The Permanent Collection held its annual event at Jeannie Vaughn’s home in May. Five members – Wendy Munger, Patsy Ault, Catherine Coquillard, Judy McDonald, and Sarah Preston – joined the Permanent Collection this year, pledging to include PAA in their wills or estates. The group was honored to have Barbara T. Smith as their special guest, in conversation with Sigrid Burton. It was a …
In late April, the membership committee hosted a new member orientation in the lovely home & garden of Susan Reynolds. The potential new members along with their proposer enjoyed cheese, charcuterie, crudité and an assortment of sweets while they learned about PAA’s mission, history, benefits, grants as well as the commitments associated with membership. We are hopeful they will all …
What a party! Among the many highlights: Fascinating art by students in Fringe: From Concept to Collaboration to Creation Stunning faculty art for the highest bidders in a silent auction Captivating performance and installation by Beck + Col Delicious Filipino food from Chef Lord Maynard Llera Festive hand-made and recycled decorations throughout A packed and fun-filled venue with an incredible …
Excitement is building as we approach our annual benefit which is just around the corner on Saturday April 29th. We saw fascinating work coming out of the studios at ArtCenter, with media ranging from mixed-media photography, large-scale abstract painting, interactive sound/hyperbolic crochet and ceramic to a project exploring a small subculture group from China whose eye-catching hairstyles represent their power …
At the 2023 Grants Reception we heard repeated heartfelt appreciation from every one of the grant recipients to PAA for their award, underscoring the value of our mission. Speaker after speaker expressed that our support is essential for what they do. The diversity of this year’s projects is evident; a number of plans focus on social justice, activism, feminism, and …
Thirty-one enthusiastic PAA members gathered over two days at Julie Ward’s home to sign, stuff, seal, and stamp over 600 patron letters for our Fringe Benefit! It was an amazing effort by all involved, and it was wonderful to be together catching up and supporting the PAA. Thank you to Julie for begin such a gracious host and to all …
PAA was excited to hold its first Artist Party since 2018! About 50 artists and their guests, as well as PAA members, gathered at Betsy Greenberg’s at the end of October to celebrate each artist’s generous donation to our successful Spring Auction. It was fun to meet and thank some artists who couldn’t make the Auction but were able to …
Many decades ago PAA decided that the private beachside community St. Malo in Oceanside, with several Art Alliance members in residence there, would be a perfect place to “get away” and get some serious business accomplished at the beginning of each year. The size of the Board has fluctuated over the years, as have the number of homes available to us. In addition …
This year the PAA welcomed five new members: Suzanne Holder, Karyn Kohl, Betty Sargent, Toi Treister, and Olga Vanegas and they were treated to a very special first gathering! As Guardian Angel Chair Scarlett Osterling reported: “The year's first Guardian Angel gathering was held for new members and their sponsors on Sept. 20th. It was a fantastic opportunity to get …
PANDEMIC PIVOT Our PAA PANDEMIC PIVOT is underway! Like each of you and like every arts organization we know, the PAA had to pivot in this unprecedented time. We are determined to continue to advance our mission to foster the appreciation of contemporary visual art in Southern California, but because of COVID we are not able to have an in-person or virtual benefit this …
