Brushmarks September 2012

ROME ART ASSOCIATION       POBox 801  Rome, NY 13442-0801

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING –RACC

THURSDAY,AUGUST 6,2012

6:30 Social Time & Artist of Month Selection 7:00 Business Meeting

Program: Kristie Boisen will present a program on Post Secrets. You can see what it is all about beforehand by viewing: Post Secrets.com.

Sounds interesting.

Artist of the Month:August-

Jervis Library-Pat Besl-"Just For Today"-Pastel

RACC-Sue Costanza-"Abstract #1"-Mixed Media

Board of Directors Meeting:6:00 PM-August 6^th at RACC.

*Drawings for our RAA Tee Shirt Contest had two submissions with Kristie Boisen being chosen as the winner. This design will be on Tee shirts and other items.

*There will be Plein Air Painting(8/21-9/2) through the View in Old Forge. You can paint outside and then bring them back into the View and they will be auctioned off. You can also bring in small artwork for the Labor Day weekend to sell in the Lobby with 30% commission for the View.

*Jane Taylor will have an exhibit at the Old Forge Library on September 7^th titled "A Time To Dance."

*Lauren is looking for artists to do one day workshops, classes and artist talks. Call Lauren at RACC 336-1040 for information. RACC is also holding a Renaissance Fair on August 24 & 25^th. RAA has been invited to have a booth to show and sell work. If interested, you must show up in costume, and contact Pat Besl at 675-3406 for more information.

Remember: It is time to renew your membership in the Rome Art Association.Thank you for your past & continued support. Our membership year starts on September 1^st. Dues are still $15.00 or $5 for students, payable by mail to RAA, PO Box 801, Rome,NY 13442-0801, or at our meetings.

Remember: RAA meetings for October and November will be held from7-9 PM in the Denny's Restaurant on south James Street in Rome.

*Utica Art Association will be holding their next meeting 9/28 in the Heritage Center on Sunset Ave in Utica at 7 PM. If interested in attending this meeting/workshop, contact Sue Costanza at:suevince62@verizon.net.

Our Rome Art Association is very sad to learn of the death of Ann Hurlbut, our 2^ndVice President elect and Board Member. Our condolences to Bernie and Family.

 

Jean A. Vollmer, Corresponding Secretary  Phone:245-1537