Winner of the Spring Members Choice Award
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goes to
Shadow by Julie Schram
All four entries received a lot of support with a total of 47 votes. Thank you to all the members who took the time to vote.
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We have a Tie!
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We need to do another round of voting to decide who the Members Choice Award winner is. Please vote by 8:00 pm next Sunday, June 6.
Click the award graphic to vote.
Tied Entries
Omaha Artists, Inc. Presents Our 2nd Virtual Art Show “Shadows”
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It will be fun to see how each artist interpreted the theme, “Shadows”, for each art piece. We had 30 artists enter 75 works of art. The show is now live for viewing.
The judge, Deborah Murphy, will be busy deciding which pieces to award the prizes of 1st – 4th, and the 4 Honorable Mentions. As soon as she finishes judging, the awards will show up on on the web site. So, keep checking – but don’t be disappointed if it takes her a couple of days. Judging online is far different than judging in person.
Our Awards Zoom Presentation will be on May 8 at 4:00, and a Zoom invite will be sent to each of you. Watch the Awards Show with a glass of wine or whatever beverage suits you!
Next Virtual Art Show "Shadows"
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May 1 - 31, 2021
Judge – Deborah Murphy
- April 1-15 – submit artwork online. A link will be made available on the Spring Virtual Art Show information page April 1. April 15 will be the last day you can upload your artwork.
- May 1 – show begins. It will be available online until the end of the day May 31st.
- May 8 – Awards presentation via Zoom at 2:00 with Deborah Murphy, the judge for the show. A Zoom invitation will be sent to all OAI members.
- Awards will be posted online by Tuesday, May 4 Member’s Choice Award with Gift Certificate – awarded on June 1
Artwork Photography
Steve Reese is once again offering to photograph up to three pieces of art for $29. He is taking appointments for April 1 – 10. Steve's phone number is 402-212-5404. You must be registered for the show before making an appointment. Of course, you can photograph and submit your own artwork if this is something you are comfortable doing yourself.
Judges Bio: Deborah Murphy
Deborah J. Murphy has shown extensively around the midwest where her work has received several awards and has been collected both publicly and privately. She is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Painting as well as a Distinguished Alumni Grant from the Nebraska Arts Council. She has completed major commissions, the latest for Farm Credit Services, Omaha, 2020.
Her work has been selected for the United States Department of State “Art in Embassies Program”, first in Tirana, Albania and now currently in Hanoi, Vietnam. She’s a retired art department adjunct, Metropolitan Community College and maintains a studio in Omaha.
Spring Virtual Art Show - Shadows
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The virtual show will be exhibited on our website May 1 and judged by Deborah Murphy. The winners will be announced online May 8 at 2:00 via a Zoom meeting. Information on how to join the meeting will be sent to all the members via email. Prize money and appropriate ribbons will be mailed to the winners.
Theme: Shadows
Create anything that has an actual shadow, alludes to a shadow, dark figure, an inseparable follower, pervasive or dominant influence, vestigial remnant, a copy, a phantom, gloom or unhappiness, obscurity, to follow secretly, shelter, conceal, to pass gradually, or having an indistinct pattern.
Here’s how it will work:
Prior to judging, all entries will appear on the website with the entry title and number only. Once the judge has made award selections, the entries will be updated to display the artist’s name with the title, medium, size, and price. There will also be a link to a form for interested buyers to contact the artist. You are responsible for working out the details of the sale.
Winner of the Members Choice Award
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goes to
Lion by Danielle Easdale
All four entries received a lot of support with a total of 43 votes. Thank you to all the members who took the time to vote.
Members Choice Award: We Have a 4-way Tie!
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We need to do another round of voting to decide who the Members Choice Award winner is. Here are the four entries that are tied. Please vote by 8:00 pm next Sunday, March 7.
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Winning Entries for Omaha Artists Inc.'s First Ever Virtual Show
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Thank you to Troy Muller for judging the show and to all who participated in Omaha Artists Inc.'s First Virtual Show! Go to the Art Show Gallery to see the winning entries.
Artwork Entries Due January 15 for the First Ever Virtual Art Show
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Artwork entries are
due by JANUARY 15TH.
due by JANUARY 15TH.
The judged, virtual show will be exhibited on our website February 1. The show will have awarded prizes, including a $100 Member’s Choice Award from Dick Blick. This award will be voted for by members only! The winners will be announced online in February (date to be announced). Prize money and appropriate ribbons will be mailed to the winners.
There is no theme for this show. We hope many of our artists will try this new way to show their art! Keep on painting and creating and someday we will have “in-person” shows again!!!!
Here’s how it will work:
Prior to judging, all entries will appear on the website with the entry title and number only. Once the judge has made award selections, the entries will be updated to display the artist’s name with the title, medium, size, and price. There will also be a link to a form for interested buyers to contact the artist. You are responsible for working out the details of the sale.
See Details for our First Ever Virtual Art Show for more information.
Sharon Clawson
Art Shows Chair
Details for our First Ever Virtual Art Show
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The judged, virtual show will be exhibited on our website May 1. The show will have awarded prizes The winners will be announced online May 8. Prize money and appropriate ribbons will be mailed to the winners.
The theme for this show is "Shadows".
We hope many of our artists will try this new way to show their art! Keep on painting and creating and someday we will have “in-person” shows again!!!!
Here’s how it will work:
Prior to judging, all entries will appear on the website with the entry title and number only. Once the judge has made award selections, the entries will be updated to display the artist’s name with the title, medium, size, and price. There will also be a link to a form for interested buyers to contact the artist. You are responsible for working out the details of the sale.
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Omaha Artists, Inc. Fall Art Show
November 2020 at Galley 92 Art Center Fremont, NE
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Art Show News
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Update: The November show at Gallery 92 has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Omaha Artists, Inc. Fall Art Show
November 2020
Theme "Shadows" at Galley 92 Art Center Fremont, NE
We will begin registration on Sunday, November 1. To prevent everyone showing up at the same time, we will assign you a time slot according to the first letter of your last name. We may divide into 4 groups, and have 1/2 register on Nov. 1, and the other 1/2 on Nov. 2. The logistics will be in the next newsletter. This will be a judged show, but we are not sure yet if we will be able to have a reception due to COVID restrictions and safeguards. Take down will be on Sunday November 29.
Things to remember:
• You can only enter up to 3 pieces, depending on size. (See size restrictions below)
• You cannot enter any art that you have already entered in another OAI art show.
• All pieces must have a wire hanger on the back.
• All artwork must have been completed within the last 2 years.
Fee to enter - $15, whether you enter 1, 2 or 3 pieces. Remember to price your pieces accordingly, remembering that Galley 92 takes 25% of the value.
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, (area of 720 square inches or smaller).
1 piece allowed larger than 24 x 30, with maximum size of 40 x 40, (1600 square inches).
Or you can figure out sizes this way:
Sizes may be figured by adding two adjacent sides, so smallest no bigger than 25 (11+14, or 12+12 etc.), middle size 54, (24+30, or 26+28, etc.)), and largest – when two sides added together are greater than 54 but not larger than 80 total.
2021 Art Shows - None have been scheduled yet. I have looked into the Jewish community Center, and also Hot shops Art Center. I'm waiting to hear back from them. If you have any ideas for new art show venues, please contact me.
Update on Art Shows
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Summer Art Show is Canceled
Sharon Clawson has announced the Lauritzen Gardens Art Show is canceled, since the gallery space is still not open to the public, and won’t be for some time yet. We are sorry that our shows have not happened yet this year. Hopefully you are still creating, because this virus can’t last forever!
Fall Art Show
The Fall Art Show is scheduled to be held at Gallery 92 in Fremont. They do not know how things will be by then, but that is the plan.
Dates would be:
Registration: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2-4pm
Reception: Friday, Nov. 6, 5 - 7 pm
Take Down: Sunday, Nov. 29, 2-4 pm
Theme: " Shadows"
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Summer Omaha Artists,Inc. Art Show "The Art of Nature"
- Lauritzen Botanical Gardens
- Registration: Wednesday, July 29, 11-1 pm
- Reception: Sunday, August 2, 2-4 pm
- Take Down: Sunday, September 20, 2-4pm
Lauritzen Gardens is opening on June 1 to "walk through the grounds only" – no indoor stuff. I am waiting to hear from Jennifer Evans, who is in charge of art shows to find out if they have any idea for when art shows might be able to go up inside. They may not know yet, and may decide late in the month of June.
So for now – I don't know if we will be able to hang our show at Lauritzen or not. At any rate – I will send out a notice in early July to let you know the status of it – whether yes or no, and if yes, then how we might do the registration to keep people at a distance.
In the meantime, keep painting! This show at the Gardens needs to have nature as its focus, in some way, shape or form. And there are so many subjects right now to paint – so many flowers and green landscapes!
If things return to normal, the next show after that would be in October in Fremont at Gallery 92, with the theme that would have been for our cancelled Spring Show at Hot Shops, which was "Shadows".
Sharon Clawson
Art Shows Chair
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Hello you wonderful people. I miss you all.
Summer Omaha Artists, Inc. Art Show "The Art of Nature"
Location: Lauritzen Botanical Gardens
Registration: Wednesday, July 29, 11-1 pm
Reception: Sunday, August 2, 2-4 pm
Take Down: Sunday, September 20, 2-4pm
This show will take place IF Lauritzen Gardens actually opens before then. And if we do have the show, we will most likely have many new precautions in place to make sure we all stay safe from this crazy virus. All of this will be worked out with Lauritzen, our Art Show committee, and our presiding officers. Watch for an upcoming email in June to let you know how the art show will work, as far as taking in paintings, registrations , etc.
In the meantime, keep painting!
This show at the Gardens needs to have nature as its focus, in some way or shape.
If things return to normal, the next show after that would be in October in Fremont at Gallery 92, with the theme that would have been for our cancelled Spring Show at Hot Shops, which was "Shadows".
Please stay tuned - at this point everything is up in the air. But keep creating - that's what artists do!
Sharon Clawson
Art Shows Chair
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Please remember for all OAI Art Shows:
- All art entered in our shows must be new pieces, that is within the last 2 years.
- They must have never been entered in any previous OAI art show.
- They must have a wire hanger on the back.
- They must be ready to hang – no putting glazes on while at the registration.
Spring Art Show
April 28 -May 31
Hot Shops Art Studio
1301 Nicholas St.
- Theme: “Shadows”
Registration: Tuesday, April 28, 11 -1 pm
Reception: Sunday, May 3, 2 -4 pm
Take Down: Sunday, May 31, 2-4pm
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 30 x 30 or smaller, (are of 900 square inches or smaller).
- 1 piece allowed larger then 30 x 30, with maximum size of 40 x 40, (1600 square inches).
Sizes also may be figured by adding two adjacent sides, so smallest no bigger than 25 (11+14), middle size 60, (30+30), and largest –when two sides added are greater than 60 but not larger than 80 total.
Extra Show!!
We will be at Lauritzen Botanical Gardens
- Theme: "The Art of Nature"
Registration: Wednesday, July 29, 11 -1 pm
Reception: Sunday, August 2 from 2-4.
Take Down: Sunday, September 20 - 2 -4 pm
Fall Art Show
We will have our fall art show at Gallery 92 in Fremont, November, 2020. Dates to follow.
Sharon Clawson
Art Shows Chair
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2020 Winter Art Show
February 3 - March 1,2020
Gallery 92
92 West 6th St., Fremont, NE
Take Down: Monday, March 2, 11 - 1 pm
Judge's Bio for the Gallery 92 Art Show
Bart Vargas is a multi-disciplinary Artist and Educator from Bellevue, Nebraska. Vargas earned his Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and his Master of Fine Art at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He creates playful, and thought-provoking objects and images that strive to act as artifacts and evidence of the early 21st century. Vargas has exhibited nationally and internationally, and his work can be found in many collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. His works have also been featured in many publications including Sculpture Magazine, New American Paintings, and HGTV Magazine.
Winning Entries
See the Winter Art Show gallery >
| 1st | Danielle Easdale | "The Koala" | carved paper |
| 2nd | Becky Kinloch | "Daisies" | watercolor |
| 3rd | Craig McPeck | "Tunnel into Narnia" | photo |
| 4th | Becky Kinloch | "Country Pond" | oil |
| Honorable Mention | Marilyn Beig | "Mythical Gambit" | acrylic |
| Jean Barban | "Are You Leaving" | oil | |
| Julie Schram | "Saint Claire" | alcohol ink | |
| Sara Sumnick Wamsat | "One Way" | watercolor | |
| Judge's Recognition Award | Duane Pieper | "Bountiful" | encaustic |
| Gloria Timperley | "Fall Leaves" | oil | |
| Pat Lontor | "Kiss it Please, Mommy" | oil | |
| Judi Robinson | "Red Barn in Autumn" | watercolor |
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Big Big Changes to Winter Art Show!!!!
Since the Jewish Community Center is remodeling their gallery space, we will now be at Gallery 92 in Fremont, 92 West 6th St., Fremont, NE. They were able to accommodate us for this show, so we are very thankful.
2020 Winter Art Show
February 3 - March 1,2020
Gallery 92
92 West 6th St., Fremont, NE
Registration: Sunday, February 2, 2 - 4 pm
Reception: Friday, February 7, 5 - 7 pm
Take Down: Monday, March 2, 11 - 1 pm
- No Theme
- The Gallery takes 30% of any sales if you are not a member of Fremont Area Art Association, 20% if you are a member.
- Same size guidelines apply.
- $15 for up to 3 pieces of art. Please use the attached registration tags.
- Please fill out a registration form for each piece entered.
Spring Art Show
April 28 - May 3
Hot Shops Art Studio 1301 Nicholas St.
- Theme: “Shadows”
Registration: Tuesday, April 28, 11 - 1 pm
Reception: Sunday, May 3, 2 - 4 pm
Take Down: Sunday, May 31, 2-4pm
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.
Extra Show!!
We will be at Lauritzen Botanical Gardens next summer!
Registration: Wednesday, July 29, 11 - 1 pm
Reception: TBA
Take Down: Sunday, September 20 - 2 -4 pm
Congratulations to...
Those who sold their art at our Fall Show – “from Farm to Kitchen”, at La Casa!
Dawn Stoltenberg – “Partridge in a Pear Tree”
Marilyn Hanson – “Cluck, Cluck, Cluck, Cluck, Cluck”
Shirley Livingston – “Daddy, No”
Judy Robinson – “Blue Teapot”
Craig McPeek – “Greener Pastures”
These artists can pick up their checks when they go to La Casa to pick up their entries on Jan 6.
Congratulations to...
The Winners of our art show at La Casa – “From Farm to Kitchen”
1st - Sue Loyd
2nd - Danielle Easdale
3rd - Denise Lueke
4th - Gloria Timperley
Honorable Mentions: Sherry Reese, Jean Barban, Shirley Schmidt and Peg Watkins
Sharon Clawson
Art Shows Chair
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Big Big Changes to Winter Art Show!!!!
Since the Jewish Community Center has just recently acquired funds to redo more of the building, including the art gallery space, so we have changed our venue. We will now be at Gallery 92 in Fremont, 92 West 6th St., Fremont, NE. They were able to accommodate us for this show, so we are very thankful. Here are the new dates:
Registration: Sunday, February 2, 2 - 4 pm
Reception: Friday, February 7, 5 - 7 pm
Take Down: Monday, March 2, 11 - 1 pm
No Theme
The Gallery takes 30% of any sales if you are not a member of Fremont Area Art Association, 20% if you are a member.
Same size guidelines apply.
Spring Art Show
April 28 - May 3
Hot Shops Art Studio
1301 Nicholas St.
Theme: “Shadows”
Registration – Tuesday, April 28, 11 - 1 pm
Reception – Sunday, May 3, 2 - 4 pm
Take Down – Sunday, May 31, 2-4pm
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.
Extra Show!!
We will be at Lauritzen Botanical Gardens next summer!
Registration: Wednesday, July 29, 11 - 1 pm
Reception: TBA
Take Down: Sunday, September 20 - 2 -4 pm
Sharon Clawson
Art Shows Chair
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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.
