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ANNE LLOYD GALLERYat a glance

Arts Beat is published quarterly by the Decatur Area Arts Council.217-423-3189 • 217-423-3194 (fax) • www.decaturarts.org • arts4all@decaturarts.org

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salvage and selvage

young artist showcase

ego vs. alter ego

Greenviolet by Laura Wennstrom

Enjoy Learning About ArtArts education is the cornerstone of the Decatur Area Arts Council’s pro-grams, from the PASS program to gallery field trips to classes. We offer lots of terrific arts education experiences for ages two years and up.

Fall class participants turned out some great art. They created edible sculp-tures, silk scarves, acrylic landscapes, tiny tins and much more! Free Senior Classes were very popular thanks to a grant from Susan Wade. In addition, two groups of 20 homeschool students enjoyed a nine-week program of full art classes.

Scholarships for students who can’t afford the cost to attend a class are available through a gift from the Louise A. Fathauer Memorial Fund.

Check out a list of classes being planned for Spring 2015 on page 3.

Going with the Flow by Shelley Brucar

This Spring we have fun new ideas to make classes even more enjoyable and rewarding. • Parent-Add-10 - Allows

parents, caregivers or, mentors to take a class with a child at a reduced price ($10 each).

• Free Wi-Fi and coffee in the Schmalz Classroom - Offered to parents while their children take classes in the Barnett Arts Studio.

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thebeat goes on}OUR MISSION:Introduce and promote the arts, enhance arts educational opportunities, and increase the impact of and access to the arts to improve the quality of life in the community.

So Many Ways to Support DAACBecome a member! Complete and return the membership form on the back of this Arts Beat, or grab your plastic money and call 423-3189 or go to www.decaturarts.org/support-arts.

Give a gift of appreciated assets or provide a bequest in your will or estate plans. Check the “contact me” box on the member-ship form or call Jerry Johnson.

Sponsor an exhibit! You, a group of friends, or your business can help bring great art to the Anne Lloyd Gallery. You’ll be recognized in Arts Beat, on the exhibit poster and exhibit invitations and at the opening reception. To learn more, call Gallery Director Sue Powell.

Make a major gift to support specific pro-grams and needs for DAAC.

Experience: ART Field Trip ScholarshipsThanks to a generous donation from the Young Philanthropists Giving Circle, DAAC now has scholarships available for school classes and other youth groups to participate in our Experience: ART field trip program. Each month the gallery exhibit provides a catalyst for field trip discussion, a “treasure hunt” for art concepts and a hands-on art project. If you are a teacher, parent or group leader who would like to explore this oppor-tunity, please contact Sue Powell at 423-3189 or sue@decaturarts.org.

I’m often asked where the Decatur Area Arts Coun-cil gets the money to offer all of its terrific pro-grams. The short answer is... from the generous people throughout the Decatur area.

DAAC doesn’t receive funding from the city or county or township. We are fortunate to receive two grants each year from the Illinois Arts Council Agency for general programs and regranting that amount to approximately 5% of our annual budget. Otherwise, local funds from individual members, business sponsors, foundations, corporations, and our two annual fundraisers fuel our activities.

A few recent examples of this local generosity are:• A grant from the Young Philanthropists Giving

Circle to support Experience: ART Field Trip scholarships.

• A donation from Susan Wade to make our free arts classes for seniors possible.

• A grant from Homefield Energy to allow us to offer bus scholarships to transport kids to PASS performances.

• A gift from the Amherst Hardy Foun-dation to fund the new Artist-in-Resi-dence Program.

Below are just a few of the ways that you can help DAAC “keep up the good work.”Thank you so much!

JERRY JOHNSON, executive director

Members of the Young Philanthropists Giving Circle present Jerry Johnson with a check.

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Mark Your Calendar for Spring ClassesRegistration for Spring classes begins in January 2015 Register online at www.decaturarts.org or call 423-3189.

Classes for Kids and Adults• Still Life Drawing Workshop with Cezanne

Jan. 24 - 10:30am-1:30pm (bring lunch)• Watercolor Technique Landscapes

Feb. 7 - 10:30am-12:30pm• Hinamatsuri (Girls Day-Japan) several art activities

Feb. 28 - 10:30am-1:30pm (bring lunch)• Zentangle Watercolor Animal Portraits

March 14 - 10:30am-12:30pm• Psanky Ukrainian Easter Eggs

March 28 - 10:30am-12:30pm• Mixed Media Cityscape Relief Sculpture

April 4 - 10:30am-12:30pm• Earth Day Woven Tree of Life Wall Hanging

April 25 - 10:30am-12:30pm• Tango no Sekku (Boys Day-Japan) (several activi-

ties) May 2 - 10:30am-1:30pm (bring lunch)

• Mother’s Day Art Geninne’s Ink and Watercolor-Simple Birds and Woodland Creatures (all ages) May 9 - 10:30am-12:30pm

• Minecraft Pizza Party Event (several activities). (ages 6 and up) May 15 - 6-9pm

• Exploring Michelangelo (several activities) May 23 - 10:30am-1:30pm (bring lunch)

Cocktails and Creations (Adults only)• Charming Decoupage Coasters - Feb. 26 - 6-8pm• Geninne’s Ink and Watercolor/Simple Birds and

Woodland Creatures - March 19 - 6-8pm• Whimsical Trees on Canvas - April 16 - 6-8pm• Earrings Galore - May 21 - 6-8pm

Free Senior ClassesTuesdays - April 21-May 25 - 10-11:30am• Mixed Media Sunshines• Vibrant Cardboard Cityscape Reliefs• Watercolor Zentangle Animal Portraits• Van Gogh Sunflower Painting• Georgia O’Keefe Flowers Up Close• Easy Landscape Drawing

New Artist-in-Residence ProgramThanks to a grant from the Amherst Hardy Foundation, Decatur Area Arts Council is taking the arts into the schools through a new “artists in residence” program. Starting with four local elementary schools and utilizing Illinois artists, this program will bring an artist into the school to present a performance or work with the stu-dents on a project.

School arts programs are often the first to be cut despite the many studies showing that the arts teach children unique lessons in history, math, science, and language arts. As arts edu-cation is the cornerstone of the Decatur Area Arts Council’s mission, we are working to help fill this gap in our local children’s education.

Schedule an Arty Party and celebrate with flair!

We provide a quality art teacher and an hour-long art project in our Studio and you provide the cake, balloons, and all the

rest. Package prices vary depending on materials and number of guests. For more info, visit www.decaturarts.org/classes-programs/arty-party/ or call 423-3189.

Jenny Cow-gill teaches Parsons School children about the connection between painting and music.

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anne lloyd gallery exhibitions

YOUNG ARTISTS ShOWCASEJanuary 5-28Presented by Gallery 510 Arts Guild, Ltd.

Young Artists Showcase opens the new year with a freshness that only children’s art can truly deliver. Presented annually by Gallery 510 Arts Guild, Ltd., this exhibit features exemplary art by area students in fifth through eighth grade. Through a jurying process one hundred of the best entries were selected from almost 400 pieces of art. The result is a vibrant display of diverse subject matter and art media. Community sponsors, DAAC, Illinois Arts Council, Richland Community College, Dynagraphics Fast Impressions, Brinkoetter & Associates, Alan and Beth Frigy, The Andreas Foundation and Nova Framing proudly back this showcase aimed at nurturing and encour-aging young artists.

Awards ceremonies on Sunday, January 11 in the Anne Lloyd Gallery will recog-nize these talented young art-ists from Macon County and surround-ing towns.

EGO VS. ALTER EGOFebruary 5-28Far from his home in Romania, Ilie Vaduva recently landed in Decatur and has established himself in a studio at the Heroic Age Art Center in Mt. Zion. His childhood love of art was nurtured throughout his school years, training him in decorative mural paint-ing, graphic design, printmaking and classical skills. The combination of all these influences can be seen in his exhibit entitled Ego Vs. Alter Ego which show-cases huge, wall-size paintings that marry his unconventional touch of classicism with surrealistic images.

Vaduva has developed and perfected an innovative mixed media technique that combines transparent layers of oil colors and white ink applied with pen in crosshatch fashion. Deep, rich and subtle shades of color emerge, accented by texture and strong contrasts of light against dark. The psychology of ego and alter ego is represent-ed through scenes in which “characters” – ribbon-like mythological animals and chess pieces – meet their own distorted images.

Gallery WalkFebruary 6, 5-7:30 pm

•Madden Arts Center features Ilie Vaduva’s U.S. debut! Meet the artist and enjoy pianist Mike Waltenberger.

•Gallery 510 featured artist, Anthony Collins, Paintings speaks at 6:30 pm.

• Blue Connection features Millikin student photogra-phers presenting SnapChat! Speaker at 6 pm.

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Xmas ARTicles Rocks the holiday Season!More than 1,000 shoppers visited the Anne Lloyd Gallery for the opening of the 2014 Xmas ARTicles Shop during the Downtown Christmas Walk. Thanks to all of the shoppers who bought unique art and craft items from more than 50 artists. Thanks to the many volunteers who got the shop up and running, shared musical talent or helped us make the Christmas Walk a jolly event!

SALVAGE & SELVAGEMarch 5-30The reclaiming and re-use of cast-off, found and recycled materi-als has sparked the imagination of artists in all media. This exhibit features the creative use of “non-traditional” ma-terials, surface design and stitching techniques by members of Fiber Artists Coalition. They embraced the challenge to create unique fiber artworks by combining the notion of salvage and selvage. “Fiber arts with a contemporary edge” describes their innovative approach.

An affiliation of textile artists from the Upper Midwest, Fiber Artists Coalition exhibits in venues throughout the U.S. Eight of their members col-laborated on Salvage & Selvage which is currently on tour. Many have published books about their processes, are in demand as teachers or lecturers and have exhibited internationally.

Gallery WalkMarch 6, 5-7:30 pm

•Madden Arts Center features fiber arts activities for all ages in the Barnett Arts Studio. A Fiber

Artists Coalition representative will speak at 6 pm.•Gallery 510 featured artist, Mike Delaney, water-

color, speaks at 6:30 pm.• Blue Connection features Millikin alumni artists

clebrating women’s empowerment through art. Speaker at 6 pm.

2015 International Arts Experience: Chile and Argentina

Do you have or know anyone who has art, native crafts or artifacts from Chile or Argentina? Do you have a connection or know a resource for these cul-tures? Help us gather a rich and interesting exhibit about these neighboring cultures. Please contact Gallery Director Sue Powell right away at 423-3189.

Artist, Linda Witte Henke

Salvage: to rescue, recover, save, or reclaim waste materialsSelvage: the fabric edging woven to prevent fraying

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DAAC Grants Support Arts in our CommunityDAAC is proud to announce the following recipients of the latest grants for arts programming.

• Antioch Christian Academy – Dinner theatre showcas-ing the students’ talents.

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters – Dance lessons for children, families, and volunteers at their annual holiday party.

• Children’s Museum of IL – Workshop for children to make creative flower arrangements.

• Decatur Park District – PERFORM! to present Fiddler on the Roof with the MU Youth Symphony.

• Decatur and Macon County Animal Shelter – Adopt-a-Pet Art Show for Macon County students K-12.

• Decatur Underground Theatre – Stage a production of West Side Story.

• Macon Resources – Creative dance class twice a week in November and December for special needs adults.

• Meridian High School – Produce the play High School Musical in fall.

• Meridian Primary School – Students attend the Little Theatre on the Square production of School House Rock, Jr.

• Salvation Army – Art program to be held once a week for 16 weeks for male, homeless residents.

The DAAC grant program supports and promotes arts events and creative arts learning experiences where the arts are the main event. If you are a non-profit organi-zation, school, church or municipality, you are eligible to apply.

Find grant guidelines and application online at www.decaturarts.org/grants.

Grant deadlines are October 1, February 2, and May 1.

PASS–PerformingArts Series for StudentsIs your child’s class or school taking advantage of this terrific opportunity. For over 45 years, the PASS program has been providing local children with the chance to see live theatre in the beautiful Kirkland Fine Arts Center. All shows are only $4 per student except The Orchestra’s Greatest Hits which is free. Study guides are also available for all the shows, offering an additional educational element. Seating is still available for the following shows:

• Cirque Zuma Zuma – February 9• Dog Loves Books – March 23• The Lightning Thief – March 25• The Orchestra’s Greatest Hits – April 21

If you would like your child to take advantage of this excellent opportunity, contact your school’s principal and teachers. Encourage them to ask about our bus transportation scholarships.

When you name the Decatur Area Arts Council to receive a bequest or other gift through your estate plans, you play a personal role in ensuring the arts remain a vital part of our community.

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board of directors

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Ngozi OnuoraChris PhillipsJosh RohrscheibMichael Sexton

Jerry Johnson Executive DirectorStella Carnahan Administrative DirectorSue Powell Gallery DirectorJenny Cowgill Arts Education CoordinatorCathy Briggs Events & Services CoordinatorPeggy Baity Administrative AssistantGwen Montgomery Administrative Assistant

Erick Hubbard PresidentWes Shade Vice PresidentCindy Lewis SecretaryLance Gauble TreasurerDr. Alan Frigy Past President

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artscouncilBus Trips to the Fox TheaterJoin us for a great bus trip experience as the Decatur Area Arts Council travels to the beautiful Fox Theater in St. Louis for the matinee performance of Cinderella on Thursday, Janu-ary 29, 2015. Only a few tickets are left so call soon if interested. Tickets are $160 and includes a delicious buffet lunch and great seats. Other trips are avail-able with waiting lists. Check out our web site at decaturarts.org or call 217-423-3189.

The national touring production of Cinderella was originally choreo-graphed for Broadway by Decatur native Josh Rhodes.

Be a part of the 2015 Make•Explore•Share Day on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at

University of Illinois Extension on the Richland Community College campus. It’s a gathering of fascinating, curious people... artists, tinkerer, hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts of all kinds… who enjoy learn-ing and sharing what they can do.

• Exhibitors space is free.• Exhibitors must have a demonstration or interactive element on-

going during the event.• Exhibitors may sell items if they donate 10% to the event.

If you would like to be an exhibitor, fill out the application at this link, by March 1, 2015. web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/

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