luck.

 

Help me to remember that I have to pick up the library room key the Thursday before!!!!!

 

 

The June 14th entry

 

Today there were only three of us at the Guild meeting. Autumn, Pam Elmore(new), and myself Maeona.
I brought my latest NW Coast Native American Design to show-n-tell.
 

Pam does pottery so I let her know that she isn't alone and told her Teresa Knight and Jan Rentenaar and Pat Brame are all clay and pottery people around here and that there may be something happening for the summer with Pat.

We discussed the upcoming Sauerkraut Festival and the possibilities that there may fewer venders if the city can't work out insurance. They are asking the venders to provide their own and that is proving to be spendy for some.

 

I was able to contact Jim Westall about the guild purchasing his hanging walls and stands. He had to check in his garage but he says he has six walls and is checking for the legs and attachments. He will call me back about price.

 

I stopped in at the Library and reserved the room the Friday (Sept. 18th from 4-8 for art acceptance and set up) and the Day of the Festival (Sept. 19th from 10-6 for the show and sale) We will pick up the key on the Thursday before and drop it in the book drop when finished as the Library is closed during the Festival.

Jennifer please stop by in the next 7 days and pay for the room. Thanks!

Jennifer provided a letter and Autumn sent requests to Art Envy, Art Media, Art Supply Warehouse, Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joes, Columbia Art & Drafting Supply, Craft Warehouse, Dixie Art Supplies, Jerry' Artarama, Joann's Fabric and Craft Store, Michaels Craft Store, Muse Art & Design, and Utrecht Art Supplies requesting support for the show in the form of cash, gift certificates, or merchandise to be used as awards.

 

We are looking for suggestions for a Judge. With the short time frame of having only one day for the show we are looking at the judging actually happening during the show and awards announced late in the day when we do the People's Choice announcement as well. We know that is an unusual way to do it but the only way we see that might work. Help!

On the acceptance/hanging night (Sept. 18th from 4-8) is the time we need the most help! Please call me at 503-543-7482 if you will be available for any of that time. Please help, it's only once a year, one day.

 

Maeona

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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