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May 2026 Newsletter
published by The Mountain Arts Network
A Non-profit 501-c organization.
"Inspiring Visual Arts in the Mountain Communities"
This e-newsletter is expressly for members, patrons, artists and fans of the Mountain Arts Network, The Mountain Arts Gallery, The Mountain Arts Community Art Center and The Mountain Arts Photographic Society, all located in the Lake Arrowhead Village in Lake Arrowhead, CA.
| | Lake Arrowhead Sunrise
at the Gallery ~ Free and Open to the Public | | Lake Arrowhead Sunrise by Delphine Beach-Jones | | |
I have been a member of the Mountain Arts Network Gallery since 2013, when a previous member and President, Darlene Kraft, suggested that I submit my watercolor paintings to be juried.
I was successful and the doors that opened to my passion for art have been one of the most inspiring highlights of my life. I entered as a stranger and for years have felt very much that I share our Gallery as a family.
It’s one feeling to take art I have created to be displayed for others to enjoy, and a totally different feeling to enjoy and study the work of fellow artists; a tremendous learning curve which I respect. May our Gallery continue to thrive and may our doors continue to be open to visitors from our community and around the World.
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Sandra graduated from California State University Los Angeles with a B.A. in Art. She earned a California teaching credential from Chapman University. She lives in Lake Arrowhead with her husband. She paints in her dining room which has a stunning view of the Pinnacles and high desert. The mountain environment offers abundant creative inspiration with the four seasons and wildlife.
Sandra loves impressionism and how light and color interact to create a story and set a mood. She has a free style with her paintbrush and paints mainly in oil. She loves the challenge of plein air painting, but also paints from reference photographs and still life set-ups when weather is an issue. She paints mainly in oils but the past year has been exploring the world of fluid acrylics. Acrylics dry very fast and are an excellent medium during the winter months.
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Her series fondly called “Sandy’s Personality Bears” began when young cubs and momma bear visited her back deck several years ago.The bears are painted mainly in an impressionistic style with free brush strokes and use of color. The bear paintings summon your imagination as to their personality, and to what their thoughts might be. Gallery guests will usually engage in conversation with their own stories about the whimsical bear paintings and their interpretations. They are very fun and the artist enjoys creating them.
On a personal note, Sandra would like to thank her family, neighbors, friends, collectors and Mountain Arts Gallery for all the well wishes and support during her medical treatments in 2023. She is happy to share with you that she is now Cancer free!!! She cannot wait to go out and enjoy plein air painting her local favorite flower fields, lake and mountain vistas.
Stop by the Mountain Arts Gallery and say “Hi”! Please contact the artist to inquire about the original oil paintings. You may visit www.Sandra-Charlebois.artistwebsites.com to view more original artwork.
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Born in the snow belt of Cincinnati, Ohio, Phoebe Kimble moved to sunny Southern California approximately 36 years ago where she married into a blended family about 15 years ago.
She has been drawing since age two and enjoys all mediums ranging from lead pencil, to acrylic and oil paints. Phoebe is fond of gardening, baking and entertaining friends and family. Her approach to art is allowing people to enjoy other cultures and amazing ways to view portraits.
The beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the eyes are the window of expression. Capturing the deepest emotions through the eyes of the portraits is the challenge she tries to accomplish while painting. Phoebe enjoys crafting with friends and creating incredible interiors for her business clients.
| | WELCOME NEW GALLERY ARTISTS | | |
The MAN Gallery is proud to welcome four new artist members to the lakefront gallery.
Stop in and see their work and enjoy an opportunity to talk with the artists that sit the gallery.
There is so much to enjoy!
Steve Cross, Danella Gerish, Cat Horn, and Sandy Stenzel
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10th Annual Student Art Show
SHOWING NOW IN THE GALLERY
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!
Rim of the World High School Students Artists (L to R):
Miranda Andrade Mixed Media, 3rd place
Charlotte Patton, Ceramics, 1st place
Evangeline Juarez, Mixed Media, 2nd place
Renn Walsh, Photography, 2nd place
Wilder Bundra, Ceramics, 3rd place
Ziann Christiano, Ceramics, 2nd place
Their work will be showcased at the Mountain Arts Gallery the entire month of May. Please find time to stop by the Gallery and see this very special show.
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May 19
Rim School Scholarship Awards Program
Mountain Arts Network will be awarding 3 scholarships on May 19 during the Rim High School Scholarship Awards. The presentation will take place at the Performing Arts Center. Exact time to be announced.
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MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE
All board meetings and gallery meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every month, 2025, at the Coldwell Banker community room in Blue Jay.
Board meetings will be at 5:00
Gallery meetings will be at 6:00.
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“The principles of true art is not to portray, but to evoke.”
– Jerzy Kosinski
| | LISA COOK
Pen and ink sketch. Owl Face Study. | | GRAEME GALE
Rustic candleholders. | | |
RICK ROTANTE OIL PAINTING CLASSES
“RAVEN ART STUDIO”
WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
$35.00 per three-hour session.
10am - 1:00 pm in Running Springs
Call to register 909-233-0425
and address location
Please Leave msg.
Come to learn, improve or expand your ability.
Bring your own supplies and paint -- No phones in studio
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WOOD TURNING CLASS
Instructor: Darrell Harris
One-on-One Instruction by Appointment
Cost: Ask Instructor - All materials included
Class dates: Class by Appointment
RSVP: call Darrell Harris at 909-605-3378
Accepts Cash at the door.
Location: Artist Workshop.
Want to learn to turn a pen on a wood lathe? Sign-up for a 3-hour class and you will have a complete pen. 3 hour class with all materials supplied.
Instructor Artist: Darrell Harris.
| | MOUNTAIN ARTS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY | | |
THIRD Wednesday of each month Alpine Escrow Corporation, 27236 State Hwy 189, Blue Jay, CA 92317
Meeting starts at 7:00 PM ~ Doors open at 6:30 PM for social time
www.mountainartsphoto.com | Visit Our YOUTUBE
For more information, email mtnartsphoto@gmail.com
Guests are welcome to attend their first meetings at no charge.
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"Photography is a means by which
we learn to see the ordinary"
~David Bailey
| | MEMBERSHIP INFO - JOIN MAN | | |
Want to Join MAN or Renew Your Membership?
MAN Memberships are good for one year from the date of joining. CALL (909) 744-8450
or check our website for more info: mountainartsnetwork.org
ART GALLERY PARTICIPATION
is based on a jurying process.
For more details, please contact JO ROBINSON
jomamacita@hotmail.com
818-720-3682
Memberships: $30 Individual, $20 Seniors (55 and up), $20 Student (17 & under), $10 each additional family member
Enjoy the benefits: 10% off all Gallery items, Invitations to special events and receptions, Open Studio opportunities, teaching & volunteer opportunities.
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MOUNTAIN ARTS NETWORK COULD USE YOUR HELP!
Download and print this Donation Form
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Mountain Arts Network
PO Box 1275 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 | Phone: 909-744-8450
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