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South Hill Artists ✫ December 2025 Newsletter ✫ Issue 80
Let’s celebrate together!
A warm welcome to all current and new SHA members!
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“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that
wonderful state which makes art inevitable.”
~ Robert Henri ~
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As artists, we know that this “wonderful state” is not just about brushes, paint, or paper — it’s about presence. It’s about stepping into a space where curiosity leads, where color and light feel alive, and where our hearts move freely between imagination and creation.
In our art community, we celebrate that state — the quiet moments in the studio, the
laughter shared at workshops, the courage to keep exploring when inspiration flickers. Each of us brings a unique spark to this collective energy, and together we create not just artwork, but connection, discovery, and joy.
As we move through this season, may we all find ourselves more often in that
beautiful, inevitable place where art begins — within us.
Warmly,
Doreen Koch Allen ~
SHA President - South Hill Artists
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Come join the fun!
Our Next Gathering Will Be Our​​
Christmas Potluck Luncheon!
Thursday, December 4, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Share in the joy!
This will be a Christmas Potluck luncheon so please bring a salad, dessert, or your favorite dish to share.
Also, don’t forget to bring a wrapped White Elephant gift for our gift exchange—something fun you already have on hand, like unused art supplies, a craft item, or another creative treasure you no longer need.
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No-cost or repurposed treasures are perfect!
​Date: December 4th, 2025
Time: 11am to 2pm
Place: 16018 232nd St Ct E, Graham, WA
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Be part of the artistic spirit!
Members’ Corner​​
Do you know of an art show, competition, workshop, class, exhibition
or have art supplies for sale that may interest other SHA members?
To include information in the newsletter, please send the
information to the email below by the first of the month.
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The email address that generates the SHA newsletter
is not monitored. Please send email inquiries to:
SHA Membership Information
Membership to South Hill Artists - SHA offers individuals numerous opportunities to create, learn and gather in a supportive and creative atmosphere.
Throughout the year there are scheduled live workshops, where one can
paint and create alongside an experienced professional artist.
Twice per year SHA holds a weeklong art camp workshop in Eatonville, at an affordable cost to its members. Members will receive an email newsletter, announcements, an invitation to join the private SHA Facebook group,
and participate in various social events.
A paid SHA Membership entitles you to participate in all these activities, September through August. Payment of dues is required 30 days prior to participation in art exhibits and shows. SHA members are encouraged to volunteer and support SHA activities, events, and chartered objectives.
Membership dues are $50.00 for the 2025-2026 SHA year.
When joining SHA, please download and fill in the SHA Membership Form.
Send the completed form with your check to the address below.
Membership dues can also be paid at the monthly demo meeting. Current members need to renew their membership in the month of September every year. Also, please update your contact information when
joining or renewing your SHA membership.
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Please Send Your Payment To:
Facebook Group
Our Facebook group is a private group for South Hill Artist members. We should think about using it more to share items that may be of interest to our members. Things to share could be books, artists you have learned about, new project ideas, photos of what you are doing, new art tools or supplies that others might not know about, etc. Think of ways you can contribute to our Facebook group!
Handmade Greeting Cards
SHA is also collecting handmade greeting cards to send to members
who may be going through a difficult time or facing illness.
If you’re able, please consider bringing a few card donations for SHA to have on hand.
Workshop Meetings are Held the 1st Thursday of the Month Excluding:
July ✩ August ✩ December ✩ January
The First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup
412 West Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98371
Please send all correspondence, inquires and payments to the address below:
SHA - South Hill Artists
PO Box 731762
Puyallup, WA 98373-0019
Please Note:
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Posts, information, or details for the website and newsletter
need to be received by the 1st day of the month - to be included that month.
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The email address that generates the SHA newsletter is not monitored.
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