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WEBSITE NEWS NOW

WE are now in the process of updating all member portfolios and building profiles for those members that do not have their artwork posted on the website. Please submit your profile documents as soon as possible.

Download the Member Profile submission form to your computer now. If your browser has a recent version of the PDF Plugin, it may display this file in a browser window, in which case you will need to download it manually from that page.

A database has now been established to streamline operations off and online.

During the first week of October 2008 all residual portfolios from the previous version of the site will no longer be linked to the MEMBERS index page for technical reasons.

This means the older, obsolete member profiles will not be used going forward. If you are a member who has not submitted a new profile and supporting materials in the past six months, you need to update your membership record to establish the PSA standard for a professional presence in the gallery, which will also display your art in a significantly more attractive manner than before.

The website committee will be happy to assist you in this process. Those members without digital files and/or a computer, should contact Mark Smollin after September 4th to make an appointment for assembling the information at the ArtScapE Gallery, 626 584 3997.


SITE RENOVATION

Programming has now begun to establish a database of Members, present and past, and other contact resources.

Old member portfolios are linked to the new Members page, changing the navigation menu. Click the "BACK" button on your browser to return to the MEMBERS page, or click Members Home button at the bottom of the page.

1] We now create a public presentation of the Society that is Internet competitive and adds content to attract art buyers and new members. To accomplish this task, the Board will be required to update its policies and gather content that does not exist at this time. Please help. We could really use some help. Special appeal to our long-term members who may have some first hand knowledge of Former Members.

2] There is a New Exhibition Policy including standards for Exhibits on the Website FYI, which also describes a new process for Member Profile submissions concerning all Members. We ask that you prepare your portfolio and text with care to comply with this standard, which includes proper file naming, and the order of information presented, usually date first, no commas between city and state. Photographers need to indicate the type of prints they are selling. The website committee cannot afford the time to correct your profile document., so please read it carefully and do your best. You cannot use any previous versions of your resume "as is," but the information can be copied and edited accordingly. Note that there is no formatting of text allowed in the profile document and it should only contain plain text and returns.

3] David Johnson, our historian is constructing histories for our Founding Members and could probably use some help from those who have knowledge or time to share.

4] The basic site design has been completed. This new approach is flexible, adding new features and capabilities. PSA will have to set standards for these features that are manageable.

5] Basic Site Requirements include the following:
• Offering upscale Member Portfolios with art for sale
• Developing a marketing plan and supporting materials
• Posting a history of PSA beginning with the Founding/Charter Members
• Posting Our Exhibition Record
• Posting a Record for Past Members
• Increased email communications between Members and the Website Committee
• Creating new exhibition opportunities and forming new business relationships
• Acknowledging Our Supporting Organizations
• Acknowledging Special Contributions of Members
• Attracting New Members
• Accepting Donations/Dues/Entry Fees Online
• Creating an Online Store (last on the list)

 
Web Editor/Web Chairperson: Mark Smollin : 626 584 3997