The Colonie Art League welcomes members and non-members to our monthly meetings. Join us on the first Tuesday of the month.Enjoy the many benefits and interestswe all share as fellow artists. Monthly meetings are both informative andentertaining. Meetings are brief with a focus on the demonstration of the evening. A 50/50 raffle is held at each meeting to sponsor our Scholarship Program.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Colonie Town Hall
Rte 9, across from Siena College. Newtonville, NY
Doors open at 6:15 PM, Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM
A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY - A SALUTE TO USO’s THEN AND NOW
is our annual banquet theme with a taste of World War II-era music, dancing, and remembrance - Tuesday, June 5, Town Hall. Social time begins at 6:00 PM (not 6:30). We will have pianist and karaoke master Michael Purcell (who was at our dinner several years ago). His music will enhance our proud American theme. Wear your old uniform (if it still fits) or just wear red, white, and/or blue. You may bring a guest. Zelda Zeh (zeldazeh@mac.com, 763-1331) is taking reservations and cataloging what you will bring for dinner. Volunteers needed: contact Debbie (dparkstudio@yahoo.com, 658-2178) or Kris (kristin.woodward@earthlink.net, 783-1828).
At our May meeting, we will award scholarships to two seniors, one from each Colonie
High School. Recognize the winners of these well-deserved awards for study at their art colleges of choice
and see their portfolios. YOU made these awards possible through raffles, donations, and other events.
At our May meeting, we will award scholarships to two seniors, one from each Colonie
High School. Recognize the winners of these well-deserved awards for study at their art colleges of choice
and see their portfolios. YOU made these awards possible through raffles, donations, and other events.
At our May meeting, we will award scholarships to two seniors, one from each Colonie
High School. Recognize the winners of these well-deserved awards for study at their art colleges of choice
and see their portfolios. YOU made these awards possible through raffles, donations, and other events.
Upcoming Workshops
Patti Mollica
Acrylic workshop, June 11-12
Gels, Media, Pastes, Paints, and Grounds Galore – Seductive Surfaces
At our last meeting, Tues., May 1st, Robert Carsten did a demo in pastels and scholarship awards were presented to Arnela Mahmutovic of South Colonie HS andLiana Pangburn from Shaker HS.
At the April meeting, Qiang Huang did an oil painting demonstration of a still life. His style is somewhat impressionistic and he concentrates on painting not the objects themselves so much as the display of light upon the objects.
At our February general membership meeting there was a lecture and demo by Patti Mollica from Golden Acrylics. A great deal of technical detail about the acrylics paints they produce and their applications.
The January 2, 2011 meeting at the Town Hall had a print making demo by Lise Toch from theRagged Edge Studio.
Our meeting on Dec. 6 was held at the Colonie Town Library for the reception of the CAL Holiday Art Show. About 180 works of art were shown in all types of media.
At our November, Bruce Handford did a watercolor demo. One of his paintings was raffled off.
At the October 4 general membership meeting there was a demo by Jim Mc Farlane, President of the American Watercolor Society.
