Elgin Arts Association^™

I heard the potluck March 18 was fabulous - great food and wonderful company! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it; however, our Treasurer, Cheridah Vaughn, was gracious enough to take notes.

President Michael decided everyone should start enjoying the wonderful food and talk during dinner. Art Walk was the main topic of conversation for the meeting. During the March Art Walk, Michael was responsible for visiting the participating businesses and artists to help ensure things were running smoothly, as well as assist with directing visitors to the various locations. He relayed some of the encounters he had with people on the street.

The discussion turned to EAA organizing a children's art contest to be held during the April Art Walk to help get children more involved in the event.
We discussed the various possible children's activities such as painting, sculpting or whatever the "volunteer" for each art walk comes up with.

Several questions came up during the discussion such as where this could take place. Dave offered to find us an empty building to use. He has already had offers from building owners that want to be involved in art walks. There was also a question of who would pay for the supplies for the program. It was mentioned that this activity falls within the community benefit of our mission statement. Patricia Rendulic planned to ask her daughter if she would do face painting for the children's event.

Debbie Lundrigan made a motion to include a children's event during the April Art Walk. Ava Barker seconded the motion and the motion passed with a majority vote of those present.

Volunteers will be needed to take on this task at each art walk. Many thanks to Sue Snelson, Ava Barker and Kristen Rendulic for making the art contest so much fun for the kids April 12!

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm.

HELP!!! We currently have 2 volunteers for removal of the airport exhibit.
One more would help things run more smoothly. Removal is scheduled for 9:00 am, April 22. Matt Coldwell, the airport art coordinator, thinks it should only take a couple of hours. If you will be available and willing to help pack up the exhibit pieces and return them to Elgin, please email lynette@lynettehampton.com with a subject line of AIRPORT EXHIBIT. Thanks!

The Elgin Arts Association will meet at 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 17 at Bremond House Gallery. Our presentation this month will be given by Greg Silkenson. If you're not familiar with Greg's work, you can visit his
website: www.talkingwood.net.

All artists and supporters of the arts are welcome. Bring a friend!