UWS-CVC Spring Show

Get out your paint brushes and start thinking about our spring show!  The show will be held at Gene Needham's gallery, "Logan Fine Art and Gallery" and will be judged.  It will take place during the April 13th Gallery Walk.  This is a chance for us to show the paintings we have been having so much fun creating.  Not only do we get the opportunity to share with each other but we also share with our community. 

Cache Valley Plein Air Group

The plein-air painting group is meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Logan Senior Center, 240 N. 100 E., Logan.  All are welcome to join in the fun.

UWS-CVC High School Art Scholarship

DeAnna Hulme is in charge of our "UWS-CVC High School Art Scholarship."  We are requesting that each of our members donate an art supply that can be used to create a gift basket for our recipient.  This could be given to DeAnna, Christi Heal or brought to our February meeting.  Also, any money donations to the scholarship or for gift basket supplies would be appreciated.

UWS-CVC February Meeting

Tuesday, February 14 will be our meeting at the Logan Library. Critiques begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Eiko Anderson has put together a wonderful presentation on her recent trip to China.

UWS Spring Exhibition

The Utah Watercolor Society presents the 2012 Spring Open Exhibition, May 15 - June 16, 2012, at the Woodbury Art Museum, 575 University Parkway #N250, Orem, UT  84097. Museum hours:  Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Juror:  Nicholas Simmons. Important dates:  March 15:  Last day to receive entries; April 2:  Jury notifications sent; April 28:  Deliver paintings; May 1:  UWS Meeting with juror demo; May 15:  Opening of Exhibit; May 18:  UWS Reception and Awards; June 16:  Last day of exhibit; June 19 - 21:  pick-up paintings. The UWS link will be published as soon as it is available.

Eccles Community Art Center Annual Black and White Show

The Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden will intake work for the 13th Black & White Competition on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 9 to 4 and Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 9 to 3 p.m. No work will be accepted after 3 p.m. on January 28th. This competition is open to resident Utah artists working in all media. The work is limited in color to black, white and shades of gray. Entry fee: $7 per piece. Artists are limited to two entries. For more information: 801-392-6935 or www.ogden4arts.org.

UWS-CVC Update: Spring Show, Mini-Show, etc

Our Spring Show will be April 13th which is the night of the Gallery Walk.  The show will be at Gene Needham's gallery, "Logan Arts."  There is plenty of space in the back of the art shop for a good show.  Get your brushes out and get ready for this one!  Also, keep in mind that the Mini Show for the Utah Watercolor Society will be held in Logan again this year.  This is a lot of fun and is well organized by our own Lynda Burruss.  Paintings must be no bigger than 12"X12" including the frame.  The show will be held at the Thatcher Mansion and opening night will be in July on Gallery Walk night which is yet to be announced.

 

Our February 14th special Valentines meeting will be presented by Eiko Anderson. She will share her art experiences from her resent trip to China.

 

The plein-air painting group is meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. in the Logan Senior Center, 240 N. 100 E., Logan.

 

DeAnna Hulme is in charge of our " UWS-CVC High School Art Scholarship."  We are requesting that each of our members donate an art supply that can be used to create a gift basket for our recipient.  This could be given to DeAnna, myself or brought to our next meeting. Also, any money donations to the scholarship would be welcomed.

 

Carol Milligan has done such a great job of organizing our DVD library.  She would like all of you who have checked out one of these teaching DVDs to contact her.  Her phone number is, 435-563-2569 or e-mail at carolrasmill@hotmail.com.

 

You might be interested in a Utah sponsored website, NowPlayingUtah.  It features art events throughout the state and profiles of Utah artists.

Artwork Donations Needed

SLC's The Children's Center is looking for members of the Utah Watercolor Society to donate art to help raise funds for the center. The Children's Center is honored to partner with the members of the Utah Watercolor Society to hallmark a 50th anniversary celebration. On Thursday, February 9, The Children's Center is hosting a women's luncheon at Gallivan Center during which  the art will be sold. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the little children who are in treatment at our facilities. In this partnership, the contributing members of the Utah Watercolor Society will receive recognition and be able to provide information about themselves and their art. If you are interested, please contact Courtney Garay, cgaray@tccslc.org. Kristi Grussendorf has offered to transport any artwork if the pieces could be to her by Thursday, January 12. Please contact Kristi at Krisgrus@aol.com.