SAA members and followers . . . Exciting events are scheduled for the opening of the 59th Society of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition being held at the prestigious Briscoe Western Art Museum this coming September 19th - 21st in San Antonio, TX! Activities will start with a members' reception at the Briscoe Thursday evening the 19th, from 6-8 PM.
Then Friday the 20th, SAA artists and guests will be going to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch for the day, where we will enjoy a safari drive, petting zoo and more. Having been there once before, I know what a treat this will be for all who join us! Being able to ride through with windows down, whilst tossing out purchased food, brings the animals up close and personal, to say the least, making it an awesome experience! At times the Emus and Ostriches among others were checking out the interior of the car and I couldn’t believe it when I got a kiss from a zebra!
Unlike most zoos where the animals are the ones in an enclosure, at this park, you are the one inside the enclosure, your vehicle, and the animals roam free! They have a wonderful variety of species and when we were there, there were lots of babies, obviously making it a perfect photo op for reference material. The landscape seen whilst driving the loop road is just as beautiful as it's furry and feathered residents, creating a most enjoyable experience! That evening the SAA group will be having a pizza party at the Springhill Marriott hotel.
Two very friendly and curious residents at the Wildlife Ranch
Saturday the 21st will begin with a members' meeting from 9-11 that morning at the Briscoe Museum. Different programs will take place during the day from 11:30-4 at the museum, and that evening the awards banquet will be held at the Plaza Marriott from 5-10. Of course, you can always enjoy one of the local attractions as well, such as touring the Alamo or taking a relaxing river cruise along the Riverwalk. Here are a few websites for taking a cruise . . . Go Rio Cruises, River Boat Tours, and info about the San Antonio Riverwalk.
Want to join in on the fun and excitement of the opening weekend then become a Patron Member today and come have a great time with the artists! The Society is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
The Society invites individuals and corporations to support us in our efforts by becoming Contributing Members. For those with a love of the animal kingdom and the art that celebrates it, Society patronage is an ideal way in which to contribute to the development of this important contemporary fine art form. The Society is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Contributing Members are entitled to the following benefits:
– All Society Newsletters and Annual Exhibition catalogs
– Invitation to attend annual exhibition opening seminars, presentations and Artists’ Reception for member and one guest
– Acknowledgment in the Annual Exhibition catalog
– Opportunity to sponsor individual art awards
– All Society Newsletters and Annual Exhibition catalogs
– Invitation to attend annual exhibition opening seminars, presentations and Artists’ Reception for member and one guest
– Acknowledgment in the Annual Exhibition catalog
– Opportunity to sponsor individual art awards
Contributing Membership for 2019 is available in four categories:
– Patron Member $150-$299 – All of the benefits described above.
– Sponsoring Member $300-$999 – All of the benefits of a Patron Member plus admission for member and one guest to the Annual Member’s Award Banquet at no charge.
– Sustaining Member $1000-$4,999 – All of the benefits of a Sponsoring Member plus admission for two to all Member activities with a cost during the Annual Exhibition at no charge.
– Partner Member $5,000+ – All of the benefits of a Sustaining Member plus an expanded acknowledgment in the Annual Exhibition catalog.
– Patron Member $150-$299 – All of the benefits described above.
– Sponsoring Member $300-$999 – All of the benefits of a Patron Member plus admission for member and one guest to the Annual Member’s Award Banquet at no charge.
– Sustaining Member $1000-$4,999 – All of the benefits of a Sponsoring Member plus admission for two to all Member activities with a cost during the Annual Exhibition at no charge.
– Partner Member $5,000+ – All of the benefits of a Sustaining Member plus an expanded acknowledgment in the Annual Exhibition catalog.
Click here for the Contributing Member Information and Application (PDF 286 KB)
~ SAA Artists who have work in the 59th SAA Exhibition ~
Adair, Sue deLearie
Aja, Douglas
Alvarado, Fran A. H.
Anderson, Thomas
Bacon, Chris
Balciar, Gerald
Baumlin, John Perry
Beckner, Joy Kroeger
Beecham, Gregory A.
Bemis, Reneé
Bieler, Lucrezia
Birchill, Jeff
Bogy, Janice Gernhart
Bork, Beatrice
Bradshaw, Jeremy
Brest van Kempen, Carel
Caldwell, Robert Louis
Cameron, Clarence P.
Chen, Dan
Coe, James
Cohleach, Guy
Collins, Mark
Cook, Carrie
Cooper, Katherine
Crouter, Anni
Dedrie, Mark
Diment, Kim Rae
Doellinger, Mick
Donahue, Mikel
Dunn, Lori Anne
Dunphy, Kathleen
Engel, Camille
Faust, Anne Senechal
Fraley, Lynn A.
Freeborn, Gay
Frentner, Rusty
Fullingim, Sharon
Gandert, Jeff
Geise, Ann
Glanz, Daniel B.
Gleim, Lisa
Graves, Sandy
Gray, Peter Clinton
Gylling, Gemma
Hakeem, Sherif
Harada, Atsushi
Hedges, Patrick Graham
Hester, Sharon
Hillier, Matthew Simon
Hopkins, Margaret
House, Cindy
Huffman, Robin
Ingram, Alison
Kellner, Justin
Kidera, Brenda
Kiehm, David
Kondos, Michelle Valborg
Kori, Kim
Kratter, Paul
Lai, Ze Ze
Laird-Lagassee, Janet
Lalingo, Judy
Laney
Lockhart, Lynne
Mark-Finberg, Laura
Marshall, Pete
Martin, Roger
Martin McGuire, Jan
Martone, Jeanette
Matia, Walter
Mattson, Janis L.
Maxwell, Sally
Maynard, Chris
Miller, Terry
Miller, Darin
Miller Russell, Tiffany
Murray, Robin E .T.
Murtha, Sean
Nicholls, Calvin
Nicholls, Elizabeth Anne
Nimmo, Timothy
Offeman, James
Orlando, Ron
Osborne, Leo Ewell
Painter, Gerald J.
Park, Pokey
Pepin, Patricia
Peterson, Louise
Pettit, Bryce L.
Peyton, Anne
Plank, Millie Whipplesmith
Plishka, John
Pokorny, Tamara
Radding, Kelly Leahy
Rankin, David
Rhymer, Paul
Rich, Andrea
Rigsby, Jody
Robertson, Derek
Rogers, Julia
Rosetta
Russell, Jocelyn
Savides, Stefan
Seerey-Lester, Suzie
Seerey-Lester, John
Sheeter, Cathy
Siegrist, Rachelle
Siegrist, Wes
Sjöberg, Måns
Solberg, Morten E.
Soos, Heather
Stajcar, Pati
Stauffer, Amy
Stevens, Debbie
Sussino, Mark A.
Szatkowski, Frederick
Taylor, Kristine
Taylor, Mary C.
Tennison, James
Thompson, Carol Lee
Thornton, Rita
Thumbar, Chirag V.
Trent, Debra
Tryggmo, Gunnar
Tucker, Ezra
Ullberg, Kent
Vannoy, Sally
Walter, Bart
Ward, Heather
Wear, Marilyn
Westin, Sue
Woodall, Terry
Woodbury, Ellen
Yablonski, Scott
York, Sherrie
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Until next time . . .
Rachelle Siegrist for the SAA
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