What an incredibly special afternoon full of friendship, laughter, great conversation, and delightful hats! Friends old and new gathered in Susan Masterman’s lovely gardens. We were introduced to our newest members, heard reports from several committees, honored the most recent Permanent Collection members, welcomed the 2023-2024 PAA board, and celebrated the announcement of the Impact Award winner, Inner-City Arts. There …
Yet another rainy day when PAA must to travel far from Pasadena! Despite the cold and rain, several dozen PAA members traveled to LAMA for the May General Meeting. Annaly opened the meeting and gave the Treasurer’s Report for the absent and deservedly resting Patty Zuber. She also reminded the membership that the next Education Inside LA trip will be …
Our late March meeting (rescheduled from April to accommodate the New Orleans trip) was held at the lovely Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College, where we saw the 78th Scripps College Ceramic Annual. PAA has now funded 25 catalogues for the ceramics exhibition, which this year is titled Handle Carefully: The Power of Words and Clay. Curator and interim …
After experiencing days of rain (and snow!), Pasadena Art Alliance members traveled to the Craft Contemporary Museum for the March meeting and to view two exciting exhibits: Strings of Desire and Alicia Piller: Within. Suzanne Isken, executive director of Craft Contemporary led the group through the two exhibits providing valuable background and insight. Both exhibits demonstrate the use of a wide variety of …
A surprisingly large number of PAA members and guests braved the elements to convene at the Hammer Museum in Westwood for the January meeting. President Annaly Bennett welcomed everyone and updates were given by committee chairs. The Fringe Benefit committee announced the patron drive, which kicks off next week. Education Inside LA will take a visit to the Tala Mandani …
Pasadena Art Alliance members met in-person at MOCA, Grand for our general meeting and for a guided tour of the current exhibition, Henry Taylor: B Side. Annaly Bennett opened the meeting and introduced the new members and guests who were present. Patty Zuber provided the current financial report and mentioned that members can make stock donations. There …
On a spectacular sunny day, Pasadena Art Alliance members convened at the main campus of the ArtCenter College of Design to meet in person and enjoy the current exhibit, Cantos of the Sibylline Sisterhood. Highlights of the meeting included: -The announcement of a private art sale from the MARY GERKE estate on December 16th -Jeannie Vaughn’s pitch for the sale …
President Annaly Bennett dedicated the first general meeting of the year to Jennifer Baxter, PAA’s 2021-2022 president, who passed away in July. She is missed terribly, and we cherish all of our PAA memories with her and send condolences to her family. Meeting highlights: – During the meeting, we welcomed PAA’s newest members: Suzanne Holder, Karyn Kohl, Betty Sargent, Toi …
It was a beautiful day in Long Beach where PAA members enjoyed the exhibits and grounds of the Long Beach Museum of Art. Judy Penner opened the meeting and introduced one of our new members, Sarah Deschenes. Patty Zuber reported on our current treasury accounts, noting that it was necessary for PAA to purchase a new computer for the office. …
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 …
