At today's Rotary meeting, local artist Justine Scott not only spoke to our group about the local arts and the new 501(c)(3) organization created to further arts in Pilot Point, but each member of the Rotary had a hand in creating a watercolor painting!
Justine is pictured here with Rotarians Cindy Kennedy, Maureen Haverty, Monica David, BJ Wheeler, Whitney Delcourt, Janice Sheppard, Don Richmond, Wendy Adkins, Chad Major, Jerry Alford, Dick Bullwinkle, Penni Moening, Gina Webber, Brian Murrell, Evon Lusk, Patti Wilson and Abigail Allen with their original creation!
Justine spoke about the newly formed Pilot Point Community Arts, Inc. This new non-profit organization's mission "is to inspire, promote, and celebrate the creative and performing arts in Pilot Point and our surrounding community by offering accessible, artistic experiences and by empowering local artists."
Included in their Board of Directors are Cindy Kennedy, Bonnie Ambrose, Linda Bullwinkle, Janic Sheppard, Phyllis Wilson, Kelsey Neyman and Randy Killham.
While Justine spoke, she gave a brief demonstration on watercolors, passing out palettes and paintbrushes to each Rotarian to work on their little corner while she spoke of their initiatives.
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The Pilot Point Community Arts Inc intends to continue to partner with and build on the existing foundation of Pilot Point's art scene, providing a diverse range of classes and workshops for all ages. This includes support of: - Pilot Point Fine Arts Program at First United Methodist Church, offering music, art and sewing classes to children - A production of "A Christmas Carol" Radio Show at the Garage Door Theater this Christmas - An art showcase once a year with the Pilot Point ISD art classes - Productions at the Central Hall Facility once opened - Expanding classes citywide to adults and teens - Fostering creative participation in offerings at local businesses, such as the Sunday Paint Club at the Pilot Point Coffee House "Why? Why do we feel these are valuable things to do? Because when we use our hands to strum a guitar, mold clay, draw with a pencil - our brains light up. We have stimulated the remarkable trifecta of hand, eye and brain. That collaboration is a feedback loop that lays new neural pathways and strengthens others, which is essential for healthy brains."
And just like that....we created something.
