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Courtesy and Membership Notes: October

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Published: Wed. Oct 7, 2015

Handmade cards were sent to the following:

• Get well – Barb Mitchell
• Welcome – Heather Mauer

Notes of Appreciation

Dear Omaha Artists, Inc., 

On behalf of Joslyn Art Museum, I would like to thank you for your gift in memory of Helen Patane and in memory of Pat Hanson. Because of your generosity, Joslyn is able to provide access to a variety of exhibitions, public programs. and outreach opportunities to Omaha area residents and visitors alike. Please know how much we appreciate your support and commitment to Joslyn. 

Sincerely, Hillary Nather-Detisch-Director of Development 

The Painting Lab

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Category: Opportunities

Published: Wed. Oct 7, 2015

The Painting Lab with Randi Hunter at Smiling Turtle Art Spot studio. Open for you to work on your painting projects, watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media… BYO –art supplies, snacks, drinks. Painting Lab runs weekly, Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm. Starting October 6th, $20.00/week, or sign up for a 6 week session for $90.00. RSVP with Randi at (402) 213-9031. 

Portrait Art Showing

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Published: Wed. Oct 7, 2015

Pat Lontor and four other artists who paint portraits from a live model every Sunday evening in her basement studio are having a show of their work at Gallery 92 West, 92 West Sixth Street, Fremont, NE. The show runs through the month of November with the opening reception Friday, November 6th, 5-7pm. Come see how very different each artist interprets the same model. 

ART Venture Kick-Off Reception

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Published: Wed. Oct 7, 2015

You are invited to the ART Venture Kick-Off Reception at the Hot Shops on Tuesday, October 20th from 6-8pm. If you would like more information about ART Venture, the Reception date and time, or how to become an Art Venture artist, you can visit with OAI members Katrina Swanson or Dori Settles, or reach out to Lori or Wendy at the Girl Scouts office, 402.558.8189. 

Fall Small Image Show

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Category: Art Show News

Published: Wed. Oct 7, 2015

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.

September 16, 2015 General Meeting Notes

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Category: Board Meeting Notes

Published: Wed. Oct 7, 2015

Omaha Artists, Inc. general meeting was held at Westside Community Center on Wed. Sept. 16th, 2015. 

Called to order by President Katrina Swanson.

New member Pam Gabriel welcomed.

Treasurer Report by Jo Anne Nielsen of $6971.41.

ANAC: Per Jo Anne Nielsen conference will be June 8-11, in McCook NE. “Go to the Art Hot Spot”.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson advised of next show at Esprit, 178th and Maple.

Art Bridge: Carol Coppi reports loss of volunteers replaced by Linda Hatfield, Linda Bernett and Linda Leary. Example board of past work in classes brought to review. The Art Bridge program teaches art classes as part of the ESL- English as Second Language OPS programs for refugees of Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, and Sudan. This is 13th year and presently has over 60 students, splitting into 2 lessons of 30.

Art Reach: Kristina Swanson reported for Sara Wamsat, and advises that the program provides art supplies to the Children’s Lied Transplant Center. Gathered at the November Fun Shop/Pot Luck Meeting.

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma advised to check newsletter for cards sent. Memorials were provided to the family of Lisa Lathrop, and Joslyn Museum in remembrance of Pat Hanson and Helen Patany.

Fun Shop: Katie Johnson states September Fun Shop was tissue paper collage with Lucy Hartman. October 21, will be Linda Bernett with Alcohol Inks with Zentangle Twist.

Hostesses: See newsletter for menu choices. Let Carol McCall know if any special diets requests needed.

Newsletter: Linda Bernett notes that deadline to submit articles is Friday, September 25th.

Programs: Per Dori Settles the October program will be Kim Hawkes with pottery. The presenter at todays September luncheon is Kathy Byrnes from Canvas and Cabernet, a venue for classes of paint and sip.

Publicity: Postcards will be available for at registration of our next show per Sharon Clawson.

Website: Susan Stevens advises open for suggestions to improve website.

Vice President: Katrina Swanson reported that rosters should be mailed out next month.

Other Announcements: Katrina Swanson has show at Artists Cooperative Gallery, opening Friday Oct.2 along with Dar Van de Vort and Doyle Howith. 

Motion to adjourn Pat Lontor and 2nd by Katie Johnson .

September President's Letter

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Published: Sat. Sep 5, 2015

I hope everyone had a great summer break! It’s time to get back to work on art for our All Member shows this year.

The “Small Image Show” at Esprit Whispering Ridge in October, “Winter Blast” at the JCC in January and the Spring Show “Fairy Tale Dreams” at Hot Shops Art Center in April.

We have some really fun “Fun Shops” planned as well as programs for our luncheons. I hope to see you at the meeting in September.

Katrina Methot-Swanson
Omaha Artists Inc. President

Programs for OAI Year 2015-2016

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Published: Sat. Sep 5, 2015

This year we have some phenomenal artists lined up for our luncheon programs.

We’ll kick the year off with Kathy Byrnes. Kathy and her husband are partners in Hot Shops, and Village Canvas and Cabernet in Aksarben Village.

In October, we look forward to meeting artist Kim Hawks, owner of Kimba’s Touch Pottery in Elkhorn.

2016 will kick of with Dancing Man Music and end with Curnes Creative.

I hope you can attend the luncheons to learn more about these wonderful business owners and artists who I am sure will inspire you to great things!

September Fun Shop: Tissue Paper Collage with Lucy Joy Hartman

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Category: Fun Shops

Published: Sat. Sep 5, 2015

Our September Fun Shop will be held Wednesday, September 16, 9:00 at Lutheran Church of the Master, 2617 So. 114th St. Omaha, NE. Cost $4.00 members/ $5.00 non-members.

Details can be found in Events - Fun Shop: Tissue Paper Collage with Lucy Joy Hartman

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Courtesy and Membership Notes - September

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Published: Sat. Sep 5, 2015

Handmade cards were sent to the following:

• Get well – Marilyn Hanson
• Sympathy – Dick Brown, Pat Hanson's family, Carol McCall, Lisa Viscomi-Lathrop's family, Marian Janecek, Pat Lontor
• Thinking of You – Jean Barban, Cyndy Ulrich, Mima Barrett, Susan Stevens
• Welcome – Betty Foster, Glenda Muslick, Barbara Schmid-Egr, Bridget O'Donnell, Kimba Hawks, Tom Reardon, Pam Gabriel, Jackie Goss and Rose Monke

Notes of Appreciation

The family of Lisa Lathrop would like to thank Omaha Artists for their kind expressions of sympathy after her sudden death in July – Chris Lathrop and children

The sympathy card that Omaha Artists sent to me when my niece died was lovely. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. – Pat Lontor

New Members

• Betty Foster
• Glenda Muslick
• Barbara Schmid-Egr
• Bridget O'Donnell
• Kimba Hawks
• Tom Reardon
• Pam Gabriel
• Jackie Goss
• Rose Monke