MONTHLY MEETING
September 11, Monday, 6:00 pm
First Christian Church
Corner of Washington and Kirkwood
It’s time to SHOW and SHARE those summer masterpieces! Nancy Metz will moderate as we display our paintings and journals from the summer. Don’t be shy, but do be prepared for many compliments, gentle critiques, and accolades!
Final Reminder: Annual Dues should already be paid, but if you’ve let it slip, please pay by PayPal on our website or bring a check to the September meeting.
AUTUMN 2017 CALENDAR
This is going to be a busy fall, full of fun and artistic energy! Watch your email and the monthly issue of Brushstrokes for details.
- September 9, Saturday, TC Steele, Great Outdoor Art Contest, 7:00 – 2:00
- September 11, Monday, Monthly Meeting, Show and Share, 6:00
- September 17, Sunday, Daniel Smith Presentation, 2:00 – 4:00, REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- September 28 and 29, Thursday and Friday, Children’s Farm Festival at Peden Farm, 8:00 – 2:00, REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- October 1, Sunday, Annual End-of-Summer Paint Out and Chili Carry-In Lunch, 10:00 – 2:00
- October 4, Wednesday, Deliver Paintings for Membership Show, 10:00 – 12:00
- October 6, Friday, Gallery Walk and Opening Reception for We Paint! The 2017 Membership Show, 5:00 – 8:00
- October 9, Monday, Monthly Meeting, “Courage in Profiles: Drawing Faces without Fear,” Meri Reinhold, 6:00
- October 28, Saturday, Monroe County Barn Tour, 9:00 – 5:00
- November 3, Friday, Gallery Walk, 2nd Reception, Membership Show, 5:00 – 8:00
- November 13, Monday, Monthly Meeting, “Mixed Media Abstracts,” Sara Steffey McQueen, BWS, 6:00
- December 6, Wednesday, Holiday Party at Meadowood, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, 6:00
- Tuesdays, September – November, BWS Upland Plein Air Painters
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW, “We Paint!”
October 4 is drop off day for the annual BWS members show. It will take place at the Vault at Gallery Mortgage, with the opening reception at Gallery Walk, October 6, 121 E. 6th Street, Bloomington, IN. Find all the info and instructions at http://bloomingtonwatercolor.org/bwsshows/prospectus-for-bws-member-show-1062017/
Member Activities
Tricia Wente & Bob Burris both Signature Members of BWS
July saw BWS saying “Au revoir!” to Tricia Wente. Tricia has not only served for years as show chair, she is a Signature member, a founding member, past president, and creator of the famous BWS swish! Thank you, Tricia. You will be missed!
Many thanks to Nancy Metz and family for hosting a going away party at their home.
B’town Vibes, Nancy Davis-Metz, BWS
Additional members whose work was juried into the Art and Soul of Bloomington were Zofia Matuszak-Czekierda, a member who lives in Poland, and Rose Brenner. Signature member Nancy Davis Metz won Best of Show with her painting, “Btown Vibes.”
Jerry Harste, BWS, has received two honors. “Jericho” was awarded the Outstanding Non-Objective Composition in the Hoosier Salon annual exhibition, accompanied by a $500 prize. You can view the entire Hoosier Salon catalog at https://hoosiersalonorg.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/2017-hs-exhibit-catalog.pdf
Civilized Residue, Jerry Harste, BWS
Jerry’s mixed media collage, “Civilized Residue,” is accepted in the annual juried exhibit of the Watercolor Society of Indiana. The WSI opening is scheduled for October 2nd at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
White Roofs, Robin Edmundson
Robin Edmundson’s “White Roofs” was also accepted into the WSI show, and Robin was a guest artist at Doodlewash.com. Her exhibit at the Vault at Gallery Mortgage continues through September 29. Robin invites you to stop in and enjoy the show.
Pink Flamingo, Pastel by Meri Reinhold
Meri Reinhold entered two pieces into the Indiana Wildlife Artists. A pastel, “Pink Flamingo,” won honorable mention. A watercolor, “Goodbye to Harambe,” was also accepted. The show runs now through September 29 at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis.
Wind Horse, Acrylic by Sara Steffey-McQueen, BWS
Sara Steffey McQueen is one of two featured artists at the Hoosier Artist Gallery for September. The gallery is located at 45 N. Jefferson Street, Nashville, IN. The gallery is also having a special exhibit this month, ” A Horse of a Different Color”.
Joyce Stumpf, our BWS Colorado connection, shares her website. http://www.paintingsbyjoyce.net
Annual End-of-Summer Paint Out and Chili Carry-In
Steve Dawson’s Farm
5111 E State Road 45, Bloomington
Sunday, October 1, 10:00am-2:00pm
The farm is 1.6 miles north of the intersection of 10th and Smith. (Remember that East 10th Street curves and becomes SR 45 N.)
Look for the long black fence, the new red barn, and the BWS sign at the driveway.
Since it’s a carry-in, please plan to bring something delicious! Chili, cornbread, veggie tray, shredded cheese, pumpkin pie. If you would, please email info@bloomingtonwatercolor.org and let us know what you’d like to bring.
Peden Children’s Farm Festival
Interested in being a BWS volunteer working the activity booth at the annual Children’s Farm Festival at Peden Farm? This will be our fourth year at the Festival and it’s really lots of fun, meeting and greeting the children and their parents and teachers.
Anne-Karine Bley, Kitty Garlock at Peden Farm 2016
Dates: Thursday and Friday, September 28 and 29.
Times: 8:30 – 1:00ish; School busses start arriving at 9:00.
Working the BWS Booth:
- First shift should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to check in and get set up.
- Plein air painters are welcome, but must register for a two hour shift at the booth. THREE people per shift works great!
- For security purposes, ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE and CHECK IN for an ID tag.
- If you arrive early, you can unload by the barns. If you come after 8:45, you must park in the field lot and catch a shuttle to the barn. Once the buses start arriving, no vehicles are allowed on the grounds.
- Volunteers are rewarded with a “continental” breakfast of coffee and donuts, and lunch, too.
How to Register:
- Watch your email for a volunteer invitation. It’s simple: just click and pick your time.
- Registration deadline is September 21.
BWS Upland Plein Air Painters Fall Schedule
Upland has a full roster of Tuesday painting destinations lined up for this fall. You are welcome to join any of these outings. Full details become available several days prior to each event, so the best way to learn more is email upland@bloomingtonwatercolor.org about the date(s) you would like to attend. We usually meet on Tuesday mornings from 9am – noon.
Season Coordinator: Anne-Karine Bley
- Tuesday, September 5, Nashville log cabin/town. Host: Lory Winford
- Tuesday, September 12, Monroe Dam. Host: Annie Umphress
- Tuesday, September 19, Rebecca Sink-Burris Property. Host: Kristen Stamper
- Tuesday, September 26, Bloomington library & downtown. Host: Claude Cookman
- Tuesday, October 3, Burnham Woods. Host: Candi Bailey
- Tuesday, October 10, Appleworks in Trafalgar. Host: Donna Whitsitt
- Tuesday, October 17, Gnaw Bone Camp. Host: Betty Wagoner
- Tuesday, October 24, Robin’s Farm. Host: Robin Edmundson
- Tuesday, October 31, Champs Barn. Host: Sande Nitti
- Tuesday, November 7, Kathy’s House. Host: Kathy Barton
- Tuesday, November 14, TBD. Host: Nancy Metz
Barn Tour Exhibition
Saturday, October 28, 2017
BWS Upland painters have organized a one-day exhibition and sale in conjunction with the Monroe County Barn Tour, an Indiana Barn Foundation event. You are invited to participate with up to 3 rural-themed paintings. Participation requirements include a one-hour shift manning the exhibition, which will be held in a newly constructed event barn on the south side of Bloomington. Registration forms are due in the mail postmarked no later than October 14, 2017. Full details are available here.
T.C. Steele Great Outdoor Art Contest
Saturday, September 9, 7:00 – 2:00
On Saturday, September 9th, the 29th Great Outdoor Art Contest begins at 7am.
Part of Brown County Artist Colony Weekend, the GOAC first place and People’s Choice winners will be displayed at the Brown County Art Guild immediately following the Paint Out. This year judges Maggie Rapp and Dale Popovich will offer painting demonstrations during the day (Dale at 10:30am; Maggie at 12 noon), and Bob and Ellie Haan of the Haan Museum in Lafayette, IN will join them as judges of the contest.
First place adult winners in ALL categories will win $100 gift certificates to Jack Richeson & Co, Inc. art suppliers. Cardinal Stage Company and Pgymalion’s Art Supplies in Bloomington have prizes for the youth. Hotel Nashville will sell lunch; Salt Creek Brewery will serve beer; and we’ll even have a visit from the Traveling Quarter, and Human Foosball! Download your registration materials here.
Fall Foliage Art Show
Monday, October 9
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Art Sanctuary
190 N. Sycamore St.
Martinsville
Artists may enter up to four items in different categories: a craft, a fine art, an oil painting, a watercolor, or mixed media. Kids are $1.00 per entry. Adults are $7.00 per entry. Best of show offers a $100 prize. Forms to enter will be at public library next week, my studio, art sanctuary, post office, or you can just enter when you come in. Wire hangers or table easel only.
