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Newsletter ExcerptsAugust - September 2004 Issue ofThe Third Dimension, newsletter of
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Calendar 2003-2004
Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at noon at the Marimont Cafeteria, SW corner of 38th Street and Guadalupe in Austin (unless otherwise noted). Everyone is welcome to attend, voice relevant opinions, and vote. TSOS PRESIDENT WANTEDTSOS President Gilbert Barrera will be stepping down and ending his term in November 2004. TSOS has begun a seach for a new president and has hopes that an interested member will come forward to accept the position.Some former TSOS presidents have contributed suggestions based on past experience; of the primary responsiblities and areas of focus required of the future TSOS president. One of a president's most central role, is to lead and appoint committees to support the TSOS mission and membership goals. To produce optimum growth and activity within the TSOS organization; there should be an appointed chairperson for each of the following areas:
*If you are interested in the position of TSOS president, please contact Gilbert Barrera at gbarrera@tsos.org
What Being on the TSOS Board Has Meant to Meby Marla RipperdaIn 1997, I began sitting in on TSOS Board meetings to see what they were about and to get to know board member/artists better. I was very new to sculpture and wanted to meet actual sculptors and learn about the business end of this art. When Kelly Borsheim stepped down from the membership chair, I volunteered to take the position of "Vice President/Membership Chair" with the emphasis on membership. The best part of the job has been interacting with our member artists. I've made artist friends across the state and throughout the nation and have emailed and corresponded with members from as far away as New Zealand. I have found our artist community to be very patient, no matter how trying my short-comings or errors have been to them. As fall approaches, I would like to find someone to chair membership in 2005. Requirements would be: 1) a desire to serve this organization and meet other fellow sculptors; 2) a computer with Microsoft Excel and a minimal knowledge of how a spreadsheet works; and 3) good organizational skills in dealing with applications and funds. I spend an average of four hours a month on the membership duties that include: TSOS mail pick up, Excel data entry, file member applications, make deposits or take the money to the Treasurer to deposit the funds. I attend monthly board meetings and email the newsletter editor 'Membership News' that includes an updated list of new members, renewing members, and other timely information due by the newsletter's deadline. I also respond to email inquiries from the TSOS website about our organization and I print out the mailing labels of current members for the newsletter editor. Please call or email me if you have any questions or are interested in this important job. Marla Ripperda at 512.793.2160 -------------------------
FOCUS ON: JANIA ASHBY, SCULPTORby Pat GalvinJania Ashby has traveled the world experiencing firsthand, the diverse cultures found worldwide. Innovative and organic sculpture integrates Jania's physical journey of discovery with her personal interpretation of the spiritual world around her. Following a tradition, centuries old, Jania learned how to sculpt in an Italian marble yard, not far from the ancient marble quarries of Carrara and Pietrasanta. Jania developed an immediate affinity with working in marble and has carved stone since her early Italian beginnings. Jania allows the size, shape and other characteristics of the stone influence her hand in creating abstract sculpture. Her sculptures are dynamic and often enigmatic; the finished work reveals and harmonizes, the hidden elements found within the stone and human emotion. Jania's work may be viewed at Gallery Shoal Creek, Austin, TX; Gary Osborne Fine Arts, Port Aransas, TX; Carriage House Design Center of Americans, Dania Beach, FL; and on her website at www.janiaashby.com. Member NewsMember news is sent in by you the members (contact editor for submission guidelines).Ken Burns won Best of Media in Sculpture at the Spirit Echoes Art show in Austin, which took place on July 10 and 11th. Over 100 artists from across the U.S were juried by a panel of art professionals for exhibit at this premier indoor event. Dan Hawkins, sculptor of "The Phoenix", a sculpture commemorating the 9/11 tragedy will lecture at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 11, 2004. Hosted by TSOS. $5 admission. Free to TSOS and USG&M members. RSVP Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum at 445.5582. Nancy Cardozier, local sculptor, has donated a casting of "Return of the Prodigal Son" as a focal point for Austin Recovery. This beautiful piece resides in the entryway of Austin Recovery to remind us that forgiveness is an integral part of recovery. Austin Recovery is located at 8402 Cross Park Drive in Austin, TX. Billie Casselli Clark is exhibiting a 5-foot bronze figure at the Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg, TX. The figure is of a young mother holding an infant, and is located in front of the new Women's Pavillion at the hospital. It serves as a memorial to Trudy Harris, who was instrumental in getting the pavillion built. Award winning sculptor, Nic Noblique's new exhibit "Twenty - Choices" is a collection of twenty new works comprised of oil paintings and sculpted steel. "Twenty - Choices" will run thru August 30, 2004 at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress, Abilene, TX 79601. Help keep the Austin Sculpture Center clean while meeting some fun and talented people. Clean up crews will meet on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM at the ASC , located at 305 East 45th Street, Austin, TX 78751. Send your email to Theresa Bayer and your mail will be forwarded to Kate Wilson, who is in charge of the clean-up crew. Marla Ripperda, member V.P. wants to remind members to check their mailing label on the newsletter - if it shows 2004-06, it means she has not received your $40 annual dues. Make check payable to TSOS, mail to PO Box 49291, Austin, TX 78765-9291. Join Your Board! WELCOME NEW TSOS MEMBERS!Donald Aronson, Stephen M. Bell, Susan Bell, Gary Beyer, Lynne Emery Boze, Bobbie Chukran, Joana Silva-Cradock, Rosibel Garcia-Ramirez, Ongis Mutan, Amelia Ozyck, Eric Van Winkle, Joseph Wigley, James Woodruff, Rosibel Garcia-Ramirez, Joana Silva-Cradock, Angelo Reyes, Mary Hodge and James M. Thomas.TSOS needs member participation to remain a vital organization. You are welcome to be a board member, run for office, chair an event, or volunteer for any number of duties or tasks. Everyone wants more opportunities to exhibit and grow, and there is no better way than to become an ACTIVE member. Contact any board member to discuss your involvement today. --------------------- OPPORTUNITIESMark you calendar to attend SculptFest 2004 on Sunday, September 12th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. at 605 Robert E. Lee Blvd., in Austin, TX. It's a wonderful way to celebrate sculpture and meet fellow TSOS members. If you have time to volunteer in any way, please contact Marla Ripperda 512.793.2160.Art in Public Places: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, www.cityofaustin.org/aipp Texas Commission on the Arts Texas Craft Initiative Art in Public Places: The Springs and The Medallion Projects 6th Annual Celebration of Western Art Show BAYFEST 2004 Banned Books Week Art Exhibit Rio Brazos Art Exhibition 8th Annual Juried Show The Sixth Annual Sculptures in the The Streets Studio rental in Austin at 1115 & 1117 West 5th Street near Lamar. Commercial space, 4 apartments & 4 garage spaces. For Information call 512.478.8511 Disclaimer: TSOS does not endorse any organization or program that submits information for art events, exhibits or calls for entry. Back to Art News Page |
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