Goodbye to a friend...

It is with great sadness that I report that Vanguard has lost another of its members. Patty Potter passed away Monday night after a long illness. She fought her illness valiantly and courageously and remained a positive force in the lives of those she touched. She was a wonderful woman and artist and will be missed.

Judy Lawson

Judy sends along the following note:

I have 3 paintings in the Peoria Fine Arts Exhibition: Mamas at MoMA, Paradise2 (Squared) & Jazzy Night. This show runs from September 8-28, 2010 at the Peoria Unified District Office at 6330 W. Thunderbird Rd. The exhibition can be viewed 7:30 - 5:00 M-F. The artist reception and Awards is September 16 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Enjoy!

"Into the Woods"

Judy Lawson sent the following:

I am among the artists chosen to exhibit at Theatre Works in Peoria for the run of their play "Into the Woods".

I have four paintings on display: Mistletoe Forest, Noel Bluffs #1, Noel Bluffs #2 and At the Circus with Keith & Henri. PFAA is trying to get paintings that go along with "Into the Woods." I'll update this post if I find there is an artist exhibition.

The play runs from today through September 12. Theatre Works is located at 8355 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ. (623) 815-7930. The Gallery is open regular box office hours Mon - Fri 10-4. Sat 4- 7:30, Sun 11:30-7:30; performace days 10 - Curtain (7:30).

Photos Continued

There was a limit to the number of photos that could be uploaded at once, so these two will be shown here.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Display

The paintings of Vanguard Artists Ross Snodgrass, Woodie Mackie and Susan Roper are currently on display at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West on Meeker and R.H. Johnson Boulevard. Pat Knorr sent these photos of the show, stop in and take a look during the week at the church Social Hall.

Norma Cox Miller

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of long time Vanguard artist, Norma Cox Miller. We will miss her wonderful contemporary art, but more importantly we will miss having her within our art community.

Norma was a true southern lady, with a gentle spirit and kind soul. For those of us who pray, we thank God for her presence in our lives and are thankful her passing was a gentle one.

We wish her husband, Glen, the very best and send healing thoughts his way.

Kristi Herring and Mary Lou Harvey are currently displaying their lovely and fun paintings at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West, at the northeast corner of Meeker and R.H. Johnson. Do stop by and have a look.

Kristi reports that they were present during last Sunday's after-services social hours and enjoyed very much visiting with the congregation members.