Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter, October 2013

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter
October 2013

Monday, October 21   6:30 pm, Hardesty Library,  Frossard Auditorium

Special Guest Speaker
 
Oct. 21, 2013……..     Chris Wehner: “The Photographic Inspiration of Art”
Grand Prize Winner of Canon’s Nationwide contest “Project Imagin8ion” with Ron Howard, photographer Chris Wehner shares his unique experience of winning this award and traveling with Ron Howard to walk the “red carpet” at all the film premiers in Hollywood, New York and across the country.  He will talk on turning a photo into a piece of art that can inspire and move you.  Using HDR photography, Chris captured mood and emotion which inspired Ron Howard and his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard to write and produce the 25 minute short film “When You Find Me,” which Chris will also bring to show at this meeting.
      From: Broken Arrow, OK    http://www.cwimaging.com
 
October Helpers:
 “Cookie Angels”  Mary Maslanka, Jean Kelley, Brigid Giddens and Donna Powell.
 Please bring 3 dozen sweets (brownies, mini muffins, cookies, or any treat of your choice).
“Table Decorator”  Mary Maslanka.

A.R.T. SHOWS
Member Carla Hefley has a show at The Canebrake in Wagoner for the entire month of October.
For more information contact Carla at 918-625-8637 or email her at ebby43@aol.com.  Good luck Carla!

UTICA SQUARE ART SHOW---What a great new place we had to show, we need to give credit where credit is due.  Jacque Gonzales, Advisor in A.R.T. had a large part in securing the new area for our group.  Janette Head said months ago that when she wanted to change our location at Utica, Jacque Gonzales was the only one who encouraged her to follow her instinct since she was the new exhbitis chairman.  Then of course, it took having a connection to get a premuim spot, that's where  Current A.R.T. President Vinicio Perez came in and helped get us an assigned spot in the center of things, and under an awning...So it is with great thanks and gratitude to Jaque Gonzales and Vinicio Perez for forever changing the area in which A.R.T. can now show at Utica.  We received many responses back from people who said it was good not to have to be near a back alley, and get their paintings wet because there was no covering....So, everyone, plan to get your art work ready for next year! We have an awning and a space in a central location near everything, and a lot of traffic to bring you a lot of buyers!
 
8th Annual Member's Art Show   November 5 - 23, 2013    This will be JUDGED.
Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus Art Gallery, located in the
Student Union Building,
10300 E. 81st St. (81st St. & Hwy 169)
Tulsa, OK
Entry Deadline: October 21

Deliver Artwork: November  4,   10:00 AM-12:00 noon
             
Hang Artwork:  November 4

Exhibit Opens:  November 5

Artist's Reception:  November 7,  6:30 PM -8:00 PM

Exhibit Ends:  November 23

Pickup Artwork:  November 25,  10:00 AM- 12:00 Noon

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter, September 2013

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter
September 2013


Monday, September 16   6:30 pm, Hardesty Library,  Frossard Auditorium


Special Guest Speaker

Sept. 16, 2013.…..   Michael Davis: “Basics about Fused Glass”
                        Michael has discovered ways of working in fused glass and has received several awards for his fused glass works. He will present a basic history of fused glass as well as a description of techniques involved in fusing and shaping glass. He will do a slide presentation and also live demonstration of how easy this medium is to work with. His pieces are amazing and breathtaking and Michael is represented in several galleries in the U.S. https://themastersart.squarespace.com  http://www.willowbrush.com/Michael_Davis.php
From:  Tulsa, OK

September Helpers:
 “Cookie Angels”  Joanne Greene, Anna Mae Cameron, Sheila Parr, and Deborah Kingsbury. 
 Please bring 3 dozen sweets (brownies, mini muffins, cookies, or any treat of your choice).
“Table Decorator”  Robin Hutchings.


A.R.T. SHOWS
OCTOBER 5   (Saturday)  UTICA SQUARE SHOW
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT OUR SEPT. MEETING
Info & entry forms available online http://www.alpharhotau.com/ and at the August 19 meeting.
If you have any questions about this art show, please contact Exhibits Chairman, Janette Head directly at jhead65@cox.net


8th Annual Member's Art Show   November 5 - 23, 2013    This will be JUDGED.
Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus Art Gallery, located in the
Student Union Building,
10300 E. 81st St. (81st St. & Hwy 169)
Tulsa, OK
Entry Deadline:
October 21
Deliver Artwork:
November 4
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Hang Artwork
November 4
Exhibit Opens:
November 5
Artist's Reception:
November 7
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Exhibit Ends:
November 23
Pickup Artwork:
November 25
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon




CHEER
Please REMEMBER the family of our former Alpha Rho Tau Member DEBBIE BRUNER who passed away recently. We will miss her.

Please contact Jacque Gonzales at Ziegler’s, 918-584-2217 or via email: Ziegler@zieglarart.com with news of any member who is ill, having surgery, or has experienced a loss.  She will send out a card from Alpha Rho Tau.  Thanks.


RAFFLE  
We are in need of items to raffle off at the meetings. Please give them to Jacque Gonzales at the meeting, she will frame any items, free of charge, to get ready for the raffle.


MEMBERSHIPS /  DUES
The treasurer would like to remind everyone that it is time to Pay your dues for  A.R.T. memberships for 2013. Memberships are $25.00 for the year. If you have not already done so, you may renew your membership at the general meetings, or you may download your application from www.alpharhotau.com and mail your renewal to our new treasurer:

Byrene Culver
8006 S. 75th E. Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74133


NEW  OFFICER  AND  LEADERSHIP  POSITIONS  OPEN for 2014       
Alpha Rho Tau needs volunteers for several leadership positions.  These are NON-PAID positions.
If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else you think would make a good President, Vice President, Newsletter, Publicity, or other Key Positions in Alpha Rho Tau, please give their name to Jacque Gonzales.  You may also select your interest in positions on the Dues Form located at the general meeting.

 A Nomination Committee has been formed to select new leaders, and any one of you may be receiving a call about leadership if your name has been suggested. The Nomination Committee consists of Jacque Gonzales, Shelly De Priest, and Mary Oswald.


SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship applications are now available online at www.alpharhotau.com or at your local college for any local college students majoring in fine arts. Deadline is October 15 and for Art Majors only!


By-Laws
 The Proposed Final By-Law Document  will be presented at the September 16 general meeting for approval of the members and is posted online at www.alpharhotau.com. If you would like to review it.  The New By-Laws will go into effect after the Final draft is approved by members.


NORTHEASTERN  STATE  UNIVERSITY  SHOW  WINNERS  LIST
Congratulations to all of you who won …and thank you to all of you who entered !     

Oil
First :   Molly Erkenbrack
Sec:     Kathy Soliday
third:   Carol Mullen
Hon Men.: Shelly Depriest

Acrylic
First: Sonia Sniderman
Sec.: Glenda Maxey
Third: Sonia Sniderman
Hon Men: Glenda Maxey

Watercolor
First: Benita Brewer
Sec.: Benita Brewer
Third: Nancy Sniderman
Hon Men: Carol Mullen

Mixed
First: Nancy Swindler

Pencil, Colored Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel
                        First: Mary Maslanka
                        Sec: Dewey Wilson
                        Third: Dewey Wilson
                        Hon Men: Mary Maslanka

Computer Painting, Photography
                        First Richard Coones
                        Second: Richard Coones
                        Third: Richard Coones

BEST OF SHOW:  Molly Erkenbrack



DID YOU KNOW  ?   
You can have your artistic creations and images captured professionally in several places and reproduced in many ways.

If you would like to be able to make a professional portfolio like our August Speaker and Willowbrush Gallery Owner  Rachel  Wimpey was talking about….
(Having your art in a professional portfolio in proofs and/or CD’s to submit to a gallery)

You can reproduce your artwork and artistic creations for others to enjoy, whether it’s by creating Giclees’ (copies of your original art), magnets, postcards, coffee mugs, mouse pads, aprons, bags, plaques, coasters, cutting boards, and even lamp shades…..along with a host of other options available.

There are several places around town that can capture and reproduce your images for your portfolio, however, you want to make sure it is done with QUALITY, and INK that will last. Sometimes you may find a place that is cheaper, but it may use a lower quality ink, paper, or product and not provide long lasting, vivid color you are hoping for.

Just think about it….Christmas is coming and professional portfolios are needed…..

Maybe you can recreate your art work and make some nice Christmas presents for your family, neighbors, co-workers, or friends…

Several of our Alpha Rho Tau Members go to one particular favorite here in Tulsa.

Here’s the name of one Great Place to have that done…and they are Alpha Rho Tau Members Also:

Jan and Dewey Douglas
IN Graphic Detail
918-665-2947
Email:   ingraphicdetail@cox.net 
By appointment only...

Call or contact them via email, they can send you a great brochure of all the products they have available to make for you.

They have an amazing printing facility and updated state of the art equipment to help you create your professional portfolios and reproduce your art.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter, August 2013

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Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter

August 2013

Monday, August 19    6:30 pm, Hardesty Library, Frossard Auditorium

Special Guest Speaker
Rachel Wimpey: “The Importance of a Good Drawing”
Owner of Tulsa’s newest Fine Art Gallery, Willowbrush Studio/Gallery; Rachel has exhibited her work in multiple museums, including Gilcrease Museum as the youngest artist invited for the 2011 Collector's Reserve show and sale. A dynamic speaker and teacher, Rachel continues to share her art in workshops and classes for all ages, beginners to advanced, at her Willowbrush Art Studio +Gallery in Tulsa, which represents over twenty U.S. and International artists. Rachel knows the importance of a good drawing and will do a demonstration with a live model, and share tips on gallery representation.
From:  Tulsa, OK       http://www.willowbrush.com

August Helpers:
 “Cookie Angels”  Fernanda Thompson, Hannelore Ramanayake, Janie Crean, Jan Heffner. 
 Please bring 3 dozen sweets (brownies, mini muffins, cookies, or any treat of your choice).
“Table Decorator”  Janie Crean.

A.R.T. SHOWS

AUG 6-29 NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY SHOW,    August 30 –pick up art work
OCTOBER 5   (Saturday) 

UTICA SQUARE SHOW,  Info & entry forms available online http://www.alpharhotau.com/ and at Aug. 19 meeting
If you have any questions about this art show, please contact Exhibits Chairman Janette Head at jhead65@cox.net.
Your original Art work can be displayed for sale to the general public.

NOVEMBER 5-23   TCC SHOW—Show to be judged
November 4 drop off art work
Nov 7 Artist Reception 6:30 -8pm
Nov 25 pickup art work 10-12

CHEER
Please contact Jacque Gonzales at Ziegler’s, 918-584-2217 or via email: Ziegler@zieglarart.com with news of any member who is ill, having surgery, or has experienced a loss.  She will send out a card from Alpha Rho Tau.  Thanks.

CREATE  YOUR  ARTIST  WEBSITE  FREE
Want to sell your art? Make your artist website for FREE...It really is easy and everyone can do it if you have a computer. If you are an artist and you want to create a website, you don't need to spend a lot of money! In fact, there are several sites that are FREE and very EASY to use. Here's one for you to check out...they offer a paid  monthly subscription for a low cost but they also have a free website you can put together if you have a small portfolio to put on there and of course you can start out with it and always upgrade to a paid package for like 7 dollars a month or more depending on your needs.  www.faso.com/free. 

Art Marketing Ideas and Straight Talk about Selling Art, Marketing, Inspiration & Fine Living and be informed about monthly art competitions that earn $$$. Expand your artistic information with FREE Daily Art Marketing Newsletters written by professional artists, gallery owners, and art professionals.  They send you a new article every week and they have a ton of resource articles for you to read about ANYTHING related to art!  They also hold MONTHLY art contests giving away over $ 12,000 per month.  I’ve been receiving these newsletters for quite some time and I am pleased with their credibility and accuracy on issues. http://faso.com/artist-websites    and     http://faso.com/art-marketing-newsletter/.

ART CONTESTS
http://faso.com/boldbrush  Judged competition held every month, prizes awarded can be up to $12,500.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter July, 2013

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  July 2013

Happy July 4th!  A day to give thanks for our independence!   “Thank You” to all the men and women who have served our country, it is because of them that we have our freedoms and can grow stronger as a country and we are grateful.
 It’s also a good time to reflect and say “Thank You” to all the men and women who have volunteered to serve in leadership positions in any capacity in our Tulsa A.R.T. throughout its 82 years of existence. Without you, this club would not be possible.  It takes a lot of volunteers to make a meeting work: hospitality, membership, treasurer, exhibits, phone callers, people who do the work of setting up and tearing down the meeting room every month…and we are grateful to all of you for your hard work and dedication which makes this club what it is.  We hope and expect that each year will be better than the previous and we can grow with the changing trends of our society, while holding on to the traditions that make our foundation strong!
 I’ve given a lot of praise to our current leadership for their hard work and dedication, and teamwork is what makes the dream work!  All those who volunteer are so appreciated. Sometimes the people out in front get a lot of credit, but we all know without you, it would not work!
This year, there have been some new changes in speakers, but I want you to know that all the speakers we have had in the past are wonderful.  I do feel the need to clarify a statement I made in the last email, so no feelings will be hurt.  When I say we have “higher caliber” speakers this year, and our President and VP are working hard this year, I am not saying that any of our past speakers or volunteers were not good quality or working hard…
I am saying that We are fortunate to have some speakers coming this year that haven’t done speaking engagements before, or they are hard to get…and they are agreeing to come to A.R.T. this year due to some great networking and contacts. It’s exciting to have speakers that have never spoken at A.R.T. before, and the speakers we have coming this year have a broad range of experiences, talents and accomplishments. They have traveled internationally, worked for companies or been chosen out of thousands in the nation to be honored for their artistic creations, and we in turn honor them and their life experiences: cultural differences, and exposure to people, places, and life  which takes them out of the ordinary and places them in an extraordinary category as seasoned artists.
 The goal of our new President and Vice-President is to bring to you new speakers that can challenge your growth as an artist and give you golden nuggets that can enhance your skills and training in any medium you work in, and we hope that each year will be better than the past year….not discounting the previous years, but adding to and enhancing the foundation and hard work already done.
And, WE HOPE that next year will be better than this year and every year better than that.
Like flowers, we grow and bloom every year and this year is blooming and booming at A.R.T.
DID YOU KNOW?   Alpha Rho Tau is going social and we are on facebook now!
Facebook/ Tulsa Art Club Alpha Rho Tau

Here's A Word from A.R.T. President --Vinicio Perez and Vice-President Arielle Monks:
We invite you to our July 15th meeting at Alpha Rho Tau. JULY IS A SPECIAL MONTH……WE HAVE A DOUBLE HEADER OF SPEAKERS!  We start promptly at 6:30 and end by 8:30 pm.
Marcos COTTI,  was scheduled for May, but due to Tornados in Tulsa we had to cancel our meeting…..but  COTTI   IS COMING !!!!!  He will do a live demo of a portrait in oil ….and
Lopeeta Tawde will also be speaking and doing a live demo on Vivid watercolor. She is an amazing young artist and accomplishing lovely work at her stage in the game. You will be excited to see some of her pieces.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter June, 2013

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 June 2013 

Next Meeting: June 17th , 6:30-8:30 pm, Speaker: Byron Shen 

A.R.T. presents Abstract painter Byron Shen. An amazing painter known for his emotionally charged and moving landscapes and outstanding one of a kind works of art; former OVAC Board member, Head of Visual Arts Department and Holliman Gallery Coordinator, recipient of many awards, originally from Hong Kong, we are privileged to welcome Byron Shen with a rare speaking engagement for ART. For more artist information visit: http://byronshen.net.

**Our May Speaker, Marcus Cotti, will be rescheduled since we cancelled due to weather, and here’s an even better surprise… COTTI is opening a studio in Tulsa and holding workshops. More info later.

Everyone is welcome to bring a piece or two of your ART to show and share at our meetings! We love it!!!! (MUST BE appropriate for show, no nudes).

UPCOMING ALPHA RHO TAU SHOWS 

AUG 6-29 NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY SHOW OCTOBER 5 UTICA SQUARE SHOW NOVEMBER 5-23 TCC SHOW More details and critical exhibit information available online at www.alpharhotau.com Entry forms available online and at next meeting on June 17. *Due to some problems with entries at our last show, please read the critical information carefully and submit your entries accordingly. No changes can be made to the entries once turned in; no substitutions for other art work or change of names. All entries must be carefully submitted, with all information printed clearly and no changes can be made after turned in.

HOSPITALITY 

June Helpers: “Table Decorator” Nancy Swindler. “Cookie Angels” Linda Monks, Hannelore Ramanayake, L. Ellen Morehouse, Nancy Swindler.

“Decorators” plan on arriving a little early (6:15), so we can set up the table for all our “Angels” . “Cookie Angels,” please remember that we need 3 dozen sweets (brownies, mini muffins, cookies, or any treat of your choice) for the meeting. THANK YOU! We appreciate everyone who signed up to help! We can’t do it without you important, very special and wonderful people!!!

CHEER 

Please contact Jacque Gonzales at Ziegler’s, 918-584-2217 or via email: Ziegler@zieglarart.com with news of any member who is ill, having surgery, or has experienced a loss. She will send out a card from Alpha Rho Tau. Thanks.

IN AND AROUND TOWN 

First Friday Art Walk 

Brady Arts District's FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK (happens every month) 6 - 9pm. 
for more info: http://www.thebradyartsdistrict.com/

Philbrook Museum 
 Second Saturdays FREE, 10 am– 4pm is FREE entry! Enjoy free Museum admission and family friendly, hands-on art-making projects on the second Saturday of each month. Presented by ONEOK, Inc. Take your family & friends free!

Looking forward to seeing you all at our JUNE 17 meeting!  BE EARLY! Lots of things to do by 6:30!

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter May, 2013

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Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter

May 2013

Feel Free to email the newsletters to your friends, family, neighbors, galleries or businesses you frequent. Let’s get the word out. Print the flyer on the speaker and hand it out at your business!


WE NEED YOUR EYES AND EARS!!  
NONE OF US CAN BE EVERYWHERE  ALL THE TIME!!!
Our new Vice-President Arielle Monks needs your help.
Have you been somewhere and seen a great artist of any medium, oil pastel photography ceramics? 
Do you know any artists that you would like to hear speak or see do a demo?
Arielle is collecting Artist’s names that may be potential speakers in the future for 2014 -2015.

We don’t all go to the same places, so your input is vital and appreciated! 
Please, keep your eyes and ears open and be on the lookout for great artists!
**Our March speaker, Todd A. Williams, came to us through our member Ida Mae’s referral from three years ago!  But it was his time to speak in March 2013!  (Thanks Ida Mae Sells!) 
***Please get the Artists’ business cards or write their contact information down, and pass it on to our Vice-President Arielle Monks at the meetings or email her at: ariellemonks@yahoo.com


HOSPITALITY  NEWS -
Thank you to all you wonderful people who help set up & tear down the tables/refreshments!
YOU  ARE  ALL  APPRECIATED  AND  WE DO  THANK YOU  FOR  ALL  YOUR  HARD  WORK!

May Helpers: 
 “Table Decorator”  Carol Mulcare.
 “Cookie Angels”  Janette Head, Joyce Knighten, Dolores Creekmore and Deborah Kingsbury.  

“Decorators” plan on arriving a little early (6:15), so we can set up the table for all our “Angels” and members. 
 “Cookie Angels,” please remember that we need 3 dozen sweets (brownies, mini muffins, cookies, or any treat of your choice) for the meeting.  THANK YOU!  We appreciate everyone who signed up to help!  We can’t do it without you important, very special and wonderful people!!!

>> Of course anyone is welcome to bring sweets anytime, even if you are not on the list!!!        >>We are a hungry crew of almost 100 members and our membership is increasing
    (details for bringing items are listed on next page under hospitality---THANKS!!!!!!)


Hey!  Everyone’s  welcome to bring a piece or two of your ART to show and share at our meetings!  We love it!!!! (MUST BE appropriate for show, no nudes).

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter April, 2013

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A.R.T. WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS and a BRAND NEW LINEUP OF SPEAKERS.
What an AMAZING YEAR AHEAD!!!  Hope you come join us, spread the word, & bring a friend!

Feel Free to forward the newsletters to your friends, family, neighbors, galleries or businesses you frequent. Let’s get the word out. Print the flyer on the speaker and hand it out at your business!
P.S. Our newsletter is changing all the time with updated events!

OUR FIRST MEETING OF 2013 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
It was so good to SEE so many of you and meet all our new members!
Artist Todd A. Williams, Hallmark Cards and Day Spring Cards Senior Artist/Designer and United States Showcase “Master Painter of the World” spoke on “7 Keys to Unlocking a Great Painting” at our first meeting of 2013   and he was A M A Z I N G!!!
We did not want him to stop!!  And, so many of you asked about his workshops and about the possibility of traveling with Todd to Europe for a fresh plein air experience.

GUESS WHAT?  TODD IS COMING BACK TO TULSA soon, to hold a 3 day workshop!  YEAH!!!             

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter March, 2013

Alpha Rho Tau welcomes you back! Hope you had a wonderful holiday and a wonderful year ahead!

A.R.T. WELCOMES  NEW BOARD MEMBERS and a BRAND NEW LINEUP OF SPEAKERS.
OFFICERS 2013

President:  Vinicio Perez
Vice-President and Program Chairman:  Arielle Monks
Secretary:  Richard Coones
Treasurer:  Byrene Culver

COMMITTEE  CHAIRMEN
Art Exhibits:  Janette Head
Publicity:  Linda Kay Monks
Hostess:  Ann Southard
Hospitality: Shelly DePriest, Karen Thompson
Membership and Directory: Mary Oswald, Carol Mulcare
Newsletter:  Linda Kay Monks
Website Manager: Bill Oswald
Raffle Table: Sister Eugenia Brown
Scholarship: Janie Crean
Telephone:  Cindy Crowley, Mike Walker
Historian: Karin Cermak
Cheer: Jacque Gonzales

ADVISORS
Norman Dietart, Jacque Gonzales, Carol Mulcare, Dolores Creekmore

HONORARY MEMBERS
Ethyl Boggs, Richard Coones, Jan Dougless, Dewey Dougless, Jacque Gonzales, Pat Hanley, Carol Mulcare, Cindy Parsons, Nancy Swindler

We are excited about this year and hope you will be too. Special thanks to the A.R.T. Board members of 2012 for all their time, effort, and energy they spent laying the groundwork for us. We plan to continue to build A.R.T. with the same enthusiasm and passion.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

2013 Alpha Rho Tau is now on facebook!
LIKE us on Facebook!  Tulsa Art Club Alpha Rho Tau
 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tulsa-Art-Club-Alpha-Rho-Tau/535787316442637?ref=hl#!/pages/Tulsa-Art-Club-Alpha-Rho-Tau/535787316442637
***Make sure you click on --LIKE US …..So you can keep informed of daily activities, chit chat and send us your images/events to promote if you are a current member of A.R.T. with your 2013 dues paid in full. 

Be informed and inform us! You have to LIKE our page to do it!

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter, February 2013

Special Announcement -- February 2013

It's a New Year at  A.R.T.!   We Welcome You Back!

We've got a lot of new speakers and upcoming events happening this year and right now....

Good News !

Since many of you requested another Spring Show, we are going to have an A.R.T. Miniature Show in April. This show will be held at Ziegler’s in the Art Supplies building.

The exhibit is open to all A.R.T. members in good standing.  In order to participate, your membership dues must be paid in full for 2013.  All membership application forms are available on our website and may be sent with your dues via postal mail as instructed online, or paid at the meeting on March 18.

• We will not be restricted by the amount of miniatures that can be hung, so the good news is, you can enter up to four miniatures in this show, but all paintings must be for sale.  
• The entry fees are also going to be “mini” as well:  only $5.00 per painting!  
• More Good News:  you will also have an Artists’ Reception and invitations for this event!  
• The deadline for entry is on March 25. No entries will be accepted after that

We will be accepting entry forms and checks at our March 18th Alpha Rho Tau meeting. To beat the rush, you can send your entries prior to that date to Byrene Culver, 8006 S. 75th. E. Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74133.

Entry Guidelines and Release of Liability/Entry forms are attached for your convenience and also posted online.

(For those new to the club: a miniature is an original painting 9”x12” canvas or smaller. Any size frame may be used with your entry, but all entries MUST follow entry guidelines attached, so PLEASE follow instructions carefully.)

This is a great way to start the year, so get those brushes working on those miniatures. Let’s make this show a success by having each member enter at least one miniature!!

2013 Miniature Show Entry Guidelines
2013 Miniature Show Release of Liabilty/Entry Form

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter Mid-November 2012

 Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter
Mid-November 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

 Just a little wish for you, your family, and friends to enjoy

 this wonderful season of giving and sharing!

Our November meeting has been moved to Tuesday, Nov. 27th… regular time and place. Please remember to bring your White Elephant!  See you for our last meeting!

ART Officers and Board for 2013

We would like to thank all our members who stepped up to serve as officers or board members for next year.  We appreciate you volunteering to work for our organization!

Our new officers are:
President – Vinicio Perez,
VP – Arielle Monks,
Secretary – Richard Coones,
Treasurer – Byrene Culver

Committee Chairmen are:
Exhibits – Jeanette Head,
Hospitality – Shelly DePriest & Karen Thompson,
Directory and Membership – Mary Oswald & Carol Mulcare,
Newsletter – Linda Monks,
Publicity – vacant,
Telephone – Cindy Crowley,
Historian – Karin Cermak,
Scholarship – Janie Crean & Mary Oswald,
Raffle – Sister Eugenia Brown & Sandy Willhite,
Website – Bill Oswald,
Cheer - Jacque Gonzales.
Thanks to those of you volunteered to work on committees! You will be called by the new committee chairmen to assist them for 2013.  Looking forward to continued success for ART in the new year!

Reminder
If you have not already paid your dues for 2013, please do so before December.  You can send your $25.00 check and form to Byrene Culver or pay her at our November 27th meeting.  Thanks!

Congratulations!
We would like to congratulate all the ribbon winners of our fantastic TCC Members’ Show of 2012.  Norman Dietert and his hard working Exhibits Committee hung 104 paintings; a big THANK YOU goes out to Renee Dotson for all her help setting this show; it is spectacular!

Our Best of Show winner is Shelly DePriest for Floating Color.

The winners in the Oil Category are:
1st Place - Mollie Erkonbrack for Carolyn as Russian,
2nd Place - Carol Mulcare for Early Autumn Morn,
3rd Place - Delores Creekmore for Look to the Past and
Honorable Mention to Sheila Parr for The Little Flute Player.

The winners in the Acrylic Category are:
1st Place – Janie Crean for Barbwire Duet,
2nd Place – Glenda Maxey for Richard,
3rd Place – Karin Cermak for Seafood Cocktail, and
Honorable Mention went to Sandi Willhite for Winter.

The winners in the Watercolor Category are:
1st Place – Renee Dotson for Gregory P.,
2nd Place - Sister Eugenia Brown for Playing to the Great Spirit,
3rd Place – Mary Oswald for October Mischief, and
Honorable Mention to Nancy Swindler for Regatta. 

The winners for the Mixed Media Category are:
1st Place – Marilyn Golla-Gas for Rocky Mt. Blues,
2nd Place - Carol Mullen for Stripes,
3rd Place – Nancy Swindler for Mugsy, and
Honorable Mention went to Deborah Kingsbury for Expectations.

The winners in the Computer Painting and Photography Category are:
1st Place – Richard Coones for Bar and
Honorable Mention went to Mary Maslanka for Who’s That?

The winners in the Pencil, Colored Pencils, Charcoal and Pastel Category are:
1st Place – Vonda Evans for Pistol Pete,
2nd Place – Elnora Herron for Donald Ryan,
3rd Place – Robin Hutchings for Youth Study 1, and
Honorable Mention went to Aaron Miller for First Night.

Kudos to all of you!

Please make sure to pick up your art work at the TCC Gallery on Friday, Nov. 30th from 10:00 to 12:00, noon.

Christmas Brunch and Ornament Exchange
Our November 27th meeting will be the last time for you to sign up and receive a Christmas ornament to decorate for our Christmas Brunch and Ornament Exchange.  Since we have limited room, this event is for MEMBERS ONLY.  You will be ordering off The First Watch menu and can have a great meal for under $10.00.   We will meet at 11:00 AM in their private room on Saturday, Dec. 1st at the Lewis and 81st street location.  We only have 10 seats left. Plan on joining the fun!

For the past year the Alpha Rho Tau newsletter has been sent to current and former members of ART. Current ART members (dues paid for 2013) will continue to receive the ART newsletter. Previous members who want to continue to receive the newsletter via email must reply to the sender address stating their wishes.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter November 2012

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter
November 2012

Next General Meeting is TUESDAY, November 27th, 2012

TCC Art Show
Please check your time line for our TCC Show!  Paintings are to be brought to the TCC Gallery on Monday, Nov. 5th between 10 AM & 12:00, noon.  Make sure your paintings are properly framed and wired for hanging; no saw tooth hangers. You should have your contact information, title, and price of your artwork on the back of all entries.  The Artists’ Reception will be Nov. 8th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the TCC Gallery.

Scholarships Awarded
The Scholarship Committee met at the Oswald’s home to review the 13 applicants’ forms and jpgs of their portfolios.  We’re happy to announce our two recipients: Arielle Monks, a junior, and Charis Schneider, a freshman; both are art students at ORU.  Thanks to the committee of Nancy Swindler, Robin Hutchings, Karen Thompson, Carol Mulcare, Bill and Mary Oswald for all their hard work!

BIG CHANGE of Date for November Meeting
The members voted at the last meeting to change our November date because many are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Luckily we can meet on NOVEMBER 27th, TUESDAY at the regular place and time!  Our guest speaker, Dale Martin, had this time available, so we’re good to go; mark your calendar for this change.  Please try and attend as our new officers will be introduced and it will be your last chance to sign up for our FUN Christmas Brunch and Ornament Exchange!

November Meeting Tuesday Nov 27

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter
Special Edition
18 Oct 2012

ART to meet on Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012

In order to free up Thanksgiving week so Alpha Rho Tau (ART) members could have the most time for travel and family, the ART meeting scheduled for Monday, November 19th has been change to Tuesday, November 27th. Time and place are the same. The next regular meeting of ART will be Tuesday, 27 November at 6:30 PM in the Hardesty Regional Library. Master Pastelist Dale Martin will be our presenter.

You Can Serve

Voting on officers for 2013 will be held at the meeting on Nov 27th.
We still have two key positions to fill for the 2013 year:
1.    Exhibits Chairman
2.    Raffle Chairman
Call Sandi Willhite (918-398-7660) to volunteer for either position.

Christmas Luncheon

Only eleven seats remain for the Christmas luncheon on 1 Dec. Sign up sheet and Christmas balls will be at the 27 Nov meeting.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter October 2012

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter

October 2012

WE HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM
There are six critical positions that need to be filled on the ART board for the 2013 year. The positions open are President, Vice President, Exhibits Chairman, Hostess, Newsletter Publisher and Raffle Chairman.  Unless we have members volunteer for these positions, we will not have a viable organization and may have to disband.  Current board members are willing to mentor their replacements.  To volunteer for any of these positions call Sandi Willhite at (918) 398-7660.

Next General Meeting is October 15, 2012
The next meeting of Alpha Rho Tau will be held at 6:30 Monday evening, October 15th, at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa.

Programs
Everyone really enjoyed September’s speaker, Gil Adams, who did a fabulous oil demo of plein art techniques for landscapes.  October’s program will be Dian Church on Three Dimensional Painting.

Door Prizes
Congratulations to Sandy Willhite for winning the wonderful portable wooden easel donated by Deborah Kingsbury. Unfortunately, due to the excitement of winning the silk flower arrangement, donated by Jacque Gonzales and a door prize by Delores Creekmore, I neglected to write down the names of the other two door prize winners.  I’ll try to do better at our next meeting!

Our door prizes for October are a gorgeous floral watercolor by Mary Oswald, an abstract by Sharon Allred, a delightful butterfly and rustic wind mill watercolor both by Kathy Lamb and donated by Karen Lamb.  The framing of our door prizes is by Jacque Gonzales, courtesy of Ziegler’s.  Be sure to sign in for your winning chance.

October Hospitality News
Thank you! We appreciate all the members who signed up to be “Cookie Angels” and “Table-Scape Decorators!!” We will be passing around the sign-up sheets for 2013 at our October meeting!

If you are an “Angel,” please remember that we need 3 dozen sweets (brownies, mini muffins, cookies, or any treat of your choice) for the meeting.  “Decorators” plan on arriving a little early (6:15), so we can set up the table for all our “Angels” and members. Our Oct. 15th meeting “Decorator” will be Deborah Kingsbury and our “Angels” are: Jean Kelly, Mary Maslanka, Donna Powell, and Carol Mulcare.

Thanks to our Sept. “Angels”: Maria Reynolds, Elnora Herron, Hannelore Ramanayake, and Deborah Kingsbury. Many thanks to our decorator Mary Oswald for bringing a lovely flower arrangement. Big Hugs to Delores Wadsworth for her yummy Nutty Chocolate Crackers!
Thanks again and we’ll see you at our October meeting!

Christmas Brunch and Ornament Exchange
Our October meeting will be the time for you to sign up and receive a Christmas bulb to decorate for our Christmas Brunch and Ornament Exchange.  Since we have limited room, this event is for MEMBERS ONLY.  You will be ordering off The First Watch menu and can have a great meal for under $10.00.   We will meet at 11:00 AM in their private room on Saturday, Dec. 1st at the Lewis and 81st street location.  Plan on joining the fun!

Reminder
It’s that time of year…time to pay our yearly dues.  Please fill out the Dues Form (attached) with your current information and be sure to check all areas where you can volunteer for the club.  You can send your $25.00 check and form to Byrene or pay her at our October meeting.  Thanks!

TCC Art Show
Now it’s time to get ready for our Annual Members’ Show at TCC! This is a wonderful opportunity for our club to showcase the terrific artwork of ART.  This show will hang all of November and has a fabulous Artists’ Reception.  We need every member to participate to make this exhibit a success!
The information sheet and entry forms are attached and posted on our web site for your convenience.  The deadline for entry is October 15th and you can mail your entry, prior to that, to Byrene Culver. Her address is 8006 S. 75th E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74133.

Get Your Winning Ticket for a Special Raffle
You will have the opportunity to win a charming Jerry Yarnell print which he donated to the ART scholarship fund. This will be a special raffle, tickets will be $1.00 each, and the winner will be drawn at our October meeting.  So bring a couple of $$ and YOU could have that winning ticket!

Can You Volunteer?
Due to changes in procedures at the library, we need some able-bodied men to help set up the tables before our meeting.  We need you there at 6:00.  Won’t you please volunteer?

Member Showings

Jill Brady has an art show the whole month of October at the Cane Break in Wagoner, Oklahoma.

Karen Lamb and Sandi Willhite will show at Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower Shop, 15th and Boston, on November 3 from 10:00 AM to 4 PM.

Nov. Board Meeting
Our last ART Board Meeting will be held Thursday. Nov. 6th due to the TCC show load in on Monday.  We’ll meet at Ziegler’s; our regular time at 10:30 am and goodies will be provided! Please plan on attending.  Thanks!

Click on the following links to open the documents:

Dues Form and Information Request

TCC Fall Show Information Sheet

TCC Fall Show Entry Form

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter September, 2012

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter

September, 2012

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Thanks to Karen Lamb for her donation of watercolor paintings by her mother, Kathy Lamb. Thanks to Jacques Gonzales for donating a darling flower arrangement to the raffle table and to Deborah Kingsbury for her donation of a brand new portable wood easel!  These two great items will be on the raffle table for September @ $1.00 per ticket.  You also will have the opportunity to win a Jerry Yarnell print which he donated to the club.  This will be a special raffle and the winner will be drawn at our October meeting.

Next General Meeting is September 17, 2012

The next meeting of Alpha Rho Tau will be held at 6:30 Monday evening, September 17th, at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa.

Everyone really enjoyed our August speaker, Richard Coones, amazing presentation of techniques for perspective drawing.  September’s speaker is Gil Adams who will be doing an oil demo of plein art techniques for landscapes.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter August 2012

Avoid…a…long…wait…in…line.

Send your Utica Square entry form and check to Byrene Culver.

Now!

Byrene's address is 8006 S. 75th E. Avenue, Tulsa , Ok 74133.

Art on the Utica Square

Monday, August 20th is the deadline for your Art in the Square at Utica entry forms, if you haven’t already emailed them to Byrene!  You can down load the forms from our web site, or from the newsletter, and Norman will have a few forms available at our meeting.  Remember, you can enter 3 paintings for only $10.00 plus 1 hour of your time at the square.

Thank you

We now have a full committee for Scholarships!  Thanks to Chairman: Janie Crean & Co-Chair: Mary Oswald, Robin Hutchings, Karen Lamb, Carol Mulcare, Karen Thompson and Nancy Swindler.  We still need to fill the Elections committee….please email me if you can help: janiecrean@gmail.com

Door Prizes

Congratulations to Delores Creekmore for winning Joyce Peace’s happy rooster and Bill Oswald for winning the little country church by Delores Wadsworth. The professional framing of our door prizes is by Jacque Gonzales, courtesy of Ziegler’s. Our door prizes for August are gorgeous fall oil by Mary Maslanka and a classic print by Marc Chagall titled, Fiddler on the Roof, donated by Karin Cermak. Be sure to sign in for your winning chance.

Next General Meeting is August 20, 2012

Our next General Meeting will be held Monday, August 20th.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. , Tulsa , OK .  We will be meeting back in our regular room at the Hardesty Library. We do have good air conditioning, so beat the heat with us at our meeting.

July 2012 Newsletter Update

Additional Item for July 2012 Newsletter:

As announced at our June 18th meeting, Valerie Jones will be conducting Portrait Drawing classes in Broken Arrow starting September 10th.  Details below in the scan of the flyer.

Email: valeriejonesart@gmail.com

Website: http://www.valeriejonesart.com/



From Misc Images

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter July 2012

THANK YOU!                                                 

We are so blessed to have wonderful members like Nancy Swindler! Her amazing donation of $500.00 to the scholarship fund will enable us to offer two scholarships to deserving art students.

Door Prizes

Congratulations to Loretta Bialy for winning Nancy Swindler’s floral and Delores Wadsworth for winning Roses by Nancy Hill.  Jim Reynolds won the bonus raffle prize; a terrific easel donated by Greg Motto. The framing of our door prizes is by Jacque Gonzales, courtesy of Ziegler’s. Our door prizes for July are a darling country church by Delores Wadsworth and a delightful rooster by Joyce Peace. Be sure to sign in for your winning chance!

Next General Meeting is July 16, 2012

The next meeting of Alpha Rho Tau will be held at 6:30 Monday evening, July 16th at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa.

We will be meeting in the Pecan Room on Monday, July 16th.  Just take a right after you enter the library and you will see the Pecan Room.  If you are sharing one of your new paintings, please remember we have only a short time to discuss it.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter June 2012

Door Prizes

Congratulations to Sister Eugenia, Karen Lamb, and John Fingerlin for winning Sharon Allred’s amazing abstracts. Glenda Moon won the bonus door prize; a striking butterfly by Joey Frisillo. The framing of our door prizes is by Jacque Gonzales, courtesy of Ziegler’s. Our door prizes for June are a lovely watercolor abstract by Nancy Swindler and gorgeous roses donated by Nancy Hill.  Be sure to sign in for your winning chance!

Next General Meeting is June 18, 2012

Our next General Meeting will be held June 18, 2012.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133. 

Jesse Ghere-Feather will be giving a presentation titled "ART is Not Singular".  Jesse works in oil, pencil, pastel, pen and ink and scrimshaw.  She will be doing a demonstration in scrimshaw. Circle June 18th on your calendar so you won’t miss this meeting!

Everyone really enjoyed June’s speaker, Roy Dale, who also is a new member of ART.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter May 2012

Door Prizes

Welcome back and Congratulations to Barbara McDonald for winning our April Door Prize, a dramatic giclee by Carol Mulcare.  The framing by Jacque Gonzales is courtesy of Ziegler’s. Our door prizes for May are two amazing abstracts donated by Sharon Allred.  Be sure to sign in for your winning chance!

Next General Meeting is May 21, 2012

Our next General Meeting will be held May 21, 2012.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133.  Our guest speaker will be Roy Dale.  His topic is “Art Natural Evolution in a Changing World”.  Roy is an oil painter using variety of styles in work.  He will bring samples of his paintings and talk about them.

Alpha Rho Tau Newsletter April 2012

Door Prizes
Yes! We are having door prizes this year.
Congratulations to Ida Mae Sells for winning our March Door Prize, a lovely Iris watercolor by Jan Douglas and framed by Ziegler’s. Many thanks go out to Jacque Gonzales for the gorgeous framing job! Our door prize for April is a fabulous giclee donated by Carol Mulcare.  Be sure to sign in for your chance to win!

Next General Meeting is April 16, 2012
Thanks to all 30 members who braved the weather to come to our March meeting!  Our speaker, Don Pearson, was enjoyed by all! We are looking forward to hearing from Doug Henderson at our April meeting. This award winning photographer will show slides of his work in Africa.  Doug's website is http://www.douglashenderson.com/.

Our next General Meeting will be held April 16, 2012.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133.