"Our mission is to cultivate, nurture and grow the arts
in our community by supporting local artists."
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Artist of the month: David Hasty |
I'm a self taught photographer with a rather eclectic style. Nature and landscape is my passion along with some natural abstracts. Photography is a wonderful means of self expression. I'm grateful to observe, document and share what I see in our brief moment of time.
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Plan to join us for another exciting year of classes, events and gallery shows. New membership and renewals are always available on line or by filling out a form at our gallery. Please don't limit yourself in thinking that only someone who is identified as an artist can be a member of an art council. We need and want your unique kind of creativity!
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CAC Board Members
Laura Birk: President
Kerry Kirkland: Vice President
Gigi Krumlinde: Treasurer
Deborah Bowman: Secretary
Laurie Sirtak: Membership Secretary
Debbie Kindschuh: Marketing Chair
Rhonda Schrum: Education & Hospitality Co-Chair
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Painting with the Stars Recap |
Local community "stars" painted for their charities on May 6 at Elbee's The Gathering Spot. Carol Ann Robertson (Wentzville United Methodist Church), Randy Diebel (Wentzville Christian Church), Father Timothy Elliott (St. Gianna Catholic Church), and Sister Virginia Francisca (The Father Pablo's Mission Helpers, Flint Hill) worked hard to complete their painting of the Elbee's General Store facade under the expert instruction of CAC member Linda Wilmes. The winner of this year's event was Randy Diebel. |
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Patrick Nolan Scholarship |
A new milestone occurred May 11th, when Josephine Hoskins from Troy Buchanan High School, was the first recipient of the Patrick Nolan Scholarship. Josephine will be attending Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. She will have an individual show at the Crossroads Arts Council gallery in January 2024.
Congratulations, Josephine, on your successful high school career. We are honored to assist you as you move forward along your chosen path.
Gigi Krumlinde, CAC treasurer, presented Josephine with her scholarship.
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Upcoming Shows & Call for Artists |
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June West Gallery Show
Thank you to our sponsors: Judie Wise and Donna Marie Pierre
Our Curator: Rhonda Schrum
Our Judge: Lynn Watkins
Awards:
- 1st Place: Kerry Kirkland, Ill Ciclista in Vicenza (The Bicyclist)
- 2nd Place: Debbie Kindschuh, Pedra Lamp
- 3rd Place: Ida Hoffmann, Eagle Harbor Sunrise
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Traditional Camera Awards:
- 1st Place: Kerry Kirkland, The Bicyclist
- 2nd Place: Debbie Kindschuh, Pedra Lamp
- 3rd Place: Ida Hoffman, Beautiful Badlands
- Honorable Mention: Angela Korte, Bridge at the Lake
- Honorable Mention: Kerry Kirkland, Gondole Veneziane
- Honorable Mention: Derek Looman, Foggy Hill
- Honorable Mention: Derek Looman, Late Night Snack
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Smartphone Camera Awards:
- 1st Place: Ida Hoffmann, Eagle Harbor Sunrise
- 2nd Place: Lois Jacobs, The Trip
- 3rd Place: Drew Schrum, Reflect
- Honorable Mention: Tarri Carey, Father/Son Fishing
- Honorable Mention: Drew Schrum, White Noise
- Honorable Mention: Lois Jacobs, Kid Jumble
- Honorable Mention: Lois Jacobs, Dan's Rock
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Experimental Photography Awards:
- 1st Place: Matthew Aitken, Joan of Arc
- 2nd Place: Christine Mueller, Secret Harbor
- 3rd Place: Susan Burkhart, Craquelure Waterlily
- Honorable Mention: Joe Seidler, Gears Triptych
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July: Red, White and Blue - CASH AWARDS
Sponsor needed for this show
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Art for this show does not need to be patriotic, and does not need to use all three colors. Monochromatic red, white, or blue items are welcome as are items utilizing two of the colors.
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August: - Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
CASH AWARDS
Sponsored by Sara Roberts, Always Green Recycling, Inc.
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Time to rev up your creative engine.
“Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle”….our August gallery show will be here soon!
We encourage all artists to think outside the box to create unique pieces from everyday items.
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Check out these websites for some great ideas:
https://theartyteacher.com/recycled-animal-art/#
https://www.facebook.com/john.freise.5
https://www.facebook.com/steampunksammiedesigns
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- Tired of those half-finished canvases…turn them into a unique collage.
- How about an old sweater….it magically transforms into a felted masterpiece.
- Got some wood scraps and old frames…think dimensional sculpture.
- And those bunches of colorful plastic shopping bags…can you say great weaving material?
- Mix everyday items to create innovative, original and surprising new creations…nothing is wasted, and the old and discarded is made wonderful and new again!
- For more inspiration, our Facebook page will periodically post recycled art ideas.
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Two new groups now forming... |
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If you enjoy felting, applique, embroidery, rug hooking and all needle arts,
this group is for you!
Bring a project and join us for our next get togethers on Wednesday, June 7th and August 2nd, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at CAC arts center. Eleven members joined us for our first session and had a wonderful time creating and conversing together.
Questions & RSVP (not required, but appreciated) - contact Laurie Sirtak
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Member Anne Boedeker, held the audiences attention with information about Chihuly's education, career, and the process of teamwork that is used to create his glass pieces. |
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Tuesday Tea with the Arts |
The first Tuesday Tea with the Arts was held on May 23, 2023 at the Crossroads Arts Council Gallery. Twenty enthusiastic audience members learned of the life and work of glass artist Dale Chihuly. The presentation coincided with the summer long exhibit of some of Chihuly's spectacular glass creations at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
After a presentation by member Anne Boedeker, the guests enjoyed light refreshments while getting to know the other visitors to the event.
Four of our visitors that day gave their seal of approval by becoming members of the Arts Council.Tuesday Tea will be a quarterly event. The next one will take place in August with date to be announced later. Contact Diane Ransom (dmrms878@yahoo.com) for more information and to reserve your place.
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Donna Marie Pierre elegantly dressed for tea. |
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A lovely selection of delicate chinaware. |
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Judie Wise won the Chihuly inspired wind chime made with colorful plastic bottles. |
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Upcoming Art Classes and Artist Opportunities |
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Click here for our full schedule (https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/calendar/category/art-classes-wentzville/list/) . If you're interested in teaching a class, send a proposal to
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jenacalvert1013@yahoo.com
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deborahbowman12@
yahoo.com
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oohlookitsarabbit@gmail.com
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jenacalvert1013@yahoo.com
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jenacalvert1013@yahoo.com
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oohlookitsarabbit@gmail.com
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Dardenne Prairie City Hall and First State Bank: 6 month display, open to the public, art may be priced for sale. Drop off date is 6-27 & 6-28, 1-3 & 6-8.
Wentzville City Hall: 6 week display, 12' linear wall space, art may be priced for sale.
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Attention all Quilters and Fiber lovers: Our annual "Pieces of the Heart" Quilt Show has been scheduled for October 19th - 21st
at the Wentzville Community Club.
Challenge quilt kits -Youth & Adult are available
$5
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REMINDERS:
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Win a Quilt: Don't forget to put your ticket with your number in the Quilt Jar each time you come into the arts gallery or volunteer. Milly Blumer's quilt donated by Mary Pearson will be given away in December. Drawing will be held at the reception of our December 2023 show - Artistic Gifts Under $100.
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Studio space available: contact Laura at crossroadsartcounil@gmail.com
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Curators are needed for the following art shows: October "Art Without a Canvas", and November "Steampunk".
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Gift Certificates: available for the art lover in your life.
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