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The Next Business Meeting of our 2025/26 season will be held

on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER  3rd, 2025 AT 10:00 AM

AT: FICKLIN HALL, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

OF LITTLETON, 1609 WEST LITTLETON BLVD

(park in the side lot on Windermere St., and enter through the side door.)

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(Note: There are no business meetings in December, or in June, July, and August.

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THOSE BRINGING REFRESHMENTS

TO THE BUSINESS MEETINGS FOR THE 2024-25 YEAR

WILL BE LISTED HERE

 

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MAY 7, 2025 BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES​

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President. Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.

 

Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, had no report.

 

Secretary, Patti Brougham, made no changes in the April business notes. Corrections to the May business notes are as follows: Ribbons were awarded to: Teresa Maone-Best of Show, Jacquetta Green-First Place, Mary Ellen Wolf-Second Place, Mary Ellen Wolf-Third Place. Honorable Mention Artists were Joan Zivic, Beth Narva, and Teresa Maone.

 

Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported there were 55 entries into the juried show at Bemis, resulting in a $435 intake. The new changes made to enter a painting(s) helped pay for the reception costs. We have a balance of $2436.47 in the bank.

 

Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a full roster of 40 members with one on the waiting list.

 

Workshop Chair, Jai Wangsai, asked if there were things that members might want addressed next year by our workshop instructors. Some suggestions included light and shadow, color temperature and color theory.

 

Exhibit Chair, Linda Libby, related that seven paintings have been sold through the PBG exhibits in 2024-2025. The line-up for the upcoming year 2025-2026 include The Zing Credit Union, Malley Senior Center, Littleton Hospital, Kobel Library, Goodson Recreation Center and Bemis Library. More specific information is on the website. Susan Yeager thanked the many members who helped her put on a fantastic juried show. There were 32 members who submitted a total of 55 paintings. All members really contributed to the success of this Show, but a special thanks to Bob Torgerson, Linda Libby, Monique Moore, Susan Maxwell and Linda Lippert who went that extra mile. Our juror, Evelyn Martinez, had her hands full judging so many entries. Ribbons were awarded to: Teresa Maone-Best of Show, Jacquetta Green-First Place, Mary Ellen Wolf-Second Place and Teresa Maone-Third Place There were many positive comments about the Show, and the reception was well attended. Pick up for paintings is May 31, Saturday, from 10:00-11:00. Thanks to Susan’s hard, consistent and prolonged work, this show was beautiful in so many ways.

 

Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, did not have a member to speak.

 

Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, had no report.

 

Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, had no report.

 

Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, reminded us of our Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, June 4 at the home of Kay Nunnery, 7822 South Valentia Way, Centennial 80112. Those who want to paint can come as early as 10:00 and those who choose not to can come later. Lunch will be served at noon, catered by Smokin’ Outlaw Restaurant. Volunteers are always welcome to help set things up and/or take things down. If you signed up to bring an appetizer or dessert, don’t forget it!

 

Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Shianne DeTamble and Shirley Conrad for bringing today’s goodies. Thanks to Pam’s guidance, the reception for our Juried Show at Bemis Library looked and tasted great.

 

Plein Aire Summer Outing Chairs, Mary Ellen Wolf and Toni Cappuccio, passed out a list of the places chosen for June: Hudson Gardens (June 11), Stone House (June 18) and Lair of the Bear (June 25). Check the PBG website for particulars for this and upcoming dates and places.

 

Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, sent information to Community Media about our Juried Show at Bemis Library. She is also our go to person for Instagram and Facebook. She will gladly post paintings sent to her from our members.

 

Fall Trip coordinator, Mariposa Marangia, cleared up some issues concerning our trip. It is from September 22-September 25 in Fort Collins, CO. Members who are attending the trip have until August 22 to secure the reservation rate given to PBG. Please make sure to call the local number for Fairfield Inn Fort Collins and Suites South, Fort Collins and specify you are to receive the PBG rate. That number is 970-226-6656 3520 Timberwood Drive, Fort Collins 80528. Confirmed by me that this is the correct phone number.

 

Old Business- The Womens’Caucus for The Arts is providing us with a free class given by Lisa Adams, an art professsor at Arapaho Community College, on the subject of Light and Shadow. Details to come-check the PBG website.

 

New Business- The PBG by-laws state that each member must exhibit in 2 Shows per year. As voted on at the May meeting, the new by-law will state that a new member who joins anytime from January-April will be required to be in only one show. All other members requirements remain the same.

 

Littleton Cafe will be hanging any new paintings on Thursday, June 5 at 1:00! A commission for the restaurant and PBG is taken. Check the website for further information (paintboxguildlittleton.org)

 

Respectively submitted by Patti Brougham

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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting Notes

April 2, 2025

 

President, Joan Zivic, opened the meeting at 10:05 with information that she will be out of the country from April 6-30.  

 

Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, repeated the importance of members signing into the business meetings.  Each member is required to attend 3 business meetings each year and the sign-in sheet is used for that tabulation.

 

Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported a balance of $2206.39.

 

Secretary, Patti Brougham, changed the date for our Spring luncheon as stated in the March Meeting notes from May 7 to Wednesday, June 4!

 

Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, will add a new member to the roster since Evelyn Rockett has changed her membership to Associate status.  This will keep our roster full with 40 members.  Joan will contact Marie Bouziane as to her membership status.

 

Exhibit Chairs Linda Libby and Shianne DeTamble need about 18 paintings to hang at the Malley Recreation Center.  Drop off April 4, 9:30-10:00/ April 30, pick-up 10:00.

Annual PBG Juried Show is at Bemis Library on May 1-30.  Drop off at 10:00, May 1.  1 painting is $10 - 2 paintings $15 ( please bring the correct amount)  Evelyn Martinez is the juror.  Reception is Sunday, May 4 from 2-4pm.

Prospectus is on line- please fill in your submission(s).  For a full display of information about this event, check out the PBG website (paintboxguildlittleton.org)

 

Workshop Chair, Jai Wangsai, revealed  this month’s workshop is with Tanner Steed.  It is on Wednesday, April 16 from 10-3.  Materials list is posted on the PBG website.  Members cost $30- Non-Members $40.

 

Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, introduced Bob Torgerson as this month’s performer,

 

Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, is passing around a list for members to fill in as to what he/she will bring to the PBG Juried Show on Sunday, May 4 from 2-4.  Thanks to Roseann and Judy for desserts  after our April pizza party.

 

Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, had a slower month sending out only one card to Suzanne Maxwell for her knee surgery.  Members need to contact her if a card needs to be sent from The Guild to a member who could use some encouragement and/or just a hug!

 

Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, reviewed the book, PAINTING ON A ROCK, The Art of Painting Animals on Rocks. The book, PAINTING FLOWERS was added to the library thanks to Sue Williams.

 

Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, talked about our Spring Luncheon, Wednesday, June 5, at the residence of Kay Nunnery-7822 South Valentina Way, Centennial, CO 80112/ 303-886-6143.  You are invited to come early (10:00 ) if you want to paint in her yard.  Our catered bar-b-que lunch will be ready at noon. Members will bring desserts and appetizers.  More information in May.

 

Plein Air Summer Chair, Mary Ellen Wolfe,  has been busy researching places to paint together this summer.  A schedule will be ready soon along with details as to how this works.

 

Instagram and Facebook Chair, Mariposa Marangia, had no report.

 

Old Business- Merrie Wicks will go ahead and apply for a grant from the Arts Council of Littleton to use to replace the lights and/or fixtures in Ficklin Hall at the Church.  We will know sometime between December 22-25, 2025 for funds to be used in 2026. 

The Littleton Cafe has been charged up  with a new group of paintings from our group.  As a reminder:  15% of the sale goes to the Cafe and 5% to PBG.

Joan Zivic has just sold 2 paintings for $125 each.  Her advise: paint things that connect with people and price to appeal to everyone.  Remember everyone should have an original painting hanging in his/her home…….comforting!!!!!!!

 

Remember our Fall trip is September 22-25 to Fort Collins, Colorado.  Check the PBG website for more information.

 

Remember- every April is pizza month.  A pizza is ordered for lunch for everyone!

 

New Business: 

 

 Women’s Caucus for Art in Colorado will sponsor a class at ACC on shadow and light sometime this summer. More details to come!

 

Adjournment:  11:30

Respectively submitted by Secretary, Patti Brougham

 

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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting Minutes

March 5, 2025

 

President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:00.  All present officers will be returning next year.

 

Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, had no report.

 

Secretary, Patti Brougham, changed the last name from Lippert to Libby as the person who sold a painting from the Littleton Cafe.

 

Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported a balance of $2210.43

 

Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, has a full roster with one person waiting to join.

 

Workshop, Jai Wangsai, described April 19th as our next workshop with Tanner Steed. He will be using oil and talk about composition, color theory and direct/indirect painting.

 

Exhibits Chair, Linda Libby, gave an accounting of the rest of the exhibits for this year and some future exhibits-

  April 3    10:00am Malley Recreation Center- Englewood

  May 1     10:00am Bemis Library-Juried Show - reception Sunday, May 4

                                 2-4pm.  $10.00 for 1 painting. $15 for 2 paintings 

                                 (Bring exact amount)

Future exhibits- Littleton Hospital after their renovations are done

                           Zing Credit Union in October in a new location in the Golden Triangle Art Center, 9th and Acoma.  Submissions to be juried by Mary Williams.  An email will be sent out in August with details.

 

Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, introduced Kay Nunnery as our special person.

 

Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, talked about our Spring Luncheon, Wednesday, May 7th, to be held at the residence of Kay Nunnery.  It will be catered but members may be asked to bring additions.  Members who want to paint at Kay’s home can come earlier.  Lunch at noon!

 

Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Mary Ellen Wolfe and Mariposa Marangia for today’s food.

 

Website and Member Extrodinaire Chair, Suzanne Maxwell, is still recovering from her knee surgery but has kept our website humming, as reported by Fredia Cox.  Anything going on in our Guild is posted on the website paintboxguildlittleton.org

 

Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, had no report.

 

Summer Plein Aire Painting Chair, Mary Ellen Wolfe is working on a list of places we can go to paint together this summer.  Go Mary Ellen!

 

Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, is in charge of our Instagram account. Send your pictures for her to post to her. She is also sending information to Community Outreach about our upcoming juried show at Bemis in May.

 

Fall Trip to Fort Collins, September 22-25 is being planned.  Mariposa is keeping us informed with information through email. She is asking for help at planning a program for these days.  See her for details.

 

Old business- none

 

New Business-  The Littleton Cafe - Bob Torgerson and Dorothy Fitzgerald- change out in March.  A spreadsheet is on line for the artist to fill in information about his/her painting.  This group of paintings will hang until the next change in June.  Each group of paintings hangs for three months.

 

The Women’s Caucus for Art will host a Plein Aire Festival at Hudson Gardens sometime this summer.  Stay tuned.

 

Adjourned 11:30 am

 

Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting February 5, Meeting 2025

 

President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:05 on the 5th day of February.  She urged members who do urban sketching to submit a sketch done by them to the New York Times, Urban Sketching- Travel with your Colored Pencils.  If selected, your sketch may be featured in the paper.

 

Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, was not present.

 

Secretary, Patti Brougham, made no changes to last month’s notes.

 

Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported a balance of $3138.55. 

 

Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, announced a full roster of

 40 members.

 

Workshop Chairperson, Jai Wangsai, reminded us of the February 19 workshop with Ianoty at 10:00am.  We will be pouring acrylic paints.  The full list of materials needed for this day is on our website.

 

Exhibits Chairperson, Shianne DeTamble, reminded those artists who hung paintings at St. Andrew’s Church will need to pick up their paintings on February 19 between 4-5:30pm.

Littleton Hospital is still not determined.  It is doing construction and that might interfere with our hanging…..stay tuned.

As announced by Chair, Susan Yeager, the Annual Juried Paint Box Guild Show at Bemis Library will hang from May 1- May 31.  Our juror this year is Evelyn Martinez.  Paintings are to be dropped off between 10-11am on the first.  A $10 entry fee is needed for one or $15 for two entries.  Sizes may vary but should not exceed 3’ by 5’.  All painting must be for sale and hang for the whole show.  PBG receives a 10% commission of each sale.   Money exchange cannot happen in the library.  See Prospectus on our website for ALL of the information for this show.

Bob Torgerson and Dorothy Fitzgerald, share the responsibility for our paintings at The Littleton Cafe.  So far there have been 4 paintings sold.  Two by Toni Carpaccio, 1 by Sharon Chinn and 1 by Linda Lippert.

Beginning in March, new paintings will hang and those artists of our group who have not hung a painting at this venue will have priority.  The paintings hang for 3 months.  For all artists who hang paintings at this venue, please price your work accordingly.    This is a restaurant not a gallery.  All sales are handled by the restaurant and only through Bob or Dorothy.  For all information, check out our PBG website.  Please use the spreadsheet to sign in your paintings.

 

Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, introduced Mariposa Marangia as this month’s featured member.

 

Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Jai Wangsai, Kay Nunnery and Mary Paschal for the buffet of goodies today.

 

Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, announced our Spring Luncheon will be a catered event and enjoyed at Kay Nunney’s home on Wednesday, June 4th.  Details to be announced.

 

 

Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, has been busy sending cards to members for various reasons.

 

Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, is busy getting the word out about our Guild. Through the site called Community Connections, she has written an article about our paintings hanging  at the Littleton Cafe. As I understand it, this is how things are shared with our community.

 

Summer Plein Air Chair, Mary Ellen Wolf, is busy finding places to paint this summer.  She is furiously searching and will share her findings soon.

 

Fall Trip Chair, Mariposa Marangia, has chosen Fort Collins as our September 2025 destination.   She has reserved 10 rooms at the Fairfield by Marriot from Monday, September 22- Thursday, September 25.  Cost is $170 plus taxes for a room with 2 queen size beds.  She will send out information pertaining to reservations as soon as she gets it.  

 

Old Business- none

 

New Business-  Merrie Wicks informed our group about grants available to groups  through the City of Littleton.  Applications are received from February 28-April 11.  This grant is to be used within the Littleton boundaries.  Merrie has graciously taken on this task to see if we can qualify,  More to come!

 

As discussed at the meeting, it seems that checking paintings in at a big event is chaos.  Joan Zivic, President extraordinaire, has come up with a plan for checking in and out our paintings.  She is designing an alphabetical system to do this.  If anyone can do this, she can!

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham

 

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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting Minutes

January 8, 2025

 

President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:05. Red flag  attention in need of  a volunteer to plan our Fall trip.

 

Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, reminded members to sign in at each  meeting.  Each member is required to attend 3 meetings a year.

 

Secretary, Patti Brougham, had no report.

 

Treasurer, Linda Lippert, noted a balance of $2657.60.  Old coffee pot replaced.

 

Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, can display 4 paintings of each member in the Members Gallery on the web page.  Just send her your pictures, no glare, to smaxart@aol.com.  

To access the PBG website on a cell phone- type in paintboxguildlittleton.org- on the homepage in the upper left hand corner are  3 horizontal lines- click on those and the menu will appear, choose your category.

To access on a laptop or computer- the menu will appear automatically and you can access the category needed.

 

Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a full membership of 40.

Introducing new and newer members:  Judy Ostenaa ( watercolor and oil )

Christie Drahnak (watercolor). Mary Paschall (charcoal and graphite), Marge Harper (oil and acrylic), Micheon Oklar (print, gouache, oil, pastel) and Theresa Malone (oil). One person is on the wait list.

 

Workshop Chairs Jai Wangsai and Merrie Wicks announced the February 19 date with abstract realism and Ianoty.  Materials list is on the website.

Pick up paintings at St. Andrew’s Church after the workshop.

 

Exhibit Chair, Linda Libby, related upcoming exhibits:

St. Andrew’s Church   Hang Friday, January 10,  8-8:30am Take down February 19, 4-4:30pm Sunday reception January 12, 10-12 bring food.

Littleton Hospital ( part of hospital under construction) April- juried by Mary Williams.

Bemis Library Annual Juried Show- Drop off May 1, 10-11 am, Sunday, May 4, reception 2-4 pm.  Perspective for this show will be sent out soon with all of the Valuable information needed.  Please read carefully.

 

Littleton Cafe- the PBG place to hang ( check website for specific hanging dates )-  PBG gets 5% of sale/ Littleton Cafe 15%. Artists Toni Cappuccio and Sharon Chinn sold paintings.

 

Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva (recovering from knee replacement surgery) asked Merrie Wicks to introduce Linda Libby as this month’s presenter.

 

Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, explained the color coded system of our library.  Members can check out books on the honor system.  Don”t forget the DVD selection.

 

Summer Plein Aire Wednesday Paint Out Scheduler, Tony Cappuccio is working on our upcoming summer of painting.

 

Old Business Revisited-Roseann Gomez has been working on the high cost of ribbons for our juried show.  After much discussion, it was presented and voted on that starting in 2025- the cost for entering one painting is $10. If an additional painting is entered, the cost of that second painting is $5.  No more than 2 paintings per member for this show.

 

New Business- Bob Torgenson brought several painting carriers left at the Littleton Cafe.  Please claim your bag.  He shared acquired information that the prices for our work are too high.  Each artist makes the decision as to the price of each painting.  Remember the cafe gets 15% and PBG gets 5%.  Your art-Your price

 

11:15 Meeting adjourned

 

Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham, Secretary

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