ART 321 News December 2019 NEWSLETTER

ART 321 Board Members:

Vicki Primrose—President

Jennifer Gillihan—Vice

President

Pat Fonnesbeck—Treasurer

Ellen Schreiner—Secretary

Dave Sneesby—Facilities Chair

Cathy Becker—Public Relations

and Events Chair

Marisa Wesnitzer—Exhibits

Chair

Sheri McCoid—Workshops

Chair

Debbie Jenkins—Gift Shop

Chair

Rachel Hawkinson—Volunteer

Coordinator

ART 321 Employees:

Currently Recruiting—

Executive Director

Cathryn Becker—Gallery Man-

ager

cathy@art321.org

Johanna Swisher—

Administrative Assistant

johanna@art321.org

Contact Us:

321 W. Midwest

Casper, Wyoming 82601

Phone: (307) 265-2655 Hours: Tue—Sat 10am to 4pm Free Admission MISSION STATEMENT:

The Casper Artists’ Guild nurtures

& educates visual artists while

making the arts welcoming & ap-

proachable

2020 New Year - New Vision!

To our members at ART 321,

During the past year, our gallery has been faced with some unique challenges. We are very

aware that there are many concerns circulating in our community about the continued viability of

ART 321. However, the board and the staff want to reassure you that ART 321 is headed in a

very strong direction. Out of a difficult situation, there has been an outpouring of support for this

organization. We have had many members of our guild and the state of Wyoming step forward

and offer support and assistance to ensure that ART 321 not only survives but thrives!

As we turn from the end of 2019 into 2020, we have adopted a new perspective…”A New Year,

A New Vision!”

What exactly does that mean? That means that we are making a point of becoming transparent

and inclusive to all who come through our doors. We are very excited to welcome new members

to our board from the Casper community. The enthusiasm they bring is contagious and is an

encouragement to us that future generations of artists will find a home within our walls.

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BRIA HAMMOCK

ART 321 is excited to have Bria Hammock showing in our gallery for the month of Decem-

ber! To find out more about Bria and to see more of her work, check out her website at

briahammock.com. Come see the show before we close for the holidays on December

21st! Happy Holidays!

VOLUNTEERS Cathy, Johanna, and the board of ART 321 wish to thank all of the

volunteers of ART 321 who have helped throughout the year.

Without volunteers, the task of maintaining the quality of this guild

would be a very difficult one. The energy that everyone brings is

rejuvenating and exciting.

For those not aware, we have a new board position of Volunteer

Coordinator being filled by Rachel Hawkinson. Rachel is excited

to help recruit volunteers into posts that are the best fit for them

and fulfill the highest need for ART 321. All volunteers are asked

to contact her to sign up for spots and tasks. She can be contact-

ed by e-mail at trimmer595@gmail.com.

Thank you for making 2019 a success, and we look forward to the

promise of a fantastic 2020!

Calendar of Events

Groups: Tuesday 10:00am - 12:00pm Ceramics Wednesday 10:00am - 1:00pm Portrait Painting Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm Weaving Group Thursday 10:00am - 1:00pm Pastel Painting Group Third Thursday 1:00pm-3:00pm Fiber Group Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm Watercolor Class Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm Oil & Acrylic Class/Lesson

Shows: DECEMBER: Bria Hammock—Wyoming in Color

Affordable Art

Upcycled!

JANUARY: Anything Goes—Open Call

Cityscapes and Rural Escapes—Open Call

Member Only Show

DUE DATE FOR ALL SHOW SUBMISSIONS: Thurs.

January 2nd at 4pm

Workshops: Sat. NOV 16 & Sat. NOV 23: Christmas Card

Workshop 10am-3 pm

Board Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 3:30 pm.

Committee meetings are typically held as follows:

Workshop: 2nd Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm

Events: 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm

Exhibits: Last Tuesday of the month, 3:00 pm

Dates and times are subject to change. Contact the committee chair

with questions or if you would like to serve on the committee.

January Workshop: DRAWING ANIMALS

Rozmaring Czaban will be instructing a six week progressive

drawing class that is suited for beginners as well as anyone

who wants to improve their existing skills and understanding

of techniques. Each week will focus on sketching specific sub-

jects that will progress in complexity. You will find the process

explained and demonstrated along with individual assistance

to encourage and inspire! The workshop fee is $135 for mem-

bers and $155 for non-members. This includes all six ses-

sions. Dates are Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19 from 6 pm-

8pm. Sign up on or before Jan 8th to reserve your spot!

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Please know that we also have some excellent applicants for our Executive Director and Gallery Manager positions. We are looking

thoughtfully and confidently to fill these positions with people who share our vision and forward thinking goals for ART 321. We expect

to have new staff members by the beginning of the new year. Please be sure to stop in and welcome them. There are many moving

parts to managing the gallery and we ask for your support and patience as they grow in their new roles.

It is very important to us to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and concerns. We will be implementing a suggestion box and discussing

your submissions at our board meetings. Please feel free to use this as an opportunity to make your voice heard! Also know that you

are welcome to come to our monthly board meetings which occur the second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. in the gallery con-

ference room.

Finally, there are many ways in which you can support ART 321 as we look forward to a new year and new growth! Please stop by and

visit with us about these opportunities!

Here’s to a new year, new opportunities, and new friendships!

The Staff and Board of ART 321

WYO WYNE Caddy by Bill Bohman Brendan the Buff by Celeste Havener

Cardboard Metropolis by Wanda Klietz

Upcycled!

Assorted Pottery by Dee Lundberg

Casper Falls by Holly Bryson

Affordable Art

Going Home by Bev Mathisen

Art 321

321 W. Midwest

Casper, Wy. 82601

***ART 321 MEMBERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT ***

Please let Johanna know about your arts-related awards or achievements so we can celebrate

them in next month’s newsletter.

WINTER HOURS

During the winter months, ART

321 will be open Tues-Sat. from

10 am to 4 pm. The extended

hours will resume at a later date.

Gift Gallery Change

The change-over for the gift

shop is just around the corner!

Sign up today if you would like

to sell your wares beginning in

January. Please bring in items

January 7-8th.

Thank you to Pat Fonnesbeck for sponsor-

ing the color printing for November’s news-

letter. If you would be willing to sponsor the

color printing next month, please contact

Susie. Color printing helps highlight mem-

ber work and promote our activities!

We wish to thank our amazing November volunteers! Be-cause of their time and hard work, we were able to have a successful Postcard and Pint-Sized Art event, Holiday Ba-zaar, and outstanding day-to-day operations. Thank you! John Dilgard Joe Arnold Dave Sneesby Cathi Wilson Ranae Mason Diane Sanderson Carolyn Rodgers Ellen Schreiner Neva Bodin Chuck Smith Ken Carpenter Dee Lundberg Vicki Primrose Pat Fonnesbeck Mystery snow-removal fairy

Rusty is happy to see all of the holiday

shoppers stopping in! He is very flattered

to be spending so much quality time with

Santa.

Rusty’s RumoR

PRESERVE PARKING Thank you to the continued ef-

forts of the Preserve Our Park-

ing committee as things are pro-

gressing in a positive manner!

Holiday Hours: ART 321 will be closed from Dec 22nd to

Jan 1 in observance of the winter holidays and to allow the

staff to spend time with their families. Deinstallation of the

December show will be January 3rd. Set up for the Janu-

ary shows will be on Jan 4th beginning at 9.