A hot day in a cool space

Some members volunteered today to help with taking in new art for the membership show.   It is a blistering 100  plus degree day, but we were as cool as cucumbers with the air conditioning working it's magic.  Some of our brand new members were volunteers and it was great to have them there taking on new tasks with enthusiasm.    I left at 3oclock.  We had already taken in 54 pieces of art.    I'm sure tomorrow morning there will be another big rush to get in and out before the heat of the day skyrockets.      We are short on three dimensional works, so if you have something ready, it is a good time to get down  to the gallery and get it entered.     Remember, works can be brought in from 12 - 5 tomorrow.     

I can tell you some of  the work being brought in is really good, so it will be exciting to see the annual membership show.    Pam will have her hands full hanging this show in the new space.    

Keeping up with the times

Some of our members are Face Book now and its a good way to keep informed not just about the gallery, but about other things going on in the community.     Here's a link in case you want to check it out. https://www.facebook.com/LodiCommunityArtCenter

July Newsletter now online

Pepe has the July Newsletter on the web site now.  Just click here to get right to it.    I like his use of photos with the classes and workshops.  Thanks Pepe for keeping us up to date in such a stylish way.

 I read that there is a big push to bring in new artists and patrons as members, as that is what we need now, particularly with the new gallery expenses and the growth and activities that are in the works.  If each of us can sign up just one more, we'll double in size.   I think we can do even better than that.   More people, more art, more showings, more sales.  

Here is something you can all do to help the art community from home.   Or on the road.    If you hear of an upcoming art show or exhibit others might like to see, drop us a note so we can get the word out.     And please get the word out to your friends about our acitivities and upcoming events.    

It is time for the July membership show again.    Are you ready?    Framed?  Wired?    That's the part I don't like.  Painting and making art pieces is the fun part.     I'll be working at receiving on Friday with other volunteers, so I get a first hand look at the art and get to put faces with the names of the artists.      I hope to see you there.        Janene

Sitting the Gallery

This was my first day to sit the gallery at the new location.   Phyllis Cook, a brand new member breezed in with me to learn the ropes.    Rich Allen was already there when we arrived and showed us the locks, lights, and heating/ac controls.

 Everything  else is the same, with the money count, the receipts, etc.   There are a couple other little changes, like what signs to put out front, and the front walkway that needs to be swept every morning to remove the leaves that fall and blow into our entrance.   It doesn't take long with the big broom.   We also used a huge dust mop on those new wood floors and dusted the shelves.  

It was a very pleasant day.   We had a number of member visitors  which is always fun, and some walk ins.   We had one nice sale of a beautifully framed photo of a red rose.  It was a striking piece.    The purchaser agreed to let us show it until the end of the month, so stop by and see it before it is gone.     

The new visitors all seem to enjoy having our gallery to browse in and I think  our membership will grow.  You know more artsy people visit galleries, than non artistic people.   We appreciate each others work.      We can always use more members and love seeing new works come in.     

Don't forget to bring in your artwork for the July membership show.    By then we'll have more experience at the new location.   I'm excited about seeing the membership show.   

Rich is still looking for a few volunteers on take in days for that show.  The dates are June 28th from 12 - 5 and Saturday June 29th from 12-5.   Call the gallery (333-3855) to volunteer,  or email Rich at richallen1940@sbcglobal.net

Newsletter

Have you seen the new format for the LCAC newsletter online?      I just now looked at it, and think it's great.     Here's a link to it.  

Delivered right to your computer.  It can be downloaded and printed if you want a hard copy.

Membership Meeting Tuesday June 11th

This will be our first membership meeting in  the new gallery.     It starts at 7 p.m with a short installation of new officers.   Refreshments will be served at 7:10.   At 7:30 Clemmie King will give a demonstration of Chinese Brush Painting.   

Our membership meetings are open to the public, and are free.    Bring a friend and enjoy this opportunity to see Clemmie's demo.   At the end, people will have an opportunity to try their hands at this art form.

By the way, it's time to renew your membership in LCAC.    Or to join if you are not a member yet.     Go back to the home page on the LCAC web site where you can join online.     

First Friday in June

First Friday was last evening.     Very hot outside.      We went early and were lucky to get good parking in front.     I took a few pics, said hello all around, admired things and enjoyed the short visit.