January 2025
From the President’s Paintbrush:
I hope you are warm, happy and looking forward to the fast approaching holiday. I just finished printing, addressing, stamping and mailing my cards, finding my recycled bags from last year and thinking about last minute gifts. With so many things on our to do list, the holiday season can generate a variety of feelings. Feelings of joy looking forward to seeing our families, feelings of dread at the prospect of seeing our families….. Just joking! (Those of you, who know me well, recognize my peculiar sense of humor). Perhaps feelings of hollowness, if you have lost a family member, are what creep into your daily routine. And maybe the days bring a mixture of all of those. Well, I would like for you to know that you have another whole group of people that share each of these emotions. That group is your VAST family. As we stand, shoulder to shoulder, no matter what frame of mind we are in at the moment, there is a group of people just like you, and someone in that group needs you to step up and create something. We are looking forward to studying what is in your heart and in your soul. As I look at your creations, I see joy, silliness, peace, longing, pain and even despair. Each of you has a unique outlet, and that outlet is through your art! Please take some time and put your journey into a creation. You never know what that piece will stir in others. Just knowing that we are not alone, in our ups or our downs, is comforting. Please take a moment to give your gift to us. Steel away a bit of time, and create. That is the best gift you can give.
50 Anniversary of VAST is HERE!
50 years! That, in and of itself, it a reason to celebrate! Each month, at our meetings, we will have a snippet of history culminating next December with a grand celebration. If you have an idea or would like to become part of this once-in-a-lifetime event, please join the 50th Anniversary Planning team. Contact me, 940-391-0031 to get on the list. Our first meeting will be January 6th, 10-1 at a place to be announced. We will have at least 12 people on this committee so no one is overwhelmed! If you want to be a part of this glorious history, join us!
