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President's Message for September

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

It seems just yesterday that we enjoyed fabulous food, fun, fellowship and the installation of officers at the Soaring Wings Vineyard in June. How did the days of summer slip away so quickly and already it is the scent of football in the air? It also signals a new year for Omaha Artists, Inc. with a new schedule of Fun Shops, Programs and Art Shows about to begin. Fun Shops are usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month and General Meetings and Programs the 4th Wednesday of each month. Our Fall Art Show is in October, 2018 in Fremont at Gallery 92. These events are detailed in this and every newsletter. A gentle reminder that memberships must be current by September 24th to be eligible to enter the Fall Art Show.

Thank you again for the faith you have placed in me and for the privilege to serve as your president. I welcome your ideas and suggestions. I will strive to do my best while keeping in mind the future of OAI. As of this date, OAI has 122 active members with a small army of volunteers forming committees and the board. Without these dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to be a creative force in the Omaha Metro Area let alone enable our members to learn, experience new ideas, build lifetime friendships and exhibit art. So, a big thank you to the Omaha Artists Inc Board, Chairpersons and Committees.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Katie Johnson
Omaha Artists Inc. President

"I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart." ~~~~Vincent Van Gogh

September Lunch and Program

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Board Meeting at 11:00
Luncheon and General Meeting at 12:00

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

Order off the menu.

The reservation deadline is Monday, September 24th. If you miss the deadline, you may still attend. If space is needed for
program but no meal, make your reservation as such.

Make reservations at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Carol McCall at 402-499-7071

Program

We are honored having join us, Heidi Walz, Sr. Project Manager – VGA Event Management
and Liz Kerrigan, Vice President, Omaha Arts Festival Board.

Learn about the 45th Omaha Arts Festival in 2019 and the ways for local artists to participate.
VGA strives to feature local artists through their Art Seen and Gallery One programs. Encouraging local
youth to become artists and art appreciators though the Young Artist Exhibition and Art Collector in Training
programs.

Fun Shop: Plein Air Painting with Barbara Egr

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - Plein Air Painting 10:00 am - 1:00pm

Bring a sack lunch & beverage – $4 Members/$5 Non-Members

Location: Home of Sharon Clawson - 8112 Pawnee Road - Omaha, NE.

Barbara Egr was awarded the 2018 Omaha Artists Inc Memorial Scholarship. She attended the Tim Horn See the Light Oil Painting Workshop last June in Cincinnati, OH. The focus of this workshop was value, composition and color. Barbara will be sharing the experience of plein air painting. She learned plein air painting with oil but, this Fun Shop is open for all artists and your choice of medium for this class.

Depending on your choice, ie watercolor, acrylic, pastels or oil, come prepared with containers of water, solvent, containers and bags for your own clean up detail.

Any questions, please contact Barbara Egr 402-686-0521.

We will meet at the Lutheran Church of the Master parking lot, at 114th and Center at 9:15 am and car pool, caravan, or GPS driving on your own to Sharon Clawson’s address. See directions at the end of this article.

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Courtesy Notes

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

Handmade cards were sent to the following:

Welcome to: Penny Fish, Dawn Stoltenberg, Connie Eyberg, Kis Sosin, Donna Garlinghouse, Teri Rosario, Mary Sneed, Debadyuti Sinha, Patrick Brennan, Sandra Carpenter, Kristina LeClair, Sandi Nichols.

Note from Dorothy:

Thanks to all who left messages over the years for cards to be sent to our members. It was always my pleasure to convey the message from OAI to our friends. It is a thoughtful way to remember our members in good times and not so good times. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this on-going communication.

Dorothy Tuma

Barbara Mathewson is our new Courtesy Chair.

ANAC 2018 Award Winners

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

At Ease – Marilyn Beig

Stand Tall – Danielle Easedale

Join Me – Marilyn Evelo Hanson

The Purrrfect Companion – Danielle Easedale

Congratulations to Omaha Artists. We had 4 winners at the Scottsbluff Conference held June 20 -23, 2018. They are Marilyn Beig for her collage titled “At Ease”, Danielle Easdale with hand carved layered paper titled “Stand Tall Giraffe”, and Marilyn Evelo Hanson for her alcohol ink titled “Join Me”.

These three members received Certificates of Excellence and will be traveling throughout the state until June of 2019. Danielle Easdale also won an Honorable Mention for her hand carved layered paper titled “The Purrrfect Companion”.

We had great help this year hanging the show in Scottsbluff. Linda Bernett and Karen Lastovica hung the show and we really appreciated all their help. Thanks again. Linda Jones already had a previous engagement and couldn't be there but will be back next year.

“On The Edge of Something” will be the 2019 ANAC Conference and held in Albion, NE, June 19 -22, 2019. The judge will be Joan Fullerton from Colorado and will be doing a multiple media workshop. More information will be following in the next month’s as we get the information.

Photos coming soon!

Art Show News

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

Fall Art Show

Gallery 92 – 92 West 6th St., Fremont, NE 

Registration: Monday, Oct. 1, 11-1 pm
Reception: Friday, Oct. 5, 5-7 pm
Take Down: Monday, Oct. 29, 11-1 pm

Please refer to Standards for Exhibiting Artwork for all of the art show requirements.

Four often overlooked errors for artists are:

• A wire hanger must be on the back of your 2-dimensional art piece.
• For a non-framed canvas, the edges must be painted with no staples showing.
• The artwork must have never been entered in any of our previous shows. The art must be recent, created within the last 2 years.

Please do not pick up artwork before the take down date. Contact me for special arrangements. The show looks best as a cohesive unit with no open spaces.

There is No Theme. There is a $15 entry fee for up to 3 entries, depending on size. Gallery 92 will take a 30% commission on anything that sells, so price accordingly.

Size restrictions apply – measuring from the outside of the frame:

• You may enter 3 pieces if each piece is 11x14 or smaller.
• If one piece is larger than 11x14, then you can only enter 2 art works, and they cannot be larger than 30x30.
• Only 1 piece is allowed if it is larger than 30x30, with a maximum of 40x40.
• 3- dimensional pieces do not have size restrictions, but please call me if you need a pedestal.

Please fill out a registration form for each piece you want to enter. You can print them from this newsletter, and we will have extras for people who don’t have any forms. See forms at top of page 6.

Upcoming Shows

Winter Art Show – February 2019 at Jewish Community Center
Spring Art Show – May 2019 at Hot Shops Art Center, theme to be announced

Art Bridge

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

ESL classes meet the second Wednesday of each month from September thru May at Augustana Lutheran Church, 3647 Lafayette from 9 am thru 11:15.

Meet the 2018-2019 OAI New Board and Chairpersons

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

Front row left to right; Judy Freeland-Secretary, Jo Anne Nielsen-Treasure/ANAC/Membership, Barbara Egr-Vice President/Programs, Katie Johnson-President, Linda Bernett-Advisor. Back row left to right; Barbara Mathewson-Courtesy, Susan Stevens-Website/Membership, Marilyn Beig-Fun Shops, Linda Jones-ANAC, Shirley Schmidt-Fun Shops, Carol McCall-Hostess, Sharon Clawson-Art Shows/Publicity, Patti Kounkel-Hostess, Linda Guynn-Newsletter, Nancy Ralston-Fun Shops

June Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

The general meeting of Omaha Artists, Inc. was held at Soaring Wings Winery in Springfield, NE. on Wednesday June 13, 2018.

The meeting was called to order by President, Linda Bernett.

Treasurer: Jo Anne Nielsen reports a balance of $5982.53.

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen advised conference participants need to pick up their artwork on Monday June 25 at 11:00 at Lutheran Church of the Master.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported 3 pieces were sold at the Lauritzen Garden show, by Pat Lontor, Shirley Schmidt, and Linda Bernett. Your artwork needs to be picked up at Lauritzen Gardens, on Tuesday, July 24th from 11:00 –1:00 pm.

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma is leaving this position after nine years. Barbara Mathewson will be taking on this position in September.

Fun Shop: Katie Johnson is finishing next year’s schedule. Barbara Egr is our 2018 OAI Memorial Scholarship winner, and will share her plein air workshop. The locale and month have not yet been determined.

Hostesses: Patti Kounkel and Carol McCall are finishing up meeting locations for the upcoming year.

Membership: Linda Bernett reported that current membership is at 150 members.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn announced that the next newsletter will be in September.

Programs: Katie Johnson is finalizing up coming programs for roster.

President: New officers were installed. Katie Johnson as President, Barbara Egr, Vice President, Judy Freeland as Secretary. Jo Anne Nielsen as treasurer, and Linda Bernett as Advisor.

Motion to Adjourn: Jo Anne Nielsen
Seconded: Dorothy Tuma

Results of "Another Bloomin' Show" at Lauritzen Gardens

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Published: Fri. Jun 15, 2018

There were 70 artists who entered our show at Lauritzen and we hung 127 pieces of art.  Big shout out to the Art Show Committee - Jo Anne Nielsen, Pat Lontor, Albert Rhea, Denice Lueke, Linda Glantz, and an ad hoc committee member that day – Brian Brigham. Congratulations to all the winners!

See photos of the artwork.

Winners are:

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