President's Message-September 2025
Falling Back into Fall (September 8th Member Meeting)
Thank you to everyone that participated in our annual fall meeting on September 8th! We had a great turn out and the potluck was judged to be one of the best ever.
Shelly Chambers did a presentation of the many benefits of membership.
The upcoming shows were presented by Becca Hlebain-Aaker.
We reinforced our appreciation for the work Susan Jensen-Cekalla and Ralph Carpenter have done this year.
Anita Hendrickx was spectacular as our auctioneer for the fundraiser, with little left at the end.
Or board members want to know how we are serving you. Please consider taking this member survey to let us know your thoughts about CMW.
Fall Workshop Opportunity
Catherine Hearding September 25th-27th.
There are only six (6) open spots. Catherine is an excellent watercolorist, having
obtained signature membership in TWSA, American Watercolor Society and
many others.
More information HERE.
Register with The Paramount HERE.
Central Minnesota Watercolorists October Meeting
- Monday, October 13th at the Paramount – Lower Level, Studio B or C (TBD)
- 5:30 Social time
- 6:00 Introductions
- 6:15 Announcements
- Live Demo by Bethany Giinther – 6:30-8:30
October DEMO
Bethany Giinther paints with watercolors and enjoys a technique called fore edging, where she paints the deckled edges of books. Read more about Bethany on her website.
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The next demo artist to enjoy this Fall is:
- Nov. 10– Kathy Peterson – a demonstration on loose florals, Kathy is a fellow student at Wednesday classes with Dan Mondloch at Art in Motion in Holdingford. Last year, the Wilmar Area Arts Council invited Kathy to present her a solo exhibition.
SHOW Opportunities
Our Show Coordinator, Becca, has arranged several opportunities to exhibit your work in 2025. You can sign-up to show at:
- Good Shepherd Nursing Home – Oct. – Dec. (show)
- Deadline for submission September 22nd
- pay treasurer $5
- click on the purple swatch on the homepage to Submit information about your art online form.
- Paramount Center for the Arts – Nov. (show) Theme: JOY
- If you signed up, you will be contacted directly by email by our show coordinator Becca as this paperwork is handled exclusively by The Paramount.
The shows and images will be on our website, so your work can be seen, enjoyed and perhaps purchased by more people than just those who visit the venues in person.
Other Shows:
- CentraCare Clinic at St. Joseph (Solo show with room for 9-12 pieces)
- The Headache Center in YMCA next to Whitney Center (Solo Show with room for 6-9 pieces)
- To Come: Carla's Jewelry Shop (formerly Bachman's in downtown St. Cloud) Multiple person show (large, small, etc.) No limit on pieces and no commission charge.
Email Becca Hlebain-Aaker directly for more information on solo and smaller group shows. [email protected]
Fall Retreat Time!
Treat yourself to a paint-in retreat and finish up some paintings or start some new ones with friends. It’s a great place to relax and paint.
Sign up information is on the events tab on the website HERE.
Contact Claudia Forsberg for more information. [email protected]
Upcoming Fall events:
- Art Crawl downtown St. Cloud (Oct., 17)
Final Thoughts:
It’s a pleasure to be part of the CMW board again, with the many opportunities in the offering for 2025- 2026. I am the president elect for now, but soon enough my third term begins.
Kerry Kupferschmidt