CHANGE

Hello TAWA members and friends,

Change is upon us! Very shortly the look of our website and blog will change with a newly created overhaul. The enhancements will not only make the navigating more user friendly but improve some of the behind the scenes features which makes the management of the website much easier. Some of these features include:

** A fully web-enabled edit feature. What the heck does that mean? (see, I can read your mind) That means that several of us could log-in (provided we have a password) from anywhere in the world and edit or post an article. This will allow us to have more timely articles relating to all of our interesting work.

** GALLERIES ** This is a very nice feature where all paid (current) members of TAWA will have their own profile page complete with images of their work, a brief bio and links to their own personal website, blog or posterous.

** Calendar of Events - Here we will be posting all types of things like Workshop schedules, up-coming shows and their deadlines and for paid (current) members please let us know if you're having an up-coming show at another venue, we'll post it on the calendar, include a story on the main site and update our blog (Talk about coverage!!)

We will be sending out periodic snail mail to our members but this will be on a limited basis. This helps the environment, saves on administrative effort and money for postage. We recognize not everyone can get to a computer but that is a small portion of our membership and to keep dues low we've got to maximize new technology.

One of the main benefits of our organization is that with so many members doing amazing things, the more we capture on our website, the more helpful it is in getting all member work a chance to be seen and admired. Who knows, build some amazing new contacts!

We hope you enjoy the new look. One final note - all current members will be considered grandfathered. Beginning June 1, 2010 all membership renewal is due and that will be our annual renewal date. Members wanting to participate in our upcoming summer shows 'Art & Soul' and/or 'Face Value' will be asked to renew at the time of entry. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Best Regards,

Robert Girandola
President, TAWA