Euclid Art Association

Welcome to the Euclid Art Association...

Our next monthly meeting is Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00p.m. in Fellowship Hall of East Shore United Methodist Church, 23002 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid. Our guest demonstrator, JoAnn DePolo is a multifaceted artist, author, speaker, teacher, and visionary. The title of her demo is "Creating Abstract Paintings". Initially drawn to the intricac

ies of photography, she later transitioned to painting, where her unique vision blossomed. Recognized for her captivating cityscapes, serene waterscapes, and bold abstracts, her artwork has garnered international acclaim and graces the collections of renowned personalities like Peter Max, Kenny Loggins, and Omar Vizquel. Beyond the canvas, JoAnn is the author of Making It As An Artist published in 2006. She also champions the power of art within communities, where her organizational expertise is highly sought-after. She has served on advisory boards and committees for various non-profit organizations. A passionate educator, JoAnn conducts workshops and summer camps for libraries and schools. Her extensive teaching experience includes serving as a Master Teaching Artist, instructing young people and fostering public art projects. JoAnn DePolo Studio & Gallery (JDSG), established in 2012, is located in Westlake, OH. Visit her website: www.JoAnnDePolo.net. All are Welcome to Attend!

We thank our April demonstrator, Nada Talevska for her presentation, "Using Pressed Flowers to Make Art", enjoyed by the 28 members and guests in attendance, including three new members. This was a very popular subject. Several members of the Euclid Garden Club came to learn how to press flowers, a new category in their up coming August show. Nada, having started her art career only four years ago after leaving the corporate world, now has her own Etsy site and over 2000 followers on FaceBook! Explaining the steps it takes to successfully press flowers from her lovely garden, she described the best time to pick flowers, traditional and modern pressing methods used to dry them, how to organize the dried flowers and how she uses the pressed flowers, leaves and stems to create beautiful art. A very organized and excellent presentation enjoyed by all.

The Euclid Art Association is offering the Margaret E. Hain Memorial Art Scholarship to a Euclid High School senior who will graduate in 2024. This $600 award will be available to a student who is currently receiving art instruction and plans to pursue further education in the study of art. Senior art students should see their art teacher or guidance counselor, Kathleen Gonakis, for forms and details. The application deadline is 6:00 p.m. on April 12. Winner will be announced in May.

The Euclid Art Association’s Annual Spring Fine Art Show at the Euclid Public Library is May 11 - 18, 2024. Original artwork by local artists will be on display and for sale. We selected two artworks by Lee Peters, former EAA president, to raffle at the show….a floral close-up and a colorful fractal image. Reception is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Public is welcome!

Euclid Art Members….SPRING FINE ART SHOW entry forms are due Thursday, April 18. Entry forms and instructions are available for printing on the Art Shows page. It’s important that members read "Do’s & Don’ts on Art Presentation" and watch this Cheap Joe’s 2 Minute Art Tip, "Finesse in Framing Wire", click here.

The next OPEN ART STUDIO DAY, located at Euclid Art Gallery, 21129 North Street is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 3 - 5:00p.m. Sign up by sending interest to info@euclidart.com or by emailing Rozenia at rcunni2345@aol.com. Indicate "Open Studio Day" in subject line.

For March, the EAA Sketchers challenge was an Art Scramble with the reveal held on Sunday, March 24. Joan Milligan, program director, randomly selected a subject and art style for each of us. Nine members took up the challenge and created an image reflecting their randomly selected combination. Visit the Events page to see them all.

The April EAA Sketchers challenge is….create a portrait of a famous person using the medium of your choice. The reveal is April 28, 1 - 3:00p.m. on Zoom. All are welcome to participate. Send your completed image to info@EuclidArt.com before the reveal so we can share it with everyone!

CONGRATULATIONS to Ellen Howard . . .the winner of the PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD in our 2024 VIRTUAL LEAP YEAR WINTER SHOW. Her photograph, "Patterson Paradise" got the most votes. Second runner up was Sandi Richards, "Pond Irises" in watercolor. There were many favorites among the 51 people who voted! Thanks to all the members who participated. You can view all the show entries on the Art Shows page or click here.