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2009 Call to Artists
For artists interested in submitting original work only, for review and public display: Work by regional artists, is being reviewed on an ongoing basis for display at a cafe gallery in Aurora. NO commission charged, and no entry fee. 2-dimensional art only. If interested, contact ASA member Melissa Harris via email at mel@cycleportraits.com. Pleases do not include jpegs or digital reproductions of any kind, in initial contact with Melissa.
Thank you!
Links of Note:
AAAA, the Akron Area Arts Alliance:
http://akronareaarts.orgArtists of Rubber City:
http://www.artistsofrubbercity.org
Women's Art League of Akron:
http://www.womensartleague.org
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center:
http://www.cvartcenter.orgOhio Plein Air Society:
http://www.ohiopleinairsociety.com
Ohio Watercolor Society:
http://www.ohiowatercolorsociety.com
Portrait Society of America:
http://www.portraitsociety.org
ASA is now on Facebook! www.facebook.com/group
Upcoming Events
New! ASA 2010 Workshops
All workshops will be held at 140 East Market Street Studio - 3rd Floor Akron OH 44308 with Churski painting locations TBA Download the registration form to mail in with your deposit.
For more workshop information not found on the download, call Dino Massaroni at 330-388-9024
Membership fee for 2010 is $55, and can be paid along with your deposit to gain the member discount to any and all ASA workshops. Long distance membership (if you live more than 50 miles from downtown Akron) is only $25 per year and will also qualify you for the discount.
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June 11 - 13, 2010 (Fri - Sun) Deposit to hold a place: $75 |
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November 12 - 14, 2010 (Fri - Sun) Kassan is an up-and-coming, award-winning young
artist from Brooklyn, New York. He’s a master at the art
of charcoal portrait drawing. Deposit to hold a place: $75 |
Spring News
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ASA has just completed its first workshop April 9-11, Judith Carducci's "Demystifying the portrayal of Eyes, Ears, Hands and Feet," and it was a great three days of artistic community. Eleven enthusiastic participants (plus the committee members auditing) and one energetic instructor demo-ing and sharing experience and insights on these problem areas. And lunch hours of more conversation fueled by great Moe's buffet! A very good omen for the future ASA workshops. On participant emailed her appreciation afterward "Hi Judy, Just a quick note to say THANK YOU for the terrific workshop. I enjoyed every aspect of it...from the fabulous subject matter (where else can you find a class on specific body parts?!) to your wonderful expertise, demo's, personal stories, and artwork on display... to the final critique at the end..... it was just a delightful experience. Thanks for being YOU.. and sharing yourself with US! See you soon, Susie" The Workshop committee members are Dino Massaroni, Debra Thompson, Carolyn Lewis and Debra Sepos. Many, many thanks to them! |
ASA Signature Member Dino Massaroni flexes brushes in spring athletic painting competition
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Dino comments "In February, I received a phone call from artist Fran Mangino of Columbus asking if I had heard about and would I participate in the "Art at the Arnold" http://arnoldsportsfestival.com/home/sports-and-events/artatthearnold.html, an extemporaneous painting competition taking place in conjunction with the 2010 Arnold Sports Festival http://arnoldsportsfestival.com. "Art at the Arnold" was the idea of Kevin Buckland and his wife Pertain Gillespie, owners of Buckland Gillespie Graphic Design. The Arnold Sports Festival has been one of their clients for several years, and when Kevin and Pertain pitched their idea of a painting competition to Arnold Schwartzenegger, he agreed to it in a big way. Fifty invited artists set up studio in the connecting atrium of the Columbus Convention Center March 5-7. Space was ample and the lighting abundant. "On Friday morning, three athletes, a male body builder, a female body builder, and a fencer, were set on model stands and posed while the artists drew and painting until lunch time. In the afternoon of that first day, the artists were encouraged to circulate the sports events and gather reference material in the form of sketches and photographs from which to create a composition to be painted during a day-long session on Saturday. Paintings were framed late Saturday afternoon and on Sunday morning, the work was judged for awards by Julie Taggart, Dean of Fine Arts, Columbus College of Art and Design. "One of the big highlights on Saturday morning was a visit to the artists' "studios" by Sylvester Stallone. Many know that Sly is an artist as well as an actor/director. He chatted with many of the artists as he circulated through the easels. "Late Sunday morning, Sly came back with Arnold, as Arnold studied the art exhibit to select his "Arnold's Choice" of which he chose three pieces from the nearly 50 paintings submitted." A great article, featuring Dino's muscular painting arm, can be viewed at the Columbus Dispatch website: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/03/07/physiques-inspire-artists-at-the-arnold.html?sid=101 |
John DeVries and Jane Williams honored for their contributions to ASA
At a recent board meeting, the decision was made to honor two long-time members who died in the past year. John DeVries joined ASA in 1951, served as President in two years (1957 & 1982) and was given Emeritus status in 1981. He loved books as well as art and, in recognition of his many contributions to ASA including numerous books to our library, it will be named the John DeVries Library and we'll have a formal dedication in the near future.
Jane Williams was one of the first woman to become a member of ASA and remained so for the rest of her life. A special scholarship fund will be established in her name to be awarded next January specifically to a young woman student, in addition to our standard scholarship awards. Contributions will be accepted towards that scholarship through the end of this year and further details will be forthcoming.
Recent News
From September through December 2009, ASA Hosted four "Sunday Sampler" Studio Events
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On September 6th, October 4th, November 1st and December 6th, Akron Society of Artists hosted the opening of Summit ArtSpace, an ASA artist's demonstration, and an artists' show and reception during the Akron Art Museum "Sunday Sampler" events. The "What's Up" Studio Exhibiton, consisting of the most recent works of ASA members featured new artwork each month. A drawing for one of ASA member Lynda Rimke's watercolor prints was held each of the Sundays as well. Kudos to ASA member Debra Thompson for organizing all the volunteers and overseeing each Sunday's activities. Our membership has grown thanks to all her hard work, and the efforts of members to create a great experience for all our visitors. We ranged from 90-120 visitors each Sunday! Members outdid themselves in providing a rich array of holiday cookies for each of the Sundays along with coffee and lemonade. The group received much positive feedback from visitors, most who did not know of Summit ArtSpace and the ASA Studio until hearing about it from ASA members who were promoting the open studio at the museum. Artists who demonstrated were Judy Carducci - pastel still life; Ron White - clay sculpture portrait; Jack Liberman - landscape painting in oil; and Dino Massaroni - charcoal portrait of model and ASA member Debra Thompson. The Sunday Sampler event is still being held on the first Sunday of the month throughout 2010, and ASA is still opening the studio with a fresh selection of members' works of art, although without refreshments and demonstrations. The Artists' of Rubber City is hosting and demonstrating in Summit ArtSpace in January, February, March and April. left: ASA member Ron White demonstrating clay sculpture in November 2009 while three budding artists look on. |
ASA members organize and participate
in the first ever Portrait Society of America Ohio Exhibition
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The exhibition was hosted by the Columbus Cultural Arts Center from Nov 15-Dec 18, 2009 The show had 49 entries from 27 Ohio PSA artists,
from which 27 pieces were selected. The Juror of Selection and
Awards was ASA member Judith Carducci. Co-chair persons were the
two Ohio
Ambassadors: ASA members Tricia Kaman and Carolyn Lewis. We were told it was one of the best shows they had at the Center. Esther Antler won First Place. ASA member Debra Thompson took Second Place. Pat Joyce-Deegan won Third Place Honorable Mentions included: ASA member Jack Liberman; ASA member Dino Massaroni; Jeff Morrow and Daryl Urig left to right: ASA members Carolyn Lewis, Judith Carducci and Trish Kamen pose with Judy's portrait demo of Anastasia. |
Ongoing Events
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Live Model Friday Mornings continue at Summit ArtSpace Every Friday morning from 9:00 - 12:00 ASA members have the excellent opportunity to draw and paint a live model. Cost is $5 per session for members and $8 for non-members. Models generally work the same pose for three sessions. Be sure to arrive BEFORE 9:00 to take the elevator
up the the third floor and set up in time. Late arrivers will
have to wait until the first model break around 9:30. Live Model during Akron ArtWalk every first Saturday Check out ASA artists drawing and painting from the live model, or come draw and paint with us every first Saturday during the ArtWalk from 5-9:00pm. Model fee for those participating (not spectators) is $5 per session for members and $8 for non-members. Studio open with fresh artwork of members on display during the Akron Art Museum Sunday Sampler Check out the ASA studio and visit with members during the Akron Art Museum's Sunday Sampler event every first Sunday from 11am-5pm. The Summit ArtSpace gallery and Artist's of Rubber City gallery "The Box" will also be open, so it's worth the walk: one block east on E. Market Street from the Akron Art Museum. |
Wednesday Programs featured at Summit Art Space :: Winter & Spring 2010
Every Wednesday evening ASA members meet to expand their artistic horizons. On the first Wednesday of any month, artists draw and paint a live model for only $3. On the second and third Wednesdays, we may bring paintings or drawings that address a common challenge, or watch an artist's video. On the last Wednesday, we usually have a critique, hosted by one of our Signature or Emeritus Members.
Go to our ASA
schedule page to see what's happening.
Past Events
ASA Student Artist News: Rebecca
Williams wins 2009 ASA scholarship —by Frank
Dale
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Akron Society of Artists awarded a six hundred dollar scholarship to Rebecca Williams of Aurora High School, Aurora, Ohio. The scholarship presentation took place January 24th, 2009 at the Kent State Stark County campus as part of the 55th annual Northeast Central Ohio Divison Scholastic Achievement Award ceremony. In addition to the six hundred dollar scholarship, three Honorable Mention awards were given to David Shonk of Stow-Munroe Falls High School; Adele Waite of Crestwood High School and Leah Fulton of Firestone High School for their artistic excellence. In addition to the monetary award each student was given a golden ASA lapel pin and a one year $55.00 membership to the Society. This grants them the opportunity to attend and participate in all the programs of the Society and use of the art studio located on the third floor of Summit Artspace, 140. East Market Street, Akron.
This ongoing scholarship award program is an integral part of ASA's purpose and is mandated by its bylaws. ASA, which began 76 years ago in Akron, believes that its future is in the young and our own self interest lies in encouraging them to carry on what we have started.
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Us by Us Retrospective
Exhibition In January and February of 2009, ASA hosted a show of portrait and figurative works commenced during its Open Model Fridays and Wednesdays, when the model featured was another member. The show offered the unique perspective of each artist's perspective and interpretation, as these portraits were lined up to reflect the semi-circle of positions the artists took around the model. Classic portraiture in oils, modern and impressionistic portraiture in pastels and portraiture in watercolor were featured. Judith Carducci's "Tom holding Cue" won Best of Show out of votes cast during the artists' reception. Many thanks to Dino Massaroni and Carrie Lewis for organizing the show, and all members who participated.
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