URGENT: Meeting Cancelation

CSPA DC 219 Members,

Due to our continuing inclement weather, we've been forced to cancel our meeting for Saturday, February 28th (tomorrow). Sorry for the last minute change of plans—it's so rare for us!

Hope you all are enjoying the snow and it's not causing too many problems for you!

URGENT MASTERWORKS UPDATE

A note of urgency about the up-coming MasterWorks show:

This is a wonderful arena to show what colored pencil is all about. This show has a broad following and a super place to show your great works. 

Entry Deadline is March 16th: Miniature Fine Artwork Entry Forms and all 

shipped Miniature Artwork must be received by this date and time. 

On March 23rd all non-shipped Miniature Fine Artwork entries are to be delivered to the Hispanic Arts Gallery at Expo NM, 9am-11am.

The address is PO Box 3055, Albuquerque, NM 87190-3055

The prospectus may be printed/downloaded here. 

We will have our monthly meeting at 12:30pm on the same day, at our usual location. We hope to make a strong presence for Masterworks and avoid the possibility of our category being eliminated in future shows.

Sincerely,

Jeff Stephenson
President CPSA – 219 NM

A Holiday Message from Our President

I look around astounded by the talented artists in our local chapter CPSA-219! Although we will not meet again until January 2012, I look forward to our next show & tell to see your wonderful works of colored pencil art.

We ended this year on a high note with the show at the Old School House Gallery. I hope we do more venues like this in the future to promote colored pencil and show the public our exceptional art. The programs at the monthly meetings are informative with hands-on learning, but the real gift is the open sharing of techniques by members. You are the reason for this organization and “Thank You” for your time & participation at the monthly meetings.

Happy Holidays & see you in January 2012!

Jeff Stephenson, President DC 219

REMINDERS:

*Please note that our November meeting has been CANCELED due to location complications and the fact that so many of our members will be out of town for the holiday.

*Members who have artwork at the Old School House Gallery: art work at the School House Gallery must be picked up November 27th , 30th or December 1st between 12pm and 6pm.

Old School House Gallery Opening TONIGHT!

Two Receptions In One Trip!

You are invited to the opening receptions for The New Mexico Colored Pencil Society's and a 2-person show featuring new work by V. Adair Peterson and Lois Bradley tomorrow, Friday November 4th from 5-8 pm.

The Colored Pencil Society's show is in the back alcove gallery and features stunningly beautiful work by some of New Mexico's finest colored pencil artists. Come take a look at these unusual, interesting and colorful works of art! The show will hang through the end of November.

The main gallery features an eclectic blend of acrylic, egg tempera, fused glass, watercolor and oil pastel by well-recognized artist V. Adair Peterson and recent Local Treasure honoree Lois Bradley. Adair's egg tempera paintings are known for the luminous, glowing colors which capture the rock formations, landscape and environment of the Southwest. Lois's most recent series, Quilted Landscapes, explores the connection between family and landscape in deeply saturated oil pastel and mixed media.

Come enjoy a glass of cider or wine and mingle with this diverse group of artists! See you then!

Sharon Marks and Lois Bradley
The Old Schoolhouse Gallery
12504 North Highway 14 (1/4 mile north of Frost Road), San Antonito, NM
505.281.1250
www.theoldschoolhousegallery.com

CPSA DC 219 - Gallery Show!

The announcement from Sharon over at the Old Shool House Gallery went out this weekend - so here's a sneak peek and reminder in case you are not on the gallery email-list:
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November is right around the corner and The Old Schoolhouse Gallery has an exciting opening planned for Friday the 4th from 5 to 8pm.  We are proud to host the annual Colored Pencil Society show which will feature new work from some of the most talented local artists.  Come see what they can do with the lowly pencil and paper--you'll be amazed! 
 
The gallery is also pleased to be showcasing the work of two of our own artists: 
 
V. Adair Peterson will be showing us what she's recently accomplished in three very different media: fused glass, egg tempera and acrylics.  The spectrum of Adair's work is truly amazing and must be seen "in person" to be fully appreciated!
 
And last but not least, we will be featuring new work by Lois Bradley.  As many of you may know, in addition to her work as a fine artist and illustrator, Lois is responsible for most of the gallery's marketing efforts, including our website.  Lois was recently celebrated as be "A Local Treasure" by the city of Albuquerque. 
 
So please come join us for a glass of wine or cider by the fireplace while you peruse the latest work by our local talent!  Hope to see you here!
Sharon
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And don't forget: For anyone that cannot make it up to the gallery for drop-off in person on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 Please meet Jeff and Les THIS MORNING at the Einstein Bagel at Tramway and Central - 10am.

Our New Chapter Brochures

Just wanted to let all our members know that our new chapter brochures have been printed and will be available at our next meeting (Oct 22nd, 2011 -- see sidebar for details).

I would like to thank all our contributing artist members for submitting their work to be featured and help promote our group! Thanks to Audrey Minard, Betty Lehnus, Mike Austin, Rex Barron and Shirley Levy!

We encourage you all to take a few brochures to have on hand to pass out to friends, family and/or acquaintances.


*REMINDER: Please be prepared to renew your dues at tour upcoming October meeting as well!

Changes for our Chapter: A note from our New President (Elect)

Dear CPSA - 219 Members,

For those of you who do not already know our President Betty Lehnus, was in the hospital with a serious heart condition. She is out of the hospital at this writing and recovering. Betty has great leadership skills and did more than her part for our local chapter. I wish her a fast recovery and look forward to her return. Melinda made a get well card for Betty and it will be available at the October meeting for all present to sign and add well-wishes to.

Unfortunately, the board has not been in touch with Betty for some time. This showed at the last meeting of our chapter in disorganization and a general lack of information and leadership. In short the board of CPSA was under crisis and it showed. Melinda Beavers, Les Lamkin, and I do regret not being prepared and apologize for lack of dynamic & informative meeting you are use to attending.

I volunteered to take over the position of President, with the support of our existing board and particularly you, our members. We will have the usual e-mail, and a new version of the "Ben O Gram" letter to keep you informed. We look forward to seeing everyone at the October 22nd meeting.

Sincerely,
Jeff Stephenson
President Elect
CPSA-219

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Rive Gauche Art Galleries, 6x6" Miniatures

Rive Gauche Art Galleries, in Scottsdale, Arizona, in association with American Art Collector Magazine and Southwest Art Magazine, will be hosting a Miniature Art Competition and Show this coming March. Works will be limited to a 6”x6” format (image size), and artists can enter up to 3 paintings. The format limitation should make a very interesting display, and attract all sorts of collectors.

We are opening the show to all artists, in all media, and the show will take place during the height of the Scottsdale’s high season, when a maximum of collectors are in town. The jury will award a certain number of prizes, including several cash prizes (first prize is $5,000). We are also hoping to get much coverage from some of our sponsor magazines.

Attached is a prospectus for your review. I would be grateful if you could forward it to all the artists you know, and spread the word. I am hoping that the event will be wildly successful, and that it will give artists much exposure. Please note that we have extended the deadline to February 20^th, 2011.

Kindest regards,

Frederic de Claremont, Ph.D.

Director,
Rive Gauche Art Galleries

7173 E. Main Street

Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

www.rivegauchegalleries.com

Click on image below to download PDF.

Member News: Santos' New Website

Santos de los Angeles has a new website up - check it out!
Don't forget to bookmark it and visit again often for updates.

New Mexico Artists Selected for 18h Annual CPSA International Exhibition

If I'm counting right there are five New Mexico artists accepted for the National CPSA Show:

Melinda Beavers, CPSA - Sleepy Bears
Betty Lehnus - New Mexico Sky, November (pictured left)
Nancy Wood Taber, CPSA - Key to Opportunity
Wendell Unzicker - On the Road #2
Adam Welch - Head On

Congrats to all!
betty