We had a great turn out for our first fall meeting. We also had several new members join. We welcome each of you and hope that you will enjoy being a part of BVAL. I am so excited about all the plans that are being made for events, outings, and painting days. Here are a few of the plans we are working on:

* Spring trip to Houston to the Fine Art Museum.
*Plein Air Painting day at Miracle Farm.
*Plein Air Painting at Independence and Rose Emporium.
*Paint Day at the Gallery: Everyone paints the same picture (photograph) using their own method and medium.

If you have ideas for art trips or activities, please contact me as we are trying to get lots of activities lined up so that there will be something of interest to everyone.

I personally want to thank Daniel for the wonderful work he has done on our web-site. It is very nice and informative. Just an additional reminder, the web address is:  <http://www.bvartleague.org/> .

I am looking forward to our meeting on October 2. We will have a Stained glass demo by Mary's Makings. Go to her web site and check her lovely art work - <http://www.marymakingdesigns.com/> .

This has been an "exciting" year for me as your President. I want you to know that I am available to you by phone or email for any need you have as a member of our League. See you at noon, October 2!

Thank you, Mary B.

BVAL Classes

OILS & ACRYLICS:	WATERCOLORS
Bets Davis 979-268-7550 Mondays 9-12 a.m.	Barb. Starner 979-220-7231 Every Thursday 9:30-12:30 BJStarner@yahoo.com
Kenneth Paprock 979-574-9138 kpaprock@hotmail.com Thursdays 130-4:30

Wednesday Painters:
Studio available to BVAL members only. A free of $3.00 is required.

NOW SHOWING:

Conference Center	Brazos Center
Sept./Oct: Mary Burkhalter Nov./Dec. Olga Vashevo	Sept./Oct.: Carol Martin Nov/Dec Mary Burkhalter

COMING UP - OCTOBER 21, 2006 JURIED SHOW!

Please read qualifications of eligibility in the LSAG yearbook. All entries must be original in concept - NO copies from either published materials or original works of art. ONLY the artist may work on a submission of art work. Submitted work is to have been completed within 24 months of the show. Art work previously entered in a BVAL or LSAG show is not eligible. Submissions will be judged by the show committee for appropriateness.

Entry forms can be acquired at the BVAL office, located at the Art Center or downloaded from our website.

2005-2006 BOARD

President:	Mary Burkhalter
1st VP	Elizabeth Vos
2nd VP	Barbara Gholson
Recording Secretary	Anita Cannon
Corresponding Secretary	Lina Linsey
Treasurer	Rose Shea
Membership Chairman	Jeanne Price
Exhibit Chairman	Mildred Druce
Publicity	Laurie Grawl
Board of Trustees	Ruth Bertrand| Betty Strawther | Sherry Killingsworth

BRAZOS VALLEY ART LEAGUE Fall Juried Art Show
Texas Gallery, 2275 Dartmouth Dr. College Station, Texas 77840

LEGIBILITY
All entrants must reside within 200 miles of Houston. An artist may have a maximum of three entries.

DIVISIONS AND CATEGORIES
Once an artist is established in one of the Artist Divisions, that artist may move up to another division, but may never move down regardless of any new art mediums worked in or submitted. If an artist is moving up in an Artist Division, the artist will make that change upon entering the first club show after the LSAG convention. (Rule #96)

DIVISIONS - ARTISTS
I -  Professional; II - Semi-Professional; III -Non-Professional - After two years of college art (4 courses), or three years as an Adult Student, any LSAG member will automatically be placed in the Non-Professional division. ( Rule #9a)IV Adult Student - One who has painted, sculpted, etc., for less than three years, (self study), or under the direction of a teacher. The teacher may give any and all verbal assistance needed; however, the teacher may not touch the artwork to be entered in a show. Artists may compete in this division only three years.

CATEGORIES - ART WORKS
A Oil7 Acrylic/Porcelain (used in the manner of oils)
B Watercolor/Acrylic (used in the manner of watercolors)
C Pastel/Drawing (including pencil, pen & ink, charcoal drawings)
D Abstract/Experimental (includes abstract, collage, mixed media, two or three dimensional work, etc. - determination to be made by the artist whether to enter an artwork into A, B, C, or D)
E Photography
F Sculpture / Fine Jewelry
G Pottery / Porcelain: the entire work made by the artist. Note: in the event of an unusually large show, a member art league may further break down Art Categories; HOWEVER, the eligible entries must be placed back in the above Art Categories for the LSAG Convention show.  General Note for A, B, C, and D. Whether it has glass over it or not, consider rather, the techniques and medium being used to produce the artwork rather than the frame and/or covering.

ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS:
All entries must be ORIGINAL IN CONCEPT AND DESIGN. There will be no copies from either published materials or original works of art. The artists should use their pictures or photographs as reference only for particular subjects to be portrayed if no other access to these subjects is available. Only the artist may work on a piece of art work. No patterns, kits, or molds may be used, with the exception of bronze castings from the artist's original work.

Work entered is to have been completed within 24 months of the show. Work previously entered in a BVAL show or which has won a blue ribbon or best of show at another LSAG Show is not eligible for entry in this show. Because the show is intended as an exhibit for the general public, the show committee reserves the right to refuse work, which in their opinion, is obscene or offensive.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
All work to be hung shall be framed, complete with wire, ready for hanging. An exception is made in the Other Art Category. This work may be unframed if it is finished to the edge. No work over 15 pounds or larger than the width of a flat (38 inches - measured to the outside of the frame) is allowed. Please call if in doubt.

LIABILITY:
The BVAL will take reasonable precautions to prevent damage to or loss of the work entered, however, artists are advised that they are entering the show at their own risk. The BVAL will not be responsible for damage or loss.

JUDGING AND AWARDS: - There will be monetary or gift awards for Best of Show, Best Floral, and BVAL Award. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st place overall in each Division, and Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places within each Category in each Division. The judge may award honorable mention ribbons where merited. The judge is not obliged to award place ribbons and may withhold ribbons if entries in a particular Category do not merit them. ENTRY FEE: For BVAL members, $6.00 per entry; for non-members, $8.00 per entry.

SHOW CALENDAR: - Friday October 20,, 2006
9:00 am-4:00 pm Registration of art works for local and nearby artists. Saturday October 21, 2006 8:00 am - 10:00 am Registration for out-of-town artists and local artist who work and cannot get entries in on Friday. 10:00 am-1:00 pm Closed for Judging 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Reception and viewing by the public. Art will be displayed.

Thursday October 28, 2006 1:00 pm -4:00 Artists will pick up art work. If you cannot pick up the work you must arrange for someone to do it for you at this time. DO NOT PICK UP ART WORK BEFORE OCT. 28TH.

CHAIR PERSON: Barbara Gholson 979-260-3432 26 Forest Drive, College Station, TX 77840 barbghol@cox-interent.com

ENTRY LABELS: Download the labels here, or pick up at the office in the Texas Gallery.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Art C's in Somerville is currently looking for great art in the "Blessings" theme that will show from November 4th - November 30th and the "Angels In My Life" theme from December 1st - December 30th. If you have artwork that applies and would like to enter it, please call: Cathy Schuster at 281-376-2148 or 979-596-2782. E-mail info@artgals.com.

REMINDERS! - NEXT BVAL MEETING: OCTOBER 2, 2006 Mary of Mary's Makings (Stained Glass)  NOVEMBER MEETING: November 6, 2006 Demo: Mary Burkhalter Vie Dunn-Han Method DECEMBER 4, 2006 Members Holiday Party