President's Message

We have two calls for help for you to consider.  The first is that this fall we want to get the marketing committee staffed and underway.  This is an important board committee and I would appreciate hearing from you if you would be interested or...

RAA brought together Southern California artists for the Mini Show The 45th Annual Multi-Media Mini Show, hosted by the Redlands Art Association during the month of March, brought a variety of art from all over Southern California.  86 artists submitted 268 pieces ~ only 150 pieces...

Getting Our Name Out Part Two! The Redlands Sustainability Festival was held on Saturday, March 29th from 11 to 3 PM at the University of Redlands.  There were over 80 groups, agencies, and businesses represented and over 1,500 people attended during the four-hour period.  Evelyn Ifft...

Getting Our Name Out!  There are two upcoming events at which we will be getting our name out to the broader public.  The first is the Redlands Sustainability Festival on Saturday, March 29th from 11 to 3 PM at the University of Redlands.  Evelyn Ifft and...

In the January Newsletter President Gail reported on our successful Board of Directors and leaders workshop that was held last December.  Copies of the excellent report produced by our consultants Linda and Milan Hamilton will be available in the gallery in the next week should...

A wonderful new year is upon us and over the next several months you will be noticing a different look in our newsletter, flyers, publications, packaging and store front. For some time, it has been the wish of our Board of Directors to have a new,...

Finally!!!  We are going to form a Marketing Committee as an official committee of our Board of Directors.  Evelyn Ifft has kindly agreed to head up this important committee and she is busily gathering up members willing to serve.  I you have any suggestions for...

We are rapidly approaching a major milestone in our history.  May 11, 2014 will mark fifty years since we obtained received our certification as a California non profit corporation.  It was not until 1985 that we obtained our 501(c)3 status from the IRS.  At the...

I apologize for telling you some incomplete information about the new requirements for having your art displayed in a regular show.  I have been “fully informed” and the complete details are as follows. The change in policy starting July 1, 2013, was a change from requiring...

Greetings to all members and I have four special items to bring to your attention. First I would like to acknowledge all the positive response we have received over our decision to establish the paid position of Gallery Coordinator.  This is shared equally at two days...