Blaine Arts Council
November 9, 2023 Minutes
Location: Blaine Senior Community Center
Agenda:
- Welcome guests
- Diane Berg Zentangle presentation
- Business:
- Committee chair reports
- Sea to See
- Barb Davis-Pyles: Facebook/Instagram
- Members: photos
- Seal Pup
- Christmas party 12/14
- Gaye Sawicki: Wave
- Bylaws
- Elections
Meeting Activities
The meeting began at 6:30 p.m.
Last month’s minutes approved by Kim Morris and seconded by Barb Davis-Pyles.
Sea-to-Sea success was discussed, congratulations and thanks to Scott & Liesa Smith.
Christy Schroeder-Lloyd reminded members that each year their member profiles online could be updated with member photos or pictures of art, bio, whatever seems appropriate.
Barb Davis-Pyles shared that she has signed up to take care of Instagram for BAC – input welcomed from members – especially videos of artists actually creating.
Kim Morris unveiled the initial model of Blaine’s proposed, possible, new mascot and explained the Seal Pup Project down the road. The plan is to take the prototype to a fiberglass production company in Bellingham and get an estimate and then move forward. Additional details to come in January.
Kay Dee announced that December’s General Meeting will be our 2nd Annual Christmas Party at the Senior/Community Center – appetizers and wine and perhaps a White Elephant Exchange with an art theme. More details to follow.
Gaye Sawicki was introduced as the 2024 Wave Chair. She spoke of some initial ideas with a new theme – “Catch The Wave”. She is looking for helpers and ideas – sign up and email her – gayesawicki@hotmail.com
Margaret Owens announced that a Board Meeting took place Nov. 6 to finalize the revision of our BAC Bylaws and elect a new board. As of the 6th, Margaret became the new BAC President, a term that will run for 3 years. She stated that presently we are in great need of a Secretary. Margaret is also still acting as Treasurer and Communications Chair.
Diane Berg invited attendees to join Senior Center members on a Party Bus to the Seattle Art Museum and The Frye on January 5. First sign-ups, first serve. It will be Senior Day and entry to the museum is $5. Cost of trip is $60 which includes lunch, and is to be paid directly to Blaine Senior Center. Flyers were passed out.
Presentation:
Diane Berg on Zentangles – covered history, patterns, purpose of studying zentangles, different teaching techniques, and presented multiple samples. A mini workshop for all attendees followed the business section of the meeting and continued for the evening.
The business and presentation portion of the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.