President's Message-November 2025

President Elect Message- November 2025

As we cruise forward toward the end of the year, there is much to be excited about for our organization. A few highlights include:

 

Central Minnesota Watercolorists November Meeting

  • Monday, November 10th at the Paramount – Lower Level, Studio B or C (TBD)
  • 5:30 Social time
  • 6:00 Introductions
  • 6:15 Announcements
  • Live Demo by Kathy Peterson – 6:30-8:30

November DEMO

Kathy Peterson is a self-taught artist who continues to challenge herself with her own art by experimenting with different forms and mediums. She will do a demonstration on loose florals for our group. 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. Read more about Kathy 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.

SHOWS

Our Show Coordinator, Becca, has arranged these current shows featuring our work:

  • Good Shepherd Nursing Home – Oct.1 – Dec. 30 (group show)
  • Paramount Center for the Arts – Nov. 3-30 (group show)
    • Artist Reception November 13th 4-6 p.m. Theme: JOY

Show Opportunities Coming Up:

  • St. Cloud Hospital (group show with room for 12-16 pieces) January 5-29
  • CentraCare Plaza Show (group show with room for 15- 20 pieces) March 30-April 27
  • CentraCare Clinic at St. Joseph (Solo show with room for 9-12 pieces) TBD
  • The Headache Center in YMCA next to Whitney Center (Solo Show with room for 6-9 pieces) TBD

Email Becca Hlebain-Aaker directly for more information on solo and smaller group shows.  [email protected]

Fall Retreat

The fall retreat was a great success. I have seen several paintings, and it looks
like it was inspirational Thanks to Claudia Forsberg for the planning.

 

Holiday Meeting December 8

The Holiday meeting is already in the planning stage.

Bringing original cards for a card exchange has been a favorite activity for many artists over the years. I hope to see you at the potluck on December 8th at Atonement church.

Urgent Business

As the new year begins, we will have our 501(c) (3) status, meaning we are tax exempt and eligible to pursue grants and donations. This will be very valuable for our future growth. Which reminds me that we continue our search for a new Treasurer. Recently the board decided to consider two volunteers for Ralph’s position, making it a smaller task for each. I hate to harp on this, but the Treasurer is vital to our mission!

Final Thoughts:

I made a new trek recently to Quarry Park, pursuing the colors before they fade. It’s a
fabulous place to hike. Whatever your inspiration, there will be many opportunities in
2026 to share your knowledge and your creations with the rest of us at CMW.

Kerry Kupferschmidt

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