Mount Dora Art League
Member Meeting Minutes
June 21, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

1. Morna Strengholt, President, called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
2. Morna thanked MDCA for the ability to continue to use the gallery space for the Pop Up
show and other MDAL activities.
3. Treasurer’s Report – David Cerretani gave the report for May:
$1400 donated for pop up gallery space
$1551 Pop Up Show Sales
$3036.64 Bank Balance
Top Sellers – Leslie Harris, Cheryl Lynn Looker, Bruce Hitchens, Morna Strengholt
There are 5 new members
4. Review of upcoming Events
1. June 28 – Create Conservatory event postponed to October 4
2. June 22 – Modeste Market at Lakeside Inn 10-4, Plein air painting at the Gatehouse
begins at 9 a.m.
3. June 26 – Model Drawing at MDCA Gallery 10 – noon
4. July 15 – Art League Board meeting 11 a at MDCA Gallery
5. July 19 – Member Meeting at MDCA Gallery. 1-3. Charles Carpino – Photography
presentation
6. August 2 – MDCA grand opening in new location. Show of permanent collection.
7. Early Fall – MDAL mural painting on restroom wall – sunset park
1. Discussion – need to present a plan for a mural at the City Commissioners meeting
7/22. Commission responsible for Art is Tom Decker. Page Jackson discussed the
concept is in recognition of the vendors at the Farmers Market. Meeting scheduled
for July 1 at 10 a.m. at MDCA gallery for all artists interested in participation.
Invitation will be extended to Tom Decker to attend to learn more about what they
have in mind. Link to Public Arts Commission: https://ci.mount-
dora.fl.us/406/Public-Arts-Commission
8. MDAL Fall and Winter Show – potential dates October 24 – November 21. TBD if this
will be held in MDCA’s new uptown gallery space or if it will be in the center of the
current pop up gallery space.
9. Ornament Fundraiser – Discussion about it being held November 22 during “light up
Mount Dora” event. Artists may choose to participate in decorating ornaments which
will be auctioned with the proceeds donated to Kids Camp.
5. Pop Up Show will continue in July. There are several wall spaces available. Price is $15 per
linear foot. The most common space open is 5” at a cost of $75.00. Participating artists
must work in the gallery three 3 hour shifts per month. If interested, please contact Morna

or Bob. The pop up show is open 7 days a week from 11a – 5p. The last reception was
attended by greater than 60 people with art sales made. The next reception is scheduled
for July 11 (2nd Friday of the month) from 5p – 8p. All artists are invited. NOTE: Morna
Announced MDAL commission on sales has been reduced to 15% effective June 1, 2025.
6. Morna provided an update on Artisans of Mount Dora.
1. They are seeking a Treasurer. Contact Artisans if interested.
2. Morna is leading the BRAVO fundraiser again this year. 6”x6” canvas artwork will again
be created by local artists and auctioned off. Net proceeds are donated to help local
residents with the costs of breast cancer screening, treatment and after care.
7. Melinda Hamsher offered free children’s art supplies and holiday decorating supplies to
members.
8. The business meeting adjourned at 1:28 p.m. on a motion from Bob Pearson, seconded by
Marie Hammering.
9. An education presentation and demonstration was provided by Artist, David Hunter from
Winter Park. David demonstrated the process to make an etching which was enjoyed by all.

Respectfully Submitted,
Korinne Carpino
Member

Kids Art Camp at the Mt Dora Center for the Arts is looking for volunteers to help in July. Contact Mount Dora Center for the Arts at (352) 383-0880.