Volunteering
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Even throughout difficult times, donating some work to a group who can use it might help everyone in some way: those who receive it and—with any luck—those who donate it (although not necessarily financially. Possibly karmically?)
We are not talking about those donations to school fun fairs, where you dig through your stuff for something that hasn’t sold in ten years, although that could help, too.
There may be some unique ways for us, as artists and craftspeople, to do the service about which our new president speaks.
After seeing a program about Habitat for Humanity houses, and realizing what a wonderful program it is, we decided to try and help in some way.
Don’t know how to do drywalling or wiring, so we have pledged to make a stained glass window for every house that Habitat of Milwaukee builds this year, a total of 31.
They are not huge glass windows. They are 20 inches square and we try to make them from glass which is not the most expensive.
The houses are pretty bare-bones and so far everyone seems thrilled to have this bit of color. Each stained glass window has the Habitat logo etched into one of the pieces. So far, eight have been presented at house blessings, where the keys are turned over to the new owners.
It’s just a thought, a possible way to bring light into these dark times.
Bob and Mary Krauski
Note from editor: If you’d like to support Habitat for Humanity with your artwork, consider donating to the “Behind the Curtains 14th Annual Dinner & Auction Gala.” The auction is held October 3 in Milwaukee; you can ship your donation now. Contact Rebecca Nole, Special Events Coordinator at 414.562.6100 x31 or RNole@milwaukeehabitat.org. |
More Volunteer Opportunities
Have something interesting to contribute? Write Sue with your proposal at: WAAC.
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I think I can get a contributor/sponsor for Art Fair OFF the Square or the Winter Art Festival
HOW DO I GO ABOUT THIS? |
| Contact Susan Werner for a solicitation packet. It will contain everything you need to know about how to ask, including a list of the benefits to the contributor and a letter that needs only your signature. Don’t be timid! Many donors are happy to participate and appreciate being listed on our promotional materials as supporters. If they don’t care to contribute, they may be interested in making a purchase pledge at our summer fair, which is always enjoyable for both the giver and the receiver. |
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Going Digital
Beginning with 2010, WAAC requires digital images for jury submissions. |
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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
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
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
• Experimenting with Placement of Your Images for the Jury
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Looking for some members to help provide refreshments at the workshops and membership meeting. Contact Sue Werner at 
