Discover Art League is a non-profit organization created to enable people to discover art through education, appreciation and participation. For more information or to include upcoming events in the newsletter please email Sue Arkwright at arkwrightarts@comcast.net or call (925) 516-4677.
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Upcoming Dates of Importance
Christmas SOUPPER Party
December 13th from 4:00 – 8:00
Home of Ron & Lilly Beatty
694 Bellmeade Way, Brentwood
(925) 240-5959
Bring a pot of soup to share or something that goes with soup and Ron & Lilly will provide the liquid refreshment. And please bring a silent auction gift to raffle off. This should be something related to art but not your own art work. This is a fundraiser for our scholarship so think of something different or unusual that everyone will want to bid on. If you can’t make it donations are gladly welcome. This will be a very fun event so please try to attend!
Next Meeting
January 5th, 2010 -Time to be announced
Bill Weber Gallery
700 Harvest Park Drive, Brentwood
(925) 634-7742
We will be conducting a survey to see what time everyone wants to meet so we’ll keep you posted.
Newly Elected Board Members
Thanks to all of you who attended our last meeting. We now have newly elected board members as follows:
Teresa Ochoa – President
Ken Tomlin – Vice President
Sue Arkwright – Secretary
Sue Clanton - Treasurer
Discover Art League Web Site
If you have not yet set up your web presence on our DAL website you are missing a great opportunity. For a one time fee of $20.00 you can give a bio about yourself and show your art to the world!
Contact Samantha Brown at 305-7025 or email her at sam@pomegranateink.com for more information.
Welcome New DAL Members
Sherry Cummings-Water color artist specializing in irises
DragonStar Creations
Please visit her website at: www.dragonstarcre8.com
Cathy Hendershot-Water color artist
Catjo5150@sbcglobal.net
Welcome, Cathy & Sherry!
Plein Air Painting
For ongoing plein air painting please contact Bethi Carver (info@thefastwater.com). This is a great opportunity to meet with other artists and spend quality time painting nature in the delta.
Weber Gallery Happenings
Library at Weber Gallery
We now have an art library at the Bill Weber Gallery and we are currently looking for donations. You may drop off your books, tapes or DVD’s any time during regular studio hours. Then browse the selections while you’re there and check something out. “Thank you” to Bill Weber for providing this service.
Gallery Wall at the Weber Gallery
Bring your art and hang it with other DAL artists at the Weber Gallery. Space is provided on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested please stop by the gallery or call Bill Weber at (925) 634-7742.
New Show at Weber Gallery
See the new works of Miguel Flores at the Weber Gallery, 700 Harvest Park Blvd, Brentwood, from November 21 to December 18. There will be an artist reception on November 21st from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Awards & Recognition
Pam Brekas won first place in photography at the Nevada Artist Association’s “Nevada Day” Show. She also won second place in acrylics and second place in mixed media. Congratulations Pam…good work!
Please email us if you’ve received an award and we’ll give you honorable mention in our next newsletter!