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Presidents Letter
Greetings!
Our Fun &FunKtional Exhibit at the Sidney & Berne Davis
Art Center is a fabulous success! The reception was well-attended
despite the rain, and the SBDAC has been heavily promoting the
Exhibit. The work was fresh and exciting, and is a terrific
reflection on the Guild. Thank you to all of the artists who
participated and to everyone who worked so hard on this Exhibit!
Congratulations once again to our winners: First Place: Stan
Dzedzy, Dragon Samovar, Clay Second Place: Jacqueline Bardner
Smith, Hoozit, Wearable Kaleidoscope Third Place: Kathryn Hendricks
Erickson, Trees Have Soul, Pine needle/grass/petrified wood Basket
Merit Award: Patricia Esposito, Train, Mixed Media Honorable
Mention: Kathy Fitzgerald, Frog Backgammon Board, Stained Glass
Mosaic Please remember Removal is Friday, July 24 from 11:00 AM
1:00 PM. The Guilds Art Attack exhibit at the Naples Art
Association in the von Liebig Art Center is coming up quickly in
September. Receiving is Wednesday, September 9 from 10 AM 1 PM.
Other important dates are listed in this newsletter. Please note
that we will only be accepting new work for this venue that has
never been previously shown in a Guild exhibit. The weight limit
for 3D pieces will be waived if you volunteer for Installation on
Thursday, September 10 at 10 AM. The weight limit for wall work is
25 lbs.
The Guilds monthly Business Meetings will now be held at the
Alliance for the Arts in Ft. Myers. This will in no way
affect our relationship with the Cape Coral Arts Studio. We have
simply outgrown our business meeting space there, and this will
allow us to continue recruiting and expanding our membership. We
will still have our Board and committee meetings at CCAS, and we
will still conduct the Fine Craft Expo and have our February
exhibit there. The business meetings at the Alliance will be
scheduled from 10 AM - 12:30 PM on the days listed in this
newsletter. We'll be able to start setting up at 9:30, and we'll
have until 1:00 to be cleaned up and out of the building. We will
meet in either the large classroom where we conduct Artists@Work or
the theater, and they will give us two weeks' notice as to which
one we'll have each month. We'll still have our social half hour
beforehand with refreshments starting at 10 AM. We will shift to
bringing food and drink that are more appropriate for breakfast and
brunch. We'll have to be organized and arrange to bring our paper
products and other things that are stored at CCAS that we'll need
for the meetings. The Alliance is located at 10091 McGregor Blvd.
in Ft. Myers immediately adjacent to the Mid-Point Bridge and
Colonial Parkway. It is easily accessible from all points.
Saturdays are the days that the Alliance holds its Green Market
Farmers Market, which runs all year long from 9 AM - 1 PM, so we'll
be able to shop for farm-fresh produce, honey, flowers, seafood,
etc. You'll want to bring a cooler with you! Please mark your
calendars for the meeting dates. You will, of course, still be
receiving an email reminder the week before the meeting, which will
also include which room we will be able to use. The first business
meeting of next season will be held on Saturday, September 19, and
the program will be the newly-named Fine Craft Expo 2016. Formerly
known as Craft Bash,
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this event will be expanded and improved, and wed like to
involve the entire membership. The Expo has been scheduled for
Saturday, February 13, 2016, and it will replace the Guilds
February meeting. All Guild members are encouraged to attend and
help out. Everyone who attends and signs in will earn credit for
having attended the February meeting. The Expo Committee is meeting
over the summer to get organized and start planning for this
fun-filled day of fine crafts. Two Artists@Work have been scheduled
for next season at the Alliance for the Arts. They will be on
Saturday, October 31,
2015 and Saturday March 5, 2016, once again in conjunction with
the Alliances Green Market Farmers Market. We will need 10 - 15
artists for each day of demonstrations. We will also need people to
help with recruiting for and promotion of the Guild, as well as
general helpers. Please let me know if you are interested in
participating. I hope to see you at the von Liebig on September 9!
Warm Wishes, Lorraine
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NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION: Beginning with the upcoming season, the
newsletter will no longer be printed and mailed to those who do not
have internet access and/or printers. The costs are too high, and
there are conservation issues to consider as well. Those who are
affected can have a family member or friend receive the newsletter
via email. They should contact Sherry Moesch to be added to her
email list: [email protected]. Also, the newsletters can be
accessed by going to either our Facebook page (Southwest Florida
Fine Craft Guild) or our web site:
(www.swflfinecraftguild.org).
If you'd like someone added to the general Guild email list, so
they will receive all Guild emails, contact Lorraine Capps as well
as Sherry: [email protected].
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2015 JULY
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 Reception for Fun and FunKtional-6PM-10PM-SBDAC
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5 6 Receiving at Co-op Gallery 10AM-1PM
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19 20 21 22 23 24 Removal for Fun and FunKtional-SBDAC-
10AM-1PM
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AUGUST 2015
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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3 Dog DaysReceiving9AM-5PMAlliance for the Arts Receiving at
Co-op Gallery 10AM-1PM
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Reception for Dog Days5PM-7PM
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The prize winners of our Fun & FunKtional Exhibit at the
SBDAC are: First Place: Stan Dzedzy, Dragon Samovar, Clay Second
Place: Jacqueline Bardner Smith, Hoozit, Wearable Kaleidoscope
Third Place: Kathryn Hendricks Erickson, Trees Have Soul, Pine
needle/grass/petrified wood Basket Merit Award: Patricia Esposito,
Train, Mixed Media Honorable Mention: Kathy Fitzgerald, Heron
Chessboard, Stained Glass Mosaic Congratulations to two of our
mixed media artists, Jay Lana and Dale Weber. Both have been juried
into the prestigious 4th Biennial Found Object Exhibition, The Eye
Of The Beholder. Two pieces by Jay and one by Dale were selected
from over 200 entries submitted by artists throughout North
America. This show is sponsored by the Maryland Federation of Art
and will be held at the Circle Gallery in Annapolis, MD from July
18 through August 8. Selected entries can be viewed at.
http://mdfedart.com/mfaentry/sales/salesgallery.php Lorraine Capps
has various new HP 564 cartridges for sale at half price. Contact
her if you are interested: [email protected]. Rose
Young won Best of Show in the Art of the Heart exhibit at the
Sidney Berne Davis Art Center this June.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: We now have 105 members! Remember the
Yearbook is printed
in August to be ready for distribution at our first meeting
in
September. That means any changes in phone numbers,
addresses, and emails need to be sent to Kathy Erickson
before August 31. Please check your information as printed
in
the 2015 Yearbook now, and let Kathy know if you have
changes: [email protected]
CO-OP ART GALLERY UPDATE:
The Gallery is doing quite well over the summer with
above-average sales. Guild members are also doing well, as usual!
Several new changes have been implemented recently. The monthly
receptions have been canceled until October. Also, participating
summer artists will be able to bring in 10 pieces through
September. Five of these may be wall pieces. The summer schedule
remains in effect at the Gallery: The Gallery is open Thursday
through Sunday until October 31, 2015. Gallery hours have been
permanently changed to 12 Noon 6 PM every day the Gallery is open.
Receivings are the first Monday of the month, from 10 AM 1 PM. It
is essential that you arrive at the Gallery for Receiving in time
to be completely finished by 1 PM. In order not to be rushed,
please arrive at least by noon. The gallery sitting schedule can be
found on the Art Councils web site. If you must change your sitting
date, it is your responsibility to find a replacement AND you must
email
Ginny Whiteman at [email protected] AFTER you have found a
replacement. Ginny must have updated information regarding the
sitting schedule. There is a list of people at the front desk who
are willing to sit for a price of $50. For the latest information
on the Gallery, you may consult the Gallery Prospectus and Art
Council newsletters for details. Both can be downloaded from their
web site: www.acswf.org.
CCAS GUILD CASE: The Guilds display case is located in Building
2 of CCAS. CCAS retains 30% of the sales, so work should be priced
accordingly. New members and members who have never shown in the
case before should take advantage of this opportunity. Contact Alex
Chung at alexchung [email protected] to reserve your spot. August
2015: Available September 2015: Available October 2015: Analilia
& Randy Clay November 2015: Edie Limbright December 2015:
Zdenka Fiala
ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS: Many opportunities exist at the Alliance
for both members and non-members. Check their web site for further
information: www.artinlee.org, or call 239-939-2787. The Alliance
is taking applications for teachers for their 2015-2016 season. If
you are interested in teaching there, send an email to Brandy at
[email protected]. The Alliance for the Arts' Annual Member
Exhibit this year is Dog Days. All media accepted. You must be an
Alliance member to enter, and you may join at Receiving. One entry
per participant. You may download the Prospectus at
www.artinlee.org. Receiving: Monday, August 3 from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Reception: Friday, August 7 from 5-7 PM. Removal: Monday, September
21, 9 AM - 5 PM. CAPE CORAL ARTS STUDIO 23rd annual Aquarium
Art
Exhibit is open to all adult artist (16yrs. and older). All
media
welcomed, theme is life beneath the waves. Receiving is
Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 from 9AM-12:00PM. For more
information call: 239-574-0802.
THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA (VAC) Surf, Sand &
Shells is their late summer exhibit, with the theme being all
things summer. Members and non-members are welcomed to submit work,
both 2D and 3D media are accepted. The exhibit runs from July
20-August 13th. RECEIVING: Friday July 17, 9am - 12pm AWARDS
RECEPTION: Thursday July 23, 5pm REMOVAL: Friday August 14, 9am -
12pm. For more information contact: 941.639.8810,
www.VisualArtCenter.org.
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NEW LOGO CHOICES: Angela Aradia has created three new logos for
the Guild. All three have been approved by the Board, and we will
be voting on which one to choose at the September 19 meeting. If
you cannot attend that meeting, you may email your vote to Lynn
Ondercin at [email protected] at any time. Many thanks to
both Angela and Lynn! Look for the logos on the following page.
Since the Guild is a small, all volunteer organization, it is
vital that all members volunteer in some way. We are extremely
flexible and will work with you to ensure that we consider your
schedule and other needs. You must volunteer in order to
participate in Guild art exhibits. If you volunteer for a one-day
event, such as Receiving at an exhibit or Artists@Work, you will be
able to participate in one exhibit. If you volunteer for two
one-day events, you will be able to participate in two exhibits,
and so forth. If, however, you volunteer for an on-going position
or job such as officer, director, committee chair, committee
member, etc., you will be able to enter all Guild exhibits during
your tenure. Advertising Committee: We are in need of a Chair and
committee members. This is more important now than ever since our
Treasury is in need of replenishment after a busy Scholarship
season! Art Attack!: Our annual exhibit at the Naples Art
Association, von Liebig Art Center is in September and October this
year. We will need volunteers for Receiving, Installation, the
Reception, Removal, as well as database, label, and program
creation. The specific dates are listed in this newsletter, and the
Prospectus and Waiver have been distributed. Art Council Delegate:
The Art Council Delegate goes to most Art Council meetings
(November through April), and reports to the membership all Art
Council and Co-op Gallery news and developments. The Delegate also
collects information for the Art Councils biennial Winners Circle
Exhibit, presents it to the Board for approval, and provides that
information to the Art Council. Artists@Work: This day of demos is
typically held twice a season at the Alliance for the Arts. This
coming season it will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015 and
Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 AM 1 PM during the Alliances Green
Market Farmers Market. Guild members demo and sell their work. The
Alliance does not take a percentage of sales. We still need
volunteers for both dates to demo, help artists set up and tear
down, and help with recruiting. Please contact Lorraine Capps if
you are interested in participating. Buddy System: Established
members who are active in the Guild are assigned to a new member
and make themselves available to explain all facets of Guild
activities answer all questions and concerns, sit with new members
during meetings, and generally help them become informed and feel
comfortable as quickly as possible. There is a pool of people to
pull from when new members join, and we had can always use
more.
Fall for the Arts: The annual Fall for the Arts one-day event at
the Alliance for the Arts will be held on Saturday, October 17,
2015. Since we will not have a conflict with our October meeting
this year, we need to enhance our participation. We will have an
information table at this event, and we need people to recruit for
members, explain the Guilds charitable endeavors, recruit for
sponsors and advertisers, and generally promote the Guild. Fine
Craft Expo: Newly named for 2016, this is our annual fundraiser for
CCAS where we conduct workshops throughout the day. This event will
be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016, and will replace our
monthly business meeting. Participation in this event will earn you
credit for attending the February meeting. The Fine Craft Expo will
be the subject of discussion after our September business meeting,
and more details will be forthcoming at that time, but we will need
volunteers to teach classes, assist teachers, sell raffle tickets,
help with planning, and demo at lunchtime, as well as donations of
art work for our raffle, which will help fund our scholarship
program. Please contact June Bennett if you are interested in
participating. New Member Luncheon: We need a coordinator for our
annual luncheon typically held in April of each year. The Board
hosts the members who have joined since the last luncheon.
Invitations need to be sent and attendees tracked. Coordination
with the Board regarding food and drink is also involved. Peoples
Choice Awards: This job involves printing the paperwork for the
awards, as well as tallying the ballots after each exhibit. There
are copies available of all paperwork from previous awards to make
updating easy. Recruiting Committee: We are in need of a Chair and
committee members. This too is more important than ever because we
have a new meeting place at the Alliance for the Arts which will
allow us the space to continue to grow our membership. Treasurer:
the 2015-2016 season will be Dee Coopers last season as Treasurer.
We must have another Treasurer lined up in order to continue as an
organization. The sooner we fine one, the better, since it the new
Treasurer could shadow Dee this coming season. Please contact Dave
Sampson at [email protected] to
discuss volunteer needs and assignments.
UPCOMING GUILD EXHIBITS: 1. Fun & FunKtional, SBDAC: Run of
exhibit: July 3-23, 2015 Removal, Friday, July 24, 2015, 11 AM - 1
PM. 2. Art Attack, NAA at the von Liebig Art Center: Run of
exhibit: September 18 - October 26, 2015 Receiving: Wednesday,
September 9, 2015, 10 AM - 1 PM Installation: Thursday, September
10, 2015, 10 AM Reception: Friday, September 18, 2015 from
5:30-7:00 PM Removal: Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 10 AM - 1 PM
Special requirement: Art work never previously shown in a Guild
exhibit is required for this exhibit ONLY.
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3. Elemental Art: Wind, Fire, Earth, and Water, CCAS: Run of the
exhibit: February 5-25/16 Receiving: Monday, February 1, 2016, 9-12
Reception: Friday, February 12, 2016, 5-7 (Joint Reception with
Fine Craft Expo) Removal: Friday, February 26, 2016, 9-3
4. Show Your Colors, Visual Arts Center of Charlotte County:
October, 2016, exact dates TBA DONATIONS FOR THE ALLIANCE
FUNDRAISER: The Alliance for the Arts is conducting a fundraiser to
support their campus enrichment plan. They are asking for
contributions of small abstract art work on a 6x6 canvas or that
would sit on a 4x4 wooden cube. All media accepted. Cubes
and canvases can be picked up at the Alliance. Artists may
contribute more than one piece. Artwork must be delivered to the
Alliance no later than September 14, 2015. Pieces received earlier
will be promoted on event literature and social media. Please
include card, bio, or contact info. HARBOUR VIEW GALLERY: Harbour
View Gallery Seeks Monthly Featured Artists. They currently have
openings for 3-D. This program offers artists a place to show and
sell their designs to the public for a one month period. During the
month, the gallery features these two artists on the website, in
local magazine
publications, and hosts a wine reception in their honor. Serious
applicants can obtain more information about the benefits and
requirements of Monthly Featured Artist by contacting the gallery
at: [email protected] Please use "Artist Opening" as the
subject of the email to ensure your message gets prompt attention.
An application can be obtained on their website:
www.harbourviewgallery.com.
2015-2016 Business Meeting Dates:
All meetings will be held at 10:00 AM
At the Alliance for the Arts: 10091 McGregor Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
Saturday, September 19, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015 Saturday, December 19, 2015
Saturday, January 30, 2016
NO MEETING IN FEBRUARY DUE TO THE FINE CRAFT EXPO AT CCAS ON
2/13/16
Saturday, March 19, 2016 Saturday, April 16, 2016
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New Logo Choices:
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SPONSORS NEEDED!
We've had a very successful summer season of giving to kids'
arts camps at the
Alliance, CCAS, and BIG Arts, however, it has left our Treasury
depleted. We all
need work to find advertisers and sponsors for the Guild so that
we can fund our
scholarship program for the upcoming season. One way that would
help is to find sponsors for our exhibits. We have another exhibit
right around the corner in
Naples, so we need to focus on that area. We could start
promoting it and our
sponsor(s) now if we had them. Costs for our exhibits vary with
the venue, and the cost for our Naples exhibit will be $1,500. We
will heavily promote our
sponsor(s) on our web site, in our newsletters, on social media,
as well as in
print in our publications and publicity. We are a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization, so the sponsorship would be tax
deductible. Proceeds will be used
to fund our scholarship program with art awards at FSW, FGCU,
and Cypress
Lake High School, as well as summer art camps for kids at CCAS,
the Alliance,
and BIG Arts. Sponsorship brochures are available for download
on our web site: www.swflfinecraftguild.org. Please approach any
businesses in Naples that
you are familiar with and ask for their sponsorship.