Message from the President
March, 2023 |
Fellow Artists, last year I warned you about the Ides of March because you had to submit your entry for the 67th Annual Art Show and Exhibition by then. This year you have two extra days, so download a prospectus and mail it to us by March 17, 2023 to be in the 68th Art Show and Exhibition. You will not want to miss being in this show. We are expecting great attendance. We will have the Artists’ reception on Friday, April 7, starting at 5 PM, and the general public is invited to join us for free. We will have food, wine, and music by the band, Blue Oak, rocking the Opera Hall. All will have an opportunity to participate in our great raffle and silent auction. Remember, the proceeds from the show donations and raffle go to support art in area schools. Last year we gave $4850 to eight Tuolumne County schools to buy art materials. With your help, we can do that again this year! We will be open on Second Saturday, April 8, and remain open through Saturday, April 15, coinciding with Sonora ART WEEK. Our hours will be 10am to 7pm. There will be art demonstrations and musical performances during the show. Check the website for details.
The entry forms are available to download on this website, or to pick up at the Aloft Gallery.
MLAA’s Plein Air Artists will be painting, drawing and photographing the streets of Sonora during the show’s run from April 7-15. Look for them around the downtown, or, better yet, join them. It is a great opportunity to capture some of the magic of Sonora. You can get more information about this event in the Plein Air section of this website.
Our next General Meeting will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora. The General Meeting will be proceeded by an art show working meeting and Board meeting at 11:00 AM. You are welcome to attend any or all of these activities for free, member or not. After the meeting, some of our plein air artists will bring their gear and art materials and present their individual views on the challenges of painting outdoors. If weather permits, we will make some art outside. If not, we will have a still life set up so bring your preferred art materials and join in a hands-on demonstration. We hope many members will be inspired to take to the outdoors and participate in some of our Plein Air outings as the weather gets warmer.
At the General Meeting, we will have sign-up sheets to join our membership (we are 130 strong!). If you have yet to pay your 2023 dues, this would be a great time to do so. We will also be signing up volunteers to help out with every phase of the show, from intake, judging and hanging though teardown on April 16. It would be great if members who are exhibiting at the Show would commit to a shift or two. If you attend the meeting on the 20th, we will have schedules and signup sheets. You can call Linda Happel at 209 532 7240. As I mentioned above, we will be serving wine at the April 7 reception and the two Saturday night events, April 8 and 15. We are looking for donations of wine that we can pour, so if you want to participate bring a bottle or two to the General meeting. It would be appreciated.
I hope to see your entry form for the Art Show by the 17th and to see you in person on the March 20th!
John Sharum, President MLAA
The entry forms are available to download on this website, or to pick up at the Aloft Gallery.
MLAA’s Plein Air Artists will be painting, drawing and photographing the streets of Sonora during the show’s run from April 7-15. Look for them around the downtown, or, better yet, join them. It is a great opportunity to capture some of the magic of Sonora. You can get more information about this event in the Plein Air section of this website.
Our next General Meeting will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora. The General Meeting will be proceeded by an art show working meeting and Board meeting at 11:00 AM. You are welcome to attend any or all of these activities for free, member or not. After the meeting, some of our plein air artists will bring their gear and art materials and present their individual views on the challenges of painting outdoors. If weather permits, we will make some art outside. If not, we will have a still life set up so bring your preferred art materials and join in a hands-on demonstration. We hope many members will be inspired to take to the outdoors and participate in some of our Plein Air outings as the weather gets warmer.
At the General Meeting, we will have sign-up sheets to join our membership (we are 130 strong!). If you have yet to pay your 2023 dues, this would be a great time to do so. We will also be signing up volunteers to help out with every phase of the show, from intake, judging and hanging though teardown on April 16. It would be great if members who are exhibiting at the Show would commit to a shift or two. If you attend the meeting on the 20th, we will have schedules and signup sheets. You can call Linda Happel at 209 532 7240. As I mentioned above, we will be serving wine at the April 7 reception and the two Saturday night events, April 8 and 15. We are looking for donations of wine that we can pour, so if you want to participate bring a bottle or two to the General meeting. It would be appreciated.
I hope to see your entry form for the Art Show by the 17th and to see you in person on the March 20th!
John Sharum, President MLAA
WOMEN VETERANS' MEMORIAL PROGRESS REPORT
The Memorial design is almost finished and will soon be presented to the Twain Harte Chamber and Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors. Our designer, Ray Charles Lane, and Project Manager, Frank Smart, will present the designs for the overall plot plan, gate, water feature and flag pole. The team has been assisted by local companies that have provided materials and construction advice and estimates. The fundraising is beginning in earnest through grants, donations and the sale of memorial bricks that will be incorporated in the pathways. If you would like to help, contact Frank Smart at 209 559-1908. Construction and dedication is anticipated in 2023
The Memorial design is almost finished and will soon be presented to the Twain Harte Chamber and Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors. Our designer, Ray Charles Lane, and Project Manager, Frank Smart, will present the designs for the overall plot plan, gate, water feature and flag pole. The team has been assisted by local companies that have provided materials and construction advice and estimates. The fundraising is beginning in earnest through grants, donations and the sale of memorial bricks that will be incorporated in the pathways. If you would like to help, contact Frank Smart at 209 559-1908. Construction and dedication is anticipated in 2023