SBAA Meeting Postponed to next Wednesday, 2/4/15

News of February 2015

Feb 2015 Newsletter

** SundayJanuary 31^st- Memorial Service for Ann Wiswall

2 pm, at the Old Southaven Church,   corner of Beaver Dam Rd and South Country Rd

(parking in rear) See  church website and blog  for details and directions:

http://oldsouthhavenchurch.org

http://oldsouthhavenpresbyterianchurch.blogspot.com

February Member’s Meeting, Wednesday February 25^th:

South Bay Art Association invites our members to the 125 Gallery in Bellport.

See current works in studio, by artists John Perreault and David Adams.

Artists will be present to explain their work, and journey into the Abstract world of art. 

Lets meet at the Phoenix Gallery (#139 S Country Rd) at 7:15 and we will all walk down to 

the 125 Gallery on the corner of Station Rd.

John Perreault:
Painter, performance artist, poet and art critic John Perreault makes paintings variously with instant coffee, petroleum-coated beach sand, and most recently acrylic.

David Adams:
Using house paint abandoned at construction sites, Adams spins paint from punctured cans hung from specially constructed tripods above found tarps and other reclaimed materials.

OppARTunity:

This year the Bellport Chamber of Commerce will hold a contest for the 2015 Bellport Festival poster for Bellport Day. All mediums are welcomed but works must be 2 dimensional. No text writing on the poster entry, no smaller than 8 X 10, no larger than  24 X 30. Work will be scaled down or sized up to fit an 18 X 24 format, if chosen. Winning artist will be announced in the Long Island Advance, and will receive 10 printed posters and dinner for two at a Bellport restaurant.

Bellport is known for its quant village,  and for beautiful South Bay waterfront homes, has its own sailing club with private yacht club.
More details to follow.

Contact person: LuAnn Thompson of Bellport Arts & Framing Studio, (631) 803-6076 and email inquires are welcomed: iframe@optonline.net

Members Show at East End Arts Council - till March 6th

http://www.eastendarts.org

At the Islip Arts Museum till March 29th

Upcoming opportunities at Phoenix Gallery

Passions, Saloon and EroticismDrop Off: Sunday, February 1, 2015 from noon to 4
Reception: Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 1 pm
Pick Up:  Sunday, February 22, 2015 from noon to 4 

Destinations and Journeys- Judge and Jury ShowDrop Off: Sunday, February 22, 2015 from noon to 4
Pick up for Rejected Works: Thursday, February 26, 2014 noon to 5 pm
Reception: Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1 pm
Pick Up:  Sunday, March 22, 2015 from noon to 4 

H20Drop Off: Sunday, March 22, 2015 from noon to 4
Reception: Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 1 pm
Pick Up:  Sunday, April 19, 2015 from noon to 4

BotanicalsDrop Off: Sunday, April 19, 2015 from noon to 4
Reception: Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 1 pm
Pick Up:  Sunday, May 17, 2015 from noon to 4

Reception This Saturday! and, classes with Lorraine!

January SBAA Member's Meeting 1/28 7:15 pm at Phoenix Gallery

Phoenix Gallery

139 S Country Rd 

Bellport NY

631 776-0811

A few Photos from our Holiday Brunch at Porter's

Mike and LuAnn

Joan and Mary 

Michele 

 Eva & Stanley

 Ann & Don

 LuAnn & Mary

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome to 2015

Hope to see you all at our Holiday Luncheon on the 11th
Send in your RSVP and payment, with dues if you need to renew, ASAP
See you at Porter's on the Lane at noon and we will have the art exchange too!
If you bring one, you get to choose one- a handmade item (made by you) doesn't need to be framed but at least matted if a work on paper..... gift wrapped!  its a great way to collect members
artwork- and a great surprise to see what you get!     FUN!

We Thank Mike Maas and the Board for a fine year and all their hard work!
We Welcome LuAnn to the helm and the new Board- looking forward to a great year!

As always, thanks to all our volunteers who make our events happen, our chairpeople and their helpers...our members, friends, and supporters, the students, and the community!

Art Classes with Jeanne Salucci

The Holiday hustle bustle is over, and this is the perfect time to nurture your creativity with a new art class! Starting NEXT WEEK!
I bet you have always wanted to learn a new medium. Treat yourself to a Beginner Watercolor Workshop. 
Learn as you are guided step by step into the amazing world of watercolor!
(Starter Watercolor Art kits available)
 Or come paint in Open Studio Workshop with like minded artists, 
in a friendly and warm gallery, at your own pace, medium of your choice, with art critiques, question and answers, and artistic camaraderie! All levels and all mediums welcome. Perfect for all artists and for Plein air painters in the off season.
Contact artist Jeanne Salucci 631-241-3749 
or Joejne500@yahoo.com for info and to sign up.
Spaces limited. Hope to see you there!

 PS if you are already signed up I look forward to painting with you!

Jeanne Salucci
631-241-3749
http://www.JeanneSalucciArt.com
http://www.PALSPleinAir.com

Ann Wiswall Remembered

A Memorial Service for Ann will be held on Saturday January 31st at 2 pm
at the Old Southaven Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Beaver Dam Road and
South Country Road.

Thank You Ann, for all you did for SBAA.
We will miss you.