LAS JUNTAS ARTISTS ASSOCIATION HOMEPAGE
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LAS JUNTAS ARTISTS ASSOCIATION HOMEPAGE
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Artist Audrey Jackson
WHO ARE WE:
Las Juntas Artists, an art association ofapproximately 110 members, was formed in 1973 as a sponsored group of the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Parks District. Its purpose is to promote continual expansion of the artistic talents of its members through education, the exchange of ideas and techniques, critiques, demonstrations, workshops and exhibitions, as well as to further the understanding and appreciation of art in all forms on the part of its members and the general public.
With the concept in mind of artists working together to learn more about art and to learn to appreciate art in every sense, the name Las Juntas Artists was chosen. The City of Pleasant Hill is situated on land that was part of the original Spanish Land Grant known as Rancho Las Juntas, which translates into "the Crossroads". Juntar is a Spanish word meaning to join, connect, assemble or collect.
Thus, Las Juntas Artists signifies "artists coming together".
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MORE ABOUT US!
MEETINGS:
Regular meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except in November and December when the meeting are held on the 3rd Wednesday. There are no meetings during July and August. Meetings begin at 7:30PM in the McHale Room at the Pleasant Hill Community Center located at 320 Civic Drive in Pleasant Hill. The meetings, hosted with coffee, tea and cookies, usually features an exhibition and judging of works of art brought by the members. This monthly contest is always enjoyable and informative, with ribbons being awarded to those judged best by the members. Art books are raffled at each meeting as a money-raiser. A brief business meeting is held to discuss the important activities of the Association. The guest artist program, usually a demonstration, tops off the evening. The December meeting is a potluck dinner and gift exchange, at which the "Artist of The Year" award is given to the person accumulating the most points from the monthly contests.
EXHIBITIONS:
An exclusive juried exhibition is available to members to show paintings for approximately one month in the Spring at the John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek. Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded to the winners. A modest entry fee is charged. And of course, sales of your works and continued public recognition are the benefits. This annual show is always a popular event. In addition, a month's long exhibition at the Pleasant Hill Library is available to all members. A 10% commission on sales is paid to Las Juntas for sales from sanctioned exhibits.
ROTATING EXHIBITS;
Members have the opportunity to hang their artwork in many public and private locations, usually busy offices, for periods of up to three months.
NEWSLETTER:
A monthly newsletter is mailed to all members and serves as the main source of information. In addition an internet "KIOSK" and homepage are being developed. Notices of meetings, listing of officers, election dates, award winners, special recognitions, and a description of the demonstration for the forthcoming meeting are provided. Members are encouraged to send items for the newsletter and to participate in the on-line "KIOSK".
INVOLVEMENT:
Involvement in the activities necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the Association is available, enjoyable, and encouraged. Joining the Las Juntas Artist Association is one of the best ways to meet fellow artists and to promote your artistic energies and talents.
AN INVITATION:
Please accept our invitation to attend any regular meeting as our guest, enjoy our hospitality, and meet the members and officers. For information about the next meeting and other activities, just click on the "KIOSK" and "Need a Map?" links below. We will be expecting you.
ORGANIZATION AND COMMITTEES:
MEMBERSHIPS
Active Members: Anyone interested in the visual arts or interested in the activities of the organization; is eligible to hold office and vote.
Student Member: Any high school or college student meeting active member qualifications. Has all rights and privileges except must be 21 years before holding office.
Life Member: Upon election of the Executive Board is conferred all rights and privileges of regular memberships; dues and assessments are waived.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Executive Board: is composed of duly elected members (Officers); functions as the administrative body with all powers and authority to perform all functions consistent with the purposes of the organization, and subject to the approval of the general membership.
ELECTED OFFICERS
President: Presides at all meetings, both general and executive; appoints committee chairmen and members of all committees; makes contracts or obligations of the organization; is ex-officio member of all committees except nominating committee; reports in November on the state of the organization and promotes the effective operation of the organization.
Vice-President: Assists the President, and presides in his/her absence; succeeds to the office of President, if the elected President becomes unavailable for any reason; and is ex-officio Chairman of the by-laws Committee.
Secretary: Keeps minutes of all general and executive meetings; handles general correspondence; is custodian of the records of the organization; sends out meeting notices if not published in the Bulletin; prepares meeting agenda and submits same to the President; conducts other duties customarily performed by a secretary; presides at the meeting in the absence of the President and Vice-President; inventories all properties; and makes proper records.
Treasurer: Is the Custodian of all funds of the organization; maintains an approved bank account; pays the bills approved by the executive committee; keeps record of receipts and expenditures; submits financial report at each Executive Board meeting; has all checks countersigned by the President or other authorized Board Member; and is accountable to the Executive Board for all funds of the organization.
Membership Chairman: Promotes growth of the Organization; collects all dues, submitting same to the Treasurer; maintains membership records; provides informational brochures; greets and introduces new members; renders a report on the membership situation to the executive committee or President. Provides current membership and mailing list to Newsletter Committee, and others on the basis of need. Seeks assistance as needed.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Newsletter: Chairman acts as Editor of the monthly newsletter; writes, publishes and mails the newsletter at least one week prior to the next general meeting; includes President’s message, meeting notices, description of monthly program (guest artist), and listing of exhibits of interest. All scheduled meetings shall be noticed in the newsletter.
Exhibits: Chairman shall supervise all exhibits, selecting assistants as needed. Presently there are two sections identified as Rotation I, and Rotation II. The chairmen procure exhibit places; assign artists who are members of Las Juntas Artists; assure quality of work and framing; prepare calendar and rotation schedule; assure schedules are fulfilled, lending assistance when needed.
John Muir Show: Arranges with John Muir Hospital for dates; prepares registration forms; establishes fees and prizes; aims for 70 paintings from members of Las Juntas Artists; selects juror, arranges payment and hanging rights; obtains assistants for records, labeling, hanging and removal; establishes rules governing sales; obtains prize ribbons; pays juror and hospital; provides summary in article to Bulletin Committee Chairman, prior and subsequent to show.
Programs: Chairman obtains guest artists or other programs for each general meeting; provides biographical information to Bulletin Chair prior to publication date; introduces speaker at the meetings; provides for payment of fee; obtains assistance if needed.
Hospitality: Provides coffee, tea and snacks at each general meeting; purchases and cares for supplies, elicits donations to offset costs.
Monthly Artist Participation: Coordinates monthly competition; registers competitors; verifies membership; distributes, collects and counts ballots, awards ribbons for first, second, third and honorable mention, and the guest artist’s choice. Maintains records, awards “Artists of the Year” during December meeting. Prepares and/or purchases supplies.
Book Sales: At monthly meetings, sells raffle tickets and awards choice of donated books to winner. Solicits donations of books and cares for supplies. Proceeds are given to treasurer at each meeting.
Publicity: Sends notices to newspapers and other publications; maintains records (scrapbook) of clippings. Publicizes the organization, shows, individual exhibitions that will further the goals of the organization. Obtains assistance as needed.
Library Exhibits. Notifies members of opportunities to exhibit at the Pleasant Library. Draws up a schedule of exhibitors. Maintains liaison with Library staff.
Internet Homepage and KIOSK: Maintains web sites by providing current information and articles and photos of interest to the organization
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CONTACT US:
Email us at: LasJuntasArtists@aol.com
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