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2022-2023 ProgramsSeptember 14, 2022Via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/wpwmembermeetingSpeaker: Victoria Adams, Landscape PainterWomen Painters of Washingtonempowers professional womenartists to create, exhibit andmarket their work while fosteringart appreciation within theircommunities and beyond.October 12, 2022Via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/wpwmembermeetingSpeaker: Eric Wiegardt, WatercolorPainterNovember 9, 2022Via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/wpwmembermeetingSpeaker: Colleen Schafroth, Executive Director, Maryhill Museum of ArtDecember 14, 2022In Person—Holiday Luncheon at Seattle Yacht ClubJanuary 11, 2023Via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/wpwmembermeetingSpeaker: Juliette Aristides, Figure Drawer, Painter, and TeacherFebruary 8, 2023Via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/wpwmembermeetingSpeaker: Mitch Albala, Landscape Painter, Author and Instructor.March 8, 2023Via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/wpwmembermeetingSpeaker: John Braseth, Woodside Braseth Gallery, Seattle.April 12, 2023In Person—Tacoma Art Museum Tour of the Collection and a SpeakerMay 10, 2023In Person—Nile Shrine Center, Mountlake Terrace, WANew Members LuncheonSeptember 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 9

Mount Baker, Whatcomb County, WA4th Corner NewsThe 4th Corner Division of Women Painters of Washington met May 22, 2022 at theWhatcom Art Museum’s Lightcatcher Building. Following a guided tour of the museum’s current exhibit “Many Wests” by museum docent Martie Lopez, a brief businessmeeting was held in the museum’s lobby.Members present and pictured left to right: KathieBliss, Nancy Grigsby, Joy Olney, Mary Jo Maute, BarbNoonan and Mira Kamada.WPW 4th Corner meeting dates will be held on the3rd Sunday in the months of October, February andMay. While our home base for in-person meetings willremain the Allied Arts Gallery located on Cornwallin downtown Bellingham for the time being, we willalso include rotating locations in Skagit and/or IslandCounties as they become available in order to encourage and facilitate more attendance from all WPW 4thCorner members living outside Whatcom County.left to right: Kathie Bliss, Nancy Grigsby, Joy Olney, Mary Jo Maute, Barb Noonan andMira Kamada.Our next meeting will be held Sunday, October 16,2022 at 1:00 PM at Kathie Bliss’ home studio in Mt.Vernon. Our guest will be fellow member Barb Noonanwho will be doing a demo for us.Joy Olney, Venues Coordinator for the 4thCorner group, will look into securing a venue for a future 4th Corner “neighborhood show,” as well as seeking out a venue/venues in the 4th Cornerarea of our state for future shows/exhibitions for all WPW members.September 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 10

Wenatchee, WATidbits from Eastern WashingtonHello from Eastern Washington! We are now a group of 15 strong and hope we arerepresenting WPW well! One highlight of some of our members to show you the varietyand depth of the involvement both regionally, across the State and the Nation! This is abusy group of artists, many who have full-time professions in addition to creating art.Dena Elzie–Featured in Mighty Tieton10x10 in August.Darcie Roberts–four artists show atBoxx Gallery in November.Elizabeth Montes de Oca–threepieces juried into the distinguishedshow “Images of the Shrubbe Steppe”–Tieton, WA in August.Gayle Scholl–four artists show at BoxxGallery in November.Sara Cate–Joined the “BackyardsBackroads” show with five pieces.T Kurtz–Active in many arts festivalsthroughout the summer–in Edmonds,Denver, CO, Couer d’Alene, ID, andSandpoint, ID.Janice La Verne–Included in a nationaltravelling exhibit, “Hostile Terrain andHunter Gatherings” Exhibition–Juneand July.Christie Tirado–Featured at a showat Sonoma State University openingSeptember 8.Laura Wise–Showed in a duo showwith her son at Gallery One, Ellensburgin August.We hope to make you proud and lookforward to featuring your work at Larson Gallery, Yakima—this month!Carolyn Nelson–Solo show at HeritageUniversity–AprilTerri Rice–Solo show at the ClymerMuseum in Ellensburg In July andAugust.September 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 11

Member NewsThank you!To Women Painters of Washington and all the wonderful WPWco-chairs and committee members past and present, I had theopportunity to work with overthe years. Each of you broughta variety of talents and ideas toeach task making the job fun!Getting to know each of you enhanced my life on so many levels.Without your help, none of whatwe accomplished would havebeen so successful. Marsha Lippert Receives Life AwardMarsha Lippert was presented as the newest Life Member for Women Painters ofWashington on May 11, 2022, at our WPW Spring Luncheon. Marsha has been a member of WPW since 2005 and has continued to be actively involved with the organization. She has been on numerous committees, served multiple years on the board asProgram Chair, Recording Secretary, and currently Membership Co-Chair.I am thankful we had the experience of working together andgrateful to receive the honor ofLife Member in WPW. Each of youhad a hand it this.Warmly,Marsha LippertKathy Bliss, Marsha Lippert, and Helen DrummondMarsha Lippert Seattle Art Hop & ShopWPW members Jan Koutsky, Sue Madill and Kelly Lyles are participating in the WestSeattle Art Hop & Shop.Saturday, September 17, 202210:00 AM-5:00 /Many artists in many studios. Come spend the day and say “hello”.Jan KoutskySeptember 2022Sue MadillHOMEKelly LylesWomen Painters of Washington 12

Member News (continued)CongratulationsNorthwest Style Upcoming Opportunities for Members to Show Their Work October 2022–February 2023, NEIGHBORHOOD SHOW (with a wide geographical reach) ERA’s Aljoya Mercer Island.Contact Susan Walker, susanwalkerstudio@gmail.comFavorite ArtistMolly Preston Terri RiceNew member, Terri Rice, had a solo show at the Clymer Museum and Gallery in Ellensburg, WA, from June through July. The show featured her oil landscapes and is titled, AGeography of Pleasures.New Beach Sandra Kahler is showing at the new and exciting Yuan Ru Gallery in Bellevue. 9th Annual ICON Juried Showat the Lynn Hanson GalleryEleven WPW members have beenjuried into this year’s ICON show.Jacqui Beck,Ellen Busteed, MarilynCharlat Dix, Tracy Kay Felix, SharonGrader, Judith Heim, Kelly Lyles,Susan Miller, Barbara Noonan,Meredith Regal, and Susan Walker.September 1 to October 15ArtWalk: September 1, 5:00-8:00 PMReception: September 10, 2:00-4:00 PM312 S Washington StSeattle, WASeptember 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 13

Member News (continued)What Happened This Summer Meredith RegalMy news is that I had two paintings accepted to the Art of the Garden show at theSchack Art Center in Everett. The show dates were June 23 to August 27, 2022. Hereare the pieces:Meredith Regal, SpringyMeredith Regal, Summer Colleen HoffenbackerColleen was one of three artists showcased in the exhibition “Inside, Outside, andUndersea” at the Magnuson Park Gallery in Seattle, WA. Her lush canvases exploredthe intersection of art/technology/nature as virtual environments were brought tolife with animations. Her exciting Ufloria collection of oil paintings are inspired by thevibrant world of Matisse-inspired floralscapes. The exhibition was held at Sand PointArts and Cultural Exchange, spaceatmagnuson.org, from May 5 through June 18, 2022. The Edmonds Arts FestivalColleen Hoffenbacker, Tranquil GardenSeventeen WPW artists were accepted into this year’s Edmonds Arts Festival JuriedGallery. Ellen Busteed (Awarded 3rd Place in Paintings), Julie Creighton, Aida Ebeling,Tracy Felix, Sharon Grader, Nancy Grigsby, Ria Harboe, Darlene Lucas, Susan Miller,Jonlee Nunn, Alice Owen, Judith Perry, Beverly Shaw-Starkovich, Judith Smith, SusanWalker, Lynette Hensley, and Meredith Regal.New member Aida Ebeling shared how important having a mentor has been for her.“After a few rejections, I kept trying and if it had not been for my incredible mentor,Marji Thompson, I never would have had the guts to keep sending my art out into theworld. I feel so lucky.”September 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 14

Member News (continued) Susan Walker2022 is already flying by with seven commissions and a joyful family event.Here are four unique originals that were created to make a memory last forever. It’s anhonor to collaborate with clients, in creating a commission, who don’t hesitate to chatwith me about their idea.“I found I could say things withcolor and shapes that I couldn’tsay any other way—things I hadno words for.”Georgia O’Keefe I Saw Her Standing There, captures the memory of a husband seeing his would-bewife for the first time—decades ago—and he can still visualize that moment ofher in the market. Welcome, commemorates a get-away cabin in the San Juan Islands, a gift from agroup of the owner’s friends who are ‘welcomed’ to visit every summer. Mt. Tam, showcases one NW client’s memory of the landscape near her childhoodhome in California. Superman, is one of TWO almost identical paintings given from a mother to herdaughters, now both college-aged.September 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 15

Member News (continued) Mira KamadaDo You Find it Awkward toMeet New Clients?Take five minutes and watch thishelpful video by Jason Horejs atRed Dot Blog.Mira donated her painting Wildlife to the Whatcom Land Trust benefit auction! TheLand in Your Hands exhibition featured the work of 16 diverse artists who interpret thebeauty and wonder of nature. The benefit ran from May 28 to June 5, o-new-clients-21/ Calling All Crows and Ravens!WPW member Debbie Tomassiis the new owner of The Red Sky Gallery.Mira Kamada, WildlifeWPW members are invited to submitto the October showCrows and RavensExhibition October 1 to October 31, 2022The Red Sky Gallery at Lake Forest Parksubmit up to 6 jpeg images forconsideration to:debbie@redskygallerys.comDeadline: September 15Delivery of accepted work:September 30, 2022 by 5:00 PMOpening reception:October 8, 2022, 4:00-7:00 PMCall: 206-755-3529 for more information. City of Auburn 2023 Galleries ExhibitionDeadline: September 8, 2022City of AuburnFee: FreeThe City of Auburn is seeking artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or small three-dimensional media to exhibit their work at City of Auburn galleryspaces during 2023. Galleries are within City operated buildings including the AuburnSenior Center (Cheryl Sallee Gallery) and Community & Event Center. Artists and/orartists groups of diverse mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limitedto: printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, textiles, mosaic, glass, recycled materials, photography, calligraphy, collage, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, metal tivals unique info.php?ID 10480 Artco 12x12 ExhibitionDeadline: September 17, 2022ARTCO Framing & Gallery, Tacoma, WAFee: 35Join Artco Gallery for our 12 12 inch Art Show for the Month of OctoberNo theme for this event, please be as creative as you’d october-art-show/September 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 16

Member News (continued) Art-UNITY Online ExhibitionDeadline: September 9, 2022Art FluentFee: 25The state of being united. Unity can show us a world through a different lens. Artistsuse it to visually tie together certain elements (color, line, shape, texture) within theircomposition. It gives us a feeling of cohesion where it connects these principles andhelps us make sense of the work as complete – helping to deliver an understanding ofharmony and balance. A piece would not be finished without it; how does your workcommunicate unity? Show us UNITY from your perspective.Executive BoardPresident – Susie WindVice President –Priyanka ParmanandSecretary – Thea MercerTreasurer – Sandra KahlerGallery Director – Julie FiscoExhibits Director – Carol Ross,Susan Walker(Juried & neighborhood shows,special project)Programs –Judith Perry, Larine ChungNew Membership – Marsha Lippert,Marilyn Charlat DixNewsletter – Sharon GraderPublicity – Judith HeimYearbook – Beth BetkerEastern Washington Division –Darcie Roberts4th Corner Division –Nancy GrigsbyPast President – Judith HeimNOTE: positions being co-chaired will have onlyone vote on the boardWomen Painters of Washingtonis sponsored byAllied Arts FoundationSeptember 2022https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals unique info.php?ID 10489 Subjectiv Online ExhibitionDeadline: September 10, 2022Subjectiv JournalFee: FreeSubjectiv is an independent online journal promoting the visual and literary arts ofthe Pacific Northwest.We are currently accepting submissions of visual art, short fiction, creative nonfiction,and poetry. We are especially interested in sharing unusual, innovative work with ourreaders. This opportunity is open to established and emerging artists and writers whoare residents of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or British ns/ People Online Juried Art ExhibitionDeadline: September 21, 2022Gallery RingFee: 20Gallery Ring announces an art contest and exhibition devoted to artworks of people,which can range from a single person to crowds and be depicted in any artistic style.Many awards are available: Best In Show, Diamond Award of Excellence, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Awards, Crystal Awards and others. All winning artists receive adigital Award Certificate. Top winners also receive a special, digital Award Page idealfor use in their portfolios and for sharing the news on social media and websites. Allwinners and random Finalists will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring’sInstagram. All artistic styles from traditional to experimental are welcome. The contestis open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age, from emerging to .htmlHOMEWomen Painters of Washington 17

Member News (continued)In Remembrance Pamela Beatrice HaroldReady To SailPamela Beatrice HaroldSeptember 19, 1932–July 6, 2022Pam passed away on July 6, 2022 at the age of 89.2017 Edmonds Arts Festival Poster Image“From my studio I watch the continually changing light on Puget Sound. The play oflight and shadow is a very important element in my work. I try to capture glowingcolors to give dramatic impact to my paintings. The actual process of drawing andpainting is very exciting and each painting is an amazing adventure.Pamela Harold was a noted watercolor artist, teacher and lecturer. She was chosen asthe Edmonds Arts Festival poster artist in 1999 and 2017. Pamela was a member ofWomen Painters of Washington and was a founding member of Artists Connect. Shewas a Signature Member of the Northwest Watercolor Society and was on the boardof the Edmonds Art Commission. Her work is in private and corporate collectionsin the United States, Canada and Australia. Pamela was born in Canada and won ascholarship to Banff Summer School when she was 16. She is a graduate of VancouverTeachers College and taught art in Vancouver BC and Nova Scotia. She taught privatelessons in her studio in Edmonds.Pam has been a member of WPW since 1996. She often showed her work in the WPWgallery. She was the Awards Chair from 2004 to 2007, and served from 2010 to 2015as the official historian, archiving various WPW materials, news, and event items. Notethe the painting “Ready To Sail” shown on the upper left of the page was exhibitedin the WPW “Women Artists Coast To Coast— West” juried exhibit at the WashingtonState Convention Center in 2017.September 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 18

Member InformationMember Dues are Due in September!Jacqui Beck and Janet FaganRENEWYOURMEMBERSHIPOur plan is to have everyone pay their dues before the end of September—the earlierthe better. We would also prefer that you pay through the website, using PayPal. It isstill okay to pay with a check, but it is much easier for us to process the PayPal payments. It is okay to pay before September 1st if you’d like to.New members do not pay anything more this year.Your regular dues will be due next September, 2023.There is no service fee charged when you use PayPal through the website. WPW coversthe service fee.You don’t need to have a PayPal account to do this. If you don’t have a PayPal account,you do need a credit (or debit) card.There are simple instructions on how to do this below. If you have trouble payingthrough the website, contact Janet Fagan: janet@janetfagan.com; 206-227-9531Janet will be demonstrating how to pay dues using PayPal at our September 14thZoom meeting. See you there!Steps to pay your WPW dues online Go to the WPW website: womenpainters.com At the top of the Home page, in the blue section, Click on Login. Type in the member password: wpwartist and press the Enter buttonUnderMake a Payment, click on Pay Your Dues The “Pay Your Dues” will expand down. Click on “Full Membership.” This will dropdown to allow you to click on “Full Membership 60” or “Associate Membership 40.” Click on the Full or Associate member button. Then click on the “Add to Cart” button, On the next screen, choose to pay either with Paypal (if you have an account) oryou can choose the Check Out button and pay with your credit card—you can usethis option whether or not you have a Paypal account. Follow the directions for either option to pay. Once you have completed your payment you will receive an email from Paypalwith a receipt. Keep this for your records.If you pay by check, please send the payment to:Jacqui Beck911 31st AvenueSeattle WA 98122-5025.Make your check payable to Women Painters of Washington.Thank you so much for paying your dues in September!Jacqui BeckSeptember 2022HOMEWomen Painters of Washington 19

nserratoMember Information (continued) Many Hands Make Light WorkHello All,Nancy Grigsby The WPW Board has approved astandardized name tag, replacingthe original "palette" shape. DON'TWORRY, YOU CAN STILL PROUDLYWEAR THE PALETTE BADGE. Thisnew design is a simple white plasticrectangle with the WPW logo andthe member's name printed in black.It is available with either a pin backing or magnetic backing. (Do notorder a magnet back if you have apacemaker.) The badge measures approximately 23/4 x 2 inches. It is yoursto keep, not turn in at meetings, andwear wherever your artistic travelstake you!This design easily identifies thewearer as a member of WomenPainters of Washington and can beworn to all art related meetings andfunctions, not just our

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