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October Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Sat. Nov 3, 2018

On October 24 at Greek Isles, the meeting was called to order by President, Katie Johnson.

Treasurer report of $6,923.11 by Jo Anne Nielsen. 

Committee Reports:

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen advises no new members since June.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported that next art show to be held at the Jewish Community Center in February. Registration will be February 1st, from 11-1pm. Reception to be held Sunday, February 10th, from 2-4 pm. Take down will be February 28th from 11-1pm. There will be no theme. The spring show will be at the Hot shops. Registration is April 30, 11-1. the theme is Childhood Summers. Registration is 2-4, Sunday, May 5th. Take down is May 28, 11-1.

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett reported October lessons canceled.

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat and all attending the meeting signed birthday wishes for Bobbi Harvey’s birthday, (past president). Sara asked for art supplies and/or donations for UNMC Child Life unit to be collected at the November pot luck luncheon and fun shop.

Courtesy: Barbara Mathewson: Five welcome and three thinking of you cards sent out.

Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt reported Kristy McKamy demonstrated an Altered Books class. November 28, at 9 am, will be the annual card making and potluck at Lutheran Church of the Master.

Newsletter: The newsletter comes out first week of November as reported by Linda Guynn.

Programs: Katrina Swanson with her story on cancer and art.

Vice President: Barbara Egr reported Dan Klima, owner of Wood Products Company will be our speaker at our January luncheon.

Unfinished business: Barbara Egr advised that roster to be out very soon.

President: Katie Johnson proposed participating next year with the Shriners’ Festival of Trees, and this year with Meals on Wheels. Sharon Clawson motioned to participate in these programs. Barbara Egr seconded. General meeting carried votes to participate. 

Motion to Adjourn: Jo Anne Nielsen
Seconded Carol McCall. 

Courtesy and Membership Notes

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Published: Sat. Nov 3, 2018

Handmade cards were sent to the following:

Welcome to – Bruce Clawson, Garry Feltus, Abby Williams, Vickey Timperley, Sherry Reese and Laurie Taylor

Get Well to – Husband of Cecilia Hiebner. 

Thinking of you – Patricia Lontor

Sympathy – Family of Jack Hetterich

Notes of Appreciation:

A Thank you to Omaha Artists, Inc. I received a wonderful card from Omaha Artists concerning my recent
cataract surgery. Thank you all so very much for your thoughtfulness. My surgery on my right eye went
perfectly. Now on to the left eye. —Pat Lontor

Welcome New Members

See the members roster or emailed newsletter for contact information. Online roster requires a user name and password.

• Vickey Timperley
• Sherry Reese
• Laurie Taylor
• Belinda Dworak

President's Message for October

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Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

Our September Fun Shop was plein air painting taught by Barbara Egr, our 2018 Omaha Artists Inc. Memorial Scholarship winner. A new experience for many but with the patient and well planned instruction of Barbara Egr, a delightful experience! Our hosts Bruce and Sharon Clawson made the workshop seem like we were guests at a beautiful resort, miles from the city. Our Fun Shops are unique in that a different form of art is presented each month and taught by highly qualified instructors. I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and try something new and different, finding your own style and direction, even discovering an art medium or technique you have not tried 

After the Fun Shop one of the attendees exclaimed that she was once again excited about painting. Often-times we get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing, creating the same way we have for months even years. Perhaps it is time to make a change. Understanding and learning from new experiences allows one to think outside the box, builds confidence and stretches the imagination. It is not particularly easy to step out of our comfort zone. Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.” 

Do you want to step outside your comfort zone and learn something new, improve your skills, make new friends? Come join us for our monthly Fun Shops and Luncheon Programs. Bring a friend – we welcome guests.

Katie Johnson
Omaha Artists Inc. President

“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” –  Georgia O’Keefe 

October Lunch and Program

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Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Board Meeting at 11:00
Luncheon and General Meeting at 12:00

Greek Islands
3821 Center Street – Banquet Room
Order from the menu

In order to give the restaurant a count, please make reservations by Monday October 22nd. If space is needed for the program only and no meal, make reservation as such.

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

Program Speaker

Katrina Methot Swanson, former OAI President speaking about her journey; as a child watching her mother paint to today’s oil paintings of cityscapes. The theme is often the Old Market, which include a kaleidoscope of feeling, colors and repeated shapes, shadows in the form of architectural scenes, vintage neon signs, old bicycles and chairs. Her speech will include how a stroke and cancer did not stop her journey on a road to success. 

Fun Shop: The Art of Altered Books with Kristy McKamy

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Category: Fun Shops

Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:00 am 

Lutheran Church of the Master - 114th and Center - Omaha, NE 

Members $4 / Non-Members $5 Bring snack to share – coffee/water is provided 

The Art of Altered Books: 

Kristy McKamy, a recently retired teacher with Millard Public Schools (33 years) is teaching us how to transform an ordinary book into a piece of art. Now that Kristy is retired, she is teaching swim lessons at the Little Waves Family Swim School, owned by herself and husband, Mike McKamy. This Omaha native likes to keep busy with numerous projects. Pick up a book from the Dollar Store or a thrift shop and join us for some fun. 

Supplies: 

• A hardcover book of at least 350 pages 
• Scissors 
• Centimeter Ruler 
• Mechanical Pencil (a sharp/point line is needed) 

Courtesy and Membership Notes

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Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

Handmade cards were sent to the following:

Welcome to: Kathryn Riesz Schapper, Sue Van Doren and Madalyn Bruning. 

Get Well to: Husband of Cecilia Hiebner. 

Welcome New Members

See the members roster or emailed newsletter for contact information. Online roster requires a user name and password.

• Dottie Seymour
• Abby Williams
• Bruce Clawson
• Garry Feltus

Art Show News

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Category: Art Show News

Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

Fall Show

On a rainy cool day, thirty-nine artists braved the elements and came to Gallery 92 in Fremont to enter our Omaha Artists, Inc. Fall Art Show. We had sixty-eight lovely entries. Our judge, Barb Simcoe who is an instructor in the UNO Art Department spent a great deal of time selecting the best of the best. So congratulations to the winners, and hope everyone will make it to the reception on Friday, October 5 from 5 - 7. 

See winning entries.

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Art Bridge

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Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

Our first lesson for the school year was September 12th, with a mixed media underwater scene. The total number of ESL students attending was 36 in two classes. In the next lesson we will be making 3-D pumpkins on October 10th. Classes are at Augustana Lutheran Church, 3647 Lafayette Ave, the corner of 38th and Lafayette. We start at 9:00 am, on the second Wednesday of each month during the OPS school year.

Opportunities

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Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

The Omaha Summer Arts Festival wants to showcase local artists. If interested artist applications are available for the 2019 Omaha Summer Arts Festival. Apply at https:www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6921. The application/jury fee until October 19, is $25.00 (with $5.00 off coupon code “OMAHABIRD19). As of October 20 through January 10th is $30.00, and late entry fee is $40.00 with deadline of January 18. Any questions contact Roxanne at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Elizabeth at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

On Saturday, October 11th, Becky Kinloch is teaching a class on abstracts. Starting at 9:00 am and ongoing to when done, the fee is $25.00 at Fine Arts on Fifth, Malvern, Iowa. Any questions call Marge Boska, at 402-679-8914. 

Linda Bernett is teaching a class on mixed media on gourds Saturday October 13th, at Gallery 92 in Fremont, Nebraska. Hours are 9:30 to 3:30. Any questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 712-435-9723 cell, or home 712-566-2322. 

September Board Meeting Notes

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Category: Board Meeting Notes

Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

On September 26th, at Charlies on the Lake, the meeting was called to order by President, Katie Johnson. 

Treasurer report of $6,421.00 by Jo Anne Nielsen. 

Committee Reports: 

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen reported the Conference will be held June 19-21, 2019 in Albion Nebraska. The judge will be Joanne Fullerton. Dick Brown advised what ANAC is. 

Art Shows: Gallery 92 show, in Fremont, registration is Monday, October 1st from 11:00-1:00. Reception will be Friday, October 5 from 5:00-7 pm, with take down Monday, Oct 28 from 11-1:00. The winter show will be at the Jewish Community Center show with registration on February 1st from 11-1, and reception Sunday, February 10 from 2-4:00. With take down February 28 from 11-1:00. Our spring show will be at Hot Shops with the theme of Childhood Summers. Registration will be April 30, 11-1:00. The reception will be held on May 5 from 2-4:00, and take down May 28 from 11-1:00. 

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett reported there were 36 ESL students who created a mixed media underwater scene project. The October class will be 3-D pumpkins. She requested volunteers. 

Courtesy: Barbara Mathewson sent out one thinking of you and three welcome cards. 

Fun Shop: Our vice president reported 18 artists attended the plein air Fun Shop at Sharon Clawson’s property. Kristy McKamy will lead the October Fun Shop with “Altered Books.” 

Host/Hostess: Carol McCall announced next month’s meeting will be held at Greek Isles. 

Membership: Susan Stevens reported we currently have 132 members. 

Website: Susan Stevens reviewed the links on the club’s website. She also informed the club members to contact her with any problems, concerns, or questions about the website. 

Programs: Barbara Egr announced Katrina Swanson will be next month’s program’s artist. She will share her inspiring personal journey of being an artist. 

Vice President: Barbara Egr announced that the roster will be printed very soon. 

New Business: Marilyn Beig, will be stepping down as Fun Shops hostess at this time. We ask for some-one to please step up and help in this area. Please contact Katie Johnson if you would be willing to serve in this way. 

Motion to adjourn – Jo Anne Nielsen
Second motion – Barbara Mathewson