Volume X, Issue No. 11 June 2009

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2490, Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18703 Meeting Place: 47 N. Franklin St. Wilkes Barre, PA. 18702

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

The year is closing down, so fast, that it is difficult to comprehend the changes that are taking place in the WVAL. The entire membership should be proud of their support and the steps that have been taken to open our new facility at AtsYouniverse, be a partner in refreshing the downtown Art Walk,, contribute to the overall revitalization of the Wilkes-Barre central Business District, and take additional steps to reach out to the entire community about the fine work of our artists, our members, and our capacity to conduct a great Auction. The latter, as you know, will be the second annual on November 6, 2009 at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

We are constantly striving to make improvements to our administration of the Art League, to meeting the needs that are identified, to initiate the Community Relations Advisory Council, to ensure the stability and sustainability of the league for this and future generations. We are on the outlook for new funding resources, and will be developing ways that this can come about in future months. one of my goals is to create an endowment for the League, something that will enable the eventual financial capability that will ensure our long term ability to continue to service the arts community of Wyoming Valley. Furthermore, we need to coordinate our work with that of other art organizations, something more will be said about in coming months.

In the meantime, please set aside Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 3-7 PM to celebrate this season and to enjoy food and the gathering of our members and friends at ArtsYouniverse. You will have a good time, there will be election of officers, and a great time to think about next year.

So, please come to this event, and as always, suggest, recommend, advise, and let me know your ideas about next season and what more we can do to make the Wilkes-Barre area the center of the artistic community in this region.

Howard J. Grossman, AICP

President

MESSAGE FROM THE GUEST ARTIST CHAIR.

We have enjoyed a great season of Guest Artists and as we are winding down I just wanted to say,

“Have a great summer everyone !!” I'm looking forward to lining up the guest artists for the 2009-2010 season and I'm asking for help to keep it the success it has been and your input and ideas. Anyone who would like to join me and help with various tasks

Please call me at 408-1466 or email me at jhadsall@comast.net. Thank you. Jody Hadsall :)

GALLERY NEWS from our Chair – Kim Hughes

WVAL GALLERY

YES! WE ARE STILL HOSTING A THIRD FRIDAY EXHIBIT THRU THE SUMMER! You can drop off your artwork for June Third Friday on

Sunday June 14th from noon until 3pm.(Also pick up your pieces from the SPRING exhibit).

For July's Third Friday we will be exhibiting the artwork from WVALs childrens class.

August drop off and pick up will be Sunday August 9th noon until 3pm.

PIERCE GALLERY

Your favorite gallery director (ME) is showing off some old and new photography in a solo exhibit. From May-June 27th.Opening reception

will be on June 6th from non until about 2pm.Come out, have some fun and say HI!

Next month at Pierce there will be an exhibit of artwork by the late Junita Miller in memorandum.From June 27th until August 8th.

If you would like to exhibit at Pierce contact Kimberly Hughes kyra1027@msn.com or call me 570 970 7968.

THE F.M. KIRBY CENTER

Jim McGuire is on display at the Kirby thru June.His wonderful variety of photos can be seen in the members lounge at the Kirby.

July and August we will be hosting artwork by Vertve Vertu.

Thank you Gwen!

CLASSES! CLASSES! CLASSES!

ATTENTION!

Want to know if there are any classes going on or would you like to teach a class at the Art league? Please

call or e-mail Heather to inquire.

Suggestions and ideas are always welcome.

Thank you.

Heather Radel

570.709.1844

http://heatherfreemanradel.blogspot.com

NEWS NEWS NEWS

An artist named John Musto has passed away and his long time friend, Thom Evansew has donated many art books, frames and projectors to the Wyoming Valley Art League.I hope we can put these materials to use. Thank you!

The Artwork of Diane Grant Czajkowski

Something Special Gallery - Exhibition will include works of various mediums and sizes, including miniature paintings 3 x 5 inches or less, works inspired by local landscapes, my brand new color series never exhibited before, and of course, horses.23 West Walnut Street, Kingston, PA 18704, 570-288-8386Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday

Exhibition runs May 23, 2009 through June 25, 2009

From Cathy Laskaris

Our exhibit at Marquis is there till July 3rd. 3 Flavors of Color Bonnie Covelesaki, Maria Livrone, and myself.

Also during the summer I will be one of many artists from the Wyoming Valley Art League displaying my silks at the Beech Mountain Lakes Association event "Festival of the Arts" on June 20, 2009. My next event will be at Buck Hill Falls Fine Arts & Crafts Festival during July 24, 25, and 26 2009. If anyone is interested in directions to these events please contact me at calaskaris@msn.com . Please note silks in the subject line of the e-mail. Catherine Laskaris

Thanks, Cathy

“Something Old, Something New”, artworks by Marylou Steinberg, Scarlett Cussell and Sabine Thomas

will be featured at Marquis Gallery from July 17 through September 5, 2009, with an opening reception on July 17 from 5 to 8 pm at the Gallery on 122 South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701

Fiesta

Many wonderful works by our members were once again displayed in the Art League Tent and around the square. Thanks to all of the volunteers who made sure that the works in our tent were hung and labeled and also thanks to all of the sitters who every year graciously give up their time to make sure that our exhibit tent is a great success.

In addition our own Jody Hadsall won 2nd place in painting at the Fine Arts Fiesta and was a featured artist with ten paintings on display at Genetti's in Wilkes Barre and

Diane Grant Czajkowski was also featured in The Fine Arts Fiesta Juried show: 5 pieces in the juried tent, one 3rd Place Award in watercolor and The Fine Arts Fiesta "Art Around The Town" at the Ramada on the Public Square: 10 pieces and Wyoming Valley Art League Tent and Gallery

Contact Diane Czajkowski: dianesart@verizon.net

Again thanks.

Kim Hughes

MEMBERSHIP NEWS:

As I have enjoyed working with everyone and handling all of the membership information it is time to take a break and I am happy to announce that for the new season Jean Gonska-Swisher has agreed to be the new Membership Director. Let’s wish her well and work with her to make this transition as smooth as possible.

And remember we are always looking for people to help out, so give Jean a call at 714-0858.

Thanks again. Sue Nardone

We thank our sponsors:

Foundation Support & Corporate Sponsors

The Luzerne Foundation

Artist Matter

The Maslow Family Foundation

Humford Equities

Reynolds Trust Marquis Art and Frame

Scranton Area Foundation

Kazimi’s Restaurant  

Johnston & Johnston Law Offices

VGOGH Gallery