from Robin E Brooks

I will be exhibiting paintings, collages, and poetry from my Foremothers Project at Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport, Maine the weekend of May 19, 20, and 21. In conjunction with my art exhibit, we have invited two noted Maine authors, Monica Wood and Rachael Cerrotti, to talk about the art of memoir. And Maine singer-songwriter Lisa Redfern will open both Author Talks with her original songs. We will also be hosting a storytelling workshop on Saturday afternoon. Please contact Robin for more information. www.robinbrooksart.com

With heavy hearts we share the sad news that Nina Mihm passed away on January 16, 2023.

Nina was a long time member of SLMM, serving on the Board in 2006-2007 and as President 2008-2013. She also co-edited SLMM's publication "Visual Journeys' with Mary Carroll Nelson in 2010. Nina was awarded a 'Lifetime' membership in 2013 and will be remembered for her leadership, loyalty and dedication.

Laura Pope, SLMM President "Nina was a very charismatic and talented artist with a bright Texas smile! When I was serving my first year as SW Regional Coordinator, we met at the 2009 National SLMM Conference in Los Angeles where she gave me a warm welcome. That is how I will always remember her."

Jaleh Etemad, SLMM past-President "Two days ago I received the sad news of Nina Mihm's passing. Nina was a wonderfully talented and accomplished lady. She was a member of SLMM for many years before accepting the challenge of SLMM President. I served as her Vice President and I learned a lot from her. Nina also managed a beautiful, very successful art gallery ‘Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale' near her home in Texas. The most memorable and important task that she accomplished as President of SLMM was the production of an art book titled “Visual Journeys - Art of 21st Century”, co-edited with Mary Carroll Nelson. It is the most beautiful SLMM book. She sure will be missed."

Karen Van Hooser, Executive Administrator "Nina's laughter was a light that literally lit up your day! ...and her quick wit always lifted your spirit. I served under her leadership for five very enjoyable years. I will miss her in this world and will anxiously look for my knidred spirit in the next."

Obituary

Texas SLMM members and others have gathered at the Hill Country Arts Foundation for decades to relax, create and share the energy of artists together. It's a fun time in a beautiful area. It's done for a week, the last one in January each year.

"Flow", 30" x 22", was awarded 2nd Place in the California Watercolor Association's exhibit, Corte Madera, CA, until January 27th.

I just finished a 200 page book titled, "Throughlines": The Evolution of an Artist by Richard Newman, which traces my education and career as an artist. I published it on Blurb.com and it is available in hard and soft copies. Part of it deals with my Presidency of SLMM.

"Flow" and "Rhodo's Window" were accepted into the California Watercolor Association's members exhibit, Expanding White, January 14-27, 2023,at the Corte Madera Community Center Gallery, Corte Madera, CA.

Vessel of Loose Ends was accepted into the juried exhibition, Help Ukraine, of the Tulsa Artists Coalition. The Show is donating 100% of profits, from entry fees and 35% of sold art work to the UNICEF Fund to aid the children.

I’ve had three paintings accepted into New Mexico Art League’s juried Small Works show in Albuquerque to be in the gallery and online December 6, 2022 - January 7, 2023. Reception will be at the gallery December 17, 4pm-6pm.

New Work at my Winter Open Studio If you're in Seattle over the next 2 weeks, let me know! If not, here are the details on my site.

SLMM member Robin Brooks played the role of Mrs. Julia Gibbs in a community theater production of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" in October of 2022. Here is Robin's bio from the program: 

For the past forty-odd years, my favorite role has been teaching art to children, primarily in Maine schools. My participation in "Our Town" was pure serendipity. After being introduced to the play on Zoom this past winter, Nat (the director) invited me to read the role of Mrs. Gibbs. Interestingly, I had been researching my foremothers during the pandemic, and here was a chance to play one on stage! I thank Nat and the cast and crew for this wonderful opportunity for creative collaboration.

Photos from the play can be seen here.

Participated in a charity exhibit "All About Tress" at the Washington Corridor Gallery, Culver City, CA, December 10 - January 7, 2023.

Participated in an exhibit "Paint & Pen" where artists and writers show a collaboration exhibit October 20 - December 11, 2022, St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. 

My watercolor classes start up again in March 2023 at the SPCAC and go for 6 weeks. Subject to be determined. 

Contact Shirley Nachtrieb at snachtrieb@charter.net

A two person exhibit at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago.

The Fine Arts Building presents:

Organic & Geometric

An exhibition of artwork by Catherine Keebler and Karen Tichy

Opening Reception 

Friday, November 11, 2022

5:00 – 8:00

The Fine Arts Building

Second Floor Gallery

November 11 – December 31, 2022