March 19, 2009 - Georgia Art League Meeting

The meeting was called to order and Cheryl Hardin asked our guests to introduce themselves. Over 45 members and guests attended the meeting which was held on the studio level of the Quinlan.

Our guest speaker, Linda Kirkpatrick, from Peachtree Plantation, an assisted living facility in Oakwood, spoke about an upcoming opportunity to exhibit and sell our work.

On April 24 from 6:00 to 8:00, Peachtree Plantation is hosting an "April in Paris Vine and Cheese Reception" for the community. They have asked for artists to submit works of art that will hang April 24 to May 4. The works can be for sale, and the artists and their guests are invited to attend the reception. They have room to display over 100 pieces of art! Peachtree Plantation is a wonderful place, and a wonderful opportunity to showcase/sell your work in the community.

Artwork may be dropped off at Peachtree Plantation, 4251 Hudson Drive, Oakwood, March 19 to April 21 from 10am to 4pm. Ask for Linda Kirkpatrick, Jan Davis, or Chris Gusek when you take in your art. For additional information, contact Linda Kirkpatrick at 770-297-6900.



Linda Kirkpatrick, Peachtree Plantation


Today's program featured Georgia Art League artists Christopher Sherry, Anne Brodie Hill, Nona Stephens, and Patti Russell. These terrific artists inspired us to more powerful art through their demonstrations of how to create art that has "magic". It was a fabulous presentation by each of the artists.

Photos - Note the overhead mirror showing the demos.

Anne Brodie Hill enthralled us with her epiphany.




Christopher Sherry showed us techniques to tackle perspective through gradation and color saturation.




Nona Stephens assured us the essence of our art can be enhanced through fine framing.




Patti Russell challenged us to think outside the box and get creative. What is YOUR ICON?




Dates to Add to Your Calendar:

March 10 - May 18 Peach State Bank Exhibition. This exhibition is showcasing 30 pieces of art from 19 of our Georgia Art League Artists. Third floor, Peach State Bank, Gainesville. It's a beautiful show. Be sure to check it out.

April 4 - First Annual Spring Arts Festival - 10:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Spouts Springs Library. All GAL artists are invited to participate. Contact Al List at alist@hallcountylibrary.org or at 770-532-3311, ext. 191, for more information and to reserve your booth space at the festival.

April 17 - 18 - Painting in the Gardens on Green. A two-day plein aire painting event is scheduled in the Gardens on Green, next to the Hall County Board of Education Building on Green Street (across from Rudolph's Restaurant). Come paint one or both days - Friday 10am to 4pm or Saturday 10am to 3pm. At the end of each day, you may enter your work to be judged for award ribbons. Your work may also be entered into the auction, which will be held on April 21 at 6:30pm at the dedication of the Gardens on Green. Auction proceeds will be divided equally between the artist, the Hall County Master Gardener Association and the Quinlan. To sign up, RSVP to: info@quinlanartscenter.org, or to 770-536-2575. Click on this link, Painting in the Gardens on Green" to download a PDF flyer with more information.

Quinlan Summer Juried Exhibition - Local Colour. Entry deadline HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 4. $2,000 in prizes.

Click on this link: 2009 Calendar of Events - Georgia Art League to see all 2009 events.

Announcements:

The Georgia Art League's ongoing raffle project contributes to a fund for an In-Focus Projector for program presentations, a hanging system for displaying our artwork, and a locking display case to display jewelry and other small works of art. You can donate treasures to the cause at any Art League meeting. Members can buy a $1.00 ticket for a chance to win a treasure. The raffle drawing is held at the end of each Art League meeting, and all proceeds go towards "Funds for Fun". Today's raffle increased our wish list fund by $75. Come early to the April meeting and scout out the perfect treasure for you!

The 1210 Bistro on Thompson Bridge Road in the Publix Shopping Center Plaza is looking for artists to display work in their restaurant. There is no commission on sales. Contact Jenny Hulsey at 770-535-1211 or by email at: jlhuls0392@aol.com if you are interested in showing your work at the restaurant. NOTE: THE RESTAURANT HAS A SIGN ON THE DOOR, "CLOSED FOR REMODELING".

The Olive Branch Restaurant, located off Cleveland Hwy., is looking for artists to display artwork. For more information, contact Harriett Williams at 770-983-9747. Check out their website at: www.greengablesevents.com.

GEORGEANN MOORE is teaching an art class through BULLI called "Life Sketching" with an emphasis on capturing the environment in ink and watercolor. The class will be painting and drawing at locations around the Brenau campus. The class will be on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. starting on March 24th for 6 weeks. Fees include a Bulli membership of $130.00 and an additional $25.00 for the class. For more information contact GeorgeAnn Moore, 770-536-0919 or by.george@mac.com. Class is full; contact GeorgeAnn regarding cancellations.

SANDRA LANDERGOTT is exhibiting a solo show, "Works by Sandra Landergott", in the Chateau Elan Winery Art Gallery. Exhibition dates are March 1 through April 30, 2009. The art gallery is open from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm daily. Chateau Elan Winery, 100 Tour De France, Braselton, GA.

NONA STEPHENS has a solo show "Reflections of Georgia" at the Bowen Center for the Arts in Dawsonville March 13 through April 18, 2009.

RUTH MONEY and ANN GOBLE, mother and daughter artists, are featured in the upcoming Quinlan exhibition, "Generations", which will be on display April 2 through June 7. The opening reception is Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Quinlan.

DEBRA YAUN currently has a solo exhibition at the Gainesville Branch of the Hall County Library, located just off the square in Gainesville. Debra's exhibition will be on display through April 15.

Congratulations, Art League artists!

At the end of our meeting, Anita Stewart offered artists' fine art brushes for sale. The table was mobbed as Art Leaguers surrounded it. Anita said she will return and bring more brushes in the fall.




Our April 16th program will feature artist Charles Young Walls. Charles teaches classes at the Quinlan where he trains artists to see and think in a way to make their art completely their own.

Charles says, "In this modern world of high speed everything, some things still take time. Invariably, these are the things of substance and lasting quality. I want my paintings to convey a deeper reality, not a photographic feel. Every painting I paint is a new avenue to explore, new ground to break."

I'm delighted that Charles is going to share his thoughts on painting as well as demo his expressive style. You can see Charles' work at: www.charlesyoungwalls.com. Mark your calendars so you won't miss this great program.

Many thanks to the Georgia Art League members whose countless hours of behind-the-scenes work make our Art League the success it is!