FROM THE DESK OF OUR PRESIDENT... I'm happy to report that our Spring Art Show and Silent Auction will, once again, go on! Members Jane Golz and Tina Dorwood have graciously volunteered to Co-Chair this annual event. Be sure to watch your monthly Newsletter for further information. During this busy time of year, I'd like to wish all of you and yours a very happy, healthy, and safe Holiday Season! Thank you to everyone for a wonderful 2022 and I'm looking forward to a very creative New Year for 2023! CYNDI POLLACK |
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH COCKTAIL RECEPTION On Thursday, December 8th from 5 PM to 6:30 PM our LAA/Sound View Artist of the Month Gallery at the Palmetto Club will once again be hosting its regular monthly cocktail reception! This month we'll be featuring a wonderful selection of art by Maria Blanck along with 3D creations by our woodworking group. Also, check out a brand-new display of artwork in our LAA/Sound View Member Gallery. |
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Bring your guests - everyone is welcome! |
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2023-24 Membership Changes |
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Our membership year has changed! Yearly membership dues for 2023-24 are not due until the end of February 2023. Our new membership year now runs from March 1st to February 28th, so all present memberships will be extended this year through February free of charge. |
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After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, take some time for yourself!
SIGN UP NOW FOR THIS INCREDIBLE WORKSHOP Coming February 21, 22, 23, 2023
3-Day Oil Portrait Workshop with Mary O. Smith
Register now! Click here for full details. |
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LAA/Sound View Virtual Gallery |
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December's theme is
'Tis the Season! Your entries must contain the color RED or GREEN |
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And don't forget...participation in our Virtual Gallery will benefit those of you who do not have the opportunity to accumulate the 6 volunteer hours necessary to become an Artist of the Month. One volunteer hour will be awarded for every 2 pieces of art entered into the challenge. Maximum hours that can be used in this way towards the AOM requirement are 3 (6 posts).
Our group now has almost 500 members! Join the LAA /Sound View Art Challenge group on Facebook for a chance to showcase your work! Click below to see rules, future themes and winners... |
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LAA/Sound View Member Gallery at Palmetto |
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Intake this month will take place on Wednesday, December 7th, from 9AM to 10:30AM. Artwork hung last month must be picked up at this time. Click here for information and rules regarding this gallery. |
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LAA/Sound View Gallery Winners |
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CONGRATULATIONS go out to our November Palmetto Gallery Choice Award winner Maria Fernandez, and to our October Virtual Gallery Choice winners Sharon McIntosh (1st) and Fred Langley (HM)! To see the Palmetto Gallery winning piece, click here. To see the Virtual Gallery winners, click here. |
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Monthly Member Meet 'n Greet |
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Our monthly dutch treat lunch for new and existing LAA members will resume at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, December 7th at the Village Bar and Grill in the Village. Please send a positive RSVP by December 4th to Pepi Strieff at pepiandirwin@yahoo.com. |
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If you have received recognition for your artwork outside of the LAA, we would like to acknowledge you! Please send all pertinent information to Marie Tomlinson at inkstresse@gmail.com. Information received by the 20th of the month will appear in the following month's newsletter. |
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Our new MEMBERSHIP year now runs from March 1st to February 28th, so all present memberships will be extended this year through February free of charge. Yearly membership dues for 2023-24 are not due until the end of February 2023. Our 34th Annual Spring Show and Silent Auction will take place on Monday, April 24th, so start creating your masterpieces! Many of our artists have websites linked to the LAA website that showcase their work. This is a complimentary feature of LAA membership. Click here to see our featured artists or email Marie Tomlinson at inkstresse@gmail.com if you want to include your website on the LAA site!
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