President’s Message – June 2026

On with The Show!

Thank you to the 18 artists who submitted 47 paintings for the Invitational Exhibit at the Art Center. The exhibit will remain on display through August 2, when artists may pick up their work from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Twenty-nine pieces were entered for judging by Jackii Molsick, who will review both exhibit entries and sales-rack judging pieces on Saturday morning. After the June 12 meeting, members set up tables and racks, and volunteers have been distributing signs and flyers throughout Citrus Hills. I hope all members will stop by the show and sale this weekend: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2644 N. Annapolis Ave, Hernando FL.

Sale details: Sellers should arrive on Saturday, June 13, at 8:00 a.m. to finalize setting up; the sale runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, June 14, sellers should arrive at 8:30 a.m.; the sale ends at 4:00 p.m., followed by teardown and return of materials to Diamond Storage. Sales and commissions will be handled as usual by the sales team, with 20% of all sales benefiting the Art Center.

Upcoming workshop: Bev Yankwitt presents “Abstraction of the Human Body” on July 11. Please visit our website to sign up. Sponsor: Signian McGeary.

Coming in October: Introduction to Watercolor includes a one-day workshop on October 10 and a six-week course beginning October 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $50 for the workshop, and $50 for the 6-week series. Instructor: Theo Van Eldik. Sponsor: Angela McMurray. 

The annual audit of the treasurer’s records was completed today by Sandy Copenhaver and Angela McMurray. Annual dues of $45 are now payable. Donna Swisher, recording secretary, is filling in for Jan Kuukari while she is away.  You can mail your dues or bring them to the July meeting and give them to Donna. Many thanks to Vicki Pritchard, Dori Sullivan and CJ Westrick for the June demo, sharing their favorite techniques.

I hope to see you this weekend, and to all who have worked so hard to make this event a success, I thank you.

Deb Newman
President