Mark you calendars!  November meeting will not be the second Tuesday, but instead will be Thursday November 7.  Program will start promptly at 6:30 with no business meeting.  Jan Garvin will be leading us into the area of Mixed Media.

The Unitarian Church is hosting an Art and Craft Show on November 9th, and Jan Garvin was originally signed up to participate. She is not going to be able to fulfill that commitment and will gladly pass on her spot to a LAG member that may be interested in showing in her place. Please contact Jan soon to discuss options. Jan Garvin, 402 318 9757.

Gearing up for sale on Friday and Saturday November 15th and 16th!  If you are planning on having personal art work for sale that day, make sure you have each piece marked for sale so checkout runs smoothly.

Congratulations to the LAG for again having a wonderful show.  This year it was held at Gallery 9 in downtown Lincoln and by any estimates of the First Friday event, there were a lot of people attending that evening.  A sale was made that weekend, so kudo’s to Keri Kriston for her sale.

Best of Show award went to Susan Harris for her portrait of a child with dinosaur entitled

“RAHHH”

Merit Awards went to Pam Apley with “Show Me the Way” and Dennis Schmidt with “Portrait of Andrew”

Honorable Mentions went to Will Rennick’s “Rocky Beach” and Stacy Romick Imig’s “Mulberry Place”

Our judge this year was Judith Andre, owner of the building which Gallery 9 is located and a fine artist herself.  Many thanks to Judith.

The show was very well received by the Gallery 9 members who complimented the LAG for the quality of work shown.  Thank you to Gallery 9 for letting us show during the month of October. Be sure to stop by and see the show, vote for the People’s Choice Award and enjoy also the work of the Gallery 9 members.  Gallery 9 is open W-S 11-5 and Sunday 12 – 5

Pick up day for the show will be Sunday October 27th.  The gallery will be open that day, so stop in when it is convenient.  Pictures will be taken down at noon and walls prepped soon after.

Lincoln Artists’ Guild

General Meeting

October 8, 2024

The Lincoln Artists’ Guild monthly meeting was opened by the president, Carmen Stineman. She announced that more help is needed for the Taylor Wilson fundraiser scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16.

Equipment needs to be loaded and transported from the storage site on north 48^th Street to the church site on Wednesday at 10:30 am, November 13^th. Wire is to be set up for pictures and tables available for cards and ornaments, etc. All items for sale by members must be clearly labeled with price and name as well as any other pertinent information. Set up to begin Thursday, November 14^th with 5-10 people to assist. Carmen will be sending out additional information in the newsletter for the fundraiser.

Lisa Strilkivsky is planning to do LAG’s online web page.

There were 26 pictures at Gallery 9 for LAG’s Fall Show. Winners were announced. The show was well received and attended. Critiques from the judge will be available. The show will be available until October 27^th. This would be a good place for future shows by LAG, if available. Jan Garvin is now the program chair for Gallery 9.

Mark Mesloh updated us on the “Painted Tree” located in the old Bed, Bath and Beyond building at South Point. He and his wife have rented space for 1 year and believes it’s a good option to consider for a place to sell our artwork. Sales are tended by the store.

Jan Garvin has paid for space for the Unitarian Art & Craft show. She has offered this space to anyone interested since she is unable to attend.

LAG’s November meeting for a mixed media program in collage has been moved to November 7^th. Early arrival is encouraged as it will be a full evening.

Pam Apley reminded members about the Art Walk in Nebraska City on Saturday, October 19th from 10 am to 4 pm.

Nominations for all LAG officer positions are being sought and due by the end of December.  Voting will take place in January 2025 at our annual New Years Party.

Sincerely,

Donna Justsen

Secretary

Lincoln Artists’ Guild