Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The Art Salon, hosted by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is a place where like-minded artists come together in a friendly environment to bond, network, and learn from one another. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Topaz Room at the…
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Generals, September 2023
Celebration of Watercolor Art Show—October 21
Karen Brungardt It is time again for the Celebration of Watercolor Art Show where several SaddleBrooke watercolor artists will showcase their original works! This one-day event is on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Topaz Room in the Arts & Crafts Center at the MountainView clubhouse in SaddleBrooke. Follow the…
Features, September 2023
Artist of the Month: Artist Focus on Rhonda Kuntz
Dawn Price Rhonda Kuntz grew up in Kentucky, moved to Texas where she raised her children, and retired to Florida. As life changed, she found her way to SaddleBrooke where her good friend helped her find her forever home. Rhonda welcomed me into her home, which houses her art studio and showcases her own work,…
Front Page, September 2023
National Muralist Joe Pagac to Speak at DesertView Theater
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair All SaddleBrooke HOA residents and their guests are invited to a special presentation by Joe Pagac on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the DesertView Theater. This informative and entertaining presentation is hosted by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild. There is no cost to attend. The doors open at 3:45 p.m. Mr. Pagac…
Front Page, July 2023
Art + Wine = Summer Fun
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The next popular Art and Wine Event sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is set for Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center (64518 E. Galveston in SaddleBrooke One). Join your friends and neighbors to complete a desert scene painting featuring a quail, while enjoying…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Art + Wine = Summer Fun!
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The next popular Art and Wine Event, sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center (64518 E. Galveston in SaddleBrooke One). Join your friends and neighbors to complete a desert scene painting featuring a quail while enjoying…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Escape the Heat with Summer Art Classes
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of classes to build or enhance the skills of artists at all levels of experience. Classes are held in the air-conditioned Topaz Room in the Arts and Crafts Center at MountainView clubhouse. Learn more about instructors, techniques,…
Features, May 2023
Artist of the Month: Daphne Cates
Dawn Price Meeting up with new SaddleBrooke resident Daphne Cates from Idaho Falls, I asked what drew her here. Newly married, she had been living up North with her husband of three years and her horse. They recently did a road trip to visit family in Tucson, and Daphne was not enamored with the heat…
Front Page, April 2023
‘One Image, No Limits’ Art Challenge Winners
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild encourages art appreciation and skills throughout the community, with several opportunities for members to showcase their talents. One of these opportunities, the annual “One Image, No Limits” Art Challenge, wrapped up in early March. The work of these award winners is on display in the hallway…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
‘Try Art for the Fun of It,’ Advises Beginning Watercolorist
LaVerne Kyriss While Anne Romeo studied art history in college, she never seriously considered trying art as a pastime during her adult life. She and her husband appreciated art and collected a few pieces during their lives, but that all changed in 2021. The Romeos moved to SaddleBrooke in 2015, and both got involved in…