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ONLINE YAA NEWSLETTER
UPDATED May 2, 2008

Notice of SPECIAL MEETING
Constitution and By-Laws Changes
Over the last year a Steering Committee was formed to review the YAA Constitution and By-Laws. The suggestions for change were presented to your YAA Board. The Board has reviewed and approved the changes. We now need General Membership approval to implement those changes. Please plan to attend and cast your vote.

MEETING: MAY 23, 2008 at YAA 6 PM ~READ the Proposed Changes~

Any vote by proxy for those members UNABLE TO ATTEND must be submitted PRIOR to the meeting. Please use the following recommended format:

"I, [your name], authorize [member’s name] to vote on my behalf at the May 23, 2008 Special Meeting of the York Art Association."

Send your proxy, BEFORE the meeting, to Diana Servis (Secretary to the YAA Board): AT artycandy2@verizon.net OR Diana Servis; c/o York Art Association; PO Box 74; York, ME 03909

MESSAGE from the Board
We are looking forward to a wonderful season at York Art Association and to welcoming back our members who have been in warmer climates. If you have any requests for classes, lectures or events you would like to see at YAA, please feel free to make any and all suggestions. They will receive every consideration. Thank you, see you in May!

SPRING SHOW ~ MAY 18 - JUNE 22, 2008
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DROP OFF --- Sunday, May 18 ---- Monday, May 19 ---- 4-6 PM
RECEPTION --- FRIDAY - MAY 23 ---- 5-7 PM --- **Bring a friend
PICK-UP --- Sunday, June 22 ---- Monday, June 23 ---- 4-6 PM
PICK-UP unaccepted work --- May 24th and May 25th --- 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

This show is an open show --- Each artist may submit 3 works of art/fine crafts. All show participants will be guaranteed 1 of your works will be exhibited after judging.
A $10.00 hanging fee must be paid at the time of drop-off and your membership dues of $25.00 must be paid.

We are all looking forward to an artful year and to renewing our friendships at York Art Association.

~Guidelines for Hanging Artwork~

NEW Regulation
In our past newsletters we have asked for volunteers. Helen Hennessy, while President of YAA, started a volunteer intern program which met with limited success with our membership. The YAA Board, as a result, has had to make the following difficult decision.

Anyone wishing to exhibit in any York Art Association Shows MUST volunteer to sit at the gallery on our open days Thursdays through Sunday a minimum of 2 1/2 hours per show. Sorry, No Exceptions. You will not be allowed to exhibit, otherwise.

2008 SHOWS

Spring Show - May 23rd to June 22nd
Drop off: May 18th and 19th from 4-6 PM
Opening Reception: Friday, May 23rd, 5:00 -7:00PM
Accepted Pick-up: June 22nd & 23rd from 4-6PM

Annual Show - June 27th to August 3rd
Drop off: June 22nd & 23rd from 4-6PM
Opening Reception: Friday June 27th, 5:00-7:00PM
Accepted Pick-up: August 3rd & 4th from 4-6PM

Summer Show - August 8th to September 7th
Drop off: August 3rd & 4th from 4-6PM
Reception: Friday, August 8th, 5:00-7:00PM
Pickup: September 7th & 8th from 4-6PM

Fall Show - September 12th to October 6th
Drop off: September 7th & 8th from 4-6PM
Reception: Friday, September 12th, 5:00- 7:00PM
Pickup: September 7th & 8th from 4-6PM

Gallery SALES
Presently YAA takes 25% of the sale of a work of art. Not very much since many galleries take larger percentages, sometimes up to 50%. Payment to the artist will occur a month after the close of a Show and will reflect the percentage held by the Association.

Show CHAIRS
Please volunteer to be a Show Chair. The duties are posted on the page Running A Show -- we have many individuals willing to help you with drop-off and pick-up dates and hanging a show.

ONGOING Photography Seminars
Come & join in this group!
They meet on the second Tuesday each month from 7-9PM at the YAA gallery.
A small fee of $5.00 per session is charged to cover YAA heating and electricity.
YAA member, Barry Tarr, a fine art photographer for more than 40 years, moderates the meetings.
Monthly assignments might include patterns, ocean or a color and will include discussion topics and review the photographer’s works.

If interested, please call Barry at 207-363-2515 or e-mail btarr@SeaChangePhotography.com.

ONGOING Watercolor Classes
Watercolorist, Linda Franklin is holding open watercolor classes for all levels. Classes are held twice a month on Saturdays from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Supplies are provided at the beginning of the class for a fee of $2.00 and the tuition is $15.00 per class. A second watercolor class, held on Wednesdays, will begin on April 16th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.

Want to join? Contact: Leslie Doherty at LDohertyStudio@maine.rr.com

UPCOMING Plein-Air Classes
Upcoming Painting Summer afternoons from 5:00PM to 7:00PM - Plein Air painting starting Tuesday, July 1st and continuing every Tuesday through August 26th.

Annamarie Eggert is looking for locations (i.e.) - waterfront, woods, barns, marsh or other places of interest for a group of watercolorists to paint. Do you have such a place??? Give us your location, address and a date. There are five Tuesdays in July and four Tuesdays in August. Contact: Diana Servis at artycandy2@verizon.net Additionally, a sign-up sheet for the plein air group is posted at the YAA gallery for those who wish to join us.

Membership DUES
The YAA membership year is Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. We do require you to be up to date with dues to participate in Shows, Outside Exhibits, vote and to be on the website. Print out the application and mail it today (YAA, PO Box 74, York, ME 03909) with your dues of $25.00 for Active Artist Membership.

Please provide us with your complete mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address.

UPDATE Member Information
In an effort to update our records we need any changes of addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers (Summer & Winter)

Contact: Leslie Doherty at ldohertystudio@maine.rr.com
or Diana Servis, 319 Clay Hill Rd. Cape Neddick, Me. 03902 via mail

YAA newsletter
The York Art Association is now offering it's members the opportunity to get the newsletter by e-mail. This means that you will get the newsletter much quicker than before. It will also save the association money and paper. If you would like to get the YAA Newsletter by e-mail, please e-mail Leslie Doherty at ldohertystudio@maine.rr.com and we will add you to the list.

OUTSIDE Exhibits
YAA exhibits artwork in many York businesses. This venue has been well received in the community over the past years. Plus this is a wonderful way for you to get YOUR artwork and YOUR name in front of the public! There are still many openings that need to be filled. If you are interested in hanging your artwork in one of the many places still available for the 2008 outside exhibits Please contact the Leslie Doherty or call: 207-363-4392.

Support a FUTURE Artist
Did you know that the York Art Association has a Student Scholarship Fund? This Scholarship Fund annually gives out an award to a York High School student that plans to pursue an art degree at a 2 - 4 year college. This award is not based on financial need or academic excellence, but by the student's artistic talent. You can support future artists by giving a memorial or donation to this fund in your name or in someone else's name.