Dear Moss Society Members,

Welcome! This is the September 2021 Moss Society newsletter.

Pat Moss News

Pat’s Fall Show Season begins this weekend with a stop in Mathews, Virginia for the unveiling of a new print and trivet created especially for the Mathews Historical Museum. The pieces share the same title which is The Light Shines On. The first of 4 pieces being created to support the mission of the museum, this piece features the recently restored New Point Comfort Light. She will be at the museum for the release to sign prints on September 11th from noon until 4 pm. To purchase either of these pieces, you will need to contact the museum at mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com or stop by 198 Main St. Mathews.

Having been a resident of Mathews County for years, Pat said that she thoroughly enjoyed creating this piece. The Light Shines On celebrates the restoration of the New Point Comfort Lighthouse. The print will sell for $60 and the trivet is $20, with a portion of the proceeds to go to the museum.

Moss Society News

This year’s Moss Society fundraising print for the Moss Foundation, Regal Gentleman, has been a huge success. We are pleased to report that over 250 prints have been sold. The special pricing of $50 for Society members ends on September 30th, so if you are contemplating a print purchase you will need to place an order before then. Please note that starting October 1st, Regal Gentleman will become available for purchase through the Moss dealer network and online at pbuckleymoss.com for $60.

Regal Gentleman, Giclée on paper, IS: 8-1/8 x 5-1/2 ins.

The Moss Society is planning a trip to Sicily in May of 2022. This is such good news! Pat Moss has a family connection there and she is excited to share it with us. We have been recently advised that current Italian Covid prevention guidelines for group travel will limit the group size to 25 people. As the trip develops, we will keep you updated in this newsletter as well as Pat’s weekly newsletter.

Pat Moss and family from visit to Sicily in 2009.

Moss Foundation News

In recent years the Harbison and Cary Scholarships were discontinued due to the exhaustion of funds. However, each of these accounts held some residual funds. It was the expressed wish of former Moss Society leaders that a final award be given. The Foundation Board is pleased to introduce you to Anna Strong, recipient of the Cary-Harbison Award. Anna’s credentials are impressive, but the Board was really taken with Anna’s responses to the essay questions on the application. Here they are.

1. Select 3 words that best describe you and provide evidence and examples of these qualities.

“I don’t let challenges stop me from achieving my goals. I love art so I taught myself. I have also been very persistent in school. It would have been easy for me to blame my struggles on my dyslexia but I work hard. I also have compassion for people and animals. While taking photographs at the park, I noticed a kitten stuck up in a tree, I would not leave until I got the kitten down. Loyalty is also a trait that I have. I am very loyal to my friends and family and I stay true to my values.”

2. Explain your specific learning disability, how it has challenged you, specific strategies you have used to cope, and the effects it has had on your life.

“I have dyslexia and it’s hard for me to read because the word seems to float around and I can’t see the punctuation. It also affects my math because of place value and sequencing. It takes me longer to complete assignments so I have to carefully manage my time. I also have teachers print out papers for me so I can highlight them as reading on a laptop is difficult for me. I often feel like I am not smart because I have a hard time remembering what I’ve learned. I love that art has helped me be successful and creative.”

3. Where do you intend to go to school and why there? How do you plan to use your artistic talent? (What do you see yourself doing in 10 years with your art?)

“I am going to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Saint Francis University in visual arts education because of my passion for art as well as my passion for helping others learn. I would teach art is not only about painting pictures, but capturing a part of your mind and expressing you thoughts in creative ways. I would make sure that my students feel confident in their abilities to create, no matter their skill level. Teaching a student to express themselves and to have confidence in themselves is one of the best ways I can give back as an educator.”

A sample of Anna Strong’s artwork that was submitted with her application. Anna’s credentials are strong and the Foundation Board is excited to help this extraordinary young person further her education and look forward to hearing about her progress.

The Moss Foundation’s Children’s Booth is still on at this time for Waynesboro’s Annual Fall Foliage Festival. Office manager Mary Morgan and her team of volunteers will be having the children use fabric paint to decorate headbands. The Fall Barn Show and Gallery Open House is that weekend too, so there will be wonderful things to see and do. The 2021 Foundation Raffle Quilt will be on display in one of the booths outside the gallery located at 329 West Main St.

Collectors Corner

For Sale:

Heartland Spring (’98), sold out, #363/563, signed in pencil by Pat. Triple matted and framed (35” x 28”). $450 plus shipping.

Contact Beth A. Brooks at brooksbe@comcast.net or 773-612-7224

For Sale:

Untitled original painting, 1978. Man and woman. 26 x 34-1/4 ins. $8,000.

Untitled original painting, very early work. Amish girl holding doll. 9 x 12 ins. $400.

Set of two untitled original paintings. One-Amish boy holding milk can; two-girl hold kettle of apples, framed together. 17 x 16 ins. $700

All originals are professionally framed.

Contact Tina Viar at tinabell@ntelos.net.

For Sale:

27 years’ worth of Society brooches. $999 or best offer.

Contact Trena Bolyard at ray2trena@aol.com

For Sale:

Set of 23 Moss Society Membership pins, years 1989 thru 2011. Valued at $1,150, asking $700 or Best Offer.

Contact Sally Gobrecht at 717-476-8759 or
email: mimito4@comcast.

For Sale:
Rare etching (Sold Out 7/92): Colonial Wayside Inn. It is signed under glass: “P Buckley Moss 1991”and is numbered 64/99. The work measures inside the matt 22”H X 25”W; the overall dimension is: 35” H X 39”W. The striking work features the image of the famous Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts in wintertime. It has been displayed in dim light in a smoke free home. $2,750.00 or best offer. Delivery not included.
Framed P. Buckley Moss original watercolor. Image features Pat's classic Plain children; a girl on a swing with two little boys hanging on for dear life. The frame features gold, ridged, wooden molding. Overall dimensions, 13 x 17 1/2 ins.; dimensions inside matting, 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 ins. Painting has been registered with the P. Buckley Moss Museum. Will accept $999.00 or highest offer above that amount. Shipping and insurance are additional.
Contact Carol and Frank Stover at 262-949-1440 or
e-mail: cjgstover@aol.com.

For Sale:

Country Chorus ('93), triple matted and framed. $1,100 plus shipping.