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AOPR EVENT CALENDAR

MAYSaturday May 11 AOPR Spring Potluck

Brickyard Landing ClubhouseRSVP to Nancy Whitley nwhitley60gmailcom (Find more information following the calendar)

Wednesday May 15 Membership Renewal DeadlineIf you havent renewed your 2019 membership now is the time

You must be a paid-up member to receive AOPR communicationsparticipate in AOPR activities such as Art Tag

or to exhibit your art in any of the AOPR venuesIf you need a membership renewal form you can download it here

Sunday May 19th Art Tag culminating eventfor RevealConceal

Participants will share work and describe their experienceand the next round of Art Tag will begin

1pm - 4pmPoint Richmond Community Center in Point Richmond

Wednesday May 29 Submission deadline May NewsletterMember-to-Member Bulletin Board

Now through May 27 Photographs by Chandra Walker in the Post Office Windows

104 Washington Avenue Point Richmond

Now through June 24 Gyotaku (a traditional Japanese method of printingfish) by master printer Bill Voigt

at El Sol Restaurant101 Park Place Point Richmond

May 11this coming up If you havenrsquot rsvprsquod yet do it soon

Respond to Nancy Whitley nwhitley60gmailcom or (510) 367-1806Tell her what dish (or at least the category) you will bring

We hope to see you there

WHERE Brickyard Landing Clubhouse

1223 Brickyard Cove LanePark by the tennis courts amp pool (first right turn as you enter the complex)

TIME530 pm Cocktail Hour (BYOB)

630 pm Dinner (with entertainment after dinner)

PROVIDEDPlates napkins plastic utensils plastic glasses and bottled water

BRING

A dish to share (for ~8 people) AppetizerSide Dish Main Dish SaladDessert

Wine or beverage of your choice

Serving utensils knives or anything you need to serve your dish

AOPR Updates

CommunicationsRita Gardner Communications Director

Can you help our webmaster If any members have knowledge of DreamweaverCC web software please contact me at tropicritamsncom or call 510-289-7818

ExhibitionsBob Colin Exhibitions Director In the Post Office WindowsThe continuing exhibit at the Post Office Windows features the work of ChandraWalker Chandra is a native California designer and photographer with a deeplove and interest in the Western landscape She studied at UC San Diego underMartha Rosler and Fred Lonidier

She has been working on a portfolio she calls TrainscapesldquoDuring a spur of the moment train trip I produced a series of photos from thetrain that inspired me to create a photographic project exploring the Californialandscape as seen from the train The initial photos in this series were taken with

my cell phone from the Coast Starlight train while traveling to Los Angeles Thisinitial exploration of the landscape as photographed from the train - interpretinghorizon and landform parallels and convergences later in Photoshop - led me toconceive of a larger project First photographing California using the CaliforniaRail Pass -- and then eventually the rest of the nation on a US Rail Pass I havesince added photos from a trip to Reno on the California Zephyr and plan to addthe Pacific Surfliner and Capitol Corridor routes to my oeuvre soonrdquo

Chandra has exhibited her photography at Grey City Gallery and Live WormsGallery in North Beach San Francisco She has also participated in ArtspansOpen Studios SF three years in a row and has been included in the Tiny showat Studio Gallery in San Francisco She joined Arts of Point Richmond last yearHer exhibit in the Post Office Windows continues through May 27

In the Linda Calvan Drake Gallery at El Sol RestaurantMaster printer Bill Voigts Gyotaku prints are the featured in the Linda Lee CalvanDrake Gallery at El Sol Restaurant Bill practices the traditional Japanese art ofGyotaku print making which dates back to the mid-1800s This form of natureprinting was used by fishermen to record their catches but has also become anart form of its own It utilizes fish sea creatures or similar subjects as printingplates It is rumored that samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotakuprints The original form of Gyotaku as a recording method for fisherman is stillutilized today and can be seen hanging in tackle shops in Japan andOkinawa Originally made using sumi ink on washi paper Bills prints of exotic fishare made using oil based inks on paper silk and canvas

The exhibit is on display now through June 24 Bill also offers classes in theGyotaku print making method and can be reached at billvoigtcomcastnet

Your Arts of Point Richmond is a volunteer association We need your help toensure its continued relevance and viability in our community New volunteers areessential to allow current Board Members smooth transitions off the AOPR BoardPlease contact me if yoursquod like to volunteer or if yoursquod like to be considered for aslot on the exhibition calendar bobcolinsbcglobalnet

ACTIVITIESGretchen Blais Activities Director

Art TagEveryone is invited to the culminating event of the current round of Art Tag on

Sunday May 19 from 1pm to 4pm at the Point Richmond Community CenterJoin the artists who took on the challenge of ConcealReveal See their workhear their stories and join in the discussion Non-members are welcome toattend

The Activities Committee still needs your helpListed below are a few ideas for member activities I am asking for feedback onwhat would be of interest to you Please copy and paste the choices below into anemail here After youve pasted the choices in to the email rate them 1 to 4 andPLEASE add ideas for other workshops and gatherings then send the email

1 Gallery Ready Art with William Torphy _____2 Creating a Website That Works with Sue Kearney _____3 Printmaking and Painting Going Deeper in all Areas of the Creative

Process with Laura McHugh ____4 Creating Handmade Books _____ (If you know of someone who could

lead this activity please let me know and Ill follow-up) 5 Other ideas

Let me know if you would like information about working with the ActivitiesCommittee Thanks again

Gretchen Blais at gblaissbcglobalnet or 510-318-2207

THANKS TO AOPR FOR LAUNCHINGARNATOFF MURAL

KICK-OFF FUND RAISER

From Melinda McCrary DirectorRichmond Museum of History

Enormous thanks to the Arts of Point Richmond artists for supportingthe Richmond Museum of Historyrsquos successful kick-off event to restorethe 1941 Victor Arnatoff Post Office mural Richmond Industrial City

From your generous contributions of 12 extraordinary pieces of artAOPR artists earned the restoration project $1200 and made newfriends for the Arnautoff project and for Richmondrsquos thriving artisticcommunity The Richmond Museum of History very much looksforward to partnering with AOPR artists and friends as we moveforward with the muralrsquos restoration Please direct additionalquestions donations or fund raising ideas to me Melinda McCraryDirector at melindarichmondmuseumorg

Interview with AOPR member

Claudia Randel

Claudia Randel is an illustrator graphic designer photographer sculptor and fineartist whose subjects include portraits landscapes still life and much more - aRenaissance artist for sure In addition Claudia has been a tireless advocate forArts of Point Richmond by volunteering her time and talent to create marvelousdesigns for AOPR events and exhibitions She also manages the AOPRFacebook Page

When did you first start creating art and did you begin in one particularmediumArt has been a part of my life since early childhood but when I began to createart was when I was about 13 or 14 years old At first I used mineral pigments myfather used to stain furniture Then I fell in love with pen and ink drawing I

created hand-painted cards with scenes of Chilean country life using ink andwatercolor At 17 I went to college to study to become an art teacher There Iwas introduced to oil painting which opened a new way to express myself

In the fine art side of things do you have favorite subjects that you like topaintThat is a difficult question to answer To me every object and scene presents anopportunity and a challenge I like patterns textures and light effects I havebeen doing very dramatic paintings of vegetables and fruits Tomorrow I may beinterested in the reflections on silverware or on rusty pipes I am not aiming toconvey any political or philosophical messages For now I only want to show thebeauty which is present even in the most mundane things

Tell us a bit about your process of graphic designThe first things are to know what information to communicate who is the targetaudience and where the final piece will be displayed Art is not as important asthe message but as an artist I try to merge both to communicate effectively

We really appreciate your commitment to AOPR by volunteering your timeas you have What would you say to encourage other members to volunteertheir talents to the organization Yes definitely Volunteering is very rewarding For people who are starting in thebusiness it is a great way to network and get exposure For artists who arealready part of the art scene art organizations are very symbiotic communities inwhich we artists learn from each other

To see more of Claudiarsquos work see her blog httpclaudiarandel-artblogspotcom or contact her at cvrandelyahoocom

Interview by Rita Gardner Communications Director

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD

Exhibitions

Too late to view but worthy of mentionTwo photographs by Bob Colin wereselected for Images 2019 A National Juried Photography Exhibition at the

created hand-painted cards with scenes of Chilean country life using ink andwatercolor At 17 I went to college to study to become an art teacher There Iwas introduced to oil painting which opened a new way to express myself

In the fine art side of things do you have favorite subjects that you like topaintThat is a difficult question to answer To me every object and scene presents anopportunity and a challenge I like patterns textures and light effects I havebeen doing very dramatic paintings of vegetables and fruits Tomorrow I may beinterested in the reflections on silverware or on rusty pipes I am not aiming toconvey any political or philosophical messages For now I only want to show thebeauty which is present even in the most mundane things

Tell us a bit about your process of graphic designThe first things are to know what information to communicate who is the targetaudience and where the final piece will be displayed Art is not as important asthe message but as an artist I try to merge both to communicate effectively

We really appreciate your commitment to AOPR by volunteering your timeas you have What would you say to encourage other members to volunteertheir talents to the organization Yes definitely Volunteering is very rewarding For people who are starting in thebusiness it is a great way to network and get exposure For artists who arealready part of the art scene art organizations are very symbiotic communities inwhich we artists learn from each other

To see more of Claudiarsquos work see her blog httpclaudiarandel-artblogspotcom or contact her at cvrandelyahoocom

Interview by Rita Gardner Communications Director

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD

Exhibitions

Too late to view but worthy of mentionTwo photographs by Bob Colin wereselected for Images 2019 A National Juried Photography Exhibition at the

Marin Society of Artists San Rafael CA The exhibition closed April 27

A photograph by George Tomberlin is included in the juried show somethingabout LINES at the OHanlon Center for the Arts in Mill Valley CAExhibition dates May 2 - May 23Gallery hours Tues - Fri 11am - 3pm and Sat 10am -2pmArtists Roundtable Dialogue May 7 4pmOpening Reception May 7 530pm - 730pm

Betsy Kellas is exhibiting monotypes in the Alcove at Gallery Route One PtReyes Station CAGallery hours Every day except Tuesday 11am - 5pm

Betsy also has a mixed media painting in the Bellingham National 2019 JuriedArt Exhibition at the Whatcom Museum in Bellingham WAExhibition dates January 29 - May 19

Gail Morrison currently has work in two exhibitionsSplash at Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek CAExhibition dates March 30 - May 11Gallery hours Tues - Sat 11am to 5pm

13th Annual California Centered Printmaking Exhibitionat the Merced Multicultural Arts Center Merced CAExhibition dates April 16 - June 1Reception Saturday May 4 530pm to 730pmGallery hours Tues - Fri 11am to 6pmSat 10am to 2pm

Calls for Entry 2019 Photography Exhibit Richmond Museum of History Richmond CASubmission deadline 500 PM June 1 2019The Richmond Museum of History invites local photographers to submit originalphotographs to be considered for its forthcoming July through December 2019photography exhibit The Museum will email the artists whose work is selected byJune 30 2019 All costs related to printing and hanging accepted photographswill be supported by the Museum and artists whose work is displayed will receivea modest stipend The Museumrsquos selection committee will give preference imagesthat illustrate life in the RichmondSUBMISSION DIRECTIONSPlease include the following information with your entries

1 Artistrsquos Name First name Last name2 Artistrsquos Contact Info Mailing Address Contact Phone Number E-MailAddress3 Title(s) of Work(s) Year(s) Executed Media type (film or digital)4 Artist Statement (under 300 words)5 Artistrsquos connection to Richmond California6 Send images electronically as JPEGs with the longest dimension of 10inches at 300PPI resolution Please note Submission materials will not bereturned7 Email questions and submissions melindarichmondmuseumorg withsubject line ldquo2019 Photography Exhibitrdquo

Over the Moon Marin County Fair San RafaelAOPR Founder Altha Humphrey encourages AOPR members to considerentering artwork in the 2019 Marin County Fair The theme this year is Over theMoon Many AOPR members have participated in the Marin County Fair andseveral (including Altha) have received prestigious awards for their arts andcrafts submissions You can find information about this years CompetitiveExhibits Program hereEntry forms are due on or before Thursday May 16 (5 pm) at the Fair Office orenter online at marinfairorg (NOTE online entry deadlines for theart craft photography and creative writing categories may vary)

BLACK amp WHITE and a hint of colorSebastopol Center for the Arts Sebastopol CAEntry deadline May 20 (online or hand deliver)

Celebrating the National Lands of California Wildling Museum of Art andNature Solvang CAEntry deadline May 20

SiO2 Manna Gallery OaklandCalling all Bay Area artists working in fused glass Manna Gallery in Oaklandinvites you to enter SiO2 a juried exhibition opening August 9 Deadline for entryis July 1 More information here

If you are interested in exhibiting your work in the Post Office Windows El SolRestaurant or Kaleidoscope Coffee please contact Bob Colin ExhibitionsDirector at bobcolinsbcglobalnet Members are encouraged to check the following art centers and call sites forcomprehensive lists of local regional national and international calls to artists

Bay Area GrindCalifornia Arts CouncilCall for Entry (CaFE)Entrythingy

The arts community in Richmond has a tremendous resource in Michele Sevillethe Arts and Culture Manager for the City of Richmond If yoursquore interested inreceiving andor providing information about local arts activities contact Micheleand ask to be put on her email list msevillecirichmondcaus Several times aweek Michele sends out announcements she receives from local artists workingin a wide range of creative disciplines AOPR members are encouraged to takeadvantage of this great local resource

Members are asked to share call sites and specific calls for entry in all areas ofcreative expression Send information to AOPReditorgmailcom

Events and ActivitiesBridge Storage and Art Space is orchestrating a Garage SaleSwap MeetCraftFair to take place Saturday May 18th from 9am to 3pm There is a $10 entry feefor vendors to help pay for coffee donuts DJ and cleanup Contact the frontdesk at Bridge Storage and Art Space to get on the list 510233-3348

Help WantedHelp AvailableEmpty Ink Cartridges Wanted Staples gives AOPR a $200 credit for each emptyink cartridges brought in for recycling This credit helps pay for printing we dothere If you have any cartridges to donate please bring them to the next AOPRevent and give them to any AOPR Board Memberor contact irene1328comcastnet

AOPR members are welcome to share information about art-related services theyneed or can provide Send information to AOPReditorgmailcom

Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Newsletter Editor needs one or many members to take photos for thenewsletter at AOPR events Photographs enliven the newsletter and provide avisual connection to other members and activities Contact Betsy atAOPReditorgmailcom

if yoursquod like to help with AOPR exhibitions or if yoursquod like to be considered for anexhibition please contact Bob Colin AOPR ExhibitionDirector bobcolinsbcglobalnet

Reminders from the Newsletter Editor

All members are encouraged to share information about their exhibits readingsperformances publications honors and awards as well as art-relatedservices they need or can provide Calls for entry in all areas of creativeexpression can also be posted in the Member-to-Member Bulletin Board

To post an art-related message on theMember-to-Member Bulletin Board

Please send submissions to AOPReditorgmailcomThe submission deadline for the June Newsletter is May 29Only current AOPR members may submit information for publicationThe Editor reserves the right to edit submission copy to fit a formattedspaceThe Editor reserves the right to refuse submissions that are not clearlyaligned with the mission of the organization

The AOPR Newsletter Editor is also seeking AOPR members original poetryand short works of fiction or non-fiction to be considered for publication inupcoming editions of the AOPR Newsletter Send submissions anytimeto AOPReditorgmailcom Submission does not guarantee publication TheEditor reserves the right to refuse submissions that are not clearly aligned withthe mission of the organization

Arts of Point RichmondMISSION STATEMENT

The Arts of Point Richmond is a community association established to enrich our community by promoting

support appreciation and exposure for the Arts

BOARD OF DIRECTORSExecutive Director - vacant

Communication Director - Rita GardnerMembership Director - Nancy Whitley

Activities Director - Gretchen BlaisExhibitions Director - Bob Colin

Finance Director - Irene Hightower

Recording Secreatary - Caitlin Hibma

Founder - Altha Humphrey

AOPR Newsletter Editor - Betsy KellasAOPReditorgmailcom

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