Cards were sent out for:
Barbara Mathewson
Courtesy Chair
Due to weather conditions, today's lunch and program have been cancelled.
11:00 Board Meeting
12:00 Luncheon – General Meeting and Program to follow.
Charlie’s on the Lake
4150 So 144th Street
Omaha, NE
Order from the menu.
Sarah McWilliams acrylic artist, has enjoyed an eclectic life history which included studying art history and has always loved animals. She will share how she developed her signature style. “Uniquely You! Discovering Inspiration and Your Personal Style” is the subject of our next luncheon program.
Join us to learn how to: Develop Your Artistic Sense of Style
Reservations: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Carol McCall at 402-499-7071 by noon, Monday, January,14th. The restaurant asks that we do this enabling adequate staff to be scheduled and tables set up for the exact number attending.
Since the Jewish Community Center is remodeling their gallery space, we will now be at Gallery 92 in Fremont, 92 West 6th St., Fremont, NE. They were able to accommodate us for this show, so we are very thankful.
February 3 - March 1,2020
Gallery 92
92 West 6th St., Fremont, NE
Registration: Sunday, February 2, 2 - 4 pm
Reception: Friday, February 7, 5 - 7 pm
Take Down: Monday, March 2, 11 - 1 pm
April 28 - May 3
Hot Shops Art Studio 1301 Nicholas St.
Registration: Tuesday, April 28, 11 - 1 pm
Reception: Sunday, May 3, 2 - 4 pm
Take Down: Sunday, May 31, 2-4pm
We will be enforcing size guidelines, in order to give the shows a better look, and to avoid overcrowding. These sizes refer to the OUTSIDE EDGES OF THE FRAME
Sizes may be figured by adding two adjacent sides, so smallest no bigger than 25 (11+14), middle size 54,(24+30), and largest – when two sides greater than 54 but not larger than 80 total.
We will be at Lauritzen Botanical Gardens next summer!
Registration: Wednesday, July 29, 11 - 1 pm
Reception: TBA
Take Down: Sunday, September 20 - 2 -4 pm
Those who sold their art at our Fall Show – “from Farm to Kitchen”, at La Casa!
Dawn Stoltenberg – “Partridge in a Pear Tree”
Marilyn Hanson – “Cluck, Cluck, Cluck, Cluck, Cluck”
Shirley Livingston – “Daddy, No”
Judy Robinson – “Blue Teapot”
Craig McPeek – “Greener Pastures”
These artists can pick up their checks when they go to La Casa to pick up their entries on Jan 6.
The Winners of our art show at La Casa – “From Farm to Kitchen”
1st - Sue Loyd
2nd - Danielle Easdale
3rd - Denise Lueke
4th - Gloria Timperley
Honorable Mentions: Sherry Reese, Jean Barban, Shirley Schmidt and Peg Watkins
Sharon Clawson
Art Shows Chair
We did it! Omaha Artists Inc. sponsored a tree for the 2019 Tangier Shriner's Feztival of Trees! Ornaments were donated by Carl Monico of Spotlight Auctions back in 2018 to OAI through his friend, Linda Jones. The members and friends of Omaha Artists Inc. spent many hours painting ornaments. We even enjoyed what we called 2019 Christmas in July; we gathered to paint ornaments, enjoy visiting with each other and a luncheon served by the Olive Garden Restaurant! The painting of ornaments continued throughout the year with Linda Jones collecting the painted ornaments each month.
The Tangier Shriners host this event each year to help raise money to transport children and their families to the hospital and other like projects in the Omaha area. Thousands showed up to place bids on the 68 trees donated by sponsors in November. Tree Number 3 was proudly displayed as 'The Artful Tree by Omaha Artists Inc', bearing well over 200 ornaments, ribbon, lights, a one-year-OAI membership certificate and donated gifts. How do we begin to say thank you for making this project possible? ....the time and energy of those painting the ornaments, decorating the tree and Linda Jones storing, loading and hauling the ornaments, and tree as well as $100 in gift certificates donated by Sherry Reese, a pet portrait commission $100 gift certificate, the tree itself, stand and angel donated by Linda Jones, and a Lionel Diesel battery powered model train ($100) donated by Mike Jones, Linda's brother. Omaha Artists Inc. – you are the BEST! Mission accomplished!
Omaha Artist Inc. Board Meeting Minutes: November 20, 2019. Meeting called to order by President, Katie Johnson.
Secretary: Judy Freeland read the minutes and they were approved.
Treasurer: JoAnne Nielsen reported $5,598.74.
ANAC: JoAnne Nielsen reported the next meeting will be in Fremont, June 10-13, 2020. Three workshops are planned and will be detailed in the January newsletter.
Cook Book Project: Authors JoAnne Nielsen and Susan Stevens ask that your recipes be sent to JoAnne and Susan’s emails.
Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported we had 109 entries at La Casa November 4th. Winners will be announced in the January newsletter. Takedown is January 6, 2020, 11-1am. Our winter show will be in Fremont at Gallery 92. Registration will be Sunday February 2, 2020 at 2-4 pm. Reception, Friday, February 7th, 5-7pm. Takedown, Monday, March 2, 11-1pm. The spring show will be at Hot Shops. April 28th will be registration, 11-1pm. Reception will be Sunday, May 3 at 2-4pm. Takedown, Sunday, May 31, 2-4pm. Our summer show is at Lauritzen Gardens. Registration will be Wednesday, July 29, 11-1pm. Reception TBA. Takedown is Sunday, September 20, 2-4pm. Lauritzen Gardens will take 25%. The theme is The Art of Nature.
Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett announced 40 people attended The November meeting. Fall leaves was the art project. In the December, the class will make Christmas wreaths.
Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat and her new committee member, Sally Calhoun reported supplies are needed as well as donations. Donations were made by members at the November 20th Fun Shop as well as the monies collected for class fee!.
Courtesy: Barbara Mathewson reported three new members. Marsha Pavel, Carol Stolp and Chris Bolmeier. Welcome ladies.
Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt and Neva Cozine arranged for Fun Shop participants to make greeting cards, November 20 to be supplied to Barb Mathewson’s Courtesy Committee collection. Thirty seven people attended the workshop bringing in $192. No meeting in December. January’s Fun Shop Artist and Executor Director, Barbara Gehringer from the Fremont 92 Gallery will demonstrate “paper making”.
Reservationist and Event Coordinator: Carol McCall and Patty Kounkel reserved Charlie’s On The Lake to be our board meeting/ luncheon location in January. Sarah McWilliams will present the program which will be detailed in the newsletter.
Membership: Susan Stevens and JoAnne Nielsen reported 125 active members.
Newsletter: Linda Guynn asks that all information be sent in promptly. The deadline for the January newsletter is December 26th.
Programs: Barbara Egr reported Sarah McWilliams will speak on finding our own style at the January 15th board/luncheon pro-gram. Details can be found in the newsletter.
Vice President: Barbara Egr reported Digital Express will print 250 business cards for $28. Barb Egr motioned to accept this proposal seconded by JoAnne Nielsen. Katie announced she will be out of town in January, Barb Egr, vice president will lead our January 15 board/ luncheon meeting.
President: Katie Johnson asked for a vote to create new business cards for OAI with the assistance of Susan Stevens and Jo Anne Nielsen.
Other Announcements: Three volunteers are needed by the January 15, 2020 luncheon/meeting to be on the scholarship committee headed by Linda Bernett.
The Tangier Shriners Feztival of Trees runs through November 25-30. Thank you to Linda Jones for heading up this project and to all who helped decorate ornaments for the OAI tree. Thank you also for those who volunteered to set up and decorate our tree on Thursday, November 21.
Motion to Adjourn by JoAnne Nielsen / Seconded by Linda Jones
Meeting adjourned by President Katie Johnson
Respectfully submitted by Judy Freeland
Judy Freeland
Secretary
Our December Art Bridge class was attended by 32 students with several children also participating. Holiday wreaths were made with strips of material, pine cones and other holiday items on coat hangers. Art Bridge also gifted a small bag filled with goodies, crayons and a coloring sheet.
The January lesson we will be making snowflakes.
Thank you to all those who donated to Art Bridge and Art Reach. Your donations go a long way and are much appreciated.
I also would like to personally thank all the teachers for giving of their time and help to our Art Bridge students. Lourdes O'Leary, Ivy Miller, Marlene Dobney, Marion Janecek, Donna Garlinghouse, and Cecelia Hiebner.
Linda Bernett
Art Bridge Chair
Our Spotlight Member Article this month is Neva Cozine. This section is meant to get to know each other!
Tell us about you?
I am in Nebraska because my dad was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base and my sister and I were in college at the time when the rest of the family moved to the next assignment. So we are here in Nebraska and Kansas. I met my spouse in graduate school; we have two children. One of my jobs, I was employed as a graphic designer.
Tell us about your history with Omaha Artists Inc?
I have been in Omaha Artists Inc. about 18 months and am a Fun Shop Co -chair. I love talking to others about art, and it is an organization that seems to be looking for ways for people to enjoy their art, grow creatively and enjoy others who are artists.
How did you get involved in art and what is your favorite medium?
Involved always! I love watercolor.
What is a little-known fact about you?
It is so little-known that even I don't know it!
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love to work around my house. I recently painted the walls of my “art room” and added those cool shelves to display art.
What are your travel experiences?
I have been all over the world, but now travel every year to see our son in California and daughter in Massachusetts.
What are you known for?
Not sure of this. Note: A member who wishes to remain anonymous, says Neva Cozine is known for her contagious happy spirit and her willingness to help!
What skills would you like to learn?
Working with ink and watercolor.
Has anything or anyone changed your life?
We lived in Japan for 3 years when I was in junior high. That impacted my taste in art and love of the Japanese culture.
What is your favorite quote or saying?
My mother said “Never throw away dirt.”
Omaha Artists, Inc. offers two scholarships yearly. The application deadline for both scholarships is March 1, 2020. The scholarships will be awarded at the March meeting.
The Genie Schafer Art Memorial Scholarship awards $400 each to two recipients to attend an art workshop. Learn more.
The Omaha Artists Inc. Memorial Scholarship awards one member $500 to attend an art workshop of their choice. The recipient must be willing to share what they have learned with other Omaha Artists members at a Fun Shop. Learn more.
Submit recipes for OAI's fund raiser cookbook. The deadline for all recipes is May 1, 2020. Learn more.
Let’s talk turkey…no, nothing to do with bowling 3 strikes in a row and nothing to do with name-calling even though we do use the words ‘stuff it’ while quitting cold turkey and singing it’s all about that baste!
This month, we pull out our favorite recipes and buy magazines with new recipes we may wish to try for our turkey dinners. Thanksgiving dinner in this country is traditionally turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. Have you ever wondered if the Pilgrims had the same menu in 1621 as we do today? Was turkey the meat served? Did they even have sugar and flour to make cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie? Did they have sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping?
While you are looking at your favorite recipes and perhaps reading recipes from your grandmother’s recipe box, keep in mind you may wish to submit these recipes to be published in our cookbook! Check out the recipe entry form in this newsletter! Don’t forget we have an art show in November – photos will be chosen for our cookbook.
We have another date to keep in mind for November! We have the Feztival of Trees, November 23- November 30 held at the Tangier Shine, 2823 South 84th Street here in Omaha. OAI has sponsored and donated a tree decorated with our own painted ornaments under the leadership of Linda Jones. Help us decorate that tree November 21st and win a free ticket to go to the soft opening at the drawing on 20th!
Each November finds the members of OAI enjoying a potluck meal, fellowship and the making of greeting cards for the upcoming year. This year we gather on November 20th. Barbara Mathewson is Courtesy Chair: throughout the year, she sends cards to those who are grieving a loss, someone who is ill, welcoming, thanking or praising. If you know of a member of our group who might enjoy receiving a card, please notify Barbara. We appreciate Barbara’s diligence in making someone’s day a little brighter!
November is a time not only for turkey but, a time of thanking those we appreciate. There is something about this time of year being surrounded by people who love and care about you. Let’s share the love and appreciation for each other as we consider the past and the present.
May all your wishbone wishes come true!
---Katie Johnson-President
Omaha Artists Inc.
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.
–William Arthur Ward