EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - June 2025
Hello June!
As we officially welcome summer, we have several planned events in conjunction with downtown Belleville events to attract visitors to our lovely gallery. Thank you to Heidi McDonald who delighted us at our May reception with her poetry readings. It was enjoyed by all ages! Please join us at our upcoming events:
- Nature's Warmth opening reception at BAA Galleryon Sat Jun 14 - 2 to 4 pm. Enjoy refreshments while Renee Hiltz and Liz Coxwell share some interesting mark making ideas as they transform a large semi abstract canvas.
- Share our creations at the Belleville Club on June 21 and 22open to the public, Thanks to Mark Turner and Jessica Turner for organizing this event plus advertising for us! If interested, contact Jan at coombsjan4@gmail.com.
- Squares Show Reception on Sat July 12,we will have a musician and a large selection of special treats.
Art Walks, and the return of Raiders of the Lost Art are all in the planning stages so watch for more information as the summer unfolds.
Jeannine Berscheid and Jan Coombs on behalf of the Executive team
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - May 2025
Hello May!
Welcome to our new members who are quickly finding out more about our amazing artistic volunteer club. We not only show and sell our creations at the gallery, with a new show every month, but we offer many more opportunities to do so out in the community.
Watch for regular updates about these opportunities as we have a year long calendar and these venues are spread out over the year. We changeover these shows twice a year, with each venue led by a team of volunteer members who organize and carry out these changeovers. We are very proud of the opportunities that we are able to offer our members, thanks to those who step forward to help.
Something new next month, we have been invited by the Belleville Club, to show and sell our creative work so watch for the next notice which will give you the details you need in order to participate. They are accepting up to 50 artists and it will be open to the public! Thank you to Mark Turner, owner of Restoration Services and Jessica Turner for helping to create this event.
Jeannine Berscheid and Jan Coombs on behalf of the executive
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - April 2025
Hello April!!
So much for: “In like a lion and out like a lamb”! We are all very happy to be finished with March as far as the weather is concerned. March for the BAA however, was another great month, with a successful “Thru the Lens” show. The gallery is such a wonderful space and the artwork we display is a great source of pride.
Did you make it to the General Meeting on the 31st? If you didn’t, you should mark June 23rd on your calendar for our next meeting at the gallery (brown bag lunch meeting). Once again, the Executive Committee is so proud of our Association and we want to thank all of you who make us so worthy of that pride!!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - Mar 2025
Welcome to a new month and the promise of spring (hopefully)! It has been a long and snowy winter for all of us, and we all look forward to warmer and sunnier days. Mark your calendar for our General Meeting on Monday, March 31st at noon, to be held at the Gallery. These quarterly meetings will be informal, but will give members an opportunity to ask questions and relay comments. More information is in the Programming section of this newsletter.
Thank you to all our volunteers who help keep the BAA running smoothly!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - Feb 2025
Welcome to February, the shortest month of the year. The longest, darkest nights are behind us, and as the days lengthen, our sights are set on spring yet to come.
The first month of the year was very active for the BAA. Our Gallery reopened after being repainted, our first show of the year and open house were enjoyed by many and our Annual General Meeting was well attended by both returning and new members.
Opportunities for members going forward were presented, and as always there are many places for members to volunteer.
Thank you to all who have renewed their memberships for 2025 and welcome to new members. And many thanks to all who “answer the call” for volunteers. Our association relies on you and your commitment to keep thriving!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT -Jan. 2025
Happy New Year! May your year be filled with health and happiness and we hope that you enjoyed the holiday season and celebrated in your chosen way.
This year has many exciting opportunities for the members of the Belleville Art Associations! Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the end of this month, and we are adding new General meetings this year to allow members to gather and share information. There will be member orientations, workshops and plein airs, Open Houses and Art Walks, along with our monthly rotation of Gallery shows and our Annual Juried Show in October.
As you are aware, we are an association entirely run by volunteers. There are always opportunities to become involved and contribute to our success. You never are alone and always have support. If you wish to know more, please let one of the Executives know.
May we all enjoy an artful, inspired 2025!
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - Dec. 2024
This time of year we stop and look back over the year. The BAA has had a great year with many activities only accomplished by all our member volunteers working together. Each year we need to share the workload to keep our wonderful group successful.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - November 2024
November is here, we have a lot to be proud of. Perspectives our annual juried show AND Autumn Glory with Artisan Market were a great success. One more show before we close for painting and for the holidays. Here is our latest news. Members, mark your calendars for the Christmas TEA.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - October 2024
October is here and it is time for our annual juried show Perspectives. This show is one of the highlights of our year and we hope that you participate and join us at the opening on Thursday, October 17th from 6 to 7:30pm at The Parrott Gallery. Please read on.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - September 2024
September is upon us! And we are back to routines that come with the cooler weather. Our Annual Judied Show, Perspectives, is fast approaching and open only to BAA members. If you plan on entering, please find details here. Hard copies are available at the Gallery; however, these are limited. Please read on.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - August 2024
Welcome to the warm and lingering days of August!
We are half way through our annual One X One show. If you have not had the chance to see
this amazing assembly of work by our talented members, you still have time. Please read on...
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - July 2024
We have an exciting summer upon us with the return of our One by One Show, Art Walks and Raiders of the Lost Art being planned! Please read on...
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - June 2024
We have many exciting events planned for you this summer: A book launch with Claudette Boulanger; special BAA Gallery shows, and lots of photographic involvement. Please read on...
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - May 2024
The month of May flowers has arrived! It is inspiring to be part of this association as we continue to develop a dynamic presence in downtown Belleville and the wider community. Please read on...
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - April 2024
Our meeting on April 5th showed just how busy this team has been in March. From Show Openings to Constant Contact, the growth and vibrancy of the BAA is in full swing. Please read on...
Joyce studied at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto. Later she received her B.A. from Queen's University. After attending Peterborough Teacher's College she taught elementary school for thirty-five years. Joyce has been a member of the Belleville Art Association for over twenty-eight years. Her medium is mainly watercolour and acrylics. She enjoys painting landscapes, florals and buildings. She also has a long history of working with stained glass. Colour is very important to Joyce for its emotional values. As a retired teacher she has found that "ART" is a rewarding pastime.
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