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OK, so it's not all about money, is it? I was told that some of our members are getting tired of constantly being hit up for dollars to keep our gallery going. I agree! For me, our art group is about far more than the gallery. It's about education, encouragement, and making ourselves better artists by sharing our love of art. But we live in the real world. We do have to be on the lookout for ways to survive. Ideally, we would seek resources from OUTSIDE membership. Please help bring fresh ideas to bring money in so we can continue to be a presence in Old Town Pinole.
We will be holding another silent auction in November. And we WILL ask members to donate art of all media. Small, inexpensive items are welcome, along with higher priced items. Some people would love to bid on items $20 and under, so it's great to have jewelry, packs of cards, fabric items and gift items as well. We will start gathering donations in October. Watch for more information.
In other news, The Board of Directors has approved a scholarship budget of $1,000 per year. These funds will be designated for educational purposes. 1 ) to pay for people who would like to take a class at Pinole Art Center and cannot afford the fees. 2) as a scholarship award for high school or college students who are studying art, and 3) participation in local art competitions such as the high school show sponsored by the Richmond Art Center.
If you or someone you know would like to take a class and is unable to do so because funds are tight, please call me, Linda Thomas or Bill Lake. The Scholarship Committee is just now rolling, so we plan to make our first awards to students next spring. If you are interested in serving on this upbeat committee, let us know.
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