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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: April 22, 6:30-9:00 pm
This month's art presentation will be "An Eye for Collage" by Claudia Lambdin. “Collage is a wonderful, whimsical way of expressing myself and my spirit,” says Lambdin, an Auburn artist who returned to the artistry of collage in 2017. She has produced over 500 whimsical and imaginative works, each a seamless kaleidoscope of nature, and architecture. Each piece has a fish in the mix as her signature symbol. Lambdin grew up in Lowville, and later Fulton. “My parents brought us up to be conscious of recycling and reusing and to do our part in the world,” she says.
Lambdin attended Oswego State University but left before graduating to work with people with mental disabilities. She was eager to pursue a career that would make a difference. In 1984, she met her future husband, Tom Lambdin. They married in 1987 and bought their dream house, an 1826 cobblestone in Lyons. In 2001, they moved to Auburn where the couple still lives.
Lambdin attended Oswego State University but left before graduating to work with people with mental disabilities. She was eager to pursue a career that would make a difference. In 1984, she met her future husband, Tom Lambdin. They married in 1987 and bought their dream house, an 1826 cobblestone in Lyons. In 2001, they moved to Auburn where the couple still lives.
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After viewing Marc Chagall’s famous Paris Through the Window painting, Lambdin was inspired to return to making collages and amassed a large body of work. She named her burgeoning business, Ahjnae Collage, which describes Lambdin’s intuitive process of selecting unrelated images that come together in surprising, unplanned harmony.
Lambdin shares new works with an informal focus group of family and friends which includes her husband and daughters. Their feedback helps determine which pieces have more universal appeal and therefore may sell better. Visit ahjnae.com for more information about Claudia Lambdin and Open House event details. |
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Next Wednesday Meeting: April 9, 11:00-1:00 pm
This month, the meeting hosted by Irondequoit Library, presented by Darlene Gengelback, will be "Art Instruction: Junk Journal with Pockets" to help keep your thoughts organized.
Darlene is a self-taught artist who has worked for Monroe County teaching needle arts in Senior Centers for 30 years. She has also worked at the Strong Museum of Play as a doll & toy conservator. Darlene is a member of the Rug Hookers of the Finger Lakes and Flower City Rug Hookers.
Darlene is a self-taught artist who has worked for Monroe County teaching needle arts in Senior Centers for 30 years. She has also worked at the Strong Museum of Play as a doll & toy conservator. Darlene is a member of the Rug Hookers of the Finger Lakes and Flower City Rug Hookers.
Go to Irondequoit Public Library website 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