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Letter from the President


When our life circumstances change, it can often bring exciting new opportunities — and some challenges as well. Such is the case for LGAA and three executive officers, who are retiring from their positions at the end of this year. They are 1st Vice President, Elke Groves; Treasurer, Susan Jochheim; and President, Jane Loomis (me). It has been a privilege and honor to serve these past years.  Many thanks to Elke and Susan for their outstanding work!

The biggest challenge for LGAA is finding new officers in order to continue operating in 2024. Our recuiting efforts yielded some candidates for Recording Secretary and one for Interim President.  The third required position, Treasurer, is still open.  These positions are legally required for our club to remain a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. At our September general meeting, members discussed offering incentives to anyone wishing to volunteer for any officer position.

The incentives for LGAA officers will be free memberships and free entry fees for competitions and exhibits. This offer stands for anyone who is currently a member and for anyone outside the club who wishes to join. The positions can be filled by new or current members. The candidate doesn't need to be an artist or have experience doing the job. We will offer training. The roles can also be shared between two people. 

By tradition, board members for the next 2-year term are elected at the November general meeting. The deadline for finding a Treasurer is October 15th. Demo meetings are suspended until at least a Treasurer comes forth. This is URGENT!

Once we have a new treasurer, we will need chairpersons for 1) Programs (demos), 2) Exhibits, 3) Awards, and 4) Newsletter. The more officers we have, the less work everyone else needs to do.  Please do all you can to help us find volunteers.  Any questions? Email me at president@lgaa.org.

Jane Loomis

    Los Gatos Art Association
Call for Entries
    DEADLINE: Oct. 20 
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To view the Prospectus with entry details

CLICK HERE —▶ GBAO PROSPECTUS

LGAA Peer Gallery Contest
Artists of the Month
September 2023

Congratulations!!!

The winners left to right were voted by the members present...
1st Place ~ Kim Smith
2nd Place ~ Ken Wallace
3rd Place ~ Jeffrey Janoff




September Meeting held to discuss LGAA's future







LGAA Diamond Jubilee 
1948 - 2023




Kennedy Road Art Show

Fleeting Moments





Silicon Valley Open Studios

During May of every year, Silicon Valley artists open their doors to the public. Several LGAA artists participate in this event. Some artists choose to have a solo exhibit, while others form a group of artists whose style and media varies. For details and the upcoming map of artists' locations, see svos.org.

Weekend 1 — May 6, 7 — Coastside Artists
Weekend 2 — May 13, 14 — Mid-Peninsula Artists
Weekend 3 — May 20, 21 — South Bay Artists




Coming in July...

Kennedy Road Art Show

and

LGAA Summer Party

The Call for Entries has been sent to members. Stay tuned for more details.


Sunday April 16, 1:30 pm

Hershel Abelman

How to Paint People and Faces—7 Tips Monet Taught Me


In-person DEMO at

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos
                MAP


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Hershel is long-time active member of LGAA. He will present a painting demonstration at the easel and also a slide presentation to illustrate 7 Tips he learned from Monet for painting people and faces. 
 


 


Sunday February 5, 1:30 pm

Inna Cherneykina, Artist

Painting a Still Life/Floral in Oils

 

In-person DEMO at

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos     MAP


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Inna is a classically trained artist who was born in Serglov Posad, near Moscow, Russia.  At age 10 she was accepted in the Sergiev Posad Art School, and then studied watercolor painting with Ivan Kharchenko. In 1988 she was accepted in the Moscow Art University for the five-year Master Program of Art and Graphics.

Inna followed a path into computer art and graphics and worked on major projects of the fantasy worlds games. In 2007 she took an Ala Prima class, which led her to study under famous American-Armenian artist Ovanes Berbarian. His passion for colors had a huge influence on Inna's art.  His workshop was a great source of inspiration for Inna and fueled her love of still life painting. Inna's beautiful painterly style is admired and loved by many.


See examples of Inna's art and learn more about her at her website inna-art.org





 


Sunday March 19, 1:30 pm

Nancy Seamons Crookston

Painting a Portrait in Oils


In-person DEMO at

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos
                MAP

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Nancy studied art with Russian master Sergei Bongart in Thornton, Idaho.  She attended Idaho State University and Utah State University.  She was drawn to the quality of a simple time and to the Old World feel of the European countryside.  She is attracted to the human figure in moments of stillness and reflection, which she masterfully captures in her portraits.  She teaches workshops across the nation, helping painters learn the principles of Russian Color, which she learned from Sergei Bongart.

Nancy has been the recipient of countless prestigious awards.  Her work can be seen in galleries throughout the United States, and she has exhibitions in the U.S., Japan, and China. 

See examples of Nancy's art and learn more about her at nancycrookston.com


 

Sunday, January 8, 1:30 pm
Terri Ford, pastel artist
Critique of Members' Art



In-Person Event* at
Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
* The event is also on Zoom (link is below)

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A long tradition of LGAA has been the Annual Members' Critique. Always held in January, this has been the most popular of all the year. All members are invited to bring one piece of art to be critiqued in a positive way by the juror of the most recent LGAA Members Juried Show. The art pieces are critiqued in the order in which they are received. Each critique usually lasts 3-5 minutes. No digital renderings of art will accepted. Read about Terri and see examples of her art at terrifordart.com.

The Zoom event has ended.

Join us February 5th for a still life and floral demo by Inna Cherneykina. See her beautiful work at Inna's website


Morning Vista by Terri Ford

Sunday, December 11, 1:30 pm
Robert Regis Dvorak, artist and teacher
Painting a Yosemite Waterfall in Watercolors

In-Person Demo at
Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos            

Robert Regis Dvorak is a professional artist and teacher who works in a variety of art media. He is in demand for his lively and engaging workshops, which are held in places such as Molokai, Hawaii, Alaska, and Greece. Robert is known to inspire creativity, so you can be assured this will be a very enjoyable experience. See examples of Robert's work and learn more about him at youcreate.com.

The Zoom session has ended.
Please visit us again on January 8th for the annual Member Critique with Terri Ford, artist and art juror.





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Silicon Valley Open Studios ~ Call for Artists
Each May LGAA artists open their studios to the public.

Weekend 1 — May 6 - 7  - Coastside artists
Weekend 2 — May 13-14 - Mid-Pensilula Artists
Weekend 3 — May 20-21 - South Bay Artists

NOTE:  Registration ends February 5th.

Visit svos.org for details.


Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 pm

Helen Scheel, Pastel Artist

Painting the Asilomar Dunes


LIVE DEMO at

Congregation Shir Hadash

20 Cherry Blossom Ln.

Los Gatos


The live demo was shown on Zoom.


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October 1 through 31

Fall Members' Juried Show

Exhibition and Competition


Addison-Penzak JCC

14855 Oka Rd.

Los Gatos


To see all show images click below ⬇️


MEMBERS' JURIED ART


Sunday August 14, 1:30 pm

Bruce Marion, Impressionist

Painting a Landscape in Acrylics

 

BIG SCREEN DEMO at

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
(also on Zoom)

 


Bruce is a contemporary impressionist who paints with a distinctive abstract style using multiple layers of acrylic paint applied with pallete knives, brushes, and various tools. Painted in vibrant colors, his landscapes, cityscapes, figures, and wildlife all resonate with the viewers.

Having been classically trained, Bruce now teaches across the US and abroad. Read more about Bruce and see examples of his work at BruceMarion.com. His streaming online video painting lessons are available at BruceOnArt.com. Bruce is making a special offer for LGAA members and anyone who watches this demo...receive the first month's lesson free of charge. If interested, email Bruce at brucemarionstudios@gmail.com. If you want to continue with subsequent lessons, you may do so at the regular fee. Otherwise, you may cancel for no charge.




Sunday, July 17, 10:30 - 1:00 pm

LGAA Party and Kennedy Road Art Show


The location is a private residence at
15155 Kennedy Road, Los Gatos



The Kennedy Road Art Show is a week-long event that includes several viewing times, a paintout, and an artists' reception. The paintings are done by local artists and are displayed in the cottage on the property. This year the theme of the show is Reflections.

New this year, LGAA has added a party to the summer art show  The combined event is held at the park-like residence of LGAA members Hershel Abelman and Ingeborg Jakobson. The public as well as LGAA members are invited. Click on the date August 17 on the Calendar to see a map in which you can obtain driving directions.

At the venue there are restrooms, ample parking, and refreshments are provided.

 

 


LGAA's Greater Bay Area Open (GBAO) Juried Exhibition was Feb 4—Mar 12 at NUMU Los Gatos


See the Juried Art here... GBAO Art




Plein Air paintouts every Monday 9 am-Noon


See Locations . . . Paintsites