ERAS Meeting April 28th, 2011 Chapel Park Our group was privileged to have Dan Reidy from Corning Community College do a critique of our works. Thanks Dan Some of the statements about painting Dan talked about: ―narrative‖ of a painting, ―speed‖-how your eye is carried through a paintings, and slowed down by an ―intimate moment‖ such as a ladybug on a flower. ―Color‖—paintings are about edges and color and juxtapositions. Dan also mentioned several painters for reference based on some of our work : (Click on names to open links)

Robert Motherwell--collages

Irving Shapiro—watercolors

Theodore Robinson – U.S. Impressionist

Joan Mitchell-Flowers- abstract minimalist

Edward Hopper—painting light

René Magritte Surrealist

Jackson Pollock-abstract expressionist Minutes from the meeting: Report from Jeannine on exhibits: The airport show and all the months through September have been filled All the officers on our slate were approved by the group:  Nomination Committee – Joyce / Connie Slate of officers for 2011-2012 

President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Newletter Editor /Website Exhibits/Publicity Membership Monthly Programs Workshops Palette Award Show Directory County Fair June Picnic History Telephone

Betsy Kent Barb Kurcoba/Jackie Satterlee Alain Goyette Diane Woodhouse/Joyce Schwartz Doree Tanner/Teresa Thomas Jackie Satterlee Jeannine Stone Delores Morgan Denny Smith/Diane Janowski Chris Thorborg Teresa Thomas, Jeannine Stone, Joyce Schwartz, Lucinda Sinkewicz Ray Coover / Doree Tanner Delores Morgan Kay Holtz Jeannine Stone Doris Vaughn

Dates to remember:

Thursday May 26th: Monthly meeting at Chapels with Ginnie Lupi June: Dues are due: can be brought to meeting, or sent to Alain Goyette Friday June 24th Gmeiner drop off 2-5 pm 1-2 paintings: Theme: Mid-Summer Dream Thursday June 30th: Kaye Holtz’s home 6:00 pm Please bring a dish to pass. Sunday July 10th Gmeiner Opening reception 2-5 pm Saturday July 30th: Gmeiner pick up 5-6pm or by appointment

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Congratulations to our New member: Tedd Arnold Many thanks to Delores and Jeannine Stone who painted the “windows” at the Eldridge park station. There are still 3 windows to do, please contact Delores if you want to help.

Betsy has the dates for the next 2 palette awards: ERAS Palette Exhibit / Awards 2011 Nov 18 , 19 Friday and Saturday - Deliver to the AAM Nov 20-24 Install Nov 26 - Saturday Jurors Nov 29 – Open to the Public Dec 1 –Thursday - Opening Reception 5-7 Dec 29 – exhibit closes Jan 6, 7 - Pick Up 2012 Nov 16,17 Friday and Saturday Deliver to AAM Nov 24 – Jurors Nov 27 - open to the public Dec 6 – Thursday Opening Reception Jan 4 – Exhibit closes Jan 5, 6 Pick up Submitted by Jackie Satterlee http://erasart.com See member’s art, workshops and presenters on our Yahoo site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ERASart/photos/album/0/list