Fenton Artist Guild Newsletter October 2009

Editor Needed

This will be the last newsletter that I will edit. If anyone would like to take over this task, please contact me at
Paula Mac Millan 810-629-0417 or at aocrafts@yahoo.com
I would really hate to see us without a newsletter, so please consider taking on this task to help your Guild.


Next Meeting Time

We are having our meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at 7:00pm at the Fenton Village Players new building, 14197 Torrey Rd., Fenton Twp.

October 20, 2009 Program

Our Members Critique and Competition is here. It’s time to shine! Bring a piece to the meeting and other Guild artist will be Critiquing it and then deciding the first, second and third place winners.


November 17, 2009 Program

With this being the last actual meeting of the year, we are going to have members bring in work and discuss what they are painting, or if they want help with a painting.
If you’d like to suggest a possible guest speaker or topic, call Sharon Dorland at 810-629-0775, or e-mail her at spdorland@chartermi.net or Mary Lou Ackerman at 810-629-8128, or e-mail her at mackerman8128@charter.net

Fenton Artist Guild Board Meetings
Are held the second Wednesday of every month at the Fenton House restaurant.

Next one will be October 14, 2009 at 12:00pm.

All members are welcome to participate

Mark Your Calendar

“Gift of Art” planning Meeting
Sept. 30, 2009; 1:00pm at the Community Center

Guild Art Show’s
Oct. 1, 2009; 7-9pm at the FVP Theater
&
Oct. 15-18 and 22-25 at the FVP Theater, during their show
“ HARVEY”

Christmas Party Committee Meeting
October 21, 2009; 1:00pm at Paula MacMillan’s House

Gift of Art Members Show
November 7, 2009; 11:00am – 5:00pm


“ The Gift of Art” Show & Sale

Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Saturday, November 7th 11:00-4:00 pm
Minimal entrance fee *$20.00
Deadline to enter, Oct. 1, 2009

More information will follow once we get a feel for the number of exhibitors
Remember we have the Grand Hall Space
Info contact
The Gift of Art Chair-Jaki Miller 629-1418

We are having a planning meeting on Sept. 30, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center.

Please feel free to Call Jaki Miller if you are interested in helping with the Gift of Art Show.

Spartan
All you have to do is collect the UPC labels from all Spartan products that you purchase. Then bring them to the monthly meetings and give them to Paula MacMillan. The rest is up to me, I will mail them in and for every 1000 we will receive $20.00. So, soak, cut or peal those labels off to support your Guild.

VG’S Receipts
Support your Guild! By donating your receipts (something you usually throw away) from VG’s. All you have to do is, bringing them to the next meeting. It will make you feel great to know you are helping. Betty Westerveld has done a great job with this Fundraiser. But she needs your participation.

Hostess’s & Demonstrators needed
For Gift of Art Show

If you would like to be a Hostess or demonstrate your art during the show, please contact
Joan Horcha at:
810-750-7506



Monthly Refreshment List 2009

October-Joan Tokarz, Mary Boyer, Carmen
Newman Bammert
November-Joan Horcha, Roger & Sarah
Baldwin
December-Christmas Dinner
January 2010-“2009” Officers (President,
Vice - President, Treasurer, Secretary)
*The first name on the list calls others to coordinate, so we have enough. Bring refreshments and arrive 15 minutes early to help set up table and start coffee.
Oct. 1, 2009 at 7-9pm-Guild Art Show at the FVP Theater. Membership Drive for the SLCAC.

Oct. 15-18 & 22-25 – Guild Art Show during the FVP Show “HARVEY”.

Nov. 7, 2009 – Gift of Art Show, 11am-4pm at the Fenton Community and Cultural Center, 150 S. Leroy St, Fenton, MI. 48430

Art Needed for Art Shows

We need art for the SLCAC Reception on Oct. 1, 2009 at 7-9pm
Those showing artwork, please bring it by 6:30pm to hang and it must be picked up after show!
And
For the FVP Presentation of “HARVEY” on Oct 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24 at 7:00pm and Oct 18 & 25 at 2:00pm
Art drop-off: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009; between 10am-12 noon. Artwork can remain at the FVP throughout the event.
(Dark/black pants & white shirt or blouse are requested if working show)
If you would like to participate please contact Joan Horcha at: 810-750-7506

“Featured Artist”
We are updating our website and need a featured artist. If you are interested, please visit Dave Davis (web-master) at DLDLhfd@aol.com. To qualify be a paid member of the Fenton Artist Guild, have your Artist Biography, Artist Statement, photo of yourself, and 3-4 photos, slides, digital images of your work. Submit your Artist package to Dave.
Volunteers Needed
We need members to volunteer to help attend the Snack Bar and to Usher for the Fenton Village Players Show
“HARVEY”
The show will be:
Oct. 15-18 & 22-25
Time: Evening shows 7:00pm (you will have to be there at 5:45pm)
Afternoon shows: 2:00pm (you will have to be there at 12:45pm)

If you can help please contact Joan Horcha at: 810-750-7506.
Those working show, please wear dark/black pants and white shirt or blouse, Thank you!

Thank You
Diane Tasselmyer for stepping up and being our Nominating Committee.

Diane could also use some help, if you are willing to help please contact Paula MacMillan at 810-629-0417.

“Edge” Gallery Opening
The "EDGE" Gallery will be open at its new location at 409 S. Leroy St. Fenton in 3 weeks. Please contact Kelly Smith for gallery representation (2 pc. min.) and 2010 shows. We will be doing 60/40 consignment with change out every 3 months and must have enough work to participate in shows thru-out the year (1-3 pcs. or one man shows 8-15 pcs.) We Will also have openings for gift size art (trading card size 2 1/2 X 3 1/2 to 8 X 10) that is sleeved or matted and sleeved. WE CAN EXCEPT UN-FRAMED ART for our print bins up to 26 X 36, but must have attractive white edging or deckling. NO prints or limited edition prints are being accepted at this time. printing media's such as monotypes or linoleum block, and photography are acceptable. Also sculpture, fabric, and misc. art gifts are still needed. Artists need biography, statement or business cards and a (customer list: for shows only). For information on any of these areas call 810-629-9440- KELLY. "HAPPY PAINTING" ***Those artists that have already spoken with me please call and confirm that you have new work available in three weeks for the opening. A grand opening reception is planned upon the completion of the outside street front renovation. The inside renovation is ongoing and will be complete in three weeks. Please, remember my bread and butter is the custom framing side of the business and how "you" frame reflects on me. Framing and display are very important and must be clean and professional looking. If you need help with design, matting or home framing sources please see me. Fenton artist guild member’s receive. 30 % off framing and supplies. Jaki Miller (810-629-1418) offers biography, artist statement, and complete portfolio design. Thanks...looking forward to working with you all.
Up-coming Elections
We will need someone for each of the following positions:

President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Historian
Newspaper Editor

If you are interested in running for one of these offices please contact Paula MacMillan at 810-629-0417 or Diane Tasselmyer at 810-735-1463.

It’s that time again—Dues!
It is time to pay your 2010 dues. We will be collecting them at the up-coming meetings.
If you would like you can pay them by mail also.
Please fill out the following membership form and return it with your fee.

Thank you for your continued membership in the
“ Fenton Artist Guild”
Membership Form

Date:________________________________

Name:_______________________________

Address:_____________________________

City:____________________ State:_______

Zip Code:______________

Home Phone:(______)__________________

Cell Phone :(_____)____________________

E-Mail:_______________________________

Artist’s Mediums:______________________

Type of Membership:
Individual $25.00 ( )
One Household $35.00 ( )
Student: $12.50 ( )

Please send the completed form with your check to: Fenton Artist Guild, Attn. Membership, and P.O. Box 452, Fenton, MI, 48430.
The Fenton Artist Guild was formed in 1975. Originally it was an organization to bring artists together. Over the years the goals and activities have grown so that now Guild membership is open to anyone