Saint Louis Watercolor Society

Happy Valentines Day

2012-02-10T21:41:00.000-06:00

A valentine for you from the SLWS Board. painted by Elizabeth Concannon. Love and more love to all of you.

Carol Jessen workshops

2012-02-09T15:36:00.000-06:00

Hello, All!

It's that time of the winter when we start dreaming of painting outdoors again and thinking about summer workshops. In that spirit, I invite you to consider the following workshops that I will be teaching this upcoming season.

February 20th - 24 ----------Naples, Florida

May 14th -15th ----------- St. Louis

Locations to be announced

Tuition: $110

September 10th - 14th---- Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Tuition: $425

More detailed information about these workshops will be sent out in March.

For the Maine workshop, a deposit of $200 will hold your spot. Cancellations will result in a refund minus a $75 service fee if I am notified by August 10th.

In order to give each student the maximum amount of time and attention, enrollment will be limited to 16 students. So plan now and mark your calendars!

Hope to see you at one of these locales!

Now showing at our kiosk at the Foundry Art Centre

2012-02-06T13:40:00.000-06:00

Here are Barbara Martin Smith, Mary Ellen Maender, and the work of Linda Meyer. Their work will be on display to April 2 in our kiosk at the Foundry Art Center in St. Charles. To reserve your space in the kiosk, contact Maggie McCarthy at mccarthyart@att.net.

Saint Charles Riverfront Arts

2012-01-26T13:54:00.001-06:00

Please note that Saint Charles Riverfront Arts is extending their "Call For Entry" for the 7th "Spring ArtWalk" event, which will be held the weekend of April 27-29, 2012.

The NEW deadline for submission for the Spring ArtWalk is now March 1, 2012!

The 2012 Spring ArtWalk submissions can be completed online at http://www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com/index.php/artwalk-2012-entry-form

The Spring ArtWalk is a three-day event that features juried artists from across the St. Louis area housed indoors at various businesses along the north end of Historic Main Street. The participating businesses provide display space for the artists and assist in attracting customers and sales. Proceeds from the event will benefit Saint Charles Riverfront Arts' efforts to promote visual and performing arts throughout the St. Charles community.

There is no entry fee and no commission on the artists' sales for this "artist-friendly" event (see the attached news release for more information.)

For more information about the submission process for the 7th Spring ArtWalk, please contact Neil Gray at neal@saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com, or visit the Saint Charles Riverfront Arts website at www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com.

THX!
Mary Hediger
For Saint Charles Riverfront Arts
314.910.7895
bigbangmktg@hotmail.com

Update on William Curtis Exhibition at Scott Air Force Base

2012-01-25T18:19:00.000-06:00

From member Kathleen Luepke; I went yesterday and had a difficult time getting on the base. I did not know nor did the article stipulate that you need to be invited to get a pass for the base. I finally got results by talking to Sandy Koontz head of the Library where his exhibit is on display. If you want to go you should contact Public Affairs to get a pass. Bill's work is interesting and well done and worth seeing. It is a small display in the conference room of the library. The ride to Scott is about 35 min. Kathleen Luepke, STLWC member.

Art Interpreted at St. Peters Cultural Arts Center

2012-01-24T15:33:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone.

As you know, children’s art has inspired parents, grandparents, caregivers and others for ages. Their focus is far and wide – from round circles with dots for eyes to horses to rainbows. No matter what they create, our youth will be the inspiration for this exhibit.

Target has awarded St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre with a grant to fund Art Interpreted--a collaboration between the art of youth and adults.

ADULTS

Jan. 23-30

There is no charge for this activity.

Adult artists, you are invited between Jan. 23-30 to come to the Centre and select one of these pieces of art created by a child to reinterpret it in your own style. For your convenience, the children’s art pieces are also available for download from this web page in pdf format - http://www.stpetersmo.net/Cultural%20Arts/Art%20Interpretted%20.pdf

Note: More than one adult artist may interpret a youth piece. Also, adult artists may select more than one youth piece to interpret.

BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR ART INTERPRETATION, please let Cultural Arts Centre staff know which youth piece(s) you will be using as your inspiration for your own piece(s) of art. You may stop by the Centre, call 636.397.6903 or click this link to email the Arts Centre. Be sure to include your name and the number(s) of the youth piece(s) that have inspired you. The numbers are found in the bottom right-hand corner of the youth artwork.

The piece you choose is your inspiration, a child’s concept as seen through the mind and eye of an adult. Create your work as an adult, not as if you were a child. The piece should be distinctly yours. We will also ask that you provide a statement that includes why you chose the piece you did to interpret.

http://www.stpetersmo.net/art-interpreted.aspx#adults

I hope you all choose to be a part of this amazing opportunity.

Cynthia A. DuBois
Arts Leader
St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre

William Curtis Featured in the Post Dispatch

2012-01-22T15:15:00.001-06:00

We previously posted the video of William Curtis, but here is a link to the complete article and video. A very nice feature on the front page of the A&E section of the Post.

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/painter-pays-tribute-to-tuskegee-airmen/article_dfd40bd5-4f5d-578d-b157-19d2e7ca45e1.html

An exhibit of William Curtis' work is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays at the Scott Air Force Base Library, 510 Ward Drive.

Watercolor USA Prospectus

2012-01-21T22:36:00.000-06:00

This is shared by our member David Anderson, who has previously been accepted into Watercolor USA.

HELLO ALL,

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY....IT ONLY COSTS $15 FOR (2) ENTRIES, THE BEST PART IS YOU MIGHT GET LUCKY!

The Watercolor USA 2012 entry prospectus is now available online at the following link:

http://www.springfieldmo.gov/art/pdfs/WUSA_2012_prosp.pdf

We hope to see all of your entries!! Best of luck!!

Sarah E. Buhr

Curator of Exhibitions

Springfield Art Museum

417-837-5700

Sbuhr (at) springfieldmo.gov

William Curtis video in the St. Louis Post Dispatch Online

2012-01-20T21:45:00.000-06:00

Member William Curtis is featured in his discussion of his paintings to honor the Tuskegee Airmen. This is a must see video. "Artist paints the Tuskegee Airmen". Click to view.

SLOUP at Chesterfield Arts.

2012-01-17T16:38:00.002-06:00

Exhibit Change at CJ Muggs

2012-01-13T15:00:00.000-06:00

Next Tuesday night from 9 - 10 P.M. and next Wednesday morning from 9 - 10 A.M., the Saint Louis Watercolor Society Exhibit at C.J. Muggs in Webster Groves will change. The new theme is: Technicolor Dreams. There is space for about seven more artists to exhibit one painting. Please contact Barbara Martin Smith, studio@watercolorsmith.com if you plan to enter or have questions.

New Show at Chesterfield Arts

2012-01-11T15:00:00.000-06:00

Members Linda Green-Metzler and Kelly Martin have pieces in this show at Chesterfield Arts opening this Friday. Here is Linda's painting, The Greenhouse.

Self Help Painters 2012

2012-01-08T15:43:00.000-06:00

Linda Green-Metzler Holiday Happenings

2012-01-05T15:22:00.000-06:00

Linda J. Green-Metzler was commissioned for the 8th consecutive year to create the annual Farrell family Christmas greeting titled this year, "Our Holiday Circle of Love". (See previous post of Linda's card) She has added two new paintings at Kodner Gallery in Ladue. Four of her plein air paintings of the Mercy Campus in Frontenac were converted to gift cards for The Wiegand Foundation, Inc. to present to the Sisters of Mercy residents on Christmas Eve as part of a traditional celebration in its 46th year.

Happy Holidays from Linda!

Webster Groves Art Fair

2012-01-02T22:04:00.000-06:00

Call for Artists: Art&Air, Jun 1-3, 2012

Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2012

Applications are now being accepted for the the 9th Annual Art&Air -- to be held June 1-3, 2012. This fine arts fair is set in the beautiful, spacious yet intimate park setting of Webster University/Eden Theological Seminary grounds in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri (63119), just 10 minutes west of downtown St. Louis.

According to Sunshine Artists Magazine, Art&Air is "known around the show circuit for its unbelievable artist treatment" which "makes working this festival a delight". Air&Air gets high marks for management, advertising, attendance and quality of work. Art&Air prides itself on focusing on the artists and their work, while offering delicious food, top-notch music performances and unique creative activities for the whole family.

Be one of the 100+ artists who will fall in love with Webster Groves' charm and hospitality at what is one of the best art fairs in the Midwest.

Click here for more information about Art&Air or go to zapplication.org to apply. We look forward to seeing you!

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T14:57:00.000-06:00

Linda Wilmes Classes

2011-12-27T16:45:00.000-06:00

Art Classes -2012

Watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, pencil, charcoal. Your choice.

Linda S. Wilmes, instructor, location -

Wilmes Fine Art Studio, 1151 Hancock Rd.,

Wentzville, Mo, 636 639 0020, or

Lindaswilmes@gmail.com

Your Choice of Medium, Mondays, Feb. 6th -

March 12, 9 - 12 p.m. Bring your painting

To a new level. Linda will demonstrate

Applications and explain the elements of

Good art. For beginners and for the more

Experienced artist.

Monday. Feb 6th - March 12th, 1 - 4 p.m. Watercolor basics and Special Effect .

For the beginner and the more experienced

Artist. Learn, wet into wet, washes, and

glazing, as well as dry brush.

Fee $150.00 for the six week session.

A supply list will be furnished at

registration

Greetings from Marilynne Bradley

2011-12-21T15:32:00.000-06:00

Warm wishes for the holiday season.

Great gift idea!

2011-12-20T12:05:00.002-06:00

Not sure what you want for Christmas? Don't know what to give that special artist in your life. How about a Missouri Botanical art class. Beginning January 6, 2012, Judy Seyfert will have the following class on color.

Of the art elements, color is the most expressive. For the watercolor artist it presents special challenges. In this class artists will increase their knowledge of color by exploring color relationships, including basic color harmonies that create successful paintings. We will analyze popular pigments and learn their strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. Artists will study the language of color: temperature, value, hue, intensity, complementary, analogous, etc. Judy will teach you how to make rational color choices to build your own personal palette. Experienced watercolorist only; Studio class. (Four week class) Designed for adults only.

Class dates are Fridays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 (Snow dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17)

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m.

Place: The Missouri Botanical Garden, Commence Bank Center for Science

For more information follow this link: http://www.mobot.org/iEBMS/coe/coe_p2_details.aspx?eventid=31246&sessionid=ff5fa3ej0fh6fa3fg0

Visit our Showboat at the Foundry

2011-12-19T11:27:00.000-06:00

Make a trip out to St. Charles to see our new installation at our Showboat kiosk in the Foundry Art Centre. Showing through January are Carolyn Sommer, Maggie McCarthy and Mirka Fette.

Merry Christmas from Janet Doll

2011-12-18T14:36:00.000-06:00

"The Holy Night"

Greetings from Gloria Gewinner-Ide

2011-12-17T15:03:00.000-06:00

To all SLWS members, Gloria wishes you a Blessed Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

Christmas Greetings from Kathy Kelly

2011-12-17T13:21:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Kathy Kelly

Greetings from Lee Walter

2011-12-16T12:48:00.000-06:00

"May Your Holidays be Merry and Bright." Merry Christmas from Lee Walter

Merry Christmas to you and yours from Linda Hammelman

2011-12-15T15:36:00.000-06:00

Hope your holiday season is blessed with peace and joy.

Great Party! SLWS 10th annual at CJ Muggs Webster Groves

2011-12-14T15:59:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Sam Crall at CJ Muggs Webster Groves for providing great food and drink. Thanks to Suzanne Galli Koenen for these pics. It was a good time for everyone!

Greetings from Linda Wilmes

2011-12-13T14:19:00.000-06:00

May The Light of Christmas, Glow In your Heart This Christmas

and All Through The Coming Year.

Merry Christmas,

Larry and Linda Wilmes

Happy Holidays from Shirley Nachtrieb

2011-12-12T11:56:00.000-06:00

Greetings from Carolyn Sommer and Linda Green/Metzler

2011-12-08T13:13:00.000-06:00

Linda Green-Metzler would like to share, with the Farrell Family's permission, this card she has created for them, a tradition now in its eighth year. Wishing all my watercolor friends much joy in their own holiday circle of love. Linda

"Our Holiday Circle of Love"

 Carolyn Owen Sommer is now an

Adjunct Professor of Painting at Robert Morris University

in Springfield, IL. Merry Christmas!

Deck The Halls!

2011-12-07T19:33:00.002-06:00

Just click the link and watch. From Mary Eigel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH8FvERQHtM&feature=share

Merry Christmas from Sandy Baker

2011-12-07T12:13:00.000-06:00

Holiday Greetings from Elizabeth Concannon

2011-12-06T14:08:00.000-06:00

Holiday Greetings

2011-12-04T13:28:00.000-06:00

Hello all, here is David Anderson's Christmas card to all of us. If you have a card featuring your watercolor painting, please send it to Linda at hammelman@aol.com and I will post your greeting.

Busy weekend

2011-12-01T15:05:00.000-06:00

Today the exhibit at our Showboat at the Foundry has changed, more later.

Tomorrow night the Size Matters show will open at Nortons' Gallery and several of our members will be participating.

Saturday is retrieval for the Signature Show at Art Trends Gallery in Chesterfield.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T17:15:00.000-06:00

We wish you the joy and blessing of a Happy Thanksgiving. Norman Rockwell's "Freedom From Want". A very appropriate image in this time of challenge for many people.

Holiday Show at Norton's Gallery

2011-11-22T15:14:00.000-06:00

Several members will be in this show. Take a look!

2nd Annual Signature Member Show at Art Trends

2011-11-18T13:29:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Linda Green/Metzler for these great photos of our opening reception at the 2nd annual Signature Member Show at Art Trends Gallery in Chesterfield. The gallery is at 703 Long Road Crossing Drive. The show is on display til Dec 3 so stop by and take a look!

Also check this super article in the Chesterfield Patch. A review of the show with great photos. click here.

C.J.Muggs, Schedule & Themes 2012 - 2013

2011-11-17T13:11:00.000-06:00

C.J.Muggs, Schedule & Themes 2012 - 2013

Saint Louis Watercolor Society

Any SLWS member in good standing may exhibit work at C.J. Muggs in Webster Groves. Paintings must be matted with an off white or white mat, framed under plexi - glass, and wired for hanging. Please note the SLWS Exhibit Rules and regulations in the SLWS Membership Directory.

Artists are responsible for the pick up and delivery of their paintings. Dates are planned so that the receiving and pick - up times (third Tueday night 9 P.M. - 10 P.M. and third Wednesday morning 9 A.M. - 10 A.M.) are convenient for the restaurant's business and SLWS meeting times.

Artists are able to sell their work. The restaurant does not take a commission and does not serve as a business agent for the exhibiting artists. Each artist's relationship with the restaurant and the Saint Louis Watercolor Society is a relationship of trust. Paintings must remain hanging for the duration of the scheduled exhibit. (If a painting is sold before the exhibit is switched out, the artist is responsible for replacing it with a comparable painting or waiting until the exhibit concludes before delivering it to the buyer.)

The Exhibit Chairman is responsible for contacting the restaurant management prior to the switch out times. The CJ Muggs contact persons are Joe or Sam Cral, phone 963 1976. The chairman also provides sign in sheets, entry forms, tolls necessary for hanging the exhibit.

Exhibit Chairman: Barbara Martin Smith

Call 314 961 6047 or email: studio@ watercolorsmith.com with questions.

Exhibit Committee:

Ø Dick Bacon 314 578 5362

Ø Mary Elsner, 314 962 2356

Ø Beth Gygax 314 918 7103

Ø Betty Siems 314 892 8416

Ø Barbara Shaffer 314 432 4317

Ø Jeanne Thomas 314 892 4882

Ø Patricia Wittman 314 727 5820

Ø Elizabeth Young 314 821 6193

2012 January17th/18th - April 17th/18th Technicolor Dreams

2012 April 17/18 - July 17/18 Landscape Truths

2012 July 17/18 - October 16/17 Up Close & Personal

2012 October 16/17 - 2013 January 15/16 Secret Painting Places

2013 January 15/16 - April 16/17 The Ultimate Quest

Muriel Eulich Show November 18

2011-11-16T12:55:00.000-06:00



	NOVEMBER 18: THIRD FRIDAY FREE PARTY, 6 - 10PM Jewelry To The Third Degree, Fire, Art and Music

Kick off the holidays in an Art-Full way. Then, it glows. It moves. It’s art at the end of a pipe. This ancient process comes alive when glassblowers do what they love.

Be dazzled. It’s Jewelry to the Third Degree. A holiday showcase of jewelry by 32 members of Society For Midwest Metalsmiths.

Drink of the Month: Pumpkin Martini. Spice it up.
Buy a beverage and receive a free ticket for the Feelin' Lucky Glass Lotto. Tickets drawn at the top of the hour for selected glass pieces created by Third Degree artists. You win, you get to take it home.

Gimme Comfort! My Chef Heidi serves up Artichokes, Tomato Crostini & Shaved Parmesan; Autumn Pear, Candied Almonds and Blue Cheese Salad; Fontina Stuffed Meatball with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce; Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Caramel Bread Pudding. Eat in gallery or alfresco. ($2 - $8)

Fab 4 Fires Up: Sign up at the front desk for a DIY Glass Adventure.
1. Paperweights. In the hotshop. Age 10 & up. $35
2. Glass Beads. With torch and flame. Age 10 & up. $35
3. Fall Glass Tile. Any age. $25
4. Fused Jewelry. Glam it up. Pendent or earrings. Any age. $25
Third Friday Tradition. RePurpose your Wine Bottle. Bring it in - NO LABELS - and our magic kiln will make it useful. $15 for regular size. Larger wine bottles can be RePurposed for an extra cost.
Note: All DIY activities are ready for pick-up by the following Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm

Fun to Fuse Open Kiln Nite. 6 - 9pm. Make it on Third Friday and we'll fire it up for FREE. You bring glass and kiln paper. We supply basic hand tools and kiln supplies. Limit: Max. Project: 12" x 22" x 1/2". One per artist.

East Gallery Presents Travel Souvenirs: Watercolors by Muriel Eulich. Be transported. Eulich's watercolors shimmer with vibrant color and capture delicate nuances of the human spirit. In 2010, she won the Joe Tutt Award for Transparency in Watercolor, Missouri National Watercolor Show and First Place, Watercolor, Webster’s Art & Art Fair. Eulich’s paintings appears in public and private collections. Exhibit on view through Dec.13.

7pm-ish: Live Music as singer/songwriter/guitarist Ken Domash strums up cutting-edge country for an evening of hard-smackin’ music. Domash released his debut album “Countrified” in February. And yes, you can buy his cd here on Third Friday.

Sundown. Fire Technicians Performance Troupe spin, dance, and hoop the hot stuff. Yep, they’re hot. Very hot.

November 18. Hot Glass. Cool entertainment. Fire spinning. Jewelry to the Third Degree. Ken Domash strums it. Art.

Judy Seyfert's Class at CJ Muggs

2011-11-14T14:00:00.000-06:00

Students in Judy Seyfert's class at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Capturing the Landscape in Watercolor, enjoyed a luncheon outing at CJ Muggs in Webster Groves. SLWS paintings are hanging in the background.

Ober-Anderson Gallery Opening

2011-10-31T18:01:00.000-05:00

Member Daven Anderson reports:

If you’re looking for something to do while waiting for the world to end or a new age to begin, spend it in Ober Anderson Gallery. Enjoy some refreshing wine, tasty hors d’oevres and amazing art between those annoying cosmic portals or sudden psyche flows. Ober Anderson Gallery and 11.11.11–what better way to spend a prime and memorable date than in an equally prime and memorable place! Valet parking is available.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, 10% of the evening’s sales will be donated
to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. (www.specialops.org)

Signature Member Show at Art Trends

2011-10-21T15:11:00.000-05:00

Carol Damhorst Passes Away

2011-10-17T12:28:00.000-05:00

Carol McGinnis Damhorst

Damhorst, Carol McGinnis April 13, 1942 - October 15, 2011. Daughter of the late Thomas R. and Alice Hoyes McGinnis; beloved wife of the late Don Damhorst, loving mother of Kris (Darla) Damhorst, Molly (Wade) VandenHeuvel, and Megin (Paul) Cassimatis; dearest grandmother of Jackson and Makenna Damhosrt, Hans and Axel VandenHeuvel, Eddie and Grace Cassimatis; loving sister of Ann Cooke, the late Mary Lasater and the late Majorie Kane; our dear aunt, great-aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and dearest friend. A Renaissance woman and entrepreneur, Carol, along with her husband Don, founded Damhorst Toys in 1971 and in the 1990s her web design company, Herman Services NetSolutions. Along with running her businesses, Carol flew her own plane and was an avid photographer, craftsperson, painter, and artist. Carol and Don were the proprietors of White Roses Bed and Breakfast in Hermann, MO. Carol was an alumna of Visitation Academy, Class of 1960. She attended Washington University and graduated from the University of Dallas. Services: There will be a celebration of Carol's life on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 11 a.m. at TOEDTMANN AND GROSSE Funeral Home, 1221 Washington St., Hermannn, MO., 65041. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice c/o Mercy Hospital, 901 East Fifth Street, Washington, MO 63090.

Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch from October 17 to October 21, 2011

Do Your Thing at CJ Muggs

2011-10-15T19:07:00.001-05:00

Heads up everyone! We have space for about 10 paintings at the next exhibit at CJ Muggs. Receiving is this Tuesday night 9-10 pm after our meeting, and Wednesday morning 9-10 am.

See our web site for complete rules and remember light neutral mats are preferred for this exhibit to make a uniform show. http://stlws.org/exhibits.php click on rules at the top of the page.

The theme for this show is "Do Your Thing". So, do your own thing! This exhibit will hang through the holidays and will get lots of traffic.

Peter Max coming to Ober Anderson Gallery

2011-10-14T16:10:00.000-05:00

Member Daven Anderson reports:

Peter Max is coming to our gallery and will be there personally next weekend, Oct 22nd and 23rd. You may have seen the ads, cover of Town & Style, radio, etc. Over the past few days the gallery has been re-hung with 150 of his original works. Tonight (Friday Oct 14) is the un-crating party from 6 to 9 pm - wine, etc. The gallery, normally closed Sun - Tues., will be open every day from noon til 6 pm.

It will be an exciting week culminating with Peter's appearance next weekend. If you would like to meet him, please RSVP to the gallery at 314-727-1345. The gallery is at 14 N. Meramec - between Forsyth and Maryland. Hope to see you there.

What's Going On?

2011-10-12T14:09:00.000-05:00

New exhibitors at our Showboat at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, Barbara Tretter, Diana Bono and Miriam Krone.

The Webster Groves Art on the Town will be on Saturday, October 29. Go to the link and then click on "SEE". It will take you to the list of artists including the Watercolor Society at CJ Muggs with a link to our website. You will see all of the 40 locations with demonstrating that day listed with links. It is a great not-for-profit community event. It is more than just the artists. It is a total artistic multi-discipline event.

Janet Doll reports a correction for her painting in the Paint the Parks, Paint America Exhibition. The 100 Paint the Parks Exhibition is being displayed in the gallery of the Old Courthouse. The Paint the Parks Mini 50 Exhibition is being displayed in the gallery at the Arch. My painting is part of the Mini 50 exhibition. The Old Courthouse is planning to have presentations by three of the displaying artists in November. The date has not been determined at this time.

Wednesday Self Help Painters

2011-10-11T13:26:00.000-05:00

The Wednesday Self Help Painters are having a great time! Sessions are 7-9 at Lindbergh High School, rm 54 through Nov 2. No charge and open to all SLWS members.

Art on the Town in Webster

2011-10-05T14:42:00.001-05:00

Member Marilynne Bradley will be participating in this event. Looks like a great day is planned. Linda Green/Metzler will also be there painting with a model indoors at Old Orchard Gallery.

Muriel Eulich at MySLART 33 in Webster

2011-09-25T14:22:00.000-05:00

We are late with this announcement, but MySLART will host this event for 33 artists 3rd weekend of every month.

Marilynne Bradley at Componere Gallery

2011-09-23T14:46:00.000-05:00

Marilynne Bradley has a show opening at Componere Gallery, 6511 Delmar, Oct 2. Reception 2-4 PM, showing through Oct 29. The show is titled "Restaurants of St. Louis, Food For Thought".

Linda Green/Metzler at Faust Park

2011-09-21T14:46:00.001-05:00

Check this out for your fun fall weekend. Click on the image for full-size viewing.

Norton's Gallery Holiday Show.

2011-09-15T19:15:00.000-05:00

A great exhibition opportunity that quite a few of our members participate in.

Muriel Eulich on the Front Page

2011-09-14T19:57:00.000-05:00

My 24 hours of fame in Aspen! The cover page of the labor day

issue of the Aspen Times!

Way to go Muriel!

Maggie McCarthy at Mosaics

2011-09-13T15:34:00.000-05:00

Come see me and my watercolor paintings at the annual MOSAICS Festival for the Arts this coming weekend, September 16-18, on historic Main Street in Downtown St. Charles. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Friday evening, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. This is always a fun show in a great setting. All the artists will be on Main Street north of First Capitol.

For a sample of my work, check my web site: www.maggiemccarthy.com, but I will be framing and matting new pieces this week for the MOSAICS show that are not on the web site yet.

The weather for the weekend looks great, so come out and enjoy the festival

Barbara Martin Smith Exhibit at Messing Gallery

2011-09-11T13:47:00.000-05:00

Due to the campus security system, entrance #5, which is the 
most northern entrance into the Upper School building is

the best entrance for visitors to the gallery.

Every visitor will receive a name tag.

Janet Doll wins 2 awards

2011-09-08T13:34:00.000-05:00

Janet Doll's painting of the rotunda of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis was accepted by Paint America, Paint the Parks. Her painting will be part of a traveling exhibition which will be displayed in the Old Courthouse Galleries from October 1, 2011 to January 9, 2012. She also received the Richeson award in the Missouri Watercolor Society's Members Invitational.

Linda Wilmes Fall Classes

2011-09-07T16:22:00.000-05:00

Fall 2011 Art Classes

Linda S. Wilmes, Instructor

Classes held at Wilmes Fine Art Studio,

1151 Hancock Rd., Wentzville, Mo 63385

Classes are 6 week sessions at $125.00

Call 636 639 0020, or

worldwings26@aol.com to register

A supply list will be furnished upon registration

October 6, 9 - 12 p.m., Beginning to intermediate watercolor. Learn the basics of application, control, and transparency of the wonderful medium, or improve your watercolors. Linda will do demos of each application, to show the anticipated effect.

Oct. 6, 1 - 4 p.m., Choose to work with oil, acrylic or watercolor, from start to advanced painting. Many topics will be covered, including color balance and emphasis, design and composition.

Kudos and Showboat openings

2011-09-06T16:13:00.000-05:00

We congratulate members Nancy Beard for her Honorable Mention and Mary Mosblech for her ArtMart Award at the Greater St. Louis Art show at Queeny Park this weekend. Here is Mary's winner, "Silent Snow".

We have openings for our Showboat kiosk at the Foundry Art Centre for Oct/Nov and for Dec/Jan. Please contact Linda Green/Metzler, 314-469-3205, lgmetzler@charter.net to reserve a space. $20 for the 2 month showing.

Maggie Zografakis show opening at Monday Club in Webster

2011-09-02T11:03:00.000-05:00

Suzanne Galli Koenen show opening at Norton's Gallery

2011-09-01T14:17:00.000-05:00

Member Suzanne Galli Koenen has a show opening at Norton's Gallery, 2025 S. Big Bend Blvd. 314-645-4040. Opening night is Friday Sept 16, 6-8 pm.

About Suzanne Galli Koenen

Throughout her career, Suzanne Galli Koenen has experimented with many types of media including watercolor, acrylic, art quilts, and fiber. Her newest show truly illustrates that there are “No Limitations” of what she can do. With a focus on sustainability and reuse, Suzanne incorporates fiber “bits and scraps” from projects into various artwork. Pieces not to be missed include her Color Play Series, Rope Vessels, Hooked Fabric Hangings and Mosaic Landscapes.

Suzanne says, "This is a fiber show but I have my watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings printed on fabric, repainted and stitched."

Queeny Art Show this weekend

2011-08-29T21:24:00.000-05:00

From member Maggie McCarthy:
Come see us at the Queeny Art Show Labor Day weekend, September 2,3,4. Dennis is doing photography and Maggie is in watercolor.

The times are Fri, Sept. 2, 6-9, Sat. Sept. 3, 10-6, and Sunday Sept. 4, 11-4. We have wine tasting Fri, 6-9, and Sat. 4-6 and live music throughout the show. Kid's Art Discovery is Sun. 12-4 and we have drawings for Art Bucks Sat. and Sun. Admission is $5 and dollar off admission coupons can be downloaded from the Greater St. Louis Art Association web site, www.gslaa.org.

Hope to see you there!

Dennis and Maggie

Showboat Exhibit

2011-08-26T15:49:00.000-05:00

Now showing at our Showboat kiosk at the Foundry in St. Charles; Judy Grewe, James Brauer and Linda Green/Metzler.

Special announcement, Linda Green/Metzler will be stepping down as chair of this venue and we need a new volunteer. The position requires booking the use of the space by passing a sign up sheet at regular monthly meetings (or a friend could do this for you), receiving calls about availability and then contacting the scheduled participants as a reminder. The venue chair then meets the participants at the Foundry on the change-out day, every 2 months, to oversee the retrieval and installation. The venue is booked through January 2012 and a new volunteer could observe the October or December installation process. Linda has it all in hand after over-seeing this venue for 4 years and she can pass on all of her knowledge. Please call Mirka Fette, 314-933-3135, or Linda at 314-469-3205 to volunteer for this important, but not too time-consuming, position. There is no specific term for this position - just whatever works for you.

Judy Seyfert Classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden

2011-08-23T16:21:00.000-05:00

Saint Louis Watercolor Society member, Judy Seyfert, will be teaching three different classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden this fall. Judy's classes are always fun, dynamic and inspirational. Artists can register online by going to the Garden website: https://www.mobot.org/ or by calling the Garden at 577 9506.

Capturing the Landscape in Watercolor

Take a creative journey to learn to paint vibrant, expressive landscape paintings. Under the inspiration of fall and the Garden, students will utilize color, shape, and line to capture the spirit of the landscape. Seldom does an artist find a "picture perfect" photograph or place. Students will learn to simplify, edit and rearrange using the elements of design to create effective compositions. This class is for artists with some watercolor experience. No basic skills will be taught; studio class. Designed for adults only.

Eight Fridays starting September 9^th from 9:30 a.m. to noon. No class October 14^th.

The Magic of Watercolor

Paint, have fun, and learn more about watercolor than you thought possible. Through demonstrations and exercises in composition, the expressive use of color, and pigment applications, students will learn the art of well planned yet seemingly "spontaneous" watercolors. Learn to take your inspiration and make it into original painting. The goal is to not just to record your inspiration but to paint it in an enthusiastic and creative way. Beginning to intermediate level; Studio class. Designed for adults only.

Six Mondays starting September 12^th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Watercolor Bold and Beautiful

Using the dynamic, luminous character of watercolor students will learn to utilize bold color, shape and line to make their own unique paintings. A variety of subjects will be covered including still lifes, landscapes, and abstracts. Judy teaches the process of watercolor in a simple and straightforward manner. Students are given group and individual instruction encouraging creativity while enhancing painting and compositional skills. Beginning to intermediate levels;studio class. Designed for adults only.

Six Saturdays starting October 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Big Splash Opening this Sunday

2011-08-19T13:34:00.000-05:00

118 paintings are installed and it is a beautiful show!

SLWS members in the Jefferson County Art Guild Show

2011-08-16T14:10:00.000-05:00

Kathy Kelly was awarded Third Place in the Jefferson County Art Guild 2011 Annual Show for her painting "Songbirds."

Jo Rezny McCredie - Second Place for "Poppies." Kathy Nausley - Honorable Mention for "Africa Series: Cheeky."

The show runs through August 27th at the Arnold Recreation Center which is at Missouri State Road and Astra Way (1695 Missouri State Road), Arnold, Mo 63010

Congratulations to you all!

2011-08-15T14:17:00.000-05:00

Fall Plein Air Painting Class

With

Linda J. Green-Metzler

At Faust Park through Chesterfield Arts

4 Wednesday Mornings 9:30-12:30

September 14 thru October 5

$125

Paint in the Neighborhood!

Faust Historic Village Garden

Let Faust Park inspire you to capture the beautiful outdoor light of early fall. This nearby gem has endless subjects to inspire you. Sign up with Chesterfield Arts and step back in time for an amazing watercolor experience close to home in Chesterfield. All levels of experience are welcome. You can call (636 )519-1955 or go on line at: http://www.chesterfieldarts.org/ Click on classes; adult to register.

You may also call Linda at 314-469-3205, or e-mail: lgmetzler@charter.net for more details.

Carolyn Owen Sommer wins an award

2011-08-14T17:56:00.001-05:00

Carolyn Owen Sommer also had a painting accepted in the Illinois State Fair Professional Art Exhibit, and it won an Honorable mention.

Janet Doll wins an award

2011-08-13T12:52:00.000-05:00

Janet Doll had two paintings accepted into the Illinois State Fair Professional Art Exhibition in Springfield, IL. One of her paintings won an award of $300 for first place.

Congratulations, Janet!

Maggie McCarthy wins an award

2011-08-11T12:16:00.000-05:00

Maggie reports, "I received Best of Category Award at the 39th Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, Evanston, Ill, this past weekend, August 6-7. I received $100, my jury fee is waived for next year and I am automatically accepted into next year's show. Yeah!!"

Congratulations, Maggie!!!!

Garage Sale of Joanlee Ferrar's estate

2011-08-10T15:54:00.000-05:00

Joanlee was an art teacher and likely has many goodies in the form of furniture, art books, etc.

We're having a final garage sale at my mother's house, 15244 Kempwood Drive, 63017, on Saturday, 13 August. This is the EVERYTHING MUST GO sale. While we got rid of some stuff at the estate sale in June, there is still a wealth of goodies in there. Collectibles, kitchen ware, small appliances, pictures and decorative objects, costume jewelry, garden items, fantastic books (particularly art, history, travel for both adults and kids) etc. Basically, at least 50% of everything that furnished that house is still there and waiting for treasure hunters.

Worth special attention is the furniture still in the house. Amongst the highlights: a practically new, top quality leather couch, armchair and footstool that Mom paid thousands for, and we're selling for a fraction of the cost; a set of twin beds with storage underneath that tuck beneath a corner table, fantastic for kids or a guest room; a rattan bar with matching bar stools, a 1950s classic from the old Tropicana shop ready for your next tropical tiki party; a sturdy wooden kitchen table with matching captains' chairs; a whole master bedroom suite with king sized headboard, side table, and dresser.

If you know anyone who's furnishing a house or apartment at the moment, PLEASE pass this email on to them. It's an opportunity not to miss. But really, anyone who's up for a root around the Aladdin's cave that was Mom's house will have a good time. Tell everyone you know!

Video of Michael Anderson - Urban Sketching

2011-08-07T20:42:00.000-05:00

Here is a link to a really cool and instructive video by our member, Michael Anderson's son Joel Anderson. It shows Michael sketching and talking about his process. Take a look.
http://www.stltoday.com/html_1507c052-bd4a-11e0-88d9-001a4bcf6878.html

Linda Green/Metzler at Kodner Gallery

2011-08-02T13:21:00.000-05:00

Linda Green/Metzler reports, "Kodner Gallery has agreed to take 4 of my paintings. One will be included this weekend in the "Our Great Waterways" exhibit and then will join the other three on the lower level of the gallery with the "living" artists.

Here is the link to my facebook page with the four watercolors selected.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1582895281

Needless to say, I am very excited to be welcomed by the gallery."

CJ Muggs changing this week

2011-07-18T14:11:00.000-05:00

The SLWS exhibit at C.J. Muggs will be switched out this week.

Tuesday night from 9 P.M. - 10 P.M. and Wednesday morning

from 9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

July 19th and July 20th.

The new theme is: "America the Beautiful."

Linda Wilmes Opening at Framations

2011-07-17T15:14:00.000-05:00

You’re Invited

Now and Then, An Exciting Exhibit of

Artwork

by Linda S. Wilmes

Including some early works

Framations, 218 N. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301

636 724 8313

Opening Reception, July 29, 6 – 8 p.m.

Exhibit Runs July 29th – Sept. 1, 2011

www.lindawilmesart.com

worldwings26@aol.com

Gallery Opening

2011-07-12T15:31:00.000-05:00

Friends, Supporters and Clients:

As many of you know I have opened a gallery in Clayton with an artist friend of mine, Lisa Ober. Lisa and I along with our two other resident artists, M. Shawn Cornell and Carol M. Stewart, invite you to the Opening Reception of the new Ober Anderson Gallery. The reception is on Friday, July 22nd from 5pm to 9 pm. Valet parking available. Wine and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

The gallery is located at 14 N. Meramec just north of Forsyth and between Roxane's Wine Bar and Miso.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Warm regards,

Daven Anderson

What's new?

2011-06-29T16:42:00.001-05:00

Janet Doll's painting, The Collector, won an Award of Excellence in the Illinois Watercolor Society Exhibition. The acceptance and award qualified her for her signature membership. The juror was Robert Lee Mejer. The winning entries can be seen at http://illinoiswatercolorsociety.org/images/27show/27.html.

Sue "Chique" Brooks has a display showing through July 29 at the Arnold recreation Center Hwy 141 and Astra Way.

Beverly Lake Hoffman has a one woman show at Creative Art Gallery through July 15. The opening of this show coincided with the wedding of Bev's daughter; many family and friends enjoyed the show along with the viewing public.

Plein Air Opportunity in Clarksville, MO

2011-06-25T13:53:00.000-05:00

This looks like fun! Check it out! Sunflower Days Thanks to Linda Wilmes for this announcement.

http://www.clarksvillemo.us/sunflowerfest.html

Exhibit Opportunity in Webster Groves

2011-06-21T13:20:00.000-05:00

A message to all members of MySLART.org

MySLART.org is looking for 33 artists to exhibit their work at our "33July" art exhibit in Webster Groves. This weekend show includes an opening reception Friday, July 15, from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. And will also be open to the public on Saturday, July 16, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Artists are invited to submit three works each in any medium or mixed media. For works submitted to be hung on the wall, each artist is limited to 6’ feet of horizontal wall space for the three works. For sculpture, each artist is limited to an area 6' square. Pedestals (if required) are supplied by the artist.

We're also looking for one of the artists to paint, sculpt, pot, or whatever, live from 5:30pm to 10pm at the opening reception. You'll have a 24' by 24' space just outside the front door of the gallery (two parking spaces) to create your work and exhibit as many of your already completed works for sale as there's room for in that space.

MySLART.org charges no gallery commissions on sales of your work, you keep 100%. But there is a $30 entry fee per accepted artist (not per work). There is no fee for submitting your work.

Deadline for received submissions is Thursday, June 30th. But don’t delay submitting. Submissions will be reviewed as received and accepted or rejected only until we have 33 artists accepted. 11 artist slots are already taken.

To submit your work for review, send an email to MySLART@live.com with photos of your three works (in the JPG file format) as attachments. In your submission please include your phone number(s) and the title and size of each work to be exhibited.

Feel welcome to post this call for artists, or forward it to other artists that may be interested. Thank you for helping spread the word.

Visit MySLART.org at: http://www.myslart.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Head West!!!

2011-06-16T18:32:00.000-05:00

Stop at the Foundry Art Centre on the St. Charles riverfront and see our latest Showboat Kiosk exhibit featuring Crystal Goldkamp, Barbara St. John, and Sandy Baker. Contact Linda Green/Metzler, lgmetzler@charter.net, to reserve your space in this super exhibit. You will rent one side for 2 months for $20, payable to SLWS. The Foundry handles sales and retains a 35% commission. Linda has all the details and will be there to help you install.

Then mosey over to Framations Art Gallery. There will be an opening reception for the “Circle of Seven” show at Framations Art Gallery, 218 N. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301, on Friday, June 17 from 6 – 8 PM. Watercolor Society members Diana Saffo Bono, Natalie Fleming, Crystal Goldkamp, and Annette McGarrahan will be exhibiting in this show along with Virginia Dragschutz, Jessica Dreyer, and Nancy Young. The show continues through July 21, 2011.

Linda Green/Metzler in exhibit at the Foundry

2011-06-14T16:30:00.000-05:00

Opening Reception this Friday, June 17th from 6 to 8 PM at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles for the exhibit, Contemporary Narrative. My painting, Birds in Paradise, painted at Don Wiegand Studios was accepted for this national show. The public is invited to celebrate this all media show of works that tell a story.

Click to view full size. Linda's painting is the bottom one.

Signature Status Exhibit in November

2011-06-14T14:15:00.000-05:00

We are planning another signature status exhibit at Art Trends Gallery in Chesterfield for the month of November and possibly through December. Full details will be in the August newsletter.

For now, mark your calendar and start painting!

We need volunteers to run this exhibit, as always, and to start we need a chairperson. This person will coordinate the volunteers for receiving, hanging and retrieval. Other aspects of the exhibit such as refreshments and promotion are being handled by board members.

To volunteer, email Sandy Baker, babssk@earthlink.net, or Betty Concannon at concannoneliz@sbcglobal.net.

Just a Reminder

2011-06-12T16:52:00.000-05:00

East Central College in Union, MO is having a watercolor show that will coincide with a new watercolor class offered this summer (taught by local artist and ECC instructor, Annette Green). All watercolor artists are welcome!

Exhibition dates: June 20-July 15

Drop off work on June 16 between 1-6pm (or by arrangement)

Pick up work on July 18

No entry fee, 3-5 works per artist. Work may be for sale.

Please contact Jennifer Higerd if you want to participate and/or have any questions.

636-584-6653

jehigerd@eastcentral.edu

Marilynne Bradley Workshop

2011-06-10T11:30:00.000-05:00

Only one month away for my watercolor workshop.
33st Annual ARROW ROCK MO
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
JULY 10-14, 2011

     You are invited to attend the summer workshop OF MARILYNNE BRADLEY at the historic river town of Arrow Rock, Missouri. The workshop is open to amateur or advanced painters of any style. A different watercolor technique will be presented daily. Classes begin Sunday at 1pm at the visitor’s center. Weekday sessions begin at 9 a.m. with a painting demonstration and a critique of the previous day’s work. The remainder of the day will be devoted to painting, additional activities and side trips. Participants will meet formally for approximately 3 hours per day, Sunday through Thursday, and will be expected to complete assignments each day.
     I will furnish you with white sulphite paper, WC markers, white crayons and Prang watercolors etc. If you have your own watercolors, bring them. I’ll be demonstrating techniques that will work with most brands of watercolors. However, Prang watercolors have the most intense colors. Bring pencils, scissors, masking tape, sponges, water container and a drawing board. The FEE FOR THE WORKSHOP IS $150.
     The dress for the week is very casual. The weather is usually hot. Bring bug spray. To give you time to get settled with rooming, we will meet at the STATE HISTORIC SITE Interpretive Center, Sunday at 1:00 p.m. You will get your first assignment due the next morning. We will meet at 9 each morning in the auditorium. Class will end by noon, Thursday.

MARILYNNE BRADLEY, WSA,KWS,KYWCS,SW,LWS,TWSA.MOWS,SLWS,OWS, GWS, SW
Her watercolors are recognized in museum exhibitions, major national juried competitions, and included in many major corporate collections around the world. She holds signature membership in 10 national watercolor societies and is a recipient of numerous awards.
Marilynne received her BFA degree from Washington University, an MAT from Webster University and her MFA from Syracuse University. Lectures, demonstrations and workshops are her speciality.   She is a full professor at Webster University. For 28 years she was an art teacher in the Webster Groves school district. In the past she has instructed classes and workshops at the Kansas City Art Institute, St. Louis University, William Woods College, Columbia College, the St. Louis watercolor society, the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, Washington University and National Art Education conventions.

   Here is some information on Lodging:
ARROW ROCK STATION (660)837-3310, two rooms, full breakfast
BORGMAN’S BED & BREAKFAST(660)837-3350 shared baths, family style breakfasts
BUNNY’S BED & BREAKFAST (660)837-3352
DOWN OVER INN (660)837-3268, private baths, full breakfast
SWITZLER HOUSE (660)837-3148, cottage for 4,
ARROW ROCK INN (MISS NELL’S) 1-800-795-2797
STATE PARK IN ARROW ROCK (660)837-3330, tent and trailer, electrical hookups, showers

Forms for Webster University graduate credit will be available on Sunday. Fee is approx. $400 for 3 cr. hrs. Separate check to Webster Univ. It can also.be charged.

Carolyn Owen Sommer in Arizona

2011-06-08T14:22:00.000-05:00

Carolyn has been selected as an Artist In Residence for the National Park Service at Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. She will be there for two weeks this summer painting watercolors and sketching. While she is there she will teach one watercolor class, and chat with visitors while painting in the park.

Carolyn is an SLWS member from Springfield, IL. What an honor to be selected as an artist in residence!

Wonderful Happenings

2011-06-06T21:07:00.000-05:00

Member Daven Anderson has opened a gallery!

"First and foremost, another artist, Lisa Ober, and I have opened a gallery in Clayton - the Ober Anderson Gallery (www.oberandersongallery.com). It's at 14 N. Meramec (ph 314-727-1345), next to Roxane's Wine Bar between Forsyth and Maryland. Most of you are very familiar with my work - wide ranging but much focused on St. Louis's people and places." The gallery will be open Weds through Sat. at this time. A formal opening reception will be held mid-July."

Also Daven has had two paintings purchased by the Mercantile Library.
"The Mercantile Library has purchased two of my works - Chuck Berry & Pushing Upstream at Sunrise. This is a real honor. As you know, the Mercantile has a truly world class collection of fine art. It always amazes me, however, that so few St. Louisans visit the Mercantile. It is the oldest library west of the Mississippi (1846) and is more than exceptional. Please visit and support. (www.umsl.edu/mercantile)"

Marilynne Bradley Won 1st in Watercolors at the Art & Air Webster Groves Outdoor Art Fair held June 3-5 for this painting.

Collage Workshop with Shirley Nachtrieb

2011-05-26T14:47:00.002-05:00

Collage Workshop & Exhibit 2011

Art Exhibit opens Friday June 3, 6-8 pm

With Shirley Eley Nachtrieb

Margaret Harwell Art Museum, 421 N. Main, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Contact person: Tina Magill, 573-686-8002

Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 4, 2011, 9:30am-3:30pm

COST: $110

Supplies:

140 lb Arches Cotton Rag watercolor paper in your favorite sizes, white Thai unryu rice paper, reference of subject-matter for ideas and symbols, wax paper, Saran wrap, plastic table cloth, woven cotton gauze or cheese cloth, white gesso, black gesso, paper towels, pencil, notebook, scissors, Kleenex, bag to carry supplies, 1-Gallon water container, hair dryer, 18 “ clear ruler, circular shapes like large lids and plates to draw around, scissors, matte medium, masking tape, water mister, plastic grocery bag for discards. Some papers will be available for sale.

Palette: strippable palette sheets for acrylics

Paints: Golden fluid acrylics: Primary Magenta, Thalo Turquoise, Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold (Dick Blick.com)

Gold or silver spray paint, metallic paints

Watercolor Brushes: Synthetic 1" flat wash brush, 2” flat wash brush, assorted synthetic rounds, dagger-stripers, riggers

Work surface: 2 or 3- 16x20 freezer paper wrapped cardboards (shiny side up, secured with masking tape around all edges).

www.nachtrieb.com

- - - - - - - -To register cut on dotted line and return with fee - - - - - - - - - -

Make check payable to Margaret Harwell Museum, send to Tina Magill, 421 N. Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, 573-686-8002

Name: ___________________ Address___________________________

Email: _________________________________

Phone_____________

Watermedia Collage workshop, June 3 & 4, 2011

Jane M. Mason receives Masters at Harvard

2011-05-23T21:22:00.000-05:00

Reported by our former president Jane M. Mason

So surreal; will walk across Harvard Yard next week to graduate with my Masters in Museum Studies. To quote the Grateful Dead, "What a Long Strange Trip It's Been." Weirdly emotional. Weirdly surreal.

My thesis has been awarded the "Dean’s Prize for Outstanding A.L.M. Thesis" for this year at Harvard Extension School! The award is described as "recognizing work that embodies the highest level of imaginative scholarship." I like that: imaginative scholarship. Plus, my name will be in the Harvard Gazette.

Super congratulations to Jane!

Andrea Vadner at RadArtFest

2011-05-20T14:49:00.000-05:00

ANDREA VADNER at ASTRAL GLASS beginning with the WILD KICK-OFF Mem day weekend, 5 28-29. live music, fine art, glass blowing, artists, beverages and hors d'hoeuvres sat 11-7 sun noon-5pm -- go to www.radartfest.com for links to artist websites. contact astral glass @ 573-237-5159-- Andrea will be there on Sunday only. go west on rte 100 about 9 miles past Washington Mo, then toward the Missouri River on Miller St (turn at the BP station) SMALL TOWN- BIG FUN.

Exhibit Opportunity in Union, Mo

2011-05-17T17:14:00.000-05:00

East Central College in Union, MO is having a watercolor show that will coincide with a new watercolor class offered this summer (taught by local artist and ECC instructor, Annette Green). All watercolor artists are welcome!

Exhibition dates: June 20-July 15

Drop off work on June 16 between 1-6pm (or by arrangement)

Pick up work on July 18

No entry fee, 3-5 works per artist. Work may be for sale.

Please contact Jennifer Higerd if you want to participate and/or have any questions.

636-584-6653

jehigerd@eastcentral.edu

Janet Doll One Person Show

2011-05-11T22:30:00.000-05:00

Flavors Cafe and Wine Bar in Breese, IL is featuring twenty paintings by Janet Doll through May 31.

www.flavorswinebar.com

Video of Charles Reid's comments on winning paintings.

2011-05-07T14:47:00.000-05:00

Super thanks to Anthony Philip of Creative Art Gallery for making this video of Charles Reid's comments on the winning paintings he selected for our 12 Annual Juried Exhibition, now on display through May 28 at Creative Art Gallery, 3232 Ivanhoe.

Plein Air Workshop with Linda Green/Metzler

2011-05-05T17:05:00.000-05:00

2 Art Openings in Sikeston, MO

2011-05-04T14:44:00.000-05:00

Annie Schuchart and Margaret Schneider will be in this exhibit at Front Street Gallery in Sikeston.

Go National! An Invitation

2011-04-30T13:46:00.000-05:00

Received by Jane Hogg

Hi Jane .....

sending you the call for entries to the 91st Annual Exhibition .. kindly post for your members many of whom will surely shine in the upcoming exhibit.

can't wait to see all the great work coming from The St. Louis Watercolor Society

best regards

Penny Hill

The National Watercolor Society

NWS National Gallery 915 South Pacific Ave. , San Pedro, CA 90731

October 22- December 3, 2011

Deadline: July 9, 2011 Approximately $25,000 in awards

Jury of Selection : Ted Nutall, chair; Mary Ann Beckwith, Judy Morris

Juror of Awards : Harold Gregor

prospectus at www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org or SASE to

Nancy Schiershke,505 Vaquero Rd. , Arcadia, CA 90505

click on the link above to get your prospectus

Augusta Plein Air Event Grand Finale

2011-04-27T15:45:00.001-05:00

Mount Pleasant Hosts Grand Finale Of Plein Air Art Festival

Saturday, Apr 30 12:00p to 6:00p

at Mount Pleasant Winery, Augusta, MO

Price: FREE

Phone: (636) 482-9463

Age Suitability: None Specified

Tags: There are no tags.

The sale is the grand finale to the Plein Air Art Festival. The Augusta Chamber of Commerce invites the public to see the incredible paintings created by nearly 100 talented artists during this 10-day event. Art lovers will revel in the chance to view and purchase these works capturing the historic beauty of Augusta and the splendor of the Missouri River Valley, painted following the European tradition of plein air (outdoors, natural light). Wine and food will be available for purchase.

Linda Green/Metzler took 3rd place on Saturday for this piece, The Bike Shop, judged by Bryan Haynes.

News Update

2011-04-26T16:27:00.000-05:00

Our 12th Annual Juried Exhibition opens this Friday, 6-8 PM at the Creative Art Gallery, 3232 Ivanhoe. 125 paintings selected by juror, Charles Reid. Fabulous show! Refreshments are catered by the gallery.

We have a correction to the May newsletter you just received. Our workshop artist from last summer, Tom Francesconi, contacted us to say that the bio for our Big Splash judge, Robert Mejer, should show that his signature status in the Midwest Watercolor Society is now the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. They changed their name in 2003. Thanks for the info, Tom!

Our Wednesday Self Help Painters are having a grand time this session! They meet at Lindbergh high School and share ideas and good times. Take a look and thanks to Suzanne Galli Koenen for these pics.

Daven Anderson exhibits

2011-04-20T21:20:00.000-05:00

Member Daven Anderson reports:

UPTOWN magazine will be doing a two page article on me and my work in their July/Aug issue.
I am currently exhibiting 20 works in the downtown Missouri Athletic Club Gallery. If you are in the area, stop by and take a look.
May 13-15 I will have a booth at the Mercantile Library Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair. As many of you know, the Mercantile has a 'world class' collection of Fine Art and this fair, now in its 5th yr, is unique in St. Louis and truly exceptional. The fair is held on the UMSL campus with easy parking. I encourage you to take advantage of the fair and stop by. Friday evening, May 13th, is the opening reception.

Paint Webster May 7th

2011-04-19T12:02:00.000-05:00

And more Winners!

2011-04-18T13:02:00.000-05:00

What success our members are having!
Natalie Fleming also won an award in the Missouri Watercolor Society 2011 Exhibit.

Janet Doll had a painting accepted into the Louisiana Watercolor Exhibition in New Orleans from May 7 - 27. Her painting accepted into the Missouri Watercolor Society Exhibition qualified her for her signature status and also received a Merit Award. She also had a painting accepted into Watercolor USA being held at the City of Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, Missouri.

Barbara Shafer is in a show at Meramec Art Gallery in Kirkwood and won an award there.

What Winners! Way To Go!

2011-04-15T19:56:00.001-05:00

Bob McClelland had his painting, “Lifecycle”, accepted into the Watercolor USA 2011 (50^th Exhibition) show, at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive, in Springfield, MO, running from June 10 to August 7. He also had his painting “Mothers” accepted into the Missouri Watercolor Society’s Missouri National 11^th Annual Open Exhibition, at the National Churchill Museum, Anson Cutts Gallery, in Fulton, MO, running from Apr. 1 – May 22, and received an Award of Merit.

And congratulations to Marilynne Bradley for having a painting accepted into Watercolor USA.

Our members Shirley Nachtrieb and Annie Schuchart each received awards for their entries at the Missouri Watercolor National 2011.