April 18th, 2025

Hello fabulous members!

Hope you all are doing well!  We appreciate you ... entering our shows, spending your hard-earned money in our shop and at our shows, volunteering, telling others about us, bringing your friends to visit, taking a class or two, just visiting and enjoying the gallery ... all the ways you show your support for your local community arts center - THANK YOU!

Here's your APRIL/MAY quick take:

Two events, one beautiful seasonStep into spring with a swirl of color, creativity, and charm!  Join us in celebrating the season of renewal with two magical events that blend art, nature, and a whole lot of joy — all to support our vibrant nonprofit art center!
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 A TOAST TO THE ARTS: Garden Party
Saturday, April 26 | 7–10PM | Sparrow Grove Manor
Raise your glass beneath the stars!
This beautiful evening promises:
 Sips and small bites to swoon over
 Music to make your heart dance
 Silent auction at all price points and a huge variety & 50/50 raffle
 Special guest: Matt Ramos of Plant Sensations — prepare to be inspired!
Slip into something festive and join us for a night where the garden blooms and the art glows.

 NATURE MEETS ART: Tour of Gardens
Saturday, May 10 | 11AM–5PM | Private Gardens of Monroe
Wander. Wonder. Be wowed.
Take a self-guided stroll through Monroe’s most charming private gardens and discover:
 Artists creating beauty en plein air
 Talks that plant seeds of wisdom
 A blooming plant sale, tree sapling giveaways, and garden design delights
 Special guest: Dr. Allan Armitage — plant guru extraordinaire!
A spring day well spent for nature lovers, artists, and dreamers alike.

 TICKETS
Pick your potion or savor both!
 Toast to the Arts: $45
 Garden Tour: $30
 Combo Magic: $70

Support the arts, soak up the season, and make memories that bloom. 
Get your tickets now — spring won’t wait!

 How to Buy:
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Or stop by the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts (205 S. Broad St. in downtown Monroe)
or call 770-207-8937
Learn more, see the gardens, buy tickets!!
https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/spring-events.html
 Make this spring unforgettable with art, nature, and community.
 Get your tickets before they’re gone!
2. APRIL CLASSES
Please check out our class offerings!

• https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html

3. GALLERY NEWS
Get ready for our 2025 shows ... our summer show & sale season is just around the corner!!
https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html

4 mid-APRIL NEWSLETTER
If you missed the newsletter - here's a link:  https://mailchi.mp/monroeartguild/monroewaltonartsnews-mid-april2025-8343182

warmly,
Hope