St Marks United Methodist Church
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Kitty Garlock, President. Kitty reminded us that June is when we pay our BWS dues of $35 which includes Upland programs through November.
- Hospitality– Carla Hedges thanked Katya Alexeeva, Kathy Barton, Barbara Coffman, Mary Walker, and Patty Uffman for bringing refreshments.
- Secretary‘s Minutes – Jill Olshavsky called for a motion to approve the May minutes. Motion: Meri Reinhold; Second: Carla Hedges. The motion passed. Jill reminded everyone to sign the attendance sheet.
- Treasurer’s Report – Patty reported that she has received 29 membership renewals. Members may pay at tonight’s meeting with cash or check, by mail with a check, or online with PayPal. PayPal charges BWS $1.05 each time it is used. Kathy Barton moved to accept the Treasurer’s report; second: Meri Reinhold.
Committee Reports
Activities – Katya Alexeeva reported that 30 painted at the Hinkle Garden Farmhouse paintout in May and that the exhibit is ready. On June 29 the farmhouse will be open from 1:00-4:00. There are 4 more paintouts this year: July 13 Showalter Fountain, August 16/17 Indiana Heritage Arts at West Baden/French Lick, September TBD TC Steele, and October 5 Anthiohian Orthodox Church. Katya will send emails with details about these paintouts.
Charlotte Griffin reported that this year’s Garden Walk paintout went well. Some of the paintings were exhibited at the meeting and some were given to the home owner.
Kitty reported that the Indiana Heritage Arts show is ongoing at the Brown County Gallery.
Kristen Stamper reported that Upland will spin off from BWS to form a new plein air group which will include all media. Kristen will resign from BWS as of June 11 to help the new group get started. Kristen said that Upland owes a debt of gratitude to BWS for support. There is a strong bond between the two groups. During the transition phase, the Upland Schedule will remain in place, and Brushstrokes will continue to publish the schedule of paintouts until the end of this year. Upland appreciates that BWS will provide this support. Memberships in the new group will begin soon, and Kristen brought a sign-up sheet. All BWS members are welcome to attend the Upland weekly events until the end of 2019 at no cost. Participants who are not BWS members will be charged $10.00. A one-time Founder category in the new group costs $50.00 and includes a 2 year membership. (Anyone joining now will have a 2 ½ year membership.). Paintouts are scheduled for June 14, 21, 25 and July 2 and 9.
Programs – Jo Weddle asked us to use the ‘Program Suggestions/Ideas for 2019-2020’ sheets she placed on each table to write topics or presenters for our meetings. She encouraged members to volunteer to lead a program. Jo plans to have the full year’s program available to share at the September meeting.
Scholarship – Jo Weddle said we had no applications for a BWS scholarship this year. Jo learned that many high school students had not heard about the scholarship. She will meet with the Scholarship Committee over the summer to plan ways to get the word out to students. She read excerpts from this year’s winner, Clara Smith’s recent letter describing her first year as an art major.
Brushstrokes – Kitty reported for Nancy Davis-Metz that June’s Brushstrokes will be published in two sections. We are still looking for someone who can devote approximately 10 hours a month to help Nancy with Brushstrokes.
For the Good of the Order
Jessica McKinney announced that there will be a Tuesday and Wednesday class on art and color for toddlers, infants and pre-schoolers at Wonder Lab. Anyone who wants to work with the class should talk with Jessica during the break, and she will send an email with more information.
Meri Reinhold told us that John Wilson, Pygmalions owner, passed away. The store will be run by Jane Otten and John’s sister. All artists are invited to a July 4th 4:00 party at the store.
A Word from the Outgoing President, Kitty Garlock
Kitty thanked members for their willingness to step up and do the work that keeps our group strong and vibrant. She mentioned the major accomplishments of the year which were: moving to St Marks United Methodist Church, weighing the idea of adding a portrait group involving non-members, and letting go of our beloved Upland plein air group. She thanked people by name for their work on these efforts as well as:
- members of the board and leadership committee;
- the 6 members who conducted one or more programs;
- members of the Upland plein air group who hosted venues to paint and coordinated an entire season of paintouts;
- volunteers for our member show, We Paint Past, Present, and for the Future and Taste of Chocolate’s We Paint the Blues;
- those who were involved with Peden Farm, card painting in the mall and organizing the Hinkle Garton paintout and show and the Garden Walk;
- those who made our annual Holiday Party and the Year-end picnic at May Creek successes,
- those who arranged for the Judy Mudd workshop and participated in it;
- the Signature members who displayed their work at the airport; and
- many others who have won awards and recognition for their work that spreads the word about BWS.
Installation of New Officers
Installation of New Officers – Meri Reinhold thanked members of the nominating committee: Jackie Frey, Barbara Edmunds who, along with herself, selected the slate and held the vote for our new officers: President: Patty Uffman, 1st Vice President: Kitty Garlock, 2nd Vice President: Jane Matranga, Treasurer: Carol Rhodes, Secretary: Suzanne Thorin.
Kitty called for a motion to end the meeting at 6:35. Motion: Candi Bailey; Second: Katya Alexeeva
Program: Creating a Mood in Watercolor was presented by Stephen Edwards at 7:00. Stephen conducted a demo using his techniques for using light and values to create an illusion of “real”. He gave many tips for choosing paints as well as some basic rules for watercolor landscapes to convey the emotional content as well as the technical side of painting. Stephen continued past 8:00 to respond to requests and answer questions.
