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
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Continue to host Art shows during Glory Days and
Fall Fest
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If we have another juried show, it would be
beneficial to have a critique with the judge
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Have a Fair Booth with something for kids
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Plan some sort of music event
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Altered Book show, possibly at the library
(Katie will check on this)
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Help with the Barn Tour (if the Historical
Society wants) and maybe have a Barn Art contest for kids
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Kids’ Art day
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Swap “secret ingredient” bags and make something
out of it before the next meeting
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Draw something from life at a meeting
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Paint while listening to music
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Let kids “Ask an Artist”
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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.
