BRUSHMARKS
Published monthly
May 2002

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
Again I direct my thoughts to our 75th Anniversary year. Plans are in progress to make strides forward. At the same time, we must think of our good fortune that results from the efforts of many who have gone before us. In order to do this we are presenting in our gallery paintings from our archives to honor some of our past presidents and other supporting members.

We are also recognizing some of our present long term members through our monthly featured artist program. It is also important to notice that many newcomers to our organization are bringing us fresh talent, expertise, new ideas and much of their time. Let us continue to look forward and build upon our great foundation. Jack Miller, President, 503-697-9646

DAY MEETING:
Thursday, May 9 - Doors open at 10:00am, Meeting at 11:00am. Guest artist Peter Bluett will give a demonstration and talk. This Lake Oswego artist does face sculptures "while you wait". He was trained at the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts as part of his retirement after 30 years at IBM. He is one of the artists who will be in the invitational show of the Lake Oswego Arts Commission on June 9, 2002.

NIGHT MEETING:
Thursday, May 16 - Meeting at 8:00 pm - Doors open at 6:00 pm. Guest artist Leslie Cheney-Parr, watercolor artist, will demonstrate a non-toxic mono printing technique using inks, fingers, crayons, Q-tips, and combs. This Sandy artist received her Master's of Arts degree from U.C. Berkeley. She teaches watercolor painting at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham.

THE CRITIQUE GROUP:
6:30pm, prior to the Thursday evening meeting. All members are invited. Bring one to three paintings for the critique, or just come to watch.

GALLERY EXHIBITS:
Open 1 pm to 4 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. No admission fee.

The May Show is open to any subject, any medium. The show will open with an artists' reception on Sunday May 5, 1pm to 4pm and will include paintings from the following artists: Julia Brown, Lucille V. Chichester, Carlene DeLorenzo, Dorothy Ellzey, Donna Jarvis, Sherry Joiner, Steve Kleier, Barbara Mercer, Jack Miller, and LaRhette Swann. The show will close Friday May 31.

As we celebrate OSA's 75th Anniversary, we will again feature an Artist of the Month. In the May show it will be Rhietta Maurice. She has been a member of the Oregon Society of Artists since 1968. For many years she taught at the Advertising Art School. She also taught the OSA portrait class for several years, and was a director on the board for a number of terms. For the last few years she has been an advisory director and at present is an honorary advisory director.

We will also display a new selection of paintings from our archives on the back wall.

COMING UP IN THE GALLERY:
The July show will be open to all members, Active and Associate. Any subject, any medium. The show will open on Sunday, June 30 and close Friday, August 2. Bring artwork to the gallery on Saturday June 29, 10am to 1pm. Sign-up sheet is now posted on the studio bulletin board. For questions on gallery shows call Jane Sayler 503-452-9366.

Our annual Black and White show opens Sunday August 4 and closes Friday, September 6.

Our annual Outdoor Sale will take place Saturday, August 24, 10am to 3pm. Watch for a sign-up sheet and more information. Questions call Jack Miller, 503-697-9646.

Attention Associate Members:
The July show will include you along with active members. This is the first year we have done this. The July show opens June 30, any subject, any medium. Here is your opportunity to show some of your paintings in the OSA gallery.

Get Ready .... The Rose Art show is Just Around the Corner!
Mark your calendar for these important dates: May 22 & 23 - artwork submitted to Rose Art Show; May 23- entries juried; June 2, 1-4pm Artists' Reception at OSA.

Plans for the 2002 Rose Art Show are in full swing. The committee has been working hard, organizing, gathering prizes, planning the reception, and NOW it's up to you to get your paintings ready for submission. The Prospectus was included with the April edition of BRUSHMARKS and additional copies are available at OSA, area art supply stores, and various other locations.

New to the event this year will be a raffle. Chris Keylock Williams has graciously offered to donate one of her paintings to OSA for the raffle. Tickets will cost $2 each, or 3 tickets for $5. Tickets will be on sale at the Artists' Reception on June 2, and possibly prior to that - we will let you know. The winning ticket will be drawn at the conclusion of the Artists' Reception (winner need not be present).

In mid-May look for the beautiful 20th Annual Rose Art Show poster, featuring the 2001 Peoples' Choice award winner. This poster will be displayed by area merchants.

New Members:
Welcome to new associate members: Julie Davis, Lynne DiGrandi, Aimee Erickson, Michael J. Kelly, Jasmin Hughes, Hyun Jo Kim, Min Han Kim, Rebecca Lewis, Carol Marians, Cydette Marshall, Mark Miller, Rudy Munzel, Julianna Pardisi, Marin Pearce, Dick Pedersen, Elizabeth Rathbun, John Reece, Miriam Ruge, Victoria Shepard, Randall Sims, Annie Sola, Bea Tarham, David Trowbridge, Barbara White, Alleyn Yasskin. And PCC Associate Members: Jane Burke, Kevin Crawford, Kathy Grantz, Carole Lee, Elizabeth Livengood, Gregory Meredith, David Powers, Marilyn Powers, Mary Schrage, John Sweitzer.

"The Seventy-five Club" In order to raise $50,000 to maintain and improve the OSA building and grounds "The Seventy-five Club" will launch a campaign to recruit all current and former members to make a contribution or pledge of $75 or more during this Seventy-fifth Anniversary Year. Each member of the club will received a certificate, a lapel pin, and their names will be included in a large donor plaque displayed at OSA. This campaign received unanimous approval by the Board at the April 11 meeting.

FOR OSA INFORMATION, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:
President: Jack Miller, 503-697-9646 Workshops: Esther Emmrich, 503-331-7748 Gallery Exhibits: Jane Sayler, 503-452-9366 Membership: Virginia Grubb, 503-335-3618 Librarian/Historian: Treasurer, Lloyd Allen: 503-244-5283 Editors:Jan Ames, 503-697-8290; Patty Barker, 503-246-8268; Ruben Arispe 503-531-7252; Vern Mason,503 284-3071

Members:
OSA needs information about you for our Website, www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com . We have added a section showing all of our members, and would like some photos of your work to add to it. Please fill out the following Member Bio/Contact form for the Website.

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