HAAA Highlights May 26, 2025

Hello everyone,

We had a fantastic May General Meeting with 45 people in attendance!
A huge thank you to Yachiyo Beck for her amazing watercolor demo — it was truly inspiring. We also experimented with a new IT setup, projecting the demo via Zoom for seated attendees, and it worked well! We're exploring the possibility of inviting Yachiyo back to teach a watercolor class for HAAA this fall — stay tuned.

A special moment from the meeting: Carolyn Foster introduced Evelyn Adams, our 2025 Student Scholarship Winner — congratulations, Evelyn!

📝 Survey Results & Updates

Thank you to everyone who completed the HAAA Member Survey! We've summarized the results at the May meeting and have already begun implementing your suggestions.

One big change: Starting July, our general meetings will now begin at 6:30 PM to better accommodate members' schedules.

🖌️ New Logo Contest!

Lynn Shirk introduced the exciting news about HAAA’s upcoming Logo Contestat the last meeting.

A detailed letter with all the guidelines, deadlines, and submission info will be coming your way soon — so keep an eye on your inbox!

We can’t wait to see your creative ideas to help give HAAA a fresh new look!

🎨 Art Shows & Opportunities

Hershey Public Library – Art Rotation Change

Saturday, May 31 | 11 AM – 12 Noon
Coordinator: Stephanie Lewis
Looking for artwork 14" x 20" or larger to hang.
Sign up at hersheyart.org under “Events.”
Current exhibitors: please retrieve your artwork at this time.

Old Annville Day – Saturday, June 14

Near LVC, two artist tents will be available.
Co-Chairs: Wendy Craig & Mary Lott
Fun, food, music, art, and vendors galore!
Artist setup/teardown required.
📅 Registration deadline: June 7, 2025

Next Art Rotation in HAAA Hallway Gallery – Hershey Library

Saturday, June 21 | 10:00–10:30 AM
Drop off your 2D artwork for a two-month exhibit. All HAAA members can participate.  A Highlight this month: Art from Sehgal’s Gouache classes on one of the walls
Register at hersheyart.org under “Events.”
Wendy Craig & Mary Lott will hang the art — just drop it off!

🎨 Upcoming Art Classes (Register Online!)

  • June 9 – July 14 (Mon mornings): Oil Painting with Paul Gallo (Beginners welcome!)

  • June 11 (Wed evening): Watercolor Pencil with Kurt Jarvis

  • June 20 (Friday): Watercolor Workshop with Deb Watson


📅 Next General Meeting – July 8 at 6:30 PM

Mark your calendars! Our next HAAA General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM — note the new, earlier start time based on member feedback!

Join us for:

  • 🧑‍🎨 Social time and art tips

  • 🎁 Donation Auction of gently used art supplies

  • 🌤️ Weather permitting, we'll gather on the patio of the Hershey History Center for a beautiful outdoor evening.

Don’t miss this fun and inspiring summer meeting!

🌟 Members in the News

  • Lina Ferrera is hosting a plein air painting trip to the Amalfi Coast in September. A few spots are still available!
    🔗 More info

  • Carolyn Alfano is organizing a group road trip to Wayne Art Center in West Chester, PA. Date and time in June — TBA. Carpooling available.

  • Kudos to Hyeyon Wilson and Tracy Troutman for co-chairing HAAA’s presence at Artfest with three tents. Over $1,000 in gross sales—congrats to all artists!

  • Fifteen paintings by Kurt Jarvis, Marcia Leister, Tracy Troutman, Mary Lott, Nick Elsener, Lee Sandel, and Chris Diket were selected for the Penn State Health – Center Stage Art Show.
    Stephanie Lewis and Lynda Ronemus will coordinate the drop-off.

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

HAAA is 100% volunteer-run — we’d love your help!

  • Website Revamp: Nick Elsner is leading a redesign of the HAAA site. Have suggestions? Email me and I’ll forward them to Nick.

  • Email Outreach: Help maintain the contact list and send monthly updates.

  • Public Relations Committee: Assist with publicity two months before each show. Mostly online work.

Interested? Email me directly to get involved.

🌿 Other Opportunities

  • Saturday Plein Air Painting: Two members have expressed interest. Want to join? Let us know (Cynthia & Nancy).

  • FREE Space at Makers Market – Hershey History Center
    📅 Saturday, July 20 | 11 AM – 4 PM
    Three members are signed up so far. We provide the tent & racks!
    Recently featured in the SUN paper — great exposure. Interested? Reach out!

Thank you for all you do to support the arts and HAAA!

Warm regards,  Mary

Mary Lott

2024 HAAA President

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.”  Van Gogh

Hershey Area Art Association