November 14, 2016, 6 pm First Christian Church
6:15 pm: Call to Order
Hospitality thanks (Betty Wagoner/Mary Walker)
Special thanks to Sara Steffey McQueen, Char Dapena, Penny Lulich, Kitty Garlock, Mary Walker, Betty Wagoner, and Jo Weddle, who contributed various dishes.
Minutes approval
No changes to the October minutes were submitted by the members. Motion to approve was submitted by Meri Reinhold and Robin Edmundson. Unanimous approval.
Treasurer’s report (Patty Uffman)
BWS bank and fund balances were reported.
Old Business
Notecards are for sale, as always. (Patty Uffman)
Bylaws amendment:
Two bylaws were voted on: Articles II and XI. The 23 members present voted unanimously to approve them. Carol Rhodes will contact more members to achieve the 2/3 vote needed to pass.
Committee Reports
Activities (Jeanne Dutton)
Grant Wood Workshop report:
Workshop was held Saturday, November 5, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., First Christian Church. The event was successful. 15 people attended.
Art of Chocolate Show/ Participation:
Life Designs again invited BWS to participate in the annual Art of Chocolate event. This year’s theme will be Mardi Gras. Paintings do not need to be of chocolate, but must be about Mardi Gras. Paintings are due 1/31/ or 2/1/17; further clarification expected. The show will be at The Vault. All refreshments at the opening will be provided. Tickets to the keynote event on February 10 at Indiana Memorial Union (valued at $75 each) will be distributed in pairs through a raffle to BWS participating artists. The Best of Show award will be $100 plus two tickets. 2nd place will receive two tickets. The show prospectus will be prepared and posted soon. More information on ticket availability and awards will be forthcoming.
Programs (Jo Weddle)
Holiday Party information:
Meadowood Retirement Community, 2455 Tamarack Trail, Bloomington, Indiana 47408.
A wine social begins at 6:00, dinner (sit down) at 6:30; The cost is $22 for members and $24 for guests.
Program:
Bring a ready-to-mail original piece of art in the form of a holiday card with matching envelope to become part of the card exchange. The back of the card should be signed and if you have a title please include it. There will be door prizes.
Reservations are required, and the deadline for reservations is Tuesday, November 29. Tickets may be purchased via PayPal link at the website, or you may send checks to:
Bloomington Watercolor Society
PO Box 5236
Bloomington, IN 47407-5236
Please send a note to info@bloomingtonwatercolor.org if you choose to put your check in the mail. Checks must be received by November 29.
Cancellations must be made by November 29 in order to receive a refund.
Upland Painters Activities (Kristen Stamper)
Weekly paintouts will start again in February.
On January 17 at 10am there will be an organizational meeting for Upland painters. The meeting will include a pitch-in lunch. If you are not on the Upland list and want to attend this meeting, contact Upland@bloomingtonwatercolor.org.
There will be a show in April in the Belleview Gallery, at Farmer House on North College.
Publicity (Susie Graham)
Publicity for the December show is going to all area media. (Monroe and surrounding counties plus Columbus, Indianapolis and Louisville.
Gallery Shows: (Anne-Karine Bley)
WE PAINT…The Bicentennial – show dates are Dec. 9, 2016 through Feb. 19, 2017 at the Monroe County History Center, 202 E. Sixth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408. ONE FRAMED WATERCOLOR PER ARTIST. December 5 is the drop-off date. Reception is set to be Friday, Dec. 9th, 5 to 7 p.m. The show Prospectus is available at http://wepaintbloomington.org. Rules are more inclusive, and there are size restrictions. Contact Anne-Karine for more information.
(For other show information also see Art of Chocolate Show, above)
Technology (Carol Rhodes)
Website redesign is underway; plans are to have it ready by January
Program:
Nancy Davis-Metz – Grisaille: Adapting a traditional oil/acrylic technique for watercolor
Adjourn 7:15 pm
Submitted by Carol Rhodes, BWS Secretary.
