Nashville Calligraphers Guild

From the President

This being my last letter to you as president of our guild, I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has made this year so rich and memorable! Our officers, Lilo Regen, Kate Page, Lisa Webb, and Carolyn Lovelace, along with board members Ron Ross, Joyce Skaggs, Carol Percy, and Ann Cobb have made life on the NCG board a sheer joy! Also thanks to members Sheryl Bracey and Peter Thornton for fabulous and fun programs and workshops, and to Anne Kaderabek and everyone who supplied us with delicious refreshments at our meetings.

We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Beth Paul, who is retiring as our newsletter editor after more than 5 years. Beth has done an outstanding job of compiling information, designing the newsletter, and meeting the deadlines. Thank you, Beth! Rose Wathen has agreed to fill Beth’s very large shoes. Rose has ample experience designing newsletters and will bring her own brand of expertise to the job. We all look forward to working with you, Rose!

As most of you know, not only our spring show at Centennial Art Center but also our March meeting were derailed by circumstances beyond our control. Because the city of Nashville has precedence over all events at the Art Center, our show was preempted to make way for a Metro-sponsored children’s art competition. There will be another opportunity soon as the board is working to reschedule and possibly consider a different venue.

The March 10 meeting was cancelled due to unforeseen winter weather. Jean Parker’s much-anticipated watercolor program will be rescheduled for early next year!

The beginning of May is a busy time with graduations and Mother’s Day. It is also a very important time for our guild, being the last meeting of the year and the election of officers and board members. Please do your best to attend and support the election. A nominating committee has chosen a slate of candidates to present to the membership; however nominations may come from the floor as long as permission has been obtained in advance from the candidate.

It has been a true honor and a joy being president of this inspiring and creative group. I look forward to more fun next year.

See you on May 10 at Plaza Art Supply!

Write well,

Diane Jones, President

About the Guild

The Nashville Calligrapher's Guild was formed in 1981 to foster the continued study, practice, and use of calligraphy among its members and to encourage community awareness of the art of calligraphy. To this end, the Guild meets five times a year, publishes a newsletter, and sponsors workshops and related activities.

Membership is open to anyone interested in calligraphy. Dues are $20 per year for a regular membership, $30 a year for a contributing membership. Membership inquiries and dues should be directed to:

Kate Page

219 Deer Park Circle

Nashville, TN 37205

The Guild meets at the Plaza Arts Store in downtown Nashville, 633 Middleton Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203. Meetings are held the second Saturday in September, November, January, March, and May. Meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. with social time immediately before at 10:00 a.m.

For information about the guild, contact Valerie Cypress at
(615) 356-5206.