


Christmas Party
Next meeting
Thursday January 21st @ 10am.
Whim House @ Longue Vue House and Garden
Demonstrator is our own Gerry Claude..
Gerry asks everyone to bring sketchbook or pad and some pencils and
eraser.
We will be drawing. This will be fun for everyone even if you think you
can’t draw.
Gerry Claude has always loved art and the expression it allows.
She was the school artist through high school, studied art in
college at the College of William & Mary, Richmond Professional
Institute. After college, she was involved in the New Orleans art
scene and was the president of both the New Orleans Art
Association and Metairie Art Association. Gerry took a hiatus from
her professional art career and worked , for 28 years at the U.S.
Post Office.
Having recently retired, she has re-immersed herself in her art.
She says, "I have experienced great joy in resuming my
professional art career. I look forward to exhibiting, meeting and
talking with the public about my art. I am thankful that my art work has
been so well accepted. The wonderful city of New Orleans is full
of history and images which serve as the foundations for my pen
& inks and watercolors. I love to take historic images and make
them my own through my interpretation and vision. I am inspired
by the beauty and mystery in New Orleans.
Gerry creates unique pen and Ink and watercolor renditions of
historical New Orleans architecture and life in and around the
Crescent City. Her works all have a local flavor from flooded Katrina
houses to Schwegmanns bags. She strives for self-expression
with the use of details and realism. All of her work is original
and her list for commission house portraits continue to grow.
Gerry has won over 100 awards and has been accepted in many
juried exhibitions. One of her favorite honors was when her
drawing of a tree hung in the New Orleans Museum of Art. Gerry
participated in the Streetcar Art Project. Her design, "Throw me
Something Mister" was in front of the Aquarium and I-max Theater.
It is now in its permanent home on the corner of City Park Avenue and
Orleans Avenue.. Her second chosen design, " Jazzy Ride" is at
Uptown Antiques at 3806 Magazine.
President’s Report
The Happiest of the New Year to everyone. Trust enough cabbage and
black-eye peas were consumed to assure health and wealth for all of
our members during 2010. We should take a minute to reflect on how
art played a part in our lives this past year and realize how we were
enriched through our creative efforts. It’s also time to think about art
goals for 2010; remember, aim high. Take that extra leap, push your
limits then begin the journey one step at a time. Not all of us will reach
our goals but all of us will benefit from the exercise of realizing what
direction we would like our art to take and, in the process, formulate a
plan to get us there. Above all, relax and have fun. Remember, the
journey is just as important as the destination.
Jan Wilken
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Yearbook 2009-2010 are available now. Please plan to pick yours up at
the next meeting. As you know, postage continues to rise, and we
would like to limit the number we have to mail out. If possible, please
make arrangements to receive
yours other than mailing.
Hospitality
We want to take this time to thank everyone who brought a covered
dish to the Christmas luncheon. The food was wonderful. A special
thank you to Jules and Claudia for their hospitality and Jan Wilken for
getting everything together.
Refreshments for this month will be provided by Pat Caraccioli, Gwen
Tappin and Theresa Schlater.
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Workshops
Jefferson Art Guild will be sponsoring a watercolor workshop with
Tanya Dischler March 27 and 28th at the Pink House.
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Bragging Rights
Jefferson Art guild
Barnes and Noble Show – December 2009
Judge – Annie Strack
Not under Glass –
1st. Lynn Blankenship – Silver Pitcher with fruit
2nd Pat Caraccioli - Pansies in Silver
3rd Alix Graffagnino - Onions and mushrooms
HM Diane Cochran - At The Beach
HM Mary Ann O’Brien - Morning Workout
Under Glass
1st. Jan Wilken - Pushing the envelope
2nd Claire Pescay - Morning Stretch
3rd. Ria Russo - Scarf Wrapped Vase
HM Myrle Van - Celebration
HM Paul Dugas - Ponte Vecchio
I know other guilds have had shows, but have not received
Notice of who has won awards..
Please email me your winners who are NOAA members.
Or just cut and paste the list and I’ll pick out the NOAA members.
Please always put heading “NOAA newsletter”.
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Newsletter Information:
I have received back a number of newsletters sent by email. Please
take a few minutes to check that I have the correct email address if you
are receiving this by mail. As you know, sending newsletter by email
has many advantages, mostly you get it nearly a week ahead of
everyone else.
If you have an email account, but are receiving this by snail mail, please
email me at gtapp06@cox.net. Please send any info you want in
the newsletter to me by the 3rd of the month.
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Art Markets
-New Orleans Art Market will be held on Saturday and Sunday, January
30th. Participating this month are Mal Galle and Jules Chatelain, co-
Chairment. There are 2 openings and the fee is $30.00 per person. This
is located at Palmer Park at the corner of Claiborne and Carrollton.
If interested in this month, or in the future, please contact Jules @
835-8120/377-7605 or Mal @ 391-0141/912-0238. Mail check to Joyce
Laporte @ 5100 Jeannette Dr., Metairie, LA, payable to NOAA.
SLIDELL – Art Market held the 1st Sat. every month 8:30am-3pm between
3rd and 4th Streets. Call 985-847-9458 if interested in participating.
Gretna Art Market—Held 2nd Saturday of each month at the Gretna
Farmer’s market.
BYWATER – Art Market held each month on the 3rd Sat. at Markey Park
from 9am-4pm
MID CITY - Art Market held the last Sat. of the month at Palmer Park
Trestle Fest Art Mart- 2nd Saturday of each month @ 5005 Broomfield St.
in Metairie. Inside/air conditioned. For more info call Dixie Art Supplies
@ 733-6603
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shows
NOAA will have a joint show with Jefferson Art Guild at the Brewhouse
in April 2010 with Rules of this show will be in following newsletter. We
will be hanging this show the fifth of April.
The month of April is also our Pirate’s Alley Show during the French
Quarter Festival.
This will be a busy month for all of us, so I hope we are all painting to be
ready.
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CAFE GAMBINO currently has exhibiting the Different Strokes art Group
from Houma. We missed getting in their reception, but go by for lunch
and enjoy the good food and see their show.
JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 16 All the artists are NOAA members.
FEATURING THE MEMBERS OF
DIFFERENT STROKES
Helen Robichaux
Patty Herques
Diane Brien
Gail Lecompte
Jean Boudreaux
Janet Mayfield
Doris Beaudean
Lydia Champagne