JULY 2017

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in this issue:

News Roundup ................... 1

IWAL merchandise ............. 2

Fundraising efforts .............. 2

Member News .................... 2

Calendar ............................. 3

Coming Events Smithfield Music ................. 3Arts Center @ 319 .............. 3Sundays at Four ................. 4

Sponsors ............................ 4

News roundupIWAL offers cool ways to enjoy the hot summer, including a new art exhibit and musical performances for every taste Currently on display at the Arts Center @ 319 is the 2017 Open Members’ Exhibition, with 51 works in a variety of media by 27 IWAL members. ‘People’s Choice’ balloting continues through August 20. Several pieces have sold -- don’t miss the chance to vote for or purchase your favorite! Five pieces also were sold during the previous exhibit of works by watercolorist Glenn Ormsby.

IWAL’s Friday night Summer Concert Series continues through September 1. Since Memorial Day, audiences have rocked, stomped and grooved weekly to popular acts including jazz ensemble Forte, the Bobby “Blackhat” Blues Band and Olden Days featured band Ocean Breeze. See the remaining lineup in the Events Calendar on page 3.

Smithfield Music presented Australian singer/songwriter Anthony Snape, to the delight of a receptive audience, to kick off Olden Days weekend in a free concert on a stage in front of Bank of Southside Virginia on Main St. It was a hot evening and the music topped the tem-perature. Check Coming Events on page 3 for announcements of upcoming Smithfield Music concerts.

In August, Sundays at Four will conclude its current season with the annual Terrific Teen Talent program. See page 4 for more information.

‘Creative Voice’ is available online at www.smithfieldarts.org

Ocean Breeze performed oldies and beach music during Olden Days

“Glow with the Flow” by Kim Norman, left, and “Evening at the Station” by Barbara Harris, above, are among the more than 50 works in the IWAL Open Members’ Exhibition

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Member NewsWelcome to new IWAL members Cheri Babler, Debra Billings, Wayne Braswell, Andy Cripps, Debra Goyet, Sylvia Hunt, Ariel Joyner, William Kuczmanski, Rusty and Denny McBride, Chuck and Lisa Mosser, Glenn Ormsby, Peggy Poos, Michelle Richardson, Marilyn Schlipp, Carmen Smally-Garcia, Barbara and John Smith, Jennifer Young

Sheila Gwaltney’s watercolor painting “Rappahannock Reflection” was juried into the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild’s 6th Annual Show, opening Sept. 1 at McGuffey Arts Center, Charlottesville, VA.

Diane Milner will participate in the Newport News Fall Festival Oct. 7-8 and the Poquoson Seafood Festival Oct. 20-22.

Cil Barbour, Stephanie Faleski, Diane Greenhalgh and Ben Livermon will have new original illustrations appearing in the 2018 Women’s Club of Smithfield Calendar. Calendars will be available for purchase at the Arts Center @ 319 beginning in September.

Barbara Harris will be the featured artist at the 2018 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 32nd Annual Art Show and Sale, opening January 26, 2018.

We love to hear about our members’ accomplishments! To share your recent or upcoming venues in this column, please e-mail information to fineart@calico-studios.com.

Show your colors!Isle of Wight Arts League now has embroidery set-ups for shirts, hats, and visors. Board members will be wearing new apparel to identify the organization at public events. We’re offering items to our membership as well: visors ($10.25), ball caps($13.25), men and women’s Nike Dry Fit Polos ($40.25-$46.25), or a budget-friendly, moisture wick-ing polo starting at $24. Visit the Arts Center @ 319 to see samples and place orders. Orders and payment must be received by September 10. Delivery time is approximately 30 days.

Fundraising efforts are vital this yearMuch of IWAL’s operating budget comes from grants, which are subject to local and national funding allocations. In recent years these allocations have been reduced. To help with the shortfall, the Arts League has initiated new fundraising efforts:

Art on Tap, held April 30 at Wharf Hill Brewing Company, raised more than $3500 through sponsorships, ticket sales and auction of donated artwork, including paintings created during the event by live performance artist Gerome Meminger.

100 for $100 will be held at the Arts Center @ 319 November 1-6. This sale of afforda-ble artwork done by our member artists, and art obtained from members and friends who donate pieces from their personal collections, will not only raise much needed funds for the operation of the Arts Center but also encourage more people to become collectors of local art. Please contact Don Williams at wiltomnow@hughes.net to sponsor or donate, or call the Arts Center at (757) 357-7707.

Amazon Smile is an easy way to support IWAL. Simply sign in or create a profile at https://smile.amazon.com, or download the Amazon Smile mobile app. Designate Isle of Wight Arts League as the recipient nonprofit organization. Then, just shop as usual for anything on the site. You pay nothing extra, and Amazon will automatically donate a percentage of each purchase price to IWAL.

Renew your IWAL membership promptly each year. You’ll receive a notice when your membership payment is due. Please consider adding a tax-deductible donation. It may seem like a drop in the bucket, but enough “drops” will fill the bucket and help us continue to offer our services to the local arts community.

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Calendar of Events

Now through August 27IWAL Open Members’ ExhibitionArts Center@319July 28, 8:00 p.m.Four Star Edition (Navy rock band)Smithfield Times GazeboAug. 4, 8:00 p.m.Hard Knox Bluegrass ComboSmithfield Times GazeboAug. 6, 4:00 p.m Terrific Teen Talent Christ Episcopal ChurchAug. 11, 8:00 p.m.TRADOC (Military brass band)Smithfield Times GazeboAug. 12, 7:30 p.m.Tim Buppert House ConcertAug. 14 - 18, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Summer Art Camp for ages 7-16 Arts Center @ 319Aug. 18, 8:00 p.m.Summer Jones Band Smithfield Times GazeboAug. 24, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.319 Paint Party Arts Center@319Aug. 25, 8:00 p.m.Nancy & Clay Griffin (country combo) Smithfield Times GazeboSept. 1 - Oct. 31Carole Peirson Art Exhibit Arts Center @ 319Sept. 1, 8:00 p.m.SLT Variety Show Smithfield Times GazeboSept. 17, 4:00 p.m.Ambrosia String Quartet Christ Episcopal ChurchSept. 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.319 Paint Party Arts Center@319Sept. 29 - 30Aiken & Friends Music FestSmithfield Little TheatreOct. 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.319 Paint Party Arts Center@319Oct. 22, 4:00 p.m.Tidewater Guitar Orchestra Christ Episcopal Church

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Next up on Smithfield Music’s concert schedule will be a house concert featuring Chuckatuck native Tim Buppert. Tim has spent the last 30 or so years in Nashville as a songwriter and performer. The concert will take place Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Jim and Elaine Abicht. Advance tickets are required. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the Arts Center @ 319 or by calling (757) 357-7891.

Smithfield Music’s 11th annual Aiken & Friends Music Fest will be held Sept. 29 and 30 at Smithfield Little Theatre. This event celebrates songwriters and original music. Friday night’s show will be a Songwriters in the Round Show featuring the namesake of the festival, Mike Aiken, who splits his time between Norfolk and Nashville when he’s not traveling the USA and Europe performing. Joining Mike will be Linda McRae and Ken Tizzard. Saturday’s performances include Gratiot Lake Road, Susan Greenbaum and Lewis McGehee performing outdoors on a stage at SLT. The weekend concludes with the Mike Aiken Band’s Tall Tales and Troubadours Show inside the theatre. Tickets are available at http://www.aikenandfriendsfest.com.

Proceeds from Smithfield Music events benefit youth music education in Isle of Wight County.

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Singer/songrwriter Tim Buppert will perform a house concert Aug. 12

Coming Sept. 1 will be a solo exhibition by noted artist and instructor Carole Boggemann Peirson. Ms. Peirson began her career as a graphic artist in her native Holland. In the summer of 2000 she relocated to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. She has studied with many distinguished artists and has been recognized as an outstanding studio and plein air landscape painter. One or more in-house workshops will be offered at the Arts Center during the course of the exhibition. Details will be announced on http://www.smithfieldarts.com/home.html.

Monthly Paint Parties with resident artist and instructor Juliette Marshall will be offered through the rest of the year. Everything you need, paint, canvas and brushes, is included for a fee of $40 per student ($50 non-members). Bring a friend for a fun creative time. Details are available at http://www.smithfieldarts.com/home.html or by calling the Arts Center at (757) 357-7707.

A one week art camp for ages 7 - 16 will be offered August 14 - 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day. Instructor Diane Greenhalgh will introduce young artists to a variety of materials, techniques, and fundamental principles of drawing and painting. No previous experience required, all levels welcome. Can’t be here all week? Ask about daily sched-uling. $125 for member, $135 for non-members. All materials are included.

Isle of Wight Arts League319 Main St.Smithfield, VA 23430757-357-7707www.SmithfieldArts.org

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Coming Events continued from page 3

The Isle of Wight Arts League extends its gratitudefor the financial support of the Arts Center@319 provided by these entities:

Sundays at Four will wrap up its current season with the annual Terrific Teen Talent Recital on Aug. 6, 4:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, featuring six outstanding young musicians. Allison King, 18, will major in flute performance at the University of Texas. Baritone Ricky Goodwyn, 18, is a graduate of Windsor High and the Governor’s School for the Arts. Soprano Rylee Worstell of Williamsburg, 18, will attend University of Tennessee. Violinist Margaret Jordan, 15, is a sophomore at Granby High School.

Organist Michael Gibson, 14, of Williamsburg, is the youngest performer. Pianist Madeline Bevins of Smithfield, 17, is a homeschooled junior. There is no admission fee but free will offerings are encouraged. Seating is limited; it is recommended that you arrive early. The new season begins Sept. 17 with a performance of the Ambrosia String Quartet with special guest clarinetist Jimmy Gilmore. Following on Oct. 22 will be the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra. All performances are at 4:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Smithfield. Season tickets for three performances are $50 for adults, $15 for students. Tickets at the door for each performance are $20 for adults and $5 for students.

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Madeline Bevins, left, and Ricky Goodwyn, right, are Isle of Wight residents who will perform in the Terrific Teen Talent Recital.