To All Our Members - January 1, 2011
The 33rd Exhibition is coming to Memphis in 2012 ! The Region I artists are excited about this wonderful opportunity to host the statewide show. We invite everyone to participate in our efforts. Our venue is the WKNO Gallery Ten Ninety One in Cordova, just ten minutes from downtown Memphis . We anticipate hanging 60 to 70 paintings in this attractive new facility. The Gerald Brommer workshop will be May 21-25,2012 at Fred Rawlinson’s Artists’ Atelier in Germantown.
With those arrangements already in place, we turn our attention to a vital part of the exhibition,soliciting the awards. They must be ‘in hand’ by January 31, 2012, a year from now. Naturally, the greatest support is expected from the corporations in the host city.
In 2010 there was over $14,000 for 18 awards from $2,000 to $250 presented to our outstanding artists. In 2008 there were 15 awards,from $2,500 to $300. In 2006 there were 13, from $1,300 to $300. In 2004 there were 16, from $4,000 to $300. In 2002 there were13, from $1,825 to $300. Each year has been successful in providing a variety of substantial awards. As you know, it takes time, effort, and imagination to obtain them.
The imagination part is where you visualize a great painting on the wall of a major corporation, and go to that company and convince them to make that dream come true. First, I believe that each Region wants to be represented with their own award of at least $300. It can be made with small individual gifts from the members, combined with $50 business sponsorships. The Past Presidents’ Award is traditional, and with 29 presidents since 1971, it is an honor to participate. Art supply companies have been generous in the past, and we can add new names to that list. Memorial awards are a fine way to remember family members. Our special Beauty of Watermedia and Totally Transparent Watercolor are significant awards.
As you can see, we have many opportunities for sponsorships. First, we are asking those who obtained specific awards in the past to contact those same donors personally, and invite their participation again. We need to be creative in the present economic climate, so polish up yoursalesmanship skills, and convince your prospects that “you’ve gotta have heART” !
Please follow the directions on the forms. If you obtain a check, the original form must be sent with it to Mary Spellings . Make copies for the sponsor and yourself. Take the beautiful 2010 catalog with you - it is our best sales tool. Make copies of the introductory letter and the forms,and start now. We need to get on everyone’s budget list for 2012 a year ahead.
Best wishes for success ! Thank you, one and all.
Kay Coop, Chairman
33rd Exhibition - Memphis 2012
901-685-5628 / rkcoop@ensafe.com
4350Tuckahoe Road, Memphis, TN 38117
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