The days are getting longer and every now and then we are getting a warmish, sunny teaser of a day. Arts IC, after a long winter's nap, has started 2023 with a bang. Classes are resuming and last week's opening reception for the exhibit “Art from Inside Out” was a standing room only event. If you missed it, you have one more chance. Come to “Art in the Afternoon”, 1 o’clock this Sunday, February 19, to see the exhibit and visit with some of the artists.
On Wednesday, February 22, from 2-4 o’clock Arts IC will present the first in a new series of classes, “Figures in a Scene”. Jo Myers-Walker assisted by Omer Sanan will be working with you on watercolor painting from photos, sketches as well as still life setups. Learn some new techniques and have a great time.
We will be hanging our next show soon. It features the fiber art of Laura Hopkins which is anything but traditional quilting. You can see her work on Saturday afternoons from 1-3 and at Gallery Walk on Friday, March 3rd. Get that on your calendar!
Some items of interest for you artists to consider participating in are the “DUMA Biennial,” the “Iowa Artists Online Winter Show,” and the Region 8 annual show.The Dubuque Museum of Art is accepting images now until 3/31.
Iowa Artists Online Winter show is accepting images until 2/28….getting close to the deadline here, guys. Online shows are so easy to do……no travel to distant towns, no framing. All you need to do is be a member….pay your dues.
Iowa Artists Region 8 (that’s us) will be on 10-3 on April Fools Day….no kidding….at the North Liberty Public Library (nice place if you haven’t been there). For more information, you may contact Loretta at 319-358-8665, or 319-594-9219.
One last thing I wanted to share with all you readers. Our hearts are saddened by the death of one of our beloved Board members, Pete Kollasch. Pete was a founding member of the reincarnation of Arts Iowa City. He and his wife Tricia Knox got this group rebooted with their energy, dreams and a lot of time and hard work. We miss Pete, his humor, hard work, and charming smile, and are grateful for having had the opportunity to know him a little. You might be interested in this article from Iowa Outdoors a while ago.
This is all from me this month. Be well and do good. Beppie
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P.S. I have a wonderful movie suggestion for you this month of love…..”Brian and Charles”. Brian, a lonely quirky inventor creates a humanoid Frankenstein character who wants to be called Charles….hilarious…..falls in love, saves Charles life, defeats a really nasty family and sends Charles on a train trip to see the world. You will love it!
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Figures in a Scene
Wednesday | 2-4 pm
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The figure is captivating and expressive but is in need of a sense of place. We will be working from photos, sketches as well as still life setups. Omer Sanan and Jo Myers-Walker will demonstrate techniques in drawing, watercolor and monochromatic value studies. There will be a short demo leaving time for walk arounds while the paint is drying. In an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment we can all learn from each other.
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Art from the Inside Out showcases the artistry of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, origami, and other artforms. The Iowa City-based Inside Out organization supports people returning to Johnson County after incarceration, as well as helping those still incarcerated develop re-entry plans. Its mission is two fold. The first goal is to help these individuals rebuild relationships and achieve success in the community. The second is to educate the public about their humanity and resilience in order to promote understanding, acceptance, and healing.
Art in the Afternoon February 19 at 1 pm in the ArtiFactory Gallery at 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA. Some of the artists will be present to share their work and attendees will have the opportunity to gather and build support for artists impacted by incarceration.
The exhibit runs from January 24 through February 20. The gallery is open on Saturday afternoons from 1-3 pm.
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Life Drawing at the ArtiFactory
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Join us for life drawing in the lower level of 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA. Bring your own drawing materials which can include graphite, charcoal, pastels or watercolors. Acrylics, water-based oils, and regular oils using odorless terpenoid will be allowed. We will be drawing from nude, scantily clothed or dressed models. Must be over 18 to attend.
Please register for each session.
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Phil Dorothy Drawing Studio
Thursday | 6:30-8:30 pm
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Long Pose Studio Group
Sunday | 9:00 am-noon
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Body Parts
Saturday | 10 am-noon
Beppie Weiss will share her drawing experience of the human body. She has drawn and painted hundreds, maybe thousands, of portraits and people drawings, and will help you improve your own drawing skills. Our goal will be to understand how it all comes together, and be able to draw it with more accuracy.
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The Foiling Studio Group
Saturdays | 1-4 pm
Maybe you are a First-time Foiler or returning for Foiled Again! Experience fine art foiling in our studio group. The creation of foiled paperworks typically involves the use of metallic or pigmented foil to add decorative elements to your artwork. This could include adding metallic accents to drawings or paintings, or using foil to create unique textures or patterns on the surface of the art piece.
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