2022 PAA Global Reflections Show
is on Exhibit at Gallery@Courtyard through October 19
Reception Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Thirty-nine PAA artists’ works are now on display in the Global Reflections Show for 2022. Juror, Jennifer Siebert, will award cash prizes to award-winning entries at the reception. Jennifer is Professor of Art at Collin College and a very insightful observer of fine art. (See bio below)
Awards will include: 1st Place, $300; 2nd Place, $150; 3rd Place $100 and three Merit Awards for $50 each.
The annual exhibit is featured in conjunction with the Plano International Festival. This year the festival will be held on October 15 in Haggard Park and the Courtyard Theater. In the past up to 20,000 people have attended the
day-long event.
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The Plano International Festival is the largest, longest running multicultural festival in North Texas and has been bringing the sights, sounds and tastes of the world to Plano for 18 years.
There’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event. Admission is always FREE, the event takes place at Haggard Park in downtown Plano, 11 am – 5 pm on October 15. Graciela Katzer is president of the International Festival. For more information: Plano International Festival.
Reception for “Global Reflection Show” will be Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Put this on your calendar, phone calendar, refrigerator, appointment calendar!
For the reception on Tuesday, September 27, we need a few volunteers: two members to greet guests and two members to sign in guests and give them name tags. Please sign up to serve at our Members’ Meeting on September 20. Or sign up to volunteer with Gaby Pruitt. [email protected]
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Global Reflections Juror
Jennifer Seibert’s work has been featured in exhibitions by the curator of Exhibitions from the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, the curator of Modern and Contemporary Fine Art with the Heritage Auction House, PostContemporary Residency in Troy, New York, ICA Residency in Monto Castello de Vivio, Italy, and many other thoughtful curators both nationally and abroad. She has won awards from nationally recognized jurors, from the producers of PBS, the 48-hour film festival critics, and has been awarded competitive grants and sabbaticals to attend residencies home and abroad, all while showing nationally and internationally with her paintings, drawings, videos, and installations. She is the owner and lead creator for her small business, Seibert Studios, creating commission works to help others remember their ephemeral moments. She is currently a Full-Time Professor of Art at Collin College teaching Painting, Drawing, and 2-Dimensional Design.
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Successful PAA
“Celebrating Area Artists” Show Concludes
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On August 20, a special celebration event was staged by the Plano Arts Coalition that featured performances and presentations by all the Plano arts organizations. PAA’s exhibit in the lobby (Gallery@Courtyard) represented 31 visual artists of Plano. Our guest book was filled with 50 signatures and Zip Code notations that helps us with our grant application. Thanks to all who took the time to support us by signing in.
People’s Choice Award
Eighty-five attendees at the event and throughout the exhibit voted for the “People’s Choice” award. The winner of the $150 cash award will be revealed at the Members’ Meeting on Tuesday, September 20. Don’t miss the meeting to congratulate the winner.
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September Members' Meeting and Mini Art Share Tuesday, Sept. 20,
at 6:30 pm at Sam Johnson Center.
This month we will have an informal gathering with lots of announcements and updates on current and upcoming events. Following the info session, we will have a mini art share featuring six scheduled member artists.
Also, we’ll be announcing the Peoples’ Choice Award recipient from the recently concluded “Celebrating Area Artists” show. Don't miss this.
This meeting will be just one week before the reception for the "Global Reflections" Show on September 27. If you would like help with signing guests in and being a greeter at that show, we need four people to assist. You can let us know at this meeting.
Link to Map for Sam Johnson Center 401 W 16th St, Plano, TX 75075
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North Texas Giving Day
Find Your Passion. Give With Purpose.
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) aims to put giving to work, to amplify generosity, to focus passion, to seed impact and to harvest the results year after year. When we invest in each other, we nourish the best in our cities, our neighbors, and our communities; where giving thrives, communities thrive, too.
Plano Art Association is a non-profit organization registered with the Communities Foundation of Texas, North Texas Giving Day – scheduled for September 22 this year. However, our link is now open so you can donate at any time.
PAA members have always been generous in supporting our organization on North Texas Giving Day. As president, I ask that each member give what she or he can to support our organization. I challenge all who can to consider a $50.00 contribution to PAA during North Texas Giving Day.
I know this is a stretch, times being what they are, but these are the donations that underwrite and guarantee our “bottom line” – making it possible for PAA to provide the on-going support, education, interaction, and exhibit opportunities that make up our annual schedule. PAA is a community where we share knowledge, talent, and enthusiasm.
PAA members have always been generous in supporting our organization on North Texas Giving Day. Please join me in taking up a share of the expense as well. Please give what you can to keep our Association viable. - Gaby Pruitt
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PAA Board Member Kelly McCurdy's Work is on Exhibit at Haggard Library
Kelly's remarkable artwork is on display through October 2 at Haggard Library located at Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75075
You will find her paintings in the quiet room and her photography on the round wall just opposite. Second Floor - as you enter, first staircase to right or elevator to the second floor.
HOURS
SUNDAY 1-5
MON-THU 9 -9
FRIDAY 9-6
SATURDAY 10- 6
The exhibit is part of a collaboration between The Plano Public Library and Plano Art Association. The arrangement allows PAA members to exhibit their work for a period of time in various library branch locations.
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PAA Members' Show Scheduled for December at ArtCentre of Plano
Mark your calendars, the annual PAA Members' Show is scheduled starting December 3 and will be on display at the beautiful ArtCentre of Plano until Monday, January 23.
There will be a combination Awards Reception and Annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 10.
Schedules, dates and deadlines will be provided shortly. Stay tuned.
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Join our Facebook Groups and Instagram Account
and follow us to stay connected with PAA every day!
The Plano Art Association Public Group
The Plano Art Association Private Group
The Plano Art Association Instagram Account
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Join or Renew Your Membership
All of the above programs plus more are fully utilized
if you are a member of the Plano Art Association. If you are
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Amazon Smile
Did you know you can give money to the PAA just by using Amazon Smile. Instead of using the general Amazon website, sign on the Amazon Smile. Designate Plano Art Association as your charity and any purchases you make will have a small percentage of the Amazon profit go to the PAA instead. It is an easy way to give money, and you pay the same price for the items on Amazon Smile as you would for the regular Amazon. Just think if all of our members (and maybe their family and friends) would do this as a habit. It would really help our budget.
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The Plano Art Association is dedicated to encouraging the
visual arts development and education of the membership and community
, and inspiring awareness of the visual arts by sharing the joy, passion and beauty within and beyond our Plano community.
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Plano Art Association is sponsored in part by the
City of Plano
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Headquarters located in
Plano's Art District
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