Brush Strokes JUL2010

The Delta Artists Society is a non-profit organization composed of individuals joining together to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the visual arts.

The subject of the meeting time of the DAS monthly meeting was brought up and was discussed at the June meeting.  The fifteen members present, voted unanimously, to return to the previous meeting of 7 pm.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Glenda Warren, for the loss of her daughter, Lynn Crowe, after a long illness.

July is the beginning of the DAS new fiscal year. The $10 annual dues may be paid at the July meeting.  (If you are unable to attend the meeting, dues may be mailed to the Delta Arts Council, 1800 N Missouri St, West Memphis, Ar 72301-1713)

Sara recently received an email from member, Jean Gipson, who had undergone major surgery 8 months ago.  She said that she was at home and doing "pretty good", and is able to "stay by herself".  This is good news and we are happy to hear that she is doing so well.

July Birthdays

Happy Birthday wishes to Jean Gipson, who will celebrate her birthday on the 7th, and to Lydia Marconi, who celebrates hers on the 23rd.

July Hostess, Program and Door Prize

Sara will serve as hostess and Pat Davis will furnish the door prize.  As of writing, no program has been planned.

Calendar of Coming Events

DAS Annual Retreat                                                Oct 29 through 31
DAS Members Only Art Show                             Date to be announced

DAS Art Displays

City Hall   "Single Color Black"                           Phyllis, Kaye, Sara, Sandy, Loretta, Helen, Joan, Pat

Social Security                                                  Carroll, Clara, Kaye, James, Sara, Glenda, Bonnie, Loretta, Lydia
SunTrust Bank (Marion)                                                 Sara
Veanos Restaurant (Marion)                                       open
Delta Arts Window                                                           open
Chamber of Commerce                                                  open

After Meeting June 1, 2010

We had our meeting again.

It became unanimous that we are changing out meeting time back to 7pm. It was a joyous explosion and a big relief.

The meeting was just the typical for what we have. There were only 9 members at the meeting and it was less formal that it has normally been.

We had our refreshments first while we held our meeting.

Helen and Phyllis brought salad (with both ranch and a raspberry vinaigrette), a chocolate cherry cake, and of course sodas.

In old business, everyone stated that they did not receive their “Brush Strokes” issue. The mailing was left up to the Delta Arts persons.

In new business, it is election time and due season. The dues are $10 and will be taken up at our next meeting in July.

The new officers have been talked to but there has not been an additional meeting for the old and new officers. New officers take the reigns at the July meeting and will hold office for the next 2 years.

We need more publicity! WE NEED MORE PUBLICITY! Was past around the meeting. Not many locals know that we do exist and who are the members.

It was suggested by Pat that we should have an “Artist of the Month” to be placed into the local newspapers.

A side note:

This is true. Not many of the artists know that there is a group like ours on this side of the river. Let along that there are others in Arkansas except for Little Rock and Jonesboro.

The DAS is giving a memorial for Lynne Crow (Glenda Warren daughter) to the museum in Earle.

Our program for July/August is going to be donated by Clara. We are going to create a village for the window of the Delta Arts Office.

James showed us his project from last month. He stated that he didn’t realize that too many of us tore the paper so squarely. He suggested that random tearing of the paper gives a more interest to the placement in the collage.

It is looking really abstract and looked a lot better with the blue sky as water. He took that suggestion and began to paint it as an impressionist painting.

More excitement from a DAS meeting is to come.

Brush Strokes Issue JUN2010

Meeting June 1, 2010 at the Delta Arts Office at 6pm

The Delta Artists Society is a non-profit organization composed of individuals joining together to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the visual arts.

The loss of the usual site for the DAS Annual Spring Show was discussed at the May meeting and a few alternate sites for next year were mentioned and the necessity for adequate security was addressed. As yet, no site has been selected.

Clara showed her “impressive” poster size photographs for the DAS field trip/photo shoot which were printed of Scott Lovelady of Lovelady Graphics in Marion. Those, along with the photos shot by other on the trip, will make an impressive and interesting “Crittenden County Landmark” display.

Loretta announced to the group, that she has designed a DAS blog, which can be accessed at deltaartistssociety.blog.com.

As June is the end of the DAS fiscal year, new sign-up sheets for host/hostess, programs, and door prizes will be circulated at the June meeting.

June Birthdays:

Happy Birthday wishes to Glenda Warren, who celebrates her birthday on June 27^th.

June Host, Door Prizes, and Program

Helen and Phyllis will be hostesses. Joan and Nikki will be providing the door prizes. James will give the program.

DAS Display

Delta Arts window open

Chamber of Commerce (WM) open

City Hall (WM) Single color Black

Phyllis, Kay, Sara, Sandy, Loretta, Helen,

Joan, Pat

Social Security Office Carroll, Clara, Kay, James, Sara, Glenda

Bonnie, Loretta, Lydia

SunTrust Bank (Marion) Sara

Veanos Restaurant open

May 2010 Meeting

We open the meeting late while we wait on everyone to arrive.

For 30yrs, it was mention, that the meeting was held at 7pm for those who worked.

James announced the committees.

Sandy read the minutes from last month which included both old and new business.  Minutes were approved.

The only change in the committees is that the displays have been rearranged.  Donations of paintings are needed and should be delivered to Sandy at Shear Tek.  Veanoes Restaurant is looking for paintings to display.

Old Business is about the Regional Art show.  It seems that we are again not going to have one this year.  Many art teachers are disappointed because it is also designed for student as well as local artists.

Kay brought the first copy of the DAS Directory Address book.  She suggested that DAS history and a to do list be added.  Sandy received the first copy.

The show for the Crittenden County Landmarks has not been scheduled.  Those that went on the photo shoot are expected to have an artwork of the project.  Correction on the newsletter is Kay went on the shoot not James.

NEW BUSINESS

Orpheum Art Auction was submitted by Loretta for those interested in entering.  75% of the sales will go to the artist.

The Door prize which was donated by Willie was won by Helen.  There were no refreshments severed.

James did a demo on collage.

1. Have your idea (if you don’t have an idea just start covering an artwork that you did not like with pieces.)
2. Tear the paper into pieces.
3. Apply water base glue to the pieces.
4. To give more interest after you have glued the pieces paint over them to give it texture.
5. Take your time (this will take a while with the individual gluing)
6. You can also use tissue paper and a glossy medium to add more texture.

James is going to finish the piece for next month’s demo.

Brush Strokes (retyped copy)

Delta Artists Society Newsletter/ Delta Arts Office

Meeting Date: May 4, 2010 at 6pm

The Delta Artists Society is an nonprofit organization composed of individuals joining together to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the visual arts.

DAS PHOTO SHOOT-FIELD TRIP:

The event was attended by James, Clara, Pat and Sara.  It was a productive and pleasurable day.  Beginning in West Memphis, we visited Marion, Earle, Crawfordsville and Wapanocca Reservation Area and were able to take numerous interesting photographs and returning home to enjoy a nice Mexican lunch.

ANNUAL DAS SPRING SHOW:

It was announced at the last meeting that through the lack of communication and scheduling problems, the Annual Spring Art show will not be held this coming Spring.  Hopefully, a new venue will be found for the future Spring Show next year.

MAY HOST/HOSTESS, PROGRAM AND DOOR PRIZE:

Nikki will service as hostess, Willie Vance will provide the door prize and James will present the program.

MAY BIRTHDAYS;

Birthday greetings to Charles Earwood, whose birthday is May 11th, and to Jennifer Cole, who celebrates hers on the 14th, and to Willie Vance, whose birthday falls on the 24th.

CALANDER OF COMMING EVENTS:

DAS Annual Retreat                                 Oct 29-Oct 31

DAS Annual Members Only Show             Date to be Announced

QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

“The object of art is to give life a shape”

William Shakespeare

Who is the Delta Artists Society?

You may have been wondering who is the DAS anyway.  We are local artist of the West Memphis/Marion/Horseshoe Lake.

We meet the First Tuesday of each month at he Lois Wallin Rich Center for the Arts, #14-C Holiday Plaza, West Memphis at 6pm.

We host the hosts the Crittenden Arts Council Regional Art Show every year.  ( We mainly take in the art,the dues, and hang.)

We have art displays throughout Crittenden County including West Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Crittenden Arts Council, West Memphis Public Library, and more.

At the meeting (which is formalize but casual ) we discuss our plans for that month and what we are going to do for the year.  We have elected officials, have a dues/offerings, a demonstration, and FOOD.  But mainly we talk to each other catching up on what’s new.

I’m writing an open invitation to any artist in the area to come and visit us.  And don’t worry the dues are $10 due in June of each year.

Welcome
We are local fine artist of the Crittenden County Region.
We meet the first Tuesday of the Month at 6 pm to discuss our projects, shows and up comming events.
All artist are welcome to join.