At the PAA Board meeting in Saint Malo last September, Marsha Bohr called out a request for the organization to provide experiences for us to “learn more about art!” The first ever PAA Salon held at the home of Katy Champ on February 18th certainly did just that. It was a delightful evening of food, conversation, and stimulating talk. Gwen …
As PAA members entered the courtyard of the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, their eyes were drawn to a table with an incredible array of specially designed valentines created by a talented team, headed by Shelly Sackett. This year’s cards exhibited extraordinary artistry and will bring delight to all who receive them. The general meeting was opened by President Judy Penner …
A group of twenty-five lucky members of PAA visited the studio of Los Angeles artist, Llyn Foulkes at the Brewery Lofts on the evening of Tuesday, January 28th . Thanks to Kris Pilon, we were invited to gather at artist Gyorgyi Peluce’s studio inside “The Atrium” for wine and cheese before meeting Llyn Foulkes. Sitting on a raised platform, Llyn’s …
The first 2020 PAA meeting took place at the beautiful Huntington Gardens with a large number of members in attendance. President Judy Penner greeted everyone and reminded us all of the importance of responding promptly to meeting and lunch invitations. Though the new online system caused a few glitches, ultimately, the ability to use credit cards and other features will …
PAA members jumped aboard the Polar Express for the festive holiday party at the home of Katie High. Once again, Katie opened her beautiful and spectacularly decorated house.Marching up the front stairway were generations of wooden nutcrackers greeting us as we entered. Catherine Coquillard and Susan Reynolds welcomed guests and gave them their hand made wooden name tags, created by …
The Schindler House, one of Los Angeles’s most beloved architectural and cultural landmarks, provided the perfect venue for the December PAA meeting. The weather cooperated and allowed us to enjoy the beautiful grounds before moving into the courtyard for the meeting. Judy Penner announced that in November, Gloria Kondrup, the designer of our new PAA logo and longtime member, was …
On November 13 th , new members Sarah Deschenes, Holly Hancock, Susan Reynolds and Catherine Coquillard, joined by Chandra King, Jennifer Baxter, Elizabeth Berry, Annie Brose, Katy Champ, Guardian Angel, Katie High, and President Judy Penner, were treated to a tour of Betty Duker’s extraordinary art collection at her home in Pasadena. Katy Champ wrote the following account of the …
It was nice to see such a large number of PAA members attend the November meeting at the CraftContemporary Museum ( formerly the Craft and Folk Art Museum ). Sadly, President Judy Penner announced the passing of Adelaide Hixon, icon, philanthropist and one of PAA’s “10 Gems”. Judy thanked all who participated in the discussions of future fundraising events and …
On November 7th, PAA members met to visit Oxy Arts on York. The group show Breaking Bread in LA: Connecting Communities and Cultures Through Food was curated by Meldia Yesayan, Director of Oxy Arts. The exhibition explores the inclusive culture of food and how it transcends conventional systems of power. According to the director, “‘Breaking Bread’ is an opportunity to consider our …
A group of PAA members met to tour The Invisible Teahouse at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple. The Invisible Teahouse is a series of events and shows that explore the history of a teahouse formerly located on the grounds of the temple in northeast Pasadena. After World War II, the temple had become an important center for the Japanese community but was subsequently restored and …
