September 2024 Memo

Hello members!!
a few updates!
Don't forget to check out our website for updates and/or our Facebook page

1 -- YOU'RE INVITED!
Regional Juried Show Awards Reception -- wine and cheese -- please come!
Saturday Sept 21 from 6 - 7:30
This show will be here through October 24 -- 80+ works by 40+ artists - it's a beautiful show!  

2 -- DINO DAY/KIDS ART DAY!
Sat., Sept 21 from 11 - 3
Drop in for fun!! Workshops - face painting - cotton candy -- More info here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html

3 -- 2025 Gallery Schedule 
Here is a rough outline of the shows planned for 2025.  PLEASE pencil these dates into your calendar.  Show details will be posted soon to our website: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html

• Members' Show Jan 10 - Feb 15 (drop off Jan 3 - 6)
• Elementary Show 2/19-3/20, Reception: 3/20
• Middle School AND High School Show 3/21-4/24; Reception 4/24

SUMMER SALE SERIES GALLERY SHOWS

• Pottery & Painting Show & Sale: 4/25 – 6/5 
• Beach Themed Show and Sale: 6/6 – 7/25
• Georgia on my Mind Show and Sale: 7/26 – 9/11

 

• “It’s Natural” Curated Regional Show: 9/12 – 10/24 (Submissions open for Regional: 7/1)
• Christmas Show: (set up 10/25-31) Show open Nov 1 - Dec 24

Hopefully this has your creative juices flowing!!

4 -- Other classes are coming up!  https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html

We have LOTS AND LOTS of new classes!!  Not to mention our usual, on-going weekly classes!

• Paint Party with Jennifer - TONIGHT - only has two spots open - register by 5pm please if interested
• Friday Night Art Party with Donna - Sept 27
• DATE Night Painting Party  - Oct 4
• Paint and Pizza Party - Oct 5
• Pastels 6 wk course - starts Oct 3
• Photography 4 week course - starts Oct 5
• Felted Pumpkins - Oct 5
• Collage - Oct 5
• Resin Earrings - Oct 1
• Fall Break Art Camp - Oct 14-18
• Homeschool Art Day - Oct 9
• Spirit Night in support of MWCA at YOUR PIE- Oct 15
• and more!!!

5 -- Mistletoe in Monroe Christmas Home Tour
Sat., Dec 14 -- tickets go on sale Oct 15!!

6 -- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
AWARDS RECEPTION FOOD on Sept 21
If you can provide food, which can be dropped off anytime during the day, or you want to be a greeter/server, sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ACAB2DA3FCC34-50086266-tiny

DINO DAY on Sept 21
We need greeters to make people feel welcome, assist with the craft activities, and direct them to the various activities. Bonus, you can dress as a dinosaur, or a cave person- pull out that leopard print and stick a bone in your hair!
To get in on the fun sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ACAB2DA3FCC34-50945951-dino

GARDEN TOUR 2025
We are gauging interest in doing a spring Garden Tour again in 2025 - if you'd like to serve on the committee or would consider including your garden on the Tour - please contact me ASAP!  THANKS!

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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.

See you soon!
Hope
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