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Message from
the President,
Stef Young
Greetings!
Before I astound you with future plans, the
varied March doings must be summarized.
At the March 10 meeting, about 25
members shared the following updates:
the CMW Art Display Agreement for use
with private businesses has been edited
and will be finalized for its use in April;
Shelly Leitheiser has developed a “Gallery”
page on the web site for display of
paintings for sale or display at private
venues; sign up sheets were available for
the St. Cloud Hospital exhibit and the
Centra Care Exhibit scheduled June1
through July 15.
John Carter enthusiastically shared
examples of works by Chilean artist, who
was discussed as a potential guest artist.
Anita Hendricks followed with an upbeat,
informative, and inspirational
demonstration. She shared her collection
of sketchbooks and published resources
that have contributed to her use of water
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April 2014
January 2014
Stef Young and her painting in the Imagine
Color art show at GRA.
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to her use of water media, collage, matte medium, dried floral remnants and calligraphy to
create compelling earth friendly compositions. Thank you, Anita! Thank you, Lori
Buegler for the lovely variety of snacks. Welcome to Tim Schreder and Ralph Carpenter
who joined us that evening.
Sunday, March 16, Kathy Braud and Anita Hendrickx did CMW proud at the Holdingford
High School “Fine Arts Now Celebration of the Arts.” I received the following : “Thank
you…Kathy and Anita…They did so well and were a big hit! Kathy really took the time to
talk with people as she painted and taught them about watercolor painting. Anita did
individualized book marks for kids right in front of them(as the kids say!) and they just loved
it! It was so nice to have professionals there that do such beautiful artwork. I
appreciate…being able to connect with them. Thank you so very muchGeriann(Friday)”,event coordinator.
March 18, the board met in special session to finalize our events calendar, sew up plans for
a May 10-11 paint-in at Watab Township Hall, pursue an exciting 2015 work shop resource,
and map our individual assignments to solidify plans and complete application to “Art Fair in
the Gardens” sponsored by Clemens-Munsinger Botanical Society on July 17, and signing
new members. Anita Hendrickx is updating the CMW brochure and has agreed to make a
CMW poster for studios B and C at the Paramount Visual Arts Center.
Bonnie Schwichtenberg <[email protected]> will serve as the CMW contact person for
the art display at a private business project. A general email was sent to all members with
specific processes to submit photos of your work to Shelly at [email protected]
for the web site “Gallery” page.
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Members – you can have your own artist page on our website.
This is one of the benefits of being a member.
Just submit your short bio or statement and four images via email to
[email protected]
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March Member Meeting
Anita Hendrickx, CMW member and Graphic Arts Instructor at Rocori High School demonstrates Multi
Media piece using watercolor, collage, metallic accents, and calligraphy.
During the demonstration she shared her plan and techniques to build interest points throughout her
piece. It was especially interesting to learn about media resources she values.
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March 14 through 18 Robyn York , Naomi Deitiker, and Linda Addicott honed their skills at a
multiple venue workshop in Myrtle Beach, North Carolina.
March 21, Shelly Leitheiser participated in the Art Crawl with her show at the Falcon Bank and
Bonnie Schwichtenberg demoed gilding in Studio B at the Paramount Visual Arts center.
More CMW member news for our vicarious enjoyment:
Congratulations go out to Shelly Leitheiser! March 24 she was notified that a copy of her
painting” Water Flows” will be published in the April 7, 2014 issue of The Nation magazine. See
the post on the Central Minnesota Facebook page.
Dan Mondloch was featured as well on the CMW Facebook page; see his current “Michelangello “
inspired project in progress at a private home.
See those and other links to art web sites, workshop and exhibition opportunities on the CMW
web site and Facebook.
Bonnie Schwichtenberg's will be teaching Beginning Watercolor and Drawing III: Color class
starting Thursday, April 3rd and going for 6 weeks until May 15th (with the exception of April
24th) at Sauk Rapids Middle School sponsored by Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education.
At the general member meeting, April 14, Melissa Gohman, director of the Paramount Visual Arts
Center, will inspire our creative juices in a brief discussion of Paramount Visual Arts Center
programming and opportunities for collaboration. We will then, welcome Jeanne Larson, who will
demonstrate. You may also sign up for the May 10 and 11 Paint-In at Watab Towhship Hall.
April 23 through 26 the Paramount Visual Arts Center in collaboration with CMW will host
national and internationally known artist, instructor, and author, Linda Kemp, for her sold out
workshop that will showcase her expertise in negative painting and building layers of color
intensity to highlight her compositions.
Please let Bonnie [email protected] 320-224-5517 or any of the board members know if you
have difficulty opening the news letter.
Please let Stef know if you would like a ride to member meetings at 515-231-8780 or email
[email protected].
Let us know when you have participated in exhibits, are teaching, won stuff and have other
exciting arty things to share with your colleagues in CMW!!
We have been an ambitious group!!
And then there’s May! We are an ambitious group!!
“Aim high, and you won't shoot your foot off.” (Phyllis
Diller)
“Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, said
Browning, and so it has - extended by the length of an
artist's brush.” (Robert Brault)
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March 10
Member Meeting 7 pm
Anita Hendrickx Demo
Watercolor and Mixed Media with Calligraphy
Aril 1-30th
St. Cloud Hospital Exhibit
April 4th
Member Meeting 7 pm
Jean Larson Demo
April 23-26
Linda Kemp Workshop (full with waiting list)
May 10 – 11 CMW Paint – In Watab Town Hall – sign up at April meeting
May 12
Member Meeting 7:00 pm
Heidi Nelson Demo
June-July
Centra Care Plaza Send titles, dimensions, and price of one or two paintings to
<[email protected]> by May 25, 2014.
July 17
Clemens-Munsinger Gardens Art Fair
***April 2015 CMW, working with the Paramount Arts Center, is finalizing details for Lian
Quan Zhen to present a 4 day workshop. Check out his work at www.lianspainting.com>
Send us information about your art shows and events! Send to [email protected]
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