Happy Fall!!!!
My abject apologies for not getting a newsletter to you all last month.
I was a very busy girl with the Mill Creek Show, Arts Alive! Dave Shaw, Kelly Tissot and
Richard Armstrong (fellow AC members) were also there.
My deepest apologies go to Kelli Radcliffe, though, because I had
promised her a featured artist spot BEFORE her talk at the October meeting. I put it
online, of course, but that doesn’t cut it with me, though Kelli was very gracious
and understanding...
In other news...I hope no one has been washed away or stranded for too
long, what with all this rain we have been having. Fall is a challenging time of year -
we’ve had an exceptionally nice one, but it’s always hard to make that
transition.
And now a word about minutes. No one took mintues at the October
meeting. So you will notice a dearth of information about that meeting. I will try to
capture the highlights of course, but I was on the sidelines checking our new people in
(with the help of Samantha Saether, Imight add!) and thus missed some of what was said. I
would like to formally ask someone to volunteer at each meeting to take the minutes.
Please see me before the meeting and let me know that you are offering to do it. The
newsletter counts on the minute-taker so that it can inform those who couldn’t make
it to the meeting. Please! Help! I’m begging you!
That’s it for now folks! Enjoy the fall!
-Amy Peacock
|
Featured
Artist - Kelli Radcliffe
"One of the earliest archived stories in my families history is
that of me cutting fabric to make a doll dress on our newly re-upholstered couch. And yes,
you guessed it – I made a good long cut down the central couch cushion. That is my
first memory of loving fabric, then there was the farmer brown rag doll with the droopy
head. He had a droopy head because I made his shirt and overalls first, stuffed them, and
then added a circle head and circle feet after. I did not know how to stuff the neck at
that point so his head always drooped. I still have him today. I remember making a yellow
gingham bed skirt and pillow shams to match, with my mother at age twelve and I took
sewing in high school but did not especially love it – it was the fabric I
loved."
Kelli loved art and fabric but like most parents wanting a useful profession for their
children, they did not encourage it and so she did not take art classes after grade
school. She took the practical classes and went on to college where she inhaled her
classes in sociology, psychology, education, .. the social sciences but compromised with a
degree in Communications. After college Kelli took an evening class at the community
college to kill some spare time. It was there that she learn a little about how to draw -
and modern art. It was after these classes when she went home so excited she could not
sleep at night that she thought that there might be something to this and went on to get a
degree in art/art history from the University of Washington ….ten years later. It was
in studying art history though that Kelli learned what type of artist she was: not the
traditional painter or sculpture but rather a conceptual artist.
Today Kelli combines her love of fabric, sociology and art - and works primarily as a
conceptual artist - using textiles to communicate her concepts. Not a lot of people know
or understand what conceptual art is but the best way she has found to describe it is: 1)
that stuff you see in art museums that makes you wonder, "Now WHY is THAT art?"
2) But the best way she has found to describe it is that, like a poet uses words to convey
some sort of thought or concept, a conceptual artist uses visual materials to
communicate some sort of idea or concept. Conceptual art is suppose to make you think,
wonder, question, and ponder some idea or concept and that is what Kelli does with her
work. Both a poet and conceptual artist attempt to economize on materials, to speak
directly, or indirectly, to the conscious, or unconscious mind. Kelli’s current work
is primarily about women’s issues and children’s issues.
|
Miscellaneous
Announcements
Our next AC meeting will be the Saturday after Thanksgiving at 10 a.m.
- Tracy sent this in to The Connection! I know that lots of AC members are
showing at Joan’s gallery now and in the future, so this is just one little
snippet...: "Wanted to extend an invitation: I am presenting a new painting at an
"Unveilings" event at Joan Longstaff's new gallery (524 Main Street, Edmonds) on
Thursday 11/9 at 7pm. Edmonds Artist Connect group have put up a fabulous new show there.
I know it's late notice but it's hit me that I will in this position and some familiar
faces would be so great! And Joan is always generous with her wine and goodies ... ----
Tracy"
- For the August Show, there was a tie for first place People's Choice Award. So
congratulations to both Kelly Tissot and Laurel Wise!
- Presently Darlene Lucas has a show at Wisedesignz in Everett on Wetmore Ave. (Yes there
is a z on the end of their shop name.)
- Jacqui Beck has an exhibit of new figure paintings, "People Being People" at
the Upstairs Gallery of the U-Frame-It on Broadway, 1822 Broadway, Seattle. December 1,
2006 to January 31, 2007. Opening Reception: Saturday, December 2, 2006 - 5pm - 8pm.
Jacqui is also participating in a group exhibit, "Visual Ensembles," at Arts
West Gallery, 4711 California Avenue SW, Seattle 98116. December 3, 2006 January 6, 2007.
Opening Reception: Monday, December 4, 2006, 6 to 8 p.m.
Life Drawing - Professional life models. Open studio, drop-in.
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month (Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6). 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$10/session.
2007 AC Show Dates Announced! Show dates 2007: July 18 (setup
day) thru 22; Holiday show: November 14 (setup day) thru 18.
2006-2007 AC Meeting dates:Oct 28; Nov 25; Dec 23; 2007 -
Jan27; Feb24; ar 24; Apr 28; May 26; Jun 23; Jul 28; Aug 18; Sep 22; Oct 27; Nov 24; Dec
22.
- Your newsletter needs your help! Donations of $1 are appreciated! Your dollar goes to
expenses such as postage, printing, and envelopes. Thank you!
Try something new to inspire your mind. ArtsNow has over 60
cool classes for the creative soul this fall. Please check out the website to learn more:
http://www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow
Established artists and support professionals share valuable knowledge
and help you find the way to turn your creativity into a sustainable business.
Ted Orland, Keynote speaker. Co-author of Art and Fear and View from
the Studio Door. List of participating organizations and artists and topics can be found
at www.BizArtinfo.com
Includes breakfast, lunch and workshops
January 26 & 27 8am - 4pm
Everett Train Station 3201 Smith Ave, Everett, WA 98202
$99- if you register before 1/24 Item #2290
$129 late registration if space available.
ArtWorks has asked us to please be responsible for cleaning up after
ourselves at the meetings. We need a volunteer crew to spiff up the kitchen before we
leave.
At the November meeting there will be a panel discussion about working
in series. January’s meeting will include a talk by Julie Scandora about the Edge
program. Future ideas for progmas should be directed to Tonnie Wolfe.
The Tacoma Arts Commission is hosting a free two-day symposium
onNovember 18 & 19, addressing the requests of local artists forinformational sessions
relating to the arts and business. Sessions will be held at Tacoma School of the Arts,
1117 Broadway. The Arts Symposium is a component of Tacoma^-s Art at Work month.
Programming on November 18 will begin with a special presentation on
Art World Survival Skills. Participants can then choose from informational sessions, held
during two time slots. The day will conclude with a panel discussion focused on the
connection between the arts and business, discussing what artists of all mediums need to
know to thrive in business. Please note: we have had an overwhelming response to these
free sessions; as such, some sessions are now full.
November 19 will feature one special session tailored for people and
groups who are considering the formation of a non-profit organization. The presentation
will address who should apply for non-profit status, how to apply, and advantages and
disadvantages to becoming a non-profit organization.
Sessions are lead by professionals and educators, concerned with the
success of local artists. Presenters include: Heather Joy Helbach-Olds and Miguel Guillen
of Artist Trust; Bob Cumbow of Washington Lawyers for the Arts; Bitsy Bidwell of the
Washington State Arts Commission; Miriam Works of Works Consulting; JP Avila of Pacific
Lutheran University; Tim
Johnson of Strode McGowan Photography; Deborah Tuggle and Kristi Nebel
of the Tacoma Arts Commission; and artists Bill Colby, Allen Braden, Paul Zmolek, Shaun
Peterson, and Kala Dralle.
Here’s the line-up of sessions for which there is still some room
available:
18-Nov
8:30 - 9:00 Registration and Coffee
9:00 - 11:00 Art World Survival Skills
11:15 - 12:15 Common Mistakes About Copyrights or Grant Writing Crash Course
1:45 - 2:45 The Written Word: Writing about Yourself and Your Art
3:00 - 4:30 Community Connections: The Business of Art
Parking: Parking is available around the building: there is street
parking (please be aware that many spots are hourly parking spaces), paid parking lots
around the vicinity, or you have the option of parking for free at the Tacoma Dome Station
(located at 424 E 25th St, Tacoma), and taking the Tacoma Link light rail train 3 stops to
the Convention Center/S. 15th stop and walk up the hill (West) to Broadway and then North
to 1117 S. Broadway. The train runs every 10 minutes on Saturday (from 8 am - 10 pm). More
info about the train is available via the Sound Transit website at
http://soundtransit.org/x2099.xml.
19-Nov 1:00 - 3: 30 Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Organizations - Who, What,
When, Why, How:
All sessions are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is
required as space is limited. To register, please call Naomi at (253) 591-5191 or email
nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org and specify which sessions you would like to attend.
Location: These symposium sessions will be held at 1117 Broadway, in
Tacoma (this is one of the Tacoma School of the Arts buildings).
Through December 19, Julie Scandora is showing paintings at the Dorothy O'Brien Center
of Cancer Lifeline (6522 Fremont Avenue North in Seattle). Note from Julie: "I have
five large watercolors and six small to medium ones, all in their big meeting room. Since
the room is often used for classes, anyone wanting to view the works should call first to
make sure the room is available. (Although it does have large windows through which the
paintings can be seen.) Artists can check it out as a possible venue for themselves, as
well. Phone number is 206-297-2100.
- Sue Smith has a print that was accepted into the printmaking Currents 2006 National
Juried Exhibition. Location: Print Arts Northwest/Northwest Print Council, 1241 NW
Johnson, Portland OR Opening: Friday, Nov. 3, 6-8pm. Showáruns through Sunday, Nov. 27.
- My apologies for the newsletter being a little late this month.... You’ll notice
that some of the information is outdated now, but I kept it in the newsletter for future
reference.... as always, if you have any announcements you’d like to put in the
newsletter, please email them to me at apeacock@pavoninestudios.com
Calls for Art:
The Redmond Arts Commission visual art committee is seeking artists for the 2007
Redmond Volunteer Arts Awards. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 22. For more information,
email jesmith@redmond.gov or call 425-2360.
Women Painters of Washington is seeking women artists age 18 and older residing in the
state of Washington to enter "Art Happens Everywhere," its statewide juried
competition. For more information or to download a prospectus, visit www.womenpainters.com
or call 206-524-8575.
The Woodinville Public Arts Advisory Committee seeks submissions from Washington
artists for various opportunities to exhibit their work in the city of Woodinville. Send
biography, six color copies or photos and contact information to Brenda Eriksen, City of
Woodinville, Woodinville Parks and Recreation Department, 17301 133rd Ave. N.E.,
Woodinville, WA 98072. For more information, call 425-489-2700, ext. 2322.
Rainier Symphony’s Painted Violin Project
The Rainier Symphony plans to auction painted violins at their upcoming special event:
New Year’s Eve Night in Vienna. They are in need of artists to help with their
project. If interested call Marisa Hartman at 206-953-7913 or email
Marisa@rainiersymphony.org.
|