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NEXT MEETING.... GRISWOLD CENTER....SEPT 12 AT 7PM

Paint Outs Every Saturday...check calendar at www.centralohiopleinair.com

Interested in portrait painting with a group? Click Here

Click Here...WAAL artist paint Columbus 200

Click Here for scenes from the May 18th Paintout at Wahkenna Reserve Click Here for video clip. Click Here for another video clip

Click Here for scenes from the May 11th Paintout at Gallant Farm

Click Here for scenes from the May Pot Luck and Student Awards. Click Here for a short video.

Click Here for scenes from the May 4th Paintout at Blendon Woods. Click Here for a short video.

Click Here for scenes from the April 27th Paintout at Glacier Ridge

Click Here for scenes from the April 20th Paintin at the McConnell Arts Center (MAC)

Click Here for scenes from the April 13th Paintout at Hogback Preserve Park.

Click on Exhibits for Scenes from the Mill Run Recepition

Our sympathy and prayers for the family of our fellow artist, Carol Granger whose mother Lillian Freschly, passed away

WAAL May Potluck Dinner and Scholarship Awards Ceremony

Mark your calendars to meet with WAAL members and friends at the annual May Potluck Dinner! Social time & a very brief business meeting will be followed by a sumptuous dinner. After dinner, WAAL scholarships will be awarded to the outstanding senior student from Worthington Kilbourne High School, Thomas Worthington High School, and Worthington Christian High School. Some of the students' art will be on display. The students will provide the program for the evening by talking about their art, their backgrounds, and their future artistic plans. The May Potluck traditionally has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable programs of the year.

Date: Thursday, May 9

Place: Griswold Center, 777 N. High St., Worthington (NW corner of Rt. 161 and High St.)

Time: Arrive between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Set Up Volunteers: Please arrive promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Members please bring a side dish according to the following chart:

Last names begin with Please bring

A-F dessert

G-L appetizer

M-Z hot or cold sides &/or veggies

So that we can plan for # of tables and main dishes, please RSVP if you are coming and the number who will accompany you. RSVP to Ron Porta at rporta@columbus.rr.com  or call his voicemail (614 436-1957). We look forward to seeing you at WAAL's final meeting before the summer break.

Scenes from the April meeting

Click Here for scenes from the April 6th Paintout at Wilson Bridge Park.

New Exhibit by WAAL members Julie Ricketts and Linda Coe at the Griswold Senior Center.

Linda has a selection of her watercolors and Julie has a group of her acrylics.

Click Here for scenes from the March 30th Paintout at Mingo Park.

Click Here for scenes from the March Meeting.

WAAL extends its condolences to Marty Husted and her family.

Thirty-two paintings by artists from the Ohio Portrait Painters that meet every Wed evening at the MAC are on display at the Rivage Restaurant in downtown Worthington.The restaurant is located directly behind Graeters Ice Cream shop. This display will be exhibited through the month of May.

Click Here for scenes from the March 16th Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the March 9th Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the March 2nd Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the February 23rd Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Michael McEwan at our February meeting discussing how to protect the surface of a finished painting.

Aida Gradity - Just a quick note to let you know that a "sneak peek" of the Spring Auction at the Salmagundi Art Club in New York has been posted. I am very happy that two of my pieces were juried in.Detailed images and descriptions will be available at www.Liveauctioneers.com  starting Friday, February 15th. The link is posted here and at www.Salmagundi.org
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Click Here for scenes from the February 16th Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Charlie Rowland has updated his portfolio.

Click Here for scenes from the February 9th Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the January meeting.

Click Here for scenes from the February 2nd Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the January 26 Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the January 19 Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the January 12 Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here to read the Dispatch review of Steven Walker's show at the Sharon Weiss Gallery.

Click Here for scenes from the January 5 Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Mike Tizzano was featured in the Columbus Dispatch. Click Here

Stephen Walker at the Sharon Weiss Gallery. This is my first solo show at Sharon’s gallery and I hope that you all can come out and show some support. The exhibition will be up for the month of January with an opening reception on January 4th from 6 to 8p.m. and the Short North Gallery Hop, January 5th from 6 to 8p.m.

Fifty-six WAAL members were featured in an international art exhibit that was first shown at the McConnell Art Center and then transported to Sayama Japan for a exhibit in their new Citizens Building and also their City Hall. We received a notice from the exhibit in Sayama that 9 of the WAAL paintings have been sold. Those sold include Peggi Batcheck, Jayne Hopper, Janet Painter, Erma Peirce, Inga Smith, Alan Sippel, Nancy Vance, Sara Worthington, and Bill Westerman. The exhibit of Japanese artists that is now at the MAC, and that of the WAAL artists will be closing January 7th.

Ray Wilson and Abbe Cheek will be a participant in a fine art exhibit at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in Troy, Ohio, from January 11 through March 3, 2013. An opening and artist reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM on the 11th. The Center is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday thru Saturday and 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sundays. It is also open evenings Monday thru Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The Hayner traditionally present three artists in a few of their eight annual exhibits, which also include local history and other culturally significant presentations. This one will present a photographer, a three dimensional artist in glass and porcelain, and a painter of contemporary modernistic works.

Joint Art Show Month of January 2013 at the Pump House Center for the Arts, Chillicothe, OH - Artists Elaine Balsley & Debbie Hook - Reception Fri, Jan 4 from 7:00-9:00 PM

Click Here for scenes from the December 15  Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Tom Conrad will be exhibiting at the Worthington Municipal Bldg during January

Click Here for scenes from the December 8  Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the December 1  Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Steven Walker has an exhibit at the University of Findlay titled "Partly Cloudy." "Partly Cloudy" New works by Steven Walker November 5 - December 14, 2012 Reception Friday, November 16, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Also from Steven Walker: You are cordially invited to my "Small Works" show at Inniswood Metro Park in Westerville, OH. The show will be on display from December 1st to December 28th with an artist reception on December 16th from 2 to 4 p.m. Please come by to view some of my newest works on display. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at steven@stevenwalkerstudios.com or the park at (614) 895-6216.

We have greatly appreciated the participation of Central Ohio Plein Air in the Finding Time program. This weekend we're holding one of the key events of the year of public art in the downtown, and it is our hope that you will be able to attend some, if not all, the programming.
You may RSVP by clicking anywhere in the announcement card below. Friday evening reception to acknowledge and thank all artists, sponsors, partners and collaborators:
· Jeff Sims, Creative Producer for the Museum, has been documenting the projects all year long. He is finishing a video overview of all 13 projects that will be screened for the first time Friday evening. Thanks to two of the composers in the Trinity Church Chime project, we will have a special feature that evening. That's all I am at liberty to reveal — you have to come to see for yourselves.
· The program team and Base Art Co., our ace graphic designers (and yours), have been working on a booklet about the program. It is at the printer now and will be done in time for the forum. Copies will be available Friday evening.
Saturday panels:· Although Finding Time: ColumbusPublicArt2012 was conceived as a temporary program, the ultimate goal has been to lay the groundwork for an ongoing public art program for the City of Columbus. We have organized two panels and will hear from Jason Schupbach, Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts. We aim to put the yearlong program in context and to learn from public art administrators and artists working in the public realm as we consider the future of public art in Columbus.
We look forward to this occasion for artists, sponsors, partners, collaborators, members of City departments, and friends of public art to meet, celebrate, and look ahead. I hope to see you there.

Click Here for scenes from the November 3  Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Click Here for scenes from the October 27  Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Nancy Vance has three pastel paintings accepted into the Ohio Pastel Artists League (OPAL) Premiere exhibit which will open on November 10th at Sunbear Studio in Alexandria Ohio. Awards will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 1pm in the second floor gallery. The show will hang until December 29th.

Click Here for scenes from the October 20  Paint-in at the McConnell Arts Center.

Scenes from the Oct Meeting

Renate Fackler has been focused on this project for the last 12 months, and wanted to share my progress to date- Each scene is composed of a four foot tall relief and two, 32" 3-D figures- I'm detailing the figures scene by scene, and expect the first scene to go to foundry early November. I'll keep you posted as things progress- we plan to install it at the Church of the Resurrection in New Albany by Easter

Click Here for scenes from the October 13 Paintout at Lobdell Reserve.

Angela Gage has scheduled her next pastel classes, Click on Classes above.

This year 24 Central Ohio Plein Air/WAAL artists were chosen to paint scenes of downtown Columbus directly on the sides of buildings. These were 36 x 24 inch acrylic paintings with the permission of the property owners. This was an idea formulated by Malcolm Cochran who scouted out sites for the paintings. Cleve Ricksecker and Valerie Goettler from Capital Crossroads 24 North Fourth Street performed the administrative work. As soon as it warmed up enough this Spring so that we could use the acrylic paints supplied by Golden Paint Company, we started painting. Sue Otten was the first artist to complete her painting and that was soon followed by Bob Tanner and Bill Westerman. Ruth Ann Mitchell then completed her painting and then there was a flurry of painting by Janet Painter, Julie Ricketts, Jim Glover, Deb Haller, Carol Granger, Andy Quisumbing, Marty Husted, Marianne Miller, and Tom Cole and Aida Garridy. All 24 paintings have not yet been completed, but we will be working on the remainder to get them finished before it gets much colderWe want to thank Malcolm Cochran for the opportunity to do the paintings and obtaining the grant money to support the artists efforts. Golden Paint Company was very generous in supplying each artist with a packet of their Acrylic Paints.
The property owners were especially accommodating to allow for us to paint the scenes on the sides of their buildings.
Should you wish to view the paintings you can find them in the area bounded by High Street on the West perimeter, 4th Street on the East, Broad Street on the South, and Long Street on the North. Slideshow: with music
http://billwesterman.zenfolio.com/p840248601/slideshow

Click Here for scenes from the October 6 Paintout at Gantz Park

Click Here for scenes from the September 29 Paintout at Market Days

Here is a video of the place where the exhibit will be held in Sayama Japan, some of the artists and members of Sayama International Friendship Association getting the Japanese art ready to ship to Worthington. This is to prepare for the exhibit of their art at the McConnell Art Center on October 25. Three of the Japanese will be delegates to come with their show and stay in the homes of Worthington artists and other residents.

http://billwesterman.com/special.html

Click Here for scenes from the September 22 Paintout at the Scioto Audubon Reserve

Aida Garrity was juried in the Salmagundi Club "Sunrise, Sunset" Exhibit & Silent Auction Main Gallery, September 17, 2012 - October 05, 2012 in New York City.

Scenes from our September meeting

Kevin Buckland has put together Art Biz & Creative Summit 2012. Click Here for details.

Fall Newsletter, click on Newsletter above

Market Day, Sept 29, volunteers needed, contact Ron Porta.

Membership dues are due, contact Chuck Zelms or bring with you to the Sept meeting

Click Here for scenes from the September 15 Paintout at Pickerington Ponds

Steven Walker has participated in 2 artist in residencies.  Glen Arbor, MI and in Iowa.

Jim Glover, Steven Walker & Charlie Rowland announces new teaching schedules...click on Classes above

Click Here for scenes from the September 8 Paintout at the Dragonfly Education Center, Highbanks.

Click Here for scenes from the September 5 Paintout at Bob Tanner's sunflowers.

Click Here for scenes from the September 1 Paintout at Paul Hamilton's Skipping Rock Farm.

Info on the Japan Exhibit at the MAC

Click Here for scenes from the August 25 Paintout at Grigg's Res.

Click Here for WAAL in the Worthington News

From Vivian Ripley: I have several accomplishments to share with WAAL members.
I currently have a watercolor in the “Adirondacks 31st Annual Show of American Watercolors” in New York. This month I also have a pastel in “viewpoint” at Cincinnati Art Galleries. If you’re in downtown Cincinnati I recommend this show - many beautiful works.
I’m sending 2 pastels to the “Degas Pastel Society National Exhibition” for September in Louisiana. I’m thrilled to have a watercolor accepted into the Kentucky Watercolor Society “Aqueous USA” show for October. I am now a signature member of that organization.

Click Here for scenes from the August 18 YART at the MAC slideshow

Click Here for scenes from the August 18 YART at the MAC movie

Angela Gage has announced Fall Class schedule, click on Classes

Click Here for scenes from the August 11 paint out in Innswood Metro Park.

Click Here for scenes from the August 4 paint out in Blue Limestone Quarry in Delaware.

Vivan Ripley has posted her fall teaching schedule. Click on Classes

Click Here for scenes from the July 28 paint out AT Antrim Park

WAAL members accepted into the Ohio State Fair:
Inga Smith, Rod Hayslip, Jules Knowlton, Judy Anderson, Brenda Lloyd, Angela Gage