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Monday, April 20, 2009
OREGON CRAFTED APRIL 2009 NEWSLETTER
Greetings to all Oregon Crafted artists, crafters, partners, and supporters!
The staff of Oregon Crafted continues to realign programming to address the needs of artists. To this end Oregon Crafted needed to learn more about the artists concerns. Every artist member of Oregon Crafted has received a personal phone call from another artist or member of the Board of Directors. The information gleamed from the artists will be used to develop future programs. We will keep you advised as to the results of the survey.
With the downturn in the economy The Board of Directors and I are working on a new strategic plan that will incorporate the survey results, marketing and fundraising needs. The target date of the completions of the strategic plan is the middle of May.
Congratulations to our Oregon Crafted Board President, Kathi Phillpott, who has received a Pacific Continental Bank employee “Volunteer of the Year” award for her work with Oregon Crafted and the Lane County Dental Society.
In mid-May Oregon Crafted will be distributing for a limited time, the 2nd Edition Oregon Crafted Guidebook for free! This is our gift to the community and to our artists, and will be a way for the Guidebook to get into as many hands as possible. We will have 17 distribution points in Lane, Linn, Benton, & Lincoln Counties, and we will advertise in local newspapers.
We are adding an update sticker, donation card and addendum to the 2nd Edition Guidebooks in preparation for the Giveaway, and are looking for volunteers to help prepare the books. On Wednesday, April 22nd & Thursday, April 23rd, we will have a work party at the Oregon Crafted office. Starting at 10 am, we will work on books, and then take a pizza break at noon. Everyone is welcome and let us know when you can come!!! If you can’t make it on these dates, we will be prepping books for the next several weeks during our regular office hours, Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 2 pm, and welcome your help whenever it is convenient for you!
“It has been my pleasure to be a Potter and Sculptor for most of my adult life. I love feeling and watching each ball of clay on the wheel transform between the centered pull of my fingers into a new form. The concept that each pot when finished will have a place in someone’s home to function in everyday living has always been very fulfilling to me. All of my sunfaces and face pots, are individually sculpted, using only my fingertips, manipulating the clay from front to back.
When sculpting a face in a pot, the clay is still moist enough to move finger pressure. I begin with the nose, then push out the eyes and cheeks, working from inside and out. The smile happens last. I strive each time to give each face ultimate contentment and joy. No matter what mood I might bring to work, when the pot smiles, I find myself smiling back. My greatest hope is that they will have the same effect upon others.”
Visit Debrah in her studio on the Upper Calapooia River. Take Hwy 228 to Holley and turn onto Upper Calapooia Dr. Travel 4.5 mi up river, watch for signs. Phone: 541-367-3772.
Learn more at the Oregon Crafted website.
Our Website got a facelift!
If you haven’t visited Oregon Crafted’s website lately, now is the time to take another look. Our staff has been working hard to make our site more dynamic, user friendly and informative for visitors and members. A number of new Oregon Crafted artists have also been added to the directory, as well as updates from other members. Go to www.oregoncrafted.org and check it out. Like what you see? Have other ideas? Please contact info@oregoncrafted.org to share your thoughts and feedback.
Did you know?
Oregon Crafted™ is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes stability and prosperity among Oregon’s artists, handcrafters and related businesses by providing educational opportunities and relevant resources. It is only through the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations that we are able to carry out our mission of supporting Oregon arts and artists. Donors are a vital component in our ability to offer trainings and classes, provide support and guidance and create economic opportunities in your community. For more information on how to become an Oregon Crafted supporter, visit our website at www.oregoncrafted.org/donations or call 541-687-8353.
Save the Date – Oregon Crafted Sampler Show, November 14 & 15
This fall Oregon Crafted is debuting our first annual Sampler Show. Please mark your calendars now so that you won’t miss it – November 14 & 15, 10am-6pm at the Lane County Fairgrounds Auditorium. The event will showcase the talents of approximately 60 Oregon Crafted artists. Come see art, enjoy art and support art by purchasing one (or many!) of the great pieces available that weekend. The event is also an Oregon Crafted fundraiser and proceeds will help support our programs.
Oregon Crafted Sampler Show Sponsorships Now Available!
Sponsorships are a vital component to help make our first annual Sampler Show a success. There are many benefits at different levels. Sponsorships are tax deductible and are a great use of your company’s advertising dollars. Please contact joan@oregeoncrafted.org or at 541-687-8353.
Oregon Crafted Spring Workshops:
The fee for the following Oregon Crafted workshops is $15 for Oregon Crafted members and $25 for non-members. Please register and make your payment for the workshops by sending a check to: Oregon Crafted, 220 E. 11th, Suite 5, Eugene, OR 97401; or call our office at 541-687-8353 to make a credit card payment. The registration deadline for David’s workshop is April 20th – however, there are still spaces available (no refunds after 4/20), and Scott’s workshop deadline is April 30th (no refunds after 5/5).
Photography Workshop with David Simone, Lightworks Photography
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 9 am to 3 pm
Lightworks Photography, 84569 Laughlin Rd., Eugene
541-485-2135 (please call if you need directions)
Participants Bring: cameras, camera manuals, and if possible, examples of photography you’ve done of your artwork, and a lunch.
Course Description: This workshop will demonstrate how to photograph your two- and three-dimensional artwork. We'll talk about lighting, light modifiers, backdrops, cameras, lenses and filters. We will explore how to minimize reflections and shadows and how to create contrast between your art and the background. Whether you have a digital point and shoot, a digital single lens reflex or a film camera, this workshop will advance your knowledge and understanding of how to create powerful photographs that will show the quality of your work.
About the Instructor: David Simone has been photographing artists’ work for over 20 years. Visit the artist’s photo gallery on his web site www.davidsimone.com
Every Artist Needs A Portfolio
A Fine Art Portfolio Workshop with Scott Huette
Saturday, May 9th, 10:15 am to 4 pm
Corvallis/Benton County Library, Board Room
645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR
Saturday, May 16th, 10:15 am to 4 pm
Oregon Crafted Office, Conference Room
220 E.11th Ave., Suite 5, Eugene, OR
Participants Bring: existing portfolios, printed reproductions, and/or 1-2 pieces of original work.
Course Description: A portfolio is a versatile tool that no artist should be without. It is a portable gallery of your work offering you the opportunity to exhibit and market your work anywhere, anytime. This workshop is suitable for artists beginning production of a new portfolio and for artists looking to improve an existing portfolio. Through instructor presentations, group discussions, and peer review, participants will examine portfolio design and production, including issues of format, layout, typography, sequence, bindings, enclosures, and digital fine art capture & reproduction methods.
About the Instructor: Scott is an award-winning photographer and serves as a Board Member for the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA) and the Chair of the Artist Services Committee. He has facilitated several artist trainings including Designing Fine Art Presentation Packages and Writing an Authentic Artist Statement. He is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Oregon where he currently teaches Art and Human Values, Portfolio Design and Presentation, and Digital Portfolio Production.