July 2010
From the Council:
Summer is in full swing at kaz! Thank you’s to the crowd who came out for the June 4th Gallery Opening of our current show, A Southern Summer/Feel the Heat. Judy Greenberg was our Juror and Judge and she had many excellent things to say about our members' work.
At the last Management Council meeting there was discussion concerning the fact that some members feel they cannot enter work in our gallery shows because they have no time or way to volunteer in the gallery during our regular weekend hours. Part of the reason for joining Kudzu Art Zone is to have a gallery in which to show our work. We want to do whatever is necessary to make this possible for our members. Although assisting in running the gallery is a first choice, it is not the only way you can volunteer. If you feel that this describes you, please let a council member know and a list of possible volunteer opportunities can be provided.
Sincerely - MCKAZ
the Management Council of Kudzu Art Zone
Next Member Meeting
Monday, July 26 at 7 pm:
Anita Stewart returns for another fun demo of her colorful and inspirational work. She’ll bring the brushes, too!
Monday, August 23 at 7 pm:
Open For Ideas...
Monday, September 27 at 7 pm:
Judy Greenberg will be here to show and demo her amazing work. Judy is an award-winning watercolorist and current president of the Georgia Watercolor Society.
Monday, October 25 at 7 pm:
Collage artist John Morse will be our presenter this month. John is a local Atlantan and has a unique approach to using scraps of paper to create amazing two-dimensional art.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The next few months at Kudzu are filled with interesting presenters and terrific workshops. I am getting the word out to local periodicals, the Norcross Neighbors group and various radio and TV stations. Each of us can be an ambassador of Kudzu. When you give out your artists' information, please include a little tribute to Kudzu. If you have a neighborhood group with a large contact list, please inquire if we might send our calendar of events to them. Your suggestions for Publicity would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Susie Schklar — Publicity
Workshops Coming!
GET READY for the next round of KAZ workshops! We have been busy scheduling top-name artists for some weekend and 5-day events. Please check the website under Events for details and fees...and then register! Although some dates are yet to be confirmed, here is a list to keep in mind:
2010
• August 21-22, 2010: PHIL GARRETT with GOLDEN PAINTS
This is exciting and coming up soon! Details for this two-day workshop are on our website and an information evite will be going out with times and costs.
More workshops:
• September 9,16,23 & 30, 2010 — You CAN Draw
Lucy Brady, a watercolorist with a graphic art background, will be teaching a 4 week basic drawing class. The class is based on the book “Drawing on the Right side of the Brain”.
• September 25-26, 2010 — How to Fix a Painting with Collage Lynn Weisbach returns for another interesting workshop. Limit: 20 participants.
2011
• January, 2011 — Still Life in Oils with Charles Walls
Dates and cost to be determined for this 31⁄2 day workshop.
Limit: 20 participants.
• August 19-21, 2011 — Southern Pastel Society Workshop
Limit: 20 participants. Details to be determined.
At the Gallery
• "A Southern Summer—Feel the Heat" We were honored to have Judy Greenberg, President of the Georgia Watercolor Society judge the entries for this show. Congratulations to her award selections: 1st, Mikki Root Dillon, 2nd, Susan Faircloth, 3rd, Diana Dice; Honorable Mentions: Phyllis 'Oma' Ingham, Lois Colborn and Cheryl McKinnon. The show continues through Saturday, July 24. Unsold work can be collected after 3:30 on the 24th.
• Dominick’s: Entries can be submitted July 23, 24 & 26. 1-3 entries for $5. 15 large, medium and small works are needed.
• July 30 – August 28, 2010, The Kudzu Members of the Southern Colours Art Association will present a special exhibit, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL. Artists, Sallie Atkins, Lucy Brady, Rena Cutler, Diana Dice, Sara Grossman, Judy Howard, Cyndi Marble, Christopher Sherry, Catherine Susky and Sandra Tribukait, have chosen this theme for the exhibit featuring people, places and things that have personal meaning to each artist. The opening reception will be held, Friday July 30, 7-9 pm and the exhibit will be open normal gallery hours Friday and Saturday, 11 -4.
• Sept. 10 – Oct. 1, 2010, ARTXTRAVAGANZA, art show & silent auction with the 'X' factor. Opening celebration will be Friday, Sept. 10, and the show will continue through Sunday, Oct. 2—the last day of the Norcross Art Festival. Featured will be 12" x 12" works of art by Kudzu members and invited guests. The sale of work will benefit both the artist and Kudzu Art Zone with the artist’s donation of 50% to Kudzu. Bids will begin at $50 and increase in $10 increments. All work will be created on a 12" x 12" format – no exceptions! One 12 x 12 Masonite board is available at the gallery for members to pick up. Each board is marked with a number, please sign your name on the number sheet. Or, another type of 12 x 12 foundation (such as a canvas) can be submitted with the depth of frame not exceeding one inch. All work must be submitted dry, with no frame and an entry label affixed to the back (label will be provided at the July meeting). All media and styles of work will be accepted.
• ATLANTA CELEBRATES PHOTOGRAPHY AT KUDZU GALLERY, October 8 – 29. The show is titled PHOTOMIX, and will feature a combination of straight photography and collage with photos. The following members’ work has been juried into the show: Rigsby Barnes, Diana Dice, Mikki Root Dillon, Michel Eden, Susan Faircloth, Ginny Fisher, Burt Grossman, Charlie Harbin, Brenda Jones, DB Love, Neva Spell, Stan Susky, Jeannie Fortin, Kathy Kitz, Gwendolyn S. McDonald. Opening reception to be announced.
• November 5 - Dec. 17, 2010, THE ARTIST’S INTENTION, Kudzu Art Zone members' final juried show of 2010. Entries submitted October 22, 23 & 25, $10, 1-3 entries.
Treasurer's Report
Below is our current financial status:
Cash (as of May 1, 2010) $11,013.24
Receipts/Deposits 1,600.11
Disbursements (839.51)
Cash (as of May 31, 2010) 11,773.84
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Delicia Reynolds.
HELP!
We need our members’ help in finding and scheduling presenters/demos for our monthly member meetings. If you know any local artist or business that you think would be interested in this, please contact Kathy Kitz.
ALSO, Kathy would like some help with this important part of the “behind the scene” work the Management Council does for Kudzu. This is great way to volunteer in helping us grow.