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January 20 - L MEET THE ARTIST February 17 - W QUILTING March 17 - L MEET THE ARTIST April 21 - W BOOK BINDING May 19 - W WATER COLOR June 10 - W PHOTOGRAPHY July 21 - L MEET THE ARTIST August 18 - C CLASSICAL DRAWING & PAINTING September 15 - W OILS October 15 - W PLEIN AIRE C: Class/Demo/Half Day L: Lecture W: Workshop/All Day This is your opportunity to get recognized for your artistic talents. You bring a painting, drawing or any piece you wish to show. Also, bring a Finger Food to share while enjoying the companionship of your fellow artists. During the Annual Meeting you may volunteer or nominate someone you want to elect to the Board or elect the 2018 Officers of the Board. 2018 Education Schedule Reminder Annual Meeting & Show & Tell Attendees to last year’s luncheon expressed many favorable comments about the companionable event and asked to have at least one more such event in the summer. Don’t miss out this year as we gather again at the Grace Hudson Museum and enjoy the scrumptious buffet. Formerly the lunch was held 2018 Education Program Release Don’t Miss These: November 3 Student Retrospective at Corner Gallery November 18 Annual Meeting Show & Tell see page 6 December 8 Holiday Luncheon Registration Form Page 6 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Art at Banks 2 Happening Now 2 Art Opportunities 3 Members Are Up To… 4 Board Members 4 Holiday Luncheon Reservation 7 Upcoming Classes 1 Holiday Joy at Annual Luncheon NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2017 at a local café and was not so easy to interact with other artists and guests. You will greatly enjoy this event. Sign up now, find the registration and menu on page 7. Board as it stands. Bring your unneeded art supplies to sell to benefit the member fire victims. This year we will also have a silent auction where attendees can bid on larger items. Look through your paints, papers and brushes to donate to the sale. Bring small bills and change. See page 6 for details. MCAA Student Retrospective at Corner Gallery Fire Losses for Four Members The show will honor the students who attended workshops during 2017 and who successfully completed a work of art related to the class. The front windows of the Corner Galley will be dedicated to their art during the month of November. The show will open on First Friday, November 3 rd from 5-8pm. In addition, the show will feature work of the artist instructors: Tom Zephyrs, Nancy Collins, Clark Mitchell, Ursula Partch, and Kate Gould. In deepest sympathy with Sherry Breeden, Mary Monroe, Cathy Monroe and June Oster, who have all lost their homes and studios, the MCAA Board has voted to provide each with a $200 gift card to help replace their art supplies. The new scope of education will come in three types. “Meet the Artist” will be a new lecture series giving the opportunity to view their work, hear them discuss their methodology and ask them questions. It is also a time to spend time with other members in a relaxed setting. Continued on page 3
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January 20 - L MEET THE
ARTIST
February 17 - W QUILTING
March 17 - L MEET THE
ARTIST
April 21 - W BOOK BINDING
May 19 - W WATER COLOR
June 10 - W PHOTOGRAPHY
July 21 - L MEET THE
ARTIST
August 18 - C CLASSICAL DRAWING & PAINTING
September 15 - W OILS
October 15 - W PLEIN AIRE
C: Class/Demo/Half Day L: Lecture W: Workshop/All Day
This is your opportunity to get recognized for your artistic talents. You bring a painting, drawing or any piece you wish to show. Also, bring a Finger Food to share while enjoying the companionship of your fellow artists. During the Annual Meeting you may volunteer or nominate someone you want to elect to the Board or elect the 2018 Officers of the Board.
2018 Education Schedule
Reminder
Annual Meeting & Show & Tell
Attendees to last year’s luncheon expressed many favorable comments about the companionable event and asked to have at least one more such event in the summer. Don’t miss out this year as we gather again at the Grace Hudson Museum and enjoy the scrumptious buffet. Formerly the lunch was held
2018 Education Program Release
Don’t Miss These:
November 3 Student
Retrospective at Corner Gallery
November 18 Annual Meeting
Show & Tell see page 6
December 8 Holiday
Luncheon Registration Form
Page 6
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Art at Banks 2
Happening Now 2
Art Opportunities 3
Members Are Up To… 4 Board Members 4
Holiday Luncheon Reservation 7
Upcoming Classes 1
Holiday Joy at Annual Luncheon
NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2017
at a local café and was not so easy to interact with other artists and guests. You will greatly enjoy this event. Sign up now, find the registration and menu on page 7.
Board as it stands. Bring your unneeded art supplies to sell to benefit the member fire victims. This year we will also have a silent auction where attendees can bid on larger items. Look through your paints, papers and brushes to donate to the sale. Bring small bills and change. See page 6 for details.
MCAA Student Retrospective at Corner Gallery
Fire Losses for Four Members
The show will honor the students who attended workshops during 2017 and who successfully completed a work of art related to the class. The front windows of the Corner Galley will be dedicated to their art during the month of November. The show will open on First Friday, November 3rd from 5-8pm. In addition, the show will feature work of the artist instructors: Tom Zephyrs, Nancy Collins, Clark Mitchell, Ursula Partch, and Kate Gould.
In deepest sympathy with Sherry Breeden, Mary Monroe, Cathy Monroe and June Oster, who have all lost their homes and studios, the MCAA Board has voted to provide each with a $200 gift card to help replace their art supplies.
The new scope of education will come in three types. “Meet the Artist” will be a new lecture series giving the opportunity to view their work, hear them discuss their methodology and ask them questions. It is also a time to spend time with other members in a relaxed setting. Continued on page 3
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Willits Center for the Arts “Fula Brothers, MaMuse Concert” November 8 West African-California trio Fula Brothers share the stage with songbirds Ma Muse. The bands are touring artists who have performed around the country and the world. MaMuse has been the winner of Prairie Home Companion's national duet contest, and there is a bounty of international musical exploration and collaboration among the groups.
MCAA Artists at Corner Gallery
Mary Monroe & Marie Pera November 3 - 30 First Friday, November 3, 5- 8pm. Mary: Mary is an extremely proficient watercolor painter with a eye for interpreting the beauty of nature. She has only these paintings to show due to the loss of her home and studio. See her letter on page 3. Marie: “I enjoy watercolors. I had a professional studio in the East Bay before moving to Mendocino County. Since retiring from Ukiah Unified School District, I am again enjoying my studio and am an active member of Ukiah Artist Cooperative as well as MCAA. The genres I paint are florals, shorescapes, still lives and landscapes. I also paint in oils or pastels and have done portraits in those mediums. My work is in many private and corporate collections”. 201 S. State St., Ukiah 707.391.8057
Grace Hudson Museum
“Mastering Molten: Mendocino County Art Glass” November 3 – January 28 First Friday, November 3, 5-8pm. This show features the work of ten contemporary glass artists and surveys the diversity of this exciting art form in our own region. Our member, Jeanette Carson, is one of the featured artists, others include: Sean Cramblett, Kale Haschak, Scott Hegan, Erika Kohr Island, Yorgen Kvinsland, Cynthia Myers, Elizabeth Raybee, Jonah Ward, Ferdinand Thieriot,
Show Gallery Tour Sunday, November 12 2-3pm Free Museum Hours: Wed - Sat. 10am - 4:30pm. Sun. 12 - 4:30 pm 431 S Main St. Ukiah 707.467.2836.
At the Banks
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
Savings Bank of Mendocino East Road, Redwood Valley
GINGER O’SHEA
West America Bank 319 East Perkins, Ukiah DAVE KOOYERS
Savings Bank of Mendocino 1100 Airport Park Blvd, Ukiah
POLLY PALECEK
Schat’s Courthouse Bakery 113 West Perkins, Ukiah CAROL ROSENBERG
If you are interested in exhibiting at the banks, and are a paid-up member of MCAA, contact Barbara Ware at 707.743.1520 or email her at: [email protected]
ART FROM
THE HEART A Fundraiser for the
Disaster Relief
Fund of the Community
Foundation
November 1 - 5 Willits Center for the Arts November 7– December 2 Corner Gallery Participants purchase tickets and distribute the stubs into envelopes with photos of each piece of art. Participants can "spend" all of their ticket stubs on one piece, or distribute them equally as they choose. $10 per ticket, or 6 tickets for $50. The drawing will benefit the people in inland Mendocino County who lost so much in our awful fires. There are already over a dozen exceptional pieces contributed by local artists and the number is growing. To date the contributing artists, include: Laura Fogg, Mickey Fernandez, Julie Beardsley, Nan Trichler, Nancy Simpson, Esther Segal, Cassie Gibson, John Richards. Elizabeth Raybee, Katie Gibbs and Tom
Winters. A Note From Alyssum Wier “I want to take this
opportunity to invite any
artists who have been
affected by the fire to
contact me at the Arts
Council of Mendocino
County at
ArtsMendocino.org
or 707. 463. 2727. I can
share a few resources I
know of that might be
helpful to fire victims. We
have also posted them on
our website as well."
Ukiah Art Center
“Farm to Table Mendocino Bounty” November 3 - 30 Opening reception: Friday, November 3, 5 - 8 pm. A Celebration of the Mushroom, Beer and Wine Festival in Mendocino County. Local artists featured works “art of the harvest”. A locally produced foods and products tastings and display. Live music with Steve Hahm. 201 S. State St. Ukiah 707.462.1400
Now Showing in November…
HAPPENING NOW… page 2
Corner Gallery
“MCAA Student Retrospective” November 3 – 30 Opening reception, Friday, November 3, 5 – 8pm artwork from instructors and students who participated in our 2017 education program will be on display the entire month of November. Mono printing, Felting, Beading, Watercolor, Oils, and Plein Aire at Rancho Mariposa, and Plein Aire with Tom Zephyrs was focus of workshops. Instructor art includes Tom Zephyrs, Ursula Partch, Nancy Collins, Clark Mitchell and Kate Gould. 201 S. State St. Ukiah 707.462.1400
Willits Center for the Arts “Photo Club Exhibit” November 4 - 26 Opening on 4th, 7 - 9pm
“Gallery Host Training” November 4th, 2pm Training for anyone interested in volunteering at the WCA as a Gallery Host.
“Art Talk with Curator Gary Martin” November 10, 6:30pm. Art Talks are every 2nd Friday and are free to attend. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, 11am - 6pm 71 E. Commercial St., Willits, CA. 707.459.7054
Diana Steel’s Rancho Mariposa tractor
Art Center Ukiah Monthly Shows- Consider Entering
“Small Works” Juried Art Show. Deadline November 28th for paintings, sculptures, mixed media, gifts, and photography featuring works 10” x 10” or less. [email protected] or 462-1400.
Letter from the Editor
Kathleen Gordon-Burke
There is so much information in this newsletter it will take some time to read it all… but you should. Fire has taken the homes of artists, and others, now is the time for healing. In the case of artists, they have lost their art, studios and supplies. There are many avenues toward healing and many are noted here. Also, MCAA events are many. I hope to see you at all of them! Your Editor, Kathleen
A Letter from Mary Monroe
I would like to thank all the people in the general Ukiah community for all the concern and generosity that has been shown. I am not the only artist who has lost a home but all their accumulated work and art supplies as well. My heart goes out to my fellow fire victims. Several of our MCAA artists have offered to share studio space, invited me to paint with them and given me art supplies. Two of my favorite art teachers have also given me supplies. The good news is my husband and I are moving into a rental owned by one of our fellow artists and I will have a place to paint. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. Xx Mary Waters Monroe
Call for Entries
As you may recall, the Plein-air workshop scheduled for Saturday was cancelled and refunds are being mailed to those who were signed up. However, Tom Zephyrs still wanted to go to Testa Winery that day to paint and was willing to offer a short demonstration to anyone who was interested in joining him. That is such a wonderful gesture on his part and I am sure there will be some of you that would love to spend a few hours at this lovely place and take him up on this offer. Big thanks to the generous owners of Testa Winery for hosting our group.
OPPORTUNITIES…
Plein Air Canceled, Zephyrs Still Teaches
Adele Pruitt’s Fall Class Schedule Icons with Gold Leaf Tuesday’s 10:30 – 1:30 November 7 – December 26 8 weeks, $150 includes some materials. Painting from Live Model Wednesday’s 10:30 – 1:30 November 3 – December 21 8 Weeks, $120, Model fee shared. Impressionist Color Thursday’s 10:30 – 1:00 8 weeks, $120.00 Artist’s Choice Friday’s 10:30 – 1:00 November 3 – December 22 8 weeks, $120 Reservations by paid fee only. Call Adele at 707.462.7193 or 707.467.9781. All classes held at 114 Orr Springs Road, Ukiah.
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Willits Center for the Arts “2017 Holiday Craft Fair”
December 8th – 10th Details and Application on willitscenterforthearts.org, or email Gary our Curator at [email protected]. or email Bonnie Belt at [email protected]. Willits Center for the Arts 71 E. Commercial Street
2018 Education Programs Continued from page 1
Lectures are Free to Members and the general public. Work Shops will be day long, hands on, programs at a Members cost of $75.00 and non-members at $95.00. Classes are half-day demonstrations by an instructor and is Free for Members and $25 for non-members. The complete list of all programs on page 1. It is hoped you will find many education events to enjoy.
Artist Proposals for Ukiah Mural organizations, community
members, and the city" -- will inspire other artists and arts organizations to carry out future public art projects throughout the county. Laura Fogg and Art Center Ukiah have been instrumental in raising the donations locally that were required in order to receive matching funds from the California Arts Council. This public/private collaboration strengthens our community, creates economic opportunity for artists, brings much needed state funds to our community, and results in a more lively streetscape that reflects our sense of place, character, and pride of community." It is anticipated that work can begin on one or more murals by spring of 2018 and the opportunity is open to any artist who resides in Mendocino County. The public had a hand in defining the desired themes for the proposed mural at an open house held in early February. A committee further distilled the criteria down to the following: The selected mural should show 1. Pride in our unique and diverse community; 2. Ukiah's characteristic landscape of agriculture and beautiful natural scenery, and, 3. A positive sense of the future.
The Arts Council of Mendocino County announces its plans to award $14,000 to a Mendocino County artist for a mural in Ukiah. The guidelines and instructions for entry can be found at www.ArtsMendocino.org. Entries are due no later than December 15, 2017. The mural is funded in part by a Local Impact grant from the California Arts Council. All projects extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations that have limited access to the arts. With support from the California Arts Council, the Arts Council of Mendocino County will coordinate and commission the first work of public art to be approved through the City of Ukiah's new Public Art Policy. Alyssum Wier, Arts Council of Mendocino County Executive Director, reports that her hope is that this first project, which will require "continued partnership and collaboration between arts
Critique Group will not meet again until
December 9th 10am –12pm
“Observe work or ideas you
may not initially like.
What we know we like is what
we already understand
and find comfortable. But there is
opportunity for learning in
those areas of discomfort.”
Hiroshi Sato, Artist
PO Box 517 Ukiah, Ca 95482
Media Library: Lynn Graves-Gulyash 707.489.0251 [email protected]
Bank Shows Barbara Ware 707.743.1520 [email protected]
Open Studio: Tommy Thornhill 707.467.0266 [email protected]
Webmaster: Linda Hicks [email protected]
Messenger: Svetlana Artemoff 707.462.3279 [email protected]
Critique-a-Lot: Barbara Brittingham 707.462.0771
Historian Irene McFarland 707.462.3559 [email protected]
Board Members:
President: Diana Steele
707.743.2256 [email protected]
Vice President: Linda Talso
707.621.3155 [email protected]
Past President: Patsy Chadwick Treasurer & Membership
Toni Onori 707.462.1705 [email protected]
Secretary: Cathy Monroe
707.485.8249 [email protected]
At Large Members
Svetlana Artemoff 707.462.3279 [email protected]
Ursula Partch 707.459.7054
Rhonda Kyrias 707.467.9651 [email protected]
Newsletter: Kathleen Gordon-Burke 707.485.8469 [email protected]
Publicity Polly Palecek 707.462.0246 [email protected]
Education Programs: Rhonda Kyrias 707.467.9651 [email protected]
Committee Chairs:
Newsletter Assistant: Lisa Robinson 707.367.2520 [email protected]
Svetlana Artemoff… will be exhibiting her work at Yorkville Cellars, in the valley, starting November 4 for 3 months and doing a short demo on November 4th and 5th, 12-3pm called "Painterly Portabellos". Participants will try their hand at some of the intriguing techniques available in watercolor for creating texture. The weekend is devoted to the release of the winery's new Malbec releases and part of the county-wide celebration, Mushroom, Wine & Beer Festival.
Dorleen McBride… escaped the horrendous fires in October to visit former MCAA member Gigi Brown at her lovely condo in Santa Maria. She and her cat Marigold were very hospitable and Gigi had many things planned for the weekend. We attended a Mystery Theatre dinner at the Santa Maria County Club, visited Avila Beach and their small but interesting Aquarium, had a nice lunch at the Athletic Club nearby and I dabbled my toes in the very cold Pacific. The next day was a visit to Los Olivos where we came across a fantastic cooperative.
Dorleen and, former member of MCAA, Gigi Brown on the beach in Santa Maria
NEW MEMBERS
MCAA has had its largest increase in membership in 10 years… Welcome to all of you! If you have a change of address, phone or email please notify Toni Onori
MCAA BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIR ROSTER
Mark Zjawinski… sold a life size bronze to a collector in Chile. Mark is an amazing sculptor, congratulations.
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Linda Malone… is showing her recent watercolors as a guest artist at the Graton Gallery from November 7 to December 17. The artists' reception is on Saturday, November 11 from 2-5pm. The gallery is located in Graton at 9048 Graton Road and is open Tues.-Sat from 10:30am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:30am to 4:00pm.
Members Are Up To…
Catherine Lair’s “Art of the Feast” workshop painting. This will be one of the featured pieces in the “Student Retrospective” opening February 3rd at Corner Gallery.
January 20
2018 Saturday
11:00 – 12:30
Grace Hudson Museum
431 S. Main St, Ukiah
FREE TO MEMBERS & THE PUBLIC
Limited Seating
TO REGISTER Contact Polly Palecek
(707) 462-0246 or email at
“I experience the creative process as a form of prayer. It is my sanest response to the world. It keeps me whole and connects me to the mystery.” – Sue Ellen Parkinson Parkinson is a life-long artist and relentless creative. She lives and teaches in Willits, California. Parkinson paints historically relevant angels and saints, along with adding her own creative twist. She is also a portrait artist, explores the art of retables, mosaics, furniture, masks, body cast art, portable shrines and murals.
SueEllen
Parkinson
MCAA Premier Lecture Series
“Meet the Artist”
& Don’t Miss This! There will be a lot going on. This is our
Annual Meeting which means we nominate new Board Members and vote in the 2018 Board. It is also your opportunity to sell unneeded art materials or purchase something you need and benefit the fire survivors. Bring along finger food to share and enjoy the company of your fellow members. Many Gift Certificates will be drawn. See you there!
NOVEMBER 18, 2017
Grace Hudson Museum
431 South Main St
Ukiah
Swap Meet Show & Tell
Annual Meeting
December 8 2017 •
RESERVE NOW Form on Page 7
Grace Hudson Museum
431 South Main, Ukiah
Luncheon This was such a great event last year, very personable and great food. Don’t miss it this year! Bring a friend or new member. Find the Reservation form on the next page, make your menu choice, and… renew your membership for 2018 all at the same time on the same check… it could not be easier. Well you do need to find an envelope and a stamp… and for me, drive it to a mailbox. Oh well, it is worth it!
Holiday
Luncheon
PLEASE CHECK YOUR LUNCHEON CHOICES: QUANTITY
◊ Spaghetti Squash, Turkey and Tomato Bake
◊ Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Bake
Both will be served with Greens with Persimmon, Pomegranate and Hopland Walnuts, Pomegranate Balsamic Dressing and Brazilian Cheese Buns Lemonade, Hot or Iced Tea, Coffee and Water and Dessert.
TOTAL PERSONS/MEALS #
X $20.00= $
Membership Renewal
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Address Email
Do you wish be published in the Membership Directory? YES NO
If YES, please circle the items below that you wish to be listed in the directory:
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RESERVATION FORM
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th
11:30 – 2:00 GRACE HUDSON MUSEUM MAIN AND CLAY STREET UKIAH
Please join us for our Annual Holiday Luncheon and bring spouses, guests and anyone interested in joining MCAA. The program will include swearing in the new Board and there will be drawings for gift certificates. And the luncheon will be catered by the fabulous Beth Keiffer. We cannot accept payments at the door, so please be sure to complete the form below and return with your check payable to MCAA no later than November 24, 2017. No refunds or cancellations after December 1st to guarantee attendance to the caterer.
Make check payable to MCAA TOTAL $ ___________
Mail to:
MCAA TREASURER
PO Box 517
Ukiah, California 95482 holiday reservation renewal 1
