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www.crossroadsartscouncil.org

310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63385

Gallery hours: Thur. - Sun. 11-3

crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com

April 2024 Newsletter

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

in our community by supporting local artists."

Celebrating 10 years of bringing creativity to the Crossroads. We thank our founders for their vision and perseverance.

Artist of the Month- Peggy Meyer

"One of my favorite things to do is to watch the wildlife in my backyard. I see trees, a small creek and a part of the golf course.

Spring is especially interesting as the “winter birds” are regaining their bright colors and migratory species are appearing for their short visits. Plants are “greening up” and starting their parade of colors for the growing season. Other animals such as squirrels, rabbits and even turtles are checking out places to start families. "

Peggy Meyer is a founding member and former board member of the Crossroads Arts Council. She has also volunteered her service on several committees for the City of Wentzville for many years. She was a science teacher and shared her love for nature with all of her students.

Would you like to be featured as our Artist of the Month? If so, please reach out to us. Send us some images of your work and a short bio.

crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com

CURRENT GALLERY SHOWS

Curated by: Nancy Calvert

Judged by: Robert Barker

Sponsored by: Judie Wise and Donna Marie Pierre

Award winners

1st Place: Linda Wilmes "Ferry Movers" watercolor

2nd Place: Susan Burkhart "I'm a Handsome Hoodie" photography

3rd Place: Rick Warren "Crocodile" pastel pencil

Honorable Mention: Debbie Kindschuh "Canal Colors" photography

Honorable Mention: Cindy Logan "Frozen Reflections" acrylic

WEST GALLERY

STUDIO GALLERY

CURRENT COMMUNITY EVENT

Please join us this Saturday....

CAC BOARD NEWS

It's Time to Renew your CAC Membership for 2024

Please join us for another year of creativity, community and camaraderie.

Annual membership remains $30.

You have the option to renew your membership online or update with a paper copy in person to a board member. You may pay cash, use a credit card, or give a check to renew. Thank you.

Click here for online membership form

If you have questions regarding membership status contact Laurie: lauriesirtak@gmail.com

or call 314-614-5211.

Online Membership list is found on our website under the Contact Us menu tab.

In June we will be doing our annual update of information shown in the online member directory that is available for viewing on the CAC website.

Please take a moment to check your listing (if you requested to be included) for any errors or omissions. To add any info or make any corrections please send these updates to

Laurie Sirtak at lauriesirtak@gmail.com no later than June 15.

PLEASE NOTE: if you want your

Facebook, Instagram, or business website included, please provide the COMPLETE address. Questions? Call Laurie 314-614-5211.

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

Would you like to serve on the CAC Board of Directors?

There will be two vacancies on the CAC Board of Directors in May. We welcome any member who is interested in knowing how the board works and what the responsibilities are. If you would like more information contact any member of the board or send an email to crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com

Thank you to all of our volunteers! Please remember to record your hours and submit them here:

https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/submit-volunteer-hours/

We Need Your Help

CAC needs both curators and sponsors for our gallery shows. Sponsors cover the costs for our judges and awards (Student Spanning the Generations $360, all others $205). Curators are responsible for arranging a judge for their show, printing the entries and labels, and accepting and releasing the art. Curators and sponsors are needed for May - November 2024.

We are also in need of judges for our monthly themed shows. Judges can either accept payment for their service or select a “Judges Choice” Award to be presented to one entry. Contact Gigi for more information: georgannakrumlinde@gmail.com

Finally, volunteers are needed to docent when the galleries are open Thursday through Sunday from 11-3 pm. The docent is a host for guests visiting the galleries--they explain the theme of the show on exhibit, and may provide a simple tour of the art center. An orientation is provided by an experienced docent. It is a 4 hour commitment. Contact Kerry Kirkland at angstartr@gmail.com

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

All artwork must be original and not have been entered previously in a CAC judged gallery show (except for the December Artistic Holiday Gifts under $100).

Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/2024-may-show-self-portraits-revelations/

Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/2024-june-show-the-color-of-water/

Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/2024-july-art-show/

UPCOMING GALLERY SHOWS

We've added a new gallery!

Artists have responded so well to the opportunity to have their own art show that we have been able to dedicate additional space for display! The Studio Gallery includes approximately 400 linear inches of hanging hardware plus some built in shelves. It is available for rent for $50.

Contact Gigi for details: georgannakrumlinde@gmail.com

CAC Mural Contest "Colors of Crossroads"

Deadline is April 15.

Artist entries must be a 16”w x 20”h canvas that depicts one of the 4 seasons of our regional scenery. We are looking for vivid imagery that will stand out to cars passing our building. Artists may enter up to 4 canvases. For more information contact: Debbie Kindschuh

debbie.kindschuh@gmail.com or call 719-248-8320.

Click here to download mural contest details

Challenge kits are available at the gallery for $5 or by contacting Laura at laurabirkann@gmail.com .The theme for this year’s challenge is redwork embroidery.

Crossroads Arts Council also has kits available for our USA 250 quilt project. Each $5 kit includes a blue fabric which can be combined with any white and red fabrics to piece a 12 1/2" unfinished signature block. The finished quilt will be raffled in 2026 with proceeds to benefit Heroes Plaza at the Wentzville Rec Center.

UPCOMING ART CLASSES AND ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

Click here for our full schedule.

If you're interested in teaching a class, send a proposal to

natraehead@gmail.com or submit online: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/art-classes-teach/

dmrms878@yahoo.com

dbowman@asge.org

jenacalvert1013@yahoo.com

georgannakrumlinde@gmail.com

rhondaschrum@yahoo.com

dmrms878@yahoo.com

Call or text Meegan 636-283-2495

lauriesirtak@gmail.com

rhondaschrum@yahoo.com

dmrms878@yahoo.com

Call or text Meegan 636-283-2495

Tduncan252@aol.com or

call/text 636-443-9975

debbie.kindschuh@gmail.com

lubabriginets@yahoo.com

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Sneak peek at summer classes.

More classes are being scheduled. Register early to save your spot.

https://www.theboardmom.org

debbie.kindschuh@gmail.com

www.crystalworthyart.com

Are you interested in joining a Book Club?

Some members are interested in organizing a book club within Crossroads Arts Council. We would borrow books from St. Charles County Library book club series.

List of book club titles.

If you're interested in being part of the CAC book club, please contact Laura Birk at laurabirkann@gmail.com by the end of March. Laura will coordinate with everyone to choose the day of the week, the time of day and the book genres you're interested in.

Click here for Summer Art Camp details.

Mini Art Camp for Ages 6-9

This 3 half day art camp is for children ages 6-9 years old who enjoy learning how to draw, paint, and assemble mosaics. Children will be well supervised. Limit 10. Contact Debbie Kindschuh at debbie.kindschuh@gmail.com or

call/text 719-248-8320.

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