July/August 2023 News
Hello Lawrence Art Guild Members:
Happy Summer! I hope you have been feeling inspired and creating lots of beautiful art to share with us at some upcoming event. Remember to send me information on your exhibits so we can spread the news among fellow members. And as important as the announcement of upcoming exhibits is, it is equally important to remember we are here to support each other. It is always a good feeling to see fellow members in attendance at special events!
A Special Call for Member Volunteers
Added to Art in the Park 2023 will be a Lawrence Art Guild Tent that will focus on and present in photo and text an exhibit of events the Guild is involved in. We will have information and flyers on Membership, on ways to support the Guild, a calendar of upcoming 2023 events, and a listing show and events to look forward to in 2024. What better way to take an already full house, or South Park in this case, and do some serious promoting and introducing the community/general public to the Lawrence Art Guild, who we are and what we do!
Who better to talk about and help showcase the Guild than our members! We are looking for members to sign up for a two-person shift at the Lawrence Art Guild Tent. It could be a fun activity for you and a friend, or an opportunity to meet someone new! And all you have to do is sign up for a ONE HOUR shift (starting on each hour). If you want to do a two-hour shift, or a shift each day, then that would be fantastic! Don’t feel you do not know enough about what the Guild does. There will be so much information at the booth that you can breeze through it, and we plan on having a board member there with you.
And the best part is, you can enjoy the music while you work, and before or after your shift you can visit with the artists at their booths and shop. It is a recipe for a fun weekend!
Heather Duris will be sending out Google Volunteer Forms for the Lawrence Art Guild Tent. Be the first to fill this out and get your special time reserved! There will be other volunteer opportunities as well.
And my apology for the tardy newsletter (this is technically the July Newsletter). Eight days without internet at home was like, ....You can imagine!
Thank you everyone - Maria
Mark Your Calendar
Remaining 2023 Monthly Meetings
September 18
October 16 November 20 December 18 (holiday luncheon)
Upcoming Events and Exhibits
Art in the Park 2023 Preview Show
At Phoenix Gallery
August 25th - Opening Night 6-9pm (Final Friday ArtWalk) Closes on Sept 14th.
Art in the Park 2023
September 16-17, 2023
(Saturday 10am to 6pm - Sunday 10am to 5pm)
All Members Show
Cider Gallery
November 24th thru January 20th, 2024 More information coming soon.
Holiday Art Fair 2023
Cider Gallery December 2 and 3, 2023 More information coming soon
Membership
New this year! A Lawrence Art Guild tent will be set up at Art in the Park,
next to the Show Information/Artists Hospitality tent. Please read the “Special Call for Member Volunteers”. Thank you.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Remember to have your Lawrence Art Guild dues paid so that you can partake in the membership benefits.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
★ Two All Members Shows: one in the Spring/Summer and one in the Fall/Winter (Landmark National Bank or Lawrence Arts Center host the Spring/Summer, and Cider Gallery host the Fall/Winter)
★ Annual Juried Art in the Park (3rd weekend in September)
★ Two-Day Holiday Art Fair (1st weekend in December, hosted by Cider Gallery)
★ Art Spaces (self-guided artist’s studio openings)
★ Members exhibit opportunities at: Black Stag Brewery, Lawrence Visitors Center, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, Crescent Moon Winery & Tasting Room
★ Workshops and Lectures– if you have any ideas, we are always looking!
★ A special offer from Web Designer Diana Stuart (see below)
Lawrence Art Guild’s Website LawrenceArtGuild.org
A Special Offer to All Guild Members from Web Designer Diana Stuart
Diana Stuart of Indigo Designworks created our new website, and has created a special offer for our artists who would like a new website of their own, with prices starting at $1,500. You can learn more about her work at indigodesignworks.com. A sample artist website can be seen at MariaSMartin.com.
Art in the Park September 16 and 17, 2023
The Art in the Park/Hospitality tent will, like in previous years, have all the information on Artist registration packets, maps, and show information. Artists Hospitality will share this tent. Artists Hospitality includes: coffee, breakfast pastries, fresh fruit, and snacks, and chilled water throughout the day. Hospitality will be open for the Artists both Saturday and Sunday.
More information on Art in the Park will be presented at the August Monthly Meeting, August 21. We will also be updating you by email Art in the Park information on Volunteer Opportunities before and during the event.
