May/June 2015

May/June 2015

SUMMER CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS AMERICA’S CLAYFEST III

Work by Susan Cooley-Gilliom Artist in Residence and Teaching Program recipient: Sergei Isupov ‘Seeds’

From the CEO....

Blue Line Arts has been packed with phenomenal exhibits and exciting events this Spring! We were honored to display the private collection of Russ Solomon, Tower Records founder and long-time advocate of the arts. The vividly colorful works of Gary Pruner and Jack Ogden brightened the gallery, while works depicting the Tower Records first buildings filled many with nostalgia. =

Staff JENNIFER ADONA Membership & Development Coordinator KATIE CURLER Education Manager HANNAH PUENTE Marketing & Program Coordinator TONY NATSOULAS Exhibitions Consultant

RIGHT IMAGE DETAIL :

Piece by Geraldine GaNun

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Year after year, through the generosity of our artist community, the caliber of works continues to rise and so does the success of the annual Lottery for the Arts. The sold-out evening was filled with friendly competition, helping Blue Line raise over $32,000 for programming and you!

We were thrilled to have internationally recognized artist Sergei Isupov call our children’s gallery home. Made possible through the Susan Cooley-Gilliom Artist in Residence and Teaching Program, over the three weeks of his stay, Sergei provided inspirational work. His workshop on expressive sculpture received exciting reviews from attendees. Sergei’s work is currently on view in America’s ClayFest III through May 30th.

Continuing the tradition, in partnership with the Art League of Lincoln, we are proud to display America’s ClayFest III, premiere art competition. This year’s exhibit features both national and international artists. The exhibit runs side by side with Purposeful Pottery, as well as in coordination with exhibits throughout our region to celebrate the art form of working with clay.

I look forward to a summer full of programming and museum-quality art. I thank all of you who have been so active in our events and in giving this year. You are Blue Line Arts!

Thank you,

Julie Hirota CEO, Blue Line Arts

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FEATURES

CEO Letter

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Questions for the Curator

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Artist Profile: John M. Kennedy

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Lottery for the Arts

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Current Exhibits

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Upcoming Exhibits

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Concert Series

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Calendar

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Gallery Shots

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2015 Calls To Artists

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EDUCATION Summer Program Guide -Intergalactic Art -The Art Of Nature -Make it Like Monet SPECIAL THANKS Donors, Sponsors, & Members

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS! WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE MADE OVER $14,000

From midnight to midnight on May 5th, go to

bigdayofgiving.org bigdayofgiving.org

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and give to the nonprofits that lift up lives and make this the place we call home.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President ED GOLDMAN Goldman Communications, Inc. Vice President WILLIAM ISHMAEL Artist Vice President ERIC MCINTOSH Zoom Imaging Solutions Inc. Secretary JENNIFER CRISOLOGO LPL Financial Treasurer TIM CHING Tri Counties Bank Board Member at Large HOLLY TICHE Consultant Past President DAVE COOK RCH Group

Directors DAVID BRENINGER Placer County Water Agency SCOTT CISNEROS Rabobank, N.A. BILL HALLDIN Halldin Public Relations Inc. ED INCH Dean of Arts & Letters California State University of Sacramento JEFF JONES WestPark Communities ANTHONY MAKI-GILL Sierra College Faculty GEORGE PHILLIPS Phillips Land Law

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QUESTIONS FOR THE CURATOR Hi Folks! Send any questions you have about the “Art” world to tony@bluelinearts.org and I will try my best to answer them. If I can not I will find the answer amongst my friends and contacts.

Q&A What is the best way to photograph a 3D piece of art?

Well, the best way is to hire a professional. But if you do not want to do that here are the basic rules..

1. Put the work of art on a contrasting piece of paper.

Dark on light, light on dark.

2. The paper should not be wrinkled and should be clean.

3. Make sure you have a tripod when you take the picture, you want the image to be as clear as possible.

4. Have the light come from the top. You want it filtered in some way. I use a florescent light, but then I color correct in Photoshop. You can use sunlight, but make sure it is not direct. You do not want harsh shadows.

5. Fill your lens with the artwork. Do not make us work to see it.

The most important thing about the picture of your 3D artwork is it should be a clean and clear as possible, without any distractions.

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ASK THE CURATOR tony@bluelinearts.org

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

BLUE LINE SOCIETY ($1000+) Dave & Janice Cook David & Dolly Fiddyment Ed Goldman Emily Leff Eric McIntosh George & Jeniffer Phillips Granite Bay Development Gray Allen Jennifer Crisologo Tim Ching- Tri Counties Bank Kimberley Foss North Valley Bank Norman Ashcraft Placer Community Foundation Union Pacific Foundation William Ishmael

BENEFACTOR ($500+) Andrew & Kathy Klonecke David & Marybeth Knoll David & Linda Breninger Eric & Paige Stauss Heron Pacific, Wildlands Jon & Darlene Engellenner Marcy Friedman Placer Valley Tourism Roseville Auto Mall Susan Mansfield & Tony Garcia Susan Rohan

PATRON ($250+) David and Andrea Kelly Cindy & Joe Strickland Darla and Greg Gierczak David Attaway Gretchen Steinberg Janice Gage John Murray John & Max Redpath-Kennedy Julie Dominic Kelly & Tom Peterson 8 • Blue Line Arts Magazine • bluelinearts.org

Kim Silvers Marge Dobrowolski Meech Miyagi Michael & Lonnie Martin Michael Ziegler Howard Rudd Rachel Tooker & Dr. Randy Roberts Rita Booker & Candace Carter Roseville Kiwanis Sandor and Holly Tiche Sandra Smoley Sean Broderick Sue Garcia Thea Givens Ursula Johnson Valerie Weinberg William Bowen

New Artist Members Jean Cawood Madelyn Ackler Anne Bradley Avery Denney Malina Desai Emma Jornlin Cyrus Mynar Donte Cuellar Haley Martinez Sandra Hoover Cali Ostrom Mora Rowe Yolanda Dennis Candy Tutt Justin Burke Sarah Garcia Chloe Sembiring Megan Berg Veronica Dennis Alisha Cruz Jessica Leontieff Jazlyn Kittle Sierra Rosillo Dakota Ritenour Ian Mckenna Lynda Lazer Nancy Thompson Moises Hernandez Sarah Lafazia Marcus Tikotsky Victoria Ivanoff Susan Hea Ann Henderickson-Pantos Elizabeth Sciascia Chanel Savant Chalyse Thompson Jenna Odell

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

CONTRIBUTOR ($100+) Jan Eatherton Ann Diamondstone Beckie and Marty Clevenger Barbara Mahan Christy McCampbell Craig & Joanne Burress Dick Ketelle Donna Eckwortzel Frey Douglas & Gayle Sheeks Edwin Hessel Preston Kamrar Gayle Streff George Hargrave Gray Allen Gwendolyn Jones Helen Phillips James Smith Jeanne Culhane Jeff Ronten

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Barbara Newell Lori and Ed Goldman Kathy & Michael Metzger Marcia Boden Marvis & Jim Smith Mya Louw Nancy Lawerance & Gordon Klein Pat Abraham & Norm Van Huff Paul & Lisa Joiner Ramy Asselin Roopal Shah Royce Ann Burks Priscilla Richter Shimo Art Center Susan Duvall-Serota Susan Goodmundson Tina Farinas Real Estate Services Yuko Carson

2015 LOTTERY FOR THE ARTS It was another exciting year, and our most successful Lottery to date!

Above: It was a sold out event! Ticket holders wait eagerly for their names to be called.

Right: Our wonderful board members enjoying their evening and our lively MC, Mr. Jason Adair, who was a big hit and even played us an original tune!

Below: First choice tickets were auctioned off to those who couldn’t lose their desired piece to chance!

PHOTO BY LANG LEW

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 SPONSORS SACRAMENTO MAGAZINE RABOBANK, GBD COMMUNITIES WESTPARK COMMUNITIES, TRI COUNTIES BANK CALDWELL BANKER- SUNRIDGE REAL ESTATE, THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT, PLACER VALLEY, ADVANTAGE ROSEVILLE, ZOOM IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC., HALLDIN PUBLIC RELATIONS, MAKI HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, COCHRANE AND WAGEMANN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, RCH GROUP HOME FORWARD REAL ESTATE, BARBIERI COMMERCIALDENIO’S

THANK YOU TO THE 2015 CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS Heidi and Mark Allen Don Antram Ellene Ashcraft Molly Atkinson Gerald Barnes Marian Fagan Batten Jeffery Beckerleg Robert Beers Diane Ruhkala Bell Bernice Bird Craig Black Stanley Bollinger Larry Brenden Josh Bryant Karen Burns Danny Cardenas Yuko Carson Enrique Chiu Michael Corlew Paul Dessau Paula Marie Deubel Pam Dixon Trina Drotar Darlene Engellenner Sandy Follett Chris K Foster Dolores Frank Nichole Lauren Fry Mihaela Gimlin Colleen Giorgi Marie Gonzales Susan Goodmundson

David Graham Christopher Grimes Debbie Gualco Vicki Gunter Ruth Hall Don Hall Judith Harrison Shirley Hazlett Dwight Head Jim Hirschinger Carol Hodgson Kaz Huette William Ishmael Craig Johnson Mary King David Komar Imi Lehmbrock-Hirschinger Carol Levin Lang Lew Caro Marks Doriene Marshall Kanika Marshall Michele McCormick Charles McDonald Charles McDonald Eric Mcghie Varya Mcmillan Kathy Metzger Jeanette Morrow James Mullen Timothy Mulligan Pauline Nafash

Tony Natsoulas Jeff Nebeker Barbara Noble Cerri Noto Michale Paravagna Maija Peeples-Bright Zoran Peshich Charleen Kerley Pfluger James Phillips Ina Rankin Manuel Fernando Rios Cathy Rowe Nancy Salerno Ryan Scotten AJ Sharkstar Susan Silvester William Mark Somer Teresa SteinbachGarcia Chris Stevens Joe Strickland Meghan Sullivan Denise Tarantino Frankie Tran Paul Valadez Rachel Weissberger Sandra Whitehead Franklin Wilson Maria Winkler

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS 12 • Blue Line Arts Magazine • bluelinearts.org

America’s ClayFest III April 17 - May 30 Purposeful Pottery April 17 - May 30 Chilton Middle School April 25 - June 5

AMERICA’S CLAYFEST III April 17 - May 30

With over 500 pieces submitted from artists across 41 states and 6 foreign countries, America’s ClayFest continues to flourish as America’s Premiere Clay Art Show and Competition. Our most gracious thanks go out to the Art League of Lincoln for putting together such an amazaing show that we are honored to display.

Judges Tip Toland and Peter Held selected truly unique and outstanding works that are sure to inspire and excite viewers across a diverse range of artistic tastes.

3rd Saturday Reception: May 16th, 7:00 - 9:00pm

PURPOSEFUL POTTERY April 17 - May 30

Ceramic art has existed for thousands of years.

Created for utilitarian use, even these “purposeful pots” have a rich history in decorative design.

This exhibit displays ceramic art that uses a diverse range in texture, painting, and design techniques, while mainting full functionality.

Judy Mayfield- Lotus Bowls 13 • Blue Line Arts Magazine • bluelinearts.org

First Place Winner: David Robinson- Standing Figure with Toy

ARTIST PROFILE JOHN M. KENNEDY Q&A

Who is your favorite artist and why? Rodin, Seeing his

sculpting process in person in Paris was enlightening.

How did you get your start?

Adult ceramics class in the 70’s, with an introduction to Raku firing in the high school parking lot.

What are you most proud of? Being able to “guide” the

firing process of Raku, and loving the concept of Wabi-Sabi.

Website: www.Artists-In-Cahoots.com E-mail: jmk5@yahoo.com

What has been your biggest challenge as an artist?

Consistency of results from Raku firings.

What do you see happening in the next 5 years?

The Arts returning to favor in our local areas.

What is a hidden talent of yours? I love to share my

experiences in clay and fire with others in group settings.

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FAVORITES Artwork: The Thinker -Blue Suede Shoes Author/Writer: J R R Tolkien & Kevin Hearne Guilty Pleasure: Hearty Zinfandel Museum/Gallery: Rodin Museum &

Pompidou Museum both in Paris France Musician/Band: Lyle Lovett & Dire Straits Quote: “ Technology Breeds Anarchy” Escape: The Ocean

RODNEY BACCHUS

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 16 • Blue Line Arts Magazine • bluelinearts.org

Aluminum, books, glass, wood, metal, and maps, are just some of the recycled and found items that inspired the pieces in this upcoming exhibit.

In today’s - imperative to recycle worldsee how 17 artists put new uses to found “stuff,” proving that what’s trash to some, is treasure to another.

3rd Saturday Reception: June 20th, 7:00 - 9:00pm.

By John Accurso

Free Talk by Participating ArtistsCassy O’Conner and Andrew Connelly, 5:30pm before the reception begins.

RSVP to: hannah@bluelinearts.org

EXTRA PARTS: RECYCLED AND FOUND OBJECT ART June 5 - July 11 Found object-art ranges from childlike fascination with shapes and materials to seriously contemplated pieces from legitimate artists.

THE ART OF FASHION June 5 - July 11 Fashion has long been admired as a form of artistic expression.

Through its hand-made nature, this exhbit coordinates superbly with the found-object art in Extra Parts.

The Art of Fashion will highlight wearable art, with clothing, handbags, hats, and other accessories.

3rd Saturday Reception: June 20th, 7:00 - 9:00pm.

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Roseville Civic Center Lisa Aikenhead

March 20 - May 29

Roseville Chamber of Commerce Marco Ippaso April 17 - June 26

Coker Family Gallery Extra Parts: Recyled and Found Object Art June 5 – July 11

WestPark Workshop Gallery The Art of Fashion June 5 – July 11

Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery

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Members receive 10% off all purchases

Shop in the Gift Gallery Want to Show and sell your work in the Gift Gallery? become and artistmember and submit online!

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CONCERT SERIES AT BLUE LINE ARTS

Above: Mikel Paul and his trio received a standing ovation after their outstanding performance Right: Kerry Kashiwagi and Babzmatazz giving a soulful performance

THIS FALL Gayiel Von & Jim Jordan Friday 9/25/15 6:30PM Doors open 7:00PM Performance starts

Click here for tickets

Valerie V Vibe Quartet Friday 11/13/15 6:30PM Doors open 7:00PM Performance starts

Click here for tickets

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MAY/JUNECALENDAR Education

Exhibits / Events

Super Sunday Art Academy

America’s ClayFest III & Purposeful Pottery

This month’s Super Sunday Art Academy will be all about making clay projects and using inspiration from America’s ClayFest III.

Extra Parts: Recycled and Found Objects Art

May 31st from 1 - 4pm each day

Little Art Lovers Kiddos 5 and under are invited to this week-long camp where we’ll have fun creating all kinds of art projects!

June 15 - 19 AM Session- 9:30 - 11:30 PM Session- 12:30 - 2:30 Members $55, Non Members $60

Camp: Imagineering and Movement Get ready to make things move in this camp! Kids will be encouraged to put on their engineering hats as we make everything from handmade marble runs to awesome automata.

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Closing Date May 30th!

June 5 - July 11

The Art of Fashion June 5 - July 11

3rd Saturday Reception Extra Parts: Recycled and Found Object Art & The Art of Fashion Sponsored by Teichert Foundation June 20th 7 - 9pm Call to Artists Membership Medley Deadline to submit: June 9th

5 1 20 ER M M S U M S A R G O PR

Offering This Region’s Most Creative Summer Programs!

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Camp: “Little Art Lovers”

Ages 3-5

Kiddos 5 and under are invited to this week-long camp where we’ll have fun creating all kinds of art projects!

June 15th - 19th AM session: 9:30AM - 11:30AM PM session: 12:30 - 2:30PM Members, $55/Non-Members, $60

Camp: “Imagineering & Movement”

Ages 7-1

Get ready to make things move in this camp! Kids will be encouraged to put on their engineering hats as we make everything from handmade marble runs to awesome automata.

June 22nd - 26th, 9AM - 3PM Members, $190/Non-Members, $205

SIGN UP HERE

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Camp: “Sew Cool: Focus on Fashion”

Ages 7-12

If you find yourself sketching all kinds of attire and imagining yourself as a famous designer, then this is the camp for you! You’ll be able to make these sketches come to life as you learn about patterns, sewing basics, and get inspiration from “The Art of Fashion,” on display in the WestPark Workshop Gallery.

July 6th - 10th, 9AM - 3PM Cost: Members, $190/Non-Members, $205

Camp: “The Art of Nature”

Ages 6-10

We’ll explore the beauty of the world around us in this camp by moving things outside to sketch local plants, paint our environment, and learn about famous artists who focus on nature.

July 13th - 17th, 9AM - 3:30PM (Half-day options available) Member, half-day, $105/Non-Member, half day, $115 Member, all day, $190/Non-Member, all day, $205 SIGN UP HERE

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Camp: “Gamer Art Camp”

Ages 7-12

3...2...1...blast off into a week-long camp all about rocket ships, astronauts, aliens, and the solar system! Kids will create their own space-inspired art projects as we explore the galaxy and beyond.

Aug. 3rd - 7th, 9AM - 3:30PM (Half-day options available) Member, half-day, $105/Non-Member, half day, $115 Member, all day, $190/Non-Member, all day, $205

Camp: “Intergalactic Art”

Ages 6-10

3...2...1...blast off into a week-long camp all about rocket ships, astronauts, aliens, and the solar system! Kids will create their own space-inspired art projects as we explore the galaxy and beyond.

July 20th - 24th, 9AM - 3:30PM (Half-day options available) Member, half-day, $105/Non-Member, half day, $115 Member, all day, $190/Non-Member, all day, $205

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Workshop: “So You Want to be an Artist?”Ages 13+ If you aspire to become a professional artist, then this is the workshop for you. You’ll learn critical skills necessary to succeed in the art world, including how to work with galleries, how to market your artwork, and how to present yourself. You’ll also have the opportunity to have your work critiqued and interact with artists on a trip to Verge to learn how they made it happen.

July 20th - 24th, 10AM - 1PM Member, $100/Non-Member, $115

Workshop: “Make it like Monet”

Ages 7-13

Inspired by Claude Monet, students will create their own beautiful paintings using skills learned from the great Impressionists!

July 27th - 31st, 10AM - 12PM Member, $66/Non-Member, $75 SIGN UP HERE

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Workshop: “Fun with Filmmaking”

Ages 9-12

This workshop will have you in the director’s chair, as you create your own short film! You’ll learn movie making basics, how to storyboard, as well as how to edit your masterpiece.

July 27th - 31st, 1PM - 3PM Member, $66/Non-Member, $75 Made possible through the Sacramento State Digital Arts Lab

HOMESCHOOL DAYS Join us for our new Homeschool Days! Come on one day or sign up for the whole series. This program is appropriate for children ages 7-15.

• Found Object Art- Thurs. July 9th • Painting my Masterpiece- Thurs. September 24th • Storytelling with Photography- Thurs. December 3rd

REGISTER HERE

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GALLERY SHOTS

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OUTREACH So much fun at the Celebrate the Earth Festival! It was wonderful to see such a big turnout from our community.

Thank you to all of those who made flowers for the community art garden!

SPRING BREAK CAMP AND WORSHOPS

Participant in Sergei Isupov’s workshop working on hand sculpting techniques.

Spring break campers spent a week making art projects out of various types of materials including, yarn, paper, painting, wax and more!

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DETAIL: ‘Red Leaves On Water’ Vincent DiLeo

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THANK YOU TO ARTISTS FROM CROCKER-KINGSLEY EXHIBITION Aaron Johnson Alan Fishleder Alan Craig Barnard Anne Subercaseaux Annie Murphy-Robinson Barbara B. Collins Bill Heiderich Bob Walsh Bonita Paulis Brian Rothstein Bryan Yerian Carla Crawford Carol Ball Christine Obers Colleen Sidey Yerian Don Williams Donna Westerman Betsy Kellas Elaine Bowers Elizabeth Geisler Ellen Gust Emma Liff Frank Ordaz Jackie Carroll Janet Crittenden Jean-Claude Langer Jeanne Lamosse Jim Hirschinger Jody Mattison John Accurso John Crawford John Lennertz Junghoon Lee Kanika Marshall Karen Fess Kari Breese Kim Newell

Leah Newton Linda Heath Clark Lisa Venditelli Louisa Benhissen Lynette Cook Mac Mechem Marcy Friedman Marilyn Rose Mark Bowles Marlene Lee Mary May-Yuarn Fong Matthew Peak Michael Corlew Michele McCormick Michelle Andres Myron Stephens Naoto Takahashi Ned Axthelm Nikki Basch-Davis Peter Baczek Richard Ashby Roger Lieberman Russell Reich Susan Bobrow Susan Conner Susan Goodmundson Susan Trimingham Suzy Smail Pierce Teresa Steinbach-Garcia Tiffany Schmierer Tina Moore Tony Baker Vincent DiLeo Virginia Haynes Wendy Goldberg William Kenefick Zbigniew Kozikowski

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GOOD BYE FROM KATHLEEN Thank you to the entire Blue Line Arts community.

It has been a crazy journey from starting out as an intern to reaching the gallery manager position.

I am truly blessed to have had this experience and will miss everyone from the artists, to volunteers, and patrons that have made this experience both astounding and educational.

I will never forget Blue Line Arts not to mention the amazing staff and all they have taught me.

Special thanks to Julie our CEO, for taking me on as a marketing intern in the very beginning when I had no professional experience.

I will truly miss this community of remarkable people.

Sincerely, Kathleen Mazzei 33 • Blue Line Arts Magazine • bluelinearts.org

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