From John Sharum, President, MLAA
Hi to all Members and Friends of the Mother Lode Art Association,
June has seen moves to open up from complete lockdown in both Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties, however, we must cancel our June 15, 2020 General Meeting and Demonstration. Our normal meeting room at the County Library is unavailable until the Library is reopened. We are also still restricted to ten or fewer people regardless of venue. We do not hold regular meetings in July and August, but we are hopeful that we can all be together again on September 21, 2020. We will keep you posted as we get closer to that date with the meeting and demonstration details.
Our one bright spot continues to be the successful move to the new Aloft Gallery location in the Baer Building at 105 S. Washington Street. Sales in May have been close to $4000 and June is already looking strong. We continue to practice social distancing, limiting customers and staff to ten and encouraging the use of masks and hand sanitizers. In spite of these restrictions, we continue to get rave reviews and a steady stream of visitors. If you are looking for a fun, safe outing, go to Aloft and view some great art!
As mentioned last month, we are still not recommending organized plein air painting outings, but several folks in the group have individually taken advantage of the wonderful Spring weather and painted out of doors. We If you have done any recent studio or outdoor work, send it to Maureen to display on our website.
The Board will be meeting on June 15, 2020 and the results of that meeting will be posted on the website. We still have not made a decision on the Annual Art Show, but it will be the primary topic of discussion next Monday.
I wish I had more positive news, but keep the faith and we will get together again in the near future. Stay safe and healthy and keep on “Arting”.
John Sharum, President MLAA
June has seen moves to open up from complete lockdown in both Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties, however, we must cancel our June 15, 2020 General Meeting and Demonstration. Our normal meeting room at the County Library is unavailable until the Library is reopened. We are also still restricted to ten or fewer people regardless of venue. We do not hold regular meetings in July and August, but we are hopeful that we can all be together again on September 21, 2020. We will keep you posted as we get closer to that date with the meeting and demonstration details.
Our one bright spot continues to be the successful move to the new Aloft Gallery location in the Baer Building at 105 S. Washington Street. Sales in May have been close to $4000 and June is already looking strong. We continue to practice social distancing, limiting customers and staff to ten and encouraging the use of masks and hand sanitizers. In spite of these restrictions, we continue to get rave reviews and a steady stream of visitors. If you are looking for a fun, safe outing, go to Aloft and view some great art!
As mentioned last month, we are still not recommending organized plein air painting outings, but several folks in the group have individually taken advantage of the wonderful Spring weather and painted out of doors. We If you have done any recent studio or outdoor work, send it to Maureen to display on our website.
The Board will be meeting on June 15, 2020 and the results of that meeting will be posted on the website. We still have not made a decision on the Annual Art Show, but it will be the primary topic of discussion next Monday.
I wish I had more positive news, but keep the faith and we will get together again in the near future. Stay safe and healthy and keep on “Arting”.
John Sharum, President MLAA