Welcome to El Dorado Hills Arts Association
A California Nonprofit Organization
A California Nonprofit Organization
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About Us
El Dorado Hills Arts Association is a California Nonprofit Organization with the exclusive purpose to provide education, promotion, exhibitions, networking settings, volunteer opportunities, and public events for local artists. We are proud to encourage the development and the growth of visual arts in our area by promoting member artists and serving our local communities. |
Member Artist Showcase
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The second annual El Dorado Hills Fine Art Festival will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 am – 5 pm, at the El Dorado Hills Library.
This free event features artists from the El Dorado Hills Arts Association (EDHAA) and Folsom Arts Association and Placerville Arts Association. These artists will present their artwork for viewing and for sale in the Parking lot and Community Room at the EDH Library. Patrons will see 2-D artwork in various media (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel), plus sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics and wood art. For more information and a look at all of the artists and a sample of their work, go to the Fine Art Festival Page. Artist Spotlight: Joyce Martin 
Joyce’s love of art and creative endeavors has existed since childhood when her room was always filled with ongoing projects. That enthusiasm for art stayed with her and has translated to further development of her own oil painting during the last 20 years.
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Art and a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts. For 33 years she taught Kindergarten through 8th grade including general art, drama, ceramics, woodworking, music and teacher training. A major project was creating and supervising the first after school arts program for students in the Menlo Park, CA area. Locally, she studied for many years with Anita Wolff to further develop her preferred style of impressionist painting. Her painting subjects include landscapes, still life, animals, birds and flowers. Studies with master painters include: Figurative with Melinda Morrison, Carolyn Anderson, Craig Nelson, and Peggi Kroll Roberts. Plein air with Kathleen Elsey, Kathleen Dunp, Randy Sexton and Charles Muench. Still life with Quiang Huang and Elio Camacho. Landscape with Mike Bagdonas, Johannes Vloothius, Colley Whisson, Matt Smith, Ned Mueller, Charles Muench and Derek Penix. Joyce teaches a weekly basic oil painting class for adults. Classes are limited to eight and there is currently a waiting list. Her work may be viewed by appointment at her home studio and gallery. 
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18Next Meeting: October 15, 2024 6 - 8:00 pm
Victoria Brooks' path to professional artist and mentor is an inspiration to those who appreciate fine art.
After a dozen years as an award-winning art director in TV and motion pictures, she studied oil painting at the California Art Institute, where – influenced by the work of Sargent, Sorolla, and Zorn, and her affinity for painting en plein air – she developed a unique artistic voice characterized by a vibrant color palette and an impressionistic personal style. The result has been a body of work with a strong sense of spontaneity and freshness. After thirty years of creating paintings that have captured the ephemeral emotions of people in natural settings, resonated with viewers in some 245 juried group or solo exhibitions around the world, and been recognized with “Best of Show” and other awards, Victoria's commitment to her artistic journey is a classic story of how to transform a dream into reality. You can see examples of Victoria's studio, portrait, and en plein air artwork and find information about the international painting workshops she hosts at: vbrooks.com . In her demo art the October Meeting, Victoria will be showing how she uses a limited color palate for creating a portrait. 
B) Discussion: Upcoming Fine Art Festival
Upcoming Meetings November 19 - 6-8pm
A) Demonstration: Marie Gonzales - Pastels The possibilities of soft pastels: blending and layering. B) Discussion: Publicity, continuing to sell your art October 15 - 6-8pm A) Demonstration: Victoria Brooks - Oil B) Discussion: Upcoming Fine Art Festival Check for the full 2024 meeting schedule Here. More on the demonstration subjects will be added as information is available. Welcome New Members
Donations& Sponsorships
El Dorado Hills Arts Association is a charitable organization. In addition to supporting the many activities of EDHAA, your donations make possible $1,000 scholarships to outstanding art students at Folsom Lake College. For more information on Donations and Sponsorships, click here . |
Check out EDHAA on Facebook at facebook.com/EDH.Arts and Instagram @EDHArtsAssociation
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Judy Arrigotti
Hi Friends,
September has been an amazing month for EDHAA. We’re looking forward to our, long anticipated Fine Arts Festival on October 19th. The Fine Arts Festival Committee has done an incredible job preparing for the event. It promises to be a wonderful day of diverse art, Plein Air Painters, music, kids activities and food trucks. Bring your families, tell your neighbors and friends. Distribute those fliers!
The Board is also very busy planning next years EDHAA program. Our current board has done an amazing job during their two year terms. Some are staying for a third term, however others are taking a break in 2025. We need a strong board and enthusiastic committee chairs to maintain an ambitious schedule we’ve planned for next year with demonstrations, activities, shows, events and more.
Demonstrations- Linda Smith has already schedules an impressive line up of demonstrators for 2024, including Studio Tour Preview, An artist critique and our holiday social.
Art Shows- We have reserved the Gallery 48 (hall gallery) for the Studio Tour Show April- June. In addition we’ve reserved the space for our Membership Show January-March.
Special Events- We tentatively scheduled the Studio Tour on May 4th & 5th and the Fine Arts Festival in October. We’re also working on the revival of the Art Affair in partnership with CSD. Details to be announced.
Community Events- We belong to the El Dorado Hills Chamber to expand our opportunities for displaying our art in local businesses and to participate in community events.
Scholarships & Attracting Young Artists-
We hope to reach young artists through a partnership with Marisa Sayago at Folsom College.
Fortunately some very talented and capable members will be joining our 2025 Board. Chris Hedges will be taking Linda Smith’s role as Vice President.
Pat Keever will be our new Membership person. Replacing Sandy Allie.
Terry Bennett will work with our Newsletter Editor and Webmaster, Diana Erickson, as our Social Media person.
Annie O’Connell volunteered to chair the Membership Shows at Gallery 48 and to assist Diana with the Newsletter, (if needed).
The Board will be working with our new volunteers and supporting them throughout the year! We’re so happy to welcome them to the team!
Our September demonstrator, Jen Norpchen, was a delight! She’s so creative and her gourd sculptures are whimsical. I think everyone enjoyed her humor.
You won’t want to miss our October Demonstration. I’ve been looking forward to Victoria Brooks oil painting demo with great anticipation and so should you. She’s an amazing painter, with a huge following and a wonderful person. We’re lucky to have her.
Bless you all. You enrich my life.
Judy
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2024 Board of Directors & Committee Chairpersons BOARD President - Judy Arrigotti Vice President - Linda Smith Secretary - Lauren Klonaris Treasurer - Bob Anderson Membership - Sandy Allie Webmaster/Communications - Diana Erickson Development - Ken Mahar Marketing/Publicity - Steve Holler COMMITTEES Studio Tour - Spike Mills Special Events - Tim Midboe Fine Arts Festival - Bob Anderson - Melissa Keyser Scholarship - Melissa Keyser Activities Coordinator - Karen Cogan |