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The Next Business Meeting of our 2025 season will be held
on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 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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October -- Fredia Cox, Suzanne Maxwell
November -- Toni Cappuccio, Madonna Lane
(No meeting in Dec.)
January 2025 -- Nancy Cox, Christie Crahnak
February -- Kay Nunnery, Jai Wangsai
March -- Mary Ellen Wolf, Mariposa Marangia
April -- Roseann Gomez, Monique Moore
May -- Shirley Conrad, Shianne DeTamble
(No meeting in June)
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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting Minutes
​November 2024
President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:00am on this snowy day. A quorum was present.
Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, had no report.
Secretary, Patti Brougham, amended the treasurer’s balance to $2762.34 for the month of October.
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, started this month of November with the balance of $2902.68. The Miniature Show proceeds were $687.00. The breakdown of this money is tabulated in Linda’s bookkeeping notes.
See Linda if you need further information.
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a 38 member roster. That means there are 2 places available. Contact Richard if you know of someone who would like to be a part of The Guild. Long-standing member, Ann Neal, has chosen to be placed in the Emeritus Category.
Workshop Co-Chairs, Jai Wangsai and Merrie Wicks, reported that November 20th will be the workshop with Cliff Austin. He will be demonstrating using acrylics. He will lecture part of the time on Perspective. The recommended supplies list is on the website
( paintboxguildlittleton.org )
Exhibits Chairs Linda Libby was not present but Shianne DeTamble filled in and related the schedule.
Remember: each member in The Guild is required to exhibit in two shows per year. Before each Exhibit, Linda Libby, will send out a blank list to be filled in with the information for the work the artist will be showing at that particular show. Also, because some of the PBG labels have been mysteriously “detached” from paintings, please attach a second PBG label to the back of your painting in case we need to replace “a tag”.
October- The Buck Center- thank you to Fredia, Kathy and Bob for your help. There were 3 paintings sold- Kathryn Leach sold 1 and Christie Drahnak sold 2.
November- Goodson Center was installed on November 1 thanks to Shianne DeTamble and Roseann Gomez. Take down will be on Friday, November 29 with Roseann’s guidance.
December- no exhibit. *However, PBG members will hang paintings at The Littleton Cafe starting December 4. Check details in the New Business section for details.*
January install 2 shows:
Columbine Library install is on January1. Takedown January 31. 15 paintings needed.
St Andrew’s Church install is January 10. ( drop off between 8-8:30am )
Takedown February 19. 60 to 70 paintings needed. If anyone would like to use the glass display case in the church, please contact Linda Libby asap.
February- no exhibits
March -no exhibits
April Littleton Hospital- you are asked to submit a photo of your work before this Exhibit. Further details will be published as we near this Show.
More than likely the theme has something to do with “Well Being”. Use your creative juices and make art.
May- PBG Juried Show at Bemis Library- More details as we get closer to this Show.
Social Chairs, Bob Torgerson and Mary Ellen Wolf have the Olive Garden
Restaurant cater our December Luncheon, Wednesday, December 4 at Noon at the Church. The cost is $25.00. A gift exchange will take place after we eat. Gift wrap one of your paintings ( 8x10 or less ) or other original gift and bring it for the exchange. Bring a gift, get a gift. Appetizers and Desserts will be s upplied by us. Check the website for further information.
Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, introduced member Madonna Lane.
Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, did not attend but thanks to Madonna Lane, Toni Cappuccio and Nancy Smyth we had a wonderful array of food.
Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, was busy sending cards to Marie Bouziane to lift her spirits, thank you cards to Beth and Monique for heading up a successful fall trip to Glen Eyrie, Madonna Lane for the loss of her sister, Elinor, the Church secretary retiring after being here for 19 years and Harry P. recovering from Covid.
Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, continues to keep our website current and full of information - paintboxguildlittleton.org
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, was absent.
Summer Plein Air Chair, Tony Cappuccio, is busy looking for places to paint this summer.
Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia ( mmarangia@comcast.net ). Please send images to her topost on our Instagram account.
New Business
Littleton Cafe : Bob Torgerson and Dorothy Fitzgerald are our PBG monitors for this continuing show of our art work. Any and all communication about this particular venue goes through Bob only. Each installment will hang for 3 months starting December 4-Installation is at 1:30 after our luncheon.
There are places between the windows in the restaurant that can hang small paintings- miniatures. And as of now, no paintings larger than 16x20 can hang on other walls.
A commission of 20% will be placed on each piece-15% to the restaurant and 5% to PBG, the rest goes to the artist.
The name of your painting and the price will be printed on a sheet to be kept at the register. A filled in PBG card is attached to the back. On the front right corner of the frame a white circular sticker ( Bob has them ) will be placed with the price.
Collaborative Arts of Littleton has been established to promote Littleton as an art district. Further discussion will evolve in January especially about how we can possibly use and work with them for the benefit of our Guild.
Old Business- Roseann Gomez has been investigating prices for the ribbons used at our Juried Show. After much discussion, it was decided to gather more information and discuss the issue in January.
Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham. Secretary
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Paint Box Guild October Business Meeting Minutes 2024
President, Joan Zivic, discussed the fact that we were short on funds ($70) after the last PBG Juried Show. We charge $10.00 as the entry fee. Our discussion turned to what we could do to scale down the show but present a quality show at the same time. The issue was tabled until more information could be be gathered, especially concerning the amount of money spent on ribbons. Richard Simpson and Roseanne Gomez are investigating our options and will be presented at a later meeting.
The other issue is the lack of participation on the Wednesdays that we are not utilizing the Church for workshops or business meetings. It was suggested that those participating in painting at the Church on these days keep the conversations upbeat and positive. Let the room radiate “ ART “!
Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, reminded members to sign in at every business meeting. Each member has to attend 3 meetings per PBG year-September 2024-May 2024.
Secretary, Patti Brougham, discovered many of the members are not getting the business meeting notes each month. This problem will be investigated.
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, as of today, our balance is $1,308.33. We owe the Church $750.00 for rent for the rest of the year. She explained that each workshop needs to be full so the deficit does not come out of our treasury.
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a roster of 38 members. We sadly said goodbye to Beth Collins, Ruth Miles, Betty Carr and Rochelle White as active members. Two new members present at this meeting are Margie Harper and Teresa Maone. Welcome to The Guild! New members will receive a name badge but if any current member needs a replacement, please contact Richard.
Workshop Chair, Jai Wangsai, reminded us of the October 16th workshop with Desmond O’Hagan, who creates art using oils and also pastels. Further information about materials will be emailed to those who sign up.
Exhibit Chair, Linda Libby, and helpers hung 29 paintings at the Buck Center. Take down is October 31st. Goodson Center is November.
January has a show at Columbine Library and a show at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church. April-June at Littleton Adventist Hospital, and in May, the Paint Box Guild Juried Show at Bemis Library. Check the PBG website for more information paintboxguild/littleton.org
Need to know requirements for hanging in a show: 1. D hooks are to be used when attaching wire to the back of the frame. Wrap the ends of the wire with tape. 2. The back of the painting must have a card attached with your information on it (like the card on the front right hand side of the frame). 3. Tape a PBG card on the back side of the painting so that it can drop down on the right hand side and your information can be presented. A piece of putty or tape can hold it in place on the back until the painting is hung and the card will hang below the frame. 4. Gallery Wrapped Canvas- 1 3/8” is acceptable in some places BUT 2” is preferred at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church. The sides must be painted and some prefer the artist extend the scene around the edges. Check with the website. 5. Before an exhibit, your painting information can be emailed to Linda Libby.This sign- in sheet will be present at the exhibit for check in.
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Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, introduced Toni Cappuccio as our member to tell us about her art journey
Social Chair, Bob Torgerson, is working on catering our luncheon on Wednesday, December. 4th, at the Church. We decided to have the Olive Garden Restaurant work their magic.
As of today, the cost would be $21.00 per person but this is not set in stone. Bob will check with the policy of the establishment to see if we can bring in appetizers and desserts. Again, check the PBG website for an update.
Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Fredia Cox and Suzanne Maxwell for the goodies brought today.
Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, has been busy sending cards to members who need our support. If you know of a member who could use some hugs, let BJ know.
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, explained the policies concerning our PBG library located in the first cupboard at the east end of the room. Members are encouraged to use the library on the honor system. DVDs will be coming.
Webmaster and Facebook Chair, Suzanne Maxwell, can post 4 paintings per member on our website. Send photos of your paintings ( no glare from glass ) to Suzanne at smaxart@aol.com and she will work her magic.
To access the Facebook page, Paint Box Guild, contact Suzanne and she will let you in.
Plein-air Summer Chair, Toni Cappuccio had no report.
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Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, operates our Instagram app. Let her know if you need to post something.
She puts information out about our exhibits on The Community Page for no fee.
Fall Trip Wrap-up at Glen Eyrie by Berth Narva recapped our trip in September. Suggestions for next year’s trip include Glen Isle or Grand Lake. Looking for a member organize the 2025 trip.
Old Business- sales at Littleton Adventist Hospital: 4 paintings by Mary Ellen Wolfe and 1 by Kay Nunnery. Madonna Lane sold a painting at Columbine Library.
New Business- We have acquired a new place to exhibit our art, the Littleton Cafe, 1409 West Littleton Boulevard. We are looking for 1 member to be the curator for this venue. Hanging a painting here does NOT count towards the 2 required exhibits per year per member. The paintings will hang approximately 3 months before a new group of paintings will be hung. Further discussion is coming. The chairs will be Dorothy Fitzgerald and Bob Torgerson. Thanks for volunteering.
Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham
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September 2, 2024 Business Meeting Minutes​
President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:03 am. She welcomed everyone back to the start of a new year of getting together and making and exhibiting great art.
Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, reminded everyone to be sure to sign in when you attend a business meeting. You are required to attend three business meetings a PBG year from September 2024-May 2025.
Secretary, Patti Brougham, mentioned our last meeting in May 2023 and those notes can be accessed on line at the PGG website (www.paintboxguildlittleton.org ). The notes from this year will also be posted on the site.
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, presented a handout of the Guilds treasure report. She reminded members that dues of $50.00 need to be received today if not already paid. The actual balance today, after paying our rent, will probably be a total of $800.00. A 2023-2024 financial report is available for anyone interested.
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a full roster of forty members. Donna Hartman will be moving to Houston in the near future and Christie Drahnak (christiedrahnak@gmail.com) is joining us. Good-bye and best of luck to Donna and welcome Christie.
Workshop Chair Members, Merrie Wicks and Jai Wangsai, told us about the upcoming October 16th workshop with Desmond O’Hagan. He is a Colorado artist who is known for his cityscapes and works in pastel and oil. More information to come.
In November we will welcome back, Cliff Austin. A great number of members requested Cliff give us a lesson on perspective for part of the workshop and then work from our own reference ( a perspective challenge ) for the afternoon. More information will be coming.
Exhibit Chair Members, Beth Collins and Linda Libby, presented a full but TENTATIVE schedule for our shows this year. Members please check the website (www.paintboxguildlittleton.org) for updates as to our exhibits. As of today, the list of upcoming shows is:
Buck Center Hang October 1 Take down October 31
Goodson Center Hang November 1 Take down November 29
St. Andrew’s Church Hang January 10 Take down February 19
Littleton Hospital. Hang April?
El Mason Restaurant. Hang ?
Bemis Juried Show. Hang May
****** UPDATE BUCK CENTER AND GOODSON CENTER ARE A GO!!!!!!!!
Please check the website as updated information about these venues will be posted!!!!!!!!!
Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, did not present anyone today. She is busy coordinating the fall trip!
Social Chair ????????? No one has stepped up to chair this event so discussion of possible choices was presented:
Go to a restaurant, pot luck at the Church or have the luncheon catered at the Church, or do nothing! After talking and voting the consensus was to have the December luncheon partially catered and have everyone attending bring a side dish to share. Thankfully, Bob and Mary Ellen took on this challenge………..thank you so much!
Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked BJ McLean, Merrie Wicks and Pam Mason for treating us to a welcoming buffet of treats this morning. Please sign up with helping out with the business meeting treats by signing up for a month.
Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, has sent many cards to members, thanking them for several different things.
Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, talked about accessing the PBG website by using, www.paintboxguildlittleton.org. If accessing using your iPhone, when the web page appears, there are three bars in the upper left side, click there and the menu will drop down for you to access the different sections. Suzanne updates the web daily. The closed page presenting the roster can only be accessed with a password. Check with a member for that password. There is also a gallery area where members can present four of their own works. Take a picture with your IPhone ( glass free-glare free ) and send it to Suzanne at smax@aol.com and she will post it.
Facebook Facilitator, Suzanne Maxwell, is the person who will let you in the app. Contact her if you want to be a part of it.
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, was not present, but Joan Zivic talked about our extensive library. You borrow a book on the honor system. Take it, use it and bring it back.
Plein Air Chairs, Donna Hartman and Mary Ellen Wolfe, had a successful summer of painting outside at different locations, Since Donna is leaving, Toni Capuccio will step in to help.
Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, watches over our Instagram account. She requests the artist present a short note as to what your inspiration was for the painting. She will also contact the powers that be to announce our PBG exhibits.
Old Business- Urban Sketching on Thursday morning10:00-12:00. Contact Mariposa to join.
New Business- voted to keep the starting time of our monthly business meetings at 10:00am
Since Donna Hartman is leaving, we send her off on her new journey is=n Houston and wish her the best. There is a ‘Going Away’ cake in the kitchen.
Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham
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May Business Meeting Minutes
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Secretary, Patti Brougham, amended the April business meeting notes
with the balance.
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Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported a balance of $1611.00. We were short
$66.00 for our juried show costs.
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Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, has a full 40 membership now,
however, Gabriella Jaramillo will be moving to Mexico City at the end of
the month, leaving one spot available.
It was restated that if a member has a health issue, that person will be
given a one year grace period from all requirements required to maintain
an active membership.
If a member requires a replacement of his/her name tag there is a cost.
Check with Richard for details.
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Workshop Chair, Jai Wangsai, is done with a successful year of
workshops. Thank you for your great choices for instructors, Jai.
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Exhibit Chairs, Beth Collins and Linda Libby, reminded members of the
PBG Juried Show Reception on Sunday, May 5 from 2-4 pm. This
installation hangs until the end of May.
At the Littleton Adventist Hospital, members Mary Ellen Wolfe and
Roseann Gomez sold paintings.
The last hanging for our group until the Fall, is at Columbine Library in July.
Please check the PBG website for further directions….Fredia Cox is in
charge of this show.
Zing Credit Union is updating its art presence. They will have an “Art Wall
Walk”. PBG has been asked to hang a show from October-December
2025.
If you are picking up a piece of art that belongs to a different artist, PLACE
YOUR INITIALS in the box for the pick up. The committee needs to know
WHO picked up that painting, not who painted the piece.Tabled for further discussion: Beth and Linda strongly suggested we have
a committee look into the idea of having a group established for each
installation before its hung. There would be a different group ready to
handle the drop off, installation and take down of that exhibit.
Also, each member would give information about the painting to hang in
the exhibit (title, artist’s name, medium, price and contact phone number)
before check in. All information would be put into a spread sheet and the
artist would just have to check in at the venue, all of the paperwork is done
ahead of time.
October 2024-Buck Center, November 2024-Goodson, January 2025
Columbine and St. Andrews mid January - February 2025. El Mason
Restaurant is being contacted.
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Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, introduced Gabriella Jaramillo. We wish her
happiness and good fortune in this next step forward. We hope she will
keep in touch with us.
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Social Chair, Evelyn Rockett, is planing the Spring Luncheon for June 5 at
Lone Tree Golf Club. Send $30.00 to Linda Lippert if you are attending.
The list of entrees will be on the website for you to make your choice.
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Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Sharon Chinn and Donna
Hartman for today’s munchies.
Reminded members to bring the food they signed up to bring on Sunday,
May 5, for the reception.
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Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, sent a card to Fredia who fell.
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Webmaster and Member Extraordinaire Suzanne Maxwell, has made the
postcard invitations and poster and will produce the program for our juried
show. We are extremely thankful for all of her incredible work.
Check the website paintboxguild/littleton for all updates.
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Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, reviewed the book by Joyce Pike, A Different
Approach to Oil Painting. We are in need of more books about oil painting
if anyone is cleaning out their art library. Books will be reviewed and
chosen for our library by Sharon.
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Plein Aire Painting for the Summer Organizers, Mary Ellen Wolf and Donna
Hartman have a tentative schedule. The website will have listings of thedates and painting places. If the weather is questionable, check your
email for the latest information.
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Fall Trip Coordinators, Beth Narva, Monique Moore and Roseann Gomez
will have information for those attending, after the business meeting.
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Old Business -none
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New Business- Mariposa Marangia has sent information about our Bemis Show to the media. Reporting upcoming exhibits to the media has changed quite a bit in the last few years. We are thankful to Mariposa for navigating this course for The Guild.
On Google Search put in paintboxguild/littleton to see the information for our Show.
11:20 end of meeting
Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham
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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting Minutes April 2024
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President. Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:00am with an
announcement of the new Board of Directors and operating positions for
2024-2025. The nominating committee (Roseann G. Toni C. and Nancy
S.) filled all open seats except the social committee chair.
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Vice-president, Shirley Conrad, reminded members they are to attend 3
business meetings and show their work in 2 Paint Box Guild sponsored art
exhibits. As of today, voted on and passed, a member who suffers a
major health event, is not required to fulfill these requirements for 1 year.
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Secretary, Patti Brougham’s, March minutes passed.
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Treasurer, Linda Lippert, could not sync her ipad to her computer to get
the latest money amount, but reassured the Guild we are okay.
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Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a full membership of 40
artists.
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Workshop Chair, Jai Wangsai, announced the April workshop with Marjorie
Liggitt on Wednesday, April 17 from 10:00-3:00. Check the PBG website
(paintboxguildlittleton.org) for details. The 2024-2025 workshop list is
coming together.
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Exhibit Chairs, Linda Libby and Beth Collins, are busy getting PBG shows
together. For the latest information check the PBG website.
Now showing: Littleton Hospital
Coming up: PBG Juried Show at Bemis Library- drop off Tuesday, APRIL
30 at 10:30am. Have All paperwork ready and a fee of $10 for as many as
2 paintings per PBG artist. Sunday, May 5, 2-5 reception. Check website
for takedown date and time.
Castlerock Library takedown 12:00- April 29
Columbine Library, July- contact coordinator, Fredia Cox.
2024-2025 exhibit schedule TBA.
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Social Chair, Evelyn Rockett, promoted the June Luncheon at the Lone
Tree Golf Club. Come ready to choose your entree and pay for our choice
at the May business meeting.
Refreshments Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Susan Yeager for treats.
A pizza party happens after this business meeting.
May 5- PBG Juried Show Reception 2-5- sign up to help with
refreshments.
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Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, has sent many cards to:
Ruth Miles who suffered a fall, Monique Moore for knee surgery, Marie
Bouziane had spinal surgery and Roseann’s fractured tail bone.
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Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva’s spotlight artist Ruth Miles could not
participate due to a fall.
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PBG Website and Facebook Page Chair, Suzanne Maxwell. Is constantly
updating our website with the latest PBG information.
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Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia will post PBG member’s artwork on our
PBG Instagram account. Check with her for details. She will be posting
more information about our Guild.
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There will be information posted about our Members Juried Show in May.
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Summer Plein-Air Schedule Chairs, Mary Ellen Wolf and Donna Hartman,
are busy putting together a plan. Members will access this weekly
Wednesday schedule via PBG Website.
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Fall Trip Chairs, Beth Narva and Monique Moore, will have a meeting after
the PBG May meeting. Bring your checkbook to pay for the remaining
deposit for our accommodations in September at Glen Eyre.
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Old Business- None
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New Business- The art group, The Depot, is hosting their Anniversary
Show at The Depot.
A committee will be put together to check into the possibility of creating a
Monthly 2025-2026 Planner to include PBG artwork-idea presented by
Mariposa Marangia.
A discussion about our 40 member limit was on going. No changes were
made.
The Church is asking for a grant to refurbish their stained glass windows.
Groups who use their facilities are writing letters to support the effort.Meeting adjourned, 11:00.
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Respectfullly submitted by Patti Brougham
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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting
Notes March 6, 2024
President, Joan Zivic, called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
The by-laws have been changed as stated: the use of Ficklin Hall by the Paint Box Guild on Wednesdays begins at 9:00am ( replacing 10:00am).
Shared the idea of how to get people to listen to you: state the important stuff in the first sixty seconds and pierce the WIIFM ( What’s In It For Me ) station that your audience is listening to.
Vice-President Shirley Conrad had no report.
Secretary, Patti Brougham, passed the previous month’s minutes.
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, provided a balance or $1860.58.
She will be collecting the money for the PBG Fall Trip to Glen Eyre.
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, declared a full roster with a couple of people on the wait list.
Workshop Chair, Jai Wangsai, was not present but the past workshop with Daniel Marshall was a success. The next workshop is in April with Marjory Liggitt from the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Exhibits Chairs, Beth Collins and Linda Libby relayed the following:
Zing Credit Union take down- April 30 at 9:00am.
Castlerock Library- hung 55 paintings-take down at the end of April
Littleton Hospital- hanging April 4-those who want to hang a piece of artwork must submit a digital copy of the painting by March 14 to Linda Libby along with this information: paintings title, artist’s name, artist’s phone number, price, outside dimensions of the artwork. A 20% commission applies.
Bemis Library (Juried Show) May- hanging April 30, drop off and payment of $10.00 at 10;00am. Juror, Jennifer Perlow. Sunday, May 5, 2-4pm reception.
Columbine Library-hanging July 1 at 10:00am space is limited- need 20 smallish paintings. Contact Fredia Cox.
Social Chair, Evelyn Rockett, will set up the Spring Luncheon at the Lone Tree Golf Course on the first Wednesday of June.
At the conclusion of the April Business meeting, a pizza party is scheduled.
Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Monique Moore and Suzanne Maxwell for the refreshments for today.
Sunshine Chair, BJ McLean, sent out cards from our group to many, including Roseann Gomez for the loss of her husband.
Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, had no report.
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, had no report.
Webmaster and Facebook Facilitator, Suzanne Maxwell, will print the poster and cards for the upcoming PBG Juried Show.
On the PBG website there is a place where members can display 4 of their paintings. Send digital copies to Suzanne to post.
Publicity Chair, Mariposa Marangia, will open and monitor a Tictok page for the PBG and an Instagram page.
Summer Plein Aire Chairs, Donna Hartman and Mary Ellen Wolfe, are putting together the summer schedule. If you would like the group to come to your home and paint or have a suggestion of a place to paint, contact one of the members in charge of their event.
New Business: It was proposed and approved by the group that every second Wednesday of the month, starting at 10:00am, will be dedicated to “Drawing the Figure”. Those in attendance will rotate being the posed figure while others will draw. Starting date, March 13th.
Fall Trip to Glen Eyre, compiled by Beth Narva and Monique Moore on a strong suggestion from Linda Libby, will take place the last Monday-
Thursday in September. Those interested will gather after this business meeting.
Adjournment at 11:30am.
Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham
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PAINT BOX GUILD BUSINESS MEETING MINUTE
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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Paint Box Guild Business Meeting Notes February 2024
President, Joan Zivic, called the business meeting to order at 10:05 am.
Under the PBG Operating Policies it stated that the members needed to
sign wavers of liability for each outing. The membership unanimously
changed and passed that we would renew this waiver every five years.
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Vice President, Shirley Conrad, asked those who come to the Church on
February 14 to paint, park across the street. The Church needs to have
parking spaces for those participating in Ash Wednesday services.
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Secretary, Patti Brougham, cited a change in the January Business Notes:
Under Membership, the CBS file should be changed to the CVS file.
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Treasurer. Linda Lippert, reiterated the Workship fees as:
$30 per PBG member, $35 Member Emeritus and $40 non-members
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported a full roster of 40 members.
Bob Torgerson attended our meeting as a potential member.
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Workshop Chair, Jai Wangsai, talked about the upcoming workshop on
February 21st with Dan Marshall. Check for her email about specifics.
In January, Dennis Pendleton, was our artist and provided a painterly day.
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Exhibit Chairs, Linda Libby and Beth Collins, presented a lively list:
February - no event
March 4 - 12:00 Castle Rock Library- 30 pieces needed.
A digital photo and specifics need to be sent to Linda Libby ASAP-no later
than March 14 so she can send the information to Mary Wilson to review
for the art to hang at Littleton Hospital. The theme is “Inspired by Nature”.
April 4- Hanging at Littleton Hospital
April 23- Take down at Zing Credit 10:00 am
May PBG Juried Show at Bemis Library * April 30- 10:00 am drop off for
the show -Prospectus is on line $10 entry fee per person - Juror, Jennifer
Perlow, consultant, curator and director of art services. Reception, May 5
and take down on May 30.
Refreshment Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Monique Moore and Beth Narva
for today’s goodies.
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Social Chair, Evelyn Rockett, announced the Spring Luncheon will be at the
Lone Tree Golf Course.
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Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, introduced Suzanne Maxwell as our presenter.
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Webmaster, Suzanne Maxwell, talked about the website
(www.paintboxguildlittleton.org)Members may submit 4 images of their
work for the Members Gallery - send digital images to Suzanne and she
will post them (no images under glass). For best results place your
painting in the shade outside on the ground and shoot straight down.
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Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, reiterated that books can just be borrowed
and returned after a reasonable time. It is totally on the honor system.
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Summer Plein Air Chairs, Mary Ellen Wolfe and Donna Hartman are
working on the events.
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Fall Trip Chairs, Monique Moore and Beth Narva, have taken hold of the
reins and are planning this event at Glen Eyrie. Keep Tuesday through
Friday open during the third week in September.
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Business News
New- Mariposa plugged the Cityscape Artists of Littleton as a group who
will be painting outside(inside)at participating businesses in downtown
Littleton from May -September from 3-7:30 on the final Friday of these
months. Each artist will be personally responsible for his/her sales. The
city is trying to promote downtown Littleton as an artists’ haven. If you
would like to commit to these places and times and be a part of this
group, please contact Mariposa.
If anyone is interested in showing his/her art at the Greenwood Village
Elementary School in May, please contact Toni.
Meeting adjourned 11:15
Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham
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PBG Business Meeting Minutes January 3, 2024
Meeting called to order by our President, Joan Zivic, at 10:10 am.
Updating bylaws and policies of Paint Box Guild:
1. Annual membership fee raised from $35 to $50-discussion and
approved.
2. Under committees- schedule of activities during the summer months-
from having those preparing a schedule of outings and distributing it
to the members at the Spring Luncheon to having members check
their emails and PBG website for the updated information each week.
Joan will email a copy of the updated policies and bylaws to the
membership and it will be posted on the PBG website as well.
Vice-President, Shirley Conrad, had no report.
Secretary, Patti Brougham’s, November PBG Minutes were approved.
Treasurer, Linda Lippert, reported a balance of $2212.64.
Membership Chair, Richard Simpson, reported 39 members and Kay
Nunnery will be our next member. She works in watercolor and supports
her journey through selling printed cards, calendars and journals of her
work.
Richard will send members a CBS file (up to date emails of members) to
those members who want to send their own emails out to the group
instead of having to go through Richard. Just contact him.
Workshop Chair, Jai Wangsai, related the next workshop with Dennis
Pendleton will be on Wednesday, January 17th from 10-3. He uses
watercolor and his supply list will be sent by Jai to participating artists. It
is also posted on the PBG website under Workshops.
The November workshop with Richard Rodriquez was well attended and
highly rated by those in attendance.
Exhibits Chairs Linda Libby and Beth Collins-related a busy schedule of
PBG art hangings, starting 2024 with the Zing Credit Union in January-15
paintings hanging.
February 2024 nothingMarch - April 2024 Castle Rock Library- there are 2 rooms to hang our
paintings and 37-40 paintings are needed. There is a hanging system in
place to use.
April-June Littleton Adventist Hospital 20-24 paintings needed. Check the
website for more details.
May PBG Juried Show at Bemis Library- Monique Moore is the
Coordinator. Check the website for further details.
July 2024 Columbine Library (the only hanging for the 2024 summer- no
further summer commitments ). Freida Cox is in charge of this venue.
Social Chair, Evelyn Rockett via Shianne DeTamble recalled a good turnout
at the December Luncheon at Lone Tree Golf Course. The next luncheon
is in June.
Spotlight Chair, Beth Narva, introduced Roseanne Gomez as our
presenter.
Refreshments Chair, Pam Mason, thanked Jai and Toni for today’s
delights.
Sunshine Chair, B.J. McLean, reminded members to let her know if a
member needs a card sent from our group. She is super speedy at
fulfilling requests.
Library Chair, Sharon Chinn, was not present. Joan Zivic related how easy
it is to borrow a book and just return it…………Lots of books to inspire our
creativity.
Summer Plein Air Chairs, Mary Ellen Wolf and Donna Hartman, request
ideas for our summer schedule of painting outside June, July and August.
Members and those interested in participating need to check their email
and/or the website for the most current information for each week.
Fall Trip is being researched by Linda Libby. She is suggesting Garden of
the Gods area. She can get information if we are interested but cannot
work on the execution of the fall trip. Someone needs to help her out if we
are interested.
Webmaster and Facebook Chair, Suzanne Maxwell, keeps us going. Log
into the website www.paintboxguildlettleton.org on your computer for the most recent information. Or on your phone on the upper left side of the
Guild’s screen are 3 little lines- click of them and the menu will drop down
for you to select the information needed. On Facebook you have to
contact Suzanne (smaxart@aol.com) and she will let you in. This account
can only be accessed if you have your own Facebook account.
There is a Gallery for our members to post up to 4 paintings. Send
Suzanne a digital picture and she can do the rest. The painting’s photo
cannot be used if the glass reflection shows up on the digital copy.
Old Business- none
New Business- Mariposa is the person to notify to be a part of The
Cityscape Artists of Littleton. Her email address is
mmarangia@comcast.net This is an urban sketching group that meets
once a week in and around Littleton and sketches. Pastels and Oils are a
no no.
She is also putting together a group that will paint on the last Friday of
each month in and around the participating merchants in Littleton. Final
Fridays will be open from 5-8pm from the month of May through
September. A participating artist can sketch or paint on the street and sell
the painting. Each participating artist must have her/his own tax license
and do your own sales.
Meeting adjourned 11:00 am.
Respectfully submitted by Patti Brougham
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