Summer 2008
O’Hanlon Center Announces New Partnership with Bay Area Playback Theater The Center has recently entered into an exciting joint venture with the Bay Area Playback Theater, an improv group that solicits stories from the audience that their performers then enact. Playback’s mission is to build connections between people by honoring the dignity, drama and universality of their stories. Members from the troupe will be performing in the Gallery this fall, as well as teaching a session on theater games to our after-school children’s creative expression class. In return, the Center will be involved in their grant writing efforts. We are looking forward to working together with Playback and welcome their members to the Center.
Loka Retreat Center Update In response to growing interest in Loka, the minimum hourly use policy for weekdays has been modified. Individuals or organizations may now schedule meetings, retreats, or private workshops in Loka in 2-hour increments from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Morning and afternoon uses (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) remain the same: 4-hour time blocks. Saturdays and Sundays also remain the same: 6-hour time blocks.
OHCA Now Accepts Credit Cards Yes, now you can donate to the Center, renew your membership, purchase art from the gallery, or even pay for a class prior to its happening with your Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express. Call the office to learn how you can use this new payment option.
The Annual Summer Solstice Party was a great success. Guests enjoyed refreshments while listening to Board Member Les Lizama’s band, “Don Forbes and Reckless;” watched as artist Tim Armstrong created a flour painting in the Gallery; created clay, collage, mixed media, and paper tie-dye masterpieces; bid on items in the silent art auction; and many also took part in this year’s raffle.
Many thanks to: Mima Cataldo, Letty Erringer, Kris and Peter Gordon, Brett Hopper, John Leonard, Gabriel Magana, Peller Marion, Luanne Mullin, Tina Osinski, Perry’s Art Supplies, Brooke Passano, Carolyn Planakis, Cayen Robertson, Amy Richmond, Riley Street Art Supplies, Dorothy Salant, Jill Shira, Desiree Sok, Mike Tarnoff, Jeremy and Marilyn Thornton, Abby Wasserman, and Anabelle Wasserman for their volunteer efforts and generosity prior to and the day of the event.
August in the Loft Gallery: “Reflections” from the Personal Creativity Workshop This group show will feature works by O’Hanlon Center’s weekly art class, facilitated by long-time member Cayen Robertson. Cayen says of her class, “The people who come to the Saturday Workshop always surprise me with their passion for and their love of art. They are willing, week after week, to explore materials, discuss art history, take a fresh look at what's around them, reengage with the ordinary and get involved. These works presented by the participants in the Personal Creativity Workshop are the record of their commitment, their engagement and their discoveries.” The Personal Creativity Workshop is held at the Center each Saturday throughout the year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The opening reception for “Reflections” will be Tuesday, August 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Loft. The show will run until August 28, 2008.
Roundtable for the Arts Also on Tuesday, August 5, the Loft show artists will discuss their creative processes during the Roundtable for the Arts Discussion. This monthly event is hosted by Board member, painter, and writer Peller Marion.
The O’Hanlon Gallery will be closed the month of August 2008 for interior renovations. Contractors will be repainting and sealing the gallery floor, sanding and painting the walls, and all railings and beams. There will be some additional small improvements as well.
We Salute New and Renewing Members Lola Brown, Patricia Bruvry, Eileen Cassidy, Mima Cataldo, Jane Chamberlin, Robert Gumpertz, Elaine Nehm, and John and Elinor Severinghaus.
We Thank Our Donors! O’Hanlon recently received generous contributions from Richard Brown, Eileen Cassidy, Mima Cataldo, Candis Cousins, Miriam Detert, Naomi K. Lee, Susan McDowell, Joan Sadler, Diana and Richard Shore, and Abby Wasserman.
One way to give to the Center is by shopping at Mill Valley Market. During checkout mention our number, 7078, and three percent of your purchases will be donated to OHCA.
Members in the News: Patricia McCaron will be reading her poems with the Marin Poetry Center at the Larkspur Library, Thursday, August 14th at 7:30 p.m. along with 4 other poets. She will be the third reader. Arrive early for a good seat. Patricia says, “Everyone is invited! Guaranteed to make you Smile!”
Works from O’Hanlon Center for the Arts’ monoprinting class, facilitated by Karen Cox and Cayen Robertson the first Sunday each month, will be on display at Gallery One, 209 Western Avenue in Petaluma from July 28 to September 7, 2008. The opening reception for the show will be Saturday, August 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 707-778-8277 for more information.
Patricia Kelly’s works are part of a National Juried Exhibition selected by Suzanne Baizerman and Kate Eilertsen and held at the Arts and Crafts Cooperative, 1652 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley. The exhibit runs July 11 to August 17, 2008. Gallery hours are: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Call 510-843-2527 or visit www.accigallery.com for more information.
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August 2008 Calendar:
1 AM Meditation, every Friday
2 Personal Creativity Workshop, every Saturday
3 Monoprinting
5 Loft Opening
7 Photo Forum II
14 Anthony Lawlor Lecture