Welcome to El Dorado Hills Arts Association
A California Nonprofit Organization
A California Nonprofit Organization
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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Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 El Dorado Hills Art Association Fine Art Festival on October 19. Information and application forms are available right HERE. Check it out!
Artist Spotlight: Eden Halbert - Photographer Eden Halbert is a fine art photographer on a quest to find and depict the essence of everything she sees, and to create images that evoke feelings rather than simply depict a postcard view. With wild horses that might result in a soulful portrait, an urgent moment of action, or an iconic symbolic representation.
With western/ranch photographs she's looking to create images which will represent a whole way of life, distilled down to a single moment or scene. Lastly, with landscapes, she's often drawn to particular shapes or colors in an environment, and chooses unexpected compositions, perspectives, or techniques in order to show ordinary scenes or objects in a new way or from a unique point of view. When she's not out photographing in remote locations, Eden can be found at home in Placerville, California gardening or hiking with her two Siberian huskies, or running her dog boarding business, Sierra Dogs. 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 . |
18Next Meeting: July 16, 6 - 8:00 pm "I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and was selected by my school to participate in classes at the Toledo Museum of Art while I was in grade school. I enjoyed looking at the art, glass pieces, and archaeological artifacts in the museum before and after class, as much or more than the lessons. But I did have one of my paintings used as part of a cultural exchange program between Toledo and a sister city in Japan. \ My family moved to San Jose, CA when I entered high school, and artwork took a back seat to everything else until I was in my early forties. I discovered Stephan Baumann as a teacher and I was able to go to twenty or so evening classes of his. When my wife and I moved to El Dorado Hills in 2014, I found Kirk Miller's classes and enjoyed learning from him as well. I enjoy drawing, watercolor, oil, and sometimes acrylic. I mostly paint to donate to fundraising events for humanitarian causes that I support, and also do commission work. I have tried various styles and mediums for the fun of it, and also for the learning experience, and I like attending workshops for the same reasons. I learn something from everyone." B) Discussion: The second half of the meeting will be devoted to member sharing: getting acquainted, questions, suggestions and ideas about EDHAA.
Upcoming Meetings August 20 - 6-8pm
A) Demonstration: Joyce Martin/Linda Smith - Oil Painting B) Discussion: Problems...Composition, Focal Point, Perspective, Values September 17 - 6-8pm A) Demonstration: Jen Norpchen - Gourd Artist B) Discussion: Selling your Art at Fairs & Festivals Check for the full 2024 meeting schedule Here. More on the demonstration subjects will be added as information is available. Welcome New Members
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THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Our June meeting featured a very interesting demonstration with Marianne Binder sharing her pouring techniques. Part two of the meeting was a discussion about artist’s creating their individual style and voice, using the board members art as examples. Examples of Bob Anderson and Steve Hollers shown below.
July 16 meeting will be a mixed media demonstration by Bob Kurtz. The second half of the meeting will be member sharing: getting acquainted, questions, suggestions and ideas about EDHAA.
Take a field trip to Main Street in Placerville to see the thirty “Banners on Parade”. Bob Anderson was selected to display 6 pieces of his art at the El Dorado County Supervisor’s office July to Septembers. Checkout his work on your way to Placerville to see the banners.
The Fine Arts Festival planning committee has already busy preparing for the second annual event on October 19th. Sign-ups are open and quickly filling up. Call Bob Anderson, 1(408) 859-1788 or [email protected], if you are interested in selling your art in the event or if you want to participate in any capacity.
EDHAA has been invited to participate in the National Night Out on August 9 in the evening. It is our golden opportunity to spread the word about the monthly meetings, art activities and shows for artists and art lovers in the community. There will be variety of organization present, promoting the non-profit clubs in El Dorado Hills. We’ll be distributing EDHAA brochures and encouraging EDHAA membership. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Folsom Arts Association/ Harris Center Show participants - The show ends August 18th. If you haven’t seen the show yet, you have until August 18 to see it. It’s a beautiful show and many of our members are participating, so stop in and enjoy.
Join the fun- Contact Karen Cogan 1(916) 397-5780 or [email protected] if you are interested in participating in the Plein Air paint outs.
Welcome to our new Secretary Lauren Klonaris. We are thrilled that Lauren has agreed to fill the opening on our board. Alison Yeadon did an amazing job while she served, but family comes first and she’s leaving to give her full attention to her toddler son. We’ll miss you Ali.
With the warm weather up-on us, I’m spending more time in my air conditioned studio creating and teaching art. Hope you’re all doing the same. Have a wonderful, (art filled) July.
Judy
Want to become a member? Go to our Membership Page for more Information! Send us an email to give us your thoughts or ask us a question. Use the form below. |
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 |