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We are the Irondequoit Art ClubAlthough in existence since 1958, we remain visionaries, bringing artists together to create art in the media of their choice.
We are open to all, with demonstrations by noted artists, impressive art shows, opportunities to sell your work, and camaraderie with other creative people. |
2025 Spring Show and Sale
65th ANNUAL
Irondequoit Art Club
SPRING SHOW & SALE
May 3 - May 11, 2025
SUMMERVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4845 St. Paul Boulevard
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Next Tuesday Meeting: March 25, 6:30-9:00 pm
This month's art presentation will be "The Creative Process" by Nancy Valle, a ceramicist and educator who has taught visual arts at the elementary, middle, high school, and college levels. Valle also leads professional development workshops for teachers and art workshops for adults in the Rochester community.
As an artist, she has experience in many visual art forms including painting, graphic design, sculpture, metal-smithing, glass, ceramic sculpture and currently, printmaking. Nancy is compelled to experiment and push herself to try new techniques. Nancy’s newest art-form, printmaking, features photogravure, intaglio, monotype, and mixed-media.
As an artist, she has experience in many visual art forms including painting, graphic design, sculpture, metal-smithing, glass, ceramic sculpture and currently, printmaking. Nancy is compelled to experiment and push herself to try new techniques. Nancy’s newest art-form, printmaking, features photogravure, intaglio, monotype, and mixed-media.
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In her presentation, she will talk about mixed-media monotypes. With this technique of transferring ink from a plate to paper with pressure, she can build up multiple layers creating depth, texture, and transparency, as well as the element of surprise. These images are abstract and personal representations of her experiences of land in transition.
Nancy maintains a studio/gallery in Rochester, and an outdoor studio in rural Greenwood, NY, a source of great inspiration for her work. Because of the many roles she has experienced as an artist and educator, Nancy has come to greatly value the extraordinary arts community in Rochester. She has had numerous opportunities for exhibiting, joining arts groups, offering, and attending studio visits, participating, and offering workshops, and most importantly sharing ideas. |
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Next Wednesday Meeting: March 12, 11:00-1:00 pm
This month, the meeting hosted by Irondequoit Library, "Pamphlet-Stitched Journal/Sketchbook," led by Joyce Martelli, is cancelled for this month. Instead, Leslie Werlin and Angela Warren will be offering a hands-on instruction on "Gel Mono Plate Printing and Open Art."
Gel monoprint: Participants will learn the basics of using a gelatin plate with stencils, stamps, and other textural objects to create images on paper. Prints can either stand on their own or be further embellished with other art materials. Participants should bring an art smock, a gel plate and brayer if they have them, and any other materials they would like to use. There will be several gel plates to share. Paint and paper will be provided.
Open Art: An opportunity to work independently anything you choose in the presence of other artists. Art supplies will be provided or bring your own.
Open Art: An opportunity to work independently anything you choose in the presence of other artists. Art supplies will be provided or bring your own.
Click here to register for this event. Registration is limited.
The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact one of their Inclusion Coordinators or call the library at 585-336-6060.
The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact one of their Inclusion Coordinators or call the library at 585-336-6060.
2023-2024 Demonstrations
Did you miss any of the interesting demonstrations and presentations in the 2023-2024 season? We recorded many of them so that you can catch up during the summer. Click on any of the pictures below to learn more...
TUESDAY MEETINGS
Nancy Wiley - "Portrait Oil Painting" (image copyright Nancy Wiley) MORE>>
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Gail Johnson - "Pastels" MORE>>
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Noma Bliss - "Collaboration in Acrylic" (image copyright Noma and Jim Bliss) MORE>>
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Victoria Brzustowicz - "Gouache" (image copyright Victoria Brzustowicz) MORE>>
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WEDNESDAY MEETINGS
Karen Pesch - "Bookmaking" (image copyright Karen Pesch) More>>
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Sally Steinwachs - "Use of Watercolor Ground" (image copyright Sally Steinwachs) More>>
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Linda Hanss - "Pysanky Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating" More>>
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David Pell - "Drawing Faces" (image copyright David Pell) More>>
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What We Do
Speaker Jim Mott
Our main meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 PM to 9 PM (September to May) at the Irondequoit Public Library, Room # 115, which is located at 1290 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617 (next to the Irondequoit Town Hall). This location is accessible to all. Following a short business meeting is a demonstration by a professional artist. These presentations are open to the public with no admission fees, and cover a wide range of art forms - painting, sculpture, printmaking, etc. They are fun as well as educational.
We also hold meetings usually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, from 11:00 to 2:00 PM, also at the Irondequoit Library. IAC member present a wide variety of techniques. Important - If you wish to attend, please click on the link for the Wednesday meeting above, or phone the library ahead of time to register, 585-336-6060.
And most Thursdays, artists meet at Bill Gray's Seabreeze location at 11:15 AM to talk about any or all aspects of art. These informal meetings last about 1 to 1½ hr. It’s a great venue to show art, get feedback, and meet new and prospective members. No food purchase is necessary. All are welcome.
There are 2 major shows each year:
Other activities, designed to encourage members to expand and grow, include workshops, sketch-outs, picnic, and various community exhibits, such as the Art Walk at Irondequoit Town Hall, and shows in the Imaginarium, at I-Square.
Experience the uniqueness for yourself by attending the club’s programs. Whatever your art form, you are certain to enjoy meeting members and learning more about what this fine organization has to offer.
We also hold meetings usually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, from 11:00 to 2:00 PM, also at the Irondequoit Library. IAC member present a wide variety of techniques. Important - If you wish to attend, please click on the link for the Wednesday meeting above, or phone the library ahead of time to register, 585-336-6060.
And most Thursdays, artists meet at Bill Gray's Seabreeze location at 11:15 AM to talk about any or all aspects of art. These informal meetings last about 1 to 1½ hr. It’s a great venue to show art, get feedback, and meet new and prospective members. No food purchase is necessary. All are welcome.
There are 2 major shows each year:
- A Spring Show & Sale at which awards are presented to members’ works deemed noteworthy by judges who are professional artists. Awards are also given to promising high school art students selected from each of the Irondequoit High Schools.
- A Fall Arts & Crafts Show & Sale where fine art is exhibited, as well as an array of craft items made by members.
Other activities, designed to encourage members to expand and grow, include workshops, sketch-outs, picnic, and various community exhibits, such as the Art Walk at Irondequoit Town Hall, and shows in the Imaginarium, at I-Square.
Experience the uniqueness for yourself by attending the club’s programs. Whatever your art form, you are certain to enjoy meeting members and learning more about what this fine organization has to offer.
Speaker David Braun