BARB SYMON SCHOLARSHIP

BARB  SYMON SCHOLARSHIP

The Barb Symon Schlorarship is awarded in May at the BAAA Membership  Exhibit.  The scholarship is offered to persons 18 years of age or older who wish to further their education in their field of interest or craft.  The award can be used for financing art workshops including travel, lodging, tuition and food. To receive a application contact BAAA at 906-786-3102 by May 1st of 2010.  The award is given out at the BAAA Membership Exhibit in May.

 This year the award was given to Valarie Norman & she used it attend a workshop with Helga flower at the NMU.  The workshop was for 5 days & her summary of it will be on this site in the near  future.

WATERFRONT ART FESTIVAL

                             39th  Waterfront Art Festival 2010  

                                 Saturday, August 7th 2010

We had a great crowd  again this year and of course the setting is perfect for a Festival of the  Arts. The judges  have completed their tasks & the ribbons have been awarded and the crowds have visited their favorite artists to congratulate.  

The Raffle was so successful that we surpassed any other year with the highest tickets sales ever.  People love winning artwork for the price of a ticket and the proof is in the results.

The vendors with their offerings are always very popular with many favorite food items and afew new ones to try.  The music is always a popular draw and a nice place to enjoy music, food and friends.

Some of the artist are kind enough to demonstate their expertise in the demo tent so the patrons can see how their favorite artwork is created.  Al Hanson does a great job taking the people from beggining to end with a piece of pottery. 

Mike Delke the woodcarver has also taken his turn to show the creative process to those attending. Each artist demonstrating can hold the crowds attention while they work their magic.

The crowds were huge, the weather was perfect and the artists all did well & were very happy with this years turnout.  We will be back next year  in the park on the first Saturday in August & we will be celebrating our 40th year as an art organization. 

 Come & join us in the celebration of BAAA and the members that make it possible.

                                ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Eddie Moritz came to us at the Bonifas from Norway in 1991. Shelly Danielson was her mentor at Norway High School.   How interesting that we had another artist come from the same place.  Jerry Mckie was an artist that taught in Norway & don't we wish they could have met.  Jerry was a painter, potter, woodworker, poet and friend to all animals and "baker of cookies".  He was a mentor to many people and our very great friend.

Eddie says she isn't good at talking about her art so that is why she creates.  Eddie has owned "Artifice Tattoo" for 16 years.  She is a mentor to young people with the "Teen Scene" program at Bonifas. She has been an instructor for drawing at the Bonifas and she enjoys acrylics, pastels, airbrushing, graphite, charcoal and pen & ink.  Watercolor & colored pencil are also among her interest.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

                                ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Eddie Moritz came to us at the Bonifas from Norway in 1991. Shelly Danielson was her mentor at Norway High School.   How interesting that we had another artist come from the same place.  Jerry Mckie was an artist that taught in Norway & don't we wish they could have met.  Jerry was a painter, potter, woodworker, poet and friend to all animals and "baker of cookies".  He was a mentor to many people and our very great friend.

Eddie says she isn't good at talking about her art so that is why she creates.  Eddie has owned "Artifice Tattoo" for 16 years.  She is a mentor to young people with the "Teen Scene" program at Bonifas. She has been an instructor for drawing at the Bonifas and she enjoys acrylics, pastels, airbrushing, graphite, charcoal and pen & ink.  Watercolor & colored pencil are also among her interests.

Bay Area Art Association 2010 Exhibit

Bay Area Art Association 2010 Membership Exhibit

The 2010 BAAA Annual Membership EXhibit has come & gone for another year-the 39th year to be exact.  It was very successful & well attended by the community. The following artists were presented with awards by our jurer, Earl Senchuck a very accomplished artist  and sculpter from Marquette.  All the artwork presented was very high-end with much variety.

Best of Show-Brian Burroughs-Ballerina Oceanic

First Place-Mike Delke-Courting Nuthatches

Second PLace-Rose Peltier-Fractured Star

Third Place-Sara Bagley-When the Devil Smiles

                       Honorable Mentions

Mike Delke-Chickadee Group

Paul Rose-Route66/Petrified Forest

Vicki Shirley-Rocky Shores Mixed

Maureen Lapinski-Kamakura Sisters

Beth Cox & Chuck Pritchard-Dragon's Tears

Fran Balcerak- Eric

Monica Mortal-Behind the Cabin

Karen Jilbert-Butterfly II

Dave Amis-Superior Sunset 

Maggie Nelson-Henri Howls at the Moon

Marilyn Stacey-Rose in Bloom                        

BOARD MEMBERS-2010-11

Bay Area art Association Board of Directors 2010-11

Janie Paulin-President	906-786-3102
Chris Groleau-Vice-President	906-474-6555
Jan Watson-Treasurer	906-428-4074
Donna Thurston-Secretary	906-384-6390
Phyllis Fleury-Director	906-428-1313
Mary Penet-Director	906-428-4022
Rose Peltier-Director	906-786-9167
Eddie Moritz-Director	906-241-7149

BAY AREA ART ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

The BAAA Board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Bonifas Fine Art Studio.All BAAA members are Welcome to attend meetings! Please join us because we are always looking for new ideas & new members.  Thanks Janie 

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS FOR 2010-11

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS FOR 2010-11

Judy Christenson Rapid River                                                                     

Gladys Lewinski-Wilson
Larry Godfrey-Gladstone              
Candace Zerbel- Menominee                             

Eric Lippold-Escanaba                 

Fran Balcerk-Escanaba
Karla Sunn-Rapid River

Daryl Thurston-Cornell
Jane Turner-Garden
Sandy Wilson-Gladstone
Peter Chase-Escanaba

Suzanne Tinti-Norway
Leona Young-Escanaba
Ken Ziems-Gladstone

Amber Lippold-Escanaba

Mary Penet-Gladstone

Eddie Moritz-Escanaba

Kay Eaton-Menominee

IMPORTANT DATES 2010

                           Important Dates for 2010

                        Bay Area Art Assocition Exhibit  

             Opening Reception Thursday,  May 20th 2010

                           Awards Presentation at 7:30. 

 Bay Area Art Association will be presenting our exhibit  in a "Gallery Walk" & "Pot Luck"on Thursday, May 27th at 6:00 pm.

The presenters are Jan Watson, long time BAAA Board member & Chairman of the Waterfront Art Festival.  She is a retired art teacher & a very active art supporter. 

 Chris Groleau will also be presenting the artwork that is in the  exhibit.  She is  a retired art teacher & will  be able to take viewers through the exhibit & talk about their style, techniques & different mediums.  Please bring a dish to pass & enjoy the BAAA exhibit & learn about the artists & their artwork. 

JULY 12TH-AUGUST 16TH 2010

A Concert Series presented by BAAA every Monday evening at 7:00 at the Bandshell in Ludington park.  The rain date would be Tuesday. There will be a wide variety of music from Reggae to Old Rock & Roll, Blue Grass & Blues.  There will be 50/50 Drawings during the evening & it will be a new & different venue for the residents of the area to to enjoy.  Come down & join us.

July 15th 2010 - Waterfront Art Festival applications due.

August 7, 2010 - Waterfront Art Festival from 10 am-4 PM In Ludington  Park by the Karas Band shell.