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President's Message for March

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

What a great show at the Hot Shops. Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you again to the art show committee for their hard work and dedication, it is truly appreciated. With four shows this year they are having their work cut out for them.

The Lauritzen Gardens show in June will certainly be fun. Just remember that your piece must represent something botanical in nature. You do not have to be a member of Lauritzen Gardens to submit a piece. Although if you are a new member of Omaha Artists, Inc. you must be enrolled with your dues paid at least one week prior to registration for any show.

Check out the next Fun Shop where we will be doing gold leaf. Remember you don’t have to be a member of Omaha Artists to attend. We welcome guests and also to any of our lunches andmeetings. We enjoy not just the art but the fellowship.

Then we are meeting at the Joslyn Museum for lunch and our March meetings. The Joslyn also once again are graciously providing a discounted rate for Omaha Artists to tour their special exhibit. Please read March Lunch and Program if you wish to attend for time and instructions.

For those of you who are enrolled in ANAC, the exhibition rules are available. Please note the selection show date, times and location for entry to the ANAC conference in June.

Linda Bernett
Omaha Artists Inc. President

March Lunch and Program at Joslyn Art Museum

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Board Meeting at 10:30 – Abbott Lecture Hall
Luncheon and General Meeting at 11:30

Please join us at the Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge Street, Omaha 68102

Purchase your lunch at The Café Durham from 11:30 no later than 12:00. There will be reserved seating for Omaha Artists, Inc. in the atrium through that time.

Immediately after lunch, 12:30 we will gather in the Abbott Lecture Hall for our general meeting then enjoy a docent led tour.

The special exhibit is, American Artist Ed Ruscha Exhibit. For non Joslyn members, Omaha Artists are being granted a special price of $5.00. Please purchase your tickets for the exhibit when entering Joslyn at the Atrium entrance desk and advising you are with Omaha Artists. Joslyn members have free entrance to the exhibit, registering at the entrance desk.

Courtesy and Membership Notes

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

Handmade cards were sent to the following:

Thinking of you - Carolyn Ransom and Jack Hetterich

Welcome back - Brian Brigham

Welcome - Bob Mathews, Kaysi Peister, Kathy Thompson, Nia Karmann, Barbara Sparks, Mary Zebolsky, Jean Lindfors, and Sheila Scarborough

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.

Jean Lindfors, Wendy Maliszewski, Sheila Scarborough, Mary Zebolsky, Barbara Sparks, Nia Karmann, Kathy Thompson, Bob Mathews, Kaysi Peister, Brian Brigham (welcome back).

Member Shows and Awards

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

Omaha Artists, Sharon Clawson, Cindy Haase, Kaye Giller, Peg Watkins are displaying work at the Vine Street Cellars in Glenwood, Iowa throughout March and 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 Streetm 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..

Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC) Selection Show for 2018

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

Lutheran Church of the Master 2617 South 114th Street Omaha, NE.

Registration: Wednesday, April 4, 2017 10:00 -10:30 am

Two pieces of art are allowed for selection and both are eligible. Label both pieces of art on the back of your art with, your business card with the name of your art on it.

ANAC paperwork and a $7.00 fee per art piece must be completed if chosen.

Paperwork and Pick up time: Wednesday, April 4 at 12:00 pm.If you have any questions, please feel free to call an ANAC committee member,Jo Anne Nielsen 402-250-6464 or Dick Brown 402-680-3373.

Judging for the Selection show will be on the upper level of the church in the fellowship hall. Please use the north east entrance.door.

See page 5 of the March newsletter for entry forms.

Bonus Art Show – "Another Blooming Show!"

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Category: Art Show News

Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

The show will be held at Lauritzen Gardens.

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

Paintings or sculptures have to deal with plants or flora of some type – a tree, a flower, a vegetable, a landscape (that has something green in it). Lauritzen takes a 25% commission.

The Fall Art Show will be in October at the Fremont Art Gallery, Gallery 92. Look for more info in the next newsletter!

Spring Art Show "The Artful Letter" – Results

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

We had 47 artists who entered 88 pieces of art. Please come see this outstanding art show with such variety and meaningful works of art using this theme. It will be up until April 2. Our judge, Duane Adams spent a lot of time deciding the winners, and gave out 4 Judge's Choice Awards because he wanted to reward more good art. Thanks to my loyal committee, Pat Lontor, JoAnne Nielsen, Debie Plog, Denice Lueke, Al Rhea, and Linda Glantz who put in a good day's work to receive and hang the show.

See winning entries.

So far, One piece of art has sold – Albert Rhea's photograph called "Bright Eyed Lady", so congratulations to Albert!

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Art Bridge

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

Art “bridges” the language and cultural barriers. Classes are normally held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May. Held at Augustana Lutheran Church, 3647 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, Ne 68131, from 9 to 11:15 am.

The February lesson was abstract hearts with 36 ESL students. March lesson was held on the 7th due to spring break, making 3 D birds, led by Ivy Miller. Thirty students attended.April lesson will be watercolor flowers.

Opportunities

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

Classes

The following classes are being held at the Fine Arts on Fifth Gallery in Malvern, Iowa. Each class fee is $25.00 and includes all supplies. Please call Marge (402-679-8914) to register or if you have any questions. Located on 5th and Main, Malvern Iowa, just off Hwy 34 east of Glenwood, Iowa.

• Saturday, March 10– Watercolor and Calligraphy with Jen: 11:30 –1:00
• Sunday, March 18– pastels with Brian Brigham 1-3:00pm
• Saturday, March 24– alcohol inks with Linda Bernett 10-1:00 pm

Harriet Otis Artwork

For those who knew Harriet Otis and would like one of her watercolors, contact Jim Otis at 402-639-9028 for an appointment to select a piece at no charge. If you need more information contact Pat Lontor at 402-397-1747.

Looking for Artists

Robert Henri Arts Festival is looking for artists. The festival will be held on June 23, at the Robert Henri Museum in Cozad, Nebraska. The registration fee is $25.00. Contact Linda Bernett for a registration form 712-566-2322, or contact Caroline Gaudreault at 308-529-1442 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

February 2018 Board Meeting Minutes

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Published: Sat. Mar 10, 2018

Omaha Artists, Inc met on Feb 28, 2018 at Valentinos 108th and L.

Called to order by President, Linda Bernett. Minutes were approved.

Treasurers report of $6,499.13 by Jo Anne Nielsen

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen reported this was the last day to join ANAC. Dick Brown explained ANAC’s uniqueness as the only state wide art club constructed by all art groups in Nebraska. The annual ANAC conference will be held in Scottsbluff, June 20-23. See the newsletter regarding the selection show.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported The Artful Letter take down date is Monday, April 2nd. 47 members displayed 88 pieces at Hot Shops. See the newsletter about the upcoming Lauritzen Gardens summer show.

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett informed that February’s class created abstract hearts. Ivy Miller will teach 3D birds to the March class.

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma advised see newsletter for cards sent.

Fun Shop: Katie Johnson reported 32 artists at February’s Fun Shop taught by Susan Stevens, the 2017 recipient of the Omaha Artist Memorial Award.

Host: Patti Kounkel announced next month’s meeting will be at Joslyn Art Museum. It was strongly suggested to purchase lunch before noon due to large numbers of patrons. A $5 tour of Ed Roche, landscape artist, work will be offered to club members. June’s meeting will be held at Soaring Wings.

Membership:.Jo Anne Nielsen announced we now have 128 members.

Newsletter: Reports due Friday.

Programs: February’s program was given by Barbara Gerringer, Executive Director of Fremont Gallery. Titled “The Rebels became the Masters: How the Impressionists Shaped Modern Art”. Next month’s program is tour of special exhibit at Joslyn Art Museum.

President: Received applications for Genie Schafer and the Omaha Artists, Inc. Memorial Scholarships have been submitted. Winners will be announced at the March meeting.

Other Announcements: Gallery 15/16 “Over 65” show features five OAI artists. The show will be from March 1-April 9. On Saturday the Hot Shops have an artist garage sale on second floor, and several other activites.

Motion to adjourn – Patti Kounkel
Second motion – JoAnne NielsenRespectfully Submitted: by Barbara Egr, sec.