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Art is for everyone. The Artist. The Viewer. The Point is ART.
AOPR EVENT CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER*********
ALL MEMBER EVENTSaturday, September 7
Reception for AOPR Member Exhibit at Kaleidoscope Coffee, 109 Park Place, Point Richmond
4-6pm
*********Sunday, September 8: Art Tag Gathering
at the Community Center, 139 Washington, Point Richmond1 to 4 pm.
*********September 25: Submission deadline for the October Newsletter
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD
*********Through September 30: Exhibition Committee Group Show
at El Sol Restaurant, 101 Park Place, Point Richmond
*********Through October 30: AOPR Member Exhibit
at Kaleidoscope Coffee, 109 Park Place, Point Richmond
Editor's note: The names of current AOPR members appearin BOLD type throughout the newsletter.
AOPR ACTIVITIES
ART TAGBonnie Leonard, ChairpersonRound Two presentations of this years’ Art Tag series will take place onSunday, September 8th from 1-4pm in the Point Richmond CommunityCenter. The theme of this series is "Shapes and Colors". Members andfriends are invited to join in an afternoon of enjoying the beauty, humor,and at times mind-blowing creativity of fellow members.
The Holiday FairPat Tostenson, ChairpersonThe Holiday Fair is always a great event. It's a chance to showcase yourwork and enjoy the holiday season with the community. Start thinkingabout sale items for your table. A single table is $35 and a shared table(two people) is $25 for each person. Applications open on October 1st.Spaces are filled on a "first-come-first-served" basis. If you have aquestion or are ready to volunteer to help with the Holiday Fair, pleasecontact Pat Tostenson at [email protected]
Have an idea for a member activity? Here's what you
do...AOPR activities include participation in groups like the Photo Group andthe Wrtiters' Group as well as activities like Art Tag, the HolidayFair, workshops, and just about any art activity of interest to themembership. If you have an idea for an activity you would like toorganize, please email Communications Coordinator Rita Gardner [email protected] or Betsy Kellas, Newsletter Editor, [email protected]
AOPR EXHIBITIONSExhibitions Coordinator, Bob Colin
Poster design by Kenoli Oleari and Sharon Goods
Currently at Kaleidoscope Coffee...AOPR's new Sept/October Members' Exhibition at KaleidoscopeCoffee was installed on Saturday, August 31st. Rita Gardner and herassistant curators Sharon Goods, Kenoli Oleari, and William Torphydid a masterful job with spectacular contributions from AOPR artists. Itmay be the best show that’s ever been presented at Kaleidoscope. Itdeserves careful, thoughtful, and lengthy attention and admiration.Something like pure synchronicity has occurred here. There is anamazingly wide variety of art that includes pastel, acrylic, ink print,calligraphy, zentangles, oil over cold wax, water color, digitalcomposition, monoprint, pastel and acrylic, conte crayon, and straightand manipulated photos that come together in perfect compliance,compatibility, and incredibly beautiful harmony. There is some stand outart here from artists who have extended there range and delivered someextraordinary work. Irene Hightower’s manipulated black and whitephoto image of an ethereal park landscape is mesmerizing. JohnWoodworth’s dark, moody, monolithic image of the Richmond SanRafael Bridge is an incredible study in light and form, the structure takeson the shape of a lacy intricate, golden assemblage against a forbidding,un-nerving background. Jackie Mucha has a new acrylic and pastelpiece in a graphic and geometric composition in subdued colors that’sstunning. And Denise Vejby’s piece, “Music and Forms” is a vibrant,lively and bright piece that captures fantasy of form and color and it’shighly polished and textured golden, graphic, composition evokes anintuitive, curious reaction; a response that demands that you feel andexamine the surface to determine how it’s been constructed. I stronglyurge everyone who reads this to go and spend time in Kaleidoscope. It’sa really beautiful show.
All AOPR members are encouraged to show up for the openingreception on Saturday, September 7 from 4 to 6 pm. The reception isan ALL MEMBER EVENT. It is an opportunity to meet other AOPRmembers and to support the AOPR members who organized and areexhibiting in the show.
Currently in the Post Office Windows...The exhibit at the Post Office Windows continues to feature the work ofRich Ward. Rich studied photography at Layton School of Art inMilwaukee and got his BA and MFA at Indiana University where hestudied with Henry Holmes Smith whose students included Jerry
Uelsman and Jack Welpot. His career took him into sales with the DuPont Corp, Olympus Camera, and Konica Camera before he arrived atIfshin Violins where he sells, appraises, writes about, and photographsviolins. Along the way he’s never lost his passion for photography. Hiswork reflects classic fine art photography in color and black and white.His most recent work is a portfolio of “small people” , a very entertainingstudy of miniaturized figures in incongruous environments. He won an“honorable mention” award at the Marin County fair this year for one ofthe pieces. Please take a few minutes to enjoy his marvelous exhibit. Itwill be on display until November 11th when the Exhibition Committeewill install the calligraphy of Nancy Noble.
Currently at El Sol Restaurant...The Linda Drake Gallery at El Sol Restaurant features the work of theAOPR Exhibition Committee. It continues until September 30th followedby El Sol's annual "Day of the Dead" exhibit. AOPR returns to El Sol onOctober 28th with an exhibit featuring Sharon Taylor-Ward's andJeanne Hendrickson's “Critters”. Look for wonderful insects, goats,cows, and so much more...
For more information about the current AOPR exhibits or to exhibit workin the AOPR community venues, please contact Bob Colinat [email protected]
Interview with AOPR member George Tomberlin
Photograph by Sharon Taylor-Ward
How did your interest in photography come about?I first started thinking about photography as a creative practice incollege. Several of my friends were serious writers and photographers- we hung out together, talked about our art, and worked on projectstogether. I started taking pictures of all kinds of things - from streetpictures in New York City to architectural details I thought would makecool images on paper. I also spent a summer working as an assistantphotographer on my home-town daily newspaper, where thephotography was full-speed and non-stop. I learned to think aboutscenic composition when taking pictures and how to act quickly to catch
the narrative moments of news events. I also learned basic darkroomtechniques of photo editing, and the impact that editing can have on thevisual expressiveness of the final prints. You specialize in iPhone-ography. What’s your philosophyregarding shooting images and post-processing?I began using a small digital “point-and-shoot” as my primary camera in2002 and switched to an iPhone in 2010. Now I always have my iPhonein my shirt pocket, and taking pictures is as easy - or difficult - as payingattention to what I see around me. Photography is a visual meditationfor me. I try to become “fully present” - open to where I am, and curiousabout what I might see. And I try to maintain this sensibility when I editand print, so that each photo will recreate my visual experience. You photograph what you see – but the result is often abstract andwhimsical. What are some of your favorite images?Thank you for noticing! I am particularly interested in things I see butdon’t understand - things that seem off-beat or out-of-place in theirsurroundings, beautiful things that are poignant. For example,sometimes I take pictures of odd bits I see as I walk around - a piece ofclothing, an old toy - and I wonder: Are these things lost or werethey discarded? I like to take pictures of abstract visual elements- the lines, shapes, colors, textures, and lightness/darkness - of what Isee. I also like images that incorporate fragments of text as visualelements - billboards layered with old posters, graffiti, signs withambiguous messages. I know you find subject matter all over Point Richmond. Think you’llrun out of ideas here?I don’t think it is possible to run out of ideas here - I certainlyhaven’t! The Point is a visually interesting village andenvironment. There is the natural and industrial terrain, a wide range ofplant and animal life, a diverse population of people, and a wide array ofstructures. And the visual landscape changes all the time, depending onthe light, the weather, and the season. There are endless opportunitiesfor new pictures in the Point. I think a bigger challenge might be to takethe same pictures twice! For more information, contact George at [email protected]
Interview by Rita Gardner, Communications Coordinator
AOPR FINANCESFinance Coordinator, Irene Hightower
One of my jobs as Finance Coordinator is to keep track of the materialsand equipment that belong to AOPR. These include small things like thetablecloths and napkins we use for AOPR potlucks and receptions as wellas big things like our banners, sandwich board signs, and canopies. Mostof these are stored at Bridge Storage. Every AOPR Coordinator needshelp and I am especially grateful for the help I receive from dedicatedvolunteers like Richard Melvin. For several years Richard hasvolunteered countless hours setting-up and taking down equipment forevents, putting out (and checking on) our sandwich board signs, andhelping with equipment inventory. I also want to thank AOPRmembers Bob Colin and John Woodworth who recently helped Richardand me clean and straighten the storage space. If you have time to helpme or any of the other Coordinators, please let me know. You can sendme an email at [email protected]
A few words...Communications Coordinator, Rita Gardner
For this newsletter I want piggy-back on to Bob Colin's AOPR Exhibitionsreport and say a special thank you to Sharon Goods, KenoliOleari, and Bob Colin for all the work that made the current Members’ExhibitIon at Kaleidoscope Coffee possible. Sharon reviewed/curatedthe images from 26 members who submitted photos of their artworks. Shespent many hours organizing and designing the layout of the show,including several visits to the venue to figure out best placement. Evenwith all that planning, flexibility was required at installation due to variouschallenges that emerged. Kenoli designed the poster, did the printing andworked hanging the art. Bob was an invaluable asset during the show’sinstallation on Saturday, August 31. From climbing up a 10’ ladder toinstall one large work of art (complete with electrical connectivity whichrequired MacGyver-like fixes), to helping some artists who had difficultygetting their works ready to hang, he responded with a smile and a ready
hand.
Which brings me to an urgent request: We need more of you to becomeinvolved. Right now, too few members are doing too much work on behalfof the artist members and the organization, and this is not sustainable.Many hands make light work, and we truly need more memberparticipation as volunteers – whether in the realm of communication,advertising and marketing for exhibits and other AOPR events, being partof the Exhibition Committee, or in areas of membership, activities andother. Please contact me, Rita Gardnerat [email protected] regarding communication opportunities, or BobColin at [email protected] to help with exhibitions. Thank you!
MEMBER-TO-MEMBERBULLETIN BOARD
Author Events:
Louise Williams at Book Passage in Corte Madera...At 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 15, AOPR member LouiseWilliams will discuss her book, The Silver Lining, a whimsical collection offanciful images accompanied by lighthearted poems. At BookPassage, 51Tamal Vista Blvd. in Corte Madera.
William Torphy published in “HOME: AN ANTHOLOGY"...“Family Rites”, a short story by AOPR member William Torphy, will beincluded in “HOME: AN ANTHOLOGY” published by Flexible Press andcoming out in October. William is especially pleased that all profits fromthe sale of the anthology will go to support homes for the homeless in theMinneapolis-St. Paul area. Find more informationat https://www.flexiblepub.com/home-anthology.
Exhibitions:
Penelope Anstruther's wall hanging mobile sculpture Isochronal II is inArt+Movement curated by Maria Porges at GearBox Gallery, 770 W GrandAve, Oakland. The closing reception will be this Friday, 6th from 6-9pm.
Her piece was selected as the GearBox winner and she has beenawarded a solo show next year in the Inner Room.
Isochronal II by Penelope Anstruther
Deconstructed Box Polyptych by Betsy Kellas along with the work of 150other artists, is currently on exhibit inThe Box Show at Gallery RouteOne in Point Reyes Station, CA. The fundraising exhibition culminateswith a live auction on Saturday, September 8th.Exhibition dates: through September 8Closing Reception and Final Auction: Saturday, September 8Gallery hours: Daily from 11am - 5pm
Deconstructed Box Polyptych by Betsy Kellas
Gail Morrison's photopolymer etching Wildcat Creek, can we viewed atthe El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito.Exhibition dates: October 4th, 5th and 6th.Reception: Friday, October 4th 7-9pmGallery hours: Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-4pm
Wildcat Creek by Gail Morrison
Gail is also exhibiting her prints at Marin Society of Artists, 1515 ThirdStreet (at E Street), San Rafael, CA Exhibition dates: August - November, 2019 Reception: Fridays September 13 & October 11, 5 to 8 p.m., in conjunctionwith the San Rafael Art Walk Gallery hours: Wednesday thru Sunday, noon to 4 p.m
Rita Gardner has several photographs in Richmond in Focus, a newexhibit at the Richmond Museum of History, 400 Nevin Ave. in Richmond.
Calls for Entry:
Contra Costa Elections Photo ContestThe Contra Costa Elections Photo Contest is underway, and we’re
sending out a reminder well ahead of the September 30th deadline sothat you can share this exciting opportunity with all of your family,friends, and social and professional networks.
The theme for this competition is “Flora and Fauna of Contra CostaCounty,” so get out there and take that great picture of Contra Costa’snature and wildlife! More details and submission forms are availableonline at https://www.cocovote.us/our-photo-contest-is-back/. Photos can be submitted until midnight on September 30th. Sendsubmissions to [email protected] and include “Photo Contestentry” in the subject line. If you have any further questions please contact PaulBurgarino, Community Education and Engagement Specialist, ContraCosta County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department, 555 Escobar St,Martinez, CA 94553Phone (925) 335-7805
"Nocturne" National Juried Exhibition 2019, Arc Gallery, SanFrancisco
The word "Nocturne" conveys a dreamy, pensive composition or worksof art dealing with the coming of darkness. More information here.Entry deadline: September 9
AOPR members are encouraged to check the following "call sites" forcomprehensive lists of local, regional, national and international calls toartists:Bay Area GrindCalifornia Arts CouncilCall for Entry (CaFE)Entrythingy
Members are encouraged to share call sites and specific calls for entryin all areas of creative expression. Send informationto [email protected]
Other Events:
The Richmond Museum of History presents...
Bring the Main Street Post Office Arnautoff Mural Back to Richmond!Help us support the Richmond Museum of History’s restoration of theCity’s own Victor Arnautoff Mural, INDUSTRIAL CITY, which was originallypainted for the Nevins Street Post Office. Once the mural is restored, itwill be displayed prominently in the Richmond Museum of History. Aspecial fundraiser will be held onThursday, September 12. For moreinformation about the eventsee: http://richmondmuseum.org/event/2019dinner/.
AOPR members Ellen Pechman and Virgina Rigney are leading thiseffort. Please email Ellen - [email protected] if you’d like tocontribute to an AOPR table or if you have questions. Ellen will work withthe Museum to collect your checks and handle all logistical arrangements.
If you cannot be with us on September 12, your contribution allows AOPRand the Museum to donate the seat to a “new" local artist who may beunable to afford a ticket.
Help Wanted/Help Available:
Empty Ink Cartridges Wanted: Staples gives AOPR a $2.00 credit for eachempty ink cartridges brought in for recycling. This credit helps pay forprinting we do there. If you have any cartridges to donate, please bringthem to the next AOPR event and give them to any AOPR Board Memberor contact [email protected].
AOPR members are welcome to share information about art-relatedservices they need or can provide. Send informationto [email protected].
Newsletter SubmissionsTo submit an art-related message on the
Member-to-Member Bulletin Board:
Please send submissions to [email protected] deadline for the October Newsletter: September 25.
Only current AOPR members may submit information forpublication.The Editor reserves the right to edit submission copy to fit aformatted space.The Editor reserves the right to refuse submissions that are notclearly aligned with the 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.
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEECommunications Coordinator - Rita Gardner
Membership Coordinator- Nancy WhitleyActivities Coordinator - open
Exhibitions Coordinator - Bob ColinFinance Coordinator - Irene HightowerRecording Secreatary - Caitlin Hibma
Founder - Altha HumphreyAOPR Newsletter Editor - Betsy Kellas
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