Hello and Merry Christmas, dear friends!
A little news for members only!

POTLUCK and PARADE
Thursday, Dec 8 -- POTLUCK at 5:30
All of our members are invited to our annual "POTLUCK & PARADE" before the parade at 5:30 - then join us to watch the parade at 6:30.  Bring your favorite Christmas finger food (appetizers, desserts, etc.)!  See you there!  We'll be open for shopping, too!

PARADE at 6:30
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Kick-off your holiday celebrations with us at the Downtown Monroe 69th annual Christmas Parade....."A Hollywood Christmas, Monroe Goes to the Movies!"  It's a night you do not want to miss!

MEMBERS SHOW JANUARY 2023
Why should you enter local art shows like ours?
For opportunities to:

• Display your artwork to the public
• Sell your artwork.  If you are not entering our shows, you are missing a prime opportunity to sell your work as we consistently sell more 2D art in each new show.  We sold 21 pieces in the latest Members Show and 60+ pieces in The Tiny Art Show.
• Show support for your local art gallery
• Be a part of and support a larger community of artists
• Challenge yourself and stretch your abilities

MEMBERS SHOW
Members' Shows are an open call to all MWCA members -- it's your chance to show off your talent and artistry!  We encourage all our members in good standing to plan for our annual Members' Show. 
All members, regardless of experience or expertise are encouraged to enter our Members' Show.  It's a benefit of membership and a great opportunity to support your local art center, plus have your works on display and for sale in our Gallery!  This exhibit is also open to Youth (ages 10 - 17 ).
Our MWCA Members' Show presents all our members' works: experienced, even professional artists' works, emerging artists and novices alike in a single show, highlighting our commitment to fostering a community of support for artists of all levels. All works accepted as long as they meet our guidelines.

• Drop off: January 6 - 7, 2023 from 11am-5pm (there is NO pre-submission process, just bring your works Jan 6-7.  We'll even have the forms handy - easy!!)
• Installation: January 9 - 10 (would you like to volunteer to help?)
• Show opens January 11
• Awards Wine & Cheese Reception: January 20
• Last day: February 16
• Art pick up: February 17 - 18
• Judge: Margaret Warfield

The Guidelines & Submission form can be picked up from the Art Center or downloaded from our website: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html

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IN THE GALLERY
The Christmas Gift Show is open through December 24. You'll be amazed at the hundreds of lovely, unique and affordable gifts available -- ALL made by our local artist-members.  Support local artists!  Bring your friends and family!  Be sure to shop our Giving Tree - your purchases support our special needs classes.

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MISTLETOE IN MONROE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES -- DEC 10 -- SOLD OUT
If you've pre-purchased your tickets - yay - because we are SOLD OUT.  We are looking forward to planning the 2023 Tour!
Visit the art center between now and December 10 to pick up your Guide/Ticket if you've already pre-purchased..  

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IN THE SHOP
Candlelight shopping (a city-wide event) every Thursday in December from 5 - 8 pm.  


UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
N*E*W classes/events in December:
Three pottery workshops, kids art day out, book launch (https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html)  
and crochet a snowflake ornament (https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/adult-classes.html)  

CLASSES & Events -- and read more about our classes and events (photos, how to register, fees): https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html
Our calendar of events and classes: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like to meet new people and get involved with your local non-profit art center?  Email our Volunteer Chair, Lori Volk for more information! Sunshine01310@gmail.com

OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
If you missed our latest newsletter, here's a link:  https://mailchi.mp/09be5bb7c896/monroewaltonartsnews-5695952

2021 IMPACT REPORT
Why support MWCA?  What do we do?  What are our goals and accomplishments?  I think you'll be impressed with our eight-page summary of 2021 produced by our president, Laura Templeton.  It's attractive, easy-to-read and very compelling!  You can view it online here:https://midd.me/TZSc
and print it out, if you like.  Or drop by the Center for a copy.  

Thanks again for your support - donations, attending our events and classes, shopping with us, volunteering, participating in our shows, being our ambassador in the community and spreading the word for us!  EASY way to help -- "like" and share our social media posts!  This helps more than you know!  Art for all!!

See you soon!
Hope​

​Hello members!
Thank you for your faithful support of your local non-profit community arts center!  Some news just for you ...

NOVEMBER 12 - SATURDAY SOIREE AND BBQ FUNDRAISER
Saturday Soirees are our monthly family fun days!  Drop in and try something new!  See photos HERE

POTTERY PROJECT with Rebecca -- make a Christmas tree
Drop-in from 11am - 3pm
All ages
$20 for the first one; $15 each for any subsequent ones.  
 Choice of three glazes: white, blue or green and your tree will be ready in two weeks. 

Reindeer ornament workshop with Kamden and GraciAnn
Drop in from 10 - 3.
All ages.
$8

Make two, take one pottery ANGEL ornament with Rebecca -- you'll take one home in two weeks when they are glazed & fired; and donate one to our GIVING TREE to raise funds for our Special Needs classes.
All ages
$15

AND it’s our BBQ plate fundraiser day for the pottery studio!
Buy a plate with ALL the fixins' in a to-go container for $12.
We start selling at 11 am - until we sell out so hurry in!!
The fundraiser is for the pottery studio to buy some much-needed equipment (air cleaners and vented hoods and brackets) -- about $3,000 is needed.

Please support your local arts center by attending the Soiree, taking a workshop or two, browsing the Shop AND buying a BBQ plate and baked goods!!

OLD TIME MUSIC OPEN JAM is also Sat, November 12 from 1 - 4 pm

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MEMBERS SHOW JANUARY 2023

Why should you enter local art shows like ours?
For opportunities to:

• Display your artwork to the public
• Sell your artwork.  If you are not entering our shows, you are missing a prime opportunity to sell your work as we consistently sell more 2D art in each new show.  We sold 21 pieces in the latest Members Show and 60+ pieces in The Tiny Art Show.
• Show support for your local art gallery
• Be a part of and support a larger community of artists
• Challenge yourself and stretch your abilities

MEMBERS SHOW
Members' Shows are an open call to all MWCA members -- it's your chance to show off your talent and artistry!  We encourage all our members in good standing to plan for our annual Members' Show. 
All members, regardless of experience or expertise are encouraged to enter our Members' Show.  It's a benefit of membership and a great opportunity to support your local art center, plus have your works on display and for sale in our Gallery!  This exhibit is also open to Youth (ages 10 - 17 ).
Our MWCA Members' Show presents all our members' works: experienced, even professional artists' works, emerging artists and novices alike in a single show, highlighting our commitment to fostering a community of support for artists of all levels. All works accepted as long as they meet our guidelines.

• Drop off: January 6 - 7, 2023
• Installation: January 9 - 10
• Show opens January 11
• Awards WIne & Cheese Reception: January 20
• Last day: February 16
• Art pick up: February 17 - 18

The Guidelines & Submission form can be picked up from the Art Center or downloaded from our website: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html

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IN THE GALLERY
The Christmas Gift Show is open through December 24. You'll be amazed at the hundreds of lovely, unique and affordable gifts available -- ALL made by our local artist-members.  Support local artists!  Bring your friends and family!

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MISTLETOE IN MONROE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES -- DEC 10
Tickets are selling FAST!!!!  Based on our sales just in this first month, I expect we will sell out - as we've already sold over 3/4 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 10.
Learn more here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/mistletoe-in-monroe-christmas-tour-of-homes.html
TWELVE 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 - 10 to pick up your Guide Map/Ticket.  
I urge you to go ahead and purchase your tickets soon!

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FACEBOOK PAGE
You may have noticed our FB page was hacked and we have not been about to recover it.  I just started a new page: 
https://www.facebook.com/monroewaltoncenterforthearts  
I'll be working at creating positive, artful content that highlight our news -- events, classes, gallery shows and shop artists.

IN THE SHOP
Candlelight shopping (a city-wide event) every Thursday in November and December from 5 - 8 pm.  We'll be closed Thanksgiving Day, of course.

BOOK NOOK
The book nook looks so awesome and inviting!  We've had several new authors join in the last few weeks - please don't miss this area when you visit.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
CLASSES & Events -- and read more about these events (photos, how to register, fees): https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html
Our calendar of events and classes: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html

​VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like to meet new people and get involved with your local non-profit art center?  Email our Volunteer Chair, Lori Volk for more information! Sunshine01310@gmail.com

2021 IMPACT REPORT
Why support MWCA?  What do we do?  What are our goals and accomplishments?  I think you'll be impressed with our eight-page summary of 2021 produced by our president, Laura Templeton.  It's attractive, easy-to-read and very compelling!  You can view it online here:https://midd.me/TZSc
and print it out, if you like.  Or drop by the Center for a copy.  

Thanks again for your support - donations, attending our events and classes, shopping with us, volunteering, participating in our shows, being our ambassador in the community and spreading the word for us!  EASY way to help -- "like" and share our social media posts!  This helps more than you know!  Art for all!!

See you soon!
Hope

Hello members!
Thank you for your faithful support of your local non-profit community arts center!  Some news for you ...

ONE DAY
You have ONE MORE DAY - until midnight on July 31 -- to get your REGIONAL juried show submissions in!!
All the details and guidelines are on our website, including the jurists and judge for the Regional Show.  

• https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html
• You can download and print the guidelines there.

ONE WEEK!
Next Saturday - August 6 - we will have an important ART GUILD MEETING from 2 - 3:30
If you are an artist selling in our shop or are a member interested in selling here in the shop, we are having a special GUILD MEETING just for you. We'd like to say this meeting is MANDATORY, but we hope our Market Artists will want to come!

• We'd like to listen to you - any questions, concerns or ideas? Talk and learn from other sellers, share ideas!  Learn some social media hacks to help promote YOUR work and the art center, too!  
• We also have some ideas to float by you and get your input.
• If you have questions about our Pop-Up Shop opportunities or the Christmas Gift Show, please come to this important  meeting.
• MEMBERS ONLY - please RSVP via email to Juli Tredwell, our Guild Chair -- juli.tredwell@gmail.com

IN THE GALLERY
The Monroe Museum's special exhibit is open July 14 - August 24 - come see this fascinating show!

FALL FEST/Pop-Up Shops
If you are an artist/maker in our Shop, your second opportunity of the year to have a Pop-Up Shop is coming up -- Fall Fest on October 8.  
If you'd like to have a pop up shop, it will run the way we always do things - you can set up a table and/or tent outside.  First come, first served - you can be in the grassy areas but don't block sidewalks (Broad St will be closed).  I don't assign spots.  You will take care of your own customers (taking payments) and settle up with us at the end of the day for 10% with a cap of $60.  If you sell over $600, you will only owe us $60 max.  NO RENTAL FEE.

• Please RSVP by responding to this email.  If you are already in our Gift Shop, you will be approved to have a Pop Up Shop during Fall Fest.  If you are a member but NOT already in the shop, your work will have to be juried into the Fest.  Email photos of sample works by responding to this email.
• The city will have booths for $75.  If you are a member here, please support YOUR art center - it's a better deal for you!

CHRISTMAS SHOP – October 29 – December 24
Our entire gallery is transformed into a Christmas Shop - hundreds of gifts, most under $35.
Note, new this year - there will be 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.
As usual in the gift shop, we keep 25% of the sale.  
We're already about half-full with members who have already signed up and paid their fee.

• Set up: October 23 - 28.  Shop opens October 29.
• Artists will be juried into this shop as space is limited.  Artists may share booths.
• Each artist is provided space for a table and a 4'x8' board/backdrop that you can hang artwork from.
• You must provide your own 2'x4' table (this size only) and a white tablecloth.
• Please decorate your booth to make it attractive and festive.
• Artists are required to bring in new items every two weeks as we have repeat shoppers.
• Most items should be $35 or less. You can have more expensive items, but most items should be under $35.
• Respond back to this email ASAP if you are interested.  If you are approved, I will send you a link to pay for your booth space ($30), or you are welcome to drop by the Center.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
CLASSES & Events -- and read more about these events (photos, how to register, fees): https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html

• Our AUGUST calendar of events and classes: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like to meet new people and get involved with your local non-profit art center?  Email our Volunteer Chair, Lori Volk for more information! Sunshine01310@gmail.com

2021 IMPACT REPORT
Why support MWCA?  What do we do?  What are our goals and accomplishments?  I think you'll be impressed with our eight-page summary of 2021 produced by our president, Laura Templeton.  It's attractive, easy-to-read and very compelling!  You can view it online here:https://midd.me/TZSc
and print it out, if you like.  Or drop by the Center for a copy.  

Thanks again for your support - donations, attending our events and classes, shopping with us, volunteering, participating in our shows, being our ambassador in the community and spreading the word for us!  EASY way to help -- "like" and share our social media posts!  This helps more than you know!  Art for all!!

See you soon!
Hope

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Hello friends!

I don't usually send out two MEMBERS MEMOS in a month, but aren't you lucky?  :-)  Here's a second brief update and a small plea...

There's A LOT going on Saturday with Monroe Blooms on 6/18.  There will be vendors at the Farmers' Market and of course all the awesome shopping downtown.  

BUT... PLEASE don't forget about us in all the rush ...

Our artists and makers will be setting up outside the art center to sell their works and our teachers will be holding some fabulous drop-in workshops ...
SO here's my plea - will you stop by the art center FIRST (or as soon as you can) and check out the awesome workshops, art, jewelry, pottery, home decor, gifts, plants and MORE that we offer?  ALL made by our members - with skill and love.

Our artists and makers could have set up with the city farmers' market (for a fee of course) in a more central, some would say better location -- but they choose to support MWCA in trying (it takes a VILLAGE!) to make this place a vibrant and interesting place to visit and shop. I can't emphasize enough how much this means to MWCA.

Loyalty.  It means a lot to me, personally, and it's one of the things that make this precious place work -- our loyal members, customers, students and artist/makers who are all ambassadors for our little non-profit community art center.  We wouldn't be here without you all.

So please, don't forget about us -- the workshops, pop-up shops outside, the gift shop inside and the Tiny Art Show.  I know you'll find at least a couple of things you'll love.  Tell your friends.  BRING your friends.  

By the way ... Social Media -- Please share our Facebook posts.  Review us on Facebook and tag us @monroewaltonarts - if you make your post public, I can share it.  This social media presence helps more than you can imagine.

90% of your purchase price goes directly to the artist during these pop-up events and Soiree Workshops; 10% helps to support your local non-profit community arts here at Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts! We truly appreciate our artists who are setting up outside the center on this promising to be super hot day on June 18!  Please show them some love!

Please come by and browse - from:

• Beth Trinh: pottery
• Dawn Smith: stained glass
• Nancy Duchaine: quilts, fiber arts
• Bob Richardson: plants
• Kim Moore: wood pyrography home decor and earrings
• Eileen Wainwright: embroidered tees, bags and more
• Donna Campo: felt flowers
• Lynn Hess & Marlene Buchanan: books
• Angie DiMella: jewelry. windchimes
• Jena Kent: local honey, soaps
• Gina Bramble: photography
• Tracey Temple: jewelry
• Kamden Ecker: original art & prints
• Elise Hoffman: prints, jewelry
• Lindsey Welch & Hope Reese: resin art tumblers
• Karl Duffey: original art
• Michelle Johnson: jewelry

Here's a link to the three workshops we'll hold on Saturday - beading, pottery and drawing/painting: 
https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html

Bottom line - please don't forget about us, bring your friends and have a great time supporting local arts!

thanks so much
Hope

PS  - 
Sip & Paint is Friday June 17.  See the painting and more info here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/adult-classes.html
And
Summer Art Camps are close to being sold out!  Three camps remain - Register ASAP if interested! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/summer-art-camp.html
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​Hello MWCA friends!

Once a month (or so), I send out this "insider info" to our members.  Thank you for your support of local art!  Here's your June MEMO.

IN THE GALLERY
Our TINY ART SHOW & SALE is up through July 7.  We will hold the TINY ART Reception from 6 - 7:30 pm on Friday, June 10.  Come see this fun show!  Buy something that tickles your fancy ... We've already had LOTS of sales!

UPCOMING SHOWS
Our annual Regional Juried Show coming up this fall.  All the details and guidelines are on our website, including the jurists and judge for the Regional Show.  Thanks to our member, Babs Kall, who has contacts throughout the art community in Athens, we have some fabulous artists with impressive credentials as jurists.  Learn more here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html
You can download and print the guidelines there, or drop by the center for copies.

ART GUILD MEETING: June 11 & 25
Sculpture with Joe Gargasz

The next guild meeting will feature the sculpture talents of Joe Gargasz, https://sites.google.com/site/gargaszart. He'll do a presentation and pour a molded piece that he'll leave in the sculpture garden to cure.

June 11th 10:00am - 12:00pm-ish - presentation and casting
June 25th 10:00am - 12:00pm-ish - unmolding

Our Guild meetings are open to all current members and are free to attend.  Our goal is to expose our members to various art forms, educate and also to build a community of support for local arts!  

If you're a current member, you're invited!

UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

MORE CLASSES and read more about these events (photos, how to register, fees): https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html

SUMMER CAMP is now taking registrations, too!!  These weeks fill early and very quickly!  https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/summer-art-camp.html

NEW Preschool Art Summer Program: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/kids-classes.html
We are especially delighted to welcome author William Walsh for a creative writing workshop - Saturday, June 11.  You must pre-register by June 8.  https://monroewaltonarts.square.site/product/william-walsh-creative-writing/2056?cs=true&cst=custom

Our calendar of events and classes: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like to meet new people and get involved with your local non-profit art center?  Email our Volunteer Chair, Lori Volk for more information! Sunshine01310@gmail.com


MONROE BLOOMS & SATURDAY SOIREE  https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html
Saturday Soiree: Monroe Blooms Flower & ART Festival
Saturday, June 18 from 10 - 4
Pop-Up Shops outside the art center by our artists and makers!
Downtown Monroe Event!  Lots of floral fun in downtown shops!
Saturday Soirees are our monthly creative parties! Join us for family fun!

HERE AT MWCA:
EGG HUNT
We will have one of our fun "EGG HUNTS" downtown - find a clear globe with a ticket inside (we will hide 20 eggs) and turn it in for a free pottery gnome made by Rebecca and our potters!  One per family - please.

Draw and Paint an Azalea with Carlee
Drop in from 10:15 am - 3 pm
Fun for all ages!  $8 per painting.  Did you know that the native azalea is Georgia's state flower?

Pottery project: Sunflower or Daffodil Garden Stake with Rebecca  -- 
Drop in on the hour from 11 - 4
Our most popular workshop returns!! Drop in to hand-build floral pottery garden stake!  All ages -- Littles will need help from a grown-up!  Drop in on the hour - each workshop begins on the hour at 11, 12, 1, 2 and 3:00. Your flower will be ready in two weeks. Fee: $25

Beaded Bracelets with Julie
Drop in from 10 - 2.  
$8 per bracelet - charms available, too (extra for charms).  Julie will have hundreds of beads for you to choose from to make your own beaded bracelet.  All ages!

Our Saturday Soirees are sponsored by Animal Care Hospital at Bold Springs.  Thank you Dr. Reese!


2021 IMPACT REPORT
Why support MWCA?  What do we do?  What are our goals and accomplishments?  I think you'll be impressed with our eight-page summary of 2021 produced by our president, Laura Templeton.  It's attractive, easy-to-read and very compelling!  You can view it online here:https://midd.me/TZSc
and print it out, if you like.  Or drop by the Center for a copy.  

Thanks again for your support - donations, attending our events and classes, shopping with us, volunteering, participating in our shows, being our ambassador in the community and spreading the word for us!  EASY way to help -- "like" and share our social media posts!  This helps more than you know!  Art for all!!
See you soon!
Hope

​Hello MWCA friends!

Once a month (or so), I send out this "insider info" to our members.  Thank you for your support of local art!  Here's your MAY MEMO.

IN THE GALLERY
Our Middle School Student Art Show AND Congressional Art Competition are both currently in display in our gallery.  The Congressional Show is up through May 12; the Middle School Student Art Show is up through May 19 when we will hold the Reception from 6 - 7:30.  Come see these great shows -- full of wondrous local student talent.

UPCOMING SHOWS
The Tiny Art Show & Sale is right around the corner!!  Our annual Regional Juried Show coming up this fall.  All the details and guidelines are on our website, including the jurists and judge for the Regional Show.  Thanks to our member, Babs Kall, who has contacts throughout the art community in Athens, we have some fabulous artists with impressive credentials as jurists.  Learn more here about both shows: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html  You can download and print the guidelines for both shows there, or drop by the center for copies.

NATURE MEETS ART GARDEN TOUR on May 14
Don't miss!!  Tickets are on sale now for $30!  We have seven private home gardens (all new this year!) and two very cool public gardens on this year's tour.  Drop by the Center or call 770-207-8937 to buy your tickets.  Please note that if you buy over the phone, you'll still have to drop by the center at your convenience to pick up your Map and Garden Tour wristband/ticket.  More info:
https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/garden-tour-information.html

We'll open a little early on Saturday - 9:45 - if you want to drop by and buy or pick up your tickets then.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

• MORE CLASSES and read more about these events (photos, how to register, fees): https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html

SUMMER CAMP is now taking registrations, too!!  These weeks fill early and very quickly!  https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/summer-art-camp.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like to meet new people and get involved with your local non-profit art center?  Email our Volunteer Chair, Lori Volk for more information! Sunshine01310@gmail.com

POP UP ARTISTS' MARKET -- ART FESTIVAL
We have TWO main opportunities for artists/artisans/makers to sell directly to the public via a POP UP SHOP:
Monroe Blooms and Fall Fest
Our next really big event for market artists is ...
MONROE BLOOMS/Saturday Soiree -- June 18 

POP UP SHOPS DURING Blooms
if you'd like to have a pop up shop, it will run the way we always do things - you can set up a table and/or tent outside.  First come, first served - you can be in the grassy areas but don't block sidewalks.  I don't assign spots.  You will take care of your own customers (taking payments) and settle up with us at the end of the day for 10%.  NO RENTAL FEE. 

I recently had a meeting with Leigh Ann from the city who informed me that Monroe Blooms will be much more geared to an adult shopping day - focused on flowers of course and ART.  Did you see that - ART!  Almost kinda like an ART FESTIVAL -   boy, does this excite me!!  :-)

Please RSVP by responding to this email.  If you are already in our Gift Shop, you will be approved to have a Pop Up Shop during Blooms.  If you are a member but NOT already in the shop, your work will have to be juried into Blooms.  Email photos of sample works by responding to this email.

The city will have booths on Court Street and maybe other places but ours are FREE - with only a 10% commission paid to us on what you sell.  You won't find a better deal anywhere.

If you'd like to run a fun workshop - I recommend a price point of $15 - 25, please let me know by June 1 so I can get the word out.  I need a description and photo of the project.  I like to have 2 - 4 workshops on our Soiree days.

2021 IMPACT REPORT
Why support MWCA?  What do we do?  What are our goals and accomplishments?  I think you'll be impressed with our eight-page summary of 2021 produced by our president, Laura Templeton.  It's attractive, easy-to-read and very compelling!  You can view it online here:https://midd.me/TZSc
and print it out, if you like.  Or drop by the Center for a copy.  
​
Thanks again for your support - donations, attending our events and classes, shopping with us, volunteering, participating in our shows, being our ambassador in the community and spreading the word for us!  EASY way to help -- "like" and share our social media posts!  This helps more than you know!  Art for all!!

See you soon!
Hope

Hello MWCA friends!

Once a month (or so), I send out this "insider info" to our members.  Thank you for your support of local art!

YOU'RE INVITED
Our Elementary Student Art Show Reception is TONIGHT (Thursday 3/24) from 6 - 7:30.  Come see this happy, lively show - it comes down tonight after the reception.  Our next Show is for High School Students and it opens next week on Wednesday.  SCAD will judge the High School Show and award scholarships, as usual.

UPCOMING SHOWS
We have the Tiny Art Show & Sale and our annual Regional Juried Show coming up.  All the details and guidelines are on our website, including the jurists and judge for the Regional Show.  Thanks to our member, Babs Kall, who has contacts throughout the art community in Athens, we have some fabulous artists with impressive credentials as jurists.  Learn more here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html  You can download and print the guideline for both shows there, or drop by the center for copies.

SPEAKING OF SHOWS ...
Why should you enter local art shows like ours?
For opportunities to:

• Display your artwork to the public
• Sell your artwork.  If you are not entering our shows, you are missing a prime opportunity to sell your work as we consistently sell more 2D art in each new show.  We sold 21 pieces in the latest Members Show, alone.
• Show support for your local art gallery
• Be a part of and support a larger community of artists
• Challenge yourself and stretch your abilities

2021 IMPACT REPORT
Why support MWCA?  What do we do?  What are our goals and accomplishments?  I think you'll be impressed with our eight-page summary of 2021 produced by our president, Laura Templeton.  It's attractive, easy-to-read and very compelling!  Drop by the Center for a copy.  

NATURE MEETS ART GARDEN TOUR on May 14
Don't miss!!  Tickets will go on sale in early April and once we sell out (which we expect to) we will have to close down sales!  We have seven private home gardens (all new this year!) and two very cool public gardens on this year's tour.  Watch our Facebook page or this page on our website for the launch of our ticket sales: 
https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html
We've already got some sneak peek photos on this page!

**If your business (or if you know of or work for a business locally that might be interested) would like to be one of our sponsors, we have some nice perks for you!  Email me and I'll send you a Sponsor Form for you to take a look at.**

MEMBERS ONLY - FREE - PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP with Andrea Kindl -- GUILD MEETING
Saturday, April 23 from 8 am - 2 pm
This workshop is open to any current MWCA member and is free for members to attend. Guild meetings are opportunities for artists to come together to share and learn from each other.

See YOU Saturday, April 23 for a time of fellowship and learning!  PLEASE RSVP by emailing Juli Tredwell at juli.tredwell@gmail.com

Location:  William-Harris Homestead, 3636 Ga Hwy 11, Monroe Ga

Andrea is an accomplished, award-winning Atlanta area studio and plein air artist.  She uses a limited palette and focuses on shape and value for her compositions. Andrea mainly paints in oils and she also uses acrylics, gouache and watercolors to visually describe and express her surroundings. We are honored to have her lead this workshop!  Learn more about her here: andreakindl.com

More info, including suggested supply list here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html

UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

• Tomorrow (Friday 3/25) -- Sip and Paint with Donna -- RSVP required
• Saturday from 1 - 4 -- Old Time Music Open Jam (3/26)
• Saturday from 6 - 8 -- Evening Beading with Julie (3/26) -- RSVP required
• Friday, April 8 -- Unicorn Day (Downtown Monroe event)
• Saturday, April 9 -- Saturday Soiree with drop-in workshops
• MORE CLASSES and read more about these events (photos, how to register, fees): https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html

SUMMER CAMP is now taking registrations, too!!  These weeks fill early and very quickly!  https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/summer-art-camp.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Would you like to meet new people and get involved with your local non-profit art center?  Email our Volunteer Chair, Lori Volk for more information! Sunshine01310@gmail.com

Thanks again for your support - donations, attending our events and classes, shopping with us, volunteering, participating in our shows, being our ambassador in the community and spreading the word for us!  EASY way to help -- "like" and share our social media posts!  This helps more than you know!  Art for all!!

See you soon!
Hope

1 -- GUILD MEETING
Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2pm
DIGITAL ART: An Introduction

Our first Guild meeting in over two years! 

Digital Art is a new concept to many of us. What is it? How is it done? What software and hardware do you use?

Join us as two digital artists, Carlee Wooddell and Elise Hoffman, discuss this exciting media and answer your questions. They will also share a brief demonstration.

This meeting is open to any current MWCA member and is free for members to attend. Guild meetings are opportunities for artists to come together to share and learn from each other.

See YOU Saturday for a time of fellowship and learning!
We're looking at PLEIN AIR PAINTING as our April topic as we gear up for the Garden Tour on May 14!  Fun!

Juli Tredwell is our new Guild Chair.  Many thanks to her for pulling these important meetings together for us!!

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2 -- Check out our classes here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/classes--events.html

This weekend alone we are offering Pottery, Tai Chi, Sip and Paint, our guild meeting, Journaling and Sunday Write-In.  60+ classes every month!!  

New offerings you may not know about: book club, preschool art,  and Old Time Music Open Jam are coming up!  Drop by, call or check out the website for more information.

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3 -- Gallery Shows
The Members Show's last day is Feb. 24.  Pick up is Friday and Saturday Feb 25-26 from 11am - 5pm.  Next, we enter our school show season through May. 

We welcome our NEW Gallery chair, Reed Templeton!

Do you know about the Tiny Art Show?  Read about our upcoming shows here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html

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4 -- GARDEN TOUR -- MAY 14
We're bringing back our most popular event and fundraiser!  Volunteers are needed and you will be hearing from our new board member, Lori Volk - our new Volunteer Chair.  

We're also looking forward to bringing back the CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR this year.  Volunteers to serve on the planning committee are needed NOW!!  Please help us - many hands make light work! 

Would you like to help with either (or both!) of these fun events?  Let me know!  Garden and Christmas volunteers are especially needed to serve as docents in each garden and home.  As with last year - volunteers get a FREE ticket to the Tour.  Docents will work half of the time and can go on the Tour for the remainder of the time.  It's a great way to get involved and help us out with these crucial fund-raisers. 

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5 -- BUSINESS SPONSORS
Do you own or work for a local business?  Business Sponsors are featured in our Social Media and our website and are listed in EVERY newsletter.  Be an important and positive part of supporting local arts by sponsoring us.  More information can be found here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/join--support-mwca.html

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HELP!
Respond to this email if you'd like to help our new board members with their tasks:  Gallery, Guild or Volunteer and I'll forward your email to the correct person.  

THANKS!!
We had such a wonderful time on Saturday 2/12 at the SOUPer Bowl Saturday event!  So many thanks to all who had a part in this - volunteering to greet and serve and also many great home cooks who brought in chili, soup and desserts!!
Y'all are the best!
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