On March 24, Clan Suibhne (with Charlie Farrell and John Curran) will perform Irish traditional ballads, with authentic Irish instruments, and wonderful singing. The large gallery room will be filled with the exciting music associated with St. Patrick’s Day.

The gallery rooms will open at 7:00, and the concert runs from 8:00 to 10:00 pm, with refreshments served during an intermission where you can meet the musicians and engage in conversations with other audience attendees.

Concert Series in the Studio

Letter From The PresidentWell, here I am again everyone, back after only one month. This is a wonderful thing as we can now provide our membership with any additional new information on a monthly basis again. In addition you will have the choice of printing out the Newsletter, either from our website or from an email sent to you. I cannot say this without a huge “Thank You” to Mary Jo Austin and those who aided her in getting our newsletter posted on our website and copies for the mailing. To say it was a daunting task to complete is putting it mildly, but she came through, and several leads for a permanent newsletter designer and staff. Bravo! Please to go to our website, http://ocartistsguild.org for all the information you will need about all that is happening at your Guild. We all should make a habit of checking our website more often as there may be changes we may not be aware of. This includes new Workshops, Classes, Monthly Demos and, of course, our popular Concerts at the Guild.Stay warm my friends, can Spring be far away?Warm Regards,Carol Ann Oporto – President OCAGEmail: carolann645@comcast.net Phone: 732-504-7217

Ocean & Chestnut Aves.Island Heights, New Jersey 08732

Ocean County

John Curran and Charlie FarrellBagpipes, Whistles, Drums, Banjo and GuitarIntermission with RefreshmentsGalleries Open at 7:00 pm

$5 Donation Suggested

March 24, 20178:00 to 10:00 pm

Calendar of Events

MarchMarch 1 & 2 (Wed & Thurs)

Pick up work from February shows and bring in work for

Members’ Show: “Artist’s Choice” 1-4 PM

March 5 (Sunday):Reception for “Gallery Committee

Show” and solo artist, Betty Lou Cox, and Member’s Show:

“Artist’s Choice” 1-4 PMMarch 10 (Friday):

Photography Club Meeting, 7 PMMarch 20 (Monday):

“Savory Affair” Demo Dinner at Serenity Café, 6 PM

March 22 (Wednesday):Demonstration by George Chosich,

Still Life in OilsMarch 24 (Friday) Concert:

Clan Suibhne, 8 PMMarch 29 & 30 (Wed & Thurs):

Pick up work from March Shows and bring in work for members’ show:

“Artist’s Choice”

March2017

CLAN SUIBHNE IN CONCERTAn Evening of Traditional Irish Music

APRILApril 2 (Sunday)

Reception for Toms River Community (TRAC): “Visions” and Member’s

Show “Artist’s Choice” 1-4PM

April 4 (Tuesday)Board Meeting 7 PM

April 7 (Friday)Photography Club Meeting, 7 PM

April 21 (Friday)Concert Series: Mary Shannon:

Irish/American Balladeer

April 26 (Wednesday)Demonstration by Ray Moran:

Watercolors

April 26 & 27 (Wed & Thurs):Pick up work from April Shows and bring in work for Member’s Show:

“Artist’s Choice”

From the Gallery Chair:A Very Special Show in June in All Galleries

The name of the show: The Beauty of New JerseyA Special Themed Show, by our members only, all about

Jersey. We live in an amazing state with many different landscapes and diversities. Our artists will capture their favorite places in all types of mediums. Here at the shore we have so very much to work with. Try to challenge your skills and views by exploring to other parts of the state.

Here are a few ideas to consider: farmland, and farm markets, horses, pine lands, state birds, state flowers, parks, skylines, historical towns and buildings, myths and legends (Jersey devil). If you can, a 4x6 photo inspiration can be hung with the artwork. Please consider smaller sizes of art to allow more work to be hung in the galleries, no larger than 24x34. There will be a small fee of $3.00 per entry to cover basic costs. Along with your entry, will be a request to bring in a can or dry goods to go to the Monmouth and Ocean Counties Food Bank. There will be a voting fee of ($1.00) to select “Best in Show” a fee of $1.00. This fee will go to a local charity decided by our Board members.

Demonstration In the Galleries

George ChosichWe are extraordinarily lucky to have painter and teacher

George Chosich as our guest on March 22nd at 7:00. His presentation will be in 2 parts, the first a still life in oils, emphasizing the shadows, which give form to the shapes they create, and the second a portrait, using a similar premise, but with more concern given to the way the light behaves on the surface of the features. In essence, George dissects the face down to forms created by light and shadow. He has a fascinating new way of seeing; one that has taken many years to perfect.

You will not want to miss this inspirational presentation.

March 22nd at 7:00pmGallery I • Gallery Committee Show

Members of the Gallery Committee will be showing their work. We are a very eclectic group of artists.

There will be watercolors, multi-media, photos, oil, acrylic, and sculpture. This will be a very serendipitous display. Members of the committee for 2017 are Geri Ambrose, Fran Von Ostrand, Sally Cornelison, Donna Nicosia, Tom Miller, Tamara Woronczuk, Betty Lou Cox, and Denise Grey.

This group assists solo artists with their gallery shows, hangs all artwork, and has been hosting all the receptions here at the guild.

Gallery II • Betty Lou Cox “The Places I’ve Been, the Memories I’ve Created”

Travel and Art, a perfect match. New experiences internationally, as well as locally provide fascinating inspiration for creating art. Art placed in your home or office, will remind you of great memories every time you see it. Art has been part of my life since I was a child. Experiencing and exploring as an art major in high school and attending the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC has increased my drive to learn more. As an adult I traveled within the USA and to Europe, learning new techniques from very experienced teachers. Many instructors have inspired me to challenge myself to explore and practice new techniques whenever I put a brush to a piece of watercolor paper. Local art in this show includes sailboat races on the Metedeconk River, New Jersey gardens and even a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. International art includes Provence France, Spain along the Mediterranean Sea and the countryside of Ireland. I hope my Watercolor Art show gives you inspiration to travel and explore new locations locally and internationally. My tag line is “Capture It, Create It, and Remember It”. I capture subjects in a photo, then create a watercolor so that my customers have a memory to enjoy for a lifetime. I hope my Watercolor Art will bring you some happiness and enhance your home or office.

Studio Gallery Members’ Show “Artist’s Choice”

March 2017

Gallery Art PickupIf you are unable to pick up your valuable artwork or arrange to have a friend pick up for you, we will have to store it in the Carriage House. Although it will be stored with care, please understand that the Carriage House is not a climate controlled environment. We can no longer store these works of art indefinitely. Please be aware, as has been previously stated, after one (1) month the artwork becomes the property of Ocean County Artists’ Guild to auction, sell or to be donated to charity.

Gerald & Michelle SaslauBillhard FamilyRenate Kupatt

Alek & Nancy MayDave Settle

Robert & Carlin PeriniPhilomena Markiewicz

Welcome New MembersKimberly CesarettiJosephine Guscott

Marion L. SpaarFran Collins

Barbara & John CalvoDeborah HeyckJames Meldrum

Emily O’Shea

Volunteers NeededTogether We Can Make A Difference

WORKSHOPS 2017Charles Reid April 17-21 9:30-3:30 pm

Watercolor Mixed Subjects5 Day Workshop

$800 Members $850 Non-MembersSOLD OUT! - call for waiting list

Website: www.charlesreidart.com

Michael Story July 10-14Mastering Skies & Reflections -

Landscape Painting in Oil, Acrylic & Pastel if requested5 day Workshop

$650 Members $675 Non-MembersWebsite: www.michaelstory.com

Pat Dews Sept. 7-9Water Media on Paper & Canvas

Painting Abstracts with Zing3 Day Workshop

$525 Members $550 Non-MembersWebsite: http://patdews.com

For any Workshop information please contact:Linda Wurtenberg

732-255-4206lindawurtenberg@aol.com

Yes! Sign Me Up For A Workshop! Please fill out the entire form and put the instructor’s name on your check. Thank you.

Name ____________________________________________Address __________________________________________City_____________________State_____ZIP ____________Phone__________________Amount Enclosed $__________Instructor _________________________________________Class ____________________________________________Start Date___________________

Make checks payable to : Ocean County Artists’ GuildPO Box 1156 • Island Heights, NJ 08732

Questions? Call the Guild @ 732-270-3111 or email info@ocartistsguild.org

Photography ClubMark Your Calendar For April 7th, 2017

ATTENTION: PAINTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS ***ALL ARTISTS WELCOME***

Have you ever wondered “What a Juror Sees When Evaluating an Exhibit”. Join us and our guest speaker, David Levy, Exhibiting Artist, Docent and President of the Guild of Creative Art, on Friday, April 7th, 2017, at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild, 22 Chestnut Ave., Island Heights, N.J., 7:00 p.m., when David will be sharing his insights and experiences as both a juror and exhibiting artist.Please join us and feel free to bring along a friend. There is

no charge to attend. All artists are welcome! Don’t miss this important event!

David Levy’s Presentation - “What A Juror Sees When Evaluating An Exhibit”

We first want to thank our wonderful Volunteers who continue to support the OCAG with their valuable time. We couldn’t exist without you. Thank You.If you are able to volunteer for any of our committees please

call us at the Guild and either give your information to the Receptionist from 1-4 pm, or leave a message on our answering machine and we will respond in a timely manner.

We are in immediate need in the following areas:Classes – Scheduling

Member/New Member ChairOffice - Computer/Database Knowledge

House & GroundsGrants

Hospitality/ReceptionsPublicity

Please call or email the Guild for description of any committees available.

Important Notifications: Change of information - Please notify the Guild of any changes , ie. telephone number, address or email address. We must have these in order to get up-to-date information to you. This could the reason some of you have not been receiving information.

Our New Online Format: www.ocartistsguild.org

JULY PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWEntries for this year’s Juried Photography Show will be accepted on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 from 10 am–2 pm at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild, Island Heights, NJ. 08732.

For further information see the Ocean County Artists’ Guild website and look for the “2017 Juried Photography Show Prospectus.” For questions contact Co-Chair: Audrey Vasey, 908-415-1048 or Angela Previte at 732-703 2929.

Carol Ann Oporto President’s LetterGeri Ambrose In Our GalleriesElsa Herrmann DemonstrationsFrancine VanOstrand Classes Angela Previte Photography ClubLinda Wurtenberg WorkshopsIris Schlager Board Meeting HighlightsLeslie Ovechka ProofreaderSina Van Strien ProofreaderMary Jo Austin EditorSally Dracikiewicz Newsletter Designer

This program is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Ocean & Chestnut Aves. PO Box 1156Island Heights, New Jersey 08732

Ocean County

Ocean & Chestnut Aves. PO Box 1156Island Heights, New Jersey 08732

Ocean County Phone 732-270-3111Website: www.ocartistsguild.orgemail: info@ocartistsguild.orgfax: 732-270-3313

STAFF

OPEN STUDIO WORKSHOPSFor MEMBERS and GUESTS

Print ClassTuesdays, 12:30-4:00 pm $7 Guild donation + materials

Reduction printing in all forms– In the Studio

Do Your Own ThingThursdays, 10:00-3:00 pm. Come paint or sketch

$3 Guild donation—In the studio.

Life Drawing StudioSaturdays, 10-12pm

Model fee $10 in the Studio

Clothed Model StudioSundays, 2-4 pm Portraits & Figure

Model fee $7 in the Studio

Nude Figure Drawing, Long PosesTuesdays—7-9 pmModel fee $10.00.

In the Studio

Highlights of OCAG Executive Minutes of February 2017

Please address any news items to: newsletter@ocartistsguild.org

1. There will be a half page ad in the Spring addition of Jersey Shore Magazine2. There will be an ad in the Asbury Park Press.3. We will have a tour of the building and a craft session for cub scouts on March 22.4. In conjunction with the September Sail Fest we will have an indoor art auction and outdoor flea market.5. A demo dinner will be held on March 20th at the Serenity Café for our Savory Affair.

Funded in part by a grant from the Ocean County Board of Freeholders

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