Lakeland Art Association, Inc. Challenge Your Creative Spirit! ART SKETCHES Newsletter November 2015 President s Patter Hello everyone, Fall Member s Show November 4 December 19 Fall into Creativity, is now in the gallery. This exhibit is a wonderful example of the talent and variety within our organization. First Place: Sarah Creason, Walk in the Woods, oil on canvas Second Place: Elizabeth Wamsley, Fish Are Jumping, clay Third Place: Ann Peperak, Old Crystal Mill, watercolor Stop in and see this show! Our Member s Show is currently in the gallery and is another great example of the creativity within our organization. Our Christmas Boutique begins November 21 with many hand crafted, one of a kind, items for sale. This is an excellent time to purchase Christmas gifts. November 23, 7pm, is the annual members meeting. New board members for 2016 will be elected to replace Darla McCammon, Laurie Schotz, and Dave Taylor whose terms have expired. November 28 is Small Business Saturday and the Lakeland Art Gallery will be hosting Santa Claus from 11 1pm and making Christmas ornaments from 2 4pm. This promises to be a great time with kids young and old. For those wishing to challenge their creative spirit we will host a Whimsical Christmas Tree workshop Dec 5th, 2-4pm. December 19th the gallery closes until February 2016. We will then open the Lakeland Art Center at 302 E Winona Ave in Warsaw. See you at the gallery, Melodie
Santa Is Coming To Town!!! November 28 11am 1pm At Lakeland Art Gallery 107 N. First St Pierceton, IN (next to Village Antiques) And 1:30 2:30 pm at the Train Depot Come Join the Fun!!!
Whimsical Christmas Tree Workshop December 5, 2-4pm Ages 5yr to 105yr All supplies provided $15 per person for small canvas $25 per person for large canvas (workshop must be paid in advance) Contact the lakeland Art Association at 574-594-9950 (gallery) Or lakelandartassociation@gmail.com Or 574-457-6085 to register
Decorate a Christmas Ornament November 28, 2 4 pm At Lakeland Art Gallery 107 N First Street Pierceton, IN (next to Village Antiques) Come Join the Fun!!!
. Who Done It!!! The following LAA members had work accepted in the prestigious annual juried exhibit at Elkhart. 153 artists had work accepted. Steve Creighton two oils Wayne Harshberger two sculptures Ann Peperak one water color Elizabeth Wamsley one ceramic Ann Peperak got into Heartland Artist Show, Plymouth, and won 3 purchase awards. Steve Creighton won Best of Show at the Grant Co. show. He also has work in the "37th Elkhart Juried Regional" show at the Midwest Museum of Art in Elkhart IN. Lisa Beemish has Artwork at hanging at the Warsaw IVY Tech. Lisa also teaches many workshops. You can contact her at 574-540- 1921 /LisaLeaArt@yahoo.com John Streeter has artwork on exhibit at the Warsaw City Building until December 3rd Andy Corp is exhibiting at the North Webster Public Library through November. Board of Directors President: Melodie Koher (574) 457-6085 melkoher@gmail.com Vice Pres: Kelly Shoemaker (260) 839-3201 hds182@frontier.com Secretary: Bev Garner (574) 267-2985 2bg@comcast.net Treasurer: Toni Walker (574) 267-2258 toniwalker68@gmail.com At Large: Laurie Schotz (805) 286-7696 laurie@bestschotzproductions.com Contact Us: Darla McCammon (260) 839-5894 mcdar7@gmail.com Dave Taylor (574) 551-4275 dave@kconline.com Rex Hathaway (574) 594-2103 rbhathaway@centurylink.net Bev Hathaway (574) 594-2103 rbhathaway@centurylink.net Lakeland Art Association, Inc. Gallery: 107 North First Street PO Box 364 Pierceton, IN 46562 Phone: 574-594-9950 Email: lakelandartassociation@gmail.com Face Book: Lakeland Art Association Web site: www.lakelandartassociation.org We would like to know what s happening with our members. Contact Melodie at lakelandartassociation@gmail.com or 574-594- 9950 (gallery) or 574-457-6085 (cell) and let us know where your exhibiting or any awards you have received recently. Mission Statement The mission of the Lakeland Art Association is to further the visual arts in Kosciusko County by challenging the creative spirit of local artists and community residents. LAA strives to nurture its artist members through opportunities for camaraderie, skill development, the sharing of creative endeavors, and public exhibits. LAA is also committed to encouraging the next generation of artists and potential art enthusiasts by promoting and supporting visual arts education and events.
New Members in 2015: Memberships From the desk of Steve Creighton We have 24 new members so far in 2015 with the newest members being Bill & Susan Allen Membership Renewals: There are 33 renewals in 2015 Life Members: There are 8 Life Member 2015 Grand Total: 67 members Have you renewed your membership? We are now accepting memberships for 2016. Membership includes a page on our web site and face book exposure, a complimentary subscription to our Art Sketches newsletter, reduced fees on show entries, space to exhibit in our gallery via our member s wall and gift shop, opportunities to exhibit at area venues through the Lakeland Art Association, the opportunity to share and learn art techniques and last but not least, camaraderie of other artists. You ll find a membership form at the gallery. Please complete it and return it to the gallery at Lakeland Art Association, Attn: Steve Creighton, P O Box 364, Pierceton, IN 46562. Questions regarding membership can be sent to Steve Creighton, Membership Chair, at sscreighton@earthlink.net. Opportunities Share: Your skills with others wishing to challenge their creative spirits by learning how to draw or paint. Contact the gallery at 574-594- 9950, email lakelandartassociation@gmail.com, if you wish to help others. Exhibit: I have two locations in Warsaw that are asking for art to exhibit. Please contact me, Melodie, at 574-457-6085 if you are interested. Listen: Listen for a Chance to Win a Grant for Your Favorite Local Charity Be listening November 16-20 to WRSW 107.3 FM and Willie 103.5 FM for your chance to recommend a Community Foundation grant, in your honor, for the local charity of your choice. In celebration of National Philanthropy Week, the Community Foundation will be hosting a Philanthropy Radio Quiz Show on WRSW at 7:40 a.m. and on Willie at 8:40 a.m. The listener to call in with the correct answer to a quiz question can recommend a grant, in their honor, to a charity serving Kosciusko County. Last year, the Community Foundation awarded grants in honor of the radio quiz show winners to Animal Welfare League, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Combined Community Services, Magical Meadows, Our Father's House and more! Raffle: Member John Streeter has given the gallery a beautiful pastel painting to raffle. The money earned will go to our general fund which enables us to continue hosting quality fine art exhibits, workshops, and the monthly programs we offer. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are a valuable commodity. The Lakeland Art Association could not function with out them. To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact Melodie Koher at lakelandartassociation@gmail.com, 574-594-9950, or 574-457-6085 (cell).
Exhibits: No Entry Fee Wednesday-Saturday, 11:30-4:30pm 107 N. First St, Pierceton, IN Programs: No Entry Fee 7pm, 4th Monday each Month 107 N. First St, Pierceton, IN Sept 30-Oct 31 Angela Ellsworth Print Artist Oct 26 Angela Ellsworth, Print Artist Nov 23 Annual Member s meeting Dec 14 Annual Christmas Party Nov 4-Dec 2 Member s Fall Show Reception : Nov 8th Nov 28 Small Business Sat. Santa Claus and ornament making at the gallery. Check with gallery for times. Nov 28-Dec 19 Christmas Boutique Dec 20 Close for season Art Workshop: Ages 5 105 yr Whimsical Christmans Tree Paint a whimsical Christmas tree. All supplies provided...bring paint shirt $15 for small canvas $25 for large canvas Lakeland Art Association, Inc. 107 N. First Street PO Box 364 Pierceton, IN 46562 Place Stamp Here