HAA MEMBERS in the NEWS

Welcome to our new members:

  • Janet M. Fox, Forest Hill, MD
  • James C. Porter, Reisterstown, MD
  • Jathy R. Smith, Havre de Grace, MD
  • WIlliam Spencer, Kingsville, MD
  • Timothy & Joann Goeb, Bel Air, MD
  • Florence M. Businsky, Baltimore, MD

Members in the news:

  • Jo Houtz will be having a one artist show at the Queen Anne's Art Council in Centerville, MD. Dates for the showing are November 6 through November 28, 2009. There will be an opening reception beginning 5:30 PM through 8:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2009.
  • Nancy Welsh sold 12 paintings at the herb Festival show in Darlington June 4th & 5th.
  • Audrey Concini sold 2 pictures & Pat Stonesifer sold 3 pictures at SAIC
  • Eleanor Mulholland featured on the Harford's Heart cover for the Nov/Dec Issue with a writeup about the artist (interview). - www.harfordsheart.com
  • Lissa Toole won Honorable Mention for “Hidden Masks” in the LCAA Annual Juried Members Show thru 10/22.

IN MEMORIAM

Clairce Williams, a previous long-time member of HAA passed away on July 22nd after an extended illness in Jacksonville, FL. A memorial service will be held at St. Margarets Chapel in Bel Air, Sept 12th at 10 a.m. Clairce was an active member of HAA for many years. Her painting of the original Harford Barn Theatre in Bel Air received local recognition along with art work displayed in the state capitol building in Annapolis. Wishes of condolence can be mailed to her son, John Williams, 3288 Southern Hills West, Jacksonville, Fl 32225.

Mary Woodward, a lifetime member of HAA, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept 1st. She was 90 years old and a long-time resident of Bel Air. Mary founded Creative People, an art school that taught art lesson to both children and adults for nearly 20 years. She was also the founder of ARTQUEST an annual celebration of the arts. This event brought art, music, dance and storytelling free to the public from 1991-2004. Mary was a recognized artist who worked in oil, watercolor, and mixed media. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Wishes of condolence can be sent to the family at 410 Catherine St, Bel Air, MD 21014