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LAA News
November 2018
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Now is the time to renew your membership for 2019.
The new 2019 application is now available online. There have been some changes, so please read carefully. And don't forget to make your volunteer choices. We need everyone's help to keep LAA vibrant.
It's easy to renew. Go to Landingsart.com, the membership tab is at the top of the page and from the dropdown box choose forms. You can complete the application and pay online or print the application and mail with a check to the address at the bottom of the form. Whichever way works best for you, do it before the holidays and avoid the after December 31 late fee.
Pam Reynolds, Membership Chair
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CONGRATULATIONS
PAM REYNOLDS
LAA's Membership Chair, Dr. Pam Reynolds, has been honored and chosen by The Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas, Texas to exhibit her work at their International Exhibition of Contemporary Mosaic Fine Art. Pieces depicting the Jewish Bible and Jewish Culture are currently on display through mid-February, 2019.
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NEW AND EXCITING...
THE LAA/SOUND VIEW WEALTH ADVISOR'S
MEMBER WALL GALLERY
at
THE PLANTATION CLUB
Our long time sponsors, Sound View Wealth Advisors (Melissa Bouchillon, Kelly Bouchillon, Emerson Ham, Eddie Ambrose, Lydia Moore, and staff), have joined support forces with the LAA once again to become part of our Plantation Member's Gallery.
Beginning with our November opening (The Petite Gift Gallery) and going forward monthly, a LAA/Sound View Artist's Award will be chosen from new works on our Member's Wall voted on by Sound View staff. A joint $100 award, along with a ribbon hung next to their work and articles in the TWATL, Landings Journal, and the Skinnie, and a posting on the neighborhood electronic sign board will honor the winner.
To enter, just bring in work on the normal intake day each month (this month Wednesday, November 7 from 9 to 11 am). Please contact Marie Tomlinson, Gallery Chair at Inkstresse@gmail.com should further information be required.
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GET THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON
BY ATTENDING
THE KRINGLE GIFT MARKET
at
THE PLANTATION CLUB BALLROOM
Thursday, November 29 from Noon to 4 pm
and
Friday, November 30 from 9 to 1 pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by Sound View Wealth Advisor's, this LAA seasonal event is the ideal time to start your holiday shopping, hosting 35+ artisans selling one of a kind art works at all price points.
Featured will be pieces from painters, jewelers, potters, textilists, woodworkers, sculptors, and photographers.
Author/Illustrator, Phyllis Tildes, will be on hand to sign her books.
The LAA's booth will be fund raising with hand painted ornaments, unique painter's smocks, LAA artist note cards, and raffles for paintings by Sharon Saseen (valued at $7000) and Jossy Lownes (valued at $1000+).
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE support your fellow member artists by attending, informing, and bringing your friends and family members. Send this note to your email contact lists.
NO ADMISSION FEE
CASH/CHECK ONLY
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LAA/MERRILL LYNCH
ATRIUM GALLERY INTAKE
(For This Month ONLY)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FROM 9 TO 11 AM
PLEASE NOTE
: Pick-Up from the "ARToberfest" is at the same time.
Beginning with the November 3 intake, all art will remain on display for three month periods. During this period you can switch out your art but you must replace it with a sized piece to fit your space and also provide a new label card.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Betsy Slocum at bsartista@yahoo.com 804-318-0066.
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LAA ART BANK CHAIR NEEDED
We routinely collect new and used art supplies to assist the Savannah Public School art teachers throughout the course of the school year. This much needed service helps subsidize their meager yearly budget. If you would like to coordinate the efforts of this worthwhile charitable cause, please contact Betsy Slocum at
bsartista@yahoo.com 804-318-0066. It won't take up much of your time and it will help out not only the LAA but also kids in the greater Savannah area. - Thank you!
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Petite Holiday Gift Gallery 2018
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Abstract Landscape Painter Randy Akers Scheduled for Nov. 20
Carol Otto Cole
Pablo Picasso once made the social commentary, "we all know that art is not the truth, art is a lie that makes us realize the truth". Contemporary artist Randy Akers, who will be speaking in November, exposes many truths as he understands them, through his paintings. His inspiration comes from the landscape he observes, " those that are in rough condition; messy, dirty, rusty and in forms of disrepair". Redefining landscape painting in the classical sense, Akers makes thumbnail sketches on the spot that capture the "angular dynamics" that he uses later in the studio, but these large pieces- those that take months and positively gyrate with emotion when complete- capture the brooding power of "conflict, social unrest, economic despair, or oppression". Akers admits the process can be an energy sink, but as the painting takes shape - complete with happy accidents and lucky detours - the sense of satisfaction is overwhelmingly euphoric.
Akers's life and work experience help to explain where he is now, artistically speaking. Due to an early ability to draw cartoon and life figures, he was the declared artist among classmates and teachers. He's a SCAD graduate with a MFA in Painting, and a former professor at the School of Visual Arts, SCAD, and Cazenovia College. His list of showings, many solo, reads like King William's Domesday book, but with a 2,000 mile spread over the U.S.; and he was granted art residencies in prestigious and exotic locales such as Estremoz, Portugal and Brush Creek, Wyoming.
The previous life Akers led as a film director doing commercials and music videos demanded an ability to take measurements by sight, enhancing the near-far depth of perception. As Akers strives to capture the foreground, mid-ground, and background of his
subject matter on a flat surface, the many paint layers, bleeding of colors, scars and scrapes make for a rustic character that visually excites. All of his works, even the small ones, have stirring titles (such as "Priest's Shallows", "Medicine Bow", "Sandfly", "Come Home, Billy", and pictured is "Red Clay Quarry"), not to explain the paintings, but are more like another layer - a riddle - a hint. Check out his website at randyakers.com and prepare for a mind-altering experience through the three space and one time dimensions (and reading his blog will take you to the mysterious 5th dimension).
Artists and art lovers, come hear Akers show and tell how he does what he does, with his own expressive energy. Bring a partner if you like, but definitely bring on your questions- he thrives on them! We welcome you in joining the LAA at the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. or at 6:30 to munch and mingle. For information about LAA, visit www.landingsart.com or contact Pam Reynolds, Membership Chair at drpamr@gmail.com.
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SAVE THE DATE and be a STAR at the
Landings Art Association Spring Art Show: Monday April 15, 2019
Intake: Sunday afternoon, April 14
Show: Monday, April 15
We're looking for volunteers to help with this great annual event. If you are interested, call Linda Blount at 404-312-8323 or email: lindablount32@gmail.com
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Wanted!!!
The library has space to display art and would love to have a few donations to hang in prominent places. The money from the sale of the art goes to the library. As you know The Village Library is self funded and run by volunteers so your donation would help a lot!
If you have art to donate please contact Liz McAdams at 598-9266.
Thank you.
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LAA'S PLANTATION GALLERY NEWS
November intake will be run by the Petite Gift Gallery committee, but remember to pick up your October pieces on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th between 9AM and 11AM, when you drop off your "petite" pieces.
PICK-UP IS IMPORTANT! Thanks to everyone who picked up their pieces on time last month!
CONGRATULATIONS
CATHY MAHONEY
PLANTATION'S MEMBER WALL DRAWING WINNER
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
COMING SOON - BIG CHANGES AT THE PLANTATION GALLERY!
Our monthly drawing is being replaced by something BIGGER and BETTER! See details in this newsletter...
...and, BEGINNING IN JANUARY, there will also be changes to our intake restrictions. Watch for full details in the December newsletter!
PLANTATION MEMBER WALL INTAKE GENERAL INFORMATION
- Intake is on the 1st Wednesday of each month
- One piece per member allowed
- Maximum size is 30x30 (framed with hanging wire)
- All art must be picked up the following month, even if you are not dropping off a new piece!
For further information, please contact our Plantation Member Gallery Coordinator, Marie Tomlinson, at inkstresse@gmail.com.
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Jossy Lownes Update!!
Ten enthusiastic painters, using a wide variety of media and all eager to learn, enjoyed their two day workshop with Jossy Lownes. We all came away with a new appreciation for the importance of color values, shapes and simple composition; we saw first hand the magic of a limited color palette; we played with contour drawing and free brush strokes; we were reminded to use photos as a reference...but then to put them away and let our imagination take over to create much more interesting lines and contours.
In addition to her gentle "critiques" and positive encouragement of each individual participant, Jossy did quick hands on demonstrations throughout the workshop. On the final day she created a finished painting - this floral - rich with her signature vibrant color, texture and motion. When it was finished and signed, Jossy told us of her intention to donate this painting to the LAA for their use in raising funds for our Penny Day Thompson Grants to elementary school teachers. I know that the entire LAA extends their most sincere appreciation for this generous and thoughtful gift.
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