Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
February Newsletter
President, Carol Stearns
Vice President, Marian Spencer
Secretary, Jean Manney
Treasurer, Alice Mooty
Gallery Directors, Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson
Gallery Committee, Grace Carini, Bob Kepple, Lee Latimore
Craft Directors, Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
Craft Committee, Mary Jo Burns, Karen Goodman
Publicity Director, Jan Huthoefer, jhuthoefer@cox.net
Web Page Editor, Jessie Davis, jed7@cox.net
Editor, Karen Goodman, karengoodman66@msn.com
Important Dates
Quilt Show Out Feb 25th
Open Show Art In Feb 26th
Open Showw Judging Feb 27th
General Meeting March 2, 9:00 am
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Alice Mooty, Treasurer
In the past, the Gallery accepted Canadian checks that were marked "in N.S. Funds" by the check amount. We recently took 2 such checks. Upon depositing them I found Bank policies have changed. Such checks are not put on hold until the check clears. I feel that it is now best we simply DO NOT ACCEPT ANY CANADIAN CHECKS, eliminating any hold put on a deposit to our Credit Union account.
Unfortunately in December we were given a NSF check. While only in the amount of $9.40, banks are now charging not only the writer but the recipient as well in the amount of $20.00. MEMBERS: Before you accept a check, please pay careful attention. THEY MUST HAVE A PHOTO ID, AND THE CHECK MUST HAVE BUYERS NAME AND ADDRESS; BANK NAME AND ITS ADDRESS. WHILE WRITING THEIR DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER FROM PHOTO ID, ALSO NOTICE IF CHECK HAS A PRINTED PHONE NUMBER. IF NOT, ASK FOR TELEPHONE AND WRITE IT ON CHECK. Any check you look at and have a "feeling" that all is not quite right, PLEASE CALL ME. Especially if it is for a large amount. I would rather be safe than sorry, even though we might lose a sale. Many merchants in Tombstone do not accept checks, period. If a buyer really wants something, there are numerous ATMS close by in Tombstone.
From the President
Carol Stearns
I received an email that the Tombstone Gazette was inquiring about rumors that there have been some changes in the people working at the Gallery." Any comments on this they asked?" Then they went on to say "The rumors are that these people were all fired but no one seems to have any actual information". When I receive an email that a newspaper is looking for a story I feel actual facts must be given therefore, read the Tombstone Gazette page 6 " Letters to the Editor" for our reply. We appreciate all the hard work that went into making the Quilt Shows a success in the past but the people who were in charge of the Quilt Show last year decided not to do the Quilt Show this year. I was told to even remove the Needle Nuts from the entry form. Every opportunity was made to have the same people in charge of the Quilt Show last year be in charge this year. Read the approved December minutes (which by the way had 15 members present) at the front desk of the Gallery explaining what transpired. We do not hire people and we do not fire people. Everything in this Association is done on a voluntary basis. No one was fired at any time from any position. Please let us stop this rumor, which undermines the Gallery.
Now on a more positive note: Hallelujah, Hallelujah. After our many calls the City of Tombstone is starting the much needed work on our building. Painters have been hired and they will be scraping all the old paint off in preparation of painting the outside of the building to the original color of long ago. While I was at the Gallery the roofer, who has been hired by the city, came in to see the damage and was amazed. He plans on getting the proper materials and start work as soon as possible. He could not believe we had the roof repaired a year and a half ago. In regards to the Quilt Show. I am so proud of all the members and non-members who have come forward to help Marian Spencer with the show. The day the quilts arrived was a sight to be seen. It was organized and she had more than enough people helping. Fourteen (14) to be exact. I cannot begin to thank all who participated and worked so hard to make this show a success. Also, I hope you take the time to go into our Craft Shop and see the marvelous job that Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt did in rearranging the crafts and setting up extra tables. It looks great and they are to be commended on a job well done.
Special thanks goes out to all the members who contributed the $135 in the envelope at Christmas time. This money was sent along with TAA money to help the Tombstone Food Bank. They were very excited to receive it. Thanks goes out to Dave Anderson for all his time spent in painting the latticework in the Gallery. Also, you might have noticed that we now have a deterrent for our little critters in the kitchen connected to the electrical outlet. According to our donor, Glenn Chance, it drives them crazy and will make them leave the building. Thanks Glenn it seems to be working.
We have had a request from a visitor who lives in Albany, NY. She and many others would like to see your art and crafts on our web page. She made the comment that "You are the place for art in Tombstone." Think about it. This is a huge compliment to the Gallery. All you have to do is forward your art work to Jesse Davis, Web Page Editor. His email address is jed7@cox.net or you can mail him your resume and pictures. He will see to it that it is incorporated on our web page. Great opportunity for everyone so let us take advantage of this offer. Put TAA on the map.
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
Welcome to our 28th Annual Quilt Show!
Over 100 colorful quilts hang as banners of pride in our heritage and the constantly improving skills of our exhibitors.
A special thanks to our heroes this month, including Mary Jo Burns and Lu Proll, who monitored the water level in our Craft Room pans during the recent storm, and to the entire board and committees and Glen Sanner, who changed light bulbs and moved furniture to prepare for the show and then helped hang and arrange.
The TAA appreciates our visitors!
AND, THE TAA APPRECIATES ITS DOCENTS!!
Each day we need at least 2 docents AND THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A MEMBER EXPECTED TO TEACH OR DEMONSTRATE.
And forgot that book you intend to read.
From our visitors we expect to develop sales, friends, participants in art shows and future members and contributors.
Please check the calendar for an extra spot you can help, three docents at a time. (A project teacher needs time to teach.)
Special Needs:
Get the sign out in the morning, unless it is too windy.
Take the sign in at night.
Watch for water in the Craft Room and empty as needed.
Do not use floodlights unless the day is dark. (A short could cause a fire.)
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
Thanks to our committee members who helped us getting ready for the quilt show. We are very appreciative of all you have done; sure makes life a lot easier for us.
March is our Judged Show that is open to all artists, members and non-members alike. We have two very qualified judges, one for fine art and the other for photography. The judge for fine art is Liz Horning who has a very extensive background in art as a professional, a teacher and exhibitor. Patrick Mulligan is a photographer with years of experience in the Tucson Photography Club as an exhibitor and a photography judge. We are very excited to have them both.
Bring in your art to be judged, your unframed art and mini-minis on February 26th, 9:30am – 11:30am. The show will be judged on the 27th from 8:30am – 11:00am. The Gallery will be closed during those times. Following the judging, we will open the Gallery to the public and have a reception and a chance to meet the judges. If you want, they will critique your work. Glenn Chance will provide her beautiful violin music. Thanks Glenn, your music is always such an added treat for our receptions.
Sylvia Rosenkrans will be the contact person for the reception. She will be happy to let you know what to bring. We really don’t want anything that will spill on our recently cleaned carpet (i.e. Salsa). Sylvia’s number is 378-6747.
Until then, keep on keeping on!
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
We have rearranged the Craft Shop and it now appears that we have more room. St Patrick's Day is fast approaching and Easter is too, so start getting those bright ideas working. We are requesting that from now on when a holiday is over you take your holiday items home. We no longer can store them at the Gallery and the only ones we will keep on display will be Christmas ones because they sell all year. This policy will give us more room to display everyday crafts.
Thanks to all who participated in the Quilt Show and next month let us help the artists with the Open Show.
Vice President, Marian Spencer
Secretary, Jean Manney
Treasurer, Alice Mooty
Gallery Directors, Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson
Gallery Committee, Grace Carini, Bob Kepple, Lee Latimore
Craft Directors, Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
Craft Committee, Mary Jo Burns, Karen Goodman
Publicity Director, Jan Huthoefer, jhuthoefer@cox.net
Web Page Editor, Jessie Davis, jed7@cox.net
Editor, Karen Goodman, karengoodman66@msn.com
Important Dates
Quilt Show Out Feb 25th
Open Show Art In Feb 26th
Open Showw Judging Feb 27th
General Meeting March 2, 9:00 am
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Alice Mooty, Treasurer
In the past, the Gallery accepted Canadian checks that were marked "in N.S. Funds" by the check amount. We recently took 2 such checks. Upon depositing them I found Bank policies have changed. Such checks are not put on hold until the check clears. I feel that it is now best we simply DO NOT ACCEPT ANY CANADIAN CHECKS, eliminating any hold put on a deposit to our Credit Union account.
Unfortunately in December we were given a NSF check. While only in the amount of $9.40, banks are now charging not only the writer but the recipient as well in the amount of $20.00. MEMBERS: Before you accept a check, please pay careful attention. THEY MUST HAVE A PHOTO ID, AND THE CHECK MUST HAVE BUYERS NAME AND ADDRESS; BANK NAME AND ITS ADDRESS. WHILE WRITING THEIR DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER FROM PHOTO ID, ALSO NOTICE IF CHECK HAS A PRINTED PHONE NUMBER. IF NOT, ASK FOR TELEPHONE AND WRITE IT ON CHECK. Any check you look at and have a "feeling" that all is not quite right, PLEASE CALL ME. Especially if it is for a large amount. I would rather be safe than sorry, even though we might lose a sale. Many merchants in Tombstone do not accept checks, period. If a buyer really wants something, there are numerous ATMS close by in Tombstone.
From the President
Carol Stearns
I received an email that the Tombstone Gazette was inquiring about rumors that there have been some changes in the people working at the Gallery." Any comments on this they asked?" Then they went on to say "The rumors are that these people were all fired but no one seems to have any actual information". When I receive an email that a newspaper is looking for a story I feel actual facts must be given therefore, read the Tombstone Gazette page 6 " Letters to the Editor" for our reply. We appreciate all the hard work that went into making the Quilt Shows a success in the past but the people who were in charge of the Quilt Show last year decided not to do the Quilt Show this year. I was told to even remove the Needle Nuts from the entry form. Every opportunity was made to have the same people in charge of the Quilt Show last year be in charge this year. Read the approved December minutes (which by the way had 15 members present) at the front desk of the Gallery explaining what transpired. We do not hire people and we do not fire people. Everything in this Association is done on a voluntary basis. No one was fired at any time from any position. Please let us stop this rumor, which undermines the Gallery.
Now on a more positive note: Hallelujah, Hallelujah. After our many calls the City of Tombstone is starting the much needed work on our building. Painters have been hired and they will be scraping all the old paint off in preparation of painting the outside of the building to the original color of long ago. While I was at the Gallery the roofer, who has been hired by the city, came in to see the damage and was amazed. He plans on getting the proper materials and start work as soon as possible. He could not believe we had the roof repaired a year and a half ago. In regards to the Quilt Show. I am so proud of all the members and non-members who have come forward to help Marian Spencer with the show. The day the quilts arrived was a sight to be seen. It was organized and she had more than enough people helping. Fourteen (14) to be exact. I cannot begin to thank all who participated and worked so hard to make this show a success. Also, I hope you take the time to go into our Craft Shop and see the marvelous job that Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt did in rearranging the crafts and setting up extra tables. It looks great and they are to be commended on a job well done.
Special thanks goes out to all the members who contributed the $135 in the envelope at Christmas time. This money was sent along with TAA money to help the Tombstone Food Bank. They were very excited to receive it. Thanks goes out to Dave Anderson for all his time spent in painting the latticework in the Gallery. Also, you might have noticed that we now have a deterrent for our little critters in the kitchen connected to the electrical outlet. According to our donor, Glenn Chance, it drives them crazy and will make them leave the building. Thanks Glenn it seems to be working.
We have had a request from a visitor who lives in Albany, NY. She and many others would like to see your art and crafts on our web page. She made the comment that "You are the place for art in Tombstone." Think about it. This is a huge compliment to the Gallery. All you have to do is forward your art work to Jesse Davis, Web Page Editor. His email address is jed7@cox.net or you can mail him your resume and pictures. He will see to it that it is incorporated on our web page. Great opportunity for everyone so let us take advantage of this offer. Put TAA on the map.
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
Welcome to our 28th Annual Quilt Show!
Over 100 colorful quilts hang as banners of pride in our heritage and the constantly improving skills of our exhibitors.
A special thanks to our heroes this month, including Mary Jo Burns and Lu Proll, who monitored the water level in our Craft Room pans during the recent storm, and to the entire board and committees and Glen Sanner, who changed light bulbs and moved furniture to prepare for the show and then helped hang and arrange.
The TAA appreciates our visitors!
AND, THE TAA APPRECIATES ITS DOCENTS!!
Each day we need at least 2 docents AND THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A MEMBER EXPECTED TO TEACH OR DEMONSTRATE.
And forgot that book you intend to read.
From our visitors we expect to develop sales, friends, participants in art shows and future members and contributors.
Please check the calendar for an extra spot you can help, three docents at a time. (A project teacher needs time to teach.)
Special Needs:
Get the sign out in the morning, unless it is too windy.
Take the sign in at night.
Watch for water in the Craft Room and empty as needed.
Do not use floodlights unless the day is dark. (A short could cause a fire.)
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
Thanks to our committee members who helped us getting ready for the quilt show. We are very appreciative of all you have done; sure makes life a lot easier for us.
March is our Judged Show that is open to all artists, members and non-members alike. We have two very qualified judges, one for fine art and the other for photography. The judge for fine art is Liz Horning who has a very extensive background in art as a professional, a teacher and exhibitor. Patrick Mulligan is a photographer with years of experience in the Tucson Photography Club as an exhibitor and a photography judge. We are very excited to have them both.
Bring in your art to be judged, your unframed art and mini-minis on February 26th, 9:30am – 11:30am. The show will be judged on the 27th from 8:30am – 11:00am. The Gallery will be closed during those times. Following the judging, we will open the Gallery to the public and have a reception and a chance to meet the judges. If you want, they will critique your work. Glenn Chance will provide her beautiful violin music. Thanks Glenn, your music is always such an added treat for our receptions.
Sylvia Rosenkrans will be the contact person for the reception. She will be happy to let you know what to bring. We really don’t want anything that will spill on our recently cleaned carpet (i.e. Salsa). Sylvia’s number is 378-6747.
Until then, keep on keeping on!
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
We have rearranged the Craft Shop and it now appears that we have more room. St Patrick's Day is fast approaching and Easter is too, so start getting those bright ideas working. We are requesting that from now on when a holiday is over you take your holiday items home. We no longer can store them at the Gallery and the only ones we will keep on display will be Christmas ones because they sell all year. This policy will give us more room to display everyday crafts.
Thanks to all who participated in the Quilt Show and next month let us help the artists with the Open Show.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Art to Art Talk, January 2010
From the President
Carol Stearns
Here we are in a brand new year with hopes and dreams that this New Year will bring us many wonderful things. When we look back at the past year and all the accomplishments that have been made it makes us feel that we will be successful in whatever we do. You can be proud of those accomplishments. Because of all your hard work we were able to give two $1,000 scholarships to students graduating from Tombstone High School, $1,000 to the Small Animal Shelter in Tombstone, $1,000 to the Food Bank in Tombstone, $150 to the Tombstone Fire Department for Toys for Tots, $800 in repairing the windows of the Gallery, donate money to the American Cancer Society and the American Diabetic Assoc. in honor of members, pay a 5% surcharge on all our sales to the City of Tombstone and pay all the bills for the function and operation of running the Gallery. Being a Non-Profit Organization our sole existence is giving back to the City of Tombstone. Paying your dues, selling the smallest of crafts to the largest of crafts, any note card, picture, painting and most important docenting you have contributed in helping the Tombstone Community and you can be proud of that. Together in this New Year we will continue to grow thanks to all your support and all your hard work.
Special thanks goes out to Mike Rosado for finishing the painting of the kitchen cabinets and Jesse Davis for getting the bubble wrap that we needed so desperately. Marian Spencer is busy organizing the Quilt Show and already members and non members have come forward to help. Please read the Gallery Directors' message regarding all artwork to be removed from the Gallery on the 25th of this month. Also, remember do not use the flood lights unless absolutely necessary. Some of them have already burnt out and the electrician cannot keep coming back to replace them. Soon we will have a solution to this problem but for now let us all be patient. Special Note: Our electric light bill has been cut in half due to the limitations of leaving these flood lights on.
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
Our docents make a difference. This difference and the amazing art and craft creations have given us a better income than some of our neighbors experience.
Now we are preparing for the top months of our year. During our February Quilt Show we often find potential craft members. During our Open Judged Show in March we find new artists.
In preparation you will find on the calendar:
Quilt entry forms due January 19th
Art Show OUT January 25th (No room at the Gallery)
Shampoo Rug January 26th (Carol Stearns haunts the Gallery)
Quilts Checked In January 27th 8:00 a.m. till Noon
Quilts hung in afternoon
Quilt Show Open January 28th.
Classes by Lucy Weatherwax February 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9:30 a.m. till Noon
Sales procedure is the same. Quilts are marked FOR SALE with price or NFS (not for sale). To sell, quilts are unpinned carefully, folded and place in the tall kitchen bags, cards are placed in jar and sales recorded in cash book. In March, pictures are packed carefully in bubble wrap and placed in tall kitchen bags.
Special Admonition if you are in charge of the desk:
Be alert and helpful
Smile and welcome everyone
No distractions like games, books, craft construction or artwork. There will be no extra envelopes in the drawer other than the quilt ticket bag. There will be a shelf for sale items that will have an extra box for money for these sale items. No surcharge on these small items and they are not written in the cash book. All this will be explain to you the day you arrive to docent. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, ASK.
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
HAPPY NEW YEAR and many thanks to our Gallery Committee that made 2009 an easy year for new directors. Your dedication and commitment to TAA is commendable. Our committee works very hard, but sometimes we have other commitments (i.e. vacation) so it would be great to have some extra people as backup, on an on-call basis. If you would like to join us in this endeavor, please call Pat Anderson or Sue Olivo.
Since it is a new year, we would like all of you to think about rotating your paintings. Some have been in the Gallery for many months. We have new dimensions and new pricing limits, so please refer to your By-Laws. As a reminder to all artists, only the Gallery Directors may rearrange the art. Any questions?? Call us. YOUR ENTRY FORMS FOR THE JUDGED SHOW IN MARCH NEED TO BE IN BY FEBRUARY 12th.
A very important matter is the featured artists of 2010. Call either Pat Anderson: 459-0962 or Sue Olivo: 803-1035 so we can place you on the calendar. There will be only two featured artists at a time and the space will be limited so the number of paintings will also be limited to the space. That means, you won't have to have 25 paintings to be a featured artist. Call by the end of this month January 31st. New members need to have been a member for at least 6 months to be featured.
The San Pedro River Arts Council (formerly the Benson Arts Commission) is holding a Visual Art and Photography Show in March. They are participating in the Countywide "March is Arts Month" and are calling all artists. If you are interested, pick up a form at the TAA Gallery or email bensonartsbwelle@mac.com to download these documents.
The Quilt Show is the month of February. Our date to pickup our art is January 25th from 9:30am-12 noon. Art includes paintings, photos, and unframed originals. This year we will have our card racks with cards and bookmarks. Removing all art is mandatory. If you cannot pickup your art, please make arrangements to have someone do it for you. See you on the 25th.
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
The holidays have come and gone. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and we continue to wish everyone a prosperous NewYear. And now, it's time to get down to business.
The QUILT Show is coming!! Have you starting making items for our table in the show? If not, now is the time to get started. There's not much time left until the show starts. Let's make it a real blow-out of items this year. Place all items under the table in the front window. The kitchen area will be reserved for incoming quilts.
We have many Christmas items left over which are located in the kitchen. Please, please, please remove these items as soon as possible. If and when we need items for our Christmas area which stays up all year, we will let you know in the newsletter. As for now, the kitchen needs to be cleared of all items by JANUARY 20 in anticipation of incoming quilts.. Any items left after this date will be removed at the committee's discretion.
We have allowed jewelry to be hung "in frames" and displayed on our walls and tables by a request of one individual. Others have taken it upon themselves to presume it was 'okay' to do. Except for certain times of the year, we do have a size restriction for the frames. Due to space limitations of our craft area, we need to keep these restrictions in force. Framed jewelry must not exceed 12" x 12" or 144 square inches. ALL JEWELRY MUST REMAIN WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE FRAME. Framed jewelry must be approved by the directors and hung by the directors. If this procedure is not followed, the frame will be removed from display and put into the kitchen area.
We are really looking forward to the time that our 'damaged corner' will be repaired. Not able to utilize that corner really cuts down our ability to have more crafts on display. With the Quilt show soon to arrive, we will need to 'scrunch' some items, and/or remove some items until the show is over. Your patience in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Carol Stearns
Here we are in a brand new year with hopes and dreams that this New Year will bring us many wonderful things. When we look back at the past year and all the accomplishments that have been made it makes us feel that we will be successful in whatever we do. You can be proud of those accomplishments. Because of all your hard work we were able to give two $1,000 scholarships to students graduating from Tombstone High School, $1,000 to the Small Animal Shelter in Tombstone, $1,000 to the Food Bank in Tombstone, $150 to the Tombstone Fire Department for Toys for Tots, $800 in repairing the windows of the Gallery, donate money to the American Cancer Society and the American Diabetic Assoc. in honor of members, pay a 5% surcharge on all our sales to the City of Tombstone and pay all the bills for the function and operation of running the Gallery. Being a Non-Profit Organization our sole existence is giving back to the City of Tombstone. Paying your dues, selling the smallest of crafts to the largest of crafts, any note card, picture, painting and most important docenting you have contributed in helping the Tombstone Community and you can be proud of that. Together in this New Year we will continue to grow thanks to all your support and all your hard work.
Special thanks goes out to Mike Rosado for finishing the painting of the kitchen cabinets and Jesse Davis for getting the bubble wrap that we needed so desperately. Marian Spencer is busy organizing the Quilt Show and already members and non members have come forward to help. Please read the Gallery Directors' message regarding all artwork to be removed from the Gallery on the 25th of this month. Also, remember do not use the flood lights unless absolutely necessary. Some of them have already burnt out and the electrician cannot keep coming back to replace them. Soon we will have a solution to this problem but for now let us all be patient. Special Note: Our electric light bill has been cut in half due to the limitations of leaving these flood lights on.
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
Our docents make a difference. This difference and the amazing art and craft creations have given us a better income than some of our neighbors experience.
Now we are preparing for the top months of our year. During our February Quilt Show we often find potential craft members. During our Open Judged Show in March we find new artists.
In preparation you will find on the calendar:
Quilt entry forms due January 19th
Art Show OUT January 25th (No room at the Gallery)
Shampoo Rug January 26th (Carol Stearns haunts the Gallery)
Quilts Checked In January 27th 8:00 a.m. till Noon
Quilts hung in afternoon
Quilt Show Open January 28th.
Classes by Lucy Weatherwax February 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9:30 a.m. till Noon
Sales procedure is the same. Quilts are marked FOR SALE with price or NFS (not for sale). To sell, quilts are unpinned carefully, folded and place in the tall kitchen bags, cards are placed in jar and sales recorded in cash book. In March, pictures are packed carefully in bubble wrap and placed in tall kitchen bags.
Special Admonition if you are in charge of the desk:
Be alert and helpful
Smile and welcome everyone
No distractions like games, books, craft construction or artwork. There will be no extra envelopes in the drawer other than the quilt ticket bag. There will be a shelf for sale items that will have an extra box for money for these sale items. No surcharge on these small items and they are not written in the cash book. All this will be explain to you the day you arrive to docent. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, ASK.
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
HAPPY NEW YEAR and many thanks to our Gallery Committee that made 2009 an easy year for new directors. Your dedication and commitment to TAA is commendable. Our committee works very hard, but sometimes we have other commitments (i.e. vacation) so it would be great to have some extra people as backup, on an on-call basis. If you would like to join us in this endeavor, please call Pat Anderson or Sue Olivo.
Since it is a new year, we would like all of you to think about rotating your paintings. Some have been in the Gallery for many months. We have new dimensions and new pricing limits, so please refer to your By-Laws. As a reminder to all artists, only the Gallery Directors may rearrange the art. Any questions?? Call us. YOUR ENTRY FORMS FOR THE JUDGED SHOW IN MARCH NEED TO BE IN BY FEBRUARY 12th.
A very important matter is the featured artists of 2010. Call either Pat Anderson: 459-0962 or Sue Olivo: 803-1035 so we can place you on the calendar. There will be only two featured artists at a time and the space will be limited so the number of paintings will also be limited to the space. That means, you won't have to have 25 paintings to be a featured artist. Call by the end of this month January 31st. New members need to have been a member for at least 6 months to be featured.
The San Pedro River Arts Council (formerly the Benson Arts Commission) is holding a Visual Art and Photography Show in March. They are participating in the Countywide "March is Arts Month" and are calling all artists. If you are interested, pick up a form at the TAA Gallery or email bensonartsbwelle@mac.com to download these documents.
The Quilt Show is the month of February. Our date to pickup our art is January 25th from 9:30am-12 noon. Art includes paintings, photos, and unframed originals. This year we will have our card racks with cards and bookmarks. Removing all art is mandatory. If you cannot pickup your art, please make arrangements to have someone do it for you. See you on the 25th.
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
The holidays have come and gone. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and we continue to wish everyone a prosperous NewYear. And now, it's time to get down to business.
The QUILT Show is coming!! Have you starting making items for our table in the show? If not, now is the time to get started. There's not much time left until the show starts. Let's make it a real blow-out of items this year. Place all items under the table in the front window. The kitchen area will be reserved for incoming quilts.
We have many Christmas items left over which are located in the kitchen. Please, please, please remove these items as soon as possible. If and when we need items for our Christmas area which stays up all year, we will let you know in the newsletter. As for now, the kitchen needs to be cleared of all items by JANUARY 20 in anticipation of incoming quilts.. Any items left after this date will be removed at the committee's discretion.
We have allowed jewelry to be hung "in frames" and displayed on our walls and tables by a request of one individual. Others have taken it upon themselves to presume it was 'okay' to do. Except for certain times of the year, we do have a size restriction for the frames. Due to space limitations of our craft area, we need to keep these restrictions in force. Framed jewelry must not exceed 12" x 12" or 144 square inches. ALL JEWELRY MUST REMAIN WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE FRAME. Framed jewelry must be approved by the directors and hung by the directors. If this procedure is not followed, the frame will be removed from display and put into the kitchen area.
We are really looking forward to the time that our 'damaged corner' will be repaired. Not able to utilize that corner really cuts down our ability to have more crafts on display. With the Quilt show soon to arrive, we will need to 'scrunch' some items, and/or remove some items until the show is over. Your patience in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Art to Art, December 2009
The President’s Message
Carol Stearns
I am sorry to report that Jim Dalmer who has been a member of TAA for many years has passed away. He will be sadly missed for he truly was a talented artist, a member who always was willing to help everyone, a true gentleman and a great friend. There will be a memorial service for Jim on December 17th 12:00 noon at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 800 Taylor St, Sierra Vista. I am sure his wife Margaret would appreciate you remembering Jim with a card to her and the family. Let us remember Jim and his family in our prayers.
IMPORTANT: According to our By Laws: Article V – Membership #6: Dues must be paid by December 31st for the following year. The Board will review sitting requirements and locations requirements as of December 31st and determine the eligibility to continue membership under irregular circumstances. If dues are unpaid or docenting requirements are not up to date by December 31st, a person must reapply for membership. It is important that you submit your dues of $15.00 for single member and $25.00 for family before December 31st. Please see to it that Alice Mooty receives your check before the deadline or you will have to reapply for membership. There are no exceptions to this rule.
CHRISTMAS PLATES: The committee that does the Christmas Plates each year has decided not to do the plates for TAA but to get funding from other organizations and give the plates to the people on our list. A motion was made and approved by all present to take the $500 that was allotted for the Christmas Plates to be sent to the Food Bank in Tombstone instead. All members who gave a check or cash to Alice Mooty for the Christmas Plates will be notified as to whether they want their money to be returned to them or to be used for the Food Bank. What matters here is that all people on the Christmas Plate list and the Food Bank will benefit.
QUILT SHOW IN FEBRUARY: A motion was made and approved by all members present that Marian Spencer will be the Local Coordinator for the Quilt Show. She will be in charge of organizing it. Mary Jo Burns’ name will be listed on the entry form to assist her with calls and requests. The entry forms for this show will be mailed out on December 9th. The Craft Directors Lu Proll, Gerrianne Bielefeldt and their committee Karen Goodman and Mary Jo Burns will be in charge of all crafts that will be displayed during the Quilt Show. Mary Jo Burns will be Alice Mooty’s Assistant during the show. Kathy Brodniak will be the official photographer for the show. Marian will be calling on you as she forms her committees. Please help her as much as you can. Together as a team we can make this a very successful show.
Entry forms for the Open Show in March are mailed with this December newsletter. A motion was made and approved by all present that the Treasurer Alice Mooty be paid $500 for all her hard work for the year and another $250 in January, 2010. A motion was made and approved to send the Toys for Tots Tombstone Fire Department $150 for Christmas.
Thank you all for your support during this past year. We truly have many dedicated members who work hard to keep this Gallery going. May each and every one of you have a Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year.
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
In preparation of the Santa Claus, the Christmas Show offers many new and attractive items. The Crafters are to be complimented. BUT – in order to sell them we must be careful to have the store manned. PLEASE SIGN IN TO SIT IN THE TIMES CIRCLED IN RED! If no one is here the sales will not be good.
The ad for the Quilt Show will appear in the Feb-March issue of the “Country Register”, appearing about January 15th. Docents should be prepared to answer the questions posed to prospective visitors. There will be extra entry forms filed under “Quilts” and extra entry forms for the “Open Show” in the file drawer on the right side of the desk for anyone who needs one. Dates of the Quilt Show are on the bookmarks which are on the desk to be distributed to visitors. Entry forms for both shows will be sent on December 9th. PLEASE READ AND CARRY OUT ALL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO DOCENT DUTIES IN OPENING AND CLOSING THE GALLERY WHICH ARE ON THE DESK.
May your Christmas be blessed and your troubles be solved!
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
We have several ideas that we are going to try in 2010. First we are going to:
Have a lottery for featured artists. This seems like a more reasonable way to
proceed, since there are new members that haven’t been featured and existing
members that might like to be featured, but don’t get to the sign-up sheet right away.
Therefore, if you are interested in being a featured artist in 2010, please submit your name to Pat or Sue by the end of January. We think we should use all the months, except the one for the Quilt Show and the Open Show. When the artist’s name is drawn for a summer month, or any month, that artist may change months with another artist. Once the names are drawn, you may trade. The other change will be only two featured artists at a time. The amount of paintings will be changed to the amount of space per featured artist. Basically, it will be 8’x4 “(96”x48”), the two front panels and three in the window.
We have experienced customers coming into the Gallery and asking for a certain artist.
To make it easier for the customers, we are going to give each artist individual space of 72” to hang their paintings or photos, or the combination. The mini-mini wall will remain the same, but we will increase the number from 6 to 8. We plan to start this arrangement for the April show.
All of the above is on a trial basis. If it doesn’t work, we will try something else. Your
cooperation in this is very much appreciated.
The in-and-out date for December is the 30th. January is our membership show, so 5 pieces of art will be accepted. Let’s make the New Year the best ever! And have a very ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS’!!
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
Our Christmas Craft Show is doing very well. Sales are very good, so continue to bring in your items. It is OK if you replace your own item(s) when sold. Find a replacement spot to place it. Do not rearrange the tables.
The In/Out date for the Christmas crafts will be Dec 29th. The gallery In/Out date is the 30th so the Christmas display on the mezzanine must be removed before this date.
You may start removing your items right after the 25th if you wish, but no later than the 29th. Thank You in advance for your cooperation.
The February Quilt Show is right around the corner, so as soon as you put away your Holiday Season supplies, pull out the regular crafting supplies and get busy! The crafters will have a large table out in the gallery during the Annual Quilt Show. It is OK to replace your own item(s) when sold. Find a replacement spot to place it. Do not rearrange the tables. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Carol Stearns
I am sorry to report that Jim Dalmer who has been a member of TAA for many years has passed away. He will be sadly missed for he truly was a talented artist, a member who always was willing to help everyone, a true gentleman and a great friend. There will be a memorial service for Jim on December 17th 12:00 noon at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 800 Taylor St, Sierra Vista. I am sure his wife Margaret would appreciate you remembering Jim with a card to her and the family. Let us remember Jim and his family in our prayers.
IMPORTANT: According to our By Laws: Article V – Membership #6: Dues must be paid by December 31st for the following year. The Board will review sitting requirements and locations requirements as of December 31st and determine the eligibility to continue membership under irregular circumstances. If dues are unpaid or docenting requirements are not up to date by December 31st, a person must reapply for membership. It is important that you submit your dues of $15.00 for single member and $25.00 for family before December 31st. Please see to it that Alice Mooty receives your check before the deadline or you will have to reapply for membership. There are no exceptions to this rule.
CHRISTMAS PLATES: The committee that does the Christmas Plates each year has decided not to do the plates for TAA but to get funding from other organizations and give the plates to the people on our list. A motion was made and approved by all present to take the $500 that was allotted for the Christmas Plates to be sent to the Food Bank in Tombstone instead. All members who gave a check or cash to Alice Mooty for the Christmas Plates will be notified as to whether they want their money to be returned to them or to be used for the Food Bank. What matters here is that all people on the Christmas Plate list and the Food Bank will benefit.
QUILT SHOW IN FEBRUARY: A motion was made and approved by all members present that Marian Spencer will be the Local Coordinator for the Quilt Show. She will be in charge of organizing it. Mary Jo Burns’ name will be listed on the entry form to assist her with calls and requests. The entry forms for this show will be mailed out on December 9th. The Craft Directors Lu Proll, Gerrianne Bielefeldt and their committee Karen Goodman and Mary Jo Burns will be in charge of all crafts that will be displayed during the Quilt Show. Mary Jo Burns will be Alice Mooty’s Assistant during the show. Kathy Brodniak will be the official photographer for the show. Marian will be calling on you as she forms her committees. Please help her as much as you can. Together as a team we can make this a very successful show.
Entry forms for the Open Show in March are mailed with this December newsletter. A motion was made and approved by all present that the Treasurer Alice Mooty be paid $500 for all her hard work for the year and another $250 in January, 2010. A motion was made and approved to send the Toys for Tots Tombstone Fire Department $150 for Christmas.
Thank you all for your support during this past year. We truly have many dedicated members who work hard to keep this Gallery going. May each and every one of you have a Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year.
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
In preparation of the Santa Claus, the Christmas Show offers many new and attractive items. The Crafters are to be complimented. BUT – in order to sell them we must be careful to have the store manned. PLEASE SIGN IN TO SIT IN THE TIMES CIRCLED IN RED! If no one is here the sales will not be good.
The ad for the Quilt Show will appear in the Feb-March issue of the “Country Register”, appearing about January 15th. Docents should be prepared to answer the questions posed to prospective visitors. There will be extra entry forms filed under “Quilts” and extra entry forms for the “Open Show” in the file drawer on the right side of the desk for anyone who needs one. Dates of the Quilt Show are on the bookmarks which are on the desk to be distributed to visitors. Entry forms for both shows will be sent on December 9th. PLEASE READ AND CARRY OUT ALL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO DOCENT DUTIES IN OPENING AND CLOSING THE GALLERY WHICH ARE ON THE DESK.
May your Christmas be blessed and your troubles be solved!
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
We have several ideas that we are going to try in 2010. First we are going to:
Have a lottery for featured artists. This seems like a more reasonable way to
proceed, since there are new members that haven’t been featured and existing
members that might like to be featured, but don’t get to the sign-up sheet right away.
Therefore, if you are interested in being a featured artist in 2010, please submit your name to Pat or Sue by the end of January. We think we should use all the months, except the one for the Quilt Show and the Open Show. When the artist’s name is drawn for a summer month, or any month, that artist may change months with another artist. Once the names are drawn, you may trade. The other change will be only two featured artists at a time. The amount of paintings will be changed to the amount of space per featured artist. Basically, it will be 8’x4 “(96”x48”), the two front panels and three in the window.
We have experienced customers coming into the Gallery and asking for a certain artist.
To make it easier for the customers, we are going to give each artist individual space of 72” to hang their paintings or photos, or the combination. The mini-mini wall will remain the same, but we will increase the number from 6 to 8. We plan to start this arrangement for the April show.
All of the above is on a trial basis. If it doesn’t work, we will try something else. Your
cooperation in this is very much appreciated.
The in-and-out date for December is the 30th. January is our membership show, so 5 pieces of art will be accepted. Let’s make the New Year the best ever! And have a very ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS’!!
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
Our Christmas Craft Show is doing very well. Sales are very good, so continue to bring in your items. It is OK if you replace your own item(s) when sold. Find a replacement spot to place it. Do not rearrange the tables.
The In/Out date for the Christmas crafts will be Dec 29th. The gallery In/Out date is the 30th so the Christmas display on the mezzanine must be removed before this date.
You may start removing your items right after the 25th if you wish, but no later than the 29th. Thank You in advance for your cooperation.
The February Quilt Show is right around the corner, so as soon as you put away your Holiday Season supplies, pull out the regular crafting supplies and get busy! The crafters will have a large table out in the gallery during the Annual Quilt Show. It is OK to replace your own item(s) when sold. Find a replacement spot to place it. Do not rearrange the tables. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Friday, November 6, 2009
NOVEMBER 2009
President, Carol Stearns
Vice President, Marian Spencer
Secretary, Jean Manney
Treasurer, Alice Mooty
Gallery Directors, Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson
Gallery Committee, Grace Carini, Bob Kepple, Lee Latimore
Craft Directors, Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
Craft Committee, Mary Jo Burns, Karen Goodman
Publicity Director, Jan Huthoefer, jhuthoefer@cox.net
Web Page Editor, Jessie Davis, jed7@cox.net
Editor, Karen Goodman, karengoodman66@msn.com
Important Dates
November IN/OUT, November 30, 9:30 a.m.
Member Meeting, December 8, 9:30 a.m. (note the one time date change)
Member Christmas Party, December 8, 11 a.m., Longhorn Restaurant
The President’s Message
Carol Stearns
The holidays are upon us and it is time to give with out hearts. Every year TAA has a committee of people who make up Christmas Plates filled with nutritious food for all those who are in need and delivers these plates to their homes. See Vice President’s Message Marian Spencer below that explains the purpose of the Christmas Plates. You can help by making out a check to: TAA and put on the check “CHRISTMAS PLATES”. Any amount no matter how small will be greatly appreciated and make you feel you have contributed. All money has to go through our Treasurer Alice Mooty. If you want to give cash you can give it to Marian Spencer or to me and we will make sure Alice receives the money or you can give it to Alice directly. There is an envelope in the desk marked Christmas Plates. NO CASH IN THE ENVELOPE PLEASE! CHECKS ONLY. We need your help in helping others either by a check, baking cookies, buying fruit or help by delivering the plates. This will defray our cost and it will give you an opportunity for you to feel you have done something special to help others.
DID YOU KNOW?
Members are wondering when we are going to fix the Craft room. As many of you know we have had an article and full pictures of our water leak in the Craft room publicized in three newspapers explaining our dilemma. Last year we spent close to $8,000 repairing the roof which still leaks. Other businesses in the City are trying to help us. The Chamber of Commerce has the same problem as we do. It is up to the City now to get the ball rolling. They are aware of everything that is going on. This is a Historical Building that has to go through the proper channels in order to get anything done. The City has a Grant and the power to help. It is now up to them. Please do not think we are just sitting back ignoring the situation. It is a waiting game that we all have to be patient with.
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt with their committee worked very hard in setting up the Christmas display on the mezzanine. It looks fantastic! All the crafts made are original and visitors will be amazed at all the talent on these items. Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson worked hard with their committee people getting all the pictures, card racks and picture racks off the mezzanine and incorporate them with the main part of the Gallery. Not an easy job. Hope everyone realizes just what great people we have working in organizing Craft Shows and Art Shows to make this Gallery so outstanding.
A motion was made and approved to send the Food Bank a gift card from Fry’s Grocery Store in the amount of $250 for Thanksgiving and a gift card for $250 for Christmas.
A motion was made and approved to send the Tombstone Animal Shelter a check in the amount of $500. A motion was made and approved to have our Christmas Party following our General Meeting on December 8th. We will have it at the Long Horn Restaurant. There is a sign up sheet at the front desk. Come for the short meeting and then we will all meet at the Long Horn to celebrate.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE FROM ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS!
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PLATES: This year’s Christmas plates will be delivered on December 19th between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Last year’s plates are pictured on the envelope for your checks. These are a friendly gesture to our friends who are homebound, isolated, or just a thank-you for their service in the past.
You are asked to contribute homemade goodies, cookies, candy, cup cakes or contribute to the fruit portion with a check in the envelope. If you furnish items be sure to give at least two to three dozen so plates will be equal. We also have some diabetics with special needs. Any item you can furnish should be announced to Cora Caygill on the sheet that has been provided with the contribution envelope on the desk so the committee can plan. Address CHECKS to TAA, “purpose-Christmas Plates” and place in envelope. GIVE CASH TO ALICE TO RECORD. Food for the plates needs to be FRESH and in time, December 19th by 7:00 a.m.
HOUSEKEEPING:
LIGHTS: Please leave floodlights off unless you have a dark day. The switch has a note over it. Bulb replacement is cheap, but not the electrician.
KITCHEN: Our rodent friends are moving in. WASH anything before using. Use paper towels. Remove all left-over food/wrappers to trash container outside or take home.
TELEPHONE: Please USE. If you will be late. If you are ill. If your chariot says no. PLEASE USE AHEAD OF TIME. Do not assume that ANYONE can call you because you have a cell phone based in another system or state. The reason the 520 is on the address/phone list is because we can not call you from the Gallery. As VEEP, I am responsible to have the Gallery open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each and every day. The sale of YOUR art/craft is at stake here. We need a local number where you can be reached at all times. (If your phone is not local, please find a friend or neighbor to communicate for you.)
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
“Southwestern Splendor” is the theme for November Show. The featured arts this month are Jan Huthoefer and Beverly Terry. These artists have beautiful paintings that are sure to attract a lot of interest.
December will have Beverlee Hilton as the featured artist. We are happy to have her back in Arizona. Bev’s art includes paintings, photos, cards and poetry. Her animals are always included.
Since there will be only one featured artist in December, the rest of us will be able to hang three pieces of art. Some of you maybe going out-of-town for Thanksgiving, so please let us know in advance if you would like to holdover.
As a reminder to all members, there are two drawers beneath the unframed art. These two drawers are available for all of us to use. Since the space is very limited, we may each store two small paintings (minis or mini-minis). If you have any questions, please call a Gallery Director.
Next month’s newsletter will include the application for the Judged Show in March. Now is a good time to start thinking of what you will want to enter.
The In-and-Out date is November 30th, which is a Monday.
See you then and
“Happy Thanksgiving”
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
The Christmas Craft Show is all set up and thanks to the coordinated efforts of Lu Proll, Gerrianne Bielefeldt, Karen Goodman, Mary Jo Burns and Jean Manney, the display tables and walls of the mezzanine look very festive, colorful and ready for the holiday sales to begin. Please continue to make and bring in your Holiday crafts and place them below the front table window.
The Craft room window will continue to display the items for the Fall season. All Halloween crafts have been removed and are in the kitchen for pick up. When you come into the Gallery to docent or deliver items, please be sure to check the kitchen for any items placed there that are in need of repair, your name or price.
Some items have been in the Gallery for extended periods of time and may just look “tired” from being on display too long. These items have been moved to the kitchen for pick-up. Also, while in the Gallery, please check your items to make sure they are in saleable condition.
We have a very talented group of crafters and artists in our Gallery and it shows in the sales figures. So keep crafting!!!
Vice President, Marian Spencer
Secretary, Jean Manney
Treasurer, Alice Mooty
Gallery Directors, Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson
Gallery Committee, Grace Carini, Bob Kepple, Lee Latimore
Craft Directors, Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
Craft Committee, Mary Jo Burns, Karen Goodman
Publicity Director, Jan Huthoefer, jhuthoefer@cox.net
Web Page Editor, Jessie Davis, jed7@cox.net
Editor, Karen Goodman, karengoodman66@msn.com
Important Dates
November IN/OUT, November 30, 9:30 a.m.
Member Meeting, December 8, 9:30 a.m. (note the one time date change)
Member Christmas Party, December 8, 11 a.m., Longhorn Restaurant
The President’s Message
Carol Stearns
The holidays are upon us and it is time to give with out hearts. Every year TAA has a committee of people who make up Christmas Plates filled with nutritious food for all those who are in need and delivers these plates to their homes. See Vice President’s Message Marian Spencer below that explains the purpose of the Christmas Plates. You can help by making out a check to: TAA and put on the check “CHRISTMAS PLATES”. Any amount no matter how small will be greatly appreciated and make you feel you have contributed. All money has to go through our Treasurer Alice Mooty. If you want to give cash you can give it to Marian Spencer or to me and we will make sure Alice receives the money or you can give it to Alice directly. There is an envelope in the desk marked Christmas Plates. NO CASH IN THE ENVELOPE PLEASE! CHECKS ONLY. We need your help in helping others either by a check, baking cookies, buying fruit or help by delivering the plates. This will defray our cost and it will give you an opportunity for you to feel you have done something special to help others.
DID YOU KNOW?
Members are wondering when we are going to fix the Craft room. As many of you know we have had an article and full pictures of our water leak in the Craft room publicized in three newspapers explaining our dilemma. Last year we spent close to $8,000 repairing the roof which still leaks. Other businesses in the City are trying to help us. The Chamber of Commerce has the same problem as we do. It is up to the City now to get the ball rolling. They are aware of everything that is going on. This is a Historical Building that has to go through the proper channels in order to get anything done. The City has a Grant and the power to help. It is now up to them. Please do not think we are just sitting back ignoring the situation. It is a waiting game that we all have to be patient with.
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt with their committee worked very hard in setting up the Christmas display on the mezzanine. It looks fantastic! All the crafts made are original and visitors will be amazed at all the talent on these items. Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson worked hard with their committee people getting all the pictures, card racks and picture racks off the mezzanine and incorporate them with the main part of the Gallery. Not an easy job. Hope everyone realizes just what great people we have working in organizing Craft Shows and Art Shows to make this Gallery so outstanding.
A motion was made and approved to send the Food Bank a gift card from Fry’s Grocery Store in the amount of $250 for Thanksgiving and a gift card for $250 for Christmas.
A motion was made and approved to send the Tombstone Animal Shelter a check in the amount of $500. A motion was made and approved to have our Christmas Party following our General Meeting on December 8th. We will have it at the Long Horn Restaurant. There is a sign up sheet at the front desk. Come for the short meeting and then we will all meet at the Long Horn to celebrate.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE FROM ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS!
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PLATES: This year’s Christmas plates will be delivered on December 19th between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Last year’s plates are pictured on the envelope for your checks. These are a friendly gesture to our friends who are homebound, isolated, or just a thank-you for their service in the past.
You are asked to contribute homemade goodies, cookies, candy, cup cakes or contribute to the fruit portion with a check in the envelope. If you furnish items be sure to give at least two to three dozen so plates will be equal. We also have some diabetics with special needs. Any item you can furnish should be announced to Cora Caygill on the sheet that has been provided with the contribution envelope on the desk so the committee can plan. Address CHECKS to TAA, “purpose-Christmas Plates” and place in envelope. GIVE CASH TO ALICE TO RECORD. Food for the plates needs to be FRESH and in time, December 19th by 7:00 a.m.
HOUSEKEEPING:
LIGHTS: Please leave floodlights off unless you have a dark day. The switch has a note over it. Bulb replacement is cheap, but not the electrician.
KITCHEN: Our rodent friends are moving in. WASH anything before using. Use paper towels. Remove all left-over food/wrappers to trash container outside or take home.
TELEPHONE: Please USE. If you will be late. If you are ill. If your chariot says no. PLEASE USE AHEAD OF TIME. Do not assume that ANYONE can call you because you have a cell phone based in another system or state. The reason the 520 is on the address/phone list is because we can not call you from the Gallery. As VEEP, I am responsible to have the Gallery open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each and every day. The sale of YOUR art/craft is at stake here. We need a local number where you can be reached at all times. (If your phone is not local, please find a friend or neighbor to communicate for you.)
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
“Southwestern Splendor” is the theme for November Show. The featured arts this month are Jan Huthoefer and Beverly Terry. These artists have beautiful paintings that are sure to attract a lot of interest.
December will have Beverlee Hilton as the featured artist. We are happy to have her back in Arizona. Bev’s art includes paintings, photos, cards and poetry. Her animals are always included.
Since there will be only one featured artist in December, the rest of us will be able to hang three pieces of art. Some of you maybe going out-of-town for Thanksgiving, so please let us know in advance if you would like to holdover.
As a reminder to all members, there are two drawers beneath the unframed art. These two drawers are available for all of us to use. Since the space is very limited, we may each store two small paintings (minis or mini-minis). If you have any questions, please call a Gallery Director.
Next month’s newsletter will include the application for the Judged Show in March. Now is a good time to start thinking of what you will want to enter.
The In-and-Out date is November 30th, which is a Monday.
See you then and
“Happy Thanksgiving”
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
The Christmas Craft Show is all set up and thanks to the coordinated efforts of Lu Proll, Gerrianne Bielefeldt, Karen Goodman, Mary Jo Burns and Jean Manney, the display tables and walls of the mezzanine look very festive, colorful and ready for the holiday sales to begin. Please continue to make and bring in your Holiday crafts and place them below the front table window.
The Craft room window will continue to display the items for the Fall season. All Halloween crafts have been removed and are in the kitchen for pick up. When you come into the Gallery to docent or deliver items, please be sure to check the kitchen for any items placed there that are in need of repair, your name or price.
Some items have been in the Gallery for extended periods of time and may just look “tired” from being on display too long. These items have been moved to the kitchen for pick-up. Also, while in the Gallery, please check your items to make sure they are in saleable condition.
We have a very talented group of crafters and artists in our Gallery and it shows in the sales figures. So keep crafting!!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
October 2009
President, Carol Stearns
Vice President, Marian Spencer
Secretary, Jean Manney
Treasurer, Alice Mooty
Gallery Directors, Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson
Gallery Committee, Grace Carini, Bob Kepple, Lee Latimore
Craft Directors, Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
Craft Committee, Mary Jo Burns, Karen Goodman
Publicity Director, Jan Huthoefer, jhuthoefer@cox.net
Web Page Editor, Jessie Davis, jed7@cox.net
Editor, Karen Goodman, karengoodman66@msn.com
Important Dates
October IN/OUT, October 30, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Member Meeting, November 3, 9:00 a.m.
Member Meeting, December 8, 9:00 a.m.
The President’s Message
Carol Stearns
SPACE: Space is a precious commodity. It is only human nature that we all need “our space.” As members of the Gallery we are only entitled to the space that our Gallery and Craft Directors give us. The Gallery Directors and their Committee work very hard to place each and every picture in the right space. They rotate pictures every month giving equal exposure to all of the artists. The Craft Directors and their Committee change the tables, walls and window displays every month for seasonal purposes and to give equal space to all the crafters making sure that crafts will be complimented in the best arrangement possible. Some space has been lost due to the large crafts and large pictures of which the Directors have taken all of this into consideration and limited these pictures and crafts due to their size in order to keep equal space for all. Please let us give credit to the Directors for working so hard to give each of us “our space” and above all not move, rearrange, change or complain about the space they have allotted us.
Point of Interest: It has been exactly six months since this Board of eight Officers took their oath to serve this Association. In that short time, although at times it seems much longer, this is what has happened. (1). All new locks that cannot be duplicated have been installed at the Gallery. (2) Peg Boards throughout the Gallery have been painted thanks to Pat Anderson and Sue Olivo. (3). New curtains behind the front desk and visitor’s sign-in desk have been made thanks to Sue Olivo. (4). Most of the kitchen cabinets have been painted. (5). Refrigerator has been repaired thanks to Mike Rosado. (6).The vacuum cleaner has been torn apart and repaired thanks to Jim Burns and Jesse Davis. (7).The front windows that were leaking have been re-caulk and repaired. (8). There has been numerous calls to the City regarding the problem with the drainage spout leak in the Craft Room. Marian Spencer has been in charge and has been in constant contact with City Officials. She is doing an outstanding job on an issue that will eventually be resolved. (9). Counting of the cash drawer every morning upon opening the Gallery and every afternoon before closing. (10). Counting of the Quilt cash for tickets sold each day is counted every morning and afternoon. (11). Taking in ten new members and giving them the proper training of procedures for the Gallery. (12) Joined the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce. (13) Reviewed, revised and added new By-Laws and Standing Rules and making sure every member received one. (14).Approve two (2) $1,000 Scholarships for students of Tombstone High School. (15) Handling and solving any internal problem that concerned a member. I just wanted you aware of what has been accomplished by your Board of Officers in this short period of time. This is a very active Board working hard to serve you and the Gallery.
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
Thanks to you we survived the summer! That’s the good news. Our Gallery display is exceptional, thanks to both new members and old. But illness, employment/unemployment, deaths and aging change the calendar constantly. Thank you to those who do unexpected tasks to yield this success.
Now we wait for a better economy for better sales. Most sales now are of practical items. The Gallery, too, has changed. The front windows are now caulked outside and inside.
While the roof still drains down the craft room wall with melted adobe, the Chamber of Commerce, the Visitor’s Center and others in town share the problem with us and are actively reminding the City. Our crafters should be aware that as a result usable space is limited.
For docents: Please refresh your memory of your duties from the lists on the desk.
Other Questions: Can I show my pictures without belonging?
Can I enter the Quilt Show?
For these answers we have made up sheets and put them on cardboard at the front table for non-members to sign up for entry forms for both the February Quilt Show and the March Open Judged Show.
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
This month’s theme is “Vista and Visions” starring Jim Dalmer, Lee Latimore and Sylvia Rosenkrans. With their featured artwork and the rest of the artists’ work, we have another beautiful display for October. November Show will feature Artists Jan Huthoefer and Bev Terry. You can always count on these two to have unique and colorful artwork.
November and December will have the crafters Holiday Show on the Mezzanine, so that means we will have the main floor to display our art. We will still show the mini-minis on the same wall they are on now and the card racks will remain the same. This will give us a chance to show some of our smaller artwork. With that said, we may be able to hang 3 pieces of smaller art. If you only have larger pieces, no problem, you will just hang 2 pieces. This will be at the Gallery Directors discretion. The minis and mini-minis will remain the same number: 4 and 6 respectively. This is a great chance for us to remind our customers that art makes great Christmas gifts and the crafters are doing the advertising for us.
Check the sizes of the card racks to see what you have to offer as Christmas gifts. There is some room for unframed 5X7s maybe even 4X6s as well as for boxed cards. Get creative. Bob Kepple discovered at his last show in the East, just the suggestion and, as a reminder that the Holidays are coming, made his sales go up.
The In-and-Out date for October is the 30th.
See you then!
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and you may have noticed that many of the stores are already displaying Christmas items, and we haven't even finished with Halloween!! So, it's time to craft "CHRISTMAS" for the Nov, Dec Craft Show!!
We are planning to set up the holiday tables on October 31. Volunteers for this project are needed and will very much be appreciated. Please contact Mary Jo Burns if you can volunteer.
The Christmas items brought into the gallery should be placed on the KITCHEN COUNTER and not under the front window table. If you have Christmas items in your personal storage box, make sure you bring them out and also put on the kitchen counter. By keeping the regular crafted items separate from the Christmas items it will be easier for us to put out for display the general items without having to sort through everything.
We are lovin' all the new craft items being made!! Keep it coming!!
Vice President, Marian Spencer
Secretary, Jean Manney
Treasurer, Alice Mooty
Gallery Directors, Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson
Gallery Committee, Grace Carini, Bob Kepple, Lee Latimore
Craft Directors, Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
Craft Committee, Mary Jo Burns, Karen Goodman
Publicity Director, Jan Huthoefer, jhuthoefer@cox.net
Web Page Editor, Jessie Davis, jed7@cox.net
Editor, Karen Goodman, karengoodman66@msn.com
Important Dates
October IN/OUT, October 30, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Member Meeting, November 3, 9:00 a.m.
Member Meeting, December 8, 9:00 a.m.
The President’s Message
Carol Stearns
SPACE: Space is a precious commodity. It is only human nature that we all need “our space.” As members of the Gallery we are only entitled to the space that our Gallery and Craft Directors give us. The Gallery Directors and their Committee work very hard to place each and every picture in the right space. They rotate pictures every month giving equal exposure to all of the artists. The Craft Directors and their Committee change the tables, walls and window displays every month for seasonal purposes and to give equal space to all the crafters making sure that crafts will be complimented in the best arrangement possible. Some space has been lost due to the large crafts and large pictures of which the Directors have taken all of this into consideration and limited these pictures and crafts due to their size in order to keep equal space for all. Please let us give credit to the Directors for working so hard to give each of us “our space” and above all not move, rearrange, change or complain about the space they have allotted us.
Point of Interest: It has been exactly six months since this Board of eight Officers took their oath to serve this Association. In that short time, although at times it seems much longer, this is what has happened. (1). All new locks that cannot be duplicated have been installed at the Gallery. (2) Peg Boards throughout the Gallery have been painted thanks to Pat Anderson and Sue Olivo. (3). New curtains behind the front desk and visitor’s sign-in desk have been made thanks to Sue Olivo. (4). Most of the kitchen cabinets have been painted. (5). Refrigerator has been repaired thanks to Mike Rosado. (6).The vacuum cleaner has been torn apart and repaired thanks to Jim Burns and Jesse Davis. (7).The front windows that were leaking have been re-caulk and repaired. (8). There has been numerous calls to the City regarding the problem with the drainage spout leak in the Craft Room. Marian Spencer has been in charge and has been in constant contact with City Officials. She is doing an outstanding job on an issue that will eventually be resolved. (9). Counting of the cash drawer every morning upon opening the Gallery and every afternoon before closing. (10). Counting of the Quilt cash for tickets sold each day is counted every morning and afternoon. (11). Taking in ten new members and giving them the proper training of procedures for the Gallery. (12) Joined the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce. (13) Reviewed, revised and added new By-Laws and Standing Rules and making sure every member received one. (14).Approve two (2) $1,000 Scholarships for students of Tombstone High School. (15) Handling and solving any internal problem that concerned a member. I just wanted you aware of what has been accomplished by your Board of Officers in this short period of time. This is a very active Board working hard to serve you and the Gallery.
From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
Thanks to you we survived the summer! That’s the good news. Our Gallery display is exceptional, thanks to both new members and old. But illness, employment/unemployment, deaths and aging change the calendar constantly. Thank you to those who do unexpected tasks to yield this success.
Now we wait for a better economy for better sales. Most sales now are of practical items. The Gallery, too, has changed. The front windows are now caulked outside and inside.
While the roof still drains down the craft room wall with melted adobe, the Chamber of Commerce, the Visitor’s Center and others in town share the problem with us and are actively reminding the City. Our crafters should be aware that as a result usable space is limited.
For docents: Please refresh your memory of your duties from the lists on the desk.
Other Questions: Can I show my pictures without belonging?
Can I enter the Quilt Show?
For these answers we have made up sheets and put them on cardboard at the front table for non-members to sign up for entry forms for both the February Quilt Show and the March Open Judged Show.
From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
This month’s theme is “Vista and Visions” starring Jim Dalmer, Lee Latimore and Sylvia Rosenkrans. With their featured artwork and the rest of the artists’ work, we have another beautiful display for October. November Show will feature Artists Jan Huthoefer and Bev Terry. You can always count on these two to have unique and colorful artwork.
November and December will have the crafters Holiday Show on the Mezzanine, so that means we will have the main floor to display our art. We will still show the mini-minis on the same wall they are on now and the card racks will remain the same. This will give us a chance to show some of our smaller artwork. With that said, we may be able to hang 3 pieces of smaller art. If you only have larger pieces, no problem, you will just hang 2 pieces. This will be at the Gallery Directors discretion. The minis and mini-minis will remain the same number: 4 and 6 respectively. This is a great chance for us to remind our customers that art makes great Christmas gifts and the crafters are doing the advertising for us.
Check the sizes of the card racks to see what you have to offer as Christmas gifts. There is some room for unframed 5X7s maybe even 4X6s as well as for boxed cards. Get creative. Bob Kepple discovered at his last show in the East, just the suggestion and, as a reminder that the Holidays are coming, made his sales go up.
The In-and-Out date for October is the 30th.
See you then!
From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and you may have noticed that many of the stores are already displaying Christmas items, and we haven't even finished with Halloween!! So, it's time to craft "CHRISTMAS" for the Nov, Dec Craft Show!!
We are planning to set up the holiday tables on October 31. Volunteers for this project are needed and will very much be appreciated. Please contact Mary Jo Burns if you can volunteer.
The Christmas items brought into the gallery should be placed on the KITCHEN COUNTER and not under the front window table. If you have Christmas items in your personal storage box, make sure you bring them out and also put on the kitchen counter. By keeping the regular crafted items separate from the Christmas items it will be easier for us to put out for display the general items without having to sort through everything.
We are lovin' all the new craft items being made!! Keep it coming!!
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