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November Presentation:
Gail Delger, Watermedia Artist
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 "Abstract Acrylics from Photographs"
Painting professionally since 1990, Gail Delger works in watercolor, printmaking, collage and acrylic. The range of her work gives a glimpse of both her passion and talent as an artist and her sense of humor as an individual.
She is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies and the Southwestern Watercolor Society. Her painting, "Full of Holes" was published in the book, Splash 9, The Best of Watercolor in 2006. Her two paintings, "Old Number 10" and "Chicken Sit" were included in the 2008 book Confident Color by Nita Leland.
She had a painting accepted into the 2010 Watercolor USA Show and also the 2010 Kansas Watercolor Society National Show.
To see more of Gail's work, www.gaildelger.com
 The meeting is Thursday, November 13 - 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts (P-A CVA) in Denton.
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Artist Reception for Calendar Art Exhibition
Thursday, December 11
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Support your fellow VAST members and the sponsors by attending the Exhibition of 2015 Calendar Art!
Exhibit on display from November 8, 2013 -
January 9, 2014
The Chestnut Tree
107 W. Hickory Street
Denton, TX
Reception:
Thursday, December 11
5 - 6:30 p.m.
The Chestnut Tree
This calendar is our only fundraiser. Please support our organization. Calendars make great Christmas gifts and this meeting is a Tax Free Day! Calendars are $10 instead of $11.
We appreciate the following sponsors that made our calendar possible:
Barbara B. Evans, Attorney at Law; Eagle & Wheeler; Greenhouse Restaurant; Gaylen Z. Fickey, D.D.S.; Frenchy's Lawn and Tree Service; Hannah's Restaurant; Holly's Gardens & Florist; Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio; Laura's Locksmith & Security Store; Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home; Billy Shears Salon; The Chestnut Tree - Teahouse & Bistro; Tommy's Hi Tech Auto
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Tax FREE Sales Day on Thursday!
2015 Member Art Calendars and Linens for Sale
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- The 2015 VAST desktop calendar is VAST's only fundraiser. Please support the many operations of this organization by purchasing these stocking stuffers for $10 each at November meeting; price reverts to $11 after Thursday.
- VAST will be selling their white cloth dinner napkins at the November 13 VAST meeting. The napkins were used as part of the table service for the Gala dinners. Packaged in lots of 20, they will be offered at $10.00 per package. They are approximately 19 1/2" square and are of 55%cotton/45% poly construction.
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Update Your Profile! Show Your Art!
Member Profile Workshop Before Meeting
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We will be holding a "Member Profile Workshop" between 6:00 and 7:00 tomorrow (November 13) before the VAST member meeting. Some knowledgeable board members will be on hand to assist you in entering and editing your user profile on VAST's website. You will get help with inputing your artist information on the new site which will in turn increase the visibility of VAST and its talented members!
A limited number of computers will be available, so bring your laptop if you would like. Also, bring a digital jpeg image that you would like to include with your information (on flash drive, is one way.) This may be a photo of you or one of your art to represent you. We will have your login credentials to give you if you have lost or forgotten them.
To get started on your own, here is a link to the updated directions.
Let's get the web roster filled with images and information!
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Note Cards Needed!
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For those of you who create your own note cards, The Art Guild (TAG) has requested donations for their "Bettin' on the Arts" Casino Night fundraiser to be held on November 15. Please bring them to the meeting on Thursday or contact Jo Williams, [email protected]. (see below for TAG article)
Our "Sunshine" Committee is also looking for note cards created by our members, to be used to send to members. Donations would be appreciated and can be brought to any of our VAST meetings.
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Interested in being a part of the 2015 Merging Visions Exhibition?
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There are fewer than 10 places left for VAST members to 'pair' their artwork with a poet for the 2015 Merging Visions Exhibit. All 'pairings' are to be completed by December 4th. We would like participating artists to have signed their contracts by the December 4th VAST meeting.
All other contract information describing the work of art (title, dimensions, media used, price, etc.) is due January 17. Art images are due February 1st.
We are also looking for sponsors for the catalog to help us make this year's version the best one yet! If you are interested, please contact Olivia Walker or Gail Cope.
Olivia Walker ( [email protected]) Gail Cope ([email protected])
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125-Mile Exhibition Deadline
November 17
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Madelyn Sneed, Best of Show |
9th Annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition
January 16-February 27, 2015
Gough Gallery
Patterson-Appleton Center for
the Visual Arts
400 East Hickory,
Denton, Texas 76202
Opening Reception: January 16
5:30-7:30PM
Gallery Hours: Tues - Sun 1-5 pm
For Full Prospectus, click here.
Best of Show $500
Total Awards:$5500
November 17 All Entry Fees and Applications are due by US Mail. All digital images are emailed to [email protected]
December 1 Notifications emailed to artists
January 6 Juried Work delivered to the Patterson-Appleton Center. Hours: 10am-12 noon, 4pm-7pm.
January 16 Reception: 5:30-7:30pm; Awards Presentation 6:30pm.
February 27 Exhibition closes at 5pm.
March 2 Return of Work to Artists: 10am-12 noon, 4pm-7pm
Juror: James Thurman (See article above reference VAST Meeting.)
PURPOSE AND ELIGIBILITY
The 125-Mile Exhibition was initiated in 2006 to establish a regional high quality juried art exhibition for artists living within 125-mile radius of Denton, Texas, to compete and show their work. This exhibit will be held at the Gough Gallery in the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts.
CATALOG
VAST will publish a catalog featuring the award winning work. Each exhibiting artist will receive a copy of the catalog at the opening reception.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Paula Stankovich, Coordinator
940.262.3422
[email protected]
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Congratulations to the October
Artists of the Month!
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Laurie Weller, First Place
Puzzle, Acrylic
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Home is Where the Heart is, photography |
Monthly Mini-Shows
VAST members are encouraged to bring a piece of art to our monthly meetings for a member's choice competition. We vote on our favorite pieces during the break. At the conclusion of the program, we award the first place winner "Artist of the Month," who receives a $25 gift certificate from Asel Art Supply redeemable at any of their locations. The second place winner receives a $15 gift certificate from Asel. The mini-show doesn't take place at the meeting when we have our High School Art Competition. At the May meeting, all "Artists of the Month" bring back their winning artwork, and from these pieces, we vote and select our "Artist of the Year." Once you have won "Artist of the Month" you are not eligible to win that award again in the current VAST year, but may bring work for "show" to subsequent monthly meetings after winning.
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The Arts Guild of Denton (TAG)
Presents "Bettin' on the Arts"
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Bettin' On The Arts
November 15th
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Patterson Appleton Center for the Visual Arts
400 E. Hickory St.
Denton, TX
$25 per person, $40 per couple
Bettin' On The Arts is an evening of Las Vegas Casino gaming fun! Ticket prices include $500 in chips per guest to enjoy a night of Vegas Fun. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, libations, and desserts served. Turn your chips into chance tickets for some great give away prizes. Don't want to gamble? No problem! Come visit with your favorite friends and supporters of the arts and enjoy local talent performing all evening.
Tickets available at the door or by clicking visiting our Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1583205305234513/
The Arts Guild (TAG) is an independent organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the arts in our city through our position as the fundraising/volunteer support arm of the Greater Denton Arts Council. Our efforts directly affect the development and success of community arts in the fields of music, drama, dance, visual arts, and literature. Your support is tax deductible. GDAC is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation.
Proceeds raised from Bettin' On The Arts will support Grant Funding for local Arts Organizations.
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GDAC Presents William Joyce:
Guardian of Childhood
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The Greater Denton Arts Council proudly presents the exhibition,
William Joyce: Guardian of Childhood. Opening November 14th in the Meadows Gallery, this incredible exhibit features the original works of William Joyce, the internationally acclaimed author, illustrator, filmmaker and animation pioneer. Over seventy of his original drawings, paintings and lithographs will be on display featuring work from his award winning creations including the Guardians of Childhood series, Meet the Robinsons, Epic, Rolie Polie Olie, Dinosaur Bob, Santa Calls and more!
The exhibition runs from November 14, 2014 - January 18, 2015.
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Please contact our Sunshine Committee Chair if you know of anyone who needs well wishes sent or thoughts of sympathy.
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Millie Johnson is the chairperson for the Visual Arts Society of Texas' Sunshine Committee. Please contact Millie at: [email protected] or 940.387.7688
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Do you turn to Facebook for current news?
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You can connect to our online community with the "Visual Arts Society of Texas" on Facebook, check this link.
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Visual Arts Society of Texas'
Revolving Exhibitions
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Please contact the coordinator for the exhibit(s) that you would like to be considered for.
"Art About Town" exhibition at The Chestnut Tree
VAST Calendar Art Exhibition
Exhibition will be up until January 9; calendars will be for sale.
Artists showcased in the calendar are: David Blow, Darla Bostick, Gail W. Cope, Mindy Faubion, Lorraine Hayes, Tom Judd, Tonya Littmann, Amanda North, Ingrid W. Scobie, Carmen Underwood, Jo Williams and Mary Wright.
Reception: December 11, 5 - 6:30 p.m. The Chestnut Tree
Coordinator for exhibit: Lin Hampton at linhamptonart@gmail.com
"Noble Visions" exhibition at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Cafe - Golden Triangle Mall
Artwork of Isabel Cano.
Isabel paints as she perceives her surroundings to be. In her artist statement, she has to say that "My series, Flowers, is a study of shape, color, light and shadow. I create these paintings to give the flowers a much longer life, in hopes that more people will get to see the one that captivated me. The purpose of the bigger scale is to create an impact that will force as many viewers as possible, to see the beauty that would otherwise go unnoticed."
"Off the Shelves" exhibition at Emily Fowler Central Library
No current exhibit.
The Emily Fowler Central Library is located at 502 Oakland Street; hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday 1 to 5 pm
502 Oakland St., Denton TX, 76201
"Outside the Box" exhibition at Point Bank Blackbox Theater
Annual Holiday Exhibit on display through January 9.
Exhibiting artists include: Tina Alvarez, Kathryn Kerekes, Ashley Risica, Carol Rowley, Carol Stoecker, and Jo Williams. The work represents a variety of media including acrylic, photography, and watercolor.
This exhibit is designed to complement Kid's Christmas at the Black Box, the Denton Community Theater Theater School presentation of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Production dates are December 5 - 7. VAST members will also provide a wall mural of a Christmas tree for the festivities.
For information on DCT, call 940.382.1915. The exhibition is free.
Coordinator for exhibit: Jo Williams at [email protected]
The Point Bank Black Box Theatre Exhibition is co-sponsored by Denton Community Theatre and VAST, and is located at 318 E. Hickory.
Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Art may also be viewed during any of the performances at the Black Box.
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Members in the News
Please submit news of exhibitions that you are involved in to [email protected] by the 15th of the month.
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Nel Dorn Byrd and Jo Williams have work in the Oxide Gallery. Gallery Night is December 6th, 6-8pm; Oxide Gallery is located at 115 Eagle Drive, Denton.
Lorraine Hayes took part in The Cross Timbers Artist Guild Studio Tour on November 8th.
Roxanne Musick has four art works in the Dallas Chapter 215 District Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) Member Exhibition at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson, TX. For more information, click here.
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New Benefit with VAST Membership
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VAST Members have the opportunity to advertise art related information in the newsletter 2 times per VAST year - June 1st through May 31st. This business card-sized ad must be sent to the editor by the 15th of the month and is subject to the approval of VAST. VAST reserves the right to edit.
Strictly Earnest Art Gallery & Studio Proudly Presents
"Somewhere in Between",
with guest artist,
Maureen Brouillette
"Strictly Earnest Gallery and Studio"
November 12 - December 28
Reception: November 15, 6-10:00pm coinciding "3rd Saturday MidTown ArtWalk"
VAST member, Ernie Benton, invites you to share "Somewhere between bold lines and colors, realistic shapes and figures, blended textures and soulful sounds is a contemporary take on the substance of life that reverberates in our daily lives."
His studio is at Valley View Center, Suite 2012, 13331 Preston Road, Dallas.
More of Ernie's work can be seen at www.strictlyearnest.com.
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Nel Dorn Byrd First Annual Open Studio
Sat. & Sun., November 15 and 16, 10-5pm
3800 Elm Bottom Circle,
Aubrey, TX 76227___940.381.3018
Change: to make different, to alter
"After residing in Plano for forty five years, I have changed my residence, relocating to "country living" in Aubrey, Texas; our property abuts a flood plain toward the back and there is a row of large trees with a  constant change of color. The view from my studio has provided inspiration for a new series of paintings titled, "trees in landscape". I hope that you will come see where I live, visit my studio, and view my latest watercolor paintings."
Nel's newsletter can be found here.
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Art Around Town
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A Creative Art Studio
227 W. Oak Street, Suite 101
Denton, TX 76201 (940) 442-1251
Check the Fall listing for classes.
information: acreativeartstudio.com
Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts
400 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201
Meadows Gallery & Gough Gallery:
William Joyce: Guardian of Childhood, November 14 - January 18
Denton Handweavers Guild, November 14 - January 4
Join us a for a dual Gallery Opening Reception on Friday, November 14th at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.with a special video introduction from William Joyce and a viewing of his Academy Award winning short film, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore!
SAVE THE DATE! Join the GDAC for a William Joyce holiday extravaganza on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. We will have live storytellings of Joyce's Santa Calls, photos with Santa, carolers and more! For more information: dentonarts.com
Oxide Gallery
115 Eagle Drive
Denton, TX 76201
Gallery Night is December 6, 6-8pm.
Mon.-Fri. 9-5pm, Sat. 10-3pm
more information: oxidegallery.com
tAd Gallery
901 Avenue C, suite 101, Denton, Texas 76201 (enter through The Bowllery.)
940-383-2695
For more information: tadgallery.org
Texas Woman's University Art Galleries
East Gallery and West Gallery
BFA Graduating Exhibitions
Lauren E Allen-Photography; Rana Dewaidi-Graphic Design; Caryn Powers-Painting; Kevin Smith-Graphic Design; Billie Buck-Graphic Design; Evelyn Mclean-Painting; Erica Tolbert-Graphic Design.
Reception: Thursday, November 13 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm
more information: twu.edu/visual-arts
University of North Texas Art Gallery
CVAD Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition
November 6-December 6
more information: http://gallery.unt.edu/exhibitions
UNT on the Square
Between exhibitions.
more information: untonthesquare.unt.edu/
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Opportunities/Calls for Entries
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AMERICAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY 148TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
Deadline: Sat., November 15, 2014
Location: NY
Exhibition Dates: April 6-25, 2015
$40,000 in awards and medals to be given in the world's premiere watercolor event. Springtime exhibition in the galleries of the historic Salmagundi Club in New York City. Prospectus is available for download now from the AWS website, www.awsinc.org.
Contact: American Watercolor Society, 212-206-8986
2015 HUNTING ART PRIZE - CALL FOR ENTRIES
DEADLINE: Sun, November 30, 2014 LOCATION: TX
The Hunting Art Prize announces the call for entries for its 2015 competition, giving artists in Texas an opportunity to vie for a $50,000 prize. The competition is open to artists who are legal residents of Texas and at least 18 years of age or older by Aug. 1, 2014. Artists can participate by completing the electronic sign up form available at www.huntingartprize.com and uploading one digital image of their artwork. A single two-dimensional piece that complies with the terms and conditions may be submitted for the prize. Contact: Shari King, www.huntingartprize.com___________________
28TH SCAA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
DEADLINE: Wed, November 05, 2014 LOCATION: GA
Fee: $35 for three works
$5000.00 cash, prizes, & Purchase Prizes. Color Catalog. Juror: Justin Rabideau, Director, Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art. All U.S. residents eligible. Fine and Applied Arts. Original works from last two years. Commission:30%
Location: Mable House Arts Center, Greater Atlanta, GA
Apply by mail now or online after Sept. 15, 2014.
Prospectus and Juror's Bio online at link below.
Contact: AnnFay Rushforth (770) 819 3285
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30TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
Dept. of Art and Art History, University of Texas at Tyler,
3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799
DEADLINE: Fri, November 21, 2014
Original works/2D media. , January 20-February 27, 2015. Juror: James R. Pace, Professor of Visual Arts at University of Texas at Tyler: Pace originated this exhibition 30 years ago. Visit website for prospectus download. Purchase Awards for permanent collection. Non-refundable entry fee of $30.00 for digital images only/may email images/artist may submit 3 works. Contact: Ray Sikes - 903 566 7237 - www.uttyler.edu/ar - [email protected]
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Please feel free to forward this on to anyone who might be interested.
Visual Arts Society of Texas
www.vastarts.org
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2014-2015 Monthly Programs
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Nov. 13 Gail Delger, acrylic
Dec. 4 Carmen Underwood Painter Sorolla
Jan. 8, 2015 Tamara Narvana, jewelry
Feb. 5 Allison Proulx, mixed media
March 5 Jeff Good, watercolor
April 2 Julie Mortillano, collage
May 7 Dotty Zamora, encaustic
Meetings are held at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Members: Free
Guests: $3
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$15 - Student
$25 - Educator*
$35 - Individual
$45 - Family
$50 - Mary Cassatt
$125 - Rembrandt
$250 - Georgia O'Keefe
$500 - Picasso
$750 - Leonardo
$1000 - Michelangelo
$3000 - Renoir
$5000 - Van Gogh
Make checks payable to
VAST; mail to VAST, PO
Box 1281, Denton, TX
76202
*Educator level of
membership entitles
teachers to bring
students with them to
any monthly meeting with
guest fees waived.
Teachers planning to
bring more than 5 students to any meeting are requested to contact Jo Williams through [email protected]so the Hospitality Committee can plan to
have enough refreshments
on-hand at the meeting.
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November 20
December 4
December 18
January 8
January 15
February 5
February 19
March 5
March 19
April 2
April 16
May 7
May 21
VADO is a day where members may come paint at the CVA from 9:15am - 3pm, approximately two mornings a month. There is no instructor, it is not a workshop...just an art gathering.
You may paint, sketch, quilt or what ever creative endeavor you desire in the fellowship with your artist friends. Lunch and fellowship are the best parts!
The cost is $10 a year, or $1 a session if you just want to drop in every now and then. Pay with your dues, or you can send $10 to:
VAST
PO Box 1281
Denton, TX 76202
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