October Art Design and Dine at CAG - Kathi Tarantola

"Dance at Dusk."  Hot Glass by Kathi Tarantola

Its time for ...
ART, DESIGN AND DINE
at the Cheyenne Artists Guild
1701 Morrie Avenue

October 11, 2012
5 pm - 8 pm

October Featured Artist
KATHI TARANTOLA

Kathi Tarantola, artist, received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wyoming.  Most of her early work was three dimensional, sculptural, form.   However, after developing an interest in wheel-thrown pottery, the artist turned toward further exploration of various studio crafts.  In 2005, Tarantola began working with hot glass and found her passion for glass blowing.  Then, in 2011, Tarantola studied amongst world-renowned glass masters at the famous Pilchuck Glass Studio near Seattle, Washington.

"Blowing glass is like the 'extreme sport' of the studio crafts," says Tarantola.  "Nothing is more thrilling than combining elements of color and design with a great big dose of excitement and danger!"

Don't miss out on the opportunity of Kathi sharing her art with you

 on October 11th,  Art Design and Dine at the Cheyenne Artists Guild!

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CAG Members show art at Pointe Frontier

Joan Brennan (right) one of the organizers and CAG past president holds a painting by CAG member Anne Sostrom.  Dottie Schaaf (left) also a CAG Member, took part in showing her work as well as helping set up and take down the show.  

Here's a couple of snapshots of what you may have missed during the afternoon of September 14th at Pointe Frontier in Cheyenne, WY!  Some of the Pointe Frontier residents  and members of the Cheyenne Artists Guild brought their art to the upstairs mezzanine at Pointe Frontier, located at 1406 Prairie Ave. (2 story building corner of Prairie and Powerhouse) The upstairs was turned into a gallery, full of art available for public viewing.  If you didn't make it out to see this show be sure to plan to attend the event in the future.

New Hours at CAG!!!

Did you know..... that the Cheyenne Artists Guild 

 is open longer hours, Tues.-Fri. and now open on Saturdays?

Hooray!!!  Yes, we're open more hours for you to get a chance to see the exhibits!

Tuesday-Friday 12:00p.m. - 5:00pm 

and on Saturday 10:00am - 2:00p.m.

We invite you to come by see the latest art exhibit and 

meet our new Gallery Manager, Mohala Johnson!

Cheyenne Artists Guild,

1701 Morrie

Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Call for Entries: Rockies West National Watercolor Show

ROCKIES WEST 20th NATIONAL 2012
March 1 - April 6, 2012
The Art Center, Grand Junction, CO
 

NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Grand Junction, Colorado
Deadline: December 1, 2012
Posted: 8/18/12
	Exhibit Dates:	March 1 - April 5, 2013
	Title:	Rockies West National
	Sponsor:	Western Colorado Watercolor Society
	Venue:	Western Colorado Center for the Arts
	Awards:	$1000 Best of show, $1000 Best CO. artist, plus many more cash and merchandise awards
	Juror:	Laurel Covington-Vogl
	Eligibility:	All Watermedia artists 18 and older. Must be orginal, painted within last 3 years, matted and framed like a watercolor.
	Fees:	$35 for 2 images includes 6 mos membership, or $20 to current members.
	Commission:	30%
	Send SASE to:	WCWS, P. O. Box 3584, Grand Junction, CO 81502
	E-mail:	Dani Tupper
	Phone:	970 874-3088
	Website:	http://www.westerncoloradowcsociety.org
	Prospectus:	http://www.westerncoloradowcsociety.org

To see the prospectus check out the link below:

http://www.westerncoloradowcsociety.org/PDF%20files/Rockies%20West%20National%20Prospectus%202012.pdf

Call for Entries at the October Halloween Show at CAG

It's time for some fun at the CAG annual ...

"Ghosties and Ghoulies and 

Things That Go Bump in the Night" 

October Art Show and Sale

The Cheyenne Artist Guild is calling for you to bring in your favorite Halloween Art for our October Show.  Any media is accepted but we ask for you to please stay with a spooky or autumn theme for this exhibit.  

Enter 3 of your works of art for $10 
by September 28th 
at the Cheyenne Artists Guild 
1701 Morrie Avenue,Cheyenne WY   

Then plan on attending our Member meeting at 7pm on October 1 for a Halloween party and surprises.  By the Way, we would love to see you come for the October 1st party and reception in your favorite Halloween costume!!! All are welcome to this spooky event even if you aren't brave enough to enter the competition or dress in costume!!!  

Be ready for some Halloween fun!  

Call for entries: Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor Center

Architect's rendering of the new Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor Center

Originally Posted by Wyoming Arts Blog 

David Newell, Curator of Art at the Wyoming State Museum, sends this news:

The Wyoming Art in Public Buildings program is pleased to announce a new APB project for the Visitor Center at Curt Gowdy State Park. The project has a November 30 deadline, so we want Wyoming artists to be aware of the current opportunity.  The Call for Entries form [Wyoming residents only] is currently being mailed, but it is also available to download on the web sites for the Wyoming State Museum, the Wyoming Arts Council and State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails.
We have a second project posting soon for the new Health and Science Center at Central Wyoming College. And keep an eye out for additional projects that are coming this winter.

We area waiting final confirmation of dates, but we will also soon be having the dedications of the APB art collection at the Wyoming Military Joint Force Readiness Center in Cheyenne and Stan Dolega's sculpture Wind Code at the new Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center, just south of Cheyenne.  

Check out the original post from the Wyoming Arts Blog and call for entries form at the link below:

 Call for entries: Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor Center

Have some fun at a Mike Beeman Workshop!

"Capitol Avenue" Oil Painting by Mike Beeman

Mike Beeman

will be conducting a workshop, 

"Having Fun with Painting"  

October 20-21, 2012
9am-4pm

Location: Cheyenne Artists Guild

1701 Morrie Avenue

Cheyenne Wyoming 82009

United States

Spend an intensive two days learning the basics of painting with your favorite medium and its application to creating innovative and exciting paintings. This workshop will cover the following technical and fundamental applications of various media and artistic considerations using demonstrations and practice sessions.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

• The use of Notans
• How to block a painting in with three values
• Developing thumbnails for problem solving
• Working with color
• Focusing on the importance of lost and found edges
• The importance of squinting and how it simplifies your subject matter
• Critique sessions

This workshop will assist students in obtaining a certain level of confidence in their painting ability and to acquire skills that can be used with any painting medium.

Students can bring their own reference material (photos, sketches, etc). 

MATERIAL LIST: 

Bring what you use at home as your preferred materials in pastel, oil, watercolor or acrylics. Examples of materials Mike uses in his works are as follows:

LIST OF MATERIALS FOR PASTELS: 
A selection of soft and hard pastels like Terry Ludwig’s, Rembrandt, Grumbacher, Schmincke, Unison, Art Spectrum, NuPastels, etc.
PASTEL PENCILS: Carb Othello or similar brand of pastel pencils….black*, white*, warm*, and cool gray*
PAPER: 2-3 sheets of 9” x 12” paper or board of your preference.  Mike will be using a textured surface, such as Belgium Mist Wallis paper, LaCarte Pastel Board or a gray Canson.
BOARD: Pastel support/drawing board for 9”x 12” paper
A small sketchbook, any size (8” x 10”, 7” x 9”, etc.) or a few pieces of paper for sketching.

LIST OF MATERIALS MIKE USES FOR OIL, WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLICS:

Oil Brands: Mike usually uses Gamblin, Rembrandt’s, or Winsor Newton Pigments:

TOR Transparent Oxide Red

Burnt Sienna

Yellow Ochre

Cad. Yellow Light 

Cad. Yellow Deep

Cad Red lt

Cad Orange

Alizarin Crimson

Cad Red Deep

Ultramarine Blue

Cobalt Blur

Winsor Newton Titanium White

Rembrandt’s Warm and Cool Gray OR Gamblin’s light, medium and dark gray

Solvents- Gamblin odorless or any other odorless Turpentine… Do not bring any solvent that you can smell!

Brushes-  Small, medium and large flat or Filbert one medium round

Palette Knife

Palette

5” x 7” canvas boards

Papertowels**

Water containers for watercolor or acrylics

The cost is $125 for Artists Guild members and $150 for non members.  If you have any further questions, or are ready to sign up please contact the Cheyenne Artists Guild at 632-2263 or check out the website at: 

http://cheyenneartistsguild.weebly.com/mike-beeman.html. 

CAG hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday, noon-4:30pm.

 1701 Morrie Ave. in Holliday Park.

Cheyenne, WY  

Call for Entries- Western Spirit Art Show in Cheyenne

Deadline to enter the Old West Museum Western Spirit juried exhibition in Cheyenne, WY is October 31st! To find out more about this show and get your copy of the prospectus, go to the Western Spirit Art Show links at:

 http://www.oldwestmuseum.org/western_spirit.asp 

and 

http://www.oldwestmuseum.org/_pdfs/2013%20WSASS%20Prospectus.pdf

Ever wonder how the Cheyenne Artists Guild got started?

Cheyenne Artists Guild

In case your new to the guild, we thought you might like to know some interesting facts about how the Cheyenne Artists Guild began!!!  

• In 1949 a group of artists decided to turn their passion into something more. The original Art Center was located at 112 East 8th Avenue 

• On May 19, 1949, 13 people signed Cheyenne Artist's Guild Constitution their names were: 

                President: Mary Ellen Seribrer
               Vice-President: Christine Lowery
               Secretary: Mildred Breitweiser
               Treasurer: Charles Letsche
               All those who joined in 1949 are considered "Charter Members"
                       Hilma S Deleplaine
                       Eileen Mackley
                       Janet Rider
                       Barbara King
                       Gladys Spatz
                       Jayne Letsche
                       Alycemae Kastle
                       Margaret Brown
                       Dorothy Feildman
                       Helen Helzer
                       M.J. Andrew
                       Earnestine Dunlap
                       Mary Scheicher
                       Grace Bancroft
                       Frederick Hutchinson Porter

• November 9, 1954 : First Cheyenne Art Center Dedicated to: "Further the efforts and studies of its members, to sponsor exhibits, and to promote interest in art in this locality" 
• 1962 : Created Kruz-Andrews Scholarship honoring two early Guild Presidents 
• June 1966 : Guild sponsored Cheyenne's first Artist-Craftsman Exhibit in Dairy Gold Building Capitol City's only free public Art Gallery until 1970 Frederick H (Bunk) Porter : Director of interior renovation of the Carriage House 
• Restoration was performed by members American National Bank & the community donated 

             Bricks
             Ceiling tile
             French Doors (3 pairs)
             Fluorescent Lighting
             Cash
             The haymow Area
             Ladder was replaced by stairs
             Re-floored
             Wired for electricity
              Insulated

•  Fire Escape (Steps on side of building) was added later as a gift from Cheyenne Insurers Association whom also paid to have the roof painted. Stalls were temporarily left in place and used as art supply storage and sale areas 
• 1969 : Seven-State Regional Art Show started which was later renamed: 'National Show' 2012 marks the 42nd year for this event. 
• 1970 : mortgage was paid off as a result of 'dedication and fundraising efforts'. Guild organized and staffed the first 'Fine Arts Division' of the County Fair
• May 10, 1979 : Application for design as a National Register of Historic Places was approved and presented

CAG Members we need your recipes!

THE CHEYENNE ARTISTS GUILD 

is creating a COOKBOOK by our members!!!!

Members are encouraged to e-mail or drop off your favorite family recipes at the the guild.  Up to 10 recipes per Member (please make sure to type or print neatly all the details for your recipe)  You may send your recipes to barb@barbarashort.com or drop them off at the guild as soon as possible so we can get the "Artistic Foods" Cookbook to the printer! 

National Call for Entries- Recycle Reimagine

NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Fort Collins, Colorado
Deadline: September 17, 2012
Posted: 8/21/12
	Exhibit Dates:	October 4-27, 2012
	Title:	Recycle: Reimagine
	Venue:	Poudre Studio Artists & Galleries
	Awards:	$50 first, $25 second, $15 third, and $10 People's Choice
	Eligibility:	Many artists are becoming more environmentally sensitive by using recycled materials in their artwork. The purpose of this exhibit is to showcase artwork using recycled materials. We welcome any and all submissions of art created with reused materials. All original artistic interpretations are welcome; contemporary, traditional, abstract, as are two- and three-dimensional pieces.
	Fees:	$30 for up to 3 pieces, $10 for each additional piece
	Commission:	30% of sales
	E-mail:	Evie Tilley
	Website:	http://www.poudrestudioartists.com
	Prospectus:	http://www.poudrestudioartists.com/artist-resources/call-for-entry-recycle-reimagine/

Mohala Johnson, new Gallery Manager at CAG

Mohala Johnson, is CAG's September featured artist during Art Design and Dine as well as the new gallery manager at CAG. She sees her job as manager as a great opportunity for her to meet people and grow as an artist. Originally from Hawaii, with her many talents "Mo" brings a  new spark of energy to the guild!  We are truly blessed to have her as part of our organization!

Stop by the guild to meet Mohala during our new extended gallery hours of Tuesday-Friday 12 Noon-5 PM and Saturday 10 am -2 pm!

 

“Being born and raised on the island of Kauai, part of the Hawaiian chain, and then coming state side to Cheyenne, WY is something many people ask me about. Do I miss home? Yes, Why did I move here? Snow. Island life is wonderful, however as the saying goes ” The grass is always greener on the other side” I wanted to experience all four seasons not just wet and wetter seasons. As an artists I have a hard time defining myself as I like to dabble in many things. I think this is due in part to my very short attention span along with my over active imagination. Currently I am occupying myself with jewelry making, Painting ( at least trying to paint ), as well as photography.

If I could accomplish one thing with my art it would be simply to spread the joy that I put into making each piece to others. Everyone deserves a little art in their live so I will continue to do my best to make sure I have a healthy supply of it."

Calling all Ghosties and Ghoulies Art at CAG

It's time for some fun at the CAG annual ...

"Ghosties and Ghoulies and 

Things That Go Bump in the Night" 

October Art Show and Sale

The Cheyenne Artist Guild is calling for you to bring in your favorite Halloween Art for our October Show.  Any media is accepted but we ask for you to please stay with a spooky or autumn theme for this exhibit.  

Enter 3 of your works of art for $10 
by September 28th to the Cheyenne Artists Guild.   

Then plan on attending our Member meeting at 7pm on October 1 for a Halloween party and surprises.  By the Way, we would love to see you come for the October 1st party and reception in your favorite Halloween costume!!! All are welcome to this spooky event even if you aren't brave enough to enter the competition or dress in costume!!!  

Be ready for some Halloween fun!  

LCCC Cultural Events honors one of our CAG Members

Ginny Rowland becomes Honary Life Member at CAG

President Dee James awards Ginny Rowland
the Cheyenne Artist Guild Life Member Award.

All of us at CAG want to send out a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Ginny Rowland as she becomes an "Honorary Life Member" of our guild.  Thanks, Ginny for your hard work and years of dedication at the guild!

President's Message from Dee James-

It was my extreme honor at the August board meeting to present Mrs Ginny Rowland with a lapel pin and bestow her the honor of now being an...."Honorary Life Member" in the Cheyenne Artist Guild!  Ginny has been President at least 11 times!! There is no way that I or the membership can ever find the words to thank Ginnny for her tireless efforts and knowledge on the behalf of the Cheyenne Artists Guild.  Thank you very much, Mrs. Ginny Rowland!

Call for Entries at Abecedarian Gallery

NATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Denver, Colorado
Deadline: September 19, 2012
Posted: 6/13/12 Exhibit Dates: November 16 - December 15, 2012 Title: Modest in Scale national juried exhibition of small scale artworks Sponsor/Venue: Abecedarian Gallery Awards: $1500 in cash, merchandise and exhibition awards Juror: Doug Stapleton Eligibility: Open to any artist 18 years of age or older residing in the United States of America. Submitted works must be original 2 or 3 dimensional works that do not exceed 12 inches in any dimension (including frame or mount). Film, video and straight digital prints or photographs are not eligible, however works that incorporate digital processes alongside non-digital processes are eligible. There is a weight limitation of 35 pounds. Work that requires special installation can't be accepted. Fees: $16 first entry, $12 each additional, up to 5 total Commission: 40% Send SASE to: Abecedarian Gallery, 910 Santa Fe, #101, Denver, CO 80204 E-mail: Alicia Bailey Phone: 720-282-4052 Website: http://www.abecedariangallery.com Prospectus: http://bit.ly/MtXY50

Create a Painting at Suite 1901

Terrie Lombardi demos pastels at Vanda Edington "Purely Pastel" Reception

"Enthralled with Pink"
Pastel Painting by Vanda Edington

Purely Pastel

 September 12, at 7PM 

Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery at LCCC  

Purely Pastel is the name of the show featuring Vanda Edington, CAG member.  The show opens  September 12th with a demo and reception in the Easter and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery at LCCC.  Vanda was was selected to show her work through October 16th. Her teacher, Terrie Lombardi, will do a pastel demo and show several of her pieces. There will also be a display of pastel, papers, books and a slide show showing the production of pastel sticks at the Terry Ludwig Pastels factory.

"Love Affair with Peonies"
Pastel Painting by Terry Lombardi

42nd National Juried Show at CAG Announce Winners

The Cheyenne Artists Guild would like to thank Paula Peacock for doing a wonderful job judging this years show. Also a special thanks goes out to the sponsors that helped make the show happen,  Little Ol' Printshop, and Pointe Frontier.   For those of you that did not make it by to see the show here is a taste of what you missed!

The 2012 winners of the 42nd National Art Show at the Cheyenne Artists Guild are:

"Hidden in Wyoming" - Roxann Axtell

BEST OF SHOW

"Wanted Alive" - Michael Raper  

PEOPLES CHOICE

"Boat Builders" Sherry Sherman 

LANDSCAPE

1st Place- "Boat Builders" Sherry Sherman

2nd Place- "Mail Truck Fully Depreciated" Arlene Brawn

3rd Place-  "Coming Home" Sandra Warvi

"Shelf Mushroom1" Jenny Henninger

NON-TRADITIONAL

1st Place - "Shelf Mushroom1" Jenny Henninger

2nd Place- "Boom" Jeanie Schlump

3rd Place- "Dead Heads" Sharlet Huntley

"Johanna" Diana DeSantos

PORTRAIT

1st Place- "Johanna" Diana DeSantos

2nd Place- "Camouflage" Susan Stork

3rd  Place - "Night at the Symphony" Gail Watford

"Color Me Green" by Page Money

STILL LIFE

1st Place- "Color Me Green" by Page Money

2nd Place- "Peppers and Salt Cellar" Sandra Guzzo

3rd Place- "Leaves and Pots of Color" Dee James

"Squash Blossom" Crystal Lawrence

WILD LIFE

1st Place- "Squash Blossom" Crystal Lawrence

2nd Place- "Canada Goose and Goslings" Gwen Bruner

3rd Place- "Rooster" Alberto Alcantara