"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: Pat Turpin
Pat enjoys the challenge and the inherent movement of the watercolor medium. “The final result evolves from many layers of color, shapes and values. Allowing the medium, at times, to have its own way while continuing to develop precise details to capture the scene, gives watercolor a true uniqueness.”
While Pat paints portraits and pets, her favorite subjects are birds, wildlife and nature in general. “I enjoy capturing the awe and beauty of our natural surroundings in my paintings.”
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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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July Main & East Gallery Show
Our Curator: Laura Birk
Our Judge: Joyce Rothermich
Awards:
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1st Place: Rita Cannon, fiber arts "Patriotic"
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2nd Place: Patrick Boaz, mixed media "American Eagle"
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3rd Place: Christine Mueller, acrylic pour "All About the Blues"
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Honorable Mention: Jay Preall, sculpture "Respect"
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Honorable Mention: Susan Burkhart, bead weaving "Under the Stars"
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Deborah Bowman is the leader of our Rough Writers group which meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. If you are a writer and would like to share your work with other writers, contact Deborah: deborahbowman12@yahoo.com
Joe Yuede and his wife, Shannon, are owners of Steampunk Sammie Designs LLC. You may have seen his amazing steampunk and upcycled items at local markets and art shows.
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August: Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
CASH AWARDS
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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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October: Art Without a Canvas
CASH AWARDS
Sponsored by David and Susan Burkhart
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Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/october-art-show-art-without-a-canvas/ |
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We will be taking a break in July. Please join us in August. Questions & RSVP (not required, but appreciated) - contact Laurie Sirtak
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Tuesday Tea will be a quarterly event. The next one will take place on August 15, 2023 from 1 - 3 pm. Contact Diane Ransom dmrms878@yahoo.com for more information and to reserve your place.
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Chihuly in the Garden 2023 |
Plan to join us Sept 19 (with a rain date of Sept 21) for a fun day of friendship, food, art and natural beauty at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Advanced Registration Required. |
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$45 per person includes:
- Admission to the Garden
- Morning snack bag
- Transport via volunteer CAC drivers
- Lunch at Sassafras Café at the Garden
We will be departing at 9:15 am from the Crossroads Arts Council Gallery and returning approximately 3:15 pm.
Note: Space is limited, so please register early - registration and payment must be received no later than Sept 12.
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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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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 for $5
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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 12/26 and 12/27, 1-3 & 6-8.
Wentzville City Hall: 6 week display, 12' linear wall space, art may be priced for sale.
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