OHIO VALLEY ARTISTS GUILD
BOARD/MEMBERSHIP MEETING
April 20, 2010
Members present: June Myers, Clarence Qualls, George Jones, Jim Moose, Ruvonna Bevard, Donna Huber, Karen Fulton, Jo Ross, Russell Hughes, Tammie Brown, Stephanie Martinez, Jacob Werline, Carolyn Werline, Claudia Moose.
Jim Moose, Treasurer, called the meeting to order; at 5pm. the members present reviewed Minutes of the March meeting. Clarence Qualls moved that the minutes be accepted and George Jones seconded the motion and all were in favor.
Jacob Werline was welcomed as a new member.
OLD BUSINESS
The annual Pat Breslin Watercolor Workshop was well attended and we all learned much from SkipWerline at the 2-½ day workshop. We are most grateful to Skip and his wife, Dee, for providing the group with lunch and a tour of their home and Skip’s artwork. We extend a very special thank you from all of us.
TROMP & TROLLEY: OUR MAIN ANNUAL DOWNTOWN EVENT: Friday May 7, 5-9PM: ORVAG Museum Show: May 1-May 30: Reception; Friday May 7, 5PM—Wine & Cheese.
- On April 27th between 9-4PM bring 3-4 pieces of work for hanging unless we have additional space available.
- Ken Swinson Banners will be hanging from the Old White Hotel on 2nd St. There will be a ceremony May 7th at 6PM in the mini mall between the Old White Hotel and the bank. Please plan to drop whatever you are doing at that moment and come and support our great friend and featured artist---Ken Swinson. His artwork captures the heart of Maysville.
- For those of you who want to exhibit and sell individually, you will be notified by May 1st of your specific location. If not, please notify Claudia. Set up will be May 7th from 2-5PM and take down by 9PM.
Jim distributed a list of locations and artists who will be displaying at those locations. All members present reviewed this and necessary requests for changes were made.
NEW BUSINESS:
- There is a new Photography Group at the Guild. The proposed date for the first meeting is Tuesday, May 4th at 6:30Ppm. If you are a photographer, or are interested in photography, please attend this first meeting.
After establishing a base of interested members, the group may divide into beginner and advanced sessions, so that all participants’ needs can be met. The decision on this date will be the choice of Kim McKisson, chairperson for this program. Please contact Kim or Claudia for further information.
- June Myers suggested that Art Guild members visit each location where artists are exhibiting during Tromp & Trolley and give them our support.
- Ruvonna Bevard suggested that preview posters for the event be exhibited at various locations in the area.
- Jim discussed the two (2) capital expenditures that had been discussed at the last meeting.
- An extruder for pottery classes was suggested as a valuable tool for not only our members but also for art camp projects. Stephanie Martinez explained the use and value of the extruder to the Guild. A motion was made by Clarence to spend up to $350.00 for the extruder. Donna Huber seconded the motion. All were in favor.
- Regarding a new mat cutter, Russell Hughes reported that Frame King has a good cutter priced at $400.00. Karen Fulton made a motion to purchase the mat cutter at Frame King for $400.00. Jo Ross seconded the motion. All were in favor. Russell will pick up the mat cutter tomorrow.
- May 16th, Sunday at 4PM is the next Art Camp planning meeting.
- Karen Fulton made a motion to allow the use of our easels for the Mays lick Asparagus Festival on May 5th. Russell seconded the motion. All were in favor. Members may set up for $25.00. Contact Robin Jones or Jennifer Gleason.
- Lastly here is a list of dates and upcoming events to put on your calendars:
- May 4th, Tuesday, 6:30PM, first Photography Group meeting at the Guild unless notified differently.
- May 7th, Friday, 5PM, 2nd Annual Tromp &Trolley Museum Show, Public Art Exhibit, downtown Maysville. Set up for individual artist displays and sales: 1-4PM, take down just before 9PM.
- Art Camp starting date has been moved to the week of June 17th.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55PM
Respectfully submitted
Donna Huber, Secretary
