February 2010
From the Council:
January was WAY TOO COLD and now we are awaiting the coming spring and the other great things this year is promising to bring our way. With that in mind, Kudzu Art Zone has now entered the realm of social media by becoming a featured organization on Facebook! Many of you are already fans and enjoying this great new way to keep informed about what is happening. We want to extend many thanks to Neva Spell for meeting with the Council with her suggestions and agreeing to set this up for us. We can now be connected with other businesses and individuals in Norcross (and the surrounding areas) to further encourage the arts. Check it out...and, if you are not already one, become a fan today! Plus, Neva has agreed to be our April Monthly Meeting Presentation to share her news about our Facebook Page.
The Management Council is now creating a list of members who are interested in becoming a member of the council. Elections will be held at our member meeting July 26 of this year. If you are at all interested in helping out in this way, please contact any current council member. Of the nine positions on the council, four will be open to our members. More details about the Management Council and terms of service can be found on our website.
A big Thank you to Rigsby Barnes who has been our Facilities Manager and has decided to step down from that responsibility. This is a very important position within the structure of KAZ. If you, or another member you know (check with that person first...), might be interested in assuming this role, please contact a member of the Council.
We also extend a thank you to Beth Falaise for the mugs she donates to be used as Thank You's for our monthly meeting presenters.
Sincerely, MCKAZ
the Management Council of Kudzu Art Zone
Treasurer's Report
Below is a financial summary for the year 2009:
Cash (as of Jan. 1, 2010) $10,755
Receipts 28,419
Disbursements (23,520)
Cash (as Dec. 31, 2009) 15,654
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Delicia Reynolds.
Next Member Meetings
Monday, February 22th at 7 pm:
Our special guest will be Charles Walls, a local fine artist and instructor at the Quinlan Arts Center. Charles paints a variety of subject matter from portraiture to landscape...his demo promises to be very informative. Learn more at: www.charlesyoungwalls.com
Monday, March 22 at 7 pm:
This time we have one of our own members, Judith Surowiec, as our guest artist. Judy is full of wonderful, colorful ideas about art and her paintings are unique expressions of her thoughts and experience. She has asked those who attend this meeting to wear something bright and colorful...it all means an exciting demo, we are sure! See more at: www.judithfineart.com
Monday, April 26th at 7 pm:
Our special presentation is from our own member Neva Spell. She will be sharing with us the many benefits of becoming a Fan of Kudzu Art Zone on Facebook!
We would like to hear any suggestions you have for our monthly meeting presentations. Please notify Kathy Kitz with names and phone numbers and we will set it up.
At the Gallery
Opening Reception at the Gallery for "REFLECTIONS OF THE HEART" is Friday, February 12, 7-9 pm.
Join us in this celebration of the reflections of our member’s hearts. Please use the e-vite to invite your friends and any others you feel might be interested in KAZ.
• All works that have been at Dominick's and the NCACC will be returned to the KAZ storeroom by February 12 & 13. New work will be hung the week of February 8.
• Entries for Paizano's can be delivered to KAZ February 19, 20 & 22. New work will be hung later in the week and the returned work will be placed in the storeroom. Entry Fee: $5.00 for 1-3 entries. Thank you to Anne Labaire and team for hanging this venue.
• Entries for our next gallery show “Bursting with COLOR” will be due March 19, 20 & 22. Entry Fee: $10.00 for 1-3 entries. The show will be held March 26 through May 22, 2010.
• Rigsby Barnes is the contact if you would like to participate in the Atlanta Celebrates Photography exhibit at the KAZ gallery this October 8 through 29, 2010. Please contact him for details.
THANK YOU John Hart & Rigsby Barnes for construction of the new storeroom racks.
THANK YOU to Mikki Dillon & John Hart for hanging the "Reflections of the Heart" show.
Reminders
Gallery sitting: Bring your personal calendars to the next member meeting or when you submit work for our gallery shows so that you can sign up to “gallery sit” during the new exhibits. The participants in the current exhibit will be the priority gallery sitters.
Open Studio: Diana Dice is continuing to host the open studio on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3:30 pm. If you would like to join fellow members for a day of fun painting and discussion, please come! Bring a sack lunch...or we may go eat somewhere in downtown Norcross.
Sketch Night with Professional Models: Just a reminder for anyone interested in figure drawing with a live model. Tuesday nights from 6-8 pm. Fee is $5 per person which goes toward paying the model. A great opportunity to refine your drawing skills! Open to KAZ members only.
Art Events of Interest
The Hudgens Center for the Arts: the Hudgens Prize
The Hudgens Prize is a visual arts competition and juried show taking place in the fall of this year, open to all artists currently living full-time in Georgia and age 18 or older. A $50,000 cash award and an invitation for a solo exhibition will be given to one selected Georgia artist, and the Finalist’s Exhibition will include works by 5 to 10 artists, chosen by the jurors. Visual artwork of any medium will be considered, but must meet certain size and weight criteria.
If you are interested in entering this competition, you can learn the details at www.thehudgens.org
Just click the link on the right side of the home page saying The Hudgens Prize.