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Stockton Art League Newsletter
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July 2019 Volume 9 Issue 7
Collagraph
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Garrett Compton Daniells
July Artist of the Month
July 4 - 30, 2019
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Artist Statement
“gentlefriction” is a body of work about a place that is changing at a point in time and space. Eventually, this idea transcends the given place and references something that isn’t just about Stockton, and perhaps turns inward to represent someone who is changing. All places and people change. Some through the slow subtly of a vine creeping into the cracks between bricks that cause a home to decay, and some more suddenly like a brick being used to smash your window with no reference as to why this may have happened. No judgement can be made to an individual at the rate in which change will occur to them. One can only see that change is always occurring.
Through gestural and performative paintings, prints, and sculptures, as well as the subversion of objects, one can feel a tense and static nature, sometimes being held together by only a thread, while other times feeling entombed or lost in the density of concrete. Black enamel paint covers over once pristine reclaimed paintings while iron oxide reclaims steel being bound by cable and turnbuckles. Bright and known objects are obscured and cast into the sarcophagus of concrete, rendering them useless. A life-size print of a place that exists as a testament to trauma and change in Stockton for some, looms over viewers like the shadows of the shady lanes of the Magnolia District and Yosemite Village.
This body of work is a time capsule of events and a time of deep change for the artist and contemporary life in Stockton. Growth and the pushback from that. Nourishment and the stresses that stop growth and the stifling nature of a place that isn’t as nurturing as it is lofty in its goals for growth.
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Artist Biography
Garrett Compton Daniells was born and raised in Stockton, California and is currently based in Sacramento, California. Daniells is a multidisciplinary artist and works professionally as a fabricator and Gallery Technician with an emphasis in Neon art and signage installation. In 2016, Daniells was the recipient of the “Comet Award” from the Stockton Arts Commission for his work in the city promoting and organizing in the arts. Daniells has shown artwork at many venues, galleries, and pop-ups including the Reynolds Gallery at University of the Pacific and Axis Gallery at Verge Center for the Arts.
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desert.cornucopia
2017- present
shopping cart, angled steel, steel cable, hardware
14’ x 7’6” x 8’5”
Originally conceptualized in 2017, this installation began life as an
audience-participatory, temporary public sculpture about the food insecurity that exists in urban communities while simultaneously showing the plenty that exists for those who come into the city to work from outside suburban structures. This public sculpture is intended to be interactive with and for the people that visit.
In 2018, two additional versions of this installation were presented. One in April at the Reynolds Gallery at the University of the Pacific for “The Revolution will be DIY”, a show about DIY culture and resistance at UOP, in which the installation took on student food insecurity as a theme. Once in November at Axis Gallery in Sacramento for “THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU”, a group exhibition that engaged the Sacramento community in a collaborative discussion about lavishness and scarcity and the conversation of shelter, space, and food. In this iteration, the main drive was for survival supplies as well as non-perishable food and hygiene products.
In this iteration, the sculpture makes its way into the The Stockton Art League’s Goodwin Gallery during the Artist of the month exhibition of July. Throughout this month, viewers will be specifically encouraged to donate bottled water and other summer month survival gear which will be directly given to the folks who face houselessness in the city of Stockton once the exhibition is completed. Non-perishable food and hygiene products can also be donated and will be given to those in need.
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On June 22, Shelley Castillo Garcia lead an excellent demonstration about her paper art process. A group of 20 participants were shown a step by step process starting with the drawing concept and finishing with the final layers of a monochromatic Marilyn Monroe portrait.
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Cyanotype with Linda Clark Johnson
July 20 10AM-2PM
$75, 10% off for SAL Members
All materials including
Beautiful blue cyanotype prints are easy to make – you don’t need to be an artist to get amazing results! In this introductory class you’ll learn all the basics of this popular alternative photographic technique.
Using light sensitive chemicals you’ll expose prints in the sun and process them in water. By the time you leave you’ll have 4 gorgeous blue 8 x 10 cyanotype prints and the know-how to create more at home.
Participants should bring an assortment of plant materials or interesting objects to print with. Pressed plants and flowers work quite well. Bring your favorites to make prints that are uniquely yours!
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Create a beautiful mosaic remembrance of your pet from one of your favorite pet's photographs! The only thing you'll need to bring is your apron and creative ideas! UPON REGISTRATION, send a color image of your pet's portrait to Kristi Halva at [email protected] so she can make sure to have all the right colors and materials. Registration for this class will end a week from the class date, so sign up early.
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How I Went From the Studio to Carmel
(And You Too Can Exhibit in Galleries)
Take the Next Step Workshop with Judy Knox
Thursday September 5, 2019
6PM-8PM
$45 SAL Members / $50 Non-Members
This workshop will encompass how to get into galleries as an artist. All materials are provided.
Sign-Up at www.square.com/store/stocktonartleague
In 2008 Judy Knott went on an art studio tour in Elk Grove California where she was living at the time. A friend of her husband had just given her some oil paints and a small easel. At the last tour stop she met Kate Anderson whose artwork she admired and who had decided to start teaching art again. She jumped at the chance to take lessons. “Thank goodness that my first experience learning how to paint was from someone who knew how to bring out the best in me,” she said.
Judy has gone on to receive her Master Artist certification and has shown her work at Crocker Art Museum, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art and the California State Fair. She has won many awards in both local, national and international art shows.
When asked what inspires her, she responds “There are so many things that inspire me it’s hard to list them all. What I can say is this…colors and shadows intrigue me as do old structures and interesting shapes. I love animals, so they do pop into my artwork as well. Travel also gives me ideas from just being around other people and cultures.”
Recently she has been painting more abstractly although staying true to her representational roots. Thus, her abstracts always have an element of realism in them. Her artwork has been called painterly, inventive, fun and colorful, with a little wit thrown in on the side. “I want to have fun creating my art and for those who see it to have fun as well. I hope viewers will do the same thing I do when I finish a painting—smile.”
Visit Judy’s website at http://knottjustart.com to view more of her artwork.
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Space is limited, pre-register to guarantee your spot. Limit 10.
The session is for 3 hours, and models typically start with short quick poses and finish with longer poses. All artists must sign up in advance and be at least 18 years old. The session fee is $15, and artists must bring their own easel, drawing board, and materials.
Etiquette: Once the session begins, the gallery doors will be locked. Late arrivals are welcome, but they will be allowed access only during a break between poses. There is NO PHOTOGRAPHY OF MODELS allowed. Artists are encouraged to tip models and thank them at the end of the session. Conversations and music must be kept at a low level.
Sign-up early at the Goodwin Gallery
or
Online Store
https://squareup.com/store/stocktonartleague/item/life-drawing-workshops
Upcoming Dates
JUL 14 Sunday: 10am-1pm (Two Models)
JUL 14 Sunday: 2pm-5pm (Two Models)
JUL 28 Sunday: 10am-1pm
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Membership Art Show
Pick-Up
No Members Show during the month of September due to Juried Show Exhibition
Juried Show Selected Works Delivery
Aug 30 & 31 2019
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Are you interested in becoming more involved at the Stockton Art League?
Email [email protected] for more information.
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OPEN TO ARTISTS WITHIN 85 MILE
RADIUS OF STOCKTON , CA
ONLINE ENTRY FORMAT:
$25 per entry, Four (4) entries allowed per artist. All Fees Are Non-Refundable, No new entries accepted day of hand-delivery.
ENTRY DEADLINE: AUGUST 9th
Categories
- Acrylics
- Oil
- Watermedia
- Pastel
- Graphics
- Mixed Media
- Photography*
- 3-D/Sculpture
(No computer art or computer-enhanced photography)
Cash Awards
Best of Show: $300
First/Second per Category: $150 / $100
Honorable Mention at Juror’s Discretion
Questions: Contact Maria Flumiani (Chair)
209-603-2375 or [email protected]
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Seeking Artist of the Month for 2020!
Stockton Art League is currently accepting artists interested in participating in a solo show to be part of our Artist of The Month schedule in 2020. Currently only 3 months are reserved (May, June and October). Artists who wish to be involved will provide 3 choices of month (in order of preference), up to 3 photos of their art work, and contact information. Priority is given to SAL members.
You may email this information to [email protected]. Artists are encouraged to apply only every 2 years for solo artist slot, allowing opportunity for other members to engage.
Other guidelines are as follows:
There is no hanging fee required for paintings in this solo exhibit.
Artist(s) is responsible for hanging their own show at a time and date convenient to both artist and Gallery Director. All work must be wired for hanging.
Inventory list (typed) of work in exhibit to be provided to Gallery Director on day of hanging. List must include title of work, media and price. Director will create wall tags accordingly.
Artist is to provide biography and photos to Gallery publicity chair for publication in local newspaper, Collagraph newsletter, and various social media sites by the 15th of previous month. Artist is responsible for marketing their exhibit through their own social media and contacts, thereby increasing outreach for the exhibition.
Artist provides light fare and refreshments the evening of the reception (second Saturday of month from 4:00-7:00 pm.) Gallery supplies tables, tablecloths, utensils, and, if available, wine. Artist may choose to provide live music for reception.
Gallery will receive the standard 30% from any sales incurred.
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October Enrollment OPEN
Classes on Saturdays: October 5, 12, 19, & 26
Mission Statement of the Stockton Art League Youth Art Program
To provide low cost, high quality art instruction to the youth of Stockton, and to instill in them an appreciation of the arts as an process in all endeavors, and a discovery of the power of creativity.
Cost: $20 for the series of four classes. All proceeds go toward the class materials and instruction. Payment options: signup at the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery or pay online at www.squareup.com/store/stocktonartleague
This program is funded in part by a grant sponsored by the Stockton Arts Commission.
Instruction will focus on the basics of drawing, including multiple media studies in value, perspective, composition, contour drawing, positive vs. negative space, and color theory. Students must sign up for the entire series, and the classes will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a waiting list in case of cancellations. Scholarships are available.
Student Testimonies:
"I'd like longer classes,..."
"My kids are over the moon about the classes,"
"...making the stamps" [the project I liked the most with Ms. B]
"t...he detailed explanations and attentions to each student" [with Stephen Coyle]
"...loved the clay making."
"[It was suggested] we get Andy Warhol for future workshop demos"
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GALLERY HOURS
OPEN
Thursday - Saturday
11AM-6PM
All Stockton Art League Programs and Open Studios will continue as normal with the help of studio monitors. If you are interested in becoming a studio monitor or have additional questions about the Gallery Hours please contact Jessica at [email protected] or call the desk at (209) 466-6604.
With the change in Gallery Hours, the required "Exhibiting Member" shifts will be 3.5 hour shifts (11am-2:30pm & 2:30pm-6pm). In addition, the 6 hours per month requirement has been changed to 3.5 hours per month (equal to 1 shift)
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Drawing Class with Raoul Mora
2nd Thursday Instruction with Raul Mora Session
Next Instruction: September 12
Class meets as usual for Open Lab Sessions, but Instruction with Raoul Mora is postponed until after the summer vacation season.
3PM-5PM; $15.00/ month. (2 Spots Left)
Includes Open Lab Sessions Every Thursday from 3-5PM
Open to the public and SAL members, Basic Concepts of drawing are vital to every visual artistic medium. Mora brings his 39 years of experience as artist, teacher, and judge to the Stockton community at the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery. Students will participate by practicing the basic concepts of contour drawing, sketching, and shading with black and white before going on to colored pencil.
Contact Ruth Koon, Thursday Drawing Class Coordinator, at (209) 329-8115
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Open Studio in the Gallery
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Open Studio Hours
($2 suggested donation)
Tuesdays: 10AM-1PM
Thursdays: 11AM-2:30PM
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Tuesday Morning Open Studio
10AM-1PM
Open to all artists (Stockton Art League members and non-member; beginning and advanced levels). The participants share their art experiences, exchange notes on new projects, and offer feedback on works in progress. There is a suggested $2 donation to help support more Stockton Art League programs.
Thursday Afternoon Open Studio
11AM-3PM
Open to all artists (Stockton Art League members and non-member) with various media including pastels, acrylic, and oil. Painting and drawing is encouraged. A small sink is available for clean up of water-based materials. There is a suggested $2 donation to help support more Stockton Art League programs.
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Jagged Lines of Imagination Academy ( JLI Academy )
Contact Kristen Rinaker
725 N El Dorado St
Stockton, California
m.me/jliacademy
Call (209) 382-7848
JLI Academy Facebook Page
Jagged Lines of Imagination Academy (JLI Academy) will work in a support context to student’s interest and needs, focusing primarily in traditional illustration and design techniques used in print and film, growing to fill learning gaps in local public school visual arts programs. JLI Academy will coordinate with evolving community needs and progressing to meet industry standards for career development.
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Stephen’s Art Services with Stephen Coyle
Private Painting and Drawing Lessons available
to groups and individuals for all ages and skill levels.
Topics include still life and creative painting. In the drawing category, cartooning and sketching. Mediums used, acrylic, water
Color, colored pencil and ink.
$25/hour; Group rate: $15 per person. This includes painting
parties.
To schedule a group or individual session:
Call or text Stephen Coyle at: 408 836-5670
Email: [email protected]
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Tuleburg Press / The Write Place
343 E Main Street, Ground Floor
Stockton, California
m.me/tuleburgpress
Call (209) 949-2233
Contact Paula Sheil
Tuleburg Press Facebook
Tuleburg Press is working to build literacy and writing confidence for all ages through book publishing, one-on-one mentoring, community outreach, and writing workshops.
Those activities occur at THE WRITE PLACE, a downtown Stockton creative writing and book arts center. Modeled after 826 Valencia in San Francisco, 916 Ink in Sacramento, and the San Francisco Center for the Book, THE WRITE PLACE teaches writing, bookbinding, and letterpress printing on vintage presses.
We see the center as a walking-distance friendly spot for students enrolled in the many downtown town schools, but it will offer creative writing and book arts workshops for writers of all ages.
Writing groups and book clubs will be able to use the space in the evenings. On weekends THE WRITE PLACE will host author readings and artists who teach paper making, book binding, and paper crafts of many kinds.
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If you would like to be listed under "Art Instructors", send Jessica your information, before the 15th of previous month, to [email protected]
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Upcoming Important Dates
JULY
07/01 Youth Art Program Classes 8am-3pm , Art Reception 4-5pm
07/02 Life Drawing 4-7PM
07/03 Board of Directors Meeting 4PM
07/13 Artist of the Month: Garrett Daniells, Artist of the Month Reception 4-7PM
07/14 Life Drawing 10AM-1PM & 2PM-5PM
07/20 Cyanotype Workshop 10am-2PM
07/27 Fabric Manipulation Art Demo 11:30-4:30PM
07/28 Life Drawing 10AM -1PM
August
08/02 Art Talk with Kelly Foley, 6pm-8pm FREE Event
08/06 Life Drawing 4-7pm
08/07 Board of Directors Meeting 4pm
08/09 Artist Talk with Joe Mariscal, FREE Event
08/09 SAL Juried Show Submission DEADLINE
08/10 Artist of the Month, Joe Mariscal & Kelly Foley Artist of the Month Reception 4-7PM
08/11 Life Drawing 10am-1pm
08/17 Pet Mosaic Workshop with Kristi Halva
08/25 Life Drawing 10am-1pm
08/30-31 Members Show Pickup & Juried Show Selected Works Delivery
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Join the SAL Membership in 2019
130+ Members and Growing for 2019
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2019 Membership Roster
(Updated 03/01/19)
Lifetime Membership
Rosemary Fowell, Aleen Gall, Leonard George, Dick Massa
Michelangelo Circle
Monet Circle
Denny & Lauren Ah-Tye
Picasso Circle
James B. Adger, Samuel Bassett & Pepe Pool, Rex & Judith Buethe, Sharon Elizondo, Robert Hammernik, Signey Hickey, Cliff & Ann Johnston, Ray Mince, Carol J. Pometta, LCSW*, Lynn D. Reynolds, Kristen Rinaker, Mia Shappee, Nishka Yudnich
Patron Membership
Janet Bonner, Dave Coyle, Peig Fairbrook, Marcela Hutak, Pauline Leinfelder, Mary Little, Gene T. Mar, Betty Myers, Susan Obert, Arlene Potter, Vicki Ramirez, Michael Randolph, JC Strote, Michelle Zachlod
Membership
Dick Agonoy, Shawn Allen, Allison Atas*, Daniel Barringa, Theresa Bayaca, Jeff Beebe, Zane Beebee*, Rudi Blondia, Andor Blum*, Joel Blum, Amy Bowen, Beth Brampton, Glenda Burns, Darrell R. Burns, Dr. MD, Jane Burns, Delany Carr, Catherine Christensen, Rasheeda Clawson, Becky Clover, Phyllis Cook, Joyce Costa, Stephen Coyle, Susan D’Arcy, Garrett Daniells, Clare Deng, Jeffrey Desera, Ray Diaz, Marilyn Eger, James Ellison, Richard Ernst, Fred Everly*, George Fairbrook, Beatriz Flores, Maria Flumiani, Jessica Fong, Jeanne Gaia*, Vicki Gaia, Shiloh Gastello, Jeremy Givens, Norma Goonan, Janet Hardie, Steve Harvath, Caroline Henry, Mike Hover, Deborah C. Jackson, Christa E. Jones, Mary Keeney, Ruth Koon, Ermunda Symon Korbin*, Sue LaMarr Kramer, Julia Lai, Beverly Lamontagne, John Lechner, Dr. Leslie Liberty, Cheryl Long, Lonni Magellan, Ethel A. Maharaj, Christa Malone, Charlene Martin, Debora Martin, Angie Maxson*, Anne McCaughey, Jim Melquist, Tina Moore, Barbara Moznett, Erna Murphy, Karen Newman, Linda Osborne, Rhett Regina Owings, Poppy Paizs, Yolanda Park, Steve & Barbara Pereira, Scott & Ann Pickering, Jackie Podesta, Radmilla Radkich, Joel Reyna Jr., Casandra Lee Roper, Joy Ross, Gerald Salmon, Ronda Sanders, Martha Sandler, Sherri Sanguinetti, Gay Lynn Saunders, Michael Schuchardt, Ann Scott, Anne Sheldon, Alain Simoneau, L.O. Smith, Henrietta Sparkman, Lili Spiegel, Renee Stark, Frieda Stewart, Cheri Vidas, Susan Von Sosten, Leslie Sullivan, Alex Teshin, Elaine Teller, Jeanette R. Thomas, Nancy Thomas, Mary Lois & Syd Thompson, Carolynne Toliver, Lauren Trask, Lucy Ruth Wright Rivers, Bobby Walls, Michelle Wiggins, Ann Zinck
New Members*
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Stockton Art League now offering Gift Cards with our new Square Point of Sales system. Simple select the gift card of your choice at the front desk or online at www.squareup.com/store/stocktonartleague |
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The Stockton Art League has been awarded a Stockton Arts Commission Endowment Grant which will fund the Stockton Art League's Outreach Program, including the 2019 Artist Demonstrations and Youth Art Classes.
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Board of Directors
Amy Baskerville, President
Frieda Stewart, Vice President
Michelle Zachlod, Secretary
Tina Moore, Treasurer
Board Members at Large
Denny Ah-Tye
Amy Bowen
Peig Fairbrook
Beatriz Flores
Maria Flumiani
Vicki Gaia
Shelley Castillo Garcia
Mary Little
Gallery Director
Jessica Fong
Assistant Gallery Director
Open
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