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
Our next group exhibit is titled, “The Eyes Have It.” It is scheduled for later in the fall. Details on when and where for drop off, reception, etc will be available as it gets closer to the event. Art takes time.
While there is a theme/title for the show, it is not a requirement. Some of our artists look at the theme as a challenge or starting point. Some of our artists prefer to let their art lead them. Either way, we are excited to see what everyone comes up with!
Let us know if you have any questions.
AWARD WINNERS
UNDERWRITER & GOLD
ANDREW BATCHELLER
The Black Swan That Stole Her Eyes
48×48 oil on linen $4,500 framed
SILVER
CLINT THORNTON
Percussion Fantasy
40.5×52.5 acrylic $650 framed
BRONZE
JANE McCAULLEY
Effervescent
12.5×6 fused glass $325 stand included
HONORABLE MENTIONS
JIM BRAY
Kristianborg: A Dream Too Far
24×36 acrylic collage $750 framed
LINDA KYGER
Full Bloom
28×28 fiber, thread painting $395 framed
JOHN MILLS
Dancing with the Hoodoos
20×16 oil on panel $1,990 framed
MARY L. PARKS
Chroma
11×14 acrylic $100 framed – SOLD
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Board Meeting
June 14, 2022
Attendees: Sandra Parrill, Andrew Batcheller, Brenda Hayes, Angel Brame, Al Gritten, Emily Rose, Daria Claiborne
The meeting of the JRAC board was called to order at 5:59pm by President Andrew Batcheller.
Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Angel Brame to approve the agenda and seconded by Al Gritten. 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 $8,910.09. Ending balance after membership dues and disbursements result in a balance of $8,388.19 in the bank account. Treasurer’s Report Approval: A motion was made by Emily Rose to accept the report and was seconded by Brenda Hayes. The motion was unanimously approved.
Pizza and Wine Think Tank is scheduled for June 16th at 6pm at Spiva. Topics for discussion are a canvas stretching demo by Andrew Batcheller and the possibility of a starving artist sale/swap. Current RSVP’s for the event stand at 14.
The Plein Air event is still on target for the fall. No additional updates at this time.
The 2022 Studio Tour is in progress. Applications have been sent to membership with a deadline of 7/15/22. Daria Claiborne secured Martin Luther School as the “Home Base” for any member wanting to participate but not be in their regular studio space. This is the ideal location for anyone too far out or not wanting the general public in their home.
Our next workshop will be Watercolor with Debbie Reed at Mosaics. Class will be limited to 15. Debbie will provide a list of supplies that will be the responsibility of the participants. The scheduled date/time for this event is July 24th from 1pm-4pm. Reservations will be required. Debbie will give step by step instruction on landscapes where artists are walked through different watercolor techniques until they have a completed painting. Techniques covered will be:
Wet on wet
Dry brush
Negative painting
Adding texture with salt, saran wrap, foil, etc
Tips on tree painting
Please notify joplinrac@gmail.com with your intent to participate. Free for members. $45 for non-members.
Emerging Artist exhibit is still in the planning stages. Andrew and Emily will meet with Heather at Spiva to discuss details with consideration to Spiva possibly moving into the new building during the fall. Emily will send a list of definitions of what an “emerging” artist is for the board to review.
Post Memorial Library show has been titled, “The Eyes Have It,” and is scheduled for November 17 to December 29, 2022. Additional details will be available as it gets closer.
Joplin Arts Fest application notification letters have gone out. The application process is closed.
Emily Rose will be showcasing her standup comedy routine on Sunday, June 19th at 9pm at Blackthorn Pizza in Joplin.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 6:43pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting will be on July 12th at 6pm at Andrew’s studio.
Respectfully submitted,
Angel Brame, Secretary
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Board Meeting
April 5, 2022
Attendees: Sandra Parrill, Andrew Batcheller, Brenda Hayes, Angel Brame, Al Gritten, Emily Rose, Daria Claiborne
The meeting of the JRAC board was called to order at 6:02pm by President Andrew Batcheller.
Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Sandra Parrill 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 $8,647.89. Ending balance after membership dues and disbursements result in a balance of $8,641.22 in the bank account. Treasurer’s Report Approval: A motion was made by Angel Brame to accept the report and was seconded by Sandra Parrill. The motion was unanimously approved.
Membership update: Current membership stands at 114.
The Pizza and Wine Think Tank was attended by 25 members. The suggestion for an event before our big fall events was to hold a fundraiser to support the fallen and injured Joplin Police Department officers.
The JPD fundraiser has been planned and advertised. Andrew Batcheller will contact the local Police Union to discuss how to notify the families of the affected officers. Angel Brame will send an email to members requesting details of donated pieces for display planning purposes. The board will provide refreshments for the Friday reception but ask that any participating members consider bringing a dish as well. Angel Brame will contact Marta Churchwell to see if a write up in the Globe is possible. A motion was made by Angel Brame to budget $100 for beverages for the event. The motion was seconded by Sandra Parrill. The motion passed unanimously.
The Gold Leaf Workshop was attended by 10 members and an overall success.
Future workshop ideas were presented. These suggestions included a watercolor class with Debbie Reed or Al Gritten as possible teachers. Andrew Batcheller will contact Debbie. Other suggestions were: Daria Claiborne/watercolor cards, Andrew Batcheller/stretching canvases, trip to Crystal Bridges, and Brenda Hayes/topic to be determined.
Angel Brame gave an update on the Plein Air Paint Workshop and Event scheduled in cooperation with Spiva. Workshop is 9/9/2022 from 9am to 4pm. The workshop will be taught by Larry DeGraff with a cost of $120 per student. The competition will be held on 9/10 and 9/11/2022 with a cost of $35 for non-members and $25 for members. Prize money: $500 1st, $300 2nd, and $200 3rd. Additional Purchase Awards will be available.
Daria Claiborne gave an update on this year’s Studio Tour. Brenda Hayes volunteered to be on the committee and assist with all promotional items. Daria would like additional members on the committee to assist with the workload of planning and executing. Any member willing to help should respond to the joplinrac@gmail.com address. Daria will reach out to Steve Doerr for guidance on PSA’s.
The Emerging Artist event is being planned for November at Spiva Center for the Arts but may need to be flexible on the location as Spiva is in the midst of a possible move to their new location in late fall. Crowder is a possible second location.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:0pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting will be on May 10th at 6pm at Andrew’s studio.
Respectfully submitted,
Angel Brame, Secretary
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 $8,341.04. Ending balance after membership dues and disbursements result in a balance of $8,647.89 in the bank account. Treasurer’s Report Approval: A motion was made by Emily Rose to accept the report and was seconded by Angel Brame. The motion was unanimously approved.
Membership update: Current membership stands at 111.
The show at artCentral had a great turnout. The show features 76 pieces from our talented members. The winners are as follows:
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1st Place, Emily Rose
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2nd Place, Sandra Parrill
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3rd Place, Margie Moss
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Honorable Mentions, Brooks Elizabeth Billings, Kristen Girard, and Dianne Miller
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Best Theme Adherence, Misty White
Pick up for the show is Sunday, March 13th from 1-3pm at artCentral. If anyone cannot pick up their piece, other arrangements need to be made. No storage for remaining pieces is available.
Brenda Hayes brought up the idea of having the JRAC logo put on vehicle stickers as a way to welcome new members, have visible marketing, and have available at events. Options were presented. The choice was made to purchase 200 stickers for $148. The stickers will be 5” x 3” to accommodate our logo. A motion was made by Emily Rose to make the purchase. The motion was seconded by Nancy Erwin. The motion was passed unanimously.
The next Pizza and Wine Think Tank is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15th from 6-8pm at Spiva Center for the Arts at 3rd and Wall in downtown Joplin. Andrew will pick up pizza from Blackthorn and wine will also be available. Topic of discussion will be gathering ideas for events to fill in the time between now and the next scheduled show in the fall.
The next workshop for members is scheduled for Sunday, March 20th from 1-3pm at Andrew Batcheller’s studio at 2102 S Connor in Joplin. The topic is gold leaf. 10 participant limit. Four members are currently scheduled. Supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring old paint brushes. Free to members. $40 for non members. Class is now closed. If you requested a spot, please watch for emails with additional details.
The Plein Air Paint Workshop and Event is being scheduled in cooperation with Spiva. The tentative dates are the weekend of September 9-11. There will be a separate charge for the workshop on Friday and the competition on Saturday and Sunday. More details will follow as plans are solidified.
Joplin Arts Fest applications are now open on zapplication. The event is scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2022. There will be an exciting community project taking place during the event. A motion was made by Angel Brame to have JRAC commit the annual $600 as sponsorship. The motion was seconded by Nancy Erwin. The motion passed unanimously.
Emerging Artist event is being planned for November at Spiva Center for the Arts. Daria Claiborne passed around the application for review. A few changes will be made. Once complete, the application will be distributed to the area teachers and professors. Board members will also help distribute.
Angel Brame will send an email encouraging members to send JRAC details about events, accomplishments, awards, new works, etc so that it may be shared on social media. Our social media expert, Brenda Hayes, is always looking for new content.
Daria Claiborne requested approval to order more ID cards for members. A motion was made by Angel Brame to approve the purchase. The motion was seconded by Emily Rose. The motion passed unanimously.
Daria Claiborne notified the board that PayPal fees have increased to $1.76 per transaction on our website for membership joining and renewals. Emily Rose made a motion to increase the cost of a membership purchase on our website to $37 to cover the PayPal administrative cost. The motion was seconded by Brenda Hayes. The motion passed unanimously.
A suggestion was made to create an automatically generated email that would go out to new and renewing members with a welcome and details on the next steps to anyone utilizing the process on our website. Daria Claiborne will compose the letter and have Koral Martin make the adjustments on our website.
Art Forms in Pittsburg is currently looking for more artists to join the gallery. Brenda Hayes will compose the invitation to apply and Angel Brame will send it out to membership.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:03pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting will be on April 12th at 6pm at Andrew’s studio.
Respectfully submitted,
Angel Brame, Secretary
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition
Board Meeting
February 8, 2022
Attendees: Andrew Batcheller, Daria Claiborne, Nancy Erwin, Al Gritten, Brenda Hayes, Sandra Parrill, Emily Rose
Absent: Angel Brame
The meeting of the JRAC board was called to order at 6:00pm by President Andrew Batcheller.
Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Sandra Parrill to approve the agenda and seconded by Brenda Hayes. The motion was unanimously approved.
Minutes Approval: Minutes approved via email prior to meeting and dispersed to members.
Daria Claiborne presented the Treasurer’s report that shows a beginning balance of $8,789.43. Ending balance after membership dues and disbursements result in a balance of $8,341.04 in the bank account. Treasurer’s Report Approval: A motion was made by Al Gritten to accept the report and was seconded by Emily Rose. The motion was unanimously approved.
Membership update: Current membership stands at 111.
Board Elections: We welcome our newly elected Brenda Hayes, who is already making a big difference with our social media campaign. The following existing board officer appointments were unanimously reconfirmed for the term 2022: Andrew Batcheller, President; Emily Rose, Vice President; Angel Brame, Secretary. The position of Treasurer formerly held by Chadan Tomlin was unanimously confirmed to Brenda Hayes.
Show Updates:
Verdant reception is ready to go for February 11th, the weather alternative date.
Andrew Batcheller reported our bid for a show with KC Artists Coalition this year was unsuccessful. We will check with Laura Lowry-Greene to see if the space for Front & Center is still available for this year.
The Post Library Show is set to run from November 17th to December 29th. We will work out a drop off date at the library. Andrew proposed we use the theme “The Eyes Have It.” A motion to accept the theme was made by Brenda Hayes and seconded by Al Gritten. The motion was unanimously approved.
Initial planning was discussed for the Emerging Artist show at Spiva sponsored by JRAC. Daria Claiborne and Sandra Parrill have volunteered to reach out to local art instructors to get the word out to young and amateur artists. The board considered the possibility of proposing a junior membership as a new level of JRAC membership. This is tabled until such a point where we may gauge the interest of the younger set who demonstrate talent and interest in JRAC. Emerging artists should submit images of their work via email to be juried by the Board no later than October 1st.
Workshops/Other Activities:
Gold Leaf Workshop–Andrew Batcheller has set the date for Sunday, March 20th, from 1 to 3pm at his studio. Space will be limited to 10 people with masking protocols in force. Gold leaf, sizing and Masonite boards will be generously donated by Andrew; attendees will furnish their own brushes, preferably old, battered ones they don’t mind ruining. At the appropriate time, an email will be sent out asking for RSVP on a first come, first served basis.
Plein Air Workshop/Paintout Event—Al Gritten is in the midst of discussing an intro to plein air painting workshop with Jeff Legg. Dates and potential costs need to be considered. This will likely not be a free event for JRAC members, but will be an amazing opportunity. We’d like to get this set up for summertime as a predecessor to holding a plein air paintout event in September or October.
Pizza/Wine Think Tank at Spiva—We are getting this set up tentatively for Tuesday, March 15th, from 6 to 8pm. A motion to set a $200 budget was made by Al Gritten and seconded by Sandra Parrill. The motion was unanimously approved.
Ideas for a potential fundraiser/show were briefly discussed. We may coordinate with Downtown Joplin Alliance for a space to do this or look at First Thursday as an opportunity to fundraise and engage the public. We will look for ideas from the membership at Think Tank.
The Board unanimously approved Andrew Batcheller’s request to put out an email to the membership to let them know he’s accepting donated household items and furniture for Afghan refugee families settling in the Joplin area. He will open his studio on Sunday, February 13th, from 12 to 3pm for this purpose.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:21pm by Andrew Batcheller. The next meeting of the JRAC Board will be at Andrew Batcheller’s studio on Tuesday, March 8th, at 6pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Rose