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Love Art, Love Life! www.lakewoodfestival.org Issue: Qtr 2, 2019

Lakewood Film, arts & book Festival

news & updates

Film Selection, Schedule Set

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Snowden will be Guest Artist for 2019Award-Winning Watercolorist to Paint on Site, Judge Competition

Event Updates

Ron Snowden, a Puyallup artist with a long history of earning recognition for his watercolor work, has made himself available to the upcoming ArtsFest celebration of art in September. He has volunteered to be a judge at the annual fine art competition and will be demonstrating his style and technniques at his exhibit table in the atrium of the Sharon McGavick Conference Center on the grounds of Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood.

A member of the American Watercolor Society and the Northwest Water-color Society, Snowden has earned top awards and Peoples’ Choice awards at the Washington State Fair Fine Art Show and and the Fred Oldfield Spring Art Show. He has twice earned the Director’s Purchase Award at the State Fair. Foss Maritime has selected his paintings eight years running for inclusion in their annual calendar.

Ron Snowden

FRIDAY1 PM, LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, UK-German, R, 123 min, 2006, Forest Whittaker, Academy Award Best Actor, 20 other awards. True storyabout the rise of Idi Amin of Uganda and his Scottish doctor. 4 PM, SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HO-TEL, UK-Hindi, PG-13, 122 MIN, 2015 All star cast, heartwarming charmer of a film thatappeals to all ages.7 PM, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, US, PG 13, 94 min, 2011, Woody Allen’s best, magical tale of man who goes back to 1920s every midnight. Historical as well as magical and charming. Audiences loved this film, 25 awards and Academy nominations.

SATURDAY1 PM, RATATOUILLE, US-French, G, 111 min, 2006, Academy Award, animated story of a rat and a young chef, loved by audiences of all ages4 PM, THE DEATH OF STALIN, R, 107 min, 2017, fast paced, somewhat comical story of events following Stalin’s death. Critics loved this film. 7 PM, KHARTOUM, UK, Approved, 128 min, 1966, epic film, 1885 Sudan, Egyptian forces led by British General defend against Madhi Muslim Army.

SUNDAY1 PM, BROOKLYN, Irish-UK, PG 13, 117 min, 2015, young Irish girl lands in 1950 Brooklyn. When her past catches up with her, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Beautiful film starring Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan, won 38 awards worldwide. 7 PM, CASABLANCA, US, PG, 102 min, 1942, all time film classic set in World War II French Morocco with Bogart and Bergman, black and white.

Alternates: - Amelia, Canada, PG, 111, MIN, 2005. The life story of Amelia Earhart and her rise to fame. Stars WA native Hillary Swank as Amelia, Richard Gere. - Laurel and Hardy, UK, PG 13, 110 min, 2019, haven’t viewed yet, just out on DVD). Strong reviews, film deals with their film decline and adjustments. - Assassinations, Korean, PG 13, 122 min, 2015, Korean resistance fighters battle Japanese occupation, but a spy is in the group. Good action film. - Mifune, the Last Samurai, Japan-US, PG, 80 min, 2017, Life story of the great Japanese actor nar-rated by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Okazaki (Heart Mountain). Documentary.- La Vie En Rose, French, Best Actor award, story of world acclaimed singer Edith Piaf.

The Lakewood Film, Art and Book Festival’s origin was the Asian Film Festival founded by Phil Raschke of Lakewood. Much has evolved and expanded, but all films are still shown free, each day and each film, free! September 13, 14,15th at McGavick Center, Clover Park Tech. College.

Shirley Peterson discovered her love and talents for art at a very young age. She attributes her abiding interest and life-long pursuit of art to her artist mother. From her she received encouragement and appreciation of art to the extent that hardly a day went by that she wasn’t painting and experimenting in various techniques and mediums. She recalls her first keeper was a pastel she did as a child of about 10-11 years. Her interest grew as she attended school and, in high school, she earned a position as a designer on the high school year book.

At University of California/Fresno Peterson majored in fine arts but before she could finish her degree, as in the personal histories of so many artists, life took a sharp turn that temporarily detoured her career track away from art. She married while in college and her new husband graduated and became a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

She kept a hand in her art as was convenient, but then childbirth in a young family with typically small resi-dential accommodations in a military environment made a serious involvement in art untenable, at least for the time. As her daughter grew and Jim’s career did the same, Shirley became involved in programs considered an expectation for officers’ wives — volunteering. There are numerous charities and community organizations that officers and enlisted service members’ spouses get involved in and that are vital to the military lifestyle. One of

Shirley’s favorites was base thrift shops in which lightly used clothing and household goods were donated for resale to military families. She also became involved in crafting projects and, on at least one base in Virginia she again became involved in finer art by taking watercolor paint classes.

When the Petersons retired from the military and settled in Lakewood Shirley again took up serious painting, now with her own home studio. While she does not produce her art with the expectation or goal of selling her paintings, like any creative person she does appreciate an occasional sale. She also enjoys being invited to exhibit her work as a sole artist and in group shows. She

has been a member of Pacific Gallery Artists since the nineties. Another activity she resumed is volunteering. In 1995 she joined Keep Lakewood Beautiful and worked

on several projects over a 7-8 year period that contributed to the beautification of major intersections and approaches to the new City of Lakewood, once it incorporated.

Since its inception Shirley has been a crucial member of the volunteer committee to establish the ArtsFest art festival for Lakewood. The festival is now approaching its 6th annual event with her at the helm of the arts exhibit and competition.

Volunteers — A Festival’s EssenceEveryone working to make the festival a success is a volunteer, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the fun.

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Shirley Peterson: “I’ve Never Met a Volunteer I Didn’t Like”

Peterson’s home studio is her dream come true. Well furnished and equiped for enabling her to stay long hours and well focused on her art wihtout tiring. Like most home artists (R) she needs space to store and enjoy her work.

Snowden, from page 1

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Above: Grand Canyon Mule Train Mail.Left: Old Cowboy is an earlier work using coffee to paint with.Right: Snowden’s most recent work painted at a workshop in Seattle. Fine artists seem to be constantly seeking new ideas, interesting subject matter and more expres-sive techniques.

Snowden’s work can be seen at: facebook.com/ron.snowden.3

While winning so much recognition he has made himself available to his large following by offering regional watercolor workshops. You would think when an artist reaches the point of commercial success and reknown he/she would begin settling down with his own familiar style. But Snowden is constantly checking out and signing up for workshops conducted by other artists he respectcs and, when appropriate, incorpo-rating some of what he learns into his own arsenal of techniques and styles.

Portraits take up a good measure of his time, but

he gains most inspiration from the natural world that encourages so many artists, art lovers and outdoor enthusiasts to live in and explore Washington and the Northwest. The difference is he is able to apply his talents to the art of interpreting his vision onto sheets of paper for all to enjoy.

Warren and Dorothy Hunt of Newell Hunt Furniture in Puyallup have opened up enough wall space to display as many as 80 of Snowden’s paintings that are available for purchase. Patients and staff at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital too, have benefited from his art and community spirit through

Life getting a bit too predictable?Take a deep breath, shed your inhibitions and jump right in. Volunteer! It doesn’t even have to be with the Lakewood Film, Arts and Book festival (FAB). But if it isn’t you will be missing out on what is probably the most fun, least stressful volunteer opportunity in the region. And, since the event only happens once a year – with laid back meetings once a month, if you are the committee – you can measure your capacity for volunteering without breaking a sweat! If you have a love for the arts FAB is perfect for you. The Film, Arts & Book festival needs volunteers to help plan, organize and run the annual event. No particu-lar skills required – you can find fulfilment In many areas. But the festival committee also needs skilled or talented people with special skills such as graphics, website design, admin, P.R. and more.

To volunteer email Kat Flores at kflores@cityoftacoma.org or call 253-232-7178.Visit www.lakewoodfestival.org/volunteer-donate.html and FB at Lakewood-FAB-Festival

the paintings he has donated to the hospital yearly.Ron Snowden is a very congenial artist and

teacher. Feel free to approach him during the FAB (Film, Art & Book) Festival. Meet the guest artist as well as dozens of authors, then take in a free movie or two for a truly relaxing experience.

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Artist’s ResourcesClubs: Pacific Gallery Artistswww.pacificgalleryartists.orgNewsletter: http://www.pacificgalleryartists.org/PDF-download.htm.

Peninsula Art League peninsulaartleague.comNewsletter: http://peninsulaartleague.com/newsletter.html

Rainier League of Arts rainierleagueofarts.orgNewsletter: See link at home page bottomTacoma Photographic Societyhttps//www.tacomaphoto.org/Note: On the HOME page click again on the HOME page link. None of the links work on the first Home page!

Events:Gallery Row in Gig Harbor is hosting the fifth annual Itty Bitty Show. This is a great opportunity for artists to show their miniature work. Show dates are May 4 - May 31, 2019. Applications and info: https://galleryrowgigharbor.com/

Lakewood Film, Arts & Book Fest Sept. 13 -15www.lakewoodfestival.org Check website for updates and info.Newsletter: http://lakewoodfestival.org/newsletter.html

This newsletter is produced by Ed Kane/Freelance Graphics as a communications tool for Lakewood ArtsFest.

This group has the honor of claiming the distin-guished Western artist Fred Oldfield as one of its founding members in 1968. Meetings are held at the Mid-County Community Center at 10205 44th Ave E. in Summit the third Tuesday of every month except July and August.

The club, according to information on their website, www.rainierleagueofarts.org, welcomes new members including fine artists and photographers, as well as new emerging artists. Each meeting a guest artist from outside the club or from their membership demonstrates a variety of techniques and materials including, but not limited to oil, watercolor, pastels, colored pencil, charcoal, acrylic, 3D art, photography and mixed media

Arts Community: ClubsRainier League of Arts

Throughout Puget Sound (and far beyond) are many organizations dedicated to some facet or other of the world of art. This column will be examining those groups and their modus operandi to help you locate one that is most suitable to your medium and mindset. If you have a group you would like highlighted in this newsletter please send your suggestion to: lakewoodnews@harbornet.com.Information about arts organizations and activities in our communities will be published based on available space. To submit items of interest to artists and art lovers email Ed Kane at lakewoodnews@harbornet.com.

Examples work by members of Rainier League of Art.

Above, Christine Westphal.Right: Eagle by George Zantua.Below: Station at Galvin by Mark Rogers.

Cascade Mountains by Paul Langston, Rainier League of Arts.