AAG January 2025 Newsletter

CONTENTS

Monthly Get-togetherMembership Drive*NEW* weekly painting/creating time every Thursday Art deTour dates and registrationNext Board Meeting

January Get-together: Spotlight on Jewett Benson 

Come join us for an evening of fun and networking. Here are the details:BRING an appetizer to share (optional)BRING a friendBRING your own adult beverage if desired
Featured artist is Jewett Benson.DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm

LOCATION: Noni’s Studio
5601 County Rd 21 SW, Alexandria

This is a networking event for visual artists in our community. Everyone — artists and art lovers alike — are welcome to attend. Bring a SO or a friend.

(Look for event updates on Facebook under Alexandria Artists Guild/events)

Membership Drive
Now is a good time to join or renew your membership to the AAG in order to keep the organization going strong. Membership runs from January through December every year and still only costs $40.  Some benefits include regular networking opportunities, building relationships with artist colleagues, selling/marketing opportunities, Chamber of Commerce membership, and knowing that together we are building up the visual arts in our community.Renewing members need only send a check to Alex Art Guild, PO Box 514, Alexandria MN 56308 or pay online on our website.New Members please go to our website www.alexart.org and fill out the membership form, then send it with your payment.https://alexartdotorg.wordpress.com/join-us/
This is an entirely volunteer run organization and we need everyone to pull together! Please consider where your interests and skills lie and email me at noniob@gmail.com if you want to be involved in one or more of the following areas:Organizing events (Art deTour, Crafters Tour, Holiday Pop-Up, Monthly get-togethers, Other)Marketing (social media, website, graphic design)Welcoming/Hospitality/Membership Secretarial skillsFinancial skillsTeaching classesServe on the Board

*NEW* Painting/Creating togetherThursdays we have been meeting together and creating our art in community. The camaraderie is awesome! If you wish to paint/create alongside others you are invited to share studio space at Noni’s studio (5601 County Rd 21 SW, Alex.) We will meet every Thurs from 12:30-3:30pm. Bring your own project and supplies. 

Art deTour 2025 
Save the Dates for June 21-22, 2025Registration and further details will be coming soon.