New Exhibits to Open – August 12th – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO

COLLAGE AND ASSEMBLAGE EXHIBITION OPENS AUGUST 12^TH AT THE FOUNDRY ART CENTRE

St. Charles, MO – Assemblage and collage both involve the thoughtful combination of elements to create something new and original. Putting It Together: The Art of Assembling will showcase assemblage and collage pieces alongside one another in Gallery I & II from August 12 – September 23, 2016. Juried by Missouri State instructor and sculptor Kevin Hughes, this new exhibition will open with a reception on Friday, August 12 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. A gallery talk will be given at 5:30pm before the reception begins.

Alongside Putting It Together, Ohio sculptor Nathaniel Foley, award winner from the Foundry Art Centre’s 2014 exhibition Given Form, will exhibit in Gallery III. Foley’s Flight of Obscurity V explores the process, materials, and language of aviation through an installation of dynamic sculptures.

Enjoy food and drinks while chatting with Putting It Together’s participating artists at the opening reception and be sure to head to the mezzanine level to visit with the Foundry Art Centre studio artists. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Both exhibitions will open Friday, August 12 and close Friday, September 23, 2016. Financial assistance for these exhibitions is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

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About the Foundry Art Centre

The Foundry Art Centre is a fine arts gallery overlooking the Missouri River at 520 North Main Center in historic Saint Charles, Missouri. The not-for-profit centre features state-of-the-art exhibition spaces hosting juried exhibitions of national and international artists. The mezzanine level of the FAC features 20 working artist studios where visitors can watch the creative process and interact with local artists. Located along the Grand Hall are a children’s gallery where kids can create and explore different artistic activities, a gallery for emerging artists that doubles as meeting space, and a gift shop featuring local artists. The Grand Hall may be rented for events such as weddings and receptions, as well as corporate events like fundraisers and holiday parties. Hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 10am – 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm, and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm. Admission is free and donations are welcome. For more information, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.