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Save the dates!
2024 PROGRAMS!

Where and when: The 4th Monday of each month at 6:30pm, at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, located at 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, NY 12065

Southern Saratoga Artist Society is a 501c3 and welcomes any and all donations.

Member's Themed Show - November & December and a demo by
TRACEY PAGANO
November 25th
Clifton Park Senior Community Center This year's theme - "create a piece of art inspired by a song" - is very exciting!! Music and art have always been so closely aligned. What inspires you? We can't wait to see what our members create!!
DROP OFF DATE FOR THE SHOW WILL BE NOVEMBER 1ST FROM
3:30-5:00
If you are interested in exhibiting one piece of your artwork in this show, please contact Pat Wade at [email protected] ASAP to reserve your spot. This venue will hold approximately 30 pieces.
Tracey Pagano –
Fluid Art Demonstration
Tracey Pagano grew up in the Adirondacks and started painting when she was 14 years old. While Tracey produces beautiful artwork across many art mediums, her true passion is for fluid art. She currently sells her artwork in multiple venues, teaches classes and holds art parties. She will explain the process of fluid art and how and why she chooses her colors. She will demonstrate an actual pour, and also talk about the various top coats she uses to seal the paint once it dries.

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Annual Holiday Luncheon

SSAS will host our annual Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, December 7, at 12:00pm at "The Perch" at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Clifton Park. There will be a buffet lunch offered at $30, which includes gratuity. Bring your spouse, significant other, or friends. This is always a fun event for members and their guests, and a chance for both old and new members to get to know each other. Deadline for reservations is Friday, November 22, 2024.

RESERVATION FORM

2024 PROGRAMS COMPLETED

"ANNUAL AUTUMN JEWELS JUDGED ART SHOW"
OCTOBER 1 - 31 2024
Reception Oct. 28th at 6:30

The SSAS 27th Annual Autumn Jewels Show will be held from October 1 to October 31 at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. The reception and award presentation will be held on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 pm. This is a judged show featuring cash prizes for artwork and photography. Entry is open to the public.

2024 Autumn Jewels Show Winners - Congratulations!!
1st Place - Pat Posillico
2nd Place - Arlene P. Brown
3rd Place - Pamela Malsan
Special Photography Prize - Rebecca Jenkins
Honorable Mentions - Joan Johnson, Ginger LaFreniere, David T. Mayack, Faith Weldon

"INTERACTIVE COLLAGE"
KATHY KLOMPAS
September 23, 2024

As an artist I am drawn to experimentation and process. Printmaking, both on paper and fabric allow me to work with intuition and spontaneity, As a teacher I encourage my students to embrace this same freedom to explore. Having studied Design, leaning towards fiber arts, I later became fascinated with printmaking. My current work mixes medias that include printmaking, surface design, collage and photography. I am owner of Ragged Edge Printmaking Studio in Cohoes, and a member of the Oakroom Artists. I have shown my work regionally, and have taught at many venues including Snow Farm; The New England Craft Program, Saratoga Arts, Athens Cultural Center, The Arts Center of the Capital District.
Expressive collage with painted magazine pages: everyone will participate!
We will be using prepared papers in a simple, unique collage technique with a different type of adhering process. This technique allows for precise placement, no wrinkling, Since there is no waiting time for materials to dry, freedom for spontaneity and creativity are instantly unleashed.

"WATER MIXABLE OILS"
CHERYL BIELLI
AUGUST 26, 2024

Cheryl Bielli is an artist, illustrator and art teacher who lives in Peck Lake, NY. She has a fine art degree from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA and a 2011 master's degree in education from SUNY Albany, after which she taught art publicly and privately in Gloversville and Johnstown, NY. She works in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including graphite, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, oil and watercolor paint, clay, wood, papier mache, cloth and mixed media.

She operates a small commissioned art business, Mrs. B's Petite Galerie & Studio, and teaches at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts in Gloversville and Saratoga Arts in Saratoga Springs, in addition to doing private workshops. Her work has been exhibited in Pennsylvania, Western, NY and the Greater Capital District and has been published in a national tabloid in Florida and trade and regional periodicals in Western, NY. She has illustrated two children's books, The Boy Who Never Threw Anything Out (2022) and Henry Didn't Listen (2024). Currently, she is illustrating two more children's books.

"SSAS ANNUAL PRETTY POSY PICNIC PARTY"
GROOM'S TAVERN
JULY 27, 2024

Save the date to join the SSAS Annual Picnic at Groom's Tavern.
10am - 3pm. Pizza will be ordered for a small fee or bring your own lunch . We are providing water, coffee and dessert. We will have another collaborative art project to play with or you can paint en Plein air or just socialize with your fellow artists and friends!

"Ink and Watercolor Demonstartion"
OTTAVIA HUANG
June 24, 2024

Ottavia Huang, an active member of the Urban Sketchers community, is a watercolor artist based in Ballston Lake. Using light, transparent colors and simple lines, she creates everyday watercolor and ink sketches of urban and natural landscapes, capturing the details of her surroundings. Join us as Ottavia shows us how to depict the beauty of nature with lines and color.

"Judging Art and What Judges Look For"
LISA DAVID
May 20, 2024

Award winning artist Lisa David creates frequently revisits playful vintage subjects with a realistic approach and a strong use of color. She is a member of Oil Painters of America, a National Board-Certified Art Teacher, and currently teaches advanced drawing and painting at her alma mater high school in Clifton Park. Join us as Lisa demonstrates her skills and lets us in on what judges look for in paintings.

"ZENTANGLE - INTERACTIVE"

JODY GENOVESE
April 22, 2024

Welcome To Zentangle® Instructor: Jody Genovese, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher)
What is Zentangle?
An easy to learn, relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. What can Zentangle do for you?
Help you relax, reduce stress, increase focus, develop creativity, gain confidence, increase awareness, learn a new skill, meditate using art, unlock a hidden talent, and more!
Who can do Zentangle?
Just about anyone can learn the Zentangle Method of drawing. If you can write your name, you can learn Zentangle. If you are someone who never thought you could create beautiful art then come explore The Zentangle Method and you will discover that “Anything is possible, one stroke at a time”. Your Instructor: I have a background in IT but consider myself a lifelong artist dabbling in just about every medium imaginable. My mom always had my sister and I doing something crafty from macrame to ceramics to toll painting. I love color and have always been the type to use every crayon in the box. A friend recently said to me, “If they didn’t want you to, why would they make a box of 72?” I’m working on a limited palette, but nobody’s perfect… I started practicing Zentangle in 2014, became a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) in 2016 and have met people from almost every country in the world through this artform. For the past few years, I have been incorporating Zentangle with bookbinding and mixed media to bring new dimension to my work. If I’m doing something creative, I’m happy and if I get to share it with others, even better. 2024 marks 20 years of The Zentangle Method. Check it out at zentangle.com.
Join us for this exciting interactive experience!

"Shenendehowa High School Art Show"
Feb 28th to March 28

ON March 13 at 7pm, there will be an awards ceremony and reception where three student artists will be awarded:

$100 for best of show
$50 for second place
$25 for third place

We look forward to celebrating the fine work our Shenendehowa Art teachers are doing as their students grow in their abilities to
express themselves in various mediums.

"SHOW AND TELL"
March 25, 2024

Members bring in a piece of artwork - a new creation, an old favorite, a work-inprogress, or even something you are struggling with and need advice about - to share with other members. This is always a very social meeting - people share ideas and tips, new mediums or supplies they have tried, and give each other support. Please plan to attend!

2023 PROGRAMS COMPLETED

SSAS HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Please join us!
For the Annual Southern Saratoga Art Society luncheon

Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:00 to 3:00
At the Cooley Kill Restaurant formerly
The Vista at Van Patten Golf Club
924 Main Street
Clifton Park, NY 12065

"November Themed Member's Show"
November 27th 2023 Meeting and Vote!

This year's theme - landscapes and/or seascapes! Drop off for the NOV-DEC show is October 30th. The November meeting will be an opportunity to share a piece or your work and the Annual Vote for Officers will be taken.

Autumn Jewels Judged Art Show
October 23rd Reception and Award Ceremony!
October 3 through October 30 - Reception to be held October 23
This is our annual judged art show with cash prizes! Entry form below!
Entry Fee: $15 SSAS members; $20 non-members Entry Must Be Received By: Wednesday, 9/20/23 Send Fee and Entry Form to: Southern Saratoga Art Society, Inc. PO Box 1536 Clifton Park NY 12065 Check Payable to: SSAS

"PHIL SINGER"
September 25, 2023
"CARICATURE"

Phil Singer is a professional caricature artist, considered one of the best in the area. He always draws a crowd at weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, company picnics, colleges, and festivals. He is also
the lead horror effects artist at the Six Flags in Lake George and has created special effects for local independent films. For more information, visit his website:https://philsingerart.com/

"ED TICSON"
August 28, 2023
"CHARCOAL DRAWING"

Lifelong artist and educator Ed Ticson is a professor at Sienna College, and works in many mediums. He is a popular figure in the local art scene, serving as judge, curator and instructor for many museums and
art groups as well as mentoring countless students and artists. After starting his career as a commercial artist, he returned to the academic world and has been teaching ever since.

"Pretty Posy Painting Party"

July 22 from 10am to 2pm -
Historic Grooms Tavern

Please plan to join your fellow SSAS members and guests at our annual plein air painting party. Bring your favorite paints, markers, pencils, camera - whatever medium you like. We will have chairs and tables available, bring your own easel. Not interested in painting/drawing? Bring a lawn chair and find a shady spot to relax. There will be a light lunch at noon and snacks. Bring your own beverage. This is a great opportunity to socialize and share ideas with fellow members! Please RSVP by July 12th to info@southernsaratogaartist. A $5 per person collection will be taken for pizza.

"COREY PITKIN"
June 26, 2023
"PASTELS"

Corey Pitkin’s beautiful and memorable artwork features the precision of the old masters paired with uniquely emotional subjects. His award-winning work has been featured in both national and international publications, and he is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America. For more
information, please visit his website: https://www.coreypitkin.com/

"FRANK VURRARO"
May 22,2023
"ACRYLIC PAINTING"

An accomplished artist, teacher and writer, Frank Vurraro was originally influenced by abstract
expressionist painters. After embracing more modern elements, he began to seek more order and
tranquility in his work. His artwork, although still abstract, evolved to reflect more elements of nature,
including landscapes. For more information, please visit his website: https://www.vurraroart.com/

"TAKEYCE WALTER"

April 24, 2023

"GOUACHE PAINTING"

Takeyce Walter is an award winning contemporary American painter focusing on the natural landscapes
of the Northeast, working primarily with oil paint and soft pastels. She is especially inspired by bodies of water, and there is a great sense of familiarity, tranquility, and reverence in each piece of her artwork. For more information, visit her website:
https://takeyceart.com/home/ and https://www.facebook.com/takeycewalter/

2022 PROGRAMS COMPLETED

"ILONA ZABOLOTNA"
November 28, 2022
"COFFEE PAINTING"

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature

September 26th at 6:30
LAUREL-LE-LIPSKI
"Acrylic Pouring"
The artist will be demonstrating the acrylic pour technique. This is an exciting method of mixing and applying paint using various pouring methods.

August 22nd at 6:30
KATHY KLOMPAS
"Painted paper collage demonstration"
Kathy is a non-traditional artist, the owner of Ragged Edge Printmaking Studio, a print maker, silk scarf creator, entrepreneur, long time artist, and a member of the prestigious Oakroom Artists group.

Kathy studied Fiber Arts and Theatrical Costume Design in college. Her Artist Statement: My art explores the expressive use of color, mark-making and surface design on paper and textiles, employing printmaking on paper and fabric, stitching and mixed media collage. Observing patterns, textures and structures through the lens of a camera often influences and informs my art.

View more of Kathy's work @kathyklompas and a recent photography project @riverfragments on Instagram. For more information, please visit Kathy's website: http://kathy.klompas.com/

July 30th - 10 am - 2pm

"Pretty Posy Painting Party"

Pretty Posy Painting Party en plein air at the Historic Grooms Tavern Perennial Garden 290 Sugar Hill Rd, Rexford, NY Saturday, July 30th from 10 am to 2 p.m. Bring your favorite paints, markers, pencils, camera - whatever medium you like. We will have chairs and tables available, bring your own easel.
We will collect $5 - $8 per person to help provide a light lunch of pizza and dessert - or you may bring your own lunch. Bring your own beverage.
There will be corn hole and bocce available. This is a great opportunity to socialize and share ideas with fellow members!
RAIN OR SHINE!

June 27th at 6:30
TONY CONNER
"Watercolor"
Tony Conner is a self-taught watercolor artist. His artistic journey is best characterized as an apprenticeship to the unique disciplines of watercolor.
His paintings are recognized for their unique style and expressive quality.
Most of his work is produced “en plein air” or through direct observation of the subject.
Tony is a Signature Member of the New England Watercolor Society, an Artist Member of the Vermont Watercolor Society, and Artist Member of the North Shore Artists Association and New York’s venerable Salmagundi Club.
www.tonyconner.com

May 23rd at 6:30

CYNTHIA ROSEN
"Palette Knife"
Vermont artist Cynthia Rosen is known for her colorful palette knife paintings. Her fascination is the transitory nature of life and her passion is color.
www.cynthiarosenartist.com

April 25th at 6:30
PATRICIA WADE
"Chigiri-e"
Local artist Patricia Wade will present a hands on demonstration of Chigiri-e which is a traditional Japanese art form in which pictures are created from hand-torn Japanese paper called washi.

2021 Programs Completed

September 27th at 6:30
"LISA DAVID"

Award winning artist Lisa David was born in Upstate New York and still enjoys the Adirondacks, painting from her cabin in the woods. She revisits playful vintage subjects with a strong use of color, focusing on bringing everyday objects to life realistically, inspiring us to look more closely at the simple items around us.

To learn more, visit her website: https://www.lisadavidart.com

Saratoga Arts makes this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council of the Arts with support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

July 26th at 6:30

VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING

"Mark Tarabula"

Mark Tarabula, will demonstrate how to throw a vase, mug, bowl and plate and describe the basic forms of throwing and how to do the process from the Saratoga Clay Arts Center where he is a 2021 Artist in Residence. Saratoga Clay Arts Center (SCAC) promotes the ceramic arts, provides a place for people to explore the medium of clay, hone and develope their skills, and be part of a community .
For more information visit: www.saratogaclayarts.org

Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

June 28th at 6:30

VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING

"Takeyce Walter"

FINAL PICTURE OF TAKEYCE WALTER'S PAINTING FROM THE PROGRAM.

Free demonstration with Takeyce Walter. SSAS is hosting a free and open to the public
artist demo with Takeyce Walter on June 28th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Space is limited, so please sign up soon. To register click on the link below:

us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdO2qqT8oGNMAx6MZyAUUx1yF8WThtKQo

Takeyce Walter is an award winning contemporary American painter focusing on the natural landscapes of the Northeast, working primarily with oil paint and soft pastels. She is especially inspired by bodies of water, and there is a great sense of familiarity, tranquility, and reverence in each piece of her artwork. For more information, visit her website: https://takeyceart.com/home/ and https://www.facebook.com/takeycewalter/

Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

May 24th at 6:30

VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING

"Robert O'Brien"

Free water color demonstration with Robert O'Brien. SSAS is hosting a free and open to the public
artist demo with Robert O'Brien on May 24th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Space is limited, so please sign up soon. To register click on the link below:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvf-yopzsjEtbzZ-4J5qI4bhiVK4i5Ek9A

Robert O’Brien is a watercolor artist focused primarily on landscapes and architectural studies. He finds beauty in the ordinary, subtle reminders of everyday life in rural New England, and is an expert at creating light through the use of shadow. To learn more, visit his website: http://robertjobrien.com/

Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

April 26th at 6:30

"COREY PITKIN"
The Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free charcoal portrait demonstration with Corey Pitkin on April 26, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please visit: http://www.southernsaratogaartist.com/
Corey Pitkin’s beautiful and memorable artwork features the precision of the old masters paired with uniquely emotional subjects. His award-winning work has been featured in both national and international publications, and he is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America. For more information, please visit his website: https://www.coreypitkin.com/

Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State
Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

FINAL HIGH RESOLUTION PICTURE OF COREY PITKIN'S SKETCH.