President’s Letter

Madison Art Society New Year Newsletter 2023 The MAS board of directors hopes you had a happy holiday season, and we wish you a Healthy New Year! Looking back over 2022, MAS took unprecedented measures to successfully keep our members connected through various virtual and in person art exhibitions, demonstrations and lectures. Now, we are ready to welcome a new year, setting our sights on a more creative 2023! On our part, the MAS board of directors will continue to work to educate, inspire and encourage our members and the community. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Madison ...

MAS November Newsletter 2022 from the Co-Presidents Important Fall update for MAS Members! Get ready to display your paintings in the MAS Elected Artist & ‘Tis the Season Exhibition and Sale Monday November 21, 2022 – Friday, January 6, 2023 at The Scranton Memorial Library. *You must have your 2022 dues paid prior to receiving* Online Submissions: Nov 14th- Nov 18th Receiving: Saturday, November 19th 9:30am - Noon Reception: Thursday, December 8th 5:30 - 7:30pm Take Down: Saturday, January 7th 2023 9:30am - Noon Click here for the Elected Artist Exhibition Prospectus Click here for the ‘Tis the Season ...

MAS Fall Newsletter 2022 Hello Madison Art Society Members, Happy Fall and we hope this newsletter find you feeling inspired and creating lots of beautiful art to share with us at some upcoming events. Remember to have your MAS 2022 dues paid so that you can partake in the membership benefits, listed below. And please volunteer with MAS, as it is both welcome and expected to ensure that our art society runs smoothly. Please contact Hilary Griffin hlgriff@comcast.net or Nikki Travaglino nikkit@chromeandcoastlines.com to rsvp to our fall events and to volunteer with MAS. Fall Events Bauer Park Harvest Festival - ...

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Hello Madison Art Society Members, Happy Summer and I hope this newsletter finds you feeling inspired and creating lots of beautiful art to share with us at some upcoming events. Remember to have your MAS dues paid so that you can partake in the membership benefits, listed below. And please volunteer with MAS, as it is both welcome and expected to ensure that our art society runs smoothly. Please contact Hilary Griffin hlgriff@comcast.net or Nikki Travaglino Nikkt@wpsir.com to rsvp to our summer events and to volunteer with MAS. $25 MAS Membership affords you special privileges • Programs & Events • ...

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Madison Art Society New Year Newsletter 2022 The MAS board of directors hopes you had a happy holiday season and we wish you a Healthy New Year! Looking back over 2021, MAS took unprecedented measures to successfully keep our members connected through various virtual and in person art exhibitions, demos and lectures. Now, we are ready to welcome a new year, setting our sights on a more healthy and creative 2022! On our part, the MAS board of directors will continue to work to educate, inspire and encourage our members and the community. We greatly appreciate your continued support of ...

Madison Art Society 46th Annual Juried Opening Reception and Award Ceremony, August 12, 2021Del Bouree-Bach, My Old Pal, acrylic, Best in ShowMary Danenberg, First Recital, oil, 2nd Prize Judy Perry, Pulling Away, pastel, 3rd PrizePaul Loescher, Taking in the View, watercolor, Lou Bonamarte Memorial AwardSteven Plaziak, Winter Day, Downtown Guilford, watercolor, Local Merchant AwardThe Madison Art Society celebrated our exhibiting artists and award winners at the 46th Annual Juried Show Opening Reception and Award Ceremony on August 12th, 2021, at the beautifully renovated E. C. Scranton Memorial Library. The MAS board of directors know how to throw a party, with ...

It is with deep regret that MAS announces that longtime MAS member and friend, Don Trownsell, passed away on May 14th. Don was a well- known artist, a dedicated friend, and a strong supporter of the arts. He belonged to most of our shoreline art organizations, including the Madison Art Society. He joined the MAS board of directors in 2006 and became Vice President in 2007. He was a primary chair of fund raising for MAS’ Juried Shows and he could always be counted on to support the organization. Don will always hold a place of high regard and ...

Madison Art Society Newsletter - Spring 2021 “In spite of everything I shall rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing.” Vincent Van Gogh Over this past year, if you happened to feel anything like Vincent Van Gogh, hopefully you were able to rise above the adversities we faced by turning to art. The Madison Art Society is looking forward to the optimism that spring brings, and we will be there to educate, encourage and inspire our members to continue to create art ...

MAS Updates February 2021 MAS is saddened by the passing of Betsy Haigis, one of the founding members of the Madison Art Society. Betsy was an award winning watercolorist, volunteer and friend, and she left her impact not only on MAS but on the art community along the entire shoreline. MAS sends condolences to her family. Betsy will be missed. May she paint heaven with her beautiful brushwork. Betsy Haigis, Ogunquit Celebration, watercolor Please remember to pay your 2021 MAS Membership dues ($25) so that you can enjoy all of the benefits that MAS has to offer. Mail your check ...

January 2, 2021 Happy New Year, Madison Art Society Members! We made it through a challenging 2020 and look forward to a peaceful, healthy, and creative 2021! The Madison Art Society Board of Directors has been creating opportunities for all of our members to stay connected and engaged in art. Please welcome the newly elected Board of Directors for 2021: President -Hilary Griffin Co VP- Jeanne O’Brien Co-VP -Cheryl Sorensen Treasurer- Linda McCarthy Secretary -Elena Gerard Membership- Alyssa Ingram Website -Jen Thompson Exhibitions -Melissa Imossi Exhibitions- Janine Robertson Town Hall Artists -Steven Pynn Exhibitions -Christine Drago Exhibitions -Mark Hough Publicity ...