PRESIDENT'S GREETING

PRESIDENT'S GREETING FOR FEBRUARY 2012

Hopefully you've had a chance by now to swing by Carroll University to see our umpteenth annual Drawing,Printmaking and Photography exhibit. Carroll U. has a long-standing relationship with MATA, and we appreciate their continued support of the work we do. Those of you at the reception last month know that Eddee Daniel, Jeanne Raccoli-Baas, Phil Krejcarek, Virgi Driscoll (and I) all won awards as chosen by our juror, Barb Reinhart, Art professor at UW-Waukesha. (On a related note: You will most likely see Barb at future events, now as a MATA member...she's decided to join us now that she's met several members and learned a little bit more about who we are and what we do.) Those who have not yet seen the show have until Feb. 10 to do so.

Participating D/P/Ph show artists: Please note the pick-up time for your work of Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8-9 am. If you are unable to do so yourself, please make arrangements for your work to be picked up for you. Our next Board meeting will take place immediately following the D/P/Ph pick-up. Members-at-large are always welcome to attend Board meetings to observe or offer non-binding commentary and suggestions.

Several people are starting to ask about details regarding our Spring Member Show. As many of you know, our long-standing venue had a change of heart last year about artistic freedom of expression and insurance liability coverage. And so, we were left to seek out a new venue. Last year, with little to no lead-time, Carroll University stepped up with space for us. But your MATA Board feels strongly about returning this "Milwaukee Area" organization's member show to a more centrally-located spot.

A few 2012 venues are still in the running (with a verbally-confirmed venue--Marcus Center for the Performing Arts?--already in place for Summer, 2013), but firm plans are yet to be finalized. I don't want to publish names here, but ask a Board member and we'll be happy to discuss with you some of the options still being considered. One thing the Board did decide last month, however, was to delay the show until early summer (rather than have it in late Spring, as school-years wind down.) We plan to have a confirmed venue by our February meeting, and exact dates/details/etc. will be shared with all members shortly thereafter--once everything is confirmed with our 2012 host.

 

Looking forward to seeing/hearing from you on the Ning network soon!

Artfully yours,
Dave Cicero

Archive of President's Greetings 2011-12

July 2011 First Greeting from Dave Cicero as new President

August 2011 Events for August and September

September 2011 Benefits of Membership In MATA

October 2011 Reminder to Renew

November 2011 Welcome to Autumn

December 2011 Holiday Greetings

January 2012 New Year's Greeting

 

Archive of President's Greetings for 2010-11

September 2010 Web 2.0 Technology in the Art Classroom

October 2010 Literacy and Visual Literacy

Novemer 2010 Thanksgiving Quiet

December 2010 Winter Solstice and Time for Being An Artist

January 2011 Vacation to California and Revitalizing in the Sun

February 2011 Art and Technology

March 2011 Art Advocacy and Service

April/ May 2011 Spring Cleaning: Take Your Art In A New Direction/ Come to Membership Show

June 2011 Final Greeting from Jeanne Bjork as President