Paducah has “Ambassadors” or “Red Coats” doing various activities of welcoming in our wonderful city. PAPA has an Ambassador, painting outside the Gallery, at every opportunity…… Chad McLaren! As he works, he interacts with people on the street, even had a live broadcast on Tik-Tok, as he worked on Monday! He draws attention to the Gallery and they come in for a closer view of the Gallery. There is plenty of room, so come on down! Thanks, Chad.
After 10 years of keeping our books, paying bills, writing commission checks, and straightening out our sales tickets, Brenda is retiring! Her plate is full with farm and family, needing more time for each. We cannot begin to thank her, for the excellent job she has done. July is her final month. On the bright side, Heather Reid, has graciously stepped in, and will press on with us! We owe so much appreciation to both of them.
The Board met in June and selected Nov.15th to begin our $10 Miniature Fund Raising Sale. It is not too early to begin working on your donations. We also set guidelines for the addition of Ornaments to the Nov.-Jan Gallery Show. 1. Five ornaments, may replace as sold. 2. Must be signed. 3. No size limit. 4. No material limit. 5. Must be a work of art. A special form will be available for this entry. I think this will be so much fun!
Time for the Gallery Show change. Bring your work, July 29 & 30. PAPA meeting at 7:00 on the 30th. As usual, 4 framed, 4 unframed, 7 miniatures, and 8 cards. Our program will be given by Randy Simmons, Drawing Instructor at The Paducah School of Art and Design. He always has an informative program exhibiting his gift of drawing and so entertaining, too!
Thank you Bailey Joyce, recent graduate of Savannah School of Art and Design, for your excellent, colorful Featured Artist Show! Be sure to see her work. Ellen Hunt will be featured in August.
Your self-portraits were beyond my expectations! Just fabulous! This month, paint a “Sunrise”, next month “Sunflower”.
Welcome to new member, Kim Noffke from Cobden, Illinois.
Hope you are enjoying your summer! As always, thanks, for all you do for PAPA.
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