Meetings
North Shore Art Guild
Our next DEMONSTRATION meeting is on
MAY 5TH, 2025, 7pm-9pm
We will feature a Critique for anyone who wants to share their art and have some constructive input from fellow artists.
Share your favorite Artist Hacks, tips and tricks on process, time saving or techniques you've learned through experience.
Open to all mediums to share.
Please Join us!
ROSE CARACAPPA SENIOR CENTER,
739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai NY 11766.
Both members and non-members
are welcome to attend.
All Memberships are due - You can use our Membership form
2025 Meetings/Events:
January 6th, 2025 - MEETING CANCELED|
*** Memberships due Membership form ****
February 3rd, 2025| Oil / Acrylic, Bill Graf
March 3rd, 2025 | Paul Cammarata
April 7th, 2025 | Watercolor, Lorraine Rimmelin
May 5th, 2025 | Artist Critique, tips, tricks and hacks
June 2nd, 2025 | Oil / Acrylic, Fred Mendelsohn
July 7th, 2025 | Pastel, Patty Yantz
August, 2025| no meeting
September 8th, 2025 |
October 6th, 2025 | Sidewalk Alley Frame, Jane Villani
November 3rd, 2025 | open
2025 Holiday Party - more info HERE
2025 Demos, Highlights
February 3rd, 2025| Oil / Acrylic, Bill Graf
Oil Painting Demonstration with William Graf
Bill Graf is a Fine Art artist and international instructor of Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic painting in Landscapes, Still life, Portraiture and Drawing at The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James, and watercolor classes at The National Art League(NAL) as well as a professional illustrator. His extensive art career began after completing his drawing and old master painting studies at the Arts Student League, NYC, after which Bill went on to study in Florence, Italy at the Cecil Graves Academy. He started his career as a free lance illustrator for book publishers like Harlequin, Thomas Nelson, Bethany House(which earned him the Christy Award for best Christian book cover design & illustration) just to name a few accounts.
March 3rd, 2025| Photography to Art discussion, with Paul Cammarata
Paul discussed his love of art since childhood, and background in graphic design and printing. He explained how his many years of experience in the field combined with a love of photography drives the innovative and unique Digital Art Paintings he's been working on-- All conceived and based on his photography!
THANK YOU, Paul for this comprehensive look into your creative process! We thoroughly enjoyed your digital paintings and thoughtful commentary!!
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During our North Shore Art Guild meeting tonight we had another very interesting demonstration of painting in the negative by this talented artist/teacher, Lorraine Rimmelin. Thank you Lorraine for always giving us such exciting lessons in watercolor
To contact Lorraine for classes watercolorartisian.com
2024 Demos, Highlights
November 4TH Portrait Demo with
MATTHEW MOORE
Our Monday night meeting featured a charcoal portraiture demonstration by Matthew Moore. He did a great job and it was quite interesting to witness such talent. THANK YOU, MATTHEW!!
November 4TH Portrait Demo with
MATTHEW MOORE
Check out our FB page for more
October 7TH WATERCOLOR Demo with
VICTORIA BECKERT
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in Watercolor with us! What a fun and informative meeting!!
SEPTEMBER 9TH ACRYLIC Demo with JOAN GENCHI
On Monday, September 9th, Joan Genchi gave a wonderful acrylic paint demonstration at the North Shore Art Guild monthly meeting. Although not finished, this painting is still beautiful with such wonderful colors. She is painting from memories of waterfalls seen in Iceland while on vacation there.
Thank you very much Joan.
It was a pleasure to watch.
JULY 1ST Introductory Pastel Demo with LORRAINE MOORE
At our monthly meeting on Monday night, we had the privilege of watching a demo on the introduction to pastels by talented artist, Lorraine Moore. She gave a very informative and interesting demonstration on the use of pastels and painted a beautiful scene from the Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Thank you Lorraine !
MAY 6TH QUILLING Demo with
CAROL MCMAHON
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in Quilling with us! What a fun and informative meeting!!
APRIL 8TH, Watercolor/Inks Demo with
LORRAINE RIMMELIN
JUNE 3RD, Evening with Jane Fuhrer, owner of Sidewalk Art & Framing
WE spent an inspired evening with Jane Villani, owner of Sidewalk Alley Frames!
We learned about Conservation and archival practices and use of correct materials like acid-free matting for frames. She says, 'sometimes simple is better, the art should always shine, and that doesn't always require an ornate frame.'
Her Fine Arts Gallery and Frame shop, located in the heart of Pt. Jeff @28 North Country Road, provides services ranging from conservation custom framing to commercial, residential designs. Jane is also an artist advocate and mentor, providing consulting services. She is committed to local artists, and believes in sharing her expertise in unique ways according to the artist's needs.
Jane's endeavors reach far beyond color matching and expert framing, her talents are also highly sought after as an Art Exhibition Judge. Her passion and heartfelt response to each piece of art gives way to another secret talent: Jane is a Poet! As she is moved in response to the art, she responds in kind with her poetry!
We appreciate her talents, and hope to hear more of her Poetry-Art ventures in the future!!
Thank you Jane, for sharing a lovely evening of thoughtful advice and inspiration!
Contact Jane at: sidewalkalley1@icloud.com
Visit her Website at: Sidewalk Alley Art & Framing
Sally Anne Keller demonstrated two watercolor seascapes using a simple pallet. Her first painting included a 2-color scene in burnt sienna + ultramarine blue. She completed her second painting by adding aurelian yellow as the tertiary color.
Working quickly with wet-on-wet technique, she added salt to enhance the scene, and also used a razor while developing her signature atmospheric style. We loved her warmth and candor and appreciated her interactive teaching style!!
Sally Anne will be at the Mill Pond Gallery Saturday, March 9th from 2pm – 4pm for a Reception featuring the "Winner's Exhibit of the American Watercolor Society." Congratulations!!
She also offers an upcoming class, in May 2024, teaching abroad in Italy ( for more information, click here Opportunities )
Thank you so much Sally Anne Keller!!
MARCH 4TH, Watercolor Demo with
SALLY ANNE KELLER
Sally Anne Keller, a watercolorist with over 20 years of experience, draws inspiration from the interplay of light, color, and atmosphere found in nature. Her captivating works often feature land and seascapes infused with elements like fog, dust, wind, rain, and sunshine.
FEBRUARY 5th OIL DEMONSTRATION with Maureen Pouder
We had a packed house last night at the North Shore Art Guild meeting to view this amazing artist, Maureen Pouder, who gave us an oil demonstration. It took her 1/2 hour to paint this beautiful seascape. It's wonderful to watch such a talented artist in action. Thank you so much Maureen!!
2023 Meetings/Events:
December 4th 2023 | Holiday Party | No meeting in December to our Holiday Party Page for more info
November 6, 2023 | 7:00 pm | Rose Caracappa Senior Center | NSAG Board Election | Lorraine Rimmelin Demo
October 3, 2023 |7:00 pm| Rose Caracappa Senior Center|Subject: copyright laws , art licensing, & cataloging your art
Presenter: Diana Vachier LinkedIn-Diane Vachier
Diane will discussed how to copyright and protect your art images from copyright infringement.
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Watermarks
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Art Licensing and contracts.
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Cataloguing your art.
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Certificates of Authenticity.
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Appraisals
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Catalogue Raisonne
About Diane: Diane had the wonderful opportunity to work with Pop Artist Steve Kaufman, (Former assistant to Andy Warhol in the late 70s) from 1999 till his passing in 2010.
When Steve sadly died in 2010, at the young age of only 49, he had named Diane the heir to his Intellectual Properties. (Ownership of all his right and licensing-copyrights, along with a wonderful collection of his art.)
In 2017, Diane received the Registered Trademark and Service Mark for the "Official Steve Kaufman aka SAK Catalogue Raisonne, Reg. TM and SM of Steve Kaufman Art Licensing LLC". This is a catalogue of all authenticated works that include the year painted, editions and painting technique. It's an ongoing process to protect the works against forgeries, and altered art that on the market today. Volume One was published in 2022.
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/works-of-steve-kaufman-catalogue-raisonn%C3%A9-volume-1--2022
Helpful Copyright links:
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Legal Link from Diane: Legal Zoom www.legalzoom.com
Links and information from VP Paul Cammarata:
Example of copyright information for each piece of art:
Copyright © 2023 Artist name. All rights reserved.
Example of copyright information at bottom of each page of a website:
Copyright © 2023 Artist Name. All rights reserved.
All art + photography on this site may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information without permission.
Articles on copyrights from the New York Foundation for the Arts
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Business of Art | Copyright 101
https://www.nyfa.org/copyright-101/
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Recap | Legal Primer for Visual Artists: Copyright, Fair Use, and Gallery Agreement
https://www.nyfa.org/recap-legal-primer-for-visual-artists-161100988578
Videos with Copyright advice from Carol J. Steinberg, NYC & LI Artist Lawyer
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Protecting Your Art & Understanding Copyrights: Carol J. Steinberg, Esq.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55VmpwNQ3yI&t=440s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55VmpwNQ3yI
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Contracts Basics for Artists SVA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do6TiUYmFnM
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Artists and Galleries: Protect Yourself- Legal and Business ABCs East Hampton Arts Council: 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvS3CDz2eFg
September 11 , 2023 | 7:00 pm | Sachem Public Library
Member Exhibit and discussion with Artist Reception
This meeting will have the backdrop of NSAG's Member Karen Miller O’Keefe's exhibit "9/11 The healing continues". Karen will also speak about her exhibit.
New officers planning, interest and discussion
We will also answer any questions and continue our discussion regarding putting together a new Board of offices for NSAG.
August, 2023 | No Meeting
July 10th, 2023 | Framing Discussion and Demonstration
Presenter: Jane Fuhrer, owner of Sidewalk Art & Framing
Jane will bring her expertise and show us best practices in framing artwork for presentation. Her business, Sidewalk Alley Art & Framing has been around for over 25 years. She works closely with with individuals, organizations and businesses for art and framing needs that will be displayed in homes, business, exhibits and more. Jane also represents many talented artists who work in a variety of mediums, connecting them with art buyers.
You can find out about Jane's business by visiting her website.
June 5th, 2023 | Painting Style
Paul Jay Edelson demonstration: Painting demonstration of his painting style which are distilled, abstract variations of traditional subject matter such as landscapes, still lifes and portraiture. The artist pares down his subject matter to the essential, formal qualities to make a statement about the world around us.
May 1st, 2023 | Watercolor Painting Demonstration
Lorraine Rimmelin demonstration: Painting outside the lines - Fowers A negative watercolor painting technique.
April 3rd, 2023 | Watercolor Painting Demonstration
Sally Ann Keller demonstration of Watercolor Painting:
March 6th, 2023 | Oil Painting Demonstration
Bill Graph demonstration of Oil Painting: Facebook post
February 6th, 2023 | Open Critique
NSAG VP, Paul Cammarata running an open critiques withal NSAG members
Presentation in movie format
January 9th, 2023 | Presentation
Paul Cammarata - Writing an Artist Bio and Statement
PDF forms to open, download and print:
Suggested reading if you wish
Book: Art-Write, The Writing Guide for Visual Artists
Author: Vicki Krohn Amorose
Amazon: $7.64
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937303128?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Review by NSAG VP, Paul Cammarata
Good book to help artist write about their own artwork and for the business of promoting themselves as an artist. The author offers step-by-step approaches and work sheets to help you build and organize you thoughts.
It is a short read and overall a very good book. The exercises can be very helpful, particularly for anyone who hasn’t written for their art ventures before. I do wish the author spent more time on the bio and a little less on the statement, however, she has good insight. You can also tell that she has a passion for art.
Below is the breakdown of the book,
Pages 1-12: is the preface and introduction
Pages 13-69: is about creating an artist statement with exercises with word and phrase suggestions and work sheets.
Pages 71-105: Has a variety of subjects:
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Your elevator pitch (which she calls your handshake speech)
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Bio, Cover Letter and Resume
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How to write a press Release
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Filling out forms and writing proposals
Pages 106-109: Recap (titled: Look Again)
Amazon write up:
To teach artists how to write about their own artwork. This concise and current career resource is filled with achievable advice on how to write for art promotion and sales. The book offers a step-by-step approach to create a professional artist statement, with thinking and writing exercises to ease the process and develop authentic and clear content. Opportunities in the art world often begin with the artist's own writing; for exhibitions, funding, press releases and email inquiry letters. Art-Write offers comprehensive direction to artists who want to enhance their visual work with effective language. Author Vicki Krohn Amorose combines the sensibility of an artist with the practicality of a copywriter, offering an understanding of her readers along with generous wit and encouragement.
October 3rd, 2022 | Watercolor Demonstration - Sally Keller
Back to basics- Shadow & color - Sally Keller
July 11, 2022 |Watercolor demonstration | William Graf
Our next meeting is this Monday evening, July 11th at 7:00pm at the Rose Caracappa Center, located at 739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai, NY 11776.
The demonstration will be the painting of a sailboat using watercolors.
William Graph Biography
Video of demonstration
from the meeting
to come
2022 Meetings/Events:
November 7th, 2022 | Demonstration
Lorraine Rimmelin - painting figures in watercolor.
Photos of demonstration
from the meeting to come
September 12th, 2022 | Critique - Vito Marrone
How to Photograph Artwork - Paul Cammarata
Art Critique and Shared Information | Paul Cammarata
Our next meeting is this Monday evening at 7:00pm at the Rose Caracappa Center, located at 739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai, NY 11776.
Paul Cammarata will have a quick review with some handouts about "Artist Bios vs Artist Statements" and "Tips for photographing your artwork". This will be followed by a critiques of art so please bring some art to share and discuss.
See you then and KEEP MAKING ART!
Click icon to open PDF Document:
April 4, 2022 | 7:00 pm | Rose Caracappa Senior Center
Framing Demonstration | Jane Fuhrer, Owner of Sidewalk Alley Art & Framing
A note From Jane:
As a small business owner in the Art Gallery & Custom Framing industry I would like to speak about both areas of work. First, the importance of preservation and presentation of all works of art, with examples of different materials to keep artwork safe and perfectly displayed throughout its lifetime. Also, I would like to share some selling techniques as far as art sales go, with examples of ways to reproduce work at different price points past just selling the original work of art, and of course, answer any questions the artists have to clarify ways to potentially sell their work.
Contact Jane at: sidewalkalley1@icloud.com
Visit her Website at: Sidewalk Alley Art & Framing
March 7, 2022 | 7:00 pm | Rose Caracappa Senior Center
Loose Landscapes in Watercolor | Lorraine Rimmelin
Do you want to loosen up your painting style?
Painting loose requires the ability to let go of controlling watercolor and allowing the paint to move freely on the paper. Loosing control during a painting can be an artists worse nightmare but in this workshop loosing control is what helps create these dramatic landscapes. What’s most impressive about this painting process is the movement of pigment & water and the stunning shapes & designs you will achieve.
Video of presentation
from the meeting
to come
February 7, 2022 | 7:00 pm | Rose Caracappa Senior Center
Presentation: Promoting Your Artwork | Paul Cammarata
NSAG's Vice President, Paul Cammarata, will be giving a demonstration on: Promoting Your Artwork.
This will be an overview to share information and have an open discussion to help artists with the following:
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Your Brand
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Your Network
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Your Marketing
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Your Digital Presence + Social Media
Below is a PDF of the presentation given by Paul Cammarata
(You can open, download and print file)
Below are helpful Websites, videos and Articles that have subject matter mentioned
in Paul Cammarata's presentation:
Websites for artists
NY State Sites for the Arts
New York Foundation for the Arts
NYSCA - New York State Council on the Arts
Artist network (you can get a variety of tips from this site) https://www.artistsnetwork.com/
Artwork Archive Site (you can get a variety of tips from this site) ArtworkArchive.com
Video:Getting started as an artist - Swarez Art https://youtu.be/bhpnb7r9Vw0
Web Design:
Business of Art | Web Design 101 for Artists and Creatives
https://www.nyfa.org/blog/business-of-art-web-design-101-for-artists-and-creatives/
Copyright:
Business of Art | Copyright 101 https://www.nyfa.org/copyright-101/
Art Promotion:
Artwork Archive: 9 Step Guide to marketing your art without being Salesy
https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/9-step-guide-to-marketing-your-art-without-being-salesy
format.com: magazine: How to Promote your Art
https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/art/how-to-promote-your-art
Promoting your Art -top ten hints - Swarez Art https://youtu.be/FpLOOy434Do
Social Media:
An Artists Guide to Social Media Marketing - Artwork Archive
https://www.artworkarchive.com/guides/guide-to-social-media-marketing
Writing artist Bios and artist Statements:
How to Write a Good & Effective Artist Biography
https://www.lightspacetime.art/how-to-write-an-effective-artist-biography/
How to Write Your Artist’s Biography
https://renee-phillips.com/how-to-write-the-artists-biography/
Writing An Artist Biography
https://www.agora-gallery.com/advice/blog/2016/09/15/writing-artist-biography/
How to Write an Artist Bio or Statement
Write Your Artist’s Statement in 60 Words or Less
https://renee-phillips.com/write-your-artists-statement-in-60-words-or-less/
Your Artist Statement: Explaining the Unexplainable
https://www.artbusiness.com/artstate.html
Artist Statement Guidelines
https://www.gyst-ink.com/artist-statement-guidelines
Artists Press Kits:
What Successful Artists Have in Their Press Kits
https://www.lightspacetime.art/what-successful-artists-have-in-their-press-kits/
What’s In An Artist Press Kit: A List Of The Essential Items
https://www.nevuefineartmarketing.com/artist-press-kit-included/
Press release:
Light SpaceTime.art: How to write a Press Release
https://www.lightspacetime.art/how-to-write-a-press-release-for-art-events/
Photographing Artwork:
4 steps to photographing your artwork like a pro
https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/4-steps-to-photographing-your-art-like-a-professional
Avoid these 7 mistakes when photographing artwork
https://www.artsyshark.com/2015/04/23/mistakes-photographing-art/
How to properly photograph your artwork
http://artbistro.monster.com/benefits/articles/11608-how-to-properly-photograph-your-artwork
How to photograph your artwork
YouTube videos Photographing Artwork:
How to photograph your art properly (Using phone)
How to photograph art
How to photograph your artwork
09/13/21 - Meeting at "The Space" at Port Jefferson
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Meeting Demonstration Negative Painting techniques.with Lorraine Rimmelin
2021 Meetings/Events:
11/01/21 - Meeting at "The Space" at Port Jefferson
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Board Elections
Vote was taken for the election of the 2022-2023 board which was then announced:-
President: Vito Marrone
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Vice President: Paul Cammarata
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Treasurer: Terry Tramantano
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Secretary: Marge Governale
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Gallery Director: Gwen Schweyer
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Meeting Demonstration Watercolor "Minimal color pallets, granulation colors” with Sally Anne Keller
10/04/21 - Meeting at "The Space" at Port Jefferson
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Meeting Demonstration Oil Painting Demonstration with William Graf
Bill Graf is a Fine Art artist and international instructor of Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic painting in Landscapes, Still life, Portraiture and Drawing at The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James, and watercolor classes at The National Art League(NAL) as well as a professional illustrator. His extensive art career began after completing his drawing and old master painting studies at the Arts Student League, NYC, after which Bill went on to study in Florence, Italy at the Cecil Graves Academy. He started his career as a free lance illustrator for book publishers like Harlequin, Thomas Nelson, Bethany House(which earned him the Christy Award for best Christian book cover design & illustration) just to name a few accounts.
Bill has a solo exhibit at the Atelier at Flowerfield from September 16th-October 21, 2021. You can see Bill full bio in the pdf press release document.
Watch the painting come to life in fast speed at this link: Bill Graf-Painting comes to Life
07/12/21 - Meeting at "The Space" at Port Jefferson/ virtual oom
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Speaker: Sharon Zollenberg, Topic: SO, YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR ART?
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NSAG artist Jan Guarino will be at the meeting. to say hello and see if her watercolor class interests you!
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NSAG artist Gay Gatta is putting together a virtual show at the Comsewogue Library for the month of August. “COLORS ABOUND” all about colorful art. See Gay at the meeting or message her if interested in taking part in the show.
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Also, please look at info about bus trip to NY Botanic Gardens: Bus Trip to the NY Botanical Gardens, featuring Kusama: Cosmic Nature: NSAG Opportunities
To view video of our 7/12/21 meeting: click on links below:
Link: NSAG Meeting-Vito Marron & Sharon Zollenberg:
https://www.facebook.com/thespaceatportjefferson/videos/516547023017857/
Link: NSAG Meeting-Jan Guarino: https://fb.watch/v/1ba-JvFGA/
05/03/21 - Meeting at "The Space" at Port Jefferson/ virtual zoom
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Demonstration: Lorraine Rimmelin, working with alcohol ink
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Loraine's Information:
05/03/21 - Meeting at "The Space" at Port Jefferson/ virtual zoom
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SPEAKER: Liam Alexander: Pricing and Promoting your work
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Liams Website: www.liam-alexander.com
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05/03/21 - Meeting at "The Space" at Port Jefferson/ virtual oom
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SPEAKER: Liam Alexander: Pricing and Promoting your work
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Liams Website: www.liam-alexander.com
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04/05/21 - Meeting at "The Space" at Port Jefferson
Critique
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Meeting also on Zoom (virtual meeting)
03/21 - Cancelled / No meeting in March
02/20 - Cancelled / No meeting in February
12/21 - No Holiday party due to Covid
11/20 - Cancelled / No meeting in November
10/05/20 - Meeting at Port Jefferson Village Center
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Discussed whether or not to have a Holiday Dinner this year due to Covid
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Also discussed whether or not to have a November.
09/14/20 - Art Licensing - Outdoor, masked and socially distant meeting.
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Caught up with everyone
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Artwork Share and Critique
08/03/20 - Outdoor, masked and socially distant meeting.
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Caught up with everyone
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Open discussion regarding our meetings, exhibits, website and more
03/02/20 - Art Licensing - Diana Vachier - dianavachier@stevekaufmanartlicensing.com
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Announcement Port Jefferson Village Center Show was set up that morning
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Announcement that new Website is completed.
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Art Licensing - Diana Vachier
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See meeting notes .
02/03/20 - Group Critique led by Vito Marrone:
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Announcement & discussion of Expressions, Hauppauge and Port Jefferson Village Center Shows
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Announcement that new Website was coming
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Group Critiques led by Vito Marrone
01/06/20 - Demonstration:
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Announcement of New President & Board
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Demonstration: Watermedia–Mixed Media and More — Golden Artist Colors Lecture/Demo
Presenter: Roy Kinzer.
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