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August 2024
Membership Newsletter
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Hello Everybody,
WOW! It sure seems like August got here in a hurry!
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Time flies when you are having fun, and I am being totally honest with you when I say I am having fun. That is not saying that some of the things that have come up have not been challenging but working with you guys just makes everything better. The minute I need help with something one of you will step up and lend a hand. You are a great group of people who I am honored to work with. THANK YOU! 😊
Don’t forget that the annual NBAL Potluck will be this month on August 20, from 6 to 8pm. NBAL, with Laraine Romine’s help, will be providing the meat dish and the reception team will be helping with setting up and taking down. We do need you to please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to make it a delicious, shared meal. A time to visit and fellowship with our fellow artists. There will be our Book Sale that Myra Knapp will be organizing and an Art Exchange for those who want to participate. This potluck will also be a General Meeting where you can ask the Ex-Board any questions you may have or share some of your ideas that you would like us to hear.
Sad news, we have had a drop in sales this summer. Compared to last year we have had the same number of people come in our doors, but they are just not buying. Everyone I talk with says the same thing that sales usually drop in an election year and with the economy being what it is right now (just look at your grocery bill) no one has the money to spend. So, if you are concerned about not making any sales, take heart, hang on, and pray it all turns around after the election is over. If you have made some sales then congratulations and keep up the good work, NBAL needs you.
Building Update
As some of you are aware we had the air conditioner in the main gallery go out and have now had it replaced. The main gallery bathroom will be worked on sometime this month. I am still looking to hire someone to fix the cracks at the back of the building inside and out, so if you know of a good company, please send the info my way.
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Community Art Reach Programs
Thank you, Carol Bissett, for working as our coordinator for Community Art Reach – Adult these past 8 years. You kept the program running during some tough times and we appreciate all that you have done. Marta Roberts will be taking over Carol’s title in January. Marta, who is currently working with the Hill Country Mental Health Developmentally Disabled day program, wants to thank those of you who have left art supplies for her to use. If you missed the message, she is asking that you leave any supplies you want to donate in the boxes across from the office upstairs. Also, if you want to help out by being a guest artist and teach a small project then please contact her.
Community Art Reach – Youth, need someone to take over for Nell Anderson who is stepping down in January. Please contact Nell if you are interested in helping.
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TRPA Update
At this time, we have 22 artists registered and 9 sponsors buying ad space from us. Our goal is to have 35 artists and as many sponsors as possible. Please help us get the word out by contacting any of your artists’ friends and inviting them to join us. All the information can be found on the website under Special Shows.
If you would like to participate then please do not hesitate. If you do not want to do the weeklong event then you can sign up to do just the Quick Draw on October 14, but you will need to register. You can find the prospectus and registration forms on the Special Show bulletin board. You can also find the TRPA Sponsors Packet there if you would like to sponsor us or know of someone who might be interested in doing so.
See you guys in the gallery, 😊
Mary Hammond
NBAL President
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Treasurer's Report June 2024
Top ten sellers: Gina Eby, Stan Unser, Mary LaFond, Brenda Briggs Shannon, Fred French, Joe Eby, Mi Hyun Choi, Gretchen Goode, Leola Jahns, Martha Griffin
Total Sales:
June 2024 $ 8299.47
June 2023 $11213.79
A detailed financial report of the Art League balances is furnished to the Board monthly and is available to anyone upon request.
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Gallery Update
Vicki Houston,1st VP
msravenhouston@gmail.com
Tomorrow (August 2nd) NBAL will be hosting Ellyn A. Hickey. She will be in the main gallery from 6 to 7 p.m. Light snacks, water, and wine will be served to guests… Joe Meyer will start the evening with music from 5 p.m. until the demo starts.
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Ellyn A. Hickey is an award-winning, Texas Hill Country artist, who has painted with acrylics and watercolors.
She also has mastered Procreate, a digital painting application. She uses unlimited palettes, brushes, textures, and styles to paint her pictures with an Apple pencil. Her art has been described as whimsical and joyful.
A retired teacher who has taught all grades from preschool to college, and everything from science, ancient civilizations, reading and writing, and art. Ellyn is happy to have time in Canyon Lake to devote to art, her family, and especially her husband - lead singer and guitar player for The Percolators.
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NBAL Special Show Information
Debbie Cooper 2nd VP
Irongoddess1@gmail.com
Current Show “Piece by Piece” July 23 – Sept 1
45 Artists are exhibiting 94 works of beautiful art. This show was open to non-members.
Next Shows - “Art of Photography” & “Impending Growth” by Johnny Duncan
Show Dates - September 4 thru October 12
Reception Friday, September 6, 6 – 7:30pm
Submission Day is September 4, 9am – 12pm
This show is juried and open to outside artists.
Please plan to attend the receptions and support our fellow artists!!
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2024 Schedule of Workshops!
Larry Johnson
drljohnson@gmail.com
| | Marla Baggetta: Loosen Up Your Pastels! | | |
There are still seats available for this amazing workshop with nationally acclaimed pastel artist, Marla Baggetta, that will be held Sept 6-8, 2024, 10am - 5 pm! In this 3-day workshop, Marla will guide you through a series of exercises that will unlock the keys to painting with a bolder, spontaneous and joyful approach. This workshop will push you past the ordinary to expand your creative language.
Discover more about Marla and her work here.
Learn more about the workshop & register here!
Marla’s session is just three sort of the class making its minimum. Grab a friend and help us celebrate pastels with Marla!
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Congratulations to Mary Elle! Her painting,
“The Wedding Gift”
was accepted into the Southwestern Watercolor Society Member Show. This show will be held in Dallas September 3-29.
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Get Hands-On with AI Image Generation!
Using new tools like Midjourney, it is easy to produce copyrightable images and artworks in any style without using a camera or a brush! This one-day workshop is designed to get you going and productive with Midjourney in a single day! The possibilities of this tool for artists looking for reference images, graphic artists looking to enhance their workflows, and designers of any kind will love this platform.
If you have been wondering what all the buzz is about, this is your chance to learn all about it! The next Generative AI workshop is Saturday, August 3 at the Art League from 10am to 5pm. $125 (A laptop is required to run the software.) Interested but want to know more? Contact Larry via text at 512-740-6205 or email drljohnson@gmail.com
Essentials of Photography – Private Edition
This new private one-on-one version of the Essentials of Photography course has been in trial over the summer and has proven to be a hit with those who have tried it! Over two sessions of 2.5 hours each, students cover all the essentials, learn to use their camera, get all their questions answered and their images reviewed — and more. Classes are set to meet your schedule, are flexible in terms of day and time, and designed to meet your photography needs! Just $125.
Want to learn something else related to Photography?
Are you at that point in your photo journey where you are generally happy with your work, but want to know more and continue to grow in technique and skills? Want to dive into product photography or off-camera flash? Do you need the help of a mentor to help you see the right next steps for your Photography? One-on-One Private Lessons are designed expressly to meet your needs, answer your questions, and even venture into the field with you to help you master your technique! $200 for 4 hours, usually over two sessions a week apart. Contact Larry via text at 512-740-6205 or drljohnson@gmail.com
Finally, the "Art of Photography" Exhibition is coming in September!
Larry Johnson and Karen Stephenson are co-chairs for this photography-only exhibition in September. It will be worth seeing — If you are a photographer, I hope you’ll consider submitting one or more entries!! It is a juried show, and anyone in Central Texas may submit images to the jury for inclusion in the show! Learn more here:
https://www.thenewbraunfelsartleague.com/the-art-of-photography.html The Prospectus for this show is on that page and has all the details about how and when to submit.
I hope to see you soon at one of the upcoming workshops — or for a one-on-one to top off your photo skills with some new techniques! And please share what we are doing with your photographer friends or friends that might want to be photographers! The goal is to provide something for everyone!
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Two Rivers Plein Air Program Sponsors
We wish to thank the following businesses that have partnered with NBAL to make the Two Rivers Plein Air event a reality for the community of New Braunfels.
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Mill Street Art Gallery
387 W Mill St
New Braunfels, Tx 78310
millstreetartgallery@hotmail.com
Off the beaten path into exceptional art.
| | | | Tri-City Distributors
523 FM 306
New Braunfels
MAKING FRIENDS IS OUR BUSINESS
We’re the number one beer distributor for Comal, Gonzales, and Guadalupe counties, for a reason. Delivering Quality Service since 1988
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Gallerie at Gruene
1633 Hunter Road, Suite A,
Gruene TX
Beautiful view of downtown Gruene and the Gruene Dance Hall from their front lawn.
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ART COTTAGE
307 West San Antonio St.
New Braunfels
Located in the Grassmarket behind the Huisache Grill, right across the railroad tracks from NBAL.
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AMMO
240 Comal Avenue,
New Braunfels
www.theammogroup.com
Tactical marketing.
Dominating results.
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2tarts Bakery
139 N. Castell Avenue, “Sweet” 300
New Braunfels
Voted Best Desserts in New Braunfels for 14 years running! Home of the Food Network Champ, Ashley Landerman and her sister April Ryan. Together these 'tarts' are making Downtown the destination for sweet treats, made from scratch daily, with love and a whole lotta butter! Stop by 2tarts Bakery and sample their culinary artistry, located just around the corner from NBAL Gallery.
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President - Mary Hamond
1st VP - Vicki Houston
2nd VP - Debbie Cooper
3rd VP - Gretchen Goode
Secretary - Jeanne Balkman
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Treasurer - Marcie Helmke
Ass. Treasure - Chase Willett
President Emeritus - Elaine Felder
Parliamentarian - Larry Johnson
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