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FROM:               James Haddock

                   1201 Shannon Drive

                   Cleburne, TX 76031 0189

                   817 487 1700

                   jhaddockart@jameshaddock.com

SUBJECT: Johnson County Art Guild Meeting, Thursday, November 3

The Johnson County Art Guild will meet at Crossroads Church, 110 North Caddo Street on Thursday, November 3, at 7 p.m.

Tina Bohlman, a watercolorist, will demonstrate how she paints her award winning watercolors.  Tina, a native Texan, has earned more than 60 awards including a dozen First Place and four Best in Show titles.  She prefers to work in watercolors and occasionally in oil to create her breathtaking plein air paintings and brilliant rural landscapes.  Tina is the founder and chairman of the annual “Paint Historic Waxahachie.  She has memberships in Artists of Texas, Associate-Women Artist of the West, International Plein Air Painters, Landscape Artists International, Southwest Watercolor Society, Ellis County Art Association, DeSoto Art League, and Signature Membership in the Outdoor Painters Society.

Please plan to attend to enjoy the demo, fellowship, and refreshments.  You do not have to be a member of the JCAG to attend.  Everyone is welcome. 

For more information call:  817 487 1700

Johnson County Art Guild Best of Show winners for October, 2011,  are first place, Jo Anne Burkett; second place, Janet Graves; third place, Mackenzie Pillow; and honorable mention, James Haddock.   The JCAG membership includes artists working in a wide variety of media, and has representation from all of Johnson County.

Jo Anne Burkett, First Place Winner of the Johnson County Art Guild’s October monthly mini art show, is a teacher at Cooke elementary school and paints to relax.  Her 16 X 20 oil painting is titled  “The Cooling Splash”.  This painting is exhibited at Studio Two, 511 North Main Street in Cleburne.

 Second Place Winner is Janet Graves.  Her 8 X 14 work of art is created with cross stitch and is titled “Jesus at Gethsemane”.  This work of art will be exhibited at Lemon Sisters Café and Bakery, 205 South Main Street in Cleburne.

 Third Place Winner is Mackenzie Pillow of Cleburne. Mackenzie, who is a high school senior and loves to do portraits, plans to pursue a career in art.  Her 20 X 24 oil painting is titled “Lady Ga Ga”. This painting will be exhibited at Plaza Theater, along with the JCAG’s art exhibit, at 111 South Main Street in Cleburne.

 Honorable Mention was awarded to James Haddock.   His 21 x 28 mixed media painting is titled “Burger Bar and Alley”.  He was inspired to do this painting because of the historical significance of
Cleburne’s Burger Bar.  This painting will be exhibited at Dance Across Cleburne,  210 North Main Street, Cleburne, along with the JCAG’s  art exhibit. James, an active member of the JCAG, is their publicity director.  He is also an active member in the Lake Granbury Art Association, the Arlington Visual Arts Association, and a Signature member of the Society of Watercolor artists in Fort Worth.

  The JCAG meets the First Thursday night of the month at Crossroads church, 110 North Caddo Street in Cleburne at 7 p.m.  Their next meeting will be November 3.

 Stop by these exhibit locations and view the paintings.

 Keep up with the current happenings of the JCAG at Facebook Johnson County Art Guild.

The Johnson County Genealogical Society will meet at the Cleburne Public Library,  302 W Henderson,  Thursday, October 13 , 6:30 PM until 8:15 PM.    

The speaker will be Betty Gosdin: Betty has been the Director of the Somervell County Heritage Center, Genealogy and Archives, for almost 17 years.  She opened the doors of the place in 1995. Betty graduated from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas with a degree in Elementary Education, with a minor in History, a minor in English and a Kindergarten certificate.  She is a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century, and the Mayflower Society.  She is registrar for Colonial Dames and Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Vice Regent for her DAR Chapter, and a past member of the Board of Management for Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She is Chairman of the Glen Rose Planning and Zoning Committee, on the Glen Rose Preservation Board, past Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors of the Somervell County Senior Citizens Center, and Treasurer of her church.  She taught school for several years before becoming the Director of the Heritage Center.  

This Society meets  the second Thursday of each month, January thru November and helpful volunteers, are available on Tuesday mornings to help with your reseach and Library staff are helpful at other times. 

The meeting is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 817 645 4717 or 817 929 8407.

Pioneer Days at Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum is November 18 and 19 at Hwy 67, NW corner of Lake Pat Cleburne.

Activities include Terry’s Texas Rangers, Civil War Encampment, Gunfights, CISD Drama Team skits with gunfighters, Cowboys, Chuck Wagons, Indians, Working Blacksmith Shop, Wild West Photos, Longhorns, Gunsmith, Raffle for $4,000 pistol and holster.

Sponsored by Johnson County Heritage Foundation. 817-648-2815, 817-648-1486. Admission $5 adult, $2 Seniors and Children. Free parking.

Zentangle Workshop Thursday Night, October 6 

FROM:     James Haddock 
817 487 1700                   jhaddockart@jameshaddock.com

SUBJECT: Johnson County Art Guild Meeting Thursday, October 6 

The Johnson County Art Guild will meet at Crossroads Church, 110 North Caddo Street on Thursday, October 6, at 7 p.m. 

Donna Hornsby, a certified Zentangle teacher in the Fort Worth area will present the demo.  Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns.  It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing.  It increases focus and creativity.  Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal wellbeing.  Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of interest. 

The meeting can be enjoyed by watching the demo and or participating in the activity.  To participate in the activity each person will need to purchase a kit for $3.  The kits will be available at the meeting. 

Learn more about Zentangle:   www.zentangle.com 

This will be a very fun meeting and you do not have to be a member of the JCAG to attend.   Everyone is welcome.  Please join the fun and enjoy refreshments. 

For more information call:  817 487 1700