August's memo

Hello to all you fabulous MWCA Members!
Here are a few quick updates!

1 --  JURIED SHOW ONLINE SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSES 8/10!!
Online submissions closes August 10 for the juried show.  
Read all about it and apply here: https://form.jotform.com/Reese_Hope/2024-regional-show-submission

2 -- 2025 Gallery Schedule 
Will be posted soon - hopefully by the end of this month.  Please mark your calendars with these important dates!
Come see our current show: Black and White -- it's fabulous!

3 -- FALL FEST - OCTOBER 12
The City is making some changes so we're not yet taking RSVP's for pop ups during fall fest.  We will let you know something soon - hopefully by the 20th.  I'm sorry.  This is not anything that we have done, the city is changing and hasn't been forthcoming with what they will "allow" us to do.  If nothing else, we will have pop up spaces in our garden.

4 -- CHRISTMAS SHOW 
APPLY HERE BY 8/20: https://form.jotform.com/242006090317142
We have limited space in our CHRISTMAS SHOP, so we are going through a JURY process for applicants for the Christmas Shop.  As usual, we are looking for high-quality items, handmade by you, affordably priced, suitable for Christmas gift-giving or Christmas decor.  Being in our Christmas Shop is a commitment to keep your stock fresh and updated throughout Nov-Dec (refreshing every couple of weeks at least). 
We ask that the vast majority of the items in the Christmas shop be under $35.  Our best sellers are usually $25 or less.  You can offer a few items that are more expensive.
IF YOU ARE APPROVED: You will be sent a payment link to reserve your spot.  If payment is not received by Sept. 1, your spot will be offered to another artist.
GET YOUR SUBMISSION IN SOON - by August 20 please, so we can start the approval process.
​November and December are our best selling months in the shop!

5 -- FUNDRAISING BBQ & Bees event on Sat., August 17
We need to raise funds for our Christmas decor and a parade float -- come help us out!  Aslo a fun pottery project.  Read all about it: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html

6 -- Other classes are coming up!  https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html
NEW CLASS & Teacher - please check out Eileen's new class:

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If you have not yet read our 2023 IMPACT REPORT, let me encourage you to do so -- see our challenges, projects and successes! 
https://simplebooklet.com/2023mwcaimpactreport#page=1

YOU are appreciated!  We would not be the vibrant, involved and interesting community arts center that we are without your support in so many ways.