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Fun Shop: Acrylic Dabbing with "Pao Pao" Ng

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Category: Fun Shops

Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 / 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Lutheran Church of the Master.
2716 South 114th, Omaha, NE
Members $4.00 – Non-Members $5.00

Coffee/tea provided. Please bring snacks to share!

Sok-Chan "Pao Pao" Ng is from Macau (China). She graduated from the Fine Arts College of Shanghai Normal University and has been engaged in art education and creation in Macau for over eight years. She moved to Omaha in 2016 and currently focuses on oil painting, pastel and Chinese Calligraphy! Pao Pao showed a couple paintings in an art show at the Hot Shops. Her technique caught the eye of our President Katie Johnson, who could not stop staring at the unique beauty of these paintings. It was decided Pao Pao just had to show us how to paint in what appeared to be dabbing pointillism…the painting technique with a sponge!

This technique uses a sponge, fabric or wrinkled paper to create a texture that is rougher than a brush stroke. It is ideal for covering a large, flat area. While other materials are also worth trying, sponges are one of the most practical tools that help create an interesting trace of boldness.

Bring these SUPPLIES for class:

• Acrylic pigment and water container
• Palette or Disposal Palette Paper Pad
• Canvas Panels
• Acrylic Brushes and various Painting Knives
• Scissors
• Sponges of various textures and shapes
• Latex Gloves
• Paper Towels

Shirley Schmidt

Fun Shop Co-chair

Nancy Ralson

Fun Shop Co-chair

Neva Cozine

Fun Shop Co-chair

Courtesy Notes

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

New members: Verna Headley, Carol Ratcliff

Get Well: Bill Bernett, Carl Monico, Linda Glantz

Sympathy: Jo Anne Nielsen (Daughter Lori Lynn), Roy Long Family

Thank you: Karla Lechtenberger – Joslyn Art Museum

Barbara Mathewson

Courtesy Chair

Community Announcements

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Member Shows

Judi Cross will be showing her photo assemblage '100 Years, Black & White to Color,' at the Bassett Art Gallery during the months of May and June. These photos presented on red canvases, represent 100 years of her Mother's life. Please get in touch with me if you have questions. Thank you, Judi Cross 402-880-9405

Beck Kinloch is the featured artist at Gallery 92, Hines Gallery in Fremont, NE during the month of May. Opening is Friday, May 3, 5 pm-7 pm

Barbara Egr is a visiting artist at the Noyes Gallery, Lincoln, NE May 3, 6-9 pm and May 17, 6-9 pm

Generous Benefactors

We encourage you to send cards to:

Carl Monico is ill with cancer. He has donated easels for our Meals on Wheels Project and the ornaments for the Festival of Trees! His address is 13070 Sky Park Drive, Omaha, NE 68137

Roy Long passed away April 17, 2019. The address of the family is 8324 Parker Street, Omaha, NE. Mr. Long's wife Joy passed away in 2014: Joy was a member of the Omaha Artists Inc for many years, and was a talented artist winning awards in various media, including oil and watercolor. A cash art show prize was graciously provided by the family of Joy Long. The award went to an artist for "excellence inexpressing light and atmosphere in the artists chosen medium." Her own wonderful effects with focus on "light and atmosphere" made her artwork stand out.

Notice

Nominations and Announcement of the OAI Executive Board returning for the 2019-2020 term has beenmade. Voting will occur at the May meeting.

Art Show News

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Category: Art Show News

Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Our 2019 "Childhood Memories" Omaha Artists, Inc. Art show at the Hot Shops Art Center has a total of 96 entries from 56 artists. It is a beautiful show, full of images of children, animals, and things that kids like to do. Our judge was Charles Novich, a local artists who has shown and sold his paintings all over the U.S. The winners are :

Congratulations to all of you!! Our next Omaha Artists, Inc. art show will have the theme "From Farm to Kitchen". We are planning on compiling a cookbook with recipes from our members and with artwork from some of the entries in this show as a fundraiser. So the subject matter runs the gamut from fields of wheat, farm animals, prepared food on a plate, kitchen scenes, garden scenes, etc. It will be held at the Leavenworth La Casa. Here are the dates: Registration: Monday, November 6, 11 - 1pm Reception: Monday, November 13, 5 - 7 pm Take Down: Monday, January 6, 2020, 11-1 Call me if you have any questions.

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April Board Meeting Notes

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Category: Board Meeting Notes

Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Omaha Artists Inc Board Meeting Minutes April 24, 2019 at Greek Isles Restaurant. Meeting called to order by President Katie Johnson Minutes read by Judy Freeland, Secretary (Voted and Approved following Motions by Barbara Egr and Shirley Schmidt)

Treasurer's Report: Jo Anne Nielse reported $4,066.57

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen advised artwork to be brought to June 12 Meeting and returned- June 24 at Lutheran Church of the Master. Convention in Albion June 19-22.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported Hot Shops next show with theme of "Childhood Memories" registration April 30, 11-1. Reception Sunday, May 5, 2-4 pm. La Casa will host next art show Nov-Dec.

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett watercolor flowers in April and May Baskets in May.

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat absent. Ms. Johnson reported Sara delivered supplies and Hobby Lobby Gift Card.

Courtesy: Barbara Mathewson absent (medical). Ms. Schmidt reported Barbara sent 4 get well cards and one sympathy card.

Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt reported Judy Freeland taught watercolor pointillism – 25 artists $104. Pao Pao Ng will teach acrylic dabbing May 15, 2019 Fun Shop at Lutheran Church of the Master 9 am-2 pm

Host/Hostess: Carol McCall and Patti Kounkel members reported May luncheon will be at Charlie's by the Lake and June 12 will be the Soaring Wings Meeting and Potluck at 11:30 am

Membership: Susan Stevens reported 160. Jo Anne advised membership renew by June – pay with check or PayPal.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn asked articles and reporting by the end of the upcoming weekend.

Programs: Barbara Egr has scheduled Pasquale Mingarelli, a former photo journalist and very knowl-edgeable critic on composition, light and color. He will share advice for artists paintings as well.

Publicity: Sharon Clawson handed out postcards promoting the upcoming art show. The cards featured the 1st Place Winner of the Winter Art Show Harvest Moon by Margaret Watkins.

Unfinished Business: Jo Anne Nielsen asked that all read the newly constructed bylaws and constitution found in May newsletter as we will be voting on them next month (May).

New Business: Katie Johnson reported that the board accepted their positions for another year. Voting at the May meeting, these board members will be voted upon: President Katie Johnson, Vice President Barbara Egr, Secretary Judy Freeland and Treasurer JoAnne Nielsen.

Motion to Adjourn: Judy Freeland. Seconded: Susan Stevens. Meeting adjourned: President Johnson

Respectfully submitted,

Art Bridge

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Our April lessons were watercolor flowers. We had 26 ESL students attend. In May we will be weaving May baskets. This will also be our last class until September when OPS resumes for the new school year.

Linda Bernett

Art Bridge Chair

Membership Renewal for 2019-2020

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Time to renew your membership for 2018-2019. Our membership year is September to June of the following year. Your current membership is good until August 31, 2019.

Renew by June 30 to be included in the roster and eligible to enter artwork for the fall show.

Spotlight Member Section Featuring Marilyn Beig

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Category: Spotlighted Members

Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Q: Tell us about you? …and your story of art?

A: I have been an Omaha Native for 84 years! My grandmother was an artist and my father, a policeman made duck decoys. I began drawing and coloring when I was 3-4 years old. In Kindergarten, I entered a contest, created a poster of the circus and won tickets to see the Barnum and Bailey Circus! My mother sent me on the street car in third grade to take art lessons at Joslyn Art Museum – the lessons only cost 25 cents! When I was in 2nd or 3rd grade, after I finished my lessons, I would draw pictures. After one of the classes, my teacher found I had been drawing nearly nude figures: the famous pin-up girl Betty Grable made the Petti Girl and Varga Calendars popular. I was evidently inspired by these calendars! I went to Tech High School taking lots of art classes and a favorite teacher was Zenaide Luhr. I went to Duchesne College and studied Liberal Arts. I married and had 3 children, 2 girls and a boy! I taught crafts and painting for "Ladies Stay Out" at the YMCA. Later, I met the love of my life while playing bridge! I married Carl Beig who also had 3 children; thus when we married we had 6 grown children! Carl encouraged my passion for art and attended all functions with me. We were happily married nearly 24 years. At this time there are 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and #20 on the way! After our marriage, I went back to UNO to finish my degree in art education. I did my student teaching at Dundy Elementary School yet not teaching art, but teaching Special Ed!

Q: What is a little-known fact about you?

A: I enjoy fishing (walleye), have enjoyed white water week-long vacations on the water, picnics on the shore and camping in tents at night! I love the farm and horseback riding!

Q: What other organizations are you a member or have belonged?

A: Bellevue Artists Association, the now defunct Associated Artists (evening group), a Board Member of the Red Feather Community Chest (a fund-raising organization), a Girl Scout Leader for 15 years, up until a couple years ago a Kindergarten Teacher's Aide at the Nelson Mandella unique and private school…a rewarding position!

Q: Tell us about your OAI History and what positions you have held with Omaha Artists Inc?

A: I became a member in the 60's – I was Secretary 2 times, Vice President 1972-1973, President 1973- 1974 and most recently Fun Shop Chairperson and then Co-Chair as well as on the artwork hanging committee. I was honored to receive the Joy Long Memorial Award at the May, 2017 Hot Shops Art Show for Best Use of Light and Atmosphere. This was a painting (approximately 24x30 inches) of a Native American riding a Pinto Horse with buffalo in the background. After the show, I donated it to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. I have been a member of ANAC for several years and in fact, my artwork was chosen as the travel show award three times! I am an active member who enjoys the luncheon programs and the Fun Shops. I especially like the Fun Shops as we learn new techniques and different mediums. It is a great opportunity to learn and at the same time visit with my friends.

ANAC Selection Show Winners

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

ANAC Selection Show Winners that will be going to Albion, NE on June 19 – 22, 2019.

ANAC members that are NOT going to Albion, please bring your ANAC Selection showpieces and $15.00 on Wednesday, June 12th to Soaring Wings Winery at the June 12th meeting and lunch. This is our last meeting of the calendar year. Direction will be put in the June newsletter. These show pieces will be delivered and hung at the 2019 Conference "On The Edge of Something" in Albion, NE. June 19th through June 22nd, 2019. Then brought back to Omaha.

After the Conference, pieces may be picked on Monday, June 24th in the EAST parking lot of the Lutheran Church of the Master, 2617 South 114th Street at 11:00 am. Any questions regarding pick up or delivering please call: Jo Anne Nielsen 402-250-6464 or Linda Jones 402-613-0966 or Karen Lastovica 402-498-6423.

Please remember that any art piece MUST have plexiglass instead of glass. Except for pastels.

Changes to Omaha Artists Inc. Constitution and By-laws

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Anything new is underlined
(underlines do not indicate a link in this article)
Anything with a strike through is taken out.

Constitution

Name:

The name of the organization shall be “Omaha Artists, Incorporated.”

Purpose:

The purpose of Omaha Artists, Inc. shall be to promote the development and appreciation of art in Omaha and the surrounding areas.

Membership:

All persons are eligible for membership upon application and payment of the annual membership dues Application and dues are submitted to the Membership Chairperson.

Meetings

The organization shall hold General Meetings once each month. except July, August, and December. usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month. A special meeting may be called by the President, a majority of the Board and at the request of a quorum of the membership.

Quorum:

General Meeting: Twenty members will constitute a quorum.

Board Meeting: Majority will constitute a quorum.

Officers:

Executive Officers of OAI shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Advisor (immediate Past President.) The Board shall consist of the Executive Officers and Committee Chairpersons. Any member of Omaha Artists, Inc. may attend Board Meetings. Terms of office shall be June to June. Vacancies: In the event of a vacant office the Executive Board will choose a replacement to be voted on at the next general meeting.

Elections:

Officers are elected by the general membership.

Authority

Omaha Artists, Inc authorizes shall use Robert’s Rules of Order when conducting a meeting.

Constitution:

The Constitution may be amended at any General meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present, providing there is a quorum and notice was given at the previous meeting. By-laws shall be reviewed yearly by a Committee of five, which includes the President. The changes in the by-laws shall be presented at the April Board Meeting, listed in the May Newsletter and voted on at the May General Meeting.

Disbandment:

In the event of disbandment of the Omaha Artists, Inc., all Association funds and properties in excess of liabilities shall be disposed of to qualified tax exempt organization in whatever manner the Executive Board deems advisable, subject to the approval of the General Membership. In no event will any distribution be made to any of the members of the Association.

By-laws

Election and Nomination for the Executive Officers:

The Advisor at the February meeting shall select a Nomination Committee of three. The Advisor shall serve as Chairperson. They shall present a slate of Executive officers at the April General Meeting. This report is to be voted on by the members in May. Installation is to be at the June meeting.

Vacancies:

In the event of a vacant office the Executive Board will choose a replacement to be voted on at the next general meeting.

Dues:

The dues of active members of Omaha Artists, Inc shall be $22.00 per year until changed by a vote of the membership. Dues are payable May 1st and delinquent July 1st. To be included in The Roster, dues need to be paid by July 1st. Please note that you may not renew your membership or join Omaha Artist’s Inc. during registration of an art show. Dues and membership forms must be submitted at least one week prior to an art show in order to be a member in good standing to participate in an art show. The art show committee is not equipped to take people’s dues or handle membership.

The amount of ANAC dues shall be at the discretion of that organization.

By-laws:

The by-laws may be amended at any general meeting by a majority vote of members present, provided there is a quorum and notice was given at the previous meeting.

Annual Review:

By-laws shall be reviewed yearly by A Committee of five, (including the President) shall review the by-laws yearly. which includes the President The changes in the by-laws shall be presented at the April Board Meeting, listed in the May Newsletter and voted on at the May General Meeting.

Duties Of The Officers And Committee Chairmen

The Board, presided over by the President, shall discuss and formulate all business and bring it before the General Meeting of Omaha Artists, Inc. for action. The Board shall also recommend such appropriations as necessary to accomplish the purpose of OAI. and shall keep an activity report to be passed on to their successors. The Board shall revoke membership if any person knowingly works to defeat the object or pur-pose of Omaha Artists, Inc. The President shall call special meetings.

Terms Of Office

The term of office shall be from June installation to the following June installation.

President

The President shall call meetings and preside over them, and cast the deciding vote in case of a tie; shall preside at all General Meetings; shall be Chairman of the Board; shall, with the Treasurer, sign all contracts. The President shall be a member ex-officio of all committees not otherwise provided for in these By-laws. The President receives membership free during the time served as President and the following year when serving as Advisor, thereafter, returning to dues paying status. At the request of the majority of the Board, a meeting may be called, and, at the request of the quorum of the membership, a special meeting may be called.

Vice President

The Vice President shall act as aide to the President, and, in the absence of the President, perform all du-ties of the office; and, with the Membership Chairman shall be responsible for compiling and distributing the Roster.

Secretary

The Secretary shall keep records of the General and Board Meetings and shall conduct all correspondence as directed by the President.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be responsible for all receipts and disbursements of funds received and related to Omaha Artists, Inc., and ANAC. The Treasurer shall oversee the Genie Schafer Memorial Art Fund. The Treasurer will pay the bi-annual fee to the State of Nebraska. (Detailed instructions to be given to the new Treasurer at time of assuming office.)

Advisor

The Advisor shall help incoming President with his/her duties. The Advisor shall form a committee of the Advisor and [3] three members to select the winner of the Genie Schafer Scholarship and the OAI Memorial Scholarship. The Advisor shall contact Bellevue Artist Association to notify them that the Genie Schafer Scholarship application should be placed in their January newsletter. The Advisor should also communicate with the Schafer family each year to keep them advised as to the Scholarship gift(s).

Committee’s

(This is just a list of the committee’s) nothing has changed except taking out Historian and Authority )

Committee Chairmen

• ANAC (Association of Nebraska Art Clubs)
• Community Art Reach
• Art Bridge [formerly Sudanese Art Project]
• Courtesy
• Funshop
• Historian
• Hostess
• Membership
• Newsletter
• Program
• Publicity & Public Relations
• Web Master
• Authority Omaha Artists, Inc. authorizes Robert’s Rules of Order.
• Fellowship and Scholarship (Advisor)
  • The Genie Schafer Art Memorial Scholarship
  • The Omaha Art Memorial Scholarship