Saturday, March 24, 2018

                
                             Alpha Rho Tau Minutes/monthly meeting, March 19, 2018

President, Randy Oxley opened the meeting at 6:30p.m.  9 new members introduced
themselves.  Randy thanked Susan and Clyde Stanford for hosting and Janie Crean and
Carol Wise for snacks.  The November 2017 minutes were approved by 1st and 2nd and
vote from the members.  The new newsletter person will be Lindsay Patterson.  Randy
 also introduced the new board for 2018.

Treasurer, Charlene Pennington, gave the financial report:  Beginning balance-$4243.86,
 Deposits-$720.00, Expenses-$160.09, Scholarship fund-$1401.00.  Ending balance-$4803.77.
 Total members to date:  103

Janie Crean talked about Art Sharing and asked that people call her on home phone for more
 info.

Plein Air Chairperson, Linda Dunbar announced a 3 day event this year/October 19-21. 
She needs donations and sponsorships in amounts of $25-$50.  1st place prize will be $250
and 2nd place $100.  This year will also include sculptures and photography.
Exhibit report by Ken Brown:  Rose Festival in Broken Arrow, May 5th. 
Deadline for entering is our next meeting, April 16th.
Susan Hensel and Mary Osborn shared 2 paintings each, very nice!
Vice President, Karen St. Clair introduced the presenter, Carlene Wallace.  She
 demonstrated in oil a portrait of an American Indian boy-beautiful!
Presenter next month will be John P. Lassiter, a Plein Air artisit
Door prizes:  Gary Cupp donated a framed art piece and it was won by Carla Hefley. 
Linda Dunbar won the table decoration and Dewey Douglas with In Graphic Detail is
donating 16X20” scan for Gicle’e  and disc, won by Shelly DePriest.  Dewey will be donating
this as a prize each month.
The meeting ended at 8:04 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018


Alpha Rho Newsletter

March 2018



First Meeting of the year!!

Our next General Meeting is Monday, March 19, 2018, 6:30p–8:30p.

Hardesty Regional Library / 8316 E 93rd Street, Tulsa



Carlene Christophine Wallace

Our presenter for the March meetings is Carlene Christophine Wallace.

Ms. Wallace is a direct descendant of the European tradition, and a
classically trained studio artist, whose work adorns homes throughout the United States. 

Website at ccwallacefineart.com. See her statement below:





Let’s Grow!

With your help we will be able to foster art and promote the appreciation of art on a new level:

Who would you like to see attending the Alpha Rho Tau Art Shows???

The FIRST thing we have to do is build our invitational email list.:  We need each of our membership to make a list of people to invite to our Art Shows, etc.
Each member will be responsible to provide a list of 5 valid email addresses of people they know.
Along with each list, kindly submit a suggestion for a venue for a future art exhibit.

!!! EXTRA INCENTIVE !!!

~ If you submit 10 email addresses we will give you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a nice gift at our April 16 meeting.

~ For each 10 additional addresses you give you will get another raffle ticket. 

Please send your lists of valid emails to Linda Dunbar at: artzyone@cox.net

Note:  Each of the addressees will be able to opt out of our email. 
The email addresses we collect will not be sold or otherwise distributed.





March Table and Munchie Volunteers

Table decorators: Susan and Clyde Stanford

Cookie Angels: Carol Wise, Janie Crean and the Stanfords

Thank you to all who have signed up for table décor and bringing munchies!

Becky Foust has a few more dates to fill so be sure and sign up to help! bfoust2204@gmail.com   





Members Sharing Art

Susan Hensel & Mary Oswald will be sharing in March.

Thank you Susan and Mary – we are looking forward to seeing your art!

You must sign up in advance to share your work at the meeting.

Please contact Janie Crean if you would like to share up to 2 pieces of your exciting
new work! 

918-520-6386  /  janiecrean@gmail.com


Plein Air Tulsa!

Painting in the Osage 2018

October 19th - 21st, 2018

September Plein Air Workshop

Be ready to get those art supplies out and start honing up your skills for Plein Air artwork.  Joey Frisillo will be hosting a Plein Air Tulsa! workshop with the Plein Air Tulsa judge, Charles Harrington sometime in September of 2018. Mr. Harrington will demonstrate and teach the participants his method of painting en plein air with acrylics.  All mediums will be welcomed.  More information will be coming soon.



Applications will be ready soon.  Be sure to like the Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/742165175954951/ and watch for more information.



We need your support!

Plein Air Tulsa! will offering sponsorships to our members for helping to put on an event as large as this. Levels of sponsorships will be $25, $50, $75 and $100.  As a sponsor your name will be posted on our sponsor’s page and banner.





Upcoming Alpha Rho Tau Art Events

Applications and rules will be available at our 1st meeting this year on March 19, 2018, so please attend.



The Rose Festival Show – May 5, 2018, 8:00 am to 3:00p

Roses are the theme, however you can enter whatever you want; they
would just like a few rose pieces.

One day show.

Set up:          the evening before.

Entry fee:      $10.00 per piece.

Maximum sizes:  16” X 20” with frame, or 16x 20 gallery wrapped.

(That means if framed, a small piece probably no larger than 11” X 14”)

We will be accepting 40 pieces. If there is enough room, we will accept another piece from artists on a waiting list.



The Performing Art Center Show – June 6-June 29, 2018

Theme: “Some Like it Hot”

Set up:           June 1, 2018    

Entry fee:       $15.00 per piece.

Maximum sizes:  16” X 20” with frame, or 16x 20 gallery wrapped.

We will be accepting 40 pieces. If there is enough room, we will accept another piece from artists on a waiting list.



Woody Guthrie Center – August 3, 2018

1 day only judged and juried, plus people's choice.

Theme:  "This Land."



Art in the Square, Utica Square – October 6, 2018

1 day only, set up early, show starts at 10:00 a.m.



More information on upcoming events TBA from VP and Program Chair Karen St. Clair



Call for Artists

Bartlesville Art Association 65th Annual Spring Show – April 7 - 27, 2018

Price Tower, Bartlesville

Awards* Best of Show $500  /  * First Place $250  /   * Second Place $200  /   * Third Place $150   / * Student Award $150  /   * Up to 5 Merit Awards $75 each  /   * People’s Choice Ribbon* (awarded at end of show) 

Go to http://bartlesvilleartassociation.org/pages/springshow.html for information and prospectus.



And Now for Someone Completely Different



Our newest member, Lindsay Patterson, has volunteered to take over the position of Newsletter Editor starting with the April edition, as yours truly is moving away from the glorious skies of Oklahoma.  A big round of applause to Lindsay!



All the best to y’all!

Robin Hutchings

Newsletter Editor

Wednesday, February 14, 2018


Our next General Meeting is Monday, March 19, 2018, 6:30p–8:30p.

Hardesty Regional Library / 8316 E 93rd Street, Tulsa



Carlene C. Wallace is our presenter at our March 19th meeting.

She is a direct descendent of the European tradition, a classically trained studio artist whose oil paintings adorn homes throughout the United States.  See her work at https://ccwallacefineart.com



March Table and Munchie Volunteers

Table decorators: Susan and Clyde Stanford

Cookie Angels: Carol Wise and the Stanfords

Thank you to all who have signed up for table décor and bringing munchies!

Becky Foust has a few more dates to fill so be sure and sign up to help! bfoust2204@gmail.com



Don’t Forget!

Reminder from the Membership Committee: March 1st is the cut-off date for inclusion in the membership booklet. This means if 2018 dues are not paid, you will be dropped from the booklet. (Sorry. It is too hard for us to guess if you will be renewing your membership in the near future.)

Dues are $30.00 and should be mailed to Charlene Pennington 10813 E. 101st St. N., Owasso 74055. Thank you.



*** If you wish to participate in a member show, your dues must be paid in full two (2) months prior to its entry deadline ***



Let’s Grow!

Our new Publicity Chair (Ken Brown) and his Committee have recently met with Alyssa Adamson. She is a Grad student majoring in Media Marketing and is willing to help Alpha Rho Tau impact the advancement of the organization.

With your help we will be able to foster art and promote the appreciation of art on a level not seen in a long time:

The FIRST thing we have to do is build our invitational email list. We need each of our membership to make a list of people to invite to our Art Shows, Events, etc.

Each member will be responsible to provide a list of 5 valid email addresses of people they know. Along with each list, kindly submit a suggestion for a venue for a future art exhibit.

!!! EXTRA INCENTIVE !!!

If you submit 10 email addresses we will give you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a nice gift at our meeting on March 19, 2018 and/ or on April 16.

For each 10 additional addresses you give you will get another raffle ticket.

Please send your lists of valid emails to Linda Dunbar at: artzyone@cox.net

Note: The email addresses we collect will not be sold or otherwise distributed. Each of the addressees will be able to opt out our email.



Workshops

Plein Air Workshop

with John P. Lasater IV

April 27 - 29, 2018

Be ready to get those art supplies out and start honing up your skills for. Plein Air Tulsa! Painting in the Osage 2018 ~

Joey Frisillo is organizing a plein air workshop taught by John P. Lasater IV, a nationally known and award winning plein air artist. http://lasaterart.com/

John is also going to be the presenter at the ART April meeting.

The 3 day workshop is April 27 - 29 and will be held in the Bartlesville area.

Contact Joey at jfrisillo@cimtel.net or 918-724-4832 for further details and to sign up.

The class is already over half full, so don't hesitate!

More information will be coming soon.  

Be sure to like the Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/742165175954951/ 



Oil and Pastels Workshop

with Clayton J. Beck III

April 5 - 9, 2018

This intensive workshop is intended for the beginner to the advanced student. Each day will be a new segment concentrating on the fundamentals: drawing, values, edges and color.

Friday will be a half-day as there will be a mini-show of Clayton's work in the Price Tower gallery. Also, Friday evening is the opening of the BAA 65th Annual Spring Show. He will be the Show Judge.

$495 for BAA members / $525 for non-members  Supply list will be emailed when you register.

Limited number of students, so please reserve your spot by emailing bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com or sign up online:

https://squareup.com/store/bartlesville-art-association/item/clayton-j-beck-iii



2018 Alpha Rho Tau Member Exhibits

If you wish to participate in a member show, your dues must be paid in full two (2) months prior to its entry deadline.



Rose Festival – May 5th,

1 day only, No theme, does not have to be roses, but they would like a few.



Performing Arts Center Gallery – June 6th

Set up: June 1, Begins Take down June 29. 

Theme: "Some Like it Hot."



Woody Guthrie Center –August 3rd

1 day only judged and juried, plus people's choice.

Theme:  "This Land."

Art in the Square, Utica Square – October 6

1 day only, set up early, show starts at 10:00 a.m.



Tentative: Boston Avenue Methodist Church in honor of Dr. Adah Robinson, our founder.  They are celebrating 125th year.



Beatrice Butler, Exhibits Chair ebutler4@cox.net



ART Members in Imagine Exhibit

February 5-28, 2018.

TCC Metro Student Life Art Gallery is showing works by Don Bowen, Karin Cermak, Charlotte Lough, Glenda Maxey, Kathy Soliday and Mary Oswald.

Pdf flyer attached.




Wanna Show at Metro?

Contact TCC Metro Gallery curator (and ART member) Nanda Thompson if you are interested in exhibiting your art at the TCC Metro Gallery at art@thompsonway.com





Call for Artists

Bartlesville Art Association 65th Annual Spring Show – April 7 - 27, 2018

Price Tower, Bartlesville

Awards* Best of Show $500  /  * First Place $250  /   * Second Place $200  /   * Third Place $150   / * Student Award $150  /   * Up to 5 Merit Awards $75 each  /   * People’s Choice Ribbon* (awarded at end of show) 

Pdf of prospectus with show entry form attached; or go to http://bartlesvilleartassociation.org/pages/springshow.html




Great Opportunities to Show your Stuff

The managers of Postoak Lodge and The Phillips Theological Seminary have both chosen to promote the Artists of Alpha Rho Tau by selecting them from the  A.R.T. member's Facebook Page PHOTO ALBUMS. 

Both venues have wonderful Galleries for visitors to view art.



These are great opportunities to share your art in public/private setting and the exhibits are each generally changed quarterly.


In order to be selected you must be a current member of Alpha Rho Tau civic art association.

Create a Photo Album* of your work (up to 14 pieces) on the A.R.T member's page.

These photos should represent a good sample of your talent but they don't have to be the ones you end up exhibiting.

The work you exhibit may be marked NFS if you wish.



If selected to exhibit at one of these venues you will be contacted by the A.R.T. Exhibits Chair to make preparations.

*Refer to the January 2018 Newsletter for instructions on creating a Photo Album

Wednesday, August 2, 2017











2017 Plein Air Tulsa! Application 
Application Deadline - October 1, 2017

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Artist Name __________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________

City ___________________________ State __________ Zip _______ 

Phone#_____________________ Cell#____________________

Optional contact # during event _______________

Email _____________________ Website ________________________

MEDIUM – please circle

Oil     Pastel     Acrylic     Watercolor       Other ______________ 

Sign me up for quick draw! _________yes __________no

AGREEMENT with Plein Air Tulsa!
By entering the 2017 Plein Air Tulsa! I affirm that I have read this entire prospectus, and by signing the entry form I agree to be bound by all terms outlined in it. I understand that I am expected to have a frame with me to pop my one entry in to for the judging and sale.

Signature ________________________________Date __________________

Please mail your entry form and $25 ( Alpha Rho Tau Members)
$30 (non Members)
 to:
Plein Air Tulsa!
℅ Studio 3
Suite 6
3540 E. 31st St
Tulsa, Ok 74135

Checks should be made payable to: Alpha Rho TauFor questions call Linda @ 918-814-3724 or e-mail at alpharhotau@cox.net

Plein Air Tulsa! 2017
October 21st in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Plein Air Competition and Paint Out
Prospectus / Rules & Regulations 2017 Juror: Gil Adams (giladams.com)
Pre-Registration: Plein Air Tulsa! 2017 is the first of a planned yearly event sponsored by Tulsa Civic Art Association, Alpha Rho Tau. It is open to all artists ages 18 and over. Artists may compete by paying full entry fee of $25.00 for members of Alpha Rho Tau and $30.00 for non members paid in advance ( by October 1, 2017) and by complying with all rules and regulations. Completed entries and payment received by October 1st, will assist in making check-in easier upon your arrival.
*Late applications and those who enter the day of the event will be subject to a $10 late fee.
Registration and Check-in: Artists must submit completed registration form and entry
fee.
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Registration fees are non-refundable.
Make checks payable to Alpha Rho Tau (ART)
Mail completed forms and payment to
Plein Air Tulsa! 
c/o Studio 3, Suite 6, 3540 E. 31st ST, 
Tulsa, Ok 74135 
On Site registration during scheduled event hours, (see schedule for exact times).
Physical location .................................. Ziegler Art & Frame
6 North Lewis Avenue

Tulsa, Ok 74110
(Corner of Lewis and Admiral) At check-in each artist will have their canvas/paper stamped and will receive a
packet including:
2017 Rules, schedule of events, identification badge, suggested sites of interest, maps
, sponsor gifts and brochures.
Material Requirements: All media will be accepted and must be painted/drawn and completed outdoors during the Plein Air Tulsa 2017 event.
  • Blank canvas and art paper must be stamped and certified by ART at time of check- in.
  • Unlimited number of canvas and art paper may be stamped and certified, but artist may submit only ONE FRAMED entry for competition.
  • ART certification stamp must be visible on back of each completed painting in all medias submission of artwork for competition.
    Framing: Only one piece of art may be submitted for competition. Work must be appropriately framed, mounted and have wire hanging.
    (i.e., no stained mats, alligator or saw tooth hangers, masking tape, duct tape etc.)
    Artwork Pricing: Artwork may be offered for sale during Saturday’s art show and sale location TBA.
    Artist are invited to show their submitted piece in a special display during the month of November at The Hive Gallery in Jenks. Alpha Rho Tau will have its Members Judged Show that month and they are offering special space to our plein air results. All pIein air work with not be part of the judged show, but can be priced for sale.

    Judging: Paintings are to be delivered for judging to Ziegler Art Supply by 3pm ON THE DOT Saturday, October 21st. No late entries accepted after 3pm. Judging will begin asap. Neither artist nor public will be allowed in the judging area during judging. Paintings delivered after 3pm. deadline will not be judged but may be displayed and offered for sale.
    Awards: Best of Show will be given from entire show. First, Second, and Honorable Mention ribbons/prizes. The judge’s decisions are final.
    All artwork must be removed no later than pm.
    Liability, theft, damage: All precautions will be taken to safeguard artists and their artwork during this event. Alpha Rho Tau, Plein Air Tulsa!, and/or all event sponsors and individuals involved in the “Plein Air Tulsa! 2017”, are not liable for loss or damage to artwork, or for any personal injury incurred during participation in this event. Artists are responsible for insurance of his/her artwork. Artists must be aware of traffic in all locations while painting. Artists may not block traffic or entrances to any businesses while painting. Entry in this event implies agreement to all rules and terms stated in this 2017 prospectus. 

Monday, April 3, 2017