August-September 2008 Newsletter

Opening September 7, 2008 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
(This show is judged, but not juried)
Members may submit one or two entries
There will be 20 awards.

• Bring artwork Thursday or Friday, September 4th-5th.

• Pick up artwork Thursday or Friday, October 2nd-3rd

Members' Showcase
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Submit this side with $15 entry fee.

Members' Showcase
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Attach this side to back of art.

Members' Show
ARTIST________________________________________
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Submit this side with $15 entry fee.

Members' Show
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Attach this side to back of art.

RoseAnn Samuelson - Best of Show $500

Figuratively
Speaking
Awards

Click here for photos of
all award winners.

One-hundred and eighteen works from Florida artists were judged by Larry Moore of Winter Park, FL.

A nationally and internationally known illustrator, artist, and workshop instructor, Moore considered the narrative quality, strength of design, and authentic “voice”, as well as the theme of the human form in an environment, in selecting twenty-four awards.

Judge Larry Moore singled out “Best of Show” and “ First Place’ works for their strong political and personal viewpoints combined with outstanding technical skills.

Of “Stripes III”, he said, “This piece presents a strong personal and political narrative. The work combines beautiful paint handling, technique, and excellent drawing. There is a palpable sadness in this piece.”

Of “Urban Life”, he commented, “This piece presents an extremely personal point of view, with a strong narrative in the Harlem School tradition.

THANK YOU TO our sponsors:

Daytona trophy - Toelle Hovan
Mike & Judi anderson
Marta Crawford
Walter katz

Alice B. Johnson. - 1st Place

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

To Pat Gower for the donation of a computer

Marilyn Masters for the donation of a printer & scanner

Sue Reynolds for the donation of a laptop computer

Members’ News Congratulations!

Linda Knight -- 2nd Place in Sculpture in the Ponce Inlet Fine Arts Show

Linda Knight was accepted to the All Florida Show in Boca Raton.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:

MISSION STATEMENT: To promote the creation and appreciation of ART.

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( )Single Membership - $35; ( )Family Membership - $45 or ( )Life Membership - $350.Make checks payable to: The Art League of Daytona Beach

Mail to: The Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL., 32114

The Art League is pleased with the response to our efforts to find sponsors for awards for our member shows. The list on the right are the sponsors that have pledged to support this program. The members’ shows where these awards will be presented are:

• Annual Art League Members’ Juried Exhibit (January 2008)

• “Figurative Speaking: - the Human Form (July 2008)

• Members’ Showcase (October 2008)

Click here for the flyer concerning the sponsor program.  And we still have copies in the foyer if you know of anyone who might be interested in becoming a sponsor.  As a sponsor, your contribution will help the Art League (a non-profit organization) to recognize, reward, and encourage our members to continue to grow as artists, both within the League and the community.

Thank you to our award sponsors:

• Tropical Frame & Art
• Fulvia Mombello-Russo
• The News Journal
• John & Wilma Graham
• Daytona Interational Speedway
• Harry & Jane Mallon
• Robin Moore
• Dick & Sybil Ajalat
• Utrect Art Supplies
• Wall-Y-World
• Fast Frame
• Zone Gallery
• Billy's Tap Room
• Don W. Emery Memorial Award
• Rolfe Daniels
• Pat & Paul Thompson
• Peter Cerreta
• Flagler Art League
• Dorothy Zucco
• Mike & Judy Anderson
• Rosario's Ristorante - Grand Seas
• Gregory Barton Memorial Award

A Definition of “Gallery Wrap”

Gallery wrap is a term referring to a style of stretching on artist’s canvas so that the canvas wraps around the sides of the wooden frame (stretcher bars) and is secured to the back of the wooden frame. The result is the mechanisms used to secure the canvas ( staples or tacks) are not visible on the sides of the canvas. The sides are prepared and primed in the same manner the face of the canvas is prepared or primed. The sides may then be painted a solid color or painted to continue the image appearing on the face of the canvas. This method of stretching and preparing a canvas allows for a frame less presentation of the finished painting.

Photo and Definition taken from internet connection to: http://en.wikipedia.org, The free encyclopedia

The back and front treatment of a canvas mounted in the gallery wrap style.

Gallery Sitting: Please help us with sitting the gallery on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.  This is so important for us to be open these days for the public to visit our shows and of course our "Members' Gallery."

Members Gallery: Bring your paintings in (no wider than 42") to be hung in the "Members Gallery." We have been successful in selling paintings from this area, but even if your work doesn't sell, it's a place to show your work. Visitors have often remarked about the work in this gallery, enjoying them sometimes more than the current show in the main galleries. And, we are proud to show off the work of our very talented members.

FRAMING INFORMATION:

Many new members ask about framing so we plan to have a demonstration and workshops soon on this subject. Our more experienced members recommend the following commercial framers:

• Tropical Frame & Art Center (20% discount to artists), 2800 Nova Road , Bldg. A, S. Daytona - 788-6577.  Tropical Frame is also an awards sponsor!

• Southern Paint gives a 20% discount on art supplies, 239 S. Seagrave, Daytona Beach - 235-8107