Hello Artists,

Today there were only three of us at the Guild meeting. Autumn, Pam Elmore(new), and myself Maeona.

I brought my latest NW Coast Native American Design to show-n-tell. You can see it at

http://maeona-maeonasart.blogspot.com/

The June 14th entry

Pam does pottery so I let her know that she isn't alone and told her Teresa Knight and Jan Rentenaar and Pat Brame are all clay and pottery people around here and that there may be something happening for the summer with Pat.

We discussed the upcoming Sauerkraut Festival and the possibilities that there may fewer venders if the city can't work out insurance. They are asking the venders to provide their own and that is proving to be spendy for some.

I was able to contact Jim Westall about the guild purchasing his hanging walls and stands. He had to check in his garage but he says he has six walls and is checking for the legs and attachments. He will call me back about price.

I stopped in at the Library and reserved the room the Friday (Sept. 18th from 4-8 for art acceptance and set up) and the Day of the Festival (Sept. 19th from 10-6 for the show and sale) We will pick up the key on the Thursday before and drop it in the book drop when finished as the Library is closed during the Festival.

Jennifer please stop by in the next 7 days and pay for the room. Thanks!

Jennifer provided a letter and Autumn sent requests to Art Envy, Art Media, Art Supply Warehouse, Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joes, Columbia Art & Drafting Supply, Craft Warehouse, Dixie Art Supplies, Jerry' Artarama, Joann's Fabric and Craft Store, Michaels Craft Store, Muse Art & Design, and Utrecht Art Supplies requesting support for the show in the form of cash, gift certificates, or merchandise to be used as awards.

We are looking for suggestions for a Judge. With the short time frame of having only one day for the show we are looking at the judging actually happening during the show and awards announced late in the day when we do the People's Choice announcement as well. We know that is an unusual way to do it but the only way we see that might work. Help!

On the acceptance/hanging night (Sept. 18th from 4-8) is the time we need the most help! Please call me 503-543-7482 if you will be available for any of that time. Please help, it's only once a year, one day.

Maeona

Colimbia Arts Guild Meeting

Columbia Arts Guild Meeting will be held Wednesday May 20, 2009 at Coffee People next to Ixtapa in Scappoose at 10 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Maeona

New Design

Hummingbird
12" x 9"
Acrylic on canvas

My latest trompe loeil painting.






Now that Joe's Cafe is closed it looks like the new place to meet on the Third Wednesdays will be Coffee People up behind Fred Meyers. 10:00 a.m.

Local Art Events

January & February 2009


Jan. 7th, Wednesday

Open Studio BYOA (Bring Your Own Art)
from 1-3 pm at Lofted Lair Gallery


Jan. 9th, Friday

Deadline for submitting 8 1/2" x 11" print of artwork for the SHHS Fund Raiser
Drop off at the High School Office for Emily Higgins


Jan. 14th, Wednesday


Open Studio BYOA (Bring Your Own Art)
from 1-3 pm at Lofted Lair Gallery



Jan. 21st, Wednesday

• Art Guild Meeting at Joe's Cafe @ 10 am
• Open Studio BYOA (Bring Your Own Art)
  from 1-3 pm at Lofted Lair Gallery
• Art Guild Meeting at Lofted Lair from 7-8 pm

Jan. 28th, Wednesday

Open Studio BYOA (Bring Your Own Art)
from 1-3 pm at Lofted Lair Gallery


Jan. 30th, Friday

Key Club Fundraiser Artist's Reception
Lofted Lair 7-8 pm
Silent Auction for framed prints, artists available to sign postcards.
High School Jazz Band will play
Refreshments provided


Feb. 4th, Wednesday

Open Studio BYOA (Bring Your Own Art)
from 1-3 pm at Lofted Lair Gallery


Feb. 7th, Saturday starts @ 4 pm

Paint-n-Pizza Pub Party
Iron-Dough-Boy Competition
Artist Demonstrations
Art Pizza Specials
Lofted Lair & Plantation Pizza


Feb. 11th, Wednesday


Open Studio BYOA (Bring Your Own Art)
from 1-3 pm at Lofted Lair Gallery

Feb. 18th, Wednesday

• Art Guild Meeting at Joe's Cafe @ 10 am
• Open Studio BYOA (Bring Your Own Art)
  from 1-3 pm at Lofted Lair Gallery
• Art Guild Meeting at Lofted Lair from 7-8 pm

Feb. 25th, Wednesday

Open Studio BYOA (Bring Your Own Art)
from 1-3 pm at Lofted Lair Gallery


Teresa Knight
knight@artnphotos.com

2008 Columbia Arts Guild Show

Sorry I could not make it to the meeting today. Here is the report on the show. Sorry it took me so long to get this out. --Jennifer


2008 Columbia Arts Guild Show report

The goal of this year show was to provide local artists with exposure to the public. The financial goal was to break even. Based on these two goals, the show was a huge success.

The show was held in the Scappoose Library meeting room. Melissa Gilbertsen created two very eye-catching signs. Balloons were attached to the signs to make them even more visable. They were placed on easels in front of the library and at the back door. We did not tally the number of people attending the show, but the traffic was impressive. 131 people took the time to vote for "The People's Choice" award. The winners were:

First place ribbon and $100. Big Horn Sheep by Annette Cunningham
Second place ribbon and $25. Broken Window by Ronnie Rardin

Congratulation also to Maeona Urban who sold her painting "Cafe in the Heat of the Day" and Jennifer Hanson who sold her stain glass mosaic called "Woman in the Wind."

This is the first year we did not hire judges. Having judges is preferable, but it adds a level of complexity that I was not willing to take on with so few Guild members available to help. If we can add them back in next year it would be great.

This is the first year we sold table space to artists. Two six foot tables and two eight foot tables were purchase for a total of $50. The tables were provided with the room. Having vendors worked very well. If we use the same space next year, we will probably need to limit it to three tables.

Show Expenses:
$15.00 room rental
$27.98 two easels
$46.95 printing/copies/postage
$7.90 balloons
$31.20 advertising
$9.50 ribbons
$125 prizes

TOTAL EXPENSES $263.53

Show Income:
$50 table rental fees collected
$80 commission on art sales
$133 Entry fees and dues

TOTAL INCOME $263

Note: Included in the expenses are the consignment agreements and entry forms that Kathie Fellows recreated. We printed enough for 2-3 shows.

Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Anderson

New Daytime Meeting

I have enjoyed the new daytime meetings at Joe's Cafe at ten in the mornings. I have a terrible time driving at night and haven't been able to participate as much as I would like. Last month there were only three of us showed up to chat art. This month there were six of us chatting when a fellow asked us if we were an art group. His name was Bruce and he also was an artist from Portland. He was waiting at the coffee shop while his partner was doing something in town. We had him pull up a chair and join us. We also had two people that we had made contact with at the annual show. We all had things to share about what we have been doing with our art. We discussed getting together to paint and we also discussed in brief, the possibility of having a studio tour in the future. It was great to see everyone!

"Cafe in the Heat of Day"







Many of you already know that I sold this painting during the show at the Sauerkraut Festival show. That was a wonderful surprise for me besides getting to see some of you I hadn't for a while. You may be able to see it soon at the Old Town Cafe on E Columbia in Scappoose next to the police station. The owners of the cafe purchased it.

See you at the new 10 a.m. meeting time at the Joe's Cafe in St. Helens the third Wednesday if I can make it.