BRUSHMARKS - DECEMBER 2011

BRUSHMARKS

ROME ART ASSOCIATION
PO Box 801
Rome, NY 13442-0801

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:  
CHRISTMAS PARTY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011, AT
FRANKLIN HOTEL-6:30 Cocktails/Cash Bar;
7:00 Dinner. Dan Bertrand is taking reservations for our Christmas party. We
are having the same great menu that includes roast beef,chicken,eggplant
parmesan, greens,roasted potatoes, salad, rolls beverages and Franklins
famous cannolis and creampuffs for dessert. Call Dan at 337-7769 to make
reservations or for more information.Cost is still only $ 16.00 per person.
Bring a wrapped handmade or store bought ornament or gift at a cost of no
more than $ 5.00 if you wish to be part of the gift exchange. Reservations
and checks can be mailed to ROME ART ASSOCIATION-PO Box 801, Rome, NY
13442-0801 before November 25th.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
JERVIS LIBRARY: 
November: Dan Bertrand-"House Of Dark Shadows"-ball point pen
December:  Sue Costanza-"Sailing To Byzantium"-mixed media
January:      Alice Dennis-" April"- fiber
RACC:
December:  Tyler Baldwin-"Lara 2"-Acrylic
January:      Tyler Baldwin-"Mane"-plexiglass print

Thank you all for your support in 2011. Have a joyous holiday season. Join
us for our RAA Christmas party on December 1st at the Franklin Hotel.

The Officers and Board Of Directors wish all our members and their families
a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year.

Jean A. Vollmer, Corresponding Secretary-3107 Old Rt. 49, Blossvale, NY
13308--Phone:245-1537

News from Gary Price

Gary Price's acrylic painting "The Tree Angel" won the Best of Show Award at The Utica Art Association's Fall Exhibit. The Exhibit runs until November 10th at The Cogar Gallery/HCCC.

BRUSHMARKS - NOVEMBER

BRUSHMARKS

ROME ART ASSOCIATION                       

P.O. Box 801                 

Rome, NY 13442-0801

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

ROME FAMILY Y DYETT ROOM

THURSDAY, November 3, 2011

7:00: Social time and Artist of the Month Selection for November, December and January.

You may bring in 3 pieces for judging.                        

7:30 PM Short Business Meeting begins

PROGRAM: Self Critiques-Each member may discuss one piece of their work. Jane suggested members bring in electronic copies of their art if possible.

OCTOBER CRAFT OF THE MONTH:

Jervis Library: Rebecca Petrie-“Disco Shaman”

RACC:               Brenda Antonowicz-“Words Of Wisdom”

Board of Directors Meeting: Will be held, Thursday, November 3rd, 6 PM at Rome Family-Y-DyettRoom,prior to the regular meeting.

Many thanks to Jane Taylor for her stained glass photos and stained glass cutting and forming demonstration at our October meeting. Thanks also to Sarah and Gary Price for providing and donating our great refreshments for our October meeting.

Our Christmas Party is December 1^st at the Franklin Hotel, 6:30 for cocktails and dinner at 7 PM. If you wish to participate in the gift exchange, bring a wrapped ornament, handmade or store bought at cost of no more than $5.00. Same great menu still just $16.00 for: roast beef, chicken, eggplant parmesan, greens, roasted potatoes, salad, rolls, coffee, tea, water, minature canola, crème puffs and éclairs. Reservations may be made at November meeting or send checks to RAA, PO Box 801, Rome, NY 13442-0801, by Friday, November 25th. Call Dan Bertrand, 337-7769 for any questions or information.

Our membership year begins in September. Dues are now due. To remain a member in good standing, you should pay your dues by the November meeting. Send $15.00 check ($5.00 for students), and any address, phone or email changes to Brenda Antonowicz, membership chair, c/o Rome Art Association,PO Box 801, Rome, NY 13442-0801. Thank you for your past and continuing support.

“Local Artist Illustrates Book”-Jane Taylor has illustrated the book” The Legend of Beardsly Manor” based on a legend in the Herkimer and Little Falls area.

RAA members have been invited to attend the Utica Art Association Christmas Party to be held at theRadison Hotel in December at a cost of $ 28.00 per person. For more information contact UAA President Sue Costanza at--suevince62@verizon.net.

Jean A. Vollmer                     3107 Old Rt.49, Blossvale, NY

Corresponding Secretary                                                                                         Phone: 245-1537

Jane Taylor, Utica OD

A recent article about Jane Taylor was in the Utica OD. To read it,
please visit the link below:

http://www.uticaod.com/ihmv%20photos/x985872543/Rome-Artist-behind-new-book-The-Legend-of-Beardsley-Manor

BRUSHMARKS - OCTOBER

BRUSHMARKS

ROME ART ASSOCIATION                             
PO Box 801
Rome, NY 13442-0801

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
ROME FAMILY Y-Across from RACC Art Center

Thursday October6,2011
7:00 PM Social Time and Craft of the Month Selection. October is CRAFTMonth. Bring in your favorite craft project.

7:30 PM short Business Meeting  


8:00 Meeting begins.

PROGRAM: RAA member,and award winning artist Jane Taylor will present a
demonstration with stained glass. Jane is known for her watercolors,
photography, sumi-e,computer skills and murals throughout the City Of Rome.
she is a retired art teacher from Rome City Schools, and is presently
serving as our RAA President.

Artist Of the Month: October artist of the month selection will be Crafts.

Board Of Directors Meeting: Will be held Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 6:30
PM at Rome Y.

DON'T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP. Our new year starts in September.
Send your $15.00 yearly membership check to: Rome Art
Association(not RACC), to PO Box 801,Rome, NY 13442-0801, or renew at next
meeting. To remain a member in good standing, dues must be paid
by the November meeting, which allows us to plan and pay for upcoming
programs, Brushmarks, Scholarships,etc. thank you so much foryour past
support.

You are invited to attend a CNYWS Demo Night and Juried show
Reception,Friday evening, September 23rd from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. This event is
held outside the Edith Barrett Gallery downstairs in the Library Concourse at
Utica College, and is free and open to the public. eight watercolor artists
will demonstrate their watercolor painting techniques. One of the
participating artists is RAA member Sandra Z. DeVisser. The juried
watercolor exhibit will be open in the Edith Barrett Gallery from September 5th to the 24th.for more info contact:centralnewyorkwatercolor society.org.

Drawings for our RAA Tee Shirt contest are due at the October meeting.
Remember, no more than three colors. The chosen design will be printed on
good quality tee shirts and sold as a fund raiser. The winner will receive a
free Tee shirt.

Jean A. Vollmer                    
3107 Old Rt. 49        
Blossvale, NY
Phone: 245-1537
Corresponding Secretary

Brushmarks - September 2011

BRUSHMARKS
ROME ART ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 801
ROME,NY 13442-0801

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
ROME ART & COMMUNITY CENTER

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,2011


7:00 PM:
Social tim& Artist Of The Month Selection


7:30 PM:
Brief Business Meeting


PROGRAM: MVCC Professor Larry Migliori will Critique ONE piece of work for each member. Larry is known for his photographs and cartoons, but has taught many media and design classes in college and Rome City
Schools.
  
Artist Of The Month: 
July: Jervis Library-Sheila Feldman-"Just Hanging Out"-oil 
August: Jervis Library-Sheila Feldman-"Untitled"-oil


Board Of Directors Meeting:6:30 PM, Thursday, September 1st at the RACC.


RAA Members, Tanner Abel, Tyler Baldwin, Pat Besl, Joe Klockowski, Beck
Petrie and Lorraine Stewart created an Abstract Expressionist painting
as they walked in the Honor America Days Parade in Rome on July 30th.
The almost 5' by 6' painting now hangs in the foyer of the RACC. A big thank
you to Becky Petrie who designed the parade shirts and to B & T Printing
for making them free of charge.

Our 52nd Annual Membership Exhibit is outstanding this year.

Congratulations to Tanner Abel who won Best Of Show for his photograph
"Insanity."

The exhibit continues through September 1st. Members should pick up
their work September 1st between 10 AM and 6 PM or at our meeting that
evening. Many thanks to all that helped with the show, especially our chair,
Lauren Getek, and Brenda Antonowicz, Tanner Abel, Tyler Baldwin, Pat &
Tom Besl, Joe Klockowski, Marsha & Becky Petrie, Sarah & Gary Price, Lucy &
Jim Service and Richard & Jean Vollmer.


Drawings for our RAA Tee Shirt Contest are due at our September meeting.
Remember, no more than three colors. The chosen design will be printed on
good quality shirts and sold as a fundraiser.


REMEMBER: It is time to renew your membership in the Rome Art
Association. Thank you for your past and continued support. Our membership
year begins on September 1st. Dues are still $ 15 and $5 for students, payabe
by mail to RAA, PO Box 801, Rome, NY 13442-0801 or at our membership
meeting.


Congratulations to: Sarah Price who took Best Of Show in the National
Humor In Art Competition. Sarah also has an exhibit in the RACC Library which continues until September 1st. 


Daisy Clinton, Life Member of RAA and longtime member of RACC, is
liquidating her library of fine art books. There are dozens of popular
titles from which to choose, discounted at 75%--80% and more. Most of these
books are in mint condition and cover various fine art techniques, such as oil, painting, sculpture, lighting, watercolors,etc. to arrange an examination of this library, please contact Tom Clinton at 315-623-9689.

Jean A. Vollmer, Corresponding Secretary    Phone: 245-1537

RAA Artwork Pickup

The pickup time for the RAA Member's exhibition is Thursday, September
1st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or at the meeting that evening.

2011 Award Winners

2011 Rome Art Association Annual Membership Exhibition

Best of Show 2011
Tanner Abel, Insanity, Photography

Tanner Abel - Insanity - Photography

Mixed Media
1st: Suzanne Costanza, Yada Yada Yada
2nd: Suzanne Costanza, Change of Plans
3: Jane Grace Taylor, Abundance
HM: Jean Vollmer, Symbols

Suzanne Costanza - Yada Yada Yada - Mixed Media

Photography/Digital Art
2nd: Tanner Abel, Equilibrium
3rd: Linda Kelley Sturtevant, Looking at Infinity
HM: Diane E. Berry, Unemployed
HM: Dan Betrand, Kimmy

Tanner Abel - Equilibrium - Photography

Crafts
1st: Phillippa Schrader, A Mother's Smile
2nd: Phillippa Schrader, Front Porch Shadows
3. Brenda Antonowicz, Words of Wisdom Starbook
HM: Suzanne Costanza, Flower Jacket

Phillippa Schrader - A Mother's Smile - Crafts

Sculpture
1st: Rebecca Petrie, Yeaseo
2nd: Wini Lydford-Kulesa, The Beginning of the End
3rd: Joe Klockowski, Caution: Wet Paint

Rebecca Petrie - Yeaseo - Sculpture

Graphics
1st: Tyler Graham Baldwin, The Downfall of Man
2nd: Sarah Price, Hiding Place
3rd: Sarah Price, Wisdom
HM: Joe Klockowski, A Whole Bunch of Owls

Tyler Graham Baldwin - The Downfall of Man - Graphics

Watercolor
1st: Ellen Cieniewicz, Confusion
2nd: Linda Kelley Sturtevant, Mohawk Winter
3rd: Jane Grace Taylor, Subprime
HM: Jane Grace Taylor, Crossed Sticks

Ellen Cieniewicz - Confusion - Watercolor

Acrylics
1st: Lynne Reichhard, My Favorite Spot
2nd: Kristie Boisen, What Do You Want?
3rd: Thomas Besl, Lady of the Wood
HM: Lucy Service, Autumn Snow

Lynne Reichhard - My Favorite Spot - Acrylic

Pastel
1st: Pat Besl, Calla
2nd: Pamela Menotti, Really Green Algae
3rd: Jean Vollmer, Prescott Park NH

Pat Besl - Calla - Pastel

Oil 
1st: Marsha S. Petrie, The Space Between
2nd: Brenda J. Antonowicz, Garden Graffiti
3rd: Marsha S. Petrie, Copper Lady
HM: Sheila Feldman, Mountain View

Marsha S. Petrie - The Space Between - Oi

Special Judge Awards

Capitol Theatre
Suzanne Costanza, Yada Yada Yada, Mixed Media

Rome Sentinel
Sheila Feldman, With Our Time, Oil

Utica Art Association
Lynne Reichhard, My Favorite Spot, Acrylic

City of Rome
Linda Kelley Sturtevant, Mohawk Winter, Watercolor

Rome Art and Community Center
Rebecca Petrie, Yeaseo, Sculpture

RAA Opening Reception!

The opening reception for our Rome Art Association Exhibit will be held on Friday, August 5th, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Awards will be presented at
7:00 PM. All members are encouraged to attend.

Sarah Price - Solo Exhibition

Sarah Price will be having a solo exhibition in the Library Gallery of the Rome Art and Community Center.  The opening reception is Friday, August 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the RACC (308 W. Bloomfield Street, Rome).  The show will run until September 12.

RAA Members Exhibition Drop off

Don't forget that the drop off date for the annual member's exhibition
is this Thursday, July 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. at RACC. For more
information about the show please click this link...
http://romeartassociation.blogspot.com/2011/06/raa-annual-membership-exhibition.html

News from Sarah Price

Sarah won the Thomas Goodyear Prize for Humorous Art in the 76th
Annual Cooperstown Art Association National Juried Exhibition for "The
Magic Umbrella". The show runs from July 15 through August 19.

Tire Tread Printing

Some pictures of the tire tread printing workshop by Jeff Mann from the RAA Meeting on July 7.

To see more of Jeff's art go to www.jeffmannart.com

Brushmarks - July

Brushmarks

General Membership Meeting:
Rome Art and Community Center

Thursday July 7, 2011

7:00 p.m. - Social time and Artist of the month selection.  You may bring in 2 pieces for judging for July and August.

7:30 p.m. - Short business meeting

PROGRAM: Syracuse University Graduate, Jeff Mann, will be an Artist In Residence at RACC.  Jeff is interested in all things automotive.  He will present a Tire Tread Printing workshop at our July meeting.  Bring a tee shirt on which to print your design at this meeting and remember no more than 3 colors.  You can see his work at www.Jeffmannart.com You might want to bring a smock.

Artist of the Month: June
Jervis Library: Sheila Feldman - "Quiet Time" - oil
RACC - Elizabeth Myers - "Asian Red" - watercolor

Board of Directors Meeting: will be held Thursday, July 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the RACC.

Our June Meeting: was our annual reception for the elementary school students who were selected as Artist of teh Month at Gansevoort, Denti and Ridge Mills.  Many thanks to Marsha Petrie who worked with art teachers Cynthia Gurski, Miranda Knapp and Mary Kernan.  The student work was displayed in Gallery 2 at RACC.  They received ribbons and had refreshments provided by the RACC.  Brenda Antonowicz, Pat Besl, Marsha Petrie, Richard and Jean Vollmer were judges throughout the year.  Our Scholarship Committee, Sue Davidson (chair), Dan Bertrand and Marsha Petrie selected this years winners.  Helen Waterman, First Place, will be attending Pratt MWPAI; Second Place Paul Trela plans to attend Mohawk Valley Community College; Dani Bertrand received Third Place and she will be attending Pratt MWPAI. Our scholarship winners presented their portfolios and discussed their work.  You will find photos on our website www.romeartassociation.com

Congratulations to Jane Taylor who has been inducted into the Rome Arts Hall of Fame.  Jane also received Best of Show at the American Sumi-e Society Exhibition in Virginia. Kudos to our members winning awards at the RACC Regional Exhibit.  Tom Besl - First Place; Wini Lynford Kulesa - Second Place; Gary Price and Lynn Reichart - Honorable Mention; Jane Taylor - Board of Directors Award; Tom Besl and Karry Fuller Comfort - Special Awards. Also exhibiting in this juried show were: Diane Berry, Pat Besl, Kristie Boisen, Alice Dennis, Sandra Devisser and Johanna Zeszutko.

Jean A. Vollmer
Corresponding Secretary

RAA Annual Membership Exhibition

Rome Art Association Annual Membership Exhibition
2011 Judge: Anthony Rabasca
Exhibit Dates: August 5 through 31, 2001
Drop off date: July 28 from 3 to 6 p.m.

RULES FOR ENTRY:

1. All entrants must be RAA members in good standing for the current
year. New members and those who need to renew membership are welcome
to join prior to registration.

2. Categories to be judged: Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, Mixed
Media, Sculpture, Graphics, Photography including Digital Art and
Crafts. Ribbons will be awarded.

3. All work must be original. Images copied from magazines, postcards,
greeting cards, books, calendars, the internet, etc. will not be
accepted or judged. Traditional craft patterns may be used, but not
commercially bought kits, molds and pre-assembled pieces.

4. Entries must be dry, framed and ready to hang. Wrap around canvases
need not be framed if the edges are painted. Masking tape, clip frames
and saw tooth hangers will not be accepted.

5. The size of the work is limited to 48 inches overall, including the
frame. Diptychs and triptychs must be physically attached to be
considered one piece.

6. Work must have been completed within the past three years.

7. Entries must not have been exhibited in previous RAA Membership
shows.

8. Each member is allowed a total of four entries, with a maximum of 2
works in each category.

9. The entry fee is $10 for the first piece, $5 for additional pieces.

10. A 30% commission is charged for the RAAC on all work sold from the
exhibit. Artists assume the responsibility for packaging and mailing
work sold.

11. The Rome Art Association and the Rome Art and Community Center do
not assume responsibility or liability for work in transit.

12. All work must remain until the end of the exhibit.

Scholarship Winners 2011

Gathering at the Rome Art and Community Center, the Rome Art Association recently honored young Artists of the Month from across the Rome City School District and presented scholarship awards to three graduating seniors who plan to continue their studies in the field of art. After these awards the scholarship winners presented their portfolios and talked about their art work and their dreams for the future.

Scholarlship Awards were presented to seniors as follows:

First Place:

       Helen Waterman

Planning to attend Pratt MWPAI

Second Place:

       Paul Trela

            Planning to attend Mohawk Valley Community College

Third Place:

       Dani Bertrand

            Planning to attend Pratt MWPAI

Their teachers at RFA are Megan Anderegg, Ann Duran, Sybil Preski, and Amy VanMeter.

The Rome Art Association Scholarship Chairperson is Susan Davidson.

 ( see photo attached to email )

The elementary Artists of the Month, listed by school, for 2010-2011 are:

Gansevoort - Teacher  / Cynthia Gurski

Sept.     Madison Gaffney   4

Oct.       Kelsie Allen           1

Nov       Ethan Arbes     3

Dec.      Justine G. Cammer   4

Jan.        Caden Giardino     K

Feb.      Richard Donaldson   K

March   Dominick Drake   4

April     Michael Garrett   2

May      Madison Gaffney   4

June     Brandon Vaughn  K

Bellamy  - Teachers  / Miranda Knapp, Mary Kernan, Cynthia Gurski

Sept.    Elana Calicchia  3

Oct.     Alexis Verro    1

Nov.    Christopher Blake    4

Dec.     Logan Haynes   K

Jan.     Logan Dorfman   2

Feb.       Syncere Roland    3

March   Iyezic  Hand    K

April     Paige Demarest  1

May      Nameer Lyke   2

June     Amanda Bird   4

Denti  - Teacher / Miranda Knapp

Sept.    Brooklyn Cosimeno    K

Oct.    Alexis  Boardman      3

Nov.    Charlize A. Rocco   2

Dec.    Jenna Lapine    1

Jan     Calla Reilly      4

Feb.    Kayleen Martelli   2

March   Chloe Dion     K

April    Danielle Lince    4

May     Maggie Closinski   1

June   Holly Sheffield    3

Ridge Mills  - Teacher / Mary Kernan

Sept.     Shayla McMath   3

Oct.       Bethany Beeman 1

Nov.     Thomas Falcone   4

Dec.     Sven Van Hoesel    2

Jan.      Bethany Beeman     1

Feb.     Caitlyn Hurst  4

March_Kelly Thayer  2

April   Alex Smith   4

May     Sarah Hahn   3

June    Carli Hartwig  1

Rome Art Association Artist of the Month Judges

Brenda Antonowicz

Pat Besl

Richard & Jean Vollmer

Marsha Petrie

Helen Waterman, 1st Place

Paul Trela, 2nd Place

Dani Bertrand, 3rd Place

Rome Art Association Senior Scholarship Winners '11:
L to R: Paul Trela, 2nd Place;
Dani Bertrand, 3rd Place;
Helen Waterman, 1st Place;
Patricia Besl, RAA Vice President

Rome Art Association Elementary
Artist of the Month of June, Bellamy School:
Amanda Bird (daughter of Gina Bird,
520 Mayberry Road, Rome) pictured with
Marsha Petrie, Chairman of the RAA
Elementary Artist of the Month Program.

Teacher Miranda Knapp with Denti Artists of the Month '10-'11

Teacher Cynthia Gursky with Bellamy Artists of the Month '10-'11

Ridge Mills Artists of the Month '10-'11

Cynthia Gursky with Gansevoort Artists of the Month '10-'11