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The Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, Inc.

P.O. Box 392, Cutchogue, New York 11935

President’s Letter - 2010

Dear Members,

Welcome to the Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, the oldest Art Gallery on the North Fork. This year we celebrate 62 years of success as a non-profit organization providing original fine Art and Crafts to the general public and our community.

Since 1948 local artists joined together and collaborated with each other to share their artistic talents forming what is known as the Old Town Art & Crafts Guild. This tradition prevails to this day. The Guild has continued to provide award winning art and original crafts to the North Fork and beyond. The success and longevity of the Guild is due solely to its members, who not only provide their talents in creating original art and crafts for sale, but also volunteer their time to the daily operations of the Guild.

Sales remained steady at the Guild, even with the economic slowdown. Our 62nd Anniversary will start with the Guild's first Juried Art Contest on April 9, 10 & 11^th followed by our indoor Antique sale on April 17^th & 18^th, and our Ability Fair on April 24^th & 25^th exhibiting the original art of people with developmental disabilities on the North Fork. This will be followed by our Open House on May 15, 2010.

Last year the Guild successfully sponsored a few new events. First, art and craft lessons and demonstrations were given throughout the season. Most successful were children’s craft lessons during the summer months. Second, we sponsored our first member’s yard sale on July 18, 2009. Members brought in their attic and basement items to sell on the Guild grounds. We plan to repeat both of these events in 2010. We also loaned our building to SAVES (feline rescue organization) as a community outreach service for their fundraiser.

The Guild will have two Antique Sales held on the Guild grounds as well as four Art & Crafts Snow Fence Sales. Our Cutchogue Village Green Art & Crafts Sale and Chinese Auction to be held this year on August 7, 2010 is a main attraction, not to be missed. Many local businesses & establishments made generous contributions to our Chinese auction keeping our community ties strong.

The Guild continues to sponsor a Young Artists contest. Three winners are chosen in their respective age groups with winners receiving a $25 check and professional art lessons given by our talented staff. Entries must be submitted by August 13, 2010.

Sixty years of great art and crafts will now be preserved in the Guild's Archival Museum. We already have several pieces of art from former members hanging permanently in our gallery, and expansion is under way. Donations are welcome to reach this goal.

The Guild is always updating our Web Page on the Internet. Several links lead us to the Guild’s history, up-coming events; member’s bio’s and photos of their handmade specialties and more. Please check us out at "http://www.oldtownguild.com" www.oldtownguild.com. Remember to review and refer frequently to the Guild’s Calendar of Events for this upcoming year.

I have always promoted and discussed the importance of our organization and the importance of its member participation and cooperation. The Guild has many Committees which enable the smooth operation of it's activities throughout the year, and request that you join and take part in one. At the snow fence sales, 100% of sales will be kept by members, however no shop credit will be given on snow fence days, and a nominal $10 fee charged to set up. Non members are now welcome to join us for a $40 fee.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me and has supported the Guild with time, hard work and their unique talents. I‘m looking forward to another great year.

Sincerely,

Bob

Bob Kuhne


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		The Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, Inc. P.O. Box 392, Cutchogue, New York 11935 President’s Letter - 2010 Dear Members, Welcome to the Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, the oldest Art Gallery on the North Fork. This year we celebrate 62 years of success as a non-profit organization providing original fine Art and Crafts to the general public and our community. Since 1948 local artists joined together and collaborated with each other to share their artistic talents forming what is known as the Old Town Art & Crafts Guild. This tradition prevails to this day. The Guild has continued to provide award winning art and original crafts to the North Fork and beyond. The success and longevity of the Guild is due solely to its members, who not only provide their talents in creating original art and crafts for sale, but also volunteer their time to the daily operations of the Guild. Sales remained steady at the Guild, even with the economic slowdown. Our 62nd Anniversary will start with the Guild's first Juried Art Contest on April 9, 10 & 11^th followed by our indoor Antique sale on April 17^th & 18^th, and our Ability Fair on April 24^th & 25^th exhibiting the original art of people with developmental disabilities on the North Fork. This will be followed by our Open House on May 15, 2010. Last year the Guild successfully sponsored a few new events. First, art and craft lessons and demonstrations were given throughout the season. Most successful were children’s craft lessons during the summer months. Second, we sponsored our first member’s yard sale on July 18, 2009. Members brought in their attic and basement items to sell on the Guild grounds. We plan to repeat both of these events in 2010. We also loaned our building to SAVES (feline rescue organization) as a community outreach service for their fundraiser. The Guild will have two Antique Sales held on the Guild grounds as well as four Art & Crafts Snow Fence Sales. Our Cutchogue Village Green Art & Crafts Sale and Chinese Auction to be held this year on August 7, 2010 is a main attraction, not to be missed. Many local businesses & establishments made generous contributions to our Chinese auction keeping our community ties strong. The Guild continues to sponsor a Young Artists contest. Three winners are chosen in their respective age groups with winners receiving a $25 check and professional art lessons given by our talented staff. Entries must be submitted by August 13, 2010. Sixty years of great art and crafts will now be preserved in the Guild's Archival Museum. We already have several pieces of art from former members hanging permanently in our gallery, and expansion is under way. Donations are welcome to reach this goal. The Guild is always updating our Web Page on the Internet. Several links lead us to the Guild’s history, up-coming events; member’s bio’s and photos of their handmade specialties and more. Please check us out at "http://www.oldtownguild.com" www.oldtownguild.com. Remember to review and refer frequently to the Guild’s Calendar of Events for this upcoming year. I have always promoted and discussed the importance of our organization and the importance of its member participation and cooperation. The Guild has many Committees which enable the smooth operation of it's activities throughout the year, and request that you join and take part in one. At the snow fence sales, 100% of sales will be kept by members, however no shop credit will be given on snow fence days, and a nominal $10 fee charged to set up. Non members are now welcome to join us for a $40 fee. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me and has supported the Guild with time, hard work and their unique talents. I‘m looking forward to another great year. Sincerely, Bob Bob Kuhne

		Information Sheet – 2010 Our non-profit, tax-exempt, cooperative Guild was founded in 1948 by regional artists and craftspeople dedicated to public interest and education in the arts and crafts and the provision of sales outlets for members. Numbering approximately 50 members, the guild is run by an elected group of officers and directors. The President is chief administrative officer and presides over all meetings. The Vice President is in charge of promotion and publicity. The Secretary is responsible for recording business meetings. The Treasurer handles financial matters. The Corresponding Secretary is responsible for general correspondence. Members of the Board of Directors assist officers. Our shop is open from May 15^th through December 23^rd daily, closed on Thursdays. Shop hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Members who wish to sell their art and crafts at the Guild may do so by completing consignment sheets and following the Art and Crafts Rules, tag rules and calendar – all described in the following pages. Members set their own prices on items. The Guild receives 25% of sales. Sales tax is collected by the Guild and not a responsibility of members. The Guild is not responsible for loss or damage to items in shop. The Arts and Crafts Committees must jury new member’s work before it is placed in the shop. Payments for sales are issued a few weeks after the periods ending July 31, October 31, and December 31. The Guild relies on the volunteer help provided by participating members in order to carry-out its daily operations as a non-profit organization. Therefore, the Guild has two types of members, Participating and Non-participating: Participating members are required to volunteer five days in shop duty and participate in at least one committee. Annual dues for participating members are $100.00 with a $70.00 rebate upon completion of shop duty for a balance of $30.00 for the year. The five (5) days of shop duty for participating members can be fulfilled in full-days or ½ days (two ½ days equals one full-day) as a cashier, cashier’s helper, or other type of shop duty. A family member, another Guild member or a friend can do shop duty for you. In 2010 members who attend a Snow Fence Sale will be required to pay a nominal fee of $10 and keep 100% of sales. No shop duty credit will be given for Snow Fence Sales. Members who volunteer as a cashier beyond their required five shop duty days will be reimbursed for travel expense in the amount of $20 (Monday – Friday) or $25 (Saturday or Sunday) per day. Members who wish not to volunteer in shop duty and committee time are non-participating members. Annual dues for non-participating members are $200.00. The Guild sponsors many events throughout the year in which members are encouraged to participate. These include our Annual Arts & Crafts Show and Chinese Auction on the Cutchogue Village Green held the first Saturday in August, several Snow Fence Sales held throughout the year on the Guild grounds and Holiday Open Houses. The Guild has several working committees that are necessary to accomplish its many goals. All participating members are required to volunteer time in at least one committee. Volunteer time can include telephone work, correspondence, help at events, preparing baked goods, and maintenance of grounds just to name a few. The committees are: Buildings and grounds Computer/web-site Fundraising Historian Hospitality Membership and jury Personnel Special events (including publicity) Membership meetings are held in May, July and November. The November meeting includes election of officers and directors for the following year.
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