Officers
President
Cindy Makowski has been painting for the last 25 years and teaching for the last 20. In addition to her home studio Cindy travel teaches around the US and Internationally. She also teaches at the NET, the TN APCExpo, and OKC Painting Palooza which in 2023 she and her husband became part owners. In addition to travel teaching she is available for Zoom teaching events. You can learn more about her at www.cindysbrushstrokes.com
Vice President
Judy Nicewicz has been painting and teaching for over 30 years. Judy hosts numerous children's workshops and volunteer events along with classes at her home studio. In 2024 you will find her at OKC Palooza and TN APCExpo. You can find more info on her website www.artbyJudy.net
Secretary
Debbie Linn has recently joined the TEAM family and has been a lifeline for us at our St Simons event the last few years. With her extensive background with computers, communications, and organizational skills we are excited to welcome her to the TEAM !
Treasurer
Diane Foreman is your number one contact for all your conference needs. She makes sure all of our needs are met. She is there for you all year playing a major role planning and organizing our annual event.
Alternate Officer
Este Rayle is TEAM's alternate officer in the event any of us are unable to fulfill our duties, She is however much more than that ! Este possesses an outstanding ability to communicate and cultivate talents in others. Long ago, the art industry recognized her uncanny ability to teach other instructors how to conduct their own classes successfully. Because of this talent, she has been selected to design and conduct Certified Instructors Programs for several companies and organizations. Some of these notable companies are Magic Art Company, Alexander Art, Koh-I-Noor, Grumbacher, and Col Art Americas. Because of her vast knowledge and experience, these and other companies also employ Este to do product testing and trade demonstrations.
Alternate Advisory Officer
Gloria Stegman was the long standing President of TEAM. While retired now from this position as well as teaching, her extensive background in art and education has been a staple for our group. Gloria began teaching in oils in 1980 and has been certified by three different art manufacturers (Alexander Art, Koh-Nor/Grumbacher, and Col/Art/Winsor/Newton)in all mediums. She has taught at all levels from children to adult - beginners to advanced and teachers
Annual Conference
Join us in April for our annual meeting at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simons, Georgia. We offer quality classes in a comfortable and relaxed learning atmosphere. Our goal is to help our teachers and students expand their knowledge of art materials and take that back to their students and friends.
Conference Teachers
Our teachers are versed in all styles of painting mediums and have years of experience at their personal studios as well as the large National conventions. Many of our instructors have international teaching experience as well.
Activities
Activities
While we have classes morning noon and night with group breaks for lunch and dinner, we like to have fun with our Raffles and Auction. The quality Raffle and Auction items on Saturday night are generously donated by the attendees. We auction amongst other items a number of donated paintings from our teachers.