Call for Artists

Osceola Center for the Arts is accepting applications from artists for their 2010 juried art show on May 1 through 26.  Cash prizes will be awarded.  Application is (non-refundable) $15 for each work submitted, with a limit of three, and due April 21st.  Check this link for further info.

ALOC Meeting today

Betty Kirk, Third PlaceMarlene Kinser Bell, Second Place

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Shalini Tandon, First Place

The monthly ALOC meeting was held today and included a social hour with nibbles and a showing of members' recent paintings. Sy Rosefelt judged the paintings and the winners are shown above. We welcomed some new members: Ginny Seibert, Megan Williams and Angela Schroeder. We were also treated to a presentation by Rich Franco, a very talented photographer who showed us some tricks on how to photograph artwork.

Final ALOC Meeting Before Summer Break

First Place, Shalini Tandon (batik)

2nd Place, Gayle Bell (oil)

3rd Place, Kitty Osburn (watercolor)

The final ALOC meeting before summer break was held today at Beardall Senior Center. Prior to enjoying a nice luncheon buffet, members got to show off one of their latest artistic creations in a members-only art competition. A secret ballot was drawn up and members voted on their three favorite artworks. It was hard choosing among all the beautiful and varied paintings, but above are the lucky winners.

Doris Smart circulated a petition signing up members interested in live model sketching once or twice a month. Depending on demand, the model will pose at Creative Spirit Art Gallery or the Beardall Senior Center. The fee will depend on how many people show up to sketch, so hopefully there will be a big demand to work on drawing skills that only a live model can provide.

The next ALOC meeting won't be until September 19th, but I'm guessing the long hot summer won't put a damper on our creative instincts. This blog is always available to showcase our members' efforts and announcements. Please contact me at gayle@gaylebell.com and I'll put you on this blog as a contributor so you can post your latest creations. Happy creating to all.