* The CAC building will continue to be open only Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm.
* Studio usage will remain limited by reservations only through the specific Club processes.
* Keys will not be checked out for after-hours studio usage.
* The Expressions Gallery and Gift Shop will be limited to five (5) customers at a time.
* Masks are required at all times in the Creative Arts Center building.
* Social distancing must be observed at all times in the Creative Arts Center building.
* Sanitizer must be used upon entering the Creative Arts Center and the Expressions Gallery & Gift Shop.
* Customers will be asked to stay home if they are sick.
* Customers will sign-in when entering the Expressions Gallery & Gift Shop.
* Customers may walk through hallway and purchase items in display windows but may not enter studios.
* Customers will not be allowed to enter with food or beverages.
* Purchases in the Expressions Gallery & Gift Shop will be completed using a Homeowners card, checks or credit cards only (No Cash Sales).
* Customers will enter the Expressions Gallery & Gift Shop using the front door (main entrance) and exit using the Gift Shop south door.
* Should adherence to the established guidelines NOT be followed by the consignors or customers, the gift shop will be closed.
* There will be NO December Holiday Festival this year.
Consignor Specific Information:
Prep for Expressions Gallery & Gift Shop Opening
* White forms (inventory intake and instructions) and tags are in plastic holders at CAC front door (to the right of the door) and the back door of the Gallery (to the left of the door). You can pick-up these forms and tags Monday through Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm.
* The Gallery will not be accepting any inventory that does not have a completed white inventory form and tag(s) attached to the individual inventory items.
Inventory Intake Dates:
* Intake to include Fall holiday items -
Alphabetical order by LAST name:
A - H Wednesday, October 7th - 9:00am - 12:00noon
I - Q Thursday, October 8th - 9:00am - 12:00noon
R - Z Friday, October 9th - 9:00am - 12:00noon
* Holiday intake Only -
A - H Wednesday, November 16th - 9:00am - 12:00noon
I - Q Thursday, November 17th - 9:00am - 12:00noon
R - Z Friday, November 18th - 9:00am - 12:00noon
* Inventory Intake Process - Consignor Will:
1) Complete inventory intake form and put tags on all items before coming to CAC building with inventory items. Make sure you limit the description and print legibly. New inventory will not be accepted unless all intake forms and tags are properly completed.
2) Reminder instructions will be sent out to all consignors (via Constant Contact) of the schedule of assigned specific intake dates by last name.
3) Wear a mask.
4) Sanitize hands upon entry into the CAC.
5) Observe social distancing.
6) Deliver inventory on assigned day and time. In order to decrease the number of people coming into CAC at one time, alphabetical order by last name will be used to assign days for inventory intake.
7) Place items with inventory intake form on table inside the front door in the lobby or hand to gloved staff person and then the consignor leaves the CAC building.
* Consignors will not be permitted to enter the Expressions Gallery & Gift Shop to organize or check on their inventory. Consignors will be notified by staff if they need to replace sold items.
from The Creative Arts Center
*** *** Artist of the Month *** ***
Hilary Fiscus
Hilary had been selected to be the Artist of the Month for April, but with the covid shutdown, it was not possible to display her beautiful watercolors at that time. During the remaining days of September and the month of October, Hilary's work is being displayed in the Coyote Room AOTM window and at the desks in the Clubhouses. The next time you come for Open Studio or, when the Expressions Gallery & Gift Shop open, be sure to take a moment to see the display of Hilary's watercolor paintings.
*** *** Coyote Room Window Change-out *** ***
The next date for changing out the artwork displayed in the Coyote Room window will be Thursday, November 12th, between 9:30am and 10:30am.
An email will be sent to Club members prior to this date explaining the specific instructions, based upon safety precautions, for submitting your artwork. Be sure to read carefully and observe the instructions if you wish to display your work in the windows.
*** *** Congratulations to ...*** ***
Sylvia Armstrong who has been accepted into the Herberger Theater Art Show "Vacation". The live show will be open February 5th through March 29th, 2021 at the Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ.
*** *** Opportunities & Call to Artists *** ***
From Guylene Ozlanski ...
The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission has issued a Call to Artists: NEW WORKS, NEW DIRECTIONS
We're sure you've seen artists evolving over time and reinventing themselves, exploring new media, subjects, and even different ways of viewing the world. What has influenced you lately? Has your pondering, exploring and experimenting helped transform your work? What direction has your art taken recently? We'd love you to share with us the new vision and new direction in your new works!
Details: 1) Open to all West Valley Artists ages 18+ 2) Up to two (2) submissions may be accepted 3) Submittal will include online application and waiver form, artists statement and digital images of artwork 4) Artist statement and images must be submitted to: Guylene.Ozlanski@goodyearaz.gov
Requirements: 1) Any 2-Dimensional work of any medium 2) Each submission will include: title of art work, year created, medium, name of artist, and artist statement of no more than 150 words
Schedule: 9/16 - Entries opened 10/15 - Image deadline 10/22 - Artists notified 10/29 Virtual Art Show opens 1/30/21 - Art Show closes
From Patty Prather, City of Goodyear Arts & Culture ...
WHAM CARDS FOR SENIORS
Goodyear
My friend Budd Gilbert, a WHAM member and veteran, has been fighting cancer for awhile now and he wrote to me saying he had been so depressed a few weeks ago just sitting home waiting for his wife to get home each day. He told me that just when he was feeling the lowest he received a whole bunch of cards in the mail saying how much he mattered. He said that gave him courage and a reason to go on.
“ So I was serious about getting cards and crafts to the shut-ins and Connie from WHAM took me serious. She started a campaign to create and then deliver to the elderly in shut-in, no visitors situations. Next we will be asking the parents of the children who are not going to school right now to have their children make cards to give to the seniors. We also will be asking an organization in Mesa for they to do the same. We are asking for donations for supplies but mostly for your time and effort to make the cards. You can drop off your cards at WHAM, WHAM is Closed right now, but there is a box on the back patio that says Seniors Cards, please deposit there. A couple of truths involved here: Focusing on serving others is absolutely the best therapy to take the focus off our problems.” Wrote Budd Gilbert on FB 3/17/2020.
Because of his inspiring story I felt like we all need to do something during these times of Coronavirus that would bring us together and feel like we were doing something. I started a CARDS FOR SENIORS campaign on March 17, 2020 where only (6 – 8 people at a time gather) at WHAM to make uplifting cards to be delivered to senior residents in our communities. Even though WHAM’s doors are closed to the public you can drop off your cards at WHAM’s back Patio in a Box that says “CARDS FOR SENIORS”. We plan to deliver to the senior residents in a bundle that says these cards have been isolated for 48 hours, therefore, if infected the virus dies on paper and cardboard in 24hrs. These cards will be disinfected and placed in bags. Or you can put cards in an envelope or box and mail to WHAM at 16560 N. Dysart Rd., Surprise, AZ 85378.
To date WHAM, along with residents, have made and delivered 3800 cards to Surprise and Peoria senior facilities, uplifting many senior’s spirits. WHAM would like to expand this campaign into the Goodyear/ Avondale / and Buckeye areas. We are asking for people to help us make cards to deliver to those who cannot see their loved ones.
This is a perfect thing to get your kids that are out of school doing. They will understand how important it is to give to their communities, care about others around them, and have fun doing something constructive. Please help and make someone’s day a little brighter.
Please contact Linda or Connie if you want to be involved. If you want to know how to make these cards:
Linda Stahl at Linda.Stahl@wham-art.org
Connie at Connie.whitlock@wham-art.org
PLEASE KNOW THAT WHAM WILL NOT PLACE ANYONE IN DANGER BY GIVING THESE CARDS TO SENIORS
WE WILL MAKE SURE THE INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED IN A SAFE WAY. We will follow the guidelines put out by the CDC.
*** *** Interested in other Opportunities for Shows, Classes, Art Societies and More? *** ***
Check out the information on the Club website's Home Page, left side buttons - "Things to Do & Review" feature. (Be sure to log-in first!) This feature is an important resource for Art Club members.
*** *** *** OPEN STUDIO *** *** ***
The Coyote Room is available for Open Studio work on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with morning times of 9:00am-11:30am and afternoon times of 12:30pm-3:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to get together to work on their art piece, socialize (while observing social distancing!), and enjoy the camaraderie of other artists.
There are procedures in place to ensure, as much as possible, the safety of yourself and other artists:
1) You must register the day and time you intend to use the Coyote Room. You can do this by logging-in to the Club website; going to the calendar; selecting the date and time you want to attend Open Studio; clicking on that time and following through the steps to complete your registration. If you have a problem, email Betty Jean Kennedy at blueoceangracie@yahoo.com and your name will be added to the list. If you are unable to attend, please notify Betty Jean so that time slot can be available for another member.
2) Enter the CAC through the front door, sign-in, and sanitize your hands.
3) A limit of 10 people may be in the Coyote Room at one time. There are specific places designated as work stations. Please do not move the chairs around ... they have been positioned for social distancing.
4) At the end of your session, use the wipes provided to sanitize your work space and any equipment you have used.
5) Exit out the patio doors in the Coyote Room.
*** *** Opportunities for You to Volunteer *** ***
The Art Club is solely dependent upon Volunteers.
The PebbleCreek Art Club offers members many opportunities to show their artwork, attend social gatherings (at least before the pandemic!), attend classes, and more because someone has stepped up to serve as an officer, a committee member, or a chairperson.
The Art Club needs Volunteers for the coming year. You are qualified. You will bring to the Club fresh ideas and your unique vision. You will not be alone. You will have the support and the help of other Club members and Club officers. Here are some opportunities:
Club officers: The offices of President, VP-Operations, VP-Education Instructors, and VP-Education Classes will need to be filled for years 2021 and 2022. Contact Marsha Lyons - marshalyons44@yahoo.com, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, for more information or to offer your services in one of these offices.
Chairperson for the 2021 Spring Art Show and Committee members for the Spring Art Show: The Art Club's Spring Show, normally held in March or April, needs a Chairperson and Committee members to schedule and plan the Spring Art Show. If you volunteer to chair the Spring Show now, you can work with the Fall Show committee to learn more about what is involved. Fresh ideas keep our Shows interesting to our community and challenging to our artists.
Instructors: Are you interested in teaching a Zoom class or teaching an in-person class in the Coyote Room to a limited number of students? If so, contact Diane Walenda at dwalenda8@gmail.com
*** *** THANK YOUS *** ***
... Sylvia Armstrong ... for taking care of Club business while I was away for several weeks. Sylvia did a great job and I appreciate her work on behalf of the Club members and myself.
... Susan Gleason, Sylvia Armstrong, Debby Bolton, Charlene Romanos, Diane Walenda, Candi Kloverstrom ... for all the work they have been doing on the Fall Art Show.
... Charlene Romanos ... for the articles to the PebbleCreek Post promoting the Art Club each month and especially for the Fall Show front page article
... Marsha Lyons, Charlene Romanos, Diana Horton-Smith ... for volunteering to serve as the Nominating Committee for Club officers who will be elected at the November Club meeting.
... Board Members Sylvia Armstrong, Linda Wallace, Carol Collins, Barb Rossi, Lou Stifter, Diane Walenda, Marielle Ramsey ... who have been working diligently during this pandemic for the benefit of Club members
... Debby Bolton and Susan Gleason ... for the time they put in with a practice meeting with Zoom, setting-up the September Zoom meeting, and operating and administering the Zoom meeting this past Friday.
... Members who signed-in and attended the September Zoom meeting. It was encouraging to the Board to see members sign-up for a Zoom meeting, and we thank you for your support. A lot of information was shared. For those who were unable to attend, the Minutes of this meeting will be posted on the Club's website soon.
*** *** FAREWELLS *** ***
... Judy Stough ... one of the founding members of the PebbleCreek Art Club, a past president, and the first Artist of the Year in 2003 is leaving PebbleCreek to live near family in Chandler. We thank her for all she has contributed to the Art Club over the years and we wish her the very best in her new home.
... Lou and Nancy Stifter ... Lou and Nancy are leaving PebbleCreek and moving to the Scottsdale area to be near family. Lou has served 4 years as the Vice President Education - Classes. Nancy has served as Chairperson of a Spring Art Show, and as a committee member on a number of committees. Both have loved and contributed much to the Art Club and they will be missed. We wish them the very best in their new home ... and much joy being near their little grandsons!
*** *** DATES FOR YOUR CALENDARS *** ***
October 9th - 3:00pm - Deadline to complete the Application for your entries into the PCAC 2020 Fall Show
October 26th - 10:00am - October Board Meeting
October 30th - 9:00am - October Club Meeting - Nominating Committee will present the slate of candidates for Club offices January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022
*** *** IF YOU ARE INTERESTED ... *** ***
A Moment In Art History - More short videos from Jason Horejs of Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale and Pinetop, AZ offering an interesting glimpse into famous pieces of artwork:
"The Fighting Temeraire" - J.M.W. Turner
"Seagram Murals: A Dramatic Commission Cancellation" - Mark Rothkos
"The Wedding at Cana: The Story of the Mona Lisa's Gargantuan Neighbor"
https://reddotblog.com/video-a-moment-in-art-history-the-wedding-feast-at-cana-the-story-of-the-mona-lisas-gargantuan-neighbor
Other Helpful links:
What to do with Older Art?
Need help finding a title for an art piece?
The winner of the Arizona Art $25 Gift Certificate at the close of Friday's meeting was Candis Kloverstrom!
The the Fall Show Committee, the Board and I have done our best to keep members updated about Club news, information, opportunities, and the availability of the Coyote Room at the Creative Arts Center during this pandemic. At a time when there is so little going on, there is still a lot going on with the Art Club officers and the Fall Show Committee.
At the end of the Zoom meeting Friday, I asked members who had questions to email me and I would answer them in this Blast. I did not receive any questions. In the event some are sent to me later I will respond to the person individually.
Once again I want to thank members for their support and encouragement. And, again, if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns, please email me at blueoceangracie@yahoo.com