Contents:

• Letter from the Board
• Upcoming Events – all call for art, artist reception, change of show dates
• Member News – sharing news about member accomplishments
• Volunteer Opportunities – working with local schools and artist demos at BAA
• Behind the scenes at BAA

Dear Art Association Members,

If I were to ask you what you want to do most at this point in your life, I bet the answer would be:

“All I want to do is make art….!” Well, I am right with you … and so are all of us!!

Making art is wonderful and yet somewhat of a privilege, just like someone once said: Art is the Ultimate Need as well as the Ultimate Luxury! The cherry on the cake is, of course, being able to show and share our work at our gallery, located in the very heart of this town! And think of this detail: we run this very real business with 60+ volunteers! That is a concept that would make any other business person turn pale and run for the hills! But WE do it!! And kudos to us!!

Of course, taking care of the business of running a gallery etc. does not happen by itself. (Yes, here it comes!)

It DOES take a village to make sure our organization will continue to thrive but many hands make light work. If having a gallery is important to you, if you are interested in helping to fulfill our mission, see if there is anything YOU can do to help, organize, assist or take on one of the many tasks that go into the business of business!!

Call our Gallery Manager, Tracy von Harten at (843)929-9799 or email her at tracyvon@icloud.com.

Or you can always contact me : 843 379 9510 or at hettypnijman@gmail.com

And Thank You!! Without you, nothing will happen!

Hetty

PS – We have some great volunteer options listed in this newsletter below!

UPCOMING EVENTS

All Call for Watermelon Paintings!

Watermelon Sip and Stroll Saturday August 27 in Downtown Beaufort

We need as many watermelon paintings, or sculpture, mosaic, mixed media or any medium you excel in, as soon as possible!

Short notice we know but:

• Please respond by August 23rd so we know how many artists are participating.
• Contact the Gallery Committee at beaufortarts@gmail.com to respond
• Drop off at the BAA Gallery August 25th
  • The artworks will be for sale all that weekend
  • We will put them on our Facebook page to sell until the end of August.

SAVE THE DATE – First Friday September 2nd is also Linda Tully’s Artist Reception from 5:30

Member News

BAA – NEXT CHANGE of SHOW

Change of show for SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER is Monday August 29th. Registration is open now!

The automated BAA Gallery Registration involves filling out a set of on-line forms. It simplifies the process and allows labels to be printed directly from the information provided.

Don’t have access to a computer? Need assistance? We’re here to help You can bring in your list of works to the gallery on Wednesday, August 24th and we will help you register.

At Drop off – have your labels and inventory sheet with you

• Be sure all of your work is clearly labeled for identification on the back
• Print a copy of your Inventory page to bring with you to Check-In. Simply use the “Print” button on the registration page. This will save time and confusion.

No Printer? No worries! A volunteer will help you fill out an inventory page at Check-In

SATELITE GALLERY – Registration starts September 1st

Plan now for the next Satellite Gallery change of show at LOWCOUNTRY MEDICAL on September 16th

Fees:

1 painting $10 – 2 paintings $15 – 3 paintings $20 – 4 paintings $25

Registration starts September 1st and closes September 15th

To register go to – https://beaufortartassociation.com or click the button below

FEATURED ARTIST – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

LINDA TULLY is our Featured Artist For September and October.

Save the date – all are invited to meet Linda at her reception on the first Friday in September on the 2nd from 5:00 to 9:00. Join the public and fellow BAA members in viewing “Painting the Desert”, a series of 16 new oil and cold wax paintings that are sure to be a feast for your eyes.

• More details to follow in the next Newsletter!

Member News

Don’t miss Jean Macaluso’s solo exhibit at the Art League

Jean Macaluso has a solo exhibit at the Art League Academy of Hilton Head titled “Ebb & Flow: The Fluidity of Paint. The show currently runs through September 30th. All are invited to her artist reception on Wednesday, September 7th from 5-7pm.

• Do you have some news to share? Let us know if you are exhibiting, are teaching a class, participating in an art fair, have launched your own website, etc. we’d love to help you spread the news!

MEMBER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Calling for ARTIST VOLUNTEERS! Education outreach is looking for artists to serve in several capacities:

Work with young artists!

• Local schools and after-school programs are looking for volunteers to come in to demonstrate art techniques and create art with the students
• We are also looking for volunteers to conduct gallery walks here at BAA for students and then treat them to a fun activity

Get more involved here at the BAA Gallery

• Demonstrate and create artwork during gallery hours – We are looking for artists to share their process & discuss their work with our visitors during gallery hours.

• Second First Friday of the two month show Cycle – we are looking for Artists who will create artwork during the second First Friday show cycle. *The opening reception for the featured artist will still be the first Friday of the month after the changeover.

Clearing out and reorganizing? We are also looking for donations of supplies you may no longer need or want to be used for schools and activities

Please contact Carolyn Egan, VP Education to volunteer for any of these needs at: callyegan10@gmail .com

Have some News for our next Newsletter?

Contact Hetty at hettypnijman@gmail.com or Karen at karenrichardsart@gmail.com

DID you know we have a new website design and a new sales process?

Wow – has there been a lot going on behind the scenes since the last newsletter went out!

For starters we have a new website design and a new simplified sales process! The new website design is off to a great start, looks great and will evolve over time as we progress.

Thank you to everyone who helped to get the website back up and running in time for all the wonderful upcoming events planned for September! And a big thank you, Bruce Morgan, for taking over the website and all the time and effort you put in!

The sales process is basically 4 steps and you’ll find directions posted at the desk.