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Congratulations to all of our members who entered the Ellene Ashcraft Membership Medley. It’s been another exciting year with more that 150 artists participating.

I’m continually impressed with the caliber of Blue Line Artists.

I wanted to give you a sneak peak into some upcoming creations that are just ahead. =

Staff JENNIFER ADONA Membership & Development Coordinator KATIE CURLER Education Coordinator KATHLEEN MAZZEI Operations Manager TONY NATSOULAS Exhibitions Consultant

RIGHT IMAGE DETAIL: ‘Seascape Trees’ Ellene Ashcraft

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With special thanks to California State University of Sacramento for their generous donations of computers. This will allow Blue Line to provide future programming that includes digital creations. You can expect to hear more about this program and the cutting edge workshops we’ll offer to youth. As well, we’ll begin a series of Blue Line Arts on the road as we partner with the Roseville Utility Exploration Center for projects where art meets earth.

I’d like to introduce you to a few new people who have joined Blue Line Arts.

First, please join me in welcoming our new membership and development coordinator, Jennifer Adona. She’ll be working with you, our members to give you the best possible service. As well, two new directors have joined our Board of Directors, Tim Ching, Regional President from North Valley Bank, and Bill Halldin, President and Owner of Halldin Communications.

Finally, did you see that Farm to Fork event in Sacramento sold out in minutes? Well, thank goodness we’re offering Placer County’s version, Real Food, Real Music, Real Art, featuring cookbook author Joanne Neft and entertainment from Paige Anderson & the Fearless Kin. Tickets won’t last, so save the date, October 2, 6pm and buy your ticket today.

Sincerely,

Julie Hirota

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FEATURES 2 CEO Letter 11 Calls to Artists 16 Artist Profile: Colleen Giorgi 20 Welcome Jennifer Adona 28 NEW Music Series Line Up WHAT’S HAPPENING 6 August Calendar 12 Current Exhibits

14 Upcoming Exhibits 22 Gallery Shots EDUCATIONAL

18 Professional Artist Workshop Series 2014 24 Last of the Summer Fun 25 Homeschool Art Program 26 Super Sunday Art Academy SPECIAL THANKS 8 Thank You Members

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real food real art real music Thursday, October 2nd, 6-9PM $100 per person $175 per couple ($150 per person at the door) Rooftop 405 Vernon Street Join us for an evening under the stars benefiting art programming for youth in our community. This year’s event includes fine food featured by REAL FOOD Catering - Laura Kenny and Cookbook author Joanne Neft, will provide a meal serving fresh and locally grown Placer County food.

Feature Entertainment Paige Anderson & the Fearless Kin

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AUGUST 2014 CLOSED on MONDAY, Tues. & Thurs. 11AM - 5PM, Wed. Fri. & Sat. 11AM - 3PM

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THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

BLUE LINE SOCIETY ($1000+)

BENEFACTOR ($500+)

Dave & Janice Cook David & Dolly Fiddyment David & Linda Breninger Deanne Green Ed Goldman Emily Leff Eric McIntosh George & Jeniffer Phillips Granite Bay Development Gray Allen Jeff Jones Jennifer Crisologo Kimberley Foss North Valley Bank Norman Ashcraft Placer Community Foundation Susan Rohan Union Pacific Foundation William Ishmael

Aldo Pineschi and Lesli Goto Darla Gierczak Eric & Paige Stauss Eric Struck Heron Pacific, Wildlands Jon & Darlene Engellenner Linda Brown Marcus LoDuca Marcy Friedman Michael Ziegler Peg’s Glorified Ham n Eggs Placer Valley Tourism Roseville Auto Mall Roseville Kiwanis Susan Mansfield & Tony Garcia Suzanne Gazzaniga

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THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

PATRON ($250+)

CONTRIBUTOR ($100+)

Alexander Low Chris & Sharon Steele David Attaway David & Marybeth Knoll Gretchen Steinberg Janice Gage John Murray Joy Westrup Katy Schardt Kelly & Tom Peterson Kim Silvers Marge Dobrowolski Merle Axelrad Michael & Kathy Metzger Michael & Lonnie Martin Michael Ziegler Nicholas & Laura Udall Sandor and Holly Tiche Sandra Smoley Thea Givens Ursula Johnson Zoom Imaging Solutions Inc.

Ann Diamondstone Annette de Bellefeuille Beckie Clevenger Christy McCampbell Craig Johnson Donna Eckwortzel Frey Preston Kamrar Gayle Streff Helen Phillips Jeff Ronten Kathy & Michael Metzger Marcia Boden Marvis & Jim Smith Pat Abraham & Norm Van Huff Paul & Lisa Joiner Roseville Rotary Priscilla Richter Shimo Art Center Susan Duvall-Serota Yuko Carson

Please welcome our newest Blue Line Artist members!

Lisa Aikenhead Ruth Andre Rodney Davis Thaleia Georgiades Catherine High Marco Ippason

Margo Kaufman Lauryl Kemp David Komar Sophy Laughing Sharon Leon Lindsay Marx Mary Mendlein

Don Nicolson Kristina Sazaki Maya Schweizer Gloria Sutton Lucille Van Ommering Sandra Whitehead

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CALLS TO ARTISTS Click on the titles for more details

Holiday Sale Applications

Accepting all fine art crafters in the following mediums: jewlery, wood, pottery, and fiber art for a gallery wide sale on Saturday and Sunday 11/22-23. 4’x8’ spaces are available.

Deadline: September 1st

Blue Line Arts at the Salmon Celebration

One day outdoor showcase of any medium of original artwork tied to the outdoors, salmon, fish, rivers, Auburn Ravine, etc. are welcome in this competition. The outdoor event averages 500+ families in attendance.

First place prize- $150 + graphic designer for next year’s event, Second place prize- $100, and Third place prize- $50.

Deadline: September 15th 30x30

30 artworks in 30 days - Are you up for the challenge? Artists submits images of the type of art for 30 x 30 exhibit. Submissions do not need to be exact images for the exhibit.

Deadline: October 13th

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CURRENT EXHIBITS

Coker Family Gallery Ellene Ashcraft Membership Medley July 18 – August 16

WestPark Workshop Gallery

Ellene Ashcraft Membership Medley July 18 – August 16

Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery Mini -Members July 18 – August 16

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Civic Center Packing Shed Artists August 1- October 10

Paramount Equity Nancy Phillips June 6 - August 15

Roseville Chamber of Commerce Nadeen Flynn July 7 - September 5

Oracle Ruth Hall DETAIL:‘Blue Sunset’ Margaryta Chaplinska 3rd Place Winner

August 7 - October 31

*Still accepting applications for 2014

DETAIL: ‘Looking Glass’ Colleen Sidey Yerian 1st Place Winner

UPCOMING EXHIBITS

Paramount Equity Suzanne Bell October 24 - January 2

Roseville Chamber of Commerce Choices Art Program September 5 - November 14

*Still accepting applications for Fall 2014

Coker Family Gallery Politically Charged September 5 – October 11

WestPark Workshop Gallery Art Bra Show

September 5 – October 11

Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery Artz for Alzheimer’s DETAIL: ‘Untitled, 082512’ Nancy Phillips

September 2 – October 4

3RD SATURDAY SPONSORS Lone Buffalo Vineyards Lynne Pearce Interiors Buca di Beppo Villa Biscotto “Old World Italian Cookies” Berryessa Gap Vineyards Tahoe Joe’s Silk Road Soda Company Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Grocery Outlet Putah Creek Winery The Drum Lab Two Slices Pie Co.

CURATOR’S CORNER Art competitions can be a very useful tool in building a good resume. They can also serve as a way to get your work in front of people that have influence and ways to help you with your art career.

The thing you have to remember, it’s up to their dissension to let your work into a show or not.

With each exhibit there are all sorts of things that go through their minds, it is nothing personal. Sometimes, it is a matter of them liking spaghetti and you liking fried fish.

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ARTIST PROFILE COLLEEN GIORGI Q&A

Who is your favorite artist and why? Edward Hopper for

his simple, silent and moody realism.

How did you get your start?

I decided watercolor would be my choice for a fun and interesting retirement hobby.

What are you most proud of? That I stuck with it.

What has been your biggest challenge as an artist?

Learning how to correct mistakes.

What do you see happening in the next 5 years? More

shows and more behind-thescenes involvement.

E-mail: colleengiorgi@yahoo.com

FAVORITES Artwork:

Railroad Sunset by Edward

Hopper Author/Writer:

Susan Howatch

Guilty Pleasure:

See’s Chocolates

Museum/Gallery:

Mutter Museum,

Philadelphia What is a hidden talent of yours? I can talk like Donald

Duck.

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Musician/Band: Quote:

Moody Blues

Dreams really do come true

Escape:

Board Games

‘Look Into My Eyes’

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PROFESSIONAL ARTIST WORKSHOPS 2014 • Time Management for Creatives

Learn to make the most of your 24-hour days without sacrificing your style. This workshop will focus on time management tools, dispelling nasty myths, and creating a structure so you can be productive and accomplished, without feeling completely controlled by your calendar.

Saturday August 9th, 11AM - 12:30PM ~Members: $15 ~Non-Members: $20

“This workshop gave me all the tools I need to move forward with a plan for marketing my new business’”- Rona Getty at the Marketing and SelfPromotion for Artists.

REGISTER HERE

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10% DISCOUNT WHEN ALL FOUR WORKSHOPS ARE PURCHASED.

• Copyright Laws - What Artists Need to Know Saturday September 13th, 11AM - 1PM ~Members: $20 ~Non-Members: $25

• Professionalism for Artists Saturday October 11th, 11AM - 12:30PM ~Members: $15 ~Non-Members: $20

• You’ve Got This!

Saturday November 8th, 11AM - 12PM ~Members: $10 ~Non-Members: $15

AND RECEIVE EVEN MORE OF A DISCOUNT TODAY!

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WELCOME JENNIFER ADONA

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Jennifer Adona is very excited to be back in the art world as the new Membership and Development Coordinator at Blue Line Arts.

In the past, she was a performing and visual art student and put that on hold to join the work force, in the financial services industry.

Her employment in a large corporate bank, as well as a local credit union, gave her the opportunity to learn diverse sales techniques, excellent customer service skills and member retention, all with a smile on her face.

In addition to always staying positive, Jennifer strives to be an active community member by volunteering and encouraging others to do so. Some of her causes are keeping art in local schools by volunteering as an art docent through the school district and promoting

eco-friendly movement by participating/ volunteering with local children’s clothes, gear and toy swaps which keep those items out of landfills. With her experiences and sunny attitude, Jennifer looks forward to her role with Blue Line Arts.

Jennifer and her husband Richard, a financial adviser at Merrill Edge, moved from San Jose over a decade ago and never looked back. Jennifer is a mom-on-the-go who keeps busy with 4 children, juggling play dates, sports, stroller runs, and of course exposing them to the arts regularly. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys photography, DIY crafts, jogging, shopping and relaxing with the rare spa day. She can’t wait to meet all the members and become an integral part of the thriving art community.

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GALLERY SHOTS

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REGISTER HERE

Programs are free or discounted for members. Not a member yet? Join today and start saving!

HOMESCHOOL ART PROGRAM

REGISTER HERE

Join us at Blue Line Arts for our new 8-week homeschool art program, based on the 7 elements of design! Each week, students will learn about a new element of design, as well as a master artist and a contemporary artist who utilize that element. They will also have the opportunity to create an art project using a different medium each week, interact with the art that is on display, and talk to artists at the gallery!

Fall session Every Wednesday from September 10th - October 29th, 2014 Ages 6-9, 12:30PM - 2:30PM Ages 10+, 3:00PM - 5:00PM Cost: $125 for members

$135 for non-members

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SUPER SUNDAY ART ACADEMY Want a great way to spend your Sunday? If your child has a hectic schedule this fall, but still wants to squeeze time in for art, consider Super Sundays at Blue Line Arts! A new theme will be revealed each month and new, awesome art activities will be held every Sunday from 1-4PM.

The Cat in the Hat by Theodor Seuss Geisel

“ALL THE BEST BOOKS” For back to school month, it will be all about the best children’s books! Kids will learn about famous illustrators and authors throughout time including, Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, and Shell Silverstein to create their own books, illustrate stories, and create other awesome literary treasures.

August dates: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st, (1PM - 4PM) Members monthly fee: $20/per day fee: $6 Non-Members monthly fee: $30/per day fee: $8

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

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2014 FALL MUSIC SERIES

Cast Country is a world class casual modern country band, including: Jim Goodman on his 12 string with son Joshua on the ukulele and Paul Sutherland on the peddle steel guitar, John Chermesino on bass, and Philip Datore drums. Be prepared to experience high quality lead vocalists, and absolutely beautiful original music!

Join us Friday, August 8th at 6:30PM for a great sound. Click Here to sample their music.

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NEW LINE UP FALL SERIES

Cast Country Band Friday 8.8.14 LA Jazz Sensation Rachel Lauren Friday 9.5.14 Brazilian Guitarist Stephen Holland Saturday 11.22.14 Members per person $22.00 Non-Members per person $28.00 $35 per person at the door

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T N E R For information: bluelinearts.org/about/rent-blueline

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President DAVE COOK RCH Group

Vice President - Marketing ED GOLDMAN Goldman Communications, Inc. Vice President - Development & Artist Affairs WILLIAM ISHMAEL Artist Past President JULIE FIELDER CEO, AyurNomics Treasurer GEORGE PHILLIPS Phillips Land Law Secretary HOLLY TICHE Consultant Board Member at Large JENNIFER CRISOLOGO New England Financial

Directors DAVID BRENINGER Placer County Water Agency TIM CHING North Valley Bank BILL HALLDIN Halldin Public Relations Inc. ED INCH Dean of Arts & Letters California State University of Sacramento JEFF JONES WestPark Associates ANTHONY MAKI-GILL Sierra College Faculty ERIC MCINTOSH Zoom Imaging Solutions Inc. KELLY PETERSON Layers of Color SUSAN ROHAN Mayor of Roseville