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April Newsletter
What's Happen'n Art Movement
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This Month's Event
RECYCLE ART & FASHION
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WHAM is proud to present the opening of the 8th Annual Recycle Art and Fashion exhibition. This gallery exhibition for your viewing pleasure for the month of April!
Exhibition Dates: April 2-30, 2021 A special Event, Outdoor Fashion show and Music Concert is April 10, 2021, Live music, the Recycle Show, Food truck by Rios Taco Shack, raffles, Art and more! Recycled Fashion Show is 4:00pm - 4:30pm. Live Music from Verry Cherry from 3pm - 6pm
Recycled Art Open House 10am - 4pm
. Please join us! All are welcome - free admission!
The show is at WHAM West Gallery – 16560 N. Dysart Rd., Surprise 85378
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Feature Artists At:
WHAM GIFT SHOP!
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We kicked off our March Gift Shop Exchange with our new
Featured Artist: Mary Wolke!
She now teaches adults in MN and AZ with workshops
involving watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media. She also volunteers for WHAM as
an Artist in the Corner! She founded and owns the Crosslake Art Gallery in MN.
Summering
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in MN she produces paintings of boats, water, birds and flowers. Wintering in Arizona, she produces cowgirls, horses and cactus. Lately, she teaches on cruise ships and educates a variety of students. Currently, she has her artwork displaying in WHAM's Interpretations VI show in the front gallery as well. Her awards include: |
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Essential Art- MN Visual Arts-MN McKnight Award Art Ala Carte, Visual Arts-MN City of Peoria-AZ Herberger Theater Center-AZ Great River Arts- MN CentraCare-MN WHAM- AZ Glendale Arts Council -AZ
We are pleased to be showcasing
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her greeting cards, prints of her art pieces, small acrylic paintings and clay work in our gift shop and hope that you will come in to see her beautiful items! Come by and check it out! For online purchases visit WHAM store / You too can be a featured artist. Contact Heather Young at WHAM. |
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About the Gift Shop Featured Artist:
Who can participate? WHAM Members in good standing who have paid all dues and have their volunteer hours in. You may contact Gaylia Young by email at gaylia.young@wham-art.org to find out what volunteer opportunities there are.
What is the benefit of being a Featured Artist? The Featured Artist may bring in more than the 10 artistic pieces and/or 10 greeting cards.
Where should you expect your work to be displayed? This will most likely be determined by what items you are bringing in as well as what has been submitted by others. The Featured Artist and their items promoted on WHAM's social media accounts.
When will this take place? Beginning NOW, sign up at the Front desk at WHAM. Other Questions regarding the Gift Shop Featured Artist? Contact Heather Young by phone at 480-815-2421 or email at heather.young@wham-art.org. | |
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WHAM Arizona in Bloom:
WHAM Art Association is hosting a Juried art exhibit for Arizona Artists only, May 4, 2021 through May 29, 2021. Two-dimensional wall art and three dimensional art will be juried on the visual appeal of the piece and the creativity demonstrated in portraying a piece of art that depicts the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
Show Dates: May 4th through May 29th, 2021
Entry Deadline: April 14th, 2021
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Butterflies are Coming!!!
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Butterfly Invasion and Garden Party:
Together with Desert in Bloom Art Exhibit May 4 through May 31, 2021
Garden Party: May 8,2021 6:00pm-9:00pm at WHAM. Make and take butterfly projects on hand, photos and art raffle.
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Calling all our young artists and butterfly makers to do a fun project! Use the 8 inch card stock template seen here and make one! Turn it back into WHAM Art Center at 16560 North Dysart Road, Surprise, AZ 85378 before April 15 to see if fly! Take a photo of it before you set it loose so you can come back and find it and receive a small gift for your participation!
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Underground Poetry Night:
ALL INVITED
Friday, Apr. 16th
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Open mic night for poetry, free verse and storytelling. 6pm to 8pm.
April 16 and held every other month of the third Thursday in our main gallery here at WHAM. Event is BOTH virtual and live with LIMITED SEATING in gallery.
April 16th Spring Theme/ New Beginnings
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Cost: FREE
Hosted by: Margaret Lieu & WHAM Art Center MC'd by: Dustin Garvey & Bern Mulvey, PhD.
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WHAM Kids:
SUMMER ART CAMP
Apples for Art Program
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WHAM Apples for Art Campaign truly supports our Summer Camp by giving the gift or art to our community kids.
Contact CARree for more information.
Apples for Art Campaign is growing!
Apples For Art "Apple" Drive we are currently seeking donors and sponsors to reach our goal of $5,000 for 2021.
For $25 minimum donation you'll get your name on the wall and an apple filled with goodies! Your support helps fund the spring and summer art camps for kids! Thank you!
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May 9, 2021 2pm-6pm Teams of 6 players participate for up to $100 each. Treat Mom to a golf outing and benefit a worthy cause! This WHAM fundraiser is for all the Arts programs! Guests will enjoy an afternoon of golf, food, drinks, and fun to benefit: • Veterans Programs "A Path to Healing" through the arts.
• Special Needs Programs - "The Artist Within" is an adaptive art program for children and adults. • Teen WHAM - ages 13-18 experience art using various mediums and working with professional artist. • WHAM on Wheels - An art mobile that takes art to the community for outdoor events and festivals.
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WHAM Wheels are back in the Community!
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WHAM on Wheels has put together 300 bags for The City of Surprise. Excited to continue the Spring Eggstravaganza tradition this year in an “on the go” format! The celebration, presented by the Parks & Recreation Department, will run Monday, March 29 through Saturday, April 3, with a line-up of
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spring fun all week long! www.surpriseaz.gov. On the same day as the WHAM Recycle Festival, Saturday, April 10th from 10am- 1pm, WHAM on Wheels will be at the City of Avondale Kidfest to provide a free make and take art project, old fashioned spinners, to the public. For more info visit: avondalekidfest.com |
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Teen WHAM in the Community!
Surprise Bi-Centennial Park's Restroom gets a face lift.
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For two weekends in March, several of Surprise’s Teens came together to give the Surprise Bi-Centennial Park’s Restroom a fresh painting of an old mural from 9 years ago. In June 2012, WHAM’s Teen Art Club was commissioned by the Surprise Police Department to paint a mural on the outside of the restroom at Nash and Elm street in Original Town Site Surprise to prevent graffiti. The WHAM teens came up with a mural called “Past, Present and Future; We are The Future of Surprise”, surrounding the 4 outside walls. After 9 years you can guess that the hot sun and weather has faded the mural. |
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Surprise Arts and Cultural Commission considers this mural piece as one of the must-see pieces of public art in Surprise, so they asked WHAM to again refresh the artwork. WHAM’s Teen Art Club along with Young Life Teens and several teens from Paradise Honors High School partnered to do the
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painting. CARree Tolle, Director of WHAM’s Teen Art Club, and Jana McDonald, Director of Young Life’s Teen Group, came together with their Teens for 4 days to start the work on the restroom. At least 15 teens participated bringing their skills and enthusiasm. The restoration of this important public art piece with Teen’s volunteering speaks volumes to the efforts of our community Teens that are making a better environment.
If you are out and about drive by and see the progress. Both WHAM and Young Life are helping to give our community Teens a safe place to gather and learn. Our programs are supported by people like yourselves who donate funds to keep programs going. Please visit our websites at: www.wham-art.org or visit WHAM at 16560 N. Dysart Rd., Surprise, AZ, 85378; and to donate to Young Life write: Surprise - AZ166, 14601 W Port Royale Ln. Surprise, AZ, 85379-4719 You can send checks or go to their website and select Area Surprise at https://surprise.younglife.org/.
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Adaptive Art: Memory Care |
WHAM is open and following CDC guidelines in the building.
Did you know WHAM offers a program called “finding the Artist Within”? It is a special needs program for those with physical disabilities, cognitive, developmental, and mental health disorders. Wham believes ART is for everyone. Through a sponsorship we can offer scholarships to individuals. Adaptive art is held every third Thursday of the month. Contact Cindy Chambers for more information. Memory Care takes place the third Friday of the month. Please contact Mary Hamilton for more information.
DROP-IN class at the WHAM Art Center are on the 3rd Thursday and/or Friday for Memory Care, from 10am-12pm- $20 per person. Call WHAM at 623-584-8311 or visit the website to reserve your spot! Volunteers are needed! Special thank you to Mike and Carol Woodard for their generous gift to support this program!.
Click below for more info.
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Both Peoria and Surprise monthly days are being held currently at WHAM Art Center.
WHAM Art Association offers a FREE art program for veterans of all ages. The program includes a 4-hour session in which participants learn from professional artists, held the second Monday and fourth Thursday of every month from 10:00 am till 2:00pm. Classes will range from drawing to painting, and other mediums. No experience necessary!
Supplies are provided for each participant.. A light lunch will also be provided.
Want to join the fun?! Call Marty Wolfe at 623-606-1649.
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WHAM Nights: Family Painting Party
Friday, April 2nd
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“WHAM NIGHTS” Family Paint Party - Paint Night With A Twist!
Come enjoy a fun, family evening of painting, art trivia, raffle prizes, beverages, and snacks. Snacks and drinks are welcome!
Held on the first Friday of every month at WHAM Community Art Center. Time: 6-8:00 pm.
Our theme will be "When Spring Comes Around" By CARree, WHAM Artist.
Our event is a perfect date night, girls night out or fun family evening! Fun for the entire family!
All proceeds will benefit our WHAM Kids Art Programs
THIS IS AN EVENING CLASS- PLEASE ENTER SOUTHSIDE CLASSROOM ENTRANCE (as the front gallery will be closed) See you in class
Instructor: CARree
Course fee: $25 per Non-Member $15 per Member
Class size minimum 4 maximum 10
All supplies provided.
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WHAM Mini Workshops: PAINTING
Half Day Workshops
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April 3, 9:30am-12:30pm.
Cost: $35
Enjoy the arts with WHAM Mini Workshops for Adults.(Suitable for ages 16+)
WHAM Half-Day Workshops will be held the first Saturday of each month. Each workshop you will come away with tips, ideas, and additional skills to advance your personal artworks or simply gain the experience of enjoying the arts in a fun and relaxing environment you are sure to enjoy.
Each workshop is taught by a professional artist bringing a variety of mediums and skill level to the classroom. Workshops will range from $25 to $55 per class depending on medium and subject matter.
Class size minimum 4 maximum 16 *All supplies provided. *Member Discount Pricing Available (members get a $10 discount) email discount code request to: carree.tolle@wham-art.org |
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WHAM WRITING WORKSHOP: The Art of Creative Writing
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Join other artists, writers, and upcoming writers during this 3 part series designed to introduce students to the building blocks of
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creative fictional writing. Taught by Bern Mulvey, an author, and professor currently teaching writing at ASU. The classes are designed as a 3 parts series, you can take one or take them all.
Dates: Apr 12th - Poetry series I Apr 19th - Poetry series II Apr 26th - Poetry III Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $30.00 donation (Full Course / 3-part Series) or $140 per session.
Instructor: Bern Mulvey, PhD
Min. 4 students per class Please bring notebook and writing material
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Mixed Media Art Class:
"City Scape"
Adult Mixed Media Art Class
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Students will be creating a style of their own while learning valuable techniques using simple tools such as masking tape,watercolors, and acrylics.
Learn all this and more, from Artist Colene Clark in one of her painting classes offered this year. See additional scheduled classes by Colene.
Date: Sat April 24th "City Scape" Mixed Media Scratch Art (pastels, watercolors & specialty tools)
Time: 10:00-1:00 Cost: $35.00 per class
Instructor: Colene Clark
Minimum: 6 students Maximum: 12 Students Supplies available for $5 a kit, students are welcome to bring own supplies, supply list located on the "What to bring" tab.
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Adult Beginner Painting & Drawing:
SUITABLE FOR AGES 16+
All Supplies Provided
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Drawing Classes: April 8, May 13 & July 8
Painting Classes: April 15, May 20 & June 17
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Enjoy the arts perfect for beginners to advanced (suitable for ages 16+). Enjoy a loose acrylic painting class or a drawing class in a comfortable atmosphere. Learn drawing/ sketching basics, understanding values, and study the many techniques of drawing. If you are painting, you will focus on a specific style of "Loose" Acrylic Painting on canvas. This helps develop the artistic eye and create a style of your own. Each class you will be able to complete a piece of art on canvas to take home with you along with a few more learned techniques
Instructor: CARree
Course fee: $25 each date
All supplies provided
Click the button below to book your spot in the class! |
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WHAM LISTENS
What classes would you like to see offered? |
Do you have a favorite medium? Check out our list of classes this month or on our website. For instance, we have offered int h past a Glass fusing class with FRIT and more clay classes. Email us if you have a wish for a class and we will see if we cannot get this up and running! Fiber art anyone?
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Getting out of your comfort zone and trying a skill, developing your creative side of your brain does wonders to your soul. Moreover, creating art and increasing knowledge is a good stress relief. WHAM has made every effort to be Covid-19 compliant from the moment you enter the gallery to the classroom space provided. Seating is limited in the classes and cleanliness and comfort is what we strive for to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.
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TEEN ART CLUB and CLASS:
1st & 2nd Wed. of the Month
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Has been hard at work. A mural project at Surprise Bi-Centennial Park’s Restroom gets a face lift. Thank you all who volunteered their time and resources to make our community more beautiful |
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TeenWHAM Art Club meets First Wednesday of each month 4:30pm-6:30pm
April 7th - Drawing Contest, Daily Art Challenge, Birthday Recognition, Finish Paintings.
Cost: $15 per Non-Member | $5 per Member WHAM Members, if you would like to volunteer with this group, we can use your enthusiasm as we assist the Teens Promote WHAM Art programs the year!
Tea'n Party Fundraiser - THANK YOU to all who attended and Music Sponsor, MJ Johnson, thank you to On Stage Now for providing the JAM for the musical entertainment.
The NEW Teen WHAM Art Club Fundraiser is a Painted Guitar Silent Auction at the Recycled Art Festival Sat April 10th! Come out from 3-6pm to place your bids!
TeenWHAM Art Classes Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in addition to the event.
April 14th 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Cost: $20 per Non-Member | $10 per Member
Teen WHAM Art Club is about getting teenagers excited about art, stimulating their creativity, teaching them the value of teamwork and encouraging them to impact their community positively |
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WHAM KIDS:
First Saturday of the month
(Ages 8-12) An Apples for Art Program
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We will be participating in small arts & crafts projects, with different medium each month, consisting of either watercolors, mixed media, painting, crafts and small projects.
Limited seating to only 12 students (each
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student will have their own table which will be 6ft apart from the other tables). All health and safety guidelines will be in practice to keep your children safe and healthy during this time.
Date: Apr 3rd - Recycled Pet Art - In Honor of Earth Day
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $10 per child
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WHAM Kids Arts& Craft kits - NOW AVAILABLE
Kits are available for pick up 24 hours before ZOOM class begins.
Virtual Zoom Online class is available from 9am to 9pm every Saturday.
Instructions for kit pick up and online ZOOM log in information will be provided once registered.
Dates: Apr 3rd - Spring Bird Letter & Envelope Time: available online beginning at 9am til 9pm Cost: Kits are $5 each Instructor: CARree& Lori All supplies will be provided for pick up only |
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Art classes are designed to help create art in children’s development across many domains, physical, social, cognitive, emotional, imagination and experimentation development.
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Date: Apr. 13th - Hot Air Balloons - Acrylic Painting
Apr. 27th - Lady Bug - Acrylic Painting
(ages 8 to 12)
Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Cost: $20 per child
Date: Apr. 6th – Bunny Face
Apr. 20th - Lady Bug - Acrylic Painting
(ages 5 to 7) Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm Cost: $10 per child
Limited seating to only 12 students (each student will have their own table which will be 6ft apart from the other tables) All health and safety guidelines will be in practice to keep your children safe and healthy during this time.
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Self Care/Therapeutic:
Adults and Kids
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Art is a form of communication and expression, which makes it an ideal outlet for anyone to use their imagination and develop their creativity, self-worth and boost confidence and so much more of ourselves
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re-imagined in how strong and capable we really are. Helping boost self-confidence and self-awareness through these healing art activities.
Date: Apr. 8, 12 - Adults
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Cost: $25 per session
Date: Apr. TBD - Children Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm Cost: $25 per session
Limited Seating. Must Register online. All supplies included.
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Next Artist Exchange is May 9 and 10, 2021 for two-month hall exhibition. Bring in your art 10am-1pm if you are a member! If you are promoting your art through the online gift shop, there will be a $10 fee for a 2-month listing duration. |
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Mark your calendars for April 21 at 5:30pm for the WHAM General Members Meeting. It will be virtual via zoom. Please visit the website for updates.
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Join our NEW Facebook WHAM Art-Members only page to share what is on your easel, inspirations, and happenings in the art community! You must be a current member to join the group. |
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WHAM ART BOOK CLUB: Paul Cézanne
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“An open opportunity for WHAM Artists to gather in an artist's setting, reading and learning the teachings of the many great Artists & Authors in print. This is a year-round book club focusing on a different book every 2 months. Prepare to learn and be inspired by great artists from around the world from every era in time.
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Each artist is encouraged to have both the book and workbook for the study group to get the most out of the group gathering and studies.
The Art Book Club meets on the 1st Monday of each month.
Dates: Apr 5th, 2021
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost: FREE to WHAM Members / $10 non-members
Instructor: CARree
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WHAM SKETCH BOOK Art Club |
WHAM Sketch Book Art Club is a great opportunity for WHAM Artists to work together for a couple hours sharing techniques and giving each other
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encouragement while working in your own personal sketch book or portfolio. Meeting the first Thursday of each month.
Dates: April 2nd, 2021
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm (12pm to 1pm lunch hour) Cost: FREE to WHAM Members / $10 non-members
Instructor: CARree
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WHAM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing art education for the local community with the intent of enhancing artistic talents.
Copyright © 2021 WHAM, Inc. All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is: 16560 N. Dysart Road, Surprise, AZ 85378
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