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History • Officers • Membership Info • Scholarships • Directions to Gallery
HCAA was formed in 1969 by a small group of local artists and, in 1971, received its charter as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. In 1974, the group opened a gallery in Montrose, established classes, and held the first of many sidewalk shows. Benevolent programs were set up and included scholarships to local high school graduates for college-level art studies. In 1975, HCAA relocated to Bellaire and developed a lasting relationship with the Bellaire Chamber of Commerce. Together, they continue to sponsor the annual Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival.
TODAY, HCAA has over 200 members and offers adult and children's classes taught by local artists, as well as workshops taught by Nationally-recognized instructors. Support is offered to members in the form of gallery shows and open competitions. Vistors are welcome at HCAA's monthly meetings, held the second Friday of each month. For details, click on Meetings/Shows/Events in the menu to the left.
2009 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
President, Jerrie Powell • 1st Vice-President, Rosario Wilson • 2nd Vice-President, Caroline Ratliff • 3rd Vice-President, Jerry Bitner • Administrative Director, Jerrie Powell • Secretary, Peggy Beard • Corresponding Secretary, Myrrh Haslam • Assistant Secretary, Bob Peterson • Co-Treasurers, Jo Mullendore, Mary Ann Dean • Member at Large, Marion Howard
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS/FEES:
Student $40
Regular $50
Patron $100 and up
Corporate $1000 and up
Underwriter $5000 and up
Members may purchase supplies and books at a 25% discount and will receive a monthly newsletter. Patrons are listed in the Directory. Corporate Members are listed in the Directory and the monthly newsletter. Underwriters are listed in both publications and have signage in our Gallery.
Make checks payable to HCAA and mail to HCAA Membership, 5202 Bissonnet, Bellaire, TX 77401-3910.
SCHOLARSHIPS • HCAA provides one or more $1,000 annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will major in art in college. Applicants are reviewed and selected by high school art faculty. In 2006, 2007, and 2008, the Lajos Markos Art Foundation joins HCAA in sponsoring two annual scholarships.
DIRECTIONS TO HCAA GALLERY:
From West Loop 610 south, turn west onto Bissonnet and proceed to 5202 Bissonnet which will be on right.
From Hwy 59, turn south onto Chimney Rock, turn left onto Bissonnet. 5202 Bissonnet will be on left.
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