White elephant in the Park

No doubt the White Elephant meeting is one of the most outstanding and outlandish. If you have never been to one you will have to wait until next year but DON'T MISS IT!!!
Check out the attached pictures ... see the smiles... listen to the laughter ... sniff that delectable food .......... and all this in Lampe Park!

Trustee Meeting Sept 09

Another exciting Trustee meeting was held today proposing some terrific events for the coming months.

Check the next newsletter for all the details.

If you would like to help CVAA in some small way check with the nominating committee or Ron Clark.

WNCC Sept Painting Project

WONDERFUL...WONDERFUL ..... that's what you'll say when you see the entries for the CVAA September painting project.

Every entry is a credit to the artist and to the CVAA. You all should be proud.

Congratulations to you all for the great work.

If you have not been over to WNCC to see the exhibit go right now.

CVAA Hangs at the old Copeland Building

On 1 Sept 09 the CVAA folks hung some of their fine art at the old Copeland building in Minden for public viewing. We encourage everyone to stop by and enjoy. There will be an artists reception shortly... be on the lookout... and be there for the fun of it all

CVAA Trustees Meet 6 Aug 09

The Trustees met on 6 Aug 09 to discuss some exciting events coming soon for the CVAA. The members will want to keep their eyes on the CVAA Newsletter for times, dates and events.

24 Jul 09 Meeting with Yasmin Sayyed

Another fabulous meeting arranged by the program chairperson, Vickie Kingman.

Yasmin Sayyed shared with us her bio and her philosophy of art and painting along with real
life samples of her work. We were entertained and inspired. Everyone was one the edge of his chair. To top it off Yasmin had the members create a spontanious work of art using oil pastels and acrylic paints. Another meeting that will not be forgotten.

Thanks Yasmin.

Trustee Meeting Jul 09

The Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting 2 Jul 2009 and got right down to business planning some really great stuff for the CVAA. Be sure to read about it in the CVAA Newsletter.

To make it more interesting for us, the building department brought in the Fire Marshall for his routine inspection. He found none of the Trustees a fire hazard but kept noting all sorts of mysterious jotings in his official book.

26 Jun 09 Meeting

Francis Rider presented to the CVAA meeting a very inspiring and delightful program on Fri 26 Jun 09 including a slide show with representations from many of the shows, exhibits and travels and his own work.

There is always a lively discussion during the intermission around the punch bowl!

Current Award Winners

Helen had announced in the CVAA newletter that Carolyn Denning took the best of show in the NAA Summer show 2009. The judge of the show commented "Wonderful use of color; excellent negative space and drawing skills. The subject was rendered beautifully." We had to show it here on the blog. What a great work! Thanks to the NAA for the picture of Carolyn and her painting.

Caorlyn also took the 3rd Place in the Scenery Division

Charlene Howdle was awarded the 1st Place in the animals and Wildlife Division with her Buttercup & the Butterfly

Rick Rose's self portrait "Pyschedelic Relic" won the 2nd Place in the Portraits & Figures Division

Pam Brekas won the 3rd Place in the "Other" Division with her :Nature's Glow"

Michele Johnson's "New Fad" won an Honorable Mention in the Flower & Still Life Division

Pam Brekas' "Open Wide" won and Honorable Mention if the Animals * Wildlife Division

Congratulation to all of you for a job well done. We are proud of you.

The final picture posted is Maurice's "Pelican at Ponce Inlet" which was awarded an "Honorable Mention" in the 26th annual cover contest by Northlight Books.

http://www.northlightshop.com/cover

Exciting Meetings

Here is a brief look at some of the past meetings. Look at the fun we had. Remember those great demo's? Always good to look back and remember the fun times. Another monthly meeting coming up next week. Plan to be there. Build up some great memories. Learn something new. Bring something to share. Meet with your firends. Y'all come over.

Carson Valley Days Show 2009

So far the annual CCVA Carson Valley Days Show is off to a great start. Today is the big day for the parade down Hwy 395 starting in Minden and ending in Gardnerville .... the art show is open ... if you have not visited yet come on over. You see here the the ladies and Ron getting the show off to a roaring start accepting the truely wonderful work of so many artists. An empty room turns into a gallery of fine art. Invite your friens and family. The visitors showed much interest in the paintings .. studying them closely ... engaging in animated discussions ... pointing out what they liked the most.

Also posted here are scenes from the exciting artists reception night.. Friday night. Excitment filled the room as visitors and artists mingled, chatted, ate and drank. If you have never attended the artist reception make it a point not to miss it next time. Personal interaction with the artists makes the work even more meaningful. These are friendly local folks who are more than willing to share their inspiration and insights of what went into their work. These are some of the fun times.