ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

Do you want more exposure as an artist? Do you want to sell your paintings? Display them at local shops and business establishments!

It’s also a great way to make residents and visitors aware of the Westerville Art League (WAL). As a member of WAL you may sign up to display your art for a month at any of the participating local business establishments.

See Bob Porter at our WAL meetings to sign up for a participating local business establishment and select the month that you would like to display your art.

If necessary you can call Bob at 895-7447 to set up a display.

• Participating local businesses include:
• Crimson and Clover
• Westerville Community Center
• ExecuTrain
• Westerville Electric
• Outlook Manor Westerville Parks and Recreation Hall
• Uptown Pharmacy

53rd Westerville Art League 2011 Spring Show

The Westerville Art League held its Spring Show Saturday, May 7th. There were 33 entries this year, from 18 artists, consisting of mediums of watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor pencil and one sculpture. It was a very impressive group of entries.

Rob Robbins was this year's judge. He spent quite a long time contemplating to which works he should award prizes. He also provided critique comments for each piece.

Here is the list of this year's winners:

Best of Spring Show, 2009- Kathryn Smithson, First Place - Ken Seege

ART LEAGUE EVENTS/Entries and more!

Now Available: 2012 Ohio Arts Festivals & Competitions Directory
from the Ohio Arts Council website.

The directory contains detailed information about arts and crafts festivals and competitions throughout 2012, including dates, activities, number of spaces available for artists to display their work, fees and contact information. It is organized by date and location and includes alphabetical indexes of festivals by name, city, region and sponsor.

To receive a copy of the 2012 Ohio Arts Festivals & Competitions Directory, call 1-800-BUCKEYE, Ohio's travel information hotline, and request to speak to a travel counselor from the automated menu. Or, send a self-addressed, stamped business envelope with $1.32 in postage (no cash or checks, please) to the Ohio Arts Council, Attn: Festivals Directory, 30 East Broad St., 33rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-3414.

A PDF version of the directory is available for download on the OAC's website at http://oac.ohio.gov/search/OACFestival/SearchFestivals.asp.

For anyone who is interested in becoming a member
of the Central Ohio Watercolor Society (COWS)

To become a member of the Central Ohio Watercolor Society (COWS) a current COWS member must submit a letter of recommendation to the chairperson of the membership committee, Bess Alexander, recommending you for membership. The membership committee shall select new members by viewing three (3) or more pieces of the applicant's work. The work should be in a white or neutral colored mat and our organization is only transparent watercolor. So that means no opaque paint including white watercolor paint is accepted.

For more info and times of acceptance contact:

Bess Alexander
bessalexanderart@yahoo.com
614-939-1149

DRINK AND DRAW NITE - Second and Third Wednesday of the month- but require a RSVP, 7-9pm Join us for an adult evening of learning how to draw and enjoy beverages.We supply the coffee and water, you bring your favorite drink and drawing paper! Model, still life and experimenting with different art materials - provided by us. $15/person or bring a friend $25/2- RSVP required, Gallery 202, 614-890-8202. Programs@gallery202online.com

Vivian Ripley
Vivian will be teaching several different classes through the Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department.
Check the website for sign up information.

Charles Rowland - January-Winter quarter watercolor classes at the Westerville Community will start Wednesday, January 11 through February 15. There are two new six week classes, one from 10am - noon and another from 7pm - 9pm
Watercolor classes at the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department.
All classes are held at at The Westerville Community Center.
Call 614-901-6500 or visit www.westerville.org

(NEW)
Creating Dynamic Paintings - A Design Approach
(Applicable to All Medlia)
10:00am - 12:00 noon Instructor: Charles Rowland
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Most of us have experienced the frustration that comes from sometimes being able to produce that "masterpiece" that we dreamed of, but often have our efforts fall disappointingly short of expectations. And the worst part is weπre not sure why one effort succeeded and the other failed.
In this class weπll learn how to use color, value, shape and other design elements to create a painting that grabs our viewers attention and also leads the eye to continue exploring and enjoying our painting. Weπll learn how to create strong focus, energy and interest in our paintings while making our work pleasant and easy to view.

The class will include lecture, demonstrations, individual painting time and a group critique of our previous weeks work work at the beginning of the next


(NEW)
Painting the Seasons in Watercolor
7:00pm - 9:00pm Instructor: Charles Rowland
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Learn the techniques to paint the four seasons in watercolor. Explore the warm earthy colors of fall, the soft blues and violets of a wintry day, the bright greens and yellows of spring and the woodsy hues of a mid summer landscape. We'll also learn the methods to paint trees and other landscape features as they vary with the seasons.
The class will include lecture, demonstrations, individual painting time and a group critique of our previous weeks work work at the beginning of the nex

Jim Glover's Painting Classes begin Jan. 9th

Worthington area - for more information go to westervilleartsline.blogspot.com/

"How To Start Making Art", and "How To Improve Your Paintings"

Jim Glover, President, Worthington Area Art League
My Impressions From Nature
(614) 451-9423, www.jimgloverart.com

Gallery 202 is looking for artists of all mediums to help create a new web database of local artists and venues just for Westerville. We are rich in the arts in Westerville, so let's tell the world that we are the creative cultural community.

We have basic information on the following website: www.artswesterville.com and are looking for more ideas on how to spread the word about our own artists, venues, classes, workshops and more.