Volume 32 Number 4 WWW.YCAC.ORG July and August 2006

Board Members:

Class of 2006 Fran Bliek

Peter Loughnane Norma Pealer

Class of 2007 Joyce Hunt

Nancy Langford Beverly Oben Jean Welch

Class of 2008 Willie Bilancio Sam Castner Ginny Deneka

Bob Kinney Howard LeVant

George Mathewson Barbara Pinckney

Don Sottile

The vision of YCAC is to enhance and enrich life in Yates County through edu-cation and the advancement

of the arts.

To this end, we plan, pro-mote, and develop art pro-grams and projects; coordi-nate, schedule, and publi-cize events; develop and maintain physical facilities.

Programs of YCAC are supported by an annual grant from the Yates County Legislature, from commissions collected on Gallery sales, and by mem-

YCAC programs are sup-ported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts - Decentralization Pro-gram, which is adminis-tered locally by Finger Lakes Arts Grants & Services.

Summer Community Concerts Yates Concert Series, Inc. presents Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings starting on July 5 through August 16. A lawn chair, your family and friends and some loose change for light refresh-ments will guarantee a pleasant summer

evening of light entertainment. Concerts move indoors to the adjacent Baptist Church in case of rain.

Do Your Part: Donate “Art” Attic Art Sale July 28 & 29

All Funds Raised Given to Yates County Schools, Groups

A selection of “classy” donations is all it takes to keep sending second graders to the art museum, to put costumes on dancers, to give a scout troop materials for art projects. We don’t want yard sale left-overs; please be discriminating, and recognize that you are making a donation of something of value for a good cause. Bring one nice item to The Gallery July 25-27 as your contribution to our community arts grants. ...a mirror...an antique frame...a plant stand...a vase...an old trunk...a jardi-nière...the rocker in the attic...linen napkins...bookends...candlesticks...a cruet

Too much purple.

YATES COUNTY ARTS CENTER

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Mary Rickman Scholarships Awarded On Tuesday, May 9, at 3:30 PM, Amanda Carman, a graduate of t Dun-dee High School and currently an undergraduate student at Alfred Univer-sity, was awarded a $1,000.00 Mary-Rickman scholarship at the Yates County Arts Council at 119 East Elm Street in Penn Yan. Amanda is de-scribed by her teacher, Professor Kevin Wixted of Alfred University, as a dedicated and serious student who is self motivated and serious about her art. She has made some of the most accomplished paintings to have come out of Alfred's undergraduate program. Amanda is equally versed in painting and ceramics, an accomplishment that shows her dedication to studio practice and research.. Her work was selected to represent the painting program for an exhibition attended by the Board of Trustees of

Alfred University. Marnie Lerch and Alyssia Roberts, seniors at Marcus Whitman High school, were awarded checks of $500.00 each from the Mary Rickman Scholarship fund at their school’s annual Senior Awards event on June 5. In her recommendations for Marnie and Allyssia, Mary S. Cherny, art teacher at Marcus Whitman, spoke highly of these two young women, both having compiled impres-sive portfolios and being recipients of Silver and Gold Keys in Scholastic competitions. Marnie Lersch is enrolled at SUNY Pur-chase, majoring in Painting, while Alyssia Roberts will be a stu-dent in the Fine Arts department of Nazareth College. These scholarships were established by Richard Rickman, of

Penn Yan, in memory of his late wife, Mary Loomis Rickman, to be administered by the Yates County Arts council, Inc. of which she had been a prominent member. Mrs. Rickman had been a much loved art teacher in the Penn Yan school district. She fostered a passion for art in her students, emphasizing the discipline and dedication nec-essary to develop the innate talent she saw in every one of her students. She stressed the necessity in building a portfolio to document the individual’s growth and diversity. Mary Loomis Rickman’s aims are reflected in the re-quirements for the recipients of the scholarship. They are: recommendations by the student’s teachers, the exis-tence of a portfolio, and enrollment as an art student in an institute of higher learning. Engelke Heggie represented YCAC in the awards ceremonies. YCAC is grateful for her chairing this endeavor. YCAC reminds friends of the late Mary Rickman (and other supporters of The Arts) that tax-deductible contributions to the scholarship fund may be made at any time, to ensure the continued support of young aspiring artists.

Announcements

Bob Gillespie and Linda McIntyre will be featuring their work for sale at the Glenora/Veraisons restaurant, hallway from July 1 through the end of September.

The “Group of Six,” Hannelore Wolcott-Bailey, Ruth Brown, Fran Bliek, Bob Gillespie, Gwen McCausland, and Bon-nie Barney, will hold their annual Art Barn show and sale July 1 and 2 at 253 East Lake Road, Penn Yan.

Shao Fen Guo has her work on display at Dr. Schirmer’s dental office in Dundee through August.

A fundraiser for the Garrett Memorial Chapel on Sunday, August 27, will include a number of YCAC artists under tents. Please save the date and support the chapel’s maintenance.

Artists interested in donating the use of a painting or photograph for YCAC’s annual holiday cards fund-raising pro-ject, please contact Bev Oben, (315) 536-8629.

Attic Art Sale can use volunteers for pricing, setting up, and working the sale. Contact Jean Welch, (315) 536-0922.

The art of Willie Bilancio is on display (and for sale) at The Haven Café on Main Street, Penn Yan.

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Color Glow...Exciting Exhibit in July Artists of International Reputation:

Don Andrews, Watercolor Painter Christine Barney, Studio Glass Artist

A week-long watercolor workshop with Don Andrews will culminate with the opening of The Gallery’s July exhibit, “Color Glow”, on Friday, July 14th, 5:00-7:00 PM. Don is famous for his exciting use of colors, both in landscapes and portraits. His instructional video, “Color Glow”, inspired the name of this exhibit. Paintings which he will create as demonstrations during his workshop will be shown at this opening. Complementing the theme will be hot-

formed or cast sculptural glass pieces by Christine Barney, bringing her art to YCAC for the third time. She apprenticed to Livio Seguso in Murano, It-aly, a rare experience for a woman, let alone an American. Her work is in collections in Japan, Russia, Italy, and across the United States, including the Corning Museum of Glass.

The opening reception will be the SECOND Friday of the month, July 14, 5-7 PM, sponsored by Keuka Spring Winery.

August 11 Opening for “Double Visions” Featured Artists Leon Fontier and Hannelore Wolcott Bailey

“Double Visions” may be reflections, repeated patterns, shadows, parallel images evoking memo-ries. Double visions will be expressed in pewter and in watercolors by our featured artists.

Everyone recognizes them: the lake plays a prominent role, with reflections streaming down from shores. The watercolors of Hannelore Wolcott Bailey have been well known in this area for many years, gracing public places such as Soldiers and Sailors Hospital as well as many private collec-tions. Trained in art in Europe, Hannelore has found joy in paint-ing all her life. She has organized the “Group of Six” artists who exhibit each July Fourth weekend in her barn at 253 E. Lake Rd.

Leon Fontier was born in the Congo, educated in Belgium, then he moved to Central New York where he has been living since 1972. His work is part of the permanent collection of the Yale Uni-

versity Art Gallery, the White House collection, and many private collections. Fontier Designs has been producing pewter ware in Central New York since 1985. The pieces are made from lead-free pewter using a variety of pewtersmithing techniques. includjng spinning, fabrication, and casting. His highly-polished (and non-tarnishing) surfaces definitely create “double visions”.

The reception will be Friday, August 11, 5-7 PM, sponsored by Glenora Winery.

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Don Andrews, Member of American Watercolor Society, Here July 10-14

A graduate of the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Don Andrews is the author of “Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor” and “Rough Sketches: Short Stories of a Traveling Artist”. In order to get him to Penn Yan, we had to contract with him over 3 years ago! Don gives workshops throughout the United States, in Can-ada, Mexico, and Europe. We’ve selected the name of his video, “Color Glow”, for our July exhibit, in which he will participate. His workshop will help us explore our own personal approach to painting, with a search for a more vital color state-ment. Speaking of color, the American Journey color, “Andrews Turquoise”, was named in his honor. The Workshop will be held Monday thru Fri-

day, July 10-14, 2006, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Education Room, 135 Hamilton St., Penn Yan. The cost is $200 for YCAC members, $250 for non-members, and must be paid in full by May 15. Class size is limited and registration is on a first come first served basis.

· Send your name and contact information along with your check made out to YCAC to: Yates County Arts Center, c/o Fran Bliek, Workshop Coordina-tor, 119 E. Elm Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527.

· Refunds of class fees, less $10 administrative fee, will be made if you withdraw two weeks prior to a 5-day workshop. Please contact the Workshop Coordinator (Fran Bliek 607-243-7425) if you wish to with-draw or if you have questions.

The Yates County Photography Club will hold its annual picnic at 6:30 PM July 20 at the Penn Yan Boat launching Area. This is off Keuka Street along the Outlet. We hopefully will be using the pavilion near the tennis court. This is considered a family picnic, anyone is welcome. Participants should bring their table service, beverage, a dish to pass and meat to grill. Don’t forget your camera, there are many photo ops in this location. The photography Club does not meet in August.

Artists’ Reminder: Gallery 2006

Please be thinking of upcoming shows as you produce your art. While a theme and featured artists will be the focus of each show, The Gallery will also hang the works of many others whom our visitors have come to expect (and buy!). July: Color Glow : (Drop off 7/5/06, reception 7/14/06, pick up 8/7/06) August: Double Vision : (Drop off 8/7/06, reception 8/11/06, pick up 9/11/06) September: Penn Yan Art Guild Show , (Drop off 9/11/06, reception 9/15/06, pick up 10/16/06.) October/November: The Peace of Art - Artists & Poets : (Drop off 10/16/06, reception 10/203/06, pick up 11/13/06,) November/December: In the Winter Light : (Drop off 11/13/06, reception 11/17/06, pick up 12/27/06) Calls for Artists, Workshops, items of interest to artists, will always be posted for you on the top shelf of the video lending library at The Gallery.

YATES COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

President Gene Parsons 315-789-4563 Vice President Lyle Conrad 607-868-4673

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Contact President Lyle Conrad 607-868-4673

Guests and new members are always welcome. PYAG exists to encourage all artistic endeavors. If you wish to join, please bring 3 examples of your work to a meeting for the group to admire.

Dues are Active Member $15 (one time initiation fee $3) , Associate Member (not displaying art) $10. Send 2005-2006 PYAG dues to Sally Thomas, 3598 Sid White Rd., Keuka Park, NY 14478.

Next PYAG Event: Picnic in August

The Penn Yan Art Guild will hold its annual picnic meeting at the Keuka Lake State Park on Wednesday, August 16. Entrance to the park in free after 6:00 PM, so that’s when we gather at the covered pavillion. Bring your place service and a dish to pass. Also bring recent work to share, as a way of keeping the group aware of the talents among us. Summer is also the time to renew your membership in the PYAG so we can publish the com-plete roster in the September Perspectives. Please send your dues, as noted below.

Concerts have already begun, with a student event at

Hunt Country June 18, and the opening Festival con-

cert at St. Mark’s Church June 24. We continue:

Sunday, July 9, 7:30 PM

At Norton Chapel, Keuka College

Martinu -- Serenata II (for 2 violins and viola)

Arensky -- Piano Quintet

Brahms -- Piano Quartet in G minor

Sunday, July 16, 7:30 PM

At Norton Chapel, Keuka College

Quantz: -- Flute Quartet No 1 in D

Albrechtsberger -- Trio for viola, cello

and double bass

Rossini -- Flute Quartet No 2 in A

Schulhof -- Concertino (for viola, flute

and double bass)

Beethoven -- Eyeglass Duo (for viola and cello)

Rossini -- Sonata No 3 (for 2 violins, cello,double bass)

Friday, July 21, 8:00 PM

At Hunt Country Vineyards

Ravel -- Introduction and Allegro

Porter - Duo for viola and harp

Nino Rota -- Quintet

Mozart -- Clarinet Quintet

Bax -- In Memoriam for English horn, string

quartet and harp

Saturday, July 29, 8:00 PM

Strings of the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra

At The Smith, Geneva, NY

Holst -- St. Paul's Suite

Bartok -- Divertimento for String Orchestra

Dvorak -- Serenade for Strings

Tickets to individual concerts are $15, or any 6 for $75. Student tickets are $5.

Contact The Gallery or Hunt Country.

Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival 2006 Schedule With Musicians from the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra Note: Sunday concerts are at 7:30. Www.FingerLakes-Music.org

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YCAC Classes / Workshops Key: M=YCAC Member NM=Non Member

YOUTH CLASSES

Experiments in Watercolor I (ages 8-16) Instructor: Fran Bliek Tues, Wed, & Thurs, June 27, 28, 29 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: Donation Location: Dundee Library, 32 Water St Experiment with the wonderful medium of watercolor. Let your creativity flow.

Stamping Fun for Youth Instructor: Jan Enos Mondays: July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18 3:30-5:00 Cost: $5 each class Learn some cool techniques while creating greeting cards, gifts, etc. Includes materials.

Drawing with Bob Gillespie (ages 8-16) Tuesdays, July 18 & 25 Time: 1:30-3:00 pm Cost: $10 Location: Dundee Library, 32 Water St Creative drawing techniques using a variety of media and materials. Fun with Art Instructor: Robin Secrest Mon. & Wed., July 31 & Aug. 2 Time: 9:00-11:00 Cost: $10 Fun art activities and projects for ages 8-14.

Musical Theater Workshop Instructor: Kathy Gill Mon-Fri, August 7-11 & 14-18 Time: 9:30-12:30 Cost: $70 Location: Keuka College Red Barn Theater Performance: Fri,, August 18 @ 7pm Vocal, Dance and Acting instruction will be given by experienced professionals in the production of “Paintin’ The Fence” a Tom Sawyer Musical Adventure. Ages 8-15

Experiments in Watercolor II (ages 8-16) Instructor: Fran Bliek Thursdays: Sept. 14-Oct. 5 12:30– 2:30 & 3:30-5:30 Cost: $20 More experiments with the wonderful medium of watercolor. A colorful adventure in painting. Summer Pottery Classes for Teens age 13-17 at the Rochester Folk Art Guild Pottery Studio, 1445 Up-per Hill Rd., Middlesex, June 6-13, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00—6:00 PM. Cost $175 for all 12 classes. Individual classas $17.50 each. For this class registration only, contact 585-554-5463.

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ADULT CLASSES

Memoir Writing Group 3rd & 4thTuesdays 7:00-8:30 PM $1 donation to the Gallery

YOGA Thursdays 5:45-7 pm in June & July Instructor: Angela Fishbaugh SPECIAL EVENT Don Andrews Watercolor Workshop Mon-Fri, July 10-14 Time: 9:00-4:00 $200 M / $250 NM National acclaimed teacher/artist, Don Andrews will present a week-long color emphasis landscape paint-ing workshop in watercolor.

Stamping Fun for Adults Instructor: Jan Enos Mondays: July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 Time: 5-7 pm Cost: $5 + $5 materials Creative stamping techniques. Join in on the fun! Watercolor Painting 101 Instructor: Char DiGennaro Tuesday, July 18 9:00-3:00 Cost: $25 M / $35 NM Basic watercolor painting instruction with emphasis on color mixing. Beginning Stained Glass Instructor: Norma Rugg Thurs & Fri, July 27 & 28 9:00-4:00 Cost: $85 M / $95 NM + materials Location: 94 Stocum Rd., Dundee Learn copper foil method to create stained glass art at instructor’s glass studio. Map available.

Water Media II Instructor: Char DiGennaro Tuesdays: August 1-22 9:00-12:00 Cost: $60 / $70 NM Learn more tricks and have fun experimenting with watercolor and/or liquid acrylics. Intermediate Stained Glass Instructor: Norma Rugg Thurs & Fri, Aug 10 & 11 9:00-4:00 Cost: $85 M / $95 NM + materials Location: 94 Stocum Rd., Dundee Use copper foil method to create stained glass art at instructor’s glass studio. Map available. Plein Air Painting (Any Medium) Instructor: Dick Kane Mon-Thurs, Aug 14-17 9:00-12:30 Cost: $70 M / $80 NM; $35 Teens Demonstration precedes each day of painting outside unless weather forces us into Gallery.

Volume 32 Number 2 Page 8 March & April 2006

Red Jacket Writers’ Group

Even writers need a break. See you in September. Keep writing!

One Stroke Decorative Painting Instructor: Joan Reagan Wednesdays, Sept. 6-27 1:00-4:00 Cost: $60 M / $70 NM plus materials fee Location: 120 W. Lake Rd., Penn Yan Certified 1-Stroke Painting Instructor will teach this creative technique for decorating projects. Open Glass Studio 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Individualized holiday gift making workshop at glass studio of N. Rugg, 94 Stocum Rd, Dundee Mate-rials $20 / $2.50 per hr. studio time. Oil Painting II (All Levels) Instructor: Robin Secrest Wed’s, Sept 20-Oct. 25 6:30-8:30 pm $60 M / $70 NM + small supplies fee Another wonderful exploration of color and paint using this rich medium. Basket Weaving Instructor: Joan Bellis Saturday, September 16; 9:00-4:00 Cost: $30 M / $40 NM + materials Create a basket from natural materials under the guidance of a master basket weaver. Soapstone Carving (ages 10-Adult) Instructor: Sandy Cline Sat. & Sun., Sept. 23 & 24 9:00-3:00 Cost: $25 ages 10-18 / $50 M / $60 NM Beginners thru advanced students create an animal out of soapstone. Please indicate animal

SPECIAL EVENTS: “Paintin’ the Fence” Production: July 18 at 7 pm at the Red Barn Theater at Keuka College.

NYSCA DEC Seminar July 24 @ 2:00 pm Class size is limited for our workshops, so please register early. The class fee is requested when you register. If you cannot attend all sessions, plans can be made to pro-rate the fee. Classes with inadequate enrollment will be canceled one week before the first class meeting, and fees are refunded. Please contact Fran Bliek, YCAC’s workshops coordinator, for additional information: 607-243-7425.

Thanks to CPA Jim Carey for providing the location for our Route 14A billboard.

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VOLUME 32 NUMBER 4

Membership Update New and Renewing members 4/15/06 to 6/15/06

The People Who Make YCAC Deliver!

Patron $250 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Turissini

Sponsor $100 Willie Bilancio

Dr. & Mrs. Wm. Darrow Suzanne & Patrick Falvey

Bob & Char Kinney Howard & Nancy LeVant

Richard Rickman Rochester Folk Art Guild

Business $100

Birkett Mills Cannariato & Driesch Family

Medicine Drs. Marilyn & Edmund

Eaves Finton’s Landing

Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Hunt Country Vineyards

Associate $50

Tom & Carolyn Argust Fran & Dave Bliek

Bob & Sharon Corcoran Rolf Zerges & Linda Rommel

Polly Smith VFW Post 745

Virginia & Thomas Yost

Artist $30 Patricia Bizzaro

Amber Carol COleman Cavalene Harder Nancy Langford Patricia Marjama

Judy Soprano Sally Thomas

Evans “Bill” Wilsey Hannelore Wolcott-Bailey

Barbara Young

Individual/Family $30 Robert & Elizabeth

Armstrong Dan & Marilee Bailey

Barbara & Richard Block Bill & Pat Chapman

Carol Correnti Jim & Ruth Covell

Peter & Kathy Gerbic Renchen & Eberhard

Greiner Jim & Janet Hallahan Ralph & Martha Harris Linda & Peter Jackson Denise & Jerome Jose Carl & Ann Kratochvil

Karen Morris Marv & Joy Pallischeck Nancy & Walter Peek Brenda & Parker Rey-

nolds Robert & Marilyn Scharf

Evan Sorber Mary & Ross Stagnitto Steven & Susan Stork

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wasson

Senior $15 Peter & Lois Agliata

Alan & Darrell Beardsley Virginia Butray

Barbara Coffman Pauline Culver

Shirley D’Amico Mr. & Mrs. C. Drake

Ann Flax Carolyn Forsythe

Mary Foster Margrit Frank

Susan Goodrich Marge Gorsky

Gene & Marilene Guild Lynn Kent

Leon Kenyon Josephine Kjar

Mary Muller Irene Payne

Edwina Reilly Joan Rider

Dorothy Rossman Doris Scherer

Sonja Simpson Fiona Taylor

Elaine Thiemeyer Gail Traux John Tusch

Lucretia West Blanche Yonge

Drs. Marilyn & Edmund Eaves

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