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Ocean County Calendar of EventsFebruary 2018

Feb 1 (Thurs)All artwork in all galleries needs to

be picked-upMembers’ Show (Artists’ Choice) will

be received no later than 4 PMFeb 4 (Sun) 1 - 4

Reception:Gallery I : OCAG Teachers and

MonitorsGallery II: The Laurelton Art Society

Feb 9 (Fri) 7 PMPhoto Club

Feb 13 (Tues) 7 – 9 PMIPhoneography Workshop (1st of 2

sessions)Feb 16 (Fri) 7 PM (snow date 23rd)

Toni Pileggi & Joe StamboniFeb 28 (Fri) 1 – 4

Pick up of Members’ Show and receiving of March Members’ Show:

“Artists” Choice”Drop off work for Gift Shop

Concert Series in the Studio

TONY PILEGGI AND JOE STAMBONI

IN CONCERT

A donation of $5 is suggested - non profit venue.Intermission with refreshments. www.ocartistsguild.org 732-270-3111

2017 • 2018

Inspiration Is The Beginning, The Middle, And The End”.Agnes Martin

Hello Members.Hello to all Members, and I know I’ve said it before, but Happy New Year. We

now have the 2017 holidays behind us and it’s time to look forward to a fun and productive 2018.February begins this New Year of Demos with something new from Maureen

Chervenick of Crop a Cabana, Toms River. Come join us on Wednesday, February 28th. Sounds like fun, so don’t miss it.Great and exciting news! The OCAG will finally be launching our new Website

on January 22nd, and as most things in life, this has taken longer than we had originally anticipated. We will now be able to pay for Classes and Workshops through our Website, www.ocartistsguild.org. Please go to our Website and glance at all the Winter Classes and up-coming

Workshops we have to offer. Our first is one we’ve long awaited, Richard Lewis – I PHONEOGRAPHY FEBRUARY 13TH (PART I) & MARCH 13TH – (PART II). I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. This Workshop is for all Smart Phones. I’ll see you there.Warmest of regards,

Carol Ann Oporto – President OCAG Email: carolann645@comcast.net Phone: 732-504-7217

March 2018March 1 (Thurs)

Pick up of Members’ Show and receiving of Members’ Show:

“Artist’s Choice”

March 4 (Sun) 1 – 4PMReception:Gallery I & II: David Levy:

“Engineered Abstraction”March 9 (Fri) 7 PM

Photo ClubMarch 13 (Tues) 7 – 9 PM

IPhoneography Workshop (second session)

March 16 (Fri) 7 PMConcert Series: Clan Suibhune, Charles Ferrill & John Curran:

Traditional Irish Music

March 19 (Mon) 6 PMSavory Affair, dinner demo at

Serenity CaféMarch 27, 28, 29 (Tues, Wed,

Thurs) 1 -4Pick up of Members’ Show and receiving of Members’ Show:

“Artist’s Choice”March 30 (Fri) 1 – 4 PM

Drop off work for Gift Shop

February 16, 2018 8:00 to 10:00 pm

(Snow date: Feb. 23)Galleries open @ 7:00 pm

Performing pop classics, country, “men in black songs”

In the Galleries

REMINDER: If you are exhibiting your work in the Members’ Shows, you are requested to provide some refreshment. Finger food is best.

We mourn the loss of Conrad Reitz who passed away on January 9th. Connie was a devoted volunteer, board member, and

coordinator of classes at the Guild. Always ready to lend a helping hand, Connie had a ready smile and a warm sense of humor. He will be missed.

Demonstration

Maureen ChervenickNOT TO BE MISSED!

February’s demo will feature Maureen Chervenick owner of the “Crop a Cabana” in Toms River. Her work features collages of all types, many of which you may never before have envisioned. All are unbelievably unique. Be sure to come, and bring all your friends!

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 • 7-9 PM

Maureen Chervenick

February 2018Gallery I

“A teaching artist is a practicing professional artist with the complementary skills and sensibilities of an educator, who engages people in learning experiences in, through, and about the arts.” Eric Booth. A teaching artist, by definition, is a two-career professional: a working artist and a working educator. This describes so well the gifted teachers of the Ocean County Artists Guild. This group is very much a working artist group participating in competitions, continuous learning programs, and working to sharpen their skills. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated group who inspire students to become the artists they are meant to be. February is Honor Our Teachers Month. Please come to our reception.

Gallery IILaurelton Art Society

“Put art in your life. You will be richer for it!”The Laurelton Art Society grew out of the interests of a

small group of artists dedicated to providing a means for those who share an interest in art - to meet, share ideas and promote public interest in the visual arts. We welcome the “art appreciator” as well. Now in its thirty-third year, the Laurelton Art Society is proud of its growth. We continue to provide quality cultural programs for the public including demonstrations and workshops. Each year, we grant scholarships to local high school students pursuing studies in art.

In addition to the monthly meetings and demonstrations, the Laurelton Art Society sponsors a series of special programs and events including an annual “Festival in Art”, a multi-media exhibit. Ribbons are awarded for excellence in oil painting, acrylics, watercolor, mixed-media and photography.

LAURELTON ART SOCIETYP.O. Box 1425Brick, NJ 08723

1. Let’s Face It: Later this year the Gallery Committee will feature an exhibit of three-dimensional faces created from a variety of materials.

As warmer weather approaches we will be featuring several demos to inspire you to participate. Watch the newsletter for announcements of demos on papier mache, plaster, paper, clay and mixed media to help you develop your own ideas!

2. iPhoneography- the first Workshop of 2018 takes place Tuesday night, February 13, 7-9PM followed by a second one on Tuesday, March 13. Learn how to use your SmARTphone to take better pictures. It will be necessary to download two APPS for this class:

Snapseed (free) and Camera+($2.99). Call Tamara at 732-998-8286 for more information.

3. Sailfest/September 2018: We have been invited to create a logo for advertising this popular event. Call the Guild for more info.

4: Looking Ahead: Popular watercolorist Janet Rogers is coming to the Guild in April. Call Tamara (732-998-8286) for information.

Invite your artist friends.

Assorted News

Important Notifications: Change of information - Please notify the Guild of any changes; ie. telephone number, address or email address. We must have these in order to get up-to-date information to you. This could be the reason some of you have not been receiving information.

Our New Online Format: www.ocartistsguild.org

Attention All ArtistsIf you plan on dropping off new work for the Gift Shop

PLEASE notify Kath Gregitis first. Kath will then come in to inventory your work into the book.

Thank YouKath Gregitis – 732-244-6296 • Aisha745@aol.com

SAVE THE DATE

Welcome New MembersDeborah Balsamo

Donna & Michael Brown-RoverieJudy Lepore

Annmarie DarioCatherine & Domenic Buzzerio

William RileyLinda Long

Diane & Aiden PhillipsEdward & Elizabeth Schultz

Maryellen SabatinoRich Ogawa

Bob GoldneseDiane Eleneski

Member NewsRay Moran was awarded a Merit Prize for his

watercolor “ Rhodies “ at the Juried Art Harvest Exhibit of the Pine Shores Art Association.

Arlene Newman was accepted into the New Jersey Audubon Society Show Online

Have you received an award or honor recently? Or have you been included in a solo or juried show? Please send the info to: newsletter@ocartistsguild.org

Photography ClubThe Ocean County Artists’ Guild Photography Group

is meeting on February 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Guild. Dan Kaplan will lead a discussion on “Action Photography and Capturing the Moment.” Dan Kaplan’s presentation will include: Preparation Prior to the Shoot; Equipment Specific for the Event; Camera and Lens Settings; Shooting the Event; and Post Processing. This event is free and is open to both members and non-members.

A Savory Affair We look forward to an evening out which features a cooking demonstration by Chef Greg Manning of the Serenity Café in Toms River. The cost of $45 includes the recipes, tax and gratuities. This dinner has become a yearly tradition for the last 12 years and never disappoints. Join us for an entertaining and delicious fund-raiser for the Guild. See the enclosed flyer and tear-off with details.

Monday, March 19, 2018 6:00 PM

OCAG - RECEPTION SUNDAYHOSTESS SIGN-UP SHEET

February 4th Marcie Falconetti March 4th Mary Helen Evans April 1st Jo Guscott May 6th Liz Chosich June 3rd Arlette Malivernier & Marie DeVenezia July 8th Photography GroupAugust 5th Kath Gregitis September 9th Donna NicosiaOctober 7th Wendy KovacsNovember 4th Irene & Russ Porter December 1st Holiday Reception

OCAG Hostess - Once a month - 1st Sunday

Reception is 1PM - 4PMDuties include:

(1) Purchasing snacks - finger food (cheese/crackers/chips/cookies, etc.)

(2) Purchasing soft drinks.(3) Cleaning up afterwards (dishes washed, all food

put away)Notes:

Please arrive about 12PM to set up tables w/tablecloths. Any holiday decoration is fine.

Place all food items on tables in Main Gallery.Please spend $50. - $60. Save all receipts to be given to bookkeeper (Diane

Yesunas) for reimbursement.Hostess Chairperson

Marcie Falconetti732-818-0849 • marciefalco@aol.com

Carol Ann Oporto President’s LetterGeri Ambrose In Our GalleriesWendy Kovacs DemonstrationsFrancine VanOstrand Classes Angela Previte Photography ClubTamara Woronczuk WorkshopsMarilyn Domilski Board Meeting HighlightsLeslie Ovechka ProofreaderZina Van Strien ProofreaderMary Jo Austin EditorSally Dracikiewicz Newsletter DesignerWendy Kovacs MailingSonia Schories MailingEllen Derion Mailing

This program is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Ocean & Chestnut Aves. PO Box 1156Island Heights, New Jersey 08732

Ocean County Phone 732-270-3111Website: www.ocartistsguild.orgemail: info@ocartistsguild.orgfax: 732-270-3313

STAFF

OPEN STUDIO WORKSHOPSFor MEMBERS and GUESTS

Print ClassTuesdays, 12:30-4:00 pm $7 Guild donation + materials

Reduction printing in all forms– In the Studio

Do Your Own ThingThursdays, 10:00-3:00 pm. Come paint or sketch

$3 Guild donation—In the studio.

Life Drawing StudioSaturdays, 10-12:30pm

Model fee $10 in the Studio

Clothed Model StudioSundays, 2-4 pm Portraits & Figure

Model fee $7 in the Studio

Nude Figure Drawing, Long Poses2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesdays, 7-9pm

Model fee $10.00.In the Studio

Questions: call Gerry Batkay 732-350-6160Please address any news items to: newsletter@ocartistsguild.org

Highlights of OCAG Executive Minutes of January 20181. Final clarification and decision regarding “abandoned” Art to be held for 60 Days at the Guild.2. New OCAG Website will be going live Monday, January 22nd. Discussion followed regarding articles for Web and Newsletter and when they are due.3. Membership reported we have 62 new members for the year for a total of 350 paid to date.4. Workshop Chair is working on a brochure for the Workshops and would like them printed and ready to include in a packet.5. Lighting for walkways greatly needed, and most solar walkway lights were broken due to snow removal after the storm. A search for a reliable electrician is underway to investigate what is needed and of course an estimate of work.6. The need and search for Program/DEMO Chair replacement discussed.

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