SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Camano Art Association’s annual scholarship program is designed to encourage and further the development of graduating high school seniors who are continuing their art education at a higher level. This involves a very competitive process. Application packets are available for interested seniors in late January. They have until March 15 to complete the packets and return them to their art instructors. A panel of judges, consisting of CAA members, reviews the applications and selects the winners(s) within 2 to 3 weeks of the March 15 deadline. Scholarships are awarded at the high school scholarship ceremony usually held in late May. The Camano Art Association recognizes that our students are an important element for the continued growth of art-related projects, activities and programs within the Stanwood Camano community.
12TH ANNUAL CAMANO ISLAND STUDIO TOUR
2010 Studio Tour:
Mothers Day Weekend: May 7, 8 and 9
Extended Weekend: May 15 and 16
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The Mother’s Day Studio Tour is the heart and soul of the CAA. It is the event around which the organization was founded the the highlight of the year for members.
The first Studio Tour took place in 1998 with a handful of artists pooling their resources to invite people to come enjoy art on Camano Island over Mother’s Day weekend. Today, more than 4,000 people come to the event every year from all corners of the state, the region and the world.
The Camano Island Studio Tour celebrates THE major arts community in the Northwest. An intimate and unique experience, the tour has something for everyone, from first-time buyers to lifelong collectors. It is one of the premier art events with a unique concentration of talented professional artists all occupying a small Island that is both easy to navigate and beautiful. Nowhere else can art collectors and appreciators visit such diverse artists in their studios in such a short time.
More than 60 artists take place in the tour now, but each must be juried in to the event. In other words, it isn’t enough to simply call yourself an artist. Other artists and art experts must evaluate your work and you must meet a certain standard in order to be included in the Tour. This ensures that the integrity of the tour remains in tact and that it will always be a showcase of quality, professional art.
In addition to being the largest event for the artists on Camano Island, it is also the biggest tourist event of the year. With more than 4,000 visitors attending each year, the Studio Tour is not only a boon for local artists, it is a huge help for all local businesses that benefit from the influx of traffic. From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and gas stations, everyone in the community benefits from the Studio Tour.
In fact, the success has been so huge that in 2010 the CAA expanded the event to include both Mother’s Day Weekend and the following weekend. Even in tough economic times, the Camano Studio Tour is a tradition that continues to attract growing crowds
looking for a unique experience and a memorable adventure.
Dianna Shyne, 2010 Poster Artist
Dianna Shyne is a prolific artist working in acrylic, oil and watercolor. For nearly thirty years, her artwork has been showcased at top galleries, winning national awards and attracting the eye of critics and collectors alike.
Her style is heavily influenced by the 15-years of intense study under several renowned Russian Impressionist masters. Richly textured surfaces, compelling compositions, and dynamic color interplay to define much of her work. She finds inspiration from all areas of her life, her travels and her surroundings. A Northwest native, Shyne moved to Camano Island nearly four years ago, drawn by its unique beauty and the creative artist community that calls it home.
The painting showcased on the cover of the 12th Annual Camano Island Studio Tour was made outdoors, near Shyne’s home. Infused with the dynamic shift of light, wind and even capturing the clean sea smells, the painting, entitled “Bay Road,” is a good example of the kind of natural inspiration that surrounds all artists who live on the Island. It is also a deliberate demonstration of the unique style and possibilities that emerge with live, outdoor painting, when the artist’s brushstrokes must keep up with the ever-changing elements of nature.
In addition to her work as an artist, Shyne is also a well-respected teacher. Conveying not only theoretical art concepts but also delving into the deeper issues of creativity and the ongoing artistic journey, Shyne’s classes are both informative and inspirational.
This and other works by Shyne can be seen at Gallery by the Bay or visit her online at www.diannashyne.com.
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