GMCC Meeting 6/19/11
Alexis, Barry, Bonny, Eva, Ken, Kevin, Malia, Mallie, Sandy, Susan, Tammy
Discussion of fees and finances—membership ($10 annual) vs. specific show (additional fee for promotion), purpose of fees
Next exhibit in Gallery? (name? “Kimball Room”?)
*Stone Motion ends July 29
*Weaving Studio and café will be available as exhibit space in the future also
*rent gallery space to individuals or groups?
Leaf-peeping season- organize local galleries for an “Art Walk” concept
*second Open Studio weekend planned but deadline has passed—Tammy or Susan will follow up
*plan a show in conjunction w/ WRCC Open House
Flyer ready to hand out by July 10 to recruit artists from Chandler Area Artists Show to join GMCC or show work at WRCC
*list of benefits/opportunities: Artists’ Market, shows in gallery, camaraderie, etc.
*Sandy & Malia will create flyer
Importance of, options for fiscal record-keeping
*open acct for organization (req. tax ID #, officers, etc.)
*piggy-back on WRCC
*use a personal acct
*shoe box
When artwork is sold, money paid directly to artist, who gives 25% to WRCC
Town Offices—another display opportunity
*Patrick is ordering hanging system to display 15-20 pieces
*Talk to Ken if interested
Artist’s Market guidelines:
*Artist’s Statement—mount on mat board (Sandy has some), attach w/ blue tape or tack’n’stick
*lively debate about whether work should be framed—decided on “presented professionally” and in a way that doesn’t damage the walls (no tape or tacks, able to hang from gallery clips or Walker system hangers)
*no “offensive” content; artistic nudes OK
Stone Motion—hanging this week, opening next weekend
*Sat. 6/25 demos—Kathy painting stonescapes, Tammy weaving basket, Alexis graphite drawing
*stone labyrinth will be created this week and available for the opening event
Getting the word out:
*Seven Days—can we get Stone Motion in? Someone needs to crack the code!
*Mindy Jefferys, artist w/ big e-mail list (is she on ours?--yes)
