West Hills Art League: Newsletter

2009 WHAL Annual Juried Show

Congratulations to this year's winning artists!

Best of Show

"The Flutists" by W. Korol Selley

First Place

"Canyon Wall" by Nancy Bush

Second Place

"Feeding the Birds" by Christine Manjerovic

Third Place

"Piece of Me" by Catherine Geronimo

Honorable Mention

"Breton Hay Bales" by Carol Volz Begley

"April 1965" by Vickie Froelich

"Winter's End" by Jim Larson

The show opened at Robin Hill Cultural Center on March 22nd. It was a happy affair with family and friends joining members in admiring the superb artwork.

In keeping with our tradition, juror Jeanie McGuire will recap her critique during our April meeting. Meeting details:

April 16th, 7:30 PM

Robin Hill Cultural Center

949 Thorn Run Road

Moon Township, PA

Many thanks to all of the members who brought snacks and beverages to the opening, and who pitched in to hang the show.

(Back to Newsletter Index)

Learn more about our 2009 juror, Jeanie McGuire, in her own words:

Painting strong figurative works primarily in watercolor, I focus on the pose. Attracted to the

shape, design and simplicity of the solo figure or the interaction of a few. My aim is to create a persona incorporating obscure backgrounds for movement and mood.

As a self-employed artist my work includes an array of commissioned pieces from portraits to full figures as well as original creations with my latest series of paintings drawn from photos spanning the early to mid 1900’s. My background is in graphic design and photography as well as the fine art I have explored through out my life.

One of the biggest endeavors I’ve taken on in my professional life is being part of the founding board of directors for Watercolors Gallery in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The gallery is a co-operative effort run and financed by the artist members since 1998. As of July 2008 the gallery relocated to Carnegie Pa, a small community 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and renamed itself Double Door Gallery.

I continue to exhibit in regional and international shows, winning numerous awards. I also lead workshops and give demos to art groups. Many of my originals are reproduced into fine art writing cards, bookmarks and prints.

People love telling me how they feel about my art and I am grateful for the connection we have.

To learn more about Jeannie McGuire visit www.jeanniemcguire.com

(Back to Newsletter Index)

Here is a great opportunity

to get your work seen!

April 25-26, 2009

From 6:00 PM Saturday to 2:00 PM Sunday

3510 Smallman Street, Lawrenceville 15201

Professional and amateur artists of all ages are invited to show, display and sell their work. It's coming up quick so take a look and see if you might be interested.

Art All Night 2009 will be held in the brand new Red Warehouse at 3510 Smallman Street in lower Lawrenceville. This will be the first use of the 33,000 sq foot space. It is required that your art must not be wet and can not leave a mark on the new building.

There are 2 ways to register:

Online Registration: Go to the online registration page www.artallnight.org and fill in your information. Submit the form, print it out, and bring it with your artwork and ID to the online registration table between noon and 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25.

Onsite Registration: If you did not register online you can still bring your artwork and ID to the onsite registration table between noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. You must show a photo ID when you register and submit your artwork and show the same ID when you pick it up.

(Back to Newsletter Index)

Double Door Gallery presents:

Life Drawing - A Fine Art Exhibit

Local artists - sketches and accompanied finished works referenced from live models, clothed or nude. All mediums, maximum size 40" x 60". Finished work must be ready to hang and meet exhibition standards. Paper sketches are not intended to be framed and will be attached directly to wall with putty. Prizes include cash awards and other awards of merit. Award selections by Bob Bowden.

SHOW DATES Friday, June 5 through Wednesday, June 24, 2009

ENTRIES 2 entries may be entered for consideration. An entry consists of one finished piece with accompanying sketch. Attach an artist label to the upper left back corner of each piece. Including sketch.

ENTRY FEE Double Door Members $20, Nonmembers $30, Checks payable to Double Door Gallery. At drop off sign in with your entry information and check made payable to Double Door Gallery.

SALES Selected works must be for sale. The Double Door Gallery receives the following commission on sales: members 20%, nonmembers 30%.

SELECTION Notification of entry acceptance by May 22 with instructions for picking up unselected works.

PROMOTION Digital show cards will be e-mailed for your personal use.

CLOSING PICK UP June 25 - June 27, 11 am - 5 pm

Please direct all inquiries to Jeannie McGuire at jdm@jeanniemcguire.com.

(Back to Newsletter Index)

Sweetwater's gallery is dedicating the month of May to show off the amazing talents of the young artists in our community! Take the time to visit these exhibitions to see the young imagination at work. All events are free to the public.

Sewickley Community Juried Student Art Show Exhibition Dates: May 1-5. Reception: May 2, 4:00-6:00pm. This third annual exhibition is a chance for the community to enjoy the impressive talent of students from local Sewickley schools.

Life As An Artist

Exhibition Dates: May 8-19. Reception: May 8, 6:00-8:00pm. Quaker Valley 8th grade students experience what life as a professional artist is like by planning this show of their work.

After School Art

Exhibition Dates: May 22-29. Reception: May 29, 6:00-8:00pm.Works by students of Sweetwater's after school programs held at St. James, Mooncrest, & Cornell.

For more information visit www.sweetwaterartcenter.org

(Back to Newsletter Index)

Learn techniques from master artists!

The Riverside Inn

1 Fountain St.

Cambridge Spgs, PA 16403

814.398.4645

800.964.5173

William Vrscak, Watercolor,

May 22-24 and Sept. 25-27

Linda Wallen, Van Gogh's Techniques,

August 7-9

Kathryn Galey, Watercolors,

April 17-19 and September 18-20

William Wentz, Watercolor Landscapes & Still-life, May 1-3 & October 16-18

Anna Tomczak, Antique Photo Print Processes,

July 31 – August 2

For more information visit www.theriversideinn.com

(Back to Newsletter Index)

Carol Volz Begley received a First Place Award for an oil painting in the 2009 National Women’s Exhibition at the Impact Gallery in Buffalo, NY.

She also had a pastel landscape accepted in the 2009 National Red River Valley International Juried Art Exhibition held in Vernon, Texas and has had two oil paintings, one a portrait, the other a landscape accepted in the Memphis/Germantown 2009 Annual National Juried Exhibition held in Germantown, Tennessee.

(Back to Newsletter Index)

The WHAL sends its condolences to Kathleen Zimbicki who recently lost her 44-year-old son Max in an auto accident. Max Zimbicki was the loving father of Alexandra, Joshua Dennis, and Jacob Michael.

Our sincere sympathy is extended to Kathleen, her husband Mike, and their family.

(Back to Newsletter Index)