Plein Air Painting Opportunity

You deserve a lovely day or weekend, in all the Fall splendor, on October 16 - 17, 2010, in Hermann, Missouri!   The Artists of Wine Country are hosting the bi-annual "Art: Walks & Talks", (see below), an exhibition focused on the importance of the member artist's medium to the stories they are expressing.

 

Your own creative participation is requested this year to become part of the NEWEST event, PROJECT PEOPLE PAINT, where a four-sided post located out side of the Kunstlerhaus, 207 E. First Street, Hermann, MO. Whether you are a novice or advanced artist, an art appreciator or the parent/grandparent of an aspiring artist, ANYONE, any age, may grab paints and brushes; then, in real time, freely express themselves, along with all others in THE ONE-OF-A-KIND, 2-D, creation.  All events are scheduled for all hours of the tour, inclusive.  The 2010 tour events are free to all.  Maps are available at 311 Schiller Street. 

 

 Donations will be accepted for theAlice Jacobson Scholarship Fund. 

 

       Catherine A Mahoney, whs, MoWS, TWS, BOMH

                                      1058 Stone Hill, Hermann, MO

                                              Tele 573-486-2444     Fax 573-486-2164

                                                   www.colorfulbrushes.homestead.com

                                 

ANNOUNCING:  upcoming Mahoney FINE ARTS EVENTS to add to your calendar. 

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What:  Arts: Walks & Talks

Where:  Pick up map at 311 Schiller, Hermann, MO, 65041;  Tele: 573-486-2444. 

When:  October 16 - 17 - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM  - Sun: 11 AM - 4 PM.

Cost: Admission, free.  Featuring Artists of Wine Country, and the first ever, Special PROJECT PEOPLE PAINT, along with the "Missouri-made" Arts in oils, watercolors, metal & free-formed scuptures, German targetrs, photography, woven baskets by nationally & regionally-known artists. 

What:  9th Annual "ARTstravaganza!"

Where: 109 Crestwood Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63126;  Tele: 314-962-2395. 

When:  November 5 - 7,   Fri, 4 - 10 pm; Sat: 10 - 6 pm; Sun: 1 - 4 pm.

Cost: Admission, free.  Featuring the Best of MIssouri Hands juried Artists/Artisans Show which will be held at the Crestwood Courts Art space located at the corner of Watson Rd and Sappington Rd. 

What: Book Signing, "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:  November 21 - 23 and November 18 -20 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:  9th Annual Kristkindl Markts: Stonehill Winery--1st weekend & Festhalle--2nd weekend.

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

When:  December 4 -5 and 11 - 12 - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM  - Sun: 11 AM - 4 PM.

Cost: Admission, free.  Featuring Weekend-long celebraton of the food, wine, art, music, other products made in Missouri, and the cultural lights and sounds of a seasonal 'Old-World' Christmas.

Plein Air on the River

From Catherine Mahoney

Artists! Plan on attending the 

7th Annual "Artists Along the Missouri" en plein air PAINTOUT!

& Please e-mail me,  camahoney@ktis.net  , if you are planning on attending--before Thursday, September 2, 2010.

        Where: Hermann, Missouri and surrounding areas;
        When:  Labor Day weekend:  September 3-6, open to all artists & photographers.

        Cost:  Event, FREE!

                Event:  Artists Along the Missouri***

            This fall we will be exploring Hermann, Missouri, during the seventh annual "en plein air paint-out", Labor Day Weekend: September 3 - 6, 2010.
            
            Please note these dates and put them on your calendar-- Friday, September 3 through 6--
            
            THE "Along the Missouri" en plein air print-out event, held in Hermann, Missouri is scheduled, again, to take place. Hermann and surrounding areas are just beautiful during that time of year.  You will be inspired in what you see to paint in all directions!  This event is sanctioned by the Missouri Watercolor Society  & the Oil Painters of America!
    
    You may paint any time during the dates listed, previous to those dates if you prefer!  Contact the following site early to reserve your rooms, as they go quickly at that time of year.  E-mail at:    www.hermannmissouri.com
    
    Please give this information and dates to your friends.  All are invited to come, just have them e-mail me at camahoney@ktis.net ,so we can put them on any information forwarding list.
    
    Artists Along the Missouri--is FREE to all artists and is open to ANY age, using ANY media. It is designed as a working venue for artists to gather/meeting other artists from around the Midwest/nation that paint from life on location, en plein air.  This event is organized to create camaraderie among artists, to meet other artists, network, learn from others and explore the Midwest through their art.
    
    There is no cost to participate.  The meeting places are provided, complimentary and the events are put together by volunteers to promote the arts in the region.    
    
    We will be "signing-in":  Let others know where you are painting each day, pick up your packets and have your canvases and/or papers stamped at "Kunstler Haus", 207 1st Street, Hermann, MO
    
    This year, you are invited to bring 2-3 small other "en plein air pieces to show and sell" which were created in the past here in Hermann or failing that, else-where.  This opportunity is for every participating artist; especially, for those just arriving on Saturday who haven't yet had an opportunity to paint in Hermann before this year
    
    Saturday, September 4:  for those that would like to show some of your artworks created during the weekend of painting, there will be an opportunity to "show and sell"--located at the Hofgarten, corner of First & Gutenberg Streets--both during the DAY and EARLY EVENING this year,  for the Open Air Paint-Out Exhibition scheduled on-line and in the A-C, Hermann's newspaper.
    
    Again, Hermann is a lovely place during the fall.  You may paint anywhere within reasonable driving distance....maps of interesting view/places will be provided.
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    Directions to Hermann, MO from the East.  I-44, West to 100 W, to Hermann, MO, which becomes 1st street to Kunstler Haus located at 207 E. 1st, which is on the right side of the street.
    
    Directions to Hermann, MO from the South and or Southwest.  I-44, East on 19 North to Hermann, MO, which becomes Market Street.  Turn right on First Street to Kunstler Haus located at 207 E. 1st, which is on the left side of the street.
    
    Directions to Hermann, MO from the West.  Hwy 50 to Jefferson City, North on Hwy 54, Right on 94.  Right on 19 S, which becomes Market Street.  Turn left on First Street.  Kunstler Haus is located at 207 E. 1st on the left side of the street.
    
    Directions to Hermann, MO from the North.  I-70 to l9 South, turn South on l9.  19 becomes Market Street.  Turn left on First Street.  Kunstler haus is located at 207 E. 1st on the left side of the street.