From the President
Quote from article in the LV Review Journal 'Neon' section October 5th..."Hardly anyone is using watercolor today, they've fallen out of fashion," says Dr. Libby Lumpkin, assistant professor of modern art at UNLV and assistant curator of the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. Guess who is going to get the first invitation to the Nevada Watercolor Society Fall Show being held in the Tam Alumni Center at UNLV!
Another piece of news some of you may have missed which appeared in the Oct. 5th issue of the LV Sun ... "The Las Vegas Art Museum has released curator James Mann because of what museum officials describe as artistic differences." What this means and how it will affect us remains to be seen. Dr. Mann will be leaving December 31.
Now for an update on the Nevada Watercolor Society local scene: The Jane Burnham work- shop was a huge success and all 24 people who attended are much better painters than they were because of her vast talents and personal attention to all attendees. She also gave a good demonstration at our last meeting which by count included an audience of some 100 persons. Demonstrations add a lot of interest to our meetings and we hope to have more scheduled in the months ahead.
Speaking of workshops, a huge thank you to MARY ANN CAVARRA and BILL BUSCH for all their hard work in setting up the workshops, putting them together and seeing them through. The work involved is incredible and I sometimes think we do not show enough appreciation to them.
Mary Shaw hosted a terrific champagne reception for the showing of her students' paintings on September 30. The quality of work shown in the many paintings, cards, etc. which were displayed in her home and gardens, was appreciated and purchased by many of the crowd of people who attended. We hope this becomes an annual event.
A reminder that Dottie Burton's one woman show is being held at the "Left of Center Gallery" located just off of Cheyenne on Gowan Road. As we all know, Dottie's talent is awesome and her paintings will be on display until the middle of November. You will be doing yourselves a favor by dropping by and having a look at her work.
Hope you have all entered the Flamingo County Library Show...been accepted...and that your paintings will be on view until December 17. And, don't forget to get your slides ready for the Western Fed Show...deadline is December 5.
A note to say that our monthly meetings will continue being held at the Mesquite Club for the balance of the 2001-2002 season.
Bea Ratliffe, President
November Meeting
THE BEST OF THE WEST!!!
This is your opportunity to see the best watercolors from 10 Western Watercolor Societies from the WFS show held in Salt Lake City last May. Those of us who were fortunate enough to see them in person guarantee you will enjoy these slides.
This should get you inspired for your own paintings and give you an idea of what the jurors are choosing. You will have an opportunity to be the "juror" and make your choice for the "winners". Those with the most winners that coincide with the official jurors choice will win a prize!!!
Come join in the fun and enjoy some spectacular water- colors. Let's give thanks for the talent and determination we ALL have as artists and the opportunity to share our love of art with all of us in the NVWS at these monthly meetings.
DON'T FORGET - YOUR SLIDES ARE DUE DECEMBER 5, 2001, for the next WFS exhibit being held in New Mexico.
See you in November.
Sue Fridley, WFS Representative
Nevada Watercolor Society Fall Exhibits
Clark County Flamingo Library Exhibition
October 23 - December 16, 2001
Fall 2001 Show
November 19 - December 27, 2001
Tam Alumni Center UNLV Campus
Opening Reception Monday, November 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Juror: Jane Burnham
Below is a link to the exhibit created by Ed Hunting http://www.webtoady.com/Webtoady/eeh/NevadaWatercolorSoci
Teacher's Directory
The following members of the Nevada Watercolor Society teach.
For information on times, price and place, contact them individually. All phone numbers are in area code 702 except where indicated.
LOU EELLS, 645-7384 - Call for information on classes.
DIANE EUGSTER, 255-0251 - Oil Painting at Michaels, Lake Mead & Tenaya
JAN FOSS, 775-833-4563 - Lake Tahoe area. All workshop information is available on my web site at www.watercolorsbyjanfoss.com. I specialize in soft wet-in-wet florals and landscapes of the Lake Tahoe area. Also has a complete line of greeting cards which are available on her web site.
SUE FRIDLEY, 255-4390 - Call for information.
JOYCE HAILE-PETERSEN, 565-3650 - Whitney Center for the Clark County Parks & Recreation Department, Henderson Senior Center, Boulder City Parks and Recreation.
MARY HILL, 658-0506 - Call for information. SHIRLEY JEANE, 645-0999 - Beginners class Mondays from 1 - 4 pm. Call for information.
ROSEMARY KELLEY, 878-4388 - Call for information.
DOUGLAS LLOYD, 436-2347 - Beginning to Advanced Students - Private lessons only. Website: www.artiswatercolors.com e-mail: art@artiswatercolors.com
NOREEN PICO, 898-0184 - Teaches at Desert Decor/Henderson. Call for information.
MARY SHAW, 363-9920 - Call for information.
KAREN WHEELER, 642-5227 - Beginning and basic watercolor and beginning drawing. Private lessons only. $10 per hour, afternoons and evenings. Monday through Friday.
Please contact Carolyn Merriam, 457-7500, or e-mail at wcmerriam@thegrid.net with additions and/or corrections.
Calendar of Events
November 2001
Wednesday, November 14
General Meeting 7 pm - Mesquite Club
Sunday, November 18
Benefit Day at Applebee's Monday,
November 19 2001
Fall Show Opening Reception
Tam Alumni Center, UNLV
Maryland Parkway & Harmon
6:30 - 8:30 pm
December 2001
Wednesday, December 12
General Meeting
7 pm - Mesquite Club
Monday, December 17
Pick up paintings at Flamingo Library
10 am - 12 noon sharp
Thursday, December 27
Pick up paintings at Tam Alumni Center
10 am - 12 noon sharp
Paint Outs
Paint Out Chairman, David Porter, has put together a fabulous outing to Zion National Park October 26 - 28. The foliage is spectacular at this time of year and painters will be dazzled with inspiration. David has arranged for a room block for Nevada Water- color Society members wishing to attend. The rooms are located at the Best Western Zion Park Inn, 1214 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah 84767. Telephone number is (435) 772-3200 or 1-800-934-7275. The rate for single or double occupancy is $81 per night. Additional guests sharing the same room will be charged at $10 per person. Taxes are not included in this quote.
Reservations are required no later than 30 days prior to arrival (or September 26, 4 p.m.). If the room block drops below 10 rooms, the rate will revert to the rack rate of $95 per room per night.
Call David as soon as possible to join this two night outing. His number is 896-3722.
Join the fun!
Western Federation News
The entry form for the WFS-27 2002 Exhibit are available. Please read the directions carefully. Slides are due December 5, 2001. Completed entry form and slides are to be sent to:
SHIRLEY JEANE
P.O. BOX 371360
LAS VEGAS, NV 89137
If you have any questions, contact either Sue Fridley at 255-3490 or Shirley Jeane at 645-0999, our Western Federation of Watercolor Societies representatives.
Enter Western Federation New Logo Contest
Document for entry enclosed with November newsletter.
News From The Show Chairman
As I am writing this the Library Exhibition at the Flamingo Library is up and very beautiful. The exhibition is in two locations at the library - the front entrance main gallery and the hallway running toward the rear of the library. If you have a chance, take a run over there during normal library hours, have a look and enjoy the art of your fellow Society members. To those of you who contributed paintings to this exhibition, a big THANK YOU!
The OPENING RECEPTION for the FALL 2001 SHOW at the TAM ALUMNI CENTER will be on MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 19, 2001, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. This is the circular gallery on the second floor.
We had 104 entries. The juror, JANE BURNHAM, chose 46 to be exhibited. I offer my congratulations to those accepted and to the winners who will be announced at the reception. I hope you all plan to attend as this and the Spring show have been very well received in the past. I am sure you will find the FALL 2001 SHOW to be just as exhilarating.
As a reminder, the TAM ALUMNI CENTER is located at MARYLAND PARKWAY and HARMON AVE. The parking is limited so I suggest you come early. There is elevator service to the 2nd floor if needed. Invitations are printed and will be distributed to you for mailing to your friends, relatives, business associates, doctors, lawyers, bakers, candlestick makers and Indian chiefs! We are anticipating a large turnout this year and hopefully a few surprises too.
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to my committee members and all those of you who assist in the planning and execution of the shows. My hat's off to you all!
I heard from Bellagio and Treasure Island regarding the exhibit space. Unfortunately, they will not give us wall space, only a 6 foot display cabinet in each location suitable for 6 - 8 small paintings. I will propose a lottery to be held in December for the space available. The displays will be replaced every two months. The first is scheduled for January 2002.
At this writing, I have still not had word from COWPARADE regarding the Society's entry, however, I am still going ahead with the collection of 8" x 8" paintings (90 lb paper please) with some green in them for the cow. PLEASE bring your paintings (2 would be nice from each person - any subject except nudes) to the next meeting. Oh, Yes, SIGN YOUR PAINTINGS!
Several paintings have been sold from the Jitters' displays. I am planning on hanging two or three more stores in January and will need your support for this wonderful venue for our work.
The Society's Permanent Collection is up and hanging at the LIED LIBRARY at UNLV and can be seen during normal library hours. The location is on the 3rd floor.
See you all at the next meeting,
Dr. Steven J. Sinert
Guggenheim Las Vegas
The Guggenheim Las Vegas and Guggenheim Hermitage Museum have immediate volunteer and paid positions available. Volunteer positions include Docents and Information Desk Attendants. Depending upon applicant qualifications, Gallery Educator positions are also available on a pay-per-lecture basis. Flexible schedules are available. The Museums opened October 7, and hours of operation are 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily.
For volunteer application or additional information regarding volunteer opportunities, call (702) 301-4759, Anita Getzler.
Interested parties can also mail, fax or e-mail their resume to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Guggenheim Las Vegas at the Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd.
So. Las Vegas, NV 89109
Fax: (702) 414-2442
E-mail: agetzler@guggenheim.org
Benefit Night at Applebee's
On Sunday, November 18th, 2001 the Applebee's located at 3501 South Rainbow will be having a benefit for the Nevada Watercolor Society Scholarship Fund. Karen Wheeler will be bringing tickets to the general meeting on Wednesday, November 14 and anyone who wishes to help the Scholarship Fund can get a ticket from her then. The tickets are freeyou just take them with you when you eat at Applebee's on November 18th, and 20% of your meal will go to the Scholarship Fund. Applebee's is open that day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the donation from your meal is good all day. You can have a great Sunday lunch or dinner and help the Scholarship Fund at the same time! (Karen highly recommends the Honey Pepper Chicken!!!)
In Memory of Carolyn Schivo
We are saddened to announce the loss of a dear and talented member of our Society - Carolyn Schivo. Carolyn died October 3, 2001, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Her close friend, Bobbie White, along with the Nevada Watercolor Society wish to establish the Carolyn Schivo Memorial Award in her honor. The first presentation of this award will be during the opening reception for our fall 2001 show at the Tam Alumni Center, Monday, November 19. For those of you who would like to contribute to this fund, please send your check to our Treasurer Sheryl Rossi. Indicate the donation is for the Carolyn Schivo Memorial Award. These can be sent to NVWS at P.O. Box 27224, Las Vegas, NV 89126, or directly to Sheryl at 9716 Heirloom Ct., Las Vegas, NV 89134.
Annual Dues
If you haven't already done so, remember annual membership fees should have been paid by May 1, the amount is $30. Dues are considered delinquent June 1. Members failing to pay dues by July 1 will be dropped from the rolls. Of special importance to signature members, readmission after forfeiture shall be by reapplication as with new associate members. New members paying dues after February shall be considered in good standing until April 30 if the following year.
Send membership fees to Nevada Watercolor Society, P.O. Box 27224, Las Vegas, NV 89126, Attn. Rosemary Clark.
Click here to complete the form, print out and mail it with your check (payable to Nevada Watercolor Society) to NVWS.