Minutes of the Bloomington Watercolor Society
February 11, 2019, St Marks Methodist Church
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Kitty Garlock, President.
Hospitality –
Carla Hedges thanked Mary Walker, Delores Schneider, Penny Lulich, Jacqueline Fernette, Jo Weddle, Claude Cookman, and Kristen Stamper for bringing refreshments. She let us know that we should not bring food or beverages with red or purple food dye that could stain the carpet. Also, since many children may have nut allergies, it is best to avoid bringing food with nuts.
A Moment in History –
Candace Bailey discussed our 4 shows at Gallery Vault during the Art of Chocolate each February since 2016. Our show themes have been: We Paint Chocolate, Mardi Gras, Jazz, and We Paint the Blues, this year’s show. Claude Cookman was awarded Best of Show; Bob Burris was runner up, and his painting was chosen for the cover; and Nancy Metz won the drawing. Candi asked those who won in past years to let her know so she can add the names to her records.
Technology –
Charlotte Griffin passed around the official BWS roster and asked everyone to check the information and make any necessary changes. She also announced that the 2019 Garden Walk will be held June 8 and 9. Members present indicated a willingness to participate again. There will be 5 gardens plus the History Center, and 5-6 people are needed each day. An option is to share a day with another artist.
Secretary –
Jill Olshavsky called for a motion to approve the January minutes. Motion: Kitty Garlock, Second: Nina Ost. The motion passed.
Treasurer’s report –
Patty Uffman reported that there were no card sales in January and that we may want to get a new set. We have 2 new members, Stephen Edwards and Antonia Richards, a returning member; our total now is 94. We encountered minor expenses for the Vault Gallery, and Pay Pal fees for the workshop enrollment were $25. Kitty announced that membership in our new Finance Committee is complete, and she thanked Kathy Barton and Mark Seaman for volunteering to be on the committee. Patty called for a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion: Candi Bailey, second: Katya Alexeeva. The report was approved.
Upland Painters –
Kristen Stamper brought information about paint outs and a sign-up sheet for hosts. Upland Painters meets Feb. 12 at Inkwell, Feb 19 at El Ranchero on Winslow, Feb 26 at the Art Colony in Brown County, and March 5 at an IU ballet rehearsal. Kitty added that a lot of Summer and Fall dates are open and asked members to share ideas with Kristen.
Show –
Anne-Karine Bley thanked Babette, Jo, Kitty, and Katya for hanging the show and doing the in-take work at the Vault and all who submitted paintings. She recommended reading Claude’s Brushstrokes comments on his painting which was awarded Best of Show. We have had several sales, and Babette donated her entire profit from her art sale to Life Designs. The second reception is March 1 from 5-8. Anne-Karine passed around sign-up sheets for refreshments and for those who will attend the reception as representatives of BWS. The show closes March 29, and paintings must be collected from 10-12 that day.
Anne-Karine is developing a spreadsheet with local, regional, and national 2019 shows so members can check those in which they wish to participate. A subset of the information can be found on the BWS website. A group is forming so participants can share driving, etc. Contact Anne-Karine if you would like to be included.
Scholarship Report–
Jo Weddle told us that Sara Steffey McQueen delivered posters to the schools. After Jo meets with the Foundation next week, she will know how many scholarship applications have been completed.
March Program –
Claude Cookman will present Beyond Perspective: 8 Steps to Spatial Depth. We should bring a large sketch pad, vine charcoal, a kneadable eraser, and a chamois, tissues or paper towels. These details will be in Brushstrokes.
Activities –
Katya Alexeeva reported that Hinkle Garden is offering an opportunity for a paint out on May 18 and an opportunity to hang and sell our work at the Farmstead for 3 months (until mid-August). Proceeds from the sale would be 25% to Hinkle Garden and 75% to the artist. With an artist’s permission, Hinkle Garden may use images of a work for their promotions and/or to make cards. Following another meeting with the Hinkle Garden board, more information will be forthcoming in Brushstrokes.
Saturday, May 4 will be a paint out at Musgrave Orchard when the apple trees should be in bloom. The March 30 Judy Mudd workshop currently has 12 participants, and we can take 20.
Follow Up to Possible Venue Change –
Kitty Garlock announced a vote on whether to hold our monthly meetings at St Marks rather than First Christian. The advantages include easy parking as well as handicapped parking and a covered entrance, a projector and screen, a closer location for most members, and a savings of $632 a year.
Our meetings will be held at St Marks Methodist Church. The results of the vote were 25 yes and 2 no.
For the Good of the Order
- Jo Weddle thanked Char for putting a notice in today’s paper about our meeting.
- Barbara Edmonds described a registry she is developing to list members who are interested in teaching classes. She created a spreadsheet so members can check their medium, add comments and information about their training, experience, etc. If you are interested, add your name, and Barbara will contact you.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50. Following socializing and refreshments, Jane Matranga presented Head Count- Figure Proportion by Counting Heads.
