Newsletter

March 2009

NEXT GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
6:30 PM  at PUD #3  SHELTON
Program:  MICHAEL RYAN, Photographer

Michael Ryan to speak on Digital Photography
Michael Ryan is an East Coast trained photographer, who has worked in the industry for 20 years.  He has taught Basic and Advanced Photography at Centralia College, and Continuing Ed classes in digital Photography at Evergreen State College.  At present he has a home business doing commercial photography of all types, including portraits, architecture, corporate events and web base design.  
For his pleasure shooting he prefers nature and scenery.
Bring your questions and learn more about digital photography from the camera to the product. 

SHELTON MOVING TO A JURIED ART FESTIVAL
Artists interested in participating in the 2009 Juried Art Festival being sponsored by the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce may pick up applications at the next meeting.  The festival will be held Saturday, August 1, from 9am to 4pm.  Applications are due by March 15.,  Artists are required to provide at least 5 photos of work on a CD
and will pay a non-refundable fee of $35 which will give them an 8x8 space on Railroad Ave. (no electricity) for the duration of the event.  One may purchase multiple spaces if needed, and are responsible for providing their own tent, table, etc.  Artists will also be required to provide their own insurance for personal property.  For more information call:  Olivia Laurel at 360-813-2600. 

REFRESHMENTS PROVIDERS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP:
MARCH:          Getha Tidrick
APRIL:            Nancy Dunnington
MAY:               Barbara Pratt

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

March  10    General Meeting, Mike Ryan  “Digital Camera to Product”  6:30pm

March 30    Board Meeting at Shelton Library   2:30 PM

April 14 General Meeting, Betty Jo Fitzgerald  - Collage    6:30 pm

HOSPITAL DISPLAY   (For information about showing your work at Mason General Hospital call Glenda Dehning at 426-2970)

March ---Laurene Ekse
April --- Jora Lee
May --- Open
June  --- Linda Bellon-Fisher
July, August & December     OPEN
September – Pat Denney

DUES ARE DUE!!!
If you have not yet paid your dues, this may be your last issue of the Newsletter!  March 30 is the cut off date.  You can bring them to the meeting or mail to PAA, P.O. Box 11,  Shelton, WA  98584
Dues are: Individual $20,  Family $25,  Student $10

NEED A WEBSITE DESIGNED AND SET UP???
Janel is now providing a website service for hire.  She will design and set up a website for you for a reasonable fee.  Contact janelwashere@gmail.com

Edwards Presents Sculpture and Inspirational Video.
    On Sunday afternoon, February 8, our speaker, David Edwards, displayed his work, carved stone, and spoke of the different techniques required for the various types of stone. He explained how he let the stone’s shape and grain decide what he would make of it.  He showed us  how some sculptors blocked the stone to begin the process of removing material, but said that he usually let the stone dictate his removal of the chips.  He also showed us a video of a Native American Sculptor who was blinded during the Vietnam War. His attitude and skill was truly inspirational. 
Before the program several members participated in Show and Tell and the Spring show was discussed.  Getha made a call for people to sign up for helping with the show.  Future programs were also discussed.  Becky asked that everyone that knew of someone that would make an interesting speaker to let her know. 

Meet Our Members:  Jora Lee
Jora is a long time member, and serves as our Treasurer. She came to Shelton in 1989 from So. California. At that time she was living in a 1978 Chevy Van with her dog and cat.  She now has a wonderful home and studio in Union, WA.  She is currently working in Watercolor and reproduces her art into greeting cards and prints which she sells at gift shops, bazaars, and Saturday markets.  She says, “I try to express a feeling of love and joy in my art. I have created art all of my life.  As a senior, I now have time to devote to my art.”  

OPPORTUNITIES

Aberdeen Library accepts art  to hang for 1 month  periods.  Call  Aberdeen Public Library at 360-533-2360,  for more  information.

The Mary C. Theler Wetland Center in Belfair, WA  is seeking artists to do one month displays.  Can be a one man show, or share the space with other artists.  Prints are accepted.  Although fairly safe, it is not a secured area.  For more information, call 360-275-4898 

2009 ReArt Show
8th Annual Recycled Art & Fashion Show,   April 3-25, Exhibits at AAOWC, ReStore & WWU Gallery.  All art and fashion design submissions are being accepted until March 17, 2009.  for more information visit the website at  www.re-store.org/recycledart.

Shelton Art Festival 2009  
A juried Art Show and Festival to be held in downtown Shelton along Railroad Ave.  For applications see the table at our meeting and also contact Olivia Laurel, at 360-812-2600.  Application deadline is March 15.  The will be spaces available but the artist must provide their own tent, table, etc.  Artists will also be required to provide their own insurance for personal property. 

PAA  BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Becky Schuyten 426-1842
Vice President Deb Hart 426-8906  
Secretary  Linda Bellon-Fisher 426-5759
Treasurer Jora Lee 898-0106
Newsletter  Getha Tidrick 426-6623
Newsletter Distribution  Jora Lee 898-0106
Website Manager janelwashere@gmail.com 
Board Members Laurene Ekse, Sharon Brocha, Jim Brock, Lee Perkins