February 2026

Our February member's meeting was a Member's Dinner at Black + Haus. A few reminders were shared, especially about Art in the Park coming up this summer, and then we spent time getting to know each other over some great food and drink.

Updates:

• We're seeing a lot of applications for Art in the Park already! There's a minor change to the application for people who don't yet have a booth shot because they are new to shows. If that's you, please submit a photo of an arrangement of your art so the jury can get an idea of what your art will look like displayed in a tent.

• Don't forget to apply for the upcoming Schoolhouse shows! Up next is Tucked-In, then Think BIG for all of your big pieces.

• When submitting an entry for a show, please leave out the couch, Jeanne advised. Jurors want to see the piece itself, unframed, not other objects.

• If you have trouble applying to a show, please check the new technical help page that will help you through the most common issues people are running into. If you still can't get it figured out, please reach out to us with the contact form on that page of the website and someone will help.

January 2026

New PAG president Arlen Cohen, in addition to eliciting some chuckles with his humor, suggested that at future meetings, members take a few moments to tell the group a little about themselves.

After PAG business announcements (see below), PAG president Arlen Cohn introduced Coral Gerbrandt of Prism Framing (prismspecialties.com) in Parker. The art restoration company has expanded to include framing, and Coral demonstrated the value of choosing mat colors and texture depending on the piece itself. It’s not just about white. In abstract pieces, for example, black can make the color pop. She also demonstrated that, in black and white photos, consider whether the grays are cool or warm. And generally, a wider mat is better when considering wall space. Another consideration is the size of the frame: For a one-inch frame, use a three-inch mat.
A member asked about glass: Museum glass is non-glare, but conservation clear glass is fine for your home; just consider where the piece is in relation to nearby light to reduce glare or reflection. Asked about canvas, Coral advised a float frame.
Other notes:

• Treasurer Stacy Goss noted that PAG has $14,000 in the bank and, thanks to PAG VP Lauren Busch’s redesign of the website, payments will be safer. Flipcause, the company that had embezzled payments from nonprofits and has since filed for bankruptcy, had cost PAG $9,000. If you see something from Flipcause on your statement, dispute it.

• Lauren introduced an Important Links QR code list to enable members to scan for information about where to find upcoming shows and entry information; where to find upcoming member events and the PAG calendar; where to renew your membership; and a link to scan so we can subscribe to the PAG calendar in our own calendar app.

• The next meeting will be on February 18 at Black Haus Tavern at 4:45; the cost per member will be $35 toward the $87 per plate cost. (Whether or not partners or spouses will be included hasn’t been determined.)

• Art in the Park will be August 29 – 30, and there will be a poster contest. Carbery mentioned that if you don’t apply for the art show or your art isn’t accepted, you can’t show up to sell your work.

• When submitting an entry for a show, please leave out the couch, Jeanne advised. Jurors want to see the piece itself, unframed, not other objects.

• Art exchanges coming up: Arapahoe Justice Center on February 3; Creekside recreation center on February 4.

• Upcoming: The entry deadline for the next PAG art exhibit, Goodnight Moon, is February 28.