The Georgia Art League will next meet at Peach State Bank July 15 due to the Children's Summer Programs at the Quinlan.

It's time to start thinking about new officers to fill the positions for The Georgia Art League 2011 year. If you have any interest in serving as President or Exhibitions Chair, please contact Cheryl Hardin.  We have reorganized the positions so that each Chair is responsible for only a very defined amount of work.  The President will preside over meetings and send out emails to the membership. The Exhibitions Chair will coordinate exhibitions and exhibit hanging (along with volunteers) and take in submissions at each show.

On Saturday, September 18, the 7th Annual Art in the Square Festival will be held on the Square in downtown Gainesville. We're going to have a booth for The Georgia Art League. The size of the booth and the cost to the artists depends on how many artists sign up. A 10x10 booth is $60; a 10x20 booth is $120. For example, if 10 artists sign up, we will reserve a 10x20 booth and the cost will be $12 per artist. If you are interested in having space in the GAL booth at Art in the Square, contact Anne Brodie Hill at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thursday, June 24, from 6:00 - 8:00pm, Charles Young Walls will be demonstrating his approach to portraits at the Quinlan. This is going to be a great demo, and well worth your time if you can attend! A fairly large group is expected; for a good seat, come early.

The following information is courtesy of Margaret Cameron, Bellezza Chairman

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 The Dawson County Arts Council Cordially invites you to the Opening Reception for Sawnee Artists Association, (of Cumming) 9th Annual Bellezza
Saturday July 10, 2010, 2:00 - 4:00PM, Exhibition Dates: July 2 -31, 2010. The Bowen Art Gallery is located at 334 Highway 9 North,  Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 - 706-216-ARTS(2787)

Honorable Mention: Alyce Black, Pears. Jim's Comments:  "I love how the colors in the pears weave into the background, making the background as interesting as the pears themselves. Nice choice of colors. Good work."

Honorable Mention:  Robin Smith, Blue Birds and Roses. Jim's Comments: "Aside from its technical excellence, the piece achieves a warmth and homespun feel without being hokey. The rolling glazes on the tree trunk, and the excellent woodgrain pattern bring an expressive feel to this piece that is good."

Honorable Mention: Debra Yaun, Peaceful Pastures. Jim's Comments: "A masterful handling of the medium. A lot of detail without seeming tiring. The emphasis of the light on the tree on the right is delightful. Nice work."

Honorable Mention:  Patti Russell, Red Rose. Jim's Comments: "Nice composition, good balance of red vs. green. More importantly, the frailty and glory of the flower here is at once revealed, like a child might hold it up to show its wonder. The delicate shift from cool rose red to warm red is very nice. Good lost edges on flower sections, too."

Third Place:  Dolly Alexander, Colorful Pond. Jim's Comments: "A haunting sense of silence echoes through this piece, yet it's not vacant. It gives the sense of the seconds before a storm, that stillness that will not last. This piece effectively evokes that moment."

Second Place:  Cheryl Hardin, Sisters. Jim's Comments: "Has a shimmering quality that is enhanced by the mirror effect, further compounded by the uncertainty and mystery of the work."

First Place: Sandi Landergott, Peach Gazebo. Jim's Comments: "A beautiful impression that compells the viewer to linger, through its use of warm and color groupings. It also gives a promise of things unseen, which is a powerful attraction. Very nice."

Congratulations to all for a beautiful Summer Exhibition!

Our July 15 program at Peach State Bank will be presented by noted artist Amanda Carder, whose style is realism with an appreciation of impressionism. She has a fascination with light, reflection, and movement whether she is painting a landscape, still life, or portrait. Check out Amanda's work at www.amandacarder.com. Amanda will be doing a demonstration of her unique style of oil painting. You don't want to miss this meeting!

The June 17 program was presented by Carmen Stolorena on "How to Go From Being a Blocked Artist to a Prolific Artist" - something most of us have struggled with at one time or another. Carmen's program was enlightening to all of us - and we left with some real tools to help us on our journey to create fine art.

That's all for now. Now turn off the computer and get back to your easels, your cameras, your potter's wheel, etc. -  and get creative!!! Good art to all!