Jewelry and Fashion Accessories Boutique Jan 29

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
Saturday, January 29, 2011: 10am-1pm
Come inside out of the cold for a jewelry & fashion accessories boutique. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Check out the Fete de Glace ice carving competition on North Main and come in Framations to see wonderful jewelry, scarves, bags and other handmade accessories made by local artists.

Featuring work by: Renea Erickson Suzanne Lowry Sarah Merideth Jennifer Weigel (more artists to be announced soon!)

New artist images on the website!

We've added new images by Resident Artist Suzanne Lowry to her webpage. Here's one, see more on her webpage! You can also purchase prints by Suzanne through framations.com here.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Click here for Call for Entry details

Entries due at Framations Jan 8 and 9

Exhibits to open Saturday

Opening Reception: Saturday, Dec. 11: 1-4pm
On Display Decemer 11, 2010 - January 2, 2011

In the Main Gallery: Gateway East Goes West:
An Exhibit of Work by the Gateway East Artist Guild (more info)

In Gallery Two: Photography by Ron Edwards (more info)

Resident Artists at Town and County Paint Out!

Several of Framations' Resident Artists participated in the Town and Country Paint Out this fall. Here's some pics of them with their artwork!

Linda Wilmes, Juliette Travous, and Ken Farris

Ken Farris

Juliette Travous

Linda Wilmes

Art of the Motrocycle artists announced!

Featured artists for this event

· Automotive and Motorcycle licensed artist Stephanie Azaire-Settler, from Sedalia, Missouri

· Motorcycle painter Darren Williams from Liquid Illusions

· Multi-medium artist Wendy Stansbery from eastern Iowa

· St. Louis painter JoAnn Kargus, a commissioned motorcycle artist

· Concept artist Chris Beck from Global Products Inc., a licensee of Harley-Davidson

· Airbrush artist and custom painter Kolby LeBlount from KCL Creations

Purchase tickets for the event at Framations, or online at http://www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com/?page_id=125

Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door.

Call for Entries

Inner Fall
A juried exhibit of thematic work

November 13 – December 5, 2010
Submissions: Entries must be delivered on Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 6 or 7, 2010
Times: 12-5 pm each day
Opening Reception: Awards & Opening Reception: Saturday, November 13, 2010: 1-4 pm Awards at 2:30 pm

For full prospectus and printable entry form, click here.

Art of the Motorcycle

November 6 at the Foundry Art Centre 7 pm

This is the third year that Saint Charles Riverfront Arts is hosting this unique event, which 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 Saint Charles Riverfront Arts’ efforts to promote visual and performing arts throughout the St. Charles community.

The “Art of the Motorcycle” Gala begins at 7 p.m. and features an exhibition of both vintage and modern bikes, many from private collections, the Mungenast Motorcycle Museum, the Donelson Cycles Museum and The Moto Museum. Motorcycle experts will discuss historical cycle information, and guests will have a hands-on contact opportunity with racers, artists, custom bike builders and museum curators.

Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $55 at the door.
Purchase your tickets online or at Framations. Attendees will enjoy a great selection of food, wine and beer donated by local restaurants and beer and wine distributors.

Shirley Nachtrieb Retrospective

Shirley Nachtrieb
Retrospective Exhibition
September 26- November 2, 2010
Opening reception: September 26, 2 - 4pm

At The Monday Club
37 S. Maple Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Office: 314-961-0200 Shirley 636-947-1936
Off Highway 44 and Elm Street

Bandana & Shades by Linda Smith

One of our resident artists, Linda Smith has had a recent painting, Bandana & Shades, juried into the top 15% in the BoldBrush Painting Competition for May. Congratulations, Linda!

You may view all the entries at:
FineArtViews Painting Competition - FAV15%

Fall Classes with Shirley Nachtrieb

October 29 & 30 2010, 9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Autumn Still Life in Watercolors

This workshop will teach the basics of composition in setting up a still life with flowers. The class will work from seasonal flowers. Bring a favorite vessel for flowers. Pastel students are invited to attend. Techniques and color theory will be discussed.

November 19 & 20, 9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Collage Workshop

The class will paint collage papers: unryu, 140 lb arches, gauze, etc. the first day of the workshop and create from them on the second day. Bring reference materials and ideas to share with the class if you have something special in mind. Golden fluid acrylics will be used as the painting medium. Some papers will be available for sale in the class.

Both of these workshops will be at the
St. Peters Community and Arts Center
1035 St. Peters Howell Road
St. Peters, MO 63376
Register by contacting Shirley at 636-947-1936 or shirley@nachtrieb.com

Close up Photography by Garry Rose

In this six-week course with professional photographer, Garry Rose, students will learn the intriguing art of macro 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 much more! Discussion and demonstration on depth of field, cropping, composition will make this class beneficial to the novice or experienced photographer. (Minimum enrollment is six; maximum is 12.) Register Online

Variety of classes with Linda Wilmes

Oct 2 & 3 Watercolor Workshop at the Foundry Art Centre The cost of the workshop is $85 for non-members and $80 for members. The Foundry Art Centre is located at 520 N. Main Center, St. Charles, MO. For mroe information or to register, contact Angela at 636-255-0270 or angela@foundryartcentre.org.

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The following classes will be offered through the Renaud Spirit Center, O’Fallon, MO, and held at the Civic Park Art Room. All classes will be 9 am – 3:30 pm each day. A supply list will be furnished upon registration. All classes are for beginning to intermediate artists. Please bring a sack lunch. To Register call (636) 474-2REC, or online at www.renaudspiritcenter.com. Fees are: $65.00 for O'Fallon residents and $70.00 for non-residents

Sept. 4 & 5 (Rain date Sept 11 and 12. ) Plein air painting
Plein air painting of the historic log cabin in O’Fallon Civic Park. Painting outdoors has long been the preferred method of painting to accurately capture the changes that naturally occur outdoors. The instructor will explain and demonstrate.

Nov. 6 & 7: Painting The Autumn Colors
Painting The Autumn Colors with the artist's choice of media. Students will work from their own photo. This is an enjoyable exploration of color, value and color theory, while working with a limited palette.

Beginning Pastel Class with Juliette Travous

Sign up now for a Beginning Pastel Class
6 Week Session on Thursday nights
August 26th through September 30th
7:30 – 9:30 pm

at Augusta Visitor’s Center
5544 Walnut Street
Augusta, Missouri 63332

$90 fee

Contact Juliette to register:
jtravous@sbcglobal.net
636-925-9860 (home)

Limited to 12 participants, register early!

The French Tourist by Suzanne Lowry

Visit the current exhibit of Artz Tour de France to enjoy a voyage with ten diverse artists as they exhibit work produced through immersion in the culture of France.

August 7 to 21, 2010 at Flavors Cafe and Wine Bar
240 North Main Street, Breese, IL
“Meet the Artists” reception: August 7, 9 a.m. to noon

Upcoming events for Catherine Mahoney

Missouri Watercolor Society Members' Invitational Exhibition
At the Columbia Art League
207 S. 9th Street, Columbia, MO 65201
573-632-3444
August 24 - October 16
Reception: Sunday, Sept 12: 1:30-4pm

The Ribbon on the Missouri: Works by Catherine Mahoney
Missouri River heritage from the Revolutionary War til now!
At Railton Art Gallery, Miller Performing Arts Center
501 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Dates and Reception to be announced.

7th Annual Artists Along the Missouri en plein air paintout
Labor Day Weekend, Sept 3-6 In and Around Hermann

For more info on these events, email Catherine at camahoney@ktis.net

Call for Entries: Saint Charles Plein Air Competition

September 21 - October 1, 2010

Click here for event details

Entry Forms are available now!

Call for Entries for IN TRANSIT

IN TRANSIT: journey, change, and motion

September 11 - October 3, 2010

Artwork following the theme surrounding journey, change, and motion. Open to interpretation.

For full exhibit details, click here.

call for art coming soon!

We'll be sending out a Call for Art in the next few days for a juried exhibit in September called In Transit.

Two more days to see work by Lisa Thomas and Natalie Fleming!

Exhibit ends Satuday!

Life Blood Exhibit

The Life Blood Exhibit reception at Florissant-Valley Community College will run Thursday, June 10 from 6 - 8 PM. Please come, support the show, and join in the conversation and help break the taboo surrounding menstruation. The show focuses on a wide range of related women's reproductive health topics, from menarche to menopause, childbearing to miscarriage, and more. Catalogs are available for $5 each.

Life Blood Exhibit - http://www.lifebloodexhibit.com/

invitational group show organized by Jennifer Weigel
STLCC-Florissant-Valley Art Gallery
3400 Pershall Rd., Florissant, MO
June 7 - July 1, 2010
reception: Thursday, June 10, 6 - 8 PM

Give us your blood, I'll bake you a cake.

June 25: 11-2 @ Framations
I swear I'll bake if you come out and give blood!

Call or visit the website using code 9732 to register in advance and get a
$10 Framations Gift Certificate when you come in to donate!

This is such an important thing to do! We all hope that when something happens to us or someone we love, that someone else is there to help, here's your chance!

It might take 30 minutes of your time, but you can save several people!

2010 Stella Artois St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

Congratulations to Jim and Jess Dreyer on the selection of their film
Tracy and Jess: Living with Early Onset Alzheimers to be in competition during the 2010 Stella Artois St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase!
The 10th Annual SLFS will be held July 17-22, 2010. This event focuses exclusively on the work of local directors and filmmakers, as well as expatriates with strong local connections who have gone on to use their creative talents in other cities.
See more information on this event soon on their website.


Jim Dreyer directed the documentary, which centers around his mother, Jess Dreyer and her journey with early onset Alzheimers.

Juliette's Pastels...Last few days to view!

Sunday is your last chance to see these beautiful, large scale pastel paintings!

This is just a sampling of the exhibit.
See these and works by more than 20 other artists in the gallery.

Wetlands Bouquet

Pastel

26" x 40"

$3,600

Sychronized Sunsets
Pastel
26" x 40"
$3,600

Heart of Winter
Pastel
26" x 40"
$3,600

Waves of Blue and Gold

Pastel
26" x 40"
$3,600

Oil on Water Photos by Garry Rose

Garry Rose recently completed an experiment where he added different oils to the surface of water, which was in a clear glass bowl set above M&Ms. Underneath the M&Ms was a layer of foil, helping to reflect the colors. It's fascinating to see the reaction of the oil and water reacting and the small details of bubbles in the water.

Plein Air Paintings by Linda Wilmes

Painted during the August Plein Air event this year...now on her wall.

Beyond Montelle Winery
Pastel
$250

Crows Nest Courtyard
Acrylic
$250

Terrace at Montelle Winery
Pastel
$225

M151A2 Cargo Trailer
Pastel
$350

Art Events with Catherine Mahoney

What: 2010 Colorful Brushes: "YOUNG-AT-ART" classes, for youth & adults!
Where: Community Center, 311 Schiller, Hermann,MO; camahoney@ktis. net
When: Adults: Tuesday, June 15, 22, 29, July 6 & 13.
Youth: June 28-July 9.
Cost: $175/person. Class size limited. Gasconade Co R - I School area youth may be eligible for a scholarship. Contact me for information.
Theme: Transparent Watercolor in Light

What: 2010 Taste for the Arts
Where: The Hofgarten located at the Intersection of Missouri Highway 100 (First Street) & Gutenberg Street, Hermann, MO, 65041; Tele: 573-486-2444.
When: June 5 - 6 Sat: 10 - 5, Sun: 11 - 4.
Cost: Admission, free. Featuring Best of Missouri Hands artists.

What: "What Makes Ossie Special", 2nd in the series book by Kathy Meyer, illustrated by CA Mahoney
Where: 1058 Stone Hill Hwy, Hermann, MO, 65041; Tele: 573-486-2444.
When: Now arrived!
Cost: $22.00, (including tax and postage). Also available at Framations!
Add this new 'character-building 'book, 2nd in the series, to Daisy & Digger, (1st book in the series),

What: Summer Art, Food & Wine Festival
Where: Prairie Bell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084; Tele: 314-719-7806.
When: Aubust 7 - 8 Sat: 10 AM - 8 PM.
Cost: Admission, free. Featuring Missouri Wine Country, Specialty foods and Missouri-made Arts.

What: ***Event: Artists Along the Missouri***
Where: Hermann, MO, 65233; Tele: 573-486-2444.
When: September 3 - 6, Fri, 9 - 5 pm; Sat: 9 - 5 pm; Sun: 10 - 4 pm. Mon: 9 - 12
Cost: Admission, free. Featuring Weekend-long celebraton of artists gathering together for interactive en plein air painting and art show, Saturday.

Old Oaken Cooler

Beautiful framed Giclee print by Catheine MahoneyOld Oaken Cooler

Giclee Print of Original Watercolor

Image Size: 23 1/2 x 17 1/2

Matted and Framed, Outer Size: 28 1/2 x 34 1/2

$325

Fluid Beauty

Nancy Young has done a series of paintings using Fluid Acrylics, which are a type of acrylic paint that is thinner, or more fluid, than normal acrylic paint without losing the strength of the pigment.

Fluid Beauty VIII
Fluid Acrylic
5"x 7"
$65

Life Blood Exhibit opens soon at Flo Valley

Life Blood Exhibit is gearing up for the grand opening at Florissant Valley Contemporary Art Gallery! After the preview party at Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts, this will be the first showing of the exhibition in its entirety and catalogs from the show will be offered for a suggested donation of $5.


Please mark your calendars now to join in the conversation and help break the taboo surrounding menstruation.


Life Blood Exhibit invitational group show organized by Jennifer Weigel
STLCC-Florissant-Valley Art Gallery
3400 Pershall Rd., Florissant, MO
June 7 - July 1, 2010
Reception: Thursday, June 10, 6 - 8 PM

New Table and more by Serena Boschert

Hand-Carved and Painted Ceramic Table on Metal Stand
30" H x 16" W

$280

Robin
Acrylic
10" H x 8" W
$55

Goldfinch
Acrylic
10" H x 8" W
$55

Cardinal

Acrylic

10" H x 8" W

$55

Chickadee

Acrylic

10" H x 8" W
$55

"Unwinding" by Suzanne Lowry

Unwinding
Brass, Basaltic Clay, Soldered Copper, Copper Wire and Aluminum
27" H x 21" W
$395

Natalie Fleming, one of our next Featured Artists

Beautiful new watercolors by Natalie, see her featured

exhibit with new work starting June 12!

Rocky Shore
Watercolor
$75

Sudden Rain
Watercolor
$150

Quiet River
Watercolor
$150

Missouri Flats
Watercolor
$150

New Additions to Ken Farris's Wall

Zion

Acrylic

$250

Snack Time
Acrylic
$200

New Oils by Linda Smith

Hidden Away

Oil

$200

Grandma's China

Oil

$300