What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present,
hope for the future.
Your PBAA Board wishes you a joyful holiday season
and a blessed New Year!
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Once again PBAA is being clobbered by COVID-19. We are doing all we can to keep things going. We have newly elected officers for 2021, they are: Chaney Delaire, President, Tory Bowen, Vice President, Nola Range, Recording Secretary, Leslie Wilkinson, Treasurer and Mike Dwaileebe, Member at Large.
Please pay special attention to any communications from PBAA as we are trying to devise a way to have a general membership meeting in December that complies with COVID-19 regulations and our Bylaws. The December meeting is very important because that is when we pass the budget for 2021. We want as many members as possible to participate in this process. With all the uncertainty that lies ahead, I can assure you your board, with the help of others, is working diligently to insure a thriving PBAA for the future. Thanks one more time, to Jay Mosby, for making it possible to not have the added stress of needing major fund raising at this time.
I thank you all for having me as your president for the last two and a half years. It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve. I turn this column over to Chaney Delaire, your new president.
Respectfully, Mike Dwaileebe, Past President
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Our recent decision to yet again close the classroom and the gallery per the Governor's order, was a hard one. Closing things down and not being able to be with each other to make art is tough and yet, during this Covid-19 surge, we also need to care for each other by being safe. We had hoped Christmas would see us all at the Manley for some holiday fun and good cheer. However, we can still keep Christmas in our hearts as we offer an old friend hope and send out Christmas cards to love ones who rely on our strength.
There's a lot for members to look forward to in 2021. Rachel Gates is stepping in as Gallery Coordinator and Jenny Dwaileebe will be taking over as Membership Coordinator in 2021- Thank you both! Patty Nance and Leslie Wilkinson have been very busy behind the scenes getting everything loaded onto QuickBooks, developing the budget and more- Thanks to them and to all who pitch in and make things happen.
Meanwhile, the 2021 PBAA Proposed Budget and Strategic Plan is available for your review. These items will be voted on at the December General Meeting. You can few a 25min presentation of the Strategic Plan here and view both the plan and budget in PDF format on our website.
With our new technology, you will be seeing a much more vibrant Manley Art Center- whether it's attending future ZOOM meetings from your home, viewing an online gallery show or being able to show and sell your work on the new website. It will be a busy time getting PBAA out to the world. If anyone can lend a hand in this department, please contact me at chaneyd50@gmail.com
And, when we have this pandemic under control, not only will we resume the weekly art groups and gallery shows, we will be embarking on building repairs and upgrades. There's a lot to be done and it is not going to happen overnight but, we have the energy and momentum to make it happen. The Manley Art Center is a little jewel in our beautiful community that will shine brightly for years to come. On behalf of the entire board, we hope you will become as excited as we are with the possibilities that lie ahead.
All the Best, Chaney Delaire- PBAA 2021 President
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Season's Greetings and all that stuff. It's been a darn rocky road this past year and I'm sure everyone's feeling as I do: exhausted, anxious and just plain fed-up with COVID-19 restrictions and fears, and all the divisiveness in our world.
This year, my first as a board member, has taught me so much about Pelican Bay Arts Association. The most obvious is that without all of us, it's just a name with a building, some supplies and some money in the bank. It's just a shell. It's the members who give it life, who create the beauty, the friendships, the learning, the squabbles, the laughter, who inspire and who reach out to each other and our broader community to share our joy and talents.
I miss being with you and meeting all the wonderful, creative and talented people who are a part
of PBAA, especially those who come to the Manley AC & G. I'm so excited about what we are going to create together in 2021. It's going to be dynamic and I can't wait to share in your excitement too.
Please know that even thought this holiday season may not feel very cheery, we are so appreciative of you, our members, for hanging in there with us all through this and that even before this pandemic is over, we will be creating some exciting new venues for sharing art with all of you. Thank you for your continued involvement in PBAA.
In Gratitude,Tory Bowen, Vice President
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REMINDER
Our December 10th General Meeting at 11am will be on ZOOM! We have signed up for our own Zoom meeting account so everyone can join in on the fun! We will be sending more information as we get closer. Meanwhile.....New to online meetings?
Check out this short video and learn how easy it is to ZOOM!
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Membership-
Why renew when
I can't even use
the facility?
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By renewing your membership you are ensuring our financial success. By checking one or more boxes on your renewal form offering to help, you are sharing the load of keeping the Manley Art Center going.
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MANY HANDS MAKE ART WORK!
Manley Art Art Center- Thank you’s
Office and Bookkeeping- Cilde Grover, Patty Nance and Benita Robinson
Membership- Renee Absey
Newsletter- Leslie Wilkinson
Gallery, Gallery Hosts, and Change Out- Sharon Guy, David Guy, Rachel Gates, Garrett Smith, Tom Moody, Donna Goss, Denise Ortega
Children’s Art Program- Sharon Guy, Gwenn Childers, Linda Ross, Tory Bowen, David Guy
Classes-Workshops- Sharon Guy
Art at the Port - Nola Range
PBAA History- Nola Range
AFAS- (even though it was canceled)- Cilde Grover
FASP- (even though it was cancelled)- Leslie Wilkinson and Tory Bowen
Classroom Panels- Cathy Varner
Building- Mike Dwaileebe, David Howell, Brian Childers
Scholarship- Valerie Albi
Garden- Barbara Jervis, Jenny Dwaileebe, Peggy Patton
Art Demo- Janice Taylor and Denise Ortega
Strategic Planning Committee- Sarah Shirk, Chaney Delaire, Tory Bowen, Leslie Wilkinson, Sharon Guy, Dave Howell, Renee Absey
Bulk Mailings- Gwenn and Brian Childers, Renee Absey, Tory Bowen, Chaney Delaire
AND TO EVERYONE ELSE THAT WE MAY HAVE MISSED!
WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The sale of surplus art supplies was a big success. A big thanks to Cilde Grover who took on the task and spent 3 days organizing and managing
the sale. PBAA added $500 to our coffers. Yea Cilde!
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Gallery News by Rachel Gates |
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For January, Christina Olsen will be our first featured artist. Christina grew up in San Mateo, CA and grew up in Pescadero, CA. Her background is in technical art and education. She divides her time between Brookings and Santa Cruz, CA. Christina has studios in Brookings and Santa Cruz and is well known for her colorful, whimsical paintings featured mainly in Brookings at the Brian Scott Gallery. She also has her studio open to guests by appointment. She has been a PBAA member since 2001 and in non-pandemic times her work is featured in many festivals and events.
ART Change Out-
January 4th, 10-noon!
Members!
Make some new art
Inspired by Great Artists for January!
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A Personal Note from Sharon Guy
It was an honor, fun, exhausting, insightful, stressful, thrilling, gratifying, nerve racking, challenging and all the other words I could use. I wish Rachel Gates the very best during her time as Gallery Coordinator. Thank you everyone for their assistance, praise, suggestions, criticisms and faith.
I especially want to thank the people who assisted me in making everything come together:
David Guy, Sun Levine, Sandy Bonney, Janice Taylor, Janice Guernsey, Gwen Childers, Brian Childers, for helping with Change Out. The 2nd Saturday Hosts and our Interviewer, Pete Chasar. Musicians Robert Kosslyn, Michael Johnson and Ken Dobberpuhl for bringing magical sounds to our receptions.
I especially want to thank all the Gallery Sitters; Michael Dwaileebe, Tom Moody, Jenny Dwaileebe, MaryJane Carlson, Linda Ross, Susan Rhoads, Patty Nance, Susan Larson, Sara Brodrick, Rachel Gates, Garrett Smith, Denise Ortega and Donna Goss. It truly takes a village.
Happy Holidays everyone and stay safe.
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