Louisiana Art & Artists' Guild

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Attn: Membership

2490 Silverest Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Name: _______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

City: ____________________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________

Phone: ____________________________ Cell: ______________________

Email Address: _____________________________ Web Site: __________________________

Occupation: ________________________________

Retired (Previous Occupation): __________________________________

Chapter Affiliation: Baton Rouge _____ Iberville _____ Felicianas _____

New member? _______ Returning member? _______

If you are a new member, how did you hear about LAAG? ______________________________

ANNUAL DUES

(make checks payable to LAAG)

Individual$35

New membership after 9/1/2011$20

Family$50

Residing at same address

Names __________________________________

Full-time Student$25

School __________________________________

QUESTIONNAIRE

In 2011, LAAG had over 270 members. Since this is a volunteer organization to benefit the membership, volunteers are always needed. We are asking you to fill out the following questionnaire so that LAAG can serve you better.

1. What art medium/media do you practice? (please check all that apply)
   • □ Acrylic
   • □ Drawing
   • □ Oils
   • □ Pastels
   • □ Watercolors
   • □ Mixed Media
   • □ Other _______________________
2. Why did you join LAAG? (please number your first 4 choices in order)
   • ___ Discounted Workshops/Classes
   • ___ Discounted art supplies at the LSU Co-Op
   • ___ Discounted hanging fees
   • ___ Show art work
   • ___ Sell art work
   • ___ Interaction with fellow artists
   • ___ Open studio (place to be creative)
   • ___ Free library (art reference materials)
   • ___ Free digital photographs of your artwork
   • ___ Other ________________________

LAAG is always looking for assistance on our various committees. We encourage you to volunteer your time and talents to help your organization run smoothly. The more people who assist with these committees, the less each individual has to do.

• □ I do not wish to commit to serving on a committee, but I am willing to assist as needed, when my time permits. Please call me (on occasion) when a committee chairperson needs assistance.
• □ I would like to teach a class/workshop at LAAG or conduct a demonstration at a show reception/member's forum (please circle which you would like to do).
  Possible topic: _______________________________________________

Please check any of the following committees you would like to help on.

• □ Gallery Committee
  • Schedule shows and receptions at Independence Park Theater with approval of Theater staff
  • Identify and secure appropriate established artists to judge exhibits
  • Identify and secure artists to demonstrate at receptions
  • Coordinate selection of paintings for Baton Rouge Little Theater and other outside shows
  • Send email with information for playbill to BRLT
  • Research and acquire new exhibiting venues
  • Coordinate the Hanging Committee
• □ Hanging Committee
  • Schedule hanging time with representative at location
  • Independence Theater and other locations take-in and take-down
  • Check paintings for compliance with hanging rules
  • Collect hanging fees and write receipts
  • Write list of paintings, assign numbers and make cards for paintings
  • Take down paintings for artist pickup
  • Hang new paintings and place cards on paintings
• □ Membership Committee
  • Prepare and mail annual membership forms
  • Collect information from annual membership forms
  • Update information in membership list and online databases
  • Prepare and mail membership packets
  • Prepare and mail membership handbook
  • Schedule Member's Forums
• □ Publicity Committee
  • Update and maintain a media contact list and research additional sources of publicity
  • Write and send press release to contacts
  • Submit upcoming events to online calendars and other resources
  • Prepare magazine and other types of advertisements
  • Invite media representatives to LAAG events
  • Setup television and radio interviews/announcements
  • Photograph LAAG events and distribute pictures
• □ Newsletter Reporters, Writers, Editors
  • Reporters obtain info to be included in the newsletter from members, Committee Chairs, etc.
  • Writers get info from reporters and put into sentence/paragraph form.
  • Editor receives all copy from writers and corrects spelling, grammar, typos, etc.
  • Publisher receives final copy from Editor and inserts into newsletter format.
  • Finished newsletter is sent to printer.
  • Stamp, prepare and mail newsletters to membership
• □ Hospitality Committee
  • Prepare for events including receptions, member forums, etc.
  • Provide refreshments for events
• □ River Road Show Committee
  • Identify and reserve location for exhibit
  • Identify and secure a judge appropriate for the stature of the show
  • Review, update, edit and publish the prospectus, program, catalog and other documents
  • Write and distribute press releases to appropriate media outlets
  • Identify and secure sponsors for awards and prizes
  • Receive and organize entries
  • Secure all needed supplies for the reception and organize and setup all reception activities
  • Facilitate the take-in and pick-up of paintings
  • Unpack/pack and transport shipped works and hang the artwork
• □ Workshop Committee
  • Take calls and emails for workshop registrations
  • Send supply list to participants
  • Set up classroom to artist's specification and assist artist instructor when needed
  • Take in fees on first day of class
  • Make coffee and furnish snacks
  • Cover tables with plastic cloths
  • Other duties as required