BWS Minutes 3-12-2007

Bloomington Watercolor Society
Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2007

President Tricia Wente called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. at the Monroe County Public Library.

Minutes from the February 12, 2007 meeting were distributed by email prior to the meeting. No additions or corrections were made. Carol Rhodes moved to accept. The motion was seconded by Connie Brorson, and the minutes were accepted as offered.

Carol Rhodes, treasurer, reported that the treasury has a balance of $1015.66. Steve Jackson moved to approve the report, seconded by Connie Brorson.

Old Business:

1. Tricia states that the BWS membership to the Brown County Art Gallery was sent.

2. Jonna Risher of the Waldron Art Center reports the hanging system at the Baker Gallery is being installed and will be ready for displaying members’ work soon. Anyone who is interested and has not done so, please sign up with Tricia.

3. Last month, the membership voted to purchase a Mylar mirror for instructional purposes; however, the board has negated that purchase due to an unexpected and considerable increase in the cost.

4. Jeanne McLeish will definitely teach the workshop on June 2.

5. The watercolor exhibit sponsored by Monroe Bank is still up and everyone is encouraged to go.

New Business:

1. Alice Sharp, co-chair with Paul Sharp, distributed the tentative schedule of this summer’s paint outs. For the new members, Alice discussed the format of the paint outs: a location is designated where restroom facilities are available; sessions are very informal, with people coming and going as they please, although typically the hours are 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; artists bring a sack lunch; and everyone paints at their leisure.

Following is a tentative list, although the first two sessions are confirmed:

• April 14, Musgrave Orchard Apple Blossom Time
  
• May 5, Spring Mill State Park
  
• June 16, Scheduling in Progress
  
• July 22, Flower Farm, scheduling in progress
  
• August 25, Cabin Scene, scheduling in progress
  
• September 29, Griffy Lake
  
• October 20, Lake Monroe Sailing Association Marina Annual Chili Pitch-In and Paint Out
  

Alice also shared two dates regarding Plein Air paint sessions in southern Indiana: April 19-20 is the IPAPA annual spring paint out at New Harmony, and May 19 is the annual Festival of Flowers paint out at the T.C. Steele home.

2. Tricia brought copies of Cultureweek to share which has an article about our organization written by Julie Smith. Copies are available from Tricia or Jeanne Dutton.

3. Jeanne Dutton and Carol Rhodes will soon provide Information, via Brushstrokes, regarding the BWS website and how to add your bio and a sample of your painting. Carol suggested those interested go to the website for examples of appropriate style bios.

4. Tricia welcomed new member Anne Pollard and two guests, Ana Weil and Doris Zakian.

Tricia then turned the meeting over to our guest speakers, Tom Zeta and Jane Otten of Pygmalion’s and Ed Brickler, sales representative for Canson papers. Ed presented a thoroughly informative and educational program regarding papers, how they are made and sized and used. Tom discussed brushes and general art supplies, offering his advice and wisdom about purchasing supplies. Jane then distributed paper and brushes, and let us play with watercolor crayons, offering instruction and advice. Many examples of Jane’s sketchbooks and artwork were available for us to enjoy, which we all did!

An excellent time was had by all, and BWS expresses many thanks to Tom, Jane, and Ed.

Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Ellen DuttonSecretary