Destination Matthews - Matthews Alive Poster Art Contest

Debbie Yacenda was the winner of the poster art contest for Matthews Alive! Her artwork will adorn the festival’s posters, T-shirts and other promotional material. A BIG Congrats!!!

October Meeting Reminder

Tommorow night MAG will be holding our October monthly meeting from 6:30 - 8:30 PM with our social starting at 6:30 at the Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. Matthews, NC 28105.

Our Guest Artists Schelly Keefer will be demonstrating for us with pastels and very excited to have her presenting - Here's a brief Bio on Schelly's background:

Schelly Keefer is an award winning artist Her work has been twice featured in the international magazine Pastel Journal, in UNCC's Sanskrit Magazine, and on the cover of theChronicle of the Horse. She has been on NPR and TV with numerous mentions in area newspapers. Schelly is known for her landscapes and cityscapes, but paints a wide variety of subjects. She is represented by the Red Sky Gallery. http://www.redskygallery.com/ She is currently an art instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, teaching soft pastel. She can also be found on Facebook.

“I love the immediacy and vibrancy of pastels, as it is seen in my head, I can take directly to the paper. Watercolor is exciting with the fluid interaction of pigments and paper.” --Schelly

Reminders:

Art Wall - Bring in your artwork to hang.

Bring in Refreshments and treats or tricks... It is that time of the year!

Membership renewals

We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting!

Matthews Alive Art Show Awards!

1st Place/Best of Show - Reg Namour - "Cash Cow"

2nd Place - Paula Hemsley - "Cooling Off"

3rd Place - Ed Lipe - "Backyard Safari"

Drawing Excellence - Jean Yates - "Backlite"

Honorable Mentions

Bob Brooks - "A Mountain View"

Rebecca Wood - "Sand Hill Cranes"

Yvette Brandell - "Cyclamen"

Bre Crowell - "Waters Edge"

Achievement Awards

Jacqueline Durrett - "South Mills Creek, NC"

Jewel Baldwin - "Dignity Lost"

Pete Bailey - "Bok Joy"

Diane Caudel - "The Ballerinas and Dress Rehearsal"

Guest Judges Awards - Based on their personal favorite

Matthews Alive Festival Mgr. - Jayson Johnston: Debbie Yacenda - "Houseboats on Lake Powell"

Parks & Rec - Director - Lee Tillery: Jacqui Durett - "South Mills Creek, NC"

Commissioner - Nancy Moore: Jewel Baldwin - "Dignity Lost"

Matthews Mayor - Jim Taylor: Ally Parrott - "Willow Tree"

CONGRATULATIONS!

For those of you who were unable to attend last night - We missed you! We had an excellent turn out and a big thanks to all of you who brought in food and drinks...

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Matthews Alive Festival and enjoying the exhibit!

REMINDERS

Congratulation to the 7 artist who had a successful artwork sales at The Christ Church!

MATTHEWS ALIVE ART SHOW

Important Dates:

Set-Up (volunteers needed) September 1 @ 1PM

Take-In September 1 @ 3PM

Award Ceremony and Reception September 2 @ 7PM

Take-Down and Artwork Pickup Sept 6 right after event

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 MEMBERSHIP DUES

MAG's annual Membership dues are due on September 1, 2010 for the majority who are on MAG's membership calender - Check with Rita Bowers if you are not sure.

Please make checks payable to Matthews Artists Guild - $25 for single and $35 for Family. Mail checks to:

Matthews Artists Guild

100 McDowell St.

Matthews, NC 28105

Or bring your check to the next MAG meeting September 14, 2010!

MAG Board of Director Ballots - Time to vote members check your email

August Meeting 8-10-10

REMINDER

AUGUST 10, 2010 MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD MEETING

6:30 - 8:30 PM

MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER

Everyone is invited to attend and watch a watercolor demonstrations from our Guest Painter

Shirly Landgraf

Shirley Landgraf had taught art for over 30 years at Central Piedmont. She has a studio in her home where she gives private lessons. She also volunteers her time at Southminster Retirement Community teaching watercolor and won first prize when the Guild of Charlotte Artists held a contest there. Traveling with other plein-air artists is another of her many artistic pursuits. Southport, NC is among her favorite places to create water scenes. "I love to make sure there is human interest in my scenes. When I paint a beach chair, I will put a towel on it to show someone has been there." From nature she also draws inspiration for her abstracts. Her watercolor demonstration for the August 10 MAG meeting will be a waterfall scene. John Lomax, a former student of hers, will introduce her to all of us.

MAG News JULY 2010

MAG Members Exhibiting

@

Christ Church

1412 Providence Road, Charlotte NC

July 6 - August 24, 2010

There are over 80 paintings on display and for sale at Christ Church's gallery with over 30 MAG member artist participating! A percentage of the proceeds goes directly to a number of local charities in need... Stop by and enjoy some fantastic artwork!! This showing runs from July 6th to August 24th.

A Salute To Summer

Exhibition @ Art Charlotte

Stop by and and join a couple of MAG members ( Cynthia Howard and Prudy Weaver) participating in a group show exhibiting their work at Art Charlotte! The reception is July 9th from 6pm - 9pm. The exhibit will run through the month of July. Wish them luck! For more information click here on the web site www.artcharlotte.com

Matthews Alive Art Show

Call for Artist - Juried Art Show

Stay tuned for more information

Artists of all mediums, oil, pastel, watercolor and acrylics as well as photography.
Join other artists at the "Matthew Alive Art Show" Labor day weekend for a three day show and selling event. This is your chance to both sell and show your work as well as participate in a Judged Show for ribbons and cash

MAG News

Stallings Art & Music Fest - 5-15-10

We had a very nice turn-out of MAG artists who brought their artwork to hang at Stallings first Annual Art & Music Fest - We filled the tent inside and one outside wall! Other than being very warm, it was a nice evening listening to music and getting to meet some of the local folk and introducing Matthews Artists Guild to the community. We kept it very casual and relaxing as you can see from the attached photos which includes a group shot, Debbie, and Gayle our two event Chairwomen - discussing the structural integrity of the tent leg, and Debbie contemplating what her next song choice was going to be - I told you all there was going to be some pick-in going on - See what some of you missed! I would like to thank everyone who participated and helped with the set-up and take-down it really made it fast and easy.

Art Auction

I was contacted by Emily Hawkins, a senior at Providence High School in Charlotte, NC. who is president of a club called Voices Activated, which is an activism club that tries to make young people aware of world problems and teach them what to do. They're hosting an Art for Congo auction to raise money to stop the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are contacting local artists to help. Vivian Connell (vivian.connell@cms.k12.nc.us) is their teacher advisor. The auction is May 22 at 5PM. The artists can put their cards out next to their donated pieces and provide a minimum bid if they choose. Thank you for whatever you can do.

Artwork can be dropped off at providence high school (1800 Pineville Matthews road) with the name Vivian Connell on it. Artwork is due by Friday, May 21. No requirements for art. We also have tax deductible forms that we can send to you, if your artists would like. Please invite anyone you can. It is at providence high school on may 22 from 5 to 8.

MAG - Oil Painting Workshop

We have a good response for those interested in a 1 day intensive Oil painting workshop (Beginner & Intermediate level) and already enough to fill a class - We will not hold a session in June (Primarily due to my schedule with painting in Maine). However, Summer/Fall we will plan - So If you were planning to take a workshop and have not yet indicated let me know at kevin@kevinfineart.com or to ask for more details and this way we can plan on how many sessions to do.

MAG Presbyterian Hospital Show & Award Results

Jean Yeates 1st Place Winner!

Click on the Picasa Photostream at the top to view all the event photos - Thank you Gayle Snyder for photos!

MAG's Reception and Awards presentation for MAG's Presbyterian Hospital Matthews (Members Art Show) was held on March 11, 2010 and was nicely attended to! The Artwork was amazing and was a very difficult process for Dr. Napier who judged the show for us. She provided an excellent interpretation of judgement for the award winning artworks.

The Awards were as follows:

1st Place - Jean Yates - Golden Pears - Watercolor

2nd Place - Diane Caudle - Little Ballerinas Out of Line - Pastel

3rd Place - Cynthia Haack - Rainy Day Flight - Acrylic

Drawing Award - Jewel Baldwin - Touring Stockholm - Watercolor

4 Honorable Mentions

Carl Sheely - Dormant Volcano - Photography

Susan Hinrichs - Modonna Lily - Watercolor

Sharon Burns - Better Eyesight - Watercolor

Rebecca Wood - A Walk in the Park - Oil

4 Achievement Awards

Peggy Van Dyke - Tulips - Watercolor

Alan Wells - No Trespassing - Watercolor

Bob Beard - Kiva Ladder - Watercolor

Jen Haefeli - Aurora Borealis (set of 3) - Mixed Media

Congratulations to all the winners and all the participants!

A big thanks to our sponsors

Presbyterian Hospital Matthews

Matthews Community Center

Binders Art

Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

MAG March 2010 MAG Members Art Show

Our Show volunteers setting up

MAG Presbyterian Hospital Show

Members Judged Art Show

March 6, 2010 - April 3, 2010

Matthews Presbyterian Hospital Matthews

Reception March 11, 2010 from 7 PM - 9 PM

MAG Presbyterian Hospital Show

MAG members came out by the numbers to put on a great show of their artistic abilities. Thanks to all the volunteers who make this a very successful show. There were 42 artists who put over 80 painting up for the show. The volunteers did an outstanding job and a lot of hours to put the show together. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. Members should be proud of their art since it shows just how talented MAG members really are. This show gives each artist who participated exposure for their art. Shows are one way that artists of every level get to showcase their work which might not otherwise get this exposure. The show will be seen by over 30,000 visitors to the Hospital. This is one of the most successfuls shows in the Charlotte area. During the show set up there were interested art buyers taking information on the artwork - We are looking forward to a very exciting show.

Spread the news there 's a lot of excellent artwork for sale and portions of each sale goes to the Presbyterian Hospital Matthews

The reception is open to the public and a great way to meet the artists, enjoy entertainment, socialize, see and buy some excellent artwork, and enjoy food and meet local folks appreciating the arts!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!

NEXT MEETING

January 12, 2010

6:30 PM

Matthews Community Center

Watercolor

by

Richard Siegel

To kick the new year off the Matthews Artist Guild is pleased to have Richard Siegel as our guest artist who will be providing a watercolor demonstration. Richard has been an artist and craftsman for 50 years and has his studio and gallery in Charlotte, NC. He holds a degree in Fine Arts from Massachusetts College of Art, and has studied at the University of Frankfurt in Germany.

We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off MAG's 2010 season!

MAG'S DECEMBER 2009 CHRISTMAS PARTY

MAG's Small Art Sale Info & More...

Carmella Jarvi Finished Demonstration

Yang 12"x12"

For those of you who attended last MAG's October meeting was able to see Carmella Jarvi start this Pastel painting with the focus on water... Here's the finished painting completed back in her studio - Very nice!  Stop by her website to see more of her work by clicking on her name above.

MAG's Small Art Sale

TAKE IN - Matthews Community Center November 8th Studio B lower level from 1pm - 4pm

BRING - 1-3 Artwork pieces, $5.00 entry fee (note: If you only have one piece you cannot add more later.  However, you can add another piece if it sells to replace your space(s). label on back of artwork: Name, phone, address, title, and price.

ARTIST - There will only be enough space for 28 artist if all bring in 3 pieces - Therefore a first come first serve basis - If an artist sells out there will be additional space and opportunities available - Coordinate with the Chair person

PLACE - Flapdoodle: 100 W. Matthews St. Matthews, NC 28105

SETUP DATE - November 9, 2009, Monday at 3pm till done - Looking for Volunteers should only take about 1 hour.

DATE of SALE - November 10th - December 6th

TAKE DOWN - DECEMBER 7th - All Artwork must be picked up by then - Your Artwork can be picked up sooner if needed over the weekend (Volunteers needed as well)

MAG's NOVEMBER MEETING

November 10, 2009

Matthews Community Center

6:30 - 9

Come join us at the Community Center for some snacks and beverages and show off your drawing talent for some fun... Then enjoy watching our guest artist with his demonstration. Bring a friend, and let your friends know because everyone is welcome!

Noel Fludgate

My background is Catering and Teaching.  I have a BEd and MEd both in Education (Special Educational Needs).  I've been painting for 4 years with no lessons or any formal training.  I work with oils, watercolors and acrylics working mostly in abstract.  I also draw birds and animals using pencil and charcoal.  I also make shadow boxes and art filled glass coasters.  I have attended and shown my art at over 12 shows this year.  My work is in restaurants, properties and hair dressing salon within the local area.  I have sold over 200 paintings in 4 years.  My work is inspired by what I see and feel.  There is no style or artist that I follow.  In fact I do not really know any famous artist or their work.  I just paint what I want and what feel is right.

Carolinas Got Art & MAG October Meeting

Who's Got Art?

Jewel Baldwin Does!

with

"All That Glitters"

Carmella Jarvi

Demonstrating with pastels at MAG's October Meeting

MAG members checking out Carmella's work...

Carolinas Got Art - One of our very own MAGesties - Jewel Baldwin's artwork above titled "All That Glitters" was selected among more than a thousand entries! Congratulations Jewel that is a big time accomplishment!  You can see this artwork and many more at the Atherton Mill building off South Blvd.

MAG October Meeting

Another very good turnout at MAG's October 2009 meeting with plenty of food and socializing... and word on the street has it, there was a little dancing going on... I guess those caffeine drinks will do it every time!

We were very pleased to have guest artist Carmella Jarvi who provided MAG with an outstanding pastel demonstration.  The demonstration was on how to create the effects of water with understanding how the light and dark values using various hues are used in building the picture.  As well as, how to create the effect water movement. Please click on her name and visit her website and blog to view her gallery of works!

Next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2009 at 6:30.  I do believe there may even be actual music this time... Plus during the Social Time there will be a group drawing collage made up of quick sketches - Now I know I've got your interest up! See you all there - 

Look for further details on the Small Art Sale,  There will be a Full Dinner for our December meeting and bring a guest so mark your calenders and look for details coming soon.  For now do your Art Thing!

MAG News

MAG's weekly Live Model Drawing

Rich Nelson - Painting at OPA's Paint-Out

Where to start with so much going on...

MEETING

OCTOBER 13, 2009 MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER

6:30 - 8:30

Refreshments & Snacks

Guest Artist and demonstration by Carmella Jarvi

Latest with MAG

All are welcome to attend... Members bring a friend!

We will also be looking for your interest level for various workshops

MAG SMALL ART SALE

MAG artist will be holding a Small Art Work sale at Flapdoodle in Matthews beginning November 10, 2009 - December 6, 2009.  The artwork will be no larger than 8"x8" if gallery wrapped with no frame.  A framed artwork piece will be no larger than 8"x8" - Wether framed or unframed the artwork piece is no larger than 8 inches in either dimension.   All mediums are acceptable including drawings.  There will be more information provided at the meeting!

CAROLINA'S GOT ART

Here's an Exhibit you do not want to miss at the Atherton Mill 2000 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203.  Artist are from North and South Carolina with over 1000 submissions (juried) for this event... There's MAG artists selected... More to be reported on our next post!

For more details

 click here

PAINT-OUTS

Scott Boyle will be hosting a paint-out October 24, 2009 at High Ridge Gardens and artist retreat owned by artist Mary Erickson - There is more information at Scott's website.

MAG members at Matthew's ArtFest

Cynthia Howard

Sandy Wilkinson

Jen Haefeli - Wild Root Creations

Above are a few photo's of MAG members exhibiting at the Matthew's ArtFest 2009 - Word on the street is that Cynthia Howard had a tremendous event with original artwork sales!  I'm sure everyone did very well with the weather cooperating.

MAG's Miniature Art Exhibit - This event was originally planned to be held at Matthew's Library during the month of November.  Unfortunately, the Library will not be able to support this event at this time, so we are looking into alternative places.  We will post at the end of the week if the Exhibit will go forward or be postponed for another time... So please check back.

EVENTS

Pineville Fall Fest - Deadline October 1, 2009.  Click on the event for further details and application.

2009 OPA Paint-Out; Ashville, NC - Oil Painters of America is hold the regions paint-out this coming Saturday October 3, 2009 from 8:30am - 4:30pm meeting at the Warren Wilson College Campus - Signs will be posted. OPA members and would like to be members are all welcome to attend - There will be some very well know painters participating in this event... Richard Oversmith is hosting for the OPA.  For more information on this can can go to his Website and Blog, or contact him directly at richardoversmith@gmail.com, or 828.458.7540

MAG Members Painting Out - Plein Air Style!

Scott Boyles Monthly Paint-Out (September 2009)

The following MAG members Kathering Maske, Catherine Clements, Alan Wells, Carole Connaughton, Yevette Brandell, and Virginia Dauth had a great time painting at Scott Boyles monthly Paint-Out that he holds for free each month at various locations.  Even though the weather forecasters were calling for 60% chance of rain... It turned out to be a splendid day! As they say, it never rains at a Plein Air Paint-Out!  In the bottom photo it looks like Scott painted a nice little gem...

Another Event to take notice is Carolina's Got Art & The Piedmont Pastel Society is presenting live pastel demonstrations and classes October 5 - 10, 2009 at The Atherton Mill 2000 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 - For more information go to their web site which can be found by clicking on the link on the left Events/Classes section.

We are still working out some bugs in this blog such as we still need to make changes to the Art Wall photo gallery section for better display and a few other techno stuff... Just like art a continuous work in progress!

Welcome to MAG's new blog site

Carmella Jarvi - To present at our next Meeting October 13th

Welcome to Matthews Artists Guild's (MAG) new blog site!  This site has been developed to further promote MAG's events, exhibits, workshops, our members artwork, and as a general promotional tool to further compliment our website (which is currently being updated with a makeover - So stay tuned) as an additional means of sharing information to our members and communities.  We will eventually include the monthly exhibits of art work on display along with art contests and challenges.  There will be either a weekly or bi-weekly posting to keep things fresh and entertaining!

Above is a photo of Carmella Jarvi who will be demonstrating at our next Meeting October 13, 2009 at the Matthew's community center (6:30pm) - Everyone is welcome to attend!

Plein air Paint-Out this saturday September 19, 2009 from 9am - 4pm another fun filled free event sponsored by artist Scott Boyle. Click on his name and check out the details.

Last reminder - Our annuals dues are now being accepted - A big thanks to all who have paid up and we are very excited about the number of new members joining!

Continue to check back with us there's more to come...