The Palette
I am beginning this article riding on my “High” at the culmination of our annual fundraiser, Evening of Art. It was held earlier this evening. I realize by the time you read this, it will be “old news,” but I want everyone involved to know how important you were in making this an event that people will be talking about.
All the months of planning, making baskets and decisions about which art to display or donate to the silent action are done. Tonight, we packed up and are moving out from our remarkable venue at the Hemet Library back to our gallery on Harvard Street. We would like to thank the City of Hemet and the library, as well as our Hemet Police volunteers for allowing us this opportunity.
A big “Shout out” to Beverly Johnson and her Evening of Art Committee. Beverly had a vision and is a strong leader. She has put in untold hours organizing the amazing team which put on the best Evening of Art yet. I will not try and name all the team leads/members here—you know who you are, and I hope you are taking pride in your accomplishments! You worked for months planning this event to make it an over-the-top night. You were successful at making it happen.
A big player was Dr. Bob, who re-designed the floor plan for a more open feeling. He also gets credit for all the great signage throughout the library and in town. If you see Dr. Bob, please know that not only has he worked side by side with Beverly planning the event, putting it up and taking it down, but is also our amazing gallery facil-
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17th Annual Evening of Art Labeled a Success!
Congratulations to All Who Participated!
Our 17th annual fundraising event was a success! A main focus was on highlighting the talents of this year’s class of seven local high school participants. 72 entries in Art, Photography and 3D arts were displayed in the gala setting of the Hemet Public library.
For many, this was the first time they had exhibited their art. We awarded 9 scholarships in the amount of $500 each for 1st place, $300 each for 2nd, and $200 for 3rd place winners. All of the students said they planned to save theirs, many of them specifically for art school.
Our thanks to the community for all their support!
Beverly Johnson, Chairperson, Evening of Art
For more on Evening of Art, go to the “Newsworthy” and “Student Corner” sections of the newsletter.
The mission of the HVAA is to encourage and develop the appreciation, study and practice of the fine arts and to further educate, inspire, and enrich the lives of others through our programs, exhibits and activities.
A Publication of the Hemet Valley Art Association
Message May 2024
President’s
www.hemetvalleyart.com
Evening of Art: What a Night!
Honored Guests
Carole Kendrick
Linda Krupa
Malcolm Lilienthal
Jackie Peterson, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Hemet
Diane Rhodes, Freelance Writer, Valley News
Special Thanks to the Following Community Partners
City of Hemet
Hemet City Council
Hemet Public Library, Kathye Caines
Hemet Chamber of Commerce
Hemet Heritage Foundation
Hemet Police Department
Harvard Street Bakery
Willdebietz Music Conservatory
All Out Printing Plus
Historic Hemet Theater
Corporate Basket Donors
Dan Wagner, Sanctum Games, Temecula Grocery Outlet, Hemet
Linda Greilich, Golden Era Productions, San Jacinto
Los Vaqueros Restaurant, Hemet
Michael William Salon, Hemet
Red Robin, Hemet
Raising Cane’s, Hemet
Rockin’ K Ranch Restaurant, Hemet
Sandra Dunn, Hemet
Target, Hemet
Starbucks, Hemet
Tractor Supply, Hemet
Live music provided by Willdebietz Music Conservatory
For a list of student scholarship winners and to see more of their art, go to our “Student Corner” section, beginning on page 6.
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Newsworthy
Sponsors
PICASSO ($1,000 and up)
$1,000 anonymous matching donor
(Those who matched anonymous donor)
Valene Drummer, State Farm Insurance
Andrew & Amanda Kotyuk, SoCal Propane
DALI ($250-$500)
Raising Cane’s
Sheryl Cooley
Diane Klewenhagen-Gutierrez
VAN GOGH ($100 • $250)
Oehler Ranch
Ladies of the Lakes
Mike & Linda Baranek
Leonard & Sandi Gleason
The Lakes at Hemet West
Jacqueline Peterson
Steve & Lesley Doyle
James Winters
Jan Fifield
Anna Ives
Demonstrators
Eric Giberson, Woodworking
Betty Pilley, Watercolor
Igor Koutsenko, Mixed Media
Sean Spoto, Acrylics
Rachel Welch, Acrylics
Many thanks to Clayton Fogle for giving us permission to use so many of his photographs in the Evening of Art stories found throughout the newsletter.
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ities person. He is assisted by another can-do member, Art Majerus. What a team!
I would also like to mention Tina Batchelder, from Hemet Unified, who has been instrumental in our collaboration with the district. She has worked tirelessly with the teachers to bring student art into our gallery and to our Evening of Art competition. This year we had over 70 student entries and were able to add both 3D and photography categories to our scholarships. The student artists, our future, are what the Evening of Art is all about. HVAA gave $3,000 to tonight’s event and with its success, will give more to our next generation of artists in 2025!
Thanks, too, to the wonderful judges who came in, as volunteers, to select the winning pieces. There were two for each category—a professional in that category and a member of HVAA who works in that medium (media). I have no idea how they were able to select from the diverse and excellent pieces the students entered.
I hope you enjoyed the great demo artists who volunteered their evening to share their skills. Realize these helpers didn’t even get a chance to enjoy what was going on beyond their easels! Thank you all for donating your talent to make this evening special!
We are so blessed to be living in Hemet where art is supported by our city, our school district, members, families, and friends. I have recently been invited to be a part of the City of Hemet’s ad hoc committee working to create more art and culture in our city. We are all about working together to promote art and share it with our community.
Tonight, we had a full audience at the Hemet Library as we gifted our money to high school students—just amazing talent! I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the student art at the event, and/or see it displayed at our gallery during the month of April.
Our neighbor on Harvard Street, the Willdebietz Music Conservatory provided wonderful music during the event. Again,
great collaboration with community and fellow artists. We are in this together. Keeping culture alive and important to the next generation is crucial. Check out our neighbor at Willdebietz.com.
There was a plethora of baskets for us to put our raffle tickets in. I know we all had fun deciding which we wanted the most. I need to give a shout-out to Linda Baranek and Lynn Throckmorton. Both went above and beyond and helped members to put baskets together in a very professional way. I’m happy to report that members’ efforts brought in $7,587 this year!
With the Evening of Art now behind us, we are poised to move on to our next challenges. Please remember we count on our membership not just to participate in the fun, but also to help keep our gallery and studio open for our public to see and enjoy. Can you give us a few hours to keep our doors open to the public? Are you willing to share your skills with others? We have had so many people come in and ask about classes. With all your wonderful talent, are you willing to teach a class or workshop? Please let Patty Greco or me know so we can help you plan it!
Well, on with 2024, positive change, growth, and more success!
Congrats, Beverly and your team, for a job well done!
Alison Wieman
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HVAA Evening Of Art volunteers
HVAA Secures $10,000 RCNAF Grant
From Riverside County District 5
HVAA submitted a Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund (RCNAF) grant application to Riverside County District 5 in February. Alison Wieman did most of the writing, while Sheryl Cooley ferreted out the materials required to be sent with it. Apart from the hassle in locating all the documentation, the most difficult thing was responding to the questions and written requirements on the online form itself. The information
typed into it kept “disappearing,” requiring endless hours of laying it in again. Finally, with the help of the grant administrator (Inland Empire Community United Way) representative who reached out to us late in the process (and who, by the way, deserves to be sainted), Alison slipped the application in just under the wire!
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Student Corner
Saturday, April 13th, HVAA awarded scholarships to 9 students from various high schools in recognition of their artistic talent and potenial. In the initial round, teachers submitted their students’ art. In the second round, the art was judged in a blind competition, the resulting list
whittled down to three winners in each of three categories: Fine Art, 3D Art, and Photography. Their decisions, they said, were difficult as so many pieces were submitted by so very teens with such great talent. As a result, there were several honorable mentions.
Fine Art
1st Place: Katelyn Browen - “ViBrant youth” - hemet high school
2nd Place: aries luttrull - “leViathan” - west Valley high school
3rd Place: Valeria morales - “mandela King shocKs”
3D Art
1st Place: lusita madera -“it’s eVolVing” - west Valley high school
2nd Place: alecxa ruiz -“sorry for leaVing so early” - hemet high school
3rd Place: ariana maya mateo -“aBnora coral crusted” - west Valley high school
Photography
1st Place: JacKson morgan - “out of time” - temescal canyon high school
2nd Place: Johnny Becerra -“streetlights” - tahquitz high school
3rd Place: isaBel chaVez – untitled - tahquitz high school
Scholarship winners and some of their teachers.
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Honorable Mentions
Hemet High School
Greyson Biship, “Giraffe,” ceramic
Katelyn Brown, “Blue Denim” acrylic painting
Bransel John Mejia, “Flavors of Togethernesss,” mixed media
Alessandro High School
BraNajah Lawson, Untitled, pencil drawing
West Valley High School
Maureen Jimeniz, “The Racoon,” painting
Officers, Board Members, Appointed Positions
President V. President/PR/ Communications
Secretary
Treasurer Parliamentarian
OFFICERS
Alison Wieman alison_wieman@yahoo.com
Lynn Throckmorton throckhemet@earthlink.net
Kathy Schmitt kds5@verizon.net
Anna Ives annaives898@hotmail.com
Stepheny Estes secondglancescustomportraits@gmail.com
BOARD MEMBERS
Patti Greco
Diane Klewenhagen
Art Majerus
Gallery Director
Orientation
paintedlady207@gmail.com dianescritters@icloud.com sawdustman@mac.com
APPOINTED POSITIONS
Art Majerus
sawdustman@mac.com
Esther Feigenbaum feigenbaum.esther@yahoo.com
Membership (Gen.) Mtg.
Newsletter
Photographer/Historian
Activities
Social
School Liaison/ Scholarships
Web Master
Sitting Calendar
Evening of Art
Grants & Fundraising
Facilities
Connie Patton cpdraw@hotmail.com
Sheryl Cooley cooleybates@sbcglobal.net
Julie Jernegan jcustomphotos@gmail.com
Patti Greco (Studio) paintedlady207@gmail.com
Paula King (Demos) pjharp7@aol.com
Sharon Zorn-Katz sharonzornkatz@gmail.com
Alison Wieman (Liaison) alison_wieman@yahoo.com
Jackie Avritt (Scholarships) ajavritt@gmail.com
Rachel Welch rachel@rachelwelch.art
Alison Wieman alison_wieman@yahoo.com
Diane Klewenhagen dianescritters@icloud.com
Beverly Johnson beverlyeoachairhvaa@gmail.com
Alison Wieman (Grants) alison_wieman@yahoo.com
Linda Baranek (Fundraising) linvivb1@gmail.com
Bob Straubinger bobstraubinger@msn.com
Student Corner - con’t.
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At the Gallery
From the Gallery Director
I continue to monitor and make small changes to the gallery. The revamp of the cards area will hopefully increase sales for those paying monthly and the addition of a Black & White Photography Section for the monthly contest will give photographers a new challenge and hopefully add to the gallery income.
I have several panels and boutique areas available for May at this time. You are reminded that if you want to reserve a panel do so by emailing me at sawdustman@mac.com or texting to 619-992-6532. I will reply with what is available and confirm your selection the same way. For the Boutique the sign up board is still in the gallery.
Art Majerus
Membership
Platinum life Members
Teddie Oatey
Chuck Schoenknecht
Rose Thomas
James Watters
Kathy Schmitt
Lynn & Bob Throckmorton
Sue & Joseph Jordan
Bronze Members
Jimmy DePasse
Richie Locasso
Classes
Beginning Watercolor Instructor: Virginia Melton Mondays, except for CoP Mondays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
$20.00 per class
Advanced Watercolor Painting Instructor: Betty Pilley Class Full—Waiting List at Gallery
Mixed Media Instructor: Miyoko Whittlesly First & Third Thursday, 10:00 am-12:30 pm $25/class
Children’s Clay Class: Ages 8-12
Instructors: Patti Greco and Jose Pacheco Saturdays, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
$10 per class
(All supplies provided, including clay)
Adult Clay Class
Instructors: Patti Greco and Jose Pacheco Tuesdays, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Children’s Painting Class
Instructors: Alison Wieman and Opal Larkin Third Saturday of the month, 10:00 am-Noon
$10 per class
(All supplies provided)
Workshops
An irregular workshop, this one is held occasionally during Open Studio. Different demonstrators, art forms. Dates vary. Cost: $5/session. HVAA members only. Contact Lynn Throckmorton. Show & Tell
How to Enhance Your Art
Christine White’s workshop Sunday, June 23rd, 10:00 am3:00 pm, covering tips and tricks for enhancing art in any medium. $60. Held at the gallery. HVAA members only. Contact Patti Greco.
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May Member Competition Winners
Art Best in Show “Tinka’s Tangerines”
FINE ART WINNERS
Special Theme (Sunrise)
1st Betty Pilley, “Daybreak”
2nd Susan Baker, “Sunrise/Sunset”
3rd Alison Wieman, “Sunrise” HM Lynn Throckmorton, “Rise & Shine” Water Media
1st Sylvia Maxwell, “Wild Rose” 2nd Diane Klewenhagen, “Spring Visitor”
3rd Betty Pilley, “A Place With a View” HM Miyoko Whittelsey, “One Summer Day” Acrylic/Oil
1st Kathy Schmitt, “A Cooking Lesson” 2nd Nipa Swope, “Blob Blob”
3rd Mike Yeager, “String Floral” HM Steve Wilkinson, “Reflections on the Lake” Mixed Media
1st Diane Klewenhagen, “Alert! Kitty in Room” 2nd Rachel Welch, “Farmer’s Market”
3rd Sylvia Maxwell, “Spring Geraniums” HM Francisco Melgoza, “Japanese Terii Gate” Modernism
1st Nipa Swope, “Aquarium”
2nd Mike Yeager, “Wavy Lines”
3rd Steve Wilkinson, “Rainbow Trout”
HM Lynn Throckmorton, “From Night to Day” Miniature
1st Betty Pilley, “A Bit of Color”
2nd Paula Squire, “Canadian Railway”
3rd Miyoko Whittelsey, “Happy Another Day”
4th Steve Wilkinson, “Landscape #3”
Sculpture/3D
1st Mike Yeager, “Red Hat Pendant”
2nd Diane Oliver, “My Forever Friend”
PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS
Special Theme (Sunrise)
1st Art Majerus, “Sand Hill Crane Sunrise”
2nd Earl McNeese, “Beautiful Sunrise”
3rd Lee Moler, “Sunset Fishing Fleet”
HM Chris Taylor, “Sunrise on the Mountain” Anytime/Anyplace
1st Art Majerus, “San Jacinto Reflection”
2nd Sherri Domenigoni, “Mountain Sunset”
3rd Earl McNeese, “Down in the Valley”
HM Jacqueline Avritt, “Colorful Zion” Living Things
1st Art Majerus, “Goose Touch Down” 2nd Earl McNeese, “Killing Time”
3rd Sherri Domenigoni, “Rocky Mountain Lily”
HM Lee Moler, “Grazing Buffalo” Digitally Altered
1st Art Majerus, “Bright Park”
2nd Earl McNeese, “Fire Lady”
3rd Lynn Throckmorton, “Wine Tasting”
HM Sherri Domenigoni, “Your Forever Bouquet” Black & White
1st Addyson Florez, “B/W Flowers”
2nd Sherri Domenigoni, “Wind God at Dog Mountain”
3rd Julie Jernegan, “Have My Eye on You”
HM Earl McNeese, “Old Barn”
Monthly Contest Themes
June - Seascapes
July - Desert Life
August - Birds
September - Still Life
October - Autumn Is Here
November - Toys as a Child
December - Holiday Season
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Fine
Vicki Moran
Photography Best in Show
“Cactus Glow”
Art Majerus
Artist’s Statement
May’s Featured Artist: Collin Sample
My paintings serve as a form of resistance against racism by celebrating the profound beauty and resilience inherent in black people and their culture. Just as sandpaper smooths wood and water shapes rocks, hardship and adversity refine, revealing a beauty that demands recognition and celebration.
Through acrylic paint on canvas, I explore the essence of blackness—its beauty, resilience and cultural richness. I am Collin Sample, and my art is a testament to the strength and vibrancy of the black community.
textured objects, each piece takes on a life of its own, embodying the essence of its subject matter.
My art is an extension of my culture, a vehicle for social commentary that abstracts facts and experiences into visual narratives. As a black man in America, I navigate a reality shaped by the pervasive impact of racism. While some may perceive these experiences as surreal or akin to a fever dream, for the African American community, they are an undeniable reality.
My art is an extension of my culture, a vehicle for social commentary that abstracts facts and experiences into visual narratives.
Utilizing unconventional skin tones and vibrant color palettes, my paintings evoke deep emotions reflective of the environments from which they arise. With techniques ranging from acrylic paint to spray paint stencils and
In celebrating the experiences, resilience and cultural richness of black people, my art seeks to provoke thought, inspire dialogue and foster understanding in a world too often marred by prejudice and division.
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Ever since I could remember, I always considered myself an artist. My family would always get me something art related for my birthday and Christmas whether it be markers, drawing pads or Lego® building blocks. Being around my siblings and parents have helped me stay motivated throughout the years.
A self-taught artist, originally I aspired to become a comic book or tattoo artist. Starting off I only worked with pen and marker but decided to work towards painting after my aunt Teena said I could have my art in a gallery. I am open to using all forms of media, but I focus specifically on acrylic paint.
Right now I am in a transitional period. I plan to go to gradschool next year. My goals are the Art Institute of Chicago and Pratt Institute in New York.
The painters who have influenced me the most have to be James Jean, Etam Cru, Hush, Kehinde Wiley, and Lisa Yuska-
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Hemet Valley Art GalleryAri
Address:
Phone:
Hours:
Website:
144 N. Harvard St., Hemet, CA 92543
951-652-4592
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm www.hemetvalleyart.com
Deadline for Submission
For HVAA members, all articles, photographs, flyers, announcements, etc., are due no later than the 20th day of each month (unless the event takes place later in the month, in which case they are due within 2 days of the event). Text for articles should be in Microsoft Word. Photos should be in jpg, png, or tiff file format if at all possible. Please send high resolution images (1 MB or higher). Flyers should be pdfs.
Information about major events from surrounding galleries should follow the same guidelines as above. Please do not submit class lists. We do not accept submissions from individuals who are representing their own art if they are not active members of HVAA.
Upcoming Events
May
May 4
Alf will no longer come to the gallery to collect and drop off framing orders. If you want to continue to work with him, he is available at his shop in Jurupa Valley. 6254 Baker St., Jurupa Valley Call for appointment: 915-640-4657
HEMET CONCERT ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 2241
HEMET, CA 92544
WWW.HEMETCONCERTS.ORG 951-927-2449
May 6
May 9
May 11
May 23
May 30
Take Down, Noon-4:00 pm At gallery
General Meeting, 1:00-3:00 pm
Masonic Lodge, 150 Laursen St., Hemet
Change of Painting (COP) Day, 9:00 am-Noon Contest theme: Sunrise At gallery
Open Studio, 9:00 am-4:00 pm* ($5) At Gallery
New Member Orientation, 10:30 am-12:30 pm At gallery
Open Studio, 9:00 am-Noon* ($5)
At gallery
Board Meeting, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
At gallery
*A Show & Tell workshop may be part of this day.
June
Jun 1 Jun 3
Jun 11
Jun 13
Jun 23
Take Down, Noon-4:00 pm
At gallery
General Meeting, 1:00-3:00 pm
Masonic Lodge, 150 Laursen St., Hemet
Change of Painting (COP) Day, 9:00 am-Noon Contest theme: Sunrise At gallery
New Member Orientation, 10:30 am-12:30 pm At gallery
Open Studio, 9:00 am-4:00 pm* ($5) At Gallery
Christine White’s Workshop-10:00 am-3:00 pm ($60) At gallery
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 29
Board Meeting, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
At gallery
Open Studio, 9:00 am-4:00 pm* ($5) At gallery
Take Down, Noon-4:00 pm
At gallery
*A Show & Tell workshop may be part of this day.
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