A Note from Dori Sullivan, CWS President
CWS 2024 August President’s Message
Hello all … just like the weeds in my garden, items demanding my attention have been growing fast and furiously with CWS. Currently we have some exciting news to share.
We have been troubled by the increased costs regarding our rental facilities (the First Christian Church of Inverness and Whispering Pines) for several months and looking ahead to 2025. We’ve been searching for various options and this week, with the blessing of our current CWS Board as well as many of the CWS Past Presidents, we have located a new venue for our monthly meetings, demos and workshops. I signed a rental agreement this with the Art Center of Citrus County (ACCC). Starting in August we will be meeting at the Art Center or Citrus County at 2644 N. Annapolis Ave., Hernando FL 34442 in the Arts Education building located behind their theater. Kim Shield’s “sold out” workshop will be our first venture with the Art Center. Our general meeting and “Meet and Greet” will be Friday, August 9th at 11:45 followed by Kim’s demo and a brief talk by Karrie Mast, President of ACCC. Kim’s Saturday and Sunday workshop will be held in the Art Center’s Art Education building.
We will continue to retain our identity as Citrus Watercolor Society – the friendliest watercolor society around – and be simply renters at the Art Center. Your annual membership remains the same with CWS altho you are welcome to become a member of ACCC as well. There are many benefits with that group that you may enjoy.
Looking ahead we have other exciting plans in the works. Our Founder’s Day Award and member’s Show and Tell in September will be expanded with additional awards and surprises. Anne Abgott’s workshop in October is going to be a bit pricey … $160 for CWS members, $180 for non-members. But you know she’s worth every penny so sign-up soon. We have Linda Wokoun scheduled for November and Helene Lancaster has secured a date for our annual “Art in the Wildlife Park” show and sale also in November.
So fasten your seat belts. I hope you’re as excited about our news as I am. I’m looking forward to seeing you August 9th at the Art Center of Citrus County. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Stay well – and comfy in the shade with a cool drink. Dori Sullivan
Stay cool – and healthy!! See you the 14th! Dori
