The Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc. was organized on December 16, 1963 with a Charter Membership including Donna Welch, President. The Hemet Valley Art Association held its first General Meeting January 30, 1964 with a balance in the treasury of $10.

Through the patronage of Earl and Kathleen Gilman, a clubroom was made available at Gilman Hot Springs with no cost to the Art Association. Many outstanding members of the community, including the Ramona Pageant and the Chamber of Commerce aided and promoted the progress and development of the Art Association.

The purpose of the organization is to inspire and develop beginning and student artists and to provide opportunities for amature artists to associate with the finest artists our society has to offer

Today, the Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation with its own Art Gallery, professional art instructors, monthly meetings with art demonstrations, and several fund raising events each year that draw hundreds of people.

The membership continues to grow as the community expands.

Today, the Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc. features well-known artists at their Gallery exhibiting oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, pencil and charcoal, high-tech photography, and scupture and mosiacs.

Because of its commitment to the community and direct assistance to local artists, the Hemet Valley Art Association's dues remain very affordable at $35/year [$20 to add a spouse]. Student membership is $15/year.

CHANGE OF PAINTINGS DAY FOR July, 2010: Due to the fourth of July hoiday weekend, Change of Paintings Day has been moved to Tuesday, July 6 between 9 a.m. and noon. (NOTE: Can bring in on Saturday (July 3) if unable to do on Tuesday. All Saturday entries must be accompanied by an entry slip and fee (in an envelope) attached to work being submitted.)

REMEMBER!--All entries submitted for judging at the HVAA Gallery must be identified on the back with artist's name, title of the work and medium used! Additionally, please do NOT remove hanging paintings without checking with the gallery director first.

Demonstrator for the July general meeting will be Bud Jayatilaka.

QUILT RAFFLE: Sammie Roesner's hand sewn full sized quilt, featuring cloth reproductions of paintings and photographs generated by HVAA members will be raffled off at the 2010 Christmas banquet. Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00 or 30 for $20.00. See Treasurer Susan Baker anytime to purchase your tickets.

INDOOR YARD SALE--Our August 2010 General Meeting at the Simpson Center will be the site of an indoor yard sale. Start planning on what to sell now--items should be arts related. Contact Susan Baker (929-8273) to reserve table space. There will be no charge for tables. As usual, 20% of all sales fees go to the HVAA general fund.

ANYONE MAY ATTEND THESE CLASSES! HVAA membership is not required!

UPDATED CLASS SCHEDULE:

Monday: Available, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday: Available, 1:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday: Drawing & Pastels. Instructor: Jack Roberts. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fee: $15

Tuesday: Available, 1:30-4 p.m.

Wednesday: "Paint-Along" No instructor, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Fee: $3.00 No instructor work session. Come do your own thing, discuss techniques and enjoy the company of fellow artists. Great for individuals who need a place to work.

Wednesday: 2nd, General Meeting, Simpson Center, 1:30 p.m. 4th, Board Meeting, 1 p.m.

Thursday--"Painting/All Media" Instructor: Jack Roberts, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Fee: $15.00 Open to all skill levels.

Thursday--"Oil Painting" Instructor: Jerry Horn, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00 Open to all skill levels.

Friday--"Watercolor (Beginner)" Instructor: Barbara Parish, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fee: $15.00

Saturday (2nd of the month)--"PHOTOGRAPHY (Photoshop)" Instructor" James Watters Sr., 9 a.m. to noon. Fee: $3.00

Saturday (2nd of the month)--"PHOTOGRAPHY (Camera)" Instructor: James Watters Sr., 1 to 4 p.m. Fee" $3.00

Saturday (4th of the month)--"Card Making" Instructor: Ella Moller, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00

Saturday (4th of the month) Plein Air Painting, 7 to 10 a.m., no charge, contact Barbara Parish

Saturday: 1st & 3rd, available.

GALLERY HANGING FEES:

$25.00 per panel--20% commission to HVAA

$5.00 group panel, each pays per painting, per panel--20% commission

$0.20 per inch, corner to corner, competition wall--20% commission

$45.00 featured artist--20% commission

$5.00 print racks per month--20% commission

$5.00 wall display (11 spaces)--0% commission

$5.00 revolving card stand per month--0% commission

$5.00 floor space (per pedestal)

This has been a very serious effort by the Hemet Valley Art Association to nurture art in young people and provide them with an opportunity to have their work displayed at the Gallery for a full month during the competition.

The Hemet Valley Art Association is very proud of this community effort and sponsors continuous fund raising for this purpose.

If you are interested in giving a donation to this worthwhile cause, please call the Gallery at 951-652-4592

July--Streams/Lakes/Rivers/Waterfalls

August--Old Buildings

September--Wildlife/Animals

October--Western/Deserts

November--City Lights

December--Artist's Choice