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| The members of the Saddleback Art League are all local artists and supporters of art in the community. Our members come from the area of Saddleback Valley, Orange County, California. Our members range in levels from beginners to professional artists. We welcome all artists in the fine arts media who are actively pursing their goals of developing and promoting their artwork. Please click here for more information about the Saddleback Art League. If you would like to become a member, you can download the membership form here and/or come visit one of our meetings. Annual dues are $30. |
| Marleen Gerloff discusses a painting at our meeting |
| New Member To become a member you can download your membership form here. |
| The Saddleback Art League is a non-profit organization that meets the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at the Mission Viejo Library Community Room, 100 Civic Center Drive, at the corner of La Paz & Marguerite in Mission Viejo at 6:00PM. Free parking is available at the library. Please stop by to visit one of our meetings as our guest. |
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| Mail address: Saddleback Art League 24000 Alicia Pkwy, PMB 17-374 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 |
President’s Message Working as your SAL President these past several months has been a joy and a privilege. It is a great place to grown as an artist and make strong friendships. SAL is also forging strong relations in the community and promoting art wherever possible. For those that are considering membership here are a few great reasons to join our group of professional and emerging artists. • We promote networking & mentoring opportunities with other artists. • A professional artist does our monthly critiques of your artwork. • Publicity opportunities are available through a link to our SAL website. • We provide workshops by professional artists at special SAL rates. • Our annual Juried Show is held each spring. Receive an opportunity to compete at special SAL rates. • Our new People’s Choice Exhibition is for members only and will be an annual event each fall. • We participate in Outdoor shows in partnership with other organizations. (Artes de la Vida in April, Chalk Festival in May, Symphony Concert in August, and others as available.) • We maintain a Display Case in the Mission Viejo Library. This is an opportunity to hang your art in a community location on a rotating basis • We provide Monthly e-bulletins and (6) semi-monthly newsletters, including special publications of your special events via e-bulletin. • You will have access to SAL Membership directory on- line with your paid dues. • We are pleased to provide art education to members, professional artists and curators who enjoy our friendly atmosphere. I look forward to seeing each of you at our next meeting. Regards, Lynda Zimmer |
| Membership dues are now accepted for the year 2010 You can fill out the membership form in the newsletter and/or send your check ($30.-) to: Treasurer SAL 24000 Alicia Prkwy, ste.17 #374 Mission Viejo, Ca. 92691 |
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| Congratulations to all our member who had work accepted in the annual juried art competitions at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. Members who won prizes: Casey Hanenkrat: First Place Professional Graphics Drawing and Illustration Dolly Meyerhardt: Honorable Mention Professional Photography Computer Manipulated Color Image Caroline Verhagen: Second Place Professional Jewelry Body of Work Third Place Professional Painting Pastel Honorable Mention Professional Sculpture Blown, Cast and Fused Glass |
| SAL Member Dennie Hahn has released her first book titled "Orange County Treasures". This full color guide book focuses specifically on Orange County , California . It is devoted to covering the unique treasures of the OC rather than just the ordinary. Inside this guide you’ll find over 100 unique and exciting things to do. Many of the adventures in this guide are low cost or even free. The author, a professional photographer, utilizes not only her writing but her photographs to inspire readers to take an adventure. Full of color pictures this guide is worthy of a place on your coffee table. This book is available on Amazon.com or at www.denniehahnphotography.com. |
| For more info on what's going on in Mission Viejo please visit the city website : cityofmissionviejo.org |
| February 9 Demo artist PHIL YEH Cartoonist and multifaceted artist Phil Yeh began his professional career in 1970 in Southern California where he grew up. In 1973 he created Uncle Jam, a wonderful free paper covering the arts, that he published for the next 19 years. In 1977 he wrote, illustrated and published one of the first modern American graphic novels, Even Cazco Gets the Blues. He followed up this first book with at least one brand new graphic novel each year for the next 15 years. To date, Phil has written and illustrated over 80 published books. Phil founded Cartoonists Across America & The World in 1985 after being inspired by Wally Amos to do something about the literacy crisis on the planet. His band of artists have promised to tour the world for 25 years until 2010. They have painted more than 1700 murals in 49 states in the United States as well as more than a dozen countries working with some of the most talented artists on the planet. Phil's 2007 graphic novel, Dinosaurs Across America has been colored by copper lace artist Lieve Jerger and published by NBM in New York. In March of 2008, Dinosaurs Across America was named one of the best 25 graphic novels by the School Library Journal. Lieve and Phil are currently creating new artwork for their bestselling book, The Winged Tiger & The Lace Princess for January 2009. Their work has been shown in museums and galleries throughout the world. 2009 marks the debut of Steve the Dog & The Winged Tiger with Chicago based artist Geoff Bevington and Lieve's colors. Phil plans to film and tour much of the world for the last two years. |
People’s Choice Exhibition at the Murray Center The winners are: Madeleine Gerges - first place for “Montage Beach” Rick Hohmann - second place for “Good Morning” Linda Harlan White - third place for “Child of Malawi” Over 500 people voted for their favorite painting both on-line and at the Norman Murray Community Center in Mission Viejo. It was a huge success and enjoyed by all. |