Food Art!

Artists Nancy Young and Diana Saffo Bono, both of Lake Saint Louis, designed and built
a sculpture of food items donated to St. Peters’ Community & Arts Center’s Incredible Edible
Sculpture food drive. The sculpture was on display at the Center prior to being donated
to Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Center for distribution to the hungry in our area.

BOMH ArtSmart Conference

ArtSmart Conference 2010
March 12–14, 2010
Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Boonville, Missouri

Each March, this conference offers tremendous opportunities to network with other craftsmen, gallery owners and representatives from various publications. Nationally known speakers offer their expertise in a myriad of presentations throughout the weekend. Smaller seminars provide even more information.

For more information and to view the brochure with full schedule, visit the website.

Free Screening on New Documentary

Catch a free screening of Tracy & Jess: Living With Early
Onset Alzheimer’s, presented by former SCC student and
employee Jim Dreyer. Then, participate in a panel discussion
led by Jim and Jess Dreyer and a representative from the
Alzheimer’s Association. Artwork and photographs by Jess
Dreyer will also be on display in the SSB Auditorium.

Noon & 7 p.m Friday, March 26 • SSB Auditorium
For more information, contact Kelley Pfeier at 636-922-8544

In cooperation with Alzheimer’s Association and the SCC Multicultural Programming
Committee in conjunction with Women’s History Month

Upcoming Photography Class with Garry Rose

In the Field Photography with Garry Rose

For Adults (16+) through Chesterfield Arts

How do you capture the perfect outside landscape photo when you can’t control the light, the weather or the rest of nature? Bring your digital camera to this hands-on workshop and learn the tools you need to create better photography that will address these issues and more. Be inspired by the beautiful landscapes from local parks and/or capture images of the unique Chesterfield Arts Outdoor Public Art collection. (Three-day workshop)

Fee: $50.00 Thursdays, April 8, 15 & 22 5 – 7 pm Register Online

Participate in the BIG READ at the Foundry

The Big Read "National Endowment for the Arts"
The Big Read is designed to revitalize the role of reading in American public culture.
Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301

1/31/2010 - 2/28/2010
636-255-0270
www.foundryartcentre.org

Come down for the Festival of Ice!

Fete De Glace (The Festival of Ice)
Watch professional ice carvers bring the art to life in a competition using chain saws, power grinders, sanders, cold chisels, hand saws, and irons from 10am-3pm. This competition is judged and juried by the crowd. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available & nearby fire pits to warm up.
100 to 200 blocks of North Main Street in St. Charles
Date: 1/30/2010

Upcoming Workshops with Shirley Nachtrieb

2010 Workshops with Shirley Nachtrieb
St. Peters Community and Arts Center
1035 St. Peters Howell Road
St. Peters, MO 63376, 636-397-6903

January 18 & 19, (Monday & Tuesday) 2010, 9:30am-3:30pm $110. A Collage Workshop using a variety of painted and found papers, colored tissue, and rice papers, etc. This is the Motherboard of design possibilities. “Things that fly” will be the theme. Design and composition will be covered. Magic windows will help you find the perfect composition to enlarge smaller pieces into bigger paintings.

February 16 & 17, 2010 (Tuesday and Wednesday), 9:30am-3:30pm, $110. Pastel Still Life Workshop with Pottery. Students will work from a still life of pottery as well as a photo creating a painting in pastels. A variety of pastel sticks and pencils may be used on neutral Canson paper. Design and composition will be covered in this first time lesson and a good one if you have always wanted to try out that box of pastels!

March 15 & 16, 2010 (Monday & Tuesday), 9:30am-3:30pm, $110.
Collage Workshop, Embedded Objects, using a limited palette of three colors, plus black and white gesso and metallic paint. We will complete a painting in two days. You may work on canvas or watercolor paper. Students will approach using their own choice of unique collage materials like doilies, skeletal leaves, buttons, etc.

April 19 & 20, 2010 (Monday & Tuesday), 9:30am-3:30pm, $110.
Watercolor Workshop, painting spring! A limited palette of seven colors will be used to create a springtime theme. Subject matter will to be determined. You may work from photo references or from the prepared lesson.

May 17 & 18, 2010 (Monday & Tuesday), 9:30am-3:30pm, $110.
Collage and Design Workshop, using a limited palette of three colors, plus black and white gesso. We will complete a collage in two days. You may work from your own study or inspiration references or from the prepared lesson.

For more information: Call or email Shirley Nachtrieb at 636-947-1936, snachtrieb@charter.net
For a list of supplies, please contact Shirley.

****A check is required for your registration in the workshop.

**Private lessons may be booked in Shirley's home. Please call 636-947-1936 for an appointment.

Upcoming Events for Jennifer Weigel

Be sure to check out new work by Jennifer Weigel in these two shows in our area:

Sense of Self

Columbia Art League

207 S. Ninth

St.Columbia, MO

Jan. 2010

Reception: Thursday, Jan. 14, 6 - 8 PM

Jennifer's work entitled Evidence of My Existence is included in this exhibit.

Unparalleled Fiber

Soulard Art Market

2028 S. 12th

St.St. Louis, MO

Jan. 2010

Reception: Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16, 7 - 10 PM

Jennifer is displaying some of her collaborations with Jessica Kopitske from the Third Degree Glass Factory Common Threads show in September and some of her copper basketry "barnacles".

Spring ArtWalk Call for Entry

Enter the St. Charles Spring ArtWalk in 2010! April 23, 24 , 25, 2010
Started in 2006 by Saint Charles Riverfront Arts, the Spring ArtWalk is the primary
venue to support our mission of growing a dynamic Art District in and around Main Street, in historic St. Charles, Missouri. The Spring ArtWalk is a three day event that features juried artists housed indoors at various businesses along Main Street. The participating businesses provide display space for the artists and help to attract customers and sales.

The Spring ArtWalk is Artist Friendly:
No Commissions on Sales
No Entry Fee
Artists’ Appreciation Reception
Media Exposure, including Press Preview Event
Art exhibited indoors – no tents
Printed Posts cards as well as electronic post cards provided

Click Here for Entry Form

Entries Due February 1

Fused Glass Classes offered in St. Charles

Rich Brooks, fused glass artist will conduct Fused Glass Jewelry Workshops 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. If you have a group, let us block a time off for you. The classes are held in St. Charles.

Upcoming workshop dates are:

January 12, 15, 26, 29

February 23, 26

March 9, 12, 23, 26

April 13, 16.

He is also offereing a retreat workshop February 15, 17, 19, 20. For more information on location, fee and times, call Liz Shake at 314-974-2065.

Beyond the Lens IV Opens Saturday

A Photography Exhibition
OPENS SATURDAY, JANUARY 9: 1-4 PM
AWARDS AT 2:30 PM

On Exhibition: January 9 – February 7, 2010
Beyond the Lens IV is the Fourth Annual Photography Exhibition presented by Framations, aimed at spotlighting the photography of regional artists.

This is an all-subject, walk-in, juried Exhibition of Photographic Work.