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Mother Lode Art Association P. O. Box 5140 Sonora, CA 95370 Welcome! The Mother Lode Art Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1951 to promote the arts and the appreciation of the arts in our community. What does the Mother Lode Art Association do?
We do art!!! We have art demonstrations at our monthly meetings, sponsor a local gallery, and organize an annual juried art show each fall. These venues, and others, provide artists the opportunity to show and sell their artwork. Scholarships are awarded to local community college students planning to continue their education in the fine arts. We publish a bimonthly newsletter, full of art news in our community and beyond.. We have outings, build friendships, share knowledge, and encourage each other in the pursuit of art! Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month (Except July, August and December) in the Community Room of the Tuolumne County Public Library on Greenley Road at 1:00 P.M. Please see the Newsletter Page for additional information that may not be included on this site. From the Union Democrat October 26, 2017:
MLAA seeking new members and input The Mother Lode Art Association is seeking new members and ideas. MLAA has been an active organization since 1951, when it was established with the objective of fostering an interest in fine art. “Simply, we are individuals who take joy in putting a brush to paper, hand to clay, bead to string and joining together to share our love of creativity,” said member Linda Happel. However, the group has had low attendance at its meetings and was not able to hold its annual fine art show this month. Since 1968, proceeds from the art show have provided a scholarship for an art student to further their education in the arts. This year the group was able to grant a $1,000 scholarship to a Bret Harte High School graduate who is now attending college in San Francisco and majoring in art. “Our wish is to continue to help the schools and art students achieve their goals and stay in the art community but we need enthusiastic, active members in order to continue,” Happel said. MLAA dues are $20 for general membership and $15 for ages 75 years or older. Plus, you do not need to be a member to attend the group’s meetings, which are held at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Tuolumne County Library in Sonora. “We would like to be a vital, active, caring art organization with an eye to the future so we might continue for another 66 years,” Happel added. “However, to continue for even another year we need active art friends willing to join us in making this a successful, fun and meaningful year. Please bring your ideas and willingness to continue this historical association in 2018 and beyond.” For more information, visit motherlodeartassociation.org or call Happel at (209) 532-7240. |
At a Glance
MEETING CANCELLED!
Due to bad weather and poor road conditions expected tomorrow, our February 18 General Meeting and Art Demo are CANCELLED. Be sure to mark your calendar for our next meeting, March 18, and watercolor demo by Elizabeth Engebretsen! Sorry for the change of plan, but many members live above the snow line. February 18,2019 General Meeting, 1:00 PM in the Library Meeting Room on Greenley Road, Sonora. Followed by Elizabeth Ingebretsen, watercolor and oil painter from Modesto, who will demo her watercolor technique, working dark to light in transparent color. See Programs page for more information about the artist. January 21, 2019
Ray Roberts 1:00 PM in the Library meeting room on Greenley Road. Season's Greetings!
There is no meeting in December. See you in January! November 19, 2018
Peggi Kroll Roberts Peggi’s demo will focus on her oil painting techniques using a variety of tools to achieve special effects. October 15, 2018
Andrea Morris Acrylic Pouring demo. See Programs. 1:00 PM in the Library meeting room on Greenley Road. 65th Fine Art show & Exhibit
CONGRATULATIONS! All entries were accepted September 17, 2018 Welcome back! Gemma Gylling will be our guest artist sharing her techniques using colored pencil. Her animals are amazing! See more on the Programs Page 1:00 PM in the Library meeting room on Greenley Road. June 18th, 2018
Chuck Waldman Watch a free demo by well-known Sonora plein air artist Chuck Waldman. 1:00 PM in the Library meeting room on Greenley Road. May 21st, 2018
Judie Cain will offer critiques. 1:00 PM in the Library meeting room on Greenley Road. April 16th, 2018
Heinie Hartwig will be demonstrating an oil painting of thistles. 1:00 PM in the Library meeting room on Greenley Rd March 19th 2018
1:00 PM in the Library meeting room on Greenley Rd. Carolyn MacPherson is our guest artist February 19th, 2018
I PM in the SENIOR CENTER at the Library on Greenley Rd, Sonora. (Please enter through the side door) January 15th, 2018
12:00 In the Library on Greenley Rd. Sonora Join us for a Pot-luck! November 20th, 2017
1 PM in the Library on Greenley Rd, Sonora Susie Hoffman will give a Zen Tangle demo. If you love to doodle, come join us! Even if you don't! - See Program page. October 16th, 2017
1 PM in the Library on Greenley Rd, Sonora Well known artist Dale Laitinen will be our guest and will demonstrate his watercolor techniques. September 18, 2017 Welcome back! 1 PM in the Library on Greenley Rd, Sonora Jeannie Vodden will be our guest artist with a watercolor demo. June 19, 2017
1 PM in the Library on Greenley Rd, Sonora Michael Severin will be doing a demo as the he guest artist. May 15, 2017
1 PM in the Library on Greenley Rd Heinie Hartwig will offer critiques. February 20, 2017
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