AROUND PINE ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION

	FAREWELL LUNCHEON FOR LORRAINE April 12, 2008
	Lorraine Koets, who has been a teacher at PIAA for 27 years, is moving back north to be with her family.  Lorraine has been an inspiration to many students over the years, and we will miss her sweet smile and quiet ways.  We all wish her much luck and happiness in her new home!

 

		Phyllis, Lorraine, Joanna
	Let's eat!!	Uschi presenting Lorraine with memento of PIAA		What great food!!
	Beautiful centerpiece from Patti's Garden	Lorraine with her Gorgeous Paintings		Table Roses

 

	Mel Meo - "Highwaymen" Style Workshop
	Just look at what you can do in 3 HOURS with local artist, Mel Meo. The group had an absolutely great time, went home with finished paintings ... and are all begging for another workshop (which we will have in Winter 2009)!!!

 

First, you take some "buckets" of paint ...

then Mel even prepares your palette for you ...

Add some brushes .....

and a little demo by  the "Master"	and you end up with THIS ..... 16 beautiful finished paintings!!!

FABRIC PAINTING WORKSHOP
DEC. 8, 2007

An enthusiastic group gathered on Saturday, Dec. 8, for a Fabric Painting Workshop
taught by Dianna Willman.  The members painted various scenes on our PIAA T-Shirts, and
you can see for yourself what our talented group of artists can do in just 3 hours!!  Some
of the photos represent a "work in progress" and others were ready to wear home!!

CULTURAL PARK THEATRE
PIAA  PORTRAIT SHOW
October 2007

Here are a few photos of  the paintings and the reception for the artists.  Cultural Park Theatre was very kind to allow us to have a portrait show and the idea was conceived as an added attraction for patrons of the production of Louise Wigglesworth's play, "Drawing the Human Form."  About 20 of our artists attended the play on Pine Island Night, and a great time was had by all!   Once again, PIAA can be proud of  our very talented member artists!   Thanks to all of you who participated, and special thanks to Uschi Lanier and Tony Fenner for gathering and hanging the paintings.

 Southwest Arts Council of SW Florida March 2007 Meeting
Hosted by Pine Island Art Association
Guest Presentation by Barrier Island Orchids & Gifts

		orchids, orchids everywhere ....
	and ... the winner is ...	and ... who could resist all those wonderful home-made goodies to eat?

Lorraine and her "Friday Harem"

Rachel and Pat, hard at work              on the minis!

Our new Librarians:  Uschi and Pat.

Is Louise a chef, or an artist today?    Either way, she is "cooking up"      something great!

Greg, Marie and Betty

 

Wanytta, deep in thought!

Uh oh,  what are they up to? Sharon and Rachel

 

Dorayne and Jesse

Now, this is serious!!                    Jack and Sharon

                             
                                                     Your Board of Directors, hard at work
                                                  left  to right:  Louise Wigglesworth, Vicky Werner,
                                                                       Fran Yorkston, Sharon Traylor, Joanna Bowles,
                                                                             Marie Cahill, Judy Moritz, Greg Ehmann

Students engrossed in their painting during Friday Class

First Meeting:  2007 Show Committee

 

Alliance for the Arts Events

PIAA artists volunteer at the   Media Brunch and Walk Thru the Arts,  Oct. 18 and 20

PIAA was well represented at the Alliance for the Arts events on Wednesday, Oct. 18, and Saturday 20.   There were representatives from many local art and theatre companies,  weavers  and choral groups.  It provided a great venue for networking and we came away with contacts for upcoming events in which our PIAA artists may participate.    Information on opportunities for showing your work is available at the studio.

Great food, provided by Ft. Myers Festival of the Arts

 

What a  crew!

 

Right: Patty with new friend from Estero

 

Saturday ... setting up

 

Finished Product:  Beautiful PIAA Tent at "Walk thru the Arts"

 

Friday Morning   Class   with Betty

 

	View from PIAA,  as portrayed on   mural painted by our members.