JANUARY 2 O 2 3

News and Updates

2023 Members’ Show Concluded January 21 at ArtCentre of Plano

After an almost two-month run, the annual PAA Members’ Show wrapped up on January 21. Participating artists picked up their artwork on January 23. The show was an outstanding success. It was well attended and received many good reviews by visitors for its quality, variety and creativity.

Forty-seven pieces made up the show. Awards judging was conducted by noted Plano artist and community art leader, Courtney Hitt.

On December 11, the Awards Reception was combined with our annual Holiday Party at the ArtCentre of Plano. Courtney spoke to the attendees and acknowledged the basis of her awards selection of each winner.

On January 10, the ArtCentre hosted a “Lunch and Learn” event where top winners in each category discussed the concepts and inspiration behind their winning pieces. The presenters were David McKinney (Photography), Kyoko Park (Painting) and Christine Miller (Fiber and Sculpture).

Entries in the exhibit are online and remain for sale. Click to view.

The following award winning artists were announced at the Awards Reception along with comments by the juror.

Photography

1st “Collected Panic #1” Becky Bales

2nd “Madonna and Child” David McKinney

3rd “Winter Solstice” Kelly McCurdy

2-D Painting /Drawing

1st “Sunset Venice” Kyoko Park

2nd “Koi Pond” Marilee Vergati Haynes

3rd “Gloves of a Champion” Jose Angel Hernandez

3-D Sculpture-Fiber

1st “In Full Bloom” Christine Miller

2nd “Enchanted Weeping Willow” Linda Clary

3rd “Round Vessel” Jay Gardner

Members’ Opportunity to Exhibit Continues at Sweetwaters Coffee and

Tea Shop

In partnership with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop in Murphy, PAA presents an on-going Mini Art Show. Submission is open for current PAA members only.

There is no fee to submit to these monthly exhibits. Entries will be accepted at the link given below in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. All works must be the original concept of the artist.

One or two artworks per member will be accepted for this exhibit depending on the total submissions. Total of only 31 entries can be accepted and will be on first-come first-serve basis.

To enter the February exhibit click here

Please email all inquiries to vicepresident@planoartassociation.org.

Pop-Up Exhibit Open for PAA Members During Plano Arts Week

The City of Plano is officially declaring April 10 through April 16 “Plano Arts Week.” That means that all of the arts organizations will be conducting special events that will showcase the presence and importance of the arts in the Plano community. The Collaborative Arts of Plano (CAP) will be leading the effort and its city-wide promotion. PAA is a founding member of CAP.

As part of Plano Arts Week, PAA is planning a pop-up art show on Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 till 5:00. Similar to a previous event, we will stage an outdoor exhibit on the parking lot across from the DART station in the Arts District in Downtown Plano.

Costs for each artist will be $50 as partial payment for a canopy tent. PAA will subsidize the cost beyond that amount. If you have your own tent, you can provide it instead. Canopy/tents will be delivered to the site, but artists will be responsible for setting up and taking down their tents. Artist applications will be accepted on a first-come basis. Details and timing will be provided soon.

Click here Let us know if you are interested!!

It is important for us to know how many members are interested in participating. This event will be staged only if there is sufficient interest in participation. We are not yet accepting reservations, just polling the membership to gage interest.

January Members' Meeting and Art Share Tuesday Evening, January 31, at 7:00

Tuesday, January 31, our monthly members' meeting will feature an exciting 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.

This will be part of our monthly meeting and will be held at the Sam Johnson Center. (401 W 16th Street, Plano, TX 75075)

Reminder: Our approach to critiquing with John’s guidance is when anyone wishes to share an opinion about another's artwork, they will preface their observations with the phrase: "If it were mine..." then follow with your thoughts and suggestions. That will make it clear that we are sharing our own opinions and not judging as "right or wrong." So bring one of your best, or one of your struggles, to Sam Johnson Centre and enjoy the observations of other PAA folks.

PAA Friday Night Lights and Shadows Resumes Every Friday Evening At Collin College

Each Friday evening artist who enjoy painting and drawing from a live model gather at Collin College to paint and draw.

Beginning January 27, for the Spring semester you can join in the fun at the Plano Spring Creek campus Room A183 from 7:00 till 10:00 pm. Attendees are required to pay $20 (cash) to pay model fee and studio rental. Easels, stools and side tables are provided.

For more information and to sign up and reserve your spot each week, go to meetup.com (FYI, Click on small blue type that states “Hosted by Friday Night Lights and Shadows” to join the meetup group and sessions.)

Upcoming Calendar of Events

for 2023

The following events and activities were formulated by the PAA planning committee which met at ArtCentre of Plano on January 14. There will be additional activities but this list will give you a picture of the exciting happenings PAA has in store.

Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop Ongoing Exhibits

Monthly exhibit in Murphy of PAA members’ artwork

Artists Spotlight

Online posting of current PAA members’ artwork and profile

Friday Night Lights and Shadows

Weekly life painting and drawing sessions at Collin College

Monthly Members’ Meetings

Usually last Tuesday of every month…demos, art shares, etc.

Plano Art Week

City-wide art festival, week of April 10 - April 16; PAA will participate

Call for Entries 2023 125 Show

Watch for announcement

125 Show

PAA’s 2023 premier area juried exhibit at Eisemann Center, Month of July

Global Reflections Show

September and October at Gallery@Courtyard...reception in October

PAA Holiday Party

December at ArtCentre of Plano

Note from the President

At the planning meeting on December 14, attended by the Executive Committee, the following goals were adopted for 2023. It will be the intention of PAA leadership to accomplish these goals. However, these can only be accomplished with the cooperation and assistance of all PAA members. I ask that we all work together to make 2023 the best year ever. - Gaby

GOALS

• Populate PAA standing committees

• Add more sponsorships

• Add more people to Advisory Council

• Increase membership by 15%

• Increase diversity in membership

• Expand our number of grants

• Find more opportunities to exhibit members'

work

• Conduct workshops and host demos

Join our Facebook Groups and Instagram Account

and follow us to stay connected with PAA every day!

The Plano Art Association Public Group

"Plano Art Association (Official Group)"

The Plano Art Association Private Group

"PAA - Member Connection"

The Plano Art Association Instagram Account

"Planoartassociat ion"

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

considering membership, do it now! If it is time to re-enlist, don’t wait. Go to the website and join today!

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.

Plano Art Association is sponsored in part by the

City of Plano

Headquarters located in

Plano's Art District