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Upcoming Art Shows

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Fall Show 2016 — I am still waiting to hear back from two possible locations for our next show. I have calls in to La Casa Pizzeria and to the Lied Art Gallery on the Creighton campus. I will nail a location for the next show by the time our next newsletter comes out. I can tell you that there will not be a theme for the Fall Show.

Winter Show 2016 w ill be i n February at the Jewish Community Center. There w ill not be a theme for this show. Spring Show 2017 will be at t he Hot Shops Art Center in April. There w ill be s ome type of theme, to be announced later.

All shows will have size restrictions. 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.

Size restrictions are slightly different for this show: 

• Size refers to the outside of the frame
• 3 pieces 11 x 14 or smaller (area of 154 square inches or smaller)
• 2 pieces when no larger than 30 x 30 (are of 900 square inches or smaller)
• 1 piece larger than 30 x 30, with maximum allowed is 40 x 40 (1600 square inches) Sizes may also 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 greater than 60 but not larger than 80 total.. 

Sizes may also 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 greater than 60 but not larger than 80 total.

Restrictions may vary from show to show.

Please call Sharon Clawson if any questions at 402-572-8486 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Art Show "Once Upon a Time... Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes"

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Our art show at the Hot Shops Art Center with the theme: “Once Upon a Time...Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes” was judged by Larry Andrews, who spent a long time deciding the winners. We had 37 artists enter 67 pieces of art. I hope everyone takes the time to come to the reception on Sunday, April 3 from 2-4 pm. If you can’t make it to the reception, please consider going to see the show – it is outstanding and fun to see the different interpretations of the theme. It will be up until April 24.

Thank you to my art show committee – Pat Lontor, Debie Plog, Jo Anne Nielsen, Linda Glantz and Marilyn Beig who were able to help with registration and hanging of the show, and a few extra hands who came to the rescue when we needed help –my niece and Linda Glantz’s daughter, Cari Glantz and our own Sara Sumnick Wamsat.

Congratulations to the winners!

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Spring Art Show – Once Upon a Time...Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes

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Location: Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St.

Show Dates: March 30 - April 24, 2016
Hours: M -F, 9 -6; Weekends 11 -5
Registration: Tuesday, March 29, 11-1 pm.
Reception: Sunday, April 3, 2-4 pm
Take down: Sunday, April 24, 5-6:30

Please Note - The Take Down has been pushed back on the afternoon of Sunday, April 24 until the Open House is over. The Hot Shops Open House is very well attended and we need to take advantage of this. Daylight Savings Time will be in effect so we should have no trouble with it being dark. If you can't wait that late you can come get your piece earlier. I'll be there starting at 4:00. If you need to get it sooner please contact me.

• All art to be hung must have a wire hanger –no exceptions.
• Must have been completed within the last two years.
• Needs a completed entry form.
• 3D rules for art shows: 3-D art work that does not hang on a wall, is not constrained by the size limits.

Cost: $15.00 for up to 3 pieces. See size restrictions for how many you can enter.  

Size restrictions are slightly different for this show:

• Size refers to the outside of the frame
• 3 pieces 11 x 14 or smaller
• 2 pieces when no larger than 30 x 30
• 1 piece when larger than 30 x 30, max allowed is 40 x 40.

Please include which Fairy Tale or Nursery Rhyme your art piece is inspired from. 

ANAC Membership Dues for 2016

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ANAC membership Dues must be paid by February 23rd, to qualify for entry in the ANAC 2016 Art Show in McCook, NE, June 8th – 11th 2016. 

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Winter Blast Art Show Results

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Our Art club is just getting better and better!

Please come view the wonderful pieces of art at the Jewish Community Center. We had 45 artists enter 88 pieces of beautiful art.

Our judge, Ken Heimbuch, spent over an hour deciding which pieces to give awards to, and had high praise for the show. Come to the reception this Sunday, Feb. 7, to hear his critique and get to talk to him one on one about your art.

Congratulations to the following winners! 

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Spring Art Show - "Fairy Tales"

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Theme: "Fairy Tales"
Location: Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St.

Registration: Tuesday, March 29, 11–1pm 
Reception: Sunday, April 3, 2–4pm 
Take down: Sunday, April 24, 2–4pm 

Size restrictions are slightly different for this show:

• Size refers to the outside of the frame
• 3 pieces 11 x 14 or smaller
• 2 pieces when no larger than 30 x 30
• 1 piece when larger than 30 x 30, max allowed is 40 x 40.

Art Shows: January

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Hi artists! Hope everyone had pleasant holidays! A busy time for sure, but hopefully you had some time to create. Here are the next two shows – see you at registration! 

Fall Show Take Down

Reminder: Artists please pick up your pieces from Esprit Senior Living on Saturday, January 9 from 2-4 pm. 

Winter Blast Art Show

Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd St.

No theme.

Registration: Sunday, January 31, 2-4 pm 
Reception: Sunday, February 7, 2-4 pm 
Take Down: Sunday, February 28, 2-4 pm 

Size restrictions apply for both shows:

• Size refers to the outside of the frame
• 3 pieces 11 x 14 or smaller
• 2 pieces if no larger than 24 x 30
• 1 piece if larger than 24 x 30, max allowed is 40 x 40.

Please review the guidelines for art shows on the site or in the printed roster.

Note – all art:

• to be hung must have a wire hanger – no exceptions
• must have been completed within the last two years
• needs a completed entry form 

Questions – please call Sharon Clawson at 402-572-8486 or any other person on the art show committee. 

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Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC) News

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ANAC 2016 Conference was held in McCook, Nebraska, June 8 – 11, 2016.

“Go to the Art Hot Spot”

Here are some workshop highlights for this years Conference: 

• Jennifer Stone from Watertown, SD will be the Judge. She will be giving a 3 day workshop in Water-Color- Collage. Her website is www.jenniferstoneartwork.com
• Other workshops include Clay Sculpture, Hand Built Pottery, Jewelry Making, Zentangle, Portraits and Figure in Pencil, and two more not yet assigned.
• A night at the Frank Lloyd Wright House, a BBQ and of course the Banquet.
• College dorm rooms and motel rooms will be available for lodging, as well as city eateries and meals served at the College.
• And of course all the art from around Nebraska at the Hugh Art Show.

To enjoy all this fun, sign up to be a member of ANAC by February 24, 2016. Cost is $12.00 for the year. 

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Art Shows - November

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Fall Show Take Down

The take down for the Fall Show at Esprit Whispering Ridge is Saturday, January 9 from 2-4 pm. There is no newsletter in December, so note your calendar so that this does not get forgotten. Thanks! 

Winter Blast Art Show

Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd St.

No theme.

Registration: Sunday, January 31, 2-4 pm 
Reception: Sunday, February 7, 2-4 pm 
Take Down: Sunday, February 28, 2-4 pm 

Size restrictions apply for both shows:

• Size refers to the outside of the frame
• 3 pieces 11 x 14 or smaller
• 2 pieces if no larger than 24 x 30
• 1 piece if larger than 24 x 30, max allowed is 40 x 40.

Spring Art Show “Fairy Tales”

Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St.

Note the theme has been changed from “Mother Goose” to Fairy Tales”. We thought that this broadened the possibilities for subject matter. 

Registration: Tuesday, March 29, 11 –1pm 
Reception: Sunday, April 3, 2 –4pm 
Take down: Sunday, April 30, 2–4pm 

Size restrictions are slightly different for this show:

• Size refers to the outside of the frame
• 3 pieces 11 x 14 or smaller
• 2 pieces if no larger than 30 x 30
• 1 piece if larger than 30 x 30, max allowed is 40 x 40.

Fall Small Image Show

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Bio for Judge of 2015 Fall Small Image Show 

Richard Markoff grew up in Alliance, graduating from Alliance High School before attending Doane College and Chadron State College where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He taught high school art for 37 years in Rocky Ford, Colorado, McCook and at Omaha Northwest. Markoff was a founding member of the Gallery 13 in Omaha in 1985 and has been an active member of the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery in Omaha’s Old Market for many years serving as a board member and on the Hanging Committee and Membership Committee. Additionally he is an associate member of the Burkholder Project in Lincoln.

"I consider myself a series painter. Having taught school for 37 years, I have had to use different styles of painting in my teaching; therefore I have continued to do so through the years. I paint ten to fifteen paintings per series from surrealism to modern abstract utilizing acrylic and mixed media. I am a stern advocate of art elements and all my judging reflects that belief."

Reception for the Fall Small Image Show

Thursday, October 15, 5 - 7 p.m.

Directions for Esprit Whispering Ridge (17555 Emmet Street): a few blocks west of 171st and Maple, turn south on HWS Cleveland Blvd. Go 2 blocks and turn right on Emmet St. – you'll see the sign for Esprit Whispering Ridge Senior Living, the big building and parking lot. 

Our judge, Richard Markoff, asked me to let the artists know that he will arrive at the reception at 4:30 on October 15 to be available to talk to you about your paintings. 

There were 21 artists who entered our Fall Small Image Show, with 53 works of art. Winners for this show are listed below. See all winning entries.

Upcoming Art Shows 2015/2016

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Winter Blast Art Show

Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd St.

No theme.

Registration: Sunday, January 31, 2-4 pm 
Reception: Sunday, February 7, 2-4 pm 
Take Down: Sunday, February 28, 2-4 pm 

Spring Art Show “Fairy Tales”

Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St.

Note the theme has been changed from “Mother Goose” to Fairy Tales”. We thought that this broadened the possibilities for subject matter. 

Registration: Tuesday, March 29, 11 –1pm 
Reception: Sunday, April 3, 2 –4pm 
Take down: Sunday, April 30, 2 –4pm 

Size restrictions apply for both shows:

• Size refers to the outside of the frame
• 3 pieces 11 x 14 or smaller
• 2 pieces if no larger than 24 x 30
• 1 piece if larger than 24 x 30, max allowed is 40 x 40.

Fall Show: Small Image Art Show

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This Small Image Show means the image must be no larger than 18 inches on two adjoining sides. Such as 8x10, 12x6, etc. You may frame as large as you like. You may enter up to 3 pieces, cost $15.00, but only that which can be hung on a wall. No sculptures or 3-d are allowed this venue. 

There is no longer a special Watercolor Award for OAI art shows. However, the “Joy Long Award for Excellence in Use of Light and Atmosphere” will still be awarded by the family of Joy Long. 

Please print out and use the registration tags in the newsletter.

Location: Esprit Whispering Ridge Assisted Living, 17555 Emmet St. (South of Maple) 

Dates of Show: October 4, 2015 through January 8 , 2016

Theme: No theme

Entry fee: You may enter up to  3 pieces of art for $15.00

Guidelines and Rules: Please follow the art show guidelines in your Omaha Artists, Inc. roster.

Registration: Saturday, October 3, 2-4 pm

Reception: Thursday, October 15, 5-7 pm. Award presentation at 6:00

Take Down: Sunday, January 9, 2-4 pm 

Size restrictions for Fall Show: 

• Images can be no larger than 18 inches total. Such as 8x10, 12x6 – add length and width, (10 + 8 = 18)
• No restrictions on frame size
• No sculptures or 3D pieces

Any questions, please contact Sharon Clawson @ 402-672-7536 

Art Shows - June

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I hope everyone has a productive summer of inspiration which leads to lots of art-making! Remember to paint some small ones for the fall show, and be thinking of something fun from Mother Goose rhymes for the spring show. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 402- 572-8486, or my cell at 402-672-7536.

Fall Art Show

Small Image Show at Esprit Senior Living Center, 1755 Emmet St. October 3 thru December 2015. A Small Image Show means the image can be no larger than 18 inches on two sides. Such as 8x10, 4x14, 12x6,etc. You can frame the image to any size you like, and can enter up to 3 pieces for a entry fee of $15.00. Unfortunately, no sculpture or items needing pedestals will be allowed at this show. No theme.

Winter Show

February of 2016 at the Jewish Community Center. No theme. Size restrictions will apply - 3 pieces allowed 11x14 or smaller, 2 pieces 24x30 or smaller, one piece if larger than 24x30, with nothing larger than 40x40.

Spring Show 2016

Hot Shops in April. Theme: “Mother Goose”

I think this will be a really fun theme. There are so many Mother Goose rhymes to choose from, and so many great images to illustrate! But please do not copy any of the illustrations from the book! Size restrictions will be a little different to allow for the mid-size paintings to be a little larger. 3 pieces allowed if 11x14 or smaller, 2 pieces 30x30 or smaller, and 1 piece if larger than 30x30, but nothing larger than 40x40.

Art Shows - May

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Congratulations to Tearee Caswell who sold one of her pieces of art at the Hot Shops Spring Show – it was her fabric and beads piece titled “Spring Beauty”.

Fall Art Show

Small Image Show at Esprit Senior Living Center, 1755 Emmet St. October 3 thru December 2015.

A Small Image Show means the image can be no larger than 18 inches on two sides. Such as 8x10, 4x14, 12x6, etc. You can frame the image to any size you like, and can enter up to 3 pieces for the entry fee of $15.00. Unfortunately, no sculpture or items needing pedestals will be allowed at this show. No theme.

Winter Show

February of 2016 at the Jewish Community Center. No theme.

Size restrictions will apply - 3 pieces allowed 11x14 or smaller, 2 pieces 24 X 30 or smaller, one piece if larger than 24 x 30, with nothing larger than 40 x 40.

Spring Show 2016

Hot Shops in April. Theme: "Mother Goose".

I think this will be a really fun theme - there are so many Mother Goose rhymes to choose from – and so many great images to illustrate! But please do not copy any of the illustrations from the book! Size restrictions will be a little different to allow for the mid-size paintings to be a little larger. 3 pieces allowed if 11 x 14 or smaller, 2 pieces if 30x 30 or smaller, and one piece if larger than 30 x 30, but nothing larger than 40 x 40.

ANAC Conference and Selection Show

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“Cross Your Art”

2015 ANAC Conference to be held in Columbus, Nebraska, Wednesday, June 10 thru Saturday, June 13, 2015.

ANAC Selection Show

Location: Hot Shops 1301 Street Gallery

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015

Registration: 10:30 –11:30 a.m.

Two pieces of art are allowed for selection and both are eligible.

Label both pieces on the back of your art with your business card with the name of your art on it.

ANAC paperwork and a $5.00 fee per art piece Must be completed If Chosen.

Paperwork and Pick up time: Saturday, April 11, at 2:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call an ANAC committee member:

• Jo Anne Nielsen 402-253-8162
• Sara Wamsat 402-884-2277
• Dick Brown 712-328-8603

Judging for Selection show will be, Saturday, April 11 from 10:30 am thru 2:30 pm during the Spring Show at the Hot Shops. There is NO formal show. See ANAC Exhibit Rules.

Print labels for artwork.

Spring 2015 Art Show: "April Showers Bring..."

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Great turnout for our Spring Show with 48 artists entering 80 pieces of art! The reception will be Sunday April 12, 2-4 pm. With food and drink, awards and judge’s critique. Hours for Hot Shops at 1301 Nicholas Street are 9-6 weekdays and 10-5 weekends. Stop in and see our show thru April 26. 

Judge's Bio

Judge Jamie Burmeister’s artworks have been exhibited in galleries, museums and public places through out the world. His “vermin.me” project has resulted in over 1000 installations of small ceramic figures, called vermin on 6 continents, 42 countries and 46 US States. Burmeister’s pieces have been exhibited including shows at the Des Moines Art Center, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in Omaha, Akron Art Museum, in Ohio, Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln, and the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, WY. His numerous awards include Nebraska Art Council’s 2010/2007 Individual Artist Fellowships, Omaha Entertainment and Arts 2007 Best Public Art, and 2006/2013 Three-Dimensional Sculpture awards and residencies at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center in Nebraska City, NE and the Serenbe Artist in Residence in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. He received an M.F.A. in Sculpture from the University of Nebraska in 2005 and currently lives and works in Omaha, NE.

See Spring Art Show Gallery

Congratulation to our winners: 

Barb Linder Watercolor Award

This show was the last time that this award will be given out. Barb Linder's family made a nice donation to allow for this award for several years but that money has now been used up. We hope that watercolor artists will still continue to enter our shows – I do believe the award sparked more watercolor entries over the past few years, and I'm sure Barb would have been pleased to see that. Thanks to her family for their generosity! 

Art Pick Up is April 26

Please remember to pick up your art on Sunday, April 26 from 1-3 pm. Do Not pick up early without calling Sharon Clawson to make arrangements, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter our next show! 

Upcoming Art Shows

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Fall Art Show: Small Image Show at Esprit Senior Living Center, 1755 Emmet St. October 3-December 2015.

A Small Image Show means the image can be no larger than 18 inches on two sides. Such as 8x10, 4x14, 12x6, etc. You can frame the image to any size you like, and can enter up to 3 pieces for the entry fee of $15.00. Unfortunately, no sculpture or items needing pedestals will be allowed at this show. No theme. Any questions call Sharon Clawson at 402-572-8486.

Winter Show will be February of 2016 at the Jewish Community Center. No theme.

Spring Art Show at Hot Shops

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Location: Hot Shops, 1301 Gallery, 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha NE

Dates of Show: April 2 thru April 25, 2015

Theme: “ April Showers Bring….”

Entry fee: You may enter up to  3 pieces of art for $15.00 – no commission is taken by Hot Shops.

Guidelines and Rules: Please follow the art show guidelines in your Omaha Artists, Inc. roster.

You cannot show any art that has been:

• entered in one of our previous shows
• completed longer than 2 years ago.

Registration: Wednesday, April 1, 5-8 pm

Reception: Sunday, April 12, 2-4 pm

Take Down: Sunday, April 26, 1-3 pm 

Size restrictions for Spring Show: Measurements are the outside frame dimensions. 

• Smallest – 3 pieces no larger than 11x14, or 25 inches total. Add length and width, (11 + 14 = 25).
• Medium – 2 pieces 24 x 30 or smaller (24 + 30 = 54 inches total).
• Largest – 1 piece when larger than 24 x 30. But no larger than 40 x 40= 80 inches total.

Any questions, please contact Sharon Clawson @ 402-672-7536 

Tentative Information for 2015 Fall Show

Venue: Esprit Whispering Ridge Senior Living Community, 17555 Emmet St. Omaha.
Dates: Oct.3 thru end of November.

No theme. More info next month.

Winter Art Show Sellers

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Congratulations to the artists who sold pieces at the Winter Show at the Jewish Community Center.

Spring 2015 Art Show - Winter Show Wrap Up

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Theme: “ April Showers Bring….”

Entry fee: $15 for up to 3 pieces Registration: Wednesday, April 1, 5-8 pm Reception: Sunday, April 12, 2-4 pm Take Down: Sunday, April 26, 1-3 pm 

Size restrictions for Spring Show: Measurements are the outside frame dimensions. 

• Smallest – 3 pieces no larger than 11x14, or 25 inches total. Add length and width, (11 + 14 = 25).
• Medium – 2 pieces 24 x 30 or smaller (24 + 30 = 54 inches total).
• Largest – 1 piece when larger than 24 x 30. But no larger than 40 x 40= 80 inches total.

Any questions? Please contact Sharon Clawson @ 402-672-7536 

Winter Show Reception– Sunday, February 8, 2-4 pm at the Jewish Community Community Center, 321 So. 132nd St. Please attend the show, hear our judge Jaim Hackbart give her comments, and partake in good food, drink and conversation. 

Take Down Winter Show at the JCC– Sunday, March 1, 1-3 pm. Do not remove your art from the show until the scheduled time!! Any conflict, ask another OAI member or relative to pick up your pieces. If removed early without notification, you will not be allowed to enter our next show.