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03/04/08
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“Beaux Arts 08,” SAS’ annual fine arts auction and entertainment gala, begins at 5:30 p.m., April 26, 2008, on the School’s grounds in the Art District in downtown Scottsdale.
“If you are passionate about art, Beaux Arts 08 is the place to indulge that passion,” said Janie Russo, Beaux Arts chairwoman. “The evening will be an energetic celebration of fine art, cuisine and music.”
In addition to being SAS’ major annual fundraiser, Beaux Arts 08 celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Scottsdale Artists’ School, one of the nation’s premiere traditional art institution. “This year’s guest of honor is Dr. Ginger Renner, author, expert on western art, and a woman who has contributed much over the years to the success of the Scottsdale art community and to the growth of Scottsdale Artists’ School,” Russo said.
Included among the fund-raising activities of Beaux Arts 08 are silent and live auctions of more than $260,000 in original fine art donated by 200 of the country’s leading traditional artists. In addition, an award-winning sculpture by renowned cowboy artist John Coleman, valued at $3,700, will be raffled off during the evening.
Tickets to the Beaux Arts gala are $150 for open seating and $175 for reserved seating, with tables of ten available for $1,750. Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 (holder of the winning raffle ticket need not be present to win). Food will be provided by Santa Barbara Catering Company, with the James Linton Classical Guitar Trio providing musical entertainment.
For reservations and other information on Beaux Arts 08 call 480-990-1422.
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View and bid on Beaux Arts artwork online!
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03/19/08
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Kids ages 6-8, 9-14, and High School students experience new and imaginative ways of expressing creativity through the wonderful world of art under the guidance of professional artists during summer break at the Youth Academy of Scottsdale Artists’ School.
Summer Camps start June 2 from 9am to 3pm. “These workshops provide creative opportunities in a stimulating environment where children and teens explore their imaginations and express their unique self through the visual arts”, says Carrie Curran, director of Youth Academy. Children will learn drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture in the working studios of Scottsdale Artists’ School, located in historic LaLoma School in the heart of the city’s arts district.
Check dates and costs under the Youth Academy menu. Registration for classes is underway. To register call 480-990-1422 or visit the web site at ScottsdaleArtSchool.org.
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04/03/08
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Scottsdale Artists' School is offering 2 special classes created for Audubon Society members this October. Birds in Watercolor will be October 4 and 11 and Introduction to Field Sketching will be October 18 and 25. Each class is $150. Registration is open now! Call the School to register or for more details. Registration is also available online under semester "2008 Audubon Society Classes."
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04/18/08
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JIM NORTON
Painting and Drawing the Horse, Robertson, Wyoming
June 16 - 20, 2008
Tuition $1,100 (includes rustic lodging, meals and horse models)
Oil/Drawing: Intermediate - Professional
In this unique workshop, Jim Norton, member of Cowboy Artists of America, invites artists to his cabin in Robertson, Wyoming, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Artists will work closely with Norton each day while painting and drawing the horse in plein air, and will spend evenings and meals together talking about art, the creative process, and learning to “see.” A live horse model will be available throughout the workshop, and students will learn how to accurately portray the horse outdoors in a variety of situations. Workshop content will include an in-depth study of horse anatomy using a life-size horse skeleton, how light and color in the horse’s environment affects its appearance, and much more. There will be ample opportunities for plein air painting on the Norton property, as well as camaraderie with fellow artists. Learn more about the artist at www.jimcnorton.com.
THOMAS S. BUECHNER
Old Master Techniques, Corning, New York
June 23 - 27, 2008
Tuition $625 – Model Fee $35
Oil/Alkyd: Intermediate - Advanced
Held at the artist’s Corning studio, this workshop focuses on still-life and portrait painting techniques. Using modern alkyd and oil paints, Buechner shares traditional systems in use since the 15th century. By separating line, form and color into distinct stages and by glazing, scumbling, and impasting, student will explore optical quality of multi-layer painting with a limited palette. Class size is limited to eight. Learn more about the artist at www.tombuechner.com. Corning, NY is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region in Western New York and is known for its state parks and its role in the history of American glass art. It is home to the Rockwell Museum of Western Art and the Corning Museum of Glass.
ROBERT A JOHNSON
Plein Air Painting at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, Leesburg, Virginia
July 14 - 18, 2008
Tuition $625
Oil: Beginner - Professional
Creating powerful, colorful and realistically honest plein air paintings will be the focus of this workshop as Johnson and his students explore the indescribable beauty of Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, with its stately mansion, 360-acres of rolling hills, exquisite gardens and more than 200 years of American history and culture. Johnson’s emphasis will be on the use of the brushstroke to depict form and depth, capture the true color of the landscape, and maintain the painting’s freshness and life. Included in this specially-arranged workshop will be demonstrations and individual critiques. Students will begin 8-10 canvases. In addition to painting at this National Trust Historic Site near Leesburg, Virginia, students will have the opportunity to visit galleries and other sites of interest in the surrounding countryside.
NANCY CHABOUN
Painting on Vancouver Island, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
August 18 - 22, 2008
Tuition $575 - Model fee $35
Oil: Intermediate - Advanced
Students will enjoy a week of beautiful set-ups and good fun as they develop skills painting the model outdoors in this picturesque fishing village. Cowichan Bay’s harbors, gardens, small farms and vineyards provide the perfect setting for Nancy Chaboun’s vignetted painting style. Focus will be placed on the critical elements of a well-designed painting such as placement, values, edges and brushwork. Students will want to arrange to spend the weekend exploring the charming town when they are finished painting!
The following workshops are offered thanks to Scottsdale Artists’ School’s partnership with Art Campus at Fallbrook. Fallbrook, CA, is a charming community boosting a vibrant cultural life and beautiful scenery. For more information about the Art Campus at Fallbrook go to www.artstudiosoffallbrook.com and for Fallbrook, CA, please visit: www.fallbrook.org.
JUDI BETTS
Watercolor: Design, Color and Creative Realism, Fallbrook, California
May 26 - 30, 2008
Tuition $575
Watercolor/Acrylic: Beginning - Professional
Watercolor, with its directness, vibrant color and subtle nuances, requires technical understanding of the medium, drawing skills and joy. Participants will learn to simplify designs, use colors and light in exciting ways, and capture mood and emotion. Self expression is encouraged. Betts will offer problems in visual perception and ways to think about abstract “magical shapes.” Students will also explore innovative approaches to watercolor and underpainting using traditional and contemporary methods. Daily demonstrations and challenges provide fun and confidence in painting. For more information about the artist please visit: www.extraordinaryart.com.
HENRY STINSON
The Impressionistic Figure, Fallbrook, California
June 16 - 20, 2008
Tuition $575 – Model Fee $35
Oil: Intermediate - Advanced
The figure is the inspiration to improve color, drawing skills, seeing values and edges, and understanding their relationships to each other. Students will paint from the nude and clothed figure in the studio with simple props and costumes. Stinson will demonstrate impressionistic approaches to painting people from life, emphasizing the big shapes and their color relationships to help students gain a maximum understanding of color. Stinson’s individual attention and uniquely supportive teaching style provide students with the solid basis and confidence needed for developing a new way of seeing that will enhance their own work. For more information about the artist please visit: www.henrystinson.com.
JANE KELSEY MAPEL
Narrative Ceramic Portrait Sculpture, Fallbrook, California
July 28 – August 1, 2008
Tuition $525 – Model Fee $35
Water-Based Clay: Beginner - Intermediate
Narrative portrait sculpture tells a story about the sitter, and has been used throughout history to convey such attributes as status and power or to create satirical caricatures. Students in this workshop will learn the technical aspects of making a portrait sculpture, as well as how to purposefully manipulate the form to express meaning. Mapel will demonstrate the traditional hollow building technique of slab construction, while discussing the history of the narrative portrait. Students will finish their pieces with underglazes and their work will be fired to take home.
GABOR SVAGRIK
Plein Air Painting in Fallbrook, California
September 15 - 19, 2008
Tuition $575
Oil/Pastel: Beginner - Advanced
This workshop will be conducted for students who would want to improve their color, composition and value skills. Through various exercises the students will develop a deeper understanding of capturing the subject matter in a more precise way. Mother Nature provides a wealth of information and students will take some of that and incorporate it to their paintings. The goal is to appreciate fully the importance of outdoor painting. This is the most valuable tool the landscape artist has in developing larger compositions in the studio. Please note that plein air locations will require driving in and around the Fallbrook, CA area. For more information about the artist please visit: www.svagrikfineart.com.
THOMAS VAN STEIN
Nocturne Painting en Plein Air, Fallbrook, California
October 13 - 15, 2008
Tuition $350
Oil: Intermediate - Advanced
In this unique and challenging workshop, students will learn how to paint nocturnal landscapes en plein air. Van Stein’s experience and enthusiasm for this subject will help students use the limited light sources available at night (including the full moon) to concentrate on subtle value shifts in dark conditions, and how to simplify their compositions to create interesting designs. Students will also learn techniques for working at night, including how to position the easel and palette for changing light conditions, mixing a palette in the dark and how to accurately capture the colors of the moon and moonlight. Note: This class will meet at Art Campus at Fallbrook on Monday, October 13 at 5:30pm. On October 13 and 14, class will last from 6pm to midnight. On October 15, class will meet at the Art Campus studio from 12pm noon to 4pm. Plein air locations require driving in and around Fallbrook, CA. For more information about the artist please visit: www.thomasvanstein.net.
SUSAN OGILVIE
Landscapes: Color and Light, Fallbrook, California
November 10 - 14, 2008
Tuition $625
Pastel: Beginner - Professional
This is a comprehensive workshop for the pastel painter who is interested in improving painting and “seeing” skills, developing stronger compositions, and moving beyond the literal sense of the landscape. By establishing a more personal approach to using shape, value, and color, the student can learn to create a dynamic, sensitive, and unique statement about the subject. Experimentation is the core of this workshop, including exploring creative support surfaces This workshop will consist of both studio and plein air painting. This is an opportunity to explore, rethink, play…and grow! For more information about the artist please visit: www.susanogilvie.com.
Nancy Chaboun
Thomas S. Beuchner
Lewis B. Lehrman
3720 North Marshall Way | Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 | (480) 990-1422 | (800) 333-5707
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04/21/08
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In case your missed it, you can view a podcast of the Chanel 11 program about the school or listen to a KFNX 1100 radio broadcast on another exciting school program.
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04/30/08
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The Scottsdale Artists League
Spring 2008 Fine Art Show and Sale
at Scottsdale Artists’ School
3720 North Marshall Way,
Scottsdale Arizona 85251
Oil, Watercolor & Acrylic Paintings, Photography, Pastels and Mixed Media created by over 30 local artists. All pieces are for sale with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the non-profit Scottsdale Artists League.
Thursday, May 15 – Saturday, May 31, 2008
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Artists Reception Thursday, May 15th from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
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10/16/08
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Scottsdale Artists’ School will showcase the very best art created by its students in its annual The Best and the Brightest Juried Fine Art Show and Sale. Featuring paintings, drawings and sculpture from professional as well as undiscovered artists, the annual juried show is considered a not-to-miss by collectors and enthusiasts. The show runs from October 16 through November 18, 2008 with an artists’ reception Thursday, October 16, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
All artists who have taken classes at Scottsdale Artists' School within the past three years are eligible to enter. Call-to-artists will be mailed out to eligible students in mid-June.
Now in its 24th year, the show will offer for sale more than 100 works of art selected from over 300 entries submitted by students. Juried categories include oil painting, watercolor, pastel/drawing, and sculpture. Prices range from $200 to $5,000.
Hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm weekdays and 9 am to 4 pm Saturdays. Admission is free and open to the public.
3720 North Marshall Way | Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 | (480) 990-1422 | (800) 333-5707
