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President’s Message
On behalf of the PaperWorks Board of Directors, I extend my best wishes to you all
for this brave new year. I hope you surprise yourself with beauty, courage and
a strength you never knew you had. I hope your work brings meaning
and your love brings joy. May we all dream big dreams
and share in our golden abundance.
Warm Regards,
Vera Gates
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JANUARY - WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH - MORE INFO BELOW
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2 PW Meeting | Judith Austen: A Painter’s Journey: from age 18 to 81
2-4 David Adix Collage Master Class, Th 1-4PM, Fri/Sat 9:30AM-3:30PM
2-3 Artwork delivered for Serendipity exhibit, 9AM-2PM
5 Serendipity exhibit at Rancho Linda Vista Gallery, open 11AM-4PM
11 Express Yourself: The Artist Statement Creative Meetup, 1-3PM
12 Reception, Serendipity exhibit at Rancho Linda Vista Gallery, 2-4PM
19 Serendipity exhibit at Rancho Linda Vista Gallery, open 11AM-4PM
23 Bookmaking Meetups, Painted Canvas Book Covers workshop
26 Serendipity exhibit at Rancho Linda Vista Gallery, open 11AM-4PM
31 Deadline to renew annual PaperWorks membership
NOTE: Our next meeting will be on FEB 6 - Mark your Calendars
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Gather with us to Learn, Explore, Share and Grow
Members Meeting - Open to the Public
Thur JAN 2 - In person only
St Francis in the Foothills Church, Celebration Room
4625 E. River Rd, NW Corner of River and Swan
9:30-10AM: Check-in, informal chat
10AM: Welcome, Business Meeting
11AM: Speaker: Judith Austen
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Agua Caliente
Oil painting, 2024
Web: www.austenarts.com
IG: austenarts
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JUDITH AUSTEN
A Painter’s Journey:
From age 18 year old
to 81 years young
"Ever since I can remember, I've always seen the world as color, be it in dreams while I slept, in everyday moments and movements, or painting still lives of flowers from my own garden. I paint 'ideas'."
Judith is an artist, writer and PaperWorks member. She graduated from Pratt Institute and later moved to Boston, where she earned an MFA in Art Education from Boston and taught art at the Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA. Her work has appeared in group shows and she has had several one-woman shows in the Boston area. One of her works was accepted into Tucson Museum of Art’s upcoming 2025 Arizona Biennial exhibit.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE JAN 31
Please support PaperWorks by joining or renewing your membership today.
At its core PaperWorks is an organization of friendship and community where each of us can share our knowledge, skills, inspiration and encouragement with one another. Yet, we offer so much more: exhibition opportunities, annual art challenges, postcard exchanges, smaller group explorations in Creative Meetups, workshops taught by out of state artists, and scholarship assistance to young college artists on their creative journey. As we approach our 24th year, we depend on you to sustain our mission.
Membership benefits are for one calendar year (JAN - DEC)
Individual $40 // Family $55 // Patron $75
Renewal Deadline: JAN 31
After JAN 31, a late fee will be charged:
Individual $50 // Family $65 // Patron - no late fee
Renewals will be accepted at the JAN 2 PW Meeting.
See Heather at the Membership Table to pay by cash, check or credit card.
Renew Online: JOIN or RENEW
Check out your MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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SERENDIPITY Exhibit
JAN 5 - 31, 2025
Rancho Linda Vista Gallery
1955 West Linda Vista Road
Oracle, AZ
JAN 2 | 10AM-12PM
Artists can bring their work to
the JAN PaperWorks meeting.
Stevie Mack will collect and
deliver them to the Gallery
JAN 2 & 3 | 9AM-2PM
Artists delivering to Gallery
need appointment with Imo Baird
Gallery Manager, call 520-850-3454
Art Pickup: FEB 1 | 11AM-4PM
Contact: Stevie Mack
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Reception: JAN 12 | 2-4PM
Gallery Hours: SUNDAYS | 11AM-4PM
or by appointment, 520-850-3454
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FEAST Restaurant
3719 East Speedway
Open for Visitors & Dining
TUES – SUN | 11AM – 8PM
More Info: FEAST pdf
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AN ARTISTIC FEAST Exhibit
MAR 30 - AUG 30, 2025
Reception: APR 6 | 2-4 PM
Artists are challenged to express feelings/ideas of bounty, generosity and sharing through their imagery. In a world beleaguered by scarcity, this exhibit gives rise to a fresh and uplifting theme.
This show will be curated by FEAST Curator
and Paperworks member David Adix.
Laura Russell will assist.
Notify Stevie Mack of intention to submit.
Digital images due: MAR 5, 2025
Artists notified: MAR 10, 2025
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The WINTER Postcard Exchange
continues through FEB 28
Share your postcards with your pals through JAN and FEB.
Be sure to take photos of the postcards you create and email them to Sue at postcards@paperworks.info by mid FEB. Your postcards will be featured in a slideshow at the MAR meeting!
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NEW Members’ Challenge in Spring 2025
Theme: “To Collage a Quote”
Deadline for sign up: FEB 10
Artwork will be displayed at the APR 3 meeting.
Sign up sheets will be available at the JAN 2 and FEB 6 meeting.
If you cannot attend either meeting,
email Lynda Henderson and let her know you are interested.
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BOXED-IN and LET OUT
WINNERS - WINTER 2024 MEMBERS CHALLENGE
Bobbie Wilson created "Home Sweet Home" a series of paper homes
with photos mementos tucked into each container.
David Adix's assemblage paid tribute to beloved poet Emily Dickinson.
Mary Parr designed a sweet vignette titled "The Altar Boy" to honor her brother.
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If you are interested in a current Creative Meetup with a waiting list,
don't hesitate to email the Meetup's contact person to get on the list.
Meetups are often fluid and do have spaces opening up throughout the year.
Or, if a Creative Meetup is full, talk to Diane Chesire or Linda Wojtowicz
to start a similar meetup or suggest a completely new idea.
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Express Yourself: The Artist Statement
Lyn Hart
JAN 11 | FEB 8 | MAR 8 1-3PM
Oro Valley Public Library, Meeting Room
1305 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley, AZ
Click on Creative Meetups link above to go to PW website
During this “limited edition” 3-day Meetup, participants will learn the art of crafting or improving their personal artist statements for: their work in general, specific individual works, a body of work; and will also learn what the difference is between an artist bio and the artist statement.
Artist statements are not only for those who exhibit, nor are they for art snobs, art critics, or for telling people what to think about your work. A well-crafted artist statement is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself as an artist to understand your process, clarify your ideas, reveal new insights and help people connect with your art!
More Info: Artist Statement Requirements PDF
If full, Contact: Lyn Hart
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Collage Master Class
David Adix
In person class
JAN 2 | 1 - 4 PM
JAN 3 | 9:30AM - 3:30PM
JAN 4 | 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Tucson Pastel Society
2447 N. Los Altos Ave
This Master Class is an in-depth dive into collage with new challenges for all levels of artists, even those who have taken a class with David before.
A great opportunity to spend concentrated time working on your art.
Only basic supplies needed; David will furnish the rest.
To register, contact Terry Enfield
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Etched for Success:
Metal & Secret Belgian Binding
erin harris
In person class
More info Etched for Success
FEB 6 | 2-5PM
FEB 7 | 9-4PM; FEB 8 | 9-4PM
$240 Members | $280 Non-Members
Registration closes: FEB 1
Tucson Pastel Society
2447 N. Los Altos Ave
If full, Contact:
Kathy Dannerbeck
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Shadow and Light: An Expansive Approach to the traditional craft
of Japanese Momigami
Crystal Marie
Zoom
More Info Shadow Light PDF
MAR 4 | 1-3:30PM (CST)
MAR 11 | 1-3:30PM (CST)
MAR 18 | 1-3:30PM (CST)
$150 Members | $190 Non-Members
Registration closes: FEB 4
Contact: Mara Krumins
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IG: @crystalmarie_artist
https://crystalneubauer.com/home.html
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SOCIAL MEDIA
NEW! MY FAVORITE TOOL
or SUPPLY is...
An Instagram Feature:
We want to know what your favorite tool or supply is and how you use it. It's a great way to pick up tips on different supplies, try them out, and get to know each other too. Send a photo of it, describe how you use it, along with 2-3 photos of artwork where you have used it.
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MEMBERS' SPOTLIGHT
Let us feature your artwork on our Members' Spotlight on Instagram. It's easy. Just submit photos of your work to Mara Krumins. Desi De La Mater is posting them on PW Home page too. It's a great place to find current PaperWorks news too.
Contact: Mara Krumins
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HELP WANTED
Education Committee Members, 2025-26
Be part of forming a dynamic group organizing workshops
for PaperWorks' for Fall 2025—Spring 2026 season.
We are looking for 3 to 4 people to share responsibilities and work as a team. The Education Committee plans and organizes workshops tapping into the talents of both our members as well as out of town artists. Workshops can be in person or via Zoom.
If you are interested, please contact Vera Gates. This season, the incoming 2025-26 Education Committee members can tag along with our current Education team, asking questions and learning the ropes to get a better understanding of the process.
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From the Programs Committee
Please share your talents for 2025-2026 season!
Would you like to be a program speaker at a PW meeting, demonstrate a technique or present a mini class in an after meeting session (45 mins to 1 1/2 hr)? It’s a great way for members to get to know you. They can observe or participate, as appropriate.
Email your ideas to Lynda Henderson and Karen Campasano
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JOIN PAPERWORKS
Since 2001 PaperWorks has thrived as an organization because of your membership and continuing support.
YOU make a difference.
Join or Renew HERE
Returning members, if your contact info has changed (phone, email, address) please notify the Membership chair.
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So many benefits, including invaluable and enduring friendships. Need more reasons to join or renew?
A message from our Founder
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WEST COAST CALENDAR
Check out westcoast teamup organized by PW member Jade Quek. It an extensive list of events and classes offered in the west, across the country and beyond. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter that supplements the calendar, e-mail Jade Quek.
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E-NEWS SUBMISSIONS
Deadline: 5th of each month prior to following month's e-publication
Example: Sept 10th for Oct 1st enews
Full enews: SEPT - MAY emailed: by the 1st of the month
Summer Shorts enews: JUN - AUG
Please include the following:
- Who, What, When, and Where
- Website addresses/links (yours & theirs)
- and of course, we all love PHOTOS!
PHOTOS: Size no larger than 3 MB
Send your information to PW enews
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SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
Our local art resources, Arizona Art Supply, Posner’s and Sarnoff have offered discounts to PaperWorks members, promoted our exhibits and supported our activities in a variety of ways. Act with your wallet.
Buy local and let them know we appreciate them.
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PaperWorks MEMBERS! Receive discounts at these local art supply stores! Sarnoff, Arizona Art Supply, and Posner's. Just mention that you're a PaperWorks member! | |
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About Us
PaperWorks, the Sonoran Collective for paper and book artists provides educational and creative opportunities for all who work with and on paper, and promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of the paper and book arts through regular and special events.
PaperWorks is based in Tucson, Arizona.
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