March Minutes

Jackson County Arts met Monday, March 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM, at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage. Members present were Sarah Devader, David Schock, Linda Brownlow, Mary Schock, Kathleen Cobb, Gin Fox, Suzette McCord-Rogers, Donna Kuti, and Katie Morris.

Teasurer’s Report:

Balance 2/13/2012 $458.68

Cash on hand as of 3/12/12 $482.68

Old Business:

Altered Book show and class at the library- Katie can teach the kids’ altered book class. Katie will talk to Candee about dates but would prefer the 2^nd or 3^rd week in July. Suzette can help deliver books to show at the library.

Glory Days- Gin will be the coordinator for the show with Suzette and Donna’s help. David and Mary will be out of town so we will use tables and easels for display at the Courthouse instead of the large display boards.

Fair Booth- Katie will chair the fair booth. We discussed having a theme and a simpler display than last year.

Barn Tour Art Contest- Discussed having a youth Jackson County-themed Art contest. We would have 4 age groups (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12) and work could be dropped off at Sarah’s. We will nail down the details at our April meeting so we can let students and teachers know about it before the end of the school year. The Barn Tour will be sometime in October.

New Business: We will try meeting on the 3^rd Monday of every month.

Show and Tell: Donna showed beaded earrings. David showed an assembled vulture made from flint knappers. Mary showed several quilt blocks from her State Bird quilt. Kathleen showed an in-progress pastel drawing of a calf. Katie brought some mandalas she made.

 

Program: Sarah gave information on polymer clay and techniques for working with it. Members had a chance to play with the clay.

Our next meeting will be Monday, April 16. The program next month will be working on Altered Books/book pages.

February 2012 Minutes

Jackson County Arts met February 13^th at 6:00 PM at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage. In attendance were Sarah Devader, Katie and Turner Morris, Fred Appelhanz, Kathleen Cobb, Donna Kuti, Mary Schock, David Schock, and Carol Totten.

Treasurer’s Report

Balance 01-09-2012: $374.68

Dues Received: $84.00

Cash on hand as of 02-13-2012: $458.68

Old Business

Suzette could not attend the meeting but sent a report. Suzette spoke to staff at the library about the possibility of an Altered Book show. The library is supportive of this idea and suggested an Altered Book class for kids in the summer. A date was not set for the show but it was suggested that it be sometime after County-wide garage sales so artists can pick out books at the library’s sale.  Katie recommended that the age group for the Altered Book class not be younger than 3^rd or 4^th grade.

New Business

Program ideas suggested were beading, mandalas, polymer clay, night photography, and circle painting.

Show and Tell

Fred shared a poem he wrote inspired by a dream. Donna showed a pouch that she beaded. Kathleen brought an oil landscape painting and a giclee print on canvas. It was hard to tell the difference between the original and the print. The business website is: http://artprintexpress.com/. Mary brought her finished butterfly quilts. Katie showed colored pencil drawings. David showed his handmade valentine.

 

The group swapped handmade valentines and enjoyed refreshments.

The next meeting will be Monday, March 12, 6:00 PM at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage.

January Minutes

Jackson County Arts Minutes

Jackson County Arts met Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM. Present were David Schock, Mary Schock, Fred Appelhanz, Katie Morris, Suzette McCord-Rogers, Donna Kuti, Judith Williams, and Rhett and Carol Totten who hosted the meeting at their home.

Old Business

We had introductions and gave a few updates of our artistic endeavors since we last met.

We continued talking more about goals for our organization.

Explore our own art interests and broaden our understanding of Art in the world.

Encourage one another in our own creative efforts.

Add members of different ages and races with a wide variety of abilities.

Provide Art related experiences.

Use our collective talents to beautify something in the community. Future mural?

Invite new members.

Pair up visual artists and writers. Artists make work inspired by writing.

Treasurer’s Report

Cash on hand as of 1-16-12 is $374.68. Suzette reported that all grant reports are turned in. Dues were collected.

New Business

We decided to make handmade Valentines before our February meeting, which we will trade.

Show and Tell

Donna showed a beaded piece that she is working on that depicts a cardinal. Carol read Fred’s new poem, “Within”.  Carol shared one of her newest books. “Elle.” Mary showed two butterfly quilt blocks and a watercolor painting of a parrot. Katie showed a clipboard that she altered and a mandala she is working on.

Next Meeting: Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM at Rhett and Carol Totten’s.

November Minutes

Jackson County Arts Minutes

Jackson County Arts met Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage. Members present were Katie Morris, David Schock, Mary Schock, Kathleen Cobb, Sarah Devader, Suzette McCord-Rogers, Gin Fox, Donna Kuti, Marty Mavrovich, Linda Brownlow, and Carol Totten.

Treasurer’s Report

Cash on hand as of 11-14-11 is $642.30.

Old Business/Election

New officers were elected for 2012.

President- Sarah Devder

Vice President/Program Director- Gin Fox

Treasurer- David Schock

Secretary- Katie Morris

New Business

We decided not to meet in December. Our next meeting will be Monday, January 10, 2012, 6:00 PM at Sarah’s. We brainstormed ideas for 2012

·      Continue to host Art shows during Glory Days and Fall Fest

·      If we have another juried show, it would be beneficial to have a critique with the judge

·      Have a Fair Booth with something for kids

·      Plan some sort of music event

·      Altered Book show, possibly at the library (Katie will check on this)

·      Help with the Barn Tour (if the Historical Society wants) and maybe have a Barn Art contest for kids

·      Kids’ Art day

·      Swap “secret ingredient” bags and make something out of it before the next meeting

·      Draw something from life at a meeting

·      Paint while listening to music

·      Let kids “Ask an Artist”

·      More “challenges” for members

At our January meeting, we will have a snack potluck and write personal artistic goals for the new year.

Marty is painting windows around the square Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday approximately 11-4:30, weather permitting. If you want to help, find Marty or call Sarah to see if she is painting.

Show and Tell

Katie brought a tempera landscape painting. Mary showed more butterfly quilt blocks. Kathleen shared some drawings created during her Mediteranian cruise. Linda is gearing up to paint a picture of a house. Carol is working on a children’s book. Sarah made a baby hat. Suzette is working on a pastel drawing- “Gateway into the Magic World”.  Gin has been writing at home and wants to finish painting a portrait. She has also been reading to kids at the schools. Donna has been working on crocheting and beadwork and told us about NaNoWriMo (http://www.nanowrimo.org/). Marty has been working on painting windows around the square.

Next Meeting: Monday, January 10, 2012, 6:00 PM at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage.

October Minutes and Fall Fest Photos

Jackson County Arts met Monday, October 10, 2011, at 6:00 pm at Buzzards.  Members present included Katie Morris, Suzette McCord-Rogers, Linda Brownlow, Mary Schock, David Schock, Rosalie Wilkerson, Donna Kuti, Sandra Studebaker, Carol Totten, Gin Fox, Fred Appelhanz, Kathleen Cobb, Kelcie Matousek, and Brook Wilt.

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance as of 09-12-11: $597.30

Cash on hand as of 10-10-11: $567.30

Old Business:

Fall Fest- We had 22 works of art displayed during the Art show.  Fred and Nelson provided live music.  Our Scarecrow (Vincent van Scarecrow) won 1^st place in the Scarecrow contest and that includes a $75 prize.

Barn Tour (www.jacobarntour.blogspot.com)- Suzette put in a request for Vincent van Scarecrow to greet visitors attending the Barn Tour.  We no longer need to bring cookies for the Barn Tour as All Around Sweets is providing the afternoon snack.  Sonic and Trails  are also providing refreshments.  Art show at Whiting Community Center during the barn tour lunch.  Please drop off artwork by Thursday evening 10/13 at Sarah’s.  Dona will bring artwork back to town after the show.  David and Mary will deliver easels.  Please label your artwork- it is ok to include a price on the label.  94 people are registered for the barn tour, 85 are from out of county.

Show and Tell:

Sandy shared that her class’s show at Porter D. Smith photography has been a hit.  Gin showed part of her miniature barn collection that will be used as centerpieces for the barn tour lunch.  Kathleen showed an acrylic painting that she created on location yesterday.  Katie showed a shirt that she “reverse tie-dyed”. Rosalie showed a graphite drawing of a cat.  Mary showed another butterfly quilt block.  David showed a photograph he brought back from a recent trip to the Grand Canyon.

Next Meeting:

The next Jackson County Arts meeting will be Monday, November 14, 6:00 pm at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage.  At our November meeting we will be holding our officer election for 2012.

September Minutes

Jackson County Arts met Monday, September 12, 2011, at 6:00 pm at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage. Members present included Sarah Devader, Katie Morris, Nelson Bontrager, Gin Fox, Sandy Studebaker, Suzette McCord-Rogers, Rosalie Wilkerson, David Schock, and Mary Schock. And Donna Kuti.

Treasurer’s Report: Balance 8-8-11: $794.48, Cash on hand as of 9-12-11: $597.30

Sarah made and Sandy seconded a movement to pay Donna for creating Barn Tour posters. The movement passed.

Old Business:

Fall Fest- Saturday October 8^th. We decided to enter the scarecrow contest this year. Katie volunteered to construct a head for our scarecrow. Drop off time for the Art show will start at 9:00 am and work should be in place by 9:30 am. The show will be open to the public from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Artwork should be picked up at 1:00 pm, not before. Fred Appelhanz and Nelson Bontrager will be providing musical entertainment during the show. Members may bring up to 3 pieces of artwork to display. Work should be labeled with the artists Name, Title of the work, and Medium. Two-dimensional work will be hung on peg board. Three-dimensional work is also encouraged but artists will need to bring their own stand or other display. You must be a member of Jackson County Arts to show work. Membership fees are $12 and may be paid the day of the show.

Barn Tour (www.jacobarntour.blogspot.com)- Planning is going well. 72 seats have already been filled! Jackson County Arts members are being asked to contribute 2 dozen cookies for Barn Tour refreshments. You can drop off cookies on Wednesday, 10/12/11 at Sarah’s. An Art show will be held during the Barn Tour at the Whiting Community Center. If you have artwork that reflects a barn, landscape, or Kansas theme, email Suzette McCord Rogers (suzette1@gmail.com) with your intention to contribute work so they can plan accordingly. Drop off work for the show by Thursday, 10/13/11 at Sarah’s. Donna volunteered to bring artwork back to Holton.

Show and Tell:

Mary showed recent butterfly quilt blocks. Katie showed a sunflower photograph. Sarah showed polymer clay quilt jewelry. David showed 3 photographs. Nelson showed some computer design work and played a song that he wrote. Gin showed photos of her barn with paintings hung.

Katie moved to adjourn the business meeting and Nelson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the program began.

Program:

Sarah invited Joyce Pierson, Topeka, to talk about rug hooking. Joyce has been rug hooking for about 9 years and brought several pieces to show. Her favorite things to hook are bags. For materials, Joyce uses burlap, monk’s cloth, or linen to hook on. She enjoys making her own patterns and often draws inspiration from her grandchildren’s artwork.

Next Meeting:

The next Jackson County Arts meeting will be Monday, October 10, 6:00 pm at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage.

August Minutes

Jackson County Arts met Monday, August 8, 2011, at 6:00 pm at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage. Members present included Sarah Devader, Katie Morris, Nelson Bontrager, Kathleen Cobb, Gin Fox, Sandy Studebaker, Suzette McCord-Rogers, David Schock, and Mary Schock.

Treasurer’s Report

Movements were made, seconded, and passed to reimburse David and Suzette for expenses related to the Jackson County Barn Tour (www.jacobarntour.blogspot.com)

Old Business

Fair awards provided by Jackson County Arts went to Rosalie Wilkerson, Jacob Thornburg, Kathleen Cobb, and Kelsie Matousek.

New Business

Fall Fest is Saturday October 8^th. We briefly discussed the scarecrow contest but have not heard details yet. David will need help the day before to get tables set up at the Courthouse for the Art show. We will use tables and easels for display and decided to keep the guidelines the same as our Glory Days Show: must be or become a member of Jackson County Arts to show up to two pieces of Art.

Show and Tell

Kathleen and David both showed acrylic landscape paintings. Sarah showed some mixed media work. Mary showed a watercolor painting. Nelson showed some graphic design projects and sang a song.

Program

Katie presented a program on Altered Books. She showed an altered book that she finished and showed at the fair in Open Class and shared other ideas and techniques with the group. You can view examples of Altered Books on Katie’s Pinterest board: http://pinterest.com/katiemorris/altered-books/

View Katie's altered book here: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjvDscbu

Next Meeting

The next Jackson County Arts meeting will be Monday, September 12, 6:00 pm at Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage.