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You cannot be afraid to put your art in the world...
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A Biannual Newsletter"Issue No. 3 - Fall 2011
In Memoriam
ACDFA loses two
extraordinary artists.
Honoring Ed Burgess
and Susan McLain
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Registering for a
Conference 101
A handy checklist and
guide to help you
register for spring
conferences.
Page 2
National Festival
Information, A new
Mission Statement
Get some insight on
changes coming your
way. In addition, say
hello to new members!
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Conferences 20
A glimpse into the
creativity and
excitement from last
year’s conferences.
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From the Executive
Director:
Directory
Contact information for
the Executive
Committee and
Regional Directors
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Baja: Andy Vaca
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Holly Williams, President
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Diane DeFries
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Abby Fiat, Vice-President for
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Amy Ginsburg, Vice-President
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Central: Mary-Jean Cowell
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East-Central: Balinda CraigQuijada
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Jeff Rebudal
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George Staib, Vice-President
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Ahearn
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Lauren Kearns [email protected]
Karen Dearborn, Treasurer
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New England: Terese Freedman
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Brent Schneider, Secretary
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Northwest: Marsha Fay Knight
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Patty Meredith
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Southeast: Angela Gallo
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Newsletter written and edited by George Staib and Diane DeFries