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Click on the brushstroke to download the most recent issue of the LCAA's newsletter, The Focal Point.

Note: Changes to Fall Class Schedule

Please note the following changes to the Fall Class brochure that was mailed out recently.

  • The Colored Pencil Workshop with Richard Huck will be held on Sat. & Sun. Sept. 25 & 26.

  • Creating a Customized Greeting Card with Karen Frattali is on Fridays instead of Sat.

  • The Expressive Portrait with Francine Fox has been cancelled.

  • Sam Mylin will be teaching the Basic Pencil Drawing class, Sept. 13 - Oct. 11, cost $75 memb. $85 non-memb.

  • Sam Mylin will be teaching Perspective, Oct. 26 - Nov. 16.

Critique Sunday with Richard Ressel
Oct. 10

Artists, are you having trouble with one of your pieces or would like some feedback on your work? Each year one of our most popular programs has been "Critique Sunday with Richard Ressel".

Mark your calendar for Oct. 10 at 2pm and bring 1-3 pieces to be critiqued. You may bring either finished or works in progress. Richard is an award winning artist known for his paintings and ceramic pieces. He is head of the art department at Lancaster Catholic High School and has been teaching art for many years. This event is free and an excellent opportunity to improve your work.

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help with Night Gallery - before, during and after the event. A little or a lot, we can use your talents for this fun fundraiser.

For more info- call Carol at the LCAA office 687-7061 and she can give you details.

Member News

Ardythe Jolliff

Ardythe Jolliff's painting entitled "Stars, Stripes and Shells has been accepted into the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society's 31st International Juried Exhibition at the Crary Art Gallery, Warren, PA, October 1 through November 18, 2010.

Her painting entitled "Shells" has been accepted in the Philadelphia Watercolor Society's 110th Anniversary Juried International Exibition at Google Works Center for the Arts in Reading, PA, September 26 through November 14, 2010.

In addition, her painting entitled "Sunwashed" was accepted in the Georgia Watercolor Society's juried members show at the Quinlan Center for the Arts in Gainesville, GA., 23 August through 9 October 2010. She will also have a painting entitled "Memories of the Sea" in the BWS 125th Anniversary Exhibit at the Montpelier Art Center, 11 September through 29 October 2010.

Tom Wise

Tom Wise will give a free lecture on Sept.20 at 7pm at the Library in Sunbury, PA. He will be exhibiting at the Packwood Museum, 15 N. Water St. Lewisburg, PA 17837. The reception on Sept. 25 starts at 6:30 pm. Info:570-524-0323. He will also exhibit his work based on a trip to Italy at the Laura Craig Gallery, 307 Linden St. Scranton PA 18503. Info: 570-963-7995.

Carol Herr

Carol Herr will be the featured artist for the month of September at the Kalargyros Gallery- 112 W. Orange St. Lancaster. The Opening Reception will be First Friday, Sept. 3rd.
Call 394-3898 for more information.

Judy W. Smith

Judy W Smith's watercolor "Colored Corn" received an Honorable Mention award at the PA Watercolor Society Memberhip Show in July at the Gmeiner Gallery and Cultural Center, Wellsboro, PA.

Brad Browne

Two of Brad's photographs were accepted by The Photo Review Magazine as award winners for their International Competition, and will be published in their 2010 annual Competition issue in Late November. The Photo Review is a critical journal of photography, and is circulated in the United States as well as many other countries.

Sam Beitzel

Sam Beitzel's photography will be among the work shown at Annex 24 Gallery which opens on First Friday, July 2, and runs until August 31. Sam will be present on First Friday, August 6. Annex 24 is located at 24 West Walnut St. in Lancaster.

Exhibiting at Homestead Village

We are looking for additional member artists to exhibit at Homestead Village. If interested in exhibiting at Homestead, please call Carol at the LCAA office (687-7061) for more details.

The exhibits at Homestead Village are located in the main building. Homestead Village is one quarter mile east of Rohrerstown off of Route 23. Turn right at the United Church of the Apostles. The address of the main building is 1800 Village Circle, Rohrerstown, PA. The exhibit is open for visitors throughout the day and evening, as long as the main building is open and if there are no Village activities scheduled in that room.

Call 397-4831 for directions, hours, and to check whether there are any Village activities scheduled for the room when you are coming to visit. Website: homesteadvillage.org

Men's Art Network (M.A.N.)

Anyone needing more info on the Men's Art Network or to submit ideas call Tony Bonazzi at 786-0298 or email him at tjnazzi@yahoo.com.

LAF (Ladies Art Forum)

LAF meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 PM for critiques and discussion from October through December. From January to September, LAF meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.
All women members of the LCAA are invited to join LAF. To check on whether there are any changes in the meeting date and how many are planning to attend, please call the LCAA at 687-7061 on the Wednesday before the meeting between 1 and 5 PM.

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