Joplin Regional Artists Coalition

Board Meeting

June 11, 2019

 Attending: Emily Rose, Angel Brame, Chadan Tomlin, Marta Churchwell, Sandra Parrill, and Brenda Sears Hayes. Guest: Jane Ballard.

A motion was made by Sandra Parrill and seconded by Chadan Tomlin to approve the minutes of the May board meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.

Angel Brame presented a treasurer’s report showing $7,830.14 in the treasury. A motion was made by Marta Churchwell and seconded by Angel Brame to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion was unanimously approved.

Emily Rose presented a membership update showing 111 members, which includes two renewing members and five new ones this month. 

OLD BUSINESS

Angel Brame presented a report on the Artists’ Studio Tour scheduled for November. She noted that there is a hold on printing of post cards, posters and other marketing materials until the artist application deadline of July 1 when a full list of participants will allow printing of materials. Regarding security at the studios on the tour, it was suggested that artists have someone in addition to themselves to assist, and it was noted that there are Wyze security cameras for about $20 that may be worth investing in.

Marta Churchwell presented a report on the May JRAC Coffee Talk, noting that there was considerable discussion on the studio tour, including questions regarding security, as noted above.

Regarding a professional development workshop on social media marketing for artists, Marta Churchwell reported that she had attempted to contact a speaker with the Kansas Small Business Development Center, which had previously provided a similar workshop at Art Forms gallery in Pittsburg, Kan. That speaker was not longer with the KSBDC, so it was suggested that the Small Business Development Center at Missouri Southern be contacted.

Regarding the coming Front and Center exhibit at Maple Uncommon Guest House and Gallery at Columbus, Kan., Emily Rose reported that she will do a spreadsheet of pertinent information on the submitted artwork, and Brenda Sears Hayes will assist with creating the exhibit tags. Connie Miller has volunteered to assist with transporting the art to Columbus after the drop-off at the Joplin Pubic Library on Sunday, June 30. Emily and Andrew Batcheller will be responsible for hanging the exhibit. It was agreed that artists may submit up to two pieces for the exhibit, which runs July 1 through Aug. 31.

In a brief discussion on recruitment of JRAC volunteers for this year’s Joplin Arts Fest, Emily Rose suggested that in addition to recruiting through emails, phone calls should also be made.

Chadan Tomlin presented an update on the Rendezvous Joplin venue he is developing for events, artists’ studio and exhibiting space, and a gift shop. The venue is located immediately west of Empire Market. He said the gift shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. five days a week and artists will be charged a 30% commission.  JRAC members will receive a discounted price of $10 per hour for studio space. A soft opening tentatively will be held during a summer solstice event of Empire Market.

NEW BUSINESS

Marta Churchwell reported that she had been contacted by Christine Bentley of the MSSU Art Department about a JRAC exhibit in the summer of 2020 at the university gallery. The exhibit would have a call for entries, it would be juried, and it may have a theme selected by the university’s art faculty. In view of JRAC’s annual exhibit in July and August at Maple Uncommon Gallery, it was agreed that May or June would be the best months for an exhibit at the university. 

Regarding a proposed membership scholarship for a new artist, a motion was unanimously approved to table action until more information can be obtained on the artist. The motion was made by Emily Rose and seconded by Brenda Sears Hayes.

Next meeting of the board will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Joplin Public Library.

We have had a great response so far on the up coming studio tour (November 1 & 2).  Below you will find application links.  If you are a JRAC member in GOOD standing you are in!  We just need some more information so we can start featuring artists and planning the map.  Please, make sure that you are up to date with your dues.  Emails and post cards have been sent, so unless your information is incorrect on our member’s list, you should know whether or not those dues are paid!

Click here for downloadable Studio Tour Application and Checklist in PDF Format.
For a fillable, printable application, Click here. 
For the application in Word Format, Click Here.

ARTISTS’ TIMELINE AND CHECKLIST:

1. July 1, 2019:    Application form and entry fee due.  Please mail $35.00 application fee (payable to JRAC) and form to:  JRAC Studio Tour Committee

P.O.  Box 534
 Joplin, MO  64802

2. August 1, 2019:  Photo of donated artwork ($25.00 minimum value), photo of self, and photo of studio/gallery/or artwork for publicity.  Each week until the studio tour, featured artists will be publicized.

3. October 1, 2019:  Studio Tour maps and studio cards available for distribution/sale. Posters available to distribute/hang.

4. October 25, 2019: JRAC Studio Tour yard signs available to participating artists.

5. November 1 and 2, 2019:  JRAC Studio Tour.  Artists must be present on site for Friday evening, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Thank you very much for your participation! We look forward to a great art-filled weekend.

JRAC Studio Tour Committee

Calling all JRAC artists…our first annual studio tour event will be held on November 1 and 2, 2019 and you are the key ingredient for sponsoring a successful and valuable public offering!  This is a wonderful opportunity for all kinds of people to see where you work and learn more about your creative process.  You reap the benefit of publicity throughout the region as one of our featured artists.  All applications and fees are due July 1, 2019; the fee is $35 per artist.  Please email joplinracnews@gmail.com for an application, which contains additional information and instructions.  This is in the planning stages, so more exciting details to follow in future newsletters.