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
• Annual Juried Show with generous prizes awarded
• Annual Member Show with prizes awarded
• Elected Artist Show
• Willoughby’s Café Artist Shows
• September Annual Meeting Mixer
• Plein Air Painting at scenic locations
• Winter Studio
• Critique of Members’ Work
• Demonstrations, live and via Zoom
• Art History Lectures
• Guilford Poets’ Guild Presentation (reflections on artist’s painting)
Summer Events
Saturday June 18th Madison Summer Solstice, 1-7pm. Art Sale and Plein Air Paint Out in downtown Madison, with music, food and fun. We NEED participants and volunteers to display your work, paint plein air and to man the table. Contact us ASAP.
Every Wednesday MAS Plein Air Painters meet at various locations along the shoreline to capture CT’s beauty. Join us at beautiful parks and beaches and enjoy the comradery of MAS artists. See the schedule at www.madisonct.org.
Guilford Expo 2022, July 15-17th -Guilford Art League invites MAS Artists to join the Expo this year. This is a never- before offered opportunity for MAS members to sell artwork in one of the largest Arts and Craft Fairs in New England. Simply join GAL for $20 and pay $50 exhibition fee, this year NO REQUIREMENT to be GAL Elected Artist. A very low cost for BIG exposure. Sheila Kaczmarek, sheila.f.kaczmarek@gmail.com, 203-645-8827 is the contact.
Aug 27th Madison Historical Society 50th Annual Summer Festival of Arts and Antiques, 9- 4pm– Featuring local artists, activities, music, collectibles and food. We hope for many MAS members to join us under a large tent that will be provided. Just bring your racks and artwork.
Monday Sept 12thSept Annual Meeting Mixer, Madison Country Club, , 5-7pm, Join us for a quick meeting and plenty of socializing. Vote in the new MAS Board of Directors. Beverages provided by MAS and please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Pls contact Cheryl Sorenson or Jeanne O’Brien to RSVP to this event and for interest in being a board member.
Plan on joining us at many of these MAS events that our fabulous board of directors has organized for you!
Hilary Griffin, President Madison Art Society
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