OPAG Newsletter


TPG NEWS Nov/Dec 2011 October 18th’s program was changed from its original scheduled program and an email invite plus a letter was sent out to all members informing you of the new program. Over 25 people attended this meeting. A big thanks goes out to Flo Bartell, co-marketing chair. Ellen Jewett, collage artist, did a fantastic job explaining her process and demonstrating the materials she uses to achieve a finished project. Thank you to all the folks who brought the delicious food and especially to Candace Kincade, our program chair. Carolyn Henderson (805-929-2350) has volunteered to co-chair with Candace Kincade (805-931-0163) to develop future programs. Please contact them with your ideas and needs. TPG will have an Artist Trading Card exchange/social on Tuesday, December 20th from 5-7pm. It will be an evening of fun, eats, and a great way to get to know one another. Attendees must bring one original Artist Trading Card for exchange + 1 can of food that we will donate to the Food Bank. If you don’t know how to create an Artist Trading Card there’s lots of information on the web and in the library. The History of the Artist Trading Card is quite unique and very a appropriate tool for artists to become a cohesive group. The TPG board put out an information letter to it’s members. If you did not get one, please contact Nancy Loversky (membership chair ) at 805-474-8487. It is our goal to keep members informed. A copy of this letter is posted on our website. The next open Board meeting at SLOMA is Tuesday, November 21st at 4:30pm. The Agenda will be posted online. Of the many items we will discuss, of importance to our members are our 2012 exhibition venues. We have the opportunity for 1 additional exhibition in mid February thru mid March at Art Center Morro Bay. If this additional exhibition is approved, submission information will be immediately forthcoming to our members by mail and online. 2012 Scheduled exhibitions include April’s Alphabet exhibition, September’s Brushstrokes at the Steynberg Gallery, and December’s Invitational to all volunteers. Your Board continues to seek ways to expose the extraordinary talents of its members. Exhibitions are for TPG members. Deadline to submit for the Alphabet exhibition is January 15, 2012. You may download an application online or get one from the receptionist at the Museum. This is an April exhibition in the McMeen Gallery at SLOMA. We are pleased to report that Mr. Steven Biller, editor in chief of Palm Springs Life and Arts&Culture magazine, has agreed to be our judge for September Brushstrokes. His background in the arts and in promoting upcoming talent is exceptional. Look him up online to view his many accomplishments. The Brushstrokes 2012 Call for Artists will be posted online and available by hard copy on March 1st, 2012. Deadline for submission will be June 2012. The Museum’s annual gala is March 2012. Support the museum by purchasing a $50 raffle ticket (only 200 will be sold) to win 50 bottles of wine selected by the WineSeller in Morro Bay. Each raffle ticket holder (plus 1 guest) is invited to the award party at the WineSeller (601 Embarcadero in Morro Bay) to win door prizes and partake in wine and treats. Winner need NOT be present. Split a ticket with a friend, or two. The raffle tickets are available for purchase at the Museum, in person or online, and at the WineSeller. Our Website is continuously updated thanks to the efforts of Joyce Manette. Please visit TPG online to be up to date on exhibition opportunities, link to artists website, and meeting information. If you haven’t linked your webpage to ours, send an email online. Volunteer today! We need help in all areas. Simply call Debby Veldkamp 805-541-8094. TPG is only as strong as its support by our member base. Respectfully submitted, Jayne Behman your TPG team leader 805-234-3634.