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October 2022 Newsletter

"Our mission is to cultivate, nurture and grow the arts

in our community by supporting local artists."

ARTISTS OF THE MONTH

We celebrate CAC artists who painted train statues to help

Wentzville celebrate 150th anniversary

Artist: Calise Thompson

Sponsor: Friendship Brewing Company

Artists: Debbie Kindschuh and Flavia Evermann

Sponsor: Wentzville City Hall

Artist: Rosemary Ziegler

Sponsor: Stacy's Gymnastics

Artists: Joe and Shannon Yuede

Sponsor: Wolff Electric

Artist: David Csaszar

Sponsor: Cochran Engineering

Artist: Linda Wilmes

Sponsor: Wentzville Historical Society

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Artist: Rhonda Schrum

Sponsor: ServPro

Artist: Jared Brinkley

Sponsor: Haight Insurance

Artist: David Szalanski

Sponsor: Ellbee's General Store

IN PROGRESS

Artist: Rita Cannon

Sponsor: Compass Health Network

IN PROGRESS

Artist: TonyThieman

Sponsor: Thieman Carpet

October Gallery Shows

Three exciting art shows are filling our gallery this month.

Gallery Hours: Thurs. - Sun. 11-3pm

Free Admssion

Winners of the "Tiny Art" judged show:

Judge's Choice: Eula Quevreaux - oil paintings collection

1st Place: Rhonda Schrum - fiber - "Well Hello There"

2nd Place: Steve Femmer - acrylic & paper - "Paper Collage 17"

3rd Place: Susan Burkhart - copper smithing - "Woven"

Honorable Mention: Nancy Calvert - gelli painting - "Marilyn Monroe Book"

Honorable Mention: Lois Jacobs - recycled copper, handmade paper - "Counting Memories"

Honorable Mention: Cheryl Yelle - bead picture - "In Memory of My Son John"

Honorable Mention: Lynn Schaff - high fire clay - "Pinch Pots"

Honorable Mention: Dennis Krumlinde - wood turning - "Walnut Bowl"

1st Place Poetry 12 words or less: Carole Tipton - "TRAPPED!"

2nd Place Poetry 12 words or less: Deborah Bowman - "I Wish I Could Stop"

3rd Place Poetry 12 words of less: Larry Marshall - "Death Comes"

see photos on Crossroads Arts Council's Facebook Page

We welcome you to join us for our annual

"Pieces of the Heart" Quilt Show.

Door fee: $5

If you haven’t submitted your entry forms already email Laura
Your donated items for the quilt show can be dropped off at the Wentzville Community Club Tuesday October 18th from 10 till 2 or Wednesday the 19th from 4-7
Volunteers are needed throughout the week of the quilt show, email Laura to sign up

This show will present 7 categories of quilts:

Adult Hand Quilted, Adult Machine Quilted, Wall Hanging, Youth Pieced and Quilted, Home Decor, Panel Quilt, and Quilt created with Anything but Fabric.

It will once again include a display of Challenge Quilts created using Wentzville's Sesquicentennial colors of blue, yellow and white, created by adults and youth.

The Bed Turning event tells the story of antique family quilts.

Bed Turning:

Thurs. Oct. 20th at 1,3, and 6pm

Fri. Oct. 21st at 1, 3, and 6pm

Sat. Oct. 22nd at 10am

Quilts of Valor, a local charity, will make presentations on Thurs. 7pm to local veterans. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Boutique will include many handmade items for gifts, home and holiday.

CAC members news:

A warm welcome to all of our members. We now have 90+ members and each of you bring your unique creative thoughts and ideas to our organization. You help us fulfill our mission which is to cultivate, nurture and grow the arts in our community by supporting local artists.

We are in the process of expanding our opportunities for members to be more involved. Please consider sharing your time and talent with one or more of the following committees:

Membership
Volunteers
Gallery
Events
Classes
Sponsor/Grants
Programs
Hospitality

More information about these committees will be shared at our November meeting and on our website.

Art Abroad:

CAC members Rhonda Schrum and Nancy Jackson admiring the yarn bombing on the streets of Paris.

CAC members....we need your help.

Our art gallery is open

Thursday - Sunday 11-3

We would like you to consider signing up to be a docent on our gallery schedule.

We are getting more and more visitors to our gallery to view the artwork and find out more information about our council.

The 4 hr. shift could be divided between two members.

It's a pleasant way to spend your time, you may also work on your own artwork during these hours.

Contact Laura if you are willing to help.

Wentzville Historical Society

is looking for artists interested in

painting Christmas scenes on their windows that face W. Pearce Blvd.

They will provide paint

and would like to have

it finished before Thanksgiving.

If interested, contact Lois:

kesslerfuller@aol.com

Do you have a special talent that you'd like to share and earn some money?

Want to teach an art class?

Email us if you have a class proposal

Upcoming Art Classes:

Sit & Sew with Susan: Monday Oct 10th, 10-2, 6:30 - 8pm, contact Susan H.
Crafting for a Cause: Tues. Oct. 11th, 1-3, contact Gigi
Rough Writers: Tues. Oct. 11th, 7pm, contact Deborah
Post Card Mail Art: Wed. Oct. 12th, 12:30 - 3pm, contact Nancy
Concertina Bookmaking: Sun. Oct. 16th, 1-4pm, contact Nancy
Block of the Month, Sewing with Susan: Wed.Oct 19th, 5-8, contact Susan H.
Indigo Dyeing Class: Sat. Nov. 5th, 10am - 1pm, contact Rhonda
Cold Connections - Rivets and Eyelets - Metal Jewelry: Sat. Nov. 5th, 10-1, contact Susan B.
Crafting for a Cause: Tues. Nov. 8th, 1-3, contact Gigi
Rough Writers: Tues.Nov. 8th, 7pm, contact Deborah
Sit & Sew with Susan: Monday Nov. 14th, 5 - 8pm, contact Susan H.
Cold Connections - Wire - Metal Jewelry: Sat. Nov. 19th, 10-1, contact Susan B.

Click here for class details

Upcoming Events -

check our website for further details

October 2022 - "Pieces of the Heart" annual quilt show - contact Laura Birk
October 2022 - Main Gallery: Linda Wilmes' students Art Show
West Gallery: "Tiny Art - everything under 12 inches" - Curator Nancy Calvert
East Gallery: "Works from Iron Cock Forge - The Art of Blacksmithing" - Aaron and Steve McCarthy
November 2022: Main Gallery: "Love is Everywhere" - Martha Lalinde
East Gallery: "Dale the Wire Guy" - Dale Cannon
West Gallery: "Mother's Artwork" - Kelsey Baker
December 2022 - "Artistic Gifts under $100" Gallery Show - Curator Georganna Krumlinde

Looking ahead:

Read on for the entire list of themed gallery shows for 2023. Curators are needed for these shows.

Gallery space will still be available for private for group showings.

Contact Gigi for details.

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