Club Meetings
WHEN: Typically, first Monday of month (check this page a week or two in advance to confirm)
TIME: 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM if Plymouth; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM if Canton
WHERE: Plymouth Public Library, 223 S. Main, Plymouth, MI 48170; alternate location Canton Public Library, 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 (check this page a week or two in advance to confirm)
SEASON: September thru June
DUES: $30 per season; pay April or later, includes next season
MEETING PROCEEDURES: Stop at welcome table to pick-up name badge from green box (guests create name tag with large first name); pick-up handouts; guests sign visitor’s log; and when applicable add your name to participation log(s). Members entering one or two new pieces in the Popular Vote competition, place along walls with other entries. Meeting starts with 60 minute program; 15 minute break for snacks brought by member volunteer, socialize and vote for your 3 favorite artworks; 10 minute member spotlight; a 20 minute business discussion; announcement of popular vote winners, hear from artist about the piece and award of ribbons. Room must be clean and vacated at end of meeting; members return name badge to box on welcome table.
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
December 1, 2025 – Plymouth Library feature – Jim Karell portrait demonstration
January 5, 2026 – Plymouth Library feature – YouTube video – Art Restoration
February 2, 2026 – Plymouth Library feature – Zoom Presentation – Carl Schuman from Santa Fe – Creativity as a Spiritual Journey
March 2, 2026 – Canton Library feature – Critique of Member Art by Candy Law
April 6, 2026 – Canton Library feature – Panel of Representatives from Art Venues (Classes & Exhibition Opportunities)
WEDNESDAY May 6, 2026 – Canton Library feature – Debora-Grace Stanczak – Zentangle Workshop Requires pre-registration so email marilynmeredith@wowway.com
June 8, 2026 – Westland VFW on Hix – Club Picnic
POPULAR VOTE Members bring one or two new pieces of art to meetings and attendees vote for their three favorites. Top three earn artists ribbons; artists with most wins by end of season win cash prizes.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Sharon Dehelean was spotlight at recent meeting – Get to know fellow artists with new member highlighted after business portion of meetings.
PRESENTERS WANTED If there is a subject you would like to know more about, can recommend someone to present, or if you are willing to do a presentation, demonstration or conduct a workshop, please contact Marilyn Meredith by phone or text at 313.231.3939 or email marilynmeredith@wowway.com. Presenters receive annual club membership as a minimum or negotiated fee based on certain criteria.