Hello members
Hope your spring is full of sunshine and blooming things! (see one attachment)
A few items have arrived and are ready to share.
By the way, if anyone else is interested in being a) the purveyor of these announcements and b) the membership chair let me know. It just might be time for this bird to pass these tasks along to another (younger) member who wants to get involved in the art league. Neither task is difficult but it’s good to want to do the membership roll for several years in a row. I’ve done it for hmmm maybe 17 years. Not say’n the new person should do it that long. But,.new people always inject change and WAAL doesn’t need that kind of change too often.
Just remember, it’s better to volunteer than be volunteered.
On to the latest greatest news.
Next announcement on or about: May 7
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>>>> Next Meeting May 13, 2021 7pm (and upcoming meetings)
> WAAL Monthly Meeting – May 13, 2021 > Join Zoom Meeting > us02web.zoom.us/j/82729823825?pwd=S3FLVi96NkJxdlZ5Y0lUU1d5QTJNUT09 <us02web.zoom.us/j/82729823825?pwd=S3FLVi96NkJxdlZ5Y0lUU1d5QTJNUT09> > > Meeting ID: 827 2982 3825 > Passcode: 091384 > > May speaker: > Jeremy Rosario – Jeremy is an illustrator who paints. One of his projects is volunteering as a medical translator at the Grace Clinic where he collects wisdom from patients and paints their portraits. Story from the Delaware Gazette <www.delgazette.com/news/88530/painter-showcasing-community-members> The portraits are hanging in the lobby of the Beeghly Library at Ohio Wesleyen through mid-April. More of Jeremy’s Art <www.facebook.com/jrosario.arte/> > > >>>> Upcoming Programs > June 10 – Scholarship Student Work – We will interview and present the work of three Worthington high school students who were chosen by their teaches for a WAAL scholarship. > > July 8 – Kyla Zoe Rafert – Kyla is a painter whose work as been displayed at the Gormley Gallery. She paints incredibly detailed interior scenes that mix people, animals, replicas of the old masters, and great wallpaper. Kyla’s website <kyla-zoe.com/home.html> > > August 12 – Amy Adams – Amy’s oil paintings are inspired by Joaquin Sorolla. She paints light and shadow relationships to tell a story of how scene exists in that one moment. Amy’s website <amyadamsfineart.com/home.html> > > September 9 – Annual WAAL members’ show and tell. – If we do this on line, you will be asked to email photos of the pieces you want to show. If we are meeting in person, bring something you have been working on during the past year. > > >>>WAAL Virtual Show – June/July > We would like to stage another virtual show for WAAL members in the June/July time frame. We are looking for a show chair who wants to learn how to set up the online gallery. Beth Veldey will train him/her on how track the submissions and curate the online show. Email Beth at eveldey@insight.rr.com <mailto:eveldey@insight.rr.com> to sign up for show chair.
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>>>> A Message from the President
The WAAL Board of Directors held a meeting on April 13th where the following topics were discussed: Financial Review Scholarship Program Grant Funding Future Exhibits Responding to COVID-19 Change of Leadership for the 2021-2022 Season Financial Review As noted in previous meetings and announcements, our revenue this year is lower than recent years due to a decrease in membership. Our finances are stable, but we are hoping that memberships will increase as COVID-19 restrictions relax.
Scholarship Program Our Scholarship Program will award three students from Thomas Worthington High School, Worthington Kilbourne High School and Worthington Christian High School. The students will again present their artwork remotely at our May Meeting and this year we will display their work in the WAAL Virtual Gallery on our website.
Grant Funding Beth Veldey and Sarah-Jane Workman have been hard at work organizing and revising the documents needed to achieve 501(c)3 status. WAAL has engaged an attorney who has reviewed our materials. The WAAL By-Laws will need to be updated and a draft will be prepared. The Membership will be updated as the project progresses.
Future Exhibits All-Member Group “Summer Show”. We would like to stage another virtual show for WAAL members in June/July and are seeking a Show Chair. First Community Church. An in-person show is scheduled for August-September. Ruth Ann Mitchell will serve as Show Chair. Responding to COVID-19 WAAL will continue to comply with Governor DeWine’s mandates and recommendations as outlined in Responsible Restart Ohio. The most recent Order was released on April 9th and requires that gatherings not exceed 10 people. In response to this Order, coupled with the Griswold Center remaining closed, WAAL will continue to host our activities online. Our meeting and events have been interesting, interactive, and a lot of fun. If you have not yet taken advantage of all that is being offered, log in to our next meeting or critique to see what you have been missing.
Change of Leadership Even though it is only April, it is not too early to think about who will be leading our group into 2022. Could it be you? Our next election for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer takes place in July, with the new term commencing in September. WAAL offers many other Chair positions where you can share your expertise, learn something new, and become involved in moving the League forward. Current Board Members will provide plenty of support. To inquiry about a leadership opportunity contact President Katie Crowley at President@WorthingtonAreaArtLeague.com <mailto:President@WorthingtonAreaArtLeague.com> or Vice President Beth Veldey at VicePresident@WorthingtonAreaArtLeague.com <mailto:VicePresident@WorthingtonAreaArtLeague.com>.
Katherine N. Crowley President
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>>>> WAAL Meeting Minutes
see attached files
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>>>> Member on exhibit!
WAAL Member Rod Hayslip is currently in a 3-person show at Art Access Gallery in Bexley. The Artist Reception is April 23rd, 4-6pm. The show runs to mid-June. The other artists featured are Karen Rumora (Encaustics) and Todd Camp (Abstract Oils). www.rodhayslip.com/event/149382/art-access-gallery-3-person-show <www.rodhayslip.com/event/149382/art-access-gallery-3-person-show>
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>>>> News from Aida Garrity’s Art Studio
News from Aida’s Art Studio April 2021 Newsletter
My solo show exhibition “Aida Garrity: Dublin Golfscapes” is just around the corner and I am really looking forward to seeing you there!
The exhibition will take place at the Dublin Arts Council from April 7th, 2021 until June 7th, 2021. The collection consists of 15 golf related paintings in the areas of landscapes, figurative, and still life. I have been working on this collection for the past two years and I really hope you will enjoy it!
The Dublin Arts Council is located at 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin, Ohio 43016. To schedule an appointment Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3:30p.m., and the second Saturday of the month 11 a.m.-2 p.m. visit: visitdublinartscouncil.as.me <link.faso.com/c/443/7a0d64176b78604738c6a0a4d6a6f30675dd3f67e84fdab6b24821ea1ed060e5>
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>>>> Peachblow Pottery Spring 2021
Spring greetings to all!!!
It’s been too long since I’ve been in touch with everyone – I certainly hope this note finds you well, happy, and enjoying this beautiful Spring!
I have decided to have my annual Spring Open House this year, after cancelling both Spring and Fall open houses last year. I will be officially open the first TWO weekends of May, since it’s been so long, and since the Delaware Arts Festival, and others, have been cancelled. Weather permitting, I’ll have tents up outside to accommodate distancing. Masks are still appreciated.
Saturday, May 1st, 10-5, and Sunday, May 2nd, noon-5.
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Saturday, May 8th, 10-5, and Sunday, May 9th, noon -5
Other than open house weekends, my gallery is open most days by chance or appointment.
Give me a call, text, or email to be sure I’m home. 740-548-7224.
Each Spring, I find myself wanting to make mostly vases, for all the new blooms foliage. I’ll have lots of them, plus my regular production pieces.
Looking forward to seeing you and catching up!
Gail Russell Peachblow Pottery 13262 Hartford Rd. Sunbury, OH 43074
gail@peachblowpottery.com <mailto:gail@peachblowpottery.com> www.peachblowpottery.com <www.peachblowpottery.com/> Facebook – Peachblow Pottery Gail Russell Instagram – peachblow_pottery 740-548-7224
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>>>> Member on exhibit – Dana Grubbe
My show at GATEWAY TO THE ARTS at the John Glenn Columbus Airport is up and can be seen between now and June 1st.
Dana dana@grubbe.us <mailto:dana@grubbe.us> +1 614.203.0078
Website: DanaGrubbe.com <danagrubbe.com/> Studio: 400 West Rich St. #154 Columbus, OH 43215 Hayley Gallery, New Albany Instagram: @DanaFrostGrubbe
See attached
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Worthington Area Art League – announcement 4/24/21
WAAL-Brd-April-2021.docx
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