Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter – Volume 3: Issue 42 – October 2015

Presented by the Wind Symphony. Tickets are $12.   Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 pmMore Information> 

A Free Performance on Friday, October 23rd at 5:30 pmMore Information> 

The River City Players follies, featuring Carol Burnett’s The Old Folks. Auditions are for males and females over 21. They are looking for Variety Acts – music, magic, comedy, juggling – whatever you do, bring it! (& please bring your own music/player/etc. They will not have instruments or sound equipment available at auditions).   They will also be casting “couples” to perform their versions of Molly and Bert (Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman’s class “OLD FOLKS” skits) between the variety acts. Contact rwhitlow@semo.edu if you are interested.   Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 pmPost any questions to the River City Players Community Theatre fb page>

Ste. Genevieve art galleries offer visitors the opportunity to view the works of local and regional artists displaying a variety of art forms. Many businesses in the Historic District participate by extending their store hours during the Fourth Friday Art Walk. Start your tour at the Welcome Center where you can view two important art collections, as well as pick up a map to the galleries. Refreshments are served at various locations.   Bring your friends and enjoy a leisurely stroll among the shops, restaurants, and art galleries of downtown Ste. Genevieve.   Friday, October 23 from 6:00 – 9:00 pmMore Information> 

A guest recital will be performed by Jody Graves, piano. Tickets are $10.   Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 pm  More Information> 

If you want to develop or launch your creative business, this workshop is for you. Alice Layton, director of education at The Mission Center L3C, will use the lean canvas business plan model to explain how to discover your customer and your market the same way entrepreneurs do. $10 in advance, $15 at the door.   Monday, October 26 from 7:00 – 9:30 pmMore Information> 

Four artists will be selected to provide a work of art for exterior display at each of four fire stations located in the City of Blue Springs. Art may be traditional sculpture or whimsical in nature. The “Firefighter Spirit” exhibit will open on April 1st and run through October 3rd of 2016. In the past, at least one artwork has been purchased from each exhibition to remain in the City as permanent art.More Information> 

Any work involving viewer interaction is welcome for submission; that which involves audience manipulation or involvement for the piece’s creation or enjoyment, or work that gains significance or emotional resonance by being touched or handled- without white museum gloves. Preference will be given to work that relates to traditional craft practices, but all media will be considered. All emerging and professional artists 18 and over may apply. All media will be considered including book arts, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, mixed media, video, and installation. At Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Juror: Emily Zilber.More Information> 

Art Saint Louis presents Creatures, a juried exhibition featuring artworks about creatures – real or imagined. All explorations of this theme are invited. Artworks in all media, techniques and styles are encouraged. Open to artists 21 years of age and older living in the St. Louis, Missouri region and surrounding 200-mile radius. $35 Entry Fee for Non-Members. Jurors: Heather Woodson and Charles Houska.More Information> 

The parks department and the Foundry Art Centre are once again holding the annual Paint Your County Parks competition. Missouri and Illinois residents, 18 years and older, are invited to participate in our painting competition that highlights and showcases the beauty of St. Charles County Parks. Artists participating may use watercolors, oils, gouache or acrylics to create a painting of scenes from any of our 11 St. Charles County Parks currently open to the public. Participants must complete their painting August 1 through October 31. Once the painting is completed and a digital file is submitted, entries will be introduced to the Juror. Thursday, November 12th, artists must bring their painting (and an easel for display) to the Foundry Art Centre for a Reception Ceremony and official Jurying.More Information> 

This absurdly fun challenge is somewhere between an art project, a puzzle, and a game. You’ll stretch your creative muscles and discover hidden talents and new abilities. You’ll think and work in entirely unexpected ways! Mystery Build is about being resourceful and inventive. You’ll be amazed what you can make with this wide assortment of resources and lots of imagination. Share your creation by uploading images and/or videos by 10/20/2015 and compete for big cash awards!More Information>

Monthly Art Program celebrating an artist’s birthday and style of art. October artist is Crockett Johnson (Harold and the Purple Cray on). The Technique will be a one-line design. Ages 6-8, registration required.   Wednesday, October 21 from 4:00 – 5:00 pmMore Information>

Each of Jim’s concerts is an active sing-along and clap-along event.  He bangs out energetic rhythms on his banjo while everyone claps, jumps, dances and even sneezes along.  The concert is filled with songs and stories from Jim’s award-winning recordings and books for young children.  Space is limited. Pick up your free tickets at the Youth Services desk. Program in the Geraldine Hirsch meeting room.  (LSTA grant-funded)   Friday, October 23 from 7:00 – 8:00 pmMore Information>