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THE SAN ANGELO ART CLUB, Inc. 119 WEST FIRST STREET SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
Editor: Novaline Keifer, Co-editor: Hope Russell September, 2009 Kendall Art Gallery 653-4405
Executive Board Meeting – October 5, 2009 – 6:30p.m.
Regular Monthly Meeting – October 5, 2009 – 7:00p.m.
Selection of Artist of the Month
Program: Jimmy Cox (pending)
Jimmy Don Cox is a cowboy, fine artist, singer/musician, Viet-Nam Veteran as a U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate, airplane pilot, actor, poet, former deputy sheriff... sort of makes one wonder if Jimmy Don Cox has yet to figure out what he wants to be when he grows up, doesn’t it? Well, he knows exactly what he wants to do, and he’s doing it!
Jimmy was born on the Upton ranch South of Christoval, Texas. After serving as a U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate in the Viet-Nam war, he became a Deputy Sheriff for Tom Green County. In late 1978, he met Max Hulse who recognized Jimmy’s unique artistic capability. Finally, in 1979 Jimmy Don was able to leave the Sheriff’s Office and go full-time as a Fine Artist. He learned sculpture from a good friend, Grant Speed, CA (Member of the Cowboy Artists of America, or CAA.). Other artists that taught him include Fritz White, CA, Howard Terpning, CA, James Reynolds, CA, Jon Zahourek (Anatomist), Bob Tommey (Former color consultant for Grumbacher) and the late James Boren, CA. Two bronzes, “I Coulda Been a Lawyer” and “Good Mornin’ Darlin’” were the number one top sellers at the 1987 NAWA show (National Academy of Western Art) at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. Many prestigious galleries have shown and sold his work to Collectors world-wide.
His oil paintings, signed prints and bronzes have been collected by such notable people as O.A.”Bum” Phillips, Ken “Festus” Curtis, Ben Johnson, Bruce Boxleitner and the list goes on.
In the late 1980’s, Jimmy Don was discovered by Hollywood and he added another medium to his list of talents. Having done live appearances as a singer/musician, he began appearing as an Actor in Movies and Television. Some of his acting credits include “TheYoung Riders”, “Gunsmoke”, “Return to Tombstone”, “The Good Ol’ Boys” and several commercials.
Critics: JoNell Richardson, MejoOkon, Dianalee Jones
NOW SHOWING: “Anything Goes – Almost” – the show opened Wednesday, Sept. 9th and will be on display through
Sept. 26th with pickup date Sunday, Sept. 27th 1 to 3pm.
October - “Celebrate San Angelo”. Members are invited to create a piece of art (or bring in an old one) which captures some
essence of our beloved city. Any media, any size, any age, will be accepted…..no limit …$6 per entry..
1st, 2nd, 3rd places ($) to be awarded. Entry forms are enclosed. Entries for this show will be received
Sept. 30th, 9:30am to 1pm.
GALLERY SCHEDULE: (Gallery hrs…….. Sat. 10am to 1 & 1 to 4p.m…..……… Sun. 1 to 4pm……………. Wed. 9am to 12:30
(Gallery will be closed Labor Day Weekend)
SEPTEMBER AM PM OCTOBER AM PM
Sat. 12th Daniel Thompson ………Patty Towler Sat. 3rd Joy Beavins……………...Carol Blair
Sun. 13th ……………………….…David & Sylvia Unger Sun. 4th ……………………………Randi Buche
Sat. 19th Carolyn Walker ………..Leda Wood Sat. 10th Jo Anne Chandler………...Lincy Corp
Sun. 20th ………………….……...Peggy Whitehead Sun. 11th …………………………....Susan Daniel
Sat. 26th Lucy Allen ……………..Maggie Ault Sat. 17th Rebel Dowdle…………….Nelda Englert
Sun. 27th ………………….………June Doerr Sun. 18th ………………………..Sara & Chuck Foster
Sat. 24th Paul & Diane Frizell….….Sylvia Garcia
Sun. 25th ………………………...….Clay Hejl
Sat. 31st Gigi Harris……………….Crystal Goodman
(Closed Sunday Nov. 1st)
If you are unable to keep the gallery on your assigned date, you may trade with someone or call one of the members who are available
(listed below) for a fee of $25. It is your responsibility to trade or hire your replacement. Notify Crystal Goodman 944-3722
or Dianalee Jones 896-1607 of any changes.
Nelda Englert 651-8144 Martha Snider 658-9977
This is not a club transaction – it is strictly between the assigned sitter and the substitute for hire.
KEEPING THE GALLERY ON YOUR ASSIGNED DATE IS A REQUIREMENT NOT AN OPTION!
AREA EXHIBITS FOR SEPTEMBER: Tom Green County Library………Novaline Keifer & Nancy Mobley
West Branch Library……………..Barbara Jones
(Please note……..Three SAAC members are exhibiting this month at the libraries).
ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR:
AUGUST
1st choice – Peggy Whitehead “Hummer” San Angelo National Bank
2nd choice –Mary Kollmyer “Din-o-mite” Wells Fargo Bank
3rd choice - Pat Horwath “Purple Iris” Bank of San Angelo (across from Bentwood)
4th choice - Sue Kuopus “Peonie”
4th choice - Mary Collins “Spider Warts” Citi Bank (Jackson & Knickerbocker)
SEPTEMBER
1st choice – Crystal Goodman “Windy Day” First Financial Bank (old San Angelo National)
2nd choice – Barbara Jones “Sunset” Bank of San Angelo (across from Bentwood)
3rd choice - only two paintings were entered in painting of the month. When this happens the ones showing
4th choice - at the remaining banks should leave their painting there or exchange it for another one of their choice.
Be sure to report to the Customer Service Desk in the banks when you bring in and take out your painting.
CONGRATULATIONS: Mejo Okon was selected by Southwest Art magazine for their 1st Annual Emerging Artists Search “21 Over 31 Competition” (21 artists over the age 31). Winners will be published in the November 2009 issue of Southwest Art and on their website www.southwestart.com
DUES…If you have not paid your dues by now they are over due. I am in the process of typing the 2009/2010 Yearbook and do not want to leave anyone out that wishes to renew their membership. Please make your payments in the next few days and let me know your intentions so I can include your name. Also please let me know if there are any changes in your address etc.
I hope to have the yearbook printed before the 19th (I have a $20 coupon to be used before that date). Saving money for the club should be on everyone’s mind … our end of year profit & loss statement showed a $926.12 deficit.
Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
FYI NEW MEMBERS (and old) The GIFT GALLERY is located in the front of the gallery. Each member may bring two paintings to sell...not larger than 80 sq. inches(8xl0). This is painting size, not frame size. There will be a white sticker provided for your last name and price of the painting. We donate 10% of sales to the gallery.
JOSEPH FETTINGIS Watercolor Workshop
$300 for 3 full days ………..included demo………Oct. 12 – 13 – 14 …..….Cactus Hotel
Contact: Joy Beavens……..325-374-2257………jbeavins@yahoo.com
Demo will be Sunday evening… October 11, 2009, 6:00 pm……………….Kendall Art Gallery
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
Linda Rupard,
Toro Vaun,
Marsha Yoes,
Jeane & Tom Orsak,
Michelle Cuevas
Mike Long
New Yearbooks will be out in a few days with addresses etc.
JOYCE ANN IRVIN was voted in Monday night to fill the 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT vacancy. She will be the new membership
chairperson for the 2009 / 2010 year for SAAC.
JO GIBSON, retired police chief, gave a wonderful program Monday night. About 30 SAAC members and guest enjoyed seeing his display of knives that he had made and knives he has collected. He told very interesting stories about the history of knives. Thanks to Mary Kollmyer & Randi Buche for the delicious refreshments.
Sympathy is extended to Jo Anne Chandler and her family. Harold Chandler passed away in August – he was always a great supporter of the San Angelo Art Club. He will be greatly missed.
Get well wishes to Lou Ella Teague – she hasn’t been feeling well for over a week. To “me” also - I had eye surgery for a detached retina on the 3rd of this month. My eye sight should return to normal in about a month from surgery.
“Anything Goes - Almost”Congratulations to the winners:
OILS WATERCOLOR (+ under glass art)
1st Clay Hejl……………....“Madonna” 1st Barbara R. Jones………………“Suppertime”
2nd Linda Anderson………. “The Carpenter” 2nd Linda Wood ……….………… “Mystic”
3rd Vicki Wells ………….. “Rafter Bull” 3rd Jean Smith Hensley…………. “For the People”
HM Marsha Yoes………… “Poppies” HM Barbara R. Jones ………. “Kendall & the Butterfly”
HM Jean Smith Hensley….... “Marci’s Gift” HM Carmen Glass …………………“Chcowa”
HM Linda Furry Anderson…“Freedom” HM Priscilla Nicholson……… “Eggplant Parmesian”
3D / MISC PHOTOGRAPHY
1st Dianalee Jones………….. “Holy Water” 1st Maryellen Strinni……….……… “Happiness is…”
2nd Edie Jones ……………... “Mary & Child” HM Nelson Word……………… “Twilight at Terlingua”
HM Mary James……………. “Vase”
HM Norna L. Smith ……….. “Christmas Manger Scene”
The August picnic was well attended and more delicious food than we could consume. The new officers for the coming year were announced. Sorry some of you missed it.