SWAA at Sundog

SWAA will have a demo booth at Saskatoon's Sundog again this year. 
SaskTel Centre
December 4 - 6

Visit the Sundog website for information on this show.

We will need volunteers to be at that booth to show their work. 
CLICK HERE to view the schedule.

If you are interested in helping out contact Beth Campbell 
Email: campbell.beth@gmail.com
Phone: 306-244-1567

The 25th Anniversary of the Reflections show was great! Switching to Hall C was interesting. Way more visible, but lacking the luxury of the previous location. No carpet and not as much drapery made a more industrial feel. More room - different shape.

The free admission in the visible location brought in a lot of people. The vendors were impressed with the increased traffic. The donations received nearly matched our admissions from previous years.

Pumpkin carving generated lots of fun. One of the carvers went on to appear on Global News: http://tinyurl.com/pjbed8v (on her Frosty Tidbits.com site).

Two of the pumpkins purchased were donated to Ronald McDonald House. Those were the pumpkins carved by Matt Bradley (98.3 Cool FM) and the Global News team of Ryan Kessler and Carly Robinson.

A bigger turnout for the Quick Draw and the Pin Carving on Sunday morning provided more for the afternoon's auction. And more items in the miniature competitions was great. 

A few bugs to work out - with the main glitch being our payment system. Monaris seemed to lock us out at critical times, like half way through the auctions.

An impressive auction booklet was produced but we forgot to put it out for the auction. Big oops.

Location of noisy workshops vs. areas where people congregate needs to be addressed. Not well planned this year.

The photo slideshow was not great. Trying to show some superb photos on a projector system did not work out well. The area would need to be darkened to show properly. We will be looking for another system for another year - perhaps a large screen TV.

Many of the volunteers organizing this event have been doing it for just about the entire 25 years and are becoming worn out. Some have been there for all the shows. We will be looking for "new blood" to add to the committee to plan our 2016 show if it is to continue as an annual event.

So - SWAA members - come out and help us plan.

Hues News September Newsletter is out. Click here to view it online.
Degen Lindner and Carol Wylie are both offering classes in Sept. - Oct.

SWAA Booth at Saskatoon Ex

Great space for the SWAA at the Saskatoon Exhibition - Hall A - make sure you stop by if you go to the exhibition!

Lola Hingtgen volunteering at the booth

 

Thank you to Audrey Boyd for providing these photos.

 

 

 

 

SWAA at the Ex

SWAA will have a booth at the Saskatoon Exhibition's Art Showcase again this year. Members will have the opportunity to display their work - set up is on Monday, August 3. Volunteers are needed to be at the booth to promote SWAA and perhaps demo their art techniques. Contact Beth Campbell (campbell.beth@gmail.com) for more information.

Volunteer Schedule

I came across this and thought that I would pass it on to SWAA members. The Rotary is holding a contest to promote nature; this is what they say:

"Before creating your Contest entry, you must first get outdoors and discover nature in your own community! From your own backyard to your nearest park, you can find plants, animals and beautiful landscapes and sights at every turn that could inspire your Contest entry."

There are categories for Art - Photography - Writing - Video - Music.

The contest is open from May 1 - Nov 1, 2015. 
For ages 19 and under.

Go to their website for more information:
http://www.get-to-know.org/contest/canada/

SWAA Picnic

We had a great time at the home of Leroy & Rina Royer. It was a bit cool, but had a warm campfire and great company. Some of us stayed later and got to see photos from Gail Bissett's cruise to the Antarctic.


Roxanne Perron took more photos.

Saskatoon Plein Air Club

Workshop announced in Hues News - a notice send by Hues Art Supplies:

Join Saskatoon's Plein Air Club at a different location every Saturday during the summer to paint, sketch, or draw in the great outdoors. Enjoy an exploration of the richness and challenge of landscape as subject with other artists. This drop in group is committed to capturing the effects of sunlight at different times of day and exploring local sites. Phone 306-653-1900 to register. 

Click here for more information about this from Hues News.

SRVAS Banquet

I dragged my husband Doug up to Shekinah for the banquet on Tuesday evening  (those of you who know Doug know that it really is not hard to "drag" him anywhere).  

The food was awesome! Great company! Beautiful scenery! If I had paid more attention prior to this I would have caught on that I could take my paints up and spend the day (or days) doing my own thing and painting.  Would have cut down on the time commitment and the cost since I could stay as long as I had time & money to be there.  

I would like to say that I will do this "next year" - but the future of the school is yet to be decided due to a declining attendance.  

Gail Adams Art School

Gail Adams Art School has announced their summer camps schedule. Visit their website for more information.

http://gailadamsartschool.com/courses?type=camps

Condolences to Wayne Keating

Sympathies extended to Wayne Keating as he mourns the passing of his mother. Wayne will be in Kamloops for the next few weeks taking care of her funeral and estate. 

Reflections 2015 Invitation Handout

Cam Merkle has created invitation handouts for the 2015 Reflections Art Festival. He has distributed some to the members who were at the last meeting - printed on bright yellow paper.  

You can print your own by following this link: 
http://www.saskwildlifeart.com/Reflections/2015Invitation.pdf

Print double sided with page 1 as one side and page 2 as the other. One sheet will create 8 invitations. 

There is a link to these on the Reflections site - top left - 2015 Reflections Invitation.  http://www.reflectionsartfestival.com/

Spread the word. This show is gearing up to be one of the best yet!

SRVAS Banquet

Today (May 15) is the last day to book for the Tuesday evening banquet at the Saskatchewan River Valley Art School (June 2).

Even if you aren't able to enroll in the classes you are welcome to attend this banquet, visit the facilities and see what this is all about.  Support our school!


Click on the link below to find out more about the school:
http://www.saskwildlifeart.com/SRVAS/2015Brochure.pdf

Catching up from Jan 18

Just realized that I have all these great photos from our Winter Luncheon (January 18) that I have not shown to anyone...... it was a great party!  We exchanged some wonderful pieces of art in our Chinese auction. Rather than clogging this blog up with them - I have created a new page for those who are interested in checking them out. My photography skills did not capture all the smiles, but a good time was had by all. 

Click here to view the photos

Congrats to Reuben Unger

Reuben Unger had a successful show at the world carving competition in Ocean City, MD. His piece placed  first in category, first in division and third best of show, in the intermediate division at the world championship.

Congratulations Reuben!

Condolences to Brian Dueck

Our deepest sympathies go out to Brian and his family as they mourn the loss of Brian's father, George Dueck.  Brian is the treasurer of SWAA and has been a long time member and supporter. 

George Dueck's obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestarphoenix/obituary.aspx?n=george-dueck&pid=174796176

ArtsVest

Beth Campbell and Lori Merkle attended the ArtsVest "That's a Wrap!" celebrating the successes of the various organizations involved in the program. SWAA received matching funds to almost $2,000 from the program.

Lots of ideas and great contacts!  

We can expect that the next ArtsVest program will be announced this fall.

An article in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix published May 6, 2015:
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/business/ArtsVest+brings+businesses+arts+together/11032654/story.html

SWAA at Living Green Expo

Thanks to Lori Merkle for all the work organizing the SWAA booth at Saskatoon's first Living Green Expo. 

Volunteers who made this possible include: - Lori & Cam Merkle - Beth Campbell - Eileen Greer - Gail Bissett - Rina & Leroy Royer

Living Green Expo

Lori Merkle is organinzing booth space at the Living Green Expo in Saskatoon at Prairieland Park on May 1 & 2nd.  For more information about the show visit their site at: http://www.sklivinggreenexpo.com

She is looking for volunteers:
- to help with the booth set-up (between 11:00 am & 3:30 pm)
- to take a shift at the booth during the show hours:
      Friday 4 - 9 pm
      Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
- to help take down the booth at 9 pm Saturday
- to demo their artsork sometime 

While at the booth SWAA members can:
- sell raffle tickets
- promote SWAA
- display their art work
- demo their art work

Interested members should phone Lori Merkle.

Parkland Outdoor Sportsman Show

Paul Perron will be looking after a booth for SWAA at the Outdoor Sportsman Show in Yorkton on April 19 & 20.  Members wishing to have their artwork displayed at the show should contact Paul.  He will be able to sell the raffle tickets there, so will be taking the raffle items for display.

For more information on the show visit their site at: http://www.parklandoutdoorshow.com/ 

Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation - Fundraising Gala with George Reed

This looks like another great event for Saskatoon's Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation. There is a silent auction - any SWAA members wishing to donate a piece to that auction should contact Jan Shadick to get a discount on your ticket to attend. Click here to email Jan. Click here to visit their website. Or click here to visit them on Facebook.

Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation Variety Show

Perhaps some of the members of SWAA would be interested in this event. Celebrating Earth Day - Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation Variety Show Fundraiser

Upcoming Art Show includes SWAA members Beth Campbell & Linda Skibinsky

Upcoming Art Show includes SWAA members Beth Campbell and Linda Skibinsky

Alicia Popoff

Members of SWAA extend deepest sympathy to Les Potter upon the death of his wife Alicia. Les Popoff has had a presence with our association as a judge at Reflections and as an instructor at SRVAS. He and his late wife were very involved in the art community in the province.

Read obituary ...... Star Phoenix

Not sure how long it stays online with the Star Phoenix - so have copied it here.

Was a cold and icy night for our Potluck & Paint session last night - so there was not a huge turnout. An accident on the North Bridge had traffic backed up for hours, but luckily it was traffic we were meeting, so it didn't slow us down. Those who came out had a great and relaxing time. Jewel Buhay from Allan worked on an alcohol ink tile under the watchful eye of Lori Merkle. Cam Merkle from Martensville used some of his woodburning tools to do some work.  Holly Edwards worked on a preliminary sketch for a cake topper that she is developing (My Custom Cake Topper). I (Beth Campbell) worked on a chimpanzee painting on a leaf. Lola Hingtgen didn't bring a piece to work on so enjoyed a relaxing time with her husband Charlie and my husband Doug watching others.

Good food + good company + good talent = GREAT TIME in spite of the cold.

(Obviously some of us are hardier than others.)



 

POTLUCK AND PAINT
Tuesday, February 24

For members & friends

Holy Convenant Orthodox Church Basement
1426 Alexandra Street, Saskatoon
Use the side door by the driveway.

Doors open at 6:00 - Potluck supper begins at 6:30

Once the meal is completed - the fun can really begin.

Carvers and painters can do what they enjoy the most - create!

Artists are encouraged to bring their pieces to paint - a great opportunity to get together to work on cocktail carvings and wildlife stamp paintings for our Reflections Art Festival next October.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP

So many great photos & videos that SWAA members may be interested in were getting posted here - so rather than clogging up this page with them a new page has been created ........ Interesting stuff - click here

The classes being offered at the Saskatchewan River Valley Art School at Shekinah Retreat Center near Waldheim May 29 - June 3 is now available. Check it out!

http://www.saskwildlifeart.com/SRVAS/2015Brochure.pdf

Art Placement Customer Showcase

Art Placement is showcasing their customer and SWAA member Linda Skibinsky.
Click here for details:
http://www.artplacement.com/artstore/customer_showcase_extended4.php

Gail Adams Studio of Art

The 2nd semester of art classes will be beginning shortly at Gail Adams Studio of Art. The schedule is now posted online & they are currently taking registrations.

Visit their website at
http://www.gailadamsartschool.com/courses?type=weekly for a list of available classes.