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Art Workshop A [F-14-10]

ANNOUNCING the upcoming exhibition of Leon LeBeau's SOAR art students (past and present). The exhibit at the Potsdam Town Hall runs September 19 - November 5 (with a public reception on October 3, 5-7pm). More details can be found at the bottom of this page.  DID YOU MISS THE ART SHOW?  IF SO, VIEW THIS YOU-TUBE VIDEO:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj0SzR9Jszs&feature=youtu.be (This link was posted by Mary at the SLC Arts Council)

Art Workshop A is designed both for aspiring artists who wish to learn basic watercolor techniques and for those who wish to advance their painting skills in water media, e.g. watercolor, gouache, or acrylic. A more structured approach will be taken with the former; a more independent interaction will apply to the latter. Instruction will be through both group and individual presentations and also through critiques.

Leon LeBeau has been teaching drawing and watercolor to SOAR participants since the beginning of the SOAR program; he has also instructed art classes at the Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg and at the For Art’s Sake Gallery in Malone. Leon has participated in numerous exhibits in the North Country and the Adirondacks. In spring 2004, Leon received the very first “Super SOARer” award. The “Outstanding Service to SOAR” award was created in honor of his years of dedication to our organization.

NEEDED SUPPLIES (LINK to a printable .pdf list of the items below):
Items for classroom use: • Basic watercolor set or, preferably, a tube each of cadmium yellow, cadmium red medium, and ultramarine or cobalt blue. (Avoid "student" or "economical" grade paints. • White plastic palette • Watercolor brushes (soft synthetic are fine) that include #6 or #8 round, a ¾" or larger flat, and a #2 rigger, liner or script brush • Watercolor pad (preferable 11X14" of 140 cold press • Water container • Rigid backing board (Plexiglas is good) of appropriate size
Recommended optional items: • small sketch pad (no larger than 8X10") • #2 pencil • white plastic eraser • artist's tape (acid free) • liquid mask (e.g. frisket, misket)

NOTE: A list of needed supplies was sent with your registration confirmation; it is also above.

Cap: 30

CALLING ALL SOAR ARTISTS FROM LEON LEBEAU'S CURRENT AND FORMER CLASSES

The St. Lawrence County Arts Council (SLCAC) is sponsoring a SOAR art exhibit at the Potsdam Town Hall. It will run from 9/19 - 11/5. A public reception will be held on October 3, 5-7pm. (SOAR members, put this on your "to-do" calendar!)

All SOAR artists who have participated in Leon LeBeau's SOAR art classes are invited to submit their art for this exhibit. The details are as follows:

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Artwork drop-off: September 1-15 at SLCAC office, 41 Elm St., room 231
• Exhibit starts September 19
• Reception is Friday, October 3 from 5-7pm
• Exhibit ends on November 5, 2014
• Artwork can be picked up that day (November 5) from the Town Hall or during the following week at the SLCAC office.

PREPARATION AND OTHER INFO:

• max of 3 submissions per artist $5.00 submission fee (applied to gallery cards, postage, etc.)
• all work should be framed with hanging wire for installation
• all work should be accompanied by a label with artist's name, address, phone number, title of work, medium, and price, if for sale (or a "not for sale" note)
• sales: 70 per cent to artist; 30 per cent to SLCAC 

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, call Leon LeBeau at (315) 262-2030