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PRESIDENT'S CORNERLJAA 2009 Annual Membership Meeting - Rodger Presenting

Dear LJAA Artists and Friends,
 
It is unbelievable how quickly this first month of 2010 has flown by, but your hard working members and board have already planned many activities and starting filling in our exhibition schedule for the year.
 
As exhibiting members, you are encouraged and entitled to show your artwork in our gallery. This is an excellent way to get the experience of planning and setting up a show, which will include marketing your exhibit to the public and your patrons, contacting media outlets with a press release, and getting help with your reception. You also become very practiced at the correct way to prepare your work before delivering it to the gallery, learning how to artfully hang your work to utilize the available lighting, coordinate colors, subject manner, framing or mediums.
 
If you are still unsure of how to proceed, contact a member whose artwork you admire or who has had the experience of putting on a show. Someone will be happy to help you or join with you to put on a successful multi-person show. Exhibition guidelines (which are posted on our website http://www.lajollaart.org), give you more details about what to do. If you want to find out what time periods are still available for this year, contact Tony Cuban or look at the Exhibition Schedule from our main website.
 
See you at the next reception...

Kristine deYoung
LJAA President
858-459-1196
president@lajollaart.org
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socialEARLY BIRD SOCIAL AT COCO'S

Twenty-five members and six companions attended the second Early Bird Social on January 9 at UTC Coco's. Our new and current board members were introduced as well as some of this year's exciting exhibition plans and projects. Old and new members interacted each other over a Coco's Original Burger, Asian Chicken Salads, Fish and Chips, and Classic Breakfast. We all had a delightful afternoon. 

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Thank you Salli Sachse, our Social Director, for organizing this annual event!

Fujiko Isomura
Membership Director
membership@lajollaart.org
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FROM THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORDuebber Vancouver Photo

It was very nice to see many familiar faces at the January Early Bird Social at Coco's. If you could not make it, no worry. In a few months or so we will have our Annual All Members Meeting! Or you are always welcome to attend the receptions, workshops, and the monthly board meeting.
 
Thank you very much to the non-board members who participated in the January LJAA board meeting: Patricia Jasper-Clark, Doreen DiPasquale, Roberta Henson, Helena (Xin) Liu, and a guest volunteer participant Alayn Palacio. It is always delightful to see new faces and returning faces at the meeting. Forming a fellowship through art is a fantastic experience, not to mention getting a chance to build a special friendship.
 
The 2010 Membership Renewal took place in December and in January. Any renewal after February 1 requires a $25 late fee.
 
This year, I would love to suggest to all of us to invite our artist friends in town to join the LJAA:  more members, more artwork, more shows, more friends, more visitors, more exposures, more excitement!
 
Our next monthly board meeting will be on Monday, February 8 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. All members are more than welcome.  Join us, meet your new artist friends, and get involve with the LJAA!

Best wishes,
Fujiko Isomura
LJAA Membership Director
membership@lajollaart.org

P.S. The photo was taken at the January board meeting by the request of Helena (center) our newest member.  There are 13 of us on this picture among 19 participants.  Do you know who is who?  Join us next time and find it all out!
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inthenews LJAA IN THE NEWS

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The LJAA got front page billing on the front page article (Section B) in the La Jolla Light and Del Mar Times next to the Athenaeum and the La Jolla Playhouse.


Some LJAA History
 
Mrs. Eleanor Parkes was the first President of the LJAA. The bylaws stated that the terms would be for three years with a reelection for second term allowed; however, at the recommendation of Miss Scripps, Mrs. Parkes continued for thirty four years as President of LJAA. Miss Scripps had every confidence in the work and character of Mrs. Parkes, quite confident that the Association would be best represented and led through the difficult times by Mrs. Eleanor Parkes. (excerpted from the Susan Shelf Historical Document)
 
Harold Dozier
LJAA Historian
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWSDuebber Vancouver Photo

Grace Boothe, along with five other artists, is in a "Six Artists Paint the Fountains" art show hosted by the Rancho Bernardo Inn (17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr., San Diego, 92128). The artists reception is on Friday, February 5, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the inn's Cafe Granad. All are invited to the reception. Please RSVP Grace at graceboothe@yahoo.com.


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Jeffrey R. Brosbe has added 36 new images from his recent India trip to his web site (http://www.jeffreyrbrosbe.com). He hopes you enjoy them and would appreciate your feedback. Jeff He also has five pieces on display through February 19 at the St. Clair Gallery (619-401-4000). The reception is on Sunday, January 31, from 3pm to 6pm. The gallery is located on the second floor of the East County Business Center, (270 East Douglas Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020).


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Carole Duebbert sold one of her framed prints, "Touring Vancouver," currently on display at the St. Clair Gallery 16th El Cajon Invitational Art Exhibit. The show runs through February 18. For details, visit the St. Clair Gallery website (http://stclairgallery.web.officelive.com/default.aspx).
 






Jenny Ferrone's paintings will be on view at the Sixth Annual Fine Art Festival being held at the San Diego Museum of Art James S. Copley Auditorium. The exhibition is Friday, March 12 through Sunday March 14. Friday is a special Opening Night Showing from 5pm to 8:30pm. The festival is open to the general public from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 11am to 5:00pm on Sunday.
 
Roberta Henson reported this: "Moving  along with such excitement. . . 2010 is off to a good start for me . . . roberta henson!  With 174 entries... approximately 6 ribbons were given in the Small Image Show at "COAL Gallery". I was excited to be the recipient of one of them... this past... December 2009!  January 2010... I also received a First Place Ribbon in Digital Art!"
 
Fujiko Isomura's 14 artworks are displayed through mid-February, 2010 at vitreum (http://www.vitreum-us.com) in East Village, a few blocks east of Horton Plaza in downtown of San Diego (917 E St., San Diego, 92101) from Monday through Saturday, 12pm-7pm. Fujiko store-sits on most Saturdays from noon to 4pm. Fujiko will also participate in "A Complex Weave: Women and Identity in Contemporary Art" at the Center for Arts Gallery (http://www.towson.edu/artscalendar/Arts.asp), Towson University, MD from February 11 through April 17.
 
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Five paintings from Gwen Nobil's  "sunset" series are lighting up the otherwise dull waiting rooms of the City Attorney's offices on third avenue in downtown San Diego. Exciting works by John Valois, Renata Spiazzi, and Mark Smith are also raising the visual wattage in the busy high rise. The art will hang for three months beginning January 14, 2010. Stop by for a visit if you find yourself in the area. It's sure to brighten your day.
 




Julianne Ricksecker has two miniature prints in the annual Small Images Show on view at Spanish Village's Gallery 21 through February 28. The exhibit is open daily from 11am to 4pm. Julianne is also exhibiting at the St. Clair Gallery in El Cajon through February 16. The reception is on Sunday, January 31, from 3pm to 6pm. See more details at http://artbyjulianne.com/fine art/Julianne Ricksecker/events/Events.htm.
 
Lev Tsimring received an Honorable Mention in the Lensbaby competition. To see his image, please go to page 3 at http://lensbaby.com/getpublished/honorable_mentions.
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portraitsubjectsNEED TO IDENTIFY PORTRAIT SUBJECTS

Duebber Vancouver PhotoRichard Warner is still on the hunt to find the identities of his recent portrait work. Working from a photo that he took last November/December, this recently finished work shows two people sitting on a bench outside the La Jolla Athenaeum in the sun. The couple had recently moved to the San Diego area in the last one or two years and was originally from Michigan. If you know them, please let Richard know by phone (858-459-7435) or email (rswarner1@san.rr.com). The painting is oil on canvas and measures 18" by 24" It also recently won recognition from the San Diego Portrait Society and one of the best of the month. Your assistance in locating the subjects is greatly appreciated.
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galleryspacesGALLERY SPACES AVAILABLE

Artist Austin Casson is opening a fine arts gallery in Old Town Temecula. The location and facility are superb and in close to the cultural arts center of town. It is an upstairs location that was designed to be a gallery and is 910 sq. ft. with 12' ceilings. Austin is looking for a co-op arrangement with 8 to 12 juried primary artists in a wide range of fine art diciplines. Smaller space will be available for small groupings and unique works. I have room outside on a beautiful New Orleans looking deck for larger works that would not be prone to theft. Space prices will range from $35.00 to $150.00, depending on need. For more information, please contact Austin Casson at austincasson@msn.com.
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studiospaceART STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE

Art studio space in La Jolla available to share with another artist. Space has good lighting and ample parking and is 658 sq. ft. in a good business location. Rent for two people is a total of $1,250 per month plus a small amount for utilities. Looking for second artist to pay 1/2 or $625 per month plus utilities.  Please call Dottie Stanley at 858-456-3960 (home) or 858-352-8192 (cell).
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specialprojectcooking with wineA 2010 SPECIAL PROJECT

Some of the members of the LJAA are hoping to create an artistic Cook Book.
It is in the beginning planning stages but we need your help.
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If you are interested in working on this project,
please contact Sharon Ford at: Sharnplfd@yahoo.com
or Tony Cuban at: ajcuban@cox.net.
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aqua divideropportunitiesUPCOMING EVENTS & SHOW OPPORTUNITIES
 
Torrey Pines Docent Society is sponsoring an Art Festival at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in May 2010 and is inviting San Diego artists, whether professional or not, to exhibit and sell their creations at this very popular event. In 2009 a similar Art Festival (Pleinaire) at Torrey Pines State Reserve resulted in more than $100,000 in sales and about $30,000 in net benefit to the Reserve. This is a great, low cost way for you to test the market for your art or simply to show your work to the public. More information is available at
http://torreypine.org/activities/public-calendar.html. Deadline for application is February 1.
 
The North County Society of Fine Arts (NCSFA) announces its March 2010 Open Show at The Poway Center for The Performing Arts. Digital entry Deadline Wednesday, February 15, 2010. Award-winning artist and teacher, Sally Clark from Savannah, is jurying the work. Categories include Category 1: oil or acrylic on canvas or board, not covered with glass or plexiglass; Category 2: watercolor, including Chinese Brush, or acrylic under glass or plexiglass; Category 3: photography, pen & ink, pastel, prints & drawings; and Category 4: sculpture including gourds and ceramics with sculptural value, collage and mixed media. For more information and the prospectus, please go to the NCSFA website at http://www.ncsfa.org/.

The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center's Annual Juried Fine Art Exhibit is scheduled for March 6, 2010 through April 24, 2010. this exhibition is open to all artists in San Diego County, California. the following fine art media is accepted: acrylics, ceramics, colored pencil, enamels, fibers, glass, graphics, jewelry, mixed media, oils, sculpture, watercolors, and wood. Note: No photography is accepted for this exhibit. The museum is planning a Juried Photography & Digital Art Exhibit from May 8 through June 19. The deadline for submissions will be February 20, 4:00pm. The jury fee $25 for every two pieces of art. For more information, please contact Vicky DeLong at bonitamuseuminfo@sbcglobal.net.
 
The Upstream People Gallery is pleased to announce its 12th Annual Faces Juried Online International Art Exhibition. The exhibition is open to all artists worldwide whose artwork is involved with the subject matter of faces of all kinds. Original two-dimensional and three-dimensional works including ceramics, sculpture, paintings, drawings, photography, prints and mixed media in all creative processes and forms. The show runs from March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011. To apply, send the following by February 8, 2010 (postmark deadline) OR February 24, 2010. for final entry. For more information, contact Upstream People Gallery at shows@upstreampeoplegallery.com. Or you may download the prospectus at  http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/schedule/default.asp.
 
Vancouver 2010 Artist Trading Cards (ATCs): In 2010, Vancouver will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Vancouver Artist Trading Card Group will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a giant ATC exhibition and trading session. The submission deadline is February 28. All the cards received will be exhibited in March 2010 and traded on the closing night of the show. Suggested themes: friendship, solidarity, peace, fair play, optimism, inspiration and empowerment. The exhibit is open to anyone from any part of the world. All cards will be traded at the end of the show (March 21, 2010) and each participant will receive nine assorted cards in return. For more information pease see the Vancouver ATC website: http://vancouveratc.wordpress.com

aqua dividerTaller Portobelo Norte is pleased to announce it's accepting proposals for the 2010 Summer Art Colony in Panama. This year Taller Portobelo Norte is offering artists 2 or 3 week residencies in Portobelo, Panama from July 4 to July 18 or July 4 to July 25. We invite artists of all disciplines and media to submit project proposals for work to be developed during the residency. Keeping in mind that the residencies are only 2 or 3 weeks long, our goal is to support artists in realizing works-in-progress and the production of new, small works. TPN Summer Art Colony participants are selected based on their dedication to their art practice, artistic innovation, and craftsmanship. TPN encourages both collaborative and independent projects as ways to create a positive multicultural artistic exchange. For more information on this and other artist opportunities, please visit the TPN website: http://www.tallerportobelonorte.com.
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Send your news worthy items, including JPG images pertaining to your news item, to my email newsletter@lajollaart.org.
 
Sincerely,
 Carole Duebbert
LJAA Newsletter Editor
newsletter@lajollaart.org
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