Congratulations to Linda Smith on 1st Place

The painting above recently won 1st Place
in the Gateway Pastel Artists Show at the Creative Gallery
3232 Ivanhoe Ave., St. Louis, MO 314 645-4898
It is titled "Clowning With Culture"from Linda's "Gallery" series.
Another piece from this series was chosen for the IAPS Calendar for 2010.

Purchase your Tickets for Works of Arf

Coming soon.....The 3rd Annual "Works of Arf"
A Benefit for the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation (MAAL)
Sunday, December 6th, 6-9pm at Framations

Lily Pond by Shirley Nachtrieb

Area artists have contributed original artwork for this event. Patrons who purchase a Golden Ticket will be guaranteed to take home an original work of art valued at $250 or more. There will be a random order drawing to determine who gets which piece.

View Golden Ticket Artwork Here

For mor details on the event including Silver Ticket items, please click here.

Schedule of Events
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Live Acoustic music
Delectible Dessert Buffet
Artists’ Reception (Meet & Greet with the artists)
Silent Auction Bidding (6:00PM thru 8:30PM)

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Special Recognition of Angels
Golden Ticket Drawings
Silver Ticket Drawings
Silent Auction Bidding Results

Linda Smith featured in IAPS Calendar!

Congratulations to Resident Artist Linda Smith on having a piece chosen for the first calendar published by the International Association of Pastel Societies!

Purchase your calendar at Framations today for $15! Limited Quantities available.

Tolearn more about the IAPS visit their website.

Art Classes in 2010 for Linda Wilmes

2010 Art Classes
Linda S. Wilmes, Instructor – www.lindawilmesart.com
Classes will be offered in 6 week sessions, beginning Feb. 1 – March 8th, and March 22 – April 26th all on Mondays. The cost is $120.00 per session, payable upon registration. Registration deadline one week prior to first class. A supply list will be sent to you at that time. Class Size is limited, please call early at 636 639 0020 or email worldwings26@aol.com. Minimum of 5 students for a class to proceed. Class will be held at Wilmes Fine Art Studio, 1151 Hancock Rd., Wentzville, Mo 63385.

Feb. 1st – March 8th.
Mondays 9 – 12 a.m., Beginning to intermediate watercolor. The handling of watercolor along with specific techniques of application will be emphasized. Each class will contain information regarding good design elements, value studies, and color theory.

Mondays, 1 – 4 p.m. Acrylic painting. Learn the versatility of this wonderful water based medium. This class will include canvas painting as well as applications to watercolor paper. Also included will be emphasis on originality and choosing a good composition, as well as discussions of value and color.

Mondays 6 – 9 p.m. Beginning to intermediate watercolor. The handling of watercolor along with specific techniques of application will be emphasized. Each class will contain information regarding good design elements, value studies and color theory.

March 22nd- April 26th.
Mondays, 9 – 12 p.m. Intermediate Watercolor. This class will include demonstrations by the instructor to show the techniques of application to obtain maximum results. Students will be encouraged to take watercolor and their imagination to the limit. This will be a fun and valuable class, which will greatly improve your watercolors.

Mondays, 1 – 4 p.m. Drawing Basics. Learn to accurately draw any subject using the sighting method. Students will use pencil, charcoal, marker, and conte crayon. Topics included will be in depth value, composition, design and how to obtain professional results with all of the tools, as well as how to protect and care for the finished work.

Monday, 6 – 9 p.m. . Intermediate Watercolor. This class will include demonstrations by the instructor to show the techniques of application to obtain maximum results. Students will be encouraged to take watercolor and their imagination to the limit. This will be a fun and valuable class, which will greatly improve your watercolors

Upcoming Workshop with Shirley Nachtrieb

Landscape in Watercolor
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2009, 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Using a limited palette of seven colors, you will complete a painting in two days. You may work
from your own photos or from the prepared lesson. Workshop at:

St. Peters Community and Arts Center
1035 St. Peters Howell Road
St. Peters, MO 63376, 636-397-6903

For more information:
Call or email Shirley Nachtrieb at
636-947-1936 or snachtrieb@charter.net

City Scenes

City Scenes by Serena Boschert

On Display November 14 - December 6

Opening Reception November 14: 1-4 pm

Final Week of Plein Air Exhibit

Stop by Framations to view a display of work from the the 2009 St. Charles Plein Air Competition thru November 8. Below is the piece by Ken Martin that won Best of Show:

Two dozen regional artists participated to create work en plein air during the event.
Images of more award winners available soon online at the event website.

MOWS Winners!

Congratulations to Shirley Nachtrieb, First Place winner at the Missouri Watercolor Society Members’ Invitational in 2009 at the Columbia Art League. As the top award winner, Shirley will judge the invitational next year. Her award winning piece:

Congratulations also to another of our resident artists, Linda Wilmes, for winning
the Art Mart Brushes Award.

Classes being offered by Linda S. Wilmes

This 6 week session of classes are on Mondays, beginning Nov. 2, and run through Dec. 14th.
No Class Thanksgiving week. $120.00 per session, payable upon registration.
A supply list will be sent upon registration.

9 – 12 p.m. Beginning to intermediate watercolor. This class will cover the beginning process of creating a transparent watercolor, from the designing of the composition, value study, color and technique, along with recommended supplies.

1 – 4 p.m. Painting with media of your choice. Instructor will work with each student individually on their subject to take it to the limit to make the best art possible. All the basics of design and composition will be co vered to create original artwork.

6 – 9 p.m. Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor. All the basics of design and composition will be covered, along with color theory applied to the values of the subject. Relationships between objects or areas, finding correct proportions, using value to create dynamic artwork.

Class size is limited to 12, so register early. 636 639 0020, worldwings26@aol.com

Halloween Happenings on Main Street

Trick or Treat on Historic Main Street

Friday, October 30th from 3-5pm along Main for costumed children 12 years and younger.

Halloween Children’s Theatre

Friday, October 30th in Frontier Park from 5:15pm-5:45pm.

Bring your little goblins after Trick or Treat on Main to the Jaycee Stage where Monkey Tales Theatre will present “Witchy Snitchy” an original half-hour long children’s play. The show uses audience participation, songs & dancing to bring you an educational story of a group of witches planning a Halloween party.

Upcoming Exhibit by Catherine Mahoney

View this upcoming exhibit of plein air paintings by Catherine Mahoney in Hermann, MO.
View her work on her website.

St. Charles Plein Air Competition starts next week!

Quick Paints announced this week!

Quick Paint #1 on Saturday, October 3: 9am - 12pm
Location: Intersection of Main Street and Boone's Lick
Sponsors: Street Scape Magazine & Framations Art Gallery

Quick Paint #2 on Tuesday, October 6: 9am - 12pm
Location: 117 South Main Street
Sponsor: Quilogy

Quick Paint #3 on Friday, October 9: 9am - 12pm
Location: 100, 200, 300 blocks of North Main
(meet in breezeway between 100 and 200 block on east side of street)
Sponsors: Joyce and Gary Shaw

For more informations about the event sponsors, please view the Event Sponsors Page!

Visit Jennifer Weigel at these upcoming events!

Green Craft Show & Sale in conjunction with the Green Homes Festival
Cardinal Ritter College Prep
701 N. Spring Ave.
Grand Center
St. Louis, MO
Sept. 26, 2009, 10 AM - 6 PM
http://www.greenhomesstl.org/
http://www.greenhomesstl.org/2009festival_crafts.

Relics & Reliquaries, solo show
The Green Center
8025 Blackberry Ave.
University City, MO
Oct. 3 - 31, 2009
Reception: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 - 4PM
http://thegreencenter.org/home/
http://thegreencenter.org/nature_and_art_education/art_exhibits.aspx

Blank Canvas Studios encourages artistic expression in individuals with developmental disabilities in St. Charles

On October 9th, 2009, RHD-Missouri’s Blank Canvas Studios is hosting its’ second art exhibit. RHD-Missouri has been providing services to people with developmental disabilities in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas since May of 2008. In February of 2009, St. Charles became home to its’ first arts-based day program, Blank Canvas Studios.

Blank Canvas Studios’ goal is to provide adults with developmental disabilities an outlet for unbridled creativity and self-expression. Each individual is given the tools and materials to create art and the support to define themselves as artists.
The artists work closely with professionals who have knowledge in a variety of areas such as painting, sculpting, graphic design, music, photography and videography. The studio staff assists the artists in developing their ideas and encourages them to be expressive through these artistic mediums. At the inaugural exhibit in May of 2009, Blank Canvas Studios hosted over 300 community members and sold $5000 worth of original artwork. On October 9th, the artists have another opportunity to showcase their artwork and demonstrate their growth as artists in the past five months.
The exhibit will be from 6-9 p.m. at Blank Canvas Studios, 122 Point West Boulevard, St. Charles, Missouri, 63301. For more information call 636-724-6616 or visit http://www.rhd-mo.org/. Private viewings are available by appointment.

MOSAICS: Festival for the Arts

Stop in at Framations when you come down for the Festival!

September 18, 19 & 20, 2009

Friday: 4:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday: 11:00 - 9:00

Sunday: 11:00 - 5:00

Mosaics, Missouri's Festival for the Arts invites you to participate in the fine art festival that is dedicated to making a high-quality arts experience as accessible as possible for the people of Missouri. This Arts Festival attracts more than 95,000 art collectors and patrons to Historic St. Charles and the metropolitan region. The Fifteenth annual fine arts festival will be held September 18, 19 and 20, 2009 on North Main in Historic St. Charles. The emphasis of the Festival will be on family fun, and creative activities.

Since 1994, national and local sponsors have helped support this national showcase for artistic talent. The combination of civic, corporate, governmental and private support that has come forth exemplifies how diverse groups working together can advance the arts and the overall quality of life in our city, providing an opportunity for the audience to experience free of charge many art forms.

Events in September for Jennifer Weigel

Reclaim, Renew, Reuse, juried by Pat Nelson & Kenton HallAtrium Gallery, Ball State University 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN Aug. 25 - Sept. 26, 2009 University Website

On the Wall, invitational exhibition through the St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art Spirits Lounge300 S. State St., Alton, ILSept. 3 - Oct. 31, 2009

Made By Hand, juried by Jo Stealy and sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art Crossroads Art Studios 501 N. Kingshighway, St. Charles, MOSept. 11 - Oct. 8, 2009reception: Friday, Sept. 11, 7 - 9 PM

Premiere Schlafly Video, Sound & Performance Event, in conjunction with Art Outside Schlafly Bottleworks 7260 Southwest Ave. (at Manchester), Maplewood, MOSept. 11 - 12. Jennifer will be performing Gendering from 10 AM - noon and the Claude videos will air from 4:30 - 5 PM on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Common Threads, invitational small group show featuring fiber and glass collaborative artworks Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MOSept. 18 - Oct. 13, 2009reception: Friday, Sept. 18: 6 - 10 PM

Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2nd Annual Plein air Competition Riverfront Amphitheater, Alton, IL Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, paint out: 12 - 5 PM, awards presentation: 6 PM Event Website

Green Craft Show & Sale, in conjunction with the Green Homes Festival Cardinal Ritter College Prep Commons701 N. Spring Ave., Grand Center, St. Louis, MO Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, 10 AM - 6 PM Event Website

Relics & Reliquaries, solo show The Green Center 8025 Blackberry Ave., University City, MO Oct. 3 - 31, 2009 reception: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 - 4 PM

Diana Saffo Bono's International Show

Visit the St. Peters Community and Arts Center to view works by Resident Artist Diana Saffo Bono, in her International Show, part of the World Culture Series.

Opening Reception September 18: 6-8pm

Paint en Plein Air in St. Charles!

The Saint Charles Riverfront Arts is proud to announce their 2nd annual St. Charles Plein Air Competition to take place this fall. Artists are invited to paint plein air throughout the historic districts in downtown St. Charles. Artists will paint October 1-10 and then display their work at an awards reception on the 11th at the Foundry Art Centre from 1-4pm.

This event is open to any artist 18 years of age or older interested in painting/drawing within the designated boundaries in Saint Charles. Participants must paint/draw en plein air. Artists will be asked to check in each day they come out to paint at Framations, that way the general public can learn where they can find artists painting, as well as artists being able to find their colleagues. Hours at Framations are are Tuesday - Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-5. Extended hours and Monday hours will be announced soon. The public is invited to stop by and find out who is painting and where they are located that day.

A show and sale of these works will take place on Sunday, October 11 from 1-4pm. This will coincide with the reception for the Mentor Me program at the Foundry Art Centre from 1-3pm. This will be open to the public and artists will be invited to display/sell any works created of Saint Charles during the time of the event. Participating artists will also have the opportunity to display one of their pieces for three weeks after the event at Framations Art Gallery. There will be a mix of both cash prizes and merchandise awards as well as a Best of Show and Artists’ Choice. There will be 2-3 Quick Paint Competitions with dates and details available soon on the website. Sponsors include Mayor Patti York of St. Charles and Strret Scape Magazine. If your business is interested in supporting the Arts in St. Charles, please contact Sarah at 636-724-8313 to discuss the many ways you can get involved and advertise your business.

Entry Forms and more details available online. Early Entries @ $25 must be postmarked/delivered by September 17. After that, the Entry Fee is $30. For more infomation, call Framations at 636-724-8313.

Take a Photography Class with Garry this fall!

Get More Out of Your Digital Camera
Adult (16+)
Get the knowledge and skills to more fully enjoy your digital camera. Bring your digital camera to this hands-on workshop and learn the tools you need to create better photography. Practice a variety of shots including still lifes, and portraiture or plan a field trip to capture a landscape full of beautiful autumn colors. (Three-day workshop)
Fee:$50
Thursdays, October 15, 22 & 29 5 - 7 pm Register Online

Artists along the Missouri: Plein Air event in Hermann, MO

This fall we will be exploring Hermann, Missouri, during the sixth annual "en plein air paint-out", which will be held Labor Day weekend: September 4 - 7. You may paint any time during the dates listed, previous to those dates if you prefer. Contact the following site early to reserve your rooms, as they go quickly at that time of year. call 573-486 2744 or e-mail at: hermannchamber@centurytel.net or e-mail www.hermannmissouri.com

Please give this information and dates to your friends. All are invited to come, just have them e-mail Catherine Mahoney at camahoney@ktis.net, sothey can get more info. Artists Along the Missouri is FREE to all artists and is open to ANY age, using ANY media. It is designed as a working venue for artists to gather/meeting other artists from around the Midwest/nation that paint from life on location, en plein air. There is no cost to participate. The meeting places are provided, complimentary and the events are put together by volunteers to promote the arts in the region. We recommend that you get your rooms early as they go quickly this time of year.

We will be "signing-in": Let others know where you are painting each day, pick up your packets and have your canvases and/or papers stamped at "Kunstlerhaus", First Street, downtown, Hermann, MOSaturday, September5 : for those that would like to show some of your artworks created during the weekend of painting, there will have an opportunity to "show and sell", both during the DAY this year, held at the Hofgarten, The Open Air Paint-Out Exhibition scheduled and advertised in the A-C, Hermann's newspaper. Please bring easels or other for best display.

***This year, you are invited to bring 2-3 small other "en plein air pieces to show and sell" which were created else-where. This opportunity is for every participating artist; especially, for those just arriving on Saturday who haven't yet had an opportunity to paint in Hermann before this year*** For more info, contact Catherine Mahoney at camahoney@ktis.net.

Linda Smith featured on the IAPS Calendar

Congratulations to Resident Artist Linda Smith on having one of her Pastels chosen to be a part of the International Association of Pastel Societies 1st Juried Calendar!

This is an 18 month calendar, that began in June of 2009. Framations plans to carry these calendars in the Gallery, starting late in September. Check our website for updates. Linda also won a competition for the best logo design for the IAPS. She designed their new logo ---------------------------------------------------->

Serena Boschert exhibits at Art Council's Gallery

Serena Boschert currently has a display of her hand-painted ceramics at the St. Charles County Art Council's Lillian Yahn Gallery. The show will run through September 14. Visit www.stcharlesart.org for further information.

Fall Classs with Linda Wilmes

Fall Art Classes @ Wilmes Fine Art Studio
Wentzville, MO 63385

The following classes are being offered by Linda S. Wilmes
Each class will run for 6 weeks, for three hours each, for a cost of $120.00 per class, payable at the first class. Each Class will be limited to 12 students

Monday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – 12p.m. Beginning to intermediate watercolors
This class will include many ways to keep you in control of watercolors, while creating clean washes. Also composition, design, color use will be discussed. Various techniques will be demonstrated.

Monday, September 21, 1 – 4 p.m. , Open class, any media & subject of students choice. This class will strengthen you artwork, through on hands instruction. Bring your supplies, the painting you wish to work on, or a work in progress. If oils, please bring odorless turpenoid, only.

Monday, September 21, 6 – 9 p.m. Beginning Soft Pastels. Discover the rich, vibrant colors of pastels, the beauty of their application, which will last through the ages. Samples of papers will be provided, along with the availability to try various brands of pastels.

Please sign up early by calling Linda at 636 639 0020/636 679 1208 or
emailing her at worldwings26@aol.com.
Suggested list of supplies will be sent upon registration.

Art of the Motorcycle supports the Arts in St. Charles!

Join Framations in supporting the arts in St. Charles by attending the 2nd Annual Art of the Motorcycle on August 22, 7pm at the Foundry Art Centre!

This unique event documents and celebrates the evolution of the motorcycle from little more than a powered bicycle, to the distinctive form of transportation and statement of personal style that it is today. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Charles Riverfront Arts' efforts to promote visual and performing arts throughout the St. Charles community.

The Art
Noted Harley-Davidson Motorcycle artist Scott Jacobs will headline the Second Annual Art of the Motorcycle Gala on Saturday evening. Jacobs was the first Harley-Davidson artist licensed worldwide, and his works of art will be displayed in the Main Gallery. Local metal sculptor, Joseph Farmer and line artist, Wendy Stansbery Walther will also have their works displayed.
Visit Scott Jacobs' Gallery
Visit Joseph Farmer's Gallery

The Motorcycles: Vintage and Modern
The Art of the Motorcycle begins at 7pm and features an exhibition of both vintage and modern bikes, many from the Mungenast Family and Moto Museum collections. Motorcycle experts will discuss historical cycle information and guests will have a hands-on opportunity with racers, choppers, and bikes of all makes and models. See pictures from last year's event.

A Limited number of tickets are available at Framations!
Whether you're a die-hard motorcycle fan or fine art enthusiast, or simply want to have a good time and support the arts in St. Charles - this is the place to be! Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $55 at the door. Attendees will enjoy a selection of food, wine, and beer donated by local restaurants. There will also be ride opportunities during the event, as well as many motorcycle-themed boutique/specialty and accessory items available for purchase. Guests can also purchase motorcycle T-shirts collected fro around the world and commemorative T-shirts and posters from the event. Guests should plan on wearing "slightly upscale and festive" motorcycle attire.

Bicentennial Quilt on Display!

Resident Artist Serena Boschert teamed up with quilter Janet Boerding to create this beautiful rendering of several historical community references in St. Charles. This quilted wall hanging is of wonderful significance, as this year is the Bicentennial Celebration of St. Charles.

The images were hand-painted by Serena Boschert and then Janet Boerding completed the wall hanging by hand-quilting it. It is a beautiful piece that is currently on display at Framations. The artists will be displaying the Bicentennial Quilt in St. Charles through the Bicentennial Celebrations. They are currently accepting purchase offers and will continue to do so through the month of September.

The Bicentennial Quilt was entered in the St. Charles County 4-H Fair and was awarded a Blue Ribbon! Congratulations Serena and Janet!

Claude's in town!

Bigfoot is back in town. That is right, Claude, St. Louis’ very own hairy bi-ped is having a show!Conceptual artist Jennifer Weigel and plush artist Laurene Franco will be with Claude for an evening of handmade art and multi-media entertainment. Claude will be debuting his Music Video Series and there will be photo opportunities for everyone to be with the 7ft. plush monster (so bring your camera). Weigel will have her original “Monsterpieces” (one of a kind collages) and drawings in different mediums. In addition, buttons, pins, tees and plush Claudes will be available for purchase. The setting is within Cranky Yellow, walls covered with original artwork, racks of vintage and unique clothing and display cases filled with quirky antiques and crafts.

Claude: The Monster, The Myth, The Legend
Friday, August 7, 2009 7 - 11 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Cranky Yellow
2847 Cherokee StreetSt. Louis, MO 63118

Framations wins "Gallery Excellence Award"

Framations has been awarded one of five Gallery Excellence Awards by

Art Business News Magazine!

This award, for best Go-Green Practices, recognizes our efforts to go the extra mile to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and make changes that affect not only our artists and business practices, but to make a difference in our surroundings. To learn more about the awards program, view this article describing the program. Part of winning this award, Framations will be featured in a two page editorial in an upcoming edition of Art Business News!

More info coming soon!

Misery in Missouri exhibit on Channel 5

Framations was recently on KSDK Channel 5 news with a story about an exhibit currently on display. The exhibit is entitled Misery in Missouri: Lions, Tigers, and Puppy Mills, OH MY! This exhibit is sponsored by the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation and encouraged artists to submit work that focused on issues that were central in Missouri's Legislative session this year. These issues focused on dog fighting, puppy mills, and a large exotice animals registry, which made great headway this session. To read an End of Session Legislative Update, visit the MAAL website.

Here is one news clip availabe from KSDK on the exhibit:

Jennifer Weigels' piece chosen for Wine Label

Congratulations to Resident Artist Jennifer Weigel, whos piece Missouri Magic was chosen to be featured on one of the Collector's Series labels for Les Bourgeois Vineyards this year!

Linda Smith's new website

Resident Artist Linda Smith has announced a new website. Visit often to view new works and keep up to date with events. You can also sign up to receive email newsletters from Linda.

Jennifer Weigel in Feminine Perspective II

View Resident Artist Jennifer Weigel's in Feminine Perspective II at the Back Door Gallery in Cape Girardeau, MO. The exhibit can be viewed online on the Gallery's website.

Opening Reception on Saturday

October Dawn by Gloria Gewinner-Ide

Our Current Exhibit of work by the Northside Art Association opens this Saturday, July 11; 1-4pm. Join us in welcoming this local art organization to the gallery and support the arts in our community! Complimentary refreshments will be available.
To preview more work from this exhibit, visit our website.

America's Bounty by Maggie Bauman

Be a part of the Bicentennial Celebration in St. Charles!

Bicentennial Garden Contest
The Beautification Commission & the Suburban Journals are co-sponsoring the Bicentennial Garden Contest in honor of the city’s 200th anniversary of its incorporation as a village. The contest is open to all St. Charles residents and business owners. The Commission welcomes completed applications through 5pm on Friday, July 31st. The garden contest will be broken down into six categories: Small Residential, Large Residential, Small Business, Large Business, Small Community Organization & Large Community Organization.
For more information, please call Anne Burch, City Planner, at 636-949-3265.

Pet Portraits by Shirley Nachtrieb

Resident Artist Shirley Nachtrieb offers custom pet portraits to

capture the personality and charm of your beloved pet.

Prices start at $150.00. Contact her at shirley@nachtrieb.com for more details. View more samples at Framations or at her online gallery.

Main Street Goes Green!

Our thanks to Mayor Patti York and the City Council for acquiring a grant to provide recycling bins along Main Street and in Frenchtown. There will be 34 containers installed between June 25-30. This is thanks to a $15,000 grant from the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

There will be a ribbon cutting in Frontier Park at 9:30 am on July 1 to draw attention to these new receptacles. If you visit our beautiful historic districts, please be sure to use these new receptacles and help us keep our streets clean!

Fall Classes with Shirley Nachtrieb

August 17 & 18 - Watercolor Portrait with Flowers, 9:30am-3:30 pm.

Study the human face in watercolors with an added touch of nature with flowers. This workshop may also be attended by those using pastels.

September 21 & 22 – Watermedia Floral Collage, 9:30am-3:30pm.

Work from your favorite photo references to create dimensional floral pieces.

October 19 & 20 – Watermedia Collage, 9:30am-3:30 pm.

Create beautiful collages using textures and studying design.

November 30 & December 1 – Watercolor Landscape, 9:30am-3:30pm.

Work from a palette of 7 colors to create a landscape masterpiece. Photo references may be used.

LOCATION: St. Peters Community and Arts Center

1035 St. Peters Howell Road, St. Peters, MO 63376, 636-397-6903

For more info: Call Shirley at 636-947-1936 or email at shirley@nachtrieb.com

Artists Along the Missouri

This fall, explore Hermann, Missouri, during the fifth annual "en plein air paint-out", Labor Day weekend: September 4 - 7, 2009. This event is sanctioned by the Missouri Watercolor Society ,the Oil Painters of America, and the Dierberg Foundation, Hermann, MO.

Artists Along the Missouri--is FREE to all artists and is open to ANY age, using ANY media. It is designed as a working venue for artists to gather/meeting other artists from around the Midwest/nation that paint from life on location, en plein air. This event is organized to create camaraderie among artists, to meet other artists, network, learn from others and explore the Midwest through their art.

There is no cost to participate. The meeting places are provided, complimentary and the events are put together by volunteers to promote the arts in the region.

E-mail Catherine Mahoney at camahoney@ktis.net, so you can be added to the information forwarding list. Visit www.hermannmissouri.com for more information.

Jessica Dreyer wins third place in St. Charles Photo Contest!

Jessica's winning photograph:

Congratulations to Resident Artist Jessica Dreyer on winning Third Place in the Rendezvous in St. Charles Photo Contest!

Throughout the month of May, thee contest allowed photographers to upload photos they have taken in St. Charles, demonstrating the many landmarks, festivals, people and places that can be found in our city. Online voting determined the winners, which can be viewed on the website.

Local Artist offers class in Fused Glass Jewelry!

Rich Brooks, fused glass artist will conduct Fused Glass Jewelry classes where you will not only challenge your imagination, but will create at least 6 miniature works of art. Each piece will be a mini masterpiece that you can wear, show off or use as gifts He will present a fast paced project. All works will be fired and available within 10 days.

Offering 3 sessions June 30th, morning 9:30-11:30, 12:30 and 3:30-5:30
(Class 8 people in a session)

Fee $55 dollars, non-refundable deposit of $25 to hold a place.
If you have a group, let us block a time off for you.

In addition a display of jewelry will be available at a class discount price.

Crazy Quilt Pendant
Dichroic Magic Pendant
Imagination Plus…

Bring your own snack. The classes will be held in St. Charles.

Call Liz Shake at 314-974-2065 to sign up and get more details!

Congratulations Juliette on Award!

Congratulations to Resident Artist Juliette Travous for winning
Best in Category in Painting
at the Central West End Art Fair and Taste this past weekend!

WORLDWIDE PHOTOWALK in St. Charles

SIGN UP
for Scott Kelby's 2nd Annual
WORLDWIDE PHOTOWALK!

Are you ready to be a part of this year’s largest social photography event, one that will occur simultaneously across the globe? Sign up for the Photo Walk in St. Charles, MO and be one of thousands of participants sharing photographs from all over the world. Sign up online to participate and meet the group at Framations (218 North Main Street, St. Charles) on July 18 at 8 am. Participants will shoot for two hours and meet at Picasso's Coffee House 101 North Main to share photos afterwards.

For more information about the event and to view photos from last year's event, click here!

Roaring Lions of University City

Here is an interesting event in the community that Genevieve Esson shared with us. She was one of 9 artists chosen for the 100 year anniversary of the Liongate and The Historical Society Of University City intends to host a Community Art Project called the "Roaring Lions of University City" from June 12 to September 12, 2009, for the purpose of promoting tourism and civic pride, increasing visibility of the arts community and the community at large, and raising money for non-profit and civic ventures..

On Saturday morning, June 13th at 9 am they will host a scavenger hunt with clues as to the location of the lions. Banners in the Loop and PR materials will be sent the week the lions come home. On Saturday, September 12, the lions will be relocated to Heman Park near the pool for a silent auction. They will be on display all day. Unsold lions will be placed in U City Parks or destroyed unless you as an artist would like it returned to you. A T-shirt will be made of the nine lions and sold throughout the summer, commemorating this project. Rack marketing cards will be distributed to all tourist locations and venues. Your lion’s location, your name and the sponsor of the lion will be on the marketing card.We are all very excited about the Roaring Lions of University City.

The name of Genevieve's lion is: Camolion, it is short for camoflouge. The lion camoflouges with his surroundings wherever he goes. He becomes invisible with the landscape. Like an animated cartoon, constantly moving and blending in with the background. He reflects his environment. He is supposed to send a message of love and beauty, for people to take better care of each other and the planet. If we treat each other better, maybe the planet will not suffer as much. The Scavenger Hunt starts at 9am on Saturday, June 13th. I cannot make it to the Scavenger Hunt, Genevieve wii also have an art booth at the Pagan Picnic that very same day from 10-6pm.

Not too late to register for the Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday!

The Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure® is a 5K Walk or Run event. It is non-competitive, but we do provide clocks along the route and at the finish line if you wish to keep track yourself. You can choose to run or walk all 5K (about 3 miles) or choose to cut off at our 1 mile point. Runners begin the event, followed by the walkers. Visit the website to sign up!

If you can't race, you can donate to the cause on the website as well.

Resident Artist Lisa Ober was recently commissioned by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to paint the portrait of Archbishop Raymond Burke. She was chosen from many talented artists for this prestigious commission. It will hang in the Archbishop’s residence along with other commissioned portraits that go back decades. The portrait is 36" x 48", displaying the Archbishop lifesize, and was painted in oil on prepared panel.

Be sure to visit Lisa's blog, where you can see several other recent portraits she has completed, including several commissioned by the St. Louis Rams.

Congratulations Lisa, on yet another wonderful portrait!

Geteway East Artists Guild Opening on Saturday

Join Framations in welcoming the Gateway East Artists Guild at our Opening Reception this weekend, Saturday, June 13 from 1-4pm. The exhibit consists of 32 pieces by 18 of the Guild's members. The exhibit will run through July 5. Visit our website to view more of the work in the exhibit and learn more about the GEAG!

Shirley Nachtrieb's latest awards and news!

Main Street Barrel - Best in Show “Give Me Flowers”

In April, Shirley won two awards in mixed media at the Augusta , MO Plein Air Paint Out, sold three paintings and got a commission from a vineyard owner to paint his wine cellar. She also took Best in Show and 3rd place at the May opening on “Give Me Flowers” at St. Peters Community and Arts Center . She currently also has a one-woman exhibit at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center through June 2, 2009.

2nd Place- Daffodil Yellow

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3rd Place- Old Settler’s Cabin

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3rd award - Daffodils (St. Peters Community & Arts Center)

Jennifer Weigel' work featured in two shows opening this week

Resident Artist Jennifer Weigel's work in included in two exhibits that open this week. The first of these is Art on the Spot, featuring a live event where teams of artists create works on site during the opening reception. Mystery materials will be revealed to the artist teams on Friday at 4 PM, so it is a chance to watch creativity in action.

Chesterfield Arts
444 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
April 17 - June 20, 2009
Live event: Friday, April 17, 5 - 9 PM

The WCA show at Riverside Gallery is an extension of the show from Florissant-Valley Community College. If you missed seeing Jennifer's Bitch performance there, you can check out some documentation of it at Riverside Gallery. Women & Environment showsSt. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art.

Riverside Gallery
13 W. Moody Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
April 2009
Reception Friday, April 17, 7 - 10 PM
There are actually three exhibits on display simultaneously: Women and Environment (the traveling exhibit from Florissant-Valley) , the Rubia quilt (also displayed at the previous show) and Women Space Place (an inclusive members' show in which those who didn't participate in the previous exhibition could show their works along the same theme).

Classes with Shirley Nachtrieb

April 20 & 21 – Watercolor Landscape, street scenes, 9:30am-3:30pm, Bring your favorite photos and put them into watercolors! Study in perspective, textures and color theory. This workshop may also be attended by those working with pastels and wanting to fine tune their drawing skills. $110

May 18 & 19 – Watercolor Still Life, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, working from a live set-up with a focus on composition. Sketchers may also sign up to work in pencil or pastel. Bring a camera to photograph still life from different angles. $110

August 17 & 18 - Watercolor Portrait with Flowers, 9:30am-3:30 pm , Study the human face in watercolors and add a touch of nature with flowers. This workshop may also be attended by those using pastels. $110

Jennifer Weigel's current exhibits

Framations' resident jewelry artist Jennifer Weigel is exhibiting work in Urban Awakenings at Soulard Art Market. She is also participating in the traveling St. Louis Women's Caucus for Art exhibition Women & Environment at Riverside Gallery in Webster Groves and Art on the Spot at Chesterfield Arts, both opening Friday, April 17. Art on the Spot will feature a live event during the reception in which artist teams create new works on site with mystery materials.

To learn more about the St. Louis Women's Caucus for Art, visit their website here.

Linda Smith's piece chosen for Limited Editions ArtWalk Print!

Congratulations to Resident Artist Linda Smith, whose pastel painting of Picasso's on North Main Street was chosen to be featured on the Limited Edition Print for the 2009 Saint Charles Spring ArtWalk. These prints will be available soon at Framations! Check in with us closer to the ArtWalk, which is April 24-26 on Main Street!
View all available Limited Edition Prints here.

Evolution of a Painting Exhibit by Shirley Nachtrieb

May 1, 2009 – June 2, 2009
Opening reception: Friday May 1, 6-8pm

This is a collection of watercolors and mixed media paintings by Shirley Nachtrieb. Be sure to visit the display case in the lobby for other fine works by this artist.

Workshop scheduled: Watercolor Landscape at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center , April 20 & 21, 2009, 9:30am-3:30pm. Call Shirley at 636-947-1936 for more information.

St. Peters Community and Arts Center
1035 St. Peters Howell Road
(Behind the Dairy Queen off Mid Rivers Road )
St. Peters, MO 63376

Contact number at the Center: 636-397-6903
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am-9pm
Friday- 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday closed

Linda Wilmes's Murals at new Pitman Funeral Home

Resident Artist Linda Wilmes has spent the last 6 weeks working on a set of murals in the new Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. These murals include a dome featuring scenes from Wentzville and St. Charles County. Below are a few examples:

Photography Classes with Garry Rose

Resident Artist Garry Rose is offering new classes over the next few months through the Renaud Spirit Center. Register by phone or on-line:http://www.renaudspiritcenter.com/Phone: 636-474-2REC or 636-379-5606

The Art of Close-Up Photography
In this six-week course, professional photographer Garry Rose will teach the basics of macro photography, or how to shoot close-ups of flowers, insects, jewelry and other small objects.
Students will also learn how to use depth-of-field, cropping and composition to bring out the “wow” factor. (Minimum enrollment is six; maximum is 12.)

People & Pet Photography
Whether you like to shoot candids, portraits or snapshots of your pets and kids, this six-week class with Garry Rose is for you. We’ll learn about capturing that “key moment,” posing
versus candids, how to avoid red-eye and much more. We’ll have assignments and class critiques. Whatever your skill level or equipment, you’ll be amazed at how much your photos will improve in this enjoyable class. (Minimum enrollment is six; maximum is 12.)

Portrait Photography Workshop (Age 16+)
Prerequisite: People & Pet Photography If you already know how to use your camera, take the next big step and learn to shoot like a pro in this hands-on, six-week, no-lecture studio workshop with Garry Rose. Students will set up backdrops and studio lights to shoot studio-quality portraits, and learn about alternatives to some of the equipment the pros use. Students may bring either digital or film cameras, but the equipment must have a “hot shoe” for a flash attachment. (Minimum enrollment is six; maximum is 12.)