2010, July

Sand Painters Art Guild Newsletter

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For those able to come early our next meeting will be at 4:00 p.m. CT at Cherry Hills. A light
supper will be a 6:00 and the regular meeting will start at 7:00.
We will be able to start at 4:00 p.m. CT at Cherry Hills for people who want to get more done at the Sand Painter's
meeting...Joan will start some of you and Pat will have the tile texture clay projects from last meeting there and able to
complete too. Supper will still be at 6:00 with things starting and continuing at 7:00. Come when you can and join the fun.

No member will want to miss out on this watercolor technique

for beginners and advanced.
Notes from Joan Swim...I want to work with the members in getting familiar with the watercolor technique of wet into wet
washes and charging the color. I will have projects for people to work on to practice with the techniques and then members can
venture off into designing their own project with this technique. The subject matter of your project can be almost
anything...close up reference of people, things, animals, or landscapes.

Supplies will be provided or you are welcome to work with your own. Joan will have examples available via Facebook
throughout the week. She already has one posted.

NO SHOW in JULY – LIBRARY CLOSED

VAAC Event artist- No event this month.
AOM – August-Joan Swim
June Minutes
The Sand Painters Art Guild met June 22, 2010, 4:00 pm CT at Pat Schemmer’s studio near Valentine, NE.
Nineteen members gathered to work on “Textures in Clay”. The group took a break to have shish-ka-bobs about
6:00 o’clock. Debby Galloway, Mary Eatinger, Hedda Matheson, and Joan Swim shared their works and then a
short meeting was held. Pat reported that our accountant recommends no change in our tax status. The treasure,
Eileen Beman, reported the check book balance was $1144.17. Joan Swim and Doris Heath painted the Pamida
windows and the Sand Painters received $100. The group decided that they would give an in house scholarship to
Joan Swim and Priscilla Portenier of $200 when they present a class that they took at ANAC by Bob Rohm. For
those wishing to be more prepared for the class, the book The Painterly Approach” by Bob Rohm is invaluable.
An idea for a fund raiser was brought forth by Anita Masterson. She suggested that we have an Internet art show for
Bull Bash in February. We could pick our own judges and charge for submission.
The Art Big and Small program date was set for July 10th at 1:00 p.m. CT. at the old high school building. The
program will be held monthly throughout the summer. Janine Holmes, Hedda Matheson and Joan Swim signed up
to participate in the program.
An invitation to Thedford’s Open Art Show, starting June 28th, was extended to the Sand Painter members.
The show will be judged July 1, 2010.
An ANAC report was given by Joan Swim and Hedda Matheson. Members were reminded that disqualifications of
art work are a disappointing occurrence and it is better to have your art work meet all the requirements listed in the
ANAC rules.
The meeting adjourned and more work in clay was accomplished through the evening between the storm and wind.
Welcome to the new members that joined, Robyn Pyner of Valentine, Jan Rosa of Valentine and Roxy and Joan
Potter of Valentine.
Club Challenge
Nebraska Wild Flowers- bring any art works- any media - with wild flowers for show and tell.

Local Art Classes

WWW.Schemmerstudios.com is also organizing summer workshops for adults and educators, “Everything you wanted to
know about clay – but was afraid to ask.”, is geared for art teachers but she will take beginners and will focus on hand building
musical instruments, clay decoration, mono printing, throwing, tile painting and raku firing. Individual instruction is provided
based on your experience level. This is a 2 day workshop and the fee is $110.00 – this includes your supplies. If interest please
e-mail Pat at clayart@inebraska.com or submit a response through the artist information/contact form on her web site. Dates
can be found on the workshops link at the above web site on the workshop tab.

Clay Quilting – Attention all quilters, I would like to organize a clay quilt workshop after County Fair at Janine’s. Please let
me know if you are interested. I would need 5 students to hold this class. Pat Schemmer, e-mail/web in above paragraph.

http://www.mckennapro.com
is the site that Pat and Anita are using for their photographs.
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Sketchbook: Are you using yours? Can’t live without it???
Hey all---get a sketchbook--any sketchbook---and get ready to use it this year. Carry it with you at all times and have
some fun drawing supplies to go with. A zip lock bag works really well to hold supplies.

At Grand Island Art in the Park – the judge looked at sketch books along with the artworks, Lona Rowland received
an award for a drawing she had in her book.

Resumes are due.

If you have your resumes done, you can e-mail or hard copy them to Pat at any time. Thanks.

Put this on your calendar

Julia Noyes is holding a workshop: "Wild and Wonderful Abstract Painting" at Gallery 92 West in Fremont, NE, on
August 14, from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Fees are $55 for FAAA members and $65 for non-members, plus $10 if you
would like Julia to provide your supplies. For more information call Pam King at 402 721-7779, or email her at
pking@teknetwork.com. This would probably be the best way to obtain reg. forms or find out where to get them.
 Rail Runners 2010 Rail Fest
Will be held September 17, 18, and 19, 2010 at the Platte River Mall in North Platte, NE. The prizes include $900/Best of
Show, $300/1st Place, and $150 2nd Place. Entry fee is $25 with a maximum of 3 pieces. All mediums, art must have been
completed in the past two years. Contact Shirley.woodruff@edwardjones.com or 308-534-0202 for more information.

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Outside the Box

Dave Dorsey won Best of Show at the Thedford Art Gallery's Open Show for his acrylic
painting "The Watcher", and Claudia Bestol won First Place in photography in the same show
for "White". Congratulations to both of you, and keep up the great work!

Pat Schemmer received 2nd Place at the Grand Island Art in the Park for her photograph of
“The Fiddler Player”

If anyone else receives an award in a show or knows of anyone who has, place it on the blog
or let me know. I'll continue to keep my ears open.
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Painting Post:
The Betty Kime Family Donations–Has cleaned out all of
Betty’s remaining art supplies, Chris Davis was on hand to receive the boxes of
frames, original artworks, and supplies. Chris will bring these to the meeting.
First come first serve.

LOST AND FOUND:

Someone left a folding chair after the clay workshop – Pat. Call I’ll bring it to the meeting.

Photography books – Free to a good home - Petersen’s complete library of photography – Pat’s Dad had many
photography book sets and this is one of the sets. There is still good information on composition, lighting, mood,
everything but digital. Even though the books were for film cameras so much of the information is still valid as now
digitals can change f-stops, ASA/ISO, and shutter speeds. Contact Pat – 376-4222

The Painting Post will serve as a swap shop where artist s can list items for sell,
swap or give away. Post your items by calling Debby Galloway, 402-966-3471.

If you know of any news that you would like to see in the newsletter please email me or call. Also let me know if
your email is not accepting the newsletter or if your address changes.

Secretary and Newsletter Editor: Debby Galloway, 402-966-3471

President: Pat Schemmer, 402-376-4222 Vice President: Joan Swim, 402-497-3888

SAND PAINTERS ART CLUB

21TH ANNUAL OPEN SHOW & WORKSHOP

AUGUST 20th-22nd, 2010

The Sand Painters 21th Annual Open Art Show will be held in conjunction with the Cherry
County Fair and Rodeo August 20th- 22nd 2010. Cash prizes for adult and children’s
divisions. All mediums of art works are eligible. Only original works of art completed within the last 2 years will be
accepted. Entries should be delivered to the exhibit building at the Cherry County Fair Grounds in Valentine on
Thursday, August 19th between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. CDT. The registration form should accompany the works of
art with proper entry fees made payable to Sand Painters Art Club. Critic at 3:00 to 4:00 before the pick up time -
Sunday, August 22nd between 5:00 and 6:00 PM, CDT. If you need to ship your pieces, please ship in advance,
properly packed, with return shipping fees included to: Pat Schemmer, HC 15, Box 51A, Valentine, NE 69201.
Phone: 402-376-4222. This is a UPS address.

Donna Binfield has received many awards and recognitions for her work, and has shown in regional and national
juried competitions. She has studied under many nationally-known artists, and has conducted classes and
workshops in various medias throughout Nebraska and Kansas. Donna is a past president of the Association of
Nebraska Art Clubs and a Signature Member of the Chicago Pastel Painters. Her life-like drawings of horses and
many years of pencil drawings have led to her keen perception and open expression of the innermost feelings of
her subjects. She paints with passion and understanding, and strives to pass these emotions on to the viewer.

“I was born and raised in Nebraska’s rural farming area. As long as I can remember, I’ve been a lover of animals -
especially horses. Horses have surrounded me all my life - and spending time with them has kept me in the out-of-doors
and in close contact with nature. It is outdoors, surrounded by birds and animals that I feel closest to God - and I strive to
express this feeling to the viewer through my art work.”.

Donna's primary media is pastel however she works in most media - oil acrylic, and watercolor. Binfield will be
teaching landscape, composition and how to paint animals in the medium of your choice. Please bring all the
supplies needed for your particular medium. Bring some pictures of your favorite animals or landscape for
reference.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION: Sat. 9-5, Sunday 9-3pm with the judge’s critic 3 to 4pm

Sand Painter Members Non-Members

Number of Art works _____________X_$4.00 per piece _____________ $5.00 per piece ______________
Binfield Workshop Saturday 9am-5pm $25.00 _____________ $30.00 ____________
Sunday 9am-3pm $25.00 _____________ $30.00 ______________

2010 Sand Painter Membership Full ANAC $25.00 _____________

Supporting $15.00 ______________ [circle one]
Total paid ____________ cash or check [payable to Sand Painters
Art Club]

Name: __________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________ Phone: _____________________
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These entries are my original works. I shall assume the responsibility for my own entries, to and from and during the exhibit, in no way holding the Sand
Painters Art Club or Cherry County Fair Board responsible for damage or theft. There will be someone at the show at all times. All possible care will be taken
with the art works. All sales contacts will be referred to the artist.

Attach title tags to lower left front of artworks. Thank you.

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