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 […]
Arts Marketers: Workshop – St. Louis, MO
You are invited to attend: Arts Marketers: Marketing Essentials – Direct Mail and Public Relations Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Direct Mail and Public Relations are basic tools for any nonprofit marketing plan. This month, Arts Marketers will explore the best way to utilize these tools in an increasingly digitized […]
Call for Artists -Fork & Cork Festival – Macon, MO
COME JOIN THE FUN! 9th ANNUAL FORK & CORK FESTIVAL AUGUST, 27, 2016 MACON, MO LET’S MAKE MACON A DESTINATION! The Mainstreet Macon Downtown Association, MMDA, sponsors the annual Fork & Cork Festival in downtown Macon, MO each fall. Our festival attracts high end visual art artisans, high end crafters and quality antique dealers as […]
Building A Resilient Career as an Artist – Art Business Institute
Building a Resilient Career as an Artist January 13, 2016 by ABI Leave a Comment Many artists take classes to develop their artistic and creative skills in preparation for starting a studio business. But rarely do they think about building a business that is resilient and sustainable through challenges and difficulties that can arise. […]
Art Business Institute – January News
Use this Directory to Sell Your Art Online Posted: 20 Jan 2016 04:00 AM PST Online sales are bigger than ever, and selling online is the future for artists and makers who want to increase their sales. Here’s how to get started. Want to explore the opportunities available to sell your own art […]
Artist INC – Pushing The Flywheel – January 20, 2016
Weekly Digest January 20, 2016 Pushing the Flywheel – Pushing the Flywheel, the official blog of Artist INC, is an ongoing resource for Midwest regional artists. For Artist INC alumni, “pushing the flywheel” is not only the final lesson of the Artist INC workshop, it represents the hard work and eventual […]
Upcoming Events – Art House – Fulton, MO
FINE ART FUN ART CLASSES EVENTS Facebook Twitter Website January 2016 Newsletter View this email in your browser Art House Member Information Since opening, Art House has been a venue for showing local artwork, a meeting place for artists, an arts education hub for adults […]
Downtown Excelsior – Wine Festival – Excelsior Springs, MO
2016 10th Annual Wine Festival New Times for the Festival! We have received feedback from many of our wine festival participants and are excited to announce that this year’s 10th annual wine festival will be held on June 18th, 2016 and the new times for the […]
Winter Warm Up Party – Stone Soup Galleries – Chesterfield, MO
It may be cold outside but Our Party on Friday February 12 will warm you right up. Just in time for Valentine’s Day :) 6 PM – 9 PM with a little to eat, a little to drink and a lot of classical guitar music to listen to. “Bleeding Heart” – Acrylic Painting […]
Call For Art – Steampunk – Soulard Art Market – St. Louis, MO
The Soulard Art Gallery has an open call for art for our next Show called….STEAMPUNK! STEAMPUNK is a juried show that will be on display at the Soulard Art Gallery from February 19, 2016 through March 25, 2016 with an opening reception on Friday night February 19 from 7pm till 9pm. There is an open […]
St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts NEWS – January 22, 2016
ARTIST AS BOOKKEEPER Monday, February 1, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Accountant Eric Hansen will guide you through the tax maze and offer suggestions that could save you money and a lot of aggravation. As part of our Every Artist Insured campaign, you’ll also find out how the tax-related provisions in the Affordable Care Act will […]
eMissourian.com – Artist Spotlight: Ron Emig – Bringing the Old West to Life
Hats off to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Ron Emig. The artist was recently featured in the online newspaper, emissourian.com www.emissourian.com […]
Missouri Life Magazine – Featured Artist: Don Kelley – March 2016
Congratulations to juried Best of Missouri Hands artist Don Kelley who will be featured in the upcoming March 2016 issue of Missouri Life Magazine. www.missourilife.com […]
Rural Missouri Magazine – Artist Spotlight: Lee Richards – January 2016
Congratulations to Juried Best of Missouri Hands artist and Board President, Lee Richards. She has been featured in the January 2016 issue of Rural Missouri. To read the full article please visit www.ruralmissouri.coop […]
Missouri Art Council – January 2016 – Newsletter
Our Five Top Tips for Great Grant Applications A ritual of the new year: applications for Missouri Arts Council annual grants. The deadline for draft reviews is January 25; for final submission, February 29. Our program specialists are on call to help. They’ve also come up with their personal […]
Art Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter – Volume 4: Issue 1
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Newsletter. Volume 4: Issue 1 January 6, 2016. View this email in your browser Arts Council of Southeast Missouri Vol. 4: Issue 1 In this Issue: Otto F. Dingeldein Gala Event: Awards & Special Announcement 2016 Events Page Visiting Artist Program Airbrush Classes Craft Emergency Relief Fund […]
Hannibal Art Council – January 6, 2016 – News
Weekly ARTS ALERT! Like us on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannibal-Arts-Council/32006907767?ref=hl http://www.hannibalarts.com 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 (Beginning Watercolor Class or Arty Party)We will return your call to confirm your reservation. BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Instructor – Brenda Beck Fisher Saturday, January […]
Call For Artists – Large & Small Temporary Art Instillation – Columbia Art League – Columbia, MO
Experience even more magic at Art in the Park, 2016! CALL TO ARTISTS FOR INSTALLATION PROPOSALS The Columbia Art League is delighted to present the 58th Annual Art in the Park, June 4-5, 2016. First held in 1958, Art in the Park is the oldest and largest art festival in mid-Missouri. It […]
Seeking Visual & Literary Artists – Beautiful Minds – Hannibal Art Council – Hannibal, MO
Before any more time passed, we wanted to make you aware of our first Open Exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council for 2016! February 12–27, 2016 Beautiful Minds EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION: We want to know what creating art does for your brain in this two part exhibit. One: Share up to two original art or written […]
Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio Birdhouse Workshop
Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio Birdhouse Workshop January 14th, 6pm – 8pm Crackpot is offering another exciting opportunity to get your hands dirty and unleash your inner creativity! On January 14th, from 6pm to 8pm, you can create a handmade birdhouse using slabs, textures, and anything else your mind comes up with. Everything will be […]
Better Business Bureau Warning For Artists
BBB warns that scammers are targeting artists with offers to buy their work By Mary Delach Leonard Scammers have been targeting artists, and it’s not a pretty picture, says the St. Louis Better Business Bureau. The scam is a twist on the “fake check” or “overpayment” schemes that have been around for years. <img src=”http://news.stlpublicradio.org/sites/kwmu/files/styles/default/public/201601/Oil_painting_palette.jpg” […]
Think Like An Artists – Missouri Art Ed Association – Spring Conference – Kirkwood, MO
The Missouri Art Ed Association (MAEA) is hosting their Spring Conference at the Frontenac Hotel off Lindbergh Blvd April 7-9. Guest speakers include Olivia Gude on Friday and Allison Saar on Saturday morning. Our theme is “Think Like An Artist.” 1. I would like to invite BOMH members to join our conference as attendees! We […]
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