March/April 2010 Newsletter
Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Other News

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April 12th Meeting
Greg Barnes Pastel Demo

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Join us from 7-9 p.m. on April 12th for a pastel painting demonstration by artist Greg Barnes.

The meeting will be held at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036. It is free and open to the public.

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Spring Exhibit Opening and Awards Ceremony
Friday, April 16th

Location: 442 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036

Opening Reception: Friday, April 16, 2010, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Award Presentations at 6:45 p.m.)

Exhibit Hours: The Lake Norman Art League Spring 2010 Exhibit & Sale is open to the public March 30 - May 14, 2010, during 442 S. Main's regular business hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Art League representatives available by appointment only.

Removal of Work:
Saturday, May 15, 2010 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 442 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC
All work must be removed no later than this time and no earlier than May 10. If you cannot remove your work on May 15, please make advance arrangements to remove the week prior. The League does not have storage. Work left over 30 days will become the property of the Lake Norman Art League and may be disposed of or donated to charity.

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Can You Help with the Opening Reception?

A few volunteers are needed to help with the opening reception and April is for Arts gallery crawl on Friday, April 16th. We will begin setting up by 5:30 p.m. and the crawl ends at 9 p.m.

If you can help part or all of the evening, please email info@lknart.org to let us know. Thanks!



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Featured Artist of the Month
PAUL KEYSAR

The Lake Norman Art League's featured artist for April 2010 is Paul Keysar.

Paul Keysar is known for his classic, representational oil paintings of landscapes and still lifes. He has a passion for the land and is intrigued with the interaction of man and nature. "As an artist, I am continually observing life around me. I am fascinated by the effects of light, atmosphere, and weather. My goal is to show the beauty of the land and man's dependence on it."   Read More...

Paul has openings in the following classes/workshops:
Ongoing Oils - Tuesdays 2-4 p.m., University City
Ongoing Oils- Thursdays 2-4 p.m., South Charlotte
Intro to Oil Painting - Mondays 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Artworks on Main (starts April 19th)
Drawing the Landscape in Charcoal - Wednesdays 4-6 p.m., CAP Cornelius (starts April 21st)
Landscape and Still Life in Oil - Tues 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (starts April 20th) and Wed 6:30-9 p.m. (starts April 21st), CAP Cornelius
Painting the Still Life in Oil (Workshop) - Sept 8-10, Florence Thomas Art School, Glendale Springs, NC
Understanding the Landscape - Plein Air Workshop - Oct 11-13, Florence Thomas Art School, Glendale Springs, NC



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Picnic at Daveste Vineyards
May 2nd

Please join fellow members for a Lake Norman Art League members picnic on May 2 (rain date May 16) at the Daveste Vineyards in Troutman. Held under the trees on their picnic grounds from 1 pm to 6 pm. Please RSVP to 704-620-4450, so we can get a head count. Adults only please. Daveste will set up a tent for food. Please bring a dish to share. The League will provide non-alcoholic drinks. Wine tasting (6 types) for $5 cash will be available, as well as wine by the glass and the bottle. This should be a lot of fun and an opportunity for everyone to meet, talk and share ideas and excitement for the coming year.

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Nominations Underway for Next Year

The League's success depends on our volunteers! Nominations are being accepted for the next membership year. Elections in May. Send nominations to info@lknart.org by April 30th.

Please nominate yourself or a fellow member for one of the following officer roles:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary

Chairs or Co-Chairs also needed for:

  • Programs
  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Exhibits
  • Facilities
  • Fundraising
  • Volunteer Coordinator

Most positions only require a few hours per month!

We have struggled with getting these positions filled for several years. If the League is to continue, all of these positions need to be filled by May.


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Opportunities


COMMUNITY EVENTS
April 9th - 6-9 p.m.
Mooresville, NC
"On the Corner of Art and Main"
Monthly Gallery Crawl

April 16th - 6-9 p.m.
Cornelius and Davidson, NC
April is for Arts Gallery Crawl

April 17th - 1-4 p.m.
Cornelius, NC
Family Arts Day at the Cornelius Arts Center

April 17th - 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Huntersville, NC
Creative Self-Expression show at the Great Frame Up
Work from Hopewell High School Students

April 24 (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and April 25 (12-4 p.m.)
Davidson, NC
Art on the Green

April 24 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and April 25 (1-4 p.m.)
Charlotte, NC
Art in the Garden tour and Plein Air Painting


MEMBER NEWS

View full details on these opportunities on the LKN website

—Who: Joni Purk, Fine Art

What: Tuesday Night Oil Painting
Where: Tuesday - Huntersville (Arts & Cultural Center)
When: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (ongoing classes currently in progress)

What: Wednesday Night Oil Painting
Where: Wednesday - Dilworth (Tom Sykes Recreation Center)
When: 6:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. (ongoing classes currently in progress)

Please email joni@purkartstudio.com or telephone Joni at her home studio 704.394.1190

Visit her website, www.PurkArtStudio.com to view the diversity of her work.

Pre-registration is required. Contact artist. Registration fee of $25 will be put towards first month's fees. Classes are paid monthly on the first Tuesday or Wednesday of the month. Opportunity to visit during class time with prior notice.


—New Member Eric Soller is offering giclee printing services. From Eric:

"I have a 24" Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Printer which produces beautiful Giclee prints using 11 Ultrachrome High Density inks.

I can provide printing for League members at really reasonable prices. Giclee printing costs could vary slightly based on the stock chosen to print on, whether it's Enhanced Matte, Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, or canvas. But as a guide you can figure something like $4.50-$6.00 per sq. foot of output. My printer can print up to 24" wide by as long as desired. If anyone's interested, I can show samples of the quality.

I share the printer with a photographer in Fort Mill, who is available to photograph artwork, digitize artwork for printing, and make custom frames. If anyone is interested in these other services, I can talk to him and get pricing for any member.

Thank you! Please let me know if you have any questions."


Eric Soller
CreativeFactory
704-779-7272
www.creativefactoryllc.com

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UPCOMING
EVENTS
4/12/10

Member Meeting
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Ada Jenkins Center
212 Gamble St
Davidson, NC 28036

Greg Barnes
Free Pastel
Painting Demo

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4/16/10

Opening Reception
Spring Exhibit
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

LKN Gallery
442 S. Main St
Davidson, NC 28036

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5/2/10

Picnic
Daveste Vineyards

1-6 p.m.

RSVP to
704-620-4450

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5/15/10

Removal
Spring Exhibit
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

LKN Gallery
442 S. Main St
Davidson, NC 28036

More Info...