We’d like to start by thanking Camille Jordan & Rita Young for attending the board meeting on 7//2/04 to communicate several points of concern and suggestions regarding the Art in the Park booth selection process. Board meetings are open and members are encouraged to attend. The main concerns were the increase in commission and the fact that many of the active members of PAA fell last in the booth selection. As coordinator of Art in the Park, I take responsibility for the inadequate communications regarding the commission change and the fact that volunteers & the winner of the poster competition would get front of the line selection privileges. After discussion, we decided to consider a point system that would allow members to accumulate points during the year that would enhance your chances to choose a booth sooner in the Art in the Park selection process. We will also put an open agenda item for all business meetings for questions & feedback. Again, we appreciate the feedback and look forward to improving the process next year.
It’s that time of year when the nominating committee will be looking for volunteers to serve on the board and as event coordinators. This year we need volunteers for Vice President, Secretary (recording and communications/newsletter), Open Studios (which may be renamed or changed), Library Show,. If you are interested in serving in any of these capacities, please contact Camille Jordon. GO PAA!!
The July business meeting was dedicated to the Art in the Park booth sign up. The new booth layout has been well received and should provide an easier set up. We’ll look forward to your feedback at and after the event. We had over 50 artists sign up for booths at the meeting. Thanks to Mary & Ed Gary and Darold Graves for managing the sign up.
Bill shared a power point presentation of his rise as an artist. He just started painting a few years ago and has been successful with fair entries. His work is primarily landscape of the Sonoma coast, vineyards and lavender (Matanzas Creek). You can find Bills work at www.billgittins.com.
It's time to update our list of PAA members who teach art. If you wish to be added to the list or to be sure we have your correct information, please contact Jan Lee with the following information: Name:
Medium or media taught: Age group/s taught: Contact information -phone number and/or e-mail address:
Send the information to Jan at hpoplee@aol.com or to her home address: Jan Lee; 1040 Garfield Drive; Petaluma CA 94954. I hope to have the new lists available at Art in the Park. I will accept new information as late as September 3rd.
Please welcome the following new Petaluma Arts Association members:
I would also like to extend a welcome to those new members who chose not to have any information listed on the website, which includes this newsletter. Jan Lee, membership chairman For questions about membership or if you need an application form, please call Jan Lee at 707-789-9662 or e-mail at hpoplee@aol.com. Thank you.
Art in the Park
Confirmation packs will be available at the August meeting. Please be sure to pick up your packet including
We are getting ready for next years "Spirit Of Color" fund raising event sponsored by the Bank of Marin in April. There will be another poster selection from our members submissions. So, start planning early!! The selection will be in October/November. We will keep you posted.
Location: Bank of Marin at the Marina July 7 thru Oct. 13 Location: Bank of the West, 4th and C Streets May 12th thru Aug.11th Note that the take down for Bank of the West is Aug. 11th at 1:00 and please bring your paintings for the next show being hung that day. For more information call Mary Gary at 778-0560 or e-mail her at E1M2Gary@aol.com
There is an exciting new art event in town!! Art On The River!! This wonderful event is a joint venture of PAA and PAC. It is sponsored by Basin Street Properties & The Applebox. This colorful show coincides with Jazz On The River, featuring Peter Welker and his jazz group. The music, food, and art create a high level of excitement. The event will run thru September and is located at 101 2nd Street near The Great Petaluma Mill, on the Petaluma River.
Dates & times: every Friday from 5:30 to 8:00 PM., thru September. Note: If you are a member of PAA or PAC and would like to participate, please contact: JoAnn Naylor, joann@jnaylorarts.com, Richard Standard, jrstandard@comcast.net, Gail Wilson, gaildwilson@comcast.net, Karen Spratt, kjspratt@comcast.net, Karen West, kwestarts@aol.com
Calendar of Events
P.O. Box 2623 Petaluma, California 94953
Meets the first Tuesday of each month. Attendance is open to all members and visitors. This month’s meeting will be held Tuesday, August 3rd at 7 p.m.. See you there!
The PAA Meetings are currently held at the United Church of Christ, 825 Middlefield Road, Petaluma, California. From Petaluma Blvd. South turn south onto Mountain View, left on Mission, right on Middlefield, left into the parking lot. Meeting room borders the parking lot.