All Things Important Monthly Newsletter April 2026

Wednesday April 8th at 7pm

Painting with Clay by Judy Wing

of the Clay Cultural Center in Brookline, NH

If you love working with mixed media or are craving something fresh and unusual…

Judy will share a new creative experience where "Paint meets Earth", blending natural clays with acrylic paints to create rich, tactile colors and textures.

A lifetime artist, Judy loves working in clay on the wheel and hand-building. She also paints in both oil and acrylic mediums, as well as pencil drawing. As an art therapist, Judi understands the power clay and other art mediums have when it comes to healing stressed and tired minds and bodies. The pure joy of self expression one receives while creating artwork is so very important to the balance in our lives.

Judy Wing has been involved with teaching art for nearly 35 years. The majority of her time has been spent teaching students of all ages in New Hampshire public school systems. She received her undergraduate degree in education from Northern Illinois University, and later earned her Master’s degree in art therapy from Wright State University.

After graduating from college, Judy worked as an art therapist at a private residential program for children with behavioral issues. This led to a second art therapy position at a psychiatric facility in Southern NH. She retired from teaching full-time in June of 2019.

Presently, Judy is a Title 1 Reading Interventionist in Milford, NH, where she also resides.

For more information about Judy Wing or the Clay Cultural Center visit: https://www.clayculturalcenter.org

Additionally, we will have lawn signs to pass out at our next meeting to help advertise for our Spring Show. Please consider taking one to place in your yard !

HAS Spring Art Show

Saturday May 2, 2026

Lawrence Barn, Hollis NH

Open to the Public 10am-4pm

Our local artists are welcoming in Spring and preparing to share their newest creations with you.

Shop for Mother’s Day, come experience fresh art, and learn more about Hollis Arts Society.

Our mission is to bring local art to the community.

Members $40 booth fee - Non-Members $75 booth fee

Spring Show Info sheet

Interested in participating? Click here:

HAS 2026 Spring Art Show Application

Artists 8-10 am set-up

4-6pm Break down & Clean up (required for participants)

Scheduling Reminders!

May 2026 -

We will not have a Presenter on the 2nd Wed of May, instead, please come see us at our HAS Spring Art Show & Sale on Saturday May 2, 2026.

June 2026

June 10, 2026 Meeting will be a Community Effort project. Join in cutting shapes out for kids to color for the ‘What does Liberty Mean to You’ Community Mural which will be created during the July 4th festivities in Hollis, NH commemorating our 250th year.

July 2026

Summer Break ! No Board Meeting or General Meeting.

Dues Reminder!

Pay your dues before March 31, 2026 for a discounted rate to participate in our HAS 2026 May and November Art Shows.

You can download the form and pay online BY CLICKING HERE.

ARTIST WORKSHOP

Painting on Silk with Anne Wifholm

April 25, 2026 11-3pm

$45/ members OR $60/ non members

Bring your own lunch and beverages

at: 100 West Pearl Street Nashua NH

Hollis Arts Society Gallery Space provided by GNMH

Cost: $45 members $60 non-members

Instructor: Anne Wifholm

The payment includes materials: 1 silk scarf, instructions, dye, fabric paint, permanent inks, gloves.

PLEASE supply your own brushes – a good size round, a ¾ or 1” flat and liner brush.

Wear clothing appropriate for painting!

Application can be found here:

https://hollisartssocietynh.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HAS-2026-Silk-Workshop.pdf

Enclose payment & application; mail to Hollis Arts Society,

PO Box 102, Hollis, NH 03049

Pay through our website (a small convenience fee will be charged).

Bring your application to our next meeting or email a copy of it to wifholm@aol.com

Open Board Positions for 2026

Booking our Monthly Presenters:

-Search online for local artists, craftsmen, musicians, writers, performers, etc who may present for us.

-Contact them to see if they would present a 45 minute-1 hour presentation.

They receive a $50 payment for presenting and 1 year’s membership if they are interested.

-Contact them about giving us a few photos of their work and a short description of their presentation.

-Forward that info to Cheryl O’Donnell, Carolyn Maul, and Stacey Brideau for advertising 2 weeks before the meeting.

-Meet the presenter around 6:30pm, the night of our monthly meeting so they can set up before 7pm.

Grant Writer:

-We are seeking outside funding to help manage our annual expenses. We already know of local funding opportunities but need someone to file the applications for us and maybe write an essay showcasing HAS as a worthy recipient.

Have you checked our Facebook page lately? There is a wealth of information on there about local classes, exhibits, calls to artists, etc. If you are looking for a source for local art happenings look no further...

HAS Facebook Page

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Hollis Arts Society Mission

Support a creative arts and performance environment for emerging and producing Artists that focuses upon professional development, access to economic opportunities and social interaction among other artists and art patrons resulting in the cultural betterment of the larger Hollis, Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts community.

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