Bloomington Watercolor Society
Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2009
Members In attendance: Tina Allgood, Robert Burris, Jeanne Dutton, Linda Endris, Jodi Estell, Jacki Frey, Cathy Haggerty, Sue Haverstock, Steve Jackson, Kathy Karnes, Cathy Korinek, Nancy Davis Metz, Kim Neubecker, Nina Ost, Meri Reinhold, Shelly Ritter, John Shelton, Betty Wagoner, Joanne Weddle, Tricia Wente, James Yang.
Nancy Davis Metz, president, called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. at First Christian Church. Nancy thanked those who had provided refreshments for the meeting – Tina Allgood, Sue Haverstock and Jo Weddle. She then welcomed new members and guests – Bob and Grace Anderson, Cathy Haggerty, Beth Thurman, Liz Stanhouse of Baker Place and Mary Jo Cannedy of the Lawrence County Art Association.
The following announcements were made prior to the beginning of the business meeting:
Baker Place. Liz Stanhouse informed the membership that Baker Place, located above Roadway Guitar Shop, is a partner with the John Waldron Art Center. Baker Place has been open for two years and serves as an overflow reception space for the Waldron and other groups. A gallery is located in Baker Place where BWS members are invited to display their works with a limit of one piece per person. Commissions go to the Waldron. Tricia Wente is the liaison for Baker and the Waldron Art Center. Members interested in displaying should call and make an appointment with Remmy at the Waldron.
Art Sanctuary, Martinsville. The old Methodist Church has been purchased by the city to be used as a community building. Studios for work space are available.
BWS Shows – Tricia Wente. BWS will participate in the Columbus Learning Center display next January. Our November Membership Show will be held at City Hall in the Showers Building.
Lawrence County Art Association. Mary Jo Cannedy provided information about a Tom Lynch workshop from August 18 – 20, 2009, 9:30 – 4:00. Cost will be $270 per person. Space is limited to 26. This watercolor offering is not for beginners.
A. Minutes from March 9, 2009. Seeing no additions or corrections, a motion was made by Tricia Wente to approve the minutes. After a second by Cathy Korinek the motion was passed.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Our current balance is $1,048.80. There were 21 participants in the Bill Borden workshop, eleven of which paid their registration through Pay Pal. After workshop expenses were paid, there was a net amount of $550 remaining. Carol Rhodes is making arrangements for members to pay dues through Pay Pal.
C. Committee and Board Reports
1. Jeanne Dutton – Bill Borden workshop. Some participants would have liked to have had more time to paint during the day. We may pursue the idea of having a Part 2 to the workshop holding it at Hanover where Bill lives. We would request that most of the day be devoted to painting.
2. Steve Jackson – Paint Outs. Our first paint out will be May 30 at Cedarcrest, the Sycamore Land Trust home on Heritage Woods Road, just off 446. The rest of the schedule is not complete at this time. Members gave possible site location suggestions. Steve will present a schedule at the May meeting.
D. Old Business
1. BWS Note Cards – A report on this initiative will be given at the May meeting, Meri Reinhold, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas and Dan Alexander are serving on this committee.
E. New Business
1. Brown County Art Gallery Foundation membership dues. A discussion was held regarding benefits of membership in this gallery. A motion to pay the $40 membership dues for this year was made by Cathy Korinek and seconded by Tricia Wente. Motion carried.
F. Announcements
Shelly Ritter has offered her Worker Farm for plein air paint outs either for groups or individuals. Contact Shelly at 812-679-8879 or email her at: shelnew70@yahoo.com if interested.
Jacki Frey will host a free Open Studio on Friday, April 17, 10:00 – 12:30. RSVP to Jacki at 812-320-6745 or send an email to: jackifrey@hotmail.com
Saturday, April 25, T. C. Steele Art Trek, 10:00 a.m. Take to the woods with T. C. Steele staff member/artist Amber Zaragoza and natural science illustrator Gillian Harris to enjoy and capture the beauty that inspired artist T. C. Steele 100 years ago. Bring a sketchbook and your choice of drawing media for a 2-hour sketching walk on a moderate, established trail.
First Brush of Spring – 11th Annual, April 23 – 25, 2009. Sponsored by IPAPA, New Harmony Artist Guild, Hoosier Salon. Check-in for the paint out is 7:00 – 9:00 a.m., Thursday and Friday; 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Saturday, at the Hoosier Salon Gallery, 507 Church Street, New Harmony. More information on BWS Brushstrokes. For complete information and a downloadable registration form, go to www.inpainters.org.
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, Saturday, April 25, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. http://drsketchysbloomington.blogspot.com/. Burlesque-style figure drawing, $6.00, Rachael’s Café.
2nd annual Spring Blossom Arts Festival, May 8 – 10, throughout the Village of Nashville, Indiana. For full information, please contact Debbie Dunbar, Director of Marketing and Communications, Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-753-3255 Ext. 11.
T. C. Steele Festival of Flowers Paint Out, Saturday, May 16, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Artists must be pre-registered in order to submit their work for judging but may also paint for their own enjoyment.
G. Current Exhibits
1. Tricia Wente “Portraits and Landscapes” at By Hand Gallery in Fountain Square Mall through April.
2. Jeanne Iler and Carolyn Rogers Richard “Absolutely Abstract!” at Gallery North on the Square, now through April 24. Other featured artists are Anabel Hopkins and Lee Chapman.
3. Connie Brorson will have a display at Meadowwood, now through April.
H. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn was made by Jeanne Dutton and seconded by Tricia Wente. Meeting ended at 6:53.
I. Program on creativity was presented by Nancy Davis Metz.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Weddle, Secretary
Nancy Davis Metz, president, called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. at First Christian Church. Nancy thanked those who had provided refreshments for the meeting – Tina Allgood, Sue Haverstock and Jo Weddle. She then welcomed new members and guests – Bob and Grace Anderson, Cathy Haggerty, Beth Thurman, Liz Stanhouse of Baker Place and Mary Jo Cannedy of the Lawrence County Art Association.
The following announcements were made prior to the beginning of the business meeting:
Baker Place. Liz Stanhouse informed the membership that Baker Place, located above Roadway Guitar Shop, is a partner with the John Waldron Art Center. Baker Place has been open for two years and serves as an overflow reception space for the Waldron and other groups. A gallery is located in Baker Place where BWS members are invited to display their works with a limit of one piece per person. Commissions go to the Waldron. Tricia Wente is the liaison for Baker and the Waldron Art Center. Members interested in displaying should call and make an appointment with Remmy at the Waldron.
Art Sanctuary, Martinsville. The old Methodist Church has been purchased by the city to be used as a community building. Studios for work space are available.
BWS Shows – Tricia Wente. BWS will participate in the Columbus Learning Center display next January. Our November Membership Show will be held at City Hall in the Showers Building.
Lawrence County Art Association. Mary Jo Cannedy provided information about a Tom Lynch workshop from August 18 – 20, 2009, 9:30 – 4:00. Cost will be $270 per person. Space is limited to 26. This watercolor offering is not for beginners.
A. Minutes from March 9, 2009. Seeing no additions or corrections, a motion was made by Tricia Wente to approve the minutes. After a second by Cathy Korinek the motion was passed.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Our current balance is $1,048.80. There were 21 participants in the Bill Borden workshop, eleven of which paid their registration through Pay Pal. After workshop expenses were paid, there was a net amount of $550 remaining. Carol Rhodes is making arrangements for members to pay dues through Pay Pal.
C. Committee and Board Reports
1. Jeanne Dutton – Bill Borden workshop. Some participants would have liked to have had more time to paint during the day. We may pursue the idea of having a Part 2 to the workshop holding it at Hanover where Bill lives. We would request that most of the day be devoted to painting.
2. Steve Jackson – Paint Outs. Our first paint out will be May 30 at Cedarcrest, the Sycamore Land Trust home on Heritage Woods Road, just off 446. The rest of the schedule is not complete at this time. Members gave possible site location suggestions. Steve will present a schedule at the May meeting.
D. Old Business
1. BWS Note Cards – A report on this initiative will be given at the May meeting, Meri Reinhold, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas and Dan Alexander are serving on this committee.
E. New Business
1. Brown County Art Gallery Foundation membership dues. A discussion was held regarding benefits of membership in this gallery. A motion to pay the $40 membership dues for this year was made by Cathy Korinek and seconded by Tricia Wente. Motion carried.
F. Announcements
Shelly Ritter has offered her Worker Farm for plein air paint outs either for groups or individuals. Contact Shelly at 812-679-8879 or email her at: shelnew70@yahoo.com if interested.
Jacki Frey will host a free Open Studio on Friday, April 17, 10:00 – 12:30. RSVP to Jacki at 812-320-6745 or send an email to: jackifrey@hotmail.com
Saturday, April 25, T. C. Steele Art Trek, 10:00 a.m. Take to the woods with T. C. Steele staff member/artist Amber Zaragoza and natural science illustrator Gillian Harris to enjoy and capture the beauty that inspired artist T. C. Steele 100 years ago. Bring a sketchbook and your choice of drawing media for a 2-hour sketching walk on a moderate, established trail.
First Brush of Spring – 11th Annual, April 23 – 25, 2009. Sponsored by IPAPA, New Harmony Artist Guild, Hoosier Salon. Check-in for the paint out is 7:00 – 9:00 a.m., Thursday and Friday; 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Saturday, at the Hoosier Salon Gallery, 507 Church Street, New Harmony. More information on BWS Brushstrokes. For complete information and a downloadable registration form, go to www.inpainters.org.
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, Saturday, April 25, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. http://drsketchysbloomington.blogspot.com/. Burlesque-style figure drawing, $6.00, Rachael’s Café.
2nd annual Spring Blossom Arts Festival, May 8 – 10, throughout the Village of Nashville, Indiana. For full information, please contact Debbie Dunbar, Director of Marketing and Communications, Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-753-3255 Ext. 11.
T. C. Steele Festival of Flowers Paint Out, Saturday, May 16, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Artists must be pre-registered in order to submit their work for judging but may also paint for their own enjoyment.
G. Current Exhibits
1. Tricia Wente “Portraits and Landscapes” at By Hand Gallery in Fountain Square Mall through April.
2. Jeanne Iler and Carolyn Rogers Richard “Absolutely Abstract!” at Gallery North on the Square, now through April 24. Other featured artists are Anabel Hopkins and Lee Chapman.
3. Connie Brorson will have a display at Meadowwood, now through April.
H. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn was made by Jeanne Dutton and seconded by Tricia Wente. Meeting ended at 6:53.
I. Program on creativity was presented by Nancy Davis Metz.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Weddle, Secretary
