Show Pictures and other odds and ends...

Steve Willis took photos for us at our opening reception:
Here's one of all the artists in the show:

Heidi McNinch had to leave early, so Martha is holding her beautiful mask in her place.

For the next two weeks you can view and download the photos here. Check out Steve's site, he does great work. Thanks for doing this, Steve!

Next week a few of us are getting together to discuss ways to improve the annual member show. One thing we'll have next time is a table for the artists to have their business cards and brochures on display. We'll also have a sheet or pamphlet with information about AOTA for people to take. We're aware of the noise issue at the club house - I believe they're working on that. We'd like to hear your ideas for improving the show and also anything that you particularly liked about the show - please send an email.

This show was so successful - we'd like to keep the momentum going by possible having another event in late September or early October. Any ideas? Donna and I don't want to be directing what we do - we're here to make sure what you want to do happens. So, we need to know what kind of events you'd like to have. Some ideas are a miniature show, a show of photography, plein air, a 3D show, etc. What floats your boat? Please let us know.

We now have AOTA bumper stickers and window stickers for sale for a suggested donation of $2. We also have gift certificates for sale - they go toward the artwork for sale in the show. Actually, they could be used for any member's artwork. They can be purchased from Marie, Donna or myself and we'll send the artist a check. A nice way to give a gift of art when you don't know exactly what the recipient wants.

We've been asked by several people why we don't have annual membership dues. This show went so well in large part because of some generous donations - if we had more money, we would have been able to do even more. At the same time Donna and I don't want to exclude any artist who can't afford membership dues. So, we've decided to accept donations in lieu of membership fees. If you'd like to make a donation, write a check to AOTA and mail it to Patty Alander, PO Box 1934, Granby, 80446.

I received a phone call from Missy Jennings - she has 6 round, marble pedestals about 3" tall and 10-12" in diameter she'd like to donate to an artist. She also has two 3' tall wood pedestals, 1 marble oval pedestal about 17" long and 8" wide and a beautiful Japanese porcelain figurine that needs a bit of repair. If you're interested in any of these please give her a call at 726-8994.

Also, Ginny Hinkle has an unused Glastar Glass Grinder model G3 which retails for $100 she's selling it for $80 (or best offer). You can reach her at 627-8584 or vhinkle927@gmail.com.

Don't forget to send us an email with ideas for next year's show and what you'd like to see happen in the future.

Thank you!

Patty