1. Round Table Update and Schedule:
To date we have had roundtable discussions on the topics of fundraising, membership, the direction we’d like to see artPontiac take, and our latest one was for the artist residency program that artPontiac has organized in the past.
Our upcoming schedule of round table chats is as follows:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:00 to 8:00pm Plein air painting
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 to 8:00pm Digital Transformation/Website
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:00 to 8:00pm Studio Tour
If you are interested in participating or just listening in please email info@old.artpontiac.com for the online meeting link.
2. Artist Retreat 2025
After we had our round table discussion about the artist residency program it was decided that we would, for 2025, organize an artist retreat! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to create and network with fellow artists. The retreat will be held at Spruceholme Inn in September. The price and date are still to be determined, but now is the time to get your name on our list so you don’t miss out!
3. Artwork Needed for our next Fundraiser
We are making 2026 calendars that showcase our member artists’ artwork. Members can submit their artwork for the calendar. Send up to 3 different good quality images of your artwork to members@old.artpontiac.com. Submitted artwork may be featured in the calendar and in print and digital form to showcase artPontiac.
4. Seeking Teaching Artists and Artisans
If you would like to teach a workshop this year with artPontiac, please add your name to our list and we will contact you as workshops are planned. artPontiac is updating our list of artists and creators that teach classes or offer workshops. If this is you, please email your contact details and your creative medium to members@old.artpontiac.com and use the subject ‘Teacher 2025’ and we’ll either add you or make sure that our list is updated and accurate.
5. Volunteers
We continue to encourage people to volunteer with our organization. Even the smallest thing helps us out. Our new online membership registration form has a place for you to click ‘yes’ to volunteering with us! Hot tip: Participating in the Roundtable Series is a great way to get started!
6. Artful Updates
Susan Jephcott invites you to the Annual May Art Show Festival held on Sunday, May 18th, 10am to 4pm which is being held at Three Owls Studio, 151 Main St. East, Vankleek Hill, Ontario. For info: 613-678-3049
Send us your artful updates. We are always happy to help promote our members’ artsy 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 brief paragraph with your details and an image (optional) to info@old.artpontiac.com.
Payments to artPontiac can be paid either by e-transfer using pay@old.artpontiac.com through your online banking platform, or with a Square QR code found on our website that takes you to a secure payment page through our Square system. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email members@old.artpontiac.com. A welcome letter and membership card will follow via email.