Minutes
Reed-Turner Woodland Botanical Artists
Reed-Turner Woodland and Nature Preserve
3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL
Minutes of the June 25 meeting
I. Old Business
A. The group welcomed Susan Colten as a visitor.
B. Treasurer’s Report – current balance is $1385.00. See attached report.
C. ASBA Update from Lynne and Derek and/or committee chairs.
Derek and Lynne reviewed the progress of the committees.
1. Send Serna ideas for items for the gift bag. These are given to participants when they register and contain information they will need for the conference. SernaJ628@aol.com
2. The Silent Auction has requested that chapters and circles consider donating a gift for the silent auction. Please send your ideas to me, Ann. lesciota@sbcglobal.net
II. New Business
III. Serna shared her botanical miniature books, which is being considered as a gift to participants of the 2012 conference.
IV. Show and Tell
V. Future meetings
A. July 16, 9:30 meeting at Derek’s to prepare for Marilyn Garber
B. July 17 – Touring the Garden with Marilyn
C. July 30 – Regular meeting
VI. Membership News and Exhibits of interest:
A. October, 2012 ASBA Conference
B. Fall, 2013 Ryerson’s (Beverly will keep us updated)
Minutes of the April 30 meeting
Members in attendance:
Lynne Railsback, Charlene Riffer, Patty Giangiorgi, Serna Sheridan, Ann Lesciotto, Sue Widell, Roy Jensen, Derek Norman, Jacqueline Willrich, Ku-mie Kim, Barbara Papamarcos, Barb Klaas
**Derek began the meeting by thanking folks who contributed to his gift basket, put together by Heeyoung. He suggested making a donation to the Woodland in honor of Barbara Turner with the remaining funds.
I. Old Business
A. Introduce any new members – Dolores Diaz
B. Treasurer’s Report – Beverly was not in attendance, so there is not updated information available
C. ASBA Update from Lynne and Derek and/or committee chairs
1. Lynne encourages everyone to check this blog from the New England Society of Botanical Artists to see the latest info on the 2011 conference. http://bostonasba2011.blogspot.com/ . She suggests we may want to consider having our own blog for our show.
2. Barb has been reviewing rooms with the new contact at the Renaissance
3. Derek has been in contact with folks from the Field Museum to either teacher or lecture at the conference
4. Each committee chair should be prepared to present the current status of their committee at the June meeting, when Marilyn Garber and Deb d’Souza will be present. Let Derek and Lynne know if you have any questions of need help.
5. Derek and Lynne are reviewing the budget and will let the committees know their allotment.
6. Serna reminded everyone that she will be able to help us create mini botanical art books for the gift bags.
7. Sue and Derek have been working on the video presentation. Let me know if you would be interested in introducing the video at the Boston conference in October.
8. Barbara Papamarcos shared her idea for table decorations.
II. New Business
A. May show update
Set up and reception: Friday, May 13 at 5:00 P.M.
Show: Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15
Please let Heeyoung know if you are interested in exhibiting, but have not yet signed up. There are a few spaces still available. I will attach the show information.
B. A discuss was held regarding group activities, such as a trip to the Art Institute.
C. Barbara Turner is doing well and receiving rehab services. Here is her address if you would like to send a card:
III. No program: Show and Tell
II. Upcoming events.
A. Meetings:
No Meeting in May - Reed-Turner Show
June - Marilyn Garber and Deb d’Souza to visit to discuss and gather information about the 2012 ASBA conference.
July – Serna will share her mimi botanical books
Barb Klaas will demonstrate Hydrangea in the fall
Other information of interest to our members:
There will be a wildflower exhibit in Michigan, in March 2012. Derek will share more information as it becomes available.
The Center for Plant Conservation website may be of interest:
http://www.centerforplantconservation.org/
From Suzanne Wegener: Of interest to your members might be our current exhibit in the Sterling Morton Library. The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators is having an exhibit open until June 4th. Kathleen Garness, Marlene Hill Donnelly and Nancy Halliday have work included. As do lcoal ASBA members Karen Johnson, Carol Jean Rogalski, Carla Schmakel and Suzanne Wegener.
http://www.mortonarb.org/sterling-morton-library.html
October, 2012 ASBA Conference
Fall, 2013 Ryerson’s (Beverly will keep us updated)
Minutes of the March 26 meeting
I.Old Business
A. Introduce new new members
Sue TownB. Treasurer's Report
$1315.00 in the treasury and all members are paidC. ASBA update from Lynne
The meeting at the Chicago Botanic Garden to walk through the rooms to be used in 2012 for classes, exhibit, etc.takes place on Monday, March 28 at 10:00 A.M. in the Coffee Shop. All are welcome. We expect Suzanne, Fran, Ann and Paulette from The Nature Artist's Guild at Morton Arboretum to join us.D. Our June meeting: We will be joined by Marilyn Garber, Conference Chairperson and Deb D'Souza (ASBA member in Wisconsin) the Small Works Chairperson
II. New Business
A. Reed -Turner Show update: Friday, May 13 at 5:00 P.M. Show: Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15
If you plan to exhibit/sell please complete a registration form and send it to Heeyoung.
Required to exhibit art work: you must use the standard board (s) and sign up for a time to supervise
We will have an informal reception on Friday after set-up, from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M.
Please sign up with Heeyoung to bring drinks or snacks.B. If you have new art for the Reed-Turner Artists website, send images to Sue Widell as a Jpeg 72dpi.
C. A group trip to The Art Institute
They have 80,000 prints and will show us as many as 20. We need to choose a date, make an appointment and provide them with what we would like to see. They will show from 10:30 to 10:45 A.M.
D. Would you like to be our demonstrator for April? Let Ann Lesciotto know to put you on the program.
No Meeting in May - Reed-Turner Show
June Serna demonstratesE. Tuesday, March 29 from 1:30 to 3 P.M., Heeyoung will be at Ryerson lecturing and demonstrating. You are invited.
F. The Reed-Turner artists will exhibit at Ryerson in the fall of 2013.
G. On April 5th Liberty Prairie Conservancy will present Barbara Turner with an award. The program is from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. at Independance Grove, on Rt. 176 east of Milwaukee Ave. Doug Tallamy is the speaker.
H. Debbie Mackall, Creative Director of Way of the Wilds magazine visited with us. (www.wayof the wilds.com) She told about the magazine and their plans. Thanks to Barb Klaas for inviting her. Debbie is also available to assist in designing & setting up websites.I. Lynne demonstrated her watercolor technique. She uses five colors: Viridian, French Ultramarine, Burnt Umber, Permanent Rose, and Aureolin.
Paper: Strathmore 500 Bristol 3 ply plate finish . Brushes: synthetic Richeison 900 series, sizes 003, 0, 1 Thank you, Lynne!
We missed Derek and wish him a speedy recovery.
Minutes of the February 26 meeting
I. Old Business
A. Non new members
B. Treasurer’s Report $915 (This includes approx. $200 to be sent to the Woodland). We currently have 20 paid members.
C. ASBA Update from Lynne and Derek and/or committee chairs
1. Lynne will contact Suzanne Wegener at the Morton to check on their progress
2. The education committee is working to select instructors
3. The Marketing and Fund Raising committees will combine
II. New Business
A. Dues were discussed and reminders will be issued to those who have not yet paid. Since we may be having a show at Ryerson in 2013, the money may be needed for that. Discussions will continue regarding the use of the money.
B. Carol Schumacher is going to check on taking a field trip to the Art Institute.
C. Ann Lesciotto shared information she received from Shawn Sheehy regarding having a pop-up workshop. Little interest was expressed at this time.
D. Look for the attachment of information about the May show.
III. Program
Heeyoung demonstrated drawing
Sue shared the CD that will be shown at the Boston ASBA conference this fall.
IV. Future meetings
March, Lynne Railsback will demonstrate
April, open
May, usually we don’t meet due to the show
June, Serna will share her mini botanical books
V. Membership News and Exhibits of interest:
Minutes of the Oct 30th meeting
I. Old Business
A. Treasurer’s Report - $641.00 balance in the artist fund
$755.40 to the Woodland
B. ASBA
1. Remember to forward conference ideas/suggestions to Ann (see attachment)
2. Lynne will contact Suzanne Wegener to see if there are folks from the Morton who might be interested in helping with the 2012 conference.
3. In Jan. Derek will be meeting with the folks at the Garden to plan for spaces.
4. Lynne, Serna, and Beverly will explore options for bags.
II. New Business
A. Beverly and Derek will be opening a checking account for the group.
B. Remember that the book, 36 Acres, by Tobin Fraley is available for purchase for $32.75
C. A discussion was held regarding how to alert members of important life events such as illness, etc. We decided that it is up to each individual to decide if they want the group notified. If so, please let me (Ann) know and I will relay the information to the rest of the members.
D. We will show at the annual plant sale at the Nature Center. Heeyoung has agree to chair. Ann will assist.
E. We are hoping to have an exhibit at Ryerson’s in the fall of 2013.
III. Upcoming meetings
A. Will be the Dec. Pot Luch on Dec. 11, at 11:30 at the home of Beverly and Ralph Behrens. Feel free to bring a dish to share along with any Show and Tell items.
B. January 29, 9:30 at the Nature Center. Ku-mie will demonstrate
C. Heeyoung will demonstrate pencil work during the Feb. meeting.
IV. Membership News and Exhibits of interest:
A. Derek will be having hip surgery a week from Monday at Northwestern.
B. Sept. 11-Nov. 28 is the Portraits of a Garden V show at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lynne Railsback will have work exhibited at this time.
C. The Losing Paradise? exhibit continues at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. until Dec. 16
Minutes of the Oct 2nd meeting
I. Old Business
1. Treasurer’s Report - $640.00 balance in the artist fund
$755.40 to the Woodland
2. ASBA
a. 2012 Conference Commitees are staffed as followed. Please note that the first name indicates the committee chair
Conference Co-Chairs Derek Norman, Lynne Railsback
Logistics: Hotel: Barb Klaas
Transportation: Heeyoung Kim
Morton: Suzanne Wegener
Education Derek Norman, Freddie Levin
Portfolio Sharing Betty McAlvaney, Ann Lesciotto, Freddie Levin
Silent Auction Lynne Railsback, Beverly Behrens, Ann Lesciotto, Kathy Garness, Barbara Papamarcos
Botanical Art Exhibit Derek Norman, Deb D’Souza, Marian Scafidi, Serna Sheridan, Heeyoung Kim
Fund Raising Ku-mie Kim, Betty McAlvaney, Lynne Railsback
Registration Serna Sheridan, Eileen LaBarre, Marian Scafidi, Jacqueline Willrich
Marketing Betty McAlaney, Derek Norman, Sue Widdel, Ann Lesciotto
Graphic Design Sue Widell, Kathy Garness
Budget/Attorney Derek Norman and Lynne Railsback (Co-chair), Charlene Riffer
Generalists EVERYONE
b. Information was shared from the ASBA Conference in Pittsburg (see attached notes)
c. Please send me (Ann at lesciotto@sbcglobal.net) any ideas, recommendations or suggestions for the 2012 conference. I will then compile the ideas and share with each committee.
3. Elections – people interested so far
President – Derek
Secretary – Ann
Publicity – Barb Klaas
Treasurer – still open
II. New Business
a. .Barbara Papamarcos demonstrate dhow she sets up uses gouache for dots.
1. Reminder of the Student show at the Chicago Botanic Garden
2. Sept. 11-Nov. 28 is the Portraits of a Garden V show at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lynne Railsback will have work exhibited at this time.
3. The Losing Paradise? exhibit continues at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. until Dec. 16
III. Next meeting: Oct. 30
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the August 28th meeting
I. Old Business
1. Treasurer’s Report - $675.00 in the artists’ fund
$594.30 donated to the Woodland
2. ASBA
a. Derek and Ursel are inviting people to a “Conference Kick-Off” on Sunday, September 19 at 4:30. If you plan on attending, please let Derek know. People are invited to bring an appetizer or dessert item to share. And, of course, bring your current work for show and tell.
b. Lynne and Eileen shared information regarding GNSI messenger bags.
c. At the next meeting, we need to finalize committee assignments for the 2012 conference.
d. A “Thank You” was given to Barb Klaas and the committee who worked to secure the Renaissance Hotel for the 2012 conference.
3. For the Student Exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Freddie (Evanston-Skokie) and Derek (Highland Park) have offered to deliver work for people who will have difficulty with the timelines.
II. New Business
1. Please welcome new member Randall Laue and add his information to your current directory.
2. Members are encouraged to let me (Ann) know if you would be interested in serving on an office for the coming year. Derek has agreed to continue as president, Ann will continue as secretary and Barb Klaas as agreed to continue as PR person, unless others are interested. Someone is still needed to serve as treasurer. We hope to open a checking account following elections, which should make that position easier.
3. Upcoming programs –
a.Barbara Papamarcos will demonstrate how she sets up at the next meeting. (See note below).
4. Upcoming events-
a. Sept. 4-5, from 11-4, and from 6-8 on Saturday, Tobin Fraley is hosting a gathering to celebrate the release of “36 Acres”, his photographs of the Reed-Turner Woodland. The cost of the book is $34.95.
b. Anne Gilna will be at booth #98 Sun Sept. 5 and Mond. Sept. 6, Art Faire on the Square in Lake Forest at Market Square
c. The Roadside Flower Sale will be Sept. 11-12 at the Chicago Botanic Garden
d. Oct. 1 is the opening for the student Botanical Art show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. If you are a participating member, please contact Amelia if you are available to be a docent.
e. Sept. 11-Nov. 28 is the Portraits of a Garden V show at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lynne Railsback will have work exhibited at this time.
f. The Losing Paradise? exhibit continues at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. until Dec. 16.
5. Next meeting – Please note that due to the ASBA Conference, the Sept. meeting will be moved to Oct. 2.
III. Additional Notes
You might want to explore this site offered by the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. It offers their catalog of Botanical Illustrations.
http://botany.si.edu/botart/index.cfm
Respectfully submitted by
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the July 31st meeting
I. Old Business
1. Treasurer’s Report
Artist’s Fund: $675.00
Reed-Turner Woodland Trust: $594.30
2. ASBA
a. Derek and Ursel Norman are hosting a conference kick-off on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 1:00 at their home. Please let them know if you will be attending. Also, feel free to bring a dish to pass.
b. The arrangements with the Renaissance Hotel for the 2012 conference are almost complete.. All classes will be held at the Garden.
c. Sue Widell shared the power point presentation which is still being revised. She is interested in including samples of work. Please send her digital photos of any work you would allow her to use.
d. Betty McAlvany shared her artist trading cards. Cards and sleeves are available through Dick Blick art supplies. You can also do a google seach using the key words “artist trading cards” for more examples. There was some discussion regarding using the cards to advertise for the conference.
e. Also, Serna shared her miniatures with botanical art themes. There was a brief discussion regarding using some of those in our gift bags. Both ideas will continue to be discussed.
3. Mettawa
Derek shared the warm reception given by Bill Kurtis and Donna LaPietra. They continue to invite artists to their property, and a discussion was held regarding a paintout at Mettawa Manor. Also, ideas were given to include them in the 2012 conference, perhaps by hosting a workshop at Mettawa or speaking at the conference.
II. New Business
1. Elections in September
Elections will be held at the September meeting. Also, at that time, we will open a checking account for the group. Please let Ann (me) know if you are interested in running for office. Derek has offered to continue on as President. Please consider offering to serve as secretary, treasurer, historian, or in any other capacity.
2. Upcoming programs were discussed, although at this time none have been scheduled. Ku-mie is the Program Chair for the Nature Artists’ Guild and will keep us informed about their programs. (see below)
3. Upcoming events:
a. Jacqueline invites people to join her on Tuesday evenings, 6-8, at the Esplinade and Thursday evenings, 6-8, at the Pavillion to introduce visitors to the art form and the classes.
b. This Thursday, August 5, there will be a demonstration on using Primscolor Colored Pencils at the Nature Artist Guild beginning at 7:00.
c. Lynne is organizing the Art in the Park exhibit in Lake Geneva, on August 14 and 15.
d. Serna’s miniature show is Sat. Aug. 28, 10-5, and Sunday, Aug. 29 12-4 at the Holiday Inn Express in Palatine. Admission is $6.00 for adults. Here is the link for further information: Click here: Chicago Fall
4. The next meeting will be held on August 28, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the June26th meeting
I. Old Business
1. Treasurer’s Report
a. Current balance $690.00
b. Donations to date to Reed-Turner Woodland $755.90.
c. Dues are $25.00 and can be paid to Barbara Papamarcos
2. ASBA Conference
a, Lynne encourages people to consider donating to the Silent Auction. People attending the conference in Pittsburg are welcome to assist her with set up Saturday afternoon and table monitoring during the auction, Saturday evening.
2. Reed-Turner Show
a. Barbara Papamarcos reported the following items were sold:
146 cards, 19 prints, 7 notepads, 2 tiles, and 2 totes
3. Barbara Papamarcos brought in some of the newspaper clippings about the group to be added to our scrapbook.
II. New Business
1. Some members expressed interest in learning to create notecards. If you currently do so, please send your instructions, methods, programs you use, etc. to me and I will be happy to forward to the other members.
2. Lynne will consider offering a workshop to our group in the fall.
3. A reminder that Ku-mie has invited people to her home. Thursday, July 15 for a paint out from 9-3.
Our next meeting will be July 31.
Minutes of the June 5th meeting
I. Old Business
1. Treasurer’s Report
a. Current balance $675.00
b. Donations to date to Reed-Turner Woodland $594.30. Show contributions will add another $144.60.
c. Dues are $25.00 and can be paid to Barbara Papamarcos
2. ASBA
a. The hotel committee is finalizing their plans for the Renaissance Hotel for the ASBA 2012 conference.
b. People currently interested in attending this year’s conference in Pittsburg include, Derek, Lynne, Ku-mie, Heeyoung, Barb Klaas, Serna, and Ann. If you are looking for a roommate or interested in car pooling, you may wish to contact one of these members.
3. Reed-Turner Show
a. Last year, $668. was sold. This year, $1446 was sold, with 10% going to the Woodland.
b. We decided to open a checking account in September, at which time we will also hold elections.
4. Lynne Railsback’s palette colors are: Viridian, Ultra Marine Blue, Burnt Umber, Permanent Rose, and Aureolin. There are still come openings available for the class she will be teaching at the Morton Arboretum in June.
II. New Business
1. Please add the following new member information to your records: Betty McAlvany
2. Our first Paint-Out of the summer will be this Tuesday, June 8. We are planning on meeting at the Information Desk inside the Gateway Building at the Botanic Garden. If it is raining, we will work in the greenhouses.
3, Ku-mie recommends using 2 Off Clip-Ons or Bounce dryer sheets when you are working outside as a way to repel mosquitoes.
4. On June 11, Nancy Clifton will talk All About Herbs at the Deer Path Art League. Cost is about $30 www.deerpathartleague.org
5. Our next meeting will be Saturday, June 26, at 9:30 at the Nature Center.
Minutes of the May 1st meeting
I. New Business
1. Treasurer’s Report
a. Current balance $675.00
b. Donations to date to Reed-Turner Woodland $594.30
c. Dues are $25.00 and can be paid to Barbara Papamarcos
2. ASBA 2012 Conference Update from Derek
a. The Renaissance Hotel was chosen for the venue of the 2012 conferece.
b. Please remember to let Derek or Lynne know on which committee you would be willing to work.
c. Derek encouraged members to consider submitting work to the Hunt Institute for the Pittsburg show. Painting lesser known species is suggested.
3. Reed-Turner Show
a. Members attending the opening reception on Friday, May 14, are encouraged to bring a treat to share (i.e. appetizer, snack, etc.)
b. Members are reminded to complete the check-in sheet and return it to Barbara Papamarcos.
4. Nancy Snyder presented a demonstration of her dry brush technique. Her palette consists of the following colors: mineral violet,thalo violet, permanent rose, permanent alizarin crimson, cad red, cad orange, cad yellow, cad yellow light, permanent sap green, terre verte, ultramarine, Prussian blue, sepia, burnt sienna, indiand red, burnt umber, yellow ochre, Payne’s grey, Chinese white.
II. Old Business
1. Possible future shows:
a. Beverly has contacted Ryersons and they are interesting in presenting a show in 2012,
b. Ann has contact the Kenosha Public Museum and although they have expressed interest, no dates have been set.
2. Other information
a. Lynne Railsback will be teaching a class at the Morton Arboretum over the Father’s Day weekend. Interested members should contact the Arboretum for further information.
Minutes of the March 27th meeting
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE BELOW REGARDING NEXT MONTH’S MEETING
I. Old Business
1. Treasurer’s Report
a. Current balance $615.00
b. Donations to date to Reed-Turner Woodland $554.30
c. Dues are $25.00 and can be paid to Barbara Papamarcos
d. A thank you note was acknowledged being received from the Woodland for the gift presented in honor of Barbara Turner’s birthday
2. ASBA 2012 Conference Update from Lynne and Derek
Derek and Lynne are continuing to work on the conferene. Derek is encouraging everyone to consider signing up to help on some of the committees. A decision is close to being made regarding the accommodations. Currently, the Hyatt and the Renaissance are being considered.
3. Reed-Turner Woodland Show
Members who wish to display their work need to complete the form and return it to Heeyoung.
4. Barbara Turner and Eileen shared the work they have done on herbarium sheets.
5. The next meeting will be held on May 1, instead of our usual end of April date. At that meeting, Nancy Snyder will demonstrate her dry brush technique, and the business meeting will follow.
II. New Business
1. Current members shows:
a. Lynne Railsback will have a solo exhibition of 20 original watercolors at the Steinhauer Arboretum in Madison, Wisconsin during March and April.
b. Ku-mie Kim will be showing in Michigan. Details can be found at http://www.med.umich.edu/goa/index.htm
c. Anne Gilna will be showing at ART 2010, April 24-25, at the North Shore Unitarian Church.
d. The Nature Artists’ Guild is showing at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles. Further information can be found at http://www.finelineca.org/kavanagh/index.html
2. Possible future shows:
a. Beverly will contact Ryerson’s to see if they are interested in hosting another show
b. The Art Center in Highland Park will be presenting another Garden Party exhibit in 2011.
c. Ann continues to check with the Kenosha Public Museum periodically. They appear to be interested in presenting a show, but are not yet able to confirm a time.
Minutes of the February 27th meeting
I. Old Business
1. Treasurer’s Report
a. Current balance $615.00
b. Donations to date to Reed-Turner Woodland $554.30
c. Dues are $25.00 and can be paid to Barbara Papamarcos
2. ASBA 2012 Conference Update from Lynne and Derek
Beverly Behrens agreed to accept work for the silent auction. There will be a small works exhibit to include works measuring 12 inches square. Derek, Barb Klass, and Ku-mie have been working on the accommodations. Heeyoung will work on transportation. Next Saturday, the ASBA board will be meeting at the Garden. Please remember to let Derek or Lynne know on which committee you would be willing to work.
3. Derek will check with Nancy Snyder to see if she would be willing to do a demonstration on her dry brush technique at next month’s meeting.
4. Beverly, Eileen and Barbara Turner have been working on preparing herbarium sheets and will share their progress at the next meeting.
5. Please remember that Barbara Turner is assembling a collection of both prints or original works of plants native to the Woodland. Contributions are welcome.
II. New Business
1. The spring Art and Plant Show and Sale will be held May 15 & 16 at the Woodland. Heeyoung will be coordinating.
2. Possible future shows:
a. Beverly will contact Ryerson’s to see if they are interested in hosting another show
b. The Art Center in Highland Park will be presenting another Garden Party exhibit in 2011.
c. Ann will continue to check with the Kenosha Public Museum to see if they are still interested in hosting a show.
3. Show and Tell
Minutes of the January 30th meeting
1. Please remember that dues at $25.00 and should be paid to Barbara Papamarcos. $10.00 of that money goes to the Woodland, while we retain $15.00 for our group directly.
2. Derek and Lynne are the conference chairs and shared with the group information regarding the ASBA Conference of 2010, to be held in conjunction with the Chicago Botanic Garden. The conference will be held October 18-20, 2010, with master classes and board meetings before and after. The theme will revolve around the concept of “Art Connects Science to People”. People are encouraged to consider how they would like to participate by thinking about the various committees that will be needed.
Coming up next month-
1. Derek is looking into having Nancy Synder provide a demonstration or perhaps a workshop on her dry brush techniques.
2. Discussion of the Reed-Turner annual art show and plant sale.
As always, please let me know of any corrections or revisions. Also, please let me know if you have any agenda items to add.
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the October 31st meeting
1. Please remember that dues ($25.00) are due by January and may be paid to Barbara Papamarcos at either the December meeting or by mail. Her address is: 212 Coolidge Ave., Barrington, Ill. 60010. Also, please remember that our group retains $15.00, with $10.00 going towards the Woodland.
2. The majority of time was spent discussing the possibility of having our area host the 2012 ASBA conference, Benefits as well as negatives were discussed. People who agreed to begin to look into this possibility include: Lynne Railsback, Ku-mie Kim, Heeyoung Kim, Barb Klaas, Charlene Riffer and Ann Lesciotto. Kathy Garness as also expressed interest in helping. Generally, the group felt that at this time, we may not have enough people willing to help. The group recommends checking with The Nature Artists' Guild, The Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Morton Arboretum to see what their interest and leve of committment are.
3. Next weekend is the Nature Artist Guild show at the Morton Arboretum. The hours will be Friday, Nov. 6, the opening reception from 5-9, Saturday Nov. 7 and Sunday Nov. 8 from 12-5.
Please remember to let me (Ann) know of any shows or events of which you would like the remembership to be aware.
Our next meeting will be held Dec. 12 at the home of Derek and Ursel Norman. I am assuming Derek will send out directions, and I will send out a reminder about a week ahead of time. If you plan on attending, feel free to bring some treats to share.
Please let me know if there are any additions or corrections.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the September 26 meeting
Saturday's meeting convened at about 9:30 A.M. along with coffee and much good cheer!
The agenda for the meeting was as follows (Blue):-
1. Upcoming exhibits.
Some considerable discussion was given to the idea of exhibits when, where and why - everyone seemed committed to Reed-Turner in May and thought that it would be great to have another larger exhibit (at a different venue) in early spring, perhaps along the lines of the earlier Ryerson exhibit. This might be the exact timing for the Kenosa exhibit that Ann is organizing for 2011.
2. The up-coming ASBA Conference. Who exactly is going and some thoughts we might share before all get there.
A number of us are heading out to Phoenix in mid-October for the ASBA Conference. We all agreed to try and get together for dinner one evening and decided that after the Friday evening, 16th October Wildflower Forum would be the best and most convenient of times.
3. The ASBA exhibit in St. Louis - who might be planning to go down for the opening?
It seemed that after some discussion the number of people traveling to St. Louis for the opening of the Loosing Paradise? Exhibit is still uncertain.
Heeyoung seems committed, Kathleen plans on going down early p.m. and driving back after the reception - and I'm still pondering and will not make a decision until early next week. The exhibit will be opening at the Chicago Botanic Garden in January.
4. Show and tell after the summer season would be terrific. I know a lot of people have a lot of work to share and it would be fun to see what has been done this summer.
Show n' Tell brought forth some very beautiful new work - it continues to be one of the highlights of the Saturday meetings.
5. New Business.
Barbara P presented a new financial statement - considering the recession you'll be pleased to know that we're still in business
and looking modestly healthy. There was discussion about bringing in a speaker once in a while - Carol Woodin may be here for the opening of Loosing Paradise?
and would be willing to do a Saturday class on painting on vellum - her specialty.
Assuming we have enough interest.
The meeting adjourned at approximately noon.
Derek Norman
Minutes of the August 29 meeting
Seven artists attended. All signed in.
1. We talked about the possible change in the September 26 meeting date to October 3rd.
Unanswered questions: What is the purpose of the meeting? Is it social or should we bring art work?
When will the date change be confirmed? Please send an e-mail of the confirmation.
2. Barbara Papamarcos: The total amount in the Artists' fund as of 8/29/09 is $255.00
payouts to Reed-Turner Woodlands = $374.00
Janice Pennington $50.00
Reed-Turner Woodlands for Barbara Turner's birthday $50.00
3. Missouri Botanical Gardens "Losing Paradise": Ku-mie Kim would like to go before October 7th because the 7th is a work day. The exhibit opens on October 1st. Anyone
interested in going before the 7th?
- dates for "Losing Paradise" at the Chicago Botanic Garden - January 16-April 4, 2010.
5. SHOW & TELL: Lots of beautiful art was shown & shared. Lots of color mixing formulas and techniques talked about.
Minutes of the July 25 meeting
Report of the Reed-Turner Artists' Circle at Long Grove - Saturday, 25th July 2009.
A small group of members were in attendance and met informally to welcome Lynne Railsback to the Circle.
Since no official business was on the agenda the Circle discussed and reviewed each others work, exchanged ideas, notably the possibility of welcoming the Lake County Art League to the Preserve and the Circle on Saturday, 3rd October 2009. Jane W was in attendance and is aware of the possibility.
Beverly had mentioned a possible visit by Chris Tanner on Saturday, 25th July but Chris, it seems, did not put in an appearance. In regard to 3rd October it was decided that this should be a item for discussion at the August meeting.
Ann's initiative in regard to a Kenosha Exhibit was also discussed and that too was thought appropriate for further discussion at the next meeting or at such time that Ann has more information.
The meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m. by way of a walk-about of the Preserve.
As an addendum we should add that Beverly has an opening reception at the Wilmette Public Library, Friday, 31st July from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through 23rd August.
Additionally, thanks to Kathleen and Ann for having updated the Member Application Form so that our name is now consistent with the newly created ASBA designated Artists' Circles. (A copy is attached for those who have not seen it). 'Circle' has an inviting ring to it - so welcome all!
Derek.
Minutes of the May 30 meeting
1. Treasurers Report
The May show at the Woodland showcased six artists and brought in $668 worth of sales with $66.80 being donated to the Woodland. We currently have 22 members with $290.00 currently in the treasury.
2. Several people expressed concerns regarding the pricing policy and it was decided to continue to discuss this in January. People were also encouraged to seek out other venues for possible shows. Barbara Papamarcos will look into the Lake County Museum and Ann Lesciotto will check with the Kenosha Public Museum.
3. Ann has been in contact with the ASBA and will serve as a contact person for our Artist’s Circle. Look in the next few editions of the ASBA newsletter for more information/
4. Upcoming Events:
a. The Third Annual Student Botanical Art Exhibit will be held this fall. Registration deadline is August 3. www.chicagobotanic.org/school/botart exhibition
b. June 19-July 16, Garden Part at the Highland Park Art Center
www.theartcenterhp.org
c. Derek will be teaching several classes:
1. The Summer Landscape in Watercolor
2. Composition
3. Prairie Wildflowers in Transition
To register: www.chicagobotanic.org/school
d. There will be an open house at the Woodland in honor of Barbara Turner’s birthday on Jun. 14, Sunday, from 1-4. All are welcome. In lieu of gifts, Barbara has requested donations be made to the Woodland.
Monthly agenda:
June – paint out
July – paint out
August – paint out
September – paint out
October – paint out (weather permitting)
November
December
January –preparation for the show and sale in May at the Woodland
Respectfully submitted:
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the April 25 meeting
1. Derek opened the meeting with a brief reminder of two upcoming shows:
a. May 15-16 at Reed-Turner. Please contact Derek or Heeyoung with any questions.
b. The ART Center at Highland Park will be hosting “A Garden Party” show June 19-July 16.
2. Janice Pennington visited from Indiana to present her experiences with the SBA certification program. This is a correspondence course which results in a certificate. Janice is about half way through the two year program. She shared her thoughts and lessons.
3. Please note the Spring Art Show and Sale by the Deer Path Art League to be held May 2 & 3, 10am – 5 pm at GForton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
4. Show and Tell
Next meeting: May 29. Weather permitting, we will plan to be outside working. If Barbara is available, she has offered to lead us on a walk showing us what is in bloom. Also, we will have an update regarding the May 15 th show at the Woodland.
Minutes of the March 28 meeting
1. Treasurer’s Report – Current balance: $295
Contributions to Reed-Turner to date: $215
Barbara will look into a membership or contribution to Friends of Ryerson
2. Jane Wittig shared to following information:
a. There will be an Earth Day celebration at the Woodland on April 18, from 10-4. Members are invited to paint outside that day.
b. The Plant and Art show hours have been extended to 9-3
c. On June 13 there will be an open house from 1-4 celebrating Barbara Reed-Turner’s birthday. Members are invited to attend. Rather than receiving gifts, Barbara asks that people consider making a contribution to the Woodland.
3. Herbarium sheets – Kathy has been in contract with the Chicago Botanic Garden. She and Barbara Reed-Turner will check out the materials currently available at the Woodland. Barbara mentioned that the Woodland may be able to cover the cost of additional materials in order for the group to create herbarium sheets.
4. Sue Widell asks that members sent her their personal web site addresses, if available, and she will then create a link from our site to yours. She will also look into adding links to other organizations, such as Volo Bog and Ryersons.
5. Derek shared information regarding the spring art show at the Woodland. Please let a member of the committee know if you will be exhibiting. Contact Derek, dereknorman@comcast.net Eileen, eileen@labarre.net , or Heeyoung, heeyoungkm@yahoo.com .
a. Format presentation will remain the same. Sheets were passed out with that information.
b. In order to keep costs similar, the following price were encouraged:
5 X 7 prints: $40
8 X 10 prints: $80
11 X 14 prints: $100
c. 10% of all sales should be donated to the Woodland
d. Derek is looking into having a Friday evening reception following the hanging of the show.
e. Barb Klaas is covering the publicity
f. Sue Widell will create a flyer/poster
6. Other shows:
a. Student show at the Chicago Botanic Garden is accepting applications at: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/school/botart_exhibition
b. Derek will continue to act as liaison for the show at the Art Center in Highland Park. Opening will be June 19. More information should be available next month.
c. Please remember to let Ann know if you are exhibiting, and she will forward that to the membership.
7. It was decided to devote the months of May – October to painting outside, weather permitting.
8. Show and Tell
Next month:
Janice Pennington will share her experience working on the correspondence course through the SBA. Please consider bringing a treat to share at the meeting. Also, in addition to the $50 stipend, additional contributions can be made at that meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the February 28 meeting
Welcomes were extended to:
Ku-Mie Kim – new member
Kay O’Grady – visitor
Treasurer’s Report – We currently have $250 in reserve and have donated $195 to the Woodland
1. Herbarium sheets – Barbara Turner, Serna Sheridan, Eileen LaBarre and Kathy Garness will chair a committee to explore preparing herbarium sheets representing plants from the Woodland. Derek and Kathy will contact someone from the Chicago Botanic Garden to see if they would be able to guide us.
2. Derek shared information regarding two art shows at the Highland Park Art Center. One will be held in June and another in the spring of 2010. Derek will serve as liaison and will share more information as it becomes available.
3. Derek is also coordinating a visit from Janice Pennington for our March meeting. She will share her experiences working on the correspondence course through the SBA. A vote was taken and passed to offer her a $50 stipend. In addition, extra contributions can be offered at the March meeting.
4. Spring Art show at the Woodland – Derek, Heeyoung, and Eileen will chair the committee. Barbara Klaas will work on publicity. The show will be held the weekend of May 16-17, with 10% of all sales being donated to the Woodland.
5. Kathy Garness presented information on bookmaking. She offered the possibility of presenting workshop and would like to hear from folks who would be interested. You can reach her at: 102 S. Lathrop Ave., Forest Park, 708-366-7584, 708-698-6159, or kmgfineart@comcast.net
Coming up:
March – Janice Pennington
April – Preparation for the May show
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the January 24 meeting
1. Dues: Barbara Papamarcos gave the first check of $105.00 (a portion of our dues) to Reed-Turner Woodland Trust.
2. Long Grove Art Festival, August 15 & 16: Three artists e-mailed their interest in entering the juried show. Two of the three did not attend the last meeting and did not have information about the show. Discussion to be continued at our next meeting - Must we sell originals? Can we sell prints? Suggestion: Invite Deb Tentek, Chair of the Show, to our May show at the Reed-Turner plant sale to see our work and answer questions.
3. Barbara Turner is conducting a Mother's Day Wildflower Walk at Reed-Turner. You are welcome to attend.
4. Barbara Turner shared the list of plants growing at Reed-Turner Woodlands. Although a partial list, it is extensive. Discussion: Making herbarium sheets for the plants at Reed-Turner, as well as the paintings. Serna & Eileen volunteered. Serna will ask Marlene Hill-Donnelly for a basic herbarium sheet to copy. Barbara Turner has supplies.
5. Program Ideas:
a. to begin each meeting, Barbara Turner will give us a quick what's-in-bloom walk
b. Serna will introduce the herbarium sheet. We might each make one.
c. a naturalist from the Park District (Tori?) walk us through the winter landscape of the Woodlands identifying plants in winter. Good subjects for painting.
6. Show & Tell plus an informative discussion of technique.
Minutes of the December 6 meeting
1. The meeting was held at the home of Beverly and Ralph Behrens who graciously welcomed us.
2. Heeyoung, Derek and Barbara P. shared their views of the ASBA show in California. Heeyoung also brought vellum to show us.
3. Eileen shared information regarding a possible booth at the Long Grove Art Festival, to be held August 15 and 16. If you would be interested in sharing the space with others in the group, please let Eileen know prior to our January meeting (note change of date below). 847-991-2363, Eileen@labarre.net
4, It was decided to raise the dues to $25.00. They are due by the January meeting, and should be made out and sent or given to Barbara Papamarcos, at 212 Coolidge Ave. Barrington, Il. 60060. 847-381-2546, bap19bap@aol.com. For each membership, Barbara will contribute $10.00 to the Woodland. This will allow us to have funds available for speakers, programs, or to help with show expenses.
5. Charlene explained a technique she learned to create decorative letters using layers of tiny strokes.
6. Barbara P. shared information she gathered regarding the Distance Learning course offered from the Society of Botanical Artists. If you would like more information, their web site is; http://www.soc-botanical-artists.org/
7. Derek, Ann, Beverly and Eileen will work together on developing programs.
8, Barbara Turner is currently working on assembling a listing o the plants living at the woodland. She hopes to have that complete and available by the January meeting.
9. Please note that due to a scheduling conflict, our next meeting will be held January 24, at 9:30 at the Woodland.
Submitted by
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the October 25 meeting
Call to Order : Meeting began at 9:30 a.m.
1. Welcome and Introduction of new members: Leslie Fischer and Dorothy Massalski
2. Derek mentioned the idea of trying to hold a fall show at the Woodland. He also encourages members to consider showing their work, either through the ASBA www.amsocbotartists.org, or the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation www. huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/. After discussion, it was decided to aim for a fall show in 2009. Eileen LaBarre and Charlene Riffer will work with Barbara Turner to look into. Barbara Klaas agreed to take on publicity. Further information will be shared at the next meeting, and if it is decided, perhaps workshops can be held to create artwork, specifically species present at the Woodland.
3. A discussion was held on approaching Tobin Fraley about possible exhibiting in his gallery. Ann Lesciotto will contact him and share information at the next meeting.
4. A brief discussion was held as to considering increasing dues, so that we could begin to build a treasury. More discussion will follow.
5. The Field Museum in Chicago is hosting a show of the work by Louis Agassiz Fuertes who painted birds in watercolor.
Next meeting:
December 6, 9:30, Reed-Turner Woodland
Derek, Barbara Papamarcos and Heeyoung Kim will share their experiences at the ASBA Conference in California.
Minutes of the July 26 meeting
Call to Order : Meeting began at 9:40 a.m.
Present : Derek Norman, Barbara Papamarcos, Roy Jensen, and Ann Lesciotto
1. Old Business
a. Dues: It is important for everyone to remember to pay their dues, if they havenb’t already done so this year. $10.00 should be sent to Barbara Papamarcos, 212 Coolidge Ave., Barrington, IL 60060.
b. If your dues are not paid by the Sept. meeting, we will no longer keep your information in our membership. If you no longer wish to be part of the group, please let Ann Lesciotto know, and she will no longer include you in the email notices.
c. Cynthia shared her ideas for the article for the ASBA Newsletter.
2. New Business
a. A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of raising the dues for next year. Currently, all dues go to the Reed-Turner Woodland. If we increase dues, we could begin to acquire funds and perhaps bring in speakers for demonstrations or workshops.
b. A question was raised regarding the art show at Reed-Turner. Would the Garden Club like us to participate again next year? This should be discussed at the next meeting in order to give people plenty of time to plan. Derek also mentioned several other possibilities such as Ryerson or Independence Grove. People should also keep in mind the fall show at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
3. Derek will be teaching the following classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Contact them for further information or to register.
a. Studio Class, Wed. 6:30-9:00, beginning Sept. 17
b. Exhibit Class, Sat. beginning Aug 9
c. Prairie Wildflowers, Sat. beginning Sept. 13
d. Pen and Ink 2 – Sunday, beginning October 19
7. Adjournment. The meeting ended at approximately 10:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the June 28th meeting
1. Our Group has undergone a name change. We will be known as:
The Reed-Turner Woodland Botanical Artists
2. The Chicago Botanic Garden student show is October 2008. Submit a digital image or photograph before August 5th. Are landscapes included?
Contact Amelia for an answer.
3. Yearly dues are $10.00
Please be responsible for your dues. If you haven't paid 2008 dues, send your check for $10.00 to Barbara Papamarcos at 212 Coolidge St., Barrington, IL 60010.
4. The Reed-Turner Show: Barbara Papamarcos reported that 11 members exhibited artwork and $210.90 was donated to the Reed-Turner Woodlands Trust.
Next year, artists showing and selling items will be asked to submit a list of paintings and items for sale with notations of "not for sale"
or a price, to the show chairpersons. This will lessen the confusion for those manning the cash box and the final tallying-up.
5. Paint with our Group at Bill Kurtis' Mattawa Manor on Sunday, July 27, 2008. It's Garden Conservancy Open House from 10 A.M. to 5P.M. Let Charlene know if you plan to paint (criffer926@aol.com). She will let the painters know who else to look for at Mattawa.
The painting date for the Webber Garden in Streeter is open. More info later.
6. The Ela Area Public Library show is located at Route 22 and Old Rand Rd. in Lake Zurich. 12 members are exhibiting. The show is on the second floor and runs the month of July. Many thanks to Barbara Klaas for arranging for and hanging the show. Take down date is July 31st.
7. Derek will be teaching Pen &Ink II at the CBG beginning Sunday, October 19 through November 23, from 1 to 4 P.M.
8. Kathleen Garness has a show of her art work through the month of July at Whole Foods cafe in River Forest (Lake & Harlem).
9.Please e-mail Cynthia Gehrie (vdf19@msn.com) if you have not contributed your story for the article she is writing about our Group for the ASBA publication.
10. The next meeting of the Reed-Turner Woodland Botanic Artists is Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 9:30 A.M.
Minutes of the May 31st meeting
Call to Order : In the absence of Derek Norman, president, Barbara Papamarcos called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m.
Present : Barbara Papamarcos, Roy Jensen, Barbara Klaas, Eileen LaBarre, Charlene Riffer, Sue Widell, Jackie Willrich, Jane Wittig, and Beverly Behrens.
1. Review of Reed-Turner Show held May 17-18, 2008.
Jackie Willrich, who volunteered to handle finances at the show, reported total sales of $1,396.00. The majority of business was on Saturday, with $200 on Sunday. Prints and note cards sold; original artwork did not sell. Jackie suggested some considerations for future sales events, and after discussion the following decisions were made by general consensus:
• Require an inventory list from each artist.
• Provide cash at the beginning.
• Consider opening a bank account.
• Supply paper clips, pens, pencils, etc.
• Develop a list of directions for the receipt book – so that sales are handled uniformly, i.e., indicate cash or check, list check numbers on the receipts.
• Provide artists’ business cards to customers.
• Follow-up: artists send notices of subsequent shows and sale events to their respective customers.
• Collect $10 from each artist who participated.
• See about signs. Small notices are allowed in local stores.
• Provide refreshments -- cookies, no beverages.
Barbara Klaas, who handled publicity, reported on the number of publications receiving news releases. She noted that most of the customers were from nearby. Signage was discussed.
2. Display Cases at Reed-Turner. Eilene LaBarre volunteered for this responsibility.
3. Ela Library Show.
Barbara Klaas is in charge of this show. A sign-up sheet was circulated. Please contact Barbara if you wish to be included.
Each artist may have one piece in the show, so far, an original or a print, no larger than 16 x 20” ready for hanging.
Delivery date is Tuesday, July 1, Ela Library (at Route 22 and Old Rand Road) 10:00 am; and removal is Thursday, July 31. Please call or e-mail Barbara Klaas if you need to make other arrangements.
If someone wishes to buy a painting in this show, they may contact Barbara Klaas.
4. Prices of prints.
Discussion took place, and it was the general consensus that pricing should be consistent, so that no one is undercut. A guideline of prices was suggested as follows:
5 x 7” (opening) $40
8 x 10 “ $85
11 x 14 “ $100
13 x 19 “ $125
- New Business.
• Charlene Riffer said she had contacted Ted Weber, a tv personality, who has a beautiful garden and home in Streeter, IL, available for our group. This will be discussed at the next meeting as a possible field trip. Information is available at www.weberhouseandgarden.com.
• On-site sketching opportunities were mentioned. Barbara Klaas said shooting stars are now blooming at Reed-Turner and asked artists to let her know if they would like to meet there to paint or sketch.
• The Group plans to gather on Thursday mornings at Chicago Botanic Garden, checking-in at the information desk to let members know where they will be sketching.
• Derek Norman, Barbara Klaas, and Heeyoung Kim each have had a work juried into the ASBA/HSNY (American Society of Botanical Artists/Horticultural Society New York) Eleventh Annual Botanical Art Exhibition. It is held at the Gallery of the Horticultural Society of New York from September to November. The opening reception is the 17th of September 2008.
• Beverly Behrens has a botanical watercolor in the juried show at Wilmette Public Library through June 20, and will have a one-month solo show at the Library in 2009.
• Volo Bog invites artists to participate in their first Summer Bog Art Show, July 4 – August 8. For information, telephone 815-344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov.
6. Next Meeting, June 28, 2008.
• Collect $10 from Reed-Turner Show participants.
• Continue discussion of the up-coming show at Chicago Botanic Garden. Call Amelia Simmons at the Garden for information.
• Discuss field trip to Ted Weber home in Streeter, IL.
7. Adjournment. The meeting ended at 11:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Behrens
Minutes of the April 26th meeting
Old Business
1. We welcomed Jeff Haddon, a new member, into the group
2. Beverly Behrens shared updates information regarding the May show at Reed-Turner.
a. Work must be attached using velcro to a 32 X 40 foam board
b. Work must be originals, matted, and in plastic, but not framed
c. Work should have labels stating the price, title, dimensions and artist’s name
d. If more people wish to show than there are spaces, Bev and Serna will draw lots. Some people may need to share a board.
e. Sketch books will be shown in the glass cases
f. Small framed pieces can be set on easels (8 X 10 or smaller)
g. Prints and note cards will be shown in bins and baskets
h. Work should be available for set up Friday evening, May 16, from 5-7
i. Pick up will be Sunday at 3:00. If you are not able to be there, you will need to make arrangements to have someone else pick up your work.
j. If we remember correctly, Derek offered to create signs directing people to the show.
k. Jane Wittig shared the bookmarks advertising the show
l. See the attached sign up sheet
3. Cynthia Gehrie wants people who have any further ideas for the article to contact her. She is currently out of town, but will be returning in early May.
New Business
1. Jane and Barbara Turner want the group to consider using one of the glass display cases for a permanent display for the group. This will be discussed next month.
2. The Ela Library Show in July will be discussed further next month. Barbara Klaas has sent out Wall and Display Case Agreement notices which will need to be signed and returned to her prior to the show.
3. The next meeting will be held on May 31, at 9:30. Current agenda items include: a. Review of the Reed-Turner show b. Update on the Ela show c. Discuss of using the glass case for a permanent display area Respectfully submitted, Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the March 29th meeting
Old Business
1. Publicity – Barbara Klaas will head a committee to be in charge of publicity for the group. Eileen LaBarre, Derek Norman, and Ann Lesciotto offered to assist. People interested in having their work displayed on publicity should forward Barb their images as a jpeg file. Barb hopes to have the release forms for the July show at the Ela Library available at the next meeting. People interested in having their work shown need to be aware that due to space constraints, only one item, no larger than 16 X 20, will be accepted.
2. The Reed-Turner Group show
Serna Sheridan and Beverly Behrens agreed to continue their work in organizing the show in May. The show will be held the weekend of May 17-18 and those interested in displaying their work should contact Beverly at r.behrens@comcast.net or Serna at Sernaj628@aol.com by April 20. Sketchbooks may be displayed in the glass cases, perhaps on a more permanent basis. Also, small pictures or bin art can be made available, once Serna and Beverly are notified. People who will be displaying their work and others are encouraged to help work during the show. The following are the times:
Friday, set up from 5-7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 10-1 or 12 – 3
Please make arrangements to pick up your work promptly at the close of the show. Further information will be given at next month’s meeting.
3. Sue Widell, our web site manager, is requesting that people interested in having their work displayed on the web site, contact her at skiwidell@comcast.net with your full name and any information you wish displayed. Images should be sent via jpeg file. The address for our web site is: www.reedturnerbotanicalartists.net.
4. A reminder from Barbara Papamarcos to give her any information you have that you would like shared via our group scrapbook.
New Business
1. It was decided that dues will be paid at the beginning of each year, in order to coordinate with Reed-Turner. Dues are presently $10 and checks should be made out to Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve and sent to Barbara Papamarcos.
2. Cynthia Gehrie shared a video clip from the ASBA show and is also gathering information that will be used for a possible article about the group to appear in the ASBA newsletter. She is interested in why you chose to join the group. Your ideas can be shared with her at vdf19@msn.com.
3. It was decided to create a “Show and Tell” table to be set up at the beginning of each meeting, where members can display their work prior to the meeting. Time will be given at the end of each meeting for members to discuss their work, if they choose. Members are also encouraged to share any new books they may have.
Member News:
Derek Norman and his work will be featured in the book Today’s Botanical Artists by Cora B. Marcus and Libby Kyer, published by Schiffer Books.
Next Meeting: Our next meeting will be held at 9:30, at the Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve on April 26. Current agenda items include:
Update on Reed-Turner Show – by Beverly Behrens and Serna Sheridan
Update on Ela Library Show - by Barb Klaas
Please let me know if you have any other items to be included. It is our hope to reduce the amount of time spent on “business” leaving more time available for show and tell and to head outdoors to sketch.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the February 23rd meeting
1. Ryerson Show
Discuss involved looking into the possibility of making this either an annual, or a bi-annual show. It might depend upon the availability of funding. Perhaps Anne Gilna would be able to look into this. Also, we need information regarding the process of picking up the art work at the conclusion of the show. Again, perhaps Anne will share that information with those of us who will need to do so.
2. Derek mentioned that he has had conversations with a representative from Independence Grove regarding a possibility of showing our work there. He also informed us of a possible class on mounting and framing art work to be offered through the Botanic Garden. For those of you who might be interested, a recent issue of the ASBA newsletter gives very specific guidelines for framing for their competitions.
3. Reed-Turner Show will be held May 17-18. Serna Sheridan, Derek Norman, and Beverly Behrens offered to become a subcommittee to organize this event and will report back to the group at the next meeting. Derek is currently in charge of a column in the ASBA newsletter and is looking for someone who might be interested in writing and submitting an article on the connection between the show and the plant sale. If you are interested, please contact him for further information.
4. We discussed expanding our offices to include a historian (Barbara Papamarcos offered to take this on), and a publicity committee to help advertise our events. Barbara Klaas is willing to help. If anyone is willing to take that on, please let me know.
5. Cynthia Gehrie reminded us of the next ASBA show, to be held in Pasadena, CA., Octo 30-Nov. 1. Participants are able to bring 1 piece, with an outside perimeter of 47” or less, to be placed on display. What a great listing to add to your resume!
6. Heeyoung was contacted by Deb Donnely, from Friends of Ryerson, who helped produce our show. They are looking for donations for a silent auction. Please contact her if you are interested.
Next meeting: Our next meeting will be held March 29 at 9:30 at Reed-Turner. Currently the agenda includes:
1. The Reed-Turner show
2. Show and Tell
Please bring current work, class activities, etc, that you would like to share with the group.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Lesciotto
Minutes of the January 26, 2008 meeting1. Anne Gilna updated us on the show at Ryerson. If you are participating in the show, your work needs to be dropped off this week, Monday through Thursday, in order for it to be hung on Friday. If you are offering work for sale, include a price list and be aware that Ryerson will receive a 15% commission. You may also attach an artist statement with a list of the work you are showing at the bottom. Derek offered to help set up on Friday. He also offered to prepare a sheet with our mission statement at the top and a tear off membership form at the bottom. 2. Tricia Peterson of Blueraven Creative presented information on converting images to jpeg files. She informed us that the ASBA required images at 360 dpi, well over what the human eye can see, while everyday email images are at 72 dpi. She explained the costs involved in high quality scanning and printing and provided us with her price list. She is able to produce giclee prints. There is a one time set-up fee of $50.00 per image, which resulting in a CD with jpeg in order to submit work via email. For a complete price list, you can reach her at 847 – 487 – 1658 or through her cell phone at 847 – 226 – 9115. Her studio is located in Lake Barrington. She also mentioned Gemini Molding for custom mats and frames. Their number is 847 – 343 – 4629. 3. Kathleen Garness presented information regarding Plants of Concern, a volunteer based rare plant monitoring program. There will be introductory workshops offered on the following dates: Saturday, April 5, at Volo Bog Thursday, April 17 at Midewin Tallgreass Prairie Sunday, April 27 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. For more information, their website is www.plantsofconcern.org 4. Derek ended the meeting by encouraging everyone to consider entering exhibits. 5. Our next meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 at Reed-Turner at 9:30. Respectfully submitted, Ann Lesciotto
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