Dear Artist,
The Friends of St. Avips is hosting the 61st Annual St. Avips Ball, Friday, May 5, at the Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. You are cordially invited to participate by entering original works of art in the Art Auction.
The Art Auction is conducted as a silent auction, with a web-based platform for our event guests, as well as off-site participants. The web component maximizes your exposure, enabling our audience to know more about you and your artwork.
Please note the following guidelines for art submission:
· Final entry deadline is Wednesday, April 21.
· Each artist may submit up to two (2) pieces of original art.
· Giclee and prints are not accepted.
· Art size is limited to 38” width and 70” length.
· Art weight limit is 25 pounds.
· All art must be suitably framed, if applicable. The committee is accepting unframed gallery wrapped canvas, finished on all sides.
· Artists must submit a photo of each piece, the artist biography, and a link to the artist website or social media account, if available, by Wednesday, April 12, for inclusion in social media.
· Please email photos of artwork, biography, and website / social media accounts, if available, to Lori Marble at lori.marble@sbcglobal.net
NEW THIS YEAR
· Art delivery is Tuesday, May 2, from 9:00am-noon at the Cornell Complex.
· Art will be displayed and available for bidding beginning Wednesday, May 3.
· Pick up of any artwork not purchased the night of the ball will be Saturday, May 6, 9am – noon, at the Cornell Complex. (Artist will be notified via their preferred contact method – text or email – if pick up is needed on Saturday.)
· The Friends of St. Avips reserve the right to decline any artwork prior to the event.
If you wish to attend the Ball, please request an invitation by contacting Ashley Davis at adavis@daviscpajoplin.com
Thank you so much for your support.
Friends of St. Avips Art Committee
Opportunity for eight artists:
April 14th Food Truck event in Carthage 11am-9pm
$50 for a 10”x10” booth (tent and tables must be provided by artist) the tent can be a EZ pop up.
$150 for non Art Central members.
Set up before 11a.m. On the 14th tear down 9 pm.
Fee needs to be paid by April 3rd.
For more info call Cheryl Church 417-388-0476.
For all additional information, please contact Cheryl directly. She’ll have all of your answers!
Have a great week!
Good afternoon,
My name is Dr. Jenny Copeland, and I lead the Reconnect Eating Disorders treatment program at Ozark Center. This year we are hosting our second art show to raise awareness about disordered eating and body image concerns in the Four States area. It is a showcase designed to showcase the lived experiences of our community and bring more attention to this critical health concern.
Anyone from our local Four States community can participate, and we welcome all types of art including paintings, photography, sketches, sculptures, clay designs, creative art projects, and writing.
I am reaching out to see if you or artists you may know might be interested in taking part in this event. It is being hosted through the Joplin Public Library and the Post Art Library, opening on June 29, 2023 and remaining open through the month of July.
The Call for Submissions and associated forms are located here: ozarkcenter.com/ROHentry
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Dr. Copeland
We are now accepting Artist applications to participate in the 2023 ART ON THE BORDER! We hope you will apply to join us in this great event!
WHAT: ART ON THE BORDER – 8th Annual Art Show & Sale
WHERE: ACHE Research Institute – Health & Wellness Center (Formerly Golden Living) Located at 1000 Fianna Way in south Fort Smith
WHEN: JULY 21-22, 2023. On Friday, July 21st, from 5 to 9 p.m., we begin with the Opening Night SALEbration & Silent Auction. This is followed by a Public Gallery Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, the 22nd
TO APPLY: Free Juried Application – Deadline March 10th: Please complete the online Application by following this link (AOTB APPLICATION), and then reply to this email and attach the Three images of your original art listed on your application. Please be sure the images are shot straight on at eye level and not at an angle. These will be used for social media, marketing and the official event program. If preferred, you may use watermarks on your images.
NOTIFICATION TO QUALIFIED ARTISTS: Once the judges have made their decision, all qualified artists will be notified by March 26th.
BOOTH RENTAL: 10×10 ($75) or 10×15 ($100) This space will include a 6’ or 8’ table w/ black table cloth and 1 chair (There is a limited number of 10×15 booths) Booth requests can be made once artists are notified they are qualified.
FINANCES: All financial transactions are handled by AOTB and include immediate payment to artists at the end of the show. Only 30% commission from sales will be withheld for the charities. Artists will be asked to donate a work of art for the silent auction on Friday evening. A Tax Deductible Donation Form, showing your contribution to the event, can be mailed to you upon request.
All net proceeds go to local community charities who serve the citizens of our region. This year’s beneficiaries are Good Samaritan Clinic, Riverview Hope Campus, Young Children’s Home & Maggie House (Activity Fund) and The Call (Call Mall).
ACCEPTABLE CATEGORIES: All original works – Visual art of all mediums, jewelry, fiber art, wood, stained glass, ceramics, metal, leather, sculpture, pottery, photography, hand-blown glass, gourd art, and fine crafts
Check us out on Facebook/ArtontheBorder
Donna Skinner, Artist Coordinator
Email: artontheborder@gmail.com (Submit images and questions here)
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Annual Board Meeting
January 10, 2023
Attendees: Sandra Parrill, Andrew Batcheller, Brenda Hayes, Angel Brame, Al Gritten, Emily Rose, Daria Claiborne with 25 additional members in attendance
The meeting of the JRAC board was called to order at 6:08pm by President Andrew Batcheller.
Membership update: Current membership stands at 119.
2022 Recap
Verdant show at artCentral: 1st Emily Rose, 2nd Sandra Parrill, 3rd Margie Moss, Honorable Mentions Brooks-Elizabeth Billings, Kristin Girard, and Dianne Miller, Theme Adherence Misty White
They Eyes Have It at Post Memorial Library: 1st Emily Rose, 2nd Ginger Copeland, 3rd Curt Penland, Honorable Mentions Veronica Carr, Jade Henning Cantrell, Jesse McCormick, Theme Adherence Steve Head
Emerging Artists at Spiva Center for the Arts: 1st Whitney Fair, 2nd Claire Bruening, 3rd Abigail Harrold, Honorable Mentions Ashley Brown, Olivia Passeri, Gentry Warren
Pizza Wine Think Tanks 2022: Canvas Prep and Stretching by Andrew Batcheller and General Art Topics by the Board. Both events were well attended and much appreciated. This type of event has taken the place of Saturday morning coffee talks to encourage more attendance as they are held on a weekday evening.
Plein Air in conjunction with Spiva Center for the Arts: This event was held in September and had 25 participants. Social media played a huge role in spreading the word of the workshop and competition. The feedback was overall very positive with encouragement to have the event again. Potential date for 2023 is late spring.
Workshops and Professional Development: Gold Leaf Workshop by Andrew Batcheller and Watercolor Technique by Debbie Reed. Andrew reported that the workshop was a success and everyone had a lot of fun while learning the technique. Debbie reported that the goal of the workshop was to introduce landscape painting techniques in a step by step manner as well as giving helpful tips on plein air painting with the medium. Everyone fully enjoyed the workshop and took the tips and made them their own.
Studio Tour 2022: Daria Claiborne reported that 13 artists in seven studios represented JRAC in the tour. It was held for two days in November and allowed a deposit of $867 in the JRAC bank account. Rough count was 70 guests attended. Daria gave the reminder that artists not wanting or not able to have guests in their studio/home can get space at our “Home Base” at Martin Luther School in Joplin. Daria also made the request for any volunteers who might want to help with 2023’s studio tour.
JPD Fundraiser: As members of the Joplin community, JRAC established a fundraiser to assist the families of the fallen police officers following their tragic deaths in early 2022. $1093 was raised and disbursed to the three families via a silent auction of donated works.
Afghan Refugee Donation: Five families escaping Afghanistan were helped via donations of household goods by members. Goods were gathered and delivered to First United Methodist Church so that the families could “shop” for what they needed to set up their households.
Budget for 2022 and 2023: 2021 beginning balance $8,789.43 with $7,445.50 incoming funds for the year and $7,510.09 outgoing funds for the year. 2023 budget included $6,250 potential income and $62350 potential outgoing funds.
2023 Looking Forward
Foiled Again at artCentral: The theme is metal, though it is not a requirement. Pieces for the exhibit need to be dropped off at artCentral on January 22nd from 2-4pm. A photo of each piece needs to be emailed to joplinrac@gmail.com no later than 1/18. No wet work will be accepted. Opening reception has been scheduled for February 3rd from 6pm to 8pm with a snow date if necessary.
Front and Center at Maple UnCommon: This show is scheduled for the months of June and July with additional details including drop off as it gets closer. We are excited to return to Columbus as Laura Lowry-Greene is a wonderful host.
Show at Spiva Center for the Arts: JRAC will resume its spot in the late fall of 2023 in conjunction with the annual membership show. Additional details will be provided as it gets closer.
Beyond 2023: Additional venues are being sought including Cottey College, Post Art Memorial Gallery in the library, and Elements Gallery. Any additional suggestions are welcome and encouraged.
Pizza Wine Think Tank: February 9th from 6-8pm at Spiva Center for the Arts is the first event scheduled for 2023. The topic is to meet new and existing board members. Pizza and wine will be served. A second event is being scheduled for late spring. That event is being hosted by Daria Claiborne with the topic of getting started in ceramics.
Plein Air 2023: Spiva Center for the Arts is currently working on the planning of this year’s event. Tentative time frame is March. Additional details will be provided as they become available.
Studio Tour 2023: This year’s event will be the first weekend in November. Additional artists are encouraged to become a part of the tour. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with the organization of the event should contact Daria Claiborne.
ArtsFest: Brenda Hayes reported that the event is still up in the air regarding location. Any information will be sent out to membership as it becomes available.
Crystal Bridges: Another potential activity for JRAC members is a caravan-type trip to Crystal Bridges to see the latest exhibit as a group. The next major exhibit is Diego Rivera that runs March 11th to July 31st.
Open Floor Discussion: Professional Development request of having an all-inclusive topic rather than a technique specific topic. Some suggested topics: How to find shows/galleries, how to find festivals, art business accounting, how to take quality images of 3-D pieces, etc. Brenda Hayes volunteered to look into listing shows and events on our social media accounts as a way to notify membership of these opportunities.
Election of board members: Two current board positions are up for renewal. Members nominated for the positions are Cleo Copeland, Justin Kidston, and Valorie Ockert. Ballots were distributed and counted. Open three-year terms have been filled with Cleo Copeland and Justin Kidston.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:16pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting of the JRAC Board will be at the library on February 14th at 6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Angel Brame, Secretary
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Board Meeting
December 13, 2022
Attendees: Sandra Parrill, Andrew Batcheller, Angel Brame, Emily Rose, Daria Claiborne, Al Gritten, Nancy Erwin, and Brenda Hayes
The meeting of the JRAC board was called to order at 5:59 by President Andrew Batcheller.
Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Emily Rose to approve the agenda and seconded by Brenda Hayes. The motion was unanimously approved.
Minutes Approval: Minutes approved via email prior to meeting and disbursed to members.
Brenda Hayes presented a Treasurer’s report that showed a beginning balance of $7,933.02. Ending balance after membership dues and disbursements result in a balance of $8,724.84 in the bank account. Treasurer’s Report Approval: A motion was made by Angel Brame to accept the report and was seconded by Al Gritten. The motion was unanimously approved.
Emerging Artist exhibit winners are:
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1st Place Whitney Fair
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2nd Place Claire Bruening
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3rd Place Abigail Harrold
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Honorable Mentions Gentry Woodward, Ashley Brown, and Olivia Passeri
Angel Brame will send an email to the participants with the pick up details of January 3rd and 4th 10am to 5pm. No storage is available. Any other arrangements must be made with Spiva directly. In the event JRAC decides to do another emerging artist show, a questionnaire will be developed to ensure participants are truly emerging.
The Nominating Committee to replace board members coming to the end of their terms has put together a list of willing candidates. Emily Rose will contact the candidates for their board questionnaire. Ballots will be printed for the annual meeting.
The Annual Meeting is approaching. Current plan is January 10, 2023 at 6pm at Spiva on 7th Street in Joplin. Andrew Batcheller will contact Spiva to confirm details. Andrew and Emily Rose will put together an agenda. Brenda Hayes will create a FB event. Angel Brame will take minutes at the meeting and other chores will be assigned at the next board meeting.
New monthly board meetings will take place at the library.
“Foiled Again” is the next exhibit scheduled at artCentral in Carthage. Approval for publicity materials for future shows will need to be addressed before the 2024 show. Future themes/titles will need to be presented to artCentral in August of the year prior to the shows. Foiled Again drop off is at artCentral, Sunday, January 22 from 2 to 4pm. It runs Feb 3 to March 18. Opening reception is Feb 3 from 6 to 8pm with a Feb 10 weather alternative date. Pickup is March 19 from 2 to 4pm.
Emily Rose made a motion to increase the stipend for judges for JRAC exhibits from $50 to $75. Sandra Parrill seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Daria Claiborne volunteered to present the next workshop of the business of ceramics in late spring to allow for her outdoor space to be utilized.
The next Think Tank is tentatively scheduled for February 9th with the topic of introducing new board members. The event will take place at Spiva’s new building on 7th St in Joplin from 6-8pm.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 6:54pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting will be on January 10th at Spiva Center for the Arts.
Respectfully submitted,
Angel Brame, Secretary
Attendees: Sandra Parrill, Andrew Batcheller, Angel Brame, Emily Rose, Daria Claiborne, and Brenda Hayes
The meeting of the JRAC board was called to order at 6:02 by President Andrew Batcheller.
Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Angel Brame to approve the agenda and seconded by Emily Rose. The motion was unanimously approved.
Minutes Approval: Minutes approved via email prior to meeting and disbursed to members.
Brenda Hayes presented a Treasurer’s report that showed a beginning balance of $8,194.55. Ending balance after membership dues and disbursements result in a balance of $7,933.02 in the bank account. Treasurer’s Report Approval: A motion was made by Sandra Parrill to accept the report and was seconded by Andrew Batcheller. The motion was unanimously approved.
Daria Claiborne provided a final report on the Studio Tour. The event was considered an overall success. Saturday was busier than Sunday for most locations. Forty-four signature cards were returned and donated pieces have been distributed to the winners. Several winners have won in previous years as a sign that people are returning to the tour year after year.
Daria Claiborne questioned if JRAC possesses a sales tax exemption certificate. If any previous board member is aware of the existence, please contact Daria or joplinrac@gmail.com. Emily Rose volunteered to research what it would take for JRAC to obtain a certificate if we don’t already have one.
“The Eyes Have It” had a fantastic turnout at the reception with at least 60 people in attendance.
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1st place: Emily Rose
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2nd place: Ginger Copeland
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3rd place: Kurt Penland
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Honorable Mentions: Jesse McCormick, Amber Mintert, Jade Henning
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Best Adherence to Theme: Steve Head
Emerging Artist exhibit is hung and ready for viewing after the opening reception at Spiva. Judging will happen this week. For future Emerging Artist events that JRAC might host, a questionnaire will be supplied to artists to further verify that “emerging” qualifications are truly met by participants.
The next Think Tank will be at Daria Claiborne’s with a topic of how to get started in ceramics. A date and time will be confirmed as soon as possible.
It is time again for recruiting board members for the next term. Two current members’ terms will be up in 2023. Anyone interested in volunteering on the board can email joplinrac@gmail.com. Angel Brame will send an email to membership with a request for anyone interested to respond.
The Annual Meeting is approaching. Current plan is to have it at Spiva in January. Andrew Batcheller and Emily Rose will confirm the location. Emily Rose has started the powerpoint presentation. Brenda Hayes will create a FB event. Angel Brame will take minutes at the meeting and other chores will be assigned at the next board meeting.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 6:53pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting will be on December 13th at 6pm at Andrew’s studio.
Respectfully submitted,
Angel Brame, Secretary
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Board Meeting
September 13, 2022
Attendees: Sandra Parrill, Andrew Batcheller, Angel Brame, Al Gritten, Emily Rose via zoom, Nancy Erwin, and Marta Churchwell, guest
The meeting of the JRAC board was called to order at 6:02 by President Andrew Batcheller.
Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Angel Brame to approve the agenda and seconded by Sandra Parrill. The motion was unanimously approved.
Minutes Approval: Minutes approved via email prior to meeting and disbursed to members.
Angel Brame presented a Treasurer’s report that showed a beginning balance of $9,016.54 . Ending balance after membership dues and disbursements result in a balance of $8,088.07 in the bank account. Treasurer’s Report Approval: A motion was made by Al Gritten to accept the report and was seconded by Nancy Erwin. The motion was unanimously approved.
Marta Churchwell graced the meeting with a wonderful update on how the Plein Air event with Spiva went over the previous weekend. The event had 25 participants with half being from Joplin and quite a few being JRAC members. Spiva and the participants were very appreciative of the JRAC sponsorship of the awards. They were all very grateful for the generosity. The participant surveys noted that the event was great fun, a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other and learn from each other, and all looking forward to next year. Social media posts were the most effective in getting the word out on the event.
The 2022 Studio Tour is set for Nov 5 and 6 with 15 participants in seven locations. Emily Rose is still willing to work on publicity. Angel Brame offered to write the press release for the event. Daria Claiborne purchased arrow stickers for the current signs.
The next event is “The Eyes Have It,” at the Post Memorial Library in November. (Size limits on the show at the Library are 24” x 24”. Drop off will be at Andrew’s studio on 10/29 from 1pm to 3pm. Show will open 11/1. Please watch emails as it gets closer for additional details.)
Emerging Artist exhibit will happen at Spiva Nov/Dec. Emails with details and applications have been sent to educators in the area, all JRAC members, and publicity contacts. A second email will go out on October 1st to the same contacts as a reminder that the deadline is getting close.
The next Think Tank will be October 13th at Daria Claiborne’s studio. The topic will be about getting started in ceramics, tools, equipment, techniques, etc. More details will be available as it gets closer.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 6:40pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting will be on October 11th at 6pm at Andrew’s studio.
Respectfully submitted,
Angel Brame, Secretary
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Board Meeting
August 9, 2022
Attendees: Sandra Parrill, Andrew Batcheller via Zoom, Brenda Hayes, Angel Brame, Al Gritten, Emily Rose, Daria Claiborne, Nancy Erwin
The meeting of the JRAC board was called to order at 5:59pm by Vice President, Emily Rose.
Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Sandra Parrill to approve the agenda and seconded by Nancy Erwin. The motion was unanimously approved.
Minutes Approval: Minutes approved via email prior to meeting and disbursed to members.
Brenda Hayes presented a Treasurer’s report that showed a beginning balance of $8,420.63. Ending balance after membership dues and disbursements result in a balance of $9,016.54 in the bank account. Treasurer’s Report Approval: A motion was made by Al Gritten to accept the report and was seconded by Brenda Hayes. The motion was unanimously approved.
The Plein Air event is still on target for the fall. Information is being sent from Spiva. All correspondence is being shared on our social media. The event is scheduled for Sept. 10, 9am – Sept. 11, 4pm (judging at 4pm). The fee for the paint-out competition is $35 ($25 for members of Spiva Center for the Arts and the Joplin Regional Artists Coalition). Finished works will be presented in a Paint the Ozarks exhibition at Spiva Center for the Arts during the remainder of September. More than $1,500 in cash prizes will be awarded in the competition, including a $500 purchase prize for one of the competitors. Competition t-shirts are available for an additional $5, and only guaranteed to those who pre-register before August 27th.
The 2022 Studio Tour is set for Nov 5 and 6 with 15 participants in seven locations. Some additional details are still needed from a few participants. Daria will be sending out requests for that information. Jane Ballard is working on marketing information. The purchase of arrow stickers for the yard signs was discussed and all agreed were a good solution. Emily Rose volunteered to work on publicity and PSA’s for the event using her list of media connections.
The watercolor workshop with Debbie Reed was well attended. Debbie offered her vast knowledge of watercolor techniques and history. It was a wonderful workshop full of inspiration. As a reminder, JRAC workshops are free to members and offered to non-members at a minimal fee. Workshops are a great way to learn new things and interact with other artists.
Emily Rose will attend Connect 2 Culture’s event on Saturday, August 13th at the Library to discuss what JRAC means for the Joplin community and encourage membership.
Upcoming shows: The first event is “The Eyes Have It,” at the Post Memorial Library in November. (Size limits on the show at the Library are 24” x 24”. Drop off will be at Andrew’s studio on 10/29. Show will open 11/1. Please watch emails as it gets closer for additional details.) Emerging Artist exibit will happen at Spiva Nov/Dec. Additional details will be available in the next two weeks regarding a definition of “emerging.” A title was chosen for ArtCentral for February, 2023. “Foiled Again” revolves around metal and artists are encouraged to incorporate metal in some way. As always, these titles and themes are just a starting point and not a requirement for submitted pieces.
The next Think Tank will be October 13th at Daria Claiborne’s studio. The topic will be about getting started in ceramics, tools, equipment, techniques, etc. More details will be available as it gets closer. Al Gritten made a motion to create a budget of $200 for the Think Tank events. Brenday Hayes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The next workshops are the Plein Air workshop in conjunction with Spiva in September and a wire wrapping workshop with Sandra Parrill later in the winter.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:10pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting will be on September 13th at 6pm at Andrew’s studio.
Respectfully submitted,
Angel Brame, Secretary