Happenings at the BPC...
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photo courtesy of the Bethlehem Express Times
**Note change of day and time** We will be going back to our regular schedule.
The next meeting of The Bethlehem Palette Club will be held WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, at 7:00 PM at the Banana Factory on 25 West Third Street, Bethlehem. If the parking lot is full, there is metered parking (50¢/hr.) in the parking garage on Second Street behind the Banana Factory, in the building that houses Starters Restaurant.
In case of inclement weather: Cancellations of scheduled club activities such as membership meetings, exhibition receptions, paint-ins, or workshops can be found on our website, bethlehempaletteclub.org or on the radio station WAEB-AM channel 790 and WAEB-FM (B104).
Our presenter for this meeting will be artist George Thompson, who will also be our Saturday workshop artist this month. This demonstration will be on drawing from a model. Thompson received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Pratt Institute in New York. He has had a successful career as an editorial illustrator and his work has been in many publications including: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal. He now works as a fine artist full time. After moving to our area he became greatly influenced by the Bucks County Impressionists. He has received prestigious awards both locally and nationally. His work has been on the cover of the Artist’s Magazine and has also won awards in their national competitions including: portrait/figure, landscape and still life categories. He has a feature article on drawing in their May issue this year. His work has been exhibited at the Woodmere Museum, The Art Students League in New York, The Philadelphia Sketch Club and The Trenton State Museum. See his website: www.georgethompsongallery.com.
CLUB NEWS
Dates to Remember
Board Meetings – Monday, March 15 and April 19 at 9:30 a.m. Sovereign Bank, 926 Eaton Ave.,
Bethlehem, park in the back on the street
April Membership Meeting – WEDNESDAY, April 21, 7:00 p.m
Saturday One-Day Drawing Workshop with George Thompson – March 27
Filled - no more openings. Coordinator: Li-hsien Price.
BPC Juried Spring Exhibition at Moravian College – Delivery, March 29, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
NOTE DATE CHANGE of Reception/Pick-up: Sunday, April 25, 2 - 4 p.m
NYC Metropolitan Museum Bus Trip – Tuesday, April 20
Plein Aire Oil and Pastel Workshop with Joseph Sweeney - June 23 to 27 (Wednesday to Sunday) with a choice of days (minimum two), $50 per day. See his art: www.joesweeneyart.com
BPC Juried Fall Exhibition at the Banana Factory – September 11 through November 14.
Drop-off: Tues. 9/7, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Reception: 10/1 (5 to 9), Pick-up 11/15, Noon – 2.
Come paint with us at our “Thursday” Paint-ins! Every Thursday until April 29, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 at College Hill Moravian Church at 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem. Fee: $3. Call Louise if you need a $3 drop cloth. Weather cancellations: WAEB AM 790 (or WAEB-FM B104) or our website.
We would like to thank Greg Roth for photographing the Marge Chavooshian demo last month for our YouTube video of the Palette Club
MEMBER NEWS
Please try to attend and support our fellow artists at their receptions and exhibits. All are welcome!
Li-hsien Price’s painting “Bridge Street Model” has been accepted in the Oil Painters of America 19th National Juried Exhibition to be held April 30 to May 30 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Donna Haney’s exhibit with Mallory Zondag entitled “Artists: Teacher & Student” will continue at Westminster Village through April 9. Reception: March 6, 2 to 4 p.m.
Irene Bartz is among our members who have paintings in the juried show at Faith Gallery, 333 East Oxford St., Coopersburg, PA. Gallery is open March 6, 14, and 20 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Jill Peckelun now has figurative works on paper at the Huff Harrington Fine Art Ltd. Gallery in Atlanta GA. and plein air work at Rive Gauche Art Galleries in Scotsdale, AZ.
Stephanie Faleski is exhibiting her paintings at the Heller Homestead Gallery, 1890 Friedensville Rd. Bethlehem, through March 28. Gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.
Betty Knesevitch is exhibiting her paintings at The Falk Gallery, 1418 Main St. Hellertown now through April 2. Gallery hours: Mon.– Thurs. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m. - Noon (610-838-9191).
Ed Havas now has an official website. Check it out at: www.edhavas.com.
Congratulations to all!
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Southern Lehigh Public Library - Art on Paper Exhibit: March 15 to April 26, any media, delivery March 13. Abstract Only Art Show: non-juried, May 10 to June 21, delivery May 8. Fiber Art Show: Each piece must have a pocket and rod for hanging, no larger than 36” in height or width, July 12 to September 13, delivery July 10. Annual Juried Art Show: any media 2D, no photography, Sept. 27 to Nov. 8, delivery Sept. 25. Wired frames not to exceed 34”L or 24” W. Library requests 15% on sales. www.solehipl.org
2010 Christmas City Seat theme will be The Goundie House in honor of its 200th Anniversary. It is located at 501 Main Street, Bethlehem. Registration forms will be available in Spring at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce office (561 Main St, Suite 200, 18018) or check their website. Selected artwork will be reduced in size to meet the stamp dimensions of the seal. The seal’s common size is approximately 1 ½” x 2 ¼”, it can be vertical or horizontal in design. Artists are advised to pursue a simple design and refrain from extensive detail. Kelly Stewart: Kellys@lehighvalleychamber.org.
The Art Gallery of Falks Funeral Home, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown, is in need of an artist for April/May/June and July/August/September. Gallery holds twelve to fifteen landscape, floral, still life, etc. paintings. Two or three month rotation. No commission taken. Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. until Noon.
OTHER
Looking for a summer vacation that includes an art workshop? Check out Stone Ridge Farm Bread and Breakfast, 956 Bypass Road, Perkasie, PA 18944, 877-855-BARN, or : www.buckscountyartworkshops.com. It is not too far from Lake Nockamixon and down the road from the Pearl Buck House. They provide 3 to 5 day workshops (indoor and outdoor) with a variety of artists such as: Betty Carr, Mary Whyte, Heidi Moran and Dan Young.
NOTES ON TWO EXTREMES
The beauty of the illusion of Trompe l’Oeil and challenge to the creators is that it’s all done with a brush and the naked eye. Photography mimics reality. Illusionism defies it.
~Donald Clopper, American Review
Abstract Art is more involved with the process of painting, and with expression, then with replicating what they see. They invent: patterns, color, and texture. Their aim is to be different, yet unique.
~ Anonymous
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