Emailing - Artists' Studio Association

Date: 12/31/2024
Subject: ASA Update
From: Artists' Studio Association

A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY

Arlon Gilliland is a name, if not a face, that every ASA member probably recognizes. Arlon has been a member of ASA artists since the mid-90's and has served ASA in more ways than any other single member. In the early days when he still had his gallery in Taft, he made room for special showings by ASA artists. Soon after he became a member, he started teaching and for nearly 30 years has taught classes and led the Guided Open Studios nearly every week. He hand-lettered many signs and posters for Gallery activities, as well as an Agenda poster for each of the monthly meetings. When there were activities in the Gallery, you would always find Arlon there after others had left, cleaning up the kitchen, wiping down the bathroom and taking out the garbage. This dedication was "rewarded" by being elected President from which position he led ASA for many years. When he resigned the Presidency in 2017, In recognition for all that he had done to keep ASA going through good times and bad, the Board awarded him the back corner of the Gallery as his own display space in perpetuity. THANK YOU ARLON!

NOTES FROM THE GALLERY

ATTENTION INSTRUCTORS:

Please make use of the table and wall in the SE corner of the Gallery. This is your chance to display examples of the artwork students will work on in the class as well as anything you'd like to say about the class that wasn't covered in the brochure.

Also please take a moment when the class starts to ask students to watch for paint that accidentally gets on the chairs or floor. It just takes a moment to wipe it up when it happens rather than wait until it's been tracked around the room and/or has dried.

ATTENTION CARD SELLERS:

If you sell greeting cards in the Gallery, you'll probably agree that the most tedious part is filling the little tags that go on the back. I've put a stack of pages of those labels in the label drawer. If you come by the Gallery, pick up a sheet and take it home. That way you'll be able to fill the labels out at home at your leisure.

And periodically check your cards to make sure they all have labels. An unlabeled card will become unpayable to the "unknown" artist and a donation to ASA if it sells.

ATTENTION: REHANG

Instructors have been going out on a weekly basis, including this week, regarding rehang requirements. But I want to particularly emphasize two requirements that are missed by some participants every quarter.

1. Each piece MJST have both a wall label and the smaller PAA label which needs to be attached to the back.

2. Artwork meant to be hung on the wall MUST be wired for hanging. Pictures that have a different form of hanger will NOT BE HUNG. If you feel that your work has a legitimate alternative hanger, please check with me before the rehang. Discussions after the fact will not result in disqualified pieces being hung.

Kathy Cope, Gallery Coordinator

beachwalkinlady@hotmail.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND SAFE TRAVELS TO ALL

ASA WINTER SHOW : FIFTH NOTICE

The week of December 30:

New artwork to be brought in and old artwork taken home

Sunday January 5:

Last day artwork can be submitted for the 'Winter Show'

Monday January 6:

Rehang will take place

Friday January 10:

Gallery reception in conjunction with PAA from 5:00 - 7:00

If you are, for any reason, unable to get your work in by that date, contact Kathy by text to 541-264-9222, or email: beachwalkinlady@hotmail.com or gallerycoordinator@asaart.net , and I will try to work something out.

Criteria:

Your membership must be current including the $20/year display fee.

1. Hanging pieces must be wired; sawtooth and other types of hangers will not be accepted.

2. Each piece needs a display label and a small label for sales in PAA. Please fill out both types of labels for each piece.

3. Instructions will be laid out on the table as usual. A Hold Harmless form must be signed for 2025.

4. The number of pieces an artist can submit will be based on size and available space:

Three pieces, no larger than 15 inches on a side.

Two pieces, no larger than 30 inches on a side.

One piece no larger than 36 inches on a side.

We have limited space for larger pieces. It may be that not all submitted pieces will be able to go up in any one show. Kathy will choose pieces based on first come first served and whichever ones fit best in the space available.

5. Please check with Kathy regarding the best way to display 3-dimensional artwork.

THERE WILL BE A RECEPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH PAA ON JANUARY 10TH FROM 5-7 PM.

Questions, comments, or compliments? Call or text Kathy at 541-264-9222 or email.

~Kathy Cope

ASA Gallery Coordinator

AND ONE MORE THING

MEMBERS

ASA is looking for someone to manage our website. Ruth Hugeback put this website together and has managed it for years. Recently, she was able to pass it on to Char who has also been our class coordinator. Unfortunately, neither will be continuing in those positions. If you have some website experience and would like to help us out with this, we would really appreciate that help.

If you are interested in either of these positions, please notify a board member: Steve, Michelle, Cindy, Bonnie, Kathy or Kim.

Thursday Guided Open Studio with Arlon Gilliland

One of our most valued perks for ASA members is here Thursday afternoons!

This Thursday THERE WILL BE OPEN STUDIO.. JANUARY 2nd WE WILL BE DOING ABSTRACT PAINTINGS THEN STENCIL CIRCLES WITH LIDS AND CIRCLE TEMPLATES ON TOP OF THAT. ADD YOUR OWN TOUCHES..... Arlon WILL BE HOSTING his weekly Guided Open Studio in the ASA Classroom.

BE CREATIVE AND FEEL FREE TO TRY NEW TECHNIQURES.

HAVE REFERENCE ART

Registration is not required.

OPEN STUDIO

THIS WEEK

ASA members with basic mosaic skills and safety training meet to create.

When: Tuesday,'s from 1:30 pm until 4:30 pm

Where: ASA Classroom

Event: Rosemary Wood-Hemm

Contact(s): rwoodhemm@gmail.com

Category: Free to members

Registration is not Required

OPEN STUDIO
EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITY

Instructor:Bonnie Holubetz

Email: bonnie@rivercityart.com
Phone: (503)502-1000

Wednesdays - See Calendar. Time: 10 AM to 3 PM

What is art if you don’t have fun? This is an "Open" explorative, abstract class for all levels where everyone is both student and teacher. Every week will be a different technique or approach, some new, some old, using a variety of mediums and surfaces. Come prepared to play and learn.

Student experience: Beginners are welcome, no experience necessary. This class is for everyone. New processes and new materials with which to experiment!

Comments: This is an open, drop in class.

Materials - Participants provide their own materials

Free to ASA members

Open Exploration

LINK TO FACEBOOK PAGE FOR GROUP

MIXED MEDIA AND MORE

"CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS"

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January, 2025

Thursday

Guided Open Studio by Arlon Gilliland

Thu, Jan 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM

More Info