Irving Art Association

This year’s juried Wildlife Show is spectacular! It just gets better and better. Major changes have been made for this year’s competition: Entries switched to a digital entry format for preselection of entries. The competition heated up as it expanded from the DFW area to the national level. The types of artwork accepted have also increased to include photography and sculpture.

Juror is Jane Jones, a nationally-known local watermedia artist who has served as lecturer and juror for more than 80 different art organizations throughout the country. She has made a magnificient selection of 80 pieces of art which hang in both galleries of the Jaycee Center for the Arts in Irving. Thanks also go to Show Chairman Ron Stephens for a job well done and to Angie Vangalis who launched the new digital entry format.

A special kickoff event will be the Kids Wildlife Safari on Oct. 5, 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The Awards Reception will be on Sunday, October 12 from 2:00 til 4:00 pm.

painting by Rose Baggs
mixed media by Amy Ehrlich
sculpture by J. Barrington
original photo by R. Hood

1st Place - Meg Smith- “Sunflowers” wc

2nd Place - Sharon Giles - “White Tiger” acrylic

Do you love animals? Are you “drawn” to the wild kingdom? If you are, Irving Art Association invites you on a Kids Wildlife Safari on Sunday, October 5, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Jaycee Center for Arts, 2000 W. Airport Frwy, Irving.

• Learn to draw your favorites animals.
• Let face painting artists transform you to a lion, tiger or bear.
• Animal handlers will be on hand with animals for Safari visitors.
• Trek through our galleries and see for yourself a jungle full of wild animals at Irving Art Association’s 7th Annual Wildlife Art Show.

All children MUST be accompanied by an parent.  For more information about the Wildlife Art Show (on exhibit Sept. 28 through Oct. 30), see the prospectus at irvingart.org/wildlife.

Here’s another opportunity to sell or show your art work in Irving.  The Irving Arts Center will host an Art in the Garden on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 2-4 p.m. Art in the Garden acts as a showcase for artists to sell and exhibit their works. There is no fee to participate. Please just show up by 2 p.m. with a table, chairs or any other supplies you need to exhibit/sell.

Art in the Garden will take place outside in the Sculpture Garden at the Irving Arts Center. Family Funday and quilting demonstrations by Irving Quilt Guild members will also take place inside from 2-4 p.m. All events are free.

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062 (one mile north of 183 on MacArthur) www.irvingartscenter.com

If you’d like more information about this event – please contact Jennifer Wilson at jwilson@cityofirving.org (972) 252-7558 x1226 Cell: (214) 405-9270) or Marcie Inman at (972) 252-7558 x1225 or minman@cityofirving.org.

Watermedia and mixed media artist Sally Meding will demonstrate art cards and abstract design at the first members meeting of the IAA year on Tuesday evening, Sept. 23 (note: 4th Tuesday not the last!). Sally is a native of London and came to the U.S. in 1990. She began her art career shortly after arriving in California and she currently works from a studio in Allen, Texas. She is an award-winning artist who has taken numerous workshops with nationally known artists including Miles Batt, Nita Leland, Carl Dalio, R. Doug Walton, Jane E. Jones, and Betsy Dillard Stroud. She teaches privately and offers workshops during the summer at a local art studio.

Proficient in several art media, Sally’s energies are focused on semi-abstract (abstract realism) and non-representational art. She is passionate about experimenting with new processes, texture and mixed-media. To keep her art fresh and exciting she swaps media or alternates from large canvases to miniature watercolors (art-cards).
Sally has received numerous awards and ribbons. She has exhibited in many local, State, and National shows. Her work is in private collections in Germany, U.K. California and Texas. She has had several solo shows and numerous group exhibitions. For more information see her website: SallyMeding.com

Sept. issue’s contents:

• President’s Message (newsletter & yearbook printing; Wildlife Show & Kids Wildlife Safari;  coming workshops; booking workshop space at Jaycee Center; IAA Calendar deadline; Fundraiser for IAA/Irving Chorale; Corporate Art Appreciation Program; Irving Main Street Event; ACAR Students Show; Associate Members)
• Tuesday Painters Report
• Wildlife Juried Art Competition Update
• Update on David Tate
• IAA’s Free Basic Art Lessons
• IAA NEW LOGO UNVEILING
• IAA’s Online Store
• Workshop, demonstration and gallery schedules
• We are proud to announce that…(member news)
• Henderson County Art Club Exhibiting Art September 13th at The Heritage Festival
• Books For Sale at the IAA Library
• CAAP Program call for artists

The Irving Art Association offers free basic classes classes for adults in several media: drawing, watercolor, oil & calligraphy. They are held at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts on Thursday evenings at 7:00 - 9:00 pm, usually running a month each. To register, call 972-721-2488 or 721-8063 or email mary@treadwell.biz or call Mary at 972-745-1700

The schedule for this year:

Basic Drawing
September 4, 11 & 25th – 9 pm
For more info contact Dot Blalock
972-255-9337 or email dlblalock@verizon.net

Basic Watercolor
October 2nd, 9th & 23rd
For more info contact Mary Treadwell
972-745-1700 or mary@treadwell.biz

Basic Oil Painting
Jan 8, 15, 29 and Feb 5, 2009
For more info contact Dot Blalock
972-255-9337 or email dlblalock@verizon.net

Basic Calligraphy
March 5, 12 & 24, 2009
For more info contact Angie Vangalis email angie@txlac.org

Twelve designs were submitted for consideration to the IAA Board to replace the old logo that has symbolized the Irving Art Association for the past 15 years. A design by Angie Vangalis was the winner. Thanks to our member artists for all the great ideas!

New IAA Logo:

Black & white version:  

Reverse version:

Replaced logo:  

The new logo has replaced the old one on the products in IAA’s Online Store at CafePress.com.  Remember, all profits go to support IAA. A sample of the many products:

Women’s T-Shirt with IAA logo $22.99

Irving Art Association Apron $19.99

Tote Bag with IAA logo $17.99

Cap with new IAA logo $19.99

 Large Mug with new IAA logo $16.99

The Irving Art Association presents a three day workshop with nationally recognized oil painter Judy Gelfert at the Jaycee Center for the Arts, 2000 West Airport Frwy., Irving TX on September 19, 20 & 21, 2008. Preferring oils as her medium, Judy paints in a loose, impressionistic style. By concentrating on value, color, and design, she aims to produce realistic effects of light and shadow with as little actual detail as possible. “I am inspired by light and its power to create a particular atmosphere, be it the serenity of a hill-side in summer, the bustle of a morning farmers’ market, or the coldness amid the shadows of a snowy street.”

A full-time artist residing in Arlington, Judy has shown her work on the local and national level, winning numerous awards, among them 1st Place in the National Society of Artists’ 22nd National Juried Competition near Houston, 2nd in Show at the 2004 Associated Creative Artists Juried Competition in Dallas, and 1st Place People’s Choice Award at the 39-Hour Biennial Art Exhibition 2004 in Fort Worth. In 2005 and 2006, Judy was accepted to show works in the prestigious Oil Painters of America National Juried Competition. For more about Judy, see her website at www.judygelfert.com.

Worskhop outline:
Day 1: Focus: Composition, Drawing, Value
Judy will briefly describe her painting technique and key elements in painting, and will commence with an oil demonstration, continuously touching on these points. After lunch, workshop participants will choose subject matter brought from home. Students will begin with thumbnail sketches to build a balanced composition and work out perspective issues, and a value sketch to determine the darks and lights. Then they will commence with their paintings. Judy will offer individual instruction throughout the afternoon.

Day 2: Focus: Color relationships, Types of Light, Edges
Students will continue working on their paintings, and Judy will offer individual instruction, focusing today on color, mood-creating light, and brushstrokes.

Day 3: Focus: Completion, Group Critique
Students will continue painting, or, if finished with the first painting, begin another. Judy will continue to offer individual instruction, tying together all key elements of painting. Mid-afternoon, students may offer up their paintings for a group critique

Cost: $210 for IAA members; $225 for non members. Participants may register from 1 to days at $70—$75 per day. $70 deposit required to reserve space. Mail registration and non refundable deposit to IAA attn: Gelfert Workshop – P.O. Box 153581 Irving, Texas 75015-3581. Make check payable to IAA (Irving Art Association. For more information see the workshop brochure or contact IAA Workshop Chair Mary Treadwell at 972.745.1700 or email mary@treadwell.biz.

The Irving Main Street Event: Music and Magic on Main Street will be held 3:00 ot 8:00 pm on Sept. 27, 2008 in the Irving Heritage District. The event features music, artists, car show magic, childrens activities, food, etc. and is sponsored by the Irving Parks & Recreation Dept. (website: http://cityofirving.org/parks-and-recreation/index.html)

Artisans and crafters are invited to apply for a booth space (deadline Sept. 1). The fee is $100 ($125 with electricity) and includes a 10×10 tent, 6 ft. table and 2 chairs. For more information call Jacqueline Madden at 972-721-2501 or email jmadden@cityofirving.org.

Update: Reduced prices for booths without tents now available: $25 for a booth with 6 ft. table and 2 chairs; $50 if you want to include electricity.

Notice from IAA President: IAA is making a special deal for IAA members for the Main Street Event….Please contact me, I am guarnteeing them 8 artist’s if we can get 16 or more even better, but I need to get definate commitments, to negotitiate final agreement. To be a part of this IAA/Irving Main Street > Event…contact Beverly 972-254-5049 or b_fuqua@tx.rr.com or bgfuqua@aol.com