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11/2009 LCCC Newsletter

Read the 2009 fall news letter.

2010 Artist-in-Residence-Charles R. Murphy

Charles R Murphy Artist-In-Residence 2010

Charles R Murphy Artist-In-Residence 2010

Charles Murphy grew up in southern Minnesota and remembers always wanting to be a painter.  His grandfather, who was fluent with a pencil, served as his earliest inspiration.

Graduating from Minnesota State University with his BFA in Studio Art, he set off for Cape Cod to immerse himself in a community of artisits.  After his first taste of apinting and exhibiting on the East Coast, he settled in the Grand Traverse Bay area of northern Michigan where he again found himself in a large community of artists.  For several years, Murphy exhibited in art fairs around the state, garnering award and a large audience of collectors.  With additional assistance from galleries and dealers who represented him, his work found its way into many large corporate collections such as Kraft, General Motors, Prudential, Mead Corporation, International Harvestor, Us Gypsum and Joh Hancock.

While his career as a painter took form he supplemented his income through another of his interests, woodworking.  Murphy spent a number of years designing furniture and cabinet making for shops in the Grand Traverse region.  Seeking greater fulfillment from his painting, he set the woodworking aside and began teaching painting classes and workships at regional art centers.  Expanding on this experience he has undertaken more travel for his own painting as well as the opportunity to teach in a variety of environments.  These pursuits have taken him around the US , France, Spain, Italy, Nova Scotia, Hawaii and the Caribbean.

A couple of excursions into illustration have resulted in two books. The first book, the award-winning "Reach for the Moon" was a collaboration with a young learning disabled writer.  The second bood, a children's book titled "Smokey the Raccoon", published by PF Publishing.  In 2002 Charles was flatter to have his work selected for publication in Artists' Magazine's 2002 limited edition calendar.  The calendar features 13 artists juried from a field of 13,000.

Charles Murphy curently teaches painting programs at the Grand Traverse Art Center in Traverse City, Michigan.  His works are in the 143rd Annual International Traveling Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society.

June 11-13, 2010-A mixed media presentation of original artwork in oils and watercolor.

       Opening Reception--Friday, June 11

June 24-All day intensive workshop -Registration is required

July 12-Lecture and demonstration-Open to all

Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am-NEW! Gentle Yoga/Kerry Satterwihite, CYT

Gentle Yoga is a restorative and healing yoga.  It includes slow, gentle standing and floor stretches and meditation for deep relaxation.  A gentle approach focuses on helping participants increase range of motion, improve posture and balance, restore flexibility and increase breath capacity.  Learn modification of poses and the use of props.

No prior yoga experience necessary.

Starts 9/23

$5 for seniors

$10 for drop in<60 years old

Kerry Satterwhite has been a student of Ashtanga, Bikram,Vinyasa and Yin styles of yoga.  She brings upbeat and thoughtful approach to her students with a mind toward the tangible benefits to the body, mind, and spirit.  In May 2009, Kerry completed her 200- level teacher training certification from Sandra Carden at Union/Yoga in Lake Leelanau.

Sunday 3:00-4:15-NEW! Energetic Yoga/Kerry Satterwhite, CYT

Sunday, 3:00-4:15 pm. 

Starts 9/27

$12/class

Kerry Satterwhite has been a student of Ashtanga, Bikram,Vinyasa and Yin styles of yoga.  She brings upbeat and thoughtful approach to her students with a mind toward the tangible benefits to the body, mind, and spirit.  In May 2009, Kerry completed her 200- level teacher training certification from Sandra Carden at Union/Yoga in Lake Leelanau.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 am-Senior Exercise with Jeanette Egeler

Functional fitness through exercise using resistance bands for muscle strengthening, and various exercises for warm-up and balance.

Tuesdays and Thursdays  8:30-9:30

$2 per session

Instructor Jeanette Egeler is a Certified Personal Trainer, a National Exercise Training Association member, CPA/AED, and is the Northport Fitness Center manager.

Under written by a grant from the Leelanau County Commission on Aging

2009 Artist-in-Residence – Melanie Parke

Painter Melanie ParkeMelanie Parke has a BFA from the Art Institute of Chicago, with a National Leadership Award. She is the recipient of several professional residencies, including Yosemite and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Parks. Her paintings are exhibited nationally.

June 25 - Drawing as Experience 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Developing sensitivity to seeing is the focus of this one day intensive workshop. We will explore the language of line and its ability to convey the fundamental nature of form in a personal and meaningful way. We will work from nature both inside and outside, (weather permitting), in sketchbooks and on large single sheets of paper. The emphasis will be on immediacy, working quickly and loosely, engaging trust between hand and eye coordination, and generating a rich vocabulary of mark making.

10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Old Art Building.  Registration required.

Class size limited to 13 enrollments.  Free

July 9 - Demonstration in Oil & Gouache 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Paint and draw all day in any medium.  Bring any materials you wish and enjoy an informal day of painting with Artist in Residence, Melanie Parke. Melanie will do demonstrations in both oil on canvas and gouache on paper, developing works throughout the afternoon. Come watch the paintings in process as they evolve and work alongside the artist in residence to get feedback on your own work. All levels welcome.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Old Art Building.
No registration required.  Free

July 10 - Professional Practice Discussions and Private Critiques     9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Do you have questions about how to take your paintings to the next level? How to present yourself more professionally? These critiques will cover many subjects from painting to professionalism, on a very personal level. These discussions will revolve around topics considered important for working artists who critically consider their work and for those who feel they need a jolt to their practice. Bring the materials you wish to discuss, 5-10 pieces of artwork for a personal critique, your portfolio to discuss your professional path, or any number of questions about how to examine and further your vision. Melanie will be your personal life coach in creativity for 25 minutes!

Registration required for half hour sign up slots from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Class size limited to 12 enrollments. Free

Make a contribution

The Leelanau Community Cultural Center welcomes your charitable contributions. You may call us at 231-256-2131 to make specific bequests or donations or use the links below.

If you would like to include notes or special requests with your contribution, there is a box marked "Add Comments About Your Order" where you may do that.

Tuesdays, 9:00 am-1:00 pm-Open Studio

Join other Leelanau artists to paint - a weekly opportunity for discussions, demonstrations, and exhibits.

Tuesdays, September to June, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Donations accepted

Wednesdays, 3:00-4:15 -Tai Chi with Jane Hale

Tai Chi is a workout emphasizing balance, muscle strengthening, joint mobility, circulation, and a sensation of energy.

Wednesdays 3:00-4:15 pm
$7  per class

Jane Hale has been teaching Tai Chi for 25 years with many years at NMC and the Senior Center in Traverse City. Her specialty is working with beginners.

Tai Chi is underwritten by a grant from the Leelanau County Commission on Aging.


Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30-Partner Dance/Mykl Werth

Partner Dance Classes: Learn to Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango & Slow Dance with your partner

Tuesdays:  Sept 15-Oct. 29

7:00 - 8:30 pm

6 week session - $95 per couple


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