MARCH 2 O 2 3

News and Updates

PAA Members’ Meetings February and March Present Opportunities, Insights and Ideas

MARCH

The PAA March Members’ meeting will be held March 27 at Sam Johnson Center at 6:30. A short business meeting will proceed the program for the evening. The business meeting will include selection of a Nominating Committee for our officers election in May.

For our program we will have a return demo and lecture presentation by Justin Brown who represents Golden art products. You can learn more about Justin on his website.

This will be a fun, informative, educational and fast-paced presentation about all the products GOLDEN has to offer. Justin will cover information about the different types of acrylic paints, media, gels, pastes and grounds. There will also be a technical review of acrylics and their varied application possibilities and techniques in working with mixed media and printmaking. This lecture will hopefully give you some new insights that can be added to your own creative process. You will receive a free information packet, hand painted color charts and a bag of free GOLDEN product samples to take home.

February Members’ Meeting was Held

February 7 at Sam Johnson Center

Due to the January ice storm, our first Members’ Meeting was rescheduled for February 7. The feature for the evening was our first Art Share of 2023, and one of our first in-person Shares in a while. John Van Ness expertly hosted the Share with eight members sharing their work with the well-attended crowd at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center.

A short business meeting and announcements started the evening. Frank Turner was present and gave us an update on the Collaborative Arts of Plano initiative.

PAA Members’ Pop-Up Exhibit April 15, During Plano Arts Week in the Arts District

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.

Artist applications are being accepted on a first-come basis. A total of 14 tent/canopy spaces will be featured. At this point all but a couple of spaces have been reserved. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, let us know at adminexec@planoartassociation.org

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.

Members’ Opportunity Continue 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 in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Mixed Media. All works must be the original concept of the artist. The theme for March exhibit is Water/Blue…so art that relates to theme was requested.

Watch your email for the next exhibit call. One or two artworks can be submitted per member. Depending on the total submissions, you will be getting an email confirming which piece is accepted into the next themed call. A total of only 31 entries can be accepted and will be on first-come first-serve basis.

Also, it’s so important to name your files like this:

Last name; 01.jpg. (No file numbers or titles).

Sample: Pruitt01.jpg. Pruitt02.jpg. Prices cannot be changed.

PAA Members Out and About

PAA President, speaks at International Women’s Club of Plano

Gaby Pruitt was invited to speak to the International Women’s Club of Plano She presented a talk sharing how art connects us in so many ways, and the value of safeguarding you family images.

PAA Member Merrilee Vergatie Haynes at

the Box Gallery

The Box Gallery hosted a reception on February 4 for Marrilee Vergatie Haynes during her solo exhibit at Royal Lane Baptist Church.

Gene Dillard to Demo at Rowlett March 19

The portrait painting demonstration will be hosted by the Artists Around Texas art organization in Rowlett. Non-members may attend for a $5.00 admission fee on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Rowlett Community Center.

Jose Angel Hernandez at the Cove in McKinney

The artwork of PAA member, Jose Angel Hernandez has recently been exhibited at the Cove in McKinney. Titled Zoomorphic & Humanistic Inspirations, the exhibit included three days of receptions, February 24 through February 26.

Vidya Lakshmi at Arts In Bloom Festival April 14, 15, 16

PAA Vice President, Vidya Lakshmi will be exhibiting her artwork at the McKinney Arts In Bloom Festival in Historic Downtown McKinney. The address is 111 North Tennessee Street..

Glen Ayres is at Rail Station Gallery

Former PAA President, Glen Ayers is now exhibiting at Rail Station and Gallery in the Downtown Plano Arts District. Through March, you can see his amazing exhibit of mixed media collages. They are highly creative and unlike anything you’ve seen.

PAA Members’ can Paint with McKinney Plein Air Society in Plano Haggard Park this Saturday Morning, March 4

On March 4, PAA members are invited to join with members of McKinney’s Plein Air Society for a day of creating plein air works in Haggard Park in Downtown Plano’s Arts District. Hours are 9:30 to 12:30. There is no fee, just great fun painting and drawing with our neighbors from the north.

Gene Dillard Featured in "Plano Proud" Video Related to Mayors' Portraits

Current PAA Past President, Gene Dillard was recently featured in the City of Plano video series, "Plano Proud." This came as a result of his completion and unveiling of the new portrait of Mayor John Muns. Gene previously painted previous mayor Harry LaRosiliere as well. Mayor Muns posed for the portrait in Gene's studio on two occasions. And the unveiling was made in Mayor Muns office in City Hall. Click to view "Plano Proud" video.

PAA Friday Night Lights and Shadows Every Friday Evening

at Collin College

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

This 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 and

On-going Events

The following events and activities were formulated by the PAA planning committee.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

Friday Night Lights and Shadows

Weekly life painting and drawing sessions at Collin College. Check it out at https://www.meetup.com/friday-night-lights-and-shadows/

Monthly Members’ Meetings

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

Plano Arts Week

City-wide art festival, week of April 10 - April 16; PAA will participate with a pop-up exhibit in the Arts District on April 15. See details in this newsletter.

Call for Entries 2023 125 Show

In month of May…get your best entry artworks ready to submit!

125 Show

PAA’s 2023 premier area juried exhibit at Eisemann Center. Reception is July 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Global Reflections Show

September 9, 2023 through October 16, 2023 at Gallery@Courtyard...reception September 27, 6:30 p.m.

PAA Holiday Party

December at ArtCentre of Plano

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