Learning Through Art Upcoming Project:

Native American Dreamcatchers

with guest artist Kay Ekwell

Stay tuned for pictures of student work &

click on the  link below to see some of Kay's art on her website!

http://www.dragonfly-dreamcatchers.com/index.htm

Second Friday ArtWalk New Dates!
Tomorrow, May 10th is the Second Friday ArtWalk kickoff for 2013!  New this year, we’re changing the ArtWalk months to May through August only: May 10th, June 14th, July 12th and August 9th. Our Featured Artist for May ArtWalk is ceramicist and book illustrator Johnnie Walker.  Visit the IV Library between 5 and 8 pm to view Johnnie’s work; as well as a photography show by Jim Lettis and special book sales.
 
Other nearby ArtWalk venues include Northwest Hairlines with an I.V. Fine Artists’ Group Show; Fantasy Dreams  behind Century 21 (entrance on Lister).
 
Visit the Josephine County Building for a Retro Rock Hop between 6 and 8 pm only.  ArtWalk Fundraiser: Drop in between 5 and 8 for a Root Beer Float, Ice Cream, Soda or Sundae! Out front, Spiral Living Center’s I.V. Bike Space will offer free bike tune-ups; and across the street, Siskiyou Creations offering art, furniture and organics, celebrates their Grand Opening. “Gallery Row” next to Taylors’ Country Store will also offer wonderful music, art and refreshments. Come celebrate Spring at ArtWalk!
 
Spotlight on LTA
We’ve had a wonderful year of new personalities and new projects in our “Learning Through Art” school and after-school programs.  Both Kristen Whicheloe and Noralene Harland took time off to spend with their families, so Barbara Ford stepped up to the plate as coordinator for the program as well as continuing to run the Evergreen Elementary workshops and ArtWalk.
 
Brianna Kochick, a metal sculptor and jewelry artist, has joined the LTA team and coordinates the Lorna Byrne Middle School (LBMS) programs.  Brianna got her art degree from Humbolt State in Eureka, CA. Like many of us, she was drawn to the beauty of this area and has also joined S.O. Guild as secretary.
 
Many of you know Roberta Lee as the dynamo volunteer coordinator at Josephine Community Library. Roberta will also be helping Barb and Brianna find volunteers for their various projects.
 
Over the past few months we’ve also teamed with Kerbyville Museum for Heritage Day, helped the I.V. Safe House Alliance by assisting Evergreen students to make paper mache’ soup bowl holders and Rusk Ranch Nature Center with a sale of student-painted fish at tomorrow’s ArtWalk. Please visit www.irvac.com next week, for a photo round-up of this year’s projects.
 
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
Learn How to Make a Dream Catcher!
Former “Changes” gallery owner and professional artist Kay Ekwall will lead a Dream Catcher workshop at LBMS on Friday May 24th from noon to 3:20.  Anyone interested in using authentic materials and techniques will need to be trained in advance. We’re offering a free volunteer training at 5:45 pm this coming Tuesday, May 14th and also Thursday, May 16th . We’ll need 6 volunteers to learn to help teach 8th graders, so please call me at 592-4444 IMMEDIATELY if interested.
 
Please contact Roberta Lee at: 597-2723 if you can help with any of the following:
-          Ojos de Dios (God’s Eye) Workshop – Friday, May 17th from noon to 3:20 at LBMS.
-          LBMS Family Fun Night – May 22nd.  We’ll need help beginning around 3 pm. Free pizza for volunteers!
-          Middle Ages – All Day Project Friday, May 31st.  Morning and afternoon shifts.
 
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & POTLUCK – Sunday, May 19th at 5 pm!
Mark your calendars for this fun event.  Please phone Gail Weller at 592-3673 to let her know if you’re bringing a salad, main dish or dessert.  Please bring your own plate(s) and flatware. Beverages provided. Gail and Paul Weller live at 419 Dick George Road, about 1/2 mile south of Holland Loop near Bridgeview Church.
 
It’s time to vote in our new board for the 2012-13 fiscal year.  We’re seeking new board members and LTA volunteers. Watch for your ballot and membership info in the mail next week.
 
That’s about it for now.  See you soon!
-  Judy Hoyle
IRVAC President, 2012-13
592-4444