ACGA Board Meeting Minutes (March 2024)
ACGA Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 18, 2024 via Zoom
Present: Mari Emori, Chris Johnson, April Zilber, Sally Jackson (recorder), Vicki Gunter, Barbara Prodaniuk, Emil Yanos, Ren Lee, Tamara Danoyan, Julie Taber, Susie Rubenstein, Jan Schachter, Sonja Hinrichsen, Scott Jennings, Iver Hennig, Lee Middleman Absent: Trudy Chiddix, Cheryl Costantini Guest: Guangzhen “Po” Zhou
The meeting began at 5:15 pm.
Welcome (Mari)
Several board members have received phishing emails that appear to be from Mari, but are actually scams. Check the email address carefully; do not respond if the address is not Mari’s usual email.
Mari has asked Susie to be our website liaison, replacing Emil, who is now working on graphics and other projects. Send your website questions to Susie.
International Ambassador Candidates (Mari)
Longtime ACGA members Lee Middleman and Guangzhen Zhou spoke about their enthusiasm for traveling, meeting, and working with other ceramic artists around the world. They are active members of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) and both expressed their willingness to serve as international ambassadors. This role was filled for many years by ACGA member Barbara Brown. The Board passed a motion to appoint Lee and Guangzhen as International Ambassadors (ayes: 15, abstain: 1). They will continue Barbara Brown’s legacy of inviting and hosting international artists here and arranging visits, exchanges, and events in other countries.
Exhibitions Report
Santa Cruz: Iver continues to explore exhibition opportunities in Santa Cruz. Plans for a show this year at MK Contemporary are currently on hold as we consider timing and budget considerations. Iver is looking into possibilities at other galleries. He and Jan are also working on a proposal for a show two years from now at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.
Fresno: Ren reported that the October show in Fresno will be announced soon via a call for entries. The call will be open to members of ACGA, the San Joaquin Clay & Glass Association, and members of Clay Hand Studios, which is hosting the exhibition.
Treasurer’s Report (Julie)
Presentation of February Financial Package: Total assets as of February 29 were $140,027. An unusually large portion is in our PayPal account because of incoming festival booth fees.
Un-Budgeted Expenses: Julie proposed that unbudgeted expenses over $1000 should be approved by the Board before the money could be spent. After discussing the dollar amount, the Board voted unanimously that unbudgeted expenses of $500 or more require prior approval via Board Member vote (ayes: 16).
Moving Funds from one Institution to Another: Julie asked for the Board to require her to get Board approval to (1) transfer funds of $2500 or more between banking institutions where ACGA has accounts, and (2) make a one-time transfer of $28,000 from PayPal to our Bank of America accounts. Both motions passed unanimously (ayes: 16).
Request to purchase Quickbooks Online: Julie proposed that ACGA purchase Quickbooks Online to facilitate bookkeeping. A motion to do so passed unanimously (ayes: 16)
Proposal for Bookkeeper & Stipend for General Treasurer & Festival Treasurer (Mari)
Mari proposed that it would be more cost-effective if Julie takes over as bookkeeper, rather than paying an outside bookkeeper each month. She also proposed paying Julie $300/month as General Treasurer/Bookkeeper, paying April $220/month for 8 months annually as Festival Treasurer, and paying $940/year for Quickbooks Online. Julie and April were in a breakout room during the discussion, and the Board agreed with and approved Mari’s proposals (ayes 14, abstentions 2 (April and Julie)).
Festival Update (April)
To date, 110 artists have signed up for the festival. April is confident that eventually we’ll have around 120 artists in total. She is working on a few hiccups with PayPal booth fee payments and GoogleDrive photo uploads. She is seeking a new publicist/media consultant, as Kathy Maag has recently bowed out. April is also gathering data on what combination of kiosks, banners, and other signage we can afford to add to the festival this year.
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm.
Date of Next Meeting: Monday, April 15, 2024, 5:15pm via Zoom
(a) wake: a stream of ideas
(a) wake: a stream of ideas
Select work by Emil Yanos
Now through April 27, 2024
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
The collection I’m showing here contains work that spans approximately 30 years—the time I’ve been exploring and working in ceramics. This body of work represents multiple levels in my own personal development. It is connected by interwoven design motifs, processes, and the evolution of ideas. I’ve chosen these pieces to reference the varied common themes that I have explored, which are brought together by inspiration, energy, technique, and color.
Mari Emori Wins Solo Show Award at Blue Line Arts
“My Water Drop Series symbolizes life and our symbiotic relationship with our environment. It embodies our profound reliance on water, both physically and spiritually. Drawing inspiration from the urgent challenges of global warming and other human provoked environmental crises, Silent Plea depicts a desiccated teardrop from Mother Nature, urging us to be responsible stewards of our environment.”
—Mari Emori @emoriceramics
Packing Peanut Dispenser for sale
Peanut Packing Dispenser, 20CF, Made in USA by Slip Seal, perfect working condition, bag has some stains. $90
Lee Middleman’s Spring Open Studio
Lee will be hosting his annual Spring Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 & 5, 2024 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at Lee’s studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.
Lee will be presenting his recent work using crater-like glazes that he developed recently. He will of course be displaying his “classic” pieces as well. Come visit.
Lee’s gallery is also open by appointment. Just call Lee at 650-851-0295
Feats of Clay
CALL TO ARTISTS
“Feats of Clay 2024 Regional Competition”
SUBMISSION DETAILS
The Art League of Lincoln is rekindling the FEATS OF CLAY Art Show and Competition in West Placer County, CA. The show legacy celebrates the rich history in clay competitions and was formerly held at Gladding McBean Clay Manufacturing Company in Lincoln, CA. The 2024 Feats of Clay Competition will be a regional competition, with hopes to expand in future years. The Feats of Clay 2024 Regional ceramic competition will be showcased at the 580 Sixth St. Lincoln California art gallery location inside a replica bee hive kiln from June 13 to July 7, 2024.
We are delighted to have renowned ceramicist and ACGA Member Linda Fitz Gibbon jurying our exhibit. Born in New York, Fitz Gibbon has lived over 30 years in Northern CA. Artist residencies include Anderson Ranch Art Center and Vermont Studio Center. A dedicated community arts educator, Fitz Gibbon is an Art Professor at Cosumnes River College, Sacramento and also serves as Teaching Artist in Yolo County K-12 schools. Her work is in the collection of five museums.
All artwork submitted must be gallery ready to install, and if wall art, inclusive of integral wire installed for hanging. Work that is not for sale may be submitted. The Art League will provide pedestals.
There will be $5,000 in cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, Honorable Mentions, a People’s Choice Award and multiple merit and purchase awards.
Up to three pieces of artwork may be submitted for consideration. Entry fee is $40 for up to 3 pieces. Members receive a 70/30 commission split (70% to the artist), and Non-Members receive 60/40 (60% to the artist).
TIMELINE OF EXHIBIT
- ENTRY DEADLINE: Entry application and payment must be received by Saturday, June 1st.
- NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED ART: Artists will be emailed acceptance notices no later than June 6th.
- ART DELIVERY: All artwork must be submitted in person on Sunday, June 9th 12pm-3pm orMonday June 10th between 12:00–3:00 p.m. to The Art League of Lincoln, 580 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA 95648.
- EXHIBIT DATES: The show will be on exhibit at the June 13th – July 7th at the 6th Street Gallery inside the Art Center at 580 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA, 95648. The Art League is open Thursday- Sunday 11:00am-3:00p
- RECEPTION: Friday June 14th from 7:00-8:30pm (VIP First look preview June 14th from 6:00- 7:00pm)
- AWARDS: $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded, including 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mentions, People’s Choice, and multiple purchase and merit awards.
- PICK UP ART: Artwork may be picked up from 3pm-5pm on Sunday July 7th or on Monday, July 8th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.Art League of Lincoln requests that if you are unable to pick up your artwork during the allotted times, that you make arrangements to have it picked up for you.