News from our Members

SSAA would like to thank all of those members who have sent in their dues and encourage those who haven't, as yet, to maintain your membership with us.  As a non-profit gallery, we very much depend upon your sponsorship.  And, we so appreciate it!  Thank you to all!  

​The winners of "The Urban Experience", our photography exhibition in September, are as follows.  Congratulations to all!  The juror, Norman Turner, stated that it was an exceptional exhibit with so many very fine photographs and he had a difficult time choosing the very best.  And our best thanks to Steve Bensing, Curator of the exhibit

Best of Show  Paul Dunne Award  "Mystical City"    Peggy Carter
 
     First Place    "The Gold Coast"    Greg Scott
 
     Second Place    "Biding Time"    Stacia Yoon
 
     Third Place    ". . .Fade to Night"    Greg Scott
 
     Honorable Mention    "Reflections of a Foot Bridge"    Scott Miller
 
     Honorable Mention    "Bent on  Taking the Train"    Stacia Yoon
 
     Honorable Mention    "Chicago Skyline Reflections"    Larry Brechner
 
     Honorable Mention    "Adler Geometry"    Larry Brechner

​Larry Jensen's "Pentatych", received the Orval O. & Margaret C. Haag Memorial Award at the South Shore Arts 75th Annual Salon Show. It is composed of Birdseye Maple, Copper, Green Bamboo Rice and resin.   The Salon Show is at the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, IN and the exhibit runs through November 4.  

Larry Brechner's piece, Twilight,  was accepted into the South Shore Arts 75th Annual Salon Show running through Nov 4, in Munster, IN.  He will also be exhibiting at 119th Street Artists "Everything Old is New Again" exhibit (through-Oct 26 in Whiting). 

Kimberly Beck will show a new group of figurative and portrait paintings at the Palette & Chisel Academy of Art, 1012 N. Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois, alongside friend and fellow artist Lenin Delsol.  The exhibition is entitled “Intersection: New Works.”  
 
Both artists have backgrounds in illustration.  Mr. Delsol is the founder and president of Envisionare, a commercial art studio based in Chicago, that produces storybook art and illustration.  Ms. Beck’s early art career was in nature illustration where she created nature-themed artwork sold nationally through The Nature Company and Marcel Schurman Co.
 
In recent years, both artists have transitioned from illustration to fine art, with success showing their work nationally and in gallery settings.  The artists have worked together as friends over a period of ten years, painting together and discussing ideas and philosophies about painting and art.  It is their hope that this collection of work reflects humanity from two perspectives briefly intersecting in this exhibition.  
The exhibition opening is October 19th, 6-9 pm and the show will run through November 4th.


A GENTLE REMINDER...   
For the past 16 years, the Southern Shore Gallery has exhibited artists from newly emerging to professional and has become a beacon for local and regional works to be displayed and purchased.  As the only non-profit gallery in Michigan City that exposes our regional artists to the wider community in Northwestern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan, SSAA has put the Uptown Arts District on the map, the first to institute First Friday and we continue to draw people downtown to shop, dine and enjoy the arts!  First Fridays from 5-8pm have become a tradition and it's a great time to meet old friends and make new ones.  
Memberships of $40 for the present year of July 1 through June 30, 2019 may be paid at the gallery or by PayPal through our website Southern Shore Art Association.  We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon!  

Be sure to review the Indiana Arts Commission website at indianaartscommission@iac.in.gov.  
Gallery Hosting Requirement 
As most of you know, exhibiting members volunteer to host the gallery during open hours at least once per month. We are asking all of our members who are scheduled to please be at the Gallery promptly at 12 and not leave before closing time. We are also asking that you not leave the gallery during your hosting duty. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Be A Featured Artist
Spots are open for "Featured Artists" in the Gallery, a monthly feature in the front of the gallery.  Please submit material consisting of a brief write-up about yourself and at least 5 photos of your work to d2211@comcast.net.
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SSAA Exhibit Schedule 2018
To all members (and guest artists): Below is the SSAA 2018 Exhibit Schedule. Show Chairs are needed for several shows: please volunteer. You have a voice in how to organize the show but administrative and exhibit rules need to be followed. If interested, please email Dana at d2211@comcast.net.

2018 Schedule
October -- "The Artist's Eye"
November - December -- The Gift of Art
If you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or ideas and titles for future shows or if you are interested in having your own Solo exhibit or Showcase (several artists), please email Dana at d2211@comcast.net.

​​A REMINDER...If you haven't paid your dues yet...........
For the past 16 years, the Southern Shore Gallery has exhibited artists from newly emerging to professional and has become a beacon for local and regional works to be displayed and purchased.  As the only non-profit gallery in Michigan City that exposes our regional artists to the wider community in Northwestern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan, SSAA has put the Uptown Arts District on the map, the first to institute First Friday and we continue to draw people downtown to shop, dine and enjoy the arts!  First Fridays from 5-8pm have become a tradition and it's a great time to meet old friends and make new ones.  
Dues may be paid at the gallery or by PayPal through our website Southern Shore Art Association.  We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon!  
Sincerely, 
Dana Dabagia
President​

Join us!  Become a member at $40 membership or $60 for a family membership in the Southern Shore Art Association!  As a community of artists we share in the management and operation of our professional quality gallery providing opportunities for all artists – beginning, emerging, and proficient - to exhibit.

​Artistic fellowship and networking occurs during our social and professional events. The Gift Shop provides an additional location for you to sell your creative original work. Membership can be renewed online at: Southern Shore Art Association.com; in person at the gallery on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Noon to 5 pm, by cash. check or credit card; or by mailing your check to 724 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360. (If you are renewing a family membership, please note the name of the individual family members.)  And thank you!

  
​Be sure to review the Indiana Arts Commission website at indianaartscommission@iac.in.gov.  
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