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The Debut Duo:
Worster and Goodyear
PAL exhibit features Worster, Goodyear art….
The Palette Art League, in Yellville, is pleased
to announce its April gallery exhibit will feature
the combined works of local artist, Anni Worster,
clay artist, and Eureka Springs painter and
printmaker, Janet Goodyear. The exhibit will include (Worster) (Goodyear)
free-form sculptures and art pottery from Worster's Earth, Fire and Water Collection, and Goodyear's paintings, etchings and serigraphs, which reflect the artist's unique view of life.
Worster, a native of Arkansas, lives in Yellville where she began her interest in creating free-form sculptures and hand-built art pottery with stoneware and porcelain clay several years ago.
She initially began her art career in painting and photography, and because of her appreciation of the beauty in nature, things in nature became the subjects of her clay art. Since beginning her sculpting career, she creates a permanent visual of beautiful things in nature or inspired by nature. Each of Worster's original sculptures is included in one of five series: "Fanta-Sea," "Fantasy Flowers," "Forever Rose," "Forever Forest," or "Enchantments."
Her creations have been the focus of a fundraiser to raise money for the American Cancer Society in "Creating Eve;" donated as a memorial piece to Hospice House in Mountain Home in "Roses For Peggy;" and donated to silent art auctions for Relay for Life in "Moonraker," "Lily Among the Thorns," and "Celebration of Life," and to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in "Joyous Journey."
Worster's "Lightseekers," "Genesis" and "Spring's First Lady" sculptures were published in Fired Arts Magazine, an internationally distributed magazine designed for artists to showcase their work and share artistic knowledge with other artists. Her free-form sculpture "Forest Dwellers" was the recipient of Best of Show 2007 Green Bay, Wisconsin Fired Arts Alliance sponsored competition and educational event.
Janet Goodyear has been a painter and printmaker for 25 years. Born in Pensacola, Florida to a Navy surgeon, she was one of eight children. A fascination with arts and humanities led to Goodyear's desire to pursue art studies, and she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Indiana University. She continued her studies at the San Francisco Art Institute and the University of New Orleans.
Goodyear has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Mexico, Canada and the United States visiting museums and art collections.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Goodyear relocated to Eureka Springs from New Orleans, where there is ample material for inspiration to translate her fascination with shapes and patterns of nature into works of art.
Goodyear has received numerous awards for printmaking and paintings, which depict scenes from life and nature scenes with intense, vibrant colors. Goodyear's works were included in a traveling museum show sponsored by the Southern Graphics Society visiting sites throughout the southeastern United States.
Both Worster and Goodyear are members of the Palette Art League, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, which has been in existence more than ten years and is designed to promote the arts through education, competitions and exhibitions. Worster also is a member of the Arkansas Craft Guild, headquartered in Mountain View.
The Palette Art League is excited to showcase the talents of these two artists and extends an invitation to artists and art enthusiasts to meet Worster and Gooyear at a reception Saturday, April 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery located at 300 Highway 62 West, in Yellville. The exhibit will close
April 30.
For further information contact the PAL Gallery at ., or call (870)405-6316. Regular business hours for the gallery are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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“ART AND ARTISANS OF THE
OZARKS”HAS GONE TO PRINT…
The opportunity to show case your
talents has now been sent to the printers,
final critiques of each page is being
completed for over sixty artists from the
Ozarks.
Now it’s time to reserve your copy of
the first, fantastic collection of talent
ever bound together from the Ozark
Mountains. The publication will be
ready for debut in early June 2010.
GET READY FOR AN EXPLOSION
of talent at your fingertips. This pro-
fessional high quality book will be
informative of so many talented artists and will be available throughout the world. A copy of the Art and Artisans of the Ozarks may be purchased on the Palette Art League website; www.paletteartleague.org , from a league member, local chambers, local businesses and artists, Amazon.com and other publishing houses.
Reserve your copy now, by contacting the Palette Art League at 870-405-6316 or .
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OUNG ARTISTS OF THE OZARK COMPETITON….participation was low this year due to conflict with state competition in Little Rock. However, the young artists that did enter exhibited numerous mediums and styles. The winners are as follow:
2010 Young Artists of the Ozarks Winners
Elementary Alex Wade “Butterfly” PASTEL
Middle School Rachel Parish “Bird” PASTEL
High School 1. April Williams “Vibrant Sunset” Pastel
2. Tanner Branon “Still Life” Pencil
3. April Williams “Tye Dye Dancer” Mix Media
Photo 1. Tiffany Jones “I Shall Give you Light”
2. Elizabeth Sneed “B/W Treasures”
3. Tiffany Jones “Beautiful Jones”
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WORKSHOPS: A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Roger King from Mountain Home, Arkansas for presenting a fine watercolor workshop. Everyone had a fine time and enjoyed his instruction and encouragement to” paint from the heart with feeling and put yourself in your work”.
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BASIC DRAWING… classes are still in progress each Thursday 2:00 to 4:00 pm. If anyone would like to brush up on their basic drawing skills or need assistance as beginner. League member, Carole Jones will offer instruction where needed. Jones is a noted artist and illustrator. A donation of $10.00 for the two hour session supports the maintenance of the building.
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EBSITE CHANGES: The website has grown and offers more information than ever. If you haven’t scoped it out recently take a look www.paletteartleague.org. Webmaster, Keith Probert, continues to do a wonderful job building the PAL’s website. There is a lot of new information coming in from the new members and activities the PAL’s are planning it will continue to grow a BIG THANK YOU TO KEITH.
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Lein Air outing. The Palette Art League will gather for the first plein air painting outing on April 22. Gather you supplies and come along and enjoy a fun day in the outdoors. Details will be announced soon.
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PAINT OUT AND QUICK DRAW
JUNE 18 - 19, 2010 BIG SPRING PARK ,COTTER, ARKANSAS
Open to artists of all ages and media
Friday, June 18
Noon - 5:00 p.m. Paint Out(No Charge)
Saturday, June 19
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Paint Out(No Charge)
8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Quick Draw Registration
Quick Draw FEE:
Adult Division $10
Student Division (18 years or younger) $5
12:00 Noon Quick Draw Paintings Due
12:10 - 12:30 p.m. Purchase Award Winners Selection
12:30 p.m. QuickDraw Judging followed by Awards Ceremony
1:00 - 6:00 p.m . Quick Draw Artwork Display and Sale*
6:00 p.m. Pick Up Quick Draw Artwork
Cash Prizes and Merchandise Awards
*Artist keeps 50% of proceeds from sale of work produced during Quick Draw; 50% goes to area art programs.
Artist may sell work produced during Paint Out and keep 100% of proceeds.
For information contact:
Third Friday Twilight Walk: Downtown Rogers seeks artists
Merchants in Downtown Rogersinvite local artists to set up on sidewalks and in shops during the Third Friday TwilightWalksin Downtown Rogers. Third Fridays will begin in May and continue throughSeptember from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.on thethird Friday of each month.
The event will includeartist receptions at galleries, art and music on the streets, and stage and theater productions. The 100 Block ofFirst ST near Poor Richards Art, the 200 block of First STin the vicinity of Ironhorse Coffee,and Walnut ST near Brick StreetBotanical and Showcase Trophy, will be the primary locations for artist's displays. Tent spaces will be available in a vendor area just south of Poor Richard's Art. Artists must furnish their own displays and tents.
Requirements for participation include submission ofa jpeg depicting original artor fine crafts, a website address, or some indication art to be shown. Submission forms are available from Mainstreet Rogers Associate Jan Ironside at r by phone at 479-631-1971.
Arkansas Arts Council Fellowships
The Arkansas Arts Council is offeringfellowships to deserving artists in Arkansas. Up to nine Individual Artist Fellowships will be awarded this year to artists in the following categories: choreography, literary non-fiction, and works on paper. Deadline to apply for the $4,000 fellowships is Friday, May 7th.
Fellowship applications are available at www.arkansasarts.org and directly from the Arts Council. Contact the Arts Council at 501-324-9766 or e-mail for more information. The Arkansas Arts Council is an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage.
The Arkansas Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Governor's Arts Awards. The annual awards recognize Arkansans for their outstanding contributions to the arts community.
Nominations are being accepted in seven categories: Arts Community Development, Arts in Education, Corporate Sponsorship of the Arts, Individual Artist, Folk Life, Patron and Lifetime Achievement. Each nomination will be judged on the significance of the contributions made, the range of the individuals and groups served and the length of time and degree of the activity or contributions.
Governor's Arts Awards nomination forms are available atwww.arkansasarts.org or by calling the Arkansas Arts Council at (501) 324-9766 or emailing The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 7, 2010. The recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony in the fall.
Art On The Creek
The Village Art Club, Inc. is now accepting applications for exhibitor spacesfor "Art on the Creek" to be held May 29th, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Bella Vista, AR. Exhibitor applications may be downloaded at www.bellavistafestival.org and byclicking on Exhibitor Application. Acce pted artists will set up either outsideor inside The Studio behind Wishing SpringGallery at the intersection of HWY 71 and McNeely Road (behind Walgreens and across HWY 71 from Lowes)in Bella Vista.
The club is also accepting applications for the BellaVista Arts and Crafts Festival that isscheduled for October 14th through the16th.Applications are available online at www.bellavistafestival.org For more information, contact Misty at 479-855-2064 or at
The Village Art Club (VAC)is a non-profit organization established to provide support to the arts, artisans, and arts education in the NW Arkansas area.sponsorsarts workshops and scholarships to promising artists in our area. The VAC sponsors Art on the Creek, and the Oct. 14-16 Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival, various arts events and the Wishing Spring Gallery. For more information about the club, visit www.villageartclub.netor call 479-855-2064.
Arkansas Craft Guild Spring Show:Deadline Extended
The Arkansas Craft Guild is taking artists applications to exhibit in theGuild's Spring Show to be held May 13th, 14th, and 15th at the Clarion Hotel inBentonville, AR.
There will be a VIP Preview on Thursday the 13 th from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Show hours on Friday the 14 th will be from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Saturday the 15 th from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Deadline for applications has been extended until spaces are filled .
Notes on Media: A detailed standards document is available on the Arkansas Craft Guild website at www.arkansascraftguild.org For more information please visit: http://arkansascraftguild.org/springshow.html
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Thanks,
Dana Johnson
Author/Editor,Palette Art League Newsletter
working for the area's artists.....
The Palette Art League is a non-profit organizationwith a board of officers and directorsheaded by President, Dan Cohee..The Palette Art League is made possiblethrough donations of local businesses, community partners,sale of artwork at The P.A.L.’s Fine Art Gallery, on the web and through individual donations.For information about the Palette Art league, or how to become a sponsor /or to make a donation, please visit: www.paletteartleague.org or email .
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