First Christian Church
November 13, 2017, 6:20pm
Guests Welcome
New Members Introduction Jan Ellis (joined in June)
Hospitality: Thanks to Mary Walker, pass around sign-up for refreshments
A special thank you to Babette, Claude, Kathy, Patty, & Kristin!
January is taken care of for refreshments, but we need more sign-ups for future months.
Minutes: Erin Duff
Minutes approval: Motion Babette Ballinger Second Cathy Korinek
Treasurer’s Report: Patty Uffman – Balances & Expenses Report
Note: If we buy cards directly from BWS, we keep 100% of proceeds. If we buy from the Venue, we only keep 50% of the proceeds.
Cards are $12 for a pack of 8, $1 for singles.
Patty is accepting money for the holiday party. $22 for members, $24 for guests. You can pay through PayPal or via the postal system with an email to info@bloomingtonwatercolor.org saying that a check is coming to the post office box. (PO Box 5236 zip 47407).
Acceptance: Motion Charlotte Griffin Second Candi Bailey
*Note: Sue Haverstock passed in September, BWS will send a card of condolences.
Old Business
Shows: Anne-Karine Bley – Members Show Takedown & pick up
BWS Membership Show closes on November 21st. Stop by at the Vault and check it out if you haven’t yet! Please pick up your paintings on Wednesday morning, November 22nd from 10am-12n (the day before Thanksgiving).
New business
Membership Directory – Nancy Metz – distribute an updated membership directory
Committee Reports
Activities: Jeanne Dutton Art of Chocolate: We Paint Jazz
The prospectus is available online at bloomingtonwatercolor.org/bwsshows/we-paint-jazz-prospectus. Delivery of artwork is on Tuesday, January 30th from 11am-2pm at The Vault Gallery. The show runs from February 2nd to April 2nd (2 months). The Vault will have both receptions. BWS has no financial responsibility except for printing the programs. The Best of Show award will be sponsored by The Vault. Life Designs will be giving two $75 dinner tickets to the Best of Show winner. 4 more tickets will be available to draw for. BWS is the only group who is involved in this show. 50% commission goes to Life Designs which support living situations for people with disabilities. A worthy cause!
Jazz@BloomingtonWatercolor.org -all questions regarding Art of Chocolate goes to this email address.
There will be a Keynote event at The Union- three artists sit and paint watercolor. The artists paint and sell cards. The proceeds go to Life Designs. Feel free to paint Greeting cards to donate!
Brushstrokes: Jeanne Dutton
Brushstrokes is posted online! December will be Jeanne’s last issue. Nancy will take over Brushstrokes. If someone wants to volunteer for 2nd vice president for 6 months (involves being part of the executive board) please contact us!
Upland Painters Activities: Kristen Stamper
Upland, current locations for this month and general committee participation guidelines
The last paint-out of 2017 is November 14th. There will be coffee and doughnuts. A winter organization meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16th at Jacki Frey’s house in Ellettsville. Tell us your activity ideas for the cold months!
The Monroe County Barn Tour was a huge success! On Saturday, October 18th, over 160 people came out to the barn to see the exhibition and sale tables. The sale was held from 9am-5pm. There were 16 participating artists. The $25 table was very popular. Three large framed paintings were sold and more than 20 items from $25 table. $1150 grand total.
Upland has secured a venue to have our Spring Show in 2018. The Wiley House (at the barn) will be Friday, March 30th through May 9th (graduation weekend). The reception will be Saturday, April 14th.
Programs: Jeanne Dutton
Everything regarding the Holiday Party is in Brushstrokes. WePaintBloomington.org. This year’s activity will be to create an ornament. The ornament must have watercolor, must be able to hang, and must be yours. Charlotte brought in a few ornament examples. The ornaments can be made out of any material. No acrylics! They do not have to be 3D, but 3D is encouraged. The party will be held Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The deadline for registering is 5pm on November 30th.
Please tell us if you are going to send a check. Contact us at BloomingtonWatercolor.org
Announcements
Kriste Lindberg has an Artist Talk about Photography at the Venue on November 14th from 5:30-7pm.
Cassidy Young is putting together a show for her students at the Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship on Friday, December 15th. There will be live music and snacks! Please join!
Jane Matranga has an oil painting at the School of Faculty Art show at the Grunwald Gallery of Art, starting January 1st or the 2nd Friday.
