May 2006 VOLUME 14 ISSUE 5
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Students' show showcase arriving
General meeting on May 16th
Score one for Spring !
Time for that Spring Art sale
Gallery without Walls opportunity
You're likely to hear more
Breaking the
boundaries, abstract art arrives
Del Ray House and Garden Tour
2006-07 Calendar of Events
Alex Award Call
to Artists
Opportunities for artists
Member news
Public Art Project
Initiative in Del Ray
Visual & Performing Arts
Teachers Wanted
Member benefits
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Contributors this month include: Jane Deweerd, Rob Rudick, Barbara Boehm, Karen Schmitz, Susan Slattery and Dave Nicholson.
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Thanks to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts for their continuing support.
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Students' show showcase arriving
One of the largest, most time-consuming (from a
preparation standpoint), gallery-packing exhibits is the annual Student Show.
This year it opens on May 12th. Organizer Linda Silk,
has been busy finishing the details for this show before the hundreds of works
are delivered to the gallery.
The week before the opening involves significant amounts of time to organize and hang the show. Please contact either Barbara Boehm - Volunteer Chair at 703.838.6265 or barbxb@yahoo.com, or Linda Silk to lend some assistance. And mark your calendar for the night of the 12th for the 7-9:30PM opening.
Join the Board of Directors, fellow members and artists for another quarterly general meeting on Tuesday, May 16th at 7:30PM and artist networking opportunity. As usual, munchies and beverages will be served. Announcements of upcoming activities and other items will be on the agenda.
That
darling hoppin' postcard bunny made an appearance in the garden for the March 31st
opening reception for the Del Ray Artisans’ "Rites of Spring" All Member show
where 62 members exhibited 101 works of art!
You might have noticed an elated Anna Bohlin Sternd beaming "rainbows all over the gallery" when she found out that her Seaflowers" mosaic not only won an equal merit award but also sold! Likewise for glass artist Ron Tickerhoff who sold "Ocean Wave." "This cobalt blue kiln formed glass is done in a series of strips that takes 3 months to complete,” explained Ron. Later in April, Co-curator Karen Schmitz made the day for new member Sharon Schultz when she told her the painting "Boats in A Greek Harbor" had been sold. Oldrich Olubar also received a congratulatory call that his “Spring at the Basin" painting had sold.
Schmitz explains that she knows these sales not only give artists a boost but shows the membership that artwork really can sell at DRA. Total sales, with one week still to go in the month, stood at a over $2,300.00! Quite the thing to put a spring in everyone’s step.
This show had it all!!! Ceramics by Teresa Haggerty, wood sculpture by Alan Becker, purses by Jennifer Athanas, photography by Fierce Sonia, organic jewelry by Courtney Brownewell, even a reflecting pool for Barb Craley's stained glass egret & seagull provided by co-curators Susan Slattery and Karen Schmitz. Three Equal Merit awards for recognition of outstanding work were presented: Grace Hill for her oil, "Springtime," Laurel Lukaszewski for her black stoneware work, "Neruda's Ode" and Anna Bohlin Sternd for her mosaic, "Seaflowers."
Special thanks to poet M. Magnus for painting the opening reception with words and bringing his art-loving friend.
Many thanks to all the show’s "blossoms" Brian Marquis, Laurel Lukaszewski, Linda Eliff, Juli Branson, Courtney Brownewell, Jen Chappell, David Kosar, Irene Hoffman, Kathryn Brown, Marlin Lord, Michele Reday Cook, Liz Martinez, Nicole Basso, Irene Hoffman, Charlotte Corcoran, Juli Branson, Jamee Telford, Barbara Boehm, Ted Smouse ....and....that adorable, magical hoppin’ brown bunny!
The
Del Ray Artisans outdoor Spring Art Sale is being held on Saturday, May 6th,
from 10am to 4pm, in Colasanto Park adjoining the gallery. So mark your
calendars, grab your friends and checkbooks (and their checkbooks!), and come
support your fellow Artisans. It’s also an opportunity to purchase a unique
artistic gift for Mothers Day.
There are 23 artists participating: Jill Amstutz (painting), Jen Athenias (accessories), Catherine Bott and Courtney Brownewell (jewelry), Kimberley Bush (pottery), Barbara Chiminello (painting),
Candace Clifford (photography), Worth Cooley-Prost (jewelry), Barbara Craley & family (stained glass and jewelry), Linda Eliff (jewelry), Oeone Hammersley (painting), Paige Ireland (photography), Julie Jernigan (jewelry), Jewell Lewis-Terry (pottery), Laurel Lukaszewski (wearable sculpture), Patti North-Rudin (jewelry), Patrick O'Brien (turned wood), Michelle Reday Cook (painting), Rob Rudick (photography), Edith Sanabria (jewelry and miniatures), Leah Sturgis (jewelry), Kimberley Tyler (illustrated stationery and lithographs), and Heidi Varblow (framed embroidery).
Gallery without Walls opportunity
An
opportunity to exhibit to a finely targeted audience has arisen. Don Beyer
Motors, Inc., a long-time family-owned and operated business whose owners and
customers reside and do business in the City of Alexandria, is making space
available to local artists.
Land Rover Alexandria on Duke Street is part of Don Beyer Motors, Inc., and is
interested in exhibiting 2-dimensional pieces of work (all media) from local
artists.
This is an excellent opportunity for DRA members to reach out to another audience demographic! Artists will receive 100% of any sales.
Contact Heidi Gower-Fici at 703.740.3272 or hgowerfici@landroveralexandria.net
Although Vivienne Lukacs
is leaving big shoes to fill, Barbara Boehm will attempt to fill them as
she steps into the DRA Volunteer Chair. A fairly new member, Barbara joined DRA
in 2005.
During her non-DRA time, Barbara is an investment officer at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.Barbara's artistic endeavors range from glass fusing to printmaking. She not only produces work but enjoys taking classes to enhance her abilities.
As everyone knows, the success of DRA events depends 100% on volunteers. If you would like to help Barbara with volunteer recruitment, please contact her at barbxb@yahoo.com or 703.838.6265.
Breaking the boundaries, abstract art arrives
A
contemporary juried exhibition of abstract art is coming to DRA this June and
July. The show will be curated by brand new member Jamee Telford with help from
“those yet to be named.”
Non-representational compositions in any medium will be the focus of "ABSTRACT THIS!"
See May newsletter insert and website for further details.
The
Del Ray House and Garden Tour is May 20th and DRA is delighted to be
one of the sites to be featured! Eight homes and the Virginia Commonwealth
Bank will be included along with the “award-winning” DRA Garden. Past tours
have provided peeks into a variety of diverse homes with fascinating floor
plans, color schemes and frequently, interesting art collections, as well as
attractive landscaping.
The Tour is sponsored by the Del Ray Citizens Association with proceeds used to benefit the Arts and beautification. Hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tour tickets ($15) are available at A Show of Hands, 2212 Mt. Vernon Avenue and at the Del Ray Farmers' Market (Sats. 8 AM-noon) The organizers are seeking volunteers to act as docents and assist with the Tour. Contact Patty Moran 203.683.0683 ext 209 or Delraytour06@excite.com.
The DRA Garden Committee is holding its Spring garden clean-up before the Tour. All interested members are encouraged to come out on Saturday, May 13th between 9 AM and 1 PM for the spruce-up. Please bring gloves and trowels if you have them. Refreshments and water will be provided. Another great opportunity to get to know other members.
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May
4 1st Thursday (6-9
PM) – Munchkins on the Avenue theme
June
1 1st Thursday (6-9
PM) – Luau on the Avenue theme
July
6 1st Thursday (6-9
PM) – Red, White & Blue theme
August
3 1st Thursday (6-9 PM) -
Fashionistas theme
September
7 1st Thursday (6-9
PM) - Chew on the Avenue theme
October
6-22 Bead II / Juried
exhibit /Barbara Brecher 703.548.2878
November 10-26
DR Dozen invitational photography exhibit curator Rob
Rudick 301.270.2323
December 1-3
Fine Art & Fine Crafts Holiday Market / Juried |
Alex Award Call to Artists
The Alexandria Commission for the Arts announces a Call to Artists for creation of the 2006 Alex Awards. Postmark deadline for submission: June 5, 2006. The Alex Awards recognizes individuals, organizations, schools and businesses who have made exceptional contributions to the cultural life in the City of Alexandria.
Artist(s) must work or live in the City of Alexandria. After the 2006 Alex Awards, the selected artist(s) will have a 30 day gallery showing of the artwork as part of an exhibition for the 2006 Alex Awards at the Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria. Compensation is $500 per selected work.
Opportunities for artists
Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 -26th Annual Old Town Fine Art & Crafts Fair sponsored by the Alexandria Volunteer Bureau, 75+ artists, live music & food at Market Square in the heart of Old Town, mail@AlexandriaVolunteers.com or 703.836.2176.
Saturday, June 10 - Arts in the Alley, Purcellville, VA (10-5 pm); $25 fee for judging 3 works-digital photos only. Questions: artists@artsinthealley.org
Member news
DRA member Sue Murray is exhibiting her photography at The Charles Sumner School, Museum and Archives, 1201 17th St., NW, Washington, DC from January 12 - June 23. Contact Sue for more details at dsm514@yahoo.com.
Public Art Project initiative in Del Ray
The Del Ray Citizens Association is seeking proposals for public art projects in the neighborhood in order to create a durable artistic contribution to the streetscape.
There will be no entry fee. Look for a detailed design call available soon at the DRA gallery, or contact Pat Miller at pmiller1806@comcast.net.
Visual & Performing Arts Teachers Wanted
Opportunities are available with the City of Alexandria for qualified instructors of Music, Theatre, Dance, and Visual Art. Sessions cover a max 4-10 weeks and may cover four quarters. Instructors will be self-employed contractors and not City of Alexandria employees.
Submit letters of interest and qualification statements to: harold.little@alexandriava.gov or mail to:
Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center
1605 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
And as a follow-up to new members you should received information packet from our credit union, CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union. Suzanne Waltmeyer will be happy to answer your questions. Please call her at 703.236.7635.
Membership in DRA is a great deal! Not only do you get to meet Del Ray's coolest people, but we bring you real benefits that no other arts organization can/does offer. If your membership has expired or you are reading this free copy of the Well Crafted Word, please drop a check in the mail to renew your membership or join the fun.