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Kathleen Baker Pittman and Jim Kane pull a Steamroller print by Luis Valderas

We welcome: New Members on Board of Directors

· Terry Ybañez, President

· Roland Mazuca, Treasurer

· Isabel “Chela” Aleman

· Anet Alaniz

Kathleen Baker Pittman continues as Secretary.

Annual Fund Kick Off:

Supporter Luis Navarro made the first donation to the 2008 Annual Fund Drive with a generous check of $2,000 just before we went to press! We thank him for supporting our community service of printmaking arts & education programs. We beat last year’s goal of $6,000. We have a record breaking year of outreach & exhibitions scheduled.

Help us raise our level of service to new heights in our new facility to better serve the arts & the community. Please send in the envelope with your donation now.

A Must-see Exhibition: MYthOLOGIES: Victoria Goro Rapaport

is a stunning collection of large etchings & lithographs reflecting her background in the theater & growing up in the USSR in our gallery through January 19^th.

PrintDance Collaboration with MoDaCo Lab Chooses Artist

Artist Regina Sanders submitted the winning design for a set of 4 giant woodcuts to be printed on stage by dancers. Artists submitted a proposal of 4 sketches for the set of 4’x 8’ woodcuts. The design interprets the art of dance. A committee of community representatives, choreographers & printmakers made the award. This is funded by a District 8 Neighborhood Arts Program Grant.

Panel 2 from Regina Sanders Design for Print Dance

Coming up: All in the Fibers: Artist’s Reception Thursday, Jan 31, 2008

StoneMetal Press will highlight the creative work of artists show-casing printmaking techniques as the prominent element All in the Fibers curated by Jane Bishop. The show continues through March 21, 2008:

Artists living in Texas are encouraged to enter work for consideration.

Kids Classes in Printmaking

Sign up now for kids art classes for ages 4 to 12. Papermaking for Kids, on Saturday, Feb 16, 10am – 12:30pm & Printmaking Fun, Saturday, Feb 23, 10am – 12:30pm. Tuition including materials for either kids art class is $29.

Two exciting art classes for youth will be held during Spring Break. The Young Picasso’s class for ages 7-12, & the Rembrandt Youth, for ages 11- 17. Both groups will have the opportunity to work with screenprints, relief printing & papermaking. Tuition is $75 including material fees. Wed, Thur, Fri, March 19, 20 & 21. 10:00 to 12:00.

Call (210) 227-0312 to register by March 10.

Youth over 12 years are eligible for most adult classes with coordinator’s approval.

Art Curriculum Delivered by Certified Art Instructors to Charter School

Art Screenprints: Multicolor screenprints in the manner of Warhol will be produced in this 15 session class. Students develop the experience of studying a media and theme in depth over a period over time. Collaborative teams create team portraits as participants learn basic screenprinting techniques. Next , individual students autobiographical compositions explore the theme of “Positive Futures.” Using their own dreams for their successful futures, in-depth graphics composition are developed to building technical arts skill. The hands-on activities & a compelling theme allow the participants to develop self-respect, creativity, interpersonal skills & discipline.

Guardian Angel Student Exhibition with Reception at StoneMetal Press January 26, 27.

Outreach Program Growth the Goal of Internship:

New Field Trip Program

YuthCrue Celebrates First Year

The YuthCrue 2007 Exhibition Ceremony at the Cyndi Taylor Krier Correctional Treatment Center on December 5 celebrated the first year of StoneMetal’s Neighborhood Arts Program District 3. Funded by a grant from the City of San Antonio, Office of Cultural Affairs, on site classes in woodcut & screenprint inspired the youth who have been sentenced to the correctional facility to challenge themselves through the rigorous program.

A 100 foot collaborative woodcut created by the Center youth & printed with a steamroller titled “Positive Futures” was displayed along with screenprints created by the Center youth. Ninety-six CTKCTCenter residents attended the exhibition

Printing the 100 foot woodcut for YuthCrue

Help us continue to serve the community with cultural excellence.

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