Jan 13th, 2025: FALC General Meeting on Monday at 7:00 PM Hybrid Meeting.
To participate in FALC sponsored shows and exhibits, one must be juried in as a exhibiting member. Artists who have submitted 3 pieces of original art which meet with the approval and acceptance of the voting members will be awarded "Exhibiting Membership". Jurying in will take place at most meetings.
Membership for continuing members is $45.00 per year, January through December.
$45 - full year membership
$25 - half year membership (Jurying after June 2025 till December 2025)
Since There are not much participation there is no AOM on FB this month. Members are requested to actively participate.
FALC General Meeting, at 10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 Quinlan Community Center Craft room and Zoom Meeting
Monday, Jan 13th 2025 7:00 PM - 9 PM
Meghana Mitragotri is an award-winning watercolor artist based in Livermore, California, whose work draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the countryside, flowers, and birds. Known for her realistic and occasionally impressionistic style, Meghana’s art captures the serenity and subtle nuances of the world around her.
Born into a family of scientists, Meghana grew up in Kalpakkam, a township in southern India, where she was immersed in a diverse community that nurtured her creative interests in art, languages, classical music, and dance. From an early age, she explored various art mediums, including colored pencils, pastels, acrylics, and oils. However, it was watercolor that captivated her most due to its versatility— allowing for a wide spectrum of shades, textures, and fluid movements. The process of working with watercolor has always felt therapeutic to her, and the organic nature of the medium perfectly aligns with her vision of capturing natural beauty.
Meghana has spent over 30 years honing her skills, developing distinctive techniques while exploring new approaches. What started as a hobby, encouraged by her family and friends, has grown into a full-fledged artistic career. Her work is characterized by a harmonious blend of bold and subtle colors, with a signature love for incorporating shades of green into every piece. The pandemic sparked a deeper sense of community service, leading her to conceptualize and chair both online and in-person art shows featuring artists of all ages. Meghana served as President of the Pleasanton Art League in 2022 and 2023, using her platform to foster community engagement through art. She is currently the creator and organizer of Flora in Focus, a flower themed art show that celebrates the beauty of nature. Meghana is the founder of DaintlyMade, a company that lovingly represents her artistic vision through a collection of her unique creations. In addition to her watercolor art, Meghana has a passion for crafting. In 2024, she received 36 awards at the Alameda County Fair’s fine art, crafts and gardening competitions, including the Sweepstakes Award in the Hand Crafts category, and the Giclee King’s Award of Distinction in Watercolors at the California State Fair in Sacramento. She regularly participates in both art and craft shows, as well as fine art competitions throughout the Bay Area. Her work has been juried and exhibited at venues such as the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, Bankhead Theater in Livermore, Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery in San Ramon, Blackhawk Plaza, Village Art Theatre and Gallery in Danville, the California Watercolor Association’s National and International Shows, City Halls, and other esteemed locations, and online.
Meghana has received numerous awards and accolades at both national and international levels. In addition to her artistic practice, Meghana is passionate about teaching and sharing her love of watercolor. She regularly conducts art demonstrations and watercolor lessons, inspiring others to explore their creative potential.
FALC does not endorse the classes, venues and events listed below. We simply list any information that we determine would be of interest to our members. If you have a show or reception that you would like to list in this section, please send the information (under 50 words) to janki_chokshi@hotmail.com along with a picture of the display if you have one.
Red Rpck Cafe show details will be announced soon.
Library Show: The Cupertino Library Foundation is working with the Cupertino Library and the Fine Arts League of Cupertino to bring Art Exhibits to the Cupertino Library. The Cupertino Library Foundation has committed resources to help sponsor various Art Displays inside the Library. All artists in Santa Clara County who work in 2D art are encouraged to submit their original artwork for display at the Cupertino Library. Email submissions or questions to: libraryart@cupertinolibraryfoundation.org For more information, visit: https://www.cupertinolibraryfoundation.org/art Theme: Water. Size of the artwork: artwork size including the frame 24"x 24" on any side. Show is going to change in january. New theme will be updated on Library foundation website.
The 2025 Left Coast Annual Juried Exhibition Call for Entry is now OPEN! Artists working in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are invited to enter. About the Juror: Carin Adams is Senior Curator of Art at the Oakland Museum of California. She led the special exhibition J.B. Blunk: Nature, Art & Everyday Life and the re-installation of Mildred Howard’s immersive artwork Tap: Investigation of Memory. Her more recent exhibitions include Hella Feminist and Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD. The exhibition will take place April 11 - May 11, 2025. Enter now on CaFÉ - Call For Entry https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php...
Existing Board members has volunteered to serve for the year 2025 in the same positions.. Thank you Board members for your time and support.
President: Janki Chokshi - - Website and Newsletter
Vice Presidents: Sriharsha Annadore ad Saikat Choudhury
Treasurer: Divya Eby
Secretary: Vishakha Shah
Membership: Anandhi
Pugazanthi
Publicity: Kalpana Adesara
Demo Coordinator: Janki Chokshi
Online Gallery pages and web Master: Namratha Prithviraj
Artist of the Month Updates: Sriharsha Anadore
Panel rental: Janki
Chokshi
Greeting Table: Anandhi Pugazanthi
Online mail and News letter updates: Janki Chokshi,
Anandi Pugazanthi, Kalpana Adesara, Saikat Choudhury, Sriharsha Annadore