Gallery Updates

Valentine's Trunk Show coming up!

2012-01-17T07:51:00.000-08:00

Stop by Framations on Saturday 28 for a chance to shop local for jewelry and accessories from local artists. In addition to the current feature and resident artist exhibits that combined, display work by over 60 artists, we will have a special display of giftable art for Valentines Day!

10-3 on Saturday, Jan 28,
Same day at the Fete de Glace Ice Carving Competition on North Main!

Come in from the cold and enjoy local art and hot drinks!

Featuring work by:

Suzanne Lowry

Sarah Merideth

Jennifer Weigel

Nancy Singer and Joann Stephan of Greyt Knits

Jennifer Weigel's 10th Anniversary as an artist

2012-01-16T07:41:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Weigel is celebrating her ten year anniversary as a practicing artist since her graduation from Webster University! She is planning a year-long celebration and has even devoted a blog to this (just follow the link).

http://10yearsofjenniferweigelart.blogspot.com/

Please feel free to check it out and to check back frequently for more updates and cool stuff. She will be posting raffles for free artworks on the first of every month, linking to eBay auctions and hosting other fun things as well.

Congratulations Jennifer!

New classes for 2012 with Shirley Nachtrieb

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Shirley Nachtrieb 2012 class and workshop dates
@St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
#1 St. Peters Centre Blvd (off Mexico Road) St. Peters, MO 63376

January 27, Friday, 9:30 am- 3:30pm, Watermedia Floral/collage, $55
The colors of winter will be reviewed. Stark winter weeds will be the subject of this workshop on this cold winter days using a minimum palette of three colors to explore dimension through the use of collage. Students may bring reference materials for their subject matter or use the teacher’s lesson. All levels welcome.

February 24, Friday, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Watermedia Floral, $55
The first colors of spring will be reviewed. A palette of three fluid acrylic colors will be used to develop a spring floral composition on a prepared textural surface. GAC medium and white gesso will be used to prepare a textural surface on watercolor paper, illustration board or canvas. All levels welcome.

March 12 – April 16, Mondays, 10am-12 pm, Collage I, $90.
Color, color, color! This is a six week session of designing and executing your own collages from painted papers that you design yourself. Color theory, design formats and value patterns will be discussed. A limited palette of three fluid acrylic colors will be used. Papers will include watercolor 140 lb Arches, rice papers, paste papers, etc. All levels welcome.

May 7 – June 18, 2012, Mondays, 10 am-12pm, Collage II, $90.
This six week session will be building on collages that have a personal statement. Do you like flowers? Do you like insects? Are buildings your thing? Artists will work from their own photographs or studies to design, paint and embellish collages that have a personal meaning for them. Painting, stitching, gluing, etc. will be part of the process. All levels welcome.

March 30, Friday, 9:30-3:30pm, Designing small quilts. $55
What you have to say in a painting on paper may be applied to cloth! Simple techniques of applying paint to cloth will be explored. There will be painting, embroidery, beading, and quilting. Golden fluid acrylics, watercolor pencils, and embellishments will be used to express yourself on cloth. All levels welcome.

May 18 & 19, Friday & Saturday, 9:30 – 3:30pm, Designing in 3-D, $110
Have you ever wanted to make a doll that resembled your dad, mom or a child? What would you look like if you were a doll? Repurpose clothing and scrap fabrics into new creations with a personal statement. Browse through resale shops to see what sparks your interest. Bring your own needles and thread, fabric scraps, embellishments, beads, photo references. Machine sewing will be done at home. Let’s see what we can come up with! Fluid acrylics will be our painting medium for the faces. Oh, what fun! All levels welcome.

For a list of supplies, contact: Shirley Nachtrieb, snachtrieb@charter.net
http://www.nachtrieb.com 636-947-1936.

Upcoming classes with Linda Wilmes

2012-01-05T11:25:00.000-08:00

Your Choice of MediumMondays, Feb 6 - March 12: 9am-12pm
Bring your painting to a new level. Linda will demonstrate application and explain the elements of good art. For beginners and for the more experienced artist.

Watercolor basics and Special Effects
Mondays, Feb 6 - March 12: 1 - 4pm
For the beginner and the more experienced artist. Learn "wet into wet", washes, and glazing, as well as dry brush techniques.

Fee $150.00 for the six week session
Classes held at Wilmes Fine Art Studio, Wentzville, MO
Contact Linda at 636-639-0020 or
lindaswilmes@gmail.com to register or with questions

Events with Jennifer Weigel around town

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You can currently see Jennifer's work at the Holiday Show at the St. Charles County Arts Council:

Holiday Show
St. Charles County Arts Council
Lillian Yahn Gallery
7443 Village Center Dr.
O' Fallon, MO
Nov. - Dec. 2011
Reception: Thursday, Nov. 10, 6 - 8 PM
Claude's photo day: Friday, Nov. 25, noon - 4 PM
Holiday Party: Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 - 8 PM

http://stcharlesart.org/

And Sunday at the Northern Arts Council:

NAC at the Corner
Northern Arts Council
Corner Coffee House
100 N. Florissant St.
Ferguson, MO
Nov. 27, noon - 6 PM
during Ferguson's Northern Lights Festival

http://www.northsidearts.com/

Linda Wilmes' work in new exhibit

2011-11-25T12:18:00.000-08:00

A new exhibit at Norton's Fine Art and Framing opens Friday, Dec 2 called Size Matters.

Linda S. Wilmes has three pieces included in this exhibit.

Expired, opening Thursday

2011-10-05T13:11:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Weigel has work in an exhibit opening tomorrow night at Gallery Visio. Stop by if you have a chance!

Expired
Gallery Visio
170 MSC (Millenium Student Center)
University of Missouri - St. Louis
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO
Oct. 2011
Reception: Thursday, Oct. 6, 4 - 7 PM
http://www.umsl.edu/~galvisio/

Saturday Seminars with Shirley Nachtrieb

2011-10-05T13:08:00.000-07:00

Saturday Seminars, Fall 2011

With Shirley Nachtrieb, 636-947-1936

#1 St. Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters, MO 63376, 636-397-6903, ext 1623

Watercolor landscape.

Saturday, October 22, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55: A beautiful autumn landscape will be painted featuring a limited palette of seven colors. The study will be provided by the teacher. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

Watercolor Greeting

Saturday, November 12, 2011, 9:30am-3:30 pm, $55: Cards. Students will paint holiday greeting cards in watercolor of seasonal images. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

Collage Greeting Cards.

Saturday, November 19, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm, $55: A variety of found, created, and stamped papers will be used to create a holiday theme in collage. Previous experience helpful but not necessary. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

Check out Shirley’s web site at www.nachtrieb.com

Studio Tour

2011-10-01T12:21:00.000-07:00

See Resident Artist Suzanne Lowry at the Edwardsville-Alton Studio and Exhibits tour 2011

She'll be at Jacoby Arts Center

Sat Oct. 15 9-5

Sun Oct. 16 11-5

For more info: jacobyartscenter.org

More art events with Catherine Mahoney!

2011-09-29T08:48:00.000-07:00

What: Brush and Palette Club 60th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair

Where: Hermann Middle School on Highway 100 West.
When: October 8 - 9, Sat: 9 - 5, Sun: 10 - 4.

Cost: Admission, free.

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What: 2011 Art Walks & Talks

Where: 311 Schiller, Hermann, MO, 65041; Tele: 573-486-2444.

When: October 15 - 16, Sat: 10 - 5, Sun: 11 - 4.

Cost: Admission, free.

Featuring Oils, Watercolors, metal & free-formed sculptures, German targets, photography, woven baskets, fibers & pottery by artists known nationally & regionally.
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What: Book Signings, "What Makes Ossie Special", by Kathy Meyer, illustrated by CA Mahoney

Where: T-Charleston's Book Store, 2800 W 76 Country Blvd Ste 313, Branson, MO Tele: 417-334-7931.

When: October 20 - 22 and November 10 - 13. Add this new 'character-building'book, 2nd in the series, to Daisy & Digger, (the first book in the series of eight).

Class Schedule

2011-09-28T08:51:00.000-07:00

Whether your interests lie in photography, drawing, painting, or collage, we have something for you! Click here to see the list of classes offered by our resident artists!

Catherine Mahoney art updates

2011-09-27T08:45:00.000-07:00

Hermann artist, Catherine Mahoney has 2 paintings in an invitational benefit show to support the Missouri Botanical Graden, 4344 Shaw blvd., St. Louis, Mo 63110. the reception will be held on September 30, 2011, 6 - 9 PM. The show continues through month of October.

The theme is the Best of Missouri Painters and is being held in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Best of Missouri Market. The Kodner Gallery Fine Art, 9650 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO; Tele: 314-993-4477, is presenting this collection of works from Missouri's most celebrated artists. Their gather works pay tribute to the very best of Missouri.

Salute to the Arts

2011-08-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

Join Suzanne Lowry at the

Salute to the Arts August 26 - 28

located in Moody Park at Longacre

Fairview Heights, IL

www.midwestsalute.com

Upcoming classes with Catherine Mahoney

2011-06-10T13:55:00.000-07:00

Impressionism to Regionalism

Adults: June 28, 30, July 5 & 7 7 - 9 pm
Youth: June 27 - July 11 9 am - 3 pm
Cost: $175 per person

Ewald Conference Center
407 Market Street
Hemann, MO

email Catherine for more info and to register at camahoney@ktis.net

Installment Plans are available

2011-06-03T11:08:00.000-07:00

Click here to check out our Installment Plans for artwork.
We can help you own the art you dream of :)

New Exhibit of Shirley's work

2011-06-02T12:32:00.000-07:00

Follow the link below to learn about Shirley Nachtrieb's exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Museum in Poplar Bluff, MO. There will be an opening this Friday 6-8pm

http://www.mham.org/june2011class.html .

For more info, contact Shirley at 636-947-1936 or shirley@nachtrieb.com

View more of her work at http://www.nachtrieb.com

Wrinkles and Ridges in Watercolors

2011-05-13T12:31:00.000-07:00

Wrinkles and Ridges in Watercolors, taught by Catherine Mahoney
Sat, May 21, 10am – 3pm

Zuzak Wonder Store, 311 Main St., Boonville, MO 65233

Description: Watercolorist Catherine Mahoney will offer a day-long workshop for beginners as well as experienced artists. This instruction will be using common household art and materials to produce a "texture-filled watercolor painting" after Paul Klee's "Remembrance in a Garden."

Open to any age; 12 participants maximum. $50

Visit Catherine Mahoney's website.

Many of these workshops have limited enrollment and you must pre-register with payment in advance to reserve a space. Registration is at the ZUZAK Wonder Store, 311 Main St, Boonville, MO. For more information call the gallery at 573-694-1672 during regular hours, or just come by.

Blood Drive June 17 - Plan on it!

2011-05-13T12:17:00.000-07:00

We will be hosting our second blood drive on Friday, June 17: 3-6pm. Many thanks to the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, who will be bringing the bus again to park in the lot behind us and accept donations.

Please plan to give blood if you are able!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by !

2011-05-10T10:27:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who stopped by for the reception last Friday night for

Northside Art Association and Brad Lee Dale North.

Check out Juliette Travous on Show Me St. Louis!

2011-04-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

This Thursday at 3pm!!!

Buy your Patron's Preference ticket at Framations!

2011-04-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Spring ArtWalk is coming soon, and so is the Patron's Preference drawing!

PP tickets are $100 each and guarantee you to go home with a piece of artwork valued at $250 or more! A random order drawing will determine the order of art selections.

Click here to learn more about the ArtWalk. Click here to view the pieces in the Patron's Preference drawing. Tickets are on sale now.

Life Blood Exhibit Opens Thursday

2011-02-22T18:05:00.000-08:00

The Life Blood Exhibit opens Thursday at Gallery Visio.
This travelling exhibition explores the theme of women's reproductive health from coming of age to motherhood to menopause and more. Each showing features new and different artists and artworks alongside past inclusions.

Some works are humorous while others are serious, but all are thought-provoking. Life Blood Exhibit is a travelling group art exhibit curated by Jennifer Weigel and themed around menstruation and women's reproductive health.

Pastel Landscape with Juliette Travous

2011-02-21T20:34:00.000-08:00

Explore Pastels with Juliette Travous in her new Pastel Landscape class in Augusta, MO. on Thursdays, Feb. 11 - March 17: 7-9 pm

Augusta Visitors Center
5577 Walnut Street
Augusta, MO

$90 per person with the option to purchase a packet of premium pastel papers for an additional $28. Contact Juliette Travous at 636-925-9860 or 314-229-7185 for more info or to sign up for the class.

Call for Entry

2011-02-04T22:00:00.001-08:00

March 11 - April 21
A juried exhibit of themed work illustrating an element of dreams, fantasy, or the abstract; or otherwise distorting reality

Click here for full entry details.

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The following are classes and workshops with artist Shirley Nachtrieb

Workshop location:
St. Peters Community and Arts Center
St. Peters, MO 63376

636-947-1936 to register or for more information
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Saturday, January 22 & Monday, January 24
9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Introduction to Watercolors

All supplies will be provided but you may bring supplies from home if you wish. The class will be doing watercolor greeting cards. Subject matter will be provided. No experience necessary. Class size is limited to 10 students.

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Saturday, February 26 & Monday February 28
9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Introduction to Drawing & Pastels

All supplies will be provided but you may bring supplies from home if you wish. The class will start with “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” exercises and finish with a pastel painting. Subject matter will be provided. No experience necessary. Class is limited to 10 students.

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Saturday, March 26 & Monday March 28
9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Landscape Collage Workshop

The subject matter will be lighthouses. The class will build up textures and paint a New England Light House in fluid acrylics. A supply list will be provided upon request. Pastel artists are welcome to attend. Students will bring their own supplied. Class size is limited.

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Saturday May 14 & Monday, May 16
9:30am - 3:30pm, $110
Watercolor Floral Workshop

The subject matter will be flowers of the season. The instructor will bring in fresh flowers from her garden for the students to paint from. All levels of learning will benefit from this class. Pastel artists are welcome to attend. Some collage work may be incorporated. A supply sheet will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
This workshop is designed for the beginning watercolor artist. Color theory will be explored while learning all the basics techniques in watercolor. Simple designs will be painted using a limited palette of three colors. No experience is necessary. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, July 9, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Collage workshop featuring designing your own papers. A variety papers will be painted using a triad of fluid acrylic colors. This is a fun class full of surprises and exciting new discoveries. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, August 13, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Second in a series of classes designed for the beginning watercolor artist. Several small painting will be accomplished with a limited palette of three colors.

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Saturday, September 10, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Painting animals in watercolor. A lesson and demonstration will be provided on the steps to creating a beautiful watercolor portrait of a dog. A limited palette of seven colors will be used. A list of supplies will be sent upon request.

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Beginning watercolor classes $90
Beginning watercolor classes start up in October for a six week session on Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm beginning October 18 and ending November 22. Cost is $90. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, October 22, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Watercolor landscape. A beautiful autumn landscape will be painted featuring a limited palette of seven colors. The study will be provided by the teacher. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, November 12, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Watercolor Greeting Cards - Students will paint holiday greeting cards in watercolor of seasonal images. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Saturday, November 19, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm $55
Collage Greeting Cards - A variety of found, created, and stamped papers will be used to create a holiday theme in collage. Previous experience helpful but not necessary. A list of supplies will be sent upon request. Class size is limited.

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Private Lessons
Private lessons are available with Shirley by appointment.

636-947-1936
E-mail Shirley Nachtrieb shirley@nachtrieb.com

2011 Classes with Linda Wilmes

2011-01-01T22:05:00.000-08:00

Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor on Mondays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Not only learn the basics, but how and when to use various techniques, and learn to discover “why not”, and “how far can I take watercolors”. Discover the creative side, by including that extra ingredient for dynamic richness that the media has to offer.
First Session: Jan. 10 - 31
Second Session: Feb. 7 -28
Third Session: March 7 - 28

Oil/Acrylic, Mondays 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Your choice of media, or both. Learn the basics along with many extra bits of information to create very rich and creative paintings. Applications include all prima to transparent glazes.
First Session: Jan. 10 - 31
Second Session: Feb. 7 -28
Third Session: March 7 - 28

Pastels, Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Discover the beauty of pastels, and the vibrant colors, whether in skins tones, or that beautiful autumn scene. Use layering, over toned surface, paint with pastels to cover the surface completely, then highlight with the softest buttery pastels.
First Session: Jan. 6 - 27
Second Session: Feb. 3 - 24
Third Session: March 3 - 24

Linda S. Wilmes, Instructor(636) 639-0020 / worldwings26@aol.com
The following classes will be offered at Wilmes Fine Art Studio, located in Wentzville, MO.
Linda will demonstrate in all of the classes. A variety of subject matter will be used, along with many techniques. Various color schemes will be used to create vibrant and dynamic finished work. Discussions will include basic composition, value, color and temperature balance. Classes are in four week sessions at a fee of $125.00 per session, payable one week before each session. The classes are on going and each class will add building blocks of information and techniques to advance your painting. Call early, a supply list will be mailed after registration.

Jewelry and Fashion Accessories Boutique Jan 29

2010-12-31T09:16:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-12-23T11:19:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-09T20:46:00.000-08:00

Click here for Call for Entry details

Entries due at Framations Jan 8 and 9

Exhibits to open Saturday

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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!

2010-12-07T20:34:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-10-29T12:33:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-23T20:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-22T20:21:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-10T06:57:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-12T21:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-11T21:02:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-10T20:56:00.000-07:00

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

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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

2010-08-08T20:16:00.000-07:00

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!

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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

2010-07-31T09:51:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-20T22:17:00.000-07:00

September 21 - October 1, 2010

Click here for event details

Entry Forms are available now!

Call for Entries for IN TRANSIT

2010-07-19T09:52:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-07-15T15:40:00.001-07:00

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!

2010-07-01T11:21:00.001-07:00

Exhibit ends Satuday!

Life Blood Exhibit

2010-06-09T12:23:00.000-07:00

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.

2010-06-09T12:13:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-03T13:31:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-06-02T19:15:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-02T06:06:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-01T11:56:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-31T11:15:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-30T10:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-29T08:18:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-28T11:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-23T15:10:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-22T14:04:00.000-07:00

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

Natalie Fleming, one of our next Featured Artists

2010-05-21T10:40:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

Zion

Acrylic

$250

Snack Time
Acrylic
$200

New Oils by Linda Smith

2010-05-15T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hidden Away

Oil

$200

Grandma's China

Oil

$300

Prints by Shirley Nachtrieb online now

2010-05-10T20:33:00.000-07:00

These are just a few of several prints that are online through Shirley's gallery page.

More to come shortly. Check back for updates!

Bailey

Autumn Garden #1
Autumn Floor #3

New Book Illustrated by Catherine Mahoney

2010-04-25T13:19:00.000-07:00

"What Makes Ossie Special"

written by Kathy Meyer, illustrated by Catherine Mahoney
For more information, call Catherine at 573-486-2444.
Due out: April/May
Cost: $22.00, (including tax and postage).
Look for this new 'character-building'book, 2nd in the series, to Daisy & Digger

Available at Framations soon!

Linda Wilmes invites you to Augusta

2010-04-24T19:16:00.000-07:00

Hills of Augusta

by Linda S. Wilmes
"Meet Me In Augusta"

For The Annual Plein Air Auction and Art Sale
Sat., May 1st At Mt. Pleasant Winery
1:00 p.m. – 6p.m.

Over 100 Artists will be participating in this year’s outdoor painting competition.
Enjoy Augusta’s Beautiful Wine Country Portrayed in Watercolor, Pastel, Acrylic, and Oil

See more of Linda's work at www.lindawilmesart.com
worldwings26@aol.com

New work by Nancy Young

2010-04-23T12:34:00.000-07:00

A few new pieces by Nancy Young, in addition to her Featured Exhibit!

Layers in Motion

Acrylic

$75..00

Glorious Morning VI

Acrylic

$325.00

Glorious Morning IV

Acrylic

$75.00

Blue Floral II

Acrylic

$225.00

Colin Wright adds a new element to his photography

2010-04-22T11:35:00.000-07:00

Colin Wright recently added a striking new addition to his wall, a large scale photograph on canvas.

Fall's Dance
Photograph on Canvas
32" x 48"

$575.00

"This image was captured at Yosemite National Park near the foot of Bridalveil Falls. Near the bottom of the falls, a pool gathers the waters as they begin to feed a stream, and over the head of that stream is a small footbridge. While I looked over the edge of the footbridge, I saw the brilliant fall leaves swirling in the eddies and currents, and I knew this was something special. I tipped my camera over the edge of the footbridge and opened the shutter for 30 seconds. The result is almost like a painting, and one of the images I'm most proud of."

New by Catherine Mahoney

2010-04-21T11:01:00.000-07:00

Catherine Mahoney recently added a new piece to her wall.

Under the Arbor
Giclee of Original Watercolor

ArtWalk Opening Reception Friday, April 23

2010-04-20T11:25:00.000-07:00

Visit the Foundry to start your trip on Main Street for the 5th Annual Spring ArtWalk! There will be an Opening Reception from 5-9 pm to kick off the event. Stroll down Main Street and stop in participating businesses to view the artwork and speak with the juried artists.

2010 Spring ArtWalk - Entertainment:
Friday, April 23
5 – 8 pm Grand Opera House, 311 N. Main
David Cattani and Canadian Dave, guitars, harmonica and vocals
6 - 9 p.m. George Denninger Gallery – 115 N. Main
Bethany Coad, easy listening pianist
6 – 9 p.m. Framations Gallery - 218 N. Main, Chris Griffith, acoustic guitarist
6 – 9 pm Foundry Art Centere – 520 N. Main
Opening Reception, Keough String Trio, classical violin,.viola, cello
5 – 8 pm 116 N. Main Gallery, Buckhannon Brothers,
Old Time Instrumental Music, guitar, mandolin and bass

Saturday, April 24
1 – 3 pm 116 North Main Gallery, David Balsamo, Keyboard, vocalist
3 – 6 p.m. George Denninger Gallery – 115 N. Main
Bethany Coad, easy listening pianist
5 – 8 pm Framations Gallery – 218 N. Main, Tess Keough, Classical Violinist,
5 – 8 p.m. Colonnade area 200 N. Main – David Cattani & Canadian Dave, guitars, harmonica wide variety/vocals
5 – 8 pm Grand Opera House – 311 N. Main, Buckhannon Brothers, Old Time Instrumental, guitar, mandolin, bass
8 –? - pm Picasso’s – 101 N. Main
Ed Yoder & Barclay Schilliday, Traditional Irish Music

Sunday, April 25
1 – 3 p.m. Remington’s Gallery – 302 N. Main, Carol Eder, Jazz, bass guitarist.
1 – 4 pm "Rollin’ Art on the River" – ACF Parking Lot @ Adams & Main,
Pennsylvania Slim Blues Band
12 - 3 p.m. Colonnade area – 200 N. Main. David Black, jazz, pop, blues guitarits
12 – 3 pm 116 North Main Gallery – Chris Griffith, jazz guitarist
3:00 pm Denniger Gallery – 115 North Main - Patrons Preference drawings

Wine Tastings
Friday: 5 – 8 p.m. Remington’s, 302 N. Main – Garland Wines’ Tasting
Friday 5 – 8 p.m. 116 N. Main – Wine tasting by various vintners
Friday 5 – 9 p.m. Foundry Art Centre – Opening Reception
Three Squirrels Winery/Wine Tasting
Saturday 11 am - 5 p.m. Remington’s, 302 N. Main
Garland Wines’ Tasting www.garlandwines.com
Saturday 4 – 7 p.m. 116 N. Main– Wine tasting by various vintners

Upcoming classes with Catherine Mahoney

2010-04-19T20:31:00.000-07:00

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

Spring ArtWalk this weekend

2010-04-19T11:06:00.000-07:00

Join us on Main Street for a fun weekend of Art, Music, live sculpture and car painting!

Framations will have Live Music Friday and Saturday night, along with art by 2 dozen artists. Plus there will be another 60+ artists in businesses on the street and in the Foundry Art Centre!
Stop in at Framations to purchase this year's Limited Edition ArtWalk Print
by juried artist Arline Ligori.

New Collection of Work by Shirley Nachtrieb

2010-04-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

Shirley Nachtrieb recently hung a collection of new work, ranging from original watercolors to giclees and handmade art dolls.

Rainbow Trout #1

Giclee Print of Watercolor

$150.00

Grapevine Window #1

Watercolor

$395.00

Kimono Doll in White
$150

ArtWalk Patron's Preference Tickets available!

2010-04-18T11:16:00.000-07:00

Patron's Preference Tickets are now available!

Each Juried artist in the ArtWalk donates a piece of art valued at $250 or more. We then sell tickets for $100 to be entered into a random order drawing. Each ticket holder is guaranteed to take home a piece of art, but the fun of the drawing is the random order. You never know for sure if you will get your first choice or your 5th! Join in the fun and purchase your ticket at Framations anytime prior to or during the ArtWalk, April 23-25, as they last!

Piece Donated by Janet Fons

Piece Donated by Diana Saffo Bono

View all of the donated pieces here.

New Sculptures and Watercolors by Suzanne Lowry

2010-04-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

Physical Attraction
Watercolor
$150.00

Downtown
Cassius Basaltic Clay, Soldered Copper, Red Jasper, Copper Wire, Sheet Copper,
Snowflake Obsidian, Yellow Jade on Golden Quartz
From the "Sculpture on the Rocks" series
$295.00

After the Storm
Cassius Basaltic Clay, Soldered Copper, Seed Pearl, Crystal, Swirled Glass,

Copper Wire on Missouri Sponge Rock
From the "Sculpture on the Rocks" series
$295.00

New Acrylics by Lisa Ober

2010-04-17T21:02:00.000-07:00

Stickler For Details

Can't See The Forest For The Trees

New Pastel by Dave Barnard

2010-04-15T21:04:00.000-07:00

Fishing Ninja
Pastel by Dave Barnard

Faculty and Student Show at Chesterfield Arts

2010-04-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

See one of Garry Rose's fascinating "egg drop" photos in the upcoming
Faculty and Student Show "The Sorcerer & The Apprentice" at Chesterfield Arts.

Garry created a series of "capture" photographs through an elaborate setup to capture the exact second a raw egg was cracked and then dropped onto the tines of a fork, creating various images and patterns in the eggs. See one of them in this exhibit!

Opening Reception
Friday, April 16: 6-9 pm
Show continues through June 9

Chesterfield Arts
444 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Gallery Hours
Tues-Fri: 10-5
Sat: 10-4

www.ChesterfieldArts.org

New work by Linda Smith

2010-04-12T09:52:00.000-07:00

Clearing

Oil

8" x 8"

$200

Blue and Gold
Pastel on Paper
12" x 16"

Dishing Time
Oil
16" x 20"
$700
"In Augusta MO, earlier this year (2009), I took part in a great, 11 day plein-air event. One morning with a few minutes to spare, I wandered into an Antique shop in the middle of town. To my delight, everywhere I looked, there was a still life just waiting for me. My time was limited so I pulled out my trusty little digital camera and clicked away. This is the 1st in my series from this antique shop reference. I liked the drippy underpainting so much that I decided to leave it. The dishes are very colorful and seem to pop off the canvas."

Playing in Flowers
Oil on Canvas
16" x 20"
$700
"Layers and layers of paint. That's what draws me to this painting.The vase and flowers I set up were kind of boring. It started out to be a simple, pretty little painting. But it needed some umph. So I just loaded up my palette and started slathering on lots of paint.The result, an exciting, powerful floral painting."

Pretty Little Floral
Oil
12" 12"
$350

"A textural expression of a light flowing bouquet."

Abstract Oils by Natalie Fleming

2010-04-11T12:16:00.000-07:00

New Works by Natalie Fleming

Waiting to Fly
Oil on Linen
10" x 8"
$100

Windows on the World
Oil on Linen
18" x 14"
$200

In the Beginning
Oil on Linen
Full Size ~16" x 80"
$600 (Full Triptych)

Flights of Fancy
Oil on Linen
12" x 24"
$200

Originals by Jennifer Weigel Available Online

2010-04-10T12:03:00.000-07:00

View new works online by Jennifer Weigel.

Vasilica $60
Image Size: 8" W x 10 3/4" H
Matted in White, Outer size 12" W x 14 3/4" H

Adam and Eve $50
Pen and Ink on Paper
Image Size: 3" W x 11" H
Matted in Black, Outer size 7" W x 15" H

These pieces are original drawings, matted and ready to ship!

Opening Reception Saturday

2010-04-09T11:32:00.000-07:00

Opening Reception Saturday, April 10: 1-4 pm

The Artists of Art For Your Spaces:
Diana Saffo Bono, Ken Farris, and Nancy M. Young

(more info and images from this exhibit)

Life Blood Exhibit

2010-04-09T11:04:00.000-07:00

Life Blood Exhibit
Preview Party tonight at Fort Gondo
Free and open to the public.
Friday, April 9, 2010, 7 – 10 PM

Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts
3151 Cherokee St.
St. Louis, MO 63118

Opening Reception
Thursday, June 11, 2010, 6-8 PM
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley - Website
3400 Pershall Rd.Ferguson, MO 63135-1408

Life Blood Exhibit is proud to be part of beverlyear at Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts. This one-night-only event will include a small sampling of works by several artists in the exhibition, a bathroom installation by Jennifer Weigel and a silent auction including artworks by local artists, a Luna Pads intro kit & two certificates towards The Keeper menstrual cup products.

Life Blood Exhibit is a group art show coordinated by Jennifer Weigel and themed around menstruation that will travel to various venues throughout the St. Louis metro region from 2010 – 2011 and then travel nationally from 2011 – 2012. Each showing will highlight different artists in the group. This traveling art show features thirteen St. Louis women artists exploring the theme of menstruation, from menarche to motherhood to menopause and more. Some works are humorous while others are serious, but all are thought-provoking. Please see the shows, join in the conversation, and help break the taboo!

More information can be found on the website. http://www.lifebloodexhibit.com/

Artists: Lisa Becker, Danielle Correll, Annette Crymes, Marsha Heck, Christine Ilewski, Aunia Kahn, Arlene Ligori, Barbara Merlotti, Janice Nesser, Pat Owoc, Roxanne Phillips, Evie Shucart, Jennifer Weigel

By drawing attention to the female body and to the menstrual cycle, artists are able to comment on this life-giving aspect of womanhood and to celebrate and/or show their discontent with their own bodies & cycles. We are able to offer commentary on experience, confront stereotypes & assumptions and educate one another about things too often left unsaid. Thus we can explore the positive & negative to turn around preconceptions and help break the taboo surrounding menstruation.Life Blood Exhibit is sponsored in part by The Keeper, Inc., the leader and most trusted & recognized name in the industry, manufacturing menstrual cups since 1987. http://www.keeper.com/

Intro to Photography class

2010-03-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

Sign up now for Intro to Photography with Garry Rose through the City of O'Fallon:

Intro to Photography • Age 16+
This six-week course will help students get the most of their
camera by learning about camera functions, lens selection,
ISO, flash photography and good composition. Assignments
and critiques make the class fun and rewarding. Students may
use either a film or digital camera.
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM starting Apr 13 at the Renaud Spirit Center $46/$51

Visit their website to register.

Watercolor Workshop with Shirley Nachtrieb

2010-03-22T13:50:00.000-07:00

Sign up for a Watercolor Workshop with Shirley Nachtrieb at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center.

Watercolor Workshop on April 19-20, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $110.oo Workshop fee.
Create a springtime painting using a limited palette of seven colors . Work from photo references or from the prepared lesson.

For information or to register, call 636.947.1936 or e-mail snachtrieb@charter.net.

Photography Classes with Garry Rose

2010-03-21T13:38:00.001-07:00

Sign up for these new classes coming up with Garry Rose in O'Fallon!

People & Pet Photography • Age 16+
If you like to shoot candids, portraits or snapshots of your
pets and kids, this enjoyable 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 fun
assignments and class critiques to help us. Whatever your skill
level or equipment, you’ll be amazed at how much your photos
will improve in this six-week class. (Minimum enrollment is six;
maximum is 12.)
TU 7:00-9:00P Starting June 1 at the Renaud Spirit Center $46/$51

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, studio lights to shoot studio-quality portraits.
Garry will also demonstrate inexpensive 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.)
TU 7:00-9:00P July 20 $46/$51

For more information, visit http://www.ofallon.mo.us/parks/pubs/recguide_ca.pdf

Upcoming Shows by Linda Wilmes

2010-03-18T07:58:00.000-07:00

UPCOMING SHOWS
March, April, May, Missouri Watercolor Online Members Show. MOWSArt.com

April 30, 2010, St. Louis Watercolor Society Annual Show at Creative Gallery, 3232 Ivanhoe Ave., St. Louis, Mo 63139, awards reception 6 – 8 p.m. 314 645 4898.

March 26,through May 17, My Mother’s Garden, reception March 26, 6 – 8 p.m. St. Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters Howell Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376, 636 397 6903.

May 1, 2010, Art Show and Sale, 12 – 6 p.m., Mount Pleasant Winery, Augusta, MO. Annual Augusta Plein Air Event. For More Information check at Augusta Chamber.org.

May 22 – July 12, 2010, Small Wonders and Large Ideas, St. Peters Community and Arts Centers, 1035 St. Peters Howell Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376. Reception, Saturday May 22, 1 – 3 P.M. 636 397 6903

June and July 2010, St. Louis Watercolor Society Showboat exhibit at the Foundry Art Center, 100 Clark St., St. Charles, Mo 63301, 636 255 0270.

July 10 - August 8, Featured Artist at Framations Custom Framing and Gallery, 218 N. Main St., St. Charles, Mo 63301., 636 724 8313. Opening Reception July 10: 1-4 pm.

New ceramic floral vases by Serena Boschert

2010-03-17T08:05:00.000-07:00

Check out Serena Boschert's new Floral Vases!
The front of each is flat with carved designs, with built in ceramic vase in back.
These make great spring time gifts....Think Easter and Mother's Day!

$30

$30

$30

$40

Women Artists: Diverse Views

2010-03-16T09:08:00.000-07:00

Women Artists: Diverse Views
Invitational show at St. Charles County Arts Council
Lillian Yahn Gallery
7443 Village Center Dr.
Winghaven O' Fallon, MO
March - April 2010

Featuring works by:
Virginia Dragschutz
Kate Warner
Pat Owoc
Evie Shucart
Dyann Kramer
Jennifer Weigel

Radio Advertising on 97.1 FM!

2010-03-15T20:40:00.000-07:00

Framations and Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation are joining forces to promote our next exhibit "Dogs Can't Vote....You Can". We will be advertising on 97.1 this week. Check out the timetable for ads:

On Tuesday March 16 at:
7:16:15 AM (yes, that's hour:minute:second!)
8:32:45 AM
6:16:15 PM

On Wednesday March 17 at:
7:16:15 AM
8:46:15 AM
12:32:30 PM

On Thursday March 18 at:
6:46:15 AM
8:32:45 AM
10:34:00 AM
4:46:15 PM

ON Friday March 19 at:
11:22:15 AM
4:46:15PM

Intuitive Freehand Exploration of Pattern Workshop

2010-03-05T10:23:00.000-08:00

Intuitive Freehand Exploration of Pattern Workshop
March 7, 1 - 3 PM
St. Charles County Arts Council Lorimier Gallery
7443 Village Center Dr., O' Fallon, MO

"Put aside all those messages you've been given about how ART is supposed to be planned and created. Spend a couple of hours with the artists in a short creativity session as we play with an intuitive freehand exercise in producing pattern. We really can't say more about the process without giving away the surprise, but we'll be creating line depicting nature and emotion. the session will be limited to 12 individuals. There is no charge but you must preregister by phoning 314-965-7243."

Women Artists: Diverse Views
St. Charles County Arts Council
Lillian Yahn Gallery
7443 Village Center Dr., Winghaven
O' Fallon, MO
March 2010
Reception: Sunday, March 14, 1 - 4 PM
Featuring works by Virginia Dragschutz, Dyann Kramer, Pat Owoc, Evie Shucart, Kate Warner and Jennifer Weigel.

Artist Statement on Awaiting Katrina

2010-03-02T22:54:00.000-08:00

Dave Barnard has added these comments about his piece Awaiting Katrina:

"The only thing left after the storm was probably the alligator swimming from left to right under water. Most of the road was gone. I liked the trees and the road. I didn’t like the ‘gator!
The road is back and there is amazing growth, but the trees are all down and rotting away. There are a lot of ‘gators here now- if “here” is where I think it is; lots of ‘gators.
No standing trees."

Sign the Petition for the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act

2010-03-01T23:01:00.000-08:00

Stop in the gallery to view and sign the petition, which we fully support!

WHAT DOES THE ACT DO?
Missouri is widely recognized as the "Puppy Mill Capital of the Nation" because of its far greater number of commercial dog breeding facilities than any other state. Every month, thousands of puppies from Missouri are shipped to pet stores throughout North America and beyond. In 1992, the Alliance led the effort to pass the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA) which established minimum standards of care and required annual inspections for commercial dog breeders. This proposed ballot measure would add new standards of canine care to the ACFA statute.

Specifically the measure would require:
-Sufficient food and clean water
-Necessary veterinary care
-Sufficient housing, including protection from the elements and eliminating wire-floored cages
-Sufficient space for dogs to turn and stretch, lie down, and fully extend their limbs
-Regular exercise, and
-Adequate rest between breeding cycles

Visit Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act for the entire ballot initiative language.To help raise awareness, we will be hosting an exhibit of work called "Dogs Can't Vote....YOU CAN!" that will start on March 19. Keep posted for more details!THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Abstract Textural Collage with Shirley Nachtrieb

2010-02-28T22:01:00.000-08:00

Abstract Textural Collages
Explore fluid acrylics and textural elements to create semi-abstractpaintings on paper. This is the perfect workshop for the artist wholoves both realism and abstraction. The under-painting that is createdthe first day of the workshop may be finished as is, developed withpositive and negative painting, used as a base for more realistic workor torn into parts that are glued back to a new surface with addedembellishments. The end result will depend on the student's personalchoices and reference materials. Ideas gained from this workshop may beapplied to fabric or canvas. Bring in a 16 x 20 mat to view finished artwork.

SECOND FLOOR STUDIO-DELMAR
3105 Sat & Sun March 20 & 21 10A-4P
Tuition: $168 Members: $152
Materials: List sent uponenrollment

Shirley Nachtrieb is a well known water media artist from St. Charles, Missouri. She is a four-time winner of the prestigious Grumbacher Awardof Excellence and her collage paintings have appeared in numerouspublications and exhibitions. Shirley is a signature member of theSociety of Layerists in Multimedia, St. Louis Watercolor Society, theInternational Society of Experimental Artists, and the MissouriWatercolor Society. More of her work can be seen at www.nachtrieb. com

Colin Wright's New Photos in the Gallery

2010-02-27T22:31:00.000-08:00

Colin Wright has added new photos this week:

Moonrise over Half Dome - $115
On a photography expedition at Yosemite National Park , I traveled to Glacier Point to watch the dying sunlight on Half Dome. While watching the glow from the sunset behind me, I was treated to a beautiful moonrise through the thin clouds over the mountains of northern California .

Katy’s Light - $115
Over the last few years, I’ve begun taking to seasons of cycling on the Katy Trail . One particular morning on the trail, the sun filtered through the canopy of trees, and I found myself facing a brilliant light show upon the trail. I moved quickly to capture this stunning play of light and shadow on the trail.

Amber Waves of Grain - $115
Taken in northern Arizona , this image was captured during a trip to the Grand Canyon . It was taken on the road from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon and features Humphreys Peak, the tallest point in Arizona . The sun was setting, beautifully lighting up the grain in the field in the foreground.

Video of sculpture!

2010-02-18T19:37:00.000-08:00

Check out the video that covered the canned food sculpture that Diana Bono

and Nancy Young created for a local food bank!

Pieces added by Ken Farris

2010-02-17T19:57:00.000-08:00

Ken Farris added two pieces to his Resident Artist Wall this week.

San Juan Capistrano, Acrylic, $400.00

Zion, Acrylic, $250.00

New Work by Fern Whitaker

2010-02-16T19:33:00.000-08:00

Resident Artist Fern Whitaker added two new pieces last week to her wall.

The Doggie, Scratchboard, $60.00

The Doggie and the Birdie, Scratchboard, $60.00

The Flowers, Acrylic, $100.00

New Piece by Dave Barnard

2010-02-15T19:26:00.000-08:00

Dave Barnard added this new piece last week in the Resident Artist Galleries.

Awaiting Katrina, Acrylic, $400.00

New Exhibits are now open!

2010-02-14T20:35:00.000-08:00

Photography by M.C. Adams.....

and The Art of Abstract Thinking by Jessica Dreyer...

are now on display!

New Work by Lisa Ober

2010-02-10T20:31:00.001-08:00

On your next visit to Framations, enjoy this new pastel by Lisa Ober:

Orchid

Lisa has also added two new portrait samples to inspire the perfect portrait of your loved one.

Life Blood Exhibit

2010-02-06T08:21:00.000-08:00

This traveling art show features thirteen prominent women artists exploring the theme of menstruation, from coming of age to motherhood to menopause and more. Some works
are humorous while others are serious, but all are thought-provoking.

Please see the shows, join in the conversation, and help break the taboo!
More information can be found on the website.

The participating artists are:
Lisa Becker, Danielle Correll, Annette Crymes, Marsha Heck, Christine Ilewski, Aunia
Kahn, Arlene Ligori, Barbara Merlotti, Janice Nesser, Pat Owoc, Roxanne Phillips, Evie
Shucart, Jennifer Weigel

Life Blood Exhibit is a group art show curated by Jennifer Weigel and themed around
menstruation that will travel to various venues throughout the St. Louis metro region
from 2010 – 2011 and then travel nationally from 2011 – 2012. Each showing will
highlight different artists in the group.

Current Calendar:
Friday, April 9, 2010, 7 – 10 PM: Fort Gondo, preview party kickoff
previews of the exhibition, silent auction, installation by Jennifer Weigel

June 2010: St. Louis Community College - Florissant-Valley
reception: Thursday, June 10, 6 – 8 PM

August – September 2010: Washington University Medical School

By drawing attention to the female body and to the menstrual cycle, artists are able to
comment on this life-giving aspect of womanhood and to celebrate and/or show their
discontent with their own bodies & cycles. We are able to offer commentary on
experience, confront stereotypes & assumptions and educate one another about things
too often left unsaid. Thus we can explore the positive & negative to turn around
preconceptions and help break the taboo surrounding menstruation.