New PAA Officers and Revised Bylaws Approved at Annual Business Meeting |
On May 25, at the PAA Annual Meeting, the final ballots were cast and counted for election of new officers for 2022-2023. The offices for President, Vice President and Secretary were filled. The offices of Treasurer and Technology Officer we not filled, due to lack of candidates.
(L to R) Judith Pafford was elected Secretary; Gaby Pruitt was elected President; Vidya Lakshmi was elected Vice-President.
Just prior to the tallying the votes for officers, a majority vote was cast to make a few alteration to the PAA bylaws. The changes include reverting back to President and Vice-President offices, with maximum 2-year term limits. The office of Technology Officer was added to the Executive Committee. The election reflected these new bylaws.
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Call for Entries Now Open for
PAA 125 Show 2022
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Plano Art Association's 125 Show 2022 is now open to all artists living within 125 miles of Plano. Judges will select the top 80 works for inclusion in the show.
Categories for Awards
• 2-D Artwork (Two-Dimensional Artworks,
OBJECTIVE)
• 2-D Artwork (Two-Dimensional Artworks,
NON-OBJECTIVE)
• 3-D Artworks (Three-Dimensional Artworks)
• Photography (Traditional & Digital)
ENTRY DEADLINE
Friday, June 10, 2022 (11:59 p.m. MDT) Online Submission Deadline
Awards
The 2-D Objective, 2-D Non-Objective, 3-D, and Photography categories will each be awarded a first place ($500), second place ($300), and third place ($150) award and a certificate. Best of Show will receive a $1,000 prize and a certificate. Certificates of Merit ($50 each) will also be given to three finalists in each art genre category.
Entries
Total Entries — Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3
For PAA Members, the $40 entry fee is discounted 25% with a coupon code, which applies to the entry fee and the first work you enter. The same 25% discounted rate is available to PAA members via the coupon code when applied to the second and third work you enter. Remember — members must enter the coupon code for each entry submitted. The coupon code was emailed to all members . If you are a member and did not receive the code, contact our show administrator to get the code at adminexec@planoartassociation.org before submitting your entries.
For Non-PAA Members
If you are not a current member of PAA, you are welcome to enter the 125 SHOW 2022. The entry fee is $40.00, which includes the 1st entry. The cost of the 2nd and 3rd entries (if any) is also $40.00 each. If you wish to get the discount, you may join PAA online at www.planoartassociation.org/join and then you will immediately receive your special discount code on a temporary membership card. So, please join before submitting your entries and enjoy the 25% discount.
Jurors
· Bart Forbes
· Marilyn Waligore .
· Marty Ray
Exhibit Dates
The show opens Friday, July 1, and runs through Sunday, July 24, at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson, TX 75082.
Reception
The awards reception is scheduled for July 8 at 7:00 p.m.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Friday, June 10, 2022 (11:59 p.m. MDT) Online Submission Deadline
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“Sunflowers For Ukraine” Fundraising Promotion
Held in Downtown Plano Arts District April 16
The skilled artists of Plano Art Association and Richardson Civic Art Society found a creative way to contribute to support humanitarian relief in Ukraine.
On Saturday, April 16, they hosted a special art exhibit and auction in the Plano Arts District in Downtown Plano, where the public was invited. Original artwork by 60+ local artists featured a sunflower-themed subject. The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine and has become a symbol for supporting that besieged country.
The art event was hosted by event1013 event center from 10:30 to 8:00 on Saturday, April 16. A silent auction with a “buy-now” option was featured throughout the day. A musical performance by Plano Symphony Orchestra members was presented during the afternoon..
One hundred percent of over $8,000 in bids and donations were forwarded to an established and vetted Ukrainian charity, Sunflower Of Peace. (See their website.) Mission Statement, Sunflower Of Peace: To support the people of Ukraine suffering from Russia military invasion by raising funds to acquire medical first aid and humanitarian supplies and distribute them to doctors and paramedics in Ukraine.
Unsold artwork appeared online for two weeks following the event to extend the opportunity for additional buyers. Artwork not sold online, was donated to the Ukrainian Culture Club of Dallas and included in yet another art auction.
“As concerned artists, we all feel a need to do what we can to help the people of Ukraine. By creating this special tribute artwork, we hope we can make a meaningful contribution to the cause. We really encourage folks in the area to come see this beautiful sunflower artwork and make generous donation bids.” said Gene Dillard, president of Plano Art Association, in a press release to the media. Multiple local TV channels and radio stations broadcasted promotion of the event.
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Monthly Members' Meetings Feature Presentations By
Award-winning Members
March Meeting
PAA member, Robertus van der Wege made a super engaging presentation at our April meeting. He is a noted creator of imaginative 3-dimensional art. The story of his artistic developmental journey is amazing. So amazing that he has been featured in a TedX video, entitled "The Secret Life of Bicycles." TedX described it this way: "This talk reveals how a learning difference led to extraordinary creativity. Is there more we can learn about how individuals with dyslexia learn?."
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April Meeting
This year's first place winner in PAA Members' Show, Karl Melton, made a very interesting presentation of his work and his journey to becoming the award-winning artist he is today. Karl shared how he creates amazing paintings that tell volumes through his storytelling skill in paint. Often the characters in his paintings speak their own stories by their poses, environments and settings. Those present were inspired and thrilled to hear the stories behind the stories.
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May Meeting
Christine Miller, one of our award-winners from the recent members' show, made a very interesting presentation about her amazing fiber work. She is a life-long fiber artist, and gave a presentation about contemporary fiber art as well as an overview of her 50-year hand-weaving career. Her steps though the history or fiber art was thoroughly engaging. Christine’s passion for her work is matched only by the skills she has mastered and how she applies it to this very unique media. Attendees were thrilled and demonstrated their interest with lots of questions, graciously answered by Christine.
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Message from the President: Thanks! |
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Thanks for the Opportunity to Serve
I’d like to thank PAA for the opportunity to serve as your president (again.) The last 9 months have indeed been a challenging period. In addition to the resignation of other officers, the organization emerging from the Covid years brought extra stress for all. I feel that we have made significant strides, however. The new website and the new membership management software has bought many new benefits to our online presence and our ability to manage and communicate with our members. The addition of more active Social Media has also added to the community nature of the association.
My congratulations to the new administration. As Past-president the bylaws call for me to continue to advise and consult the new administration, and I will be glad to do so. I only ask you, as a member of this important volunteer organization, that you find way to assist the leadership team.
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Join our Facebook Groups and Instagram Account
and follow us to stay connected with PAA every day!
The Plano Art Association Public Group
The Plano Art Association Private Group
The Plano Art Association Instagram Account
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Join or Renew Your Membership
All of the above programs plus more are fully utilized
if you are a member of the Plano Art Association. If you are
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Amazon Smile
Did you know you can give money to the PAA just by using Amazon Smile. Instead of using the general Amazon website, sign on the Amazon Smile. Designate Plano Art Association as your charity and any purchases you make will have a small percentage of the Amazon profit go to the PAA instead. It is an easy way to give money, and you pay the same price for the items on Amazon Smile as you would for the regular Amazon. Just think if all of our members (and maybe their family and friends) would do this as a habit. It would really help our budget.
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The Plano Art Association is dedicated to encouraging the
visual arts development and education of the membership and community
, and inspiring awareness of the visual arts by sharing the joy, passion and beauty within and beyond our Plano community.
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Plano Art Association is sponsored in part by the
City of Plano
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Headquarters located in
Plano's Art District
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