HAAA Highlights May 10, 2025
Hello all,
My native plants are growing fast with all this rain—soon I’ll have beautiful flowers to paint! I hope you’re all seeing changes in your gardens too. Unfortunately, today’s Friday Plein Air was canceled due to rain, but the weather looks great for tomorrow’s Artfest. I hope to see many of you there!
🗓️ Upcoming General Meeting
Tuesday, May 13 – 6:45 PM (note earlier start time)
Location: Hershey History Center, 40 Park Dr, Hershey, PA
Agenda:
Review of HAAA survey results
Introduction of a new contest
Meet our 2025 Scholarship Winner
Watercolor demo by Yachiyo Beck
🎨 Art Shows & Opportunities
Artfest – Saturday, May 10 (9 AM–4 PM)
Location:Englewood Grounds off Bullfrog Road
Enjoy a sunny day supporting fellow HAAA artists:
Hyeyon Wilson, Tracy Troutman, Alicia & Ed Miller, Wendy Craig, Carolyn Alfano, Sue Myers, Doreen Tuffy, Cindy Mindy, and Mary Lott. Over 100 vendors, music, and food—a great community event!
Special thanks to Hyeyon Wilson and Tracy Troutman, Artfest Co-Chairs!
Large Art Exhibit at Hershey Public Library – Art Rotation Change
Saturday, May 31 (11 AM–12 Noon)
Stephanie Lewis will coordinate the art changeover. Looking for art 14" x 20" or greater to hang.
Please sign up at hersheyart.org under “Events” to exhibit.
Current exhibitors should also plan to retrieve their artwork at that time.
🎨 Upcoming Art Classes (Register online at hersheyart.org)
❌ May 17: Color as Light with Michael Allen – CANCELED
✅ June 11 (Wed evening): Watercolor Pencil with Kurt Jarvis
🎨 June 9–July 14 (Mon mornings): New oil class with Paul Gallo - New painters welcomed!
💧 June 20 (Fri): Watercolor Workshop with Deb Watson
🌟 Member News & Opportunities
Penn State Health – Center Stage Art Review
Thanks to the 7 members who submitted work:
Kurt Jarvis, Marcia Leister, Tracy Troutman, Mary Lott, Nick Elsener, Lee Sandel, and Chris Diket.
We’ll hear back by the end of May on which paintings were selected.
Special thanks to Stephanie Lewis and Lynda Ronemus for co-chairing!
Interested in Saturday Plein Air?
We’re considering starting a Saturday morning group—same or new locations.
Let me know if you're interested (currently, only one HAAA member has responded).
FREE Space at Makers Market!
HAAA has access to a free booth at the Makers Market at Hershey History Center:
Tentative Dates: Saturday, July 20 OR Saturday, August 17
Looking for 2–4 HAAA artists to share the space. We’ll provide the tent and display racks.
Great opportunity to show/sell your work! Interested? Let me know.
Other Upcoming Art Shows in the Region.
Lancaster County Art Association Juried Show
📅 October 11, 2025
More info: www.lcaaonline.org
Remember to email me if you have any news to share with your fellow HAAA members: Other art shows that you are exhibiting in etc.
Let’s keep the creativity flowing—see you at Artfest!
Warmly,
Mary
Mary Lott
2024 HAAA President
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” Van Gogh