Our annual Networking Day is April 5th at the Arts
Club of Washington in Downtown, DC. We hope that you
will attend!
Last year, we had a lovely lunch, heard a presentation
on the business of art, listened to our Co-President
Bonnie MacAllister speak about finding grants as an
artist, and shared slides of our work with women from
other chapters. Members Paula Molnar, Veronica
Gledhill, and Past President Alison Altergott were
among the artists presenting work.
This year, Bonnie and Co-President Marie Elcin will be
speaking along with WCA-Phila Member and Rubia
Representative Molly Crowley about Rubia and our
collaborative project, "Women Helping Women: Stitch
by Stitch" which will be exhibited in Wilmington, DE
and then will travel to Florida and other shows
throughout the country. DC will also have other
presenters. You will have an opportunity to present
three originals or slides in the "slide share."
Please do not bring work on a CD.
Please let us know if you would like to drive. We are
interested in seeing how many people are planning to
come so that we can make adequate arrangements. All
transportation costs (tolls, gas) will be reimbursed
by our chapter for those who are driving. We look
forward to another successful event!
Please note: this page has moved to www.wcaphiladelphia.org. The WCA is a national organization whose mission is to create community through art, education, and social activism, while recognizing the contribution of women in the arts. The Philadelphia Chapter provides a support network for women artists in Philadelphia and surrounding communities. We meet at member studios to network, learn, discuss art and plan shows. All are welcome! Contact us at wcaphiladelphia@gmail.com.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Networking Day April 5th in DC
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Chapters Council Meeting and Katrinia Diaries
February 24th Chapter's Council meeting
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Viewing the Katrina Diaries exhibit at the FireHouse Gallery in Arlington Texas.
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
2008 Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony
These photos are from the WCA Life Time Achievement awards ceremony on February 23, 2008 in the Westin Hotel, Dallas Texas.
Some of this years awards recipients:
Yolanda Lopez, Joanna Frueh, Nancy Grossman, Ida Applebroog, and Leslie King-Hammond
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Member News: Alison Nastasi
Séance
Art Installation by Alison Nastasi
February 1 through March 22, 2008
GERM BOOKS + GALLERY
featuring the
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Friday, Saturday: 9AM-7PM. Sunday: 11AM-7PM
Séance takes as its starting point the Victorian séance as a cultural and social phenomenon and the influence of the supernatural on the restricted norms of Victorian moralism. The séance functioned as a catalyst to create a realm of Theatre. In this realm, appropriated/repressed identities and altered states allowed participants to transcend from mere artificial ‘tableau vivant’ into a space of mythic truth.
The séance induced a collective dream state in which ordinary consciousness, by intervention of the supernatural, was lifted and replaced by a more voluptuous and informative spirit. This new collective consciousness was released from the boundaries of flesh and the self. By providing a window into what was felt but rarely seen, the medium channeled unspoken aspects of personality, which could not otherwise be expressed. All this combines to create a state of anticipation, which frames and translates perceptions.
To conjure the spirit was to breathe life into the anima, and for this reason full-body materializations took precedence over all other invocations. Mediums employed a variety of instruments to gain access to other worlds. Spirit tables, trumpets and slates were some of the tools used to display physical manifestations such as voices, words and movement. The introduction of the spirit cabinet, a device meant to restrain the medium through bondage and other questionable means, was later made popular in several of Houdini’s acts. Séance also explores this tangent, the séance as spiritual escapism, utilizing saturnal elements of restriction to enable more freedom for its participants.
Alison Nastasi, originally from
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Member News Marie Elcin
Marie Elcin solo
Water, Water Everywhere
March 7-30, 2008
Physick House Museum
Philadelphia Society for the
Preservation of Landmarks
321 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106
Physick House is open Thurs-Sat 12-5 and Sun 1-5
Reception Friday March 7th 5-8pm
Also exhibiting in:
Fiber Artists: Philadelphia, #5 an exhibition of texture and technique
curated by K.Pennepacker, textile/visual artist
March 5th-30th, 2008
opening reception:
Sunday, March 9th, 1-5pm
Gallery:
DaVinci Art Alliance
704 Catharine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-829-0466
www.davinciartalliance.org
hours: Wednesday evening: 6-8pm
Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
Member News Karin Morris
Karin Morris exhibits in the "African American Family Traditions Exhibit"
February 15-29, 2008
This exhibit celebrates the African American visual artists of the Greater Philadelphia Area during the Family Traditions Exhibit at Cheltenham Center for the Arts
439 Ashbourne Rd,
Cheltenham, PA 215-379-4660
www.CheltenhamArts.org
Opening Reception Feb 15th, 7-9pm
performance by:
Monica McIntyre and Mister King
refreshments, free and open to the public
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Member News Kathy Dobash
The American Cancer Society
Greater Hazleton Area Unit
in collaboration with
Beauty Flower Poem
Presents
A relief sculpture featuring floral relief fragments
from the recent ceiling restoration in the
historic Markle Building in Hazleton, PA.
Art valued at $1200
Tickets are $10
Can be purchased at the American Cancer Society
Call 570-459-1212, Option 3, Ext 3332
jyannuzzi@cancer.org or kathydobash@yahoo.com
The local telethon
will be a live broadcast from the Laurel Mall, Hazleton, PA
on WYLN Channel 35. The telethon date is Saturday, February 23rd. It is a one day event. 
Opening Reception on Friday, March 7, 2008
6:30PM - 8:00PM
ONE WOMAN EXHIBITION
BEAUTY FLOWER POEM
Artist Kathy Dobash
BEAUTY FLOWER POEM
Artist Kathy Dobash
MARCH 7TH to APRIL 18TH
1. These are the Spirits of the Flowers
Watercolor NFS
2. Book: I HAVE NO ARMS
Prints and Poetry $90.00 http://www.beautyflowerpoem.etsy.com
The book is a collection of eight poems that focus on
recovery from traumatic experiences. The poems are
printed on vellum and overlay paintings.
The poems and images are by artist, Kathy Dobash.
The paintings are printed on quality archival paper.
Each book purchased will be signed by the artist.
5% of the profits of all sales of this limited edition
printing will be donated to RAINN. Look for a link on
their website to my ETSY shop.
http://www.rainn.org/donate/shopping-for-rainn.html
recovery from traumatic experiences. The poems are
printed on vellum and overlay paintings.
The poems and images are by artist, Kathy Dobash.
The paintings are printed on quality archival paper.
Each book purchased will be signed by the artist.
5% of the profits of all sales of this limited edition
printing will be donated to RAINN. Look for a link on
their website to my ETSY shop.
http://www.rainn.org/donate/shopping-for-rainn.html
The book was created in collaboration with photographer,
Marlin Wagner. Marlin photographed the artwork and
assists Kathy with the publication of this limited
edition printing.
Book Size: 8 3/4" x 11 1/2"
3. Deaden Soul
Mixed Media watercolor,paper $450.00
4. I Have Closed Eyes
Mixed Media watercolor, paper $450.00
5. Sleep Walking
Mixed Media watercolor, paper $450.00
6. PETALS
Mixed media watercolor,paper $450.00
7. Kristin
Mixed media watercolor, paper $250.00
Original Painting/Collage
I am posting this
original work for sale to benefit the
September Project for Rape Response Services in collaboration
with Sojournquilts.
50% of the proceeds will go to Rape Response Services
This original work is 11" W x 14"L. This painting is unframed.
Interdisciplinary watercolor techniques combined with
glued pieces of mulberry paper create a feeling of peace.
I am posting this
original work for sale to benefit the
September Project for Rape Response Services in collaboration
with Sojournquilts.
50% of the proceeds will go to Rape Response Services
This original work is 11" W x 14"L. This painting is unframed.
Interdisciplinary watercolor techniques combined with
glued pieces of mulberry paper create a feeling of peace.
8. My task is done
Watercolor $500.00
9. Autumn Landscape Project Collaborative Piece
Mixed Media NFS
This after school activity was meant to provide an opportunity for youth to unwind at the end of the week and learn how to express themselves through art. Collectively they created landscapes depicting country scenes inspired by Grandma Moses. This project was under the guidance of artist Kathy Dobash, proprietor of Beauty Flower Poem. Ms. Dobash used a large autumn landscape painting that she and her octogenarian mother, Marie Dobash, created to teach the participants art criticism and motivate them to create their own works of art. The featured artistic styles were American Folk Art and Abstract Expressionism. Information about Grandma Moses, who became famous for her paintings when she was in her 80's, was covered. This program was made possible by the support of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts through its regional arts funding partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA). State government funding comes through an annual appropriation by Pennsylvania's General Assembly and from the National endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. In this region The Scranton Area Foundation administers PPA.
10. Section of First Night, First Light Community Mural Project
Mixed Media/Collage NFS
This piece was assembled by Kathy Dobash after facilitating workshops for the community of Hazleton, PA as part of the First Night, First Light Community Mural Project in collaboration with First Night Hazleton, 2007
Times Leader - the Guide Get up close to the commonwealth Category: Art and Photography Get up close to the commonwealth Feel free to browse the exhibits at the State Museum of Pennsylvania MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com A massive statue of William Penn holds a place of honor in the lobby. S. JOHN WILKIN photos/The TIMES LEADER Mama bear and two cubs are confronting a porcupine in one of the many wildlife dioramas at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, and – oh no! ouch! – one of the cubs must have gotten too close. His nose is full of quills. But for human visitors, there's almost no such thing as getting too close -- to the science or the art in this hands-on haven of Harrisburg. "This is the real thing," museum director John C. Leighow said, taking hold of a mastodon thigh bone and rocking it slightly back and forth. "It's petrified. It's rock. Nothing's going to happen to it." The State Museum of Pennsylvania annually attracts some 150,000 visitors who get a heady dose of the commonwealth's history. Just try to miss the 16-by-32-foot oil painting of the Battle of Gettysburg, or the Conestoga wagon, or the stagecoach. There's plenty of geology, too, what with the calcite from Chester County, quartz from Delaware County and fossils from Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. This season, Luzerne County has another notable contribution among the exhibits. A section of mural submitted by Hazleton artist Kathy Dobash was selected for "Art of the State: Pennsylvania," and will be on display through Sept. 9. The 40th annual juried show received 1,728 entries from 646 artists, and only 140 had their work chosen. "I was so pleased when I heard," said Dobash, an art teacher who firmly believes that "art is everywhere and art is for everyone. Everyone has that ability, and each individual has their own style. "It's just a matter of bringing out that confidence." In a spirit of sharing, Dobash compiled her mural, titled "First Night, First Light, Violet Light," from the artwork of more than 100 area residents. Some were children from the YMCA; some were retirees. "Did you see that dancer, in the section at the museum?" she asked. "That ballerina was originally drawn by an 84-year-old woman at the senior center. She sketched it, and I enhanced it. "Everybody worked on separate pieces, and they understood I would pull it all together. I told them I would unify it." Look closely at the mural and you'll find snowmen, trees and the enhanced dancer posing against a background of rosy violet hues. "I think it's got a lot of motion and it's lyrical," senior curator N. Lee Stevens said. "It just makes me feel good. "So often art intimidates people, and it shouldn't," Stevens said. "This has something everyone could relate to."
Commemorative Relief Sculptures:
An ongoing series of work
inspired by
inspired by
the recent ceiling restoration
where the artist's studio is located.
Commemorative Relief Sculptures are exhibited by Kathy Dobash, artist and owner of Beauty Flower Poem. These relief sculptures feature floral motifs fragments from the restoration of the historic Markle Building ceiling restoration in Hazleton, PA
11. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 1
Donated Art for Autism/Siobhans Dream
Mixed Media $1200
30% of the sales price will be donated to
3 year old Artist with Autism, Siobhan Forester. Siobhan has been in many different newspapers for her work. She has recently had her art displayed in the Autism Project of Rhode Island's new Art Gallery. The profits from her sales will buy more painting supplies for her, as well as help with the costs of her treatment & recovery. Her mother,Julie Forrester also donates to several Autism-related charities. Julie wants to spread a more positive message that there is hope for Autism.
12. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 2
3 year old Artist with Autism, Siobhan Forester. Siobhan has been in many different newspapers for her work. She has recently had her art displayed in the Autism Project of Rhode Island's new Art Gallery. The profits from her sales will buy more painting supplies for her, as well as help with the costs of her treatment & recovery. Her mother,Julie Forrester also donates to several Autism-related charities. Julie wants to spread a more positive message that there is hope for Autism.
12. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 2
Mixed Media $1200
13. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 3
Mixed Media $1200
14. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 4
Benefits Artists For Autism
Mixed Media $1200
30% of sale price will be donated to ARTISTS FOR AUTISM
We believe that given appropriate opportunities, the gifts of individuals with autism can not only be recognized, but nurtured and developed. We collaborate with artists, film makers, musicians, photographers, actors, writers, and others in the arts to create these opportunities. Allowing creativity to be realized in concrete creative works and presenting these works to the public provides an outlet for individuals with autism's inhibited self-expression and a catalyst for bringing people in the community together in an inclusive manner.
Integrating creativity and the children's natural abilities with active participation in society is the mechanism that elevates children from merely existing to becoming inspiring and active members of society.
Children with autism learn best when the necessity is real and the results tangible. Individuals with autism not only have the capacity to "function" in society, but can also be leaders in society. We are inspired by artists such as Michelangelo, Yeats, and Valera who are said to be on the autism spectrum.
Integrating creativity and the children's natural abilities with active participation in society is the mechanism that elevates children from merely existing to becoming inspiring and active members of society.
Children with autism learn best when the necessity is real and the results tangible. Individuals with autism not only have the capacity to "function" in society, but can also be leaders in society. We are inspired by artists such as Michelangelo, Yeats, and Valera who are said to be on the autism spectrum.
15. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 5
Mixed Media $1200
16. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 6
Mixed Media $1200
17. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 7
Mixed Media
The American Cancer Society in collaboration with Beauty Flower Poem offers the public to win an original sculpture relief created by artist Kathy Dobash. This work is special to the artist because it was created to honor a dear friend who is fighting the battle with breast cancer. Her name is Ranni, organizer of Artists For Autism: http://www.myspace.com/artistsforautism Ticket price $10.00 Art is valued at $1200.00
18. Commemorative Relief Sculpture 8
Mixed Media $1200
New Sculptures:
19. Ceremonial Gown
Mixed Media Sculpture NFS
FIRST NIGHT PROCESSION OF COLORS BANNER WORKSHOPS/HAZLETON Y
Is there a scar on her face?
No, It's just a beauty mark.
No, It's just a beauty mark.
Why is there icky muck on her dress?
What story can you tell about it?
20. Woman Fleeing
Mixed Media Sculpture NFS
21. The One In Blue
Mixed Media Sculpture NFS
When the reception was over the
newly married couple went to the bride's home. It was a very long hot June day.
They still had plans to meet friends later. The string holding the pearls broke. "Well at least it did not happen on the dance floor",
newly married couple went to the bride's home. It was a very long hot June day.
They still had plans to meet friends later. The string holding the pearls broke. "Well at least it did not happen on the dance floor",
she said.
The bride was very sad because she did not know how to tell her MOM. Her Mom was very concerned because of something the bridegroom's mother had stated. It made her father very ill during the reception before the last dance with his daughter.
She gathered the pearls. They were under furniture and scattered everywhere.
She placed them into a baby food glass jar.
This jar was in the home 25 years later. The necklace was never repaired.
Now the pearls are worn by The One In Blue. Not worn as a necklace but as a decorative free flowing line in a gown of paper, plaster, wire and ribbon.
The bride was very sad because she did not know how to tell her MOM. Her Mom was very concerned because of something the bridegroom's mother had stated. It made her father very ill during the reception before the last dance with his daughter.
She gathered the pearls. They were under furniture and scattered everywhere.
She placed them into a baby food glass jar.
This jar was in the home 25 years later. The necklace was never repaired.
Now the pearls are worn by The One In Blue. Not worn as a necklace but as a decorative free flowing line in a gown of paper, plaster, wire and ribbon.
22. Arms Thrown Up To The Sky
Mixed Media Sculpture $6500
23. Self-Portrait
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Member News
Sharon Burton Exhibits:
Black Artists of DC Art Show
from February 4 - February 29, 2008 at the DC Chamber of Commerce
Vistor Information Center at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in
Washington, DC.
Exhibitions in Prince Georges County, Maryland
I am exhibiting two new artworks as part of a group show at the
Prince Georges County Art Association at the Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission's headquarters lobby, located in Laurel, Maryland
until February 29th.
Last week, I was invited to show my artwork as part of a group show
at the Second Annual Multicultural Exhibition at the Marlboro Art
Gallery on the campus of Prince Georges County Community College in
Largo, Maryland. That show will be on exhibit from February 9 -
March 6, 2008. A reception is scheduled for Friday, February 22,
2008 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 p.m. An invitation will follow.
Exhibition in New York City
The National Conference of Artists New York, (NCAnewyork) holds its
annual conference and "Black Art History Makers Awards" February 8 -
10, 2008. As one of several artists representing Black Artists of DC,
my work is included in the NCA exhibition which also features work by
historic arts groups of the Black Arts Movement at Wilmer Jennings
Gallery.
The Wilmer Jennings Gallery at Kenkeleba House (exhibit on view through
February)is located at 219 East 2nd Street, New York, NY 10009.
Thanks to all for your continued love and support!
Black Artists of DC Art Show
from February 4 - February 29, 2008 at the DC Chamber of Commerce
Vistor Information Center at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in
Washington, DC.
Exhibitions in Prince Georges County, Maryland
I am exhibiting two new artworks as part of a group show at the
Prince Georges County Art Association at the Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission's headquarters lobby, located in Laurel, Maryland
until February 29th.
Last week, I was invited to show my artwork as part of a group show
at the Second Annual Multicultural Exhibition at the Marlboro Art
Gallery on the campus of Prince Georges County Community College in
Largo, Maryland. That show will be on exhibit from February 9 -
March 6, 2008. A reception is scheduled for Friday, February 22,
2008 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 p.m. An invitation will follow.
Exhibition in New York City
The National Conference of Artists New York, (NCAnewyork) holds its
annual conference and "Black Art History Makers Awards" February 8 -
10, 2008. As one of several artists representing Black Artists of DC,
my work is included in the NCA exhibition which also features work by
historic arts groups of the Black Arts Movement at Wilmer Jennings
Gallery.
The Wilmer Jennings Gallery at Kenkeleba House (exhibit on view through
February)is located at 219 East 2nd Street, New York, NY 10009.
Thanks to all for your continued love and support!
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Suzanies!
Our trip to Baltimore was visually very stimulating to say the least. First we viewed many suzanies. Suzani comes from the Persian word for "needle," and the word refers to embroidered hangings or fabric coverings, generally a meter and a half wide (4-5') but sometimes much more.We are considering these zusanies for inclusion in the exhibit at the Redding Gallery. This will also include the work done in collaboration with other WCA members nation wide in the "Women helping Women one stitch at a time." These suzanies are made by many different women working on the same piece over, sometimes, a number of years. The motifs are traditional Afghan. Will be hard deciding which ones to include
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
"The World of the Professional Artist"
MCGOPA presents, juried art show "The World of the Professional Artist #2" January 18- February 2Bonnie MacAllister And Sonia Sherrod attended the reception.
Visual Artist collects the discarded, worn out, or broken reclaimed objects to arrange and assemble them into a new and original piece of eco friendly art.
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