WINTER 2007 LYME ART ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS

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by  Lyme Art Association

WINTER
2007
Lyme Art Association
News
V Events
90 Lyme Street Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371
Two More Member Shows
15 * Annual Associate Artist’s Show
Planned for the Winter
LAA
Kicks-Off Winter Exhibitions “Wonders of Winter”
and “Interiors” in the
Goodman
Gallery
DennisSirrine “ColdSpringin Winter,” oil
A
PEC, the artistic planning
and exhibition committee of
AssociateArtistStapleton Kearns captures thebeauty ofwaterandshoreline the LAA, feltthere should be more
boatingin “Ketch, ” one ofmorethan 200paintings onview in this annualshow.
opportunities formembers to show
T theirwork. “So the idea ofmore
he 15thAnnualAssociate the mostpopular shows ofthe year.
Artist’s Show opens on Avariety ofrepresentational art in shows inthe Goodman Gallery are
planned formembers throughoutthe
be on vFireiwdaiyn tJhaenufarronyt1t2hraenedgawlillelries woiill,lpbaesteoln,vwiaetwe.rcTohloerA,sasnocdisactuilopntuirse year,” noted RogerClements who is
ofthe LymeArtAssociation through grateful to show chair andAssociate chair ofAPEC. From January 12 to
March 10 with more than 200 works ArtistMichael Greene who is over- Fceelberburaartyin1g0wiisnt“eWronlidfeerinsNoefWwinter”
ofartto be exhibited for sale. This seeingthe volunteercommittee for
England. Thenbeginning Februrary
annualjuried exhibition showcases this annual eventwhich includes
the work ofthe manytalented VincentElliott, Marilyn Dunphy, 16 through March 17 will be an
ALsAsoAciiantwehAarttihsatsmbeemcboemresoonfethoef aonndvTieedwdtihrCouurtgihsMs.arTchhe 1e0x.hibition is -exshuibbjietcitosntohfatthreep“riensteernitorlilfeanidnsdcoaopres”
entitled “Interiors” including still life,
REMINDER: You can download your prospectus and botanicals, sculpture, andfigurative
work. Both ofthese exhibitions will
other information about upcoming exhibitions at the LAA
bejuried and open to Elected
LAA on our Website: www.LymeArtAssociation.org
and AssociateArtists. Please check
onlineformore details
.
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President's Message
It’s hard to think for ourmembers and the community. the LAA’s art education programs
anotheryearhas Looking ahead to the newyear, continue to grow as the
gone by so quickly an important goal continues to be the LAAis becoming known near and
atthe LymeArt preservation ofourbuildingwhich faras a greatplace forbeginning
Association.As I turned 85 thisyear. The LAAapplied to advanced art students to take
look back overthe for ahistoric restoration grantthis fall affordable classes andworkshops
pastyear, I can onlythinkhow active forneeded repairs and restorationwork with outstanding teachers.
the LAAcontinues to be as an arts onthe building’s exteriorand We welcome the newBoard
organization that serves both our walkways. We’ll keep ourfingers members BarrantNelson, Kerry Eaton,
members (more than 1,000!) and the crossed forpositive news in the spring and SheilaWertheimer andthank our
community. whenthis grant is awarded. returning Board members fortheir
The fall membership meeting The 2007 calendar promisesto be dedicated service. How fortunate the
LAA
provided an opportunityto hearfrom anotherexcitingyearofexhibitions. is to have such a distinguished
Boardmemberswho reported out on Roger Clements, chair ofAPEC, the group ofvolunteerswho have such
finances, our exhibition program and exhibition planning committee, noted dedication! To all ourmembers
operations which supportthe LAA. atthe fall membermeeting that abig and friends ofthe LAA, I wish
We also heard from some ofour emphasiswillbe on more shows to you anewyearfilled with happiness,
ElectedArtistmembers who shared exhibit member’s works. Theyear good health, and great art!
their opinions on exhibitions. A spring begins with our annualAssociateArtist’s
meeting is planned and I look forward show and includes themed shows by Rich Nazzaro
to hearing from more members and members inthe Goodman Gallery which President, LymeArtAssociation
ideas onways we can continue to keep will continue throughoutthe year.
the LAAa strong and vibrant art center Underthe direction ofAnna Swain,
LAA
To Host “Faces ofSpring 20079 By
Nationally
Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists Recognized
PortraitArtist
thruApril 21 there will be a “month Aaron Shakier
LAA
ofthe portrait” at the in a To Jury
specialjuried exhibition “Faces
Portrait
ofSpring2007 presented by the Exhibition
Connecticut Society ofPortrait Well known for
Artists. In addition to awards, his portraits,
demonstrations and workshops, Aaron Shikler’s
visitors can commission a portrait JohnF. Kennedy commissions
byAaronShikler
after viewing the work ofthese include official
top portrait artists working today. White House portraits ofPresident
Exhibition Chairs are Diane John F. Kennedy, First Lady Mrs.
Aeschliman, Sandra Wakeen, and John F. Kennedy, and First Lady
Burgess Russell. The exhibition Mrs. Ronald Reagan. His work
will be held in the Goodman has been widely exhibited since
Gallery. This competition is opened the early 1950s and represented in
to all CT, NYand MAartists. collections including The Brooklyn
or centuries, artists have cel- Prospectus is available online at Museum ofArt, The Metropolitan
brated the human spirit in the art www.csopa.org or at Museum ofArt, and the Hirshhorn
ofthe portrait. From March 23 www.lymeartassociation.org. Museum.
You can keep up-to-dateon thelatestLAA Newswithe-mail.
Sendyoure-mailaddressto [email protected][phone].
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News Views
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and an in Historic Landscapes and
Landscape Design from the University
ofConnecticut. In 1988, she opened d
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Wertheimer Associates which designs
residential gardens and smallbusiness
landscapes. She has researched the
historic landscapes at Harkness Memorial
State Park; The Monte Cristo Cottage,
NewLondon; the Webb Dean Stevens
Museum, Wethersfield; and The Florence
Griswold Museum where she is the
Landscape Historian and establishedthe
“Garden Gang.” Atthe LAA, Sheila
established the “Artful Gardeners”
volunteersto provideyearround
(l-rclockwise) BoardMembers RichNazzaro, KerryEaton BarrantNelson, John landscape maintenance.
,
Beatty, BarbaraLussier, SteveRoss, Jan Conant, Sandy Wakeen, Sheila Wertheimer,
andBurgess Russell, LAAAttorney GeorgeBaker andRecordingSecretary Vickie AWARD NEWS
Cotton. Notpictured, Roger Clements, chair ofAPEC.
LAA Board Welcomes Three New Members
and Reviews Plans For 2007 Programs
MichNazzaro, President of at Mystic Seaport. She is anurse
the LAA, welcomed newBoard and a full-time senior executive
members Kerry Eaton, Barrant at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in
Nelson, and SheilaWertheimer who BridgeportConnecticutand also a
were elected atthe fall membership lecturer atYale School ofNursing,
meeting along with continuing with over25 years experience in
Board members who were elected healthcare leadership positions in
for extendedterms. “The LAAis non-profits as aBoard member and ‘'NovaScotiaMarsh” byKimMuller-Thym
fortunate to have such a strong President in herhealthcare specialty.
Korn Muller-Thym Wins Stobart
group ofbothprofessional artists
Award At Mystoc Seaport
and business leaders volunteering Barrant Nelson, an ElectedArtist,
theirtime and talents on our Board,” moved to Connecticut in 1978 and ElectedArtistKim Muller-Thym was
noted Rich. “Their dedication to the established his fulltime dental awardedthe StobartFoundationAward at
mission ofthe LAAwill continue to practice in Willimantic. Having the 27thAnnual MarineArtExhibition at
guide our organization.” developed an interest inplein air the MaritimeArt Gallery atMystic Sea-
The LAABoard consists of1 painting, he has studied with Don port on September 30, 2006 forher acrylic
members, including six elected Stone, Don Demers, and Chris painting “Nova ScotiaMarsh.” This
artists andfive non-elected artist Blossom. Barrantwas a captain in award encourages the importance ofpaint-
members, and is supported by a the army and served inVietnam. ing from life and each yearjudges choose
volunteerattorney and recording He was an officerofhis dental a work for its uniqueness ofstyle, qual-
secretary. The three newly elected school for4 years. Marriedto his ity oflight, and atmosphere. Thisyear’s
members are: wife Sally for22 years, he lives in judges were Samuel Scott,Associate
Norwich, CT. Curator ofMaritimeArt and History atthe
KerryEaton is an ElectedArtist Peabody EssexMuseum, Jerry Roberts,
who has exhibited attheNew SheilaWertheimer is Chair Executive Director ofthe Connecticut
BritainMuseum ofAmerican ofGrounds and anAssociate RiverMuseum, and Bruce Johnson, Chief
ArtMember’s Juried Exhibition member. She received a BAin Designer, Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. an
andThe MaritimeArt Gallery Botany from ConnecticutCollege internationalyachtbuilder.
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MARK YOUR CALE NDARS!
Art
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Art Studio Improvements In Place For
New Year Classes and Workshops
off
Building CoordinatorSteve Ross
is working with the Art Education
Committee which includes Sandy
Wakeen, chair, Jan Conant, and
Diane Aeschilman. A new roof
was installed recently, and repairs Wlio9 That Mam
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to the ceiling and new painting
were just completed. New shades Behind The Mask?
forthe skylight and windows have
been installed, with other repairs It’s Mint Dole, Chairman ofthe
by LAA Artist Bob Gregg who has TheFirstAnnualMasquerade
volunteered his talents. New easels SnowBall planned for Saturday,
were purchased this year with the February 10 at the LAA. “The
generous support of LAA member SnowBallcelebrates one of
Jay Pinchbeck. the LAA’s early traditions when
masked costumed parties where
held by artists in the 1920’s,” notes
Mint. The evening will begin with
pre-dance dinner parties at 6pm
at private homes and then onto
the LAA at 8pm for dancing to the
music ofthe Rhythm Plus Combo,
desserts and then champagne
(l-r) LAABuilding CoordinatorSteve Ross sceorsvteudmeats1a0rpemo.ptBilonaaclkbtiuetatnhdere
jaonidnsGaartriystCaontda,teCaochtearIDnitearnieorAse,sDcehelpimRiavner, will be a prize forthe best mask
for installation ofnewstudio skylightshades and costume! All proceeds will
One ofthe nearly 100year-round art classes benefit the LAA building fund. For
One underway in the LAA’sartstudio. Thequality more information and if you would
of the LAA’s most active ofteachers and affordabilityofclassesappeal like to help volunteerfor decorat-
areas is its year-round art education to studentsofall skills. ing, bartending and other areas,
programs. The north lighted art contact the LAA or email Mint at:
studio was built in the mid-1970’s by THE LAA WELCOMES FIVE [email protected].
sculptor Elisabeth Gordon Chandler NEW ELECTED ARTISTS
SIGN-UP FOR MASK MAKING
and was the early home of the Lyme
WORKSHOP
Art Academy. “We have classes and his fall, the LAA Elected Artists In preparation for The
workshops that appeal to artists of Screening Committee nominated the SnowBall, Sadie DeVore will be
holding a Mask Making Workshop
every skill level and interest,” notes following AssociateArtists who’s works atthe LAAon January 13 and
Anna Swain, the LAA’s art education were hung in the Goodman Galleryfor January27, from 10 am-12 noon.
manager. The Winter Catalog of art Elected Artist Members to view and The mask making workshop isfree
classes has just been mailed and vote on. The LAA is pleased to welcome and the supplies arefurnished.
in preparation for anotheryear of these new Elected Artist Members: John Mask makers can bring theirown
activity, a number of improvements Neff, Karen Cashman, Jim Christley, suppliesfortheir individual approach
have been made in the art studio. Shauna Shane and Paul Goodnow. to theirown maskdecorating.
BEAT THE WIICTEIR BLAHS! YOU CAN STILL SIGN-UP FOR W0MTER ART CLASSES:
Learn a new skill, brush up on yourart. Greatteachers, affordable classes. Beginners to advanced. Call [phone].
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Back By Popular Demand - Instructor Mel Stabin
To Teach Week Long Watercolor Workshop
THE BULLETIN BOARD
m
Barbara McWhirter - one ofthe LAA’s
front deskvolunteers - would likesome
companythiswinter!
nternationallyknown teacher, author, Art, North EastWatercolor Society, Aswe begin thenewyear, the LAA
and award-winning watercoloristMel New JerseyWatercolor Society, needs more help atthe frontdeskduring
Stabin,AWS, NWS, willreturn to the andthe PennsylvaniaWatercolor gallery hours. Come andjoin otherLAA
LAAfor a week-long workshop in Society. Mel is a directorforthe members whomake-up our “front desk”
watercolor entitled Watercolor: Simple American Watercolor Society’s volunteerteam. It’s fun, easy andjusta
Fast& Focusedon March 5-9. 2005/2006 exhibitions and was fewhours amonth. Give Krissa Ressler,
Agraduate ofPrattInstitute, Mel one ofthe Jurors ofSelection the LAA’s volunteercoordinator, acall or
studiedthe art ofwatercolorwith Ed fortheAmericanWatercolor drop by anytime to chat.
Whitney. For overthirty years, Mel Society’s 2006Annual International THE SOUND OF MUSIC -
was an award-winning art directorand Exhibition. He has written feature IN THE GALLERIES ALL
creative director formajoradvertising articles forAmericanArtist, The YEAR! You’ve heard George
agencies inNewYork City. ArtistsMagazine, Watercolor, Baker- the LAA’s attorney and
His paintings have been the and WatercolorMagic. Mel is wonderful opening night pianist.
recipient ofnational awards and have the author ofWatercolor: Simple, George is exploring how the LAA
been represented in major exhibitions Fast, andFocusedand TheFigure can have music all the time during
includingtheAmerican andNational In Watercolor: Simple, Fastand gallery hours with the installation of
Watercolor Societies, National Focused. His work can be viewed at small speakers in the galleries and
Academy ofDesign, Transparent www.melstabin.com. ContactAnna either a connected CD system or a
Watercolor Society ofAmerica, Swain at 860-434-7802 formore subscription satellite music service.
WatercolorWest,AlliedArtists of information and to sign-up forthis Would you like to help fund this
America, ButlerInstitute ofAmerican outstanding workshop! project? Give Anna a call in the LAA
office - and she will connect you to
LAA Mourns Loss of Two Beloved Elected Artists George. Let the music begin!
Linda M. Schade died at home on Joel I. Zakow was 64 and greatly PART - TIME BOOKEEPER
Sept. 15, 2006 and was 87. She was a respected as arestorer ofAmerican NEEDED: The LAAneeds a
ALife Member ofthe LymeArtAssoc. folk art, marine and 19th Century volunteerwho can help a fewhours
graduate ofWilliams Memorial paintings, as well as European Old aweek organizing bills, filing
Institute inNewLondon in 1935, she Masters and polychrome sculptures. billing information, and helping
later studied drawing and painting at His own work was frequently with otherrelated office book-
theNorwichFreeAcademy, Cooper shown in both NewYork and in his keeping needs. Justthe same kinds
Union inNewYork City andtheArt beloved Connecticut atthe Lyme ofbill sorting you do athome.
Students League inNewLondon. Art Assoc. ZakowArtRestoration Please giveAnnaa call atthe LAA
Mrs. Schade’s oils, watercolors and remains open forbusiness, led by office ordrop by anytime to chat.
pastels have been exhibited in area TeresaZakow, Jan Jarecki andAn-
galleries and nowhang inmany drei Zakow intheir dear husband’s,
homes around the country. friend’s and father’s memory.
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Elisabeth Gordon
its membership, exhibition, education,
Chandler Remembered
communication, development, and
community outreach programs. Bob’s (1913 - 2006
)
enthusiasm and dedication to the
mission ofthe LAA andhis support of
,
its members, staffand volunteers willbe
greatly missed. He helped build a strong
foundation onwhichthe organization
will continue to build in years to come.
I am happy to pass on thatBob has
shared withme the factthat he looks
LAA
forwardto continuingto serve the
in the future as a volunteer.
LAA
Executive
With the Board’s direction and SculptorElisabeth GordonChandlerwasan
Director Bob Potter guidance, we will be reviewing acclaimedartist, teacher, andbelovedart
operational priorities and transition schoolfounderinOldLyme.
Says Goodbye plans overthe next fewmonths for
byRichNazzaro, President the LAA’s key day-to-day activities. Itwas with great sadness thatthe art
Anna Swain will be Interim Managing community ofOldLyme mournedthe
Afterthreeyears leadingthe Directorofthe LAAduringthis period. loss ofElisabeth Gordon Chandler,
LAA, Bob Potter is moving on Herknowledge and experience over founder ofthe LymeAcademy College
to an exciting new opportunity as the past fouryears in all ofthe LAA’s ofFineArts, who passed away on
Vice President ofMarketing and operations is invaluable and will November29, 2006. Elisabeth was 93
Communications atthe Mystic provide the Board and ourmembers years old andteaching sculpture atthe
SeaportMuseum. During his tenure, with excellent support and operational Academy attime ofher death.
the LAAsaw significant growth in continuity. “Elisabeth founded the Lyme
Academy when representational art
andthe traditional education ofartists
LAA
Volunteers Combine Holiday Luncheon and was disappearing in the Western
world,” noted Frederick Osborne,
Surprise Birthday Celebration for Sylvia Marsh
President ofthe College. “She was a
Renaissance woman, who firmly but
gently led by the example ofherown
principled life and gave ofherself
with boundless generosity. She was
anationaltreasure whose inspiration
will always be embodied in the spirit
ofthisAcademy College.”
“Because ofElisabeth’s artistic
vision and financial generosity, the
LAA
has it’s beautiful art education
studio which Elisabeth financed and
built in the mid-1970’s,” expressed
Bob Potter, Executive Director ofthe
LAA. “Today, the LAA’s art education
program provides ourmembers and
the community with year-round
classes andworkshops -justone of
(l-r backrow) Reese Garvin, DariaJankura, CorkyBunce, SylviaMarsh, AnnKloman, Elisabeth’s many great and lasting
KrissaRessler, BarbaraMcWhirter (l-rfrontrow) Marilyn Dunphy, LindaElgart, contribution to the arts and artists in
ElizabethLamb, MegCunningham. Old Lyme, Connecticut.”
WouldyouliketohelpattheLAA? Weneedmore Volunteersatthefrontdesk on receivingdaysandotherimportantareas.
,
JustcallKrissa at(860)434-7802. AfewhoursamonthmakesallthedifferenceattheLAA.
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T he Holiclay Spirit Makes 7 he Season Bright At 7 he LAA!
Mike Greene, chairof“DeckThe Burgess Russell, SandyWakeen andJan Conant Co-chairs Bill Hanson and Kim Muller-
Walls” puts onfinishingtouches. enjoythe show and sharethe holiday cheer. Thym are Santa’s “art elves.”
The Old LymeHigh School Select daughterJordan Skowron (l) andNathan Keay. ElectedArtistJim Magnerand
Singers entertain on openingnight. othervolunteers hungthe show.
LAA
Supports Hunger Relief With Holiday
Donation To Shoreline Soup Kitchens
Thisyear’s annual “DeckThe Walls” holiday showwas not only a success
inpresenting and selling works by artistmembers, but italso accomplished
another importantgoal: helping tofighthunger in our shoreline communi-
ties. The LAApresented the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries with a
check for $500 as our charity partner forthis event from donations by the
Association and artistmember sales. “We thankthe LAAfrom the bot-
tom ofourhearts forpartnering with SSKPon this fundraiser,” said Patty
Dowling, Director SSKP. Formore information on howyou can help fight
hunger in ourcommunity, contact Patty Dowling at 860-388-1988 oremail
AnnaSwainpresentsLAAHolidayDonationto
[email protected]
PattyDowlingoftheShorelineSoupKitchens.
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New Winter Workshops
Pastels, Oils and Watercolors
ForAll Skits and Levels
Drawing From The Figure PaulAllen Taylor, Instructor
Friday Sunday, Feb. 9-11
DianeAeschliman, Instructor
Nowyou can learn the secrets of
Thurs, Jan.4-25, 6-9pm
creating beautiful floral paintings.
Advanced drawing forthe beginner, ad- Art Trek for Kids! Inthisworkshop, the approachto
vanced drawing forthe advanced. Under
PaulaBillups, Instructor painting floralswet onwetwill be
Diane’s direction, you’ll learn important
Tues. Feb 6-Mar27, 3:45-5:45pm presented. Brightcolors say it best in
techniques andthe visual vocabulary
This course covers drawing, painting florals, and thistechnique will result
necessary to learn fast, accurate drawing
and print-making forbeginning young in clean, loose and freely painted
from the clothedfigure. $175 Members,
artists age 7-12 with the emphasis on backgrounds. Students will learn
$200Nonmembers
fun! It covers fourmedia, two weeks from a demonstration performed
www.dianeaftonaeschliman.com
apiece and includes painting, print- each morning atthe start ofclass
making, collage, drawing, paperand where the process is repeatedbut
clay sculpture. Kids will beworking the subjectvaries. Students work
on theirown pieces while surrounded onprojects in the afternoonwith
by the paintings and sculptures ofac- instructor support. $325 Members,
complished local artists. $350Nonmembers
$120 forkids.
www.paulabillups.com
NON-PROFITORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Lyme Art Association
90 Lyme Street PERMIT#119
Learning to See and Massing P.O. Box 222 DEEP RIVER, CT
Karen Winslow, Instructor Old Lyme, CT 06371
Sat. & Sun. Jan. 6 & 7 and Sat. & Sun. www.LymeArtAssociation.org
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Feb. 3 4 Karen Winslow’s hands-
on approach and interactive demonstra-
tions shows her students the “how”
andthe “why” ofartistic principles so
they can solve avisual problem and
paintwhatthey see with confidence.
Emphasis on value control, structure,
perspective andmassing using 5 planes
oflightto create a unified and realistic
interpretation. Perworkshop: $200 for
Members, $225 Nonmembers www.
winslowartstudios.com
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