History of RRAFA

I had a struggle moving these photos in, so hope they come through this time. This was an open show 22 years ago . There were four categories with 1st to 3rd, plus Honorable Mention and one Best of Show.

Collaboration by RRAFA Members. About 2018 Connie Janney and the Hoeflers had members submit a flower for a painting. The committee cut out the flowers and pasted them on a large canvas and then coated the art for keeping. Prnts were made for publicity and post cards. The art piece was stuck

Ellen Blaschke with one of her paintings in 2019.

These two should show how the prizes were done.

Until RRAFA started with a website, monthly communication was done by a Newsletter. Technology was not fully accepted yet, so the newsletter was mailed via the USPS. There was also a Telephone committee fo call members when programs, dates, locations changed. Here is a copy of the January 2001 n

JoAnne Henault and Connie Janney, officers for RRAFA. They were enjoying the 2013 annual party with decorations, reindeer antlers and items on the tables. Members usually exchanged a piece of art they had made, original or a print. Fun to get a fellow artist's work at the party. Some are new t