Art Club minutes books 1931-2002
Archive
Binders, notebooks and ledgers containing the minutes from the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club.
A. Minutes 1954 to 1965
June 15, 1955 Pioneer Scene painted on large canvas from 1830
Opens with a list of members
Many newspaper articles throughout
Elections of Officers
Meetings held in member's homes
July 16, Page 87, Clothesline Show, 18 sold
President Jean Goldsmith
A motion was made to make Ruth Turner Secy. in place of Mrs. HeathJane VanDis motioned meetings to change from third Thursdays to first Thursdays
Decided to have exhibit at Red Barn
Artist showing at the Clothesline Show were Marguerite Bainbridge, Dorothy Helmuth, Maude Tully, Jean Goldsmith, Edith Wright, Ruth Turner, NP Steinberg, May F. Heath, Anna Taft, Pauline Randall. E. Dyer, Winifred Brady, Alyce Bartz, UnWin, Gwen Norton, Mrs. C. VanAndel
Steinberg Shows Local Paintings- article in print
Helen Corlett- sketching tour
Card Party at Pavilion, Clothesline Show , July 18 at Butler Park
Nov. 1956 Cora Bliss Taylor gave a talk on modern art
Art Home Tour, 5 artists, July 19, 1957
Member list 1957-58
Mrs. K.A. Parent constantly referred to
Excessive articles in print from newspaper
B. Minutes 1968 to 1975
Minutes of meetings
Many familiar names, Boyce, Kendall, Randolph, VanDis
Pages typed and cursive
President Flavia Crowner, Vice Martie Peterkin, Secy. Peggy Boyce, Corresponding Janet VanOss, Treas. Maude Bernard
Ted Kimball, Genivieve Coatom, Jane VanDis, Maudie Bernard, Alice Bartz, Peggy Boyce,Pauly Brockington, Elita Grave, May, 5, 1970 art club met at home of Minnie Brueckman
1970 Kathy Stahl had a picnic at her home with 13 members
MARTY Peterkin Pres. Sarah Fishl Vice, Elita Graves Sec., Maudie Bernard Treas., Jane VanDis Corresponding Sec.
Many meetings and discussions about the death of Minnie Flint in tht Womans Club and Art Club understood they would receive money from the estate.
She left her home to the village, pages 22-28 discuss the matter
Calendar sales discussed pages 30 to 32
Clair Allen in Ireland
Pag 39 Jurors for the scholarships were Nat Steinberg, Ruth Turner, Anne Richter awarded $250..00 from the Art club to match the Minnie Flint Fund
Sylvia Randolph officer
Discussion on restoration of the Carl Hoerman painting several times. Mrs. Carl Hoerman requested information on the painting at the hospital.
Art Train in Kalamazoo and coming to Holland
Button Gallery donation of $450.00 for restoration of Hoerman painting
Summer art shows set a July 14th and July 28th.
May 6, 1973 Cora Blis Taylor spoke on "Listen to Youth." She shared photos of her summer art school last year of 12 year olds.
1973 art fairs, 262 exhibitors
August, 1975 Cathy Moore recognized for operating the summer art fairs.
Voted on keeping the entry fee of $5.00 for the art shows.
Weeks of discussions of scholarships and the calendar sales
C. Minutes 1975 to 1979
Scholarships and awards
By Laws
List of members 1977-78
Financial reports
Nat Steinberg member, made drawing called Hearty Greeting
1975 Nat and Isabelle Steinberg
1975 Paint the village fire plugs
1975 Detroit trip exhibit of European paintings from Russa, The Hermitage Collection
Cora Bliss Taylor mentioned
Nov. 7.1977, meeting held in studio of Nat Steinberg and Isabelle Steinberg
Nov. 1978, Jane VanDis President
Hope College Mayer spoke on sculpture
Kit Lane suggested moving the Gilbert and Sullivan to Red Barn
Kit suggested a trip of children be taken to Chicago for Gilbert and Sullivan Show
Christmas party had Hawaiian theme with Hawaiian dancers
Cora Bliss Taylor asked for the floor to thank everyone
Vivian Vandenberg showing soft sculpture
April, 1979 Kathie Moore purchased awards
Virginia Burton offered her space on Butler that she just purchased
Treasurers report, $12,206.84 on June 4, 1979
June 4, 1979 the club met at the new Prajna II
Joyce Petter introduced speaker John McIve, national watercolor painter
Anita Graves introduced her two daughters, Connie Deam, Margaret Houlte
Sylvia Bekken introduced Sophie Grecco
Art classes, Jeffery Aldrich pottery, Ted Duinmout(not sure of spelling had 5 painting classes)
Paulie Brockington suggested April Holmer be thanked
Discussion of $100.00 awards to students
Christmas Party Committee, Coatoan, Randall, Randolph Bekken, Brockington,VanDis,
and Pat Mulligan
President Marlene Ausage
Meetings at BJ Silverstone
Christmas Party at West Shore, square dancers from South Haven
D. Minutes 1982 to 1983
Financial reports
Membership 1981 to 1982
Summer art classes
1989 bus trip to Frank Lloyd Wright house owned by Steelcase
May meeting 1981, held at high school, 38 members
June 1, 1981, balance $13,964.87
Marjorie Aplin recoding meetings
E. Burr Tillstrom Memorial
Finances
Membership List
Board meetings
F. Minutes 1990 to 1992
Policy
By Laws
Board meetings
5/31/91 Balance 5/31/91 Checking 3,547.38, Savings 10,778.28, CD 38,064.41 Total $52,390.07
Costumes for Christmas party
Peggy Boyce report on trip to Russia
Louise Peters President
G. Minutes August 1992 to 1994
Board meetings
Waterfront Invitational yielded $4455.00
Birthday America
Jane VanDis Miss Liberty on the float
H. Minutes 1988 to 1998
OxBow sent thank you for $100.00 donation
Board meetings
Finances
Plans for a flatbed trailer and truck for 4th July parade
Trip to Chicago
Christmas party at West Shore Golf Club
President Helen VanMell
Sound system being considered
Michelle Vanderveld at Hope College awarded a $2,000.00 scholarship
Summer Art Programs
I. Minutes 1992-1994
Art Club August 23, 1994 to December 8, 2002
Well organized years of reports. Minutes often typed.
Finances explained
Board Meetings
Many more recent names
Art Club 2005 to 2008
ByLaws amended June 6, 2005
Board Meetings
Checking Account records
Sept. 15, 2008, President, Vice, Karen Drongowski, Jim Suerth
Sandra Thieda and Ginna Berguis Secretary, Corresponding Bonnie Lowe
History of OxBow
Cheryl Masters-jewelry
Clothesline Show 20, September Beery Field
Christa Wise involved with nominations
Kathie Moore passes art fairs to Bonnie Lowe and Jim Hanson
Scholarships and recipients
Sept. 10, 2007 : Checking $12,476.61; savings $48,194.46
Red Barn Display with Lakeshore Arts Alliance
Display panels purchased and stored at Red Barn with Alliance
Art Club organized in 1953.
First annual show was upstairs in Village Hall
Purpose of the club explained
Press releases on $10,000.00 donation for an art room in the
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
story of Molly Erlandson, Parents Sallie and Dave Erlandson
Meeting subject From crazy quilts to Art Quilts-DeeDee Hanson
2008 Membership dues $10.00
[Inventory by SDHC volunteer Judy Anthrop, April 2026]
2024.55.02
Clubs and social organizations
Winthers, Sally
2024.55
1931 - 2002
Various sizes
113 A Art Club 1
Art Club, Saugatuck DouglasSteinberg, Isabel (Schuham)Steinberg, Nat 1893-1976Tillstrom, Burr 1917-1985
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