Oakmont Art Association eNewsletter, September 2018

Table of Contents

September General Meeting
Oakmont Annual Art Show
Classes and Workshops
Lian Zhen Demo
AWS (arts workshops of Sonoma County)
Artists' Round Table

Monthly Calendar

General Meeting, Berger Center September 14, 10 am
Lian Zhen Watercolor painting demo . 7 pm, West Rec Center, September 17
Plein Air . Tuesday 9:30 am 11, 25 September

September General Meeting

Charlie Goldman will give us a presentation in the Berger at 10:30 am on Friday the 14th of September.

From baguettes to bagels: how the modern art capital moved from Paris to New York City, as seen through works from SFMOMA. Learn what factors in world history led artists to come to Manhattan and make it the hottest place in the art world in the 20th century. Works featured are all available for viewing at San Francisco's premier modern art museum.

Oakmont Annual Art Show

Friday and Saturday October 12 and 13

On October 12 and 13, we will have our 46th annual art show. Many artworks will be featured, showcasing the work of our talented senior artists and craftspersons.

There is still time to enter your work before September 14th. Download your entry form below, or pick one up from the OVA office.

The show supports the association’s scholarship fund for Santa Rosa Junior College Artists through a silent auction and raffles.

Several of our local artists have donated works for the silent auction.

The show will be presented in Oakmont’s Berger Center, with hours from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, both Friday and Saturday. The raffle drawing will take place on Saturday with a wine and cheese reception from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Many local businesses and wineries support the event with donations.

The annual scholarship fund was established twelve years ago, with scholarships awarded to promising young artists attending Santa Rosa Junior College, who are transferring to 4-year colleges. This year’s scholarship award winner is Axel Koenig. He will show his work and be introduced at the Saturday reception.

Download an Art Show Entry Form

Here is Axel Koenig's letter to the OAA.

Dear Trustees of the Oakmont Art Association,

With this letter, I express my sincere gratitude to you for making the Santa Rosa Junior College Art Department Scholarship possible. As one of this year’s recipients, I am grateful for the opportunities this award will provide me.

Thanks to the kindness of the Board of Trustees, this scholarship award increases my chances of success and assists in achieving my education and career goals. Without a doubt, this award will prove to be extremely valuable to me, helping to reduce the financial burdens of pursuing a degree in Studio Art.

I appreciate your confidence in me and willingness to contribute to my future education. I am transferring, in the spring of 2019, from Santa Rosa Junior College and look forward to completing my Bachelor’s Degree at Sonoma State University. At the current time, I plan on majoring in Art and Education in hopes of one-day teaching art students here in the Bay Area.

As anyone attending college knows, the cost of fees, books and materials, and living expenses are daunting. The annual scholarship I receive from you is essential in helping me achieve my goals.

Again, thank you for your generosity.

Respectfully,

Classes and Workshops

Its summer, and the Plein Air Group is meeting again this year on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 9:30 am in various locations around the county. The next meeting will be on September 11th. If you are interested in joining us send an email to oakmontart@gmail.com.

Lian Zhen Demo

Lian Zhen is giving a watercolor demonstration at the West Rec Center at 7 pm on Monday September 17th. Anyone who wants to watch this is welcome. A $5 donation at the door is suggested. Lian is an internationally known artist who will be giving a workshop for three days, 16 17 and 18 September. The workshop is currently filled.

AWS (arts workshops of Sonoma County)

At our next months meeting on Thursday, September 20th, we will be having Ken Berman, a popular "Architectural Oil" artist for our demonstrator.

Our meetings start at 12:30 and demonstration runs from 1:15 to 3:00. There is a $5 fee for non members, but everyone is welcome!

We will also be continuing with our art library liquidation. Books are $1 -$3 - $5. Come by and take a look.

Artists' Round Table

Our next meeting is at the Veteran's Building, Santa Rosa, on Wednesday September 5 at midday. The featured artist is Terri Sloat, a pastelist who currently lives in northern California.

Several Oakmont artists won prizes at the recent Santa Rosa County Fair. Here is a list of most of them. My apologies to anyone that I have missed.

Kathy Byrne
Best of Show, Best in Division, 1^st Watercolor-Antique Calligraphy Brushes
1^st Watercolor-Mountain Stream
2^nd Watercolor-Best Friends
2^nd Watercolor-View from the Beach
3^rd Watercolor-Yosemite

Gary Caldwell
1^st Watercolor-Bodega Bay
2^nd Watercolor-Rustic Bodega Barn

Valerie Koppala Gardiner
1st Pastel-Reflecting
2nd Pastel-Luscious Lavender Landscape

Lyn Schwartz

1st Mixed media.