President's Message

07 Nov

Posted at 15:37h in President's Message

While being out of town for several weeks, caring for my very ill daughter, I was repeatedly experiencing desires to be working in my studio at home.  The need to be in my studio became stronger with each passing week.  When I did return home,...

08 Oct

Posted at 21:32h in President's Message

For two days now it has been cool and rainy.  Autumn is truly here. The weather should put us in the mood to work on pieces for Take-In on October 29th and the theme of Autumn Colors. Don’t miss the foreign film Bride Flight to...

12 Sep

Posted at 17:25h in President's Message

Late August and September finds our gallery filled with activities once again.  The summer art camp teachers organized a fun art show for their students.  On August 28th there was a reception for students and parents who had a chance to vote for their favorite...

08 Aug

Posted at 23:33h in President's Message

For most of us summer is a time for a little rest and relaxation.  For some of us, vacation plans have a high priority, or we may have a need to get out of the heat for a short time, or a desire for inspiration...

09 Jun

Posted at 16:06h in President's Message

It’s June already, with Summer Art Camp starting, and this means another summer of wonderful art projects for children of all ages. We have four full two-week sessions, and a last one- week session in August, for those with a later school starting date. Some...

15 May

Posted at 04:40h in President's Message

May is an exciting month for RAA.  Not only is the weather beautiful and flowers are blooming, but we also have ART  IN  THE  PARK!  This is such a great art show, in Smiley Park, with so many artists and their art creations on display...

18 Apr

Posted at 15:09h in President's Message

April is here, and with it comes our always-beautiful Floral Show. I guess we just love creating flowers in our art work—how can we resist the beauty, colors and variety of all the blooms out there in the world. Whether it’s wildflowers on the hillside,...

13 Feb

Posted at 03:43h in President's Message

February brings a new show to the gallery—Around the World. This is a wonderful theme, as it can encompass almost anything: beautiful landscapes from anywhere, people in exotic settings, animals from various places in the world. The great thing for some of us who haven’t...

14 Jan

Posted at 02:15h in President's Message

Happy New Year! The holidays have come and gone, leaving warm memories of good times. 2010 presents us with a whole new year of possibilities, of inspiration, of new forms of creativity. The gallery was a very busy place over the holidays; actually even...

12 Dec

Posted at 03:53h in President's Message

December and the holidays are well upon us.  The gallery looks festive and cheery, with all the beautiful art work on walls, counters and pedestals.  The tree is full of wonderful hand made ornaments, thanks to our many creative members.  Don’t forget to stop by...