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April 2018 Board Meeting Minutes

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Published: Sat. May 5, 2018

Meeting held on April 25, 2018 at Charlie’s on the Lake

Called to order by President, Linda Bernett. Minutes approved from last meeting.

Treasurers report of $4,6603.33 by Jo Anne Nielsen.

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen reported ANAC Scottsbluff Conference will be held June 20-23.

Art Shows: The Lauritzen Gardens show registration Wed., June 6 11-1 pm, reception Sunday, June 10 2-4, and pick up Tuesday, July 24, 11-1.Gallery 92, in Fremont, will host a no theme show. Drop off is Mon., Oct. 1st from 11:00-1:00, reception will be held Friday, Oct 5 from 5:00-7pm, & take down Monday, Oct 29.

Community Art Bridge: Our president reported there were 39 ESL students who painted watercolor flowers. She was the instructor. May’s class will be led by Lourdes O’Leary titled “Funky Faces.”

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat requested members to keep an eye out for sale items for the Community Art Reach Program. Foam rubber stamps and rollers in particular are items in need.

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma sent out one welcome card.

Fun Shop: Katie Johnson announced 28 artists attended the brush calligraphy in April. The May Fun Shop will be taught by Rachael Mindrup – drawing the “Nose and Mouth.”

Host: Next month’s meeting will be held at Valentino’s south location.

Membership: Jo Anne Nielsen announced membership drive starts in May and dues must be collected by July 1 in order to be in the roster.

Programs: The April program was Linda Hatfield speaking on Curiosity and Creativity. Katie Johnson advised that May’s up coming program will be by Malvern Iowa’s gallery owner, Marge Boska. The September program will be with the Lincoln Arts Council. October speaker will be our past president and source of inspiration, Katrina Swanson.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn asked club members to notify her of any classes or workshops so she can print the information.

Other Announcements: Danielle Easdale will be one of two featured artists in the Passageway Gallery. Opening on Friday, May 4th 6-9 pm. Barbara Schmid-Egr will be Mangelsen’s featured artist of the month for May. Hot Shops have their Spring Open House April 29 . Linda Bernett announced nominations for board members of Katie Johnson, President, Barbara Egr, Vice President, Judy Freeland as secretary. Voting will occur at the May meeting along with the Constitution and By-Law Amendments.

Motion to adjourn – JoAnne Nielsen
Second motion – Karen Lostovica

President's Message for April

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Congratulations to those artists who sold pieces at our spring show at the Hot Shops, “The Artful Letter”.

Congratulations are also in order to our scholarship winners. I am pleased to announce that the Omaha Artists, Inc. Memorial Scholarship went to Barbara Egr. After attending her workshop she will provide a Fun Shop next year to pass along some of what she learned.

I also am very happy to announce the Genie Schafer Scholarship winners were Danielle Easdale and Brian Brigham. They have both chosen exciting workshops and wishing them great fun and learning experiences. Many thanks also to Genie’s family for providing this scholarship so our members may obtain these opportunities in her memory.

Linda Bernett
Omaha Artists Inc. President

April Lunch and Program

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Board Meeting at 11:00
Luncheon and General Meeting at 12:00

Charlie's On the Lake
4150 So. 144th St, Omaha, NE

Order off the menu.

Please make reservations by Monday, April 23, contacting Carol McCall at 402-499-7071 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You may also make your reservations at our April Fun Shop. Your reservations are a courtesy so we may provide the restaurant with a number count. If you do not make a reservation you may still attend.

Program

The luncheon speaker features Linda Hatfield speaking on Curiosity and Creativity. Linda Hatfield works with a combination of acrylic paint and pyrography (the use of heat to draw). Her work has been exhibited Nationally and Internationally and is in the permanent collections of the William Breman Museum, Atlanta, GA and the Omaha Children’s Museum. Her work has appeared on HGTV and in variousmagazines. She describes her work as illustration. In her process, the title is almost always the first step, then the image is created to illustrate the words. Inspiration comes from everywhere but very often from a bit of overheard conversation, familiar adages or the occasional odd turn of a phrase.Her work can currently be seen at The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery in Omaha and the Burkholder Project in Lincoln. We look forward to her presentation of "Going Downhill...Fast"

Fun Shop: Love Letters Brush Lettering by Jenny Waltemath

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Wednesday – April 18, 2018 9:00 am to noon

Lutheran Church of the Master
114th and Center Street (upper north door)
Omaha, NE

Cost $4 Members /$5 Non-Member

Please bring snacks to share. Coffee and water provided.

We will learn a brush lettering alphabet with watercolor brush pens and watercolor brushes.

Jenny Waltemath of Scriptorium Calligraphy, is a local calligrapher in Omaha with over 30 years of experience. She fell in love with calligraphy at the age of 12 and has had a passion for it ever since. Jenny began as a self taught calligrapher and in the last ten years has traveled to study with the world's top calligraphers including Sheila Waters, Yves Leterme and Jake Weidmann.

Supply list:

• Brush pen – optional (color of your choice) Jenny will provide some to use and have pens for purchase
• Set of watercolors or a tube of your favorite watercolor or gouache
• Cup or bowl for water
• A pointed brush (small to medium) Jenny will also provide some and some for purchase
• Plain white copy paper
• Watercolor paper – a few sheets or an inexpensive pad

Courtesy and Membership Notes

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Handmade cards were sent to the following:

Welcome – Brian Winters, Brooke Shigley, Wendy Maliszewski, Shirley Livingston, Jeffrey Mack, and Judith Studt.

Thank you – Peg Watkins and Karla Lechtenberger

Welcome New Members

The following are our new members and the mediums they work with. See the members roster or emailed newsletter for contact information. Online roster requires a user name and password.

Brian Winters, Jeffrey Mack, Brooke Shigley, Judith Studt, Shirley Livingston

Member Shows and Awards

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Sharon Clawson, Cindy Haase, Kaye Giller, Peg Watkins are displaying work at the Vine Street Cellars in Glenwood, Iowa throughout April. Vine Street Cellars are open Wednesday and Thursday 3-9:00 pm, Friday 3-10:00 pm, and Saturday 1-10:00 pm. Located at 17 N Vine Street in Glenwood, Iowa 51534. For more information call 712-525-9463 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Opportunities

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Hot Shops Spring Open House, Saturday, April 28th, noon to 8:00pm and Sunday, April 29th, noon to 5:00 pm.

Art Bridge

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Our classes were held on March 7th at Augustana Lutheran Church.Our lesson was 3-D birds led by Ivy Miller with 42 students in attendance. April 11th will be our next class with watercolor flowers.

Art Show News

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Good news from the Spring Hot Shops Art Center Show! Five works of art were sold!

Congratulations to the following artists and their pieces that sold:

Bonus Art Show – "Another Blooming Show!"

The show will be held at Lauritzen Gardens.

Registration: Wednesday June 6, 11 am -1 pm
Reception: June 10, 2 - 4 pm
Take down: Tuesday July 24, 11 am -1 pm

Paintings or sculptures have to deal with plants or flora of some type – a tree, a flower, avegetable, a landscape (that has something from the plant family in it) Lauritzen takes a 25% commission. Size restrictions apply.

Size restrictions

• Only one entry is allowed if larger than 30 x 30, with 40 x 40 being the maximum.
• Two pieces only when larger than 11 x 14, and less than 30 x 30.
• Three pieces 11 x 14 or smaller. ( measuring the outside of the frame)
• Three dimensional art has no size restriction, since it does not take up wall space.

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March 2018 Board Meeting Minutes

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Published: Thu. Apr 5, 2018

Meeting held on March 28, 2018 at Joslyn Museum.

Called to order by President, Linda Bernett 

Treasurers report of $4,6662.33 by Jo Anne Nielsen 

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen reported ANAC has 52 members. Dick Brown reported that selection show is Wednesday April 4th from 10:00 to 10:30 am at Lutheran Church of the Master. Return at noon to pick up and fill out paperwork if selected. 

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported Hot Shops show had five sales. See newsletter. Pick up Monday, April 2 11-1:00 pm. Lauritzen Gardens show will have Wednesday June 6 11-1 pm registration. Reception Sunday, June 10 2-4, and pick up Tuesday, July 24, 11-1. Our fall show will be at Gallery 92 in Fremont. Feb. 2019 at JCC and May 2019 at Hot Shops 

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett reported there were 42 students who created 3-D birds taught by Ivy Miller. Next month, Linda Bernett will teach watercolor flowers. 

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat informed the board that she delivered the art supplies and $250 worth of gift cards to the hospital. 

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma reported sent out many cards. See newsletter. 

Fun Shop: April 18 Fun Shop will be brush calligraphy lettering with Jennie Waltemath. 

Host: Luncheon and program for April will be held at Charlie’s on the Lake. 

Membership:.Jo Anne Nielsen announced that the membership is at 136 (117 last October). Dues for new year start in May and June and must be collected by July 1 to be in roster. 

Programs: Katie Johnson informed the board next month’s program is Linda Hatfield. 

Newsletter: Linda Guynn asked club members to notify her of any classes or workshops to print in the newsletter. The deadline is Friday. 

Unfinished/New Business: Winners of the Genie Shafer Scholarship were Danielle Easdale and Brian Brigham. Barbara Egr was the recipient of the Omaha Artists Inc. Memorial Scholarship. 

Motion to adjourn – Jo Anne Nielsen
Second motion – Dorothy Tuma