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The Next Business Meeting of our 2026/27 season will be held
on WEDNESDAY, September 2nd, 2026
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 2026-27 YEAR
SIGN-UP WILL BE AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING
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June: Spring Luncheon, Toni Cappuccio, Mary Paschall
SEE SPRING LUNCHEON PAGE​​ FOR DETAILS
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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2026
President, Joan Zivic, welcomed members to our meeting at 10:05 with
the reminder that it is the day of our annual pizza party. This year we are
purchasing the pizzas from Romano’s Restaurant located across
the street.
Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, relayed her “sign in message “ to
everyone so that the meeting counts toward the number of meetings each
member needs to attend yearly, which is 3.
Secretary, Patti Brougham, had a correction for the date that paintings
would be picked up from the Bemis Library. The correction is- May 29 at
10:00. A thank you to Richard for sending out the March minutes to our
members.
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, gave us a bank balance of $3015.09.
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, said we have a full roster of 50
members.
Workshop Co-Chairs, Jai Wangsai and Merrie Wicks, announced the April
workshop with collage queen, Mary Lynn Baird, is on April 22nd. The
supply list is on the website in the Workshop tab. The time is 10:00!
Exhibit Co-Chairs, Linda Libby, Shianne DeTamble and Deborah Walker
gave us all the information needed now and moving forward to the end of
our year:
Goodson Rec Center hangs today at 1:00 and take down is April 30 at
1:00.
Littleton Hospital take down is April 2 at 11:00 paintings were sold by
Roseanne Gomez, Sharon Chinn and Jaquetta Green.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Lone Tree Llibrary take down April 30 at 9:00.
Bemis Library install is May 1- 10:00 and take down is May 29-10:00. The
sign up spreadsheet will be sent out shortly.
Stanton Gallery, located in the Littleton Town Hall on Main Street, will
house our annual juried show in August. All pertinent Information is on the
PBG website under the Exhibits tab.
Spotlight Chair, Teresa Maone, had Connie Cawfield, scheduled but she
could not attend the meeting so Marge Harper surprised us singing several
songs she has performed around the world professionally!
Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, reported an analysis from WIX about how
many times our PBG website was accessed this month. Returning hits
were 230 with 102 new inquiries. All information is current on the website.
Using the QR code or using paintboxguildlittleton.org will get you to the
information you need.
Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, has a sign up sheet for those interested in
going to the Anschutz Museum and or lunch and or a tour of the Brown
Palace on Tuesday, April 25th. The museum tour begins at 10:00 for
$10.00, then lunch ( maybe at The Ship’s Tavern in the Brown Palace )
then the Brown Palace Tour at 1:30 for $30.00.
Wednesday, June 3rd, is our annual Spring Luncheon, at Micheon Oklar’s
home. Details will be available in May.
The Fall Trip is September 21-23 to Georgetown. Participants need to call
the hotel to secure a room. All information is on the website.
Refreshments Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Susan Yeager and Sue Williams
for today’s goodies. Jai Wangsai and Christie Drahnak are scheduled for
May.
Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, was not present.
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, was not present.
Summer Plein Air Chair, Mary Ellen Wolf, is “ all ears “ for suggestions for
places to paint this summer. More information to come!
Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, is on it! Plus she and Toni Cappuccio,
encourage all PBG members to join the art challenge posted monthly at
paintboxguildartchallenges@gmail.com
Password-PBGChallenges. If you are having trouble posting your finished
challenge contact Toni and she will help.
Old Business- The Heritage Fine Arts Guild has a weekly Thursday spot
from 9-3 at Ascension Lutheran Church on 1701 West Caley Avenue,
Littleton, CO 80120. The cost is $1.00 for coffee. The Urban Sketching
group meets there now and all other artists are welcomed. They need
people to come so their grant continues.
New Business- the board and committee chairs were unanimously voted
in for this next year.
Respectively submitted by Patti Brougham
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Paint Box Guild March 4, 2026 Business Meeting Notes
President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:05 and asked
members who hold positions on the board or lead and occupy a Chair
position for one of our activities need to let her know if you WILL NOT stay
in this position for this next year.
Vice President, Shirley Conrad, reminded to sign in.
Secretary, Patti Brougham, had no report.
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported a balance of $3390.09.
Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, reported statistics on our PBG website for
January from WIX as 240 site sessions, 97 new hits from the internet and 168
tech. On the front table is a paper showing you how to get on to the PBG
website and how to use the QR code.
Workshop Co-Chairs, Jai Wangsai and Merrie Wicks, announced our next
workshop is with collage artist, Mary Lynn Baird, on Wednesday, April 22, at 10
o’clock. Sign up!
Exhibits Co-Chairs, Linda Libby and Shianne DeTamble along with Deborah
Walker told us that Bob and Kathy Leach curated the show at Lone Tree Library
this month. Thanks to all who helped with this event.
The Goodson Center will hang in April. The sign up spreadsheet will be emailed
to members soon.
Littleton Adventist Hospital will be taken down on April 2 at 11o’clock.
Bemis Library is scheduled for May and is in need of volunteers and a curator.
Installation is on Friday, May 1st and take down is on Friday, May 30th.
Stanton Galley, located in Littleton Town Hall, is scheduled for August. This is
our Annual Juried Show with Dan Marshall as our juror. Merrie Wicks, curator,
will hang paintings on July 29th and they will be there through the month.
August 4th is our reception from 2-4pm. It will be available to view during the
hours that the Hall is open from Monday through Friday and during Littleton’s
Western Welcome Week. ALL INFORMATION IS ON THE PBG WEBSITE.
Spotlight Chair, Teresa Maone, introduced Kristie Drahnak to tell us about
herself.
Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, encouraged members to sign up for the Fall Trip in
September. All information is on the PBG website.
The Spring Luncheon, happening on the first Wednesday in June and our kick
off for our Summer Plein Air Paint Outs orchestrated by Mary Ellen Wolfe. More
information to come.
Also discussed was a possibility of getting a group together to go to the
Anschutz Museum and Brown Palace for tours and possibly lunch at The Ship’s
Tavern. There is a cost for both and free parking if you plan to eat at the Brown
Palace. It would be on a Tuesday or Thursday starting with a tour of the
Anschutz Museum at 10, lunch at the Ship’s Tavern and tour of the Brown
Palace in the afternoon. Cost could run about $10 to as much as $30
depending on what you choose to do. If interested tell Bob.
Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, sent cards to Beth Narva, Teresa Maone and Fredia Cox. Let her know if one of our members needs a card.
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, reviewed the book SPLASH #6 The Magic of
Texture. A yearly watercolor book highlighting the best of best!
Plein Air Chair, Mary Ellen Wolfe, is firing up her scouting for new places for us
to paint each Wednesday of the week in the summer. If you have a suggestion or if you would like to have us visit your garden in the summer, let her know!
Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, is busy putting our list of exhibits in the
news. She is also gearing up with Toni Cappuccio, in launching a monthly art
challenge on Instagram for our members to react and interrupt their reaction to
the reference and post that image on line in this app. Comments and reactions
are open to the public. Thank you to Toni and Mariposa for explaining their idea
after our regular business meeting on Wednesday. It was greatly received and
appreciated by many of us. The first photo reference will be posted at the
beginning of each month starting in April. Their enthusiasm is infectious so
check it out and I am sure more information is in our future.
Every Thursday, Mariposa hosts a sketch group and everyone is invited. New to
the group is the idea of joining with the Heritage Fine Arts Association who meet every Thursday at the Ascension Lutheran Church located on Windermere and Caley Streets in Littleton from 9-2. The cost is $1.00. This is a chance to come together as an artist community and support our love for the arts. It can serve as a place to gather in a weekly open studio situation.
Old Business- none
New Business- The Littleton History Museum has grant money available.
However, after extensive discussion, the membership decided to table this
opportunity until next year when our intentions can be further invested.
Respectively submitted by Patti Brougham
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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting Minutes-
February 4, 2026
President, Joan Zivic, welcomed members to the meeting at 10:00am.
Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, asked everyone to sign in.
Secretary, Patti Brougham, wanted to know if all members received the minutes from last month so changes could be made if needed.
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported a balance of $3493.52.
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, has an active roster of 48 members. A member’s information sheet is on the front table. Please make sure your information is current.
Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, explained how to use the QR code to get into the website. Take a picture of the QR code with your phone and tap on it- this will be used as a publicity tool to let people know about us. The most current. information about any of our activities is on the website- paintboxguild/littleton.org.
Member, Micheon Oklar, is taking individual pictures of members to put on our website.
Workshop Co-Chairs, Jai Wangsai and Merrie Wicks, have invited very talented artists to share their artistic knowledge with us in our workshops. Steve Greggs is our featured artist for February 18th, 10-4. Check the website for all the details. We will also have a workshop in April as requested by members.
Exhibits Co-Chairs, Linda Libby and Shianne DeTamble,added Lone Tree Library as a place to hang our art from March-April ( 2 months ). A spreadsheet was sent out for members to sign up.
Goodson Recreation Center, will show in April. Joan Zivic will curate the show.
Bemis Library is in May.
Stanton Gallery, located in the Littleton Town Hall, will host the PBG Juried Show in August. Merrie Wicks is the curator. The juror is Dan Marshall. More information on this event will be available in the future. Check the website.
Members are required to show at 2 places per year unless you are a new member who joined in January. If that is the case, that member is required to show in 1 exhibit for that year.
Gallery wrapped canvases MUST be 1 3/4 inch deep or more. The sides must be painted a chosen color or, the artist is to extend the painting around the sides.
The wire hanger must come about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the back of the CANVAS to hang properly.
Spotlight Chair, Teresa Maone, introduced Marge Harper as our featured artist.
Social and Fall Trip Chair, Bob Torgerson, announced our Spring Luncheon will be catered by the bar-b-que restaurant as last year and we will gather at Micheon Oklar’s home in Ken Caryl Ranch.
The September 21, 22, 23 plans for the Fall trip to Georgetown are coming together. Make sure to get your hotel reservation in asap. More information is on our website.
Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason.thanked Merrie Wicks and Evelyn Rockett for today’s refreshments.
Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, has been busy sending cards to members Fredia Cox for her shoulder, Teresa Maone for her shoulder and Beth Narva for her knee replacement.
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, delighted us with a review of an art book by Harley Brown ETERNAL TRUTHS FOR EVERY ARTIST.
Summer Plein Air Chair, Mary Ellen Wolf did not attend the meeting.
Publicity Chair, Maraposa Marangia, explained that a QR code will be dropped off at businesses so the public can click on the code and it will take them to a page on our website that lists where our art is showing.
Facebook and Instagram Chair, Toni Cappacio with the help of Mariposa are getting us ready for the future. They are creating a platform for the PBG members to participate in a MONTHLY? art challenge. Members will paint their interpretation of a posted photo, create a hashtag for their entry and post it. By some kind of magic, this then posts on INSTAGRAM. Others can then comment on this work and this artist can comment on other posted works. ÇONFUSED????? After the March Business meeting Toni and Mariposa will enlighten us with a workshop on this adventure!!!!!!!!!! Bring your iPad so you can play along!
Old Business - the article by JD McRum about our Guild was published in the Ken Caryl Living and Southwest Littleton magazines this past week. It was well written and we are pleased to have been given this opportunity to tell others about our Guild.
New Business- none
Meeting adjourned at 12:00.
Respectively submitted by Patti Brougham
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Paint Box Guild January Business Meeting 2026
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Joan Zivic, President, welcomed all to the start of a fabulous new year
2026!
She encouraged new members to volunteer to help whenever and
wherever needed because this Guild runs on people stepping up. Come
on in and get your feet wet!
Shirley Conrad, Vice-President, reminded all members to sign in at each
meeting they attend. It is required that each member attend 3 meetings
per year ( September-May).
Patti Brougham, Secretary, made no corrections to the December 2025
business meetings notes.
Linda Lippert, Treasurer, reported a balance of $3601.53. She is collecting
money for the upcoming workshop in January. Participants must pay the
day they sign up. The members’ Mini Show in December at the Church
made $552.50, $497.25 went to the artists, $55.25 was the commission
paid to The Guild.
Suzanne Maxwell, Webmaster, passed out instructions on how to use the
PBG website to those who requested a copy. The 2025 Annual Trip
pictures are up for all to see. She needs the birthdate and month for each
and all members. Her email address is smaxart@aol.com and her phone
number is listed on the membership sheet. Each member can post 4
paintings in the Members’ Gallery on this website. Send pictures to her to
post.
Micheon Oklar is taking a photo of each member in our Guild to post
alongside your name on our Membership List on the website.
Toni Cappuccio, Instagram Guru, is taking over this part of our program.
She wants to encourage and form interest of us using this format to
promote our art. She is asking for reference photos from our members to
use as prompts
to nudge us to put our own response to the posted photo- using any and
all of our creative tools- and post it! Using this agenda will get your art out
there and hopefully establish a following to your art through members andothers’ comments.- cappucciotm@aol.com- More on this to come
soon!
Richard Simpson, Membership Chair, welcomed 2 new members, Grace
Lembo and Carol Vargas. To those who are new members in January, you
are required to hang a piece of your art in 1 show only for the remaining of
this year.
Merrie Wicks and Jai Wangsai, Co- Workshop Chairs, announced that this
month’s invited instructor, Diane Fechenbach, will show us how to get
good results from a bad photo, on Wednesday, January 21. Check the
PBG website for further information.
Linda Libby and Shianne DeTamble, Co-Exhibit Chairs, announced 3
more times to exhibit our work for this year- April- Goodson Center 17
paintings,
May- Bemis Library, August- Stanton Gallery located in the Littleton
Playhouse for the PBG Annual Juried Show.
Acoma Zing paintings will be taken down and delivered to Littleton
Hospital soon.
Teresa Marone, Spotlight Chair, introduced Jacquetta Green to tell us
about herself.
Bob Torgerson, Social Chair and Fall Trip Coordinator, encouraged those
who want to go on the Fall trip in September to make your reservations.
Call Microtel by Wyndham 720-741-8989. Refer to Paint Box 26 for our
rates. ALL information is on the website under Annual.
Pam Mason, Refreshment Chair, thanked Fredia Cox and Suzanne
Maxwell for today’s goodies. Merrie Wicks and Evelyn Rockett are up
next.
B.J. McLean, Sunshine Chair, is back on the job and ready to send out a
card to any member who needs to know this group is very supportive, no
matter what situation presents itself. A kind card sent from our group,
thanks to B.J., can show our support and concern. Contact B.J. if you
know of a member who could use a card.
Sharon Chinn, Library Chair, had no report per se but went over where our
library is located and how it works.
Mariposa Marangia, Publicity Chair, will be posting our exhibits through
Community Media.
Mary Ellen Wolfe, Plein Air Summer Program Chair, is open for suggestions
as to places to go and paint this summer,
Old Business- none
New Business- Merrie Wicks, Joan Zivic and Mariposa Marangia met with
a reporter from the Litttleton area who is writing an article on our group.
Supposedly it will be published in the area paper that reaches part of the
Littleton area.
Adding to the Instagram post with Toni- she will offer more details but
now she is asking for reference photos she can use as a “challenge” to get
artists to show how they would respond to the photo, using art materials
of their choice, and post that picture on the Instagram app. This would
generate responses from other artists and community following this
Instagram post.
Adjournment at 11:15.
Respectively submitted by Patti Brougham
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PBG Business Meeting Minutes November 2025
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President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:05. She reminded
us that the membership increase from 40 to 50 members was voted on
last month and she welcomed those new members who were present.
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Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, was not present.
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Secretary, Patti Brougham, apologized for the bazillion attempts of
sending last month’s reports due to computer and human error.
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Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reminded members to pay for the luncheon in
December. She is still working on the Miniature Show results and payouts
but mentioned about $500.00 was made.
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Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, introduced new members: Paul
Hobson, Suzanne Laudert, Debra Walker, Mary Rose Arthuralita, Koby
Kellogg, returning member Connie Crawfield and Carol Vargas. Carol
Kellog is on the waiting list and will be contacted.
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Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, passed out printed instructions to our new
members as to how to access the PBG information on our website. She
updates the information regularly so members have the latest information.
She mentioned that new and old members can submit 4 paintings of their
choosing and Suzanne will post them in our Members’ Gallery. Contact
Suzanne if you are interested.
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Workshop Chairs, Jai Wangsai and Merrie Wicks, announced the
November 15 workshop with Tanner Steed. He will be painting a
landscape in oils.
If an artist wants to use watercolor, please bring white gouache to use with
your layers. Materials list is on our website. Treats will be provided by
Merrie Wicks and Fredia Cox.
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Exhibits Chairs, Linda Libby and Shianne DeTamble, listed our exhibits as
follows: Zing Credit Union hangs until January, Malley Senior Center
hangs until November 28- take down at 10, TBA Littleton Hospital,
Goodson Rec Center in April, Bemis Library in May and the PBG Juried
Show in August.
Members are required to exhibit in 2 shows per year.
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Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, has the Olive Garden catering our December
3 luncheon at the Church. Cost is $25, and members signed up to bring
appetizers and desserts. Those who want to participate, bring a small
wrapped painting you have done for our gift exchange. Come at 11:30
and lunch is set at 12:00!
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Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked JudyOstenaa and Madonna Lanefor for oday’s goodies.
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Spotlight Chair, Teresa Marone, told us all about her interesting life, so far!
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Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, is still recovering from her stroke but plans on
attending the Christmas Luncheon. She is working hard, according to a
good friend, Evelyn Rockett. Plans for Nancy Cox’s memorial are still in
the making. Fredia Cox will keep us informed.
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, had no report but mentioned to our new members
about the PBG lending library in the cupboard in the back of the room.
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Plein Air Painting Chairs, Tony Cappuccio and Mary Ellen Wolf, explained
to new members that during the summer months, PBG members can paint
plein air together on Wednesdays. There is a list of possibilities that will
appear as we get closer to that time of year.
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Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, put information about our exhibits to
date through a tri county media source. She will be adding more
information about us as the year progresses.
She manages our instagram and Facebook accounts. Get more
information about posting your work.
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New Business:
Merrie Wicks reported that our application for a grant through the City of
Littleton Arts and Culture was denied. The applications were numerous
this year and funding went to other needs. We can apply again for 2027.
It was noted that anyone thinking of coordinating the 2026 Fall Trip think
about places and accommodations for about 20 people as early as now. It
is a popular time of year!
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Raj Chaudhuri will be at Saks Gallery in Cherry Creek from 10-4 doing a
painting demo on Saturday, November 9.
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The Heritage Art Group has contacted our president with a request. This
may involve joining us in our workshops and/ or social events.
Since we increased our membership total, this may not work. Joan will be
doing some deep investigation as to what and why we were contacted.
She will report at our next business meeting in January.
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Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham, PBG Secretary
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OCTOBER 2025 PAINT BOX GUILD
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
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President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:06. We will be
discussing and voting on the development of increasing our membership.
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Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, reminded those in attendance to be sure
to sign in for this meeting and all meetings attended. Each member is
responsible for attending three meeting per year.
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Secretary, Patti Brougham, made sure members received last month’s
business meeting notes.
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Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported a balance of $3579.97 with all 40 members
paid. Outstanding purchases included $204.10 to WIX ( internet) and $21.60 for
new tablecloths.
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Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a full roster of 40 members.
Connie Cawlfield asked to be part of our group again, so she will be added to
the waiting list. That makes seven people now on the waiting list.
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Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, has fully updated our website with the most
accurate information to date- paintboxguildlittleton.org. Click on the three
horizontal lines located at the top of your screen and the menu will drop down. From there one can access all of the information currently posted. The Members” Gallery can post four images of each of our members. Please send photos of your paintings to
Suzanne at smaxart@aol.com.
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Workshop Co-chairs, Jai Wangsai and Merrie Wicks, announced the Wednesday,
October 15 day will be taught by Colorado artist, Raj Chaduri. His lecture and demo in the morning will focus on “What makes a good design in a painting”. Bring reference photos to use in the afternoon and a painting for Raj to critique, if you want him to. All information is on the website under Workshops.
Exhibits Co-chairs, Linda Libby and Shianne DeTamble, hung 17 paintings at Zing Credit Union in downtown Denver.
November 3-November 28 (10:30 drop off and pick up)- Malley Recreation Center can hang 17-20 paintings
January thru mid-March is Littleton Hospital- details to be announced
February-March, Koble Library???????? Details to be announced.
April- Goodson Recreation Center
May- Bemis Library.
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Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, presented the group with options for our Christmas luncheon.We
decided to have Olive Garden cater our food at the Church on December 3rd. More to come as the date nears. Bob will be sending out an email soon!
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Spotlight Chair, Teresa Maone, introduced Kathy Leach to tell us about herself.
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Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Beth and Shianne for providing the goodies for today’s meeting.
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Sunshine Chair, BJ McClean, is out of commission due to a stroke and rehab. Evelyn Rockett told us she is coming along with her rehab. and continues to charge ahead with a positive attitude and cheers/support from her PBG tribe. Send cards, call her for a chat, visit her- YES
GO BJ!!!!!
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Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, will be contacting the media now that our 2025-2026 session has begun.
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Old Business-
Mariposa Marangia thanked Bob Torgerson for helping her navigate our fall trip to Fort Collins last month. Upon Bob’s request all attending artists added a new gesture (be it brushstroke, object, pencil) to a painting he had begun. Some artists made cards to trade on the last night. A fun-filled time was had by all! Thank you, Mariposa!
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New Business-
**Our annual juried show will be curated by Merrie Wicks this year. She is looking into having this show at the Stanton Gallery located in the Littleton Town Hall in August during Western Welcome Week. It would run for 6 weeks with a 1O% commission going to Stanton for each sale. More information will be forthcomings but we would still have a regular show at Bemis
Library in May and add in the juried show in August.
**November 2 ( note this is the weekend for our daylight savings time clock change) is the Miniature Show at the Church. Fredia Cox and Suzanne Maxwell are in charge. All items in the show must be at the Church at 7am and unsold items must be picked up at 12:30. All items must be tagged with the price and an inventory sheet of your items needs to be available for the cashier. Any small things made by you are acceptable. Paintings no larger than 8X10
framed will do. Check the website for further information.
**Tagawa Gardens had an art show and some of our members were displaying there. Positive comments were given as a nice venue to show, Sharon Chinn sold a painting.
**An increase in our membership was thoroughly discussed and overwhelmingly voted that there will be a change in our Policy to INCREASE our membership to 50 members. Artists on our waiting list will be contacted as to their new status. Welcome everyone!
**The November meeting will be run by our VP Shirley Conrad.
11:30 meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham, Secretary
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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting September 2025
President, Joan Zivic, welcomed new and old members to our kick off to a new year of creativity and fun at 10:05.
As a recap of policy change voted on and passed by a majority vote, new members who join The Guild starting January through May of that year are required to exhibit one time only for the remainder of that year. All Active members are required to participate in two exhibits per year.
Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, reminded members to sign in on the roster sheet each and every time they attend a business meeting. All active members are required to attend three business meeting per year (September - May).
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, presented a final report of revenue/expenses for the past PBG business year leaving us with a balance of $2094.92
Secretary, Patti Brougham, had no report however there was a correction involving the artists who received ribbons at the PBG Juried Show at Bemis Library in May.
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a full roster of 40 members with 5 on the waiting list. Those in attendance but not active members (yet) include: Suzanne Laudert (watercolor and drawing), Carol Vargas (watercolor, drawing and printmaking), Mary Rose (watercolor, carving and linocut) and Koby Kellog (watercolor and drawing).
Contact Richard for badges.
Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, explained that members can send 4 pictures of paintings done by them to be included in the Members Gallery on the Paint Box Guild website. Send your pictures to smaxart@aol.com
Please use photos that do not show any glare. She will upload the images to our website.
Also WIX.com is the developer used by our Guild and as with anything else the price is going up. Suzanne is also looking for someone to help her and eventually take the job over in the future.
Exhibits Chairs, Linda Libby and Shianne DeTamble, wowed us with their report. Every show needs curators plus volunteers. A paper is being passed around for sign ups.
Each active member is required to show in 2 exhibits per year. The juried show at Bemis Library in May is included as 1 of your 2.
The full list of exhibits and pertinent information can be found on the PBG website (paintboxguildlittleton.org) under exhibits in the menu.
Our first one is with Zing Gallery ( October- January) -17 paintings can show- a photo of your painting needs to be sent to Linda Libby by September 19 so she can present these photos to Mary Williams
who will choose the paintings for this exhibit.
Linda, once again, showed everyone the CORRECT and ONLY way to prepare your painting to hang. Make sure your frame is in good condition including the hanging gear in the back. Use PBG cards on the front and back. On the front -card hangs on the right side of the frame attached with packaging tape. Secure card to the back of the frame with putty( this is to protect the card while in transit). The second card, on the back, should be secured on the top only with scotch tape.
​​​​​​​​Canvas wrapped canvasses 3/4 inch wrap is good for showings at libraries and coffee houses. Edges must be painted in a solid color or part of the picture on the front of the canvass that wraps around the sides.
For the Juried Show at Bemis and Littleton Hospital you must use 1 3/4 wrap.
Sign your painting into each exhibit by using the sheet presented on line.
Workshop Chairs, Jai Wangsai and Merrie Wicks, have all our presenting artists ready to go. Raj Chaduri is here in October (15th). Sign up will take place at the October business meeting.
Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, presents a member each month who will have 10 minutes to tell the Guild about his/her life, especially the artist’s creative time. The member will have examples of work that can be seen during our break time.
Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, had a blue ribbon year planning and presenting our Spring Luncheon. Smokin’ Outlaw Bar-b-que catered the event at Kay Nunnery’s home. Thank you Kay and Bob for a wonderful day!
Littleton Cafe was sold and our Guild had to quickly remove our paintings.
Thank you to Bob Torgerson and Dorothy Fitzgerald for handling this venue. We had $990 in sales, $49.50 in commissions to PBG, $148.50 to the Cafe and $792 was distributed among the artists who sold paintings.
Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, filled the volunteer sheet for business meeting treats for the rest of the year.
Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, was kept busy sending cards to members for various reasons. If you know of a member who needs a card, let BJ know.
She has held this position since February 2005 and All of us appreciate her continued good work….hugs to you BJ.
Summer Paint Out Chairs, Mary Ellen Wolfe and Toni Cappuccio sent us to some pretty spectacular places this summer. Thanks to you for your hard work at keeping us painting plein air for a successful summer.
Mary Ellen will continue painting on Wednesdays plein air for a while longer as long as there is interest. Watch for emails from Mary Ellen.
Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, will continue contacting the Community Media about our shows.
Our Instagram account is not doing well. Facebook is still going.
Urban Sketching Littleton is a group of people, led by Mariposa who go to different places in Littleton to sketch and paint ( NO OIL ) outside. They meet the second and fourth Thursdays of each month- September 18th at the Born to Bake on Main Street, time 10-12. Everyone is welcome and Mariposa will keep the PBG roster informed through email.
Old Business- none
New Business- Fall Trip to Fort Collins. Details given at a meeting after the business meeting.
Pam Mason sold a painting at Tagawa Gardens while painting there at one of our summer paint out events.
Several artists from PBG will be presenting work at Tagawa Gardens this month. Thank you Joan for the information.
Meeting Adjourned 11:20
Respectively submitted by Patti Brougham
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