Hello Members
VOTING FOR BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS
We will be voting for Board Member Positions for the calendar year 2025. Voting will occur at our October Board Meeting, OCT 22nd, Starting at 6 p.m. Once board members are selected, the new board members decide on official positions.
WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS – CLOTHESLINE QUILTS (Dual Show)- November 2 through November 30
The Deadline to drop off art for this shis show is October 13th – 20th during regular open hours.
Gourds and Ghouls
Saturday, October 12, from 9:30 till 12:00
Join Liz Lassel at the London Art Center for a gourd workshop and demo.
Paint a ghostly specter or carve a whimsical face from our selection of donated gourds.
We supply the gourds, paint and brushes.
You supply the fun. If you have an exacto knife or wood burning tools, bring them along to personalize your project.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Free to members, $10 for non-members
Call or text Liz Lassel to reserve your spot. (614) 769-3986
POP-UP, YOU-DESIGN, MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP BY JENNIFER TRITLE
In time for the holidays! A mixed media workshop focusing on paper ar textile collage with some 3-D embellishments.
Saturday, October 19th, 10am to Noon
YOU design your own projects:
Christmas gift, wall hanging, household collectible; or simply come and enjoy some personal creative expression time. Any theme; any motif.
*YOU SUPPLY:
Your own substrate: canvas(es), canvas board(s), picture frame(s) blank card(s) or tag(s), papier mâché items) from Hobby Lobby, art journal pages, altered books, etc.
Your desired scrapbook papers, artists’ papers, paper and textile scraps, etc.
Any embellishments you’ve been wanting to employ (charms, ribbons, buttons, jewelry pieces, silk or dried florals, beads, twine, fabric scraps, etc.).
Your own, high-quality, CLEAR, matte gel medium, and size-appropriate paint brushes for applying. (If you need to purchase, I recommend the 8.4oz tube of Liquitex Matte Gel Medium or the 8oz jar of Matte Gel Medium by TCW – both available on Amazon.
*I PROVIDE:
Art papers and art paper scraps, Fabric scraps, Embellishments, Tools and ink stamps, Texture paste and stencils
I will give you, Continued mixed-media instruction on techniques, composition, ar processes. Guidance and problem solutions, as you desire, in the workshop.
$10 per person
Adult accompaniment of children under age 10, please.
RSVP: jennifertritlemom1@gmail.com or (937) 346-5336 (text or call)
Come and enjoy some creative time together at our beautiful gallery! See you there!
Gallery Show for Calender Year 2025
We are now accepting applications for 2025 gallery shows of member artwork.
Direct inquiries to Sondra Fox at 937-207-7400.
ATTENTION LVAG MEMBERS
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce has invited the LVAG to partner with them for the 2024 BONANZA, which will be held on October 17, 2024.
We will help decorate the event area with 37 table arrangements and 8×10 and/or 6×6 canvases of fall colors and subjects. The canvases, together with the flower arrangements, will be auctioned in a silent auction for a minimum of 50 dollars for an 8×10 and 30 dollars for a 6×6, which will go directly to the artist of the auctioned piece. The balance will go to the Chamber for use in various projects.
We were happy to participate in this project last year and were rewarded with excellent advertising for the London Visual Arts Guild in the Bonanza Brochure. Artists whose canvases are sold receive public exposure and the minimum bid amounts, so both the artist and the Chamber benefit.
For more information about this project, call or text Sandy Fox at 937-207-7400.
Memberships
We rely on membership support to offer classes and workshops at reasonable costs. For $2.08 a month, less than the cost of a gas station coffee, you can join in all the fun and help us bring wonderment and joy to our community through art and friendship.
Memberships make a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, or whatever festive occasion.
Memberships are now being accepted for 2025, and the balance of the months left in 2024 will be included as a bonus. If you are a member currently, thank you. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Zart Art Classes for Youth
At the LONDON ARTS CENTER
October 2024 class dates; 1,8,15 & 22
Ages 10 -13, Class Time 3:30 -4:30
Ages 6-9, Class time 4:30 – 5:30
Fee is $30, for the 3 one hour classes, $10 each session – Includes all supplies, just pay when you arrive. Signup deadline is 3 days before class begins
Projects often overlap so it is important to attend all classes. Parking & entrance is located, in the back for the class.
Contact; Colleen Van Steen (937) 654 – 6618 text is fine
Email- greenestones@aol.com
Zart is our mascot who loves to create and inspire!
Come join the fun!
You do not have to stay with your child during class, but certainly may if you like.
We have other areas you may enjoy while in the building including the gallery and gift shop.
LVAG Calendar of Shows: 2024
Current Gallery Show:
ART WE ARE, AND TO ART WE SHALL RETURN –
Jennifer Trittle
September 12 through October 20
Opening Reception Friday 13, 5 pm – 8 pm
Upcoming Gallery Shows:
WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS – CLOTHESLINE QUILTS (Dual Show)- November 2 through November 30
CLASS PARTICIPATION – December 5 through December 29
Scheduled Classes:
Zart Art Classes for Youth
At the LONDON ARTS CENTER
October 2024 class dates; 1,8,15 & 22
Ages 10 -13, Class Time 3:30 -4:30
Ages 6-9, Class time 4:30 – 5:30
Fee is $30, for the 3 one hour classes, $10 each session – Includes all supplies, just pay when you arrive. Signup deadline is 3 days before class begins
Projects often overlap so it is important to attend all classes. Parking & entrance is located, in the back for the class.
Contact; Colleen Van Steen (937) 654 – 6618 text is fine
Email- greenestones@aol.com
Zart is our mascot who loves to create and inspire!
Come join the fun!
You do not have to stay with your child during class, but certainly may if you like.
We have other areas you may enjoy while in the building including the gallery and gift shop.
We love posting photos of our classes and post on FaceBook. Please let us know if this is a problem.
Regular Club Meetings:
Writers and Illustrators Meeting:
EXERCISE YOUR WRITES
We talk Writing and Poetry and Illustration. We share our works in a round table discussion. We also offer monthly prompts to be used to stir our imaginations. Create a Story of approximately 1000 words. Write in any style (poetry, prose) and any genre (Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Comedy, etc.) or create an illustration using the prompts as inspiration. Join us and share your work.
This month’s writing and illustration prompts are:
Run & Fan
Meeting: 2nd Friday of the month at 4:00pm
LVAG Board Meeting:
The London Visual Arts Guild Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month
Meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm
Coffee and Conversation:
This get together will take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month starting from 1:30 till 3:30. The idea is to break up the week for older adults to talk Art, Quilting, and associated passions. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of fun filled talks, without the worry of driving at night.
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:30
Sonic Sketches:
The LVAG Sonic Sketches meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6 – 8 pm at the LVAG Arts Center
We get together and play musical instruments, any skill level welcome. Dust off those instruments and come jam or hang out.
Meeting: 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00pm
General Information
Youth Classes
We offer youth education classes.
Zart: Classes designed to increase the youth’s knowledge and enjoyment of art.
Home School Classes: Providing art education to supplement the home school student
Open Studio
The LVAG London Arts Center hosts Open Studio every Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm Members, and the public are welcome. Bring your current project or start a new project—a great time to work and mingle with other artists.
Membership Dues
A reminder to please remit your membership dues if you have not done so yet. We have a great many events and activities being planned. It’s a great time to renew or get a friend to join. We welcome everyone.
LVAG Regular Hours: Thursday 11 -2 pm, Saturday 10 – 2 pm
Sunday 11 – 2 pm
http://londonvisualartsguild.org/
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LVAG London Arts Center
121 East First Street
PO Box 362 London OH 43140