La Crosse Society of Arts & Crafts

LCSAC is a society for the local artisans and crafters in WI.

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OPPORTUNIRY TO EXHIBIT:  SEPTEMBER

LaCrosse Community Theatre is seeking an artist to display work during 
their first show this coming season. The show is West Side Story. They 
prefer work that relates to the show. About 2000 people attend the 
performances so this is good exposure.  the theater takes a 25% 
commission on sales.

Work is to be hung last week of august and remain through september.

Contact Joan Nee if interested:artistjoan@gmail.com 

 

LCSAC Fall Workshop: Oct. 18-22, 2010: See the Forms Download Page for Workshop Application!!!

 

    * It is that time of year already!   It is time for me to publish information about our fall workshop, as La Crosse Society of Arts and Craft's members receive the information before the workshop is advertised to the public.  Because there is a limit to the amount of people that can attend, this early publishing gives each of you time to make a decision if you want to attend.  The dates of the workshop October 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2010.


The workshop will be held at a different (and better) location, which is the Omni Center.  The cost will be approximately the same as it has been each year and I am quite sure it will not cost more.  I will publish the cost soon.

The workshop presenter is Myrna Wacknov.  The following is the information she has provided.

Sincerely,

Micki Kastel Carlson
 
 VARIATIONS :  UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES WITH ONE IMAGE

Workshop Description

This workshop is for those people who wish to move away from strict interpretation of a photograph and explore the potential for more unique and creative alternatives.  

Everyone will be working with the same image, provided by the instructor, to maximize the number of variations produced in the time frame of the workshop.  We will be working with a portrait image, but the principles learned in the workshop will work with any subject matter.   Participants can work with any or all water media.

Each day will explore a different Element of Design and how it could apply to the image at hand.  

This is an unusual workshop in that each participant and their paintings will expand the knowledge of the entire group.   At the end of the workshop, each person will have produced 4 or 5 paintings, multiplied by the number of participants,  and have that many different variations of one image!  

Be prepared for fun, creative excitement in a  fast paced, intense and highly structured environment.  

Myrna has a wonderful web site describing the workshop:

 

FALL PAINTING WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

     La Crosse Society of Arts & Crafts offers three $100 member scholarships to the fall workshop.  Our purpose is to encourage our members in their pursuit of artistic excellence.  Members may apply for any reason:  artistic goals,financial  reasons, personal circumstances, etc.  Applications are considered for any and all reasons.  Be assured that all applications/ statements will remain confidential.  Applications are available on this website 
or by contacting the workshop chair, Margaret Kastel Carlson at: paintedwings

Applications on the Downloads/Application page

Call for Artists

 

Applefest: the organizers of this year's La Crescent Applefest is looking for arts and crafts vendors for Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19.  For information and applications, see:
phone -- 507-895-2800 or 800-926-9480
 
The Women's Fund of the La Crosse Community Foundation is searching for their "Helping Others Bloom" 2011 Women's Fund Artist of the Year.  The contest is for a work of art that best advances the mission of the Fund, which is to enrich the lives of women and girls so they can do the same for others.  The selected  2-dimension artwork  will be used on merchandise such as cards, posters, and possibly mugs, with the theme "Helping Others Bloom."   The artist selected will be honored throughout 2011, including being a guest at the Women's Fund Fall Luncheon and Donor Reception.
 
There are rules for the entry that are detailed on the submission form, and can accompany the actual work or a professional quality digital image.  Submission forms can be obtained by contacting  Melissa K. Schultz, administrative coordinator, 608-386-4136.

Sparta, Wisconsin,

  Artists from Monroe County and the surrounding area who would like to learn about a Sparta-based art and fine crafts center are encouraged to attend a meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 16 at the Sparta Chamber Depot.

The vision is to establish a gallery space owned and controlled by artists so that they have a storefront, control over how art is presented, and creative support. To enable this, a group is working to establish an art & fine craft co-op gallery in downtown Sparta. Space permitting, the group may also offer classes for the community and studio space for artists.

“This next meeting is quite important,” says Holly Grady, Director of the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce.  “We’ve got workable spaces identified and a small group committed to making the gallery happen but, in order for the art center to become reality, we need others to commit to the cooperative dream.” The co-op is currently looking for artists interested in become founding members.

The fledgling Sparta Art and Fine Craft Co-op is one of many initiatives inspired by Create It!, an effort launched this spring by Monroe County Economic Development & Tourism Committee to spotlight local artists, musicians and other creative entrepreneurs. The initiative is a counterpart to the iBuyMoCo Campaign, which encourages county residents to support Monroe County businesses.

Interested artists who cannot attend the Sparta co-op meeting or would like further information on becoming involved can contact the volunteer coordinators: Deb Severson [deb@whispirit.com 608-269-6218] or Debbie Kemper [debjkemper@yahoo.com  608-366-1959 or 608-633-1464]. Debbie Kemper 712 Habhegger Avenue, Sparta, WI 54656 608-633-1464  debjkemper@yahoo.com

 

A Season of Art: 

It's our third Season.  We are looking for high quality artists - fine art or fine craft. 

Applications on the Downloads/Application page

Valley Ridge Art Studio: is a facility that conducts retreats, workshops, and her activities with a year-round schedule. Cheryl Keefe brings it to our attention with a strong recommendation for this rural location about two hours' drive from La Crosse in eastern Grant County.  Check it out at: w.valleyridgeartstudio.com/

 

 

Opportunity to Show Your Work:

Would you like to hang your art work in the offices of Senator Dan Kapanke or Representative Jennifer Schilling?   Contact Dolores Marusarz for more information.   Artists are needed!   contact her at doloresmarusarz@gmail.com

Welcome to New Members

 

Artists Offering Classes

Pam Lee is teaching classes at Hobby Lobby.   Look up Pam's website click here for more information.

Ellen Roles is teaching classes in her home.  Call her at 608-782-1153 for more information.

Pump House Regional Art Center:  There are many wonderful classes scheduled with great instructors. For more information call the Pump House or check out their website for more details.  click here

Linda Steine will be teaching to courses at Western Technical College.   Fall offerings include; Beginning Acrylic and Drawing classes, each with an open studio opportunity. New this year, 2 1 day workshops; Painting the Landscape, and Water Based Oils. 

Contact Linda at 608-386-9457 for more information. 

 

 

Congratulations:  Exhibiting Artists

Hey, where are you exhibiting your art?  I would love to enter it here!  Contact Linda at: linda steine 

 

   

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARDS 

Sister Margaret Slosser Award 2010:  Anne Gronbeck Peterson

Member of the Year 2010:  Connie Helgerson 

People Choice Award 2010:  Suzanne Merkl - Necklace   

WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

WRAP:  AWARDS 2010 

 



WRAP or Wisconsin Regional Arts Program..2011 COMING SOON!                       

WRAP is an outreach of UW-Madison and has been operating since 1940.

 
Carol Witt-Smith has again taken the task of coordinating the La Crosse workshop, and sends the following:
 
Entry is required and an entry form can be obtained from:
 
Carol Witt-Smith, WRAP Coordinator
W6056 Ruth Lane
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 779-5966
 
Entry fee: $20.00, check payable to La Crosse Society of Arts and Crafts
Entry deadline: TO BE ANNOUNCED 2011
Artwork submittal:
      to Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King St., La Crosse WI
      Wednesday, 2011, between 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm.
Workshop and Artist Reception:
      Saturday, 2011 between 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm
      (workshop program to be announced)
Exhibit open to the public  Thursday, 2011

 

MEMBERSHIP DUES SAME TIME EVERY YEAR! 

They are still only $15 (such a deal!).  Members paid up by March 16 will be eligible to be the featured cover artist on our 2011 membership booklet.  It is also important to be paid up to be included in the printed membership list.  The next meeting is March 15, and you can pay at the meeting, or, mail your renewal to membership chair, Merridee Moilanen, 32307 Pier Ridge Road, La Crescent, MN 55947.  Be sure to include your current address, phone, and e-mail address (if any) so the membership lists can be updated.