Shirley Nachtrieb at ArtStravaganza this weekend!

Shirley Nachtrieb will be one of 50 juried artists from the Best of Missouri Hands featured at the St. Louis Artists Guild this weekend! There will be a wide variety of work, including paintings, photographs, jewelry, glass, ceramics, sculpture, wood, mixed media, and Fiber.

The St. Louis Artists Guild is located in Oak Knoll Park in Clayton, MO. For more information, please call 314.727.9599

Friday, Oct. 26: 4-9pm

Saturday, Oct. 27: 10am-5pm

Sunday, Oct. 28: 11am-4pm

There will be a Moonlight Reception Friday evening with wine served by Peaceful Bend Vineyard.

Linda Wilmes at the Renaud Spirit Center

Linda Wilmes will have new work on display at the Renaud Spirit Center in O'Fallon, MO October 26 - December 7, 2007. The Renaud Spirit Center is located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O'Fallon, MO. There will be an Opening Reception on October 28: 1-4 pm in the Multipurpose Room B.


The Gallery Hours are:
M-TH 5:15 am - 10 pm
F 5:15 am - 9 pm
SA 7 am - 7 pm
SU 10 am - 5 pm

Art For Your Spaces Exhibit

Artists Ken Farris, Diana Bono, & Nancy Young of Art For your Spaces personally invite you to attend their upcoming exhibit at the James J. Eagan Center located in Florissant, MO. Over 60 pieces will be included in this exhibit. This engaging artist trio developed Art For Your Spaces to provide the residential and commercial markets with a source of original fine art, offering a wide range of styles and mediums to meet their clients needs. These artists are as diverse as they are talented.
Meet the artists at the opening reception on October 6th, 2007 from 1-4pm. Live musical entertainent provided by pianist & vocalist, Amy Wilson. Don't miss this once in a lifetime art exhibit!

Reception Date: October 6th, 2007: Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: James J Eagan Center (Florissant Civic Center), #1 James J. Eagan Drive, Florissant, MO 63033.
See Receptionist for entry to art exhibits if not during open reception time.

Current Exhibits for Sarah Merideth

THIS WEEKEND ONLY:
Sarah has three pieces in The Noh Way Show at Art Coop's new location at 4515 Olive Blvd, St. Louis. The reception is Friday, September 14, 2007.

ONGOING EXHIBIT: Abstraction...Innovation...Experimentation at the St. Louis Artists Guild.
Sarah has two pieces in this exhibit, one of which won an award. The St. Louis Artists Guild is located at 2 Oak Knoll Park, St. Louis MO 63105. Blue Motion below is in this exhibit. This exhibit continues through October 6, 2007.



ONGOING EXHIBIT AT FRAMATIONS: Textiles by Sarah Merideth (9 pieces, all of which are incorporated into an audio tour) Cellestial Collage below is included in this exhibit. This exhibit continues through October 7, 2007.

Shirley Eley Nachtrieb Exhibits and classes, Summer and Fall 2007:

-SLMM Exploring Multiple Dimensions, The Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM, July 15-October 7, 2007

-Celebrating Creativity featuring Best of Missouri Hands Artists, William Woods University, Kemper Center for the Arts, Fulton, MO, August 14-September 16, 2007

-Missouri Watercolor Society Members' Invitational, Columbia Art League, Columbia , MO , Sept. 4 thru October 31, 2007, prize.

-Artstravaganza, Best of Missouri Hands, held at the St. Louis Artists Guild, Two Oak Knoll Park, October 26, 27 & 28, 2007.

-I've Got Rhythm Exhibit, St. Peters Community and Arts Center , September 8 thru October 9, 2007, prize

-Oak Leaf Membership Exhibit, St. Peters Community and Arts Center , September 8 thru October 9, 2007, prize

ONGOING:
-Framations , 218 N. Main St. St. Charles , ongoing exhibit.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS:
-Watercolor collage Workshop, September 26, 27, 28, Lake Salleteeska Baptist Camp, 4867 Baptist Camp Road , Pinckneyville , IL 62274 , contact Marilyn Beyes at 618-749-5256.

-Weekly classes in Watercolor Basics, Watercolor Landscapes, and Creating with Collage, beginning October 1, 2007 at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center , St. Peters , MO , classes ongoing through December.

PUBLISHED:
-Watercolor Magic Magazine, October 2007, artwork represented in an article by Nita Leland.

Nancy Young's Children's Art Lessons

Nancy Young has been focusing on teaching children's art lessons for several years. She offers classes for Kindergarten through middle school age kids, and the classes are during the school year only. Her classes are currently full, but Nancy is always willing to add names to her waiting list. Classes are Mondays or Tuesdays 4-5:30. Nancy covers a variety of activities - drawing, painting, and ceramic tile mosaics.

Photos from Saturday's Reception

JR Seymour with his exhibit of drip 'n pour and other new paintings.



Bob Barton with his photography exhibit.



There's nothing like a little live music. Thanks Rick!

A few art lovers!

Photos of recent renovations

Our retail counters have moved to the back of the gallery, opening up gallery space in the front.


The new view of the Main Gallery, including the retail area toward the back. We also removed a wall toward the front a few months ago, which made a huge difference in the space.


Looking toward the front, from the new retail area in the rear of the gallery.




Our new awning!

Fall Art Classes with Linda Wilmes

The following classes will be held at the Civic Park Art Room , Civic Park Dr. , O'Fallon, MO. Class fees: $60.00 for O'Fallon Residents, $65.00 non-residents, to register call 636.474.2REC, or register online at http://www.renaudspiritcenter.com/. A supply list will be furnished. Cut off date for class registration is two working days prior to start date. Class sizes are limited, call early.

Watercolor Floral, a four week session, beginning Oct. 1st,, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. For the watercolorist wanting to learn the techniques to create transparent watercolor washes and overlays, for beautiful glowing flowers. All techniques will be thoroughly explained and demonstrated. Also included: color theory, while painting with a limited palette, and information relating to composition, design, and final impact.

Drawing II, Focus on Perspective. A four week class, beginning Oct 1st 1 - 4 p.m. This class is a must have for every artist, as drawing is the foundation of all art. Knowledge of perspective will open doors to unlimited possibilities, in every art form.

Acrylic Floral and Still Life, a 4 week class beginning Nov.12th, 9 am- 12 p.m. Students will work in any medium, the instructor will demonstrate using acrylics. Students will learn about selecting a composition, using value, perspective and the elements of good design to create unique paintings/drawings. Learn how to Pull it all together.


http://www.lindawilmesart.com/
worldwings26@aol.com

Shirley Eley Nachtrieb Exhibits and classes Summer and Fall 2007

Exploring Multiple Dimensions
The Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM, July 15-October 7, 2007

Celebrating Creativity featuring Best of Missouri Hands Artists
William Woods University, Kemper Center for the Arts, Fulton, MO, August 14-September 16, 2007

Big Splash Exhibit sponsored by the St. Louis Watercolor Society
St. Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters Howell Road, St. Peters, MO, through August 2007

St. Louis Watercolor Society Kiosk
Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles , MO through Sept 1, 2007

Summertime Exhibit
August 12- September 9, 2007, Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd , St. Louis, MO 63108, 314-361-8844.

Artstravaganza: Best of Missouri Hands
St. Louis Artists Guild, Two Oak Knoll Park , October 26, 27 & 28, 2007.

Workshop: Collage and design
August 17 & 18, 2007 at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center , St. Peters , MO. Call 636-947-1936 for details.

Watercolor collage Workshop
September 26, 27, 28, Lake Salleteeska Baptist Camp, 4867 Baptist Camp Road , Pinckneyville , IL 62274 , contact Marilyn Beyes at 618-749-5256.

Weekly classes in Watercolor Basics, Watercolor Landscapes, & Creating with Collage beginning October 1, 2007 at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center , St. Peters , MO , classes ongoing through December.

Camera Operations Seminar with Garry Rose

Upcoming seminar at the Renaud Spirit Center
Bring your camera, owner's manual, and all your questions to this one night, two-hour class on Monday, August 6. You will learn about advanced features that you may not even know your camera has. You will learn about mirror lock up, TTL, flash, second curtain sync, interchangeable focus screens, exposure compensation and more. If you don't know these terms, then this is the class for you.

Class Name: Camera Operations Seminar
Instructor: Gary Rose
Time: Monday, August 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Fee: $15 members/$17 non-members

Register by phone or on-line:
http://www.renaudspiritcenter.com/
Phone: 636-474-2REC or 636-379-5606

Classes taught by Catherine Mahoney

Catherine is currently teaching both Adult and Student's classes now in Hermann, MO, called "Young-At-Art". They are for the next Thursday evenings, 7-9 PM through July 12. The cost for Adults is $25.00/ea. And the ten Student's (aged 6 years - 16 years enrolled ) are held every other day through the end of June, 5 lessons in all, from 9 AM - 3 PM, at $35.00/each/day.

In all classes Catherine will be leading an investigating in taking a "Dot for a Dance, and a Line for a Walk", adding monoprinting then the fundamentals of Oils on canvas, using both brushes and palette knives in the studio and en plein air! Students will be going out on location to learn how to mass values together in nature's forms, and how light affects color similar to Monet's technique!

After the classes, in which the young people experience as much art as is held typically in one year's instruction in public school--it is intense, with great works produced--students will have a show together of their works in the Scenic Regional Library-Hermann in the fall to culminate the year's achievements.


Contact Catherine to sign up for classes. She has been an art instructor since 1975.

Macro Photography with Garry Rose

In this 6-week course, studentswill learn the intriguing art of macro and close-up photography. Without using specialized equipment, Garry will teach you how anyone with a camera can take interesting, close-up photos of flowers, insects, jewelry and more! Discussions and demonstrations on depth of field, cropping and composition will make this class beneficial to the novice or experienced photographer.
(6 classes)


Place: Chesterfield Arts
444 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017(636) 519-1955
Dates: Mondays, June 18 - July 23
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $150 (you must bring your own digital or manual camera; all other supplies included)

Visit Margogh's Exhibit at Jefferson Underground

Margogh will be exhibiting during The Summer Show at the Jefferson Underground Art Gallery in Downtown St. Louis. The exhibit will begin June 15 with an Opening Reception 6-10 and run through July 12. Jefferson Underground is open Thursday -Sunday 12-6 pm.
"Ladies in Waiting"
One of Margogh's pieces on display in The Summer Show.

New Exhibits

Click on the image for a larger preview.

Daniel Fishback Exhibit

Framations's artist Daniel Fishback will have a separate exhibit at STL Java & Cafe beginning May 29, 2007. The exhibit will run for 4 months. STL Java & Cafe is located at 2123 Charbonier Florissant, MO 63031. For more information, you can contact STL Java at 314.837.9000 or sjc@stljava.com. One of the photographs being exhibited will be Autumn at Sioux Passage IV

Click on the image to go to the website for STL Java.

New Exhibit coming quickly!

Be sure to visit during our opening reception for the next exhibit at Framations. Meet the artists and get a chance to ask all of those burning questions we know you'll have. Here's your chance.

Mark your Calendar for the Spring ArtWalk!

Plan for the Spring ArtWalk, April 27-29 on Main Street in St. Charles. Click on the image to visit the website of the the St. Charles Riverfront Arts and see a listing of all the artists who will have work on display on the street during the ArtWalk.

Serena Boschert's new ceramics

Serena Boschert recently added three new ceramic pieces. Her handpainted embellishments add extraordinary texture and interest to the form.

Tapestry

Tapestry by Sarah Merideth was added recently. It is currently the largest piece hanging at Framations at 57 1/2" wide by 79" tall. It is a whole cloth piece created through several stages of dye and discharge.

Current Peoples Choice

During the Gateway Pastel Artists exhibit in February, our Peoples' Choice winner was Warm Heart by Jeannine Johnston. The piece is on display through April 8.

New work by JR Seymour

As always, JR Seymour delivers work that is strikingly bright and colorful with as much depth and layering as ever. His work demands a closer look.

Purchase a ticket for Patron's Preference before the ArtWalk! Tickets are $100.00 each and are limited to the number of artwork donated for the event. Therefore, each ticket holder, will go home with a piece of art valued at $250 or more.

During the three-day Spring ArtWalk, visit the various venues and look at the pieces of art that have been donated for Patron's Preference; they will be clearly marked. Make a list of at least half of the pieces in your order of preference. You might be lucky and be the first name drawn, or you may be the last! At the close of the event on Sunday, April 29, at 3:00 pm, come to the Foundry Art Centre to attend the drawing. Names will be drawn at random and pieces of artwork will be chosen on the spot! If you purchase a ticket, you will be guaranteed one piece of artwork.

You can purchase Patron's Preference tickets at:
Framations: 218 North Main Street, St. Charles 636.724.8313
George Denninger Gallery: 115 North Main Street, St. Charles 636.256.6555
Enterprise Bank & Trust: 1001 First Capital Drive, St. Charles, or call Aleece Vogt 636.442.3932.

Limited Edition prints commemorating this years Spring ArtWalk will also be available for purchase during the event. More information to be announced as the dates draw closer. Check here for updates or call Framations for more information.

Ad in Travelhost is out!

Framations, together with a few of our artists, collaborated on an ad in the current issue of Travelhost magazine. This issue also features a two-page article about St. Chales and the upcoming Spring ArtWalk. Of the nine images included with the article, three are from Framations. One showing the exterior, one is Serena Boschert's Egyptian Vase, the other is a print of Linda Wilmes' Historical St. Charles, which is also an exterior ceiling mural at Framations.

Opening Reception Saturday

Catherine Mahoney's oil addition

Come in to see Catherine Mahoney's
addition to her display, a beach scene in oil.

New Painting by Linda Smith

Pink On Monroe is part of a series by Linda Smith on scenes in Chicago. Forgive my photo (all of them, actually!) it doesn't do justice to the colors in this rich oil painting, size 24" x 18" plus a nice wide black frame.

Daisy and Digger: A new children's book featuring the illustrations of Catherine Mahoney

Announcing the availability of “Daisy & Digger” written by Kathy Meyer and illustrated by
Catherine Mahoney, fine artist; both of lovely Hermann, MO. This beautiful book tells the “character building” story of one Red Heeler, and one little boy named Tommy. Every page is filled with “action-packed” illustrations for every child or “child-at- heart” YOU might know!
For information about purchasing: e-mail: camahoney@kits.net.

New Ad in Travel Host Magazine

Eight of the artists at Framations will have a full-page ad in an upcoming edition of TravelHost Magazine. They are: Steve Easterwood, Diana Bono, Ken Farris, Catherine Mahoney, Lisa Ober, Linda Smith, JR Seymour, and Juliette Travous. The magazine will come out in March and run through April. Look for it in area hotels, resorts, and visitor centers. This will be part of a feature on St. Charles and the arts in the area. This will be out during the time of the Spring ArtWalk and hopefully so nice weather!

Steve Easterwood update

Steve Easterwood hung a new painting this week. It is a 9" x 12" oil plein air painting called For God And Country. It is of the Peace Chapel at the Daniel Boone Home in Defiance. The painting is framed in a beatiful gold plein air frame and is priced at $300.00.

Margogh's new website

Margogh has a new website at www.margogh.com. Please check in often to see new work.

Dan Fishback's updated exhibit

Daniel Fishback visited last week and updated his exhibit space with several new pieces. His new work includes a mix of photographs and abstract oil paintings. His new oils are rich in color and very textural. Some tectured areas are patterned in such a way that they contrast the slick appearance of the gloss surface. Better images of the oil paintings are available on his website.

Awards are up for the Gateway Pastel Artists Exhibit

The awards were announced at a public reception at Framations on Saturday, February 10. The winners were:

Best of Show: Hidden Away by Linda Smith



First Place: New Year II by Susan Rogers
Second Place: Quail Trail Park by Jaci Lawson
Third Place: Sunflowers Away by Michele Wells


Honorable Mentions:
Out of the Bag by Pat Sheppard
The Hay Wagon by Linda Wilmes
Monterrey Bay by Jo An MacBryde
Oasis by Nancy Donnell


The top four winners will have an exhibit of new work in the Framations feature galleries later this year.

New piece added by Jessica Dreyer

Jessica Dreyer brought in a piece today, called Galaxy. It is an abstract acrylic painting on 30" x 40" gallery wrap canvas. It employs a strong use of layers, textures, and muted primary colors.