Wesley Stout – January 9, 2023

RECAP of Today’s Meeting from Secretary Cathy Burnside Just wanted to congratulate President Lee Asta on our first meeting of 2023.  We had  2 new members join today. That is an awesome way to start the year. It was a great meeting with 23 in attendance. 13 of us went to lunch at Southern Kitchen …

Sandra Fox – Silk Painting – Oct. 10, 2022

Sandra provided an opportunity for each of us to paint on a piece of silk during her program! We learned a lot about using resists for silk painting. Even the common Sharpie marker makes an excellent resist for controlled flow of color. Thank you, Sandra for a very informative and most enjoyable silk painting experience!

Appleton Museum -July 13, 2022

Well, this could be a statue of me, your President…but it is THE Appleton’s THE THINkER! I returned from our OAG trip on July 13th brimming with new knowledge….thanks to our IN-HOUSE Docent , Ruth Dexheimer. Never underestimate her!!!! She prepared well to not only provide us with lots of Art history , but also …

Villages Daily Sun Interview- June 7-2022

President of the Ocala Art Group Lee Asta, of the Villages Palo Alto, poses with her paintings in her home. India Pantin, Daily Sun Villagers add a storied art group to their roster as the Ocala Art Group, celebrating their 72nd year, features several Villages residents, including its president, Lee Asta. Article by Michael FORTUNA, …

Marion Theatre – Apr 23, 2022

LUNCH and a MOVIE Once again, our recent outing to see the  OAG FINE ART SHOW and the  “somewhat classic”  movie,  “Princess Bride” at the Marion Theatre in Ocala was a lovely fun ARTventure!!!!. Although we didn’t wear our red shirts this time, we were able to easily spot one another as we only had 6 attending. As always, …