Hi, Everyone,

Our first KAS meeting for 2006 got us off to a great start with a still life demo by Carlene Reeves. It’s always such a pleasure to watch someone who is completely sure of their craft put the paint on the canvas. And so it was with Ms. Reeves as she produced a gorgeous floral still-life from her own setup. Her workshop the following day , which was held at Rosemont, gave us the opportunity to try her methods ourselves. It was well-attended and a most enjoyable day, thanks to Pat Wheeler who organized the event and provided snacks and drinks to add to the pleasure!

Our February meeting will vary from the usual format as, instead of a demo artist, we will have two guest speakers. One will explain how to photograph your artwork and the other, a legal expert, will discuss some aspects of copyright. I’m sure we’ll have plenty of questions for them so come along and bring a notebook!

There will be a board meeting this month which I would like to hold at Hunan Gardens at 11:00am on February, 13th. I will check with Board members to see if this will suit everyone.

Remember that the KAS show and competition is just around the corner on the 1 st of April so be sure to work on your masterpieces so that they’ll be ready in plenty of time to enter.

In the meantime, keep enjoying this amazing non-winter weather we’ve been having! Does this mean summer will start in April?

Hope to see you all soon,

Your Prez,
Linda Hamilton.

“ Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.”
George Bernard Shaw

President Linda Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Linda welcomed our guests.

Sally Kullman introduced the guest artist for the meeting, Carlene Reeves. Carlene did a lovely painting of Roses, using Oil as her medium. Carlene will also be doing an Oil Workshop this week for KAS members.

A business meeting followed the demonstration. No Minutes were read.

Treasurer Matthew Dunnachie reported a balance in the Treasury of XXX.

Demo Chair Pat Wheeler collected fees for the Carlene Reeves Oil workshop.

She announced that the KAS General Meeting on February 20th will have a speaker on Photography, and Copyright Laws affecting artists.

Show Chair Sally Kullman announced that the Spring Art Show and Competition would be on April 1st at the Deerbrook Mall. The judge will be Catherine Anderson.

Kingwood Fine Art Festival: Linda D. reported that Pam Dixon would be helping with publicity for the next KFAF this fall. The Festival will now be held on the first weekend in October.

Publicity – Linda reported that the position is still open for next year. Connie will train the incoming chairperson.

Newsletter: Linda read a letter from Kathy Gava regretting that she needs to withdraw at present from the Newsletter position. A discussion followed on alternative plans. Kristin Dumas offered to place newsletter items on the KAS Website, and requested that members e-mail their information to her.

Meanwhile, the position is open, and anyone interested in volunteering would be appreciated.

Humble Chamber of Commerce: Sini McCarty reported that there will be a Painting exchange for the Kingwood Chiropractic Office on Wednesday , January 18, at 8:00am.

OLD BUSINESS
No report.

NEW BUSINESS
Nominating Committee:
The committee is now forming. Board members are Sheila Bridges and Linda Dumas. Sharon Cobbley volunteered to be the representative from the General Membership. The group will meet later in the month to draft a Proposed Slate for 2006-07.

Parliamentarian, Sheila Bridges encouraged all KAS members to consider volunteering both for the Board and Chair Positions. We welcome and encourage those who are new to the organization as well. Intent to Hold Office Forms were passed around.

Linda reported that AABY is preparing for the Garden Party Fund-raiser. Eleven members have volunteered to paint a bench. The benches will be delivered in late January.

Linda reported on opportunities for artists. Eastman Gallery has a co-op and is looking for new artists.

Also mentioned was the American Jouried Art Salon. If interested, see Linda for more information on the Web Site etc.

Judy Lackey announced that she is teaching 3 new classes at Hobby Lobby in Humble. Students may work in their medium of choice…Acrylic, Oil, or Pastel.

After the meeting, members presented artwork for “Show and Tell”.

The meeting was dismissed at 9:00pm.

Respectfully Submitted, Sheila Bridges, secretary

KAS Feb.20 th meeting holds something interesting for all artists out there. It is Practical Issues In Art Night.

With items concerning the copyrights of artists works and the taking of Digital’s for further use of artwork. Guest speakers will come from Kingwood Photo Lab for advice on digital snapshots and for advice on copyright law will be Amy Slaughter a lawyer residing in Kingwood. Make sure to make this unique event on the practical parts of furthering your artwork. As always the public is welcome to attend. A short general meeting and Show & Tell will be held afterwards.

For more information, please call Linney Hamilton-( 281) 360-6170.

General Meeting
February 20
7:00 pm
Fire & EMS Heritage Center
Demo: Discussion of
Copyright Law

Don't forget to bring Show & Tell to the next meeting!

Board Meeting
March 6 (first Monday)
11:00 am
Hunan Garden

General Meeting
March 20
7:00 pm
Fire & EMS Heritage Center
Demo: Nancy Lee
Floral in oils

KAS Show & Competition
April 1st
Deerbrook Mall outside Dillards

LSAG Convention
May 19/20
at Delago
Conroe, TX

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Dues are $25 through May for the 2006-2007 year.

After May, dues go up to $35

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P.O. Box 6681
Kingwood, TX 77325

If you have any news items or announcements for the next newsletter, please contact or email Kristin by February 28th!

Thank you!