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Whatcom Art Guild GENERAL MEETING 2017 SCHEDULE

General Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Bellingham Public Library,

downtown branch.

Next Board MeetingTuesday, November 28, 2017at 7 pm at the Whatcom Art Marketin Fairhaven.

Membership

We extend a warm welcome to our new member!

November 2017

Beryl Adams

Dear WAG members,

Please plan to attend the next general meeting on November 14 at 7:00 pm at the Bellingham Public Library. This is an important meeting to attend as we need all members to vote on the slate of new WAG Board Officer nominees. This will be an opportunity to meet the nominees, vote on Artist of the Month, have the opportunity to win the monthly door prize, and socialize after the voting. Refreshments will be served. Come enjoy an evening of conversation with fellow artists and vote for our new nominees.

The nominees for 2018 WAG officers are as follows:

· President – Pat Fisher· VP Programs – Karen Tobiassen· VP Shows – June Kiefer· VP Marketing – Kenneth Kearney· Treasurer – James Weaver· Trustees – Karen Angell, Elvy Schmoker, Linda Calkins· Secretary – to be co-shared by: Ann Davidson and Diana Guza-Wells

Volunteers for 2018 WAG committee chairs (to be officially approved by new president per WAG by-laws):

· Membership – Pam Pontious· WAM Director – Peggy Alexander· Newsletter – Karen Ver Burg, Todd Davis and Bev Davis· Publicity – Jeanette Dushkin · Website – Michael White· Venues – Laurel Piper· Historian – Jennifer Korn-Leech· Librarians – Beth Roberson, Crystal McQueen, Lois Dahl· Programs – Janice Hartwell· Special Events – Kathy Piros· Activities – Judy Bishop· Scholarships – Karen Tobiassen· St. Joe’s Kids – Julie Mortimer· Awards/Judging – Catherine Schellenberg· Shows – Beverly Davis· Properties – John Young

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Each month, Guild members have a chance to enter one piece of their artwork in a mini competition at each general meeting. Members vote to determine the top four pieces. Winners are designated Artists of the Month and their artwork is featured here and is exhibited at participating venues in the community.

Guild members may enter only one piece and must be present at the general meeting. If it is a painting, it must be framed in a professional manner and ready to hang with a wire hanger (no sawtooth hangers).

Photos will be taken at the meeting for the newsletter.

1st Place 2nd Place

“Amelia” by Bev Davis

3rd Place

“Let’s Dance” by Scott Melnick

4th Place

“Bear Reflections III” by Kenneth Kearney

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“The Puzzles We Made” by Judy Bishop

September Artists of the Month

There are still spots left in the Nov. 5 Artful Pairing at the Whatcom Museum. Stencils and oil pastel are a lot of fun together! Emily is taking registrations at 360.778.8960 or www.ejdieleman@cob.org.

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Whatcom Art Guild Treasurer’s Report

General Meeting 10/10/2017

Beginning Balance on 8/31/2017

$5,076 (all figures rounded to next higher dollar)

Income during September

$1,487 (New Memberships, Birch Bay show sales, Donation Jar for St. Joe’s Kids)

Expenses in August included

$900 (Bookkeeper, Show Properties (tent and hardware),Meeting room)

Ending Balance on 9/30/2017 $5,834

“Donation Jar” for St Joe’s kids

It was begun to replace the donation jar we used to have at our shows.

June general meeting raised $ 75.00

July 107.75 $182.75

August 28.30 211.05

September 33.70 244.75

Our goal is to raise at least $300 by the October general meeting.

Goal Was Reached! (and then some) We have a total of $315!

Respectively submitted by James E. Weaver

We are adding two new videos to the DVD library

this month. We received a request for more collage

material so we are adding “Scribble Collage with

Hand Painted Paper” by Jane Davies and “Collage,

Paper Patterns and Glazing” by Anne Bagby.

These two excellent DVDs are filled with techniques

and tips on how to work in mixed media.

Check out a DVD for only $5 for the month. All

monies collected go towards the purchase

of new additions to the library.

Library Corner

General MeetingTuesday, November 14

7:00 pm Bellingham Public Library

Program: Elections and Social Event

No Meeting in December

Lois Dahl was the winner of the Dakota Arts $10 Gift Certificate at our October General Meeting.

Congratulations Lois!

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Whatcom Art Market

1103 11th Street, Bellingham (Fairhaven) Phone 360 738 8564

facebook.com/WhatcomArt Market

November, time to find great gifts for the

upcoming season. Our artists are on it with

beautiful locally created art and greeting cards. See

demonstrations by our featured artists and meet

many of our members at Fairhaven’s Fourth Friday

Art Walk on November 24, 5-8pm.

Our featured artists -Wed. 11/1-Sun. 11/5: Peny Welch, creator of fine soaps, lotions and greeting cards. Penny will demonstrate her handcrafted cards Sat.4th and Sun.5th, 2-4pm.

Wed. 11/8-Sun.11/12: Elvy Schmoker, Bear Art Studios, exciting etching of glassware and jewelry creation. Elvy will demonstrate glass etching Sat.11th, 11-2pm.

Wed. 11/15-Sun.11/19: Pam Pontious - Pamda Bears, hand crafted plush bears & creatures, photography and jewelry

Wed. 11/22-Sun.11/26: Jennifer Korn-Leech - Womansongs, creator of glorious fused colored glass pieces, kiln-fired. Jennifer will demonstrate her glasswork at the Fairhaven Art Walk in the Art Market Fri.24th, 5.30-8pm.

Mon. 11/27 - Sunday 12/3: Suzannah Gusukuma-Lighting Tree Designs. Unique handcrafted wooden handbags, decorated by use of electric current. Suzanna will demonstrate Sat.2nd, 11-2pm.

Come see us, bring your friends and family and share the best display of art in Whatcom County!

The Art Market is at 1103 11th Street, Bellingham, WA and we are open Wednesday through Sunday every week, 10am to 6pm. We are open for extended hours for the Fairhaven 4th Friday Art Walk (October 27, 6-8 pm).

After Thanksgiving weekend, WAM will be open for Holiday hours, Monday thru Sunday, 10-6pm. More time to find just the right gift!

Jennifer Korn-Leech Suzannah Gusukuma

Penny Welch

Elvy Schmoker

Pam Pontious

What Members are Doing

Carol Hall is

a volunteer

at St. Joe's

Admitting East

Tower Lobby.

Recently, Carol

witnessed

a young

boy being

admitted.

Last month, Karen Angell had

donated several bags that she

had made to St. Joe’s Kids.

Carol gave him one of Karen’s

bags filled with art supplies and

a small stuffed animal. Later,

Carol saw the boy in his room

with all of the supplies and the

stuffed animal spread out on his

bed. Because of this gift, the child had a big smile on his face, and was not nearly as frightened of being admitted to the hospital.

Carol was so impressed with this kind generosity that she came to Whatcom Art Market to thank Karen personally. Karen wasn't at WAM at the time, but Carol's

thanks were passed along to her.

A big thank you to Genora Powell

and Julie Mortimer for putting this all

together and filling the bag with the

small stuffed toy and art supplies. It

was a big hit and truly appreciated.

November

3 Jalapenos on Holly

10 WWU - Art Exhibit - Coded Threads

17 Brandywine Kitchen

24 No meeting - Thanksgiving

Reminders and changes are sent each week to those on the email list .

For more information or to add your name to the email list - contact Celia Clarke at celiannaclarke@outlook.com

Fridays 11:00am – 2:00pm

2017 - 2018 Fall and Winter Schedule

December

1 Trapeze Cafe - Public Market

8 La Conner - MoNA - Mel Katz exhibit

15 Bellis Fare Mall

22 Ferry Terminal

29 Book Fare

January

5 Chuckanut Brewery

12 Goat Mountain Pizza

19 Woods Coffee - Boulevard Park

26 Willows

WAG SKETCHERS

Painting by Jeannette Eiriksson

If you are interested in learning how to paint like this with focus on the

light, ask Jeannette Eiriksson about the recent workshop she took in

Vancouver, WA. The instructor would be wiling to come to Bellingham if

there are enough interested students. Email Jeannette at: jeiriksson@aol.com

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Venues

The themed paintings “Women of All Ages” by Beth Roberson and Linda Calkins will be on display on the stone wall at the Colophon Café during the month of November.

Karen Ver Burg has her paintings on display on the lower level in the writer’s corner at Village Books in Fairhaven through the end of October.

“Cottage on Kauai” by Karen Ver Burg

“View Above the Bridge” by Karen Ver Burg

“Rainy Day in Siena” by Karen Ver Burg

“Joy” by Beth Roberson

“Ilhan Omar, Minn. Legislator” by Linda Calkins

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONSTodd and Beverly Davis have joined the newsletter team and will be receiving submissions for the newsletter to review and adjust before sending them to Karen Ver Burg. Karen who will format the newsletter. They have created a new email address for this purpose. Please send all newsletter submissions to: wagnewslettersubmission@gmail.com by the third Saturday of each month.

If you are a WAG member and interested in showing your work in either of these venues during the coming year, please call or email the following venue leads to let them know of your interest.

Village Books - Lorraine Day. mesmerie1@gmail.com

206-499-4617 Colophon Café - Linda Calkins

calkinshome@msn.com 360-303-2366 360-398-2802

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VENUES

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The Seattle Art Museum is featuring the finest paintings and drawings of Andrew Wyeth from October 19 - January 15.

This exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the artist’s birth. More information is available at:

www.wyeth.site.seattleartmuseum.org

IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIPCurrent memberships expire on December 31, 2017. Please print out the renewal form on the following page of this newsletter, fill it out, and mail it along with a check (made out to WAG) to:

WAG MembershipPO Box 3005

Bellingham, WA 98227 Renewals must be accompanied by a completely filled out form or you can hand write the information on a separate piece of paper if you do not have access to a printer.

November 24Celebate the creative spirit of

Fairhaven every fourth Friday of each month (except December). Merchants

throughout Fairhaven village open their doors to share the artwork of emerging and established artists.

Meet the artists, see demonstrations, partake in refreshments and enjoy

entertainment. Each month will feature new and exciting artists.

Monthly guides and maps can be picked up at participating venues.

www.artwalk@fairhaven.com

Fairhaven Fourth Friday

Art Walk 2017

Renew Your Membership

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F rom S o u t h A f r i ca to Ja p an , B e l l i ng h am to S an D i eg o and b eyo nd , w e d r aw at t e nt i o n !

O c t o b e r 2 0 1 7 - B e l l i n g h a m U r b a n S k e t c h e r s

BELLINGHAM URBAN SKETCHERS

WE ARE URBAN SKETCHERSJOIN US!We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation and we share our drawings online. All Levels of drawing skills encouraged to join.

We meet 2 times a month, usually on Saturdays, at various locations in and around Bellingham to help show the world our town one drawing at a time! We usually meet between 10am and 12pm.

Where we have been this year to date: Farmer’s Market, Old Historic

Fairhaven, Whatcom Museum (Old City Hall) ,Mt Baker Theater, Gardens

at Padden Creek, Hovander Homestead , Big Rock Garden

Urban Sketchers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the artistic, storytelling and educational value of location drawing, promoting its practice and connecting people around the world who draw on location where they live and travel

For Sketch Crawl Schedule:

Join our Facebook Group: Bellingham Urban Sketchers

Not a facebook user? Contact one of us via e-mail and we’ll get the schedule to you.

Kathy Engh: katharineenghart@gmail.comKaren Ver Burg karen.verburg@gmail.com Robert Dodd sketcher@linebuskerart.com

Invitation to Join Urban Sketchers

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Urban Sketchers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the artistic, storytelling and educational value of drawing on location. Its practice connects people around the world who draw on location where they live and travel. www.urbansketchers.org

President Karen Tobiassen

VP of Programs Karen Tobiassen

VP of Marketing

VP of Shows June KieferSecretary Linda CalkinsTreasurer James Weaver

Membership Chair Pam Pontius

Publicity/Marketing Chair Doug Bascom

WAM Chair Peggy Alexander

Venue Chair Lorraine DayCo-Show Chairs Barbara Masburn

Beverly Davis

Trustees Karen Angell

Pat Fisher

Elvy Schmoker

Artist of the Month Judy BishopPrograms Chair Janice Hartwell

Librarians Beth Roberson Cristal McQueen Lois Dahl

Special Events Kath Piros

Historian Jennifer Korn-Leach

2017 Whatcom Art Guild Board

St. Joe’s Genora Powell

Scholarships Karen Tobiassen

Newsletter

Karen Ver Burg

Web Design

Michael White

ALEX KARGOPOLTSEV,

YVETTE NEUMANN, AND GREGORY S. WALSH

NOVEMBER 3RD, 2017, 6 PM - 10 PM

301 W Holly St #M6, Bellingham, WA 98225 - 360.599.7731 heidi@gallerypegasus.com - www.gallerypegasus.com

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