Spring is a very busy time for artists with workshops, upcoming shows, assessing new opportunities and planning for the future. The OAG is no exception. I would encourage our members to support our artists by attending shows, to enjoy our summer party and to look forward to a fun Annual Fall Show.

Starting this year of renovation, our constitution now includes pottery, ceramics and wood. This new foundation has already benefited members as well as the community. In order to keep on a good footing, our on-line survey has canvassed and will continue to canvas your needs. To meet your expressed needs, our three areas of focus will be Workshops, the Annual Fall Show & Sale and the opportunity of fellowship with members.  I know that you will enjoy the colorful rooms of this our new newsletter. To cap it off with a new roof, we hope to revise the website so that is more interactive and to create a revised logo that is more befitting this art group.

For those that know and those that need reminding, the fun, activities and benefits that we enjoy in our group are dependent on the wonderful nature of our member volunteers and their good work. Most importantly we need a volunteer Chairperson for the Annual Fall Show & Sale and a volunteer chairperson for Advertising & Promotion. Perhaps your friend and fellow artist is just waiting for your encouragement in order to step forward & 

Volunteer.

I appreciate those that have helped out in the past, those that have vision and for those that have already stepped forward to volunteer for the Fall Show in a supporting role. Thank you for making this group work in the best interest of our members.

John Walsh