Funky Town will be THE place to be on Saturday, February 6, 7pm to Midnight for The Bal Masque at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg! When you get off the elevator at the Brewery’s Abbey Bar, you’ll be stepping through a time-warp, right back into the 1970’s...Under the big disco ball, the “Saturday Night Fever” lighted dance floor will reflect logos of sponsors throughout the evening, lava lamps will glow on the tables, and a big screen will show a live-feed of the evening’s action.

In the Gallery, the exciting silent auction will offer all kinds of great themed gift baskets such as restaurant, hotel, and theatre packages, jewelry, a Cabot Cheese assortment, a certificate for Segways of Hershey, and even a guitar! Dr. Edwin North, the Bal’s popular resident psychic, will do readings throughout the evening, and a raffle will be held to win a weekend at a “Funky Cottage” on Silver Lake.

The menu, in keeping with the “Funky Town” theme, will offer such delicacies as “Caffiene Jolt Grilled Chicken Bites,” “ Vegetarian Baked Bean Fritters,” “Chocolate Trout,” and “Coconut Beer Batter Spam with Raspberry Horseradish Sauce”!

Back by popular demand are “Midnight Spaghetti and the Chocolate G-Strings” as the dance band and “The Gadjo Playboys” as the Gypsy Swing musicians in the Gallery Area. Emcee will be Chris Garrett of MixedUp Productions.

The Art Association is partnering with Goodwill Industries this year by holding a clothing drive in conjunction with the Bal Masque. And with this “Funky Town” theme, where better to acquire costumes for the Bal than at a Goodwill Store! In the Harrisburg Area, Goodwill stores may be found at 627 Cameron Street, 5420 Jonestown Road, and at 182 Engle Road in Elizabethville.

NEWS & CLASSESW I N T E R 2 0 1 0

2 Figuratively Speaking to Debut

3 Invitational Show to Debut

with South Korean Artist

4 Free Artists Seminars

5 Plein Air Painting in Greece

Local Artist Writes Book

“Song in My Art” is New

Membership Show

6 Members in the News

Mariella Trosko Elected to

AAH Board

7 Special Thanks To:

AAH Hires New Employee

8 Calendar of Events

Do you “Tweet”?

Spring 2010 Class Schedule

I N T H I S I S S U E :

Come to “Funky Town” on February 6!

The Bal Masque originated in the 1940’s as a true “artists’ ball,” and has continued as the region’s premiere Mardi Gras celebration ever since. The Bal is the Art Association of Harrisburg’s major fundraiser, as well as a great party, benefitting the AAH classes and exhibition program. Underwriters for the 2010 Bal include Pinnacle Health, Crabtree Rohrbaugh, Lamar Advertising, Lehman Volvo, The Harrisburg DID, Capital City Mall, The Hall Foundation, Fry Communications, and WHTM-TV, Media Sponsor.

Tickets are $45 for open seating and reserved seating is $65. Visit www.artassocofhbg.com to purchase tickets online or call (717)236-1432.

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Funky Town! – continued from page 1 – NEWSLETTER STAFFCarrie Wissler-ThomasEditor

Rachel AtarLayout & Design Editor

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRichard LeBlancChair of the Board

Jeff Wiles Vice Chairman

Robert A. PotterTreasurer

Martha BrownSecretary

J. Stephen Feinour, Esq.Legal Counsel

Julie Bancroft

Nancy Bartholomaei-Olson

Earl Blust

Leisa Craver

Anne Davis

Walter C.C. Diehl

Richard A. Gribble

Michael Harris

Kathy Marley-Dunbar

Tracey Meloni

Jeff Wiles

William Wollyung III

Mariella Trosko

AAH STAFFCarrie Wissler-ThomasPresidentSales Gallery Manager

Terrie Tedeschi HoseyCurator

Bryan MolloyGallery Assistant

Randal Miller IIIWebmaster

Kelly McGeeAdministrative Assistant

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The Art Association ofHarrisburg welcomes reader response. Please send us your thoughts or submissions tocarrie@artassocofhbg.com.

Figuratively Speaking to Premiere at AAH

The popular FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING exhibition will open with a reception and awards ceremony on Friday, January 15, from 5-8pm. Board member Bill Wollyung is the show’s sponsor for 2010. Music at the reception will be provided by Hal and Felicity Fox, who play an eclectic variety of tunes with violin and guitar, including classical, Irving Berlin, and folk music.

Prize juror for Figuratively Speaking this year is Susan Schreckengaust, owner of Arts at 510 in Harrisburg. Prize sponsors include: XPEDX, watercolours; LB Smith Ford, photography; Alan Hostetler Insurance, pastels and drawings; Art Depot, oils and acrylics; Brinjac Engineering, sculpture and ceramics; J. Stephen Feinour and Bernadette Barattini, other media; and The Hilton Harrisburg, best of show.

After the opening reception, the exhibition will continue through February 11 with regular gallery hours of 9:30am to 9pm, Monday through Thursday, 9:30am to 4 Friday, 10-4 Saturday, and 2 to 5pm Sunday.

BRIAN EPPLEY, FIRST PRIZEWINNER IN OILS IN THE 2008 FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING SHOW.

SunNa Jung of South Korea will join Evelyn Burton of Harrisburg, Donna McGee of Bethesda, MD, and Lauren Mulhern of Chadds Ford in an exciting Invitational Exhibition at the Art Association, opening with a reception from 5 to 8pm on Friday, February 19. Jonathan Frazier will be the musician for the reception. The show will continue through March 25.

SunNa Jung holds her BA from Pusan University of Education and her MA from BangSong–TongShin University, both in South Korea. Since 2004, SunNa is the owner of “Sun-Na-Bang” Nature organic dyeing workshop in South Korea, which features artist-discovered nature-dyeing techniques, with colours created from plants and flowers. She has exhibited her painted and dyed silk creations in a variety of galleries in South Korea, New York, and Japan. She is also an international researcher and lecturer.

Donna McGee holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Goddard College in Vermont and her Master’s Degree from Penn State University. She has held numerous solo exhibitions of her stunning abstract paintings in Maryland and Washington, DC, and has participated in many group shows. McGee states that she uses a sometimes bold, but generally muted, palette of earth and rust tones; her paintings evoking surfaces marked by the passage of time. Her manipulation of her acrylics create simultaneous illusions of flatness and experience, with colours growing into each other, and planes inscribed with abrasions and fissures.

Lauren Mulhern avers that her watercolour paintings begin as three-dimensional assemblages, built in natural outdoor or confined interior spaces. She constructs still-lifes as stages, using selected objects as props and sets, arranged behind a curtain to emulate a theatrical narrative. Antique objects often are used to enhance the mysterious mood, with cages and boxes symbolizing feelings of entrapment. A playful imagination and deep admiration for performance art influence her concepts, along with the formal execution of her paintings. She holds her BA from Kutztown University.

Evelyn Burton, also a Kutztown graduate, holds her Master’s Degree in Education from Penn State. Currently retired, Burton had been a high school art teacher from 1969 through 2006. Burton’s current photography series captures the bleak and crumbling Eastern State Penitentiary, reflecting stories of horrendous punishment, deprivation, and extreme isolation. Opened in 1829, the prison was based on the Quaker belief that total solitude allows a miscreant to reflect and find redemption, and therefore atonement for wrongdoing. The penitentiary closed in 1970, and at that time the walls and paint were in perfect condition, as evidenced by historic photos. Years of abandonment caused the state of decay visitors experience today, and which Burton has captured on film.

This powerful four-artist exhibition will remain on view at the Art Association of Harrisburg through March 25.

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South Korean Artist to Participate in Invitational Show

JUNG

MCGEE

MULHERN

BURTON

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) WORKS BY JUNG, McGEE, MULHERN, AND BURTON

Free Artist SeminarsWhitaker Center Visual Arts Advisory Committee is offering fourfree seminars in an effort to aid in the success and promotion ofCentral PA artists and those working within the arts. Theseminars will provide access to professionals from variousindustries and organizations who will supply information,resources, answer questions, and exchange ideas. WhitakerCenter Visual Arts Advisory Committee is comprised of five localarts organizations including The Art Association of Harrisburg,Art Center School and Galleries in Mechanicsburg, Jump Street,Susquehanna Art Museum, and Whitaker Center. It is throughthe joint efforts of these groups that the free seminars weredeveloped and made possible.

Note to all teachersACT 48 credits are available. Please call Deborah Peters,Exhibits Manager at Whitaker Center, for details,717/724-3872.

Registration is free but requested by calling each of theseparate locations listed below. Donations will be graciouslyaccepted at the door and will go toward defraying the cost ofrefreshments.

For general VAAC Seminar information, please call DeborahPeters, Exhibits Manager at Whitaker Center, 717/724-3872.

Visual Arts Advisory Committee

“Show It Off: Increase Visibility and Status ThroughExhibitions.”January 14, 2010; 6pm-8pm (Snow date: January 21)Art Center School & Galleries | 18 Artcraft Dr, Mechanicsburg

Do you want to sell your artwork? Interested in obtaining galleryrepresentation? Face it; credibility in the art world is important. So howdo you get it? Before you begin the process of writing your artisticresume, ask yourself, “Do I have meaningful information to list?” A panelof experienced artists, including a representative from the YellowBreeches Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen, will lead a discussionon exhibit opportunities with local, regional and national artsorganizations for artists of all disciplines. Discover how your career canbenefit from your association with arts organizations. Artists attendingthe lecture are asked to bring a sample of their artwork. A list of exhibitopportunities and ideas will be available at the lecture.

Registration is free but required by calling 717/697-2072.

“Getting your Foot in the Gallery Door”February 18, 2010; 6pm-8pm (Snow date: February 25)Art Association of Harrisburg | 21 North Front St, Harrisburg

The speakers will be discussing the importance of a professionalresume and portfolio, and the most effective ways of contactinggalleries to apply for exhibitions. Terrie will concentrate herpresentation on how to apply for group and individual exhibitions ingalleries, whereas Carrie will discuss how to apply for representationin commercial galleries outside the area. Information packets will bedistributed.

Registration is free but required by calling 717/236-1432..

“Developing Virtual Relationships without ActualOverload: Coping and Communicating in the Ever-Expanding World Wide Web” March 4, 2010; 6pm-8pm (Snow date: March 11)Susquehanna Art Museum | 301 Market St, Harrisburg

Should you be a fan or a friend? Do people still use MySpace? ShouldI Twitter as well? What about Linkedin? There are more and moreoptions for “Social Networking” through “Social Media” and it can bea little overwhelming and being so new, there really aren’t any experts,

but there are experiences and that’s what we want to share.

Come to the Susquehanna Art Museum to discuss some of the Do’sand Don’ts we’ve discovered navigating the gossamer that is the internet. Some topics to be covered:• What are the current “Social Media Outlets” (we can’t list them right now, because they change daily)

• Is this a good alternative to creating your own website?• Can you just use email? This may be just right for you, but let’s talk about attachments, mass emails and spam.

Registration is free but required by calling 717/233-8668 ext. 3..

“Grant Writing Made Easy”March 18, 2010; 6pm-8pm (Snow date: March 25)Jump Street | 100 North Cameron Street, Suite 108, Harrisburg

Workshop includes art advocacy, funding available for organizationsand individuals, free technical assistance until application is submitted,and learning how to answer grant questions, how to create a project

budget, and how the panel review process works.

Registration is free but required by calling 717/238-1887..

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“THERE’S A SONG IN MY ART”

THEME OF SUMMER SHOW

The Art Association will hold a third Membership Exhibition in 2010, with the addition of “There’s a Song in My Art” in the summer. The exhibition will be open to all AAH members whose dues are current, with artwork in all styles and media eligible for entry. The musical theme will encompass artwork depicting song titles or lyrics, portraits of musicians, still-lifes with musical instruments, etc.

Stuart Malina, Conductor for the Harrisburg Symphony, will be prize juror for the exhibition.

The Summer Exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, June 25, and run through July 22. Intake for the show will be from June 7 through 21.

Each artist may enter two works, at the fee of $15 per entry for works under 48” in an direction, and $20 per entry for works 48” to 72” in any direction.

The Best-of-Show award will be a gift certificate from CD Warehouse, donated by Jeff and Jane Wiles. There will be media awards for oil and acrylic, sculpture and ceramics, other media, photography, and watercolour.

More details will be forthcoming in the Spring Newsletter.

Travel to the beautiful Aegean Sea and the ancient volcanic island of Santorini for a painting adventure like no other. This all-inclusive trip (other options available, including for non-painters)

will allow you to enjoy the sights, sun, sea, local cuisine, and wines all while painting the figure outdoors. For details and pricing information, please contact Kathy Busillo at kathybusillo@kathybusillo .com or by phone (717)919-2706. Discounts available for early registration at http://toscanaamericana.com/busillofigurepainting.html.

Kathy recently returned from 10 days painting and information gathering in Santorini. Photos and trip details will be posted on her site at www.kathybusillo.com

Painting the Figureen Plein Air in Santorini, GreeceSeptember 29 through October 6, 2010

Terry Croteau is a local artist and member of the Art Association. She recently published a personal journal entitled, “Footpath My Ass!” And Other Keen Observations Made by a Middle-Aged Woman Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Her book documents over half a year of her life, as she exists in the elements and journeys along the AT.

Terry is both author and illustrator of the publication and would like to offer, for purchase through the AAH, the paperback edition of her book. When AAH members, their friends and families, and gallery patrons purchase Terry Croteau’s book through AAH, $3 from royalties received by the author, for AAH sales, will be donated to the Art Association of Harrisburg, to benefit their efforts.

Purchase “Footpath My Ass!” from the Art Association and help to support the AAH fundraising efforts. Find a quiet spot and join “Bluebird” (Terry’s trail name) as she walks, crawls, trips, and falls from Georgia to Maine, along a path that is anything but, a footpath. From the very start, her book carries a generous dose of what the Appalachian Trail routinely serves to the unsuspecting or uninitiated hiker. “Bluebird’s account of her 2006 attempted thru-hike not only vividly describes the daily ups and downs in the life of a thru-hiker, but it also provides a wealth of “lessons learned information. (Including valuable life lessons.)

PAINTING BY JULIE DLUGOLECKI

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Members in the NewsJOHN BENIGNO’S photo “San Francisco de Asis III” was acquired by the Philip and

Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA. This is the third

Benigno photo the Muesum has acquired for its collection.

EARL BLUST received an award for his painting in the York Art Association Juried

Exhibition. He, BARBARA BUER, and KARL FOSTER were all honored by Mechanicsburg

Art Centre on Nov. 14 for their combined 100 years of teaching there.

JIM BRIGHT was selected as one of the five artists to be showcased in Lancaster’s Art

Walk, with events taking place at A.R.T. Foundry and the new Lancaster Convention

Center from Oct. 16 thru Nov. 6.

JONATHAN FRAZIER had a painting accepted into the York Art Association’s Annual

Juried Exhibition.

KIRBY HELTEBRIDLE was part of a two-artist exhibition at the York Art Association in

August, with 30 of his paintings on view.

INNERFACE, AN EXHIBITION OF CENTRAL PA SELF-PORTRAITS, was presented at the

newly-renovated Landis House by The Perry Co. Council on the Arts Sept.18-Nov.27.

AAH artists whose self-portraits were included in the show were: CATHY MABIUS,

CATHERINE PRESCOTT, CARRIE WISSLER-THOMAS, DONNA MITCHELL, THOMAS

WISE, RUTH LUNDBERG, DIANE DELOZIER, AL HOLLIDAY, and KARL FOSTER.

MADELAINE GRAY, LINDA BILLET, BRUCE JOHNSON, and BARBARA FISHMAN were

part of an exhibition at The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frames & Fine Art in September’s

”Small Works Group Show.”

WILLIAM KOCHER had a solo exhibition at Lancaster Galleries in August.

THOMAS KULP had a solo exhibition at Garth Gallery in Columbia Sept. 25-Oct. 19.

JOANNE LANDIS had a painting juried into a figurative art show at Susquehanna

University’s Degenstein Gallery Oct. 24-Dec. 11. The painting, titled “Dds” was done

during a trip to Germany made possible by a grant. She had 18 paintings on view at

Mangia Qui during Harrisburg Gallery Walk.

JASON LYONS exhibited his creations made from man-made objects, discarded as

refuse and reinterpreted to form objects found in nature, in a show titled “Human

Nature,” September, at the Perry Co. Council of the Arts in Newport.

CATHY MABIUS was part of a three-person show at Studio Gallery 234 in York Sept.

26-Nov. 14. She held a solo exhibition in October at the Perry Co. Council of the Arts in

Newport—”Landscape Impressions.”

BRYAN MOLLOY, AAH evening and Saturday Gallery Assistant, sadly lost his father in

October after a lengthy illness.

GENE PEMBROKE’s photo “Fractures in a Frozen Lake #2” was used as the cover of

Alexander Ahudoril’s new novel “Diplomaten.”

JIM ROBB has been accepted in a New York City “Outsider Art Fair” in early February,

represented by the Henry Boxer Gallery.

Mariella Trosko was elected to the AAH Board of Directors on August 26. Mariella, a Harrisburg native, currently resides in West Hanover Township. She received a BA in Social Welfare from Shippensburg University, and an MA in American Studies from Penn State Harrisburg.

Mariella’s early career began in social work with Keystone Human Services and Edgewater Psychiatric Centre. More recently, she was the Assistant Director of Visitor Services with the Hershey Museum, prior to her current position of Director of Education for The M.S. Hershey Foundation. There she manages school programs for the Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story Museum. Mariella also oversees educational programming at the Hershey Theatre, where she serves as Executive Producer of the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards, an exciting new program recognizing excellence in area high school dramatic and musical productions.

Also donating her time to a variety of organizations, Mariella volunteers and was previous chairperson for the Fresh Air Fund, a nonprofit organization providing summer vacations for underserved youth of New York City. She is a member of the Hershey Partnership and co-chair of the Local Links Committee. At The Art Association, Mariella is co-chair of the Bal Masque’s Silent Auction committee.

We are delighted to welcome this multi-talented woman to the AAH Board!

Mariella Trosko elected to AAH Board

new membersBENEFACTOR ($250)Pedal Pusher

ARTIST/SUPPORTERS:

Elizabeth Adams

Alden Photography

Chadd Caldwell

Koval Grippo

Judith Hummel

Nori Jung

Sun Na Jung

Stephanie Krominski

Nick Kutchi

Julia Liberatore

Gina Napoli

Michael F. Pasqua

Lorraine Rogers

Vyacheslav

Shevchecko

Natalia Whaysman

Eric Yeager

Bernard LeVan

PATRONS ($125)Baturin and Baturin

The Art Association of Harrisburg is supported by: *

Special Thanks to: *

PLATINUM LIFE MEMBER($5,000 and above)Herre Bros., Inc.The Kline FoundationMcCormick Family FoundationElsie SwensonKathy and Glen DunbarDr. and Mrs. Robert MeloniWHTM

FRIENDS & EXHIBITSPONSORS($1,000 and above)Capital Blue CrossCitizens BankFowler FoundationFried & Davis LLCThe Hall FoundationDerek and Margaret HathawayHighmark Blue ShieldTed and Kelly LickLamar AdvertisingMcCoy Brothers, Inc.Milton Hershey SchoolThe Patriot NewsWilliam SingerWXPN

SPONSORS ($500)Earl R. BlustHighmark Blue Shield Lancaster GalleryLynden Gallery

BENEFACTORS ($250)William and Jane AllisJohn AntoniadesNancy and Irwin AronsonAuchincloss Family FundJoe and Jan Bahret

Mrs. Ernest BurchReneé Lieux and Kirk BrechbielLeesa Troy CrnogoracDr. and Mrs. Robert EttlingerChuck and Mary Fager JensikEdward and Kathleen KramerRichard C. and Jan N. LeBlancMr. and Mrs. G. Thomas MillerDavid J. MorrisonPedal PusherRobert Potter Jeanne SchmedlenDonald Sam SneederDean TouloumesWilliam Wollyung III

PATRON ($125)Barbara M. ArnoldRoberta S. BaldwinRon and Ruth BarrickNancy Batholomaei-Olson and Eric OlsonBaturin & BaturinEdward and Kathleen BrandtMargaret BechtEllen CaldwellJacqueline L. CareyDonna CarskadonGary and Peg ChristieJames CowdenSteve and Leisa CraverAnne DavisJohn C. DavisLance Dietrich Triple Strength GraphicsNaomi EarlyMary Kay FagerSusan FaheyJ. Stephen Feinour and Bernadette BarattiniTim and Heather FutatoMr. and Mrs. Raymond GoverLois Lehrman Grass

Richard GribbleFrances M. HarrisJeanne A. HartmanDerek & Margaret HathawayMr. and Mrs. Michael S. HerrmanPatsy HickmanAnn HofferDr. and Mrs. Daniel W. HottensteinNick & Ellen HughesScott and Mitzi JonesTerry and LaDonna KingJoe and Sally KleinWilliam KocherJohn Krill & Hannah LeavittBill and Beverlee LehrHarold & Elayne LeibensonNancy LenkerAlice LevyPaul and Mary LundeenCathie MacArthurMargaret B. MastersMr. and Mrs. Harold McInnesGerald McKeeJohn and Karen McLaughlinJoseph McLaughlin and Claire PowersPaul NagleSondra S. OslerMartin Plaut MDMary Jane SausserThomas Schmidt III and Donna FisherMrs. Margorie ShermanCarolyn ShertzerSandra C. SnyderMr. and Mrs. Morton SpectorSprama DesignsJeffrey StonerMichael TravisanoMariella TroskoKenju UrakuboRita and Gregg WarnerLennie R. Whitcomb

Jane and Jeff WilesBryon “Jimmy” WoodCurt Brian ZeiglerStacey and Robert Zuckerman

PRIZE DONORSArts @ 510ArtWorksArt DepotHoward AlberAlan Hostetler InsuranceBrinjac EngineeringCD WarehouseConrad M. Seigel, Inc.Cumberland Financial GroupStephen Feinour and Bernadette BarratiniRobert S. FullerNorma GotwaltHilton HarrisburgHempt Bros., Inc.Hershey Resorts and EntertainmentCarolyn LongacreDr. and Mrs. Robert MeloniMembers 1stEdward C. Michener FamilyMiller & NorfordNRG EnergyPatriot News CompanyRosewein RealtyShowcase PAL. B. Smith FordSutliff ChevroletBruce K. ThomasXpedx

Kelly McGee became our new Administrative Assistant on October 12, taking the place of Brook Lauer, who

is now working at a local architect’s office. Kelly was the AAH intern during the summer of 2007 and has taken classes here since age 5, so she is very familiar with the organization!

Kelly says she enjoys being outdoors and listening to live music, as well as gardening, fishing, and baking. An accomplished oil painter, Kelly’s preferred subjects are the human figure, landscapes, interiors, and self-portraits. The majority of her paintings are done on wood, which is unique. Her work can be viewed at kellymcgeeartist.blogspot.com.

AAH Welcomes New EmployeeThanks to all the GALLERY WALK volunteers who helped at AAH on

September 13, including MARK BRADSHAW, PAT FRYSINGER, LEISA CRAVER, MARTHA BROWN, TRACEY MELONI, RICK LeBLANC, RICH GRIBBLE, ANNE DAVIS, and ROBERT POTTER.

We appreciate RICH GRIBBLE’s contribution of his instructor’s fee from the summer semester.

Many, many thanks to TRACEY MELONI, who generously has engaged a cleaning service for the AAH building!

* All information is correct at the time of publication. If you were omitted, please let us know of our error and so we can acknowledge your contribution in the next quarterly issue.

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CERAMICS & SCULPTUREHand-Built Pottery(Ages 15 through Adult, Reservoir Park Pottery Studio, 10 weeks)

Recommended for those who have never participated in a clay class as well as more experienced potters who enjoy working without a wheel, the class will teach building projects with clay using coil, slab and free-form techniques. Clay, glazing and firing costs

are included. Additional clay may be purchased at $10 per bag.

Instructor: Carlton Hoke$145.00 | Apr. 12 - June 21 | Mondays, 6–8:30pm (No class on Memorial Day)

Advanced Glazing Techniques(Ages 15 through Adult, Reservoir Park Pottery Studio, 10 weeks)

Students who are confident in pottery via hand-building or wheel-throwing will learn exciting methods of mixing and applying glazes to achieve desired and consistent results. The focus of the class will be on the technical aspects of glaze formulation. Students are expected to pursue individual areas of interest in glazes and techniques, and prior basic glaze experience is preferred. Email the instructor with questions at rpa126@gmail.com.

Instructors: Rachel Atar

$145.00 | Apr. 14 – June 16 | Wednesdays, 6–8:30pm

Pottery Using the Wheel(Ages 15 through Adult, Reservoir Park Painting Studio, 10 weeks)

This course is an introduction to the use of the potter’s wheel as well as glazing and alternative finishing techniques. Clay, glazing and firing costs are included. Additional clay is $10 per bag. No new students will be accepted after the second week of class. MAXIMUM enrollment for each class is 5 students.

Instructor: Jerald Phoenix | $145.00Apr. 12 – June 21 | Mondays, 6:30–9pm (No class on Memorial Day)Apr. 13 – June 15 | Tuesdays, 6:30–9pmApr. 15 – June 17 | Thursdays, 6:30–9pmApr. 16 – June 18 | Fridays, 6:30–9pmApr. 17 – June 19 | Saturdays, 9:30am–Noon

Clay Sculpture(Ages 18 through Adult, Reservoir Park Sculpture Studio, 10 weeks)

If you have never thought about relaxing with a clump of clay after a strenuous day, perhaps you should! Transforming a clump of earth into something of beauty and permanence is a most rewarding process. In this course, students of every experience level are invited to learn a variety of hand-building techniques in clay sculpture; slab and coil building, and the pinch-clay method. Projects will include portraits, figure-sculpting, bas-relief and tiles. Students are encouraged to convert their own concepts into a tangible object. A syllabus will be developed after the first explorative meeting of the class.

Instructor: Hildegard Becker$145.00 | Mar. 23 – May 25 | Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm

Class Schedule Spring 2010*

AT THE ART ASSOCIATION:

JAN. 15 – FEB. 11

FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING EXHIBITIONOpening Reception – Friday, January 15, 5–8pmOpening reception hosted by Bill Wollyung. Music by Hal and Felicity Fox.

FEB. 6

“FUNKY TOWN” BAL MASQUESaturday, February 6, 7pm–MidnightAt Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg. Music by Midnight Spaghetti and the Chocolate G-Strings and The Gadjo Playboys.

FEB. 18GETTING YOUR FOOT IN THE GALLERY DOOR6–8pm, 21 N. Front Street, Harrisburg

FEB. 19 – MAR. 25

4 ARTIST INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONOpening Reception – Friday, February 19, 5-8pmPhotographs by Evelyn Burton of Harrisburg, painted and dyed silks by SunNa Jung of South Korea, acrylics by Donna McGee of Bethesda, MD, and still-life assemblages by Lauren Mulhern of Chadd’s Ford. Music by Jonathan Frazier.

IN THE LOCAL COMMUNIT Y:

JAN. 14

SHOW IT OFF: INCREASE VISIBILITY AND STATUS THROUGH EXHIBITIONSArt Center School and Galleries, 18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg

MAR. 4

DEVELOPING VIRTUAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHOUT ACTUAL OVERLOAD: COPING AND COMMUNICATING IN THE EVER EXPANDING WORLD WIDE WEBSusquehanna Art Museum, 301 Market St., Harrisburg

MAR. 18GRANT WRITING MADE EASYJump Street, 100 N. Cameron St., Suite 108, Harrisburg

Calendar of Events

Do you tweet”?Julie Bancroft and Eric Salczynski have created a Twitter and a

Facebook page for the Art Association. They are using the accounts

to promote the Bal Masque, as well as other AAH events. These

social media outlets are a great complement to our website,

artassocofhbg.com, managed so beautifully by our webmaster

Randy Miller. With all these communication methods, there’s no

reason for anyone to miss out on all the exciting AAH events!

BE OUR FAN ON FACEBOOK ATfacebook.com/pages/Harrisburg-PA/Art-Association-of-Harrisburg/99350633491?ref=m

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT: twitter.com/ArtAssocHbg

Instructor of Clay Sculpture Hildegard Becker with student Judith Dosch.

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Introduction to Sculpture Using Wood & Metal(Ages 15 through Adult, Reservoir Park Sculpture Studio, 10 weeks)

This class will begin with a review of significant works of the 20th century, including works by Louise Nevelson and Richard Serra. The first half of the class will focus on wood and the second, metal. Artwork will be made from found objects, as well as materials provided by the instructor, with additional materials being purchased by the students from a provided list. Wood selection, paints and stains, cutting, carving and sanding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, cold weld adhesion, shaping and forming metal will be explored. Each student will sketch ideas, study models for review and produce two final sculptures (one wood and one metal) during the course. All levels of interest are welcome. MAXIMUM of 5 students.

Instructor: Richard Gribble$140.00 (Includes tool fee) | Apr. 15 – June 17 | Thursdays, 6–8:30pm

CHILDREN’S CLASSESArt for Kids(Ages 5 through 7, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

This class explores art using a variety of media. Lessons are cumulative and students will be encouraged to use ideas they have learned from previous lessons. Each class includes a warm-up, lesson, and a project. The cost of all supplies is included in the tuition.

Instructor: Nelly Smith$110.00 | Apr. 17 – June 12 | Saturdays, 10–11am

Drawing and Painting for Kids(Ages 5 through 7, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

Children will learn how to draw using pencils, pens, scratch-board and charcoal. We will then move on to painting, exploring color and composition. The cost of all supplies is included in the tuition.

Instructor: Nelly Smith$110.00 | Apr. 17 – June 12 | Saturdays, 11:30am–12:30pm

Junior Drawing & Painting(Ages 8 through 10, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

Explore pastel, watercolor and tempera. Subject matter will include wildlife, landscape, portraits, and still-life, as well as ideas from the imagination. Traditional principles of art and personal expression will be emphasized in class lessons. Each project lasts 1–2 class periods. The cost of all supplies is included in the tuition.

Instructor: Kathy Busillo $110.00 | Apr. 17 – June 12 | Saturdays, 1–2pm

Clay for Kids(Ages 8 through 12, Reservoir Park Pottery Studio, 8 weeks)

Clay for Kids is an introduction to creating with clay. The basic techniques and process will be covered with the main goal being a fun, positive experience for students. Glazing, firing and clay costs are included in the tuition.

Instructor: Lilly Holtzman$115.00 | Apr. 17 – June 5 | Saturdays, 9–10:30am

Fantasy Art(Ages 10 through 18, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

This class is for anyone who has an interest in drawing and/or painting fantasy-themed artwork like dragons, elves, castles, heroes, villains, or anything that you can think of. The main focus of the class is not to teach drawing, but to help expand imaginations and reinforce the development of individual style for beginner to intermediate artists. Please feel free to bring a sketchbook and an open mind.

Instructor: Gabriel Middleton$110.00 | Apr. 17 – June 12 | Saturdays, 1–3pm

Painting for YouthAges 11 through 15, AAH Third Floor Studio, 6 weeks)

Painting for Youth will be centered on basic color mixing, perspective, and basic composition as well as getting a general view of art history. We will be exploring various paint mediums to find out what best suits each person and to get a better understanding of how different paints are applied. These are essential tools to guide young minds to making a well rounded painting whether you are just having fun or seriously wanting to learn more about art.

Instructor: Brook Lauer$90.00 | Apr. 17 – May 22 | Saturdays, 10am–Noon

Cartoons and Comics(Ages 10 through Adult, AAH Lower Level, 6 weeks)

This course is geared towards those of us who read the comics first! Students will explore creating characters, writing and illustrating short stories, and much more. All ages are welcome, especially older “kids at heart.” Please come prepared at the first class with a drawing pad, pencils, and black markers (colours optional).

Instructor: Randy Miller III$70.00 | Apr. 17 – May 22 | Saturdays, 10am–Noon

DRAWING

Basic Drawing(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

This course develops creativity through basic drawing skills. Emphasizing observation, exercises in pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, ink and pastels will be offered. Students will be encouraged to keep a sketchbook and all levels of experience are welcome. MINIMUM of 5 students.

Instructor: Maaike Heitkonig Hickok$100.00 | Apr. 12 – June 14 | Mondays, 7–9pm (No class on Memorial Day)

Portraiture(Ages 19 through Adult, AAH Third Floor, 9 weeks)

A course in portrait drawing from live models, with emphasis on capturing a likeness as well as a mood. Basic drawing experience is helpful. Composition, lighting, and form will be discussed. Working with vine charcoal and white conte on a tinted pastel paper is recommended for new students, and this technique will be demonstrated. For colour portraiture, the instructor usually works with pastels. Students may also enjoy working in ink, watercolour, oil, or any other medium in which they are experienced. MINIMUM of 5 students.

Instructor: Kimberly Stone$100.00 | Apr. 14 – June 9 | Wednesdays, 7–9pm

Life Study Workshop(Adult Members only, AAH Third Floor, 12 weeks)

A workshop for practicing artists working from nude models in warm-up poses of one to 20 minutes, and a single one-hour pose. Artists may work in any medium. The monitor can give instruction individually by request, however, no formal instruction is given to the class. All registrants must be members of the Art Association, with Artist Membership at $40 annually. The membership fee MUST be paid with a separate check.

Monitor: Julie Dlugolecki$80.00 | Apr. 15 – July 1 | Thursdays, 7–9:30pm

* All registered students will be sent a confirmation and supply lists for any class where needed. Please visit artassocofhbg.com for possible changes in above schedule prior to start of semester.

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PAINTING & MIXED MEDIABasic Oil Painting(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Third Floor, 9 weeks)

This class is intended to teach beginning oil students basic techniques, composition, and colour mixing using studio set-ups. The class will start with the initial drawing and work up to the finished painting on canvas. The class is designed for both the beginner and those who paint casually. Please call AAH for a supply list prior to the first class.

Instructor: Jeff Bye$100.00 | Apr. 12 – June 14 | Mondays, 7–9pm (No class on Memorial Day)

Acrylic Painting: Basic and Beyond(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Third Floor, 9 weeks)

Students will learn the handling of acrylic paints while experimenting with different painting surfaces such as canvas, gesso board, or gesso-coated watercolor paper. Students will have the opportunity to learn glazing, palette knife use, or developing their own technique. Subject matter will consist of still life, photographs, and clothed models. There will be emphasis on color and composition as well. Beginning students will be closely attended to by the instructor, while more advanced students may work indepen-dently, with input from the instructor as needed.

Instructor: Kathy Busillo$100.00 | Apr. 13 – June 8 | Tuesdays, 7–9pm

Watercolor(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Lower Level, 9 weeks)

Students who are new to the medium will receive basic watercolor technique instruction, including paper and color selection, sketching, the importance of design and drawing washes, handling of color, and how to be in control of the medium. Students will work from photos, still-lifes, and sketches. Demonstrations will be included. Experienced students may use this class to expand their skills and may work independently. The class is appropriate for both the beginner and the more advanced student.

Instructor: Dick Michaelian$100.00 | Apr. 13 – June 8 | Tuesdays, 7–9pm

Collage(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Lower Level, 8 weeks)

Geared for all levels of experience, the course will cover collage basics and how to combine elements and principles of design that will help make collages work. Students will learn hand-tinted paper techniques, as well as alternative off-the-beaten-path techniques that can make collages artistically unique. Each class will begin with a demonstration and end with critique, including guidance from the instructor. REQUEST A SUPPLY LIST WHEN REGISTERING. The instructor will cover sub-straights and additional collage papers and materials at a supply fee of $12 PAYABLE TO HER AT THE FIRST CLASS.

Instructor: Elaine Brady-Smith

$90.00 | Apr. 13 – June 8 | Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm

Intermediate Drawing and Painting(Ages 15 through Adult, AAH Lower Level, 12 weeks)

Plants, animals, landscapes, still-lifes... using these as subject matter, students will learn about improving composition, drawing, painting, and color. Students will be able to work in the medium of their choice.

Instructor: Don Phillips$120.00 | Apr. 12 – July 5 | Mondays, 7–9:30pm (No class on Memorial Day)

Landscape Painting(Ages 15 through Adult, Outdoors, 12 weeks)

Students will explore plein air painting, as well as nature-inspired studio work. They will work directly from nature to influence individual creativity. Students are asked to bring a portable easel and painting materials of their choice; oil or acrylic preferred. The first class meets at the Art Association building.

Instructor: John David Wissler$120.00 | Apr. 17 – July 3 | Saturdays, 10am–12:30pm

Experimental Mixed Media(Ages 18 through Adult, AAH Lower Level, 8 weeks)

Using a mixture of experimental media, students will develop paintings in layers of materials and exciting new techniques. No oil-based media wil be used, but everything else is welcome, including pencils, markers, crayons, pastels, ink, acrylics, gesso, molding paste, etc. A variety of methods will be demonstrated for developing expressive colour and texture by pouring, layering, spraying, and stamping. The class is designed for both abstract and representational artists, both beginners and more experienced. Demos and critiques are held each class. CALL for a supply list before the first class.

Instructor: Linda Benton-McCloskey$100.00 | Apr. 14 – June 2 | Wednesdays, 6–8:30pm

OTHER MEDIAEncaustic Workshop(Ages 18 through Adult, Reservoir Park Multi-Purpose Studio, 3 Days)

Encaustic is a unique beeswax medium. Although ancient in origin, encaustic remains the most versatile, durable, and beautiful of all artists’ media. This workshop is a hands-on class where students will learn many different techniques. Students will be amazed at the beauty of encaustic, both in realistic and abstract styles. Only a few supplies will be re-quired since the instructor furnishes most items, including supports, beeswax, and resins for a $40 SUPPLY FEE PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR AT THE FIRST SESSION. CALL the Art Association for a supply list prior to the workshop.

Instructor: Linda Benton-McCloskey$100.00 | Friday, Apr. 9, 6:30–9pm; Saturday, Apr. 10, 9am–4pm; Sunday, Apr. 11, 9am–3pm.

Basics of Digital Photography(Ages 19 through Adult, AAH Second Floor Michener Gallery, 6 weeks)

New and intermediate photographers will develop and improve their skills in pixel-based photography. Through demonstration and hands-on exercises, the course will cover important creative and technical principles. Students will learn about composing, editing, storing and outputting (printing/website) digital photographs. Automatic and manual-camera settings, white balance, composition basics, file formats, and editing will be included. Students should bring their cameras, manuals and a notebook. The instructor will initiate a blog for students to engage with one another outside of the class, with encouragement to post images and to offer one another feedback online.

Instructor: Christine Goldbeck$70.00 | Apr. 17 – May 22 | Saturdays, 10am–12:30pm

Instructor of Landscape Painting John D. Wissler.

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CLASS CHANGES – Always refer to artassocofhbg.com for any changes to class information and scheduling prior to start of semester.

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Digital Photography for Artists(Ages 19 through Adult, AAH Second Floor Michener Gallery, 6 weeks)

This course is geared to new and intermediate photographers and is designed to help artists who make photographs as visual aids for their art and/or who photograph art for application to galleries and shows. Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises, we will learn about composing, editing, storing, and printing digital photographs. Automatic and manual camera settings, composition basics, file formats, editing procedures and white balance are among the important creative and technical matters to be covered. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras, manuals and a notebook.

Instructor: Christine Goldbeck$70.00 | Apr. 15 – May 20 | Thursdays, 7–9pm

Jewlery(Ages 15 through Adult, Reservoir Park Multi-Purpose Studio, 4 weeks)

Students will explore the art and style of jewelry-making and silversmithing through education on the basics of soldering, metal concepts, and the fine art of polishing. The instructor will give demonstrations to help better explain the concepts. Supplies will be purchased directly from the instructor. MAXIMUM 8 students.

Instructor: Michael Reed$90.00 | Apr. 17 – May 8 | Saturdays, 10am–1pm

Soap–Making(Ages 18 through Adult, Reservoir Park Multi–Purpose Studio, 6 weeks)

This class covers both beginning and advanced soap-making. Students will learn how to make two different kinds of soap; melt-and-pour glycerin and cold-process lye. Topics covered will include soap-making safety and equipment, creating your own recipes, using molds, soap additives and colourants, working with lye and fats, temperatures in processing, re-batching failed soap, safe clean-up, and packaging. Students may purchase raw ingredients from instructor for $20 per cold-process batch. Each batch is enough to make approximately 18 four-ounce bars of soap. Glycerin purchase required at craft store for first class to learn melt-and-pour technique. CALL AAH for description.

Instructor: Gina Napoli$70.00 | Apr. 18 – May 23 | Sundays, 2-4pm

CLASS FEE CLASS FEE

Advanced Glazing Techniques $145 Junior Drawing & Painting $110

Art for Kids $110 Kids Drawing & Painting (ages 5-7) $110

Acrylic Painting $100 Landscape Painting $120

Basic Digital Photography $70 Life Study Workshop $80

Basic Drawing $100 Metal and Wood Sculpture $140

Basic Oil Painting $100 Painting for Youth (ages 11-15) $90

Cartoons and Comics $70 Photography for Artists $70

Clay for Kids $115 Portraiture $100

Clay Sculpture $145 Pottery Wheel (Mondays) $145

Collage $90 Pottery Wheel (Tuesdays) $145

Experimental Mixed Media $100 Pottery Wheel (Thursdays) $145

Encaustic $100 Pottery Wheel (Fridays) $145

Fantasy Art $110 Pottery Wheel (Saturdays) $145

Hand Built Pottery $145 Soapmaking $70

Intermediate Drawing and Painting $120 Watercolor $100

Jewelry $90

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