Minutes of the Bloomington Watercolor Society Membership meeting
February 13, 2016, 6 pm First Christian Church
6:05 pm: Call to Order
Welcome and Guest Introductions
Meeting guests were Barbara Coffman, Tom Tierney, and Billie Moore. Debra Tocco attended her first meeting as a new member. Welcome!
Hospitality thanks (Betty Wagoner/Mary Walker)
Special thanks to Mary Walker, Patty Uffman, Jeanne Dutton, Jo Weddle, Kristen Stamper, and Betty Wagoner, who contributed various dishes.
Minutes approval
No changes to the January minutes were submitted by the members. Motion to approve was submitted by Candi Bailey and seconded by Kathy Barton. There was unanimous approval.
Treasurer’s report (Patty Uffman)
BWS bank and fund balances were reported.
Old Business
Signature member update
New signature members are Cathy Korinek and Donna Whitsitt. Congratulations!
Spring 2017 Program/Activity Calendar distribution
Jo Weddle distributed an activities calendar extending through July 2017. Programs are currently posted on the website. Paintouts will be posted soon. The first Saturday paintout of the spring is April 29 at Steve Dawson’s farm. More information to come soon.
New Business:
Committee Reports
Nomination Committee (Charlotte Griffin)
Charlotte Griffin appealed for volunteers for the 2017/2018 year.
Activities (Jeanne Dutton)
Jeanne Dutton reported at least 100 attended the WE PAINT…Mardi Gras–the Art of Chocolate event at The Vault. Best of Show was awarded to Deb Rush; the runner-up was Donna Whitsitt. BWS generated, through sales of paintings and greeting cards, approximately $500 for LIFEDesigns.
A spring workshop on alcohol inks and water-soluble crayons will be facilitated by Lynn Bush on March 25th. Registration is in progress. Jeanne Dutton distributed a handout with specific information. Details can also be found at bloomingtonwatercolor.org.
The City of Bloomington Environmental Commission announces the sixth annual Eco-Heroes Contest. While this art contest has always been for local K-12 students, this year the Environmental Commission is collaborating with the Commission on Aging to pilot an additional category for adults. Entries are due Friday, March 31 at 5:00 pm at the City’s Planning and Transportation Department in City Hall. For more information, contact Sarah Green, City of Bloomington Environmental Commission.
Upland Painters Activities (Kristen Stamper)
Plein Air Exhibition at Bellevue Gallery
The 1st Annual Plein Air Exhibition of Upland Plein Air Painters & Bloomington Watercolor Society will be at the Bellevue Gallery at the Farmer House Museum April 6 to May 2. The reception will be Friday April 7 from 5 to 8pm. Members have already signed up to participate and there is a waiting list to exhibit. The prospectus was distributed and posted online at bloomingtonwatercolor.org. For more information, contact upland@bloomingtonwatercolor.org.
Brown County paintout and other activities
Kristen Stamper reported that several came to the painting retreat in Brown County, with five participants staying in a cabin. Upcoming activities were also mentioned. The current Upland schedule is at bloomingtonwatercolor.org.
Scholarship (Jo Weddle)
Sara Steffey-McQueen has distributed posters advertising the $300 scholarship to teachers in the two high schools. Proposals are due at the end of March.
Gallery Shows: (Tricia Wente and Anne-Karine Bley)
Bicentennial show pickup
Pickups for the Bicentennial show at the Monroe County History Museum was scheduled for February 21 from 2-4pm.
Signature Member show
A BWS Signature Member show is in the works for Meadowwood Retirement Center. More information is forthcoming.
Programs (Jo Weddle)
March program
Jacki Frey will present a demonstration on watercolor value study. A description will be distributed prior to the meeting.
Technology (Carol Rhodes)
Charlotte Griffin asked members present to submit artwork for the BWS Web gallery. Any resolution, format, and size will be accepted.
Monthly Program
Tricia Wente and Carol Rhodes delivered a presentation called “Master Disasters,” on how to fix mistakes and prevent mishaps.
Adjourned 8:30 pm
Submitted by Carol Rhodes, BWS Secretary.
