Detail of High-fire Stoneware by Gordon Krause A watercolor by Carol Ann Parsons Jewelry by Cynthia Koshalek A Ceramic Vase by Judy Laubmeier Photography by Tom Lazar 2008 Show Date Art Fair OFF the Square July 12 - 13 2008 Show Date Winter Art Festival November 15 - 16 Quilted Box by Barbara Pelowski   Bead work by Phyllis Lee Lethco Anodized Aluminum with Hand Beading by Laurie Shovers An Image of Madison by glass artist, Cheryl Brown Rogers Estate Planning? WAAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and as such your contributions are tax deductible. Are you interested in naming WAAC in your estate plan? How about setting up a WAAC endowment? Call our office to discuss the options. 608-798-4814. Slip-carved Stoneware by Jean Smaglik Wells Watercolor by Barbara Sorenson Rambadt Paint over Monotype by Charles Mitchell Handwoven Table Linens by Karen Monson-Thompson A Pastel by Cindy Schave Do you like working with kids? Artists Working in Education (AWE) is a nonprofit organization that sponsors artists to work creatively with children in Milwaukee to enhance human potential, advance learning and cultivate community. AWE has paid opportunities for artists and educators interested in working with the School Studio and Truck Studio programs. To find out more about these opportunities, go to www.awe-inc.org Plan ahead During February of 2009 WAAC will be exhibiting at UW-Hospitals in Madison. This event is open to all WAAC members, one piece each, no jurying required. Stay tuned for more information later this year. Looking for a good time? Volunteer at the Art Fair Off the Square. Work a minimum of three hours and get a free t-shirt! Pass this information on to your friends and neighbors. A variety of jobs are available. Contact waacmail@mac.com or 608-798-4814 Kudos! A new page on WAAC’s web site is devoted to members’ awards, achievements and accomplishments. See www.artcraftwis.org/Kudos.html. We’d like to know your recent art-related feats! Drop a note to: kim@russellworks.com Time to clean out your studio? Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Ave in Madison, is holding an art supply swap on June 7. For more information, call Meghan at 608-249-9100 or email Meghan@absolutelyartllc.com. Resource page WAACWords has a new Resource Page for its members, with topics like: • Digital Images for Juries, by Mike Bailey • How to Write an Artist Statement, by Beth Ann Hamilton • How to Prepare Your Images for the ZAPP Digital Jury System, by    Larry Berman Volunteer Opportunities Can YOU spare a little time? Looking for some members to help provide refreshments at the workshops and membership meeting. Contact Beth Ann at 608-798-4814 or waacmail@mac.com Do you have grant-writing experience? Let's discuss possibilities. We are interested in seeing if art supply stores would be willing to offer discounts to our members. We need someone to pursue this. Make phone calls, work out the details. More info? Call the WAAC office at 608-798-4814 or e-mail waacmail@mac.com WAAC You could really help WAAC by volunteering to help with our fund-raising efforts. You can contact one or one hundred businesses in your area — at your convenience. Contact Beth Ann at 608-798-4814 or waacmail@mac.com HELP! Have You Ever Received A Purchase Award? (Wasn’t it nice?) You can help garner more purchase awards for the Art Fair Off the Square! Use your persuasive skills to ask your business contacts and your art-loving friends to make a commitment to a purchase. Minimum amount is $25 but no specific dollar amount needs to be made, as the buyer can pay the artist directly. How about making a purchase pledge yourself? Exhibitors have a reputation for buying from each other, as evidenced by the preponderance of artwork we've seen in WAAC members' homes. Give it a try! Presenting a ribbon is as much fun as receiving one. Contact WAAC for how-to info. 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