Message from the President
April, 2024
It's Show Time!
Hello Everybody
I hope all is well.
We are on the eve of our Mother Lode Art Association’s 69th Annual Art Show once again being held at the Historic Sonora Opera Hall from April 12-20, 2024. The Show Proceeds are to benefit Arts in Education in our schools. The Show Chairman, Linda Happel, and their crew have been working hard to get us ready for the MLAA’s Signature Event.
The Artist Reception is on Friday April 12, 2024 from 5 PM – 8 PM. There will be 178 pieces of fine art on display that have been judged and awards given including “Best of Show.” There will be food and drinks available as well as the raffle and silent auction. It will be a fun night with music provided by Blue Oak.
In the background, we have been filling in all of the Board and Committee positions building a great management team going forward. We hope to have all of the positions ready for confirmation by our next Board Meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024. Everyone is welcome!
The primary items for discussion at the Board Meeting will be:
4/12 Artist Reception 5:00 PM to 8 PM
4/13 Art Show and Exhibition
4/13 10 AM to 8 PM
4/14-4/18 10 AM to 5 PM
4/19-4/20 10 AM to 8 PM
*The Show Judges are Suzanne Bean and Davis Perkins. The Awards Presentation will be April 12th from 5 PM – 8 PM.
On the Stage:
Blue Oak April 12 5 PM to 8 PM
Justice Ramos April 13 5 PM to 8 PM
Harp and Harp April 14 2 PM to 5 PM
The Cedars April 19 5 PM to 8 PM
Mike Pizzano April 20 5 PM to 8 PM
Ozzie’s Friends April 20 2 PM to 5 PM
In closing: we look forward to seeing everyone at the 69th MLAA Show!
BOB FEIGEN
President, MLAA
I hope all is well.
We are on the eve of our Mother Lode Art Association’s 69th Annual Art Show once again being held at the Historic Sonora Opera Hall from April 12-20, 2024. The Show Proceeds are to benefit Arts in Education in our schools. The Show Chairman, Linda Happel, and their crew have been working hard to get us ready for the MLAA’s Signature Event.
The Artist Reception is on Friday April 12, 2024 from 5 PM – 8 PM. There will be 178 pieces of fine art on display that have been judged and awards given including “Best of Show.” There will be food and drinks available as well as the raffle and silent auction. It will be a fun night with music provided by Blue Oak.
In the background, we have been filling in all of the Board and Committee positions building a great management team going forward. We hope to have all of the positions ready for confirmation by our next Board Meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024. Everyone is welcome!
The primary items for discussion at the Board Meeting will be:
- Introduction of New Officers
- Treasurers Report
- Critique of the 69th Annual Art Show
- Introduction of the 70th Annual Mother Lode Art Show Chairman
- Discussion of 501 c,3 status
- Update Bylaws
- Committee updates
4/12 Artist Reception 5:00 PM to 8 PM
4/13 Art Show and Exhibition
4/13 10 AM to 8 PM
4/14-4/18 10 AM to 5 PM
4/19-4/20 10 AM to 8 PM
*The Show Judges are Suzanne Bean and Davis Perkins. The Awards Presentation will be April 12th from 5 PM – 8 PM.
On the Stage:
Blue Oak April 12 5 PM to 8 PM
Justice Ramos April 13 5 PM to 8 PM
Harp and Harp April 14 2 PM to 5 PM
The Cedars April 19 5 PM to 8 PM
Mike Pizzano April 20 5 PM to 8 PM
Ozzie’s Friends April 20 2 PM to 5 PM
In closing: we look forward to seeing everyone at the 69th MLAA Show!
BOB FEIGEN
President, MLAA
Call for Volunteers for the 2024 Art Show
The 69th Fine Art Show--our major fundraiser--is nearly here and we still URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS before and during the Show! If you're entering your art in the Show, you're strongly encouraged to sign up for a shift or task. If you aren't entering any art, this is a wonderful chance to take part in the Show and make a significant contribution to our goal of supporting the arts in local schools. If you're a new member, this is the way to hang out with some great people in the art community! We also urgently need donations of raffle prizes and of finger food and wine for the reception;
Check out the list below for an opportunity that works for you: Then contact Linda Happel at lindaleehappel@gmail.com or call at 209-532-7240 to volunteer or for more information.
1. Distribution of promotional material (posters, rack cards) in Columbia, Jamestown, Junction, Twain Harte.
2. Gathering of raffle prizes from merchants from the above areas. Forms are available at the Aloft or by contacting Linda Happel.
3. Volunteers are needed to work the show on the following dates and times. The duties are as follows:
a. Reception or Greeter. Welcome the visitor. Provide a program, provide a ballot to vote for their favorite art piece, direct visitors to the raffle tables and silent auction tables.
b. Raffle sales. Sell raffle tickets, have tickets completed with visitors name and phone number clearly printed, and show where to place the raffle tickets beside each basket. Direct visitors to the silent auction table and give direction where needed.
c. Art Sales. Instruction will be provided to members for the sale of artwork.
The dates and times available for the above mentioned duties are:
April 12 5pm to 8pm.
April 13 (Second Saturday) 10am-1pm, 1pm-5pm, 5pm to 8pm. (Music by Justice Ramos 5pm-8pm)
April 14 1pm-5pm (Music by Harp and Harp 2pm-5pm)
April 15- 18th 10am-1pm; 1pm-5pm.
April 19-20 10am-1pm; 1-pm-5pm; 5pm-8pm (Music April 19th 5pm-8pm by the Cedars.) (Music April 20th 5pm-8pm Old Man with a Guitar 5pm-8pm)
April 21 art work pick up and clean up. Pick up 9am-noon. Clean up to follow
Food and wine for the reception April 12 5pm-8pm . Finger foods. Desserts. Your favorite wine.
Raffle prizes to fill our raffle baskets.
Please contact Linda Happel at lindaleehappel@gmail.com or call at 209-532-7240 to volunteer or for more information.
Check out the list below for an opportunity that works for you: Then contact Linda Happel at lindaleehappel@gmail.com or call at 209-532-7240 to volunteer or for more information.
1. Distribution of promotional material (posters, rack cards) in Columbia, Jamestown, Junction, Twain Harte.
2. Gathering of raffle prizes from merchants from the above areas. Forms are available at the Aloft or by contacting Linda Happel.
3. Volunteers are needed to work the show on the following dates and times. The duties are as follows:
a. Reception or Greeter. Welcome the visitor. Provide a program, provide a ballot to vote for their favorite art piece, direct visitors to the raffle tables and silent auction tables.
b. Raffle sales. Sell raffle tickets, have tickets completed with visitors name and phone number clearly printed, and show where to place the raffle tickets beside each basket. Direct visitors to the silent auction table and give direction where needed.
c. Art Sales. Instruction will be provided to members for the sale of artwork.
The dates and times available for the above mentioned duties are:
April 12 5pm to 8pm.
April 13 (Second Saturday) 10am-1pm, 1pm-5pm, 5pm to 8pm. (Music by Justice Ramos 5pm-8pm)
April 14 1pm-5pm (Music by Harp and Harp 2pm-5pm)
April 15- 18th 10am-1pm; 1pm-5pm.
April 19-20 10am-1pm; 1-pm-5pm; 5pm-8pm (Music April 19th 5pm-8pm by the Cedars.) (Music April 20th 5pm-8pm Old Man with a Guitar 5pm-8pm)
April 21 art work pick up and clean up. Pick up 9am-noon. Clean up to follow
Food and wine for the reception April 12 5pm-8pm . Finger foods. Desserts. Your favorite wine.
Raffle prizes to fill our raffle baskets.
Please contact Linda Happel at lindaleehappel@gmail.com or call at 209-532-7240 to volunteer or for more information.
WOMEN VETERANS' MEMORIAL PROGRESS REPORT
The design for the memorial in Twain Harte is finished and approved to go forward pending raising the necessary funds. Grants are being written and memorial bricks are being sold to raise funds. So far, $20,000 has been raised, but this represents about a third of the total cost of installing this important memorial to the women who have served and who will serve in the future. If you would like to contribute, contact Frank Smart, project manager, at 209 559-1708. We still are looking for the project to be completed in 2023.