News and Announcements

April 14, 2024

Centennial Exhibit Changes

Friday, April 19th, the Centennial Exhibit currently at the North County Library of Route 512 in Sebastian will be coming down.  Exhibitors are reminded to come to the North County Library between 10 and 10:30 AM on Friday April 19 to pick up their Centennial Painting. 

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On Saturday, April 20th the Centennial Exhibit will be displayed in the City Tent during Artbor Day and Earth Day Celebrations. Please bring your Centennial Paintings on the morning of April 20th between 8 and 8:30 am to be displayed in the City Tent during Earth Day celebrations.

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Peter Coe - Memorial Information

Memorial Information for Long-Time SRAC Member, Peter Coe:
Carole Coe has invited the Art Club to a memorial for her husband, Peter Coe, 
Friday, April 19th, 3:00-5:00 at the Garden Grove Club House in Vero.
Carole’s mailing address in Garden Grove is
1905 South Garden Circle     Vero Beach, FL 32962
772-464-6712  772-588-2340 

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Beautiful Lagoon Show

April 20, 2024 (Beautiful Lagoon Show in conjunction with Sebastian’s Earth Day Celebration).

 

This year's deadline for submission of Art Entry Forms is the end of Business,
THIS TUESDAY April 16th. 

Art will need to be brought to the park the day of the show between 8am and 8:30am for hanging. (Pick-up art at 4:00pm).  
Two Cash and Ribbon Prizes will be awarded for 1st ($75.00) and 2nd Place ($25.00)  in the People's Choice Category.
Votes will be counted and prizes will be awarded at the end of the day.
 
Centennial Paintings will also be displayed in the city tent, so please plan on bringing your centennial artwork for display on April 20 between 7:45 and 8:30 am.
We are planning on having runners on Harrison Street to bring your Artwork to the City Tent.

 

Brand New Classes/Workshops for April 2024

Sat 4/27            9am- 12            Class: Introduction to MOSAICS
           Instructor:  Leslie Jordan   Phone: 914-420-7050   LeslieJordanArts@outlook.com
           Medium: Mosaic
           Level: All levels welcome
           Pre-registration is required! Class is limited to 15 people. Pre-Registation is required by email, text message or phone call to the instructor.
           Note Cost of This Class: $40 for each member, $50 for nonmembers. Price includes (1) one piece to be created, 2nd piece is an additional $8 members & $10 nonmembers.
            Description of the Class: This class introduces you to the fun and versatile world of mosaics. I will take you from the beginning prep stages all the way to grouting your finished piece. Have fun designing your mosaic with a wide choice of tiles of all shapes and sizes. Additionally, I will show you simple cutting techniques of your tiles to fit an odd space. I will have reference pieces and pictures to inspire your creation. Note: Any unwanted costume jewelry can also be used, if you choose to bring it in, to add to your piece. We’ll see if it can be incorporated into your creation.
           Supply List: Acrylic paint, D-hooks, mosaic tiles, substrate (base), glue, grout.

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2024 Scholarship Winners

 Each year the Sebastian River Art Club awards three $1000.00 Scholarships to applicants who are pursuing further education in the Arts.

Two of these scholarships are from direct fundraising by the Art Club throughout the year.  The Third Scholarship is made possible through the generous Donation of the Fine Arts and Music Festival Organizers to our Scholarship fund.  We thank them for their generosity.

On the morning of April 9th we were honored to present one of the scholarships to recipent Caleigh Pressley who is furthering her studies in Art and plans to become an Art Teacher.

Caleigh is pictured below with Fine Arts and Music Commission members Nancy Veidt, Nane French and Richard O'Connor.  In the second picture, our Scholarship Chairperson, Betty Hays presents Caleigh with her Scholarship Certificate.

The two other Recipients  chosen by our scholarship committee members were unable to be with us that Tuesday Morning.  They are:
Lidia Olivo                Sebastian River High -- wants to be UX/UI designer
Dulce Contreras       Indian River Charter High School -- wants to work for Disney Animation 

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For Your Advanced Planning

SRAC Meeting and Show Schedule for 2024 Season

Below is our planned Club Schedule for the 2024 season. 
Any changes to this planned schedule will appear in this weekly eblast.​​​​

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• Saturday, April 20, 2024 (Beautiful Lagoon Show in conjunction with Sebastian’s Earth Day Celebration)

• Tuesday, May 14th, 2024  Members Business Meeting: 5:30 PM at the SRAC Gallery

 

​SRAC Fees for the Park Shows have not changed:  $10.00 for those that sign-up and pay in advance and $15.00 for those that  pay on the day of the show. Sign up sheets for advanced signup will be available at the Business meetings as well as in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-3.

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Centennial Event Schedule

CENTENNIAL EVENT SCHEDULE:  Below are the  upcoming centennial events that SRAC will be participating in during 2024.  Any changes to this schedule will be listed here as the time gets closer.​

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• March through April 19, 2024:  Featured Display at the North County Library

• April 20, 2024 - City of Sebastian Earth Day and Arbor Day - Display in the City Tent at Riverview Park

• May thru July - Various indoor Venues are currently being discussed. No outdoor venues scheduled due to the summer heat.

• August 9, 2024 - Sebastian Grill Out Night:  Display for Grill out Night at the SRAC Gallery

• September 14th, 2024 - Artists' Rendition of 100 years in Sebastian - SRAC Art Center

• December 6, 2024 - Chamber of Commerce Light-up Night - SRAC Art Center (official participants

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Craft Club Schedule for Upcoming Park Shows

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May 11, 2024 

If you wish to display with the Crafters, please contact 
Richard Gillmor
President, Craft Club of Sebastian
Email:  RHROMLLIG@YAHOO.COM  Phone:  772-918-3148. 
www.sebastiancraftclub.com

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April 2024 SRAC Art Classes

​All classes are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, unless otherwise noted. Please contact the individual teacher to register and for a supply list. Classes may be canceled due to under-attendance.

 

NOTES:  

• Archibald Classes require a minimum of 4 Students to take place

• Tent. Means TENTATIVE

• Lolly Walton, Beginning Watercolor Classes, Call 321-652-7115  if you have any questions.

• Any questions for Janet Jamil, you may email her at: jkjamil@verizon.net

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Call our Sebastian River Art Club office at 772-321-9333 and visit www.sebastianriverartclub.com  for additional class information, as our classes are always being updated.  Office and gallery hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-3. Classes are $15 each for members, $20 for non members, unless otherwise noted!

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Tues 4/16         9am- 12            Class:  Advanced Watercolor

                        Instructor: Jean Archibald      keel84@aol.com  (561) 212-0915

                        Medium:  Watercolor

                        Level:  Intermediate/Advanced

 

Description: Ongoing class for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists that come for guidance in improving their existing style. Emphasis on learning to pay attention to values in your subject before you start a painting, literally dissecting the subject and observing the different values before you start.

 

Supplies:  Watercolors, brushes, paper towels, water containers. Either 300 or 140 pound watercolor paper recommended, but 300 is suggested for its strength and blending properties. Also water containers, watercolor brushes…#0, 1, 2, 3, 6, Flat# 2, 4, 6, 8.  One large 1 inch Flat brush for washes, gum eraser, wax free tracing paper, graphite pencil, fine red pen such as Pilot pens for tracing, box Kleenex, paper towels.

Recommend choosing a subject of one’s own as it may then be entered into shows, however the instructor can supply a subject for those who do not bring their own. Subjects provided in a class are not allowed in shows.

 

Tues 4/16         1pm- 4pm        Class:  Watercolor Techniques

                        Instructor: Lolly Walton   Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com  (321) 652-7115

                        Medium:  Watercolor

                        Level:  Beginners and intermediate artists are welcome.

 

Description: Ongoing. Want to unleash your creativity? Take a class with an experienced watercolor artist and teacher. Objective: Focus on  getting comfortable with watercolor painting techniques. Instructor will cover all the techniques on her handout – Watercolor Techniques Chart. In addition, she will cover the basics of materials, tools, color and value while enjoying the process of painting. 

 

Supplies: Supply list provided upon request from the instructor.

 

Thurs 4/18       9am- 12            Class:  Fix My Painting

                        Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed

                        Suzelavender@comcast.net  (772) 388-0695

                        canvasdancer319@gmail.com  (203) 648-3138

                        Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor

                        Level:  Any and All

 

Description: Onging, fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.

 

Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.

 

Thurs 4/18       12:30-3:30pm   Class: Soft Pastel

                        Instructor: Lana McLeod  mzmcleod@msn.com (720) 935-1730

                        Medium: Soft Pastel

 

Description: This class will focus on ocean and sand.

Come and enjoy playing and creating with adult chalk , A.K.A. Pastels. Pastels are fun and forgiving, making them a wonderful painting medium! Each class includes a short lecture and demo on subjects that will improve your technique in bringing your masterpiece to life.

Class subject examples:

   *Values and Hues

   *Buildings in a landscape 

   *How to create distance and depth

   *Water reflection with soft pastels

   *What's an underpainting?

   *How to Frame a soft pastel painting

 

Supplies:  Your painting will only be as good as your tools are. So take the time to invest in good pastels and paper. Suggested student supply list:

Reference photo: something that inspires you! Printed or on an Ipad or phone

Paper towels or a hand towel, rag size

Baby wipes

Artist tape or painter's tape. White or beige only!

Wax paper (try the Dollar Store)

16"x14" or larger masonite board (Home Depot)

Ruler and or T-square

Apron or old shirt ( to protect your clothes)

Gloves

Mask

Soft pastels and pastel paper.

Email Lana for suggested list of soft pastels and paper. mzmcleod@msn.com

 

Sat 4/20           Beautiful Lagoon Show in conjunction with Sebastian’s Earth Day Celebration

                        No classes or Open Studio

 

Tues 4/23         9am- 12            

 

Tues 4/23         1pm- 4pm        Class:  Watercolor Techniques

                        Instructor: Lolly Walton   Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com  (321) 652-7115

                        Medium:  Watercolor

                        Level:  Beginners and intermediate artists are welcome.

 

Description: Ongoing. Want to unleash your creativity? Take a class with an experienced watercolor artist and teacher. Objective: Focus on  getting comfortable with watercolor painting techniques. Instructor will cover all the techniques on her handout – Watercolor Techniques Chart. In addition, she will cover the basics of materials, tools, color and value while enjoying the process of painting. 

 

Supplies: Supply list provided upon request from the instructor.  

 

Thurs 4/25       9am- 12            Class:  Fix My Painting

                        Instructors: Susan Lavender & Sheila Lougheed

                        Suzelavender@comcast.net  (772) 388-0695

                        canvasdancer319@gmail.com  (203) 648-3138

                        Medium: Acrylics, Oil, Mixed Media, Watercolor

                        Level:  Any and All

 

Description: Ongoing, fun class to finish old paintings or start something new! We focus on composition, texture, tone, spontaneity and technique. We give each person permission to continue, or start over, and promote expressive, inspirational and intuitive work.

 

Supplies: basic supplies in medium of choice – to include paper, canvas, water container, paper towels, etc.

 

Thurs 4/25       Thurs 4/25      12:30-3:30pm   Minis Work Day

                        Medium:  Acrylics, Oil, Mixed, Watercolor

                        Level: All are welcome

 

Description: Join us for a fun afternoon creating miniature masterpieces for the Sebastian               River Art Club’s foodbank fundraiser!    

Paintings will be donated for display and sale in the galleries to raise money for the local Ecumenical Center at Roseland Methodist Church.

 

Supplies: Mini canvas/boards provided. Bring your paints and brushes.

 

Sat 4/27           9am- 12            Class: Introduction to MOSAICS

            Instructor:  Leslie Jordan   Phone: 914-420-7050   LeslieJordanArts@outlook.com

            Medium: Mosaic

            Level: All levels welcome

            Pre-registration is required! Class is limited to 15 people. Pre-Registation is required by email, text message or phone call to the instructor.

Note: Cost of This Class: $40 for each member, $50 for nonmembers. Price includes (1) one piece to be created, 2nd piece is an additional $8 members & $10 nonmembers.

 

Description of the Class: This class introduces you to the fun and versatile world of mosaics. I will take you from the beginning prep stages all the way to grouting your finished piece. Have fun designing your mosaic with a wide choice of tiles of all shapes and sizes. Additionally, I will show you simple cutting techniques of your tiles to fit an odd space. I will have reference pieces and pictures to inspire your creation. Note: Any unwanted costume jewelry can also be used, if you choose to bring it in, to add to your piece. We’ll see if it can be incorporated into your creation.

 

Supply List: Acrylic paint, D-hooks, mosaic tiles, substrate (base), glue, grout.

           

Sat 4/27           12:15- 3pm       Members Only Open Studio

 

Tues 4/30         9am- 12            Class:  Advanced Watercolor

                        Instructor: Jean Archibald      keel84@aol.com  (561) 212-0915

                        Medium:  Watercolor

                        Level:  Intermediate/Advanced

 

Description: Ongoing class for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists that come for guidance in improving their existing style. Emphasis on learning to pay attention to values in your subject before you start a painting, literally dissecting the subject and observing the different values before you start.

 

Supplies:  Watercolors, brushes, paper towels, water containers. Either 300 or 140 pound watercolor paper recommended, but 300 is suggested for its strength and blending properties. Also water containers, watercolor brushes…#0, 1, 2, 3, 6, Flat# 2, 4, 6, 8.  One large 1 inch Flat brush for washes, gum eraser, wax free tracing paper, graphite pencil, fine red pen such as Pilot pens for tracing, box Kleenex, paper towels.

Recommend choosing a subject of one’s own as it may then be entered into shows, however the instructor can supply a subject for those who do not bring their own. Subjects provided in a class are not allowed in shows.

 

Tues 4/30         1pm- 4pm        Class:  Watercolor Techniques

                        Instructor: Lolly Walton   Lollyart4sale@cfl.rr.com  (321) 652-7115

                        Medium:  Watercolor

                        Level:  Beginners and intermediate artists are welcome.

 

Description: Ongoing. Want to unleash your creativity? Take a class with an experienced watercolor artist and teacher. Objective: Focus on  getting comfortable with watercolor painting techniques. Instructor will cover all the techniques on her handout – Watercolor Techniques Chart. In addition, she will cover the basics of materials, tools, color and value while enjoying the process of painting. 

 

Supplies: Supply list provided upon request from the instructor.

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