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Catalina Community Arts Council;
phone: Lynda Allen 520-818-2239 or
Connie Crosby 520-818-3250
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The next Catalina Artists Studio Tour
is scheduled for November
8 and 9, 2008
and details will be available near the beginning of September.
Check back here, or use
the contact information at the top of the page to reach the Catalina Community Arts Council directly.
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Spring 2008 Catalina Artists Studio Tour Featured Artist,
Linda Valder
Most of my childhood was spent in the farming and ranching areas of rural Southeast
Arizona, where my grandparents and great-grandparents settled about a hundred years ago. We lived in the country, far
past the end of the pavement. Watching for snakes, and living with nature was our ordinary way of life. The birds
and wildlife I saw then, like coyotes, eagles, and lizards, now make their way into my pictures and paintings.
Using
oil paints, I paint impressionistic pictures of Southeast Arizona, trying to convey the impact of this harsh, austere beauty.
My landscape paintings are often, so to speak, portraits of mountains and clouds. I also make layered paper creations,
featuring the creatures of the Southwest in a more fanciful way. These works are made with pens, inks, and acrylic paints.
My
formal art training includes classes at Arizona State University, and the College of Santa Fe. I have a B.A. in anthropology
from Arizona State University.
From the Catalina Community Arts Council;
A heart-felt thanks to all who helped make the November 2007 Catalina Artists' Studio Tour
such a success!
To our sponsors- your financial support enabled us to publish a professional-quality guidebook
and to advertise the tour in publications throughout Arizona. We truely appreciate your confidence in us,
and thanks to you, the turnout this year was phenomonal.
To our Silent Auction volunteers- The time you spent at the sight to greet visitors and answer
their questions is much appreciated by the Council and the contributing artists. The money raised at that venue
will be returned to the Catalina community over the coming months in the form of arts education and support.
To our artists- This event benefits the whole community by putting Catalina on the map as a place for
artistic inspiration and by helping to instill appreciation for the arts throughout our community and beyond. Thank
YOU for what you do!
The History of CAST
(submitted by the Catalina Community Arts Council)
Richard Hornby and Linda Allyn are glass artists and owners of Fire Ranch Glassworks & Gallery, located
on Hawser Street in Catalina. Richard and Linda are both native Tucsonans who moved to Catalina in 1999. They
came for the rural setting, the beautiful views, and a peaceful environment in which they could create their art.
During the construction of Fire Ranch, many neighbors stopped by to inquire about what was being built and
to introduce themselves. Rich and Linda were surprised and pleased to discover a real sense of community surrounding
them.
After settling in, they decided to hold a Holiday Open House for their new neighbors. This open
house evolved into an annual event and the couple was surprised to discover that they were living in a community filled with
many artists.
In 2003, the couple decided to see if any neighboring artists would be interested in opening their
studios in a combined effort to showcase the arts in Catalina. There was a call to artists and the response was impressive
with the first year's tour including over 20 artists at a dozen locations. The guidebook for that initial event was
a single page map and artists guide.
The Tour has continued to grow with this year's Fall Tour featuring 49 artists at 19 locations. The
guidebook has evolved into a beautifully published directory of local artists with samples of their work, and a listing of
the generous community sponsors of the event.
About the Catalina Community Arts Council
(submitted by CCAC)
The CCAC is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to recognize and celebrate Catalina
and its people through cultural enrichment, history, educational opportunities and public art projects. We are dedicated
to supporting the Arts in our schools and in our community.
Please join us in our efforts by becoming a member; our success depends upon your support and involvement.
We offer all levels of participation from Basic Memberships to various Contributing Memberships and Sponsorships. The
CCAC is a tax-exempt public charity, 501c3, and all contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Information may be obtained at studio locations, or by calling Linda Valder at, 520-825-8964.
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