What's happening in the area in March

This is a link to the Stockton Record's page listing art events.     http://www.recordnet.com/article/20150305/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150309812/-1/A_NEWS06

What's happening in the area

Here's a link to the Stockton Record with art news.      http://www.recordnet.com/article/20150205/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/150209824/-1/A_BIZ

The Arts in January

this is a link to ArtRoundUp, with a recap of current art venues in the area.     Note we got top billing with our scheduled workshop.      

Bringing home the ribbons

I spent most of today at the annual Grape Festival in Lodi.     I've never shown any of my art there, but many of our members did.   Rich Allen had a table for LCAC and had handouts and information.  He was also working on a new oil painting as a demo.  

Frances Scott had been invited to have tables and invite other artists to demo and show their work.      That's how I happened to be there.     Helen Pauwels, Jean Janssen and I paint together with Frances on Mondays at the senior center in Stockton.  she invited us to show our work with her, and Marge show her quilting and needlework.    

While I was walking around enjoying the art and the Bonsai, and table setting displays, I spotted a work I really liked and went over to see it closer.    Surprise!    It was an award winner - by our own Doug Drendell.     Isn't that a kick?    So then I started looking at the name tags with the art, and I found many of our members were showing art there - and many had won awards.  Some of the members I recognized were Darrell O'Sullivan, Jean Janssen, Patti Wallace, Caroline Henry, Rhonda Spillaine, Elizabeth Parrish, Sandy Telles, Rich Allen, Eric Baker, Beverly Felton, Frances Scott, Rochelle Tietze and Charlene Martin.



I'm sure there are others I didn't spot, and I apologize to anyone I overlooked.    LCAC was not only well represented - members brought home a lot of ribbons.  Kudos to those that entered and to those who received awards.       I'd say we have something to crow about.       

Open Studio Tour - mark your calendars

Lodi Open Studios Tour 2014  (LOST) is in the works.

  In fact, the artists are already signed on.    Now they will be busy producing art to show at the 12 different venues.  Some of the artists are showing in their own studios or businesses, others are sharing spaces, some are showing at wineries, and at least one (Eric Baker with his gourds and pyography)  will be showing in the gallery.   Pottery, oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor paintings, fabric arts, photography, glass art, jewelry, assemblage, garden art, art quilts will be shown.     Stop by the gallery for the brochure that has the map, locations, and list of participating artists.

There are a few changes this year.  There is no charge for the map, but if you want to get into the fun of the Art Treasure Hunt, you can purchase tickets ($10.) at any any of the venues.  You can also collect treasures along the way and be a part of the raffle to win $500. value to purchase art from one or more of the participating artists.    

Mark your calendars for October 11 and 12, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Come out and join the fun.  

September at the gallery

Wow.  The art in the gallery is extra special this month.  We have some new members showing their work, Leland Choy is our featured artist and the works related to Lodi by Claire Oaks is being shown.    The gallery is loaded with good art.     Come in if you can and take some time to browse.    The book sale is going strong and some other members have added to the books being offered for sale to benefit the Art Center.      Thanks to all contributors and also to the lucky purchasers of these very gently used books.

First Friday Art Hop is tonite starting at 6 p.m.  Wines and reception food is hosted by volunteers - its a good time to get together, meet new members and old friends.   I'll post some pics tomorrow.     Hope to see you there tonite.

Mixed Media Group at LCAC

A few years ago, after having being a part of a very successful mixed media group in Sacramento, I approached a couple of the mixed media artists who are active in LCAC ( Patti Wallace and Lisa Goldman) whether they thought we could start a local group of mixed media artists and meet at the gallery?      The board approved our inquiries and soon we had it up and running.   And we are still going strong.      I can't tell  you how much it adds to our lives to have a chance to share and make art with others who have similar interests.      We share techniques and materials, and swap stories and jokes.        This last month we created a collaborative piece, with each artist adding their art to the backs of large puzzle pieces.   No one knew what anyone else was doing, we just each did our own thing.  We could draw, paint, or use collage to embellish the pieces.   Then we put it all together to see how it looked.  

 It's on a table in the studio/workroom this month, so if you get a chance come in and see what it looks like.     
This is a snapshot, so you can't really see the details.    There is a list next to it with the names  of the participating artists.












A number of us are doing an online paint 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.     We brought in some of our works to show what we have done.    Here are a few pics.

Marilyn Erickson is showing a book she has been reading, while Patti Wallace looks on.

These are some of Patti's paintings in the 30 day challenge.





LCAC  has been very supportive of our group and has made it possible for us to have a convenient, accessible work space with good lighting, work tables,  and seating.   

LCAC offers classes and workshops.   You can always stop by and see what is happening, or go to the website for information.        They are considering starting a painting group, somewhat similar to our mixed media group.     I hope it comes to pass because it adds immeasurably to your art and painting experience, to make your art with others.    Great friendships can come from these experiences.        If you are interested, let LCAC know.      Rich Allen and the board are open to your ideas and suggestions.  

Labor Day Celebration

Some of our artists will be showing their works at this event.   Check it out. 

2013 Labor Day Lodi Celebration Art Show & Wine Tasting

Presented by

Lodi Arts Commission & Lodi Wine Grape Commission

Monday, September 2, 2013 – 11am – 4pm

 

Labor Day Lodi is a free community-wide event organized by the Hutchins Street Square Foundation to celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Hutchins Street Square Community Center.  The event is expected to draw several thousand people and features hot air balloon, food, art, wine, music, games for the kids and lots of fun.