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AUGUST 2014*
*You did not miss an issue - there was no July newsletter
A Note from the President ...
I hope you are enjoying your summer and that you had an opportunity to see our "Layered" exhibition at California State University Northridge (CSUN) which closed July 2. Exhibiting artists and award winners were chosen by juror Caryl M. Christian Levy.
Award winners were Sharon Brooks (1st place), Susanne Belcher (2nd), Judy Dekel (3rd) and honorable mentions Sylvia Hamilton Goulden, Marilyn Stempel and Carole Gillin. A special thank you to volunteers Marian Devney, Barbara Jones, Charlotte Jones, Kwei-lin Lum, Erella Teitler, Anita Van Tellengen and Jeanne Zinniker. Thank you to the artists who sat the gallery! Also thank you to Jim Sweeters, gallery director and Michelle Giacopuzzi, assistant. This exhibit marks the end of my position as VP Exhibits/Exhibits Chair and the beginning of my new job as President along our 2014-2016 board of directors.
I was president in 2004-2006. Now, ten years later, I have seen the growth of CAA as a vital art organization. Planning is underway for exciting meeting programs, exhibition venues, and workshops. We are open to considering ideas from our members to fulfill the needs of our group.
If you have suggestions for programs, contact Barbara Jones; if you think of a great exhibit venue, contact Shawn Riley; if there is an artist with a great collage technique for us, contact Mary Guzman or Rachelle Mark. If you have cleaned out your studio and have collage materials and old magazines to give away, contact Christel Thompson to contribute to our Second Chance table which supports the CAA scholarship program.
We are also in need of a publicity to get word out for exhibitions. If you are good with graphics on the computer, we need you to design our postcards! And if you are a reporter, we need you for newsletter editor! We are handling it on our end but this group has a lot of capable artists who can share their talents.
I'd like to report that we have received our funds of $11,000 from the dissolution of VIVA Gallery. This was achieved after CAA received its 501(c)(3) status this past fiscal year.
We rely on members' participation in programs, workshops, and entering exhibitions for support.
To continue your membership and take part in current year exhibits and programs, please renew online via PayPal at http://www.collageartists.org/join.html or by check payable to CAA, sent to CAA Membership, 11271 Ventura Blvd. #274, Studio City CA 91604. Guests are welcome to program meetings so bring your artist friends along and encourage them to join.
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DETAILS COMING SOON!
We are putting together our exhibition calendar for 2014-2015. The Burbank Creative Arts Center is booked for February 6-26, 2015. This beautiful and sought-after gallery has lots of room, so get creative with your wall-hanging and pedestal pieces! In addition, plans are in place for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 exhibits. Details on all of the above will be coming soon.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
2014-2015
Member dues for the 2014-2015 year (July 1-June 30) are due. Renew now to be included in the member roster and to take advantage of member benefits. Active members of CAA are entitled to enter member-only exhibits, attend program meetings and guest artist presentations at no cost, and to participate in workshops, field trips and other CAA events at a discount. The $50 annual dues may be paid by check mailed to CAA or with credit/debit card via PayPal. Membership Application and Renewal Form and instructions can be found on the CAA website: http://collageartists.org/join.html.
MEMBER MEETINGS
July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CAA member meetings are held five times per year. Each meeting features a guest artist presentation, a "2nd-Chance" table of art supplies that supports CAA's philanthropy fund, and an opportunity drawing. We strive to schedule meetings on the fourth Friday of the month, but adjustments may be made for seasonal holidays. Please make note of the following dates for CAA's 2014-2015 meetings.
2014
September 26
November 21
2015
January 23
March 27
May 29
Meeting Location
Pickwick Gardens Conference Center
Orchid Room
1001 Riverside Drive
Burbank CA 91506
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MEMBER NEWS
BARBARA TABACHNICK and her sister KAROL BLUMENTHAL are in two upcoming exhibits. "Sister Act" features just the two of them in a large exhibition at NCJW/LA Council Art Gallery in Los Angeles, August 4-October 15. Artists' reception August 17, 3-6 p.m. Info: btabachnick@csun.edu. They are also participating in "Treasured Memories: Recalling the Past" at La Galeria Gitana, San Fernando CA. Artists' reception August 23, 6-10 p.m. http://www.lagaleriagitana.com
LORE ECKELBERRY is happy to announce the opening of the Museum Andaman in Krabi, Thailand. She has three pieces in the permanent collection. If Thailand is in your travel future, please check it out.
LIZA JULIEN has work in the Bountiful/Davis Art Center "Nothing Flat" group exhibit from July 11 to August 29 in Farmington, Utah. For more information on the show visit bdac.org. To get a closer look at the work visit Liza's website.
MARJORIE SARNAT's solo exhibit "Hidden Treasures" is currently on view at Judith Kaufman Gallery @ the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood CA. http://elportaltheatre.com
SUSIE GESUNDHEIT, NANCY GOODMAN LAWRENCE and ERELLA TEITLER are participating in "A Fine Affair" exhibit at American Jewish University Gallery in Los Angeles CA, August 10-28, 2014. Artists' reception on Sunday, August 10, 3-5 p.m. http://www.aju.edu
ROBERT ZIMDAHL has two pieces in the Ventura County Arts Council's juried show, currently on exhibit in the Ventura County (CA) Administration Building.
Do you have an exhibit to announce? Have you been accepted into a gallery, art shop or collage-related organization? Can you or your art be found in a recent publication? Let us know! Please email Member News to caa@collageartists.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2014-2016
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KEEP IN MIND
To connect with Collage Artists of America:
CAA website
http://www.collageartists.org
CAA Facebook group page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/collageartistsofamerica/
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