Sitka Center for Art and Ecology:
E-Newsletter, MAY 2007
Contents
- May Board Update
- Spring Resident Open Studio Reception a Great Success
- Come Prepared for Your Workshop Experience
May Board Update
The Board is pleased to announce that Carrie Hoops has agreed to step in as Interim Executive Director of Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. Carrie replaces Douglas Beauchamp, who tendered his resignation to the Sitka Board of Directors in early April of this year. Carrie comes to Sitka as a representative of Technical Assistance for Community Services (TACS). Carrie brings a wealth of experience to this position, including the management of Artquake in Portland for many years, the leadership of Literary Arts, and service as Interim Executive Director to the Oregon Council for the Humanities, among many other positions. The Board is beginning a search for Sitka’s permanent Executive Director and we hope to have our new leader in place by the end of the year.
A process is going to be started immediately to identify new board members with an emphasis on coastal representation. The Board has renewed its commitment to completing the strategic planning process that was begun earlier this year, with completion planned for this summer. As part of that process the Board will begin the process of planning the 2008 Sitka Art Invitational. More »
Spring Resident Open Studio Reception a Great Success!
Sitka Center held its Open Studio Reception for our Spring Resident Artists on Saturday, April 21, 2007, in collaboration with other Earth Day events occurring in the Lincoln City area.
We would like to convey our heart-felt thanks to the following individuals and businesses for making the event a success: Mayor Lori Hollingsworth and the City of Lincoln City for their collaboration; The News Guard and The News Times for their press coverage; Lincoln City Community Center and “Big Fish” artists Patty Maly and Maggie Rudy; Roots 101 for the living art displays; John Lobello and his staff at Quality Printing; Robben-Rent-A-Car; Sitka Board Member Carol Ferris for the incredible hors d’oeuvres from The Blackfish Café; Rockfish Bakery; Volunteers Jack and Laura Doyle, Paul Katen and the Midcoast Watershed Council, Pete and Connie Owston, Rodney Klug, Dee Moore, Corlu Collier, the Resident Artists: Lisa Blacher, Ryan Burns, Wuon Gean Ho, Joanne Mulcahy, and Verena Wüstoff for the energy and enthusiasm they poured into their work; and to Sitka’s Members, Donors, and Lifetime supporters who continue to make the Residency Program possible...More »
Sitka Artist-in-Residence Wuon Gean Ho gives a demonstration on Japanese woodblock printing during the 2007 Spring Resident Open Studio Reception on April 21. Photo: Jack Doyle.
Come Prepared for Your Workshop Experience
Workshop Participants: We’re looking forward to your arrival! Workshop participants: Please remember to bring your lunch, sweater, raincoat (just in case), walking shoes, and materials. Equipment needs and materials lists can be found on the individual course page in our catalog. Find your course here »
Call ahead if you have special needs, and please park only in designated Sitka parking areas. A refund is given for cancellations made more than 21 days before the workshop begins. Please leave your pets at home.
Workshop Instructors: You’ll receive an advanced packet one month before your workshop begins. Please let Sitka know if your materials list has changed. If you wish to schedule some social time with your class, you’re welcome to use Sitka’s facilities in the evening. Sitka may cancel a workshop if enrollment is fewer than six students two weeks before your workshop starts. Your help with advertising your workshop is appreciated. Thank you for your contributions to the 2007 workshop season!