Treasurer Report:
CCA has approximately $4200, $600 of
which is for the upcoming Tip Toland workshop in January, 2013. Dues
were collected from membership, $20 per. Deposit ($50) and / or
final payments ($100) for Tip Toland workshop also collected from
those planning to attend. Irene mentioned that no income other than
dues were collected in 2012, approximately $1300. CCA should think
about new sources of income since the Depot may not be a future show
venue.
Committee Reports:
Glaze group: Dinah described
attendance as good at 12 attendees. A new Web group has been
established for glaze discussions. Next meeting will be Friday,
11/30/12, 6:30 PM at 403 So. 7th. Potluck. KH will put information
about the glaze group on the CCA Website.
Program Committee is looking for
assistance. June is working on upcoming programs.
Exhibitions:
Dinah discussing potential for a
CCA show at the Schack Arts Center in Everett, WA. Exploring with
the director, Carie Collver, to understand the process for
requesting a show. Updates to follow.
Dinah discussing potential for a
CCA show at the Lynden Arts Center discussions with Shelly Stark on
10/11/12. Hoping to coordinate with the Canadian ceramics events in
March, 2013.
Eddie at RiverClay Gallery (513 S.
1st St.) in Mt. Vernon will host a show “The Cup that
Cheers”. No entry fee, each member can show 3 cups, top value $45
each, commission 60 / 40 split with 10% of the full price going to
the SAA scholarship fund. Opening 11/23/12, Deliver pieces to Dinah
between noon and 3pm 11/18/12 to 403 So. 7th, MV. Include artist
name, inventory #, price for each item..
Allied Arts, Bellingham WA –
application for a show submitted by Irene Lawson. She hopes to hear
back in October – date TBD.
Bellingham has an open call to
artists for their sculpture garden.
Workshops:
Makiko discussed the Tip Toland
workshop and handed out a list of supplies to bring, discussed the
workshop format, and preparation requirements. The workshop supply
list will be posting on the CCA workshop.
Vince Pitelka workshop planned for
July 19 – 21,2013.
Vince will also be giving a 5-day
workshop July 13 – 17 (dates to be firmed up, but in that time
frame) at the Jansen Center in Linden. Details TBA.
Peter Flynn workshop may be
offered next summer.
CCA Membership Meeting Schedule
Discussion on the schedule for meetings
for the remainder of 2012 and 2013. Proposed that the November 2012
meeting be the first Monday (11/5/12), holiday party on 12/8/12, and
then 2013 meetings be on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Motion passed. Meeting schedule to be posted on the CCA Web site.
Member Announcements:
Multiple members announced upcoming
events. Kathy H. offered to publish a “Member Events” page on
the CCA Website. Members to send announcement information to her
email ready to publish with Event, participating member full name,
dates, description, Web Links to event. Two week advance notice
required to get the event on the Web site. Send the information to:
ceramicvisions@nwfirst.com.
General discussion:
Susan proposed giving $100 from CCA
Treasury to Steve Moon, Portland Or tile artists – member of
Artists in Tile NW – who lost his studio in a fire. Discussion
about giving option of collection or gift from treasury. Motion
raised by Roger, seconded by Jennifer to start a collection – did
not carry. Motion raised by Yohnna to take $100 from the treasury,
seconded by June – motion carried.
Program:
Thank you to Margo for bringing so many
interesting materials and brush making experience to the meeting to
share with us all. It was a fabulous project and very eye-opening
with all the possibilities that came to light for making our own
brushes! What a wonderful gift to us from Margo.
Submitted by Kathy Huckleberry, CCA Secretary