Jackson County Arts met Monday, January 19th at
6:00 PM at the First Baptist Church. Present were: Sandy Studebaker-Gilbert,
Katie Morris, Carol Totten, Fred Appelhanz, Linda Brownlow, David Schock, Mary
Schock, Marilyn Spiker
We enjoyed appetizers and snacks before addressing items on
the agenda.
The Treasurer’s Report was read and approved.
Old Business
Mural at Hornet’s
Nest- On hold. Tabled until further notice.
2nd
Saturday in January- Carol reported. Attendees could visit the locations
around the square and turn in a punch card for a drawing. Sarah’s Enchanted
Cottage had three artists painted a picture on a canvas and then rotated to
work on the others’ canvases. It was an enjoyable experience and all of the
paintings are on display in her shop window.
Books- Members
ordered books and were happy with the quality of printing. We do not feel like
we can charge any more than the lowest price Blurb offers us but can make the
link available if anyone wants to order a copy of the Zoo Book.
New Business
2nd
Saturday- There are still spots for artist vendors each month. We discussed
if we would like to have an event on April 11. Carol will be writing a story
for another Storybook Art Walk. We also want to put out a call for western/cowboy
themed art and will look into. Sandy will call Hutchins to see if we can have a
show in their building. We will tell Suzette about the western show for grant
purposes.
Painted Chairs-
We discussed having artists paint chairs that would be displayed at the August
Art Walk. We need to pick up cheap wooden chairs that can be painted and need
to work on a phrase or theme that would tie everything together.
2nd
Saturday in June- Quilting focus. The Quilt Guild is inviting artists to
paint panels inspired by quilt blocks to be displayed in storefronts. The size
of the canvas is at the artist’s discretion. They will have an international
quilter, quilt appraiser, and military band. They will also be presenting
quilts to veterans.
Thank you gift-
We discussed thank you gift ideas and will continue the discussion at a future
meeting.
Linda moved that we adjourn the business portion of the
meeting and Carol seconded the motion.
Show and Tell
Carol showed a painting of her granddaughter taking ballet
lessons that she is working on in acrylic. Marilyn brought some hand-embroidered
linens. David and Mary showed the quilt paintings they made for June. Katie
talked about henna and showed the mehndi designs she’s been practicing. Fred
read a couple poems he wrote called “Whispers”, “Searching”, and “Escape”.
Next Meeting- Our
next meeting will be Monday, February 16, 6:00 PM in the library of the First
Baptist Church. Mary will demonstrate machine felting.
Dues paid by: David and Mary Schock, Fred Appelhanz, Sandy
Studebaker-Gilbert, Marilyn Spiker, Carol Totten, Linda Brownlow, Rhett and
Carol Totten.
