MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Some wanderings from your President:

Let’s begin with a big thank you to Joann Quinn who served with fine leadership over the past year and previously. Also thank you to Lou and Mary Trostel who continue to be central PAS leaders and graciously hosted the annual meeting on September 12th. We had a strong turnout, and we’re ready to take on new artistic adventures together. Another part of the PAS backbone is Jean Murphy who tirelessly organizes events, volunteers and leads by example. Jean and the portrait group roll on and keep growing stronger. They meet every Tuesday morning from 9-12 at the Center. This group includes highly accomplished artists along with novices. Merry and Bud Pratt have moved to West Boylston, and stepped back from their leadership positions. Their contributions and dedication over many years have helped set the PAS tone. Our thoughts go out to Dick Whitney who is dealing with some health problems. Dick is always the energy and life of the meetings. He brings humor and talent and a soulful laugh. Last season he offered a workshop on his caricature woodcarvings. Many members have received these special gifts from Dick. Move over Honore Daumier. Get well Dick, we need you back.

We all missed the warm presence of Steve Breen. Steve’s untimely death sent ripples throughout our art world and the Princeton Community. He was our fabulous local framer – The No Name Frame Shop. Steve was always ready to help any out at any time. An accomplished artist who graduated from Clark University, he was in the final year of a wonderful Worcester Public School art teaching career. Steve always brought a sense of wonder and excitement to the classroom where students loved him. Steve and Judy are two quiet community leaders who could always be found organizing volunteers at Hey Day, The Congregational Church, The Princeton Arts Council, Girl Scouts, to name a few. Steve also served as the PAS president. His humor, friendship, and arts expertise were treasured by all.

Your board of directors eagerly serves you and the community well. Please note how far the membership extends geographically. We have many talented artists and arts lovers working hard to keep this organization vital and reflective of our shared values.

A tip of the hat and reminder that PAS began as a vision of Cathy and Paul Kalinien back in the early 1990’s. We have weathered storms and celebrated the power of the arts to build, to heal and to transform society with positive energy and beauty. The current storm includes financial challenges as rent and fuel costs have risen dramatically. We will continue to serve and to give back to the community. So what is going on? To raise funds and offer artist workshops, several members will be offering mini-course workshops, around 4 sessions at about $80 per course. At least 40% will support PAS. The portrait group has conducted a portrait sketch of children through adult and 50% of the proceeds go back to PAS.

Another cost saving venture is “email instead of postcards” option. If you have reliable email, please check off that you will receive mailings through email only. Save on postage.

Great news, we have prints of local artists work to sell. These will be presented at the Princeton Public Library in time for Winter gift-giving and eventually be posted on the website for your perusal. Pass the word, and write the check for a great gift or surprise.

Finally, Beth Mellor has stepped up and become our webmaster. If you want your arts-related website to be linked, send us your contact information, artists statement, and any images you'd like presented on the site. We will also link to your art-related website so please include an exact legible web address. Different members’ work will be featured on the site from time to time.

Let’s have another great year.

Bruce Dean

Princeton Arts Society | Princeton Center Building | Boylston Ave | PO Box 28 | Princeton, MA 01501-0028
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