For Artists - Wholesaling

I came across this article today about wholesaling your work. I've had many discussion with artists about pricing, both retail and wholesale and how it works differently for each artists. Check out this article for some insight!

Rendezvous in St. Charles Photo Contest

Enter photos until May 31

and vote for your favorite until June 15

in the third annual Photo Contest.

Get Details:

http://rendezvousinstcharles.com/contest

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Sponsored by
South Main Preservation Society

Funded by St. Charles Arts & Culture

New Exhibit with Diana Saffo Bono

Congratulations to Diana, whose piece Montignac France was accepted into the 4th Annual Online International Exhibition of the International Society of Acrylic Painters!

The exhibition will be available for viewing online at www.isap-online.com starting April 25.

Congratulations Diana!

Upcoming events with Catherine Mahoney

What: 2012 Art Walks & Talks

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

When: April 21 - 22 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.

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: May 17 - 19; and June 7 - 9; Add this new 'character-building'book, 2nd in the series, to Daisy & Digger, (1st book in the series), (scroll to the bottom of this e-mail for more details or to order via mail).

What: 8th Annual Taste of Missouri Art Show

Where: Stolberg-Jackson Community Center, 716 Main St., Historic Arrow Rock, MO; Tele: 660-837-3469.

When: May 12, 2012, 9 - 5 pm.

Cost: Admission, free.

Featuring Spring Garden Show, Specialty foods and Missouri-made Arts.

What: 2011 Colorful Brushes: "YOUNG-AT-ART" classes, for youth & adults!

Where: Ewald Conference Center, 407 Market Street, Hermann,MO; camahoney@ktis.net

When: Adults: Tuesday, June 19, 21, 26, & 28. Times: 7- 9 pm.

Youth: June 18-June 29. Times: 9- 3.

Cost: $175/person. Class size limited.

Theme: Sunshine and Sunflowers!

What: ***Event: Artists Along the Missouri***, en plein air painting opportunity

Where: Hermann, MO, 65233; Tele: 573-486-2444.

When: August 30 - September 3, 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.

What: ***My Art Work may be found at:***

Where: Colorful Brushes, 1058 Stonehill Hwy, Hermann, MO, 65041; Tele: 573-486-2444.

	1058 Stonehill Hwy, Hermann, MO 65041 · Get Directions

Where: Framations, 311 Main Street, St. Charles, MO, 65233; Tele: 636-724-8318.

218 North Main Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301 · Get Directions Where: Kodner Gallery Fine Art, 9650 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO, 63124; Tele: 314-993-4477. 9650 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124 Where: Kunstlerhaus, 207 E. First St. Hermann, MO, 65041; Tele: 573-486-2303. 218 North Main Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301 ·Directions Where:Zuzaks, 311 Main Street, Boonville, MO, 65233; Tele: 573-694-1672. 311 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233 · Get Directions

Valentine's Trunk Show coming up!

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

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

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

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