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Join the South Dakota Artists Network

South Dakota Artists Network (SDAN ... we say "sedan") is a community of artists supporting individual creative expression. We organize retreats, exhibitions and other programs to offer networking for all types of artists, writers and performers. Current membership comprises approximately 90 artists, administrators or aficionados from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and beyond.

SDAN membership includes access to membership lists, attendance at fall and spring retreats, as well as participation on SDAN projects such as the website and other programs. We are in the development stages of a statewide artists brochure.

Our website is one of the most popular features of SDAN membership. Website members get gallery pages to input images and information. You can now sign up for 2009. Please fill in appropriate areas on the membership form.

Member applications can be sent to: SDAN, c/o Ruth Napier, Treasurer 6512 Woodrow St., Rapid City, SD 57703. Please scroll down the page for the membership application form.
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Message from Ruth Napier, Membership:

SDAN is able to hold their dues at the same rate this year. Membership will be $10. Web sites will be $30 to set up a new site, $20 to maintain following years. All dues are due NOW.

No, there was not a retreat or get-together last year as there was not enough interest. Most of our membership stated they were members for the website and the newsletters.

Following your interests SDAN is going to:
1. Rebuild the web site. Bring it up to 2010. -- New colors. -- More appealing, and easier to use. --Maybe artists listed as East and West River--Take out sections not used. --Not be slave to advertisers for junk not pertaining to our group.

DO YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE COVERED - CHANGED - OR ADDED? Please let me know!

- Ruth Napier

Print this whole page, fill in form and send. Or cut and paste entry form into your preferred text editing program, then print and send.

South Dakota Artists Network
(SDAN) Membership Application

Name__________________________
Address________________________
City____________________________
State_______ Zip_________________
Phone_________________________
Email_________________________
Website_______________________
Artistic Discipline____________________

$10 Basic Membership Fee
(Jan-Dec)_______
$30 New Website Member Fee (new only)
$20 Website Annual Renewal Fee
Total Enclosed $_____________

Make checks payable to the South Dakota Artists Network or SDAN.
Send form and check to -
Ruth Napier, Treasurer
6512 Woodrow St.
Rapid City, SD 57703
605-393-1656
 

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SDAN Summer 08 Retreat
June 13, 14, 15
Howard, SD
Hostesses: Beth Prostrollo (528-6610), Jo Meyer (772-5596), Dee Remacle

It was decided by those in attendance that one (1) meeting a year would be enought. We would try and hold this meeting in the summer - off school time - as several members are teachers. No time, place or agenda was set. It was discussed that a central location may be better with the high price of gas.

Tim Stefanich, Environmental Engineer, and Steve Randall, City Planner show you how to construct and decorate your very own rain barrel to use on your lawn or garden. (click to access YouTube site, then click again to start video...)


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SDAN 2010 Retreat?
Date?
Place?
Host?

As you can see, we don't have anything organized for this year's annual Retreat/Workshop. And the response to Ruth's recent request for member opinions and suggestions has not been the best. Is there a lack of interest or motivation? Let's find out.

Those current SDAN members (paid up) who can, will be asked to attend an 'organizational meeting' in Chamberlain to discuss, decide and then vote on what the future holds for SDAN as a viable organization for South Dakota Artists... no holds barred... time and place to be announced.

Be thinking about it. Thanks.