About the Association
photography by Colin Douglas Gray
Approved By-Laws
These by-laws were approved by an overwhelming majority vote on March 20, 2007 !The Landings Art Association is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1987 to promote aesthetic enrichment and education in our community with the following goals:
- To coordinate and encourage the interaction of art activities within our membership
- To present opportunities for members to show and sell their work
- To offer social opportunities to our membership
- To integrate the LAA into the Greater Savannah community
- To be financially responsible
Volunteerism:
Members are encouraged to present ideas and suggestions. The success of the organization is measured by the commitment of our members to assure objectives are achieved. Some of the areas for volunteer opportunities include: Board Positions; Spring Art Show; Display Committee; Newsletter Articles; Website; Workshops; Art-related trips; Social Functions, etc.
Monthly Meetings:
Monthly meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month (September to May) at the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church at 7:30 PM. We begin with a short business meeting to review current issues and events, followed by a scheduled program presentation/demonstration by guest artists. Invited guest speakers are masters in the arts in areas such as watercolor, acrylic, pastel, oil, faux finishing, ceramics, woodworking, dinnerware painting, jewelry design, photography, illustration, etc. All members are encouraged to attend free of charge and non-members are welcome with a $3 attendance fee.
Trips and excursions:
Our members enjoy special day trips to museums, galleries and artists' studios around the Savannah area or to locations that can be reached by a one day travel schedule. Docent tours of new shows at The Telfair Museum are planned from time to time for our members. Possible group travel to artist communities elsewhere around the country or the world is being considered with the help of our Sponsor, Four Seasons Travel.
2008-2009 BOARD MEMBERS:
President: Suzanne Croci (2876)
Vice - President: Carl Kotheimer (2196)
Secretary: Nancy Dancu (0434)
Treasurer: David Nuttall (0120)
Programs: Lee Forbes (1942)
Programs: Gail Wickstrom (2273)
Co-Membership: Juli Murray (7686)
Co-Membership: Tina Austing (0029)
2008-2009 COMMITTEES:
Plantation Club Gallery/ Artist of the Month: Fran Leighton (9334), Sally Jones (5448), & Pete Arrowsmith (9598)
Newsletter: Joyce Weinzettel (925-2097)
Website: Kate Greene Gray (5446) & Juliann Murray (7686)
Merrill Lynch Fall Art Show: Lind Hollingsworth (5065) & Sid Daniell (2194)
Merrill Lynch Gallery: Rochelle Frank (2179)
Fall Sidewalk Art Sale: Mimi Diamond (0710) & Shirley Daniell (2194)
Holiday Landlovers Boutique: Sandy & Dryden Murck (7404)
Spring Art Show: vacant
Spring "Art in the Park" Sale: vacant
Holiday Party: Allan & Kareen Boyce (9363)
Video Library: Grace Rohland (8217)
Workshop Coordinator: Paulette Cliff (9409)
Plein Aire Painting: Paulette Cliff (9409)
Landings Company Gallery: Phyllis Tildes (9125) & Sarah Lucas (7203)
S.P.A.C.E. Gallery possibility: Carl Kotheimer (2196), Kate GreeneGray (5446), Grace Rohland (8217), & Suzanne Croci (2876)
Mailing address:
Landings Art Association
1 Diamond Causeway
Suite 21 PMB 275
Savannah, GA 31406
This is how this association was born and how it has grown in the words of the founder, accomplished artist, wonderful teacher and exceptional person in every way, Betty Skinner:
"In 1983, a few artists exhibited their work on a pegboard in the hallway of the old Marshwood Club House. This group became the nucleus of the Landings Art Association.
In 1984, after doing a portrait demonstration for the Landlovers, they asked me to teach an art class for Landlovers members only. This excluded non-members and also men. Therefore, I felt we needed our own art group for anyone who was interested. I asked General Will Persons to go with me to speak with Don Ryder, the top Braniger person, to present the idea of being able to offer art activities in addition to golf and tennis. Our idea was that it would help in the marketing of this lovely island. Mr. Ryder was impressed and told us to go ahead.
In 1985, John and Alice McClelland settled here. Knowing that John was a professional illustrator and portrait artist, I asked him to help us get started. We put a questionaire in 26 mail tubes. In a short time, 26 favorable answers were returned to us and we were off and running. We met in Carol Jones' home to decide on a name and agenda for meetings, programs, dues, by-laws and officers. The first officers were Betty Skinner - President, Carol Jones - Vice-President, John McClelland - Treasurer, Alice McClelland - Assistant Treasurer, Helen Cranman - Program Chairman and Hazel Brown White - By-laws Chairman.
In 1986, we had our first meeting at the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church in what is now Liston Hall. We still meet there on the third Tuesday of each month. Our first exhibits were held in an empty store in the Village and our Gallery was another empty store. The Landings Library had its beginning in the back of our Gallery. When that store was rented, I met with Bill Latimore and asked if we could have the empty walls in the new Plantation Club, near the Pro Shop for our Gallery. We have provided a continuous exhibit for the pleasure of our residents and guests.
We continue to grow and add many new activities including a website. I am so proud of what has happened over the years. The Spring Art Show is our biggest event and gets better every year.
These are the facts as I know them to be."
Betty Skinner
2007 - 2008 Suzanne Croci
2006 - 2007 Binnie Kurtzner & Nancy Heck
2005 - 2006 Sid Daniell & Lee Forbes
2004 - 2005 Shirley Daniell & Sally Brown
2003 - 2004 Jorge Gojman
2002 - 2003 Sandra Coderre & Betty Bob Smith
2001 - 2002 Shar Trenkamp & Paige Word
2000 - 2001 Jean Jones
1999 - 2000 Brenda Turner
1998 - 1999 Bill Rickert
1997 - 1998 Nancy Heck
1996 - 1997 Stewart Evans
1995 - 1996 Roger Cushman
1994 - 1995 Audrey Denault
1993 - 1994 Nancy Loe
1992 - 1993 Marilyn Gallagher
1991 - 1992 Lou O’Connell
1990 - 1991 Jo Gabler
1989 - 1990 John McClelland
1988 - 1989 Carol Jones
1987 - 1988 Betty Skinner
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