November 10th Members’ Meeting
Author: Fife
Harn Museum Tour
Fifteen members and guests carpooled to Gainesville to visit the Harn Museum of Art. OAG President, Michelle Curry, had prepared for our group a very informative docent tour of the French Modern Art Exhibit. Member Ruth Dexheimer, who is a docent at the Appleton Museum of Art, added occasional comments to further our appreciation of… Continue reading Harn Museum Tour
Jose Rodriguez-Plein Aire Demo
OAG members were treated to a talk by Jose Rodrigeuz, respected Plein Aire painter and art instructor. Jose provided vital information for a successful outdoor painting venture. Nearly half of the enthusiastic audience indicated interest in a future class with Jose Rodriguez at a local park! Click on a photo to enlarge.
Botanicals Demo by Mindy Lighthipe
Meeting- September 8, 2025 Photos contributed by John D. Elliott and Barbara Fife Members were captivated by Mindy Lighthipe’s watercolor techniques applied to gourd paintings and are enthusiastic about having Mindy return for a workshop! Watch for a workshop date in early December, 2025! Thank you, Mindy, for an inspiring presentation!
Appleton Museum Of Art Tour
August 13, 2025 OAG member and Appleton Docent, Ruth Dexheimer, provided an insightful tour of currently featured Museum exhibits for an appreciative audience of about 20 OAG members. The tour included OAG member John D. Elliott’s solo exhibit in the balcony space reserved for renowned Florida artists. John’s photographic exhibit opened in June 2025 and… Continue reading Appleton Museum Of Art Tour
Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers- June 11, 2025
Twenty-seven members celebrated the end of a very successful year of OAG events with a festive luncheon and Installation of Officers for 2025-2026 at Mimi’s Cafe. Special thanks to John D. Elliott for contributing photos of the event. Incoming officers: President Michelle Curry, VP Marilyn Busse, Treasurer Cathy Burnside, Recording Secretary Cheryl Dornbush, and Corresponding… Continue reading Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers- June 11, 2025
Leona Asta-Lifetime Achievement Award
At the end of the Members’ Meeting, Publicity chairperson John Elliott rose to present a special Certificate of appreciation to Lee Asta for her two decades of dedicated service to OAG, culminating in her four years as President. Lee was unable to be present, so the congratulatory award will be presented to her personally at a later… Continue reading Leona Asta-Lifetime Achievement Award
Jeffrey A. Moore – May 12, 2025
Photos below courtesy of John D. Elliott
Jackii Molsick-April 14, 2025
Members were fascinated by Jackii’s demonstration of water-based mediums on crinkled Masa paper, beginning with splashes of separating color for the first layer to add texture and interest to the final painting. Thank you, Jackii! We are planning a fall workshop with Jackii at Chelsea Art Center to begin OAG’s next exciting season. The workshop… Continue reading Jackii Molsick-April 14, 2025