Coones Gift Dedication Rescheduled to December 12

Due to the potential for hazardous weather this week Northestern State University at Broken Arrow has rescheduled the dedication of Richard's gift to the University.

The dedication of Richard Coones gift of his series of paintings has been rescheduled to Thursday December 12, 2013 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on the second floor of the Science Building at their campus at 3100 East New Orleans Street, Broken Arrow, OK.

Volunteers Needed - Alpha Rho Tau Promotional Event December 6

Alpha Rho Tau has secured a table at Hardesty Art Center, 101 E. Archer Street, Tulsa, on Friday, December 6, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  The purpose of this event for A.R.T. is to promote our civic art club and educate interested persons about what we do and who we are.

This event will take place during the monthly “First Friday Art Crawl” in the Brady District, downtown Tulsa.

Thanks to Mike Walker and Ken Brown for securing this opportunity for A. R. T.

Volunteers are needed for four shifts, 2 hours each.  We need two volunteers for each shift to man the table and handout brochures.  Shift times are:


1 - 3 pm - Norman has already volunteered for this shift, we need one more volunteer
3 - 5 pm
5 - 7 pm
7 - 9 pm

We need two volunteers for each shift to man the table and handout brochures

Please email Norman Dietert at ndietert@yahoo.com or or call Norman at 918-369-2251 for more information.

Richard Coones Art Dedication - December, 5 (rescheduled to December 12)

*** Attention ***

This event has been rescheduled to Thursday December 12 due to possible hazardous weather that may impact Tulsa December 5 and 6th.


Congratulations Richard Coones!  Richard has gifted Northestern State University at Broken Arrow with his series of paintings entitled "The First Chapter".

The University is hosting a dedication of his gift December 5, 2013 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on the second floor of the Science Building at their campus at 3100 East New Orleans Street, Broken Arrow, OK.

Please join Richard in attending the dedication ceremony and viewing his generous gift.

MEME Gallery Opportunities in November

Karin Cermak passed along the following information from MEME Gallery.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS!!!
@
MEME GALLERY-TULSA

100 for $100
November 8-10, 2013

Artists from anywhere are encouraged to participate in this event.  Bring any work of art you would like to sell at MEME Gallery for $100 each.  The commission split will be 65/35.  Any medium is acceptable, including sculpture!  Please pass this along to all of your artists friends and art supporting organizations!  Artwork delivery dates: 11/5 & 6, 2013!!


We will hold a wine reception for this on Friday evening, 11/8/2013, 6-9pm.  We ask that participating artists attend the wine reception.

 
Artists' Clearance Sale and Materials Swap
November 22-24, 2013

Part One:  Artists are encouraged to set up a table in the gallery, in our back alley, on our front sidewalk and sell their work!  (BYOT-Bring Your Own Table!)  This Clearance Sale is not necessarily for new work, but for pieces you find lingering about that need a home!  The commission split on this will be 65/35. 
You price all the work for the sale; the gallery handles the transactions!
WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE ARTISTS TO DO DEMONSTRATIONS OF TECHNIQUES AT THIS EVENT!!

Part Two: A materials swap among artists who participate!  Many artists have materials laying around or in storage that are no longer used!  Remember that new medium/technique you tried that didn't go in the direction you had planned-where's all that stuff!?  Maybe someone else can use it; maybe someone else has something you use on a regular basis, or a color of paint, or a specific brush or a brand of...well anything?  Any artists' materials--BRING THEM!  And swap your materials with another artist.  Materials will not be sold, only swapped.

Artists' set up-11/22/2013, 9am & 11am-if you are unable to be at your table for the duration, please ask someone else you know to be on hand.

**Artists should RSVP to participate in the Artists’ Clearance Sale by November 8th!!

MEME GALLERY TULSA
2022 East 11th Street
Tulsa, OK 74104
info@memegallerytulsa.com
918.906.7128 or 918.760.0023





--
Lanette Clark
MEME Gallery Tulsa
CB3 Art and Design Group

Email Art Scam Alert

The information in this post was provided by Alpha Rho Tau member Karin Cermak who received the information listed below from the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.  Karin has also shared that she was also the recipient of one of these contacts but that fortunately her instincts told her that something was fishy about the proposed transaction.

Hello Artists,

We want to bring to your attention an art scam that is currently circulating in the hopes that no one will fall prey to the scammers.

The Scam:
An email claiming to be from Sarah Cammarata from North Lima, Ohio is sent requesting to buy a piece of your artwork. After hearing back from you, they send a reply stating she would like to purchase it via a check.  Reports have stated that the check is fake and written for too much. Artists are then supposed to return the balance. They will lose that money, plus never be able to cash the original check.

Note:
There may be accurate information in the email making it appear legitimate. The scammers seem to be gathering information on artwork through artist websites and possibly the OVAC Virtual Gallery.

Be cautious:
Many wonderful art opportunities and commissions stem from initial web searches and we receive numerous thank you’s for the resource the Virtual Gallery provides. However, if a scenario sounds too good to be true, feels suspicious or if there is pressure to complete the transaction quickly, chances are it may be a scam.

We appreciate you passing along this information to any arts contacts you have as well.

Thank you and keep creating great work!

Kerry M. Azzarello
Operations Manager
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

office@ovac-ok.org
405-879-2400

Information about a variety of similar scams can be found at http://artscams.com/artscams.html

2014 Alpha Rho Tau Dues

The days are beginning to get shorter and the weather is getting a bit cooler.  It won't be long before we get into the holiday season.

Give yourself a break from the rush of the season and a Christmas present and pay your ART dues ($25.00) now. Yes, we are accepting payment.  Mail your payment to Byrene Culver.

Attached is a handy form to use when you make your payment. Please fill it out completely so we can:

1. verify your members information and 
2. we will know the areas where you would like to serve Alpha Rho Tau. 

By way of reminder, our next meeting is at 6:30 PM, Monday night, October 21st, at the Hardesty Library.  Bring a friend.

Happy painting!


2014 Alpha Rho Tau Dues and Information Request Form

Carla Hefley Artwork Displayed At The Beauty Loft Salon & Spa

Artwork by Alpha Rho Tau member Carla Hefley is currently being displayed for sale at the Beauty Loft Salon & Spa at 2651 E. 21st Street, Suite #300, Tulsa, OK.

Congratulations Carla!

MOREcolor 2013 Juried Fine Art Exhibition

Our members may be interested in submitting entries for the MOREcolor 2013 Juried Fine Art Exhibition.

Oklahomans for Equality will be selecting submissions for their MOREcolor 2013 Juried Fine Art Exhibition.  Details and submission guidelines are posted online at http://www.morecolorart.com/juried/.

The submission deadline for most artwork is April 30, 2013 and Notification of Selection is May 13, 2013.

June 13, 2013, 6pm to 9pm Opening Reception (free and open to the public, hors d’oeuvre, performances, cash bar).  Show runs continuously from the June 13 opening through June 16 during Equality Center hours.  The show is held at the Event Center, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK, 74120-3017 (corner of 4th and Kenosha).

1st Annual Ornament Exchange!

Join Us for Some FUN

We are starting a new tradition for our ART members;  our 1st Annual Ornament Exchange!  We are providing the Christmas bulbs and you are providing your talent to create fabulous and unique ornaments.

This exchange will take place at our Christmas Brunch!  It will be held at FIRST WATCH on Saturday, Dec. 1st and will begin at 11:00 AM. You will be able to order from their reasonable menu. Due to size constraints (only 50 spots)…it will be for MEMBERS ONLY.

We will have a sign-up sheet at our Oct.15th meeting and the Christmas bulbs will be available at the same time.  You will have almost 2 months to decorate, embellish, sponge, or even paint your ornament!

Hope to see you at our October meeting, signing up for our Christmas Brunch and Ornament Exchange.  This will be a super way to end a terrific year for Alpha Rho Tau!

Gil Adams Links

Gil Adams provided a demonstration of ”Plein Air Impressionist Techniques in Oil” at our meeting on Monday, September 18, 2012.

Gil may post the painting from the demonstration onto his blog and has provided us with links to his blog and website.  Click on the links below to see more of his work.

http://giladamspaintings.blogspot.com/

http://giladams.net

2013 ART Dues and Information Request Form

Dear ART member:

The weather is starting to turn cool (sigh of relief). The busy Christmas season won't be far behind. Give yourself a break from the rush of the season and a Christmas present and pay your ART dues ($25.00) now. Yes, we are accepting payment. Mail your payment to Byrene Culver.

Attached is a handy form to use when you make your payment. Please fill it out completely so we can:

1. verify your members information and 
2. we will know the areas where you would like to serve Alpha Rho Tau. 

To display correctly, the attachment must be in the "print layout" view (View/Print Layout).

By way of reminder, our next meeting is at 6:30 PM, Monday night, 17 September, at the Hardesty Library. Bring a friend.

Happy painting,

Jim Reynolds

2013 Alpha Rho Tau Dues and Information Request Form

Thursday, September 20th - Focal Point Artists Open House

Focal Point Artists Studio and Gallery is hosting an open house Thursday, September 20 from 4pm - 7 pm in their new location in Jenks.  They are now located at 108B East Main Street, Jenks, Oklahoma.

Several of our members are artists at the studio and would love your support!

Click on the link below to view the invitation.

Focal Point Artist Studio and Gallery Invitation

Tulsa Art Center's Pink Monster Bash

The Tulsa Art Center is inviting Alpha Rho Tau members to join them in supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure by donating paintings for a silent auction to be held as part of the Tulsa Art Center's Pink Monster Bash at the Art Center on October 28th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 pm.

The Art Center will need your entries by Wednesday, October 24th in preparation for the event.  This is a great opportunity for us to give back to our community and support a worthwhile cause.

For more information, interested members should contact Marie Sullivan directly at: tulsaartcenter@gmail.com

Todd Williams Workshop

Todd Williams will be conducting a 3-day workshop at Ziegler's Art in Tulsa this coming Nov. 1st. - 3rd. The class will be limited, so if you are indeed interested, please contact Danny Ziegler or Jacque at Ziegler's soon. A $100 deposit will hold your spot.

" The 7 Keys to Unlocking a Great Painting"

A 3-Day Workshop by  Todd A. Williams
Nov. 1st- 3rd, 2012
Ziegler Art & Frame
Six North Lewis Ave
Tulsa, OK 74110
Phone: 918-584-2217
Email: danny@zieglerart.com

*$325 per student (Space is limited to 12 artists) $100 deposit
*Oil or preferred medium
*Beginner to advanced
*Instructor demonstrations
*Individual critiques
*Discussions and lots of individual attention

Tulsa Sights & Sounds Reception March 29th

An Artists reception to the Tulsa Artists Guild's Fine Art Show "Tulsa Sights & Sounds" is hosted by the Tulsa Historical Society at 2445 South Peoria from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29th.  A number of Alpha Rho Tau members also belong the the Tulsa Artists Guild and have works presented in the show.

Music will be provided by the John Dellavedova Jazz Trio and food by Petty’s Fine Foods.  Partial proceeds to benefit the Tulsa Historical Society programs.

More information on the show show is available at Tulsa Artists Guild Show

Information about the Tulsa Artists Guild is at www.tag-tulsaartistsguild.com/

WaterWorks Art Center - Grand Opening March 14!

In recent months, WaterWorks Art Center, part of Tulsa’s Park & Recreation Department, has undergone extensive renovation, including the restoration of its Annex Building, a cavernous 50x50 ft. hall to be used exclusively for the arts.

On March 14, at 5:30 PM, Mayor Bartlett, community leaders and art enthusiasts, will celebrate the reopening of the Art Center.

The civic art organizations in Tulsa have been asked to display works of art in the Waterworks Art Center especially for the re-opening. Alpha Rho Tau will be represented via art by Dolores Creekmore and Janie Crean.

With its renovation and expansion now complete, WaterWorks is a great resource for bringing outstanding visual fine arts experiences and classes to people of all ages, skill sets and interests.

Located in Newblock Park, just west of BOK Center, the Center offers 6,000 sq. ft. of newly-expanded and renovated classrooms that accommodate a great number of classes and workshops ranging from Oil Painting, Watercolor, and Pastels, to Pottery & Clay Sculpture, Fiber Arts, Metalsmithing, Italian Mosaics, Jewelry making, and other media.

Below is the invitation to Alpha-Rho-Tau, in case you might like to attend. Also following is a map with directions to the Art Center.

WaterWorks Grand Opening Invitation

Directions to WaterWorks Art Center

Check the following link for more information about the WaterWorks Art Center: WaterWorks Information or on Facebook at WaterWorks Art Center on Facebook.

Awards from the November 7 TCC Show

Awarded Paintings at the TCC Show on November 7, 2011 by Art Judge Gary Moeller, Head of Art Department at the Rogers State University (RSU):

BEST OF SHOW:   Fancy Dancer by Renee Dotson

Category Oil:

1st Prize:  Alabama Forest  by Anne Southard
2nd Prize:  Abundance by Carla Hefley
3rd Prize:   Point Loma by Mary Maslanka
Honorable Mention: Clematis by Carla Hefley

Category Acrylic:

1st Prize:  Ancient Images by Renee Dotson
2nd Prize:  Nostalgia by Karin S. Cermak
3rd Prize:  Rock Solid by Renee Dotson
Honorable Mention: Pelican by Sandi Willwhite
                                 Butterfly Koi by Jill Brady

Category Watercolor:
  
1st Prize:  I Hope You Like Flowers III by Nancy Swindler
2nd Prize:  I Hope You Like Flowers IV by Nancy Swindler
3rd Prize:  Pingree Valley by Hubert Polock
Honorable Mention: Learning Water by Mary Oswald

Category Mixed Media:
    
1st Prize:  Untitled by Deborah Kingsbury
2nd Prize:  Copper Falls by Mary Oswald
3rd Prize:  The Tropical Beauty by Karin S. Cermak
Honorable Mention: Butterfly 2 by Kareen Ramsey

Category Pencil, Colored Pencil, Charcoal Pastel:

1st Prize:  Foggy Morning by Kareen Ramsey
2nd Prize:  Reagan by Phyllis Snyder
3rd Prize:  Native American by Elnora Herron
Honorable Mention: Man in Costume by Elnora Herron

Category Computer Painting, Photography:
1st Prize:  Rainy Day in Caen by Carla Hefley
2nd Prize:  Stuug by Richard Coones
3rd Prize:  Nest by Richard Coones
Honorable Mention: Appaloosa Mare & Foal A by Grace McCoy