Volume 33 Number 5 WWW.YCAC.ORG September and October 2007

Upcoming Events : Penn Yan Art Guild Show Opens Sept. 7…page 3 Solarplate Printmaking Workshop with Roger Hyndman Sept. 13 & 14… page 5 TrolleyTown Festival with Nick & the Nice Guys, Sept. 15 & 16… page 1 Poetry & Prose Readings with Michael Czarnecki, Poet/Writer, Sept. 26...page 5 Writers’ Workshop Sept. 29...page 5 “Cultural Exchange” opens in The Gallery Oct. 12...page 3 “Migrant Workers 101” lecture Oct. 24...page 3 Fall Workshops begin with: -soapstone carving -youth printmaking -solarplate printmaking -stamping -youth adventures in art -experiments in watercolor -beaded jewelry -drawing -basket weaving -multimedia color experi-ments -pastel landscapes -writing Pages 4-5

TrolleyTown Festival Sept. 15 & 16 The First Annual TrolleyTown Festival will be held in downtown Penn Yan on September 15th and 16th. The area of East Elm Street, by the Wagner Restaurant, the Gallery, the Red Cross, and old Sampson Theater will be blocked off for pe-destrian traffic only. A free event, there will be artist vendors, food, fun things to do, music and other entertainment all on that one block. Hours are 10 AM—4 PM Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM Sunday. A special attraction on Sunday will be a Nik and the Nice Guys Concert starting at 1 P.M. at the stadium by the PY elementary school. Entrance to the concert is only $5. The Sampson Theater doors will be open both days as an invitation to the public to see the space and the dream of renovation. In support of this vision, the Sampson Theatre is joined by The Yates County Arts Center and the Yates County Genealogical and Historical Society (Oliver House) are collaborating on the event. Artists who are interested in setting up a stall can still do that for just $30. Applications can be acquired at the Red Cross or the Gallery. Please do that as quickly as possible because time is short. The middle of September is a beautiful and busy time of year. In our wonderful Finger Lakes area there are lots of fun things going on that weekend. Mark it on your calendar to come and check out this new event promoting the arts and our community. The Planning committee needs some helpers during the concert, please call Ginny Deneka, 315-526-1933, if you can lend a hand.

Free Event

Fine Arts & Crafts

Kids Crafts & Activities

Festival Foods

Live Entertainment on Stage all day Saturday

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YATES COUNTY ARTS CENTER

From Kathy’s Desk The past few months have been very productive and exciting at YCAC, especially the ‘Happening’ held at the Anthony Road Winery on August 22nd. A great time was had by the approximately fifty people who attended, taking in the beautiful views from the winery, the entertainment by Ed Clute and the Boogie Woogie girls, delicious food by Around the Corner Catering, wonderful Anthony Road wines and exceptional raffle items donated by local artists and members of the YCAC Board. As in everything which is done by YCAC, the volunteers were many who lent their special time and tal-ents to make the ‘Happening’ a success. From Victoria Murphy who created the graphics for the invitation, the Chamber of Commerce who lent their flyer folding ma-chine, Sally Thomas, Jean Welch, Molly Pearce, her granddaughter and docents who helped prepare the 530 invitations for mailing, Ginny Deneka who donated the use of cutlery from the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, Bev Oben who wrapped the cut-lery in brightly colored napkins, Joan Belles who measured and cut tablecloths, Kent Salisbury who created the beautiful sponsor board, Bonnie Barney for table decora-tions in cobalt blue bottles to go along with our primary color theme, Peter Loughnane who sponsored Ed Clute’s appearance and also printed the invitations, Sam and Liz Castner who set up and broke down the tables and Ann Martini who donated the use of the winery and poured wine, to Fran Bliek who engineered the 50/50 raffle, and of course co-chair Nancy Langford who took care of signs, name tags and countless de-tails. Many thanks to all of these people and any others I may have not mentioned.

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Board Members:

Class of 2007 Joyce Hunt

Nancy Langford Beverly Oben Jean Welch

Class of 2008 Willie Bilancio Sam Castner Ginny Deneka

Bob Kinney Howard LeVant

Barbara Pinckney Don Sottile Bill Bailey

Class of 2009

Fran Bliek Carol Conti

Peter Loughnane Kent Salisbury Sally Thomas

Executive Director

Kathy Gill

The vision of YCAC is to enhance and enrich life in

Yates County through educa-tion and the advancement of

the arts.

To this end, we plan, promote, and develop art programs and projects; coordinate, schedule, and publicize events; develop and maintain physical facili-

ties.

Programs of YCAC are sup-ported by an annual grant from the Yates County Legislature, from commissions collected

YCAC programs are supported in part with pub-lic funds from the New York State Council on the Arts - Decentralization Program, which is administered locally by Finger Lakes Arts Grants & Services.

Attic Art Earnings, Appreciation

Willie Bilancio, chairperson, turned your dusty donations into sparkling treas-ures which realized $1083.70 at the Attic Art Sale. This money will be offered in $200 grants to 2008 applicants for Yates County groups (school classes, clubs, youth groups, etc.) involved in some art-related activity. Thanks to all of you for donations and purchases. Special thanks to Catherine McBride, Char DiGennaro, Jean Welch, Terry Bilancio, Ginny Deneka, Carolyn John-son, and Evan Sorber.

(Our FIRST)

Annual Meeting For members and friends of the

Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival Tuesday, September 11, 7:30 PM

At The Gallery of YCAC, 119 East Elm St., Penn Yan

2007 marks our first year as an independent incorporated 501(c)3 non-profit entity, and as such, the Board calls a membership meeting to elect members to the Board. Nominated for terms to expire on Sept. 20, 2010 are: Susan Adnopoz, Bonnie Barney, Joyce Hunt, Elizabeth (Liz) Jones, and Elise Rosenfeld. The Board also includes (Term Expiring September 30, 2008) Melvin Gold-man, James (Jamie) Hawk, Stephen Rosenfeld, Mark Scher; (Term Expiring Septem-ber 30, 2009) Renee Bloom, Robert Kinney, Howard LeVant, George Mathewson. Nominations may also be made from the floor. Members are encouraged to bring sug-gestions and feedback to the attention of The Board.

Penn Yan Art Guild Annual Show Opens Sept. 7, 5-7 PM

The Penn Yan area is blessed with an abundance of local artists. Many of them are members of the Penn Yan Art Guild, an organization that meets monthly to support and encourage artists in their work. During the month of September and into early October these artists will show their work at the Gallery on East Elm Street. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 7, from 5 to 7 PM. Everyone is welcome to come and see what your local artists are doing. The mu-tual support of this organization has been the launching pad for many artists YCAC has enjoyed exhibiting.

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Cup of Poppies by Ginny Deneka Rainbow Falls, Watkins Glan

by Fran Bliek

Cultural Exchange: the Arts Bridge Neighborhoods "Cultural Exchange" is the title of the exhibit that will open at the Gallery of Yates County Arts Center on October 12th. The "Cultural Exchange" exhibit will display work by regional migrant farm workers. Typically this art includes "Mandalas” that are circular art using white pencil and/or colored pencil on black paper to create interesting designs. Other hand made objects by the farm workers will be on exhibit including large and small paintings by one member who has become an acclaimed artist in his own right. There will be descriptions of the items, the home country of the artist, and information about Yates County migrant workers throughout the years including art by Algonquin Indians who were early migratory workers in Yates County. An exchange of cultural information and sharing will be fostered through the farm workers exhibit as well as the artwork by YCAC's own exhibiting artists who will include work depicting a diversity of cultures inspired by their visits to other lands or by other cultures here in our own country and community. We are pleased to have worked on this exhibit with Mary Ann Zelazny and Jennifer Rios Raner of the Yates County Finger Lakes Migrant Health Office, and also with Silvia Kelly from the Geneseo Migrant Health Office that has lent us many art pieces in their collection. The Opening Reception on Friday, October 12 from 5-7 pm will be hosted by the Finger Lakes Migrant Health Office. Wine, punch, and re-freshments will be available at the reception that is opened to the public free of charge. On Wednesday evening, October 24th from 7-8:30 the public is wel-comed to attend a presentation given by Mary Zelazny of the Finger Lakes Migrant Health Office titled "Migrant Workers 101". The exhibit runs from October 12 through November 10. YCAC in-vites everyone to attend this exhibit and the activities throughout the month and avail themselves to the artwork, the music, the videos, the presentation, and activities that will truly make this event a "Cultural Ex-change".

YCAC Classes / Workshops Key: M=YCAC Member NM=Non Member

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Youth Classes Simply Printmaking Instructor: Robin Secrest Tuesdays: October 9-30 3:30-5:30 Cost: $20 Explore the art of printmaking using brayers, printmaking cutters, and more. Create print blocks and molds for printmaking. More Adventures in Art Instructor: Robin Secrest Tuesdays: November 6-20 3:30-5:30 Cost: $15 Each week a different media and project. Explore a variety of adven-tures into the world of art while working with paints, pencils, pastels, etc.

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Stamping Fun for All Instructor: Jan Enos Time: 5-7 pm 3rd Monday each month Cost: Youth $5/class Adults $5 + $5 materials fee/class Creative stamping techniques. Exciting and new projects each week. Join in on the fun! Experiments in Watercolor (ages 10-Adult) Instructor: Fran Bliek Tuesdays: Sept. 11-Oct. 2 3:30-5:30 Cost: Youth, $20; Adults $40M $50NM Fun experiments with the wonderful medium of watercolor. A colorful adventure in painting. Soapstone Carving (ages 10-Adult) Instructor: Sandy Cline Sat. & Sun., Oct. 13 & 14 9:00-3:00 Youth $25; Adults: $50 M / $60 NM Beginners thru advanced students create an animal out of soapstone. Please indicate animal. Materials fee depends on size of stone. Beaded Jewelry (Teens & Adults) Instructor: Joan Belles Wednesday, December 5 6:00-9:00 pm Cost: $15 M / $20 NM Create a beaded piece of jewelry for yourself or for holiday gift giving.

ADULT Classes

Memoir Writing Group 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM $1 donation to the Gallery Contact Workshop Coordinator to join group.

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• Please contact YCAC’s Workshop Coordinator, Fran Bliek (607-227-2475), to register, or if you have any questions. Class size is limited; please register early to avoid closed classes. Full class fee is required at registration . Absolutely NO partial class fees. Students may make up missed class if available at another session.

Drawing II (All Levels) Instructor: Robin Secrest Tuesdays, Sept 18-Oct. 23 6:30-8:30 pm $60 M / $70 NM Building on previous drawing experience, class will explore media, composition, aesthetic concepts and longer more developed drawings. Solarplate Printmaking II (Beginners & Advanced) Instructor: Roger Hyndman Sept. 13 & 14 9:00-4:00 (at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church's Community Room) Cost: $60 M / $70 NM + Materials fee Acclaimed printmaker returns to teach a variety of techniques and printmaking practices. Poetry & Prose Readings Michael Czarnecki—Poet/Writer Wednesday, September 26 7-8:30 pm An evening of prose and poetry readings based on Michael Czarnecki's travels. Guitar Music will be provided by his son. An "Open Reading" time will be available for those who wish to participate. Basket Weaving Instructor: Joan Belles Saturday, October 20 9:00-4:00 Cost: $30 M / $40 NM + $15 materials fee Create a basket from natural materials under the guidance of a master basket weaver. Writers Workshop Instructor: Michael Czarnecki Saturday, September 29 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: $10 Participants will use the exhibit artwork or other inspirational material to inspire and to create poetry or prose. Adventures in Color Instructor: Robin Secrest Tuesdays: Oct 30-Nov 20 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $40 M / $50 NM Each week a new approach to color will be explored with different materials, colored pencils, watercolors, acrylic paints and more. Pastel Landscape Workshop Instructor: Barbara Doyle Saturdays: November 3 & 10 9:00-3:00 Cost: $50M / $60NM Create a beautiful landscape, learning the layering techniques of pastel painting. Students will learn to create depth, capture light and shadow, and color harmony in their piece. Class limit: 8 students.

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New & Renewing Members Since June Fellow ($500) Patron ($250) Sponsor ($100) Philip & Nancy Bailey Chet & Mary Briggs Catherine Cannariato & Mary Driesch Business ($100 or more) Prejean Winery Associate ($50) Barb Wohlschlegel & the Red Jacket Writers Artist ($30) Virginia Barton Bruce Baxter Lyle Conrad Tonya Kennedy Patricia Marjama Linda McIntyre Ray & Bev Noble Maria Rudzinski Terry Schwartz V.Clark Switzer Sally Thomas Family ($30) Robert & Elizabeth Armstrong Vincent & Darryl Baird Millie Bloomquist Jim & Ruth Covell Suzanne & Patrick Falvey Ted & Rebecca Hall Janet Hallahan George & Shirley Kern Lynn Murray Jorgen & Lynn Overgaard Joan Reagan Deb Coop & Len Saner Susan & Steven Stork Ron & Mary Geo Tomion Senior ($15) Peter & Kathy Gerbic Gene & Marlene Guild Elizabeth Jones Irene Payne Robert Schiek Sonja Simpson Ellen Snyder Phyllis Straulka James Wachob THANK YOU ALL!!!

Our Business members: They make it the good life!They make it the good life!They make it the good life!They make it the good life!

Consider your castle… D J Builders & Remodeling, Inc. Paul Knapp, Water System Specialists Mark Malcolm II Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Decorate… Loomis Barn & Country Shops Willie Bilancio at Opera House Antiques Rochester Folk Art Guild Eire by Bev Faulkner Go online, read, entertain… Longs Cards & Books Allyance Solutions Prejean Winery Hunt Country Vineyards The Birkett Mills Get business done… CPA Jim Carey Stork Insurance Douglas B. Miles Agency Springledge Corporation Ferro Keep a healthy lifestyle… Cannariato & Driesch Family Medicine Henderson’s Drug Store Drs. Marilyn & Edmund Eaves Get Away… Benton Motors Finton’s Landing Bed & Breakfast

We appreciate these business part-ners, who contribute to the quality of life in Yates County. Please sup-port them.

Red Jacket Writers’ Group

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Contact President Lyle Conrad 607-868-4673

YATES COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

President Gene Parsons 315-789-4563 Vice President Lyle Conrad 607-868-4673

The Yates County Photography Club will meet at 7:30 P.M., September 20 at The Gallery, 119 East Elm Street, Penn Yan, N.Y. The program will be a display and critique of photos taken this summer by club members and anyone else interested in having us look at your efforts. Photographs may be slides prints or snapshots. This will also be a planning session for future meetings. Anyone inter-ested is welcome to attend. We will come up with a date and time for our October meeting at the Sep-tember meeting.

Guests and new members are always welcome. PYAG exists to encourage all artistic endeavors. If you wish to join, please bring 3 examples of your work to a meeting for the group to admire.

Dues are Active Member $15 (one time initiation fee $3) , Associate Member (not displaying art) $10. Send 2006-2007 PYAG dues to Sally Thomas, 3598 Sid White Rd., Keuka Park, NY 14478.

The September 19th meeting of the Penn Yan Art Guild will be “A Surprise” program by Char DiGennaro. Char typically challenges the members and guests to participate in some new method or materials she has discovered in her teaching. The meeting will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hamilton Street, Penn Yan, at 7:30. The October 17th meeting, same time and place, will feature the slides from the annual Adirondack Watercolor Show at Old Forge Art Center. Artists, please bring a variety of your work – up to 6 pieces— to the Gallery on Tuesday, Sep-tember 4, between 10 and 3, for the PYAG annual exhibit. Be sure to fill out the inventory form for the show, and plan to attend the reception Friday, Sept. 7, 5-7 PM.

The Red Jacket Writers’ Group meets at The Gallery on the third Monday of each month, 7-9 PM, to share and encourage writing. Plan to read from a current writing project, or try an unusual spin on these adjectives and nouns: for September, Unplanned Words; for Oc-tober, Unexplained Voices. Maybe they’ll spark your imagination. Anyone is welcome to join the writers. Each person donates $1 to YCAC for use of the facility. For more information, contact Barbara Wohlschlegel (585-526-5787) or Alice Mori-arity (585-526-6569).

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E-mail: The-Gallery@YCAC.org On the web: www.YCAC.org

Yates County Arts Center 119 East Elm Street Penn Yan, NY 14527

Volunteer Opportunities ____Be a docent at The Gallery ____Share writing Grant Applications ____Maintain Facilities (painting, cleaning, carpentry, etc.) ____Maintain Scrap Book of YCAC clippings ____Help Exhibit Committee organize and hang a “Show” ____Write features to publicize YCAC’s activities ____Help Host a Reception (cookies, cheese & crackers, greeter) ____Contribute article to newsletter ____Distribute Gallery Fliers to Area Sites ____Serve on Board of Directors ____Present Workshops in your Field ____Work on Attic Art Sale ____Assist in Phoning, Copying, E-mailing ____Write thank you notes on behalf of YCAC ____Serve as an Advisor (long range planning, finance, program) ____Work on a once-a-year committee ____Shovel snow (Oh, no, not any more!) ____Change light bulbs ____Be a workshop host: check registration, open & close facility, collect money, set up tables, etc.