February 2014 Issue

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LEFT DETAIL: ‘Nunizap’ Monte Wolverton MIDDLE DETAIL: ‘Letter to God’ Tip Toland RIGHT DETAIL: ‘American Gothic 2014’ Chris Allen

FEATURES

From the CEO....

As the year begins with a full swing, we have many exciting opportunities and events for everyone!

This year, we begin our full series of music, offering an array of diverse performers from the region. Our upcoming musicians Paul McCandless and Motoshi Kosako offer a unique sound that will certainly impress you. Join us as a Patron member today and receive tickets for you and a guest for our entire music series this year.

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

Can you believe it’s almost time for the Lottery of the Arts? This year, we’ve moved our Lottery to Thursday, April 10. Yes, that’s correct-the event has moved to the spring to celebrate our artists in a favorite seasonspring! Again, the Lottery will be juried by Diana Daniels Curator of Contemporary Art at the Crocker Art Museum, and this year, our top three artists will receive cash prizes. Good luck to you all!

There are opportunities for artists on the horizon-Art You Can Feel and America’s ClayFest deadline are just around the corner. Please don’t forget to apply.

As well, our Professional Artist Workshop series classes are back in session featuring a host of business building training; while the Susan Cooley-Gilliom Artist in Residency Teaching Program will feature workshops in clay sculpting from world famous Tip Toland. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn at Blue Line Arts.

Thank you for your continued support, I welcome you to stop by for a visit anytime!

Sincerely, Julie Hirota

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FEATURES 2 CEO Letter 8 Calls to Artists 20 A Review...By Zoran Peshich 28 2014 Music Series WHAT’S HAPPENING 4 February 2014 Calendar 10 Current Exhibits

12 Upcoming Exhibits 18 Gallery Shots by Lang Lew 30 2014 Visiting Artist 34 Warren T. Eich Middle

School Feature

EDUCATIONAL

16 Professional Artist Workshop Series 2014

22 Super Sunday Art Academy 26 “Around the World” Spring

Break Art Camp 27 Poetry Workshop SPECIAL THANKS 6 Membership Thank You 32 Past Exhibits Blue Line Arts Magazine • bluelinearts.org • 3

WHATS HAPPENING

FEBRUARY 2014 Gallery hours: Tues & Thurs11AM - 5PM, Wed Fri & Sat 11AM - 3PM

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SPECIAL THANKS

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

BLUE LINE SOCIETY ($1000+)

BENEFACTOR ($500+)

CarMax Foundation David & Dolly Fiddyment Deanne Green Dick & Louise Wiesner Emily Leff Folsom Lake Bank Granite Bay Development Hampton Inn Helen Taylor Jeff Jones Jennifer Crisologo John Allard John Norman Julie Hirota Morgan Stanley Smith Barney North Valley Bank Placer Community Foundation Placer Valley Tourism Sierra Rock & Landscape Star 106.5 Steve Pease Sue Garcia Susan Rohan Sutter Roseville Medical Center Taber Creative Group Thunder Valley Casino & Resort Union Pacific Foundation US Bank Wells Fargo Westfield Galleria Westwood Family Cellars William Ishmael

Aldo Pineschi and Lesli Goto Dave and Janice Cook David Attaway Eric Struck First Northern Bank George and Jen Phillips Gray Allen Gretchen & Pat Tobin John and Julie Fielder Kelly Peterson Linda Brown Marcus LoDuca Marcy Friedman, Monica Crooks Peg’s Glorified Ham n Eggs Roseville Auto Mall Roseville Kiwanis Sammy’s Rockin Bar & Grill Sandor and Holly Tiche Susan Mansfield Suzanne Gazzaniga

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Please welcome our newest Blue Line Artist ($70) members!

Christina Allan Michelle Andres Nancy Crandall Phillips Laura Fisher Eva Gretta Cooper Nora Jackson John Kennedy Marjan Kluepfel Jennifer Landau Karren Lusignan Linda Morand Debby Schnabel Noelle Tamborini-Olson Linda Waddle Martha Wolfe

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS PATRON ($250+)

CONTRIBUTOR ($100+)

Alexander Low

Afie Royo AJ Trombetta Amanda Broadhurst Annette de Bellefeuille Barb Brass Barbara Newell Clifton Johnson Edward Chaney Edward Goldman Elizabeth Kamrar Eric & Paige Stauss Evelyn Broyer Fred & Linda Mitsch Gayle Streff Geneva Parker George Hargrave Gina Garbolino Greg McGovern Helen Phillips Irene Lester Inger Price Jack Powell Jana Nakase Lee Janet Roberts Janice Metrogen Jeff Ronten Jim & Florence Smith John and Mary Lathrop John Johnson Jon & Darlene Engellenner Karen Kaplan Kathy Metzger Kelly Karas Kevin Lockhart Leonard Davis Lew Fellows Marcia & Cameron Murray Marilyn Festersen Marvis & Jim Smith Mike Madrid Nancy Glatt Pam Herman Pat Abraham & Norm Van Huff Paul & Lisa Joiner Priscilla Richter Ricco & Susan Ches Robyn Slakey Roopal Shah Roseville Rotary Samual Bassett & Pepe Pool Sandy Sharon Shimo Susana Watson Theodore and Anthula Natsoulas Yuko Carson

Andrew Klonecke Barbieri Commercial Brokerage Catherine Vollmer Chris & Sharon Steele Christina Richter Community 1st Bank Darla Yetter Darren Siegel David Attaway David & Marybeth Knoll David Breninger David Kelly Denio’s Roseville Farmers Market Denise Fiddyment Diane Williams Erica Matney Heron Pacific, Wildlands Integral Financial Management Jack Duran James & Mary Beth Montgomery Janet Dick Janet Wagner Jim & Diane Williams John Johnson John M. Sinclair Joy Westrup Judi & Dwight Stickney Katherine Bryant Katy Schardt Kim Silvers Laverty & Chacon Layers of Color Lilani Wealth Management Lion’s Club Roseville Marge Dobrowolski Mary Shaw Merle Axelrad Michael & Kathy Metzger Michael Ziegler Molly Maid of Placer County Mourier Land Investment Group Nicholas Udall Paul Padilla Razeih Bagheri Sandra Smoley Sarah Reilly Sierra Vista South Placer Art in Public Places Stephen Martinez Steve Pease Taber Creative Group Ursula Johnson Virginia Amick Williams + Paddon Zoom Imaging Solutions Inc.

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FEATURES

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Click on the titles for more details America’s ClayFest ll The Tradition continues...the second annual art show and competition will be celebrating the rich history of 25 years of clay competition formerly known as the Feats of Clay. Candice Groot is the juror for the open division along with Ray Gonzales for the student division. See our web page www.all4art.net for the links to the Entry process.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 17, 2014 Art You Can Feel

As visitors to art galleries and museums, we’ve always had to fight the urge to reach out and touch the artwork we’re admiring, but this exhibit allows for the exact opposite--we’re encouraging artists to create tactile artworks for our visitors to enjoy. We’d like visitors to be able to pick up, touch, and play with your artworks to create a tactile artistic experience.

DEADLINE: MAY 5, 2014 Items for Gift Gallery

We are looking for new items to add to the Gift Gallery at Blue Line. We will consider any handmade jewelry, bath products, journals, greeting cards, children’s toys, or any other handmade items.

Please, no traditional artworks (i.e. paintings or photography) We aim to sell pieces in the Gift Gallery for $100 and below; most items are priced between $15-$65, with the most popular jewelry items selling from $15-$35.

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WHATS HAPPENING

CURRENT EXHIBITS Coker Family Gallery Monte Wolverton & Robert Armstrong January 9 – February 22, 2014

WestPark Workshop Gallery Feast for the Eyes January 9 – February 22, 2014

Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery Children’s Open Show January 14 – February 22, 2014

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Civic Center Kerri Warner January 3 - February 21

Paramount Equity MaryLynn Tanenbaum January 17 - March 28

Roseville Chamber of Commerce James Canning February 7 - April 18

Peg’s Glorified Ham n Eggs DETAIL: ‘Heirloom Tomato’ Linda Fitz Gibbon

Celeste Budd January 31 - April 11

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UPCOMING EXHIBITS

Civic Center Art Studio Trek February 21 - April 4

Paramount Equity Irena Orlov March 28 - June 6

Roseville Chamber of Commerce Myron Stephens April 18 - June 27

‘American Gothic 2014’ Chris Allen

Coker Family Gallery Plastel Society of the West Coast February 27 – April 5, 2014

WestPark Workshop Gallery Remastered February 27 – April 12, 2014

Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery Annual High School Competition March 6 – April 15, 2014

CURATOR’S CORNER Comments from a curator on making art: Do not be afraid to throw a piece away if it is not working. If artwork is so valuable that you can not change it or even destroy it, you can not grow as an artist. From personal experience, when a piece is reworked it is always better. Experimention is key to any professional artist’s career. New ideas and approaches are worth exploring as much as you can. Make several pieces on the same idea and see what happens.

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CALLING ALL MEMBER ARTISTS You have spoken, BIG request for 2014 issues of our electronic magazine were more artist profiles. Specifically on local and regional artists. If you are a current member artist of Blue Line Arts this if the place for promotion.

Click Here to fill out a profile! One artist a month will be choosen at random, the deadline is on-going.

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EDUCATIONAL

PROFESSIONAL ARTIST WORKSHOP SERIES 2014 • Crafting your Artist Statement & Bio In this 90 minute space, you will learn how to craft your unique artist statement and biography in a professional format. Consider this an opportunity to get support and feedback in the creation of a piece of work that can be the foundation for your entire brand, marketing, and social media platforms.

Saturday February 22nd, 11AM - 12:30PM ~Members: $15 ~Non-Members: $20

• Intro to Digital SLR (DSLR) Photography Have a DSLR* camera and don’t know how to use it? Are you frustrated with the results of your photos? In this one workshop, students will learn the basic skills needed for operating a DSLR as well as how to use the camera as a tool for creating art and idea expression. *DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera required. No compact point & shoots.

Saturday March 29th, 11AM - 2PM ~Members: $30 ~Non-Members: $35

• Branding: Manage your Website & Social Media Your brand is YOU! Learn how to set yourself apart from the rest by remaining true to who you are and communicating that unique difference to your collectors and potential collectors. It doesn’t stop there... your “brand” is carried through will all that you do, including your website and social media sites. this workshop is fun and interactive.

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PROGRAMS ARE FREE OR DISCOUNTED FOR MEMBERS. NOT A MEMBER YET? JOIN TODAY AND START SAVING ON FUN LEARNING.

10% DISCOUNT IF YOU PURCHASE ALL SIX SESSIONS!

REGISTER HERE

• Marketing & Self-Promotion for Artists

Part of being an independent artist is marketing yourself and self promotion. In this workshop, you will identify avenues to get the word out on your artwork, learn how to tell people what you do, and how to make valuable contacts. You will brainstorm ideas and create a rough marketing plan that can kickstart your career.

Saturday May 24th, 11AM - 12:30PM ~Members: $15 ~Non-Members: $20

• Working with Galleries In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn how to identify galleries that are appropriate partners for you, evaluate their business practices, understand your responsibility as an artist in their art stable, and learn how to build healthy working relationships.

Saturday June 28th, 11AM - 12:30PM ~Members: $15 ~Non-Members: $20

• Creating a High Impact Art Resume Resumes can be daunting, but they are the best chronicle of your accomplishments. In this 60-minute workshop, learn how to format and communicate the work you’ve done in a professional, high impact way.

You’ll get the guidance you need to create a resume that can become a living document of your career.

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WHATS HAPPENING GALLERY SHOTS BY LANG LEW

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FEATURES

“THE WORLD OF MONTE & ROBERT” A Review………

Not withstanding the fact that both these artists have long and distinguished careers in their respective art disciplines, I wanted to focus on this particular two-man show.

As one enters the exhibition area, one is immediately struck by bright, impressive radiation of color and form.

Even before one’s eyes focus on any particular object the viewer gets thrown into unfamiliar yet exciting shapes of Monte’s world!

Robert Armstrong’s work has a powerful magnetic quality that equally pulls one’s imagination.

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Both artists use a clever mix of ‘psychology of perception’, Sarcasm, satire, and many other things, in a neat comical package.

Monte Wolverton’s work is very organic and seems to have roots in seventies underground culture, yet free from normal reality, a bit like a world under a microscope.

There are some very strong pieces which show the artist at the top of his form, like ‘Reticulum’, ‘The Twelve’ which is visually stunning…

‘Zeen Trignom’ like some well-balanced virus, there’s ‘Urban Apotheosis’… all are explorations between reality and an alternate universe smoothly transiting between 2 dimensions and 3 dimensional representations.

...humor brought on by 2 urban spacemen” Robert Armstrong’s work is powerful in that it deals with the external world via self-analysis,… add satire and comedy, one gets a powerful cocktail for communication.

Robert has some very strong yet ‘tongue in cheek’ pieces such as ‘Ibso Facto Abstracto’.

Symbolically memorable and risqué ‘Fleshscape’… always good for stirring up peoples ‘set in stone’ conventions.

My favorite ‘The Rapture’ a true insight into the human condition, it was as if I was seeing a ‘Greek Tragedy’ performed in front of me! ‘Self portrait of the Artist in his Garret’ summed it all up to me…

I walked away from this show with a smile on my face, more extroverted and realizing I still had a sense of humor brought on by these two urban spacemen.

-Zoran Peshich.

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EDUCATIONAL

SUPER SUNDAY ART ACADEMY 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. Don’t worry, your child will still have time to finish their homework!

Super Sundays Art Academy has been extended for the rest of the year.

Upcoming themes: March: “Master the Arts” In honor of the Remastered exhibit will be on display, kids will learn how the masters created their art in this month-long set of activities.

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“IT’S A SCIENCE” Get ready to put on your lab coats kids because we’ll be experimenting with science and art this month!

February Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd, (1PM-4PM) Members monthly fee: $20/per day fee: $6 Non-Members monthly fee: $30/per day fee: $8

REGISTER HERE

Programs are free or discounted for members. Not a member yet? Join today and start saving on fun learning opportunities.

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EDUCATIONAL

GIRL SCOUT SATURDAY If your troop needs their art badge, then join us at the gallery for “Girl Scout Saturdays”! Girls will get the opportunity to learn about an art gallery, discuss current art exhibitions, perform activities to complete their badge, as well as meet new friends! Each workshop* meets all requirements for a painting and drawing badge.

Brownies Painting & Juniors Drawing Badge Workshop* 2.5 hrs. $75 (Maximum of 15 troop members)

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HAVE YOUR CHILD'S

BIRTHDAY PARTY AT BLUE LINE ARTS! WE WILL PLAN AND HOST A CUSTOMIZED, ART-INSPIRED PARTY FOR YOUR CHILD'S SPECIAL DAY! $200 MEMBERS $225 NON-MEMBERS UP TO 12 CHILDREN 2-3 CUSTOM PROJECTS INCLUDED ($10 PER ADDITIONAL CHILD) $25 ADDITIONAL FOR DECORATIONS & GOODY BAGS $25 ADDITIONAL FOR FOOD & REFRESHMENTS Blue Line Arts Magazine • bluelinearts.org • 25

EDUCATIONAL

“AROUND

THE WORLD”

SPRING BREAK CAMP April 14th-18th, 9AM-3:30PM Ages: 5-12 AM session (9am-12pm) or PM session (12:30-3:30pm)

Grab your passport because we’re going on a five day trip around the world! Stops to Africa, Greece, France, Italy, and Japan are on the itinerary.

Passengers will be “flying” to each country to learn about the culture and create their own artistic souvenirs!

Member Pricing: Full week, all day price: $175

Full week, 1/2 day price: $95

One day price: $35 Non-Member Pricing: Full week, all day price: $190 Full week, 1/2day price: $105 One day price: $40

REGISTER HERE

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WRITING POETRY THAT HAS POWER Saturday, March 8th from 11AM-2PM You’ve probably encountered a poem at some point that has struck you to the core. Or maybe you’ve written a few stanzas and afterwards said to yourself, “Wow, now where did that come from”? This workshop explores how to connect with that place within ourselves that is passionate, agitated, and alive in order to produce poetry that has intellectual range and emotional depth.

Affirming that strong poetry requires both craft and a bit of magic, the session will include both tips on how to produce clear, evocative writing and practices for getting in touch with your sources of inspiration. Ample time will be devoted to writing with the intent that you will come away with at least one or two new poems.

Members: $20 Non-Members: $25 REGISTER HERE

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FEATURES

Kosako started his musical training on the piano and then the guitar. He is now the principal harpist of Stockton Symphony Orchestra and the featuring soloist for Mozart’s Flute & Harp Concerto in the 20092010 season. His latest music innovation is improvisation and composition for the harp.

PAUL MCCANDLESS & MOTOSHI KOSAKO FRIDAY 2.28.14

McCandless a gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer, he specializes on the oboe, English horn, bass clarinet, soprano and sopranino saxophones and a collection of folk flutes reflecting his grounding in both classical and jazz disciplines. As a collaborator and solo artist he is credited with more than 200 albums and performances.

SHOW STARTS 7PM MEMBER $22 PER PERSON NON-MEMBER $24 PER PERSON

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DOORS OPEN 6:30PM

3 SHOW SERIES PRICING AVAILABLE 2014 Music Series Violinist Joe Kye Friday 1.31.14 Paul McCandless & Motoshi Kosako Friday 2.28.14 Pianist/Singer Ricky Berger Friday 3.28.14 Cast Country Musical Band Friday 8.8.14 Jazz Singer Derek Thomas Friday 9.5.14 Jazz/Lounge Singer Rachel Lauren Friday 10.3.14

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WHATS HAPPENING

2014 VISITING ARTIST TIP TOLAND April 17th - May 10th 2014 Tip Toland (American, born 1950) resides in Vaughn, Washington. She received a BFA in Ceramics from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1975, and a MFA in Ceramics from Montana State University in 1981. She has had numerous solo exhibitions including the Bellevue Art Museum, Washington; Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland, Oregon; Barry Friedman LTD, New York; Pacini Lubel Gallery, Seattle; and Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York.

Toland has been featured in 80 national and international group shows since 1980 and has received notable awards.

Click Here for more information on this notable artist, along with more examples of her stellar art work.

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‘American Gothic 2014’ Chris Allen

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SPECIAL THANKS DETAIL: RY BELOIN

DETAIL: SARAH STONE

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PAST EXHIBIT

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS FROM 2013 30X30 Marbo Barnard Diane Ruhkala Bell Ry Beloin Wendi Bucey C Budd Julie Crews Darlene Engellenner Asher Katz Meredith Lynn Morrison Cathi Newlin Jaimie Peterson Leslie Philpott Lorra Lee Rose Carol Roseman Nancy Salerno Margo Scarpulla Sarah Stone Jamie Treacy Jenny Williams

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WHATS HAPPENING

A SCHOOL THATS DOING IT RIGHT! WARREN T. EICH MIDDLE SCHOOL is to become the first International Baccalaureate middle school campus in Placer County!

The goal is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. It also aims to develop lifelong learners versed in problem solving and communication.

Art is a major part of the program. In partnership, Blue Line Arts will feature the students and their projects each month in our e-zine. Thanks also goes out to our dedicated high school volunteer Laurel Teague for taking on this monthly feature.

Be sure to check out the March Issue to see whats happening!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President DAVE COOK RCH Group Past President JULIE FIELDER CEO, AyurNomics Vice President - Marketing ED GOLDMAN Goldman Communications, Inc. Vice President - Development & Artist Affairs WILLIAM ISHMAEL Artist 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 DEANNE GREEN Brookfield Residential JEFF JONES WestPark Associates ERIC MCINTOSH Zoom Imaging Solutions Inc. KELLY PETERSON Layers of Color SUSAN ROHAN Mayor of Roseville JOHN SINCLAIR Sinclair, Wilson, Baldo & Chamberlain