Findlay Art League SUMMER MEDIA Publication

 
MOVIE NIGHT

 

FAL's next Movie Night will be Friday, July 9 at 7:30 in the gallery.
  
The film for the evening is "Tender Mercies" (1983) starring Robert Duvall. He won the Oscar for Best Actor in this movie and the movie won the Oscar for Best Writing.  Bring a comfortable folding chair or a “throw” for the (harder) FAL folding chairs.  Also bring your favorite drink... popcorn will be available as well as ice. 

 

     SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES...

 

Findlay Art League

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A variety of fun classes all summer long,
for all ages (ages 5-17).

 

For registration and questions, call Crystal Bowman (419) 423-6729 or email at education@findlayartleague.com

Young Artist's Art Show - June 19 - 26

The Findlay Art League Young Artists Art Show will open Saturday, June 19, from 1 – 3PM and it is open to the public.  Bring your family and friends to view the wonderful artwork of the young artists from the Findlay Art League’s youth programs.  These include:  After School Art Programs and the Home School Day Programs.

Come Join Us at the Findlay Art League Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street, Saturday, June 19, 1 – 3PM.  The Youth Art Show will close Saturday, June 26.   Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 – 2PM.

 
Next Findlay Art League 
Business Meeting
Monday, September 13, 2010 - 7PM

 

 

NEWS ITEMS

 

 

Carol Elchert and Phil Sugden in Shows

 

Carole Elchert's 3-Women photography show, "Converging In-Sight," has moved from the Bonifas Center in Escanaba, MI, and will be on exhibit from May through July 3 in the Besser Museum in Alpena, MI.  The other featured photographers include Andrea VanVorhis from Bowling Green, OH, and Phyllis Banis from Louisville, Kentucky.  This 3-Women Photography Show, promoting photographic travel as pilgrimage, coincides with an exhibit of Phil Sugden's drawings, paintings in the museum.  Check out Besser Museum websites for their outstanding efforts to feature local MI artists, as well as out-of-state artists--and to create a community atmosphere in art activities, gatherings, events.  Phil/I, Andrea, Phyllis highly recommend these venues to all local Findlay artists for their hospitality and care. Phil's exhibit closes July 3.

 

http://www.bessermuseum.org/

 

May Show 2010
 
The Findlay Art League’s May Show opened Friday, May 7 at the FAL Gallery. 
 
Best of Show was won by Ron Fox for “Pippi,” a pencil drawing; First Place went to Shelly Roper for “Tempest,” pencil on paper; Second Place, Janealla Smalley, “Who Needs A Boat,” watercolor; Third Place, Rich Kaplan, “African Raine,” digital photograph; Aldrich Award, James Andrews, “Redtail Morning,”  watercolor; Judges Choice, Don Groff, “Old Yellar,” watercolor; Best Use of Color Award, Harry Melroy, “Steaming to Dry Dock,” acrylic.  Merit Awards to Ed Corle for “Wide Poka-dot Raku Vase,” ceramic; Phil Gerstner “Folds,” sterling silver and Jennifer Withrow, “Pick Pocket,” ink wash.
 
The judges for the show were Kim and Jim Fultz.  Kim is an abstract, multi-media artist with a degree in fashion and art, and a degree in sculpture, with an emphasis in painting and drawing.  Since 2000 she has been working and showing her art in galleries and museums in the New York area.  Jim is an abstract realist artist with a MFA in painting from Ohio University and a BFA from Akron University. He has worked as Gallery educator for the Guggenheim Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.  Kim and Jim have recently moved back to northwest Ohio and Jim is an adjunct professor at Bluffton University and Owens Community College.

Co-chairpersons for the May Show are Crystal Bowman and Pam Cordeau.

 
Quilting club to host show Saturday at FAL

 

 Show Date: April 17, 2010, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

 

    The Ohio Star Quilters will sponsor a quilt show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17 at the Findlay Art League, 117 W. Crawford St.
   Members will display projects they have completed, including bed quilts, wall hangings, table runners, place mats, purses and other small items. Some antique quilts will also be on display.
    The centerpiece of the show will be a group quilt called "Random Ohio Stars." The quilt features 32 Ohio star blocks, made individu­ally by club members. Members volunteered to sew the blocks together, add a border, layer the . quilt, machine quilt the layers and apply the binding..
    The quilt will be donated to the Hancock Historical Museum after the show for use in the Davis Home, which will be furnished with period furnishings.
    Members will be available during the show to answer ques­tions about the items displayed and about the steps involved in quilt-making.

Student Art Exhibit for grades 6-8 and 9-12

Date: April 8, 2010

Students from Findlay City and Hancock County Schools will have art work on display this week end at the Findlay Art League Gallery.  The 2010 Student Art Exhibit for grades 6-8 and 9-12 opens Thursday, April 8, from 6:30-8:00 pm, with awards presentation at 7:00.  This show and the awards given to students are made possible by the generosity of the McClelland Family Student Art Endowment Fund, The Bill Graham Memorial Trust, and Chase Bank.  Art Teachers in the city, county, parochial and home schools were invited to bring two pieces of artwork per grade, one per student, for this display.

The show has been judged by Robert Minto, who taught art at Ada School for 32 years before becoming principal of the high school there.  He has been an adjunct faculty member at The University of Findlay for several years, teaching art classes and serving as a student teacher supervisor.  Robert produces pottery of all sizes and descriptions in a pottery studio and gallery called Fallen Willow Pottery, on his farm in rural Mount Cory.  The former tool shed was converted by Robert, who also built a kiln there which is more than seven feet high and five feet wide.  Sometimes practical, sometimes whimsical, always creative, each piece of his pottery is individually designed and formed, so each is a piece of art work.  Robert has shown his work in many galleries, and has won numerous awards, including from the Toledo Museum of Art, the Findlay Art League, and Wassenberg Art center, Van Wert, Ohio.  He is past president of the Findlay Art League.

Bill Graham Memorial Awards in grades 6-8 will be given to the following students:  $500 First Place to Alisa Warren, Van Buren, for “Recollection”;  $250 Second Place to Miki Kussmaul, Cory Rawson, for “The Autumn Plague”; and $100 to Ketelyn Shepehrd, Vanlue, for and Untitled Piece.  Chase Bank Awards of $30 each will be given to Mackenzie Young, Liberty Benton, for “Artemis”; Kelly McCartney, Van Buren, for “Blues”; Jessica Darapheth, Glenwood, for “Feeling Blue”; and to Heather Gerschutz, Vanlue, for and untitled ceramic piece.

 Bill Graham Memorial Awards in grades 9-12 will be awarded to the following students:  $1000 First Place to Jennifer Dusseau for “Attacked Chair”; $500 Second Place to Caitlin Tuohy, Van Buren, for “Sunflower”; and $250 Third Place to Mike Dunson, Findlay High School, for “Self Portrait.”  Chase Bank Awards of  $70 each to Paige Madden, Findlay High School, for “Michael Jackson”; Tristan Thibodeah, St. Wendelin High School, for “Woven Emotions”; and Paige Kutchbach, Findlay High School, for an untitled piece.

The show is free and open to the public.  Additional viewing hours will be Friday, April 9 from 5:30-7:30, Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 from 11:00-3:00.

Findlay Art League Juried “Photo 28” Show

 

Best of Show, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Aldrich Award  Marty Roper You’re Never Too Old; First Place Award sponsored by Marathon Oil Co. / Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC, Jane Vanden Eynden Rose; Second Place Award sponsored by Uni-Grip, Inc. Robert Hills, Autumn Heron; Third Place, Anonymous Gift Dorothyann Strange, The Calling;  Judge’s Award, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Aldrich Dorothyann Strange, Spiritus; Picture Perfect Merit Award Spencer Cunningham Liadu; Best Color,  Adeline Winterfeld Memorial Award Jim Caffrey, Trawler at Sunset – Yarmouth, NS; Best B&W, Glenn and Rachel Crow Memorial Award Bre Cameron, Carnlough Harbour;  Best Picture of one or more persons, Anonymous Gift Teresa Lambert, Caring; Best Picture of a Hancock County Person, Place or Event presented by the Hancock County Preservation Guild Rochelle Manley, Sweet Life;  Best Picture of a Hancock County Person, Place or Event presented by the Hancock County Preservation Guild Dave Morrow, Rock Cabin;  Honorable Mention, Anonymous Gift Mat Marrash, The Les Paul; Honorable Mention, Anonymous Gift: Jennifer Fogle, Gitzo; Honorable Mention, Anonymous Gift Darryl Moody, Abandoned;  Honorable Mention, Anonymous Gift Pam Cordeau, Winter Majesty.

 

Co-chairpersons for the event are Andrew and Darlene Crow. 

 

 

Photo 28
a juried photography show
 
Findlay Art League Gallery
117 West Crawford Street

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

2010 Student Art Exhibit for grades K-5

 

Students from Findlay City and Hancock County Schools will have art work on display this week end at the Findlay Art League Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street.  The 2010 Student Art Exhibit for grades K-5 opens Thursday, February 18, from 6:30-8:00 pm, with awards presentation at 7:00.  This show and the awards given to students are made possible by the generosity of the McClelland Family Student Art Endowment Fund, The Bill Graham Memorial Trust, and Chase Bank.  Art Teachers in the city, county, parochial and home schools were invited to bring two pieces of artwork per grade, one per student, for this display.

 

The show has been judged by Robert Minto, who taught art at Ada School for 32 years before becoming principal of the high school there.  He has been an adjunct faculty member at The University of Findlay for several years, teaching art classes and serving as a student teacher supervisor.  Robert produces pottery of all sizes and descriptions in a pottery studio and gallery called Fallen Willow Pottery, on his farm in rural Mount Cory.  The former tool shed was converted by Robert, who also built a kiln there which is more than seven feet high and five feet wide.  Sometimes practical, sometimes whimsical, always creative, each piece of his pottery is individually designed and formed, so each is a piece of art work.  Robert has shown his work in many galleries, and has won numerous awards, including from the Toledo Museum of Art, the Findlay Art League, and Wassenberg Art center, Van Wert, Ohio.  He is past president of the Findlay Art League.

 

Bill Graham Memorial Awards will be given to the following students:  $100 First Place to Travis Wingate, Vanlue School, for “Liberty At Night;” $50 Second Place to Jenna Flick, Liberty Benton School, for and untitled piece; $25 Third Place to Makade Miarer, Van Buren School, for “Autumn Leaves.”  Chase Bank Awards of $10 each will be presented to Jenna Pitt, Vanlue School, for “Northern Lights;” Elizabeth Conner, Van Buren School, for “Circus Acrobates;” Logan Kempf, Cory Rawson School, for “Still Life;” and to Camden Courtney, Liberty Benton School, for “Minature Designer Fashion.”

 

The show is free and open to the public.  Additional viewing hours will be Friday, Feb. 19 from 5:30-7:30, Saturday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb. 21 from 11:00-3:00. 

 

February / March MEDIA

Presently in the Findlay Art League Gallery until Saturday, February 6.

 

             “2010 3D EXHIBIT”

 

Catalog cover showing Best of Show...Andy Sacksteder's "Triton"

 

 

 

 

News Release

 

Findlay Art League “2010 3D EXHIBIT” Opens

 

The Findlay Art League "2010 Three Dimensional Exhibit" opened Friday, January 15. This juried 3D Show is a fine exhibit of sculpture, ceramics, weaving, jewelry, wood, glass and metal work by area artists.  

The 3D Best of Show Award was awarded to Andy Sacksteder for his sculpy clay piece “Triton;” First place, Joe Bonifas, “Lunar Aberration,” forged steel; Second Place, Ed Corle, “Copper Jar,” clay; Third Place, Collin Miles, “Relieved Spring,” metal; Honorable Mention Awards go to Merv Hall, “Assyrian Collar,” silver; Harry Melroy, “The Dark Waves,” stoneware and Phil Gerstner, “Getting Too Big for his Britches,” mixed media. 

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM – 2PM and Friday, 6 – 8PM.  The show will close Saturday, February 6 at 2PM.

Judging the show was Doyle Long who has enjoyed being a professional studio production potter most of his adult life.  He was responsible for the design, production, marketing and strategic planning of dinnerware in Delaware, Ohio, and Forest, Ohio.  His education in ceramics reads like a Who’s Who of major universities offering degrees in ceramics.  He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Alfred University in Alfred, New York, in 1978.  From there he attended The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in 1979 and a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1980.  He has worked with or under nationally and internationally known potters during his formative years and remains in touch with many of them.  Doyle has had his studio and work featured in Ceramics Monthly magazine.

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3-D EXHIBIT Prospectus

2010

3-D EXHIBIT

CALENDAR

  Registration ....Saturday, January 9, 9 am - noon

  Artists Reception .....Friday, January 15, 7-9 pm

  Awards......Friday, January 15, 7:30 pm

  Dates…..Friday, January 15 - Sunday, February 7

  Times.....Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm,   Friday evenings, 6 - 9 pm

Findlay Art League 2009 Juried Show Opens Friday

The Findlay Art League 2009 Juried Show held in conjunction with the Arts Partnership’s ArtWalk will open to the public Friday, November 6 with reception for the artists in the Findlay Art League gallery, 117 W. Crawford Street, from 5 – 9PM.  Awards will be at 7PM.

The show, open to artists in the northwest Ohio area, was judged by Dominic Catalano, Assistant Professor of Art Education in the School of Art at BGSU and he works professionally as an illustrator of children’s books. 

Best of show award was taken by Allen Hutton with his watercolor titled “Brooder,” other awards include: Two dimensional work first place award went to Sharon Rapp for her watercolor, “Blue Iris”; second place, James Andrews, oil, “Harvest Moon”; third place, Cathy Schock, pastel and colored pencil, “Hold Your Piece”; three dimensional work: first place, Robert Minto, ceramic, “Meeting at the Watering Bowl”; second place, Robert Minto, ceramic, “Bottle of Anger”; third place, Mike Kozumplik, jewelry, “When the Woodland Halls are Green…” and honorable mention awards went to Abby Damico, acrylic, “392”; Harry Melroy, graphite and white pencil, “Three Hungry Dogs” and Laura Corle, watercolor, “Done Lilies.”

The show will run from November 6 – 21.  Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11AM – 2PM and Fridays 5 – 8PM.

For more information about the Findlay Art League events and programs stop by our gallery or visit our website at www.findlayartleaguecom

Allen Hutton, takes “Best of Show” at the Findlay Art League’s 2009 Juried Show with his watercolor, “Brooder”.  The Juried Show opens Friday, November 6 with an artist reception in the Findlay Art League Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street, 5 – 9PM.

November Business Meeting of the Findlay Art League
 
Monday, November 2, 2009, 7PM
 
Program: Judy Grone* - "Understanding and Creating Collages"
 
*Judy Grone is a collage artist from Delphos, Ohio.  She will be showing some of her work and discussing collage methods.
Opening this Friday, November 6    
ArtWalk
and
Findlay Art League's
2009 JURIED SHOW
OPENING
Friday, November 6, 5 - 9PM
 
Show Dates
November 6 - November 21, 2009
Gallery Hours - 11AM - 2PM, Tuesday through Saturday
and Fridays 5 - 8PM

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It was a cold and rainy evening for the opening of Krisztina's show.
Harry Melroy is shown braving the elements and enjoying the opening.
Come see the show, "Northeastern Exposure" as there are several days of sunshine left
till the show closes on October 17.   Gallery Hours: 11AM - 2PM.

 

 
PHOTOGRAPHER
  
KRISZTINA KEDMENEC
  
PRESENTS
"Northeastern Exposure"

October 9 - 17, 2009

Opening - October 9, 7 - 9PM
IN THE GALLERY                                                              

Two Painters and a Potter 

 

Two painters and a potter present "Water and Earth."  Watercolor artists, Don Groff and Janealla Smalley and Ceramic artist, Robert Minto, are combining their work in a show that opens at 6:00 Friday, September 11, at the Findlay Art League gallery. The exhibit will continue through September 27 from 11:00-2:00, Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 6:00-8:30 on Friday evenings. The show is free and open to the public.

 

Born in Dayton, Don Groff started drawing before he started school. He developed as an artist throughout grade school, drawing cars and cartoons. He was the class artist all four years at Riverdale High School in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, where he designed the school logo before his graduation in 1963. He worked as the assistant to the battalion artist during his three years in the U. S. Army. After his military stint, Don worked for the Penn Central/Conrail Railroad for seventeen years as a tower operator, It was during this time he became interested in watercolors. Don is a self-taught watercolor artist, specializing in lighthouses, train depots, and other old buildings situated under luscious skies. His weathered wood textures indicate mastery of the media. He has won numerous awards for his paintings, which hang across the United States, in Canada, Germany, Japan, and Lebanon. He has been a member of the Findlay Art League for over 30 years, serving on the Board of Trustees and other committees. He is currently a member of the Port Clinton Art League and BRAG (Blanchard River Art Guild). Retired from Conrail, Don resides in Findlay.

 

Janealla Smalley is the Art Teacher at the St. Wendelin High School, Fostoria, OH, a position she has held for 26 years. She has been awarded the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching. A resident of Findlay, OH, Ms. Smalley maintains a studio in the downtown historic Jones Building. There she draws and paints. She particularly enjoys the challenge of transparent watercolor, exploring landscape painting, close-up nature subjects, and people, especially children. Her palette is soft, creating works that speak quietly, and draw the viewer gently into the picture. She does commissioned work as well as work for her own pleasure. She completed a mural of the city of Venice on the wall of a restaurant in Findlay, and is presently painting murals on the walls of a local church. Her work has been exhibited at several colleges and galleries across Ohio. She has received numerous awards for her work, including Most Creative Use of Medium for an ink painting, and recently First Place in the Findlay Art League May Show. She is an active member of the Findlay Art League.

 

Robert Minto was employed at Ada School for 32 years, teaching art from 1969 until 1995 and serving as principal of the high school from 1995 until he retired in 2000. He has been an adjunct faculty member at The University of Findlay for several years, teaching art classes and serving as a student teacher supervisor. Robert produces pottery of all sizes and descriptions in a pottery studio and gallery called Fallen Willow Pottery, in rural Mount Cory. The former tool shed was converted by Robert, who also built a kiln there which is more than seven feet high and five feet wide. Sometimes practical, sometimes whimsical, each piece of his pottery is individually designed and formed, so each is a piece of art work. Robert has shown his work in many galleries, and has won numerous awards, including from the Toledo Museum of Art, the Findlay Art League, and Wassenberg Art Center.

 

The September meeting

of the Findlay Art League will be

Monday, September 14 at 7PM .

 

PROGRAM:

 

Janealla Smalley and Amanda Kocsis

will present "Altered Books Program"

 

Get ready to feel inspired and creative with this month’s program on “Altered Books!” An altered book is created from a published book that is changed, altered, and transformed into a work of art; this can also be a personal reflection piece or visual journal.  Janealla Smalley and Amanda Kocsis will be presenting the program.  There will be demonstrations on how to start an altered book and how use decorating techniques with various materials.

 

The purpose of this program is to have several members participate in creating an altered book, then share their books every month for other members to alter even further.  If there are enough participants, these books could be on display in the gallery, possibly part of the May Show or as a show by itself!  Please invite anyone who may be interested in participating in this group project and be ready to be creative!

 

See you there...

news release 9/1/2009

 

Findlay Art League Announces

Youth Art Programs

 

The Findlay Art League is excited to announce the 2009-2010 Youth Art Programs beginning the 3rd week in September to start the fall season.  These classes enrich children in art techniques, art media, art history and aesthetics, while focusing on this year’s theme, “Art History Time Warp!”  Every month we will explore history in art, starting with Stone Age and ending in Pop Art, and students will learn new techniques to create exciting projects! 

Classes range from ages 4-15, or K-8th grade.  We offer the “After School Programs” that take place once a week at 4pm.  There are three different age groups that meet on different days; Monday’s 1st-2nd grade, Tuesday’s 3rd-5th grade, and Wednesday’s 6th-8th grade.  We also offer a Saturday workshop for the little ones and their parents, called “Kinder Kids & Kin.”  This program meets the 3rd Saturday of every month and is for children ages 4-6 and their parent(s)/guardian to create together.  And lastly, we offer a morning Home School Program geared for home school children to meet together and create art projects in the mornings.  There are two age groups that meet once a week; ages 5-9 and ages 10-15.  Please visit their website for class schedule, themes, and registration form at www.findlayartleague.com.  You can call Amanda Kocsis to register at 419-581-2391 or email her at fal_education@yahoo.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO THE "CLASSES" PAGE

 

Stained Glass Saturday Workshop  
 

In the Fall the Findlay Art League is offering an adult class in Stained Glass. Ever wondered how to create a beautiful stained glass piece of your own?  Learn to construct a 9 ½” x 15” stained glass panel using the copper foil method.  You will learn how to make your pattern, cut and break glass, grind glass, foil, and solder your glass panel.  This is a 3 day, 3 hour session on Saturdays Oct. 24, 31, and Nov. 7, at 9am-12pm.  All materials and tools are included.  Class Fee: $125 (FAL member)/ $150 regular.  Instructor: Tammy Morman.  You can call Amanda Kocsis to register at 419-581-2391 or email her at fal_education@yahoo.com.

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From the 6 July FAL Business Meeting

Amanda Kocsis reported on the success of the Children’s Show resulting from the FAL youth programs from the 2008-2009 classes.  At the opening on Sunday, June 28, ribbons were awarded and donations from Reick’s (art supplies) and Dietsch’s (ice cream coupons) were presented.  Classes for 2009-2010 are scheduled and ready to go up on our website.  Carol Smith presented a detailed treasurer’s report for last month and for the year to date.  Dan Czarnecki informed members about the progress made in putting a new sink and tankless hot water system in the restroom area.  He also installed the new tables in the classroom.  Bob Minto discussed the proposed lighting plan for the gallery and explained the delay in installation.  Rollie Smith reminded members that the Commercial Artists Guild intake is Thursday and Saturday, July 9 and 11.  Their show will open on July 17 and remain up until August 2.  Janealla Smalley is working hard on the program brochure for the League calendar for next year and would love suggestions for speakers/presentations.  She will be calling League members to donate refreshments for meetings this coming year.  It is these volunteers who make our League so successful. 

FAL Meeting Notes, June 1, 2009 :

The League recognized Marilyn Dillon’s hard work as treasurer for the last few years and hopes she enjoys her retirement up in Cleveland.  Carol Smith was elected to fill Marilyn’s office.  Amanda Kocsis reported on classes for adults and classes for children that will be available this summer.  A list will be forthcoming in The CourierDan Lerma will teach figure and portrait drawing from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on June 15, 17, 22, and 24.  Children’s summer classes begin June 15.  There are eight classes offered.  The FAL website will also have details.  The youth show will open on June 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will run through July 5.  Dan Czarnecki reported that he sold two old tables and purchased four new tables for the League.  The old shelving in the classroom is coming down gradually as the staff fills the new shelving.  Soon he will organize a work group to put in the new sink.  Rollie Smith informed members of the upcoming Commercial Artists Guild show (PROSPECTUS) which opens Friday, July 17 and runs through August 2.  Registration is July 9 and 11.  Rollie also mentioned the availability of the flower shop display window on Main Street as a venue for members’art work.  Bob Bell offered to get FAL up on Facebook to give us greater exposure as a group.  Janealla Smalley is beginning the process of developing our 2009-2010 program schedule.  She would welcome any ideas or suggestions members have for presentations.  Bob Minto opened discussion regarding the spring exhibit of Findlay art work at the Toledo Museum of Art in 2010.  Things are still in the planning stages.  Further discussion will be forthcoming at the July meeting.  Janealla Smalley, Don Groff, and Bob Minto mentioned having a three-person show during gallery down times, perhaps in August or September.  Bob continues to work toward a “show” motorcycle exhibit slated for a week in August.  July 6 is our next meeting.   

Findlay Art League
 
2009 MAY SHOW
 

Findlay Art League’s

May Show to Open

Friday. May 1. 5:00 - 9:00 PM. Awards at 7 pm.  

 

The Findlay Art League’s May Show opens Friday, May 1 at the FAL Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street.  In conjunction with the Arts Partnership’s ArtWalk the May Show will be open from 5 – 9PM with awards being presented at 7PM.

 

Winning Best of Show was the “Dee Feet of Liberty” by Dan Lerma, First Place went to Janealla Smalley, “Testing the Water,”  Second to Robert Minto, “Teapot for Two,” Third place, Phil Sugden, “Tree and Temple, Katmandu.”  Honorable Mentions went to Don Groff, “Spook Haven;“ Scott Sherman, “55 Packard” and Harry Melroy, “Rocket Head Explains It All.”  Merit Awards to Robert Minto, “Tall Lidded Container;” Sharon Rapp, Elsie’s Flock” and Kristina Kedmenec, “Turn Up the Volume.”

 

The Findlay Art League’s May Show will be open until May 30.  The gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM – 2PM.

 

The judges for the show were Don Williams and Sue Harrington-Williams.

 

For more information about the Findlay Art League, its programs and classes, visit our gallery or check out our website at www.findlayartleague.com

 

 

 

News Release 4-1-2009

 

2009 STUDENT ART EXHIBIT, GRADES 6 - 12, OPENS

 

Students from Findlay City and Hancock County Schools will have art work on display this week end at the Findlay Art League Gallery.  The 2009 Student Art Exhibit for grades 6–8 and 9-12 opens Thursday, April 2, from 6:30-8:00 pm, with awards presentation at 7:00.  This show and the awards given to students are made possible by the generosity of the McClelland Family Student Art Endowment Fund, The Bill Graham Memorial Trust, and Chase Bank.  Art Teachers in the city, county, parochial and home schools were invited to bring two pieces of artwork per grade, one per student, for this display.

 

The show has been judged by Ruth Dewar-Balcomb, well-known regional artist and teacher.  Ruth’s own art has been exhibited at the Dayton Art Institute, The Toledo Museum of Art, The Columbus Gallery of Art and Youngstown’s Butler Art Institute, and in several public and private buildings in Findlay.  She has won seven “Best of Show” and numerous other awards.  She has had several “One Man Shows,” including one at the artists’ community of Vinahaven, Maine.  Ruth is a member and Past President of the Findlay Art League.  She has presented ink and watercolor demonstrations at Bowling Green State University, WBGU-TV, Ohio Northern University, University of Findlay, Bluffton University, the Toledo Artists Club, Tiffin Columbian High School, and Findlay High School.  She is an experienced Art Judge, having judged Sandusky County Fair artwork, Lakewood Watercolor Society, all of the McClellan Gallery Exhibits, and several area high school shows.

 

Bill Graham Memorial Awards will be given to the following high school students:  $1000 First Place to Rijah Shuck, Riverdale School, for an untitled painting; $500 Second Place to Katie Borgelt, McComb School, for “Mister Bones;” $250 Third Place to Brittany Douerk, Findlay High School, for “S. N. L.”  Chase Bank Awards of $100 each will be presented to Lynsey Harris, Cory-Rawson School, for “The Green Lantern;” Brittany Hargis, St. Wendelin High School, for “Eye of the Tiger;” and Julie Berget, Findlay High School, for “Luke.”

 

Bill Graham Memorial Awards will be given to the following middle school students:  $500 First Place to Colin Dodds, St. Michaels School, for “Vans by the Foot;” $250 Second Place to Hunter Baldridge, Donnell Middle School, for an untitled collage; $100 Third Place to Hannah Warren, St. Michaels School, for “Sunrise Through the Windows.”  Chase Bank Awards of $50 each will be presented to Colleen Fondessy, St. Wendelin Middle School, for “Tesselated Beast King;” Zach Dominique, Liberty Benton School, for an untitled sculpture; Harley Ganshow, Van Buren School for “Water;” and Kayla Ergard, Central Middle School, for “Marble Madness.”

 

The show is free and open to the public.  Additional viewing hours will be Friday, April 3 from 5:30-7:30, Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 from 11:00-3:00.  For information, 419 427-3314.

 

 

Findlay Art League’s

PHOTO 27

Exhibit Dates, March 13 - 28, 2009  -  Findlay Art League Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840

The Findlay Art League’s “Photo 27” Show opened Friday, March 13 at 7PM – 9PM at the FAL Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street.

Winning Best of Show at Findlay Art League's "Photo 27" is Jeff Farrington, Mesa Arch; Other awards include the Marathon Oil Company First Place Award, Andreas Baumgartner, Liminal Spaces #1; Marathon Petroleum Company, LLC Second Place Award, Pamela Cordeau, Kimmel Center; Picture Perfect Photo and Frame, Third Place Award, Roland Smith, Morning Camera; Harvest Financial Merit Award to Bill Lishawa, Spinout; Glenn F. and Rachel E. Crow Memorial Award, Best Black & White Image, Tyler Brown, Filamentis; Adeline Winterfeld Merit Award, Best Color Image, Alice Schneider, Flames; Honorable Mention awards go to Alisha Jones, Erin; Teresa Lambert, Dutch Boy; Ben Barnes, Black Cat and Dorothyann Strange, In the Garden. All winning entries will be displayed on the Findlay Art league web site  www.findlayartleague.com the week following the opening.  Co-Chairman for the show are Andrew and Darlene Crow.

The gallery hours for “Photo 27” are Tuesday through Saturday 11AM – 2PM. The show closes March 28th.

The judge for “Photo 27” was Mark Fohl, competition chairperson for the Westbridge Camera Club, Columbus, Ohio, where he has held several other offices including that of President. His personal work includes accepted entries in such juried shows as the: Firelands Association for the Visual Arts in Oberlin, Ohio Art League in Columbus and the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition.  Mark has had several solo shows in and around central Ohio and has a solo show scheduled for this coming September in Dresden, Germany.

For more information about the Findlay Art League, its shows and programs, visit the FAL Gallery or the FAL website.

2009 Student Art Exhibit K-5 Opens

Students from Findlay City and Hancock County Schools will have art work on display this week end at the Findlay Art League Gallery.  The 2009 Student Art Exhibit for grades K-5 opens Thursday, February 19, from 6:30-8:00 PM, with awards presentation at 7:00.  This show and the awards given to students are made possible by the generosity of the McClelland Family Student Art Endowment Fund, The Bill Graham Memorial Trust, and Chase Bank.  Art Teachers in the city, county, parochial and home schools were invited to bring two pieces of artwork per grade, one per student, for this display.

 

The show has been judged by Ruth Dewar-Balcomb, well-known regional artist and teacher.  Ruth’s own art has been exhibited at the Dayton Art Institute, The Toledo Museum of Art, The Columbus Gallery of Art and Youngstown’s Butler Art Institute, and in several public and private buildings in Findlay.  She has won seven “Best of Show” and numerous other awards.  She has had several “One Man Shows,” including one at the artists’ community of Vinahaven, Maine.  Ruth is a member and Past President of the Findlay Art League.  She has presented ink and watercolor demonstrations at Bowling Green State University, WBGU-TV, Ohio Northern University, University of Findlay, Bluffton University, the Toledo Artists Club, Tiffin Columbian High School, and Findlay High School.  She is an experienced Art Judge, having judged Sandusky County Fair artwork, Lakewood Watercolor Society, all of the McClellan Gallery Exhibits, and several area high school shows.

 

Bill Graham Memorial Awards will be given to the following students:  $100 First Place to Alyson Kettles, Cory Rawson School, for “Clown With Glasses;” $50 Second Place to Kate Shepherd, Vanlue School, for “A Bug’s Life;” $25 Third Place to Jacob Kleopfer, Vanlue School, for “Notan.”  Chase Bank Awards of $15 each will be presented to Johnna Richter, Lincoln School, for “The Mask;” Seth Cramer, Vanlue School, for “The Middle East;” Titus Nault, Arcadia School, for “Patchwork Fishy;” Lauren Breuer, Van Buren School, for “Graffiti;” and to Olivia Kliesch, Vanlue School, for and untitled weaving.

 

The show is free and open to the public.  Additional viewing hours will be Friday, Feb. 20 from 5:30-7:30, Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 11:00-3:00.  For information, 419 427-3314.

News release

January 21, 2009

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Findlay Art League's "Art from a Different Perspective” Show Opens

 

The Findlay Art League's "Art from a Different Perspective” Show opens this Friday, January 23, 7 - 9PM at the Findlay Art League Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street.    The exciting new show opens the artist’s imagination to determine just what is meant by “from a different perspective.”  The show will run through February 7. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10AM – 2PM.

 

The show was judged by Jaye Bumbaugh, retired chairman and professor of art from Bluffton University. In a statement about the show Mr. Bumbaugh commented, “I was struck by a lot of variety of ideas.  The exhibit doesn’t lack coverage in terms of imagination!  I could have awarded more awards!” and to the artists,” Keep making art - it’s worth the effort.”                           

 

Harry Melroy took Best of Show with his painting called “Glue Pot.”  Other awards included:  FIRST PLACE: Suzanne Kinstle Nocera, watercolor, “Tulip Fantasy,” SECOND PLACE: Debra Buchanan, oil on linen, “Till Daybreak and Shadows Flee,” THIRD PLACE: Pamela Cordeau, photograph, “The Woodworker,” HONORABLE MENTION: Charles Bendle, stone sculpture, “Raptored Portal,” Dale Devene, Photograph, “Quiet Predator” and Roland Smith, photograph, “Inside/Out.”

 

For more information about the Findlay Art League and its programs – visit our gallery or our website www.findlayartleague.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Harry Melroy is shown with his Best of Show painting “Glue Pot.”  Harry’s painting and 70 other works of art by area artists can be seen at the Findlay Art League's "Art from a Different Perspective” Show opening this Friday, January 23, 7 - 9PM at the Findlay Art League Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street.   

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for the calendar year 2009
January to January
Active membership - $30 a year
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Full Time Student Membership (17 of older) $15

 

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The Findlay Art League's
2008 JURIED SHOW
Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 22
 

The Findlay Art League’s 2008 Juried Show held in conjunction with the Arts Partnership’s ArtWalk opened to the public Friday, November 7 with reception for the artists in the Findlay Art League gallery, 117 W. Crawford Street, from 5 – 9PM.  Awards will be made at 7PM.

The show, open to artists in the northwest Ohio area, was judged by Judith Greavu and Bruce Chesser, retired Ohio Northern University art professors.

Best of show was taken by Dan Lerma for his charcoal drawing “Blatz”. Other awards include : Two dimensional work first place went to Kevin Rooney for his oil  “Grandmother at 16” ; second place, Harry Melroy, acrylic, “Cut the Cake”; third place, Connie Rooney, pastel, “Rushes”; three dimensional works: first place, Ed Corle, pottery, “Rain”;  second place, Mike Kozumplik, jewelry, “Through Wind May Blow and Rain May Fall” and honorable mentions went to James A. Andrews, watercolor, “The Last Rose” ; Donna Barhite, pastel, “Alicia, Daydreaming” and Sally Thompson, oil, “Clark in Winter".  A special award, given by the Hancock Youth Leadership Class of 2009, was awarded to Sarah Grosche for “Return to Oz”.

The show will run from November 7 – 22.  Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10AM – 2PM.

For more information about the Findlay Art League events and programs stop by our gallery or visit our website at www.findlayartleague.com.

 

 

Dan Lerma takes “Best of Show” at the Findlay Art League’s 2008 Juried Show with his charcoal drawing “Blatz”.  The Juried Show opened Friday, November 7 with an artist reception in the Findlay Art League Gallery, 117 West Crawford Street, 5 – 9PM.

 
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Contact Tom Harmon at 419-421-4096 / tdharmon@marathonoil.com

              

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