Beginning a new year...

The first meeting will be September 13 at 12:30 at the Barn. Members will bring a dish for a potluck luncheon. It's a great opportunity to discuss plans for the year, see old friends and make a lot of new ones.

The website will soon get updated to help everyone link to class information and activities.

The "year book" will be published in the next week, and will be sent to members when dues are received. The September newsletter will be mailed in late August. You'll see your dues bill, along with the "Call for Entries" for Final Fridays in the Grotto. We have a new rental schedule for participation in Final Friday. Attendance in the Grotto has been very rewarding, and the space holds a lot of art now that we can use the entire wall down the hallway.

Classes Begin

The first class to be held in the Lindner Wing was Jan Boone's July 9th drawing class. Then Judy Anderson held a 3-day workshop July 15 - 17. Next will be children's art classes on July 19, 26 and August 2. That is funded by Duke Energy, and we are happy to say that about 40 children are enrolled.
Charlie Berger, adjunct professor in UC's DAAP program, has openings in his summer art class for High School Juniors and Seniors who think they want to go to art school. Call Charlie at 513-272-2011.
WACC members, look for a summer newsletter that describes the latest activities and plans for watercolor, oil and other classes and programs, including open studio paint time sponsored by WACC for members.
Bricks for Breast Cancer are now available outside the 'Grotto' and a paint-your-brick day is being scheduled for late August or early September. The deadline for completed bricks is September 26.

Summer Activities

Even though the Woman's Art Club does not meet in the Summer, plans are being made for the upcoming season, and committees are being lined up.

To volunteer your time, contact president Jan Boone at janwrites@fuse.net

Ann Arnold is preparing a summer newsletter to let members know about the opportunities to rent space at the new Cultural Center. Openings exist for exhibits and classes.

Myrtle Blankenbuehler is scheduling classes in the Lindner Wing, and wants to know if there is interest in having a open paint session for members on Tuesday mornings. Please contact her if you are interested. 513-561-4498

FALL FUNDRAISER AT THE BARN

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 6-9:00

SAVE THE DATE!
More information will follow. Volunteers are needed, as well as donated items for auction. Artists will be able to sell work with a percentage going to the Foundation - Food! Music! Great Times!

Contact Deborah Ridgeley (Dgrstudios@aol.com) or Joanne Sloneker (jmsloneker@cinci.rr.com) to get involved.

September Workshop

Exciting oil workshop at the new Woman's Art Club Cultural Center in Mariemont, Ohio!

September 26, 27, 28

For men and women age 18 and over.

Beginning and intermediate artists welcome.

$335 (discount for WAC members)

$50 deposit due July 7, 2008

Contact Myrtle for details:513-561-4498

or email Diana Taylor dianaks@fuse.net

See Dominic Vignola, reknown artist and instructor from Chicago talk about his approach to painting on YOU TUBE:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8VssbRH-9Y

115th Juried Exhibition

The juried exhibit was the inaugural event at the new Woman's Art Club Cultural Center in Mariemont, Ohio. The pictures are from the reception on May 4. Great crowd! 5 pieces were sold, and everyone raved about the show. Thanks to Sara Pearce at the Enquirer for including our show in her blog and the paper.

115th Annual Juried Exhibit

SO MUCH GREAT ART!

The response to this year's call for entries was very enthusiastic. 236 pieces of art were entered, and less than 60 were selected for the 2008 historic show.

PLEASE COME!

This exhibit is open to the public. Show reception is May 4, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and continues Thursdays-Sundays through May 18.

Come see the show, and get a first look at the renovations still in progress.