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Next Meeting: Tue, Feb 14, 12:30-4:00 p.m.
- We meet in person at Presbyterian Church of Broomfield, 360 Main St. (main room in the Ministry Building).
- Broomfield Art Guild meets at 12:30-4:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month.
- 12:30 Meet and Greet, 1:00 Formal Meeting, 1:45 Art Sharing,
2:15 Art Demo or Activity, 3:15 Social Time and Wrap Up
We look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting!
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Jan 10 Meeting Recap
We had about 27 people at our meeting, held at our usual location: the Presbyterian Church – Broomfield. In 2022, we gained 40 new members, doubling the number of members in the Art Guild. We want 2023 to be just as successful by keeping the Art Guild a group of individuals working together to share and connect our art community. We don't want to have the negative aspects of a large organization. Everyone should feel seen and enjoy being a part of the group.
Dave Shelley provided updates on our new Board members:
- Dave Shelley and Gale Simonson are our Co-Presidents
- Judy Shelley and James Ball are Co-Vice Presidents
- Joanna Barreras is Secretary
- Camie Rigirozzi remains our Jill-of-all-trades
- Tanya Tenorio remains treasurer
We took a moment to speak about Isolde Gilliland, who passed away this month (01/03/2023). Isolde was an active and friendly member of our guild; we'll miss her and her colorful paintings.
Carol Dillard spoke about the Anthem Ranch event for 2023.
- Anthem Ranch is a 55+ community where they have a large event room to display and sell our artwork.
- We can have an art sale/show there again this year. Members selected June 3-4 for the Anthem Ranch show. We'll need volunteers to help with set up and take down. More on this event/show next meeting.
- 17 spots are available; we'll do sign-ups next Guild meeting.
- A limited number of artists in the Anthem community, who are not current members of the Art Guild, will be invited to participate.
- $10 to sign up (no commission or any other fees).
- Each spot will have a 6ft table with a few extra feet on either side.
We welcomed new members Joanne Clavelle (watercolor) and Carole Beck (photography).
We'll also have more information on the next Broomfield Library display soon.
The BCC display artwork will be hung on March 2, between 1:00-2:00 pm, and run through May. An online signup link will be sent to all members.
Gale will do a workshop survey during February's meeting.
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Guild Art Exhibits
We have the following Broomfield Art Guild exhibits in the community:
- Library Art Exhibit (Tanya Tenorio) – March
- BCC Art Exhibit (Dave & Judy Shelley) – March
- City & County Building (Gerry Case) – ongoing
- iPie (Margretta Perry) – Gale Simonson will display beginning in February
- Brunner Farmhouse (Camie Rigirozzi, Gerry Case) – the months of February, April, and May are currently available for artists to display. Contact Keri Dillingham if interested (BCAH@artsinbroomfield.com or 303-460-6800).
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"You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you." Alexander Den Heijer
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Local Art Events
Reminder: If you have any work shown outside the guild, let us know so we can include information in the newsletter! Email Cathy with the details of your showing.
The Guild’s Don Woodard had two pieces featured in Finely Crafted (Jan 27-Feb 12) at CORE Art Space Gallery. CORE's next exhibit is Rose Colored Glasses, Feb 17-Mar 5, with pieces by Guild members Camie Rigirozzi and Tanya Chamain.
Currently exhibiting at the Arvada Center:
- Flora: Scientific Botanical Illustrations of Colorado Plants (Jan 19-Mar 26): In Flora, artists from the School of Botanical Art & Illustration at the Denver Botanic Gardens depict native plants of the state. Each illustration is joined by its relevant herbarium sheet. In collaboration with The School of Botanical Art & Illustration at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
- Gary Staab: Second Nature (Jan 19-Mar 26): Paleo-artist Gary Staab is renowned for his accurate and life-size sculptures of dinosaurs and prehistoric life models that are centerpieces of natural history museum collections across the globe.
Some upcoming workshops at Louisville Art Association (Broomfield Art Guild members get a discount with the code BAG2023):
- Mixed Media Book of Wanderings, Elaine Riley, Feb 11 (9am-3:30pm)
- Lael Har, March 18, More details coming soon
Foothills Art Center (Golden) is currently showing their 2023 Member Show (Jan 27-Mar 26)
Some upcoming workshops at the Foothills Art Center (Golden):
- Painting Mountains with Janet Nunn, Feb 11 (10am-4pm)
Castle Rock Artist Cooperative:
- Riverwalk art show, Feb 11 (11am-4pm)
- Cocktails with Creators, recurring every Thursday from 5-7pm. Feb 16 Heidi Morrow.
Artwalks
- 40 West Arts First Friday artwalk Feb 3, 6p-9p, Lakewood
- Longmont 2nd Fridays, 6-9p: On the 2nd Friday of each month, Downtown Longmont Creative District features gallery openings, promotions and activities taking place throughout the district. Come down to see what’s new and join the excitement!
- Historic Westminster Art District Second Saturday Art Walk, 10a to 6p
Denver Art Museum:
- Who Tells a Tale adds a Tail: Latin America (through March 5, 2023)
- Other People’s Pictures: Gifts from the Robert and Kerstin Adams Collection (through April 2, 2023)
- Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography (February 19-May 21, 2023)
- Near East to Far West: Fictions of French and American Colonialism (March 5-May 28, 2023)
If you have any news regarding upcoming shows or workshops, please contact Cathy.
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"Art gives us a backdoor to ourselves." Rachel Rose
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Art Calls and Opportunities
Arvada Center’s call for art: Big Draw Colorado. Colorado artists are invited to submit work for Big Draw Colorado, a large-scale group exhibition that will challenge preconceived definitions of drawing. Taking submissions up to March 12, 2023. Entry fee of $35 for up to 3 pieces.
Are you an artist interested in exhibiting at the Arvada Center? You can join the Arvada Center’s internal Artist Roster! They actively use this roster to curate exhibitions, discover artists to feature, and find new work to display in our galleries.
Lakewood Arts: A Shot In the Dark Photography Exhibit. In conjunction with The Month of Photography, Lakewood Arts is hosting a juried, night photography exhibition. Photographers are invited to submit nighttime and low light images of all genres.
Colorado Watercolor Society, “On the Wild Side”, Saturday, February 25, 2023, 10 PM. This is your chance to show the world what you think is fun, unique, and important in your own work. Do you have a unique style, a different message or personal observations to share? This is the time to do it.
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"Painting is just another way of keeping a diary." Picasso
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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
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