at Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, California
Our next show will be themed Sitting Pretty
Exhibit runs Feb 24 – Mar 26, 2023
Receiving – Sun, Feb 12, 5-6:30pm & Mon, Feb 13, 10am-12pm
Reception – Fri, Feb 24 7-9pm
Return – Sun, Mar 26, 5-6:30pm & Mon, Mar 27, 10am-12pm
See Call For Entry Form Here for details.
Art Guild of Pacifica’s Winter Art Faire
The Most Artful Time of the Year
The Art Guild of Pacifica welcomes the holidays with Winter Art Faire, their annual holiday art show and sale, at Sanchez Art Center. The two day event will be held Saturday, Dec 10 and Sunday, Dec 11, with extended hours of 11am-5pm.
A showcase for local artists and artisans, Winter Art Faire provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and is a great place to find unique items for the special people in your life, and YOU! There will be local artisan vendors selling jewelry, flowers, stoneware, ceramics, jam, scones and tea inspired gifts, and cards. Additional artists will feature photography, small drawings, watercolor and acrylic paintings, original prints, mixed media work, and much more.
Artists and artisans will be on site providing time to talk with artists, including those Sanchez studio artists who open their doors during the overall event. Additionally, it’s a great opportunity to spend time looking at art; all three galleries will be filled with the works of the Art Guild of Pacifica members. You will find some real treasures here, so make Winter Art Faire a gift-buying stop, and enjoy artful holidays!
Sanchez Art Center is located only a little over a mile east from Highway One, at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica. Free parking in the lot or on the street. No admission fee.
Winter Art Faire Creatives
Kristina Ayala https://www.pufferfishpress.com/
Angie Buschman https://glassartbyangie.com/
Cats Meow Jewels https://www.facebook.com/catsmeowhandmade/
Daniele Derenzi http://www.danielephotography.com/
Sam Goldsmith (Dec 11)
Richard Herring https://svos.org/artist/richard-herring/
Josie Johansen-Zingapan https://www.articmoondesigns.com/
Mari Kearney
Lisa Keith
Knit By Kara
Dody Lapworth https://forkintheroadarts.smugmug.com/
Left Coast Sea Glass https://www.leftcoastseaglass.com/
Andrew Leone http://aleonestudio.blogspot.com/
Sheila Loggan
Loveys Tea Shoppe https://www.loveysteashoppe.com/
John Lynch
Rosemary Machado https://www.rmachadoart.com/
Genauzeau Dominique Maxime
Coco Pan https://www.cocopanartist.com/
John Sacco
Charlotte Seekamp https://www.charlottesartsite.com/
Sibs Inks https://www.facebook.com/sibsinks/
Skeletal Dropkick https://www.skeletaldropkick.com/
Small Batch Jam Co https://SmallBatchJamCo.com
Successories https://successories.weebly.com/
Glynis Takalo https://www.visual-abstracts-by-glynis.com/
Two Birds Artistry (Dec 10) https://www.twobirdsartistry.com/
Mynor Vargas
#winterartfaire #winterartfaire2022 #itsthemostartfultimeofyear #artguildofpacifica
We have so many things happening in the next few weeks, so grab your calendar and buckle up!
Artist/Curator Talk and 64th Annual Awards Presentation Nov 20 at 3:30 pm
Come and here from the artists in the Main Gallery, winners of the 63rd Annual Exhibition Awards, along with curator Jamey Brzeznski. The talk is expected to end by 4:30 pm, at which time we will officially present this year’s 64th Annual Awards!
Pickup Your Artwork
Art pickup starts at 5pm Nov 20th, so consider coming by a little early to see the Artist/Curator talk!
Pickup hours: Sunday, Nov 20 5-7pm and Monday Nov 21, 10am-noon.
Winter Art Faire
If you want to participate, check the member newsletter for a link to the application.
If you don’t enter at least come by and enjoy the festivities, We will have various vendors, and lots of locally created arts and crafts to help fulfill your gift list!
When: Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th, 11-5pm
Member News
Sanchez Art Center studio artist Melinda Lightfoot will be moving soon, and she is having a Studio #4 Moving Sale!
Saturday & Sunday, Nov 12 – 13, 1-5pm.
Paintings & pastels, notecards, frames, paper, diverse & curious found objects for mixed media, many free items – various & sundry still-usable art supplies, paints, pastels. If you have any questions please contact: Melinda Lightfoot, 650-219-8911, wordsmithediting
Linda Dever will be having two receptions at the AZ Galleria in Tanforan Shopping Center.
Nov 13, 5pm, and a second, group reception, this one featuring entertainment, on Nov 19, 5pm.
Come and explore three new art environments at the Tanforan Shopping Center!
And member Rosalind Chang is participating in Lou Lou’s Market 2022 Holiday Market.
Nov 16 – 20. Open Wed, 4-8pm, Th, Fri, Sat, Sun 10-5pm at 2511 Isabelle Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
And lastly, there’s another fun thing happening at the Sanchez Art Center you might like to know about.
Pacifica School District Students
Tree City Pacifica Arbor Day Art Pop-Up
East Gallery Foyer
Nov 11 – 13 and Nov 18 – 20, 1-5pm
Annual Member Meeting Sunday Dec 11,2022 at 4PM
The Member Meeting is an opportunity to meet with the 2022 Board, hear about the 2022 accomplishments and plans for 2022 including the exhibit themes, meet with and vote on the 2023 Board slate, and vote on the revised Bylaws. Bring your questions, answers, suggestions, and comments.
Vote for four 2023 Board members. Bonnie Miller, Election Chair, announces the uncontested slate. Voting will be by show of hands of active members present. The other Board roles are appointed annually in January.
President (Officer) – Linette Morales (year 2)
I joined the Board in 2019 as At Large elect, and in the same role in 2020 coordinated the first online pop-up exhibit. In 2021 as Vice President, I brought fresh ideas for member engagement -“Artist Spotlight” a feature highlighting randomly selected exhibiting members and “AGP for Creative Reuse” an AGP Facebook Group page where members may exchange art materials; I also coordinated the Annual Member Shows. In 2022 my first year as President, I opened up 2023 exhibition year theme suggestions to participating AGP members in my continuing quest to create engagement and exhibition participation. I have served as the AGP Annual Members and Awards Exhibition Coordinator in 2020, 2021 and 2022. I continue my role as Sanchez Art Center’s part-time Operations Coordinator. I hold a BA in Studio Arts from CSU East Bay.
Vice President (Officer) – Michele Trausch (year 2)
I joined the Board in 2020 as an appointed AGP Liaison to the Sanchez Art Center Board. I worked on governance activities including compliance with State requirements and procuring appropriate insurance coverage, and co-led our Board governance training. This year, I continued this appointment and activities as well as being Secretary. I enjoy being more involved in AGP and its mission by continuing this role as Vice President. I was pro bono counsel to AGP beginning in the early 2000’s until my retirement before joining the Board. I’m an art enthusiast, volunteer at receiving for AGP exhibitions, and very much enjoy participating in the activities at the Sanchez Art Center. I also volunteer in other local community organizations.
Secretary (Officer) – Misha Flores (year 1)
I joined the board in 2017, and served as Secretary for two years. I was appointed Communications Chair in 2019 and continue in this role to manage our newsletter and website. I earned my BFA in Painting with a minor in Photography in 2006 from Texas Woman’s University. I have won awards from the Voertman Competition, the Visual Arts Society of Texas, Goddard Arts Center, and received the AGP Member Show Excellence Award. I previously had the rewarding work of volunteering in many other capacities—teaching yoga to female inmates, facilitating a Thich Nhat Hanh meditation group and acting on their board, giving out groceries at a food pantry, teaching art to refugee children, caring for pinnipeds at The Marine Mammal Center, and painting billboards for The Pacific Beach Coalition’s Earth Day events. The last few years, I have focused pretty exclusively on volunteering with AGP. Coming back to look at art in the middle of the pandemic, after the isolation and collective trauma, highlighted for me how very indispensable art is to survival. I am honored to help people to keep creating and sharing their art.
Member at Large – Kristina Ayala (year 1)
I joined the Art Guild of Pacifica in 2013 and was selected as a Studio Artist in 2014. I was AGP Board Secretary for a few years in the past. We started Winter Art Faire during that time. It was an evolution from Galleria and open walls, and I coordinated adding vendors. I continue to co-coordinate this annual event. I founded Handmade Pacifica in 2020 and coordinated the first Handmade Pacifica event in 2021, hosted by Sanchez Art Center. 2022 was the second year. I also started Merry Manor Art Walk in 2021. I look forward to returning to the Board. I earned my BFA in Painting and Printmaking in 2006 from San Francisco State University, then earned a teaching credential in 2007. I’m currently a Middle School Art Teacher and exhibit my art locally. I was juried into the Sanchez Art Center’s 50-50 Show 3 times. I received the AGP Member Show Award of Excellence in 2019 for a ceramic sculpture that lead to an exhibition in 2020.
Vote on proposed Bylaws revision. Bonnie Miller and Michele Trausch, Bylaws Committee, announce the proposed revised Bylaws, unchanged from the draft provided earlier. Voting will be by show of hands of active members present.
Kind regards,
Your 2022 Board:
Linette Morales- President, SAC Board member
Michele Trausch-Vice President, Secretary, Liaison to SAC Board, 2022 Bylaws Committee
Misha Flores- Communications Chair
Daniele Derenzi- Treasurer, Gallery Store, Gathering of Artists, Facebook, Winter Art Faire Co-Coordinator
Bonnie Miller- Immediate Past President, Liaison to SAC Board, 2023 Election Chair, 2022 Bylaws Committee, Gallery Attendant Coordinator
Nancy Russell- West Gallery Chair
Kathy Miller- Membership Chair
Jennifer Alpaugh- At Large Member
Arthur Takayama- SAC Board President
Four Board positions are elected annually according to our Bylaws:
President, Vice President, Secretary, and At Large. Other roles are appointed. Board roles are described in our Bylaws.
The current draft slate includes: President Linette Morales for 2nd term, Vice President Michele Trausch for 2nd term, Misha Flores for Secretary, and Kristina Ayala for At Large.
Please contact agp.artguild@gmail.com if interested in nominating yourself or
another. Bonnie Miller, the Election Chair, can speak with you.
Voting will be by show of hands at our General Member Meeting Dec. 11. The slate will be
provided at least 30 days in advance.
The Board approved a revision to the Bylaws for general membership vote during our Annual Meeting on Dec 11. Summary of Changes are available here for your review:
* Restore purpose to align with the Articles of Incorporation, and clarify geographic area
* Expand elected Board term of office from 1 to 2 years with a 2 consecutive term (4 years) limit; and change elections from annually to every 2 years
* Change the At Large position from elected to appointed, add the option for appointment of a second At Large position, and describe the duties of this position
* Add to General Duties of All Board Members
* Update non-Board appointments to current practice and add Duties
* Add non-liability of Board
* Describe Individual and Dual Membership and minimum age
* Clarify Board term of office
* Add to reasons for AGP membership termination
* Administrative edits and clarifications
Please contact agp.artguild@gmail.com if any questions or comments. The final proposed revision will be provided at least 30 days in advance of voting by show of hands at our General Member Meeting Dec. 11.
Member Sharon Collins is offering a class in collage! She wanted to get the word out that there are scholarships, and she’s also looking for someone to assist as a work-study. This could be by the week, or for the whole series. If you are interested, please contact Sharon Collins at the email listed below, or see her phone number listed in the latest newsletter.
See class details below.
Sanchez Art Center opens the 14th annual 50|50 Show on Friday, Sept 9 with an amazing array of small (6” x 6”), affordable artworks.
Congratulations to the three AGP members who are in the show, Susan Friedman, Carol “Coco” Pan and Jennifer Alpaugh.
The Opening Fundraiser will be held Sept 9–Sept 10; the 9th is already sold out! Ticket holders select a date and time interval to see the show in its entirety (over 2,700 pieces of art), and to purchase their favorite pieces, which can be picked up or shipped to buyers the week of Sept 12. The Opening Fundraiser also offers live music, beverages (for a donation), and a chance to chat with 50|50 artists. Tickets are limited and none will be available at the door, so purchase yours early at Eventbrite.com. Saturday tickets are still available! As of the free Public Opening on Sunday, Sept 11, 12 pm–6 pm, art buyers get to immediately take their purchases home.
From Sept 16 through the show’s closing on Oct 9, galleries are open regular hours, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1–5 pm. Our safety protocol includes facemasks being required for the opening fundraiser and strongly recommended at all other times in the gallery.
