WHAL Newsletter

Demonstrator Corner

Look Who's Coming!

Nancy Deckant

Thursday, September 17, 2009,

7:30 pm meeting of WHAL

The West Hills Art League resumes its schedule with the opening meeting of the season on Thursday, September 17th. The meeting will feature Nancy Deckant, a professional artist who works in watercolor and mixed media. Using various watercolor painting techniques and the principle of intensity, Deckant will demonstrate how to take a lost cause painting to a better place, all the while having some fun.

Nancy Deckant's "Emerging"

To read more about Nancy, visit her website at www.nancydeckant.com.

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Do you have content you would like to include in our monthly newsletter? Connie will accept newsletter articles and announcements as late as the 1st of every month for publication in that month's newsletter.

Both Connie (hardcopy newsletter) and Cathy (online newsletter) require this lead time to write, assemble and distribute the newsletter to our members prior to our meeting dates.

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2009 - 2010 Board of Directors

President - Kim Iyer

Vice President - Cindy Gilberti

Recording Secretary - Marjorie Thompson

Treasurer - Audra Zampogna

Newsletter - Connie Serapiglia

Publicity - Rita Wilson

Membership - Cathy Vignolini

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Mt. Lebanon Park

Oct 4th 10am - Oct 5th 6pm

More than 50 artists, local and beyond, will exhibit in Mt. Lebanon's Art in the Park this October. Artwork will be available in a variety of media including oil, watercolor and pastels; textiles and weaving; needlework and florals; glass, ceramics and jewelry; photography and woodcarving and furniture. This 2-day charity event, benefits the Mt. Lebanon Sunrise Rotary Club.

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Cynthia Weidner's solo exhibit "Colorful Expressions," is on display at the Bottlebrush Gallery in Harmony PA.

Aug. 7th - Sept. 13th

www.bottlebrushgallery.com

The opening was a big success and Cindy has already sold 6 pieces. You still have a chance to see the show and meet with Cindy at the September 13th Saturday coffee hour. Check with the Gallery (724-452-0539) for time.

Cynthia has also added new pieces to her

gallery page on the WHAL website.

Dan Jimick has a new presence on the web at www.Jimickart.com Dan's work called "Look! See!" is featured on the front page of the WHAL site.

W. Korol Selley has a new presence on the WHAL website. View Wanda's page.

Congratulations to Will White on his sale of two paintings during our Mt. Lebanon Library exhibit! Enjoy some of Will's work on the WHAL website.

D.Zoe Shutka invites you to experience

Zoe: magnation, an opening reception at her D.ZIGNZ Studio & Gallery in Glenwillard, PA. In addition to award-winning original art, jewelry and photography, this event will feature artwork by artist Duke Moore and Zoe's private students. Join Zoe on Friday, September 18th, 7pm-11pm, and enjoy art, music and refreshments. Click on this invitation for more information, including directions.

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Double Door Gallery

223 3rd Avenue

Carnegie, PA 15106

www.doubledoor.gallery.com

Opening reception: Plein Air Show

Friday, Sept 11, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Free and open to all.

Art demonstration: Frank Webb

Saturday, Sept 12, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 fee. Open to the public.

Open studio: Chinese brush painting

Wednesday, Sept 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Try the ancient art of Chinese brush painting with artist Louisa Yee. Free and open to all.

Open studio: Figure session

Monday, Sept 21 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Join Barry Winsand for an informal figure session of poses with a live, clothed model. Bring your favorite drawing or painting materials. Cost: $10 model fee. Open to the public.

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Time to Renew Your Membership

It's that time of year, a new season begins for the West Hills Art League and so does our annual membership drive. Whether you are a returning member, or wish to join the league for the first time, the annual membership fee is $25 for an individual and $35 for a family.

Returning members may apply a $5 discount if they renew their membership prior to October 31st, making the fee $20/$30, individual/family.

For more information about membership benefits, see our Membership link. Download the membership form and bring it with you to our next meeting, or mail to the West Hills Art League using the address available on the membership form. We look forward to seeing you!

Download WHAL Membership form.

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Welcome Back

To an Exciting 2009-10 WHAL Season!

Our first meeting of the season will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:30 to 9:30 PM.

The location is Sharon Presbyterian Church Community Center, 522 Carnot Road, Moon Township, PA.

WHAL will continue to meet on the third Thursday of every month from until May.

We look forward to seeing old friends at the meetings and making some new friends so bring along a guest!

WHAL Group Exhibit at

Gateway Newspapers Office!

WHAL will exhibit in September at Gallery -30- at the Gateway office in Sewickley. Art work by Dianne Bauman will be used to advertise this exhibit.

The exhibit will coincide with Sewickley's annual fall Gallery Walk.

Please stop by the Gateway Office and feast your eyes on this exceptional installation.

Exhibition @ the Gateway Gallery

Jan. thru Feb. 28th 2009

Gateway Newspapers

533 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA

WHAL Group Exhibit at

The Mt. Lebanon Library

WHAL's exhibit at the Mt. Lebanon Library opened on August 1st and continued through August 30th. This was a great venue for the WHAL participants. Along with Will White’s sale, there were also three more inquires about his artwork hanging there!

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The Bottlebrush Gallery

539 Main Street

Harmony, PA

724-452-0539

www.bottlebrushgallery.com

The Bottlebrush Gallery is accepting new artists for Gallery shows. It may take up to 3 months before they can hang your work as they rotate through registered artists.

Their commission is 40% but they are located in a hot spot that has a great visual impact and visitor traffic. Lots of floor space for sculpture, pottery, photographs and prints in racks. Wall space is a bit limited so that’s why it would be wise to get on the list as soon as possible. If you’re looking for a venue for your work this gallery just might be right for you. Contact the Bottlebrush Gallery if you're interested.

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Cindy Gilberti is hard at work, creating a stellar line-up of demonstrators for our meetings. The 2009/10 season promises to be a great one! Take a sneak peek at who is coming by checking out our Meeting link. If you have a suggestion for a demonstrator, please contact Cindy.

Announcing Bridgewater's

First Friday Block Party for the Arts

Bridgewater has launched a monthly "block party for the arts" called First Friday. Yes it takes place on the first Friday of every month.

They are looking for artists to showcase their work by sketching, drawing, or painting as a demonstration. If you choose to demonstrate your work, then you can set up and sell your artwork - no vendor fee. If you would like to sell your work and not demonstrate, the fee is $15.

Visit www.bridgewaterpa.com to read all about this event. If you would like to participate in one or all of the First Fridays, please contact:

Jean Frey: 703-347-1172

Email: Jeanfrey@aol.com

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The West Hills Art League is a volunteer organization. We thrive when our members pitch in.

What do you have to offer our league? Talent, for sure, but how about some of your time as well? Let your board know how you're willing to help the league!

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New Newsletter Feature

Our monthly newsletter is a great place to highlight interesting, art-related websites. Let us know if you like this idea and share with us any addresses of art websites which you particularly enjoy or find helpful.

This month's site was offered by Cindy Gilberti:

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Artist Society.

Visit them at: www.swpa-arts.ning.com

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