Limited Edition ArtWalk Prints available for sale

Visit Framations to purchase Limited Editions Prints from the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Spring ArtWalk. The 2009 Limited Edition Print will be announced soon! 2006 Spring ArtWalk Limited Edition Print by Tony Schanuel
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2007 Spring ArtWalk Limited Edition Print by Fraser Leonard
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2007 Spring ArtWalk Limited Edition Print by George Denninger

Each Print is $50 and available now at Framations.

Congratulations to our friend Jim Dreyer!

We are happy to share the news that Jim Dreyer, son of our Resident Artist Jessica Dreyer, and overall friend of Framations, won a Silver Telly Award for his show "Beyond the Set: Shadowland", which can be viewed on his youtube page. The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entries annually from ad agencies, production companies, TV stations, cable companies, interactive agencies and corporations from all over the world. It is a huge achievement to be selected for a Silver Award ( it is the highest award...there is no gold award). Jim works for the City of St. Charles Cable department, where only one other Silver Telly has been awarded in 30 years. Congratulations Jim!

Click here to view the award-winning three part show!

Learn more about the Telly Awards here.

More doors for Habitat for Humanity

Diana Bono, another of Framations' Resident Artists, also painted a door for Habitat for Humanity. See previous post for details on the event that is coming up this weekend and how this is a unique fundraiser to help our community.

Serena Boschert's contribution to "Doors to Dreams"

Resident Artist Serena Boschert lends her artistic talents toward helping Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County will be at the HBA St. Charles Home Show that will take place April 3-5, 2009. They have invited local artists to paint doors in an effort to raise funds to build more homes for families in need in St. Charles County. The doors will be auctioned off or sold at the St. Charles Home Show. There will be approximately 2 dozen doors as part of this fundraiser. Money raised will be used toward the purchase of new front doors for the Habitat’s development of 14 new homes in St. Peters, MO.

Jennifer Weigel's Performance Art Piece in "Women and Environment"

Framations' resident artist, Jennifer Weigel, is currently 8 days into a performance art piece entitled "Bitch" at Florissant Valley Community College. The piece is part of an exhibit called Women and Environment, a collaborative exhibit with works from both the St. Louis and Philadelphia Chapters of the Women's Caucus for Art. In the artist's own words:

"This performance responds to the plight of puppy mill dogs who are forced to live out their lives in cramped wire cages. It is also a commentary on how we can become limited by derogatory language by either not exhibiting traits that would be associated with the language or by reinforcing the shame and social stigma associated with it. "

The pieces selected for the exhibit focus on women and their environment, which encompasses social, political, ecological and cultural surroundings. This exhibit is one of a series of Women’s History Month events that are taking place at Florissant Valley Community College. Throughout March, panel discussions, video shorts, and lectures will be taking place. The gallery is located in the Instructional Resources Building at 3400 Pershall Road in St. Louis.

Jennifer is currently at the gallery whenever it is open and there is a gallery attendant, generally these hours (check her blog for updates and a day-by-day reflection on her performaces:

Monday, 10 - 4
Tuesday, 11 - 4
Wednesday, noon - 4
Thursday, 11 - 4
Friday, 10 - 4
Saturday, 10 - 3

Selected works will then travel to Riverside Gallery in Webster Groves to be on display April 7- April 30th. The Riverside Gallery Reception will take place on April 24th, from 7-10pm. Riverside Gallery is located at 13W Moody Ave in Webster Groves.

Natalie Fleming is a Signature Member!

Natalie's piece juried into Watercolor Missouri National 2008

Resident Artist Natalie Fleming is now a Signature Member of the Missouri Watercolor Society! Natalie’s art has been exhibited at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Smithsonian, the Torpedo Factory in Virginia and has an ongoing exhibit of work At Framations as a Resident Artist. Natalie has work juried into the Watercolor Missouri National 2009 which will be at:

Winston Churchill Memorial/Westminster College
Anson Cutts Gallery
501 Westminster Ave.
Fulton, MO
Reception: Sunday, April 5, 2-4 pm
April 1- May 17, 2009

2009 Exhibition Schedule for Shirley Nachtrieb

April 18, “Color of the Ozarks”, A fine art exhibit and sale, Peggy Palmer Summers memorial Library, Lebanon, MO, 10 am – 4pm, Contact: Sandra at 417-588-7993, MacCreed’s Art Gallery, http://www.maccreedgallery.com/

April 24, 25, 26, St. Charles Spring Art Walk, Main Street , St. Charles , MO
www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com/

May 2, Augusta Plein Air Paint-out Sale and Auction, Augusta , MO
http://www.augusta-chamber.org/

May 1 – June 2, Featured Artist, St. Peters Community and Art Center , 1035 St. Peters Howell Road , St. Peters, MO. http://www.stpetersmo.net/

August 9 – September 6, Framations Art Gallery , 218 N. Main Street , St. Charles, MO 63301, Reception August 9, 2pm-5pm, 636-724-8313, http://www.framations.com/

September 4 – 27, Featured Artist, Lorimier Gallery, 32 North Main, Cape Girardeau , MO 63702 , 573-334-9233. An art workshop will be offered September 26 & 27, 2009, http://www.capearts.org/

October 23, 24, & 25, “Artstravaganza”, sponsored by the Best of Missouri Hands, St. Louis Artists’ Guild, Two Oak Know Park, Clayton , MO.

Spring and workshop schedule is available by contacting Shirley at snachtrieb@charter.net

Artsmart 2009 Conference in St. Louis!

Best of Missouri Hands offers a great opportunity for artists!
They are offering their annual conference (open to members and non-menbers!) March 13-15 at the Frontenac Hilton in St. Louis, MO. The conference offers hands-on workshops, professional speakers, artist resources, a reception, banquet, auction and opportunites galore to network and learn from other area artists!
For more information, visit www.bestofmissourihands.org today and register!!!

St. Charles Bicentennial Kick Off Reception

St. Charles Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary with Kick-Off Reception on March 27 at the Foundry Art Centre. The Reception will be 7 - 11 pm with ticket costs at $40 per person or $75 per couple (cash or check only). Tickets are on sale at the Tourism Center (230 South Main) Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Checks payable to the City of St. Charles, checks may be mailed to the St. Charles CVB, 230 S. Main, St. Charles, MO 63301.
Advance tickets are required -- please purchase prior to March 24.

The evening includes heavy hors d' oeuvres focusing on our French, Spanish and German heritage. Live entertainment will be provided by Crossover.

Buy your tickets now!!!!