About The Association

The Landings Art Association 2009-2010 board (from left to right) are: Juli Murray (membership), Penny Thompson (VP), Suzanne Croci (communication), Carl Kotheimer (President), Tina Austing(programs), David Nuttal (treasurer), and Nancy Dancu (secretary).

Our Purpose and Goals

The LAA is a not-for-profit organization that promotes aesthetic enrichment and education in our community with the following goals:
– To encourage and coordinate the interaction of artistic activities among our members.

– 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

Click link below for 2010 LAA By-laws
LAA By-Laws

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.

2009-2010 Board Members

President: Carl Kotheimer (598-2196)
Vice President: Penny Day Thompson(344-4149)
Secretary: Nancy Dancu (598-0434)
Treasurer: David Nuttall (598-0120)
Programs: Tina Austing (598-0029); Margie Gravina (920-8451)
Membership: Juli Murray (598-7686)
Newsletter: Joyce Weinzettel (925-2097)
Communication (LAA Group Email): Suzanne Croci(598-2876)
Communication: Suzanne Croci (598-2876)

2009-2010 Committees

Website: Rochelle Frank (898-2179)
Plantation Club Gallery/Artist of the Month:
Martha Hough (598-7109); Sally Jones (598-5448);
Deborah Dawe (598-4685);
Landings Company Gallery: Phyllis Tildes (598-9125)
Merrill Lynch Gallery: Rochelle Frank (598-2179)
Merrill Lynch Fall Art Show: Penny Sebrel(598-8262)
Fall Sidewalk Sale: Tina Austing (598-0029) & Helle Lee (598-9200)
Holiday Party: Karen Macek (598-0087) & Paige Word (598-0189)
Spring Art Show: Sue Gouse (667-4378)
Spring Art in the Park: Sanford Murck (598-7404) and Shirley Daniell
Video Library: Grace Rohland (598-8217)
Workshops: Judy Eckberg (598-1417)

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

Landings Art Association Past Presidents

2009 - Present Carl Kotheimer
2007 - 2009 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