Category: Newsletters
Form Follows Function – Call For Art – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
View in browser Forward to a friend ENTER YOUR WORK BY MARCH 21 May 6 – June 17, 2016 Opening Reception | May 6, 5:30pm – 8:00pm | Free Juror | Damon McIntyre “Form follows function” is the principle that the form art takes should be based upon its intent […]
Missouri Fiber Artists Conference – April 16, 2016 – St. Louis, MO
A marvelous fiber marketplace is being sponsored by Missouri Fiber Artists in conjunction with its 2016 conference. On Saturday, April 16, the MoFA Marketplace will take place from 8:30 am to 5 pm at the Holiday Inn, 10709 Watson Road, Saint Louis, MO 63127. The Marketplace is open to all. Please share this information with […]
Upcoming Workshops – Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
ANATOMY OF A CONTRACT Monday, March 14, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Although many of us still prefer to conduct our business on a handshake, vague verbal agreements can result in ugly misunderstandings. In addition to covering contract basics, this interactive session will help you sharpen your negotiation skills. Instructor: Attorney Mason McBride. And we’ll hear […]
Photographing Wildflowers – April 23rd – Paint St. Louis
Getting Up-Close and Personal With Wildflowers and Nature Photographing nature, and wildflowers in particular, is both a fun and sometimes a challenging endeavor. The fun part is capturing bright and colorful subject matter and having the opportunity to see the world up close and very personal. The challenge is getting sharp and in […]
Flashback – Call For Art – Soulard Art Gallery – St. Louis, MO
Hello folks! Time is ticking….tick..tick…tick…..tick….our next show “FLASHBACK” is coming!! We have an open call for artwork on our website, go check it out, maybe you have a masterpiece you think would be great for this show, maybe you have an idea an want to create something for this show!! Either way we would love […]
Missouri Artists On Main – March Classes
Missouri Artists on Main 321 So. Main St. Charles, Mo 63301 636-724-1260 March Classes/Workshops March 8 -Portrait Drawing with Master Artist, Adam Long! You can draw faces that look like real people. Learn the basics of capturing a person’s likeness. You can do it with a […]
New Work – Dan Burleson
US Flag basket illusion plate from maple 13” diameter with 1/8” reed woven around the edge […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Art Spectacular at the Carillon – Springfield, IL
Art Spectacular at the Carillon – Sept. 10-11, 2016. Springfield, IL www.carillon-rees.org/events/art-spectacular Dear Artist, This is a reminder …. if you want to participate in a juried fine art fair featuring original artwork that is known for its quality, is highly respected, is one of the best ‘little’ fine art fairs in Central Illinois […]
Lake Studio of the Arts – March 2016 Newsletter
LAKE STUDIO FOR THE ARTS March, 2016 From the Director, Please pardon the unformatted and plain version of the Newsletter this month. Because I was tardy pulling it together, Tina Campbell could not format it this months, as she has gone to be with her father in the hospital in Kansas City. Lila Rudolph has […]
Fresh Gallery – First Friday Art Walk – Springfield, MO
First Friday is right around the corner for April, 2016. At Fresh Gallery, we normally like to highlight an artist during the First Friday festivities. This month, we are doing something fun and exciting. We are featuring area artists who have graced our gallery with their work! Fresh Gallery is thrilled to host our annual […]
Springfield Regional Art Council – March 2016 Newsletter
SRAC CORPORATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MARCH 4, 2016 ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION Wrench in the Works by Jesse Schwartz Spring Forward opens at The Creamery Arts Center Opening Reception: Friday, March 4, 5:00 to 8:00pm The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) invites […]
Workshop – Photographing the Edges of the Night – Paint St. Louis
Stan Musial Bridge with St Louis skyline reflecting in the Mississippi River . TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS AT NIGHT & UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS Shooting “in the dark” can be really fun, exciting, and create incredibly dramatic images. There’s something magical about photographs taken at dusk, at night and under inclement weather conditions. […]
Craft Alliance – Newsletter March 2016
Mar 7th – 13th Artist-In-Residence Application Deadline Extended! Deadline to apply: April 1, 2016 Now accepting applications for residencies beginning September 2016 Media requirements: Fiber, Clay, Small Metals, Woodturning The Artist-in-Residence program supports emerging and mid-career artists who want to develop their art in a collaborative, community based arts center. We provide professional development and resources based […]
The Blooming Artists Project
The Blooming Artists Project connects student artists with master artists from the St. Louis area. Students in 3 -12 created works of art in their classroom and submitted their photos and statements. Master artists who have made a name for themselves and have influenced art within our community are invited to select a student’s piece and […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Pierce City Arts Festival
Dear artists, The 8th annual Pierce City Arts Festival will be here before we know it! We hope you plan to participate. All details are on the application. When? Saturday May 14, 2016 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., wine tasting garden 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where? Pierce City South Park, behind St. Mary’s Church […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri – March 2016 – Volume 4 Issue 9
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 4: Issue 10 March 9, 2016. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol. 4: Issue 9 In this Issue: First Friday Recap & People’s Choice Award Epic Art Auction Arts Out & About Calls for Artists Subliminal: Hidden Messages […]
Painting Plein Air Watercolor with Spencer Meagher – Paint St. Louis
Saturday & Sunday, May 21-22, 2016 In this fun workshop we will experience the city as an artist. Each student will be painting a variety of urban subject matter, buildings, trees, cars, and busy street scenes. The workshop will consist of a balanced mix of demonstrations and students creating and refining their own paintings. […]
Living Arts Studio Benefit – Maplewood, MO
The Love For Art is in The Air and We Are Celebrating! Please join us this upcoming Valentine’s Day at the Side Project in Maplewood from 4-6:30 for a silent-auction fundraiser benefiting Living Arts studio. We will be auctioning off artwork from our artist members as well as other local artists. Each ticket will […]
Hannibal Art Council – February News 2016
HAC EVENTS FRIENDS. FUN. SPIRITS. No painting experience required! A few spots opened up… call before 5:00 ABSTRACT WAVE 12”x 12” Acrylic Painting on Canvas Instructor: Brenda Beck Fisher Thursday, February 4 6-8 p.m. The next 2 are filling up fast… MISTY SILHOUETTE 12”x 12” Acrylic Painting on Canvas Instructor: Brenda […]
Open Juried Show – Fresh Gallery – Springfield, MO
Fresh Gallery is thrilled to announce the 2016 Open Juried Show Competition. This is a juried competition opened to all artists 18 years of age and older in the region. Each artist can submit up to two entries in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastels, photography, textiles, ceramics, wood, sculpture or jewelry. Works submitted must have […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri – Vol 4 Issue 3
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 4: Issue 5 February 3, 2016. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol. 4: Issue 5 In this Issue: First Friday with the Arts: COOKIE SPREE! Galleries Friends of the Arts Children’s Arts Festival Arts Out & About Calls for Artists […]
Cherry Creek Art Festival – Call for Artists
Apply Now! www.callforentry.org Deadline: Friday, March 11th This is your chance to secure a $5000 commission and a chance at the $10,000 grand prize including a jury-exempt invitation to exhibit at the 2017 Cherry Creek Arts Festival! Challenge to Artists: This is your opportunity to express the idea of innovation through the discipline of your […]
New mobile art app – ArtLoupe
Have you discovered ArtLoupe? Now’s your chance! Art Saint Louis invites our MySLART.org friends to join us in beta testing our new mobile app. ArtLoupe is a mobile-to-mobile publishing, discovery and sales tool for creators and consumers of visual art.ArtLoupe connects artists and art lovers. On ArtLoupe, artists may publish, share and sell original works via social […]
Should Art be Priced on Your Website? – Art Business Institute
Should Art be Priced on Your Website? Posted: 01 Feb 2016 04:00 AM PST This excerpt is taken from ABI’s new e-course “Pricing Strategies for Artists & Makers” now available through CraftOnlineUniversity. Course runs through February 8, 2016. In general, if you have an art website, we recommend that yes, you should have […]
Why Choose Wholesaling as a Business Model? – Art Business Institute
Why Choose Wholesaling as a Business Model? Posted: 03 Feb 2016 04:00 AM PST Why do artists choose to wholesale their work? Here are seven reasons why you might want to consider it. Artists who wholesale their handmade work to retailers are entering a marketplace that helps sustain their businesses in the long […]
8 Ways to Build Credibility into Your Art Website – Art Business Institute
8 Ways to Build Credibility into Your Art Website Posted: 08 Feb 2016 04:00 AM PST Professional presentation will make a great first impression and help you gain traction. Here’s how to start. People who buy art or fine craft don’t want to buy from amateurs – they want to buy from artists who […]
Queen of the Prairie Art Festival – Call For Artists
We have a new date and will be holding the festival in conjunction with the International Scott Joplin Ragtime Music Festival. The new date is Saturday, June 4, 2016. This is a great opportunity as the Joplin Festival draws people from all over the world. Last year we had visitors from Italy, England, Japan, Canada […]
Valentine Party – Stone Soup Galleries – Chesterfield, MO
Valentine’s Day? That’s Sunday. Here is just a little reminder about our party this Friday, Feb. 12 for all our artists and customers. (Just in case you need a little nudge to enjoy a fun evening :) Please join our artists from 6 PM – 9 PM for a little bite to eat, a […]
Valentine’s Day – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles, MO
Valentine’s Day by clintonberry Missouri Artists On Main 315-321 South Main St. St. Charles, MO63301 636-724-1260 http://wwwmaomgallery.com Bracelet by MAOM jeweler Kathy Craddock St. Valentine is believed to have been a Roman priest who was martyred on February 14 around 270. How he became the patron saint of lovers remains a mystery, but one theory is that the […]
Four Rivers Art Fair – Call For Artists
Hello There! We are having the first ever Four Rivers Art Fair at Pere Marquette Lodge at the end of this month and I wanted to find out if you know of any artists who would be interested in attending. We are looking for artists to display and sell their works from 11am to 4pm […]
Missouri Artists On Main – February 2016
Missouri Artists on Main 321 So. Main St. Charles, Mo 63301 636-724-1260 February Classes February 27 – Beginning Jewelry with Rosanne Sartori! In this class you will learn the basics of jewelry design. You will learn about the tools, the terms and the how of making […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri – Vol 4 Issue 6
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 4: Issue 6 February 10, 2016. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol. 4: Issue 6 In this Issue: First Friday with the Arts Recap Red Light Night Acting Out! February Fundraiser for Charlie Brown Arts Out & About Calls for […]
Downtown Excelsior Springs – February 2016 News
Fun Funky 2nd Fridays Downtown Excelsior Partnership DATE: February 12th TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: DOWNTOWN Excelsior Springs Atlas Saloon Karaoke & Drinks Specials – Open until 1:30 BobKorn Open until 8:00 Broadway Bar & Grill DJ, Food until 9:00 – Open until 1:30 Herradura Mexican Restaurant Serving food until 9:00 Love’s […]
Job Opening – Potter – Silver Dollar City – Branson, MO
JOB OPENING: Silver Dollar City is seeking a Full Time Seasonal Potter for inside the park. If you are interested you can visit their website at www.silverdollarcity.com At bottom of the page, visit Careers, then go to Job Section and look under Merchandise for job posting. … If you have questions you can email Juried […]
Workshop – Painting Realistic Portraits in Pastel – St. Louis, MO
Painting Pastel Portraits Of Children and Young Adults A two-day workshop in St. Louis with Lisa Ober Painting Realistic Portraits in Pastel Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20, 2016 Award winning and Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, Lisa Ober will be conducting a two-day, hands-on workshop sharing her experience […]
Call For Art – IMPACT – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO
Calling All Artists! ALL ENTRIES DUE BY FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Impact March 18 – April 29, 2016 Opening Reception March 18, 2016 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Juror Jane Sauer About the Exhibition Open to all media, “Impact” explores the motivations of the artist to create. We ask the artist to answer through their […]
Call For Art – Trails West – St. Joseph, MO
Trails West!® 2016 Call for Art Have you been waiting for an opportunity to brush up your creative skills, but haven’t had the perfect project yet? The Trails West!® Artwork Competition deadline is quickly approaching. The winning artwork should embody the spirit of the Trails West! ® 2016 theme: “Yesterday’s Heritage, Tomorrow’s Dream.” Entries […]
Springfield Regional Art Council – January 2016 News – Springfield, MO
ARTS NEWSLETTER SRAC WEEKLY UPDATE ON ARTS IN OUR REGION 8th annual “Hearts for the Arts: I See Red” exhibition and silent auction opens January 15 Opens Friday, January 15 at 5:00pm The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) opens the 8th annual “Hearts for the Arts: I See Red” exhibition, a fundraising silent auction of red or […]
Workshop – Photographing Wildflowers – St. Louis, MO
Getting Up-Close and Personal With Wildflowers and Nature Photographing nature, and wildflowers in particular, is both a fun and sometimes a challenging endeavor. The fun part is capturing bright and colorful subject matter and having the opportunity to see the world up close and very personal. The challenge is getting sharp and in […]
St. Louis Artists Guild – January 2016 News
CLEARLY HUMAN II: January 22 – February 27 January 30: FREE Reception, Awards, 130th Birthday Kick-Off with Cake CLEARLY HUMAN II explores the human form in all media. The most enduring themes in the visual arts, the human form has been drawn, painted and carved since ancient times. A FREE Reception is planned January 30, […]
Hannibal Arts Center – Weekly Arts Alert – Jan 19, 2016 – Hannibal, MO
Make reservations now! Call 573-221-6545 and leave a message.Just leave your name and phone number and which program you want to attend (Arty Party or the First Friday Art Adventure) We will return your call to confirm your reservation. ¬¬¬—- FRIENDS. FUN. SPIRITS. No painting experience required! BIRCH BARK 12”x 12” Acrylic Painting on Canvas […]
St. Peters Cultural Art Centre – January 2016 News – St. Peters, MO
A BIT OF HISTORY AWAITS ON A CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE DAY TRIP STAINED GLASS AND STEEPLES Wednesday, Feb. 10 9 a.m.–4 p.m. • $80 Get away on Wednesday, Feb. 10 and join us as we trace the evolution of stained glass, while visiting St. John Nepomuk, St. Francis de Sales, St. Francis Xavier, […]
“Nanjing: An American Perspective” Presentation – International Photography Hall of Fame – St. Louis, MO
“Nanjing: An American Perspective” Presentation January 23rd, Saturday 1:30pm at the International Photography Hall of Fame Presented by USA Photographers who made a visit with the IPHF Photography Sister City Program: Dave Hanlon, Richard Sprengeler, Rita Chu, Don McKenna, Tim Hermann, He Jianping, Jennifer Silverberg, Joe Merlone, Dan Dreyfus, and Stewart Halperin. Come participate and enjoy a review of photographs from […]
Workshop – Painting Plein Air with Spencer Meagher – St. Louis, MO
Saturday & Sunday, May 21-22, 2016 In this fun workshop we will experience the city as an artist. Each student will be painting a variety of urban subject matter, buildings, trees, cars, and busy street scenes. The workshop will consist of a balanced mix of demonstrations and students creating and refining their own paintings. […]
Call for Art – William Woods University – Fulton, MO
The exhibition will take place during William Woods University’s Equality Matters – Conversations on Gender and Race Symposium, which premieres in March 2016. Artists are invited to submit art that explores their understanding on how issues of gender and race influence contemporary culture. Full event details, fee information, and a registration form are available below. Submission is […]
Two Day Acrylic Mixed-Medium Painting Workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd
Two Day Acrylic Mixed-Medium Painting Workshop with Janice Schoultz Mudd Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2016 Artists working in Mixed Media and with Collage tend to be somewhat adventurous, wondering how they can implement a newly discovered material, method or object into their work. “How do I make my […]
January 31 is quickly approaching. That’s the 2016 deadline to sign up for health insurance on HealthCare.gov
January 31 is quickly approaching. That’s the 2016 deadline to sign up for health insurance on HealthCare.gov. If you don’t get health insurance coverage through your employer, union or a government-funded health plan, like Medicare, you can choose an affordable insurance plan on HealthCare.gov that covers everything from doctor and hospital visits to maternity care […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri – January News
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 4: Issue 2 January 13, 2016. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol. 4: Issue 2 In this Issue: Otto F. Dingeldein Award Winner: Judy Barks-Westrich Friend of the Arts Award Winner: Jeanie Eddleman A New Home for the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri! […]
“Taste of Augusta Plein Air!” – Green Door Art Gallery – St. Louis, MO
Green Door art gallery 314-402-1959 Green Door art gallery presents “Taste of Augusta Plein Air!” Reception will be Friday, March 25, 2016 from 5-9 pm including artwork by Vic Mastis, Joyce Yarbrough, Tessman Textiles and Garry McMichael The artwork will be available from March 9, 2016 to May 1, 2016. Green Door art gallery, 21 N. Gore, […]
Upcoming Classes & Events – Missouri Artists On Main – St. Charles, MO
Images of participates having fun at the gallery! We hope you join us!!! January/February Classes and Workshops! January 16, 2016 – Kumhimo Beaded Bracelets with Rosanne Sartori. Learn how to create a one of a kind beautiful bracelet using a kumhimo disk and beads. You will be returning home with not only […]
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