MAY 2017
In this issue:
A Word from the President - pg. 1
Artwork of the Month – pg. 1 & 3
Demo Programs list – pg. 1
Venue listings – pg. 2
News from AAA – pg. 3
Raffle Winners - pg.6
Member News – pg. 3
Treas Rpt – Page 6
ARTWORK OF THE MONTH
A Glass Picture by Dwight Stone
The award for Mesa Art League's Artist of the Month for
April 2017 goes to Dwight Stone for his glass picture.
Dwight has always pursued creative endeavors. This
currently includes his glass art as well as writing poems.
His initial training was in architectural design and he
currently works as an electrician. He feels the experience
in both of these fields has helped him with his concepts of
design as well as the work ethic he applies to his art.
Another theme throughout his artistic history is that he
likes to push the limits.
Dwight has pursued working in glass the last 6 years. He
initially did glass blowing, but it was hot work. It was
considering a project with laser cuts and the related piece
of equipment that was over 1 million dollars that influenced
him to instead do more with glass. Two of the techniques
he uses are fusing and slumping (melting and pouring
glass). Both of these techniques allow him to work with
glass yet not have to work in a hot area.
These techniques are found within a complex arena where
knowledge of the chemical properties of each color of
glass is essential in completing a functional work of art – –
that doesn't break, bubble, or get covered with a white film!
He uses a type of firing that is a controlled 12 hour bake
with variable temperatures throughout the duration that
work with the needs of the glass.
Con’t pg 3
A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
At the May meeting we will vote for officers. Our current
slate is:
Loralee Harris – President
Barbara Wilson – vice President
Diane Black – Secretary
Linda Jones – Treasurer
If you have anyone else to propose for office, please
contract Carole Sierka.
We had so much fun working with the Sumi ink project last
month that as a group we decided to make our summer
meetings less structured. We will have a variety of art
projects for everyone to try. We will send out notices
before the meetings.
For those of you who head north for cooler climes, have a
safe trip and a fun summer. For those of you who stay
here – let’s have fun.
Keep on creating
Loralee
UPCOMING
IMPORTANT
Board Meeting May03
General Meeting May 09
DATES:
DEMOS:
May - Rosalie Vaccaro, Encaustic (Wax)Painting
June - Kathy McClure doing a revealing demo using our
artworks for value and composition.
MAY MEETING – VELDA ROSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
We will meet Tuesday, May 9, 2017 (the second Tuesday of the month) 5 to 8 PM at the Velda Rose United Methodist Church, 5540 E. Main St.,
Mesa, Arizona. (Northwest co9rner of 56th St. and Main in the building on the west side of the complex. Parking off 56th St.)
MESA ART LEAGUE EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND DISPLAY SCHEDULES
NETWORK AND CHAT AT 5:00
Join us early to network with other artists and sample our great potluck. Please bring a dish to share.
CRITIQUE AT 5:30
Bring an unfinished piece of work that you wish to discuss and join our members in a stimulating discussion. These pieces may not be
entered in Artwork of the Month for the month of critique.
BUSINESS MEETING AT 6:15
DEMO OR SPEAKER AT 7:00
ARTWORK OF THE MONTH CONTEST
All current paid MAL members are invited to enter and vote. To enter, bring one original framed piece of art, piece of
photography/digital art or piece of three dimensional art. An artist may win once a year. At the December meeting the monthly
winners and their winning art will vie for Artwork of the Year. See MAL’s show rules at: http://mesaartleague.com/pdf/Show-RulesRegs.pdf
BOARD MEMBERS
DIRECTORS
President
Membership
Hospitality
Loralee Stickel-Harris
480-223-3641
[email protected]
Barbara Wilson
602-432-1617
[email protected]
Sandi Meissner
480-922-5981
[email protected]
Newsletter
Vice President
Artwork of the Month
Linda Allen
480-380-0793
[email protected]
Barbara Wilson
602-432-1617
[email protected]
Secretary
Elizabeth Scriba
317-460-5903
[email protected]
Ad Representative
Open
Diane Black
714-343-5580
[email protected]
Publicity
Carole Sierka
480-882-1752
[email protected]
Treasurer
Linda Jones
480-330-1790
[email protected]
or email send to
[email protected]
Historian
Suzanne Leslie
480-969-5932
480-268-1207
[email protected]
Members Scholarship
Celeste Parcell
415-225-6848
[email protected]
Vivian Stearns-Kohler
480-654-5884
[email protected]
Linda Allen
480-380-0793
[email protected]
MacFest
Dwight Stone
602-621-3658
[email protected]
SHOWS AND DISPLAYS
Send change to
[email protected]
Fellowship Square
Next Change: May 20, 9-1010am
6945 E. Main St., Mesa
Judy Koppes 480-654-8706
[email protected]
Wilma Dilley
480-354-2454
[email protected]
Demo Program & Art Shows
Rosalie Vaccaro
Veterans Program
Change of address, telephone
Arizona Art Alliance Rep
Mesa Active Adult Center
Next Change: , 5-7pm
274 N. McDonald, Mesa
Celeste Parcell 415-225-6848
[email protected]
Adelante Healthcare
Apr/May Artist –
1705 W. Main St., Mesa
Elizabeth Scriba 317-460-5903
[email protected]
Mesa Express Library
Power Square at Power & Baseline
Apr/May Artist – Loralee & Harry
Harris
Linda Allen - 480-390-0793
[email protected]
Con’t from pg 1
MAY DEMO
This winning piece is Dwight's largest one yet. It was
produced by adding four separate layers. It then required
four 12 hour firings, one after each layer. The piece was
only two days old when he brought it to the April meeting.
He plans to frame it with saguaro bones and back light it
with appropriately colored LED lights. Dwight expressed
his thanks to the members of Mesa Art League for
recognizing his piece and giving him the honor of Mesa Art
League's Artist of the Month!
REMEMBER TO BRING - Bring in photos of events you
have participated in for the history books. Remember to
bring your ATC cards to the meeting if you wish to trade
cards.
MAL MEMBERSHIP SCHOLAR - Scholarships are
available to MAL members for attending a special
workshop or class. You can apply for up to a $250
scholarship to help with the tuitions. Due dates to apply
for 2017 are: Feb 28, May 31, Aug 31, Nov 30. See
application at:
http://mesaartleague.com/membershipinfo.htm
May Demo - Rosalie Vaccaro will be doing a demo using
Encaustic (Wax) Painting methods. Painting above is
encaustic and oil paint. She will be melting wax and mixing
paint. She is also bringing many sample of small works.
MacFEST NEWS
NEWS FROM AAA
The next show coming up will be the online show
“Beat the Heat”. For more information on this show
check the website at www.azartalliance.com.
Wilma Dilley, AAA Rep
SHOW NEWS - All entries received for the Boyce
Thompson Show which has been cancelled will be
returned at the May meeting. No checks were cashed.
Thanks, Rosalie
MEMBER NEWS - WE NEED NEW VOLUNTEERS
We are still looking for help with Demos and Critiques.
Rosalie will not be doing Demo after June. Please
volunteer. Looking for interesting people to come to MAL
and do one hour demos 8 or 9 times per year. Also would
like someone to step up to help with critiques. Rosalie will
not be at every meeting and we need members to take
over at these times. See Loralee, our president, if you are
interested in helping our league.
It had both successes and failures. Some Saturdays were
packed with our members and others empty. Members
signed up but sometimes didn’t show up and at some
shows we had too many artists. The space was over
crowded.
Diane kicked off the first Saturday with ATC cards. Rosalie
was on-hand painting beautiful portraits. Dwight sold
some glass wear. Ted Weischmeyer sold the most.
The MAL space is free compliments of MacFest. Next year
must be different to increase sales by members and
profits for MAL. But How? We want to hear your idea’s!!
Here’s some things to think about:
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Southwest Theme
Prints
Scenic Photographs
Cards
Small
Under $100
MAL November 2016 Challenges
Art Department at Benedictine University (BU)
To a “Throw Down”
Best of Show, Aveen Toma, BU, 1st Place Anthony Billings, 2nd Natalie Ayuala, 3rd Diane Black, People’s Choice Wilma Dilley
What a win win for MAL and BU!!! Best of Show went to Aveen a 17 year old freshman and our Wilma cinched the MAL win
3-2 with being PEOPLE’s CHOICE. Michael Tole, Art Director is working with us to plan next years “throw-down” (a
performance by or competition between rappers, breakdancers, etc.).
Thanks to everyone who participated and Rosalie for stretching our thinking, Diane for initiating the meetings with Benedictine
University.
EVENT SPONSORS: Cheap Joes – Winners Gift Certificates, black art aprons, Jason Dean Black People Choice Laser
Etched Water Bottle. [email protected], Judy Koppes Gicleé for Best of Show www.ArtPrintEditions.com, Harry
X Harris, Author reception contributions https://www.amazon.com , Sofinee Art Exposé Diane Black reception contributions
www.sofinee.com, Harris and Harris Artisans,, Judges gift certificate and 1st place gift certificate.
Meet Mesa Artists on June 6th
Harry and Loralee Harris will be at the Power Square Library
Harry and Loralee are passionate about creative endeavors, whether it is visual, theatre, dance, writing,
or fabric arts. Creativity helps us form new and different ideas or objects. Recent studies have found
that creativity is important, along with exercise, diet, socialization, and brain activity, to a healthy life.
So come join Harry and Loralee on Tuesday, June 6th from 4 to 6 and try your hand at a creative project.
Project 1: Anyone can be an artist. Using shaving cream and food coloring you make a design and then
rub the paper into it, Scoop off the shaving cream and voila abstract art.
Project 2: Trade your art. Using artist trading cards, create your view of the world and trade with
others.
All supplies will be provided.
Harry and Loralee’s art will be on display through June 11.
Rosalie Vaccaro has invited all members to the Portrait Artists Show.
She had two portraits accepted into the show.
TREASURER’S REPORT – MAR, 2017
Winners from the ‘THROWDOWN’
Profit & Loss
March 1st Account Balance
March 30th Account Balance
$3,665.40
$3,260.82
Income
Hospitality
Membership
50/50
AAA for VA Classes
Fellowship Square
Ads
Outreach
Other Donation
Shows
Total Income
$ 0.00
300.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
$ 300.00
Meeting Expenses
Service Fee
Meeting Room rental
Speakers
Hospitality
Webmaster
Office Expense
Trophies
Postage & Delivery
Printing & Reproduction
Rent (storage)
Mesa AAC - Donation
MAC Fest
Total Meeting Expenses
Expenses Yearly
AAA Membership
Mesa Tax License
Postmaster – Mail Box
State Farm Insurance
Total Yearly Expenses
Total Expenses
RAFFLE WINNERS for April
50/50 $30.00 - Lori Call
$25 gift certificate/AZ Art Supply: Tom Rush
$25 gift certificate/Jerry’s: Pam Larson
$25 gift certificate/Blick: Diana Mays
Tube of oil color - Lori Call
Net Income +/-
$
4.00
120.00
100.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
43.22
0.00
27.15
0.00
00.00
0.00
$ 394.37
$
$
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
$ 394.37
$ (94.37)
Vets Programs
Income
AAA
Donation
$
0.00
0.00
Expenses
Supplies & Expense
$ 128.43
P.O. Box 7733
Mesa, AZ 85216-7733