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Late in 1967, a group of active community
members informally discussed the potentially
positive cultural and artistic impact that an arts association would have on the Martinez community.
This group was comprised of Alex Cooper, chairman
of the 1967 Community Congress (out of which the idea grew), Jack
and Lois Goldenberg, Mrs. Elmer (Betty) Tesche, Mrs. Donald (Pat)
Perryman, and Mrs. Charles (Lorraine) Laird. At that time, only
Lois Goldenberg was a practicing artist.
By April 1968, the Martinez Arts Association was
formed with Betty Tesche as Chair. Some months later articles of
incorporation were submitted to the state of California, followed soon by
elected officers and an accepted constitution and by-laws with MAA's 1st President
Betty Tesche, Lorraine Laird Vice President and Program Chair, Doris Heckert Treasurer,
and Pat Perryman Secretary.
The 1st MAA show was a fondly remembered lawn party in the Laird's garden. The next event was on
Main Street, but the wind was horrific. 1969 came and the Association put on
ART IN THE PARK.
Once a summer, MAA's roots still show themselves in Susana Street Park through Art in the Park, but we have branched out through Martinez and beyond!
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MAA membership provides numerous opportunities for personal activity,
social and artistic development, community involvement and enrichment, and artistic recognition and marketing.
Discounted Art Festival Booths and Venues
Active MAA members have many opportunities to display and sell their art for no charge, a reduced charge, and collectively.
MAA Website and Featured Artists
Members can display a thumbnail on Artist Links page of our website that links to a Web site of choice (submit 400 vertical x 300 horizontal jpeg).
The Featured Artists page in this Website allows members a promotion bio,
two larger showcasing images of your work, a scripted link to a Web page of your choosing, and your email address all for $25 per quarter.
If you do not have a Web page of your own for which to link, being a
Featured Artist includes the provision of a simple Web page of
up to 10 jpg images of your work (Submit at 500 x 375 pixels).
The Arts & Culture Commission of Co Co County Web Directory:
As an MAA member, ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY will display your information and art work on their
directory. Email Dorrie Langley at dblarts@aol.com.
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Trashy Fashion Earth Day 2008
Membership in the MAA is open to all who are interested
in participating, appreciating, and/or observing the practice and process of
creativity in all mediums, especially in the Martinez Community.
Upon application for membership in any of the following
levels, a candidate must submit payment of annual dues which subsequently
become due every January.
Active Member:
These are those who wish to participate actively in MAA membership.
Associate Member:
This is a special category for people who passively support the
basic purpose of the Association.
Patron Member:
A significant contributor confirmed by the Board of Directors and vote
of the Active membership. Patron membership is open to individuals,
organizations, businesses, and professionals providing a supportive interest
in the aims and purposes of the Association.
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Art Scholarship 2005 Winner
Megan Lanen Smith of Alhambra High School
plans to attend Oakland's California College of the Arts. The Martinez Arts Association is more than
honored to help her fulfill her undying ambition to be a photography teacher
by awarding her the Annual MAA
Art Scholarship. Megan’s only way of attending the California
College of the Arts is through aid programs and she is overjoyed to be the recipient of this award.
Megan has worked on such projects as the Student Art & Literary
Magazine, Backroads, Vice President of the AHS Art Club, and local
murals to mention a few. “Photography has had a profound effect
on the world, to touch the emotions for social, political, and environmental
change. That is what I strive for in my own images. It is my passion
to tell a story, real ones through my camera lens.” Congratulations
Megan!
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