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President's Message for May

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Published: 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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Published: 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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Category: Fun Shops

Published: 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

Courtesy Notes

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

New members: Verna Headley, Carol Ratcliff

Get Well: Bill Bernett, Carl Monico, Linda Glantz

Sympathy: Jo Anne Nielsen (Daughter Lori Lynn), Roy Long Family

Thank you: Karla Lechtenberger – Joslyn Art Museum

Barbara Mathewson

Courtesy Chair

Community Announcements

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Member Shows

Judi Cross will be showing her photo assemblage '100 Years, Black & White to Color,' at the Bassett Art Gallery during the months of May and June. These photos presented on red canvases, represent 100 years of her Mother's life. Please get in touch with me if you have questions. Thank you, Judi Cross 402-880-9405

Beck Kinloch is the featured artist at Gallery 92, Hines Gallery in Fremont, NE during the month of May. Opening is Friday, May 3, 5 pm-7 pm

Barbara Egr is a visiting artist at the Noyes Gallery, Lincoln, NE May 3, 6-9 pm and May 17, 6-9 pm

Generous Benefactors

We encourage you to send cards to:

Carl Monico is ill with cancer. He has donated easels for our Meals on Wheels Project and the ornaments for the Festival of Trees! His address is 13070 Sky Park Drive, Omaha, NE 68137

Roy Long passed away April 17, 2019. The address of the family is 8324 Parker Street, Omaha, NE. Mr. Long's wife Joy passed away in 2014: Joy was a member of the Omaha Artists Inc for many years, and was a talented artist winning awards in various media, including oil and watercolor. A cash art show prize was graciously provided by the family of Joy Long. The award went to an artist for "excellence inexpressing light and atmosphere in the artists chosen medium." Her own wonderful effects with focus on "light and atmosphere" made her artwork stand out.

Notice

Nominations and Announcement of the OAI Executive Board returning for the 2019-2020 term has beenmade. Voting will occur at the May meeting.

Art Show News

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Category: Art Show News

Published: 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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May Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Omaha Artists Inc Board Meeting Minutes April 24, 2019 at Greek Isles Restaurant. Meeting called to order by President Katie Johnson Minutes read by Judy Freeland, Secretary (Voted and Approved following Motions by Barbara Egr and Shirley Schmidt)

Treasurer's Report: Jo Anne Nielse reported $4,066.57

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen advised artwork to be brought to June 12 Meeting and returned- June 24 at Lutheran Church of the Master. Convention in Albion June 19-22.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported Hot Shops next show with theme of "Childhood Memories" registration April 30, 11-1. Reception Sunday, May 5, 2-4 pm. La Casa will host next art show Nov-Dec.

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett watercolor flowers in April and May Baskets in May.

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat absent. Ms. Johnson reported Sara delivered supplies and Hobby Lobby Gift Card.

Courtesy: Barbara Mathewson absent (medical). Ms. Schmidt reported Barbara sent 4 get well cards and one sympathy card.

Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt reported Judy Freeland taught watercolor pointillism – 25 artists $104. Pao Pao Ng will teach acrylic dabbing May 15, 2019 Fun Shop at Lutheran Church of the Master 9 am-2 pm

Host/Hostess: Carol McCall and Patti Kounkel members reported May luncheon will be at Charlie's by the Lake and June 12 will be the Soaring Wings Meeting and Potluck at 11:30 am

Membership: Susan Stevens reported 160. Jo Anne advised membership renew by June – pay with check or PayPal.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn asked articles and reporting by the end of the upcoming weekend.

Programs: Barbara Egr has scheduled Pasquale Mingarelli, a former photo journalist and very knowl-edgeable critic on composition, light and color. He will share advice for artists paintings as well.

Publicity: Sharon Clawson handed out postcards promoting the upcoming art show. The cards featured the 1st Place Winner of the Winter Art Show Harvest Moon by Margaret Watkins.

Unfinished Business: Jo Anne Nielsen asked that all read the newly constructed bylaws and constitution found in May newsletter as we will be voting on them next month (May).

New Business: Katie Johnson reported that the board accepted their positions for another year. Voting at the May meeting, these board members will be voted upon: President Katie Johnson, Vice President Barbara Egr, Secretary Judy Freeland and Treasurer JoAnne Nielsen.

Motion to Adjourn: Judy Freeland. Seconded: Susan Stevens. Meeting adjourned: President Johnson

Respectfully submitted,

Art Bridge

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Our April lessons were watercolor flowers. We had 26 ESL students attend. In May we will be weaving May baskets. This will also be our last class until September when OPS resumes for the new school year.

Linda Bernett

Art Bridge Chair

Membership Renewal for 2019-2020

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Published: 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.

Spotlight Member Section Featuring Marilyn Beig

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Q: Tell us about you? …and your story of art?

A: I have been an Omaha Native for 84 years! My grandmother was an artist and my father, a policeman made duck decoys. I began drawing and coloring when I was 3-4 years old. In Kindergarten, I entered a contest, created a poster of the circus and won tickets to see the Barnum and Bailey Circus! My mother sent me on the street car in third grade to take art lessons at Joslyn Art Museum – the lessons only cost 25 cents! When I was in 2nd or 3rd grade, after I finished my lessons, I would draw pictures. After one of the classes, my teacher found I had been drawing nearly nude figures: the famous pin-up girl Betty Grable made the Petti Girl and Varga Calendars popular. I was evidently inspired by these calendars! I went to Tech High School taking lots of art classes and a favorite teacher was Zenaide Luhr. I went to Duchesne College and studied Liberal Arts. I married and had 3 children, 2 girls and a boy! I taught crafts and painting for "Ladies Stay Out" at the YMCA. Later, I met the love of my life while playing bridge! I married Carl Beig who also had 3 children; thus when we married we had 6 grown children! Carl encouraged my passion for art and attended all functions with me. We were happily married nearly 24 years. At this time there are 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and #20 on the way! After our marriage, I went back to UNO to finish my degree in art education. I did my student teaching at Dundy Elementary School yet not teaching art, but teaching Special Ed!

Q: What is a little-known fact about you?

A: I enjoy fishing (walleye), have enjoyed white water week-long vacations on the water, picnics on the shore and camping in tents at night! I love the farm and horseback riding!

Q: What other organizations are you a member or have belonged?

A: Bellevue Artists Association, the now defunct Associated Artists (evening group), a Board Member of the Red Feather Community Chest (a fund-raising organization), a Girl Scout Leader for 15 years, up until a couple years ago a Kindergarten Teacher's Aide at the Nelson Mandella unique and private school…a rewarding position!

Q: Tell us about your OAI History and what positions you have held with Omaha Artists Inc?

A: I became a member in the 60's – I was Secretary 2 times, Vice President 1972-1973, President 1973- 1974 and most recently Fun Shop Chairperson and then Co-Chair as well as on the artwork hanging committee. I was honored to receive the Joy Long Memorial Award at the May, 2017 Hot Shops Art Show for Best Use of Light and Atmosphere. This was a painting (approximately 24x30 inches) of a Native American riding a Pinto Horse with buffalo in the background. After the show, I donated it to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. I have been a member of ANAC for several years and in fact, my artwork was chosen as the travel show award three times! I am an active member who enjoys the luncheon programs and the Fun Shops. I especially like the Fun Shops as we learn new techniques and different mediums. It is a great opportunity to learn and at the same time visit with my friends.