Carolina Elizabeth

No, I did not really spend my birthday with Donald Longcrier, rather I spent some time celebrating by viewing his work. Let me explain. This weekend was the weekend after my thirty-fifth birthday. Although the birthday itself was not the best, the weekend more than made up for it. I went to the Farmer’s Market and got an orchid-my favorite flowers. You can see them above. They are even more mesmerizing in person. Then I snuck into the City Arts Center for the pottery sell at and got a few pieces that I had to come home with me. The prices that they had made me feel that I was almost pirating them. They are great pieces for which find a home around my home and can be added to other items in a still life painting I plan to start this coming weekend. While at City Arts, I walked through Donald Longcrier's exhibit. It made up for all the events that went wrong on my birthday (starting with my car not wanting to start). It was one of the most peaceful experiences I have had in a long ...

Kim Camp Bird Man Kim Camp ToothFairy Michi Susan Through the Window Michi Susan Tea Ceremony "Vicissitude" is the word that started our professional development on expanding our student’s vocabulary. I thought that is title for my blog post for that week. Good or bad there were more unexpected things than those that were expected. It started with a small car accident, doctor’s appointments, and a couple of school happenings that I was not awaiting. That is the bad. The good was that on our way to the OSU-Okc Farmers Market , we stopped by the City Arts Center to see the work of Kate Rivers and Barbara Robinette Moss. The better news is that Ezri and I were invited to the Artist Talk. It was very interesting. Kate Rivers walked us through her creative process. She spoke of the story behind some of her works and how she gathers inspiration. We also heard Narciso Arguelles and Cassandra Wozniak speak. One day I will share my thoughts on that. Today we will stick to the ...

My students have done a beautiful sculpture (photo above) for El Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead). It has painted paper mache skulls with tissue paper marigolds and other flowers. In Mexico, in other Latin countries and now, in some parts of the United States, people remember and celebrate the life of their loved ones that have past away--November 2nd and 3rd. The celebration includes music, dance, and visual arts. Photos from other schools are below. Enjoy! The work above was created by a senior in one of our high schools. Her ceramic sculptures were oohed and ahhed by all. It was brilliant, festive, and perfect for the celebration. I hope to see more of her work in the future. Our Day of the Dead Sculpture along with other fabulous works from students throughout the Oklahoma City Public schools is being exhibited at the Gold Dome in Oklahoma City (1112 NW 23rd St.). The gallery is open to the public. I hope you will go by and view the works.

If volunteers are not found to fill open board positions, the current board will dissolve. The association and all assets will be disposed of according to the by-laws. I urge you to donate a small amount of your time each month so that this organization that has been in existence for over thirty years can continue. If you feel that art is an important part of our community, give some of your time. Below is a list of the open opportunities. If you are uncomfortable taking on a position by yourself, ask a friend to share one with you. Monday, October 26 is the night we vote on a new board for next year; please contact me before then if you can give a little of yourself for art. If we all work together, we will have a vibrant and active organization for many years to come. Please contact Tena Chiarchiaro at 503-6072 or tchiaro@cox.net Call for Volunteers Vacancies for EAA Board Positions are President , Vice President, Program Chairman, Fall Show Chairman, Spring Show Chairman, Secretary,...

Peonies with Sliced Apple, by Carla Anglada I have started teaching middle school art. My classes are full of characters that give me many stories to tell (with no names, of course). I absolutely love it and can’t wait to share with them what I know. Oh, if you have any great lesson or project ideas, please, send them my way. At this time, all my students are working on one sculpture for El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Each class is creating a part of the sculpture of paper mache skulls and color tissue paper flowers. It will be part of an exhibit at the Gold Dome in Oklahoma City starting October 22nd. I hope you come to see it. I will post more details of the event later. Because I am a new teacher, I have lots of catch-up work to do. This has limited my painting time to almost zero. But now that I am getting a tad bit more comfortable, I look forward to learning from an artist whose work I have admired since I walked into the JRB and spotted one of her 8”x10” master paint...

So I am taking the lazy way of informing you of the wonderful things happening through OVAC: Workshop: Dreaming Big: Public Art http://www.artistsurvivalkit.org/ Cost: $10 ($5 for OVAC Members) OVAC in partnership with Oklahoma Art in Public Places, presents two workshops to answer questions and help artists prepare to apply for the Public Art Mentorship (see below). Workshops are open to all artists who are interested in public art. Hear from Stan Carroll, an artist experienced in making large-scale artwork, as well as Debby Williams, Director of Oklahoma Art in Public Places. August 22; 1-4pm – Harwelden Mansion, 2210 S Main, Tulsa August 29; 1-4 pm – OK History Center, 2401 N Laird Ave, OKC Workshop: Artist Proposal Writing Workshop (Art 365 & Momentum Spotlight) http://www.artistsurvivalkit.org/ Cost: $10 ($5 for OVAC Members) Learn the basics of writing a project proposal. Proposal deadlines are approaching for Art 365 and Momentum Spotlight. Both require the same materials – ...