By Linda Postenrieder
2004 in perspective. This year has been an incredible year for PAA. The board would like to thank everyone who volunteered for and participated in the spectrum of events during 2004. In particular, we had 2 exciting new events this year: The Spirit of Color and Art of the River. Both events were well received by the community and promise to be excellent annual opportunities for PAA members.
We hope you join us at the Holiday Party at Hermans & Sons Hall on Thursday, December 2nd. Our final regular meeting of 2004 will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd. GO PAA!!
Craig Black was our guest artist for the October meeting program. Craig has an impressive resume including an MFA in Fine Arts & Sculpture from UC Davis, BA in Fine Arts from Contra Costa College. A MS in Biological Illustration, an AA in Fine Arts from Academy of Art College of SF. He has a lifetime teaching credential from California Community College and has taught art at many levels. A quote from his resume:
I am an instructor and a professional in the arts who is available to listen and be sensitive to each student’s diverse needs and talents. My intuition and strong communication skills encourage questioning and personal response. In addition, my personal ability to motivate and inspire students transcends learning boundaries. These skills are reflected in my lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. My methods and personal flair recognize and focus the wide-ranging skills and talents of others, and generate an atmosphere of inspiration within the class. In addition to my strengths in the classroom, I have been admired for my support of colleagues and administrators. My tenacious abilities to problem solve, think creatively, and follow through, would make me an asset to any Art Department and professional faculty.”
Craig fulfilled our expectations of delightful critique of the artwork displayed. His method of guiding each artist through a series of questions gave everyone new tools to use in evaluating the success of a piece of art.
The wrap up meeting for Art in the Park was held on Tuesday, October 4th. We have received over 25 surveys back from participants. Key issues that need to be addressed at the Annual meeting in January, include: Booth Assignment and commissions.
We’d like to make all our members aware of the support we received from the following businesses that allowed us to put up Art in the Park banners at their sites. Please support them in return!
The Annual meeting for 2005 will be held on Saturday, January 15th, 2005. Please mark you calendars. We will be discussing the plans for the year and will also be holding several important votes including commissions, Art in the Park booth selection process, Open Studio options and more.
Location: Bank of Marin at the Marina Oct. 13 thru Jan. 12th, 2005 Location: Bank of the West, 4th and C Streets thru Jan 2005 ???? Mary Gary at 778-0560 or e-mail her at E1M2Gary@aol.com
There will be a meeting to discuss the viability of the Open Studios event and to brainstorm about other possible options. The meeting will be at Camille Jordan’s home on Thursday, October 27th, 2004 at 7pm. If you have questions, please contact Linda (707-773-3393) or Camille (707-763-5589).
Jerrie Jerne' Morago will be showing her PhotoArt at Gallery One, 209 Western Ave. from September 28th thur October 31st. Artist reception October 2nd – 5:30 to 8:00pm.
For sale; 4 new coroplastic backing boards for painting watercolors. 3/8 x 24 x 32 14.00 each These boards are light corrugated plastic and are sized for full sheet watercolor paper.Darold @ 762-5044 or darold@4u.net
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, November 2nd 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.