Kristine’s Family Condo
Relax and talk pots with fellow MNWCA members in beautiful Bayfield! We have a place to stay with room for 20, plus some sleeping bag spots. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun and hopefully a visit to Eckels Pottery. Our estimate at this point is $50 for the weekend (food included!).
Registration is now open. Secure your spot with a $50 deposit through Paypal. Please indicate your name (sometimes it is not clear from the email receipt).
On Saturday, January 21st from 12 – 2pm we’re bringing in a professional to help us work out all of those holiday kinks. Join neuromuscular masseuse, David, for some much-needed techniques to start the year off right! (Location TBD)
The MNWCA programs committee has been busy planning events for the new year. Check back soon for details of an upcoming February members’ retreat (Feb 10-12) and other programs.
Social & Discussion of Critique Methods and Process
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
at Kristine Hites studio – Studiopolis, Suite 423
Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street N.E. Mpls.
Please RSVP through doodle (see link below)
Please join us for lite appetizers and beverages and a discussion of critique methods and processat the studio/gallery of MNWCA member Kristine Hites in the Northrup King Building, NE Mpls.
In preparation to the critique, we are asking you to do a little homework and view Pete Pinnell’s thought provoking informative video discussing the drinking vessel. To view the video, cut and paste this link into your browser – http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=302550256698394321.
Second, bring a favorite ceramic drinking vessel you have created or one that you purchased. We will be discussing each vessel during the critique so bring a piece you are comfortable discussing.
Non-members are welcome. Please pass on this information to any artist friends that may be interested. (Pass on the Doodle link for those that are interested)
PLEASE respond via DOODLE link below. Doodle confirmation helps us to plan for seating, food and beverage. NOTE: If we do not receive enough confirmed attendees through Doodle we will cancel the Social.
Remember to RSVP to the Doodle link below. Click SAVE when you are finished!
When: Saturday, November 5th from 10:00 – noon
Where: Northern Clay Center Library
Did you miss our Tax Info for Artists workshop last May? Or do you need a refresher? Well here’s your chance!
We’re bringing back the pros from Fox Tax to provide an overview of filing taxes as an artist, along with plenty of time for questions and answers. With their insight, we hope to help make the (often overwhelming) process of tax preparation more manageable.
Some of the specific topics Beth from Fox will cover are:
- Should you file as a business or hobby?
- What should you do about sales tax?
- Helpful documents for organizing your 2011 tax info
- Choosing a Business Entity Type
- Self-Employment Tax & Estimated Payment FAQ
Registration is strongly encouraged, to sign up click on the following Link — http://bit.ly/pUCI0T
We hope you can join us!
The social/critique session scheduled for October 18 has been postponed until November. We will post the new date as soon as it has been scheduled.
Studio of Kristine Hites
Studiopolis, #423
Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson St NE, Mpls
Please join us at Kristine’s studio on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30p for a casual discussion regarding methods and process used in Critique sessions. This is a great time to connect with other members you have not seen over the busy summer and catch up on any MNWCA news and personal progress. Prospective members welcome!
Lite appetizers & beverages will be served.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Lynnea and Kristine
Please RSVP at the doodle like below. Be sure to SAVE your response on doodle.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
2012 Minnesota Women Ceramic Artists Juried Exhibition
Application Deadline: Received by November 11, 2011 (digital images)
Exhibition Dates: January 9 – 26, 2012
The 2012 Minnesota Women Ceramic Artists Juried Exhibition will be held at the Minnesota State University – Moorhead Gallery, located in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts
Jurors:
Mikey Walsh – Associate Professor of Art at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge and Silvie Granatelli – studio potter, Floyd Co. Virginia
Open to women ceramic artists who are current residents of Minnesota (as of January 2011).
Please click the links below for the complete prospectus and application.
I’m excited for the opportunity to be your new president. I’m looking forward to making a positive contribution to MNWCA and encourage you to do the same!
Last month I met with the current leadership group and together we developed 2012 goals for MNWCA. We then assigned one another the responsibility to achieve those goals and created support teams from those of you who also volunteered your time and energy. Now those teams are in the process of developing Action Plans – who will do what by when – to accomplish the goals. We plan to share the Action Plans with one another in October when Kip O’Krongly (workshops/program team leader) is back from England and to keep everyone up-to-date on our progress through monthly emails/newsletters. I’ve included the 2012 goals and team information below for your review (see membership>2012 goals page). Your feedback is welcome! Please feel free to contact me – or any of the team leaders – with your ideas, comments, concerns, etc.
Please plan to attend! Bring a dish to pass and something to drink. There is a kitchen available for food preparation. We will have some refreshments and plates/cups/utensils.
This is an important meeting and election for new president and vice president.
At this meeting, we will be taking a look at our first two years:
• what we’ve accomplished/in what areas we have fallen short of our goals
• what our focus is/should be as a group
• what we wish to accomplish/what we can realistically accomplish in the future, and
• if the current structure of our organization is suited to meeting our goals.
Catch up with your fellow members, enjoy a delightful (PotLuck) meal, and help plan MNWCA’s future. Current, prospective and former members welcome. We hope to see you there!
