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Hammond Art Guild

P. O. Box 1213
Hammond, LA 70404

The Hammond Art Guild was established in 1961 to further appreciation for the arts in
the area. It is our goal to also provide an outlet and sharing between artists, both
professional and non-professional.

We exhibit our works at the Hammond Regional Arts Center and actively seek other
public venues in the area. Being members as a group of the Hammond Regional Arts
Center, we have a representative on the Board.

For your dues, you will receive 3 newsletters during the fiscal year which runs from
October 1 to September 30. You will also receive reminder notices for meetings, parties,
exhibitions, etc. We will provide an updated directory by the November meeting.

The deadline for information for the directory is October 15.

Dues: a. 1- year member-regular $20.00

b. 1- year member-student/senior (55) $15.00
c. 2- year member-regular $35.00
d. 2-year member-student/senior $25.00

Please provide the following information:

Type of membership (a-d): _______New: _______ Renewal: _______ Amount: ___________

Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Telephone: (home) ______________________ (work/cell) _____________________________
Email: ______________________________________________ I prefer to receive notices by
(1) Mail_____ (2) email______
Mediums (s):_________________________________________________________________
Degrees or schooling___________________________________________________________
Other art associations__________________________________________________________
Print and mail to:
Hammond Art Guild
Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 1213
Hammond, LA 70404
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QUESTIONNAIRE

As of 04/01/2011, HAMMOND ART GUILD (HAG) has 74 members. However, approximately 20 of

our members regularly participate in HAG events and serve on various committees. We are asking
you to fill out the following questionnaire so that HAG can serve you better.

1. What art medium/media do you practice? (please check all that apply)
o □ Acrylic
o □ Drawing
o □ Oils
o □ Pastels
o □ Watercolors
o □ Mixed Media
o □ Other _______________________
2. Why did you join Hammond Art Guild? (please number your first 4 choices in order)
o □ Discounted Workshops/Classes
o □ Discounted exhibition hanging fees
o □ Show art work
o □ Sell art work
o □ Interaction with fellow artists
o □ Other ________________________

The Hammond Art Guild 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 would like to donate my time and talents to The HAG when needed. However, I do not want
to commit to serving on a committee. Please call me (on occasion) when a committee
chairperson needs assistance.

• □ I would like to teach a class/workshop for HAG or conduct a demonstration at a show

reception/meeting/camp (please circle which you would like to do).
Possible topic: _______________________________________________

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

• □ Gallery Committee
o Write proposals to the Hammond Regional Art Center and Oak Street Gallery for shows
and receptions.
o Identify and secure appropriate established artists to judge exhibits.
o Purchase prize ribbons for each show.
o Research and acquire new exhibiting venues.
o Coordinate with the Hanging Committee.
• □ Hanging Committee
o Schedule hanging time with representative at location
o Organize take-in and take-down of art.
o Check paintings for compliance with hanging rules.
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o Collect hanging fees and write receipt

o Write list of paintings, assign numbers and make cards for paintings
o Take down paintings for artist pickup.
o Hang new paintings and place cards on paintings
• □ Membership Committee
o Prepare and mail annual membership forms
o Collect information from annual membership forms
o Update information in membership list and online databases
o Prepare and mail membership packets
o Prepare and mail membership handbook.
• □ Publicity Committee
o Update and maintain a media contact list and research additional sources of publicity
o Write and send press release to contacts
o Submit upcoming events to online calendars and other resources
o Prepare magazine and other types of advertisements
o Invite media representatives to HAG events
o Setup television and radio interviews/announcements
o Photograph HAG events and distribute pictures
• □ Newsletter Reporters, Writers, Editors
o Reporters obtain info to be included in the newsletter from members, Committee Chairs,
etc.
o Writers get info from reporters and put into sentence/paragraph form.
o Editor receives all copy from writers and corrects spelling, grammar, typos, etc.
o Publisher receives final copy from Editor and inserts into newsletter format.
o Finished newsletter is sent to Corresponding Secretary.
o Stamp, prepare and mail newsletters to members who don't have email.
• □ Hospitality Committee
o Prepare for exhibition receptions and picnic.
o Coordinate refreshments for receptions.
• □ Show Committee
o Identify and reserve location for exhibit
o Identify and secure a judge appropriate for the stature of the show
o Review, update, edit and publish the prospectus, program, and other documents
o Write and distribute press releases to appropriate media outlets
o Identify and secure sponsors for awards and prizes
o Receive and organize entries
o Secure all needed supplies for the reception and organize and setup all reception
activities
o Facilitate the take-in and pick-up of paintings
o Unpack/pack and transport shipped works and hang the artwork
• □ Workshop Committee
o Take calls and emails for workshop registrations
o Send supply list to participants
o Set up classroom to artist's specification and assist artist instructor when needed
o Take in fees on first day of class
o Make coffee and furnish snacks
o Cover tables with plastic cloths
o Other duties as required