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President's LetterFebruary 2012 Dear Members, Happy New Year to all! I've enjoyed a wonderful holiday with friends and family, and I hope you enjoyed time with your loved ones as well. During that time, I got to see an exhibit of some of Diego Rivera's paintings, sketches, and murals at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Extremely unique art from an extremely unique person! Known for his huge spectacular murals, he is considered to be one of Mexico's best painters. The structure of his work lies in the drawings where the forms are beautifully simplified. But, for me, the impact of his paintings comes from his overview of society. The most powerful are the works depicting the treatment by the brutal Spanish government towards the poor working class of the Mexican Indians. This reminds me of the timeless horror show between the powerful army-supported ruling class and the impoverished working class with an inevitable revolution, a scene that has been repeated for thousands and thousands of years. So if you care to see how painting can go beyond decoration into social commentary, go to this dramatic exhibit. You will be impressed to say the least! The exhibit continues through May 14. We are starting the new year with many events and activities. The reception for our January shows was well received. The artwork exhibited here shows the talent and creativeness of those who live right here in our own backyard! An important aspect of our work for 2012 is the nomination and election of officers during the summer. Consider yourself contributing to the Guild in the necessary and important capacity of an officer or a trustee. Our website is up and running as usual. Please consult it for upcoming events, class schedules, current announcements, etc. We particularly urge all instructors and event organizers to check the monthly schedule with Diane before planning an event such as a make-up class or one-day class or workshop. We cannot pre-empt an event which has officially been scheduled through our office. We love that our galleries and studio are used to the max, but we do need to be considerate of all teachers and paying students as well. All of our activities and events are valuable and important to us. Again a reminder to those who exhibit in our monthly member shows! We depend on you to help treat our guests to light refreshments. Please assist us with the hospitality by supplying some practical, light finger foods to welcome our families and friends at the receptions. Since Camille loves art museums so much she hopes to organize regular Gallery Getaways. The first is on March 21 to see 'Van Gogh Up Close' at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Since seats are limited and most are reserved already, call the office to check on availability ASAP. She is already planning the next Gallery Getaway for summertime, 'Gauguin, Cezanne, Matisse, Visions of Arcadia' at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Look for details in the April and May newsletters. Thank you to all who participated in the Victorian Tea, tea sippers and waitresses all! As always it was a great success. The March shows offer a different and special venue. A long-time member who passed away will be honored with a retrospective of his work, and a young woman who also passed away will be remembered at a memorial fundraiser with a special week-end event beginning on the Friday evening before the Sunday reception. Details will be in the March Newsletter.
Dues ReminderDues for 2012 were due December 31, 2011. If you have not renewed, you will no longer recieve a newsletter via the mail. You may read the current newsletter online. Check your mailing label. If you see an 11 next to your address you need to renew; a 12 means you have renewed. Thanks, Membership Committee Calendar of Events
January 25 (Wednesday) February 3 (Friday) February 5 (Sunday) February 10 (Friday) February 14 (Tuesday) February 19 (Sunday) February 21 - 25 (Tuesday - Saturday) February 22 (Wednesday) February 24 (Friday) February 29 (Wednesday) February 29& March 1 (Wednesday & Thursday) March 4 (Sunday)
WorkshopsClick here for all of the latest workshops at The Guild!
Member NewsBeverly Golembeski was accepted in Monmouth Museum's 33rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition held at the Monmouth Museum on the Brookdale College campus, Lincroft, New Jersey from January 14th to February 26th. Best in show recipient in Belmar's March 2011 exhibit, Beverly Golembeski, along with the other award winners, will be participating in a collective Art Exhibition to be held at The Boatworks . In the Galleries in FebruaryGallery 1 In her own words, “by my recollection, I “became” an artist in the 3rd grade; when Ms. Brocco had us fold our paper into 8 boxes! She gave us a word for each & instructed us to make a drawing. It was the final assignment of each day (probably just filler for students finishing early). Drawing those 8 new words became my favorite part of class. Perhaps it’s part of why I love the controlled precision of architecture & the complete freedom of an artist”.
After receiving a BFA from Parsons School of Design in New York City, Melissa Maiorano worked as a package designer with Revlon Inc. through 1990. After her daughters were born, she continued with commissioned design and illustration projects. In 2001, she returned to her painting and opened the Studio Window in Bayonne, New Jersey. Over the years, her watercolor paintings on onyx stone have become of major importance to her, leading to a variety of private and city commissioned works in varying mediums. Read more of Melissa's story on our Exhibits Page.
February Members' ShowThe Theme for the February Members Show is “Interiors”.
Concerts at the GuildConcert - 7:30pm Sunday February 19 Visit the concerts page for more information!
February Demo Brian Hanlon - Master Sculptor Brian Hanlon has sculpted professionally for more than 20 years. In 1994, he created Hanlon studios, filled with plaster casts and rubber molds, which was once the site of 4 old chicken coops tucked behind a quiet, residential street in Toms River. Highlights from his career include a sculpture honoring 100 years of volunteer firefighters, which stands in downtown Toms River, and a statue recently unveiled in Barnegat Light celebrating New Jersey's fishermen.
Highlights of the OCAG Executive Board Meeting
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