President's Message for October

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Wed. Oct 9, 2019

Nowadays, it seems there is an acronym for everything! Years ago, I was introduced to TGIF and no, it does not mean Toes Go In First. Then, PMS and no, that does not mean Pack My Suitcase! I thought for the longest time that LOL meant Lots of Love only to find it meant Laugh Out Loud: trust me, the wrong use at the time was no LOL matter!

The latest I have learned is FOMO – the acronym for the Fear of Missing Out…the fear of missing out on activities, information, opportunities, fun and friendships. We all want to be included, loved and have the same interesting and exciting life it appears others are having without us!

When you see or hear about everyone at Omaha Artists Inc having fun, meeting new friends and sharing friendships, learning new art techniques, creating and publishing a cookbook, participating in art shows, a beautiful dinner meeting in October, a new member roster with monthly schedules of activities…are you already suffering FOMO? Don’t delay – come join us for the fun activities and learning experiences. Read about it in our monthly newsletters and watch for my FB (Facebook) posts!

There are opportunities to help plan for our upcoming 75 Year Anniversary Celebration. Patti Kounkel will be leading the team in the planning of this GALA Event. You will hear more about the OAI cookbooks published with pictures and recipes from the members of OAI – this endeavor is being coordinated by Jo Anne Nielsen and Susan Stevens. Yes, they will be asking for your participation.

YOLO is the acronym of the phrase, ”you only live once” so let’s DREAM BIG because YOLO! Don’t miss out – join in and live the words of a BB King Song, “Let the good times roll. I don’t care if you’re young or old. Get together and let the good times roll.”

I look forward to seeing you next month at the Fun Shop (Oct 16) and at the October Extravaganza Dinner Meeting and Program (Oct 23) – those are the last dates BTW (BY THE WAY) to bring your painted ornaments or any artful donation for the Tangier Shrine Feztival of Trees.

DFTBA Don’t Forget To Be Awesome,
Katie Johnson – President
Omaha Artists Inc

October Dinner and Program

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Wed. Oct 9, 2019

Do not miss our October Extravaganza!

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Board Meeting 5:30 pm
General Meeting and Dinner 6:30 pm

DC Centre Banquet Facilty
11830 Stonegate Drive
(Between Blondo and Maple off 120th)
Omaha, NE 

The first step towards planning the perfect event is choosing the location! In March, it was voted upon to hold an evening meeting and program in October.

Since the OAI 75-Year-Anniversary will be a red carpet event, we are considering the DC Centre as our celebration venue in 2021! Come check it out with us and enjoy the fantabulous evening we have planned for you!!!

Two Entree Buffet:

1. Carved Top Choice Slow Roasted Baron of Beef with Au Jus
2. Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

Also includes salad, potato, vegetables, coffee or tea.

Only $23.74 per person as tax and gratuity are included in the price of the meal!

***Reservations to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Carol McCall at 402 499-7071 by noon, Monday, Oct. 14th.***

Program

Are you a 3D artist? Do you fantasize about creating art with metal or making sculpture? Maybe you already work with sculptures or metal but would like to take your art to a new level? You don’t have to be a sculptor to attend OAI’s next general meeting...just someone.

Our guest speaker is Janna Harsch, a figurative artist who explores a variety of techniques and styles. Janna is a prolific equine artist who creates stunning metal "paintings". This artist is a member of ANAC, a member of the Noyes Gallery in Lincoln, Nebraska and Impact Nebraska. 

Janna Harsch will share her art journey as a fantastic, creative artisan working with metals and sculptures. She is one of 25 Impact Nebraska artists, and will speak about this nonprofit, visual arts organization. Its mission is to educate the public through outreach programs and exhibitions. Just two public programs examples include the Lewis & Clark Exhibit and the Prairie Arts Center opening. Come and meet Janna Harsch and learn how YOU could be involved in the Impact Nebraska Program! Come to our Dinner Meeting and Program...our October Extravaganza!

Barbara Egr 402-686-0521

Barbara Egr

Program Chair

Fun Shop: Watercolor on Gesso with Marilyn Beig

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Wed. Oct 9, 2019

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 / 9:00 am-12:00 pm (students may stay until 1:30 to continue painting)

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

Coffee/tea provided. Please bring snacks to share!
…and invite a guest!

Watercolor on Gesso by OAI Member and Artist Marilyn Beig. Gesso is an acrylic-based paint - Did you know you can paint watercolor on Gesso? It can be used to create a toned underpainting and to add a bit of texture to your watercolor painting. You can buy Gesso at any art store.

Our instructor, Ms. Beig became a member of OAI in the 60’s. She was secretary 2 terms, Vice President in 1972, President 1973 and 1974…Fun Shop Chair for several years and Co-Chair of the artwork hanging committee. Marilyn won the Joy Long Memorial Award in May 2017 for Best Use of Light and Atmosphere for a painting (approx. 24x30) of a Native American riding a Pinto Horse with buffalo in the background. She donated the painting to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. She has been a member of ANAC for years and won the travel award three times! ...and has shown her art in Nebraska, Wyoming, Iowa and Sedona!

Let’s learn this new idea from this phenomenal instructor! Are you a new artist, or a wanna-be? Come to our workshops and learn…even if you just watch to learn. We encourage newcomers!

Supplies:

• bring Pictures or something with a good contrast for inspiration to paint …or draw a design with pencil (this
  might save time!).
• gesso an old watercolor painting you always thought needed help or the wastebasket or paint the Gesso on
  a sheet of watercolor paper.
• watercolors
• brushes
• watercolor supplies (you know, water container, paper towels etc)
• gessoed watercolor paper (if you do not have gesso, bring old watercolor painting or watercolor paper and Marilyn will allow you to use her gesso and hairdryer).

Shirley Schmidt

Fun Shop Co-chair

Art Show News

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Wed. Oct 9, 2019

Omaha Artists, Inc. Fall Art Show

Theme: “ From Farm to Kitchen”
November 4, 2019 - January 6, 2020
La Casa, 4432 Leavenworth St

Registration – Monday, Nov. 4, 11 - 1 pm
Reception – Monday, Nov. 11, 5 - 7 pm
Take Down – Monday, Jan. 6, 11 - 1pm

Some of the paintings from this show will be put into the Omaha Artists, Inc. cookbook, which will be for a future fundraiser for OAI. Information about the cookbook will be given at a future date. Your paintings can be of anything farm related, or food related, or kitchen related.

Questions? – Call Sharon Clawson at 402-672-7536.

Entry Fee - $15 for up to 3 paintings. Number of art pieces that can be entered depends on the size of the art – measured from edge of outside frame.
Please read the art show rules in the roster. Remember – you cannot enter any art piece that has already been entered in any other OAI Art Show.

Image Size Guidelines

We will be enforcing size guidelines, in order to give the shows a better look, and to avoid overcrowding. These sizes refer to the OUTSIDE EDGES OF THE FRAME

• 3 pieces allowed 11 x 14 or smaller, (area of 154 square inches or smaller), each piece. Square inches are measured by multiplying the length by the width of the outside edge of the frame.
• 2 pieces allowed at 24 x 30 or smaller, (are of 720 square inches or smaller).
• 1 piece allowed larger then 24 x 30, with maximum size of 40 x 40, (1600 square inches).

Sizes may be figured by adding two adjacent sides, so smallest no bigger than 25 (11+14), middle size 54,(24+30), and largest – when two sides greater than 54 but not larger than 80 total.

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Community Art Reach

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Wed. Oct 9, 2019

The Art Reach Program began in 2000. Please help us to continue this worthwhile giving opportunity. The supplies are then gifted to the Lied Transplant Center’s Life Care Center for those awaiting transplants. Art Bridge also receives some of the supplies which are used for their classes. If you are unable to attend or shop, monetary donations help to fill in areas needed. Please bring supplies to the November 20th pot luck luncheon / card making Fun Shop. 

Supplies to donate:

• small bottles of craft paint all colors/ acrylic
• construction paper
• drawing pads
• school glue
• glue stix
• pencils
• 8 count crayons
• sharpeners
• erasers
• small canvas 11x14
• 8x10 smaller canvas boards
• 8x10 or smaller mat board
• watercolor boxes (8 color)
• colored pencils
• all sizes of brushes
• rulers
• scissors
• small boxed games
• playing cards
• card games
• matchbox cars
• small game books (dot to dot, etc.)