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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
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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!! 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!! *** August 19 BBQ & Saturday Soiree https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/saturday-soirees-and-other-special-events.html Our Soirees are fun family events - drop in workshop(s) for all ages! No hassle, no pre-registration required. Drop by and see what we have going on! Browse the gallery and shop while you're here and be sure to pick up a current class & event list. Lots of relaxing fun! SPECIALS TODAY ONLY ...
Homemade BBQ by our members! Support our pottery studio - kiln repairs needed! Get a BBQ plate with ALL the fixin's for a suggested minimum donation of $10 -- sandwich, sides and a dessert! We start serving at 11:30 and serve until we run out! Come early! DROP-IN WORKSHOPS: Pottery project: Face mug with Rebecca -- make a hand-built fun face mug or mug with stamps! -- $25 -- all ages. Drop in from 11 - 3. Your creation will be ready in two weeks. Mini Make & Take Spin Art -- $5 each! All ages! Drop in from 11 - 3! *** TEACHERS NEEDED When I took this job many years ago, I didn't know that the most difficult part of my job would be finding teachers! We can go months without launching brand-new classes by new-to-us teachers. Suddenly, the heavens are smiling on MWCA and we have four new teachers! Steven Spelman has launched his metal casting workshops and Kimberly Hart has started her weekly Beginner Belly Dancing class, plus we have two new potentials! So I got serious and created a JOTFORM for our NEW CLASS PROPOSALS in the hopes that even more awesome teachers are waiting in the wings. 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! *** 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. Shop artists, you have until September 1 to claim your spot, after that, we will open to other members. 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. PLEASE NOTE >>> The tree on the corner is being cut down. Sadly, it is diseased and dying. It may still be standing on October 14; I'm not sure what the timeline is. If it's still standing, please note that the area under the tree on the corner is RESERVED for our own fundraisers!! Space is limited so sign up soon! We will consider allowing those not already in the Shop into the pop up market at Fall Fest, if we have spots still available after September 1. 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! *** THIS WEEK AT MWCA (August 14 - 20) * In the Gallery OLD MEETS NEW Pottery & Digital Art Show and Sale Come see -- and shop! -- this beautiful show! If you LOVE handmade local pottery, this show & sale is a don't miss. Digital art, too AND A collection of pottery from private collections - which of these potters has been featured at the Smithsonian? THIS is the perfect time to shop for Christmas for the pottery lover in your life. New works continually added to make this an ever-changing exhibit. Closes August 22. * In the gift shop: over 70 local artists and makers are featured -- unique, beautiful, handmade items * CLASSES *Sunday (open 1-5) Write-In with Barbara Beginner Belly Dancing (N*E*W!) * Monday (open 11-4) Private painting lessons available Monday - Saturday * Tuesday (open 11-5) Teen pottery Beginner pottery Oil Painting * Wednesday (open 11-5) Acrylic painting Pottery for kids Pottery for Adults Drawing for Kids Drawing for Adults * Thursday (open 11-5) Adult pottery Open Studio Painting Monroe Makers * Friday (open 10-5) Adult pottery Watercolor painting Scribblers Christian Writing Club Beginner Belly Dancing Painting Party with Jennifer * Saturday (open 10-5) Oil Painting BBQ & Saturday Soiree Old Time Music Open Jam Walton Writers Zoom call 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. As usual in the gift shop, we keep 25% of the sale. Drop by or call the art center to pay your booth fee ASAP!
*** 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 Old Meets New Pottery and Digital Art Show and Sale Open now through August 22 -- Amazing show and sale, especially if you LOVE POTTERY! Come do some early Christmas shopping for anyone on your list that appreciates local, handmade, unique and beautiful pottery. The digital art is beautiful, too! REGIONAL SHOW opens August 30! *** UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS - Go to our website to learn more -- dozens of classes & events every month!!
* A quick list of ways you can help and volunteer opportunities can be found HERE. 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!! See you soon! Hope hello members!
Just a few updates! See our latest -- new & improved -- newsletter (if you missed it) for details about more classes and events, including N*E*W classes. 60+ classes and events in July! Did you notice the new format? What do you think? The goal is to make the newsletter more streamlined and easier to find information that YOU are interested in. *** FREE MEMBERS-ONLY GUILD MEETING Framing How To's with NancyJeanette Long Saturday, July 29 at 3:00 We get a LOT of questions about how to frame for our gallery shows and shop. NancyJeanette has been an artist for decades and has some tricks, tips and tools to share with you! Please RSVP to Juli Tredwell. Watch our Facebook page for details! *** SUBMISSIONS OPEN NOW!!! <<PLEASE SHARE with your friends!>> REGIONAL JURIED SHOW SUBMISSIONS are open now through July 31. GO HERE to find the link to download the guidelines and also for the link to the submission form: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html *** 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 Old Meets New Pottery and Digital Art Show and Sale Open now through August 22 -- Amazing show and sale, especially if you LOVE POTTERY! Come do some early Christmas shopping for anyone on your list that appreciates local, handmade, unique and beautiful pottery. The digital art is beautiful, too! *** Cruise for the Arts We have been approached with an opportunity to raise funds through a local travel agency, Alita Travel, LLC. It is simple (and fun!) -- if you plan to cruise anytime in 2023-2025, simply book your cruise through Denise Bergeland at 706-347-2121. Invite your friends and family to do the same! This applies to anyone here in the US. Book either or both a River Cruise or Ocean Cruise anywhere in the world with Alita Travel and $300 will be contributed to the Arts Center. All passengers will also receive extra promotions and on-board credits. MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH ALITA TRAVEL and Deposit made by Dec. 31st 2023 for 2023, 2024, 2025 cruises. Cruise Lines that apply: RIVER CRUISES: Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Scenic Taulk, Viking, American Cruise Line or American Queen OCEAN CRUISE LINES: Regent, Seabourn, Silversea, Atlas Voyages, Viking, Oceania, or Azamara. (Celebrity will be considered for suites) Please reach out to anyone who would like to cruise! Feel free to forward this email to your friends. We really appreciate your help! QUESTIONS? Contact Denise Bergeland, President Alita Travel, for more information at 706-347-2121. Facebook page: Alita Travel *** Does your organization need a speaker? Reach out to me and help us spread the word about the wonders of our local community arts center! *** UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS - Go to our website to learn more
Happy summer to you all! (this was emailed on 6/8/23)
Just making sure you know about a MEMBERS-ONLY event this Saturday! It's been on our website, in our "big" Mailchimp newsletters and on Facebook ... but just in case ... Guild Meeting Photo Light Box Demo Saturday, June 10th 2:00pm Exciting news! MWCA has purchased a light box for members to photograph their artwork for social media and promotion purposes. Photographer Gina Bramble will teach an instructional demo with lighting tips and tricks utilizing the new equipment. The lightbox will then be available for members to use anytime the art center is open. Learning how to use the equipment independently by attending this meeting is highly recommended as staff may not always be available to assist. FREE to members only. If you'd like to join MWCA, drop by the center or learn more HERE Please contact Juli Tredwell at [email protected] to RSVP or if you have any questions. ******** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in the beginning planning stages for TWO big events here in support of MWCA: * The Christmas Tour of Homes in December and * a NEW event, ARTINI, to be held in April 2024. We need dedicated and hard-working volunteers to serve on the planning committees for these exciting events. Would you like more information? Contact Lori Volk, our volunteer coordinator, and she will help you find your place here -- make new friends and MAKE A DIFFERENCE! ******** A NEW FUN EVENT: LEARN more HERE ******** UPCOMING SHOWS -- learn more HERE Hello MWCA Members!
Hope this finds you well! Here are a few quick updates... This Saturday! -- May 20 MONROE BLOOMS Saturday, May 20. We will be open from 10 - 6. This is our "Saturday Soiree" for May. Our Soirees are fun family events - drop in workshop(s) for all ages! No hassle, no pre-registration required. Drop by and see what we have going on! HERE AT MWCA POP UP SHOPS from 9am - 3pm Many of our artists and makers will have PoP-uP Shops outside the art center - please drop by and browse their offerings, plus, of course, our Artists' Market featuring 70 local artists inside our building! WORKSHOPS: Sunflower Garden Stake Workshop from 10-3 with Rebecca Braswell. Make a beautiful sunflower to decorate your garden. Sunflowers will be ready in two weeks. $25. Fun for all ages - little ones may need the help of their grownup. Face-painting with Rebecca McCartt from 11 - 3. Price varies. Also - Old Time Music Open Jam will be held May 20 from 1 - 4! AND ... a fun scavenger hunt, too!! Our clear "eggs" will be hidden around town - return one to us for a free BLOOMS felt flower or pottery magnet! ONE per family please! CITY OF MONROE events and workshops for the festival: https://www.monroedowntown.com/downtown/page/monroe-blooms-flower-festival *** CURRENTLY IN THE GALLERY: High School Student Art Show This show is open through May 18. You're invited to the closing reception to honor the artists -- Thursday, May 18 from 6-7:30pm. TINY ART SHOW opens next week! Open call for tiny art! You don’t have to be a member and this show is not juried! **Art drop off is Friday and Saturday — May 19-20!** Monroe Blooms is scheduled for one of our drop-off dates (Saturday, May 20) and so Monroe will be a busy place - streets will be closed from 6am-4pm and parking will be difficult. If possible, please drop off your art for the Tiny Art Show on Friday from 11am - 5pm. We will stay open on Saturday May 20 until 6pm. Monroe Blooms should be over and streets opened back up by 4:00. Learn all about it here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html Paintings, mixed media, pottery, photography, fiber and more! *** FRAMES FOR SALE! FOR MEMBERS ONLY!!! We had some frames - each worth 100's of dollars - donated to us! If you'd like up to three frames, they are priced at $7 - $25, depending on size. Come take a look - Especially for you members who enter our art shows or are in our shop - please come and get some (we are limiting it to three at this time)! *** CELEBRATION OF LIFE The Coffmans will be celebrating the life and love of their beloved son, Christopher, from 2 - 4 pm on Sunday, May 21. They will have a simple gathering led by Scott Dilley followed by a time to share loving memories and music. Many of you know how much Donna, who is our Education Chair, and her family mean to us. If you know the Coffmans, please consider yourself invited to this special event. *** Our Guild Members and Tiny Art Show entrants have been asked to create a small work of art on a 5″ x 5″ panel. You can help support our local non-profit community art center AND get a great tiny piece of art, too! What a fun way to add some special art to your décor for just $29. All proceeds will benefit MWCA. Tiny Art Show entrants will receive a 5" x 5" panel as part of their entry fee. Our members who are not in the Tiny Art Show can purchase a panel for $3 and be included in The First Dibs Sale. Participation is voluntary, but of course we are hopeful for your participation and it is much appreciated. 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, June 24 from 6 - 8 pm, you must purchase a Selection Ticket in advance using our online form. We will open up the ticket sales on June 15, based on the number of items our artists have created. 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 June 24) and continues until all selections have been made. Be a part of this fun night ... even if you didn't buy a Selection Ticket! 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. Cannot attend? You CAN send a friend/family member in your place to select for you. *** CLASS UPDATES
*** Volunteer! If you're interested in volunteering, please email our volunteer chair, Lori Volk: [email protected] *** CLASSES AND EVENTS Take a look at ALL our offerings HERE!! CALENDAR - this can be handy, too - I'm working on updating our calendar for MAY. We are working on some new GUILD (members' only) events -so stay tuned! What's an EASY, FREE and super-helpful way to support local arts? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - like and share our posts! You have no idea how helpful it is to do this and it just takes a second! It is a tremendous help to get the word out about local arts and local artists. THANK YOU!!! 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 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. art for all! Hope Hello MWCA Members!
Hope this finds you well! Here are a few quick updates... What's an EASY, FREE and super-helpful way to support local arts? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - like and share our posts! You have no idea how helpful it is to do this and it just takes a second! It is a tremendous help to get the word out about local arts and local artists. THANK YOU!!! Nature Meets Art Garden Tour Buy your tickets - visit the art center or go online. More info HERE Five local gardens on tour to inspire and motivate you! Saturday, APRIL 29 - BBQ FUNDRAISER from 11:30 until we sell out! Our much-requested BBQ fundraiser is back! We have some excellent cooks here!! The fundraiser is for our gallery, shop, pottery studio and classrooms -- a number one priority is to buy and install new security cameras. We also need new chairs and easels. The BBQ plate includes a sandwich, cole slaw, chips and a cookie/brownie for $9. Please support your local arts center by buying a BBQ plate and baked goods ... and help is needed too, to prepare foods. If you'd like to help out, please follow THIS LINK. THANK YOU for ALL the ways you love us and support local arts!!! MONROE BLOOMS & POP UP ARTISTS' MARKET We have TWO main opportunities for our members who are 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 -- May 20 from 9am - 2pm (these are the hours of the city event) This year, you must pay $15 by May 18 to reserve your spot > HERE or visit the art center to pay. 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). You must already be an artist in our Shop to have a pop-up shop. On May 20 - you will set up a table and/or tent outside. Be ready by 9 am as the city has set the hours from 9am - 2pm. 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. PLEASE NOTE >>> The area under the tree on the corner is RESERVED for our own fundraisers!! Space is limited so sign up soon! We will consider allowing those not already in the Shop into the pop up market at Blooms -- you must be a member of course, and your work will have to be juried into Blooms. Email photos of sample works by responding to this email. CURRENTLY IN THE GALLERY: High School Student Art Show This show is open through May 18. You're invited to the closing reception to honor the artists on May 18 from 6-7:30pm. Volunteer! If you're interested in volunteering, please email our volunteer chair, Lori Volk: [email protected] CLASSES AND EVENTS Take a look at ALL our offerings HERE!! CALENDAR - this can be handy, too - I'm working on updating our calendar for MAY. We are working on some new GUILD (members' only) events -so stay tuned! 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 Hello MWCA Members!
Hope this finds you well on this gorgeous spring day! Here are a few quick updates... 1 -- POP UP ARTISTS' MARKET -- ART FESTIVAL We have TWO main opportunities for our members who are 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 -- May 20 from 9am - 2pm (these are the hours of the city event) This year, you must pay $15 by May 18 to reserve your spot > HERE or visit the art center to pay. 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). You must already be an artist in our Shop to have a pop-up shop. On May 20 - you will set up a table and/or tent outside. Be ready by 9 am as the city has set the hours from 9am - 2pm. 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. PLEASE NOTE >>> The area under the tree on the corner is RESERVED for our own fundraisers!! Space is limited so sign up soon! We will consider allowing those not already in the Shop into the pop up market at Blooms -- you must be a member of course, and your work will have to be juried into Blooms. Email photos of sample works by responding to this email. If you'd like to run a fun workshop - I recommend a price point of $15 - 25, please let me know by May 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. 2 -- Guild Event - plein air painting workshop with Andrea Kindl (free - a members-only benefit) Saturday, April 15 from 8 am - 4 pm Location: Private farm in the Bold Springs area - address will be provided when you RSVP Join other MWCA members at our April Art Guild Meeting - if you're a Member, you're invited! Supplies needed:
**RSVP by emailing our Guild Chair, Juli Tredwell -- [email protected] -- by APRIL 13.** 3 -- UNICORN DAY & Saturday Soiree! One of our most popular events -- and it's a city-wide event -- is coming up on Saturday, April 15! We will have lots of unicorn-themed gifts made by our artists plus these workshops:
4 -- CURRENTLY IN THE GALLERY: Middle School Student Art Show This show is open through April 13. You're invited to the closing reception to honor the artists on April 13 from 6-7:30pm. 5 -- AUTHORS' NIGHT wine and cheese reception Meet our Book Nook Authors - Saturday, April 22 from 7 - 9 pm. Free and YOU'RE INVITED. Talk to local authors and relax in our lovely art center. Many different genre authors will be here including mystery, young adult, romance, general fiction, paranormal and more. A fun evening to socialize with our fabulous writers! 6 -- Volunteer! If you're interested in volunteering, please email our volunteer chair, Lori Volk: [email protected] 7 -- 2023 NATURE MEETS ART Garden Tour Saturday, May 6 from 10am - 4pm Rain or shine event! ALL the details HERE! Five local gardens on tour to inspire and motivate you! We will showcase a little something for everyone whether you're an experienced gardener or a newbie ... or have a large garden or an intimate in-town space.
Volunteers are needed, too:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094AADA822A3FC1-may62023 Volunteers work one shift of either 10am - 1pm - or - 1pm - 4pm and receive a FREE ticket to tour the gardens on their "off shift". 8 -- CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Thanks to the efforts of Zach Coffman and Penny Anderson we have some great previews of the gardens on the Tour PLUS Zach is creating some really nice (SHORT -- like a minute or two!) videos on social media highlighting some of our events and classes. You can also see some of the new items in the shop! Visit us @monroewaltoncenterforthe arts on Facebook and @monroewaltonarts on Instagram. Please like or follow us! And feel free to share our posts on your own social media. You have no idea how HUGE a help it is to get the positive message of our local arts programs out into our community. 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. Look out for details for a BBQ fundraiser coming up on April 29. 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 Hello friends!
Here are a few quick updates! 1 -- Guild Event - field trip! (a members-only benefit) Saturday, March 11 at 10 am Guild Field Trip We will tour the Lyndon House in Athens If you're a current MWCA Member, you're invited! Join us on a short trip to Athens to see the 48th annual Juried Exhibition on Saturday, March 11th. We'll carpool from MWCA leaving at 10:00am and arrive at the Lyndon House around 10:30am. Feel free to meet us there if you choose. After the exhibit we will enjoy lunch together in Athens. Please email Juli to RSVP so we can coordinate as many details as possible ahead of time. More info on the exhibit - https://www.accgov.com/10239/47th-Juried-Exhibition **RSVP by emailing our Guild Chair, Juli Tredwell -- [email protected] -- by March 9.** 2 -- CURRENTLY IN THE GALLERY: Elementary Student Art Show The happiest show of the year is here! Come see our Elementary Student Art Show featuring public and private schools in our county! This show is open through March 16. You're invited to the closing reception to honor the artists on 3/16 from 6-7:30pm. Atha Road Elementary George Walton Academy Harmony Grove Elementary Loganville Christian Academy Loganville Elementary Monroe Elementary Walnut Grove Elementary Youth Elementary Sharon Elementary will be installed on Sunday 3 -- MARCH CLASSES AND EVENTS Our MARCH calendar is updated with 70+ classes & events!! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html Our next Saturday Soiree is set for March 11! 4 -- Volunteer! If you're interested in volunteering, please email our volunteer chair, Lori Volk: [email protected] 5 -- A new way to support local arts ... ASK YOUR TAX ADVISOR ABOUT THESE SPECIAL TAX BENEFITS OF DONATING TO MWCA: At any age, because MWCA is a 501 (c) (3) organization, donations can usually be treated as charitable deductions on your tax return. QCD If you’re 70-1/2 or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) by donating up to $100,000 per tax year directly from your traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to charities - without adding to your taxable income – and receive significant tax savings even if you don’t itemize. If you’re age 72 or older, QCD’s also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). You cannot keep retirement funds in your account indefinitely. You generally have to start taking withdrawals from your IRA, SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, or retirement plan account when you reach age 72. Your required minimum distribution is the minimum amount you must withdraw from your account each year and include in your income. QCD’s can be used to partially or completely satisfy the requirement, but are not added to taxable income. DONATING STOCK Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts is also able to accept transfers of stock as donations. If you give securities such as stock or mutual funds, you might avoid capital gains. As always, you should consult with your tax advisor before making any of these described donations. THANK YOU to our supporters! 6 -- 2023 NATURE MEETS ART Garden Tour Saturday, May 6 from 10am - 4pm Rain or shine event! Five local gardens on tour to inspire and motivate you! We will showcase a little something for everyone whether you're an experienced gardener or a newbie ... or have a large garden or an intimate in-town space.
Volunteers are needed, too: Garden Greeters Plein Air Painters and Garden Musicians If you are interested, please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094AADA822A3FC1-may62023 Volunteers work one shift of either 10 - 1 or 1 - 4 and receive a FREE ticket to tour the gardens on their "off shift". 7 -- Fun videos on social media! Thanks to the efforts of Zach Coffman and Jennifer Dominy, we have some cool (SHORT -- like a minute or two!) videos on social media highlighting some of our events and classes. If you'd like a little peek inside, be sure to visit us @monroewaltoncenterforthe arts on Facebook and @monroewaltonarts on Instagram. Please like or follow us! And feel free to share our posts on your own social media. You have no idea how HUGE a help it is to get the positive message of our local arts programs out into our community. 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. Hello friends!
Here are a few quick updates! 1 -- Members Show Reception -- Friday, January 27 (TONIGHT!) 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! Margaret Warfield (who judged the show) will be here to present the awards. You're invited! 2 -- Guild Meeting Saturday, Feb 4 at 3:30 - 5pm THE SCIENCE OF PAINT Have you ever noticed a work of art with a hairline cracks in its surface? Have you ever wondered why some colors in a painting yellow or disappear over time? In the February guild meeting, oil painter and instructor, Kamden Ecker, will explain some of the chemistry behind paint. She will explain why not every white pigment is the same, why it is important to start with oil and end with oil, and why varnish may not be preserving your painting. Also, she will discuss fascinating and problematic pigments throughout the history of art. Kamden will primarily discuss oil paints, but will briefly discuss other media as well. Step up your painting practice by understanding some fascinating science! We'll enjoy a time of fellowship and light refreshments, too! RSVP by emailing our Guild Chair, Juli Tredwell 3 -- Latest newsletter I sent out our "big" email on Thursday. If you missed it, here is a link to that newsletter. It contains information about all our classes and upcoming events - including our "SOUP-er" popular SOUP-er Bowl event! 4 -- Volunteer news If you're interested in volunteering, HERE is a link to our most recent volunteer newsletter. 5 -- YOUR business can sponsor us! Our 2023 Sponsor Campaign ends 2/15. Please follow this link and see how your business and support local arts and make a difference! https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/sponsorship.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. 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. Art for all! Hope |
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