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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
SUMMER SALE SERIES GALLERY SHOWS
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!
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! *** 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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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: *** 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. Hello to all you fabulous MWCA Members!
Here are a few quick updates! 1 -- YOU'RE INVITED SELECTION TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Be a part of this fun night ... even if you didn't buy a Selection Ticket! The Reception is FREE. All the works in the TINY ART SHOW are available for purchase, so you can still walk away with some great art! Plus we'll have a wine and cheese reception, too. TINY ART "First Dibs" Reception (reception is free and open to the public) Saturday, July 20 from 6 - 7:30 Buy your selection ticket HERE: https://monroewaltonarts.square.site/.../first.../2426... Only 32 are available! As part of their entry fee, each artist was given a 5"x5" unfinished wood panel to create a special work of art (painting, mosaic, mixed media etc.) to be donated to MWCA. These works are available for purchase as a donation to MWCA for $29 at our Tiny Art Reception and "First Dibs" Sale and Reception on Saturday, July 20. Attendance at the Reception is FREE but a ticket is required to choose one of these special works. THE DONATION PROCESS: In order to be eligible to select a panel of artwork on the night of The Tiny Art Show Reception on Saturday, July 20 from 6 - 7:30 pm, you must purchase a Selection Ticket in advance using our online form (link available. When we sell out, we will stop sales. THE SELECTION PROCESS: We will call the names of each person with a Selection Ticket in the order in which the Selection Tickets were sold. The art selection begins at 6:00 pm the night of the reception (on July 20) and continues until all selections have been made. Cannot attend? You CAN send a friend/family member in your place to select for you. 2 -- New Gallery Committee forming Interested in getting involved and helping us plan and carry out our 2025 Gallery Show Schedule? Email me and I'll put you on the list. I’d like to meet in August. Wednesdays or Fridays during the day would work for me. I’m thinking a Wednesday maybe at 3:00 ish or a Friday anytime between 11-4. I will have the dates of the various shows basically roughed out. I just need ideas and input about how to have the best - most robust - most interesting - and great selling art shows around!! There is absolutely nothing wrong with googling other art galleries and seeing what kind of shows they are putting on that look interesting to you! Of course we will have our members show in January and then the student art shows start in February that takes us through about the middle of May. We end the year with the Christmas show in November and December. So we need to plan about three (four at the most) shows between May and October. If you know me, you know that I'm not a huge fan of the regional juried show that we hold in the fall, but I’m happy to hear pros and cons about continuing to do that show or alternatives. If enough of you want to continue with the juried show, we will do it, but I need help. Please let me know if you’re interested and helping to plan the gallery shows and what dates you can meet in August. Thank you. 3 --MEMBERS MORNING MINGLE Saturday, July 20 at 10:00am Come enjoy coffee, light snacks & most importantly fellowship! Those who are interested will make tutus (easy craft project) with tulle and all supplies provided by Barbara Mock of Tutu Capers. A fun and meaningful project as tutus are delivered to area children's hospitals, and fits in so well with our "healing arts" initiatives. Barbara says, "Tutu Capers' goal is to bring a smile and some "super power" into children's lives." Contact Kamden if you have a suggestion/idea for the Mingles: [email protected] ALSO ON SATURDAY: POTTERY PROJECT SATURDAY drop-in for fun at this monthly event! Project: Handmade pottery angel Saturday, July 20 - drop in from 11 - 3 to make a clay angel ornament to donate to our ART MD angel tree (sales raise funds for our ART MD healing art kits) FREE!! FUN for ALL ages!! No pre-registration needed - just drop in for about 45 minutes to make our monthly project. 4 -- DONATE CRAYONS It’s that time of year! Crayons are 50 cents at Walmart and other retailers. We use these in our ArtMD healing art kits! Throw a few in your cart and bring in your donations at your convenience. We are out of crayons at this time and need lots!! Thanks!! 5 -- Other classes are coming up! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html 6 -- OUR NEXT SHOW -- Black and White Learn about this and our Regional Juried Show coming up in the fall here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html Black & White July 31 - September 3 Original art, pottery, photography etc. welcome - all must be black, white or gray scale ... a "splash" of color is acceptable too! Members-only show and sale
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JURIED SHOW COMING SOON!! Online submissions are OPEN NOW for the juried show. Read all about it and apply here: https://form.jotform.com/Reese_Hope/2024-regional-show-submission *** 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! Art for all! Hope Hello to all you fabulous MWCA Members!
Here are a few quick updates! But first, we invite your feedback, ideas, questions -- https://form.jotform.com/240828199111053 -- Here's YOUR opportunity to let us know how we're doing! (Good or bad!) If you have a complaint or something you don't understand ... write it down! If you have a "you're doing great!" comment, we'd love to see those as well. You can remain anonymous or share your info - up to you. We'd love to hear what we're doing RIGHT of course, but there's always room for improvement. ... AND ... Have you taken a class with us? We'd love your feedback -- https://form.jotform.com/240828115177053 These forms are QUICK and EASY and we'd love to hear from you! 1 -- MEMBERS MORNING MINGLE Saturday, June 8 at 10:00am Come enjoy coffee, light snacks & most importantly fellowship! We will make tutus (easy craft project) with tulle and all supplies provided by Barbara Mock of Tutu Capers. A fun and meaningful project as tutus are delivered to area children's hospitals, and fits in so well with our "healing arts" initiatives. Barbara says, "Tutu Capers' goal is to bring a smile and some "super power" into children's lives." Contact Kamden if you have a suggestion/idea for the Mingles: [email protected] 2 -- MONROE BLOOMS Here at MWCA we will host pop-up shops and workshops plus a fundraising hotdog plate - to raise funds for the pottery studio! Our oldest kiln is 25+ years old and needs replacing. We need to raise $7,000 to complete our funds for a new kiln.
Pottery garden stake flower - drop in from 11-3 to make a garden stake with Rebecca. All ages. Will be glazed, fired and ready in two weeks. $25 SCAVENGER HUNT! Find one (one per family please!) of the 60 clear "eggs" hidden around town with a ticket inside and return it to the Art Center for a free hand-made pottery leaf trinket dish, made by our pottery instructor Rebecca Braswell and her students. 3 -- VOLUNTEER! (please) INTRODUCING OUR NEW VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR!! Robbin Moore has been a member of the Arts Center for several years. She has supported us in many ways through the years: by volunteering, she has items in our Shop, shops here and attends many events. She notes that after volunteering for the Garden Tour, she got a glimpse at how much we have to do and realized she could help out a little more, so she has stepped up to help coordinate volunteers. If you are on our volunteer list, you should have already gotten a couple of emails from Robbin. She is very organized and her goal is to alert volunteers EARLY (the month before, as much as possible) of volunteer needs. Of course, you are not obligated. Just help out when you can! If you'd like to be added to Robbin's volunteer list to receive her emails, please feel free to email her at [email protected]. These are our sign-ups for two June events: * Tiny Art Show:(most slots are filled at this writing, but we still need some help): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ACAB2DA3FCC34-49709711-tiny#/ * Monroe Blooms (need dessert items plus greeters/servers): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ACAB2DA3FCC34-49722457-pottery#/ 4 -- SUMMER ART CAMP Camps are filling! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/summer-art-camp.html 5 -- Other classes are coming up! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html 6 -- NEXT SHOW! TINY ART SHOW! TINY ART SHOW AND SALE Opening day: June 20 | Last day of show: July 23 Please pay the entry fee of $20 at drop-off. You may enter up to six pieces, 8"x8" or smaller - $20 entry fee. If framed, the piece must be 10"x10" or smaller (the artwork itself must be 8"x8" or smaller). Paintings, mini-weavings, pottery etc. are accepted. This show is not juried or judged; it's a show and sale meaning items can be purchased and brought home during the show. Artists are encouraged to have extras to replenish what sells, so this is an ever-evolving show! You do NOT have to be a member to enter this show.
*** 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! Art for all! Hope Hello to all you fabulous MWCA Members!
Here are a few quick updates! 1 -- We have a LOT going on here in the next couple of months ... If you feel overwhelmed, imagine how we feel!!
2 -- VOLUNTEER! (please) Please - even if you are an active volunteer already - fill out this form to help us get better organized. Filling out the form gives us information on YOUR interests and is not a commitment to help for specific events. We will be in touch with you, depending on what YOU express an interest in. We are cleaning up our volunteer list, so please fill this out if you are interested in volunteering: https://form.jotform.com/240616502775153 3 -- SHOP FOR SPRING GIFTS Browse the Gallery and the best gift shop around - unique and affordable items made for you by over 70 of our artists and makers! Original art, prints, cards, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass art, candles, soap and more! 4 -- SUMMER ART CAMP Registration opens in early April - here's some info: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/summer-art-camp.html 5 -- Other classes are coming up! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html
6 -- TWO FUN SPRING EVENTS!!! Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15!!! First 150 COMBO tickets sold get a free hand-painted wine glass, painted by our artists! ** Check THIS PAGE for photos of gardens, a sample of the Silent Auction items and other updates >>> https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/spring-events.html .... This is also the page you will use to buy your tickets online, the link will go live on March 15. You can also buy tickets by visiting the art center or calling us - starting March 15. 7 -- HELP US PAINT WINE GLASSES We will give away hand-painted wine glasses to the first 150 people who buy *combo* tickets to our A Toast to the Arts event on 4/26 and Garden Tour on 4/27 when they go on sale March 15! We will have several "approved" floral designs for the glasses and instructors to help you paint. Intermediate or advanced painters only, please. You will learn techniques, best tools & paint to use, plus instruction on how to paint florals on wine glasses … and have a fun, relaxing time! DATES: * Thursday 3/14 at 3pm * Sunday, 3/24 at 1pm * Tuesday 3/26 at 1pm * Thursday 3/28 at 3pm * Thursday 4/4 at 3pm * Sunday 4/7 at 1pm 8 -- GUILD (member-only) exclusive FREE workshop! PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP with Andrea Kindl Saturday, April 20th from 8:30 am - 4 pm. More info here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html *** 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! Art for all! Hope Hello to all you fabulous MWCA Members!
Here are a few quick updates! 1 -- MEMBERS SHOW Our Members Show closes down Feb 19. Please come pick up your works Feb. 20-21 -- 11am-5pm. It's been a GREAT show! As of the end of January, 12 pieces have sold so far out of the show. We have MORE shows coming up in 2024 that you can participate in. See them HERE: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html 2 -- EVENTS ON SATURDAY Feb 10 SOUPer Bowl Saturday Feb 10, starting at 11:30 We start serving at 11:30 - until we run out! Come early for the best selection of bowls! This is one of our most popular events! Thanks to Rebecca and her pottery students and other potters in the shop!! We ask for a minimum donation of $18 per bowl. This includes a handmade bowl, to-go container of chili or soup of your choice and a dessert (made by volunteers) until we run out! Special this year! A limited number of Bowl cozies will be available, too. These were donated to us by Katie Lyons and will be available on SOUPer Bowl Saturday for a minimum donation of $5 each. This is a fundraiser to support MWCA’s various programs. As a non-profit community arts center, we deeply appreciate how much you love our work and mission. YOUR HELP NEEDED: We are just about covered for our food and volunteer needs, but just a few slots remain open ... Please consider helping us by bringing crockpots of soup or chili; or cookies/brownies; and/or helping to serve, set up or clean up. Please use this link to sign up:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094AADA822A3FC1-47405280-souper#/ Pottery Project: Drop in for all ages Handbuilt bowls with Rebecca. Drop-in at 11, 12, 1, 2 or 3:00 -- $20 per bowl. Your bowl will be ready in two weeks. Beaded bracelets with Julie: 10am, noon, 2pm or 4 pm - pre-registration recommended, all ages Make a set of three bracelets: "linked chain" or plain beaded strand bracelets -- your choice of style or mix it up and make a combo set. Hundreds of beads and variations to choose from! $30 per set of three. Please pre-register as we are limited in the number of students per class. Walk-in's are welcome IF there is room. PRE-REGISTER HERE: https://monroewaltonarts.square.site/product/make-a-set-of-three-beaded-bracelets/2636?cs=true&cst=custom 3 -- SHOP FOR VALENTINES and SPRING GIFTS Browse the Gallery and the best gift shop around - unique and affordable items made for you by over 70 of our artists and makers! Original art, prints, cards, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass art, candles, soap and more! 4 -- Other classes are coming up! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/adult-classes.html
5 -- TWO FUN SPRING EVENTS!!! SAVE THE DATE!! A Toast to the Arts Friday evening April 26 from 7 - 10pm (sorry I need to correct the graphic - the correct time is 7-10 pm) at SPARROW GROVE MANOR Food | Drinks | Entertainment and Nature Meets Art Tour of Gardens Saturday, April 27 from 11am – 5pm Featuring select gardens in Monroe Inspiration | Art Demos | Education Our FIRST ever annual A TOAST TO THE ARTS event on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Sparrow Grove Manor in downtown Monroe -- You’ll enjoy a fun night out – wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, music and dancing, meet Dr. Allan Armitage (UGA professor emeritus of horticulture), and an exclusive silent auction that raises critical money for MWCA. Join us to fundraise for the arts and enjoy one of the most memorable evenings in Monroe. The following day, we will host our annual NATURE MEETS ART Garden Tour, an inspiring and beautiful foray into the loveliest gardens in the area. Art, music and a little learning, too! Some fun ancillary events planned for that day, too!! We are seeking SILENT AUCTION ITEMS -- we will have an exclusive silent auction on Friday night to please all tastes and budgets. Finally, we need volunteers to help in many ways with BOTH events! Please email [email protected] if you can help and I will connect you with our awesome committee headed by Barbara Barth and Kamden Ecker. THANK YOU! 6 -- YOUR business can sponsor us! We are currently accepting 2024 Sponsors. *** Garden Tour + A Toast to the Arts Sponsorship (and benefits!) are included in our 2024 Annual Sponsorship if you enroll by March 31, 2024 at the $250 level or above. See the sponsorship form HERE which also includes "Toast & Tour" only sponsorship ($100) and/or SILENT AUCTION - to be held on 4/26 - donations. THANK YOU!*** More info can also be found here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/sponsorship.html 7 -- Members Morning Mingle Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:00am -- Come enjoy coffee, light snacks & most importantly fellowship! More info: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html 8 -- Guild (members only) Free Meeting Stained Glass Artist Demo with Babs Kall Sunday, Feb 18 from 2 - 4pm RSVP by emailing Juli Tredwell by 2/17: [email protected] Join us for a fascinating look at the art of stained glass featuring the basics of this time honored craft. Babs Kall will demonstrate how to handle glass, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder pieces together. This motivational opportunity will enable you to understand what it takes to create your own art suitable for hanging. This is a FREE event, open to all current MWCA members. 9 -- GUILD (member-only) exclusive FREE workshop! PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP Saturday, April 20th from 8:30 am - 4 pm. More info here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html *** 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! Art for all! Hope sent January 17, 2024
Hello friends! Here are a few quick updates! 1 -- Members Show Reception -- Saturday, January 27 from 6-7:30 Please come, meet the artists, browse some great pieces, enjoy some wine and refreshments, fellowship and keep your fingers crossed that your favorites win an award! Be sure to vote on your favorite work for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD!! You're invited! 2 -- EVENTS ON SATURDAY JAN 20 Guild Meeting -- Members Morning Mingle Saturday, January 20th at 10:00am The Guild and Membership Committees invite you to our first Members Morning Mingle. Join us to socialize and learn about member opportunities in 2024, like upcoming events & the new Members Mentorship Program. Come enjoy coffee, light snacks & most importantly fellowship! Please consider (not required!) filling out this Mentorship Program Google Form before the meeting. Please RSVP for the Mingle by emailing Juli. See you then!! Make a handmade mug Saturday, Jan. 20 --- drop in from 11 - 3 to make a mug with our pottery instructor, Rebecca. Drop in for about an hour! No pre-registration needed. Project: Make your own mug - lots of varied stamps to choose from! Please note that works will be ready in TWO weeks. Ages: ALL - littles may need help from their grown-up Skill level: ALL Cost: $28 includes all supplies Fun for kids and adults! Old Time Music Open Jam Drop by from 1 - 4 for some great toe-tappin' music! 3 -- Other classes are coming up! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/adult-classes.html
*** 4 -- TWO FUN SPRING EVENTS!!! SAVE THE DATE!! A Toast to the Arts Friday evening April 26 from 6 - 9pm at SPARROW GROVE MANOR Food | Drinks | Entertainment and Nature Meets Art Tour of Gardens Saturday, April 27 from 11am – 5pm Featuring select gardens in Monroe Inspiration | Art Demos | Education Our FIRST ever annual A TOAST TO THE ARTS event on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Sparrow Grove Manor in downtown Monroe -- You’ll enjoy a fun night out – wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, music and dancing, and an exclusive silent auction that raises critical money for MWCA. Join us to fundraise for the arts and enjoy one of the most memorable evenings in Monroe. The following day, we will host our annual NATURE MEETS ART Garden Tour, an inspiring and beautiful foray into the loveliest gardens in the area. Art, music and a little learning, too! How can YOU help? We need a few more beautiful gardens to feature on our Tour (large and small -- something for everyone!) -- do you have a lovely garden or know someone who does? We are also seeking SILENT AUCTION ITEMS -- we will have an exclusive silent auction on Friday night to please all tastes and budgets -- see the graphic above for ideas! Finally, we need volunteers to help in many ways with BOTH events! Please email [email protected] if you can help and I will connect you with our awesome committee headed by Barbara Barth and Kamden Ecker. THANK YOU! *** 5 -- YOUR business can sponsor us! Our 2024 Sponsor Campaign is on-going. Please follow this link and see how your business can support local arts and make a difference! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/sponsorship.html 6 -- See our latest newsletter here if you missed it: https://mailchi.mp/836cbc2e73e5/monroewaltonartsnews-6158068 7 -- Have you seen the garden lately?!? Thanks to a small grant and the tireless work of Juli Tredwell to head up a committee to design and work on the "new" garden, and to community input that gave us valuable input in what YOU wanted in the garden ... we are ALMOST ready to reveal the garden (a few minor touch-ups needed). BUT ... look at the absolutely amazing Starry Night mural painted by Joe and Angela D'Ambrosio! The carved tree by Chris Cruickshank out front is inspired -- look for the gnomes and squirrels! Don't you love it? Come by (when it's NOT 20 degrees out!!) and see and enjoy this new space. 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. I'd like to end by sharing our .... Mission Statement: To support local artists, writers, and musicians and to create a thriving arts community by providing opportunities to experience art through a local artist market as well as gallery shows, classes, workshops, and special events. Vision Statement: To create a transformational arts community that promotes "Art for All" by delivering the aesthetic and healing benefits of the arts. Everything we do at MWCA is centered around these goals: 1 -- To bring the beauty, vibrancy and healing nature of art to our entire community 2 -- To support the vital work of local artists and craftspeople in Walton County. See you soon! Art for all! Hope Reese sent December 5
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our MWCA members!! a few updates! Don't forget to check out our website for updates and/or our Facebook page Our 2024 Gallery Show Schedule is ready and posted on the website GO HERE to learn more: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html NOTE the MEMBERS SHOW coming up in January!! Drop off is January 5 + 6!!! Please enter our show! *** CLASSES AND EVENTS See our calendar here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html More info about classes and events: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html *** IN THE GALLERY The Christmas Gift Show is open NOW through December 24. You'll be amazed at the lovely, unique and affordable gifts available -- ALL made by our local artist-members. Support local artists! *** TEACHERS NEEDED If you're interested in proposing a class, please visit our JOTFORM for our NEW CLASS PROPOSALS. If you've been thinking about leading a class here, take a look -- CLICK HERE -- at this worksheet. It will help you design your class. Submit the form and we will be in touch! *** VOLUNTEER Volunteers are always needed to help with our special needs classes. * A quick list of ways you can help and volunteer opportunities can be found HERE. IF ANY of you have contacts with people/places or ideas for where we could expand our classroom space (we need BOTH more classrooms and bigger classrooms that are accessible) -- please please please contact me. Thank you! Hello members!!
a few updates! Don't forget to check out our website for updates and/or our Facebook page Important >>> MWCA ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING Please come to our brief Annual Meeting at 3:00 on Sunday, 10/29. This meeting is required by our constitution - Nancy Moate, our treasurer, will present the 2024 budget. We also have a roster of executive committee members for you to vote on: Laura Templeton, president; Juli Tredwell, VP; Nancy Moate, Treasurer and Marla Surette, Secretary. You can also meet and talk to our board members. See you there! *** UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS - Go to our website to learn more -- dozens of classes & events every month!! Pre-registration required for most of our classes
*** MISTLETOE IN MONROE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES -- DEC 9 Tickets are selling briskly! Based on our sales just in this first week, I expect we will sell out - as we've already sold over 1/3 of the tickets available! Drop by the Center to buy or you can purchase online. We MAY NOT have tickets available for walk-up buyers on Dec 9. Learn more here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/mistletoe-in-monroe-christmas-tour-of-homes.html EIGHT homes and historic venues are on the Tour - it will blow you away! NOTE: You'll have to visit the art center between December 1 - 9 to pick up your Guide Map/Ticket. I urge you to go ahead and purchase your tickets soon! *** NOVEMBER 11 - SATURDAY SOIREE AND BBQ FUNDRAISER Help is needed! We will have a Soiree with fun drop-in workshops and also our much-requested BBQ fundraiser is back! We have some excellent cooks here!! The fundraiser is for the pottery studio to buy some much-needed shelves, some kiln repairs and a new vented hood. Please support your local arts center by buying a BBQ plate and baked goods ... and help is needed too, to prepare foods. You can sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094AADA822A3FC1-45465963-bbqfundraiser *** Our 2024 Gallery Show Schedule is ready and posted on the website GO HERE to learn more: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html NOTE the MEMBERS SHOW coming up in January!! *** CLASSES AND EVENTS See our calendar here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html More info about classes and events: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html *** IN THE GALLERY The Christmas Gift Show will start installing Sunday, October 22 through Friday October 27 - but we WILL BE OPEN during that time. Feel free to drop in and get a preview and do some early shopping! The Shop officially opens October 28 - next Saturday. You'll be amazed at the lovely, unique and affordable gifts available -- ALL made by our local artist-members. Support local artists! Our entire gallery will be transformed into a Christmas Shop - hundreds of gifts, most under $35. *** TEACHERS NEEDED If you're interested in proposing a class, please visit out JOTFORM for our NEW CLASS PROPOSALS. If you've been thinking about leading a class here, take a look -- CLICK HERE -- at this worksheet. It will help you design your class. Submit the form and we will be in touch! *** VOLUNTEER Volunteers are always needed to help with our special needs classes. * A quick list of ways you can help and volunteer opportunities can be found HERE. IF ANY of you have contacts with people/places or ideas for where we could expand our classroom space (we need BOTH more classrooms and bigger classrooms that are accessible) -- please please please contact me. Thank you! *** I appreciate you all so much! Thank you for being a part of the arts here in Walton County! By the way, we have a new "post card" that provides a QR code for instant access to our classes on our website. Please drop by the art center and pick up a few to hand out to your friends. Be our art ambassador! Thanks!! Art for all! Hope Hello members!!
a few updates! Don't forget to check out our website for updates and/or our Facebook page MWCA ART GUILD FREE MEETING https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html One of the benefits of MWCA membership is inclusion in our Art Guild -- if you're a Member, you're in the Guild! Our Art Guild sponsors various events throughout the year -- art talks, how-to's, the "business of art" talks, field trips, potlucks etc. All free (unless there's an admittance fee for an outing). Guild meeting: Saturday October 7 at 3:00 HOW TO set up a booth for Craft and Christmas Shows with Jennifer Dominy Learn affordable tips from an expert for setting up and merchandising your booth! If you can attend, please email Juli to RSVP *** UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS - Go to our website to learn more -- dozens of classes & events every month!! Pre-registration required for most of our classes
*** FALL FEST Our next really big event for market artists is ... Fall Fest on October 14 from 10am - 4pm (these are the hours of the city event) You must pay $15 by October 12 to reserve your spot. Visit the art center to pay or you can pay over the phone by calling 770-207-8937. You will collect your own money and handle your customers for 10% of your sales – paid to MWCA at the end of the day – with a cap of $50 (for a total of $65 paid to us). This means anything you make over $650 is free of any commission to us! First dibs are given to artists in our Shop. On October 14 - you will set up a table and/or tent outside. Be ready by 10 am. First come, first served - you can be in the grassy areas but don't block sidewalks. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to direct you; please follow their instructions. I don't assign spots. Space is limited so sign up soon! You must be a member of course, and your work will have to be juried into Fall Fest. Email photos of sample works by responding to this email. Many of our artists do very well at Fall Fest. This is a great way to get your art in front of thousands of visitors! *** Our 2024 Gallery Show Schedule is ready and posted on the website GO HERE to learn more: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html NOTE the MEMBERS SHOW coming up in January!! *** CLASSES AND EVENTS See our calendar here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html More info about classes and events: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html *** CHRISTMAS SHOP – October 28 – December 24 Our entire gallery is transformed into a Christmas Shop - hundreds of gifts, most under $35. There is a $30 fee per booth - this will cover both November and December. Booths are available to members who currently have items in our shop, members who are not currently in the shop will have to be juried in >>>Apply HERE
Drop by or call the art center to pay your booth fee ASAP if you are already in the shop
*** Are you a PATRON of the ARTS? We have a special gift for our patrons who donate $100+ per year or are sustaining members who give at least $10 per month. And for our business sponsors, too! It's a lovely custom designed tote bag with a painting by Donna Coffman and our ART FOR ALL byline. If you're a PATRON or SPONSOR, swing by and pick up your tote bag on your next visit! Learn more about the membership levels HERE and business sponsorship HERE. See a super cute video that Zach put together showcasing the many uses of the tote here!! *** IN THE GALLERY REGIONAL JURIED SHOW -- now through October 19 *** TEACHERS NEEDED If you're interested in proposing a class, please visit out JOTFORM for our NEW CLASS PROPOSALS. If you've been thinking about leading a class here, take a look -- CLICK HERE -- at this worksheet. It will help you design your class. Submit the form and we will be in touch! *** VOLUNTEER Volunteers are needed to help with FALL FEST on October 14 -- to greet and help with various events we'll have going on. BAKERS: We are having a fundraising bake sale, too. Please drop off individual wrapped items by 5:00 Friday or 10:30 am Saturday 10/14. Please respond to this email if you can help! Volunteers are also needed to help with our special needs classes. * A quick list of ways you can help and volunteer opportunities can be found HERE. IF ANY of you have contacts with people/places or ideas for where we could expand our classroom space (we need BOTH more classrooms and bigger classrooms that are accessible) -- please please please contact me. Thank you! *** I appreciate you all so much! Thank you for being a part of the arts here in Walton County! By the way, we have a new "post card" that provides a QR code for instant access to our classes on our website. Please drop by the art center and pick up a few to hand out to your friends. Be our art ambassador! Thanks!! |
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