I would give you the complete results, but alas, the winners haven’t told me! Elaine Johnson sold her oil triptych, (she’s buying drinks for everyone at Niko’s), Bess Sprankle won a ribbon, Roxanne Morris got three ribbons, and that’s all I know. So, if you want to share your happy news, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

The Jane Seglem Pen and Ink with Watercolor Workshop - August 8th & 9th, will cost $125.00, at the Cimarron Creek Golf Community.  We need at least seven people at this price to cover costs.  This is a return for Jane; last year she presented a two day watercolor workshop, which was highly successful. Don’t delay registering for this class.

Black Canyon Art in the Park, June 21 & 22. PLEASE NOTE the change in work delivery. At the May meeting it was decided that we would deliver our work to Columbine Field June 20, from 2 – 6 PM. THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED to delivery on Saturday, June 21, 8 AM. If you cannot make this delivery , contact Elaine Johnson at 252-8135. Our apologies for any confusion this might create. The booth and standards will be erected Friday June 20. WE NEED YOUR HELP – contact Elaine if you can help.

Here is the schedule of show-sitters (say that five times fast!). Saturday June 21, 9-11 AM, Larry Sudduth, 11-1 PM Miriam Beluious and Bess Sprankle, 1-3 PM Elaine Johnson and Roxanne Morris, 3-5 PM Twyla Groswold. WE NEED SOMEONE FOR THE 5-8 PM SHIFT. Sunday June 22, 9-11 AM Marilyn Hunter, 11-1PM Leslie Rossman, 1-3 PM Sybil Brannam and Kathy Carter, 3-6 PM Barb Scheu. We will need help taking down the booth at 6 PM on Sunday. Remember, many hands make light work. If you are scheduled to work alone, call a non-guild friend to keep you company. It’s a fun way to interact with the community. And you’ll be in the shade.

Black Canyon Classic Car Show Saturday July 12, Leslie Rossman and Larry Sudduth in charge (Thank you!). Set-up and art work delivery 7 AM, Columbine Field. Show sitters are as follows: 9-11 AM Barb Scheu and Twyla Groswold, 11-1 PM Miriam Belusou (apologies for undoubtedly misspelling your name), 1-3 PM VACANT, 3-6 PM Barbara Swanson and Marty Simmons.

Remember, the guild takes a 30% commission on all work sold at all Guild-sponsored shows. Price your work accordingly.

Artists Alpine Holiday Ouray Community Center, August 1-9 Registration by July 18. For entry info contact DeAnn McDaniel (970) 626-3212 or visit www.ourayarts.org

Render the Rock, Sept. 6 Crawford. Pre-Registration by Aug. 26, on site registration will cost an additional $5.00. Paint on location then enter show for that evening. For info: Hendrika Cegielski, 921-4300 or www.crawfordcountry.org.

Canyon Colors Festival, Oct. 11 at Gateway Canyons. For info and application, Gateway Canyons Corporate Office, 970 245-6292 or e-mail info@gatewaycanyons.com

Treasurers Report: Larry Suddeth . Closing balances as per Wells Fargo statements: Money Market Account: 4/30/08 $3613.09. Checking Account 4/30/08 $5484.47 Checking Account 5/19/08 $ 4755.25

Sharon Marolf eagerly volunteered to assist Del Leger in KUBC Radio presentation first Friday in June. BTW, if you missed the show, Sharon did a bang-up job, and will be making a return performance at a future date. Geri Bates presented "Art in Motion" plans for U. S. Bank, Bank of the West. Call Geri at 240-4616 for hanging and removing times. Interested persons’ artwork (including bio) will be hung at the Acute Rehabilitation Center of the Montrose Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m., Gina Gunderson in charge. For more "Main in Motion" and "Art Walk" information, call Sandi Cipolloni at 249-6698. By-laws changes: Carol Rogers made a motion to approve the changes in the MVAG by-laws. Seconded by Sharon Marolf, unanimous. Roxanne reminded members to urge their elected officials to vote no on the "Orphan Bill," an amendment to the 1976 U. S. Copyright Act. Regina researched this matter, which would affect certain artwork by all artists in the United States.

 It was voted by a majority of members to have a summer celebration potluck luncheon at Geri Bates’ home at noon on June 23.

  Artists Geri Bates, Kathy Carter, Elaine Johnson, Sybil Branham, Janet Pompero and Jean Fleming presented artwork for critique.  After the break, pastel artist Lise McGregor from Grand Junction gave a demonstration and valuable pointers to assist artists who work in any medium