Mount Dora Art League
Member Meeting Agenda
August 15, 2026

1. Call Meeting to Order – Morna Strengholt called the meeting to order at 1:12 pm
2. Thank you to Mount Dora Center for the Arts for the Downtown Gallery Space. Members may
support the Center by joining the Center. Individual memberships start at $50.00.
3. Treasurer Report: -Bob Pearson gave the Treasurer’s report for David Cerratani
Month of July, 2026
Total Income: $3,846.31
Total Pop-Up Space Donations = $1,975.55
Total Raffle Sales = $50.00
Total Donations: $162.00
Total New Members = 3 @ $25 each = $75.00
Total Renewing Members = 1 @ $25 each = $25.00
Total Sales = $1,228.97
Total Sales Commission =$245.79
Total Ornament Sales = $84.00
Total Expenses = $3,419.10
Donation to MDCA = $2,200.00
Total Paid to Artists = $938.18
Misc. Expenses:
– Credit Card = $0
– Program = $75.00
– Model = $75.00
– Music = $75.00
-Supplies = $55.92
Total Cash & Checks Deposited = $1670.60
Total Credit Card Deposits = $1,176.00
(Total $2,846.60)

4. Congratulations to Nicora Gangi on receipt of a $5000 grant from United Arts of Central Florida! She will paint 10 Lake County Waterways celebrating the areas natural beauty.
5. Events:
A. Currently – August 21, 2026 – Eustis Art League Juried Exhibit at the Lake County Museum of Art. Congratulations to artists who won awards in this show: (Members of the Mount Dora Art League are in italics) People’s Choice, Sheila Hedeman; Best is Show, Sheila Hedeman.
Americana Exhibit: Sheila Hedeman, 1st place; Debra Cabrera, 2nd place; Honorable Mentions: Carolyn Hoth; June Long, Michelle Curreri. Fine Arts Exhibit: Korinne Carpino, 1st place; Louise Gardella , 2nd place; Helen Flo Curreri, 3rd place. Honorable Mentions: Mary Ramirez, Sheila Hedeman, Michelle Curreri.
B. August 15 – October 9, 2026. MDCA new exhibit opens. Pressing Matters – Central Florida Print Makers. Opening Reception August 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. MDCA main gallery.
C. August 16, Bravo Paint and Sip Fundraiser at Lakeside Inn. Morna and Elisabeth Ferber are leading. Members are encouraged to attend this fun and worthy cause.
D. August 18, 2026 Model Drawing – 10 am $10 donation for the model. Downtown Gallery 

E. August 25, 2026 Open Studio 10 am (ornament painting or bring what you are working on) –Downtown Gallery

F. August 28, 2026 Christina Smith leading, Paint and Dine at Chamber Baggage Room $85. Contact 321-233-6014.
G. August 28, 2026 Lake County Museum of Art, Art & Autism Show opens. Reception 5p-7p. 213 W. Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778
H. September 10, 2026 Board Meeting – 10am. Downtown Gallery
I. September 11, 2026 Art League Pop Up Show Reception 5p-8p. Downtown Gallery
J. September 19, 2026 Member Meeting. Anita Force Marshall will demo making paper mache pumpkins for our fundraiser and members can make paper mache pumpkins after the meeting. Members can bring newspaper, a plastic grocery bag, curling ribbon, Elmer’s glue to make them.
K. September 24, 2026 Model Drawing $10 am $10 donation for the model. Downtown Gallery
L. September 26, 2026 Frida Event. 11a – 7p in Donnelly Park. No show this year at MDCA.
Rental space available. 10×10 space $100 and 10×20 $185. If you are interested in space, contact MDCA. Members are encouraged bring in any Frida Artwork that they have for the window. Sign up with Morna at member meeting. Sheet will be left on the desk in the gallery for sign ups.
M. Want to display in the window or interested in wall space? Contact Morna 305-395-8724 or Roberta 651-249-0209
N. Plein Air Paint Out – pre register before September 28. Event October 7-17. See https:// mountdoraart.com/plein-air/ for details.
O. September 29, 2026 – Open Studio 10am. Paint paper mache pumpkins. Downtown Gallery.
P. October 1- 31 Paper Mache Pumpkins – fundraiser for Triangle Elementary. Pumpkins will be on sale 10/1 – 10/31. Price: $10.
Q. October 8 – BRA-VO Reception at Lakeside Inn. Hors-devour, gift baskets, canvas and bags on sale, battle of the brushes – 2 canvases with 5 artists doing collaborative paintings that will be auctioned off. Vic and Teri will be playing music. Cost to attend: $35
R. October 24 and 25, Mount Dora Craft Festival, Downtown Mount Dora
S. Lakeside Inn – Gatehouse shows – Anita Force Marshall and Bob Marshall currently showing. Morna, Bob and Roberta will be showing as a group in October.
T. Halloween – Ken Avidor coordinating – 5p-8p .costume party; hand out colored pencils and candy. Exhibiting Artists in the downtown gallery are requested to hang some Halloween related art.
U. Empty Bowls, Paint bowls at Yada Yada Pottery for Fundraiser supporting the Lake Cares Food Pantry. Contact: https://www.yadayadapottery.com/projects-8 or walk in to register.
V. Window for August: Chris Collins member at large
W. Window for September: Frida Artwork plus Norma Bott, member at large
X. Bravo – Take finished artwork to Artisans by September 25th.
Y. Silent Auction – November 13 – December 11 for Ornament Fundraiser. Proceeds will be donated to MDCA Kids Camp. Sale price starts at $20. Bob will make a poster.
6. Members who have not renewed their 2026 membership will be taken off the email list. Members can now renew or join the Art League on the website.
7. Artists teaching classes: Korinne Carpino has classes scheduled at MDCA ,Village Art Workshops and The Art Therapy Place in Mount Dora. ,(https://korinnecarpinoart.com/learn-with-me) Nicora Gangi has oil and watercolor classes scheduled at MDCA . Susan Grogan will be teaching basic and advanced watercolor at MDCA. https://mountdoraart.com/class-schedule/. Any other members
teaching?
8. Lake County Museum of Art – Ileanne has announced her retirement and LCMA is looking for a new Director.
9. Parking Garage Public Arts Program- Bob gave a power point presentation on the Parking Garage Public Arts Program. The Art Competition open to any artist in Lake County. No entry free.
Submissions are accepted October 1 – November 1, 2026. submit 1 – 2 jpg. No themes. Any genre. Artists will be paid an honorarium. Two tier judging process – 3 artists out of area will recommend 30 entries to the public arts commission which will pick 16-20 for display based on quality of the original composition; it’s use of light, color and values; narrative quality; and suitability for public display.

10. New and Renewing Members: Clara de Kleijn introduced herself. She is originally from the Netherlands. Clara’s artwork is current displayed in the gallery. Skye Mason, who is a renewing members, spoke to the group about her work.
Business Meeting Adjourned at 1:44 p.m.
Members enjoyed a presentation by Bob Pearson on Composition