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From our President
March 2020 may live on in our memories as one of the craziest
months of our lives. Most public venues are closed! The stores that
are open are sold out of bread and milk and eggs and … toilet paper!
Of course, we’ve had to cancel the April meeting, first because
Moana Nursery closed their doors to us and then because the Gover-
nor and the Mayor told us to avoid meeting in groups, to practice
social distancing. Social distancing – the word of the day – stay
home, avoid people, make every effort to avoid exposure to the coro-
na virus and stay well. Our scheduled speaker for the April meeting,
Mike Callahan, has agreed to speak at the August meeting which is
fortunate for us.
The Latimer Board had a virtual meeting on March 24th. We all gath-
ered at our home computers and used our cell phones to watch
Tracey Shepard-Gillum, our web designer, go through our new lati-
merartclub.com website page by page. It is beautiful with Latimer Harbinger of Spring By Vicki Curwen
paintings gracing pages and our own artists work on their individual pages. You too can have your work displayed on the
website and you’ll learn how in the future – either at a meeting or by email. We need to thank Charlene Hadwin, a new-
er member, who worked so hard with Tracy to produce this beautiful website. Please go and look at it. Click the buttons
and follow the prompts. Enjoy it. Give us your feedback. What do you think works well, what could be improved?
I hope you are taking advantage of this time on your own. I’ve cleaned cupboards and filled boxes to donate to the Sal-
vation Army and to the library. I’ve been working on a quilt. I’ve even painted a bit but certainly miss my regular
painting afternoons shared with friends. But life will return to normal. It always does. We need to take one day at a
time and enjoy the beauty of Nevada out our windows, go for walks if we’re able and watch spring unfold day by day,
and plan to celebrate together when this pandemic is over and just a memory.
Remember, the name badge challenge for the June meeting! I’ll have a prize or two so create your new badge and wear
it proudly. Till then, stay well.
Yours Creatively,
Vicki Curwen
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LAC Officers and Committee Chairs
for 2020
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President
Vicki Curwen 775-626-9316
2020 MEETING DATES vcurwen819@gmail.com
(Please note that the April meeting has been Vice–President
cancelled) Carol Evans 775-424-4196
cdr6801@yahoo.com
JUNE 13TH
AUGUST 22ND Treasurer
Terrye Kocher 775-354-2646
OCTOBER 10TH terryek@yahoo.com
DECEMBER 12TH Secretary
Jennifer Haffke 775-230-0609
All meetings are from 1pm to 3pm except De- jphaffke@gmail.com
cember which will be from 12:30pm to 2:30pm E-mail Correspondence
Ruth Jaeger 775-335-9899
ruthmeri@gmail.com
Meetings are held at the Moana Lane Nursery
Art Show Chairman
Design Center, 1190 W. Moana Lane, Reno Eileen Fuller 775-233-4796
Eileen.fuller@sbcglobal.net
Presenter/Arranger
Carol Foldvary-Anderson 775-721-5338
art@varycarol.com
2020 SPEAKER’S ROSTER Scholarships
Michelle Hall 775-409-3405
crystalgarden@comcast.net
June 2020—Carol Grigus Historian
Vicki Toy-Smith 775-826-0932
August 2020 - Mike Callahan vicki.toysmith@gmail.com
Hospitality
Sharon Peters 775-870-1239
haronss@yahoo.com
More information in upcoming newsletters
Paint-Outs
Carol Grigus 775-813-1172
grigusart@yahoo.com
Marjee Smith 775-224-5289
marjee198@gmail.com
EDITOR’S NOTE Website
Charlene Hadwin 702-575-5719
There are dates for various functions, classes, etc. listed. I Amagicalart@gmail.com
have left them in their respective article as I received Membership
them. If you have an interest in any of the classes or func- Susan Christopher 775-448-6747
susanbbc@hotmail.com
tions please check with the article’s author to verify that
the function is in fact happening. Newsletter
Rich Haffke 775-690-9831
latimer.newsletter@gmail.com
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Portrait Society of Reno
The Portrait Society welcomes everyone to the Wednesday portrait group
which meets from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S.Virginia
Street. The cost is $10.00 per session and includes a live model. For more in-
formation, contact Kay Genasci at 359-2465
For August the Portrait Society will be celebrating the 100 anniversary of the
signing of the 19th Amendment for Women’s Suffrage. Come paint with us and
celebrate our courageous, brave sisters now and then.
Tricia Poulos Leonard, a Latimer Club member, has published a book! It is called “The
Artist’s Map to Success and will be available on April 9th through Amazon. The book is a 12
Step program to help artists become professional. A bonus is the interviews Tricia has con-
ducted with several national and international artists. Tricia will be doing book signings at
The Artist’s Co-op receptions and through Sundance Books. On Saturday, June 13th she will
do a book signing at the Latimer Art Club meeting.
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Carol A. Evans
Before the phrases “sheltered-in”, “lock-down” and “curbside pick-up” curtailed my lifestyle I
relished a productive new year. In early March I completed Tricia Poulos Leonard’s 8-sessions
TMCC acrylics course where students painted abstracts, miniatures and 3-D collages. Tricia
hosted a tour for our class at Nevada Museum of Art where she is a docent. I also enjoyed Char
Hadwin’s “Dirty Pour” Saturday class that she taught to a packed house. If you’re not on the
TMCC EPIC mailing list you’re missing some challenging art experiences.
As the world spins in many directions, the hours spent creating art and learning from other artists
is one way to stay on course. The late author and Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison shared her
views on the arts in many writings. I hope this one serves as inspiration for your painting time
today:
“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-
pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. This is how civi-
lizations heal.”
Website Update
Please check out the new Latimer Art Club website at https://latimerartclub.com/.
The website has many new features that showcase the club's activities and meetings along with a calendar of
events. We have added a special feature for members where you can showcase your art and get exposure to
the worldwide web. It's easy and fun. Go to https://latimerartclub.com/2020/03/04/member-page-submission-
form/ to upload your bio plus 3 photos of your art. This is a great opportunity for you to get additional visibility
and exposure of your art.
Additionally, you can now renew your membership dues on line at https://latimerartclub.com/membership/.
Are you teaching a class, or exhibiting your art? Now you can submit a request to have your classes, artist re-
ceptions etc. included on the website and added to the calendar of events. Go to the member section to learn
more about how to submit your request at https://latimerartclub.com/2020/03/04/member-event-form/. While
your there, check out what other members are up to and plan to support them if you can at https://
latimerartclub.com/member-events/.
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www.carolgrigus.com
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UPCOMING CLASSES BY RONNIE RECTOR
April 18, Tips, Tricks & Techniques, 9 to 1:30 at TMCC
April 26, Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper, 10 to 3 at the NV Museum of Art
May 30, Tips, Tricks & Techniques, 10 to 3 at the NV Museum of Art
June 6, Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper, time TBD, at TMCC
June 14, Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper, 10 to 3 at the NV Museum of Art
June 28, Tips, Tricks & Techniques, 10 to 3 at the NV Museum of Art
PLEASE CONTACT RONNIE AT ronnierector@yahoo.com FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Spring Plein-Air Classes with Lady Jill
The workshop will be held at Hope Valley at Sorensen’s Resort
located at 14255 CA- 88, Hope Valley, CA.
June 8th to June 11th
For more information visit https://ladyjill.com/
Or directly at jill@ladyjill.com
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LATIMER ART CLUB 2020 PLEINAIR PAINT-OUT SCHEDULE
Co- chairs Carol Grigus 775-813-1172 grigusart@yahoo.com & Marjee Smith 775-224-5289 marjee198@gmail.com
Our 2020 PAINT-OUTS are now scheduled May thru October, with an optional November PAINT! We can also add a second
monthly PAINT if there’s interest. We gather at locations in Reno and the Sierras to enjoy the camaraderie of other artists as well as
capture nature’s beauty. All mediums are welcome. Please join us for some fun PAINTOUTS !!
Plan to meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 9.30am-12.30p.m. Please bring a lunch for an optional after PAINT & SHARE.
Times are guidelines. Most sites have restrooms. Bring a painting partner if you are concerned about being alone. Carpooling is en-
couraged especially for out of Reno locations. Severe weather or emergency alerts could cancel any planned paint-outs so it’s im-
portant to RSVP a few days before. I will send out an EBLAST the weekend before each PAINTOUT! Please call/email me or
Marjee with any questions, comments or suggestions.
Please note that a paintout was scheduled for the May arboretum in April. Due to the ongoing situation along
with the shutdown of many venues April’s paintout has been cancelled. Additionally the paintout at the Neva-
da Museum of Art has been rescheduled to June 26th as noted below.
Happy Trails to all,
Carol Grigus.
1.MAY 13th SAND HARBOR State Park. Most of you know this is a lovely beach on the east side of Lake Tahoe, but too crowd-
ed in the summer!! May is the last month for quiet PAINTS along its shores. Plan to meet @ Divers Cove and explore from there.
There is a park fee unless you have a pass. Will send an EBLAST before.!
2. JUNE 10th VIRGINIA CITY. Meet at the Cemetery parking lot...I know this sounds odd but it has the best views of VC. We can
move from there depending on our interests.
3. JUNE 26th NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART ROOFTOP. The session will run from 10am to 1pm.
4.JULY 8th RIVER FORK RANCH Genoa. The River Fork is a Nature Conservancy site with stunning views of Job’s peak, the
Carson valley and nearby ranches. About 45 minutes from Reno, carpooling is encouraged. Directions will follow in a future E-
BLAST.
5. AUGUST 12th TAHOE MEADOWS. Meet at the restrooms and be prepared to be amazed by wildflowers, white bark pine and
other high mountain delights. Bring bug spray for this one!!
6. SEPTEMBER 9th Crystal Peak Park Verdi. A longtime favorite among painters, the park has beautiful views of the Truckee
river and surrounding area.
7. OCTOBER 14th THOMAS CREEK. On Timberline Road on Mt. Rose highway, Thomas Creek offers incredible views of
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“America the Beautiful”
We are excited to be hosted by the Wilbur May Museum for Artown's July exhibit! Samantha Szesciorka at the
Museum has prepared the entries for the Artown publicity, booklets and website. She selected two of our mem-
ber's paintings for the entries: Sue Perry's "Sardine Lake" oil painting for the month-long entry; Carol Foldvary-
Anderson's "Yosemite" pastel oil smudge for the reception. Reminder: you should be painting or selecting from
your existing work, the subjects that you find in the scenery words in the song!
We are working on an online entry form with our web designer. Here are the details for you now.
Entry date: Tuesday June 30th from 11am-1pm at the May Museum, 1595 N. Sierra St. Reno, 89503. You may
enter a maximum of 3 paintings, 8" x 10" or larger up to 16" x 20", or 2 paintings if one is larger (i.e. 24" x 36",
30" x 40".)WE HANG THE SHOW so volunteers will hang that afternoon 1-3pm.
Reception and art demonstrations: The May Museum will host light refreshments at our evening reception, Fri-
day July 10 from 6-8PM. We need 2-3 volunteers to do some painting or drawing demonstrations during the re-
ception. VOLUNTEER by calling Eileen at 775-233-4796!
Pick-up date: Saturday August 1, 11am to 1pm.
The May Museum will require a w-9 completed on sales, will mail checks to each artist, and will withhold a
25% commission. They do not collect sales tax, so consider that in determining your prices.
Look to the new website for the entry form: http://www.latimerartclub.com. It should be available by June.
Worst case scenario, we will send out a manual form closer to entry date.
While you are home, PAINT spacious skies, purple mountain majesties, amber waves of grain, shining seas,
etc.!
Eileen Fuller 775-233-4796
YOSEMITE BY CAROL FOLDVARY-ANDERSON SARDINE LAKE BY SUE PERRY
9 Minutes of the Latimer Art Club – February 8, 2020 The meeting was called to order by President Vicki Curwen who welcomed several guests: Christine and Alan Peters, Cat Murray, Isa Lawton, Gloria Jacobson, Tracy Shepard-Gillum, Alan Schenker, Rosalind Bedell, Ginny Ritchie and Mary Vogt. Ginnie Richie brought her paintings for voting to become a member. Jean Hare substituted for Treasurer Terrye Kocher today. The minutes of the December meeting were published in the newsletter. A motion was made by Michelle Hall and seconded by Fran Johnson to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s report was also published in the newsletter. A motion was made by Ronnie Rector and seconded by Margie Smith to approve the report as written. Motion carried. 50/50 tickets were sold by Ann Weiss and the winner was Carol Evans who won $42 and $42 went to the Scholarship Fund. OLD BUSINESS: Eileen Fuller, Show Chair, announced that the Artown Show, July 1-31, would be held at the Wilbur May Museum and theththeme is “America the Beautiful”. The May Museum will take a 25 percent commission and will provide a hosted reception July 10 . Entry day is June 30. The 13th Annual Miniature Show will be held at the Artist Co-op October 1 to November 3, 2020. Volunteers are needed and a sign -up sheet was circulated. Remember this show is open to Nevada artists age 18 and older so invite your artist friends to enter. Paint Outs: Carol Grigus and Marjee Smith said that paint outs went well last year. A sheet was passed asking for suggestions on potential sites. One suggestion for consideration was the Sky Room at the Museum of Art. April 8 th is the first scheduled paint out this year. A Website update was given by Charlene Hadwin. Charlene introduced Tracy Shepard-Gillum who is designing our new website, latimerartclub.com. Charlene asked members to send in a picture of themselves along with a short bio and up to three pictures of artwork saved as a jpeg if they want to appear on the website. Send all to amagicalart@gmail.com. Rich Haffke volunteered to help members without computers. The website will be ready for a soft launch soon. Eileen Fuller suggested we have a formal installation of new officers at the April meeting. Eileen briefed us on the status for the Latimer 100 th Birthday Celebration in 2021. Along with the book Jack Bacon is writing about Latimer; Eileen is hoping to secure a small curated exhibit of current members’ artwork. She is planning to have these as well as with a show of Latimer originals and the original artwork of his 1920’s students in the spring of 2021 to be displayed at the Nevada Museum of Art. Eileen spoke to Dr. Christine Johnson, new Gallery Manager at the Sparks Heritage Museum, hoping to arrange a 100th birthday celebration of Latimer Art Club in Sparks as well. NEW BUSINESS: Carol Foldvary-Anderson announced that Mike Callaghan will present on Oil/Plein Air at the April meeting. Future planned pro- grams include Carol Grigus sharing about Plein Air and Mark Hammond from Nevada Fine Arts doing a presentation. Vicki Curwen challenged the group to make individual and creative name tags by the June, 2020, meeting. Get creative and wear your new name tag to the June meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please sign the card for Lady Jill Mueller who is fighting cancer. Ronnie Rector shared a prospectus for an online entry to a show by Illinois Watercolor Society. Eileen Fuller mentioned an event at the Artist Co-op this month that benefited wild horses who have been adopted from the Vir- ginia Range Sanctuary (Washoe, Storey and Lyon Counties.) One of the mama’s and her foul will be at the C0-op live, contact Ei- leen for a date. A Facebook post by Eric Brooks from Sierra Arts announced a call for artists for a show at The Depot in Sparks. He is looking for artwork related to the Truckee River, from Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Charlene Hadwin announced her classes on “Dirty Pour” at TMCC, March 7th. The morning class is full; however, she will be adding an afternoon class. Ronnie Rector’s paintings will be displayed at the inaugural “The First Lady Presents” at the Governor’s Mansion, Carson City, in the mansion lobby through June 26th. Ronnie will also be teaching a class at TMCC in April called “Tips, Tricks and Techniques in Watercolor!” Door Prize winners were Diane Sewell and Carol Grigus. Thanks to those who brought refreshments this month. Members were reminded to vote for the perspective member during the break. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn; motion carried. Carol Foldvary-Anderson presented the speaker, Elissa Slanger, who talked and showed a short film she produced about her aunt, Evelyn Brenner, an artist in New York City. The film showcased Evelyn’s home, beautiful artwork and the legacy she created. Respectfully submitted by, Jennifer Haffke, Secretary
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MARCH — BERNARD COLAS, JEAN HARE, LARRY JACOX, JACK PHILLIPS,
REID SEWELL
APRIL — CAROL BAKER, PATRICIA GRAY, CAROLYN HOLT, FRAN JOHNSON,
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MAY— RUTH CLARK, KATHLEEN COLEGROVE, JOYCETTE DAPRA, MARCIA
NEESE, SHARI HAVELKA
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