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May 1, 2012 Meeting Announcement


2012
04.27

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Welcome Guest Speaker . . . . . . . . dianne baum, artist

 

in her own words:

“First, I am not an expert in marketing. I am an artist who wants most to be in my studio! However, because I want to sell my art, it is necessary to also be a business woman. I hope to help each artist define their goals as an artist and share specific ideas in making that sale!”

She will have a display and handouts.

Day: Tuesday 6:30 pm Socialize, 7:00 Program Begins

Place:   The Creamery Arts Center

Art Education Classroom

411 N Sherman Pkwy

Springfield, MO

 This promises to be a great program!

All guild meetings are free to guests and anyone interested in arts and crafts is welcome.

For questions about meeting location or the guild, phone 417-689-4536.

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April 3, 2012 Meeting Announcement


2012
03.30

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Welcome Guest Speaker, Rachel Wilson

Day:

6:30 pm Meet & Greet, 7:00 Meeting

Place:

The Creamery Arts Center

Art Education Classroom

411 N Sherman Pkwy

Springfield, MO

Short Business Agenda: Continue Art in the Park Committee Sign-up

Guest Speaker Rachel Wilson

Rachel Wilson Art

Topic:

Found Wood Sculptures on display in many Missouri galleries and painting

See her wonderful work at

http://www.rachelwilsonart.com

 

All guild meetings are free to guests and anyone interested in arts and crafts is welcome.

For questions about meeting location or the guild, phone 417-689-4536.

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March 6, 2012 Meeting Announcement


2012
02.28

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March 6 Guild Meeting
6:30 pm Socialize, Network, Share Information
7:00 pm Meeting Begins

Place:

Creamery Arts Center
411 N. Sherman Parkway
Springfield, Missouri
Art Education Classroom upstairs
(Signs suspended from the ceiling show the way.)

Business:

Art in the Park has been approved by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board for Oct. 13 & 14, 2012.

Information about committees will be shared with members for discussion and sign up.

Program Topic:

Creativity

Where do artists, especially working artists, find their inspiration? Some of us have too many ideas to develop; others experience creative blocks. Cathy Evans will lead a group discussion about how to continue to experience the joy of new ideas and make your next work your best work ever.

Hope to see you there. Snacks are always welcome!

Questions? Call 417-689-4536.

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February 7, 2012 Meeting Announcement


2012
01.30

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Our first meeting of 2012 is coming up!

Day:

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Time:

6:30 pm Social time, 7:00 Meeting

Place:

The Creamery Arts Center

Art Education Classroom

411 N Sherman Pkwy

Springfield, MO

 Agenda:  Guest  Speaker presentation and business meeting

Guest Speaker Larry Bartels

 Tandy Leather

 Topic:

Leather working and possibly a little on business

Phone: 417-862-8669

Email: springfield@leatherfactory.com

 All guild meetings are free to guests and anyone interested in arts and crafts is welcome.

For questions about meeting location or the guild, phone 417-689-4536.

 

 

 

 

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No Meetings in December and January


2011
11.27

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The Program Committee announced that none of the speakers they contacted were available for the Guild’s December meeting. They did however volunteer to present programs beginning in February.

Since January is one of the months off, due to high probability of bad weather, February 7, 2012 will mark the Guild’s next meeting date.

The Committee has arranged a roster of interesting guest speakers, ranging from artists and craftspersons representing different media to business professionals giving advice about different areas needed to operate a successful small business.

Regular monthly meetings will begin in February, the first Tuesday of the month at the regular time, 6:30 pm.

The Creamery Arts Center, Art Education Classroom will also remain the regular meeting place.

This is located at 411 N. Sherman Parkway in Springfield.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Advice for Small Business at September Meeting


2011
09.03

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Regular meeting

September 6, 2011
6:30-7:00 PM Social time
7:00 PM Meeting

Art Education Classroom, Upstairs
Creamery Arts Center
711 N. Sherman Parkway
Springfield, Missouri

Ashleigh Yoder has arranged for a special presentation by Danny Mayfield CPA with ProAccounting of Nixa. He will be providing a short presentation with handouts, but more importantly will answer questions we have regarding small business ownership and taxes. Please come prepared with questions, perhaps written down so we don’t forget them.

This is a great opportunity to learn ways to make our businesses more profitable.

There will be a business meeting following the program.

Guests are welcome and attendance is free.

Refreshments are also always welcome. Coffee and tea is provided.

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Special Guild Meeting in July


2011
07.04

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Members elected to have a special meeting in July to get ready for our Gallery Showing that is to be held in August at the Creamery Arts Center

Stephanie Cramer, Special Projects Director for the Springfield Regional Arts Council, will be our guest speaker to help us plan for this gallery showing. We will discuss how much work each member can display, what the Arts Council has to support the display, what the guild members must supply and specifics for delivering and picking up work.

If you plan to display work at this August Gallery Show, plan to attend on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Networking begins at 6:30 pm. Stephanie’s presentation will begin at 7:00 pm.

The meeting will be held in the Creamery Arts Center, Art Education Classroom, upstairs. Extra parking is available at the Ice Park. A short walk through Jordan Valley Park access the Creamery.

The Gallery Show is open to all members who are current in their dues.

If you did not pay your dues in June 2011, your membership has expired.
Dues are still $20 per year, $10 for students and may be sent to:

SWMO Art & Craft Guild

PO Box 350

 Marshfield, MO 65706

 

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June 7 Annual Business Meeting


2011
06.02

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011 is the annual guild business meeting. As usual, the meeting will begin at 7:00 with socializing at 6:30 pm upstairs in the Art Education Classroom at the Creamery Art Center, 411 South Sherman Parkway in Springfield. Refreshments are welcome and enjoyed by all.

Visitors are always welcome and attendance is free.

NOTE: Parking is always an issue. If you can’t find a place from Sherman Street, go on down to the Ice Rink and park at the back of the lot. A walk through the park is closer than most other choices.

Officers will be elected at the meeting. The following officers are nominated:

  • President: Ron Shawgo
  • Vice President: Tom Hess
  • Secretary: Sherri Alexander and David Hoover
  • Treasurer: Cathy Evans

Dues are also due: $20 individual and studio membership and $10 for students. Receipts will be given to those who paid at the May meeting.

Program:

As requested: Pricing Round Table. Bring work for feedback on how to price them/it. If you haven’t participated in one of these programs, it can be valuable feedback. Members write down what they think the piece is worth and discuss their reasons. Sometimes work is priced too cheap; other times it is over the perceived market value.

Factors for pricing formulas will also be discussed.

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May 3 Meeting — Round Table


2011
04.30

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This meeting is free and guests are always welcome.

The May meeting will be on May 3, 2011 at 6:30 pm
The Creamery Art Center
411 N. Sherman Parkway
Springfield, Missouri.
We will meet upstairs in the art education classroom.
The program will be a Round Table Discussion on subjects of interest to us as artists.

Come with questions and ideas:

  • Feedback on new work
  • Information/questions about shows
  • Feedback on pricing, display, suppliers
  • Interesting new venues
  • Successes and Awards
  • Anything else you want to discuss.
The primary value of a guild is the community of artists/artisans and their collective experience. Be sure to come take advantage of it.

Guild Business:

Annual dues are $20 and can be paid at this meeting.
Also, a slate of officers will be selected to be voted on at the June meeting.
The annual Treasurer’s report will be given.
In addition, please come with some ideas for future programs.  This is an organization of artists for artists and we want to meet the needs of as many of us as possible.

Snacks are always welcome

Any questions, call me at 861-1260.
Hope to see all of you there.
Shari Walton
Secretary.
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What Makes a Good Jury Image?


2011
03.30

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Southwest Missouri Art and Craft Guild April meeting is on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, at 6:30 pm.

PLACE:
Art Education Room (upstairs)
Creamery Arts Center
411 North Sherman Parkway
Springfield, Missouri.

GUEST SPEAKER:

Emmie Seaman, fiber artist and photographer.

PROGRAM:

The jury process and how to assess your images from a judge’s perspective. Emmie served as juror for the Intermountain Weavers Conference in Durango, Colorado in 2009. The show occurs bi-annually and Emmie qualified 70 out of 157 submissions for awards.

Emmie is a founding member of Uncommon Threads, the regional art quilt group based in Springfield.

If you would like to see Emmie’s work, her website is:  www.emmieseaman.com.

If you’re an artist or craftsperson who is trying to qualify for juried art fairs or gallery exhibits, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Guests are welcome!


Questions?
Call: 861-1260 or 689-4536
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