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Official publication of the Society of Decorative Painters
SDP BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Linda Sharp cda President
Pat Marler
Vice President/President Elect
Marge Thompson
Treasurer
Kaye Singer
Immediate Past President
BOARD MEMBERS
Karen Allen
Linda Chaffee
Susan Herr
Toni Hoffer
Susan Phillips
Virginia Sparlin
See page 4 for board member contact information.
SDP PUBLICATIONS TEAM
SDP Decorative Painter Advisory Committee
MAGAZINE DESIGNER
Armstrong Chamberlin Strategic Marketing
Lyndsey Mbawuike,Art Director Carmen Resco, Graphic Designer
DP EDITOR EMERITUS
Mary Jo Leisure mda, tda SDP STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jennifer Arnold (ext. 109)
jennifer@decorativepainters.org
MANAGER, EDUCATION & EVENTS
Miho Halsey (ext. 121)
miho@decorativepainters.org
MANAGER, MEMBER SERVICES
Nadeya Lassley (ext. 104)
nadeya@decorativepainters.org
EDUCATION AND EVENT ASSISTANT
Alli Arnold (ext. 105)
alli@decorativepainters.org
ADVERTISING SALES
SDP Headquarters
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(316) 269-9300
THE DECORATIVE PAINTER
Issue Date: March 2019
Volume XLIV/Spring
The Decorative Painter is published quarterly. Printed in the USA
PUBLISHER
Society of Decorative Painters 1220 E. First St.
Wichita, KS 67214-3907
(316) 269-9300 / fax (316) 269-9191 Email: sdp@decorativepainters.org www.decorativepainters.org
PRINTER
Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO USA
ON THE COVER
Sunflower Basket
Sandy McTier
Photos/Steve Gerig
Conference and Board of Director photos by SDP staff and members.
President’s Letter
Dear fellow SDP members,
2019 is already well underway with many new and exciting things coming your way. The New Year is always a time to reflect, regroup and maybe even re- invent yourself. Setting new goals pushes us forward and gives us direction and new energy, leading to fresh, creative ideas. Have you set new goals for 2019?
There are many places to gather inspiration and one is through membership in SDP. Looking through The Decorative Painter, did you notice the new, fresh, clean look? I hope you are enjoying the magazine, not only for the projects, but for the inspiration and educational information it contains. Another way to
gather inspiration is joining a chapter and taking classes both in person and online. Have you checked out the SDP Online Video Library? New videos are added monthly by some of your favorite artists, and you can paint with them in the comfort of your own home for free – yes, free – as they are a benefit of your SDP membership. Check them out! Don’t forget to take advantage of member discounts, which help offset the cost of your dues.
Another way is to attend a Conference. It’s always a time of inspiration for me just being around other creatives. So...now is the time to make plans for attending Party in the Heartland in Wichita, May 13-18, 2019, where you’ll have an opportunity to paint with your favorite teachers, meet new friends and catch up with old friends that you may see only once a year at Conference. It’s a very special time! We have five Special Events planned especially for you. More information can be found in the insert included with your magazine. View projects online, download the catalog or request a printed copy from Amazon. All classes and the Expo will be held at the Hyatt so make your reservations now. And...you won’t want to miss the ribbon cutting at the After Party on Saturday evening for the Grand Opening of our museum showcasing art pieces acquired from the National Museum in Atlanta.
It has been a full year. We’ve experienced many challenges and changes
in our efforts to ensure that SDP moves forward. The future is bright, and you can be a part of it. This issue includes information on candidates who are running for office. Please review the information and if you can’t attend the annual meeting at Conference, be sure to mail in your absentee ballot by March 29, OR, for the first time ever, you can watch the annual meeting on Facebook and cast your vote online. This is your opportunity to have a voice in the future of your Society!
Wishing you the best in all your creative endeavors in 2019. Sincerely,
Linda Sharp cda
SDP President, 2018-19
MISSION
We are a global community for painters and aspiring artists to share ideas, develop skills and participate in a fun, creative environment. We recognize diversity and excellence in all styles of painting.
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