Michael O'Keefe, Head of a Monk
Please join us on February 28th, 2012, for our monthly meeting.
Michael O’Keefe will be demonstrating sculpting techniques in relation to the human figure. Michael gained an MFA in 2006 from Southern Methodist University, and a BFA in 1999 from Muhlenberg College.
The demonstration and meeting will be held at our usual meeting place of the ArtCenter of Plano. Admission for members is free, and guests are asked to pay a $3.00 contribution to cover costs.
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is NOT at the ArtCentre of Plano!! It is at the Encaustic Center in Richardson (It’s really easy to find – just on the north side of Arapaho — see the link to the center below for directions!
Title: Demonstration: Bonny Leibowitz, Monotypes & Hot Wax
Location: The Encaustic Center, Richardson
Link out: Click here
Description: Bonny Leibowitz will show us the exciting techniques and artistic possibilities of monotype printing.
Start Time: 7pm
Date: 24th of January
End Time: 9pm
Debra Linker's Fiber Art
Demonstrating her art on November 22nd, 2011, will be Debra Linker, at the ArtCentre of Plano, 7pm onwards.
Debra is the owner of the Artist’s Loft in McKinney, TX, and creates innovative and colorful art from many forms of textile.
She writes:
Artist and Facilitator Debra Linker is a native Texan who, after many years in the Northwest, returned to the Dallas area to expand her horizons. After a 20 year career in high-tech software management, Debra turned her attention to the things in life which mattered most to her, but had been on the back burner while her career had center stage. Creative expression, spending quality time with people of like mind and spirit, and organizing life-changing information into rewarding workshops became the focus of her time and boundless energy.
While in the Seattle area, Debra was an active member of the visual arts community. She was an exhibiting member of Arts of Snohomish Gallery, Editor for the Eastside Association of Fine Arts and participated routinely in art shows and festivals throughout the region.
Debra belongs to each of the local art and quilt associations and is on the Board of the Plano Art Association. Se has been featured in hotels, hospitals, restaurants, boutique shops, cafes and coffee houses in both Washington and Texas.
In June 2011, Debra opened The Artist’s Loft on the square in historic downtown McKinney, where she spends every waking moment living in full color.
Title: Demonstration: Misty Foster, the Business of Being an Artist…
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
Link out: Click here
Description: Misty will give a presentation on marketing your art, and building a portfolio (including photographing it, etc), and other aspects of being a professional artist.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2012-04-24
End Time: 20:30
Title: Demonstration: Michael O’Keefe – sculpting
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
Link out: Click here
Description: Renowned artist Michael O’Keefe will be demonstrating approaches and techniques in sculpting.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2012-02-28
End Time: 20:30
Title: PAA Holiday Party
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
Description: Our annual Holiday party will include hands-on art, as well as other entertainment…
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2011-12-13
End Time: 21:00
Our Holiday Party last year featured hands-on creation with glass, courtesy of Nan Phillips, a performance from a ‘mentalist’ as well as music and ‘refreshments’.
This year, we are looking for suggestions! Get in touch!
Title: Debra Linker – Fiber Art Trunk show
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
Link out: Click here
Description: Debra Linker will be demonstrating the increasingly popular art of creating with fiber.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2011-11-22
End Time: 20:30
Title: Demonstration: Allison Gilles, Life Drawing
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
Link out: Click here
Description: figure drawing in pastels from life model
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2011-10-25
End Time: 20:30
Title: September Meeting
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
Description: Our September meeting starts 6:45pm for those members bringing works to show.
This month’s featured artist is Alison Jardine, who’s works are on exhibit at the ArtCentre during the meeting. Theme: Self-Expression ~ Finding your voice as an artist
Start Time: 18:45
Date: 2011-09-27
End Time: 21:00
September 2011 Members’ Meeting
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Title: PAA Board Meeting
Description: The monthly board meeting – all Executive Board members and any Standing Committee members attend, plus any member may attend if they notify us in advance. Email us at planoartassoc@gmail.com if you are interested in coming along.
Start Time: 7pm
Date: 2011-04-05
Title: March Members’ Meeting
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
Description: 6:45 to 7:15 – bring your latest work for our new Artist Meet & Greet!
7:15 to 8:30 – Professor Luke Sides will be presenting about the art of sculpture.
Start Time: 18:45
Date: 2011-03-22
End Time: 21:00
PAA Member Lisa Smith took some great photographs at our January Meeting, in which we celebrated our Member’s Annual Show.
We had a wonderful night, with over 150 people attending, enjoying the amazing and diverse art, and the beautiful historic setting of the ArtsCentre.
Visit this page on Lisa’s site to see photos of each winner with their checks and winnings!
Congratulations to all, and hope to see even more works in this exhibit next year!
Join us on Tuesday evening at the ArtCentre of Plano for an evening of sketching the human form guided by Professor Allison Gilles.
Bring a sketchbook, and your favorite sketching tools, and please arrive before 7.15 (The doors will be closed for the comfort of our model).
Don’t forget to bring a work to our Pop-up Members’ Gallery, and get a chance to win a $25 Asel Art gift certificate….
See you then,
Alison
Tuesday February 22
ArtCentre of Plano
901 18th Street
Plano, TX 75074
