The feeling of fall has arrived and we should soon see the beauty and splendor of changing colors in the trees! I love crispness of the mornings, orange pumpkins, hot chocolate, and thoughts of coming holidays of Thanksgiving and decorating for Christmas. Shopping for new clothes is not going well, but I keep trying!!
Congrats to our artists exhibiting at the Janice Mason Art Competition! Chad McLaren-1st Drawing, and Honorable Mention Drawing, Diane Bay-2nd Drawing, Rebecca Mueller-Williams-3rd Mixed Media, John McLaren-Honorable Mention Painting. John sold two paintings on Opening Night! Mark Ray is also exhibiting in this show. Joyce Ray has a painting on display in the 16th Biennial 2026 Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibition in Henderson KY. We are so proud of all of you!!!
Suzanne Alexander takes care of our Patrons. Recent report, 299 Names on our customer list. She also writes the wonderful descriptions of your work! Thankful for her sharing her gifts, with us.. WOW! Also, we now have 1572 Facebook Followers, and several posts with over 1000 views. Sandi, Cindy, and Suzanne work together to produce content for our online audience… another WOW!
As you know, Gallery Show Change is Oct 26th and 27th. Bring your work, then… 4 framed, 4 unframed, 7 minis, 8 cards, plus 5 ornaments, this show. Entry for the show and ornaments, available online and at the Gallery. Thanks for putting the titles on the front of the 4 framed pieces, only.
The monthly meeting is the 27th, 7:00, the Gallery. Diane’s program is, ”Be Design Driven by Seeing the Big Picture, First”. She is guiding us to understand composition in our paintings. Oct. Challenge is “Painting of Eggs”. Nov. Challenge is “Painting of a Forest, with No Green.” Featured Artist is Lou D Tillson. Chris Thompson’s Show was wonderful. Thanks to all of you who attended his reception, along with his Art Class…we all had so much fun!
Open House is Saturday, Nov 7th 11-3. If you would be willing to Demo, come and stay as long as you like! Usually, busy and I can promise delicious snacks, by Carol Hudson, Linda Thomasson, and Martha Brown. I told you it would be on the 8th last time…forgive my inability with numbers!
The only fundraiser for us, begins Nov 14th…. $10 Miniature Sale! Please donate, as these funds help pay expenses in the slower winter months. The Board suggests, 8×10 or smaller (outside measurement), framed originals, and also prints, cards, or original matted/unmatted paintings enclosed in a plastic sleeve, 8×10 or smaller. Put your donations on the back counter, add the green dot and PAPA label.
Dec meeting is the Painting Exchange. Bring a gift wrapped painting 11×14 or smaller along with a favorite snack. Come, even without a painting and enjoy a fun evening!
Rebecca Meuller-Williams has refreshments, for the meeting.
Cindy tells me 13 of 28 paintings from our Fall Show Sampler, curated and photographed by Diane Bay, have sold this Show! She is thankful for all of the combined efforts from our social media crew, and for all of the inspiring paintings provided by YOU!
As always, thank you, for all you do for PAPA!
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