Welcome to an Exciting Year at PAA in 2022 |
Wishing all PAA members a happy, productive and healthy New Year!
This year should be full of new and exciting activities for Plano Art Association members. As always, you will have great opportunities for exhibiting your artwork, networking with fellow artists and learning more about refining your skills to become the artist you want to be.
• On Tuesday, January 25, there will be an online Zoom art share hosted by Gaby Pruitt and John Van Ness. See details for Zoom link below.
• Through March 3, our annual members show will be on-going at Gallery@Courtyard. In the middle of the show, on February 15, there will be a reception and awards presentation at 7:00 pm.
• Throughout the year we will schedule monthly meetings with demonstrations, presentations and art shares.
• In July, the annual 125 Show will be held at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. This is our premier event with participants from throughout the region.
• We expect opportunities for pop-up events in the Arts District in conjunction with the Historic Downtown Plano Association.
• In September and October, the Plano International Festival will host the PAA annual Global Reflections Exhibit in Gallery@Courtyard.
• And, in December and January, we'll have our annual Members’ Show at the ArtCentre of Plano.
• We will look for additional opportunities to bring awareness to the work of our members that will both provide exposure for our artists and advance the impact of art on the Plano community.
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January Members' Meeting and Art Share Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm
On Tuesday, January 25, our monthly members' meeting will feature a Zoom Art Share hosted by John Van Ness. This is always an illuminating opportunity to share a piece of your artwork with fellow PAA members. It's a chance to invite input and share ideas about how you create your art, tips and suggestions.
You will have a chance to vote for you favorite piece presented. The artist with the most votes will receive $40 Gift Certificate from Asel Art Supply.
Email an image of the piece you would like to share to Gaby Pruitt no later than this Sunday, January 23, to adminexec@planoartassociation.org. Be sure to include the title of the piece, the medium and dimensions.
Join Zoom Art Share Meeting
Time: Jan 25, 2022
7:00 PM Central Time
Meeting ID: 426 393 7278
Passcode: 0vN9CP
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,4263937278#,,,,*430430# US (Texas)
Meeting ID: 426 393 7278
Passcode: 430430
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2022 PAA Members' Show Runs Through
March 3. Awards Reception February, 15 at 7:00
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Approximately 55 PAA member artists are participating in the exhibit. There is a wonderful array of diverse artwork on display
until March 3.
The awards reception will be held February 15 at 7:00 pm. It will include a digital presentation of 3-D artwork entries. Tasty food and delightful wine will be served.
Cash prizes will be awarded for these categories: Photography, Representational Painting, Non-Representational Painting, 3–D.
Key exhibit dates:
• 1/24 - (Monday) Art Drop Off at Gallery @ Courtyard Theater from 10am to
2pm. (Address 1509 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074)
• 1/26 - (Wednesday) Opening of Exhibit
• 2/15 - (Tuesday) Reception at 7:00
• 3/3 - (Thursday) Exhibit Closes
• 3/4 - (Friday) Art Pick Up at Gallery @ Courtyard Theater from noon to 4pm.
(Address: 1509 H Ave., Plano, TX)
Juror
We are fortunate to have Martin Delabano juror our members' show this year. He is a Dallas-based artist, art teacher, and active community member. He received his MA from the University of New Mexico and a BA from East Texas State University. In 2010, he received the Distinguished Texas Artist award.
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After many months of hard work by a number of PAA member volunteers, we have finally launched a new website. Many thanks to all who contributed to this major effort.
Work started under the administration of Linda McCarley, and continued through Karla Keese’s and Pam Crosby’s administrations. It is now completed under Gene Dillard’s second administration. Much credit goes to Vidya Lakshmi, our new Technology officer, Gaby Pruitt, our Executive Administrator and Joan Kaiser, our Treasurer.
Not only do we have a new website, we also have new Membership Management software. The features of that software will greatly streamline and automate management of your membership through notifications, membership listings and call for entries.
Our new website will have many new features and, best of all, will provide ability for constant updates of valuable information about member activities and opportunities.
We need a couple of thins from you!
One feature that we will continue from our previous site is our Members’ Gallery on the homepage. This slideshow provides the opportunity to showcase your work each time anyone visits the website. We need to update this feature as soon as possible. So please send and image of one of your best works to paatech@planoartassociation.org. Be sure to include you name and the title of your work.
Also, we need to update or add your website address on our membership listing. This is optional, but can be a helpful marketing benefit to you. Send your web address to paatech@planoartassociation.org.
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PAA Membership Survey Results Are In
During the last part of December 2021 and the early part of January 2022 PAA members were asked to complete an online survey. Thanks to the many who submitted their surveys. The objective of the survey was to secure feedback and input for shaping enhancements to the services provided to PAA members. Also, feedback was sought to learn more about why folks join the association and what benefits they feel they derive.
The findings are being tabulated and the full results will be published soon. Top line, indications are that members most of all value the opportunity to exhibit their art work in public shows. Additionally, members site benefits of networking with other artists and learning things that improve their skills.
Participants also provided valuable suggestions for enhancing the association.
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Social Media Artist Spotlight is Very Popular |
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“Artist Spotlight” has become a very popular feature with daily posts appearing in our FaceBook groups: Plano Art Association (Official group), PAA-Member Connection group and Plano Art Association Instagram account. Weekly posts are posted only by PAA administration.
Info we need from you:
Your full name, your photo, your artist statement about your art journey in 5 or 6 lines and images of your artwork (max 7 images), your Instagram ID if you have one.
If you have not followed the FB groups and Instagram account of PAA, please do so.
P.S: Though this is certainly not mandatory, we request all our members participate in this wonderful initiative of PAA. This is a great platform for PAA and its members to showcase their collaboration and help in mutual success.
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Message from the President |
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First Meeting for “Leadership PAA” February 2
Members who are interested in learning more about the workings and details of how Plano Art Association works and who would like to share suggestions about how to advance the association are invited to attend.
The goal of this initial meeting is to engage members who may have an interest in exploring future leadership roles in PAA. Attendance does not mean you are committing to, or volunteering to; anything. It only means that you would like to know more about the organization to evaluate possible leadership involvement. It's also an opportunity for you to share suggestions for enhancing the organization.
Members of current leadership will be present to share their knowledge of PAA history, programs, funding, operations, survey results and more. Potential roles and opportunities for leadership will be identified and detailed.
The meeting will be held at Rail Station Studios, 1013 15th Place #101 in Downtown Plano 75074 on February 2 at 7:00 pm. Please contact Gene Dillard at president@planoartassociaiton.org for more information or questions you may have.
Also, it would be great if you can let me know if you plan to attend,
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Join our new 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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