President's Message for June

Wasn't Kathleen Mattox a wonderful demonstrator! She got us all involved in making a collective piece of art. Kathleen is such an inspiration. You should check out her wonderful art studio and gallery "Mixed Messages" in Sanger. I can guarantee you will enjoy the trip!

I hope you are all planning on attending the June 8th general meeting and Pastel Demonstration by Dotty Hawthorne. She is coming to us from San Luis Obispo and giving us the opportunity to take her WORKSHOP THAT FOLLOWS THE MEETING on Saturday and Sunday. I hope you signed up! I know it will be wonderful. I'll be there!

It's hard to believe that it's already June and summer is upon us. (Wasn't it just New Year's?)
On Saturday, June 22, ACA will be participating in the Fresno Arts Council "Arts Alive!" Art Festival and Run in Downtown Fresno... And we need your help! This event is designed to raise awareness about the arts and the important role they play in the economic stability of Fresno County. It is a great opportunity to promote ACA and allow us to showcase our artists and activities. ACA will have a booth on the Fresno Mall. But, like I said, we need your help! We need volunteers that will help during the event from 10am to 3pm, even just for an hour or so. It's a great way to promote ACA, have a great time and support FAC too. It provides an opportunity for the community to celebrate the arts through a bevy of performances, art displays, activities, and wine and food booths. Please sign up at the June meeting or email us at allianceofcaliforniaartist.com, and let us know you want to help us and take the opportunity to promote your own art too. It's a Win-Win for everyone!

ACA does NOT have general meetings during July and August, but the board will still be busy...

We in ACA, have a dilemma on our hands. We are in dire need of your help if ACA is to continue next year. We are in great financial shape, but due to personal/family needs or illness we have several vacancies on our board at this time. This makes it very difficult for those of us who are left to carry on. These are the positions and committees that have been vacated:

1. Director of Exhibits

2. Show Coordinator

3. Demonstration Chairman

4. Gallery Chairman

5. Fund Raiser.

  If you have ever thought about doing more for ACA than coming to the meetings, now is the time to come forward. We can use your HELP NOW! We will be looking for good people to help ACA carry-on in 2014 as well. Please contact us and let us know you want to help. You can call 877-384-7852 to talk to one of us or email, allianceofcaliforniaartists.com. It would be a shame if ACA, and all it does, just went away...

To end on a positive note, there are a lot of things coming up to be painting for during this summer. We have our September Art Hop, and don't forget The Big Fresno Fair, and the Madera Arts Council Ag show in October. Look for notices and newsletters over the summer and... Paint -Paint-Paint!