MEETINGS | Boerne Visual Artist

Monthly Members Meetings

Second Thursdays, 11:00am - 1:30pm

(11:00am - Social/Set Up; 11:30am-1:30pm - Program/Take Down)

Community Room at the Patrick Heath Public Library

451 N Main St, Boerne, TX

Gustave Klimt:
A Master Artist Deep Dive

Presented by Virginia Floyd

“The Kiss” is one of the most famous paintings in history, joining the "Mona Lisa" and "The Scream" as one of those images which have become cultural icons and endlessly reproduced. Klimt, therefore, can be considered one of history’s most well-known artists. But despite The Kiss’s incredible fame, much of Klimt’s other works and styles remain less well known. Join us for an exploration of the unknown career and works of Gustav Klimt.

Thursday, March 12

Virginia is an oil painter whose work focuses primarily on landscapes. As the wife of a U.S. Air Force officer, she and her family relocated frequently throughout his career before eventually settling in Austin. There, she worked in a brokerage firm for 30 years until her retirement. While still working full-time, Virginia discovered her passion for painting and began taking evening oil painting classes at the Laguna Gloria Art School in Austin. What began as a creative outlet soon became a serious pursuit. In 2011, she and her husband moved to San Antonio to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She continued studying through lessons and workshops, and credits several workshops with Nancy Bush as a significant influence on the development of her painting style. Virginia later partnered with several friends to open Gallery 195 on Main Street in Boerne, which they successfully operated for seven years.

Tips for
Content Creation

Presented by Connie Clark

Whether you're creating content for your artist statement, biography or social media posts, it is important to ensure your message is succinct, powerful and engaging.

Thursday, April 9

Connie assists her clients with creating compelling content. She began her writing journey with the weekly column in the Boerne Starabout arts in the hill country in 2011. Writing articles about people in Kendall County and covering government news for Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, and Bulverde/Spring Branch for the Hill Country Weekly allowed her to expand her knowledge of the area and connect with dozens of decision-makers, personalities and organizations. She was the editor of Boerne Lifestyle Magazine for three years. She now writes grants for nonprofits, industry blogs for clients, resumes for college graduates, and articles for print media. Lately, Connie has been proofreading and editing authors' manuscripts.