Sunday, March 20, 2011

March 2011 Meeting Minutes

The Collective met briefly this afternoon and covered the set agenda items, here is a summary:

Membership - Ken Goss:
     He will send out a reminder to all mail list recipients regarding membership to the collective.
     He will assume responsibility of the treasury post.

Blog Update - Malia:
     Malia demonstrated how to access the blog, post comments etc. http://gmccollective.blogspot.com/ Check it out, thank you Malia.

Spring cleaning/painting - Sally:
     Several of the collective members volunteered to do some sprucing up at the WRCC and had 2 painting days last week to refresh the entry/hall way.  Next the Lounge...  Some money ($500) has been donated for new furniture, more is needed, the goal is $2500 by April 1, 2011.  Donations gratefully accepted, just write a check to the WRCC and send it to Sally Penrod, Stock Farm Road, Randolph, VT 05060.

Stone Motion - Barry:
     A group of artists will be meeting at Barry's home next week to further explore this creative path, call Barry for more info 728 2055.

New Business - All:
     The suggestion was made that a collective representative attend the WRCC Board meeting in the future.
     Several upcoming events events and Gallery openings were discussed.
     Ken brought in a new piece of work for us to view and explained the process used to achieve the product.
     Sandy has relinquished the "chair person" responsibilities, the opportunity is available to anyone, or could be shared on a rotating basis.

Next Meeting April 17, 2011 2-4PM at WRCC.

Happy Spring!

Friday, March 18, 2011

Closing Reception Highlights

The event was well attended by about 25-30 artists and friends.  Several new members shared their current work and creative path and answered numerous questions.



Remy Lary from Rochester discussed his passion for carving birds of prey and his techniques using tupelo wood.  He brought a Northern sowett owl as a sample (I hope I got the name correct!).


 Alexis Kyriak from Northfield shared her sculpting process using fimo clay, plus her fiber art.

























Ted Danforth talked about her pastels and the evolution of her career in art.  She will also be showing her work this Spring at the Gifford Medical Center exhibit space, make sure to see it.









The show ended on a successful note for Gene Parent with a sale of one of his pieces.  The Collective will be meeting on the usual third Sunday of the month at WRCC from 2-4, join us.  We gather to share new work and cover any topics of interest to the group...  see you there.