BAG February Newsletter
Join our Volunteer Teams to make fun things happen!
We are still in need of a few more volunteers to lead, advise, or join the following teams for next year:
Show Team (member show and affordable art sale)
Display Team (month-long art displays at several venues)
Program Team (arrange meeting themes and activities, demo artists, plein air)
Outreach Team (art visibility and collaboration in the community, grant ideas)
Or consider joining this new team headed by Maggie Henry, Online MarketPlace - more details to come in March.
We want your ideas, expertise and help, so please join whichever team most interests you!
The March 10th BAG general meeting
will be held at the Broomfield Library in the Eisenhower Room
Meet and Greet at 1:30...meeting starts at 2:00 p.m. See you there!!
Be sure to scroll down through the whole newsletter for more news and events!
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February's Demo Artist was Janet Nunn.
Janet is an award-winning watercolorist known for her use of bright color and blending techniques. Janet’s works have been featured in Splash 14, Splash 16, and Watercolor Artist magazine, and she has published several of her lessons in her book, “How Do You Paint That.” Her popular watercolor workshops take abstract techniques and make them realistic, all in an effort to simplify the watercolor painting process.
Some of the demo highlights:
She uses Dr. Ph. Martin’s Hydrus Liquid Watercolors and showed how to activate them with a mister. She taught us how to make roses with plastic wrap, and showed how to make paint marks with cotton string and a credit card.
To learn more, visit her website.
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Jan/Feb Meeting Summary
The Broomfield Art Guild member meetings have gotten off to a great start! In January we conducted a member interest survey and brainstorming session to solicit ideas to advance our Guild mission and purposes. In February, we presented the results of the survey and brainstorming and proposed some program changes for 2020.
The current state of the Guild is excellent; we have great members who are active, engaged, attend meetings regularly, and participate in Guild activities (shows, party). Guild activities are supported by member dues and entrance fees; we are in the black. Guild members have high interest in developing art skills, socializing with other artists, showing and possibly selling art, and learning through demos and workshops. However, they have low interest in business details and committing time to the Guild outside monthly meetings; understandable given everyone's busy schedules!
Therefore, our proposed 2020 focus will be on trying new ideas and meeting member needs with less effort and broader participation:
- Increase the Guild connection and visibility in Broomfield (Make Our Art Scene!).
- Focus on one member show with Affordable Art Sale at Front Range Library on October 1-27, 2020.
- Focus on new art-making and display venues (BCAH) and online marketplace.
- Monthly meetings focused on socialization and learning with interactive themes and artist demos. Possible evening sessions for members who cannot attend day meetings.
- Set up teams to run programs more efficiently and with broader participation.
- Collaboration/referrals to other area art groups for shows, display venues, and workshops to supplement Guild offerings. More fun and details to come in future meetings; join us!
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Local Events
BAG's ongoing showings around Broomfield:
At City Hall during February is Tanya Chamain. Starting March 10,
Doreen Mcgrawn and Gerry Case will display their art.
Brunner Farmhouse in February is Tania Chamain.
At iPie during February are Camie and Mike Rigirozzi.
March will be Camie Rigirozzi.
Don't miss Art from the Heart hosted by the Paletteers Art Club. |
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Luck of the Irish information and tickets, click here. |
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Art Opportunities
Broomfield Days Logo Contest
Logo and slogan submissions due February 27, 2020 at 5 p.m. Apply online.
Paletters Studio Tour
Patty Jones and Gale Simonson are soliciting Broomfield artists to join the Paletteers Studio Tour June 5-7, 2020. Let them know if you'd like to participate or host a stop in your home, either at the next BAG meeting or by sending email to broomfieldartguild@gmail.com.
Mentor a High School Student
Coyote Ridge is looking for artists interested in mentoring art-focused high students for the students’ capstone projects. If you are interested in obtaining more information about this mentorship, as it becomes available, please send an email to BCAH@ArtsinBroomfield.org.
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Upcoming Shows and Other Art News
Louisville First Friday Art Walk
Every first Friday from February to December, the next one is March 6, 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Main Street. Website
Check out the variety of events at the
Arvada Center for the Arts:
- Current display January 16-March 29: 528.0 Regional Juried Printmaking Exhibition
- Print Madness demo, Sat, March 21, 12:00-4:00 p.m., free admission: Join us for on-site print demonstrations highlighting some of the most common printmaking processes, print workshops, family-friendly activities, meet the artists, and “words by the jurors” for the closing reception of the exhibitions. This event is free but an RSVP is recommended.
The Plein Air Convention & Expo is in Westminster this year, May 2-6. https://pleinairconvention.com/
Art Thornton presents: Afternoons with Artists
A Meet-Up group for Artists on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month
1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton, Co
Email
The Frame Shop
489 N. US Hwy 287 #125, Lafayette, Co
Recommended by Lisa Tousignant for framing and displaying art!
Website
Professional Creatives
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BCAH Membership
Consider becoming an annual member of BCAH by donating $25. In addition to other benefits, you will receive their 16-20 page quarterly newsletter, “Spotlight on the Arts,” that publicizes Guild events, as well as the programs and events of Broomfield’s arts and cultural community. You can submit your donation by sending a check to BCAH, PO Box 681, Broomfield, CO 80038 or donating online at http://www.artsinbroomfield.org/give.html
20th Annual Heart of Broomfield Awards
March 9: 2020 Heart of Broomfield Awards and the Broomfield Community Foundation grant and scholarship celebration. Recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the community of Broomfield County throughout 2019. Recipients receive awards in categories such as: Arts, Education, Community Service, Philanthropic, Senior, Youth, and Leadership. See here for more information.
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