July 2024 Newsletter
Upcoming Events
7/2 - Sun City Hiking Club will be stopping by the WCAG Gallery as part of their “Art Amble” tour through downtown Georgetown
7/5, 5-7pm - WCAG Gallery: July reception at 708 S Rock St. Music by JL Sherer and friends. New art throughout the gallery + refreshments.
7/12, 4-5pm - Artist reception at Truewood by Merrill - Linda Figg’s solo show “Nature, Real and Imagined” *see Truewood section of newsletter for details
*Detailed info can be found under each section.
WCAG’s Monthly Meetings
We’re on Summer break!
Our next meeting will be held on Sept. 10th from 6-8pm.
Just for this next meeting, we will be somewhere new: Grace Heritage Church: 817 S. Main Street in Georgetown (across from Georgetown Art Center)
Restarting in October: Monthly Meetings will be held the First Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm on the 2nd floor of the Georgetown Library Watch for the Challenge Theme & Presenter Info in the upcoming news.
New Board Intros
Meet the New WCAG Board Members & Coordinators
On June 4th, we officially changed over and swore in the new Board of Directors and Coordinator positions for WCAG.
As we maneuver through the 2024/2025 season, here’s the group who’ll be working behind the scenes:
President: Lynn Kessel
President Elect: Markus Lindsey
Treasurer: Evie Walberg
Secretary: Ted Keller
Parliamentarian: Linda Figg
Gallery Coordinator: Anca Thomas
Exhibits Chair: Patti Wojtowecz
Membership & Website: Patrick O’Brien
Newsletter: Jessica Snowden
Publicity: Lesley Bradstreet
Hospitality: Earleen Bartholomew
Programs Chair: *Vacant/Available*
Past President: Rob Neff
Rock Street Gallery Curator: Maria Magaldi
Framers Gallery Curator & Coordinator: Lisa Dickson & Carolyn Todd
Social Media: Leslie Urbanovsky
With the upcoming changes, there have been new emails. If you did not receive the list, please let us know.
Watch for emails from your new Board and Coordinators.
WCAG Rock Street Gallery
Upcoming Exhibit: 7/5 - 7/31
First Friday Art Reception: 7/5, 5-7pm
Music by JL Sherer and Friends; refreshments
Featured artist (Joel Goode) at the June WCAG Gallery reception.
Another huge success with lots of patrons and 14 works of art sold as well as numerous prints and cards.
Thank you to everyone who came by!
Thank you to everyone who donated art supplies for the Goodwater Montessori School. The donations included paints, brushes, pencils, pastels, art smocks, paper and canvases, frames, books, craft supplies and much more. We also received an entire set of art lesson plans, curriculums, resources, posters, and other supports to start a fabulous weekly art class. And we even got a camera for the photography buffs.
The WCAG Gallery: 708 S. Rock Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Open: TH-SAT, 11am-7pm & SUN 1-5pm
Framer’s Gallery
Our new Curator and Coordinator have stepped in to the Framer’s Gallery positions. Watch for emails from Lisa Dickson at: Lisa.FramersGallery@wcagtx.org
July Call for Art went out on June 4th –This exhibit is FULL! Thank you. Theme: “Cool”
Drop off/pick up will be on June 27th
Exhibit will run from June 27th - July 31st
Mesquite Creek Outfitters
Featured Artist: Donna Winter On view: til 7/10
Known as the the artist of “Peculiar Paintings” Donna Winter started her journey in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, where in high school won 3rd place in the “Most Likely to Paint an Abstract Masterpiece” contest.
With years of color and creativity under her belt, Donna’s booth at the markets have become her beacon for those seeking something truly special.
If you’re looking for a portrait of your beloved poodle decked out in Elizabethan grandeur or a furry friend donning a top hat and bow tie, she’s your gal! Next time you stroll the markets of Georgetown or Cedar Park, keep an eye out for the Peculiar Paintings and Donna, brush in hand, ready to chat about fantastic art.
Truewood Gallery
Solo Show: 7/11-8/8 - Linda Figg: “Nature, Real and Imagined”
Reception: Friday, July 12th, from 4-5 pm, with some freebies.
Truewood by Merrill Gallery
4907 Williams Dr, Georgetown
Current Exhibits
June 6 - July 11: Truewood by Merrill Gallery
Theme: Joys of Summer
Exhibit Coordinator: Kathy Ledzius: kathy@ledzius.net
The Palace Theatre, Springer Lobby: 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
Production/Theme: “Bright Star” https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/6785/bright-star
Exhibit Dates: May 9 - July 18
Production Dates: May 31 - June 30
The Palace Playhouse Lobby: 216 W. 8th., Georgetown
Current Exhibit:
Production/Theme: “Funny Little Thing Called Love” https://whatzup.com/curtain-call-funny-little-thing-called-love/
Exhibit dates: June 11 - July 30
Production dates: June 21 - July 21
Calls For Art
Rock Street Gallery:
The next exhibition: 7/5-8/2/24
All submissions will be accepted until 7/1/24 through email to: Maria Magaldi: maria.wcagrockstgallery@wcagtx.org, with all info requested on attachments.
Drop off Date: TUESDAY, 7/2: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
First Friday Reception: 7/5, 5-7pm
Pick up Date: 7/31/24, 9-11am
The Palace Playhouse Lobby: 216 W. 8th., Georgetown
Upcoming Exhibit: Call went out by email in mid-late May Production/Theme: “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” (Satire) While at a café, a man dies. But his cell phone will not stop ringing. The woman at the next table, Jean, picks up the cell phone and ends up stuck in the middle of all his troubles, meeting his widow Hermia, his mother Mrs. Gottlieb, and his mistress. In the course of meeting all these people, she ends up falling in love with the dead man’s brother, Dwight. The dead man himself, Gordon Gottlieb, eventually tells his last moments himself.
For more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead Man%27s Cell Phone
Exhibit dates: 7/30-9/17
Production dates: 8/9-9/8
Exhibits Chair/Coordinator: Patti Wojtowecz: patti.exhibits@wcagtx.org
COMING UP:
The Georgetown Public Library accepted our exhibit proposal for 2025!
Exhibit Title: “Animals…Say Whaaaat?”
Exhibit Dates: 12/31/24 - 2/9/25 (install date 12/30/24)
This will be a juried exhibit so please carefully read all of the information when it is emailed to you to be sure your artwork fits within the theme/guidelines for this exhibit. Here is an idea of what we are looking for: Artwork that is demanding of a caption/title as our viewers will be the ones doing this for us; amusing; unusual/creative/evocative; story telling; depicting a special moment; of high artistic value; overall impactful. We want this to be an enjoyable exhibit for us and for the public so start thinking about what you will be creating and have fun with your creations!
We are looking for new and fresh animal art, something that has not been shown in the Georgetown Library before.
Watch for more information to follow sometime soon via email.
More Art Opportunities
CLICK HERE to browse Calls for Texas Commission for the Arts
To browse Call for Arts opportunities by Round Rock Arts: CLICK HERE For more information about our Calls for art CLICK HERE
Volunteer Opportunities
The Program Chair (a Board Position) works with the rest of the Board to plan and organize the presenters, activities, challenge themes and room reservations for the monthly Member Meetings, and then coordinates the activities to contact and facilitate each scheduled guest presenter.
If you’d like to find out more, please email: Lynn.president@wcagtx.org
The WCAG Rock Street Gallery’s First Friday Reception is always in need of volunteers to greet guests, serve wine to guests, supply a snack or hors d'oeuvres, wine or soft drinks. 2 hour shifts available.
If you’d like to help out, please email: Earleen.hospitality@wcagtx.org
Special Announcements
Remember: WCAG Membership payments for 2024/2025 are due. All continuing members for the June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 season need to send in payment if not yet done.
You must have your WCAG dues up-to-date to participate in any open calls and exhibits.
Pay online here: https://www.wcagtx.org/store and choose the membership renewal that fits best.
If you have any questions about your membership, please contact: Patrick O’Brien at: patrick.membership@wcagtx.org
On June 8th, WCAG had its first booth at DGA's (Downtown Georgetown Association) 2nd Saturday Market Days on the square. Mary Smith Caldwell, Anca Thomas, and Maria Magaldi operated the booth. Despite the heat of the day, 5 pieces of artwork were sold as well as numerous prints. The ladies advertised the WCAG and its numerous activities with brochures and flyers.
Thank you!
Georgetown Art Works presents: Lisa Miller's "Watercolors Take Flight"
A two day workshop Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25, 2024; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
At the Georgetown Art Center Studio, 816 S Main St. Georgetown, TX, 78626 https://georgetownartworks.com/master-classes/watercolor-take-flight-with-lisa-miller
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