President's Message for May

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Sat. May 11, 2019

Volunteerism empowers individuals to improve their community, to make changes, to follow their hearts and find their passion. We are just coming off National Volunteer month – a time to encourage volunteerism and to thank those who volunteer.

First, I appreciate the team members who make Omaha Artists Inc the fine organization it is…a success: I thank you the OAI Board, Chairpersons and Committees. Often these valued individuals wear many hats, helping and encouraging each other, working many hours and do so without pay or perks.

Secondly, I want to encourage our members who are not volunteers to join us in serving the community. Not only do we give back to the community with projects cheering the elderly and the sick, donating to flood victims and other activities: we have the Community Art Reach and Community Art Bridge composed of volunteers. Don't forget…as stated in our roster, Omaha Artists Inc was organized to promote the appreciation and development of fine art in and around the Omaha Metro area. What are you doing to help with this mission?

There's something special about being able to say, "I am making a difference." Are you making a difference? Can you make a difference? If you need a change in your life, enjoy making someone smile, want to lessen the load of someone else, contact a member of our board or committees. Then, you will be giving, doing and making a difference.

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others". — Audrey Hepburn

Forever thankful,
Katie Johnson
Omaha Artists Inc. President

May Lunch and Program

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Sat. May 11, 2019

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Charlies by the Lake - 4150 South 144th Street - Lakeview Room

11:00 am Board Meeting
12:00 pm Lunch - General Meeting and Program to follow. Order from Menu

Reservation by Monday May 20th. If space is needed for the program but no meal, make your reservation as such. Contact Carol McCall 402 499-7071 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Program featuring Mr. Pat Mingarellin:

Have you ever wondered why some works of art "pop" or catch your eye at an art show? Well, May's general meeting speaker, at Charlie's on the Lake, will unlock this phenomenon's secrets. Our speaker, Pat Mingarelli, teaches adult continuing education classes at Metro and Iowa Western Community Colleges. As a participant in the field of photography for 30 years, he will focus on composition as well as the common mistakes artists make with their art!

Come for fellowship, inspiration, and basic foundational art education to strengthen your creative endeavors.

Barbara Egr

Program Chair

Fun Shop: Acrylic Dabbing with "Pao Pao" Ng

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Sat. May 11, 2019

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 / 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Lutheran Church of the Master.
2716 South 114th, Omaha, NE
Members $4.00 – Non-Members $5.00

Coffee/tea provided. Please bring snacks to share!

Sok-Chan "Pao Pao" Ng is from Macau (China). She graduated from the Fine Arts College of Shanghai Normal University and has been engaged in art education and creation in Macau for over eight years. She moved to Omaha in 2016 and currently focuses on oil painting, pastel and Chinese Calligraphy! Pao Pao showed a couple paintings in an art show at the Hot Shops. Her technique caught the eye of our President Katie Johnson, who could not stop staring at the unique beauty of these paintings. It was decided Pao Pao just had to show us how to paint in what appeared to be dabbing pointillism…the painting technique with a sponge!

This technique uses a sponge, fabric or wrinkled paper to create a texture that is rougher than a brush stroke. It is ideal for covering a large, flat area. While other materials are also worth trying, sponges are one of the most practical tools that help create an interesting trace of boldness.

Bring these SUPPLIES for class:

• Acrylic pigment and water container
• Palette or Disposal Palette Paper Pad
• Canvas Panels
• Acrylic Brushes and various Painting Knives
• Scissors
• Sponges of various textures and shapes
• Latex Gloves
• Paper Towels

Shirley Schmidt

Fun Shop Co-chair

Nancy Ralson

Fun Shop Co-chair

Neva Cozine

Fun Shop Co-chair

Art Show News

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Sat. May 11, 2019

Our 2019 "Childhood Memories" Omaha Artists, Inc. Art show at the Hot Shops Art Center has a total of 96 entries from 56 artists. It is a beautiful show, full of images of children, animals, and things that kids like to do. Our judge was Charles Novich, a local artists who has shown and sold his paintings all over the U.S. The winners are :

Congratulations to all of you!! Our next Omaha Artists, Inc. art show will have the theme "From Farm to Kitchen". We are planning on compiling a cookbook with recipes from our members and with artwork from some of the entries in this show as a fundraiser. So the subject matter runs the gamut from fields of wheat, farm animals, prepared food on a plate, kitchen scenes, garden scenes, etc. It will be held at the Leavenworth La Casa. Here are the dates: Registration: Monday, November 6, 11 - 1pm Reception: Monday, November 13, 5 - 7 pm Take Down: Monday, January 6, 2020, 11-1 Call me if you have any questions.

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Membership Renewal for 2019-2020

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Sat. May 11, 2019

Time to renew your membership for 2018-2019. Our membership year is September to June of the following year. Your current membership is good until August 31, 2019.

Renew by June 30 to be included in the roster and eligible to enter artwork for the fall show.