| January Members’ Meeting and Art Share Tuesday Evening, January 31, at 7:00 Tuesday, January 31, our monthly members’ meeting will feature an exciting Art Share hosted by John Van Ness. This is always an illuminating opportunity to share a piece of your artwork with fellow PAA members. It’s a chance to invite input and share ideas about how you create your art, tips and suggestions. This will be part of our monthly meeting and will be held at the Sam Johnson Center. (401 W 16th Street, Plano, TX 75075) Reminder: Our approach to critiquing with John’s guidance is when anyone wishes to share an opinion about another’s artwork, they will preface their observations with the phrase: “If it were mine…” then follow with your thoughts and suggestions. That will make it clear that we are sharing our own opinions and not judging as “right or wrong.” So bring one of your best, or one of your struggles, to Sam Johnson Centre and enjoy the observations of other PAA folks. |
 PAA Friday Night Lights and Shadows Resumes Every Friday Evening At Collin College Each Friday evening artist who enjoy painting and drawing from a live model gather at Collin College to paint and draw. Beginning January 27, for the Spring semester you can join in the fun at the Plano Spring Creek campus Room A183 from 7:00 till 10:00 pm. Attendees are required to pay $20 (cash) to pay model fee and studio rental. Easels, stools and side tables are provided. For more information and to sign up and reserve your spot each week, go tomeetup.com (FYI, Click on small blue type that states “Hosted by Friday Night Lights and Shadows” to join the meetup group and sessions.) |
 Upcoming Calendar of Events for 2023 The following events and activities were formulated by the PAA planning committee which met at ArtCentre of Plano on January 14. There will be additional activities but this list will give you a picture of the exciting happenings PAA has in store. Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Shop Ongoing Exhibits Monthly exhibit in Murphy of PAA members’ artwork Artists Spotlight Online posting of current PAA members’ artwork and profile Friday Night Lights and Shadows Weekly life painting and drawing sessions at Collin College Monthly Members’ Meetings Usually last Tuesday of every month…demos, art shares, etc. Plano Art Week City-wide art festival, week of April 10 – April 16; PAA will participate Call for Entries 2023 125 Show Watch for announcement 125 Show PAA’s 2023 premier area juried exhibit at Eisemann Center, Month of July Global Reflections Show September and October at Gallery@Courtyard…reception in October PAA Holiday Party December at ArtCentre of Plano |
| Join our Facebook Groups and Instagram Accountand follow us to stay connected with PAA every day! The Plano Art Association Public Group“Plano Art Association (Official Group)” The Plano Art Association Private Group“PAA – Member Connection” The Plano Art Association Instagram Account“Planoartassociation“ |
| Join or Renew Your MembershipAll of the above programs plus more are fully utilized if you are a member of the Plano Art Association. If you are considering membership, do it now! If it is time to re-enlist, don’t wait. Go to the website and join today! |
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Pop-Up Exhibit Open for PAA Members During Plano Arts Week
The City of Plano is officially declaring April 10 through April 16 “Plano Arts Week.” That means that all of the arts organizations will be conducting special events that will showcase the presence and importance of the arts in the Plano community. The Collaborative Arts of Plano (CAP) will be leading the effort and its city-wide promotion. PAA is a founding member of CAP.
As part of Plano Arts Week, PAA is planning a pop-up art show on Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 till 5:00. Similar to a previous event, we will stage an outdoor exhibit on the parking lot across from the DART station in the Arts District in Downtown Plano.
Costs for each artist will be $50 as partial payment for a canopy tent. PAA will subsidize the cost beyond that amount. If you have your own tent, you can provide it instead. Canopy/tents will be delivered to the site, but artists will be responsible for setting up and taking down their tents. Artist applications will be accepted on a first-come basis. Details and timing will be provided soon.
Click here Let us know if you are interested!!
It is important for us to know how many members are interested in participating. This event will be staged only if there is sufficient interest in participation. We are not yet accepting reservations, just polling the membership to gage interest
| 2023 Members’ Show Concluded January 21 at ArtCentre of PlanoAfter an almost two-month run, the annual PAA Members’ Show wrapped up on January 21. Participating artists picked up their artwork on January 23. The show was an outstanding success. It was well attended and received many good reviews by visitors for its quality, variety and creativity. |
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 Forty-seven pieces made up the show. Awards judging was conducted by noted Plano artist and community art leader, Courtney Hitt. On December 11, the Awards Reception was combined with our annual Holiday Party at the ArtCentre of Plano. Courtney spoke to the attendees and acknowledged the basis of her awards selection of each winner. |
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| On January 10, the ArtCentre hosted a “Lunch and Learn” event where top winners in each category discussed the concepts and inspiration behind their winning pieces. The presenters were David McKinney (Photography), Kyoko Park (Painting) and Christine Miller (Fiber and Sculpture). Entries in the exhibit are online and remain for sale. Click to view. The following award winning artists were announced at the Awards Reception along with comments by the juror. Photography 1st “Collected Panic #1” Becky Bales 2nd “Madonna and Child” David McKinney 3rd “Winter Solstice” Kelly McCurdy 2-D Painting /Drawing 1st “Sunset Venice” Kyoko Park 2nd “Koi Pond” Marilee Vergati Haynes 3rd “Gloves of a Champion” Jose Angel Hernandez 3-D Sculpture-Fiber 1st “In Full Bloom” Christine Miller 2nd “Enchanted Weeping Willow” Linda Clary 3rd “Round Vessel” Jay Gardner |
