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Monthly Program/Business Meetings:

At our monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, members have the opportunity to see demonstrations and learn techniques from fellow members and invited artists and speakers. So, whether your concern is proper surfacing of a canvas, putting the spirit in a lions eyes, the latest photographic techniques or marketing your art, our demonstrations and programs are designed to cover a wide range of educational topics and artistic mediums .

BFAG 2008 PROGRAM SCHEDULE



February 5th "Framing Your Art Work" presented by Mary Broussard

Come prepared to take notes or bring some artwork for matting or framing suggestions. Mary will answer your questions and maybe provide you with help in preparing your work for the Gala competition. Mary is the proprietor of "Bastrop Picture Frame Emporium"located on Main St. here in Bastrop.

March 4th "Reproducing Your Work"-Taking Photos, Making Prints, Computer Editing, E-Mailing presented by BFAG Experts

Just in time. Again, come prepared with your notebooks and questions.

Jeff Snyder and Carol Lyon will be leading our experts as they all present helpful information and answer all your questions. Gretchen Deuble, Karol Rice, Mike Henderson and a few others are volunteering to help.

May 6th "Pastel Demonstration" presented by Jo Castillo

Most of you know Jo, a founding member of our art guild, and are familiar with the wonderful way she handles pastels. For a peek of what is in store, go to her web site at

www.jocastilloart.com and read her interesting blogs.

June 3rd "Oil Painting Demonstration" presented by Rebecca Neef

Back by popular demand. Rebecca is a current member whose work is widely appreciated. She demonstrated for us about four years ago. You can visit her web site at www.rebeccaneef.com

August 5th "Group Participation"-A time for sharing requested by membership-

"This is something new Iʼm working on", "I need help, Iʼm asking for a critique"or "I want to share this information with everyone." Come prepared to participate.

October 7th "Putting Your Best Self Out There" presented by Dusti Scovel

Dusti has given business/marketing workshops recently to Texas Sculpture Society, American Society of Interior Designers and other art leagues. She and her artist/husband Mike are our neighbors since moving to Red Rock. You can check out www.dustiscovel.com and www.mikescovel.com to get more acquainted with Dusti.

November 4th To Be Announced

 

Please note: Our business meetings are in January, April, July, and October..

Ann asked me to also send you the various committees and chairs:
 
Exhibitions-Karen Darr
 
Programs-Melba Mabry and Elizabeth Evans
 
Gallery-David Warren
 
Membership-Mike Henderson
 
Fundraising and Gala-Karol Rice
 
PR/Advertising-Carol Grigsby
 
Events-Board Members
 
Kindness, Social & Hospitality-Elizabeth Evans
 
Education-Michele Adams and Jo Watts
 
 
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