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Our snow days have been perfect for getting much painting done. Some of my students will be studying the Civil War and African American art of the time. I found a quilt online created by Harriet Powers and wanted a poster to show them, instead of just a quick powerpoint picture. So, Ezri and I made a painting similar to it on a large canvas. I changed things around a little bit, but I still want the children to get the idea of Harriet's applique quilts. We had so much fun Ezri painted the below by herself. I love them both. Alexia is preparing work for contests. I will have to share that later.
On my easel right now…

The problem with wanting to create a painting a day is that I work on several at one time, but I am still painting every day.

If you are not currently recieving Art Splash, you are missing out. Here is some of the information Melyn sent out this month.
January 2010

Annual Juried Art Show at Studio 107
Studio 107 in Ardmore has this art show exhibit January 20 to February 27. Registration and delivery of work is January 15 and 16. All visual artists 18 years old and older are eligible to enter. Media categories include painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture, collage, glass, jewelry, and printmaking. For more information and a copy of the prospectus, email Studio107@hotmail.com.

Artists’ Of the Arbuckles 1st Photography Exhibit
Photographers wishing to enter photographs will be limited to five photographs. The fee is $5.00 per entry. Registration is January 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Judging will occur on January 23. The exhibit will be open to the public the following week.
For more information about the exhibit and gallery hours, please contact the gallery at (580) 622-5744. If you would like information mailed please leave message on gallery phone or you may visit the gallery at 330 Muskogee, Sulphur, Okla. or e-mail Sondra Drake at Sondra@brightok.net.

Birding Festival invites nature artists
On Friday April 16 to Sunday the 18th, there will be about 150 birders from all over the world coming to Woodward, Oklahoma, for a Lesser Prairie Chicken (and other birds) Festival. There is a $30 booth fee. For more information contact JohnKennington@gmail.com.

Calendar of Events It's time to get your February Calendar Events to Red River Family magazine. Please send them to becky@redriverfamily.com.

Coffee Slingers seeks artists
Artist needed to display works at Coffee Slingers located in downtown OKC. Email sample of work with contact information. Email arts@coffeeslingers.com.

The following are stolen directly from the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition newsletter. If you are a visual artist, be sure to check out their website and look at the membership information. They are a phenom group and do much to bring the Oklahoma visual artist and visual arts to the forefront. www.ovac-ok.org

ADCT BLOCK PARTY evan@evantaylorphoto.com
Left Field Project, Tulsa Pick up blocks: December 17, 5-7
Deadline: January 15 Event: January 28
Fundraiser for Art Directors Club of Tulsa. Receive a block to turn into an art object. .

2010 FINE ARTS INSTITUTE YOUTH IMPRESSIONS STATEWIDE JURIED ART SHOW CALL FOR ARTISTS http://www.edmondfinearts.com/
Deadline: January 13 Open to 1st-12th grades Cash prizes totaling $1,200

THE VELVET SHOW CALL FOR ARTISTS
ashley@akagallery.net 3001 Paseo, OKC
Deadline: January 29-30, noon-7 pm Entry Fee: $10 for 3 works/$2 each additional piece
This is a velvet painting show, all work must be on velvet or use velvet in the piece. Juried by actual work. Email for a full prospectus.

PASEO ARTS FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW AVAILABLE
www.thepaseo.com Deadline: February 1

COMMUNITY BASED PUBLIC ART: SEEKING MURAL ASSISTANT
http://www.maaa.org/muralproject http://www.maaa.org/
http://www.davidloewenstein.com/dlmurals.html
NEW Deadline: February 1 Paid assistants will work alongside experienced community based artist Dave Loewenstein to create a mural in rural Oklahoma in March, April and May 2010. Ideal candidates will have an interest in community art, public processes and flexibility to be onsite for the project.

CALL FOR 33rd ANNUAL STILLWATER ARTS FESTIVAL
http://stillwater.org/content/arts-festival/arts-festival_signup.php
artsandheritagefestival@stillwater.org
Early-bird Deadline: February 19, 2010 Deadline: April 2, 2010 Festival Dates: April 17-18

PASEO ARTS ASSOCIATION SEEKS TEACHING ARTISTS
info@thepaseo.com 405-525-2688
Paseo Arts Association is working with Edgemere Elementary for Spring After School Program in the Arts. It will begin February 2- March 11. Teaching artists are asked to commit to two days- Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30. Email or call for more information.

CITY ARTS CENTER SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR SUMMER BREAK CAMPS
josh@cityartscenter.org

Melyn Johnson, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

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