If Effingham Art Guild Member would like to hang a painting at Dr. Solan’s office have them contact me,,217-821-3135… I am contacting Bonutti’s to see if they have a date for our annual show..where did the year go?

What a busy time…..

The many compliments about the quality of our recent show leaves no doubt that it was one of our best yet.  Thanks to all who worked (it didn’t seem to end). John and Suzi Gabb for being chairmen, Barb Brummer and Nancy Guilliams for the reception(hospitality) all the sitters, hangers, to Dale Wagoner for handling flats and to the judge, Christopher Troutman. I am sure someone has been left out,unintentionally, and I apologize .

While the show was winding down on Saturday the Artisan Fair was in full swing at the Courthouse. The EAG hosted an event at the Children’s tent again this year. Kristen Pryor, Chris Detwiler, Kim Kobler and myself  helped  200+ children make a sand art creation in a plastic, shaped bottle attached to a necklace. It was a well received craft and the kids really enjoyed the star, pony, baseball, etc. craft.

The ARC auction made over $3,000 for it’s art program. We couldn’t have done it without the support of EAG artists. Thanks to all who donated and realize you are our angels. It seems we are asked to donate often but the smiling faces of the ARC consumers when they are painting and showing their art make it a worth while donation.  Thanks to Chris Detwiler, Carolyn Lambert, Sandra Lautrup, Barb Brummer, John Gabb, Clare Smith(we miss you), Kim Kobler, Dixie Petticrew, Jan Von Bokel and myself. There are others who were generous and we appreciate you all.

This is an important meeting with  the election of officers. There will be a discussion on the general format of the meetings and your input will be  appreciated.

A special thanks to Barbara Brummer for not hesitating to be the interim treasurer. It was a relief to have such a smooth transition and she volunteered. Bob Reisling felt he needed to resign before the show due to the possibility of liability. We respect his wishes.

The Effingham Art Guild will hold the May meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 7 pm at the Hendelmeyer Park Building in Effingham. The election of officers for the coming year will be held.

May’s program will feature Ben Cohen, full time instructor of art at Lake Land College. Mr. Cohen was unable to present at the April meeting and has rescheduled to May. The program will feature his art and plein aire painting.

A reminder that the annual Town and Country Show will be held in Vandalia at the Artworks Gallery June 16-24. Entries must be mailed by May 30 with delivery on June 9 and 10.  Entry forms will be available at the May meeting or phone 618-283-4866.

This exhibit of “visual interpretations of the State of Illinois as seen through the creative spirit of the artists who live within its boundaries”, will be exhibited May 11 through June 8. The receiving dates for entries are Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6. The entry fee for the juried show is $20 for members and $25 for non members of the Paris Illinois Bicentennial Art Center and Museum. Entry forms may be obtained at the art center and need not be mailed in advance. For more information phone 217-466-8130 or e-mail: parisartcenter@frontier.com