November is ART EVERY DAY MONTH

Now doesn't that sound lovely? Art every day!
Well, I've stumbled upon a blogger who is doing just that. Art every day for a month starting November 1st.
Check out her blog and find out how YOU can join in this November's challenge!
http://www.creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/art-every-day-month.html
She gives you a a little image to add to your blog too, as a participant.

Col

Welcome New Artist Blogger!

Welcome fellow Artist Blogger Nina Laakso!

Click here to view her blog http://laaksoart.blogspot.com/

View all fellow HAC Artist Blogs in right column under HAC Blog List

Welcome New Artist Blogger!

Gabrielle Andersen!!

Click here to view her blog http://gabandersen.blogspot.com/

View all fellow HAC Artist Blogs in right column under HAC Blog List

Welcome New Blogger!

Huntsville Art Crowd would like to welcome our Newest Artist Blogger to our blog list.
Welcome Pat Hillcoat!

Click here to view her blog http://patperspective.blogspot.com/

View all fellow HAC Artist Blogs in right column under HAC Blog List

Workshops: Web Works

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(Fees include Open Studio Fee for members)

Membership Benefits 2008-2009

Huntsville Art Crowd starts this year with a wonderful new group of executives. BE ALERT for special events and exciting additions to membership benefits!

We find ourselves with a renewed energy and interest with the voting of a new directorship this year, that has brought with it the introduction of a number of opportunities for our membership including:

The introduction of an interactive blog to our website, which all members are encouraged to join by creating a blog and submitting a link for promotion on our blog and website.
http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/10/blog-post.html

The inclusion of a new annual juried show, to which all members are welcome to submit their works. (Not to be confused with the theme show)

The development of a series of shows based on a theme, open to all members for participation
http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/11/elements-in-art.html

A venue to write articles of interest relating to art, written by or about our members and the art community in Huntsville, for publication on our website and for possible future publication in the press. http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/11/writers-wanted.html


An invitation to members to host social events open to all members.
http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/11/host-social-event.html

An invitation to members to host art workshops open to all members.
http://huntsville-artcrowd.blogspot.com/2008/11/host-workshop.html

And the opportunity to improve our image and status as a group by participating in the vote for a name change and the new logo contest.

There are many other benefits to membership, including:

Fellowship of a large group of fun-loving, art-loving individuals willing to share their expertise.

Emails and website information with current postings of art events in Muskoka.
http://www.muskokaartevents.blogspot.com/

Opportunities to be represented on the HAC website by purchasing advertising space, providing links to your website and as our “Feature Artist.”
http://www.huntsvilleartcrowd.com/

Participation in paint-in/hobby sessions (afternoons and evenings) at Robinson’s Community
Centre ($4.00 a day for members) with demonstrations/educational sessions given by resident and visiting art enthusiasts. www.openstudiohuntsville.blogspot.com/


AND DISCOUNTS!

10% discount at North Art Supplies in Huntsville.
http://www.canpages.ca/page/ON/huntsville/north-art-supplies/1616719.html

10 % discount at Big Bead of Huntsville.
http://www.thebigbead.ca/

10% discount at Curry’s of Barrie on all non-sale items.
https://www.currys.com/

15% discount at Martins Muskoka's Fine Art Centre of Bracebridge.
http://www.canpages.ca/page/ON/bracebridge/martins-muskokas-fine-art-centre/2832401.html

20 % discount on custom framing orders at the The Framing Place & Gallery of Huntsville.
http://www.framingplace.net/_o_main.asp


We are an active and dynamic group of artists working together to support and promote the growth of our arts community. Our Aim is to develop a strong reputation and presence as artists in the Designated Arts Community of Muskoka. As an honored member, you are encouraged to come out and participate in the many events and activities that we plan and organize for your benefit, and we hope that you will volunteer to help make some of these events happen for yourself and your fellow members.

SNAP PARTY! You're Invited!

Quick!! Grab your cameras, sketch pad, paint box, whatever you need to capture this season's inspiring show of colour! Meet Ellen Fox (photographer) and me (painter-mixed media) at Robinson's IG this Saturday at 1pm. Lets get out there and take advange of the weather channel's promise of improved weather!

Later, we'll put on a display of our results, whether it be a photo, painting, sculpture, jewelry or other.

Don't forget to bring some snack food, liquids, and warm outerwear. Layers are best!

See you at Robinson's!

Col Mitchell