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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

At first we received a bid for improving the Elsie May Goodwin Art Center, utilizing the present equipment and concealing the ugly ductwork, etc., but this turned out to be rather expensive. Then we received a plan and bid to install two heating-air conditioning units on the roof and remove existing ugly ductwork and old furnace. Then we would contract out the plaster repair, painting and display lighting. the remodeling committee was in agreement that this would be the best way to go.

The Bylaws Committee met and started the lengthy process of bringing the bylaws up to date including the Art Center.

The Building Use Committee met and discussed Art Center days and hours open, rentals and classes. New committees were suggested: Art Center programs (special activities), auctions, art tours and tour director.

The Memorial Committee is working on some special memorials to The May Goodwin for the Art Center.

Other committees are working but aren't ready for a report in this Collagraph.

Elsewhere in the Collagraph is a "Survey of Members' Interests". It is of utmost importance that every member participates so that we may decide what directions we should pursue in the future. This will benefit everyone so we may better share our work and ideas with one another.

In closure, I would like to mention how important it is to create the very best impression when we open the Art Center. So lets work together to that purpose.

Sincerely,
Don Baker, President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Don Baker
Vice-President: Delores D'Pharr
Secretary: Lora Sanford
Treasurer: Mary Robinson

Committee Members:

Collagraph: Betty Heinetz
Collagraph Mailing: Rosemary Fowell
Finance: Rosemary Fowell
Historian: Maxine L. Dalben
Membership: Nancy Lawson
Photographer: Leonard B. George, Jr.
Publicity: Rita Sublett
Sunshine: Jacqueline Podesta

Executive Committee:

Joyce Anderson
Aleen Gall
Shirley Stockstill

Board Members at Large:

Ruth Koon
Blanche Ingraham
Ramon Becerra

"Sequit Point," 1999 (Oil on linen)

"La Jolla Coastline" (25x30)

"Portrait of Peggi" (18x24) © Ray Roberts

Date: Thursday, April 12, 2001

Time: 7:00 P.M.

Place: Stockton Art League Gallery, 1902 Pacific St., Stockton

Program: RAY ROBERTS -- Oil Demonstration

Ray Roberts was born in Santa Monica, CA. He attended Art Center College of Design, where he received a Bachelor in fine Arts degree. In addition, he studied under some of the nation's leading artists, including Len Chmiel, John Asaro, and Mark Daily. After fifteen years in the world of commercial art, he chose to turn to fine arts as his professional career. Recipient of many "best of shows" his painting. Sequit Point, was chosen for the cover of the On Location in Malibu: Paintings of the California Art Club catalogue, which accompanied the exhibition of the same title at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University in Malibu and at the Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona. In 1999 he was voted "Best Artist" by fellow artists competing in the Carmel Art Festival and, in 2000, won "Best of Show" at the American Impressionists Society Second Annual Exhibition. He has served on the faculty of the Scottsdale Artists' School in Arizona since 1992, and is a popular and respected teacher who regularly conducts workshops around the state.

Ray Roberts is a member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, and the American Impressionist Society.

Art Notes

SHOWS TO ENTER:

• PHANTOM GALLERY CONNECTION VINE TIMES COVER CONTEST: All entries are by slides only. Artists must include self-addressed stamped envelope (be sure to include adequate postage for slide mailers). Slides must be 2"x2" mounts only. Finalists selected from slides will exhibit their paintings at Montevina Winery, July 21 and 22. Fee - $10.00, one entry only. Artist will be notified by mail only. Fifty finalists will be selected in addition to the Grand Prize Winner. No phone calls regarding status. Calendar: Mar. 30, 001 - deadline for receipt of slides (all slides will be returned). Apr. 16 - results mailed. July 20 - works hand delivered 9AM-1PM at Montevina Winery, 20680 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth, CA. July 21 & 22 - exhibition 10AM - 5PM. July 22 (Sunday) - Pick-up 5PM - 6PM or July 23 (Monday) 9AM - 1PM. For info. contact Phantom Gallery Connection, 1104 North Main St., Jackson, CA 95642. (209) 257-1301. FAX: (209) 257-1214. edge@volcano.net.
• SACRAMENTO FINE ARTS CENTER, INC. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION - MAGNUM OPUS XIII: Slide deadline June 5, 2001. Three slides may be submitted, a limit of two works per artist may be selected. A maximum of 100 works will be chosen for the exhibition. A non-refunable fee of $12.00 per slide or 3/$30.00 Judge: Dale Laitinen. Open to all artists 18 years and older. Works must be original, not previously shown at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center and no copies, crafts or works by commercial printing process. All work must be for sale. SFAC, 5330-B Gibbons Dr., Carmichael, CA 95608. Show chairperson: Phyllis Eymann (916) 362-8503.
• MAGIC IN MAY: 19th Annual Open Art Exhibit sponsored by the California Arts League will receive artwork on Friday, April 6th and Saturday, April 7th at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330-B Gibbons Dr., Carmichael, for judging. Contact Show chairperson, Kandi Thompson, at 989-0853 for more information.
• 19TH ANNUAL SPRING FINE ART SHOW: The Amador County Artists Association will receive artwork on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center at Church and Washington Sts. in Ione for judging. Write to ACAA, P.O. Box 358, Jackson, CA 95642 for further information.

HODGEPODGE: An Artists' Collaborative

There are two workshops scheduled in April at the gallery. Please refer to the Workshop section of this Collagraph.

We welcome new members Anyone interested in joining, should ask for an application and screening. Persons interested in becoming a member of the collaborative should call either Miguel Guerrero, 478-8366, or Bob Austin, 955-1026, or Bernice Huston, 465-1811. Our address: 223 E. Weber, Stockton (across the street from the courthouse). The telephone number is 463-4033. If you park in the Channel/San Joaquin Parking garage, we will validate your parking ticket. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

SHOWS TO SEE:

• Blue House Gallery, 247 S. Lee St., Lodi - Features works in oils, water colors, mixed media and sculpture by Pat Arrants, Nita Hatch, D'Pharr and Sue Owen. Hrs. Thurs. - through Sat. 1 - 5pm. Ph. 333-2747.
• CeCe's Art Studio, 2324 Grand Canal Blvd., #10. Portraits and oil paintings, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday to Friday.
• Delicato Vineyards Gallery, 12001 S. Hwy 99, Manteca, 95366-9209. Info. 824-3500.
• Delta Blood Bank, 65 N. Commerce St. and in their new building, corner March Lane and Feather River Dr., displays paintings by Stockton Art League artist, Evelyn Wright only...at both offices. Open during regular business hours.
• First Unitarian Church Gallery, 2737 Pacific (at Bristol) features art display by church members. Call 466-7743 for hours.
• Friends of the Library, 1724 W. Hammer Lane, Phone 476-9033 for hours.
• Stockton Beautiful Gallery at Fukushima, 250 Dorris Pl., Stockton. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat. Closed Sunday. Gallery - 465-2510.
• Haggin Museum - 1201 N. Pershing Ave, Stockton, Museum open Tuesday-Sunday, 1:30-5:00PM. Closed Mondays. Phone: 940-6300. The popular Docent Sunday Spotlight Tours will continue in the new year. Free docent tours may be booked at least 3 weeks in advance by calling Curator of Education Marilyn Guida at 940-6315.
• Iron Door Gallery, 466-A Main St., Murphys, CA 95247. Ph. 728-1928. Newly opened by Lura Francis, Sarah Evens, Carolyn Macpherson, Karen O'Neill and Martha Wallace, features several other artists' work as well. Hrs.: 10 AM - 6 PM daily, 11 AM - 6 PM Sunday. Closed Tuesday.
• Lodi Community Art Center, 209 N. Ham Lane, Lodi-monthly meeting-Tues. Apr. 10 at 7PM. will feature a presentation on Geclee prints. This method is said to create reproductions with high longevity and color fidelity. Visitors are welcome. The featured artist for April is Allan Krummenacker, whose work is in pastel and charcoal. The gallery is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., inside the Lakewood Mall on Ham Lane in Lodi between Elm Street and Lockeford Street. Call 368-4925 for information.
• Mexican Heritage Center Artistas Del Valle, 523 E. Main St., Stockton, CA. Gallery hours: Thurs. thru Sat., 12 to 4:30 pm.
• Richard H. and Marjorie M. Reynolds Gallery, Dept. of Art and Art History, U.O.P. 946-2241.
• Stockton Art League - Monthly meeting to be held on April 12 at 7 P.M at the new Stockton Art League's (Elsie May Goodwin) Gallery, 1902 Pacific St., Stockton. Oil demonstration by Ray Roberts. First half hour will be devoted to business. The meeting will last until 9:30 P.M. For information Ph. 477-1562.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Local Glicee' Studio - Call Sally Keszler of Keszler Creations at (209) 369-7992 or e-mail www.keszlercreations.com. Beautiful quality!
2. PLEASE remember the Stockton Art League's Building Fund in your will.
3. A Scottish Canvas escorted by Grace Rankin. Fremont and Mother Lode watercolor artist Grace Rankin will accompany a group of artists to paint on location in Scotland, May 31-June 14,2001. the trip begins in Glasgow and features five days in Oban with visits to the Isle of Mull and the Isle of Skye. The group will also paint in Fife and Anster on the east coast, and end in Edinburgh. The thirteen-night trip includes accommodations, all transportation, 13 breakfasts and 6 dinners. Tour price is $2925.00 sharing twin room and $3415.00 for single accommodations, plus airfare. For brochure and more information please contact Karen Killebrew, telephone (510) 496-8275, FAX (510) 652-8572, or e-mail: karenk@escapeartists.com. Information also available at www.EscapeArtists.com.

THEY ARE REALLY GOOD!

CONGRATULATIONS

D'Pharr has been asked to demonstrate for the CALIFORNIA ART LEAGUE in Carmichael, April 26th. She has demonstrated for them several times. She also was one of the judges for one of the group's annual shows. By invitation she taught studio and plein aire classes for this Art League.

WORKSHOPS:

• Carl V. Miller Carl Miller at 477-8302. For information on workshops call Carl Miller at 477-8302 or visit Web Page at: www.cvmiller.com; or e-mail to Carlowcl@aol.com.
• Central Ca. Art League (CCAL) Art Center Gallery, 1402 I St., Modesto 95354, features numerous children s and adult classes. Write for details, or ph. 529-3369.
• Claire Oaks' Friday Workshop is located at Studio #6, 222 Grand Canal Blvd. Ph: 467-6559. She also teaches a painting class at Hutchin Street Square in Lodi on Thursdays, 12:20 - 3:30 PM and at Delta College on Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 PM Both these classes require registration through Delta College.
• Dale Laitinen workshops and tours. Watercolor workshop. cost $310 with nonrefundable deposit of $50. Write: 5896 Old Emigrant Trail West, Mountain Ranch, 95246. Ph. 754-4003.
• Don Mintiens, Seifert Center, Ben Holt Dr.-Mondays, 9:30-11:30am Ph. 477-4646.
• D'Pharr Painting Adventures, HISTORIC VIRGINIA CITY, Nevada - check in Art Center: May 20, check out: May 26. Five wonderful painting days: May 21 - May 25. Housing: St. Mary's Art Center. Tuition, Housing, and Cleaning Fee Payment Schedule: $100 deposit due now to reserve your place. Final payment of $282.50 due Apr. 8. Class limited to 14. Don't be disappointed. Early reservations are advised. For details send #10 SASE to D'Pharr Painting Adventures, 8527 Macduff Ct., Stockton, Ca. 95209.
• Harlequin House Gallery, 1037 S. Center St. Classes: Intermediate and advanced weaving on Saturdays; Beginning weaving and waterbased painting on Thursdays. Phone 462-4812.
• Mary Bennett's studio, 2222 Grand Canal Blvd., #6. Other artists in that studio are Carol Maurer, Claire Oak and Lois Hulsey. Ph. 477-5014, or studio Ph. 478-6559 for workshop/classes information.
• IAPS, P.O. Box 1032, Diamond Springs, CA, 95610, to receive current copy of Pastel Society Newsletter listing all workshops, from Urania Christy Tarbet, President.
• Shirley Dominiak, Colored pencil class in Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and Fremont. For schedule call Shirley at (510) 537-5187.
• Cain Art Studio, P.O. Box 2261, Murphys, CA 95247. (209) 728-0127 - Judie Cain-Papais instructing: (www.cainart.com). "Color Demystified, Apr. 28-29, Cain Art Studio, Coupeville Arts Center, Whidby Island, WA (360) 678-3396, July 29-30. "Basin Nuts & Bolts of Oil Painting", 5 one-day classes. Painting Fundamentals, Cain Art Studio, Mar. 22-Apr. 19th. Coming to the Cain Art Studio: "Marketing Your Art", presented by Kate Burridge, Sept. 14-15. "Robert Burridge's Painting Critique", Sept. 16th.
• Hodgepodge - Apr. 21, 1-4PM. A critique session for those who work independently and wish to further personal growth and development. Bring a selection of your work in any style or media. The session is led by Jack Feldman who has worked for many years as an artist and teacher in the Bay area. He is knowledgeable and will make the session enjoyable. Fee: $20. Also, Apr. 28, 1-4PM. An introduction to pastels by Dolly Sellars. Dolly is well known to all of us as a fine artist who has been recognized in many shows in this region as a pastelist. Fee: $40. Materials will be provided. A fee of $7 will be charged. Please call Bernice at 465-1811 to reserve your space.

New Members

John Thomas, 4320 Chatsworth Cr., Stockton, CA 95209

STOCKTON ART LEAGUE GALLERY PARKING

This parking is immediately on the left and next to the fence. Our guest artist who demonstrates always has a lot of things to carry. Thank you for your consideration.

Betty Heinetz is the person who does our Collagraph. If you want an article put in the Collagraph, e-mail, fax or call her that you are sending something in the mail (if it is rather long) or give her the message. She needs the information by the 20th of the month.

E-mail address: BoopH29@aol.com
Telephone: (209) 772-3051
Fax: (209) 772-9645
Address: 2425 Meadowood Dr.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(the regular mail is rather slow)

For comments or suggestions contact Rita Sublett, (209) 477-6864 or e-mail: rita.sublett@usa.net, or Phillip Sublett: pl.sublett@usa.net. The artists wanting to sell their artwork on the SAL Web site need to get a photo of themselves (opt'l), a biography and photos of the artwork they wish to sell, to Rita or Phillip. Please have photos or photos on a CD. You may also e-mail this info directly to Phillip Sublett. Also, please let us know if you want your phone number and/or e-mail listed. We look forward to hearing comments and getting more artists' work on the Web site.