Arts Center of Yates County

Volume 39 Issue 1

January and February 2013

It’s a NEW YEAR! How about a new activity? Volunteers GIVE and RECEIVE Docenting at our beautiful new Flick Gallery is fun. You get to meet guests from all over, as well as reconnect with old friends. Spending time in a lovely gallery filled with exciting artwork is so very uplifting and enjoyable! Training is provided to familiarize you with the responsibilities, and usually Kris, our Executive Director, is close by if help is needed. At our Volunteer Luncheon last fall, the docents expressed the positives of volunteering at the Arts Center. Their comments include: -Being surrounded by artwork -Love the atmosphere at the new gallery -Love meeting customers, talking about ART and being surrounded by beautiful things -Love meeting people and experiencing their reaction to the new gallery -Love the expressions on people’s faces when they walk into the gallery -Dressing a little artsie is fine! -Love teaching and the enthusiasm of our workshop students -Art center is a classy place -Love having a reason to dress up and come to the center -Meeting artists -Greeting guests and talking to them about where they are from -Love the opportunity to see all the wonderful talent on our walls -Enjoy to give back to the Community Besides being a docent, other volunteer opportunities include one-time projects, tasks you can fit into your own schedule, receptions, communication, etc.

See page 2: New Volunteer Coordinator

Winter Workshops Sure To Chase Winter Blues Start off the New Year right! The Arts Center of Yates County's Creative Workshop offers an abundance of art workshops and classes for all ages to help you chase away the winter blues and get those creative juices flowing. For aspiring young artists there are plenty of programs to choose from. The 5-7 year old can participate in a 4-week Creative Art workshop on Saturdays with experienced Early Childhood educator Beverly Oben. All new projects await homeschooled, public and private school-aged children who participate in a 6-week "Drawing for Kids" class followed by a 6-week "Painting for Kids" session with fine arts instructor Robin McCondichie Secrest. Bob Gillespie, well know retired PYHS art teacher, is offering a Landscape Painting class for teen youth the last Saturday in January. Numerous offerings await adults as well, beginning with a 6-week Drawing Class for adults facilitated by Ms. McCondichie-Secrest with all new projects for all levels of ability. Dick Kane returns to instruct his annual "Painting-Any Media" Workshop for 5 weeks in January & February. Our fun and successful "Alla Prima-All Fun" classes continue on the 4th Wednesday of each month...don't miss these popular classes and sign up early. Kathy Wheat starts up her popular "Stamping" Classes in February on the 3rd Monday of the month. Finally, McCondichie-Secrest offers a new adult class in March titled "One Subject/ Two Works", a 5-week session. Be sure to call today to reserve your spot and gain some creative fun . Check out the Creative Workshop's detailed information and schedule (see page 5) as well as on the Art Center's website at www.ycac.org. Call the Center today at 315-536-8226 to register for your favorites...don't delay and be disappointed.

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YCAC Board Members: Class of 2013 Dick Barney Fred Brockway Caryl Flickinger Dick Murphy Sandy Murrin Class of 2014 Dexter Benedict Sharon Corcoran Joyce Herbert Kris Packard Susan Peck Class of 2015 Daniel Crozet Howard LeVant Karen Morris Karen Payne Kent Salisbury Newsletter Editor Bonnie Barney

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Thank you to all readers of this newsletter, members, volunteers and Board members for making 2012 a fantastic year for the Arts Center. I wish you all a great year 2013.

My wishes, also, go to the Arts Center itself, for continuing to be a fabulous resource for the Community.

The program of activities for this New Year is exciting!

Stay tuned by visiting the website or by following us on FaceBook.

All these programs/activities require a lot of effort and

time. As always, the Arts Center welcomes Volunteers. If you wish to participate, one of the best things that we

all can do for the community, please contact the Arts Center(315-536-8226) and indi-

cate your area of interest. We look forward to hearing from you. Together we can make 2013 an other successful year. Thank you!

Daniel Crozet, ACYC President

Executive Director Kris Pearson

YCAC‘s programs are supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.

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New Volunteer Coordinator Karen Payne, a new board member, is our new Volunteer Coordinator. Karen will be contacting the volunteers and seeing that docent scheduling and special needs of the Arts Center are met. In addition to acting as docents, volunteers are needed for an assortment of jobs including hosting exhibit receptions, Sunny Point activities, and many other occasions.

The mission of YCAC is to enrich the quality of life of Finger Lakes residents, artists, and visitors by providing opportunities for active participation in the arts.

An information session for potential new volunteers is planned for January 30th from 1:00 PM to 3PM at the Art Center. Call the Arts Center at 315-536-8226 or Karen at 315-5366120 to confirm your attendance.

To this end, we plan, promote, and develop art programs and projects; coordinate, schedule, and publicize events; develop & maintain physical facilities.

With our successful move to Main Street, we need more volunteers. If you are able to help, please call the Arts Center at 315-536-8226 or Karen at 315-536-6120 to indicate your interest. As the retiring volunteer coordinator,

but remaining involved in the activities of the Arts Center, I want to thank the many volunteers who have given of their time and talent for helping our organization become what it is today. Joan Belles

New Year’s Resolutions New Friends and Activities Come in to the Flick Gallery And See Where You Fit In Learning & Refresher Session

January 30, 1-3 PM Call 536-8226 If you’re NOT a snowbird, find winter warmth among the people at the Arts Center. We need you!

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The Flick Gallery of the Arts Center continues to open its doors throughout the winter. Our “Interlude” from January 14 until February 11 will be devoted to the many painters, jewelry designers, carvers, potters, basket weavers, glass workers whom you have come to recognize. Come in for cards, gifts, or simply a pleasant walk through the local creations. The week of February 11 will see the first fea-

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tured artists of 2013 transform the exhibit space as “Material Girls” hang their works. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, February 17, from 3-5 PM, sponsored by Hunt Country Vineyards. Among the “Material Girls” will be a quilter, embroiderer, painter with fabric, painter with machine stitched scenes...and to kick it up a little, a potter who uses fabrics! Read how on page 4. The show will continue until March 18.

Material Girls—Opening Sunday, Feb. 17, 3-5 PM The Formal Garden by Eve Bothelo Using a technique known as “thread painting,” I create my miniature landscapes on a sewing machine, which is my drawing tool. My embroideries begin with designs on silk fabric, hand-painted and airbrushed using silk dyes. Next come trees, foliage, and flowers, all created with two or three basic stitches: the straight stitch, the whipstitch, and the ziz-zag stitch. The silk dyes provide a lustrous background and the embroidery threads add rich texture to each piece.

After the Rain by Lynne Feldman I have been a painter in oils for the past 40 years. For twenty five years now my studio has been located an old factory building in Rochester, New York above what was once Fabrics and Findings, a wonderful fabric store located in it. Often when I had spent too many hours contemplating the canvas, I would seek inspiration by roaming the store below looking at all the wonderful colors, textures and designs. I have also always loved fabric. It seemed like such a natural evolution for me to eventually incorporate the actual fabric itself into my work along with the painting. I see the technique that I do now as a kind of painting with fabric.

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More “Material Girls” Embroidery by Jean Hubsch Jean Hubsch’s main areas of interest are with Hardanger, a form of embroidery traditionally worked with white thread on white even-weave cloth, using counted thread and drawn thread work techniques. She also enjoys Brazilian embroidery and canvas work. Her embroidery was recently displayed at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport. She is an active member of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Corning NY Chapter. Her needlework experience spans more than 25 years, the last 15 including teaching to area Embroiders Guilds and other groups.

Corset Vase by Stacey Esslinger Using a variety of fabrics, textiles, and molds of knitting I texture a flat slab by pressing the fabric into the clay using a rolling pin. I then cut out patterns which I have developed by trial and error, and let the porcelain slab dry enough for handling. Using techniques similar to sewing the seams and darts are joined together creating a three dimensional form. The last step is to add rims, feet, handles, and spouts. The pieces dry slowly, are bisque fired, glazed, and then fired again. All my work is functional and food safe, and can safely be used in the microwave and dishwasher.

Jewels from the Sea by Lois Griffith For Lois, quilting will be her legacy. Ever since her first quilt classes following a Bicentennial quilt show in Harper’s Ferry, WV in 1976, Lois has not stopped quilting. It has become her passion! While starting out making traditional quilts, Lois has enjoyed adding her own twist to the familiar traditional patterns. When the opportunity arose, Lois bought into a partnership in her favorite quilt shop. Currently Lois teaches at Quilted Expressions in Lynchburg Virginia. She has been teaching beginning machine piecing along with many other classes, to teach students the importance of value placement in quilt designs. With over 30 years experience in quilting, Lois continually develops new classes.

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YCAC Winter Classes and Workshops Creative Workshop Space at Yates Gallery, 127 Main Street, Penn Yan Please note: SIGN UP FOR CLASSES EARLY. Some classes have been cancelled for lack of minimum enrollment, only to have people call at the last minute to find out it’s cancelled.

YOUTH CLASSES Drawing for Kids Instructor: Robin McCondichie Secrest Tuesdays Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 1:00-2:30 and 3:30-5:00 Creative Workshop $30.00 Members $30.00 NonMembers Drawing skills will be explored through having fun with the experience of drawing. Varied materials and approaches will be experimented. Drawing is doing, drawing is cool!

Creative Art for 5-7 yr Olds Instructor: Bev ObenDates: January 12 - February 2 Saturdays from 10:00-11:00 am Creative Workshop $20.00 Members $20.00 NonMembers Instructor Bev Oben takes 5-7 year olds on a variety of adventures into the magical world of art. Projects are age appropriate and provide experiences in a wide variety of media and materials.

Landscape Painting for Youth Instructor: Robert Gillespie Sat., January 26, 1:00-4:00 Creative Workshop $10 Members or Non-Members Bob Gillespie will instruct Middle and High School students in the techniques of landscape painting. Students will learn the principles of color, value, and composition.

Painting for Homeschool Kids Instructor: Robin McCondichie Tuesdays, March 5- April 16 12:30-2:30 Creative Workshop $30.00 Members or NonMembers A 6-week, fun experimental class for young artists in the area's homeschool community.. Students will use a variety of painting media to explore artistic painting materials, techniques and subject matter. Creativity will be encouraged while exploring the art of painting in a fun and nurturing atmosphere. NO CLASS on April 2nd.

Saturday Painting for Kids Instructor: Robin McCondichieSaturdays, March 9- April 13 10:00-12 noon Creative Workshop $25.00 Members or NonMembers A 5-week, fun experimental class for young artists. Students will use a variety of painting media, to explore artistic painting materials, techniques and subject matter. Creativity will be encouraged while exploring the art of painting in a fun and nurturing atmosphere. NO CLASS on March 30

ADULT CLASSES Drawing for Adults Instructor: Robin McCondichie Secrest Mondays Jan. 7, - Feb. 11 from 6:00-8:00 pm Creative Workshop $84.00 Members $108.00 NonMembers

Participants will learn the fundamentals of drawing branching out according to the experience level of the students. The course will include exploring drawing materials, applying concepts to design, and developing a more finished drawing.

Painting - Any Medium Instructor: Dick Kane January 22 - February 19 Tuesdays: 9:30-12:30 Creative Workshop $105.00 Members $135.00 NonMembers Popular painter instructor Dick Kane returns again for this Painting Workshop in the medium of your choice. Each class will begin with a painting demonstration by Dick followed by individualized instruction. Any level from beginner to intermediate will benefit from this workshop.

Alla Prima - Alla Fun! "Woman in a Hat" in the flavor of Matisse Instructor: Robin McCondichie Wed., January 23, 5:30-8:30 Creative Workshop $42.00 Members $52.00 NonMembers Can’t draw a stick figure, not artistic or maybe a little nervous? No worries! We have a fun evening that will send everyone home with their own masterpiece. Won’t your friends be impressed when you tell them that the fabulous art hanging on your wall was created by you! Alla Prima is a style of completing a painting in one painting session. The Italian words literally mean ‘at once’. We’ll guide (continued on next page)

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you through the painting process step by step as you recreate your own impression of the featured painting. ‘Alla Prima... ... Alla Fun’ is a way to learn the basics of painting and enjoy the company of friends. At the end of the session you’ll take home a wonderful painting and maybe a new found talent you’ll want to explore. We provide the paint, brushes, canvas, wine, pizza and guidance. Bring a smock or apron. The evening begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. Each session is limited to 10 students. Interested in a private Alla Prima...Alla Fun event? Contact the Arts Center at 315-536-8226 for more information.

Stamping Fun Instructor: Kathy Wheat Feb. 18, Monday, 5:00-7:00 pm creative Workshop $10.00 Members /Non-Members Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly. Class meets on the 3rd Monday of every month from 5pm to 7pm. Please register in advance as class fills quickly.

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Alla Prima - Alla Fun! - Subject TBA Instructor: Robin McCondichie Wed., February 27, 5:30-8:30 Creative Workshop $42.00 Members $52.00 Non-Members Can’t draw a stick figure, not artistic or maybe a little nervous? No worries! We have a fun evening that will send everyone home with their own masterpiece. Won’t your friends be impressed when you tell them that the fabulous art hanging on your wall was created by you! Alla Prima is a style of completing a painting in one painting session. The Italian words literally mean ‘at once’. We’ll guide you through the painting process step by step as you recreate your own impression of the featured painting. ‘Alla Prima... ... Alla Fun’ is a way to learn the basics of painting and enjoy the company of friends. At the end of the session you’ll take home a wonderful painting and maybe a new found talent you’ll want to explore. We provide the paint, brushes, canvas, wine, pizza and guidance. Bring a smock or apron. The evening begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. Each session is limited to 10 students. Interested in a private Alla Prima...Alla Fun event? Contact the Arts Center at 315-536-8226 for more information.

YATES COUNTY ARTS CENTER CREATIVE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM Student Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: _____________________ Member _______ Non-Member _______ Address: ______________________________________ City, State, & Zip: _______________________________ Home Phone: ____________________ Cell: ____________________ Email: ______________________ Course Titles:__________________________________ Fee: _______ Materials Fee? _______________ ___________________________________

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METHOD OF PAYMENT Total $ ______________ * CHECK (payable to YCAC) * MASTER CARD * VISA CARD # ______________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE: _____________ Signature__________________________________ Mail to: YCAC, 119 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 Registration Info /Refund Policy · Full class fee is required at registration. Absolutely NO partial class fees. One may make up missed class if available. · Class size is limited; please register early to avoid closed classes. · Enrollment is on a “first come first served” basis. · Classes with inadequate enrollment are cancelled 1 week before the first class meeting so please register early. All fees refunded when ACYC cancels a class. · Refunds of class fees, less $10 administrative fee, are made for withdrawals prior to 2 business days before to first class or 2 weeks prior for full week workshop. Contact the Arts Center at 315-536-8226 if you have any questions. You may register by phone with a credit card, or send a check to ACYC, 127 Main St., Penn Yan, 14527.

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Honoring Capital Campaign Donors to Date The new Arts Center, our wonderful gift to Yates County, Penn Yan, and Main Street, is possible because of many generous donors. Soon the campaign will close. If you have not joined this list, or wish to increase your support, please do so today. Our gratitude to: Alice Anthony Tom & Carolyn Argust John “Bill” Bailey Philip & Nancy Bailey Tom & Hannelore Bailey Becki & Pierce Baker William Banaszewski Dick & Bonnie Barney Darrel Beardsley Beaumont & Stork Inc. Joan & Ron Belles Dexter & Faith Benedict Ruth Benedict & Jerry Rose Connie Berberian Billsboro Winery Mick & Pat Bizzaro Dave & Fran Bliek Chet & Mary Briggs Steven & Elizabeth Brigham Fred Brockway Paul Brown Construction Elizabeth A. Castner Sam Castner Nelson & Charlotte Cohen Carol Conti & Victor Pottorff Paul & Gay Coon Robert & Sharon Corcoran Covert Security Carol Crain Daniel Crozet & Monica McCandless Claude & Patricia Curtin Cathy & Paul Danielson Skip & Ginny Deneka Char & Sam DiGennaro Joe & Betty Donahoe Violet D. Donaldson Barbara Doyle Dr. Eric M. Dreyfuss Ann & Alan Dunmore Evelyn Emerson Marco & Joanna Errico Alan & Lynn Eusden Gail G. Eyer Barbara Flickinger Bob & Caryl Flickinger

Floor Fashions Thomas & Anne Foulkes Fox Run Vineyards Wendy Frampton-Holly Rose II Freedom Freeman T. Freeman Alan Frishman Maxine Fullagar Richard & Gale Galusha Joseph & Anna Gartner Foundation Richard & Pamela Geuss Mrs. Marvin Goldstein Susan Goodrich Michael & Rita Gow Pam Grabosky-Smith Kenneth Guyett Diane Hansen Edward R. Sr & Helen J. Hansen Martha G. Harris Margaret O. Hayes Norm & Diane Hayes Elisabeth, Alexis & Emma Haynes Michael & Joan Hendrickson Joyce & Glenn Herbert Jack & Eileen Holliday Doris Hooker Lin & Cindy Hough Jean G. Hubsch Christine Huggler-Wyant Marjorie Hunt Sharon A. Jenne-Tyo Elsie Jensen Carolyn Johnson Han & Bev Jonas Elizabeth & Robert Jones Furman W. Kendall Steven Ketchum Arthur & Beverly Kirk Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co. Deborah Koop Jerry & Sue Lange Paul & Dora Lange Bruce LeClair Alan & Linda Lefko Nancy & Howard LeVant Norman & Susan Lindenmuth Anthony & Carole Lipani Byron & Janis Long Cheryl R. & Robert S. Lonie Thom Love Donald Lovejoy, D.O.S. Kae & Andrew MacDermid Continued on the next page...

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...Continued from previous page, Capital Campaign Donors Malcolm & Drury MacKenzie Sidney & Mary Mann Marbles Automotive & Glass Owen & Patricia Marjama John M. & Catherine T. McBride Lt. Gen & Mrs. Charles McCausland Helvi McClelland Karen Mead Barbara P. Merridew Douglas B. Miles Agency Inc. Dick & Ellen Murphy Tom & Sandy Murrin Sara Netski Nothnagle Realtors Irene Nowak Charles & Dorisanne Osborn Scott Osborn Tom & Kristin Packard John & Judy Patchen Molly T. Pearse Kris Pearson John & Susan Peck Bob & Betty Peer Penn Yan Plumbing & Heating Horace Perry Scott & Katie Peterson Barbara M. Pinckney Sig & Helga Poreda Ramin Family Partnership Paul & Dale Richards Rochester Folk Art Guild Tom & Kathy Rood

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Stephen & Elise Rosenfeld Janet Rowman Janet Russell Kent & Anne Salisbury Mr. & Mrs. Len Saner Dana & Helen Schillinger David Schirmer Donald & Diana Schneider William Schoff Terry Schwartz & Richard Mader Joanne Searle & Bruce Borglum Susan Seller Seneca Shore Wine Cellars Mary E. Sherman Sonja S. & Joe T. Simpson Clifford & Floris Sisler June C. Snyder Don Sottile Peg & Bud Stenzel Stork Insurance Agency Doug & Arianne Tepper Kevin & Joy Theil Gail & Ben Truax Virginia R. Tuke Robert & Elizabeth Turissini W.W. Turner Wayne W. Wagner Kathy Wheat Rodge & Jan Williams The Willows Bed & Breakfast Barbara Wohlschlegel Christine & Stacy Wyant Charlotte Wytias Virginia & Thomas Yost

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Palm of the Hand Writers: Jan. 7, Feb. 4 The first Monday of every month, 4-5:30 PM, “Palm-of-the -Hand” memoir writers meet in the Board Room of the Arts Center. The concept of this writing is to take a single anecdote and express it in no more than one page. If you’ve wanted to put down memoirs of your life, but didn’t know how to begin, this is a great format to start. We each read and offer feedback when requested. Try it!

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How to be an Ar st: Stay loose. Learn to watch snails. Plant impossible gardens. Invite someone dangerous to tea. Make little signs that say “YES!” and post them around your house. Make friends with freedom and uncertainty. Look forward to dreams. Cry during movies. CulƟvate moods. Swing high on a swing by moonlight. Do it for love. Take lots of naps. Give money away. Believe in magic. Celebrate every gorgeous moment. Take moon baths. Have wild imaginings, transformative dreams, and perfect calm. Draw on the walls. READ EVERY DAY. Giggle with children. Listen to old people. Play with everything. Entertain your inner child. Get wet. Hug trees. Write love letters. Drive away fear. Open up, dive in.

To draw, you must close your eyes and sing.  Pablo Picasso 

Great Art moments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Filling a clean palette with fresh paint. Meeting a new art friend. Receiving a compliment from a passerby. Flipping through old sketchbooks Discovering a new color Going back to a painting the next day and being surprised at how good it looks. 7. Realizing your casual sketch is a finished drawing. 8. Finding a few spontaneous hours for art. 9. Being so involved in creating art that time seems to stand still. 10.Waking up in the morning grateful for the chance to create.

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We are grateful that

Memberships Support The Arts Center These members joined or renewed between October15, 2012 and December 15, 2012. Thank you! MEMBERS RECEIVE GALLERY AND WORKSHOP DISCOUNTS! JUST ASK.

Benefactor $500+ Dan and Linda Carp

Patron $300-$499 Business $100+ Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co Rooster Hill Vineyards Hunt Country Vineyards Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast Stork Insurance

Contributor $150-$299 Bonnie & Dick Barney Thomas & Susan Close Nancy and Howard LeVant

Associate $50-$149 James & Dori Carey Dr. John & Carol Condemi Gail Eyer Rose II Freedom Leigh & Pamela Harrington Dr. Arthur & Beverly Kirk Mr. & Mrs. R. Bruce LeClaire Mary & Sidney J. Mann Sara Netski Robin & Don Pulver Lisa Saether Susan & Steven Stork

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Individual / Family $35-$49 Peter Bell & Joanna Purdy Bruce and Sandy Castner Steven & Barbara Coffman Terri Lee Coleman Brian and Deb Connolly Paul and Gay Coon Marsha Devine Roger and Victoria Dick Barbara Doyle Ma and Carre Doyle Stacey Esslinger Wendy Frampton‐Holly Linda and Jerry Haley Glenn and Joyce Herbert Carolyn Sutherland Johnson and Fam‐ ily Dick Kane Nicole Landers Robin McCondichie Jorgen and Lynn Overgaard Barb & Don Radigan William and Sara Schleigh Susan Seller Chris ne Tunney Mary Worth Rob and Nicki Zimmerman

Senior $25-$34 Sharon Benjamin Violet Donaldson Evelyn Emerson Mary Foster Margrit Frank Robert & Charlo e Gillespie Susan Goodrich Marjorie Gorsky Ron Grisham Martha Harris Carla Hibbard Jean Hubsch Mary Jane and Paul Ingram Bobbi & Keith Kappel Nancy Langford Gary Lyte Barbara Milon Gene Parsons Charles Peek Wilhelmina Pusmucans Mary Lou Schuyler Irene and Howard Soper Ed Steinhilper Emil Timilione Mary Geo & Ron Tomion William Turner Sharon A. Tyo Vera Van A a

Not a member yet? Choose a category, write a check, and mail or bring it to The Gallery.

. Address__________________________________________________________________ . Phone______________________ E-Mail*_______________________________________ . Name__________________________________________________________ $________

*Giving us your e-mail address will earn you a discount coupon in The Gallery!

ACYC, 127 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527

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The Sunny Point Committee Has Done Its Job After years of planning, organizing and identifying how Sunny Point fits into the world of the Arts Center it is time for retirement. The work of the committee has been doing was allocated to various Arts Center Committees to avoid duplication of efforts. Each ACYC committee has an member whose job is to be sure that the needs and plans for Sunny Point are met. A schedule for 2013 has been planned that includes teaching more workshops at Sunny Point and hosting visiting artists. Later in the winter we will be able publish that summer 2013 schedule. Till then keep warm and have a healthy and happy New Year.

PYAG is on “snow-bird hiatus” and will resume meetings in March. PYAG exists to encourage all artistic endeavors. Guests and new members are always welcome. If you wish to join, please bring 3 examples of your work to a meeting for the group to admire as a way of introducing yourself. Dues are Active Member $15 , Associate Member (not displaying art) $10. Send PYAG dues to Sally Thomas, 3598 Sid White Rd., Keuka Park, NY 14478.

YATES COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB President Gene Parsons 315-789-4563

Vice President Lyle Conrad 607-868-4673

The Yates County Photography Club meets at 7:00 P.M., the third Thursday of the month, at the Yates County Arts Center, 127 Main Street, Penn Yan. The program on January 17 will be viewing and discussion of photographs taken with a holiday theme by anyone in attendance. The February 21st program will be viewing and discussion of an instructional video on digital photography. Anyone one interested is welcome to attend Gene Parsons (315) 789-4563 [email protected]

Red Jacket Writers’ Group Declining attendance has left us wondering if the several other writers’ opportunities have filled our need to share, or whether continued Red Jacket meetings are desired. We are sending out inquiries to the “old timers”, and looking for feedback from new writers. No meetings are scheduled in January or February. Please call Barbara at the above number to express your opinion.

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