May 2023 News and Notes

Paul Brand • May 10, 2023

Deanna Taylor Springtime Morning

"Work lovingly done is the secret of all order and all happiness"
Pierre Auguste Renoir

Joe Rudski: An Appreciation

Joe has been a devoted and hard-working President of the Toledo Artists' Club since January of 2000. As his Presidency draws to a close, let's review some of his many accomplishments:

Recognized the need to revamp our website and oversaw the redesign and development. The website has brought the club into the 21st century, allowing our artwork to be viewed by anyone with a computer–anywhere. Members can now submit images for jurying in our shows, maintain their membership online, publicize their accomplishments, and keep up
with club news.

Obtained a Toledo and Lucas County Rescue grant of $5,000.00 for the club.

Brought back the workshop program after a long hiatus, with two workshops in 2022 with nationally known instructors, as well as three workshops with noted Toledo Area artists for 2023.

Recruited new volunteers of the Board of Trustees.

Was instrumental in the re-design of our gallery.

Club membership has increased steadily during his tenure.

Established a series of Docent tours for club members at the Toledo Museum of Art, with Dr. David Guip, docent and former chair of the Department of Fine Art at the University of Toledo.

Thank You, Joe!

Thank you from Joe: A letter to the membership.

Opportunities for Artists

Announcing: Figure Drawing Group at the Toledo Artists' Club

Reclining Female Nude, Domenico Tintoretto, Italian, 16th Century. Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Thursday, June 1, 6:30-9:00 pm

Thursday, June 29, 6:30-9:00 pm

Join other artists for an evening of life drawing from an undraped model. Poses will range from 1 minute to 60 minutes. Tables and chairs are available to use. Bring your own drawing materials and easel (if you need an easel). Cost is $10 for each session. Relaxed, respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere. No instruction, just people who love drawing the human figure. We will meet monthly from September - June, breaking for July and August. Facilitator Michelle Arnold Paine , M.,F.A.

T - Shirt Designing Contest

Waterville is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Roche De Boeuf Festival on September 23, 2023. As part of the festival fun, the Waterville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Roche De Boeuf Festival T-shirt Design Contest. The winner of this contest will receive a $500 award.

Entries for the contest should be creative, original, and professional in appearance. Designs must be entered in a digital format either .jpg or .png.

All entries must be received by May 31, 2023, no later than 5:00 p.m. The winner will be notified by June 16, 2023. More details here .

Guest Artist to paint watercolors at a wedding

"A Bouquet of Flowers", Odillon Redon, Pastel, French,1900. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Hello! I'm looking for a watercolor artists to do guest portraits for our wedding in June. I was hoping you guys would able to put me in touch with somebody. Thanks, Alex.

Lighthouse Exhibit

"Lighthouse at York, Maine", watercolor, Paul Brand

Lighthouse and Seascape Art Exhibition at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 428 N Erie, Toledo, through May 29. Exhibit accompanies a talk by Patricia Majher, author of Ladies of the Light", abut women Light House Keepers. Ms Majher will be discussing her book at St.Paul's on Thursday may 18 at noon at the heArt Gallery at St Pauls . Artwork may be sold from the exhibit; there is no commission on sales. Find more information here.

Monday Morning Painters and Friend

There are five painting groups available to all members of the Toledo Artists' Club. These open and friendly groups welcome people. The groups are described on our website here , along with contact information for each group. Plein aire season is upon us; come and paint!

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