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January 26, 2020

President's Musings 2020 and Beyond

As we begin a new decade, SRAC is in excellent position to move forward, which is political speak meaning our club is going to get gooder and gooder! I see us becoming more interconnected with other non-profits; forging symbiotic relationships with organizations like Pelican Island Preservation Society, Sebastian Fine Art and Music Festival, Brevard Cultural Alliance, and the King Center to name a few. We already have many fine venues for public display of our art work like City Hall, North County Library, Sebastian Hospital, Riverview Coffee, Tea & Books, Crab-E-Bills and more. As our Gallery becomes better known in our community, we will be able to sell more of our members’ work in house. We can also plan to have well known artists like Frits Van Eden, come for an event that features his awesome work.

We have the tools to really shine as a vibrant club and a welcoming beacon to those who value the arts here on the Treasure Coast. What are those tools you ask? YOU Are! Each member artist that contributes their time and talents to SRAC is a vital part of our organization. As each club member chooses a committee and lends a hand, the work gets easier for us all. We have no requirement for endless hours of volunteer work before showing your work. We have no limits on how many artists can set up in Riverview Park. We do, however, have some requirements which are not burdensome. First and foremost, we are an ART Club and your work must meet a certain standard. You must get your work juried in. Our jury committee meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month after our business meeting. Second, you must apply for a Florida Sales tax certificate if you plan to sell your work. For our club to avoid any liability issues with the City or State, this is imperative. The process is relatively simple and has no cost. Simply go on line to the Florida Dept of Revenue website and follow the prompts or call Tallahassee, and they will send you out a DR 1 form, or you can go to the local office in Ft. Pierce and come home with one the same day! Third, simply sign up for the venues where you wish to display your work. If it is at a location like City Hall or the Hospital, you will bring your work on the day of the change out. If you want to show your art work in Riverview Park, just sign up for the show and come early, around 7:30 am to set up your own tent, or display rack. If you have no way of displaying your work, the club has A frames and display racks for as little as $10 to rent.

As always, every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, club members are encouraged to come in and socialize and paint with other members in the community room. Classes are over at noon, so please don’t come early as the teachers need the room in the mornings. Speaking of classes, we have classes galore to learn new techniques with watercolors, acrylics or mixed media. Great classes, Great teachers and only $15.00 for club members! It just gets gooder and gooder!

Here’s to a Stress Free Prosperous New Year for the Sebastian River Art Club now entering our 83rd Year!

Richard Gillmor

President, SRAC

January 2020 SRAC Art Classes

All classes are $15 for members, $20 for non-members unless otherwise noted.

Please contact the teacher for supply list and to register for classes.

Classes can be cancelled if under-attended

Monday January 20 9:00-12:00

Animal Portraits in Acrylic

Kathleen Richter

richterkathleen@comcast.net 321-574-1242

Tuesday January 21 9:00-12:00

Intermediate/Adv Watercolor

Jean Archibald

keel84@aol.com 321-725-1537

Thursday January 23 9:00-1:00 pm

Airbrushing

Alex Melo

813-900-3077

Friday January 24 9:00-12:00

Animal Portraits in Acrylic

Kathleen Richter

321-574- 1242

Saturday January 25 1:30 - 4:00 pm

Watercolor
Walton

Monday January 27 9:00-12:00

Animal Portraits in Acrylic

Kathleen Richter

richterkathleen@comcast.net 321-574-1242

Tuesday January 28 9:00-12:00

Intermediate/Adv Watercolor

Jean Archibald

keel84@aol.com 321-725-1537

Tuesday January 28 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Acrylic Painting
Vicky Lada

772-584-1465 valada6yh@comcast.net

Thursday January 30 9:00-1:00 pm

Cricut/Vinyl Cutting

Alex Melo

813-900-3077

February 2020 Classes

Please RSVP for classes by using the sign-up sheets in the Club office OR by contacting the instructor teaching the class
Student must must bring supplies unless stated. Contact instructor for supplies list and further information if not stated
Fees for scheduled classes are $15 for Club members and $20 for non-members
Classes can be cancelled if under-attended