Welcome

Bald Eagle Art League is a non-profit, private art organization that serves the artists of Northcentral Pennsylvania.

Meetings are held the first Thursday of the months of February through May and September through December at 7:15 p.m., City Hall, 245 West Fourth Street (2nd floor Community Room) Williamsport, PA 17701.

MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone interested in art. Dues are:

• Artist $ 25
• Art Advocate $20
• Art Angel $250
• Family $35
• Art Sponsor $50
• Student $10
• Art Patron $100
  

Benefits to membership include a monthly newsletter (the Quill), discounts on art supplies, field trips, opportunities for exhibits, workshops, First Friday exhibits at the Visitor’s Center, and educational programs. info@BaldEagleArtLeague.com

Members

MEMBERS AND PORTFOLIOS

Artists' Porfolios are a service to Members provided free of charge. More information is available by contacting the artist.

Chad Andrews
Presently a volunteer at the Public Art Academy, Williamsport, Pa; his aim is to develop an educational program to promote the teaching of community art practices and ideology. Click here for more information >>>

Lynne Maietta
The country's renewed interest in nature printing, the process of recreating images from the natural world, has captured the fascination of Lynne Maietta, a nature-print artist from Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Nature printing not only includes foliage, but animals such as spiders and fish. After reading an article on Gyotaku, Japanese fish printing, Maietta bought a fish, stuffed the cavities, glued the gill openings shut, and then thoroughly dried the fish. She applied block printing ink and rubbed a special kind of soft Japanese paper on the fish. When the paper was lifted off the fish, a print was left. Maietta has printed a variety of fish including bass and trout. Click here for more information >>>

Maile Marshall
I have spent much of my life attempting to become a good painter. I began by studying sumi-e, then watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and finally oils. The teachers I have had are too numerous to mention, but my sincere thanks to each one. I also have masters degrees in education and painting. I hope I can pass on some of what I have learned to those of you who come to listen. Click here for more information >>>

Judith Rice
Judith is a commission artist who uses pastel, watercolor, pencil, ink and charcoal. She specializes wildlife and landscapes, as well as portraits of horses, dogs and ohter animals. Click here for more information >>>

Dixie Wurster
Dixie is a wheat weaver from Montoursville.Wheat weaving or straw work is a traditional farm folk art practiced around the world. Weavings are created as symbols of love, blessing, faith, thanksgiving for the harvest, and hope for a plentiful crop the coming year. She grows small plots of wheat, rye, oats, barley, sorghum, ornamental grasses, and flowers on her farm. Harvesting begins in June. Straw for weaving is cut, dried, bleached, cleaned, sorted for size, and stored. A 20-minute warm water soaking of the straw is necessary before weaving can begin. Her favorite designs are woven of 18th and 19th century hat plaits with names such as Diamonds, Snails Track, and Batwing. She also weaves English “Corn Dollies.” The word “corn” is a term used in Europe referring to all types of grain. A “dolly” refers to any item made of straw. New designs are often blended with the old traditional patterns. Click here for more information >>>

Meetings

MEETING INFORMATION
Meetings are held the first Thursday of the months of February through May and September through December at 7:15 p.m., City Hall, 245 West Fourth Street (2nd floor Community Room), Williamsport, PA 17701.
Enter through the Police Department at the rear of the building and proceed to the steps or elevator to the second floor.

FEBRUARY 2008
Roger Shipley—Printing Techniques.This program will be held at Professor Shipley’s classroom in the Fine Arts Building at Lycoming College. He will discuss and demonstrate etching, lithography, monoprinting, and other printing techniques.

MARCH 2008
Jason Godeke—Discussing his artwork and technique. Mr. Godeke is a professor of art at Bloomsburg University.

APRIL 2008
Maile Marshall—Sumi-e

MAY 2008
Panel discussion on marketing and promoting your art. The meeting will be held at the Artisans Guild in the Raytowne building on Rose Street.

SEPTEMBER 2008
Craig Kaufman—program to be determined.

OCTOBER 2008
Carol Wagner—program to be determined.

NOVEMBER 2008T
o be determined.

DECEMBER 2008
Best of Bald Eagle—exhibit, award ceremony, and reception.

TBA
Chad Andrews—Keeping a Sketchbook.

Events

BALD EAGLE ART LEAGUE
PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR 2008-09

Be part of Williamsport's finest tradition – the 52nd annual Way's Garden Art & Craft Show held on Sunday, June 8, 2008, from noon to 4 p.m. at Way's Garden, corner of West Fourth and Maynard Streets, Williamsport Pennsylvania. "An Old Fashioned Sunday in the Park," this free event will feature arts, crafts, music, and a special "Children's Art Corner" in the park that day.

Established in 1946, the Ways Garden show has provided an exhibition opportunity for artists from all over the county and beyond, to present their works in a non-juried atmosphere. All art forms are welcomed and are valued as an intricate part of our rich artistic community. This show is a unique venue for the celebration of the creative process. The combining of all art forms is for the benefit of the participating artists and the visitors as well. What a great way to present your work, network with other artists, share your passion for art, and (hopefully) make a few sales, all in an atmosphere that is full of support and fun.

Since this event is held outdoors rain or shine, be sure to bring everything you need to display and protect your work. Bring as many pieces as you want that will fit into an approximately 10 x 10 space. Demonstrations are welcome, and are sure to draw public attention. If you are unsure if your presentation or demonstration is welcome, please call or email us and we will be happy to work with you.

There will be many events happening in the Ways Garden area so be sure to bring your friends and family. If a steady rain is forecast for the day, the show will be held inside the gym of the YWCA.

This event draws people from all over the state and we are expecting record numbers of people to attend this year’s event. If you have any questions, Call 435-0264 or e-mail info@baldeagleartleague.com


Second Annual Eve Archer Award
This is the 52nd year of the Way's Garden Art & Craft Show. This annual event continues to this day through the volunteering efforts of many but under the leadership of a few. One of the most important figures in the Ways Garden Show is Eve Archer, whose efforts are now celebrated by the Eve Archer Award. This prize is a public vote for the best in show. So please take a moment and fill out a vote. Eve's vision of making this show "open to all artists" is a vision that we still share today. The Bald Eagle Art League continues to honor Eva Archer and her past leadership in keeping this show an annual event and offering this award.

Please invite family and friends to enjoy a wonderful day at the art show. While here, be sure to visit the Strawberry Festival across the street at Trinity Episcopal Church. Also, the Repasz Band will play from 1:30 to 2:30.


Call for Artists and Timeline
May 9, 2008 - Application due to ensure name is printed in the program.
June 8, 2008 - Registration and Setup: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Art show hours: 12 noon - 4 p.m.Take down and clean: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration and Setup: Register upon arrival: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.Space is granted first come, first serve. You may set up and display within a 6 x 6 or 10 x 10 Perimeter anywhere within the Way's Garden fence.
Liability & Insurance: Bald Eagle Art League, WLAC, and the Way's Garden Commission assume no liability, stated or implied, for the artwork or crafts displayed in the show. You are expected to provide your own insurance.
Rules and regulations: This is a non-juried event that is open to the public; please choose work that is appropriate for public display. Due to Way's Garden regulations, nothing may be sold within the fenced perimeter. Please make all money transactions outside of the fence. All applicants must abide by the rules and regulations of Way's Garden as posted.