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Newsletter May
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Calendar
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May 14, 2012
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Falc General Meeting at 7:00 at Quinlan Craft Room
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May 24, 2012
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Next Steering
Meeting will be May 24, 2012 at 7:00 at Panera. |
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June 11, 2012
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Next Quinlan painting
change on June 11, 2012. |
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2012
FALC Membership
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2012 Membership dues
are now due. All members are required to complete the form and
mail it in with their check for $30.
Membership
form
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General
Meeting - May 14, 2012
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FALC
General Meeting, Quinlan
Center, Craft Room, 10185 Stelling Rd., Cupertino
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Monday, May 14, 2012/
7:00 PM - 9 PM
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The
Hidden Symbols of Art - Lecture and slide show by Preston Metcalf
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In art, as in life, things are
never quite what they seem. One way of understanding a work
is to find the clues that reveal the work’s true meaning. These
are the Hidden Symbols of Art, and they reveal to us what and
how the people in the times of their creation thought and felt.
The key to interpreting the meanings embedded in art from antiquity
through the modern age will be explored in this lecture by Triton
Museum of Art Chief Curator, Preston Metcalf.
Preston Metcalf is blessed with
the ability to recognize great art, but cursed with the inability
to produce it … that is why he is a curator and art historian.
He began his career as a Curator of Art at the San Jose Museum
of Art. He then moved to the Triton Museum of Art, first as
Curator of Education, then as Assistant Director for several
years. Preston then went on to become Executive Director of
the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. He has lectured
on art and art history throughout the country and abroad. He
has had published more than sixty articles and essays on artists
and art history. After a brief interlude of teaching and writing,
he returned to the Triton Museum, where he now works as Curator
of Art. He also teaches Art History at Mission College, San
Jose City College, and the Triton Museum of Art.
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2012
Nominations and Elections
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We would like to ask that each FALC member give some thought
to how they can be more involved with our club for 2012. The club
has 75 talented members with many skills that are urgently needed
to run the group. A club is only as good as it's members and if
everyone takes turns at running the group we can achieve great
results. Please ask yourself what you can do to contribute.
We will do everything we can to make your involvement a positive
experience and you will have plenty of guidance to help you get
started. You may consider sharing a job with a friend. We invite
nominations for any of the following vacant positions -
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President Shows & Events |
Janki Chokshi is stepping down. We do not have a nomination
for this position yet. Please consider volunteering for
a year and learning to organize art shows with a fun group
of people. It will be a wonderful learning experience.
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| Publicity
Coordinator |
We
will need a publicity coordinator for 2012 to notify other
artclubs and newspapers about upcoming demos and shows. |
| Quinlan
Hanging Coordinator |
We need Quinlan Hanging Coordinator for changing the quinlan
show every month.
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Please contact Slava Shabrov (slava@shabrov.com) if you would
like to discuss volunteering for any of the above vacant positions.
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Profile
of the Month
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Every month, FALC would like
to honor a member who has dedicated time and effort toward the
club. This month FALC would like to put the spotlight on FALC
Vice President Janki Chokshi who has very generously volunteered
to help with various duties during FALC meetings and events.
Inspired by my father's passion
for drawing and painting and my mother's love for music, I have
been close to both painting and music since childhood. Under
my father's guidance I learnt free hand as well as various drawing
techniques. Few years ago I was introduced to paintings in which
sand was used as a medium. Having working with sand, I have
discovered a new creative side of me and have developed a lot
of patience and discipline. I have also started painting with
pencil colors.
My other passion is teaching
art to children, inspiring and stimulating self-creativity and
self-expression at an early age. I am teaching art from past
6 years. My student age varies from Kindergarten to Adult including
Special Aid Students.
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Our
Next Show - Midsummer Art Fest at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara
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Show Coordinator: Slava Shabrov-slava@shabrov.com
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Show: June 23, 2012 from 10AM
to 6PM.
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FALC is one of several Bay Area art groups participating in this
1 day event. 23 FALC members will participate. The show will be
held on the grounds of the Triton Museum in Santa Clara. Please
plan on visiting the show even if you are not participating.
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Picnic and Potluck
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FALC would like to invite all the
members with their family and friends for the Summer Picnic and
Potluck in the Memorial Park to be held on June 2nd from 11 am
to 3 pm. This would be a great opportunity to meet the fellow
artists and enjoy the delicious Potluck. Children, family and
friends are welcome. There will be fun activities like face painting
and games (bring games merchandise). We would also encourage members
to bring your paints, to grab the opportunity to paint outdoors.
Please email Janki Chokshi (janki_chokshi@hotmail.com) if you
would like to attend with the name of your potluck dish.
Please do not bring much more food
than your group will eat – it will be a warm day and food will
nor survive to the next day. Let's take some time off from our
busy schedule and enjoy.
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Falc
Brochure
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We will be creating FALC brochure
and other materials to promote FALC and attract new artists. We
kindly ask you to donate copies of your art to use in these projects.
We need good quality reproductions, suitable for printing. Images
should be at least 1050 pixels wide, sharp with good color reproduction.
Images directly from camera should be at least 5 Mpixels. We have
an article, outlining proper techniques for taking pictures of
art work here.
Thank you for your consideration and continuing FALC support.
Upload your images here.
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Shows
to see
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FALC does not endorse the
classes, venues and events listed below. We simply list any information
that we determine would be of interest to our members. If you
have a show or reception that you would like to list in this section,
please send the information (under
50 words) to janki_chokshi@hotmail.com
along with a picture of the display if you have one.
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Belinda Lima and Donna Orme will be having a 2
day show Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22nd at
the Los Gatos Museums Gallery. Join us for art, cookies
and lemonade Sat. 2-7pm and Sun 11-3pm. The gallery is
located at 24 N Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos.
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Shows
to Enter
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Gallery 9
in Los Altos (a coop gallery)
invites artists in all media to apply for membership. Gallery
9 has 30 artists displaying work in acrylics, oils, mixed media,
water media, photography, ceramics and jewellery. Address: 143
Main Street, Los Altos. 650.941.7969 gallery9losaltos.com.
Contact Suej McCall at (408) 295-6523 for membership info and
the jurying process.
Lodi Art Center Juried art Show,
March 31st is the last day you can enter the largest open juried
art show in Northern California. The show is the weekend off May
12th & 13th and is held at the Woodbridge Winery. Over 300 pieces
of art will be juried into the show and more than $5,000.00 in
artist awards will be given out. Call to Artist
details and on-line entry form are at www.lodiartcenter.org
Art in the Garden ‘Bountiful Inspirations’
: July 20 and 21, 2012 Sponsored by: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
1431 Waverley Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 www.gamblegarden.org.
Entry Date: By Tuesday, May 1. Notification of Results: May 15.
Suggested subject matter: Fruits,
Vegetables, or Flowers. Exhibition, Artists’ Reception and Sales
: Friday, July 20 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.. Saturday, July 21 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.Open to public.
Artist Access Days at Filoli
: Filoli extends the opportunity for artists and photographers
to have access to the gardens after hours. Experience the quiet
beauty and stunning vistas of this rare and historical country
estate. Photographers may use tripods; other artists may use easels
and work in the medium of their choice. Artists provide all their
own materials and storage containers for the removal of all used
water and non-toxic cleaning fluids. No fluids of any type are
to be disposed of at Filoli. Space is limited, pre-registration
is highly recommended. Fee: per day: $20 for members; $25 for
non–members. Non-members: Fee includes same day admission to Filoli.
You are welcome to arrive anytime between 10:00 am – 2:30 pm,
visit the historic House and Garden and scout locations for your
next masterpiece. Dates : Thursdays— March 22, April 19, May 24,
June 21, August 16, September 20 and October 18 Time: 3:30 pm
– 6:30 pm To reserve your spot for this unique opportunity, visit
www.filoli.org/special-events-and-exhibits/art-exhibits.html#artistaccess
or call Member Services at (650 - 264 8300,ext 508).
Handcrafted and Through the Lens: Nature
Interpreted : Filoli Arts Committee presents : A Multiple
Media Exhibit featuring 2D hanging art that is inspired by nature.
It is a juried invitational exhibit of original 2D paintings and
photography, including mixed media. May 18, 2012 is the deadline
for Submissions of Entries. Entry fees are $25.00 for up to 3
entries. MAIL ENTRIES TO: Fioli Handcrafted and Through the Lens
Attn: Cathy Rampley 86 Canada Road Woodside, Ca. 94062. For Exhibiting
rules and schedule of events please visit www.filoli.org/special-events-and-exhibits/art-exhibits.html
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The Cupertino Library Art Display
sponsored
by the Library Foundation is now taking applications from artists
who would like to display their work at the Cupertino Library
on a 9' x 9' space for a period of 2 months. The library takes
no commission on sales and there is no charge for displaying there.
The application form is at http://cupertinovideo.cupertino.org/libraryfoundation/ArtistInfoForm/
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Classes
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Anna Lee Steed will be
teaching a painting class for oil and acrylic painters at the
Quinlan Center in Cupertino starting January 9th. Classes will
be on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Students will paint abstracts,
still life and landscape. As always, Anna Lee’s lessons will have
a strong focus on color. Painters of all levels are welcome, extra
help for beginners. Cost is $150 for five classes Please contact
Anna Lee at 831-662-8979 for more information, a registration
form and the material list. See Anna Lee’s paintings online at
www.linstromart.com.
Mike Kirschel Learn and
practice oil painting (or acrylic) in the Monta Vista neighborhood
of Cupertino. Beginning and advanced students welcome, class focus
is on painting and picture making fundamentals with an emphasis
on composition and color. Indoor studio painting is Wednesdays
mornings, 9:30 - 12:00 and outdoor painting on location is on
Saturdays also 9:30-12:00. Private and small group lessons are
also available. Please visit the website at www.kirschel.com
for more information or call Mike Kirschel at 650-521-1856.
Zoya Scholis conducts advanced,
intermediate and beginners watermedia painting classes through
the FUHSD Sunnyvale Cupertino Adult education and at the Cupertino
Senior Center. She also conducts Mixed Media Workshops and Collage
Workshops in the summer. For more details please visit http://www.ace.fuhsd.org.
Contact Zoya at zoya@artforpersonalgrowth.com
Stefan Bauman Weekly Oil
painting classes in Saratoga the first and third week of each
month Mondays from 6-9pm and Tuesdays from 10 - 1pm. Please call
415 606-9074 or email stefan_baumann@yahoo.com. More Info at www.thegrandview.
SCVWS
offers a 10 week painting course with Mike Bailey, Watercolor
Beyond the Obvious. It also offers SCVWS 2012 workshop brochure.
You can register on their website at www.scvws.org Info: 650-941-8073.
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Resources
Page on website
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Artist Resources page which lists
many recommendations by FALC artists. Members are welcome to submit
their recommendations for the organizing committee to review. Please
make your recommendations as detailed as possible and let us know
what you find useful. Submit your recommendations to the form at
the bottom of this page and add "Artist Resources recommendation"
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Gallery
Pages
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If you have not done so already, please don't forget to send
us the information we require to create a gallery page for you.
For instructions on sending in your information, please visit
submit new allery page
and email all necessary information to Janki Chokshi email: janki_chokshi@hotmail.com
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Panel
Rental
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Panels are available for rent all year at $5/weekend for members
and $7 / weekend for non-members. There will be a $25 charge
for checks returned due to insufficient funds. For panel rental
and availability please email Carrie Zeidman at czeidman@elanstudios.net
or call her at 408-741-5809.
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FALC
Guidelines - Criteria for Jurying-in new members
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FALC has been fortunate this year to welcome many
new members and we can look forward to many others being interested
in joining our club. One of the questions that we get asked
the most from current members and those who are interested in
joining is about our criteria for acceptance. Our process is
clear and simple. Anyone who wants to join needs to bring three
pieces of art to one of our meetings. The members present at
that meeting will vote, and, if a 2/3 majority of people approve,
that person will be accepted, pay their dues, and become an
exhibiting member.
As a juried club, FALC strives to maintain a certain
standard of proficiency since organizations that invite us to
exhibit assume a certain selectivity. One rule of thumb commonly
used when voting in new members is to ask yourself this question
- Would I like to exhibit with this work? Would this new work
add to the reputation of the club? Just as we support each other
by bringing our best work to shows and by providing new, fresh
work for the painting changes at Quinlan, we can use our Artists'
eyes to make decisions about what work will be hanging beside
us at the next show.
Voting "no" during the jurying-in process does
not bar an artist from joining the club. The artist can still
be a member, just not an "exhibiting member". Non-exhibiting
members can attend demos and meetings that provide an environment
for their art to grow. As they continue to develop their skills,
they are welcome to jury in at a later date.
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FALC
Guidelines - Copyrighted material
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The laws regarding copyrighted
material are complex and not uniform from state to state. In order
to avoid liability and the burden of determining whether a particular
image involves copyright infringement, FALC has created the following
guidelines for member artists. FALC assumes that it is the respoinsibility
of the artist to honestly follow these guidelines and assumes
no liability for work that is submitted or displayed not following
these guidelines. It reserves the right to disqualify a painting
if there is reasonable doubt about copyright infringement or plagiarism.
- Work entered for a show must be the
artist's original work in concept and execution.
- It cannot be copied from copyrighted
material or photographs belonging to another person or organizaion
except with the copyright holder's explicit written permission.
- It cannot be the reproduction of a
painting done by another person even if the original artist
is acknowledged on the painting.
- It cannot be the reproduction of a
historic painting.
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FALC
Board 2012
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President: Slava Shabrov
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Vice President: Janki Chokshi
- Website and Newsletter
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Vice President: Vacant / Programs
and Publicity
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Treasurer / Joy Kuo
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Secretary: Iona Ezaki
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Membership: Kathy Qi / qiji2005@gmail.com
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Refreshments: Yao-Pi Hsu
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Demo Coordinator: Nina Uppaluru
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Online Gallery pages: Janki
Chokshi
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Artist of the Month Updates:
Janki Chokshi
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Quinlan Show Coordinator: Amy
Do
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Panel rental: Carrie Zeidman
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Greeting Table: Kalpana Adesara
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Online mail: Kalpana
Adesara
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