Events
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2020 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DK's regular meetings, featuring demonstrations by visiting artists, are held in the H-E-B Community Room at Hill Country University Center at 2818 Hwy 290 E in Fredericksburg, usually on the first Thursday of each month from September through June. (There are no meetings in July or August.) These meetings are free and open to the public.
The room opens at 6 PM for socializing and member exchange of DVD rentals, with the demonstration starting promptly at 6:30 followed by a brief business meeting.
*** NOTE: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the demonstrations below that had been scheduled for April , May, and June, listed below, have been cancelled. We will hope to reschedule them at a later date. Further updates to the schedule will be posted as available. For now, stay safe, stay well - and keep painting!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020, 6-8 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Note: This meeting was scheduled for the second Thursday of January.
Annual membership meeting and election of board members
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2020, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Layne Johnson, landscape painter, demonstrating his use of imprimatura - (an initial stain of color then selectively wiped down) on a large canvas, for a painting that will feature clouds as the primary feature. https://laynejohnson.com/
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Pam Ingalls from Spokane, WA, who painted a portrait in oils from life, with one of our members as her model -https://pamingalls.com/
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***CANCELLED ---THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 6:30 PM ***
Demonstrator: Cheri Christensen, whose paintings, often featuring farm animals, focus on strong brushwork, the contrast between extreme backlighting and shadows, and the harmony of color relationships - https://www.cherichristensen.com/ (For an example of her work, see the image on this page)
***CANCELLED ---THURSDAY, May 7, 6:30 PM***
Demonstrator: Richard DeVona
***CANCELLED---THURSDAY, June 4, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Tim McMeans
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DK 2019 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. 6 -8 PM DK MEMBERS' CHRISTMAS PARTY
---St. Barnabas Parish Hall, 602 West Creek Street, Fredericksburg.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Mike Martin
Texas artist Mike Martin, now living in Comfort, particularly enjoys painting the town’s old homes and public buildings in plein air
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Kathleen Cook, pastel artist and instructor, and a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America, talking about her approach to painting
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Mary Zirkel, Hill Country artist, showing how to use modeling paste to texture a painting
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Jenny Granberry, watercolor artist
THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2019, 6:30 PM
--- Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Donna Bland www.donnabland.com Demonstrating painting a landscape in oils, with loose style and focus on values and color harmony
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019, 6:30 PM
--- Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Robin Hegemier https://www.robinspaintings.com Painting an abstract watercolor with nature/botanical theme and kaleidoscope-type composition, and showing how to mount the paper in a float frame or on canvas.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2019, 6:30 PM
---Hill Country University Center
Demonstrator: Holly White-Gehrt http://www.hollywhitegehrt.com Historical perspective on this medium now enjoying renewed interest, followed by a brief demonstration on preparing the paint.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019, 6 PM
--- Hill Country University Center
Membership meeting and election of board members (No demonstration.)
---2019 SPECIAL EVENTS/EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES---
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
27th Annual Die Künstler von Fredericksburg Fine Art Show & Sale
St. Joseph's Halle, 212 W. San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 through SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Gillespie County Fair
DK members showing their artwork during the Fair, in the main exhibit hall.
Interested in participating? Space is limited, so don't delay! Contact Ron Vantz, display coordinator at 830-997-3029; royalvantz@yahoo.com
SATURDAY MARCH 16, 9-5
Marktplatz, Fredericksburg
One-day display and sale of works by member artists.