Summer 2010 Membership Fine Art Show and Sale Update - July 26, 2010
Submitted by Shirley Owens

Girl Walking on Beach

The Summer 2010 Membership Fine Art Show and Sale will be on display until August 7 at the Lakes Area Arts League Art Center, 305 Nacogdoches Street in Center. The Art Center will be open every Friday and Saturday 11AM until 4PM.

Do not forget to come by the Art Center and cast your People's Choice vote for your favorite Art Work. At the end of the show, we will announce the winners of the People's Choice Award, Artist's Award, and the President's Award. The following week we will provide you with some detailed information about each Award. July is the deadline to vote on your People's Choice Art Work.

This week you will see photos of the following artists work: Jean Menefee, Oil "Wind-blown Tree," and "Girl Walking on Beach," Delbert Beckham, Fabric Collage "Oasis," and Shirley Owens Wildlife Photography "Under Cover," and Nancy McLendon, Ink, "Grace of Bearing."

Below is a listing of upcoming shows. Get busy, get creative and enter your Art Work. The success of the Lakes Area Arts League will depend on your participation and support. It is our goal to have shows that will include every kind of Art, and will provide the artists an opportunity to show their Art Work.

Grace of Bearing

Upcoming Shows:

Community Fine Arts Show & Sale
Open Call Show.
Date: October 1-­16
Fine Art in all mediums, Photography in B&W and Color, and will have different age divisions.

Show: Photography Black & White
Show Date: October 22-­November 6

Christmas Show Date: November 12-­December 18

More detailed information will be provided at a later date.

Shows are already set for the first few months of 2011. Some will be theme shows, open call, membership, etc. All of these shows will be an opportunity for participation.

Oasis

Shop Early: Only five months until Christmas, and remember: The Art Work on display is For Sale. Occasionally an artist will show a piece that is Not For Sale, however, most are One of a Kind pieces of Art and are For Sale.

Under Cover

Windblown Tree

Take time to organize a meeting of your group or organization to visit the Art Center and see the beautiful Art Work of our local artists. Call Delbert Beckham 936-598-7859 or Shirley Owens 936-598-5381 or 318-465-5344 for an appointment. The current show will only run for two more weeks.

"Art in Three Dimensions" Fine Art Show and Sale - July 22, 2010
Submitted by Billie Sue Payne

Lakes Area Arts League “Art in Three Dimensions” Fine Art Show and Sale will be held August 21 thru September 7, 2010 (each Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

This show is open to all artists! Each person may submit up to three entries for $5.00 per entry for LAAL members and $10.00 for non-members. Entries must be postmarked no later than August 6, 2010. Digital images must be emailed on or before this deadline. Registration Packets may be obtained from LAAL President, Delbert Beckham at 936.598.7859 or request a packet (laal@ndemand.com)

The show will be held at LAAL, 305 Nacogdoches St., Center, Texas

3-D Fine Arts Media includes both indoor and outdoor art. (Some examples are: pottery, ceramics, earthenware, glass, wood turnings, wood carvings, sculpture in all mediums, basket-weaving, floral design, etc.)

Lakes Area Arts League News - July 15, 2010
Submitted by Shirley Owens

Summer 2010 Membership Fine Art Show and Sale By Shirley Owens The Summer 2010 Membership Fine Art Show opened this past weekend and will continue to be open each Friday and Saturday in July. The last day of this show is August 7. The Lakes Area Arts League Art Center, which is located at 305 Nacogdoches Street, is open during show dates, every Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM.

Plans are in the works for many new and exciting shows and events. Something new and exciting is the People’s Choice Award. While at the show be sure to select your favorite artist’s Art Work and cast you vote for the People’s Choice Award. The artists participating in the show will also be casting their vote for their favorite Artist’s Choice Award, and the President will select a favorite for the President’s Award. At the end of the show we will provide you with the name of the Artist chosen for each Award.

For the next few weeks as we provide you with follow-­up news, we will give you a “Photo sneak preview” of some of the beautiful Art Work on display at the Art Center. You will see a variety of artistic styles in oils, watercolors, pen and ink, earthenware, fabric collages, wildlife and floral photography. Keep in mind that many of these pieces of art are one of a kind, and are for sale.

Get ready for something else that is new: From time to time we will interview an artist and give you insight into their artistic adventures. “Through the Eyes of the Artist” will be our special feature that will spotlight an artist and give you an up close and personal view of their love for the arts.

If you are a member of a club, organization or special group who would like to make an appointment to see one of the Art Shows, please contact Delbert Beckham (936) 598-­7859, or Shirley Owens (936) 598-­5381 or (318) 465-­ 5344 and schedule an appointment.
Please accept this as a personal invitation to come by the Art Center and see the beautiful art exhibits that are on display. We have some of the most talented artists you will find anywhere and your support is very important.

Experience the beauty of it all with a visit. I promise you will be amazed and proud.

 Title: "Fish Vase"......Artist: Louise Haeuser.......Meduim: Earthenware

Next week we will feature photos of Art Work by Nancy McLendon, Jean Menefee, Delbert Beckham, and Shirley Owens.

Summer 2010 Membership Fine Art Show and Sale - July 5, 2010
Submitted by Billie Sue Payne

The Lakes Area Arts League is hosting a Membership Fine Art Show and Sale each Friday and Saturday of July beginning Friday, July 9th and ending on Saturday, August 7th. Everyone is invited to attend this show and support our local artists. Admission to the show is free and will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the LAAL building at 305 Nacogdoches St. in Center.

Summer 2010 Membership Fine Art Show and Sale - June 18, 2010
Submitted by Shirley Owens

The Lakes Area Art League will be hosting a Summer 2010 Membership Fine Art Show and Sale from July 9th thru August 7th. It is open to all LAAL & Jr. LAAL Members. If you are not a current member, click here for an entry form and information.

Members may enter 3 entries into the Fine Art Show and Sale. Deadline for signup is June 25th. For more information about the Fine Art Show and Sale, click here.

Lakes Area Arts League Membership Summer Art Show - June 11, 2010
Submitted by Billie Sue Payne

July 9 – August 7, 2010 (each Friday and Saturday)

This show is open to all LAAL and Junior LAAL members. (If you are not a current member a membership form is included in the registration packet.) It will include all Fine Arts Media—2 Dimensional & 3 – Dimensional. Previously exhibited Art Work is welcome.

Entry Deadline: Must be postmarked by June 25, 2010!

One – Three entries per person $5.00 per Entry

Location of Show: Lakes Area Arts League, 305 Nacogdoches St., Center, Texas Registration Packets may be obtained from LAAL President, Delbert Beckham at 936.598.7859 or request a packet (laal@ndemand.com)