eblast March 13, 2017

SPRING SHOW RECEPTION NEEDS DONATIONS.  

The Spring Show Reception Committee has requested monetary donations in lieu of members bringing food from home. Thank you if you have made a donation! If you have not and if you would like to donate on line, you can. 
Look for the donate tab on top of the home page of the website. WAA has a 501-C-3 status making it possible for tax deductible donations.    Designate your donation for the Spring Show Reception in the space provided. if you donate with a check to the reception or the WAA , that will be your receipt. If you donate cash, you can get a receipt at the show. Membership dues and entry fees are not tax deductible.  

Please remember-
CHILDREN'S ART CONTEST - MEET THE STUDENTS - SUPPORT THEIR ART

2017 North Carolina Azalea Festival Children's Art Contest

Greetings Everyone, It is that time of year again – time to open the 2017 NC Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest Gallery at the Community Arts Center! I hope you will be able to join us for the ribbon cutting with Mayor Bill Saffo and some of our lovely Azalea Belles - to meet the student artists and their families and enjoy some light refreshments.

Date: Friday March 31, 2017

Time: 5:00 pm, for about 30-45 minutes

Place: Community Arts Center in the Hannah Block Historic USO

Thank you in advance for your consideration in honoring some of Wilmington’s finest citizens, our elementary and middle school children

Art After Hours 4  Reminder

Art After Hours 4, Monday, March 20, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Henry’s Restaurant, Barclay Commons.

The subject will be “Composing Painting Options from Photos” 

Each of you that sign up should be prepared to do some homework and also to furnish an example of a painting you have done from a photo, how you cropped and chose the composition.  

Again, if you are interested, please send an email to jdc001@mac.com .  Not texts, calls, letters, or messages via friends!  Look forward to this subject, which is a bit more ‘art oriented’ than the previous business and marketing sessions.

Space is limited to 30 people and will be on a first come, first serve basis.

CALL FOR ARTISTS - DEADLINES COMING UP SOON.

BELLAMY MANSION  March 31st. deadline

Wilmington Then and Now  Registration Deadline is March 15.

Presented by The Bellamy Mansion 

Check out all  additional details including application form on www.bellamymansion.org under upcoming events.
Please complete an application by March 15th. and send it to The Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 to guarantee your space.
Or you may contact Ashley Relf at 910-251-3700Extension 303to complete the process.  
Original art work is delivered to The Bellamy 3/30 1 pm - 4 pm or 3/31 11 am - 4 pm.  

ART IN THE ARBORETUM / Deadline for entries is March 31st. 

HI Artists,

We hope your imaginations are working overtime deciding what the Arboretum Sea Serpent will be doing in your art piece and we look forward to seeing the many submissions.

We have provided a few more details regarding the contest so check it out. 

The Art in the Arboretum Committee

Spirit of Woman Pop Up Show

Strength and Empowerment Through Art

ORANGE STREET CALL FOR ARTISTS

Join Thalian Association Community Theatre for the 22nd Annual Orange Street ArtsFest as we light up historic downtown Wilmington with a two day celebration of the Southeast's top artists. Experience colorful art booths, entertainment and delicious food on 2nd and Orange Streets and inside the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

The Orange Street ArtsFest takes place 
Sat. May 27th 10 - 6 and Sun May 28th 10 - 5.    

For complete informationOrange Street Call For Artists

 or email Samantha Herrick, 

Community Arts Center Director at  slherrick@thalian.org. 

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

JOHN POON to teach 5 day workshop in Wilmington NC

May 22-26. ( Monday-Friday) Sponsored by Peacocks Fine Art.

it will be a studio workshop. The place to be determined. Cost will be $ 600.
Deposit of $150 to Jim Bettendorf to hold a spot. 

To reserve a place please send a check made payable to: Jim Bettendorf

mail to: 612 Windchime Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412.

Space is limited so it will be first come first served.

Any questions or concerns you may call Jim @ 910-254-4536.

This is a course description from John:

Mediums used in this workshop: Acrylic or Oil

This is a time-tested curriculum designed to help students develop a better understanding

for the fundamentals of color, composition, value, paint application and atmospheric perspective pertaining to landscape painting. 

Design discussions will focus on the subjects of emphasis and pattern,

with a goal to create more dynamic compositions. 

Students will also learn a reliable, step-by-step system for creating larger studio works from start to finish,with a working knowledge of color and value.

In addition to any prerequisite studies, this workshop will set as a goal 1-3 completed paintings for the week depending on the size of the canvas. 

Instruction will include lecture and slide presentation, demonstrations, critiques, and one-on-one time with each student.

The principles taught apply universally to a variety of mediums, and though demos will be done in acrylics, all students are welcome.

Finally, a class that deciphers the mysteries of age old concepts and breaks it down into simple, straight forward, easy to understand principles.

Artist opportunity at the Arboretum in October

October & Art in the Arboretum   

will be here before we know it so……

SAVE THE DATE:

Art in the Arboretum 2017

Friday October 6^th thru Sunday October 8^th 
More information on registration will be coming your way later this spring!

ART CLASS

Have you ever wanted to learn the painting techniques of the OLD MASTERS? 

All levels of painters are invited to join our ongoing monthly class held at the ArtWorks, 200 Willard St, Wilmington. Instruction is by artist Marcelle Hooks from Raleigh who was mentored by the late 3rd generation Italian artist Frank Covino. Participants begin with selection of an Old Masters portrait and follow through using this method to completion.Learn to paint in the style of the Old Masters then integrate these fundamental techniques of VALUES, CONTRAST, COMPOSITION, AND MIXING COLORS into your own unique style of painting. If you have a passion to enhance your skill levels, contact Karen Masterson for more detaiiled information at www.klmastersn@yahoo.com.