Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona

NOVEMBER PRESENTER

Laura Lein-Svencner

CASA NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Social 9:00 am - Meeting 9:30 December meeting—Dec 4, 2015

About Laura

Laura Lein-Svencner was raised in Downers Grove IL not far

from her grandfather's farm and resides in Darien Illinois for

the past 30 years. She's continued with her personal studies in

drawing, printmaking, sculpture/assemblage, papermaking and

collage. Seeking inspiration from one artist to another, Laura

has pursued her love of paper; this steady pace of exploration

has led her to become a member of many local and interna-

tional collage groups. She also co-founded the Midwest Col-

lage Society which exhibits throughout the Midwest region.

Her works have won many awards and most recently the 27th

Annual Juried Exhibit with the National Collage Society. Her

work has been published in Watercolor Artist Magazine 2009,

Creating Collage in all Dimensions 2010, Flavors for Mixed Me-

dia 2011, and Painting in Mixed Media 2012. In Fall 2013,

Laura's work was shown in Incite, Dreams Realized and Mixed

Media Artist, from North Light Books. She has gallery represen-

tation at The Flying Pig in Algoma WI. Currently Laura teaches

her techniques of collage at Naperville Art League and at

Mayslake Peabody Estate. During the summer months you will

find her creating in her studio, gardening and walking

in the woods with her dogs but when she's not doing

that you will see her exhibiting at local art fairs and

teaching collage workshops throughout the Midwest.

Laura is an Abstract Mixed Media Collage Artist. She

teaches collage with the heat seal iron method of fus-

ing coated collage papers to many surfaces. If you are

interested in learning this style of collage she has many

classes and workshops scheduled for this year along

with a few exhibits. More details can be found on the

News section of her website….www.lauralein-

svencner.com.

Our weather is beginning to change and this means many of our members will be back to enjoy a calmer climate here in Tucson.

We look forward to seeing all of you again. I still want to meet everyone and perhaps our December function will aid me in doing

so. We plan a potluck and gift exchange and need a volunteer committee to make it happen! There will be a sign-up sheet on

the tables for you willing participants who will make this a great success.

Our presenter, Barbara Cowlin did a wonderful presentation of her work at our October meeting. We then enjoyed her workshop

after the meeting. Our program committee never fails to impress us. From Cleo Teissedre’ and her fabulous skills with the com-

puter in September to Barbara Cowlin offering great creative ideas. Mabel Dean, Carmen Williams, and Patricia Dickson have

done it again! Thank you for all the planning, calls and follow-up it takes. And to those of you who enjoy these presentations,

think about becoming a programs, mini-workshop committee volunteer and talk to them.

Our Exhibit committee has outdone themselves with successfully putting together two shows back to back and giving many of us

an opportunity to share our work with others. The Ravenscroft Small Works and the Habitat for Humanity Show are truly some-

thing to brag about. And they have more planned for us! In this newsletter you will find entry forms and guidelines for our next

show at Ventana Medical Systems in Oro Valley ( a beautiful venue to show in) .

Congratulations go out to our winners at the Ravenscroft “Small Works”show at St. Francis Church and the winners at our Habitat

for Humanity Fall Show. View the winning images in this newsletter as well as on our website.

By the time you receive this newsletter our November Workshop will be presented by Laura Lein-Svencner on the 3rd, 4th, and

5th. ‘Collage, Process and Practice’ will cover the use of color, texture and imagery to be emphasized through the layering of

altered collage papers and acrylics. Using design principles and your own intuitive process, this workshop will engage all levels of

interest in the medium of collage. She has been gracious to work with and is a talented and generous person who gives her all.

The class was filled by early October. She will be the presenter at our November meeting as well. So if you missed her workshop,

join us for her presentation.

CASA will be offering the next 3-Day Workshop on April 6,7,8, 2016. It will be given by Carol Nelson and the title is “Metals and

Mixed Media”. There are already 10 members signed up for this workshop! If you have an interest – sign up now with a $100

deposit. This is being offered at $275 for members and $325 for non-members. See her website for more information. Carol

will offer a fabulous workshop and has the reputation to prove it. It will be held at the Casa Adobes Congregational Church at

6801 N. Oracle Road near Ina Road in Tucson. Check her out at: CarolNelsonFine Art.com and enjoy and sign up quickly. We are

getting interest from non-members already.

Jan Sennewald, President

CASA’s new website is L-I-V-E!

A couple of you have already signed up for CASA’s Virtual Gallery. We hope more of you will consider

joining our on- line gallery. The cost of $20 will include your photo, your artist’s statement/bio and six

(6) images of your work. A BARGAIN!

Check out all the information at www.CASAAZ.org

Ve n t a n a M e d i c a l S y s t e m s - O r o Va l l e y

CASA Exhibit January - April 2016 - Prospectus & Entry Form and New

Exhibiting Guidelines in this newsletter and on our Webite….www.CASAAZ.org.

CASA - 2015-16 PROGRAMS

Month Speaker Topic November 6 Laura Lein-Svencner Collage Techniques December 4 CASA Award-Winner Tips Tricks and Favorite Artists Art Toys January 8 Bonnie Nelson Loose and Juicy Art Play February 5 Mary Theresa Dietz Dimensional Effects with Paper Clay & Encaustic March 4 Joan Cawthorn Mixed Media Exploration April 1 Francheska: Critique May 6 TBA Color and Value - Tools of Abstraction

Mini Workshops January 8 . Deanna Thibault Three Layers Deep - Multi Dimensional Collage February 5 Mary Theresa 3 Prints & a Master: Dietz Monoprinting with Oil Sticks and Glass Plates March 4 David Adix Unlocking the Secrets of Paper Collage

3-Day Intensive Workshops November 3-5 - Laura Lein-Svencner Collage, Process and Practice April 6-8 - Carol Nelson Metal and Mixed Media

Ravenscroft’s Gallery— SMALL WORKS Winners!

BEST IN SHOW—”GARDEN PARTY” By Gwen Sossong

FIRST PLACE—”BEES IN NEED” By Carmen Williams

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SECOND PLACE—”POLLY ans ELEANOR” By Ann Loud

THIRD PLACE—”MEDIATION II” By Mary Bourret

HABITAT FALL SHOW WINNERS!

If you haven't yet seen the FALL Habitat Show, please stop by. It is wonderful and has been well received. Out of the 44 entries, Cleo Tesseidre chose 38, and the following pieces were selected for cash prizes: Best of Show, Judith Kohn for Dreamscape, First Place, Nina Beland for Ledges, Second Place, Perdita Andrews for Center of Interest, and Third Place, Carol Chambers for A Room Beyond. I

In addition, there is a very exciting Signature Show featuring works by Mary Bourret and Susan Ettl.

REMINDER… Artists, please remember to report all sales to Karen Samson, Exhibits chairper-son, for our records.

BEST OF SHOW - Dreamscape

By Judith Kohn

FIRST PLACE—Ledges

By Nina Beland

SECOND PLACE—Center of Interest

By Perdita Andrews THIRD PLACE—A Room Beyond

By Carol Chambers

2015-16 BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENT Jan Senneweld

VICE PRESIDENT Eulalie Brown

SECRETARY Cathy Lacey, Sharyn Binam, Eileen Dudley

TREASURER Perdita Andrews

PROGRAMS Mabel Dean

MEMBERSHIP Nina Beland, Diane Haug,

WORKSHOPS Jan Senneweld, Frani Bopp

MINI-WORKSHOPS Pat Dickson, Carmen Williams, Mabel Dean

PUBLICITY & FACEBOOK Eulalie Brown, Diane Haug

EXHIBITS Karen Samson, Fran McNeely, Judith Kohn

Carol Chambers

RECEPTIONS: Karen Mulcahy, Jean Nerenberg

OTHER:

SIGNATURE MEMBERS Patti Lewis

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Anne Leonard

NEWSLETTER Frani Bopp

OUR TREASURY INFORMATION

Treasurer’s report for June, July,

August, and September 2015

CAN YOU TELL WE’RE EXCITED?

If you’re not familiar with Ventana Medical Systems on the NW side (1910 Innova-

tion Park Drive in Oro Valley), try to make a trip out there to see this beautiful

campus setting and spacious space. You too will be excited! CASA will be exhib-

iting there in January 2016. Look for the Prospectus, Entry Form and Revised

Exhibiting Guidelines in this issue of the newsletter.

ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENTER!

Checking balance brought forward from May 31, 2015

$ 7,491.40

Income 5,095.00

Expenses 2,384.93

Balance at Septmeber 30, 2015 10,201.47

Savings at Septmeber 30, 2015 4,495.14

Total Assets $14,696.61

St. Francis: Ravenscroft Gallery (Small Works)

Oct. 31 work comes down,

Habitat Fall Show:

April 2 work comes down, picked up

Ventana Medical Systems Show: Jan 15 - Apr 11, 2016

Entry Deadline: Dec 19, 2015

Jury Date: Jan 8th at CASA meeting

Reception : Jan 21, 2016

Pickup work: Apr 13, 2016

Habitat Spring Show:

April 2 (works delivered and hung)

Reception - not as yet scheduled

Murphey Gallery at St. Phillips

April 2016, dates Not specified at this time

Mesch, Clark & Rothschild

April 2016, more information coming soon

PROSPECTUS & ENTRY FORM

CASA – VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS SHOW 1910 Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ.

January 15 – April 11, 2016

NOTE...PLEASE READ ASTERISKS CAREFULLY AS THIS SHOW HAS A FEW DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS THAN FOR-

MER SHOWS. NOTE ALSO THAT HANGING IS DONE ENTIRELY BY VENTANA STAFF AND THERE ARE DEFINITE PICKUP

AND DROPOFF TIMES AND DATES. Please read the revised CASA EXHIBIT Guidelines which can be found in this newslet-

ter and on our Website www,CASAaz.org - EVENTS—Ventana Medical Show. Contact: Karen Samson (520) 572-8280 if you

have any questions.

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THEME: Contemporary Painting, Mixed Media, Collage

MEDIA: Any media, no photography

SIZE LIMIT: Minimum side 16” Maximum side 36”*

Cash Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, First, Second, and Third Place.

ENTRY FEE: Make entry fee check payable to CASA...$20 for 1 or $25 for 2 or 3

NUMBER OF PIECES: 1-3

COMMISSION: Exhibited Work should be priced for sale. If a painting is sold, patron will make check payable to SAACA and SAACA will remit payment to the Artist, less a 10% commission

ENTRY FORM DUE:, Saturday, December 19, 2015

JURY DATE: Friday, January 8, 2016, during CASA meeting. Bring art to be juried no later than

9:30am

JUROR: Carol Ann Miraben, currently residing in Santa Fe *To help preserve the anonymity of artists,

Carol requested that all artists’ signatures be covered by a small piece of paper for the jurying.

DELIVER ACCEPTED ARTWORK: Thursday, January 14 to Ventana Medical Systems,

1910 Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ. Hrs.. TBA

***Artists’ whose work is accepted are requested to send a jpg of that piece (if available) to Show Chair for possible use in

publicity. We would like to present Award winning pieces in the February CASA newsletter as well as on our Website.

RECEPTION: Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 5-7PM; Awards ceremony at 6:00.

PICK UP: Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Hrs. TBA

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Be sure to read Exhibition Guidelines - revised 10/2015

MAIL ENTRY FORM AND FEE TO: Karen Samson 5370 W. Christmas Cholla St.,

Marana, AZ 85658 by Saturday, December 19, 2016 (make check payable to CASA)

ENTRY FORM: Print all info clearly.

Name ________________________________________________ Phone _________________________

Email __________________________________________________________

Entry #1

Title ____________________________________________________________

$__________________ Size (HxW ________ Medium __________________

Entry #2

Title ____________________________________________________________

$__________________ Size (HxW ________ Medium __________________

Entry #3

Title ____________________________________________________________

$__________________ Size (HxW ________ Medium __________________

PLACE ONE SET OF LABELS ON BACK OF PAINTING…...

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Entry #1

Title ____________________________________________________________

$__________________ Size (HxW ________ Medium __________________

Entry #2

Title ____________________________________________________________

$__________________ Size (HxW ________ Medium __________________

Entry #3

Title ____________________________________________________________

$__________________ Size (HxW ________ Medium __________________

CASA EXHIBITS COMMITTEE GUIDELINES The exhibits committee goal is to present your artwork in a professional manner. We ask that you

support us in that role by reading and meeting these requirements.

I - ARTWORK FRAMING/Presentation Requirements:

These are CASA’s requirements for every exhibit, unless otherwise noted on the prospectus.

1. Only original 2D or 3D artwork ready to be hung is acceptable.

2. Artwork must not have been shown in any other CASA exhibit.

3. Giclee prints or reproductions of your artwork are not accepted.

4. Use simple framing, nothing ornate.

5. Unframed canvases 1 3/8” or more in depth must be finished on all sides in a

professional manner.

6. 3 ⁄ 4” deep canvases must be framed.

7. Hanging wire - Either of these is acceptable:

D-rings - These should be attached 1/3 of the way down from the top of the picture.

The center top point of the hanging wire should be 2” below the stretcher

bars or frame so to make the distance proportional to the size of your artwork. We

are attempting to get the work to lie as flat as possible against the wall.

OR

Screw eyes (weight appropriate to the wt. of your piece). These MUST be inserted

INSIDE your frame or canvas side so that the work will lie flat. Follow wiring directions

as stated above in “D-rings”.

8. Use PICTURE HANGING WIRE #20 minimum . Coated wire preferred. (Supplies can

be ordered from Amazon at a reasonable price).

9. Uncoated wire must have the ends wrapped securely to protect installers from cuts.

10. Hanging wire must be taut preferably straight across and tight and 2 inches down from the

top of the stretcher bars or frame.

11. NO saw tooth hangers. The only exception is art narrower than 4”.

12. Plexiglass only on sizes greater than 8” x 10”.

13. NO dirty mats or warped, soiled, poorly framed, or fragile artwork will be accepted.

14. Artwork may not be copied or derived, in whole or in a major significant part, from the

work of another artist without his/her permission.

15. CASA or its representative juror reserves the right to refuse any entry that does not con

form to these requirements.

16. All artwork will be inspected before it is accepted for jurying.

17. LABELS must be on the back of your artwork. The labels are included in the prospectus.

II - PROSPECTUS/Entry Form

The prospectus/entry form is available to be printed from our website. A few copies may be

available at the meetings. These have all the information you need for each exhibit. If an item says

TBA (to be announced) next to it, you will receive an email when that information is available. We

can’t always schedule items before the prospectus goes out. Each entrant is responsible for

keeping a copy of a show prospectus to refer to for dates and times.

III - VI - JURY PROCESS

Work is juried during CASA meetings. Bring art before 9:30am to jury room at St Francis. It will be

checked for correct framing requirements before it is checked in to be juried. On jury day the only people

permitted in the jury room are the appointed volunteers. Volunteer if you want to see what’s going on.

Pick up art after the CASA meeting. Acceptance into an exhibit is designated by a 3/4”RED DOT on your

artwork. Please LEAVE this dot on (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) when dropping off artwork; it helps

in tagging the artwork efficiently. IF you have a jpeg of accepted piece, please forward it to the Exhibits

Chair so that we may have it for publicity purposes to advertise the show and/or put it in the CASA

newsletter or website.

IV - JURORS CASA hires jurors that have reached a professional level in their art careers. Every juror brings a unique perspective to an exhibit. It is their job to create a cohesive show. The juror considers the quality of the artwork, venue considerations, and theme if there is one. The number of pieces accepted is deter-mined by the available wall space at the venue as well as the quality of the work. Jurors are paid for their time and expertise.

V - EXHIBIT COSTS

The exhibits committee is self-supporting. Entry fees are based on our best estimate of expenses for an

exhibit. Expenses include: Juror’s fee, monetary prizes, reception expenses, advertising costs and mis-

cellaneous supplies.

VI - VENUE/EXHIBIT SPACES

CASA applies each year to exhibit art at various places in the region. Each venue that invites us to ex-

hibit our work is different. The number of pieces in the show reflects the space available for hanging at

that venue and any restrictions or request the venue may have. Some venues rotate artists/ groups

every two years to keep it fresh, while other are more random.

VII - INSTALLATION of EXHIBIT

Hanging an exhibit is done by a group of volunteers appointed by and under the guidance of the Exhibits

Chair. Volunteer artists load the work into the exhibit space while the designated spotter decides where

work will be hung. Others check in the work and match the labels up with the artwork. After the work is

hung labels are put in place. To facilitate getting the show up quickly the only people permitted in the ex-

hibit space are the volunteers working on the exhibit.

VIII - RECEPTIONS

Receptions are the responsibility of the Receptions Chair who coordinates with the Exhibits Chair. Some

venues will pay all or share the expenses of the reception, while at other exhibit venues it is CASA’s sole

responsibility.

IX - DELIVERY & PICK UP of ART

Artwork must be delivered and picked up at the specified delivery time by the artist or their representa-

tive. It is the artist’s responsibility to find a friend or fellow artist to pickup or deliver artwork if s/he is not

available. This is NOT the responsibility of the exhibits committee.