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This weekend is busy, busy, busy. Here is just a couple of events that I am aware of that some of our members are taking part in.

Lair takes place on Friday, November 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. This event takes place at the Abernathy Arts Center.                   

The Little Things Mean A Lot happens on Thursday, November 17, 6pm - 8pm at the Swan Coach House Gallery. This is a group show with more than three hundred small art works. 

Our wonderful Book Discussion finds place on Sunday, November 20, 3pm - 6pm. The Artist Joan Mitchell is this  discussions topic. You can use  and read anything to come and take part in this event. S

For more information you can have a look at the Calendar.

I also have two birthday parties this weekend but I am sure going to try and get to these shows and especially the book discussion. I am thinking of taking my Knitting.

Regards Corlia

Lets get to know our Members - Marie Weaver

Marie Weaver is a talented and creative Sculptor, Print Maker and want more of her art. She is also the WCAGA’s Secretary.

After a successful career as Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she decided to turn to the production of art exclusively. She was the Featured Artist of the McClain’s Printmaking Supplies. She’s been part of  WCAGA’s Brainstorm show in Atlanta, GA and Tryon, NC. Her work has been shown in Brooklyn. NY, Abruzzo. Italy, Sofia. Bulgaria, and Washington. DC to name a few. She was selected into the Residency at the Hambidge Center and the Fulton County Arts Council. She has been published in Art Papers, The AJC, and The Birmingham News. She is represented by Narrowland Gallery in Chatham, MA. The list goes on and on. 

Her work can be describes as whimsical, quizzical, sometimes a little freaky but at the same time serious and thoughtful and most of all sincere. Her artist Statement is short but explains it well. 

“The essence of my work is in concepts of vulnerability and protection. I’ve worked in various media but focus primarily on ceramics, relief printmaking and hand-made books. All are process-oriented media that have some commonality. They each combine the physicality of natural materials, the creativity of drawing and color mixing, the intellectual satisfaction of a puzzle, and the hazard of chance.” ( Artists Website/Statement)

It feels wonderful to be in such company. Please visit her website for more art, information and contact details.

Regards Corlia

WCA GA Members' Exhibition Listings for November 2011

Artists: Alice Levinson, Flora Rosefsky, Simone Soltan Website: www.JudeaReform.org and www.jewishart.org Show Title:  The American Guild of Judaic Art: Southern States Membership Exhibition Location: The Rosenzweig Gallery at Judea Reform Congregation Address: 1933 West Cornwallis Road – Durham, North Carolina 27705 Phone Number: 919-489-7062 Artists Reception: September 18th Show Dates: September 18 – November 30,2011 Hours:: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5pm; Fri. 9-3pm Artist:  Flora Rosefsky, Mona Waterhouse Artist Website:  www.monawaterhouse.com Show Title:  Little Things Mean A Lot Location: Swan Coach House Gallery  Address: 3130 Slaton Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30305  Phone Number: 404-266-2636 Opening/Closing Reception: Thursday, November 17,  2011 from 6 - 8 pm   Artist’s Talk/Book Signing: Show Dates: November 17, 2011 - January 7, 2012 Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 4 pm   Artist: Susan Ker Seymer, Ann Rowles  (Members of Sixfold Collective, along with Terri Dilling, Amandine Drouet, & Leisa Rich) Artist Websites: http://www.susanker-seymer.com/ http://www.annrowles.com facebook.com/sixfoldcollective Show Title: LairLocation: Abernathy Art Center Address: 254 Johnson Ferry Road NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Phone Number: (404) 613-6172 Opening Reception:  Friday, November 18, 6:30-8:30PM Show Dates: November 18 - December 31, 2011. Hours:  Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and by appointment.   Artist: Helen DeRamusArtist Website: http://www.helenderamus.com Show Title: "Rock, Paper, Scissors"Location: dk Gallery Address: 25 West Park Square, Marietta, Georgia 30060 Phone Number: 770/427-5377 Opening/Closing Reception: Friday, November 4, 2011, 6-9PM Show Dates: Friday, November 4 - Friday, November 25, 2011 Hours: 11 AM to 5PM, Tuesday through Saturday   Artist: Corlia KockArtist Website: www.nicordesigns.com Show Title: Man As Object - Reversing The Gaze ( Catalog Only)Location: SOMArts Cultural Center Address:934 Brannan Str., San Franscisco, CA Opening/Closing Reception: November 4, 2011, 6pm Show Dates: November 4 - 30, 2011 The catalogue will be available at www.lulu.com beginning Nov.5, 2011.   Artist: Jane Allen NodineArtist Website: www.janenodine.com Show Title: WOW, Women of WaxLocation: Art Center Sarasota Address: 707 N. Tamiami Trail,  Sarasota, FL Phone Number: 941-365-2032 Opening/Closing Reception: Reception: November 3rd, 5 – 7 PM Artist’s Talk/Book Signing: Reception: November 3rd, 5 – 7 PM Show Dates: November 3 – December 31, 2011 Show Title: WAX-INCLocation: South Shore Art Center Address: 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA Phone Number: 781-383-2787 Opening/Closing Reception: November 4, 6–8 pm Artist’s Talk/Book Signing: November 4, 6–8 pm Show Dates: November 4 – December 21, 2011 Show Title: Coming Out of the Closet: Clothing Art as an Emergent FormLocation: Mary Brogan Museum of Fine Arts Address: Kleman Plaza, 350 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, FL Phone Number: 850-513-0700 Opening/Closing Reception: Reception November 4, 6 – 9 PM Artist’s Talk/Book Signing: Reception November 4, 6 – 9 PM Show Dates: November 4 - February 26, 2012 Artist: Loretta ParaguassuArtist Website: www.lorettaparaguassu.blogspot.com Show Title: Give Me Color, Give Me Life!Location: Montfort's Fine Art Gallery Address: 41 Church St., Alpharetta, GA 30009 Phone Number:770-837-3004 Opening/Closing Reception: Opening Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m.Artist’s Talk/free instruction: Sat., Nov. 12, 2-3:30 p.m. Artist's talk and plein air, abstract instruction (no fee). RSVP and bring easel and supplies. Show Dates: Nov.5 - Dec. 31. Hours: Open Tues. thru Sat. 11-5:30.  By appointment on Mon. Closed Sun.   Artist: Flora Rosefsky Show Title: COLLAGE & PAPER CUTOUTS: The Art of Flora Rosefsky    Location: The Athletic Club – Northeast Address: 1515 Sheridan Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. Artists Reception, Thursday, November 3, 2011  6-8pm Show Dates: October 17-November 28,2011 Those attending the reception are eligible to win one of Flora’s prints, “New Beginnings”. Hours:  M-F  5am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 8am-8pm. Check website for holiday hours. www.athleticclubnortheast.com Part of the proceeds to benefit Vets for Pet Rescue – Atlanta   Show Titles: “Rituals” and “Shelter & Sanctuary” Location: Marcus Hillel Center at Emory University Address: 735 Gatewood Road – Atlanta, GA 30322  Phone Number: 404-963-2548  Show Dates: August 5-December 16,2011  Hours:: Mon.-Thur. 9:30-6,  Fri. – 9:30-4. Closed Sat./Sun. Open for activities and special events. See calendar. www.emoryhillel.org Show Title:  National Collage Society 2011 Annual Exhibit Location: Online – www.nationalcollage.org Phone: 330-656-3673 Show Dates: November 1, 2011 – October 31, 2012

November Events

THE FIRST OF NOVEMBER EVENTS. 

November is going to be a busy month with interesting and exiting events and happenings. Three events so far for November

ONE: A studio and Gallery Visit of Corrina Sephora Mensoff. Saturday Nov.5, 4 - 6 pm

TWO: Artshare, feedback and insight from artists and art professionals. Nov 8, 7pm

THREE: Book Discussion. We are discussing Joan Mitchell. Nov. 20, 3pm. I posted information about a book written by Patricia Albers "Joan Mitchell: Lady painter"

More details on our calendar

Corlia

Lets get to know our Members - Temme Barkin-Leeds

Temme Barkin-Leeds

Sparked by events like the Darfur genocide and atrocities, Temme Barkin-Leeds uses her art to give social comment on video games where violence are the key ingredient. She believes that if you make art you should change social and cultural believes. With a degree in Art History and Studio Art she has a strong foundation to create art that speaks to the viewer on an emotional level. 

Her latest series deals with the dominance of violence in video games, specifically the first-person shooter genre. She uses image clips from games like “Medal of Honor 2010” and “Call of Duty” as a canvas on which she throws and scrapes paint, sand and blood. She includes images from real war situations, usually injured people, to bring the consequences of violence to the foreground. 

In “Farther Than The Russians Did” she contradicts war veterans in wheel chairs with soldiers holding guns. The act where blood flows is left out but the ramifications are strongly suggested.

Temme Barkin-Leeds has been shown in art exhibitions nationwide and received several awards. She represented the state of Georgia as a member on the Millennium “Gift of the Nation” committee of the Friends of Art and Preservation in Embassies in 1999. 

To see more art and read more about her philosophy please visit her website. 

Until next time,

Corlia

Lets get to know our Members - Mary Frances

Mary Frances is an artist and a poet. Her life in creativity took over after she left the corporate world. She studied under professors from Georgia Perimeter College and Georgia State University. Mary Frances uses a variety of materials in her work, pencil, ink, ebony, charcoal, watercolor and oil. Her work can be describe as soft, whimsical, and dreamy. Her work is explorations, reflections, and adventures in different artistic mediums and genres. Mary Frances has this great poem available on her website. It is called "Mature Art Student." I copied the poem here because it deals with everything the maturing woman faces everyday and it reminded me of the Martha Wilson Exhibition "I have become my own worst Fear." Please visit Mary Frances' Website for more information and artwork and contact details.

                                                                                        

Mature Art Student

  Remembering beach-bright days,

short shorts, and roller skating,

I decide to paint 

my silhouette.

Quickly, I multiply mirrors,

strip, then look.

 What has happened to me?

I see where the latest 

forty pounds resides.

My ribcage has pillows!

 If I hang from the door frame,

will my waist return?

Yes, sides smooth as sand.

Silly girl, you can’t draw

with your hands overhead.

 And then there’s my butt—

depression descends.

My once round bottom

splits into two squares.

 Forget the mirrors.

I throw on a fat-man’s T-shirt.

 I’ll draw my feet instead.

                                      -Mary Frances-

Kind Regards Corlia

Members' Exhibition Listings for October 2011

Artists: Flora Rosefsky, Simone Soltan, Alice Levinson
Show Title:"American Guild of Judaic Art- Southern Sates Membership Exhibit"
Location: The Rosenzweig Gallery, Judea Reform Congregation
Address: 1933 West Cornwallis Rd., Durham, NC 27705
Phone Number: 919-489-7062
Opening/Closing Reception: Sept.18, 2011
Artist’s Talk/Book Signing: none
Show Dates: September 2-November 30, 2011
Hours: M-TH: 9:00 am - 5:00pm; F ri: 9:00 am - 3:00pm

Artist: Dory Ingram
Artist Website: www.doryingram.com
Show Title: "From Nature"
Location: Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll Island Historic District
Address: Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Phone Number: 912-635-3920
Opening/Closing Reception: Opening Reception Sunday, October 2 from 1:00PM -3:00PM
Show Dates: October 1-31, 2011
Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00-4:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-4:00

Artist: Cecelia Kane
Artist Website: http://www.ceceliakane.com/
Show Title: First Annual Alumni Arts Festival
Location: University of Vermont, Dudley H. Davis Student Center, Fourth Floor Gallery
Address:509 Main Street
Burlington, Vermont 0540
Phone Number:(802) 656-4636
Show Dates: October 6-October 20, 2011
Hours: M - Th: 7 a.m. - Midnight, F: 7 a.m.- 1 a.m., Sat: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - Midnight

Artist: Kate Lehman Landishaw
Show Title: "Places I Want To Be"
Location: Jonal Gallery
Address: 653 Locust St., Columbia, PA 17512
Phone Number: 717.681.9400
Opening Reception: Opening October 15th, 5 - 9 PM
Artist’s Talk: Nov 3rd, 7 PM
Show Dates: Oct 15th - Nov 13th
Hours: Sat 10 to 5; Sun Noon to 5, Fourth Fridays in Columbia - 5-9.

Artist: Jane Allen Nodine
Artist Website: www.janenodine.com
Show Title: Carolina's Got Art; Travelling Exhibition 2011
Location: Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta
Address: 100 George Ave, North Augusta, SC
Show Dates: September 1 – October 29, 2011


Show Title: Encaustic Masters: Inspirational Visual Voices
Location: Columbia River Gallery
Address: Troutdale, OR
Show Dates: September 22 – October 12, 2011


Show Title: American Women
Location: Elder Art Galley
Address: 1427 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Show Dates: October 7 – 31, 2011
Reception: October 7
Phone: 704-370-6337

Artist: Flora Rosefsky
Artist Website: www.florageart.com

Show Title: RITUALS: Judaic Perceptions
Location: Hillels of Georgia at Emory University Gallery
Address: 735 Gatewood Road – Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone Number: 404-963-2548
Show Dates: August 5-December 16,2011
Hours: Summer hours: Mon.-Thur. 9:30-6, Fri. – 9:30-4. Closed Sat./Sun.
Open for activities and special events. See calendar. www.emoryhillel.org

Show Title: Shelter & Sanctuary
Location: Hillels of Georgia at Emory University Gallery
Address: 735 Gatewood Road – Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone Number: 404-963-2548
Show Dates: August 5-December 16,2011
Hours: Summer hours: Mon.-Thur. 9:30-6, Fri. – 9:30-4. Closed Sat./Sun.
Open for activities and special events. See calendar. www.emoryhillel.org


Artist: Rosemary Benavides Williams
Artist Website: www.northgwinnettarts.com
Show Title:Under The Influence
Location: Tannery Row Artist Colony
Address: 554 West Main Street, Bldg C, Buford, GA 30518
Phone Number: 770-904-0574
Opening/Closing Reception: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 6:00 -9:00 pm.
Show Dates: From Saturday October 15, 2011 through Saturday, November 12, 2011
Hours: Noon to 5:00 PM from Tuesday through Saturday