Thursday, December 23, 2010

Fwd: Open Studio Tour Deadline Dec. 30



~ Suzanne

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Sal and Barbara Salerno" <bees2@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Ale McGrew" <ale.michelle@live.com>, "Chella Gonsalves" <cgonsalv@ix.netcom.com>, "sparkman h" <sparkman.h@att.net>, "suze mac" <suze.mac@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 9:05:36 AM
Subject: Open Studio Tour Deadline Dec. 30

 Please remind members to sign up for space at Mistlin Gallery via eblast. Thanks, Barbara

Artists Open Studio Tour

CCAA members can reserve studio space for the Artists Open Studio Tour by contacting Suzanne McCaslin at 968-3464, suze.mac@comcast.net.  The $20 registration fees is paid to the Artist Open Studio by Dec. 30, 2010.  The event is April 2 and 3, 2011.  See attached file.

 

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Fwd: call to artists


Call to Artists for Home for the Holiday Members' Show

Central California Art Association is accepting applications for Home for the Holidays Members' Show running November 26 to January 13.  There is a Mistlin Gallery Arts & Craft Fair Saturday November 27 from noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 11 from noon to 4:00 p.m.  New artists submit the prospectus and fee for jurying by November 11. Returning exhibitors submit prospectus and fee to reserve space by November 12 on a first come, first serve basis.   Show set up is Monday, November 22 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.and Tuesday November 23 from 11:30 to 5:00 p.m. Grids are assigned by a drawing on hanging day.  Artists must provide their own title cards listing title, artist name, media, artist number and price. The gallery computer has a label template that artists may use.  Artists must hang their own work and provide any special installation material.  Artists who docent twice a month on a regular basis will have a 25% commission rather than the usual 40%.  Artists may replace items that are sold during the show.   Prospectus available at the Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J Street, Modesto, 529-3369.

 

Monday, September 27, 2010

Art Teachers Wanted

We need some more adult classes offered at the gallery.  If you are interested, contact Ruth McKinsey as in the info on site: sites.google.com/site/ccaaeducation.

CCAA new class offerings

Fall/Winter Classes at the Mistlin Gallery

(209) 529-3369        Free parking – we validate your ticket for the 10th Street Place garage.



Adult Classes

Drawing/Painting: Portraits--Basics and Beyond

Oct 7 – Nov 11, Thursdays,  6:30 – 8:30 pm. Lori diMuro teaches portraiture through drawing and painting for ages 18 and up. 6 week session for $120. Materials list will be provided.

Memory Enhancement through Art, Creativity and Brain Games*

Jan 18 – Feb 22, Tuesdays, 10 – 11:30. Come join a group of peers interested in continually learning for the benefits to the brain. Share inspiration, be creative, and find your artistic abilities.  This is a casual group working at different paces, suitable for any skill level, especially those who have always felt that they have no natural talent in art. 6 sessions $40. Materials fee $3.

CCAA/City of Modesto Parks and Recreation

***(Register at www.modestogov.com/prnd or call 209-577-5344 for these classes) 

My Second Art Class***

Oct 13 –  Nov 17, Wednesdays,

3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 5 – 8 years. Materials provided. 6 sessions/$60. 

Mommy/Daddy and Me Part 1***

Oct 18 – Nov 8, Mondays, 10 – 11 am. Ages 4 – 5 years. Materials provided. 4 sessions/$40. 

Mommy/Daddy and Me Part 2***

Oct 18 – Nov 8, Mondays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Ages 4 – 5 years. Materials provided. 4 sessions/$40. 

Beginning Watercolor Painting***

Nov 1 – 22, Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 9-12 years. Basic fundamentals of painting techniques. 4 sessions/$45.

Intermediate Watercolor Painting***

Nov 29 – Dec 20, Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 9-12. Students will learn to paint with emotion.             4 sessions/$45.

***(Register at www.modestogov.com/prnd or call 209-577-5344 for these classes)

Gallery Children's Classes

(Learn more at sites.google.com/site/ccaaeducation. Pre-registration required.  Call the gallery at 209-529-3369.)

Printmaking 1

Nov 30 – Dec 14, Tuesdays, 10 – 11 am. Ages 5 - 9. Simple printing projects that are fun to do. Great for holiday cards, wrapping paper, and fabric. 3 sessions $30 plus $2 materials fee.

Printmaking 2

Nov 30 – Dec 14, Tuesdays, 11:30 am 12:30 pm. Ages 10 & up. Learn how to design and create your own prints for cards, wrapping paper, and fabric. 3 sessions $30 plus $2 materials fee.

Snow Scenes

Dec 28, Tuesday, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Ages 8 and up. Learn how to paint snow scenes (how do you get a snowman to show up against a snow bank?); Create fun 3-dimensional winter scenes with natural items and store bought figures.  $15.

Wrapping Paper Collage

Dec 28, Tuesday, 12 – 1 pm. Parent/ child: each makes a project. Create a picture of an object or scene by putting together unusual combinations of colors and designs. Parents show their child the value of artistic engagement by working on their own collage. $10, bring salvaged wrapping paper.

Clay Day 1

Dec 30, Thursday, 11 am – 12 pm. Ages 5 - 9. Learn creative techniques with air dry clay. $10 plus $3 materials fee. 

Clay Day 2

Dec 30, Thursday, 12:30 – 2 pm. Ages 10 and up. Learn creative techniques with air dry clay. $15 plus $3 materials fee.


Younger Kid's Day

Jan 5, Wednesday, 10 am – noon. Ages 5-8 years. Printmaking, and colors in combination.  Dress to get messy. $15 plus $2 materials fee.

 

Older Kid's Day

Jan 5, Wednesday, 12:30 – 3 pm. Ages 8-12 years. Create your own prints and work with pastels, markers and more. Come dressed to get messy. $20 plus $3 materials fee.

 

Art and Optical Illusions*

Feb 2 - 23, Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Ages 9-13 years. Hands-on workshop with illusions and color. Materials provided. 4 sessions $45 plus $2 materials fee to teacher.

 

Older Drawers

March 3 - 31, Thursdays, 11am – noon. 10 years and up. Imaginative and realistic drawing skills. 5 sessions $45 plus $2 materials fee.

Stained Glass Collage & Cookies

April 20, Wednesday, 3:30 – 5:30. Ages 7 and up. Create a "stained glass" tissue paper collage and edible "stained glass" cookies. $15 plus $3 materials fee. Bring a foil lined cookie sheet.


Sunday, August 29, 2010

2010 Modesto Art & Wine Festival

If you are interested in participating in the 2010 Art & Wine event as an artist, please contact the Chartreuese Muse; there are entry forms on the Modesto Art & Wine 2010 website.   http://www.modestoartandwine.com/


Saturday, August 28, 2010

Art in the Machine

Art in the Machine

 

The "social experiment" continues on the evening of Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the beautiful Mistlin Gallery in downtown Modesto.  The Mistlin is a premier art space.  On behalf of all three of the (bureaucrat) artists, we are very excited to share our personal works (as filtered through a public sector lens).

 

A fund raiser social featuring the art works of:
County Supervisor Dick Monteith, Modesto City Councilmember Brad Hawn and County Executive Keith Boggs.  All roceeds to benefit the Center for Human Services.

$40 donation includes:
- Private Showing
- Cheese/Wine Reception
- Meet and greet with artists
- Special drawing for original art from all three of the featured artists....All proceeds to benefit the Center for Human Services.
 

I have limited tickets available for the private showing & mixer.

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES!

 

Call me NOW to get yours…Keith Boggs…209.505.2749



~ Suzanne

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Art Show



~ Suzanne

Fwd: text for Silent Auction eblast



Second Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser

 

   Central California Art Association is seeking art work donations for our Second Annual Silent Auction during the "Art and Wine" Festival on September 25, 2010.  C.C.A.A. is in great need of assistance operating the gallery, hosting professional art shows and offering educational classes and workshops. 

 

  Your generous donation is tax-deductible.  Delivery donated art on  Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Please notify the CCAA of your donation of original art by returning the attached donation form or contact the CCAA.  We are located in downtown Modesto at 1015 J Street, Modesto, CA, 95354.  Our phone is 209-529-3369, and business hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. and Saturday noon to 5:00 p.m.  Thank you for your support.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Fwd: Weekly Update / Debut of Facebook Shopping Cart



~ Suzanne

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