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Art League’s Definite Maybe
Written By: Zach Claxton - Highlands-Cashiers Art League | Issue: 2020/06 - June
To say that 2020 has been a strange year so far hardly seems worth the effort.
Like most Plateau dwellers, we at the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers looked forward to the new season. New speakers were lined up for our monthly meetings beginning in April, and we anticipated two more successful fine art shows and again sponsoring the Children’s Art Camp at the Rec Park.
Then, the nasty little bugger known as Covid-19 made its appearance.
Since articles for The Laurel are turned in a month before the publication date, we happily announced the April program, featuring botanical artist Carol Misner. Of course, that program had to be cancelled. At the time of cancellation, we still had hope that we could kick off the year in May. Ms. Misner graciously agreed to move her presentation.
When it became obvious that May would not be possible, the May program was also cancelled. The summer fine art show was planned to be held at the Sapphire Valley Community Center the last weekend of June. Because so much preparation is necessary to stage these shows, and because of the uncertainty of the long-term effects of the virus, we thought it was wise to cancel that show.
So, here we are in May, trying to forecast the possibility of having a June meeting/presentation.
What shall we say about that?
Don’t know. By the time this article is published, we may be in a position to start the Art League season under new meeting guidelines.
Or maybe not.
If the June 29 meeting is possible, there will be some changes. First, it will be held at the Rec Park, as will the July meeting, due to previously known programming conflicts at the Bascom venue. Second, there will undoubtedly be state and local guidelines specifying how the meeting can be held.
That said, if there is a meeting, you can count on, as always, being entertained and informed.
Stay tuned.
