Collaboration News:
Last month our special announcement was sent to you relating to the funding that Stephanie Pete has work so tirelessly on. As laid out in the press release, funding of $36,000 for our new and improved digital infrastructure setup was allocated to artPontiac. There was also some additional funding that will go directly towards updates and renovations to our beloved Stone School gallery. The first work that should begin soon is some needed stonework repairs to the exterior of the building. Future renovations to create an entrance to the kitchen from the library may also be included.
Roundtable Chats:
We will be having 2 more round table chats in April. We hope you can take some time to attend via zoom either to share your ideas and thoughts with us, or just simply to see what we’re up to. You don’t need to be a current member to participate, although your membership fee goes towards our sustainability and we hope you will consider rejoining us as we move forward on our journey of growth and renewal. Please email info@old.artpontiac.com to get the zoom link.
Next Dates for Roundtable Chats:
Topic: artPontiac’s Artist Residency Program
Date: April 16th – 7:00PM-8:00PM by Zoom
Topic: Fundraising – Round 2
Date: April 23rd – 7:00PM-8:00PM by Zoom
Membership Renewals: We are still accepting membership renewals. Please visit our membership page on our website (https://old.artpontiac.com/en/membership2025/. It is now possible to pay via Square or by etransfer. The membership fee remains at $35 for adults and our new youth fee is $15 for youth under 18. We have created an online form for members when they sign up. This helps our membership coordinator ensure that your information is up to date including name, address, email and art medium. Payment via e-transfer using pay@old.artpontiac.com or via the Square QR code which you will find on the payment page once you complete the online form. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email members@old.artpontiac.com.
Volunteers: We continue to encourage people to volunteer with our organization. You can sign up by visiting https://old.artpontiac.com/en/volunteerwithus/ or you can also select ‘yes’ to volunteering on our new online membership registration form.
Fundraising Activities: Stay tuned, we’ll be announcing some events in the coming weeks.
Artist Updates: Send us your artful updates. We are always happy to help promote our members’ activities in upcoming newsletters. If you’re participating in an art show/event, having a solo show, or if you have a studio or teach some form of art class, we’d like to hear from you. Please send a very brief paragraph with your details and an image, if you have one, to info@old.artpontiac.com.