MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
General membership meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month from September through June, usually at Concordia Lutheran High School (click here for map & directions). The December and June meetings include pot lucks, and are held at members' homes.
If you are not yet a Guild member but would like to attend a meeting as our guest, please join us! You may contact a member or officer ahead of time, or just show up and introduce yourself.
2009
July & August ~ No Meetings! Be creative!
September 16, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School
Program: Ohio artist Suzanne Nocera will demonstrate how she produces "bold, clean, luminous colors through a flowing and spontaneous application of poured paint." Learn more about Ms. Nocera and her work at www.suenocera.com.
October 21, 6:30
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School
Program: "What I did on my summer vacation" ~ Members, please bring one or two pieces you've created using one or more techniques or ideas inspired by last year's programs by Lynn Diamente, Marilyn Umber, Linda Binek, Sharon Stolzenberger, and Lisa Ransom Smith. Please be ready to introduce yourself and talk a bit about how what you saw and heard at FWAG affected or inspired your new work.
November 18, 6:30
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School
Program: FWAG President Ron Snyder will demonstrate how he combines pyrography (wood burning, but on watercolor paper in Ron's case) and watercolor to produce unique "pyrocolor" paintings. (No, that's not really Ron!)
December 16
Where: TBA
Short meeting and holiday get together.
Chain-o-Lakes. a pastel
by Lisa Ransom Smith
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PAST PROGRAMS
2009
June 17, 6:30 p.m.
Where: We had a lovely time at Alice Siefert's beautiful home!
May 20, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School
Program: Spring Cleaning Art Bazaar!
Business: Annual Meeting: Election of Officers
April 15, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School
Program: Artist and teacher Lisa Ransom Smith is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America known for her colorful, impressionistic landscape paintings. She spoke about color, including the use and abuse of black and white, using the color wheel to maintain vibrant colors, and the color of shadows. She concluded with a pastel demonstration. For more information, visit www.lisaransomsmith.com.
March 18, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School
Program: Sharon Stolzenberger demonstrated her technique for "Painting Animals/Wildlife/Pets in Watercolor" featuring a wet-into-wet approach. Sharon talked about studying animals, using photographic references, and sketching from life. Stolzenberger's work has won numerous awards and has been featured in several books and magazines. Sharon will be offering two one-day workshops in Fort Wayne on March 19 & 20. To learn more about Sharon and her work, and about the demonstration and workshops, including registration form, click here.
Business: Final vote on proposed amendments to the by-laws.
February 18, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School
Program: Linda Binek demonstrated how to create a "texture sheet painting," the technique she used to create the understory or beginning of "Recycle the Forest," her Best of Show at Fort Wayne Artists Guild's 2008 Ventures in Creativity juried show. Ms. Binek showed examples of other paintings created using the same method, which can be used for all painting media.
Business Meeting: Discussion and preliminary vote on proposed by-laws amendments.
January FWAG members Marilyn Umber spoke about the ins and outs of selecting and entering shows throughout the country. Ms. Umber, known for her radiant watercolor paintings, has won numerous awards at juried shows throughout the United States.
2008
November Award-winning watercolor and mixed-media artist Lynn Diamente, a FWAG member, spoke and demonstrated various techniques. Ms. Diamente is known for her use of rich color, impressionist realism, and depth; she enjoys working both traditionally and abstractly. To learn more about her work, visit her web site at www.lynndiamente.com.
All Summer Long!
The FWAG Plein Air Group meets each Thursday evening from 6 - dark in different locations beginning June 4. Click here for schedule information and updates. Click here to see some of the paintings!
Fort Wayne Artists Guild Plein Air Group
All Summer Long!
Thursday evenings (weather permitting) from 6 p.m. until dark at various locations. Open to all FWAG members ~ for more information, e-mail Sheila Boneham. All locations are subject to change, so check this site before you go!
Click here to see paintings from our outings.
June 4:
Lakeside Park - meet at the rose garden.
Lakeside Park - meet at the rose garden. June 11:Rained out! We'll try the site again July 23.
Rained out! We'll try the site again July 23.Contents © 2008-2009 Fort Wayne Artists Guild, Org.
Whose bright idea was this? Thanks, Ron & Deb Snyder!
Whose bright idea was this? Thanks, Ron Snyder!
Whose bright idea was this? Several people!
Whose bright idea was this? Thanks, Doug Runyan!
Whose bright idea was this? Thanks, Roddy Dammeyer!
June 18:Foster Park -- lots to choose from here: gardens, river, kids playing, .... Hot, but lovely, evening ~ the gardens were gorgeous!
Foster Park -- lots to choose from here: gardens, river, kids playing, .... Hot, but lovely, evening ~ the gardens were gorgeous! June 25:Ron & Deb Snyder's lovely place in Huntertown! All sorts of things to pain --
Ron & Deb Snyder's lovely place in Huntertown! All sorts of things to pain -- pond, waterlilies, cattails, fields, pavilian, Ron.... We had a great time.July 2:Salomon Farm -- beautiful fields, lovely pond, big barns, people walking, goats
Salomon Farm -- beautiful fields, lovely pond, big barns, people walking, goats and sheep.... It was nice and cool -- great fun!July 16Downie's Daylily Garden -- this is a spectacular field of daylilies! There are also
Downie's Daylily Garden -- this is a spectacular field of daylilies! There are also beds of perennials, but the lilies absolutely sparkle. August 13Swinney Park West (entrance is west of the bridge, around the curve to
Swinney Park West (entrance is west of the bridge, around the curve to the right). Drive to parking area at the back of the park, past the pavilion. There are gardens, and an arched walking bridge over a stream with a big weeping willow, and many enormous old oaks and poplars. Please Note! The map shows a star at the entrance to Swinney Park East. We will be at Swinney Park WEST - the entrance is on the other side of the river, to the west!August 20The Art Farm, owned by Lisa Vetter and Paul Siefert. Property includes a big
The Art Farm, owned by Lisa Vetter and Paul Siefert. Property includes a big pole barn and a very picturesque house, among gardens, out in Amish country! How fun is that! Restroom available. The address is 17612 N. County Line Road E., Spencerville, IN 46788. If you have questions, contact Roddy Dammeyer, rodkadamm@hotmail.com or 486-5136 or 414-4473.Aug 27 Freimann Square ~ very nice urban setting with gardens, fountain, interesting
Freimann Square ~ very nice urban setting with gardens, fountain, interesting buildings.... And since this is our last meeting, why not have a little apres art outing at one of the nearby outdoor restaurants? Click map to enlarge.
About half an hour from Dupont Road/I69 area
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Whose bright idea was this? Thanks, Nancy Longmate!
July 30:Purdue Extension Gardens -- flowers, flowers, flowers. And some nice
Purdue Extension Gardens -- flowers, flowers, flowers. And some nice structures, pots, paths -- did I mention the flowers? We had perfect weather and a wonderful time!
Whose bright idea was this? Thanks again, Doug Runyan!
July 23Old Wells Street Bridge, north side of river by the old railroad station.
Old Wells Street Bridge, north side of river by the old railroad station.There is a parking lot by the old railroad station -- we will meet there.Some examples of paintings from Fort Wayne Artist Guild Plein Air 2009
Lakeside Rose Garden
by Doug Runyan
Pastel
Painted at Lakeside Park, June 4, 2009
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Another Plein Air Opportunity!
IPFW's annual Garden Walk is June 27 at the Purdue Extension building. The master gardeners are very interested in having Guild members in plein air from 6-8 p.m. Be there by 5:30 to set up, or set up earlier in the day. The parking lot will be closed; parking in the garage across the street. You may drop your equipment at the curb (there will be a guard). This should be a lot of fun ~ the gardens are beautiful. contact Roddy Dammeyer (rodkadamm@hotmail.com or 486-5136) if you plan to participate.
Here's Caroline Stachera painting with the FWAG Plein Air Group at Salomon Farm. Photo courtesy of Doug Runyan.
July 9:Donn Werling's farm - several smaller historic farm buildings (dating back to
Donn Werling's farm - several smaller historic farm buildings (dating back to 1850), a restored farmhouse, windmill, gardens and a pond with a bridge. 
Ron (left) and Nancy Longmate (right) painting beside the Snyders' pond. Photos courtesy of Tina Zion
More to come!
Whose bright idea was this? Thanks, Sheila Boneham!
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August 6:History Center/Barr Street Market area. Lots to choose from - variety of
History Center/Barr Street Market area. Lots to choose from - variety of buildings, tents of the Barr Street Market.... Parking on Barr, Berry, and after 6 in the History Center let. Whose bright idea was this? Thanks, Tina Bennett!
Click map to enlarge.
Click map to enlarge.
Whose bright idea was this? Thanks, Sheila Boneham!
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