2018 Art Show Report by John Sharum, Art Show Co-Chair for 2019
The 65th Anniversary Art Show successfully wrapped up on September 30th, 2018. Congratulations to co-chairs Linda Happel and Barbara Conley and the rest of the show committee and volunteers that helped to make this show so good. Besides critical acclaim from the judges, the many people that attended provided feedback on what a strong show this was. Thanks to the 46 artists,who, together, brought 129 works of spectacular art. Thanks also to our Plein Aire artists who helped attract crowds and show artists in action!
Besides raising art awareness, we raised over a thousand dollars to support our 2019/2020 program to support art in Tuolumne County schools. Direct donations and a very successful raffle, powered by some awesome art donated by our members, helped us reach this goal.
The 66th Anniversary Art Show is already in the planning stages. New co-chairs will be Lorna Hunt and John Sharum. Celia Niemerow will be handling Publicity. The show will take place in the Sonora Opera Hall on September 27 through 29, 2019. We welcome input from MLAA members on how we can continue to improve the show, raise more money for arts in our schools and spread the word about the vitality of art in the Mother Lode. We also look forward to member support in the form of volunteers, so look for sign-up sheets at future MLAA meetings.
The 65th Anniversary Art Show successfully wrapped up on September 30th, 2018. Congratulations to co-chairs Linda Happel and Barbara Conley and the rest of the show committee and volunteers that helped to make this show so good. Besides critical acclaim from the judges, the many people that attended provided feedback on what a strong show this was. Thanks to the 46 artists,who, together, brought 129 works of spectacular art. Thanks also to our Plein Aire artists who helped attract crowds and show artists in action!
Besides raising art awareness, we raised over a thousand dollars to support our 2019/2020 program to support art in Tuolumne County schools. Direct donations and a very successful raffle, powered by some awesome art donated by our members, helped us reach this goal.
The 66th Anniversary Art Show is already in the planning stages. New co-chairs will be Lorna Hunt and John Sharum. Celia Niemerow will be handling Publicity. The show will take place in the Sonora Opera Hall on September 27 through 29, 2019. We welcome input from MLAA members on how we can continue to improve the show, raise more money for arts in our schools and spread the word about the vitality of art in the Mother Lode. We also look forward to member support in the form of volunteers, so look for sign-up sheets at future MLAA meetings.
Congratulations to the Award winners!
Category 1 – Acrylic & Oil
1st Evening Shadows - Michael Severin
2nd Coming Storm - Heinie Hartwig
3rd Surprise Visit - Allison Blansit
HM Strawberry Meadow - Judie Cain
HM Grizzley Gulch Ranch - Barbara Conley
HM Community Harvest - Chuck Knowles
HM Just Watching - Barbara Conley
HM Loving Memories - Simonetta Spaccia
HM The Trail to Conness - Michael Bowes
Category 2 – Watercolor
1st Rock Skipping - Pamela Mejia
2nd Coe Park - Barbara Conley
3rd Sunday Morning - Celia Niemerow
HM The Copper Teapot - Pamela Mejia
HM Idaho City - JoAnn Terry
HM Donkey - Barbara Young
HM Steeler Country - William Conrad
Category 3 – Mixed Media & Graphics
1st Nature Thoughts - Kate Frederick
2nd Big Trees - John Sharum
3rd Deco-rate My Life 5727 - Jake Snyder
HM Playing Fetch - Cheryl Price
Category 4 – Three-Dimensional
1st Fun-Da-Mental C226 - Jake Snyder
2nd Green Sea Turtles - Mary Anderson
3rd Diamondback Duet #4 - Mary Anderson
HM What Comes Around - Janet Atkinson
HM Lawn Doxie - Marta Magistrali
HM Smoky Oak - Alexis Halstead
HM Round About - Marta Magistrali
Category 5 – Pastels
1st The Joker - Rogelio Aguayo
2nd Foothills Under Smoke - Maureen Carden
3rd Groot (Baby Groot) - Rogelio Aguayo
HM Logan - Rogelio Aguayo
HM Spiderman - Rogelio Aguayo
Category 6 – Autumn
1st Sugar and Spice - Andrea Morris
HM October Clouds - Heinie Hartwig
HM Gold on the Mountain - Barbara Conley
CONGRATULATIONS
to participating artists. All entries were accepted!
to participating artists. All entries were accepted!
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The 65th Anniversary Juried Fine Art Show
will be open Friday evening, September 28 through Sunday, September 30, at the
Opera Hall,
250 S. Washington, in Sonora.
Hours: 9/28, 5-8; 9/29, 10-5; 9/30, 11-3
Artists’ Reception and Presentation of Awards,
Friday, September 28. from 5:45 to 8:00 pm
will be open Friday evening, September 28 through Sunday, September 30, at the
Opera Hall,
250 S. Washington, in Sonora.
Hours: 9/28, 5-8; 9/29, 10-5; 9/30, 11-3
Artists’ Reception and Presentation of Awards,
Friday, September 28. from 5:45 to 8:00 pm
- Light refreshments will be available.
- Wine tasting. Thanks to local wineries Gianelli and Inner Sanctum for their
generosity in providing wine for this event. No fee for tasting but donations
are encouraged. - Raffle tickets will be on sale throughout the show. Check out our show
poster, above, to see the grand prize, a stunning owl by Mother Lode ceramicist Marta Magistrali. Tickets also available ahead of the show, at the Aloft Gallery. Drawing on Sunday; need not be present to win. - Live music by DMV, an acoustic trio specializing in contemporary folk, easy folk rock, country, and Bluegrass. The members are Doug Parrish (guitar, harp, vocals), Virginia Sutherst (guitar, vocals) and noted local landscape painter and MLAA member Michael Severin (guitar, banjo and vocals). DMV supports the arts in Tuolumne County and has generously donated their music to enliven our Artists’ Reception.
- Presentation of Awards, 7 pm
Planning to enter your artwork?
Your completed entry form, with applicable fees,
must be postmarked no later than Friday, September 14, 2018.
You can download the Prospectus and entry form on this page. You can also pick up a paper copy at the Aloft Art Gallery at 167 S. Washington Street, Sonora. Call MLAA President Linda Happel at 209-840- 1673, or email Linda at lindaleehappel@gmail.com
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Judges will be Dan Petersen - http://www.petersenwatercolor.com/gallery.html
and Gerald Boyd - https://www.facebook.com/GeraldBoydArt/
and Gerald Boyd - https://www.facebook.com/GeraldBoydArt/
Volunteer Opportunities
SET-UP, CLEAN-UP, COVERAGE FOR ARTIST’S RECEPTION AND SHOW
Distribution of posters and/or postcards. We are ordering few posters this year (25) as you have all seen way too many posters everywhere. But we do have lots of postcards (500) and most merchants do not mind a few postcards hanging out in their stores. So we need distributors.
Monday, September 24th in the afternoon. We need strong people to help set up the panels and tables.
Tuesday, September 25th. Receiving and hanging of entries (in category),
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and evening 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm. We especially need volunteers for the evening. Instruction will be provided and it is really fun to see the entries as they come in.
Thursday, September 27th. Hanging of the show and setting up the displays of raffle and silent auction items. After the judging, all pieces are removed and re-hung in show fashion. We need those with a keen eye to detail and also willing to take instruction.
Friday, September 28th, Our Artists’ Reception! 5:45 pm: Providing food (finger foods and/or sweets). We never have enough! 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Raffle/Silent Auction Table; Food Table (keeping the flow going on the food tables, restocking when needed from the kitchen).
Saturday, September 29th. Coverage for show. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 5 pm. Raffle table, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 30th. Coverage for show and Raffle Table (four people), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick-up entry table, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (need at least 4; you will be there anyway picking up your work!)
Monday, October 1st. Clean-Up Committee, morning. We have a $300 clean up fee at stake so clean-up is important!
SET-UP, CLEAN-UP, COVERAGE FOR ARTIST’S RECEPTION AND SHOW
Distribution of posters and/or postcards. We are ordering few posters this year (25) as you have all seen way too many posters everywhere. But we do have lots of postcards (500) and most merchants do not mind a few postcards hanging out in their stores. So we need distributors.
Monday, September 24th in the afternoon. We need strong people to help set up the panels and tables.
Tuesday, September 25th. Receiving and hanging of entries (in category),
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and evening 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm. We especially need volunteers for the evening. Instruction will be provided and it is really fun to see the entries as they come in.
Thursday, September 27th. Hanging of the show and setting up the displays of raffle and silent auction items. After the judging, all pieces are removed and re-hung in show fashion. We need those with a keen eye to detail and also willing to take instruction.
Friday, September 28th, Our Artists’ Reception! 5:45 pm: Providing food (finger foods and/or sweets). We never have enough! 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Raffle/Silent Auction Table; Food Table (keeping the flow going on the food tables, restocking when needed from the kitchen).
Saturday, September 29th. Coverage for show. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 5 pm. Raffle table, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 30th. Coverage for show and Raffle Table (four people), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick-up entry table, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (need at least 4; you will be there anyway picking up your work!)
Monday, October 1st. Clean-Up Committee, morning. We have a $300 clean up fee at stake so clean-up is important!
DONATIONS
Food (finger food and sweets) for the Artist’s Reception on Friday night. We can never have too much food!
Your original Art or other quality items for Silent Auction or Raffle
Food (finger food and sweets) for the Artist’s Reception on Friday night. We can never have too much food!
Your original Art or other quality items for Silent Auction or Raffle
Judges will be Dan Petersen - http://www.petersenwatercolor.com/gallery.html
and Gerald Boyd - https://www.facebook.com/GeraldBoydArt/
and Gerald Boyd - https://www.facebook.com/GeraldBoydArt/
Enter to win this 13.5 clay and glaze piece by Marta Magistrali. Tickets are currently available at the
Aloft Art Gallery,
167 S. Washington St.
Sonora
Aloft Art Gallery,
167 S. Washington St.
Sonora
Moon Shadow by Marta Magistrali