Crealde's Fall II Session to Start Next Week

It's not too late to sign up for Fall II classes at Crealde (but better do it quickly!) Classes start next week, Oct. 24th, and run through Dec. 17th. Some classes are eight weeks long, unless noted on the schedule. Take a peek at the offerings on line and avail yourself of the great art instruction offered at Crealde by calling 407-671-1886.

Crealde Seminar "Making Art Your Business" Oct. 1st

If you've ever wondered about and been perplexed by the business side of selling your art, you don't want to miss this seminar. This yearly event, organized by Crealde's Director of Painting and Drawing, Henry Sinn, is a great opportunity to learn the secrets of successful art marketing from long-time professional artists in the community. They're donating their time for this event so that all funds collected will go to benefit Crealde's Painting and Drawing Department. To top it off, a free lunch is included! Further info is here.

Reminder: Upcoming ALOC Meeting

This is just a reminder that the first ALOC meeting after summer break is this Saturday at 1:30 on September 17th. This is a regular meeting with a demo featuring the artwork of Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. A few other reminders for the meeting:

• Please bring a nice nibble for sharing and any summer creations--paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures-- you're especially proud of (along with an easel if necessary.)
• Those artists who wish to participate should bring a small ACEO (artist's trading card) artwork for exchanging. This was very popular the last few meetings and we'd like to continue the practice.
  
• Jerry Bell will have raffle tickets for a trip for two to Switzerland to benefit Crealde's biggest fundraiser of the year. Tickets are normally $20/ea. or a block of eight for $100. They are available for the ALOC group at the block rate of $12.50/ea. If you'd like to take a chance, as well as support a worthy cause, please make checks payable to "Crealde."
• Donations of art supplies/equipment for the children's art class at Crealde are needed on an ongoing basis and are greatly appreciated. Please bring donations to the meeting or contact Gayle Bell, 407-672-1001. Thanks!
  

Crealde School of Art fundraiser in September

In conjunction with Crealde School of Art's 15th Annual Benefit Auction Fundraiser, raffle tickets for an all-expenses paid, deluxe week-long trip for two to Switzerland are available. The trip is designed by Peter Schreyer, Executive Director of Crealde and native of Switzerland. Check here for images and stories from previous tours.

Tickets are $20/each or eight for $100. ALOC could pool their resources and buy blocks of eight for $12.50 each. All proceeds will benefit Crealde. Please call Jerry Bell at 407-672-1001 or email: jbtennisbum@gmail.com if you'd like to purchase a ticket. Checks should be made out to Crealde School of Art. Please let Jerry know if you want to purchase tickets prior to the next ALOC meeting (Sept. 17th) and he will have them available there.

Crealde's 15th Annual Benefit Auction Fundraiser is the following Saturday, September 24th, and will be held at the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando located at 544 Mayo Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for $50 each. Please call 407-671-1886 for event details and to purchase entrance tickets.

This is Crealdé's largest fund raising event, which enables them to continue their mission to stimulate the creative process inherent in each individual through hands-on education in the visual arts. The funds raised allow them to continue their outstanding community programs that reach over 112,000 central Floridians annually.

Last week to register at Crealde

It's the last week to register for Fall I art classes at Crealde!  From painting and drawing to photography or sculpture, the dog days of summer are the best time to spend learning an art skill from one of the talented instructors at Crealde.  The class schedule is here and further info can be obtained by calling 407-671-1886.

Crealde early bird discounts available

Fall I classes are registering now at Crealde and an early bird discount of $15 a class is available for a limited time.  Please check schedules and workshop listings at http://www.crealde.org/classes.html

ALOC member in upcoming Crealde exhibit

Gayle Bell had artwork accepted into the 31st Annual Juried Student Show at Crealde School of Art.  An opening reception will be held on June 10th from 7 to 9:30 p.m.  Annual membership meeting and awards presentation will take place on the same date in the Showalter Hughes Community Gallery next door from 7 to 8 p.m.  The exhibit will remain on display until August 31st.

Exhibit Dates:	June 10th – August 31st
Hours:	9 AM - 4 PM Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 1 PM Friday & Saturday
Location:	Crealde School of Art, Alice & William Jenkins Gallery (map)
Cost:	FREE
Free Reception :	Friday, June 10th, 7 to 9:30 p.m.