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“As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.” —John Lubbock

Summer Newsletter

Newnan-Coweta Art Association, P.O. Box 2637 Newnan, GA. 30264

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Although there are no General Meetings during the Summer, NCAA is never truly unplugged. Both in front of and behind the scenes, we continue to work hard to create a sense of joy in all things 'Art' and in everything we offer. General Meetings will resume in September.

Board Meeting September 8, 2016

General Meeting September 15, 2016 (Refreshments and Clean-Up provided by:

Marci Moore, Gay Lindquist, Bette Schumann, and Chelita Freeman)

7:00pm Registration and Refreshments 7:30pm Meeting and Presentation by Tiffany Thomas

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Artists, Once again, you contributed to make this year's Juried Art Show, the 11th, held at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts, our greatest gift to the community. Under the fine leadership of Pam Trued and Donna Parker, team members Cheryl Hipke and Fred Buyarski, assisted by many others, we created another breathtaking show. Our culture is filled with "arm-chair coaches" who want to call the shots but not be in the middle of the game. When we pull together, we "advance artistic achievement", every day and in every way. Respectfully, Barbara J. P. Omerod Your President

In September, we will celebrate Art Teachers!

They teach us the conscious use of skill and creative imagination, to think from

the heart and then communicate that vision to others. Those rich, artistic experiences couldn't happen without the time, effort, and planning of dedicated Art educators.

A note of thanks... Barbara Kelly wishes to thank the membership for all of the cards, calls, and visits she received during her recent confinement. All were greatly appreciated.

NCAA 2016 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Officers:

President – Barbara Omerod

Vice President – Tammy Troyer

Treasurer – Karen DeFelix

Recording Secretary – Donna Parker

Parliamentarian – Pam Trued

Corresponding Secretary – Cheryl Hipke

Board Members:

Fred Buyarski (Membership Chairman)

Eric Strother (Webmaster)

Sylvia Anderson

Sandy Essex

Aaah Summer! The weather is wonderful (other than a streak of the extreme), school's out, family and friends come together for memorable outdoor activities, and vacations begin! Summer is all about rest and relaxation, family, fun, and frolic. Time is so precious — We hope you've been soaking up some

Summer fun and making some great memories with people and activities you love the most. We will see you in the Fall, refreshed and ready to conquer the world!

ArtsGeorgia Advisory Council

In June, Barbara Omerod and Tiffany Thomas were accepted for membership on the newly created statewide ArtsGeorgia Advisory Council representing the Atlanta Metro Region and will serve a term of 2 years as liaisons to the arts. This is an exciting opportunity to assist in strengthening and sustaining the arts industry in Georgia. Thank you for serving! We look forward to learning more about current issues that affect the Arts, and hearing about initiatives, programs, and people in the Georgia Arts community.

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IN MEMORIAM

Sylvia Jean (Brzostowski) Anderson

Our dear friend and fellow artist, Sylvia J. Anderson, passed to Glory on June 24, 2016, her earthly life interrupted by cancer

this past year. She was 76 years old. She was a talented artist and long-time member of NCAA. She was forthright and brusque in voice and manner, a unique soul who wore a beautiful and winsome smile! Sylvia was born in Jamestown, NY to the late Sigmond and Ivy Brzostowski. She married John Anderson and together they raised three children: daughters Mary Beth Hempel and Joni Lopez; and a son John Anderson. She is

also survived by sons-in-law John Hempel and Karl Lopez, and daughter-in-law Monica Anderson; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made in Sylvia's name to the American Cancer Society. https://donate.cancer.org/index We take great comfort that she is now in the light that guides her passage into God's warm embrace. She was a beautiful, spirited, joyful person, and we must remember that she has gone no further from us than to God, and God is very near.

Prayers of comfort to John and to the entire family. "She was a delightful person. She will be missed."

~Pam Trued

"She was so special and such a great artist. I will miss her, as we all will."

~Gay Lindquist "She was so giving of her time and effort for NCAA, too. A hard working... effervescent artist... I loved working with her."

~Ellie Farrington

"We lost a good artist, faithful friend, and great teacher."

~Barbara Omerod

"Dzień dobry, moja siostra polski." ... to which she would reply, "Ja ja ja!" Translation: "Good day, my Polish sister," ... "yes, yes, yes"

~Fred Buyarski

"From the first day I met Sylvia, I found her to be a complete breath of fresh air. I miss her."

~Cheryl Hipke Rest in Peace

Thoughts & Prayers May the constant love of caring friends help to soften sadness, hasten recovery from illness, lift your spirits, and comfort you through life's challenges. Pam Trued Donna Parker Bette Schumann Jenny Jones Betty & Allen Summerlin Ruth Whitaker & family Yvette Abrahamson The family of Sylvia Anderson Sarah Lamance Silvia & John Feenaghty David Boyd, Jr. & family

In Loving Memory Jackson Nicole Whitaker

b. June 30, 2016

Infant daughter of Stephen & Ashlee (Martz) Whitaker Granddaughter of Ruth & Don Whitaker

"Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint you left on our hearts."

As a butterfly graces our lives with one moment's fragile beauty, so too has your baby's presence blessed you, and those that surround you, with

her short life and unique spirit.

May you find comfort, peace, and joy with each butterfly that passes by, knowing that Jackson is with the Heavenly

Angels in perfect beauty and flying freely within your heart.

From all of us at NCAA, our heartfelt condolences.



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11th Annual NCAA Member Juried Art Exhibit: June 7 thru 29, 2016 Newnan-Coweta Centre for the Performing and Visual Arts, Newnan, Georgia

"A fantastically surreal experience. I’m glad to have the support of my community, friends, and family in the work that I do

for the art that I make." ~Eric Strother on winning Best in Show

"Persona No. III" (wild dog mask) by Eric Strother ~ BEST IN SHOW



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BEST IN PAINTING "Clipper Arrives at the Makapu'u Light" by Marc Stewart

"Winning 'Best in Photography' was a euphoric experience for me. I was thrilled to have my photos and sculpture accepted into the Juried Art Exhibit, but I had no expectations of actually winning. I am ecstatic and extremely grateful!"

~ Teresa L. Foshee

"There is such a high level of talent in our club, and our members always produce such a great event, it is an honor to receive an award."

~ RL and Debbie

Video of several guests at the Reception enjoying the giant kaleidoscope can be viewed on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/0SlFNKUfo8k

BEST IN SCULPTURE "It's A Wonderful Whirl"

by R.L. Hughey & Debbie McNeil

BEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY "Architectural Cadences"

by Teresa L. Foshee

"It is truly a great surprise and honor to have had my painting Clipper Arrives at the Makapu’u Light chosen as Best in Painting at the 2016 NCAA Juried Show. GOD has blessed me greatly

and I know that I am only the instrument, not the hand."

~ Marc Stewart



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"This is my first Art Show and to have my painting chosen to be in the show was very exciting. To be in the Top 10 was beyond anything I could hope for. All the artists are so amazingly talented!" ~ Tina Persons Painting: "Still Life"

"It is such an honor to be in the Top 10! NCAA is a great organization, and I am proud to be a member. NCAA does a wonderful job to honor and value artists and their work. Thank you!" ~ Nancy Twomey Jewelry: "Majestic View"

"I was honored to be a part of the 2016 Juried Art Exhibit, and it was such a pleasant surprise to be in the Top 10. To magnify that, all the people I have met are fantastic!" ~ Sandra Miller Pottery: "Angel Vase"

"The gala reception on June 21st was a culturally enriching evening of Art (and inspiration) as always, with hundreds of guests enjoying the 'best of the best' for the 11th consecutive year. What I enjoy most are meeting the artists and hearing the back stories and inspiration behind their creations. It is an honor to be part of NCAA, and I would like to thank Pam, Donna, David, and all the helpers, but especially the artists for their creative, hard work!" ~ Cheryl Hipke Art Admirer

Top 10-er, Sandra Miller pictured with two of her art pieces: "Vase" & "Angel Vase"



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"I truly enjoy the artistic experience of creating something beautiful from nothing more than a few

pieces of paper and my imagination. Nature usually directs my path, and I constantly draw upon it for

inspiration." ~ Rae Duncan

"Honey Bears" Fred Buyarski, Photography

"After the Storm" Barbara Omerod, Pastel "How does it feel to be in the top 10? ... It encourages me to continue my pursuit of abstract expressionism and pastels."

~ Barbara Omerod

"Being in the show has motivated me to work on more art work and to participate again." ~ Just Fred

"I am drawn to photography for a number of reasons. One of the most powerful is the ability to capture a moment in time, which allows me to re-experience it, if you will, in an entirely new way. It amazes me how much can happen in the blink of an eye. We can watch a dancer leap through the air and admire the grace and beauty of the movement, and know that we saw it, but freezing that motion shows us how much we didn't realize we saw." "Working with powder is a great way to capture motion. For this shoot, I used household baking flour and shot the images in a well-ventilated area (as flour is highly flammable and can be ignited by a hot strobe). The models were gymnasts who were comfortable jumping over and over again (timing is everything!), and who didn't mind getting dirty. We loaded up their hair and hands (and tutu) with flour and simply asked them to jump. For the third image titled Avalanche, we loaded a snow shovel with flour and threw it at the back of the model's head. Her poise and composure amidst an avalanche of flour made for a stunning image."

"I am proud of this series and of the adventurous models who love being a part of the creative process. It is an honor having my work accepted into the Juried Art Exhibit and to see my work hanging amongst that of so many other talented artists. There are a total of five images in the Flour Dance Series, all meant to show the beauty of motion and to serve as a reminder that life passes quickly - take care to appreciate the details!" ~ Michelle Krummel

"Honey Bears" Photography

"Bloom in Red" Rae Duncan, Paper Art

"Flour Dance Series" Michelle Krummel, Photography



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Who says nothing actually happens

on Labor Day? Not the folks in Newnan! The posters are up, the music is lined up, a face painter is at the ready, Tina is doing beads for the kids, and all the restaurants and retail businesses in downtown Newnan are excited and organizers are hoping this will become an annual event! Using the footprint of Market Day, NCAA joins the South Metro Woodturners and the Artisans Heritage Guild for a Labor Day Arts Festival on Monday, September 5th, from 10am-4pm on the Square in downtown Newnan. What

a great way to help draw the summer to a close! We are still looking for a few more artists to join in! Information and details are on the application form. Inquiries may also be directed to Jenny Jones at The Corner Arts Gallery. A link to the application is on the NCAA website as well as included here. labor-day-arts-festival-2 The Corner Arts Gallery Questions? 30 S. Court Square Call 678-633-5705 Newnan, GA 30263 Hope to see you there in droves! As Jenny says, "Let's get something going as great as Powers Crossroads used to be!" Special thanks to Jenny Jones and John von Eschenbach for overseeing this event.

West Georgia Tech Art Shows

West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Newnan Campus welcomed NCAA artists Tammy Troyer, Eric Strother, and Tina Persons for a Summer Art Exhibit. "FATHOM". It was a

complementary mix of pottery, paintings, and masks which showcased their individual talents as well as the combined quality and excellence of their contrasting styles.

Up Next!

"LOST EDGES"

New Paintings by

Martin Pate

Reception and Presentation

Sept 8th,

7-9 pm

Show runs through Oct 10th

200 Campus Drive, Newnan, GA 30263

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!

David & Barbara Omerod

August 6th, 1966 / 2016

A Note from Ellie "I am so proud of the support we received holding our first ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW at Brookdale Senior Housing.

Residents turned out in grand style to show what they or their families had done in the past and some are still doing. I was impressed with everything, but personally enjoyed Rosemary Bradlees beaded bracelets and the creativity of Helen Dunham in preparing a visual showing us how to propagate an African Violet. She had violets in the various stages of development to show us."

"I was also proud of the NCAA who provided artists to help with very little advance notice. Their presence... sharing of their work... and help in the heavy work of preparing and tearing down was very impressive. I couldn't have done it without the help provided by Rusty Sharp and Bruce DeFelix along with

those who shared their work. The Art Community and Brookdale residents made a great team and brought joy and excitement to the facility and to the community!"

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MAY DEMONSTRATOR

MILLIE GOSCH

The joy of painting was in full view at our May general meeting as demonstrated by plein air artist, Millie Gosch. Thank you for sharing your composition approach and techniques with us.

SEPT 15th MEETING

GUEST PRESENTER — TIFFANY THOMAS

Contemporary American Painter

Artist/Instructor

http://www.tiffanythomasart.com

"I draw my inspiration pre-dominately from nature, as you will see with my abstracted treescapes and traditional plein air paint-ings. My use of bold colors and sense of visual move-ment ties my body of work together. Whether I am painting from nature, cars, or animals, the simple yet complex act of painting is my true motivation."

"I primarily work in Acrylic paints, but I have rediscovered a love for thick oil paints, drips, and textures. I like to go between the two mediums depending on which will lend itself best to the painting. My work is ever evolving into something that is completely me." Tiffany has been a member of NCAA since 2014. She is Admin Assistant with the Newnan ArtRez Program, and together with her husband, Matthew, owns Thomas Fine Art and Design. In 2015, she received Top 10 Honors at the NCAA Juried Art Show. Her work can be found in Galleries and venues across the Atlanta area. She exhibits as part of group events and as a solo artist. For information about classes, workshops, and commissions, contact [email protected] or visit her website.

WORKSHOP WITH SANDY ESSEX Metalsmith Sandy Essex shares the techniques of etching into

copper and brass pieces to create metal artwork in a Work-shop for NCAA members on Saturday, Sept 24th, 10am-2pm.

Save the Date! For workshop and registration information, contact Bette Schumann at 770-251-8255.

City of Newnan (Gov't) Artists of the Month

Every month a local artist is named Artist of the Month. The city has partnered with NCAA and some local art galleries on this project. It gives local artists an opportunity to display their work in City Hall and a chance for the city to support the arts.

Artist of the Month for June 2016 Kim Wright

Patriotic Exhibit: Artists of the Month for July 2016:

Debbie McNeil, Sheri Anderson, Ellen Guillory, Laurie Yawn, Tina Persons, Karen DeFelix,

and Laura Walker

Artist of the Month for August 2016

Chelita Freeman

PEACHTREE CITY LIBRARY

Mick Brandenberger & Julie Nestor Art Exhibits near the

front entrance; opened Aug 1st, ends Aug 29th. Meet the

Artists reception was held on Aug 7th.

July/August: Selected works of Chinese artist Guanyu Shi

are currently featured at the PTC Library in a solo show that opened in mid-July as part of the Library’s Art Initiative. The paintings will be on display through August 31st. The

Fayetteville resident studied at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in southern China in the 1960s, along with fellow artist Meihua Lu, who became his wife. Both have been working artists ever since. Meihua Lu’s work is scheduled to be shown at the library in 2017. Many of the paintings on display are watercolor works and Chinese ink brush works. Much of his artwork also incorporates another of his talents, calligraphy.

Coming in September: Selected work from the collection from the Library of Congress of Mike Geissinger, photojournalist.

While assigned to the White House and while working as a freelance photojournalist for the New York Times, he compiled portraits of noted power brokers, capturing the subjects at their most expressive moments. A graduate of RIT, Mike taught photojournalism there for 15 years mentoring 5 future Pulitzer Prize winners. The reception is Friday, Sept 9th, 7-8:30pm

at the Peachtree City Library. The exhibit continues through October 28.

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FUN STUFF AT THE ART HOUSE

Life Drawing with Martin Pate: Every Monday

7 pm - 8:30 pm Paint-In with Karen DeFelix: Every Tuesday

10 am to 2 pm, Bring your lunch. Paint-In continues in summer months. Adults' Pottery with Tammy Troyer: Every Tuesday

12 pm - 2 pm Children's Pottery with Tammy Troyer: Every Wednesday

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Adults' Pottery with Tammy Troyer: Every Saturday

9 am - 2 pm Oil Painting with Cheryl Vickers: Every Thursday

2 pm - 4 pm Children's Art with Bette Hickman & Teri Lewis: Every

Wednesday & Thursday ~ 2 pm - 4 pm

CLASSES OFFERED BY MEMBERS

Oil - Acrylic

Myra Harden Every Wednesday, 2 pm - 4 pm Hobby Lobby, 114 Pavilion Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214 Pay by the month - $40 for 4 classes Contact Info: 770-461-5631 Please visit class for supply list. Oil, Acrylic, Tole and Decorative Painting

Chelita Freeman Contact Info: 706-302-4209 [email protected] www.chelitaafreeman.com Drawing or Digital Drawing

Eric Strother Contact Info: [email protected] Greeting Card Workshop

Barbara Omerod Contact Info: 678-353-4886 [email protected] Drawing Basics, Watercolor, Acrylic, & Oil for Beginners and Intermediate Students

Tiffany Thomas Contact Info: 678-416-9891 [email protected]

CLASSES OFFERED BY MEMBERS (cont'd)

Drawing & Painting

Lydia Ellis Contact Info: 770-789-1160 [email protected] Acrylics, Watercolors, Oils and Drawing

Kay Stanley Contact Info: 770-254-9409 [email protected] Learning to Grid/Pencil Drawing

Cecelia Hilton Contact Info: 770-683-3463 [email protected] Corner Arts Gallery

Jenny Jones Contact Info: 678-633-5705 www.cornerartsgallery.net Come Bead With Me (Jewelry)

Nancy Twomey Contact Info: 770-630-1078 [email protected] Stain Glass/Fused Glass/Beginning Watercolors

Karen Stetson DeFelix Contact Info: 727-421-0779 / 770-463-9442 [email protected] Drawing

Martin Pate Contact Info: 770-251-5286 [email protected] Pottery

Andrea Boswell Contact Info: 770-486-9768 [email protected] Pottery

Tammy Troyer Contact Info: 704-578-6375 [email protected] Drawing (Pencil, Pastel, Color Pencil, Watercolor)

P. Giles 770-486-8112 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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ART SCENE

MAINSTREET NEWNAN

http://www.mainstreetnewnan.com

Labor Day Sidewalk Sale, Sept 2, 9am-5pm

Market Day, Sept 3, 10am-2pm

Sunrise on the Square Road Race, Sept 3, 8am

Labor Day Arts Festival, Sept 5, 10am-4pm

Fall Art Walk, Sept 16, 5pm-9pm

Fall Screen on the Green, Sept 16, 7:30pm

CENTRE FOR PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

Thank You for the Music: A Modern Tribute to Abba, Aug 20, 7pm

Pianist Ian Gindes, Aug 28, 3pm

Sarah Swanson, Local Artist, Exhibit Aug 15 - Sept 9

Katie Deal in Today, Tomorrow & Forever: A Tribute to Patsy Cline, Sept 17, 7pm

Joshua Lozoff: Life is Magic, Sept 25, 3pm

ART AT THE ADMIN

Renee Willis artwork on display in the "Entry Gallery" Coweta County Administration Building, Aug 1 thru Sept 30. 22 East Broad Street, downtown Newnan

McRITCHIE-HOLLIS MUSEUM

Community Rummage Sale, Sept 10, 9am-2pm

Historic College Temple Storytelling Festival, Sept 24, 4pm-6:30pm

PEACHTREE CITY LIBRARY

Mick Brandenberger & Julie Nestor Art Exhibits, ends Aug 29

Chinese artist Guanyu Shi, Exhibit ends Aug 31

Mike Geissinger Exhibit, Reception Sept 9, 7-8:30pm

CARNEGIE LIBRARY

Rotating Art Exhibits, 2nd Floor Art Gallery featuring NCAA artists

"Metal Etching: An Itch to Etch" Aug 23, 2-4pm with Sandy Essex

CITY HALL, NEWNAN (GOV'T)

Artist of the Month for August: Chelita Freeman, works on display 25 Lagrange Street, Newnan

WEST GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Martin Pate Exhibit "LOST EDGES" Opening Reception Sept 8, 7-9pm. Show ends Oct 10

NEWNAN THEATRE COMPANY

"Moonlight and Magnolias" Sept 1-4 & 8-11

THE MALE ACADEMY MUSEUM

Currently closed for renovation. Children Connect: Newnan Children's Museum will occupy the building when it reopens.

Artist in Residence ~ Molly Rose Freeman, Muralist

Artist Molly Rose Freeman arrived in Newnan in early July with paintbrush in hand and a number of ideas to spruce up the wall of the building along West Court Street at the Alamo. The mural was commissioned by the University of West Georgia and Newnan ArtRez, the local non-profit which sponsors visiting artists in the Program. The design for the mural was agreed upon by University reps, members of the ArtRez board, and owners of several downtown businesses. The mural is a series of geometric shapes reminiscent of flowers or mandalas in an arching pattern that mimics nearby building facades, and the colors blend beautifully with the natural surroundings of downtown Newnan. NCAA artists were invited to participate in the mural painting.

Lending a hand are Dave & Barbara Omerod, Tammy Troyer & family, Nikki Boone, and Bette Hickman

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