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ArtyFacts Newsletter of the Huachuca Art Association, Inc.

June 2015

3818 Astro Street, Hereford, AZ, 520-803-1078, www.huachuca-art.com Volume 46, Issue 6

“ArtyFacts”, (USPS 360777-LRR), monthly, P. O. Box 748, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, “Periodical Postage Paid at Hereford” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ArtyFacts, P. O. Box 748, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636

Hi ho, Artyfolks,

Happy June! By the time you read this, we expect to have closed the deal on the (new to us) building, and we will be just starting on the roofing, (top priority, with the monsoon on it's way), installing new AC units, (next priority, with summer on it's way) and doing whatever else we'll need to do to make our new home suit our needs. A lot of that will involve taking out some walls and doors and trying to arrange the space to allow for a free flow of traffic and good sight lines for viewing the art and also providing for some open and congenial studio space. It's bound to be expensive, messy, and possibly even a little bit contentious, as all remodeling projects tend to be. A major cause for divorce, so I hear. We could be asking for your help sometime soon, but first we will have to agree on a plan. Phil Micheau is putting together a committee to assess our options, and make recommendations that we can present to a contractor. In the meantime,

we will continue to occupy our space at Astro St. until the new space is ready.

So it's transition time. We are entering a new era, and that gives us something to look forward to, but it also gives us an occasion to look back and see how far we have come as an organization. The HAA has been around now for about 46 years, and we are almost as old as the City of Sierra Vista itself.

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ATTENTION: If you have not paid your membership dues for 2015, THIS COULD BE YOUR LAST ARTYFACTS!! Membership applications may be downloaded off our website, and they can also be found in recent back issues of the ArtyFacts . Your membership and participation are important to us and we do want to keep you informed.

Looking Forward and Looking Back

Top right-New Building Bottom left– Dale Boatman Photos courtesy Liz Horning

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HAA Library

The Dale Boatman Collection Library hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm Thursdays

Noon - 4:00pm - Friday through Sunday

Members only may borrow two books for two weeks. Children under 18 may borrow books if an adult member signs for the book. Renewals are available. Please treat the books with TLC

as you must pay for lost or damaged books. Library donations of recent publications are

most welcome. Librarian - Edie Manion, 803-1262 or

[email protected]

HAA BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF

President

Elizabeth Horning 803.7157 [email protected]

Vice President

Lois Bravo 803.0584 [email protected]

Secretary

Edie Manion 803.1262 [email protected]

Treasurer

Elizabeth Line 803.0195 [email protected]

Membership

Sue Ziegler 803.0087 [email protected]

Board of Directors

Lois Bravo 803.0584 [email protected]

Debi Hadley 234.2006 [email protected]

Elizabeth Horning 803.7157 [email protected]

Tim Hurst 803.6713 [email protected]

Gabrielle LaFargue 335-6877 [email protected]

Elizabeth Line 803.0195 [email protected]


Laureen McArdle 220.9289 [email protected]

Phil Micheau 459.8728 [email protected]

Donna Pitzlin 378.3139 [email protected]

Angel Rutherford 459.4115 [email protected]

Gary Shreve 803.0555 [email protected]

Carolyn Yeutter 928.242.3616 [email protected]

Member at Large

Sue Thatcher 378.2000 [email protected]

Art in the Park artintheparksierravista.com


Gallery Director


Programs and Workshops

Gabrielle LaFargue 335.6877 [email protected]

Carolyn Yeutter 928.242.3616 [email protected]

Publicity


Historian


ArtyFacts Editor

Chasity Seibert 226.1715 [email protected]

Astro St. Studio 803.1078 www.huachuca-art.com

Gallery at the Mall 458.1092 www.huachuca-art.com

MAP TO HAA GALLERY & STUDIO

Sierra Vista

Buffalo Soldier Trail

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Ramsey Canyon Rd. Ramsey Rd.

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Astro St.

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Carr Canyon

Mesquite Tree

Huachuca Art

Association Gallery

Trilby Arnold — www.trilbyarnold.com Katherine Baccaro — www.baccarobooks.com Joanne Berry — www.bizbfineart.com Lois Bravo — www.naturedigitalphotos.com Patty Dunbar— www.patriciadunbar.net Robert Luedtke — www.luedtkefineart.com Laureen McArdle —www.fifthwindtradingcompany.com Phil Micheau — www.alberta.smugmug.com Yvonne Navarro — www.yvonnenavarro.com

Sue Olivo — www.sueolivo.com June Payne Hart — www.junepaynehart.com Maggie Polen Bryce — www.maggiepolenbryce.com Carol Reilley — www.carolreilleyart.com Angel Rutherford — www.angelfrogs.com Roderick Stevens — www.restevensart.com Susan Rae Thatcher — www.DiscoveryRanch.info Angus Bowie Wilson - www.ArtWanted.com/Angus Bowie Wilson William Zivic — www.zivicstudio.com

Visit Our Member’s Web Sites

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July ArtyFacts deadline is Saturday, June 27th

Public Display Coordinators

Huachuca Art Association Gallery

Contact Edie Manion, Director HAA Gallery

at 803.1262 or [email protected]

HAA Website

www.huachuca-art.com. Contact Chasity Seibert

at 226.1715 or [email protected]

Member News & Information

2015 Calendar of Events

If you have anything to add to the schedule, please contact the Gallery Director. Monday of each week, lessons in watercolor, 10 to 12 taught by Carol Reilley to register call 520.803.0802

Wednesday of each week, drawing and painting session with a live mod-el, $7 fee, 10 to 12. Call 520.803.0802 to register.

Thursday of each week, Open Stu-dio, no fee, 9-4, fun, info sharing, support. Bring your own supplies and project to work on.

3rd Monday of each month Paper Arts Group 12:30-2:30. w/Gabrielle LaFargue contact her at 335.6877 or [email protected]

Board of Directors Meetings are normally the last Monday of the month at 1:00 pm.

Members’ Meetings Members' Meetings are held the third

Saturday of the month, 10:00 am at the Astro Street Studio

June-August No Demonstrations

If you wish to do a monthly presentation

or workshop please contact either

Gabrielle LaFargue, 520-335-6877; or

Carolyn Yeutter, 928-242-3616

HAA Mall Gallery Mall at Sierra Vista

2200 El Mercado Loop 458.1092

Gallery Administrator Richard Etheridge

678.2833 [email protected]

Title Cards

Laureen McArdle

[email protected]

The original driving force behind it all was a guy by the name of Dale Boatman, a re-tired infantry colonel who was also an ac-complished watercolorist. Some of our

most longtime members, like Angus Wilson, Martha Sprenkle, and Sylvia Rosenkrans took classes with Dale, worked with him to get the organization started, and took part in the very first Art in the Park that was held back in 1971, when the Park had just been opened and was nothing but dirt. Angus recalled what it was like in the very early days. At first, the meetings and classes were held on Ft. Huachuca, but before long the group had expanded and meetings were being held wherever available facilities could be found, and many of the meetings were held "en plein air", in locations all the way from Texas Canyon to Sonoita. Over the years the HAA has met and been head-quartered in all kinds of places around town - from member's studios, to the Thunder Mountain Inn, and for a while at the Mona Bishop room at the (then new) library. Art Shows were held in hotels, churches, banks, and auto dealerships. Artists' work was on display in many different local businesses and public spaces. For a while in the late 90's, the HAA maintained a Gallery in the Chamber of Commerce building on Fry Blvd. After that closed, everything was moved to Astro St., and that's where we have remained for the past 13 years, except that, when in 2011, the opportunity arose to exhibit our work in the Mall, we grabbed it with gusto, and managed to turn a two month gig into a three and a half year gallery business. Now it's hard to imagine hav-ing just a studio without a Gallery too, and we want as much as possible to keep and maintain the kind of exposure we got used to having at the Mall.

And while we have done a lot of moving around over the past 46 years, this will be the first time ever that we will be moving into a building of our own. We know that there will be plenty of challenges and problems to be solved, but we are a creative bunch, so I have no doubt that we will find ways to turn the problems into opportuni-ties. And while there is a lot to be said for the security of having our own place, we also must guard against the temptation to get too complacent about it, and too com-fortable in our own little space. It helps to remember all of the creative ways that our HAA forebears found both to promote their artist members' work and to progress as an organization. We too, should always be looking for ways to make our new digs a vital part of the neighborhood and the community.

And speaking of community, our big community event of the year, "Art in the Park", is now approaching faster than a speeding bullet. If you are considering taking part, either with a booth of your own or in the Members' booth, be advised that the spaces are doled out on a first come, first served basis, so it pays to sign up early. AitP applications can be downloaded off our website, or you can call Lois Bravo (803-0584) or Edie Manion (803-1262) . For the Members' booth, email Trilby Arnold at: [email protected].

And on a completely different topic, the scholarship committee met and voted to award this year's HAA scholarship to Caitlin McKinney of Bisbee, who will be enrolling in art courses at Cochise College. Our congratulations to Caitlin!

And our annual HAA picnic has been postponed until July this year, but Dine with the Artists will be held as usual at Astro St. on June 13th.

Happy summer, Liz Horning, President

Looking Forward Continued from front cover

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Astro Street Studio News

May Paper Arts Barbara presented a very simple process of marking and coloring aluminum foil to make art pieces and to add new life to small boxes. The foil was pressed over string and other found objects to make a 2 dimensional effect.

Next Paper Arts: Monday Sept. 21 2015 Project: TBA

May Member Demonstration Elizabeth Line Watercolor

Photo courtesy Angel Rutherford

Dine with the Artist Saturday, June 13th, 4-6:00 p.m. Astro Street Studio

Hi Artist-Members of HAA, I am Edie, Member for 16 years and so proud of this active group. I am lucky enough to be Gallery Director at the Astro St. Studio. Keep the calendar, move furniture, buy supplies, etc. etc. you know.

We are in a state of transition right now, since we have no featured artist this month. I just want you all to know that the name of our monthly dinner party is "Dine with the Artists" That's all of us!! This event has become so special, I don't want to let it fade away!! JUNE 13th!!! Write it on your calendar! It’s a pot luck and the wine is there for you ! 4:00 to 6:00. Come enjoy a fun party.

From the Astro Studio Director

Building will be available for lease Attention artists and other interested parties. The location at 3818 Astro Street, that the Huachuca Art As-sociation is presently occupying, will soon be available for rent. Consider a joint venture for similar use. Contact Sue Thatcher to discuss terms and possibilities. Phone

520-378-2000 or come next door to the Yesterday’s Books Art and Such to discuss this and that.

Photos courtesy Gabrielle LaFargue

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Community

Call to Artists Art in the Park Insert Contest- $75 Prize

It's time again for our annual contest to come up with a design for the cover of this year's Art in the Park SV Herald insert. This design will be used not only for the insert that appears in the paper on the weekend before the event, but it's also the one that will go on all of our posters and other Art in the Park advertising for 2015. We will be looking for something bright, bold, and beautiful that evokes the spirit of Art in the Park, and is adaptable to different formats, as the insert version will be square and the posters will be ver-tical. There will be lettering that says: The Huachuca Art Association presents the 44th Annual Art in the Park at Veterans' Memorial Park, Sierra Vista, AZ, October 3rd & 4th, 2015, plus there will be some other copy with details, like a listing of the different categories of merchandise for sale. While you might want to give some thought as to where the lettering might go, and maybe pencil it in on an overlay, do not waste a lot of time on that, as the art department at the Herald always redoes it anyway. What we are looking for is the design concept, something that shows the public what Art in the Park is all about, and lets people know that this is a special event not to be missed.

The deadline for entries is August 15. You can either email a photo of your submission to me at: [email protected], or mail it to: Huachuca Art Association, P.O. Box 748, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636. If it is a digital drawing, it needs to be done at a large enough size and high enough resolution to be printed at an 11 x 17 size. If it is done in traditional media, it will have to be made available to be photographed or scanned. You can call me at: 803-7157 if you have any questions, or if you'd like to arrange to drop your entry off at the Astro St. Studio.

June Judged Show Yesterday’s Books A show judged by Robert Shenick is on display with the medalions on the winners. Oil collections with scenes from Arizona, Colorado, Mexico and more, by Bill Willis are on display and for sale for the first time since his death. Trilby Arnold will be displaying another 30 of her paintings throughout the month of June. Trilby won 1st place in oils in the May Show. Congratulations Trilby keep up the good work. Interested in joining our display group at Yesterday’s

Books Art and Such following Elizabeth Line, Trilby

Arnold and Susan Thatcher there is no charge. Come

in between Wednesday and Sunday from 12 to 5.

Artwork by Trilby Arnold

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Community News

FINE ART EXHIBIT AND SALE TO BENEFIT ALL THE KINGS HORSE'S RANCH SAT. JUNE 6TH AND SUN. JUNE 7TH FROM 11 TO 4 129 S. Huachuca Blvd. in Huachuca City, AZ (Mr. Shed)

Art drop off: Sunday, May 31st from 11 am till 4pm or Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, June 3rd, 4th and 5th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Art pick-up: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, June 8th, 9th or 10th from 1:30 to 3::30pm. Participating artists are welcome to bring refreshments (appetizers, desserts, etc.) for either day. If non-perishable they can be brought when bringing art. No oven and minimal fridge space available. 80% goes to the artists on works sold and 20% to The Children's Ranch. Contact Director Karen Reid, [email protected] or 255-0905 for more information.

The Urge To Express; by Donald P. Yadusky The proof that everyone is born an artist can be seen in the urge to express themselves found in all human beings. Everyone feels they have something important to say. The fifteen minutes of fame, “Look at me, listen to what I have to say” phenomenon. Ten years ago this was seen in message T-shirts everyone seemed to wear. With messages like, “I have P.M.S. (Pre-menstrual syndrome), and I have a gun”, or “Stop tectonic drift”. We see this in sports jerseys, that say, “I am a booster of this team”. Recently automobiles have stick figure images on the rear window representing the parents and children and and even the dog or cat in the family saying, “This is the family that owns this car”, or bumper stick-ers. Or the logos on clothes, and accessories that seem to scream, “I can afford a Gucci handbag!”. Today texting and facebook on the internet are all the rage. But words are inadequate to express feelings. The true master of expressing feelings in words is the poet. It has been said that we won't really know what it feels like to be on the moon, until we send an astronaut poet to the moon. The way to express feeling is best done non-verbally through art. The self taught Canadian artist Tom Thompson, one of the Canadian “Group of Seven” artists permanently displayed in the McMichael Canadi-an Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada, after two years of painting went into the back country of Canada to paint nature. In one painting made in 1914 he captured the spirit of the Canadian people. The painting has become an icon of the Canadian people. It is a painting of three pine trees with rock and wa-ter in the foreground. The wild, defiant look of the trees surviving the harsh conditions, captured what it meant to be Canadian. This ability of art to capture the essence and true nature of what it means to be human is why art sells for such high prices of four and five million dollars for a single piece of art. This urge to express has a healing power as seen in the cigar box or tramp art of an earlier generation. Homeless artists made decorated boxes from discarded cigar boxes. Gaman Art was the art produced by Japanese United States Citizens from 1992 to 1996 while in camps that segregated them during World War II. This passion that allows art to persevere against all odds was seen in the almost impossible to create art of Christo and Jeanne Claude whose artistic vision included a 24 and a half mile nylon fence stretched along the hills of California.

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Please retain this portion of the form for your reference. I will deliver my art to the HAA Gallery on the last Thursday of the month between 9 am and noon.

HAA keeps 20% commission on sales.

Dine with the Artists reception on the 1st Saturday of the month from 4 pm to 6 pm at the HAA Gallery, 3818 Astro

Street, Hereford. Please bring a finger food dish of your choice to help with refreshments.

Artwork must be delivered in a condition suitable for exhibition as follows:

Two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging and must be clearly marked on the back with the title, medium, price, and artist’s name, address, and phone number. Artists displaying three-dimensional work should supply a stand and a small card containing the same information as above.

Art must be original work of the artist. No copies from magazines, books, online images, or photographs (other than photo-

graphs taken by the artists him/herself unless submitting artist gets written permission from the copyright owner.) No work done from kits will be accepted; work must be the artist’s own design. I understand that my work is entered at my own risk. The Huachuca Art Association is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury.

I agree to abide by HAA exhibit rules. I understand that my work is entered at my own risk. The Huachuca art Association is

not liable for any loss, damage, or injury.

Artist’s Name _________________________________________ E-Mail Address ____________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________Phone ______________________________________________ Artist’s Signature (I accept the terms of this prospectus) ________________________________________________________________ Title #1 _____________________________ Title #2 _____________________________ Title #3___________________________ Medium______________________________ Medium _____________________________ Medium___________________________ Size_________________________________ Size ________________________________ Size _____________________________ Price $_________________________ Price $ __________________________ Price $___________________________

Mail this portion to the Show Chair (see address below) or bring to the gallery when you deliver your artwork. Retain the bottom section for your future reference.

ARTISTS!! Please note that Monthly Members’ Shows invite ALL media and artists; entries are not limited to the theme or media chosen by the Chairperson.

Astro Street Studio Art to be hung the last Thursday of the month

Dine with the Artist Reception held the following Saturday

Contact: Gallery Director Edie Manion

Gallery: 803.1078 Home: 803.1262

Email: [email protected]

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Huachuca Art Association P. O. Box 748

Sierra Vista, AZ 85636

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Hereford, AZ Permit #3

General Membership January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year.

Available categories are as follows: Individual $35 $17.50 after July 1 (new members only) Family (2+) $40 $20.00 after July 1 (new members only) Sustaining $50 $25.00 after July 1 (new members only) Student $10 Honorary Life (70+)Free (Must have been a paying member for at least 5 years.) Membership entitles you to receive our monthly newsletter, ArtyFacts, show discounts, workshops, preference in limited enrollment activities and HAA voting privileges. Members may have their own listing on our web site. Members receive a discount on Art in the Park fees and a slight advantage in the Art in the Park jurying.

Supporting Sponsorship (no vote) Individual $10 ArtyFacts subscription only Group $35 $ 17.50 after July 1 Corporate $100 $ 50.00 after July 1 Patron $500 $250.00 after July 1

Art in the Park 1973 Photo courtesy Liz Horning

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