CALL FOR ARTISTS   

RENO OPEN STUDIOS 

OCTOBER 6TH AND 7TH 

Greeting Fellow Artists,

The deadline is nearing.  Any one interested in participating in Reno Open Studios at a location at my house and Tricia Leonard's home in ArrowCreek. 

We have spots for  two and possible for 5 artists.  We have done this the last two years and have had a pretty good turn out and sale success.    The Dates are October 6, 7,  Saturday and Sunday.

Attached is the application. The deadline is March 15th for new artists and March 31st for a returning artist.  Since time is getting to be of the essence please spread the word to others who may be interested and please respond as soon as you are able.

Greatly appreciated,

Emma Auriemma-McKay . 775-527-7590

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I apologize for the lateness of this email (time has escaped me).  There is a lot of information in this email so please be patient. FIRST, Please mark your calendar for the first meeting for RENO OPEN STUDIOS and don't forget to attend! We really, really, really want you to be there but I understand that life can get in the way sometimes so if someone has taken you hostage and you can't make it because you are tied to a chair, please call or text Debbie Howell at 775-762-0503 so that we know you got this email but can't make the meeting. DATE:            Monday, FEB 6, 2017 TIME:             6:00 pm LOCATION:   430 Sunnyside Dr, Reno NV 89503 (just off of Keystone) SECOND, There are links below for the 2017 application to participate in Reno Open Studios and also the advertising contract and size examples for advertising donations.  I am sending the application and the advertising contract to you in both Word format and PDF format. You can use either the Word version OR the PDF version (you don't need to do both).  If you have any problems or questions on downloading or if you need it faxed or snail mailed to you, then please call or text Debbie Howell at 775-762-0503.  Feel free to share this with any new potential artist you feel might be interested. Click here for application (in Word) ROS 2017 Application (in Word) Click here for application (in PDF) ROS 2017 Application (in PDF) Click here for advertising contract (in Word) ROS 2017 Ad Contract (in Word) Click here for advertising contract (in PDF) ROS 2017 Ad Contract (in PDF) Click here to see ad sizes ROS 2017 Ad Sizes Please fill out the application and advertising contract and return both of them along with your payment to 15795 Callahan Road, Reno NV 89511, or better yet, bring them to the Monday meeting on Feb 6. For new artists we have added a clarification of what kind of art we accept.  You will find that and other important requirements in the application and especially in the Policies and Procedures section. For returning artists as well as new artists, you will find a new fee level.  The Board feels it is unfair that a few participants do the majority of the work.  We understand that we have not always followed through with assigning committees but that is changing this year.  That said, we have artists who rarely, if ever, attend the meetings and frequently don't respond to emails.  We felt that if we offered an option to skip the all but the last two meetings (just before and just after ROS) and committee work it would be easier to expect the rest to follow through.  Let me firmly state that we all believe our event will be far superior if EVERYONE actively participates. THIRD and LASTLY, Now for some really exciting news – we have scheduled a one-day show during Artown.  The date is Saturday, July 29th from 10-5.  We have the McKinley Art Center lawn reserved and Artown is excited to have a new, visual arts event.  The cost to the artists will be $25.00 each and there will be no additional commission.  The only requirement is that you demonstrate so we do not endanger our non-profit status.  The space is large so we should be able to offer everyone as much space as they need.  The board is also wants to arrange for food trucks so if you have suggestions we’d like to hear them.  We do need you to commit on the application, as we need to know that enough of you will participate to make it a smashing event.    We hope you join us this year to make it the best ever. Kathleen Hallamore-Best RENO OPEN STUDIOS

Call to Artists:

Call to Artists:  

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open                                                              September 2017                                   

CALL TO ARTISTS

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open

The event will take place Tuesday, September 5 - Sunday, September 10, 2017

Early registration cost is $85 per artist for applications submitted before April 1, 2017

Commission to artists is 70%

Application & Schedule at NorthTahoeArts.com

North Tahoe Arts invites artists of all levels to gather and paint the breathtaking scenery of North Lake Tahoe "en plein air," in the open air. The North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open takes place September 5-10, 2017 with organized paint-outs and painting demonstration, juried competition and awards and public exhibit during the Autumn Food & Wine Festival and the Farmer's Market Quick Draw Competition. Deadline to apply with early registration fee of $85 is April 1, 2017. Late registration is open until May 1, 2017 with a $100 application fee. Commission to NTA on all art sales is 30%. Applications and event details and schedule can be found at northtahoearts.com. 

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open artists will display the artwork they created throughout the week for sale at a public exhibit during the 32nd annual Autumn Food & Wine Festival at Northstar California Resort on September 9 & 10, 2107. Recognized as the premier gourmet food, wine, beer & spirits festival in Northern California, Autumn Food and Wine was voted one of the top 10 food festivals in the country by USA Today. The main competition prizes will be awarded at the festival the morning of September 9 with voting for the People’s Choice and Artists Choice award taking place throughout the day. 

For more information please visit:  northtahoearts.com  or email:  pleinair@northtahoearts.com

Abigail Gallup

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open

(530) 581-2787

NorthTahoeArts.com

January 16, 2017 (MONDAY) SAND HARBOR PAINT-OUT

Date:    January 16, 2017 (Monday)
Time:     10:00 am
Place:    Sand Harbor State Park, Incline
Meet:  Look for Carol Grigus at the Boat Launch Parking Emma and Look for the Easels
Fee:            about $10 per car if you don't have a year placquard
Amenities:    bathrooms?
Restrictions:  no dogs
There should be lots of snow so dress accordingly and drive safely!!
What to bring:

• park entry fee money (about $10)
• your lunch and beverage or purchase there
• hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• bug spray (bee season)
• your painting gear 
• your beach and/or water recreation needs
• cell phone
• camera
• folding chair?

Directions:

From Reno:  Take the Mt. Rose Hwy(431) to Incline.  Turn left at Country Club Drive (there is a sign that says "Sierra Nevada College" - that is the turn).  At Hwy 28 (the road that goes along the lake) turn left.  Go south on this road about 3 miles.  Sand Harbor is on your right.  The boat launch parking is the first turn.  The main entrance for people without boats is the next entrance.  

From South Lake Tahoe - take HWY 50 towards Carson City.  At the summit get in the right turning lane and turn right on Hwy 28.  Go about 10 miles towards Incline.  Sand Harbor will be on your left before you get to Incline Village.

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December, 2016 Winter Break

December, 2016  Winter Break

Greetings All,
Winter weather is unstable and we are going into the busy Holiday season. With travels and family visits to we will take a break for now.  We can all
continue with our paintings indoors, maybe experimenting with new techniques....

Wishing you a Very Merry Holiday Season,
Safe Travels and a Happy New Year!!

We will reconvene some time in January.

November 21, 2016 (Monday) No Paint out, weather looking iffy Happy Thanksgiving

November 21, 2016 (Monday)               No Paint out, weather looking iffy     Happy Thanksgiving

November 14, 2016 (Monday) Paint-Out Davis Pond Davis Creek Park, Washoe Valley

November 14, 2016 (Monday)     Paint-Out Davis Pond                     Davis Creek Park, Washoe Valley

Host:       Emma Auriemma-McKay           

Location: Davis Creek Slide Mountain District 

               Regional Park: 

               25 Davis Creek Road, Washoe Valley, 

               (775) 849-0684.

Date:      November 14, 2016 (Monday)
Time:      9:00 am
Place:     Davis Creek Park,  Davis Pond, 

                    Washoe Valley

Parking:  Yes
Meeting Place:    Parking Lot
Amenities:  Restrooms (open?)

                    

Directions:  Going 395 South, Exit at Bowers Mansion Road.  Park entrance is on the right

a short distance down the road. Take the second left after entering the park.  You will drive through camp sites and take the next left turn to get to the pond.

What to bring:

• camera
• painting gear
• drinking water and snacks or lunch, maybe hot drink?
• maybe TP?
• hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• painting umbrella if you have one
• waterproof hiking boots or snow boots
• warm socks, gloves
• winter clothing - layers are best - it can warm up in the sun
• cart will work on the boardwalk, but you have a few stair steps
• cellphone

What you will see to paint:

• snow capped Slide Mountain and surrounding mountains
• reeds and marsh grasses
• maybe some patchy snow
• view of Pond and pine trees and their reflections
• sometimes cloud formations

November 7, 2016 (Monday) Washoe Lake Wildlife Viewing Area, then Deadman's Creek Trail Paint-Out

November 7, 2016 (Monday) Washoe Lake Wildlife Viewing Area, then Deadman's Creek Trail Paint-Out

Carol painting from the viewing platform last year

The parking lot last year

Wildlife Viewing Area Parking Lot - South End of Washoe Lake in the Fall

The Boardwalk goes from the parking lot to a viewing platform

Date:          November, 2016 (Monday)
Time:          9:00 am
Place:         Washoe Lake Wildlife Viewing Area, Eastlake Boulevard, South End of Washoe Lake
Parking:      Free, large parking lot and a pit toilet (but I'm not sure it is unlocked in the winter)
Amenities:   None, but Washoe Lake State Park is one mile north and there are unlocked bathrooms in the picnic or camping area.  They turn off the drinking fountains because of freezing pipes.  If you decide to paint there, you must pay the State Park Fee.

There won't be snow just snow.  I didn't have any autumn Photos.  We should have some tree color and mountain views to the west, east and south.

What to bring:

• camera
• painting gear
• drinking water and snacks or lunch, maybe hot drink?
• maybe TP?
• hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• painting umbrella if you have one
• waterproof hiking boots or snow boots
• warm socks, gloves
• winter clothing - layers are best - it can warm up in the sun
• cart will work on the boardwalk, but you have a few stair steps
• cellphone

What you will see to paint:

• snow capped Slide Mountain and surrounding mountains
• reeds and marsh grasses
• maybe some patchy snow
• view of Washoe Lake and surrounding desert mountains
• sometimes cloud formations

Directions:

From Reno, take I-580 South toward Carson City

Exit 44/Eastlake Boulevard

Left on Eastlake Boulevard

Go about 1.4 miles

As you go around a bend, a parking lot will appear on the left - turn left (it is easy to pass it up by mistake)

Link:  http://renotahoe.about.com/od/NevadaStateParks/ss/Tour-Of-Washoe-Lake-State-Park_7.htm

SECOND LOCATION - FOR HIKING ARTISTS - CHECK THIS OUT!   If you want to go for a little hike after our paint-out, OR, if you are not finding a subject matter to paint AND enjoy hiking - this location is nearby and not well-known.

Deadman's Creek Trailhead

Deadman's Creek Trailhead - looking away toward Washoe Lake

The Gazebo above Deadman's Creek Trail

Location:  Just about a mile north from the Wildlife Viewing parking lot, on East Lake Boulevard, on the right, is a small parking area (for 3 cars or so).  There is a nice little foot trail along the creek with signs noting the names of wild plants and trees.  Look for a trail that goes to the right and crosses the creek.  This trail switch-backs and climbs the hill and goes up to a viewing gazebo.  Some of the things you will see along the way are interesting rock outcroppings and gorgeous views of Washoe Lake.  If you have light painting gear in a backpack - you will be rewarded with a gorgeous place to paint.

Additional parking:  In the top photo you can see a trail on the other side of the road.  That trail leads to the Washoe Lake State Park Picnic Area Parking Lot (fee required).  You can also look for additional turn-outs nearby and walk to the trailhead.

This is also a great place to walk your dog.  Be sure to bring drinking water and a camera!!!
Link:  http://renotahoe.about.com/od/hikingtrails/a/Hiking-Deadmans-Creek-Trail.htm