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Abingdon, VA 24212(276) 628-9091

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through Saturday, 10am to 4pm, until 8pm on the first

Thursday of each month and by appointment or

announcement.

In addition to the rotating exhibits in the Spotlight, Members Showcase, and

Founders Galleries,the Depot houses

working artist studios.It also hosts tours

for school groups, clubs,organizations and

individuals byappointment, as well asa variety of workshops

and classes.The Depot is operated by

the non-profit Depot ArtistsAssociation. The Depot

relies on volunteers for allfunctions and activities.

Volume XXXI, No. 2 • September 2017

Everyone Welcome!DEPOT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETING Program: “Totems, From Top to Bottom”

Carl B. Jessee and Joe BurnetteMonday, September 18th at 7pm

On Monday, September 18th at 7:00 pm the Depot Artists Association will hold its 27th Annual Meeting. Association president, David Collins will re-cap many of the highlights of the past year and present the slate of officers and directors nominated to serve on our Board of Directors during the upcoming year. Immediately following the brief business portion of the meeting and vote there will be a program presented by Carl Jessee and Joe Burnette. Both artists are long-time association members and generous supporters of the arts in our community. Carl is owner of Carl B.Jessee Art & Frame Shop in Bristol, VA. Joe is retired and has partnered with Carl on several community and business wood projects. Carl and Joe will talk about making Totems touching on all aspects of their craft, from top to

Carl in the Workshop

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Depot Artists AssociationBoard of Directors

PRESIDENTDavid Collins

1st VICE PRESIDENTDebra Casey

2nd VICE PRESIDENTMartha Witherspoon

SECRETARYLori Pennington

TREASURERCharlotte Parsons

Carmen Camp Jean Gay-Asher Nancy Garretson

Kathy Gibian Jean Harley

Erin Oneisom Helen Phillips

Sara ReeseJoyce Samuel

Virgil Wimmer

STAFF:ARTS ADMINISTRATOR

Susan Yates

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTLisa May

LEGAL COUNSELJohn Lamie

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bottom, so to speak. They will discuss everything from the selection and collection of the wood to the paints used and the carving process from beginning to end. Why Totems? Carl says because he has “always carved” and wanted to “do something big…really big.” Carl was inspired while driving past the Target sign near I81’s Exit 7 in Bristol. Joe’s extraordinary painting ability, woodworking skills & craftsmanship complement Carl’s artistic vision and talent perfectly and the dynamic duo went to work together to create these impressive works. All association members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting and the public is also invited. We are certain that everyone will enjoy and appreciate this interesting talk.

Joe with Totem

Carl Sketching

New Totem

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We are sad to report the deaths of four DAA members. Evelyn Lahman, Nancy Topa, Sean O’Sullivan and Joyce Wright. Evelyn Lahman served as Gallery Greeter on the 1st Thursday of each month for a number of years. She was a versatile and talented Fiber Artist. Nancy Topa, a talented Quilter was a long-time volunteer along with her husband Phil. Sean O’Sullivan also served as a Greeter for us in our early years. He was a leader in the Appalachian Poets and Writers Group, a great supporter of the arts and had a long and successful career in theater and television. Joyce Wright was one of the founding members of the Depot Arists Association. She was a talented artist and dedicated volunteer.It was a privilege to know these enthusiastic and talented artists and we are grateful for their friendship. Our thoughts and

prayers are with their families. Mission Statement

The North East Tennessee Plein Air Painters group will present an exhibition titled “The Four Seasons” in our Juried Spotlight Gallery. The exhibit begins Wednesday, September 27 and runs through Saturday, November 18, 2017. The 13 artists representing the group are Donna Bird, Sheryl Daniels, Don Gotterbarn, Janet Hartmann, Monique Carr and Mary Nees from Johnson City, TN, Judy Fitzgerald, Leslie Davis, Brenda Bundrant of Kingsport, TN, JoAnne McDonough from Mount Carmel, TN, Carol Dixon of Gate City, VA, Renee Pitts from Piney Flats, TN and John Youssi of Jonesborough, TN. They will present more than 50 paintings depicting all four glorious seasons painted “en plein air.” Everyone is invited to a Meet-the Artist reception on Saturday, September 30, from 2-4pm. They call themselves “Just Plein Nuts” and the phrase aptly describes this organization of artists that meet casually throughout the year to paint “en plein air.” While not an official organization, no dues, no officers, etc., the

core group consists of about 20 regulars who meet weekly at various Tri-Cities locations to paint the endless supply of interesting subject matter and beautiful scenery that the region offers. A common thread between these artists is that they “seek not only to improve their skills while painting from life, but also to increase awareness and appreciation for the natural beauty of the region” says Leslie Davis, a member of the group. They are passionate about sharing this vision through their work, and see themselves as “unique voices in the campaign to preserve and promote popular local parks and sites frequently visited as well as the lovely but overlooked places that we pass every day without a second glance”. Some of the group’s favorite locations for painting include the Tipton Haynes Historic Sight and Rocky Mount in Johnson City, the Linear Trail and Farmhouse Gallery in Erwin, Eastman Recreational area, Bays Mountain, Allandale Mansion, Cleek Farm, Farmers Market, and Exchange Place in Kingsport, Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, Jonesborough’s Mill Creek Park, and the Scott County Golf Course in Gate City just to name a few. The group welcomes artists at any level to join them.

Just Plein Nuts!In the Juried Spotlight Gallery This Fall

Spotlight GalleryPresents

Sept 27nd- Nov 18th 2017

Artists ReceptionSaturday, Sept 30th, 2-4pm

Just Plein Nuts Group Show

Over 50 Paintings!

The Four Seasons

Donna Bird, Brenda Bundrant, Monique Carr, Sheryl Daniels, Leslie Davis, Carol Dixon, JoAnne McDonough, Judy Fitzgerald, Don Gotterbarn, Janet Hartmann, Mary Nees, Renee Pitts, and John Youssi.

Recent Deaths

The mission of the Depot Artists Association is to promote and support regional artists at The Arts Depot through working studios and gallery exhibits and to provide educational opportunities in the arts for the community.

VHCC Women’s Chorus: Sat. Dec. 2nd 1:00-2:00 FREE Come enjoy the wonderful festive sounds of this fine ensemble as they perform a variety of Christmas music. For many years,

this has exclusively been a women’s choral group. They have enjoyed having men’s voices with them from time to time but are back to featuring the beauty of female voices uniting in song this season. This group is comprised of students, faculty, staff, high school and community members. It is open to all women that like to sing. Enjoy the Art displays and refreshments while you are listening to the lovely sounds of these ladies. This group is directed by Mary Munsey and accompanied by Chris Yoder.


FALL INTO CREATIVITY AT THE ARTS DEPOT GREG HOWSER: Citra Solve Collage

Cost: $50 Date: October 7th, 10-4 pmGet messy spraying, wiping, dripping citra solve on National Geographic pages, and watching magic happen.Use the resulting pages in collage art work during the class. About the Instructor: Greg Howser is a working figurative artist with his Master of Fine Arts in painting from ETSU. He is currently teaching at Appalachian State University and VHCC.

JENNIFER HILTON: Paste PapersCost: $55 Date: Oct. 21st 10 am - 1 pmAge 12 and up. Another fun messy day with the use of wallpaper paste and acrylic paints, create papers literally

“hands on”. Let your inner child loose finger painting papers to be used in a project of your choice (think the Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle) or join Jennifer for her Hard Book Class and use them.About the Instructor: Jennifer Hilton is a retired professor who taught printmaking and artists books at Clark University. She also taught at the Worcester Art Museum, and Montserrat College of Art. Ms. Hilton has received the Massachusetts Fellowship in printmaking and drawing, and Massachusetts art lottery grants. She was an artist in residence at the Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughn, Ireland, and Great Spruce Head Island, Maine.

JOYCE SAMUEL: Alcohol Ink ClassCost: $55 Date: Oct. 28 11 am - 3 pm No experience necessary!! Come learn how fun it is to work with Alcohol Inks, enjoy the spontaneity of this medium. Bring your own Yupo (acrylic paper), 3 or 4 colors of alcohol ink and one metallic alcohol ink.About the Instructor: Joyce is a resident artist of the Arts Depot for 10 years Studio 2A

GREG HOWSER: Japanese Stab BindingCost: $55 Date: Nov. 4th 10 am - 4 pmGreat project day with results pretty enough for a gift. Learn a simple but elegant book binding technique in one day. Create diaries, sketchbooks and more. Students will create one 8x11 inch book using fabric for covers.

JENNIFER HILTON: Hard Back Book ClassCost: $55 Date: Nov. 11th 10 am - 2 pm All hands on deck, you journaling folks, writers, poets, art journals, come make your own one of a kind book created by YOU! Great gifts for treasured friends and family! Use papers created in the Paste Paper class!

JOYCE SAMUEL: Water Medium Wax BatikCost: $75 Date: Nov. 25 11 am - 4 pmIntermediate painters will enjoy learning this fun technique. Watercolor wax batik is a process of applying water medium - acrylic or W/C to rice paper, with layers of wax applied in between painting layers. The result is vibrant paintings with a beautiful batik like appearance. Complete materials list will be on our web site: www.abingdonartsdepot.org

SARA REESE: Terra Cotta Angel ClassCost: $15 Date: December 2, 11:30 am - 12:30 pmAges: 7 and up. No experience necessary, all materials supplied, just bring an apron, or othercover-up to wear during the class.About the Instructor: Sara is a Resident Artist of the Arts Depot for 27 years, Studio 4.All Classes have a minimum number of 5 Students, and a maximum number of 12 students! Sign up by calling 276-628-9091

Visit www.Abingdonartsdepot.org for complete information and materials list.


VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS

THANK YOU

JULY 27-AUGUST 5, 2018SEE YOU NEXT YEAR FOR OUR 70TH ANNIVERSARY!

To all the artists who made this year’s Festival so brilliant!



Whitley SmithJamie Smyth

Tony & Gloria SurberMary Talbott

Robert Wallace & Pamela JamarikJack & Sylvia White

Virgil WimmerJanet Woolwine

Walter Pegram WrightTom & Susan Yates

Porter up to $99Mary Ann ArtripJean Gay Asher

Kathleen BaldwinStephen & Diane Barrett

Paul & Nancy BlaneyCarmen Camp

Robert Carlson & Janet NordinEmma ClarkLucille Clay

Whitney CopenhaverIB Dent

Joan DickensonAshby Dickerson

Joe & Janet DertingOtey & Mary Dudley

Mike & Karen EdwardsRon & Barbara Ely

Raymond & Margaret FeierabendJudith FitzgeraldV. Ray HancockJanet HartmannPenny HowardElizabeth JohnsPeggy Johnson

Cathy LoweHoward & Heidi McElroyErnst & Judith Marburg

Bunny MedeirosRita MontrosseAdelaide Moss

Painters Group in Memoryof Marge McNeerClark & Pat Phillips

Dexter RameyCharlene Truhlik

Charles & Elizabeth SeaverHenrietta Umberger

Polly WirtJeannie Yates

Karen Wilson & SiblingsIn memory of Joyce Wright

Brakemen $100 - $249Patty BlackwellRick Boucher

Bill BrinkleyRichard & Linda Brumleve

Bill & Linda CampbellJim & Janice Cowan

Henry DawsonJames & Jayne DuehringCharlie & Jackie Dolpp

Ken EplingDavid & Barbara Farris

Joyce FerrattRosalie Fratto

Steve Fisher & Nancy GarretsonKaren Gardner

Richard & Kathy GibianJohn GiffordMimi Harris

Mary Ann HinshelwoodSally Hoover

Dr. R. F. HorschAnne Johnston, DDS, P.C.

Mary & Jim JonesDon Josif

Evelyn LahmanWayne Lane

Suzanne & Don LaySteve McBrien & Mary Carberry

John & Beth MahaffeyNorma Mahood-Bay

Joyce MooreBill & Janet MunkCharlotte Parsons

Helen PhillipsThomas Phillips

Lee & Helen PriceCecil Ratcliff, Jr.

Eric & Sara ReeseFrank & Myra Renault

Roger ReynoldsLarry Richman

Richard Rose & Amanda AldridgeSam & Joyce SamuelRees & Kathy Shearer

Bill & Polly Sherard In memory of Claude Greever

David & Robin SmallDan & Amy Smith

Organizations & FoundationsJim & Kathleen Parks

Charitable FoundationIBM Matching Grant Foundation

Town of AbingdonVirginia Commission for the Arts

Washington CountyWednesday Morning Painters

Appalachian Center forPoets and Writers

Businesses & CorporationsAbingdon Vineyard & Winery

Abingdon Olive Oil Co.The Peppermill

Robinson Auto PartsIn Kind Contribution

Lovis CountissJohn Gunther

The Jade Tree FloristJoe & Cecelia Pippin

The Master Gardeners of Washington County

Everyone who donated to our Elegant Elephant

and 6X6 fundraiserStation Master $1,000 and Above

Charles & Carolynn BarryPauline “Blue” Gotham

Janet Warner, in memory ofJohn Heller

Jerome Vittoria, in memory of Jane Vittoria

Engineer $500 - $999David & Victoria Bettis

Sam & Jan HurtJoe & Cecelia Pippin - Education

scholarshipFrank & Myra Renault In Memory

of Claude Greever &Marie Fitzpatrick

Conductor $250 - $499Bob & Gay Breakfield

Bob & Susi CassellDavid & Schery Collins

Rachel FowlkesBen & Merry Jennings

Carl B. Jessee, Sr.Elizabeth Hayter

Erin OneisomGenie O’Neil & Walter Smith

Sandy Skidmore & Jim Warden

2017 DONORS Contributions Received Through 8/16/17

Your financial donations are extremely important to the operation of the Arts Depot. Our main funding sources are donations, membership dues, artists studio rental fees, commissions on gallery sales and grants. Please know that your donation, either for the first time or in addition to previous gifts, will be greatly appreciated by the Board of Directors and the resident artists. The DAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Your contribution is an allowable tax deduction within IRS regulations.


Spotlight Gallery 2017-2018 Members ShowcaseGallery 2017-2018

Founders Gallery 2017 - 2018

Northeast TN. Plein Air Painters Group Exhibit

9/27-11/18/17“The Four Seasons”

This exhibit brings 13 painters together to showcase their Plein Air paintings of

NE TN., & SW VA. Meet-the Artists Reception:

Saturday, 9/30 2-4 pm

Pat McCarthy 1/3-2/17/18“From Nature to Abstraction” This exhibit draws inspiration from nature using color, line, form and texture. Pat hopes these abstracts will elicit an emotional reaction from the viewer.Meet-the Artist Reception: “First Thursday” 1/4 6-8pm

June Crowe & Ruth Koh 2/21 - 4/7

“Perceptions in Clay and Oil” This exhibit combines clay artist

June Crowe’s vibrant pieces, traditional in form but modern in design with oil painter Ruth

Koh’s expressive cloudscapes, landscapes and abstracts.

Meet-the Artists:Saturday 2/24 2-4pm

Richard Goff 4/11 - 6/2 “Out in the Yard” Colorful and playful compositions executed in gouache, express the theme of natural beauty.Meet-the Artist: Saturday 4/14 2-4pm

Costanza Knight 6/6 - 7/20 “Cirque”

A fun exhibit full of color and mirth. Figurative acrylics, collage and monotypes all with a light

hearted theme.Meet-the Artist: “First Thursday” 6/7 6-8pm

Janet Hartmann

Sept. 27 - Nov. 18, 2017Reception Saturday 9/30, 2-4pmVirginia Hiss - Bristol TN., Acrylic, Colored PencilCarina Karlsson - Bristol TN., AssemblagesRhonda Morris - Abingdon, VA., PencilAnne Gurney Thwaites - Kingsport TN., Acrylic/Oil

Jan. 3 - Feb. 17 (room for one more member)Opening Reception “First Thursday” 1/4, 6-8pm Jerry Cajko - McConnelsville, OH., Acrylic & JewelryBonnie Kelley - Lebanon VA., WatercolorJosiah Stam- Meadowview, VA., Acrylic

Feb. 21 - April 7 (room for three more members)Opening Reception Saturday, 2/24, 2-4pm Fallon Ray - Abingdon, VA., Digital Art

April 11 - June 2Opening Reception Saturday, 4/14, 2-4pm Theresa McGrath - Vilas, NC., JewelryK. Murphy - Wytheville, VA., OilClara Thomas - Bristol, TN., AcrylicJames Turner - Abingdon, VA., Acrylic

June 6 - July 20Opening Reception “First Thursday” 6/7, 6-8pm Francine Barr - Sugar Grove, NC., JewelryRuth Crowe - Mint Hill, NC., Pastel, Watercolor, AcrylicJ.C. Dean - Abingdon, VA., Sculpture, Pen & InkEllen Myatt- Abingdon, VA., Mixed Media, Acrylic

September 16 - October 21, 201712th Annual Wednesday Morning

Painters Group ExhibitMeet the artists reception Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2-4pm

6x6 Art from the Heart FundraiserOpening and unveiling “First Thursday” Feb. 1, 2018 6:36 Sharp!

March Youth Art MonthFebruary 28 - March 31

Highlands Community Services GroupExhibit April 4 - May 6 • Reception Sat., April 7, 2-4pm

In All Three Galleries28th Annual Holiday Members Show

11/22 - 12/30Holiday Open House

First Thursday 12/7, 6-8pm

Pat Lehmkuhl Hushed like Snowfall


Studio 1 Nancy Johnson“I’m working on Noah’s Ark. I’m using acrylics, wood, cardboard, rocks, plastic, buttons and lots of found objects all mounted on a board. I’m always trying to add something new and different.”

Studio 2A Joyce Samuel“I’m doing little drawings for a new batch of 6”x 6” canvas’ and miscellaneous sized watercolor wax batik paintings. I love doing these. Look for my 2 upcoming classes here at the depot.”

Studio 2B Jackie Dolpp“I am going back to basics with 300# watercolor paper and transparent w/c. I was using Yupo paper with nice effects. During the festival I did a series of violet paintings using different papers and methods of same photo. I like to play but always return to traditional methods.”

Studio 3A Helen Morgan“I have created a new line of casual table runners. These are multicolored weavings in various color families.”

Studio 3B Steven Reeves, our resident oil painter, has begun the preliminary work for a new portrait commission and notes the process can take many weeks. He is also continuing work on his “social engaged” art series. He is entering “I Still Have Dreams” in the international juried Fletcher Exhibit (pictured) along with “Second Chances”. Both are oil paintings that address serious issues that affect society. Drop by and see his other paintings and newest endeavors.

Studio 5 Sara Reese“Getting Along” is the theme Sara Reese has been working on recently. The series includes whimsical clay animals enjoying their time together – the Lion and Lamb laying together, pigs and elephants with various unlikely critters. Pictured is “Sweet Harmony” a wall piece.

Studio 6 Nancy Garretson“My latest work is a small tapestry titled Tumbling Creek Memories. It is a commission for a friend in Ireland. She took several photos of Tumbling Creek when she visited 2 years ago and wanted a tapestry based on them. She will return to our area in November and will take the piece home in a 25”x15” suitcase. Hope it fits.

Resident Artists Happenings

Nancy Johnson

Joyce Samuel Jackie Dolpp

Steven Reeves

Nancy Garretson

Helen Morgan

Sara Reese


William King Museum of Art

415 Academy Drive • Abingdon, VAwilliamkingmuseum.org • (276) 628-5005www.facebook.com/WilliamKingMuseum

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Facebook.com/AbingdonFirstThursday

See more art every month!

Calling all Artist and

Creative Types! Please help us with what has become one of the

most anticipated fundraisers at the Arts Depot. We have 6x6 canvas and cradle boards for you to pick up in the Administration Office at the Arts Depot. Or call 276-628-9091 and we can try to deliver them, for you to create your “art from the Heart” inspiration for our 6th Annual 6x6 Fundraiser. Please return the artwork by January 21st to have it included In the video preview.

The Arts Depot Art From the Heart

Fundraiser will be held on “First Thursday,” February 1st at 6:36 pm sharp.

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PAIDAbingdon, VAPermit No. 54

Depot Artists Association314 Depot SquareP.O. Box 2513Abingdon, Virginia 24212

• Annual Meeting• Just Plein Nuts Exhibit• Donor Thanks• 2018 Gallery Schedules• Resident Artist News• Holiday Activities & Call For Entries

Contributors to this Issue: • Jackie Dolpp • Lisa May • Helen Morgan • Sara Reese • Susan Yates

Holiday Open House:First Thursday,December 7th, 6-8pm.

Pat Lehmkuhl Hushed like Snowfall

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Volume XXXI, No. 2 Everyone Welcome! DEPOT ARTISTS ... · PDF fileVolume XXXI, No. 2 • September ... Lahman served as Gallery Greeter on the 1st Thursday of ... The mission of the