"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:
Crystal Ellsworth
Crystal is an impressionist landscape artist certified in the Wet-On-Wet® oil painting technique.
For the past ten years she has utilized her paintings to instill positivity and a renewed sense of energy in others.
She’s passionate in teaching others how to blend nature and creativity onto a single canvas.
Contact Info:
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CAC board members were honored to welcome Harry Weber in his visit to our gallery. Harry Weber is a long time sculptor who was recently inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame. His life size bronze sculptures are prominent art pieces that can be found all around our nation, including his sculptures in front of Busch Stadium and on the riverfront. A lively and enjoyable conversation reinforced Harry’s belief that his sculptures not only capture a moment, but they also capture an emotion. His sculptures tell a story of a moment in time. He enjoyed learning about our arts council.
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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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Coming Soon....
Our new on-line member directory will soon be available to access through the CAC website. Only member's names and preferred mediums will be shown. Members who specifically requested to have additional personal or business info also listed will have it included (phone, email, facebook address, etc).
This is an open access directory and is not password protected - it will be available to anyone who accesses our website.
If you have questions regarding your listing, or wish to make any changes before we go "live" please contact Laurie Sirtak NO LATER THAN Aug 20.
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Welcome to Our New Members!
Tarri Carey
Michelle Wideman
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August Main & West Gallery Show
Our Judge: Sandy O'Dell, Leftovers, Etc.
Awards:
- 1st Place: Jay Preall, Tinny Turner and the Band
- 2nd Place: Natasha Head, Nothing Gold Can Stay
- 3rd Place: Debra Lagemann, Sage
- Honorable Mention: Jay Preall, First Day on Mars
- Honorable Mention: Jay Preall, Watch the Birdie
- Honorable Mention: Judith Shimamoto, Recycled Angst
- Honorable Mention: Gigi Krumlinde, Old Glory
- Honorable Mention: Linda Alcorn, Tootie Flutie
- Honorable Mention: Dale Cannon, Cannon
- Honorable Mention: Leslie Simon, Aquarium of Cyprinids
- Honorable Mention: Jeanne Kempf, Peacefully Sleeping Here
- Honorable Mention: Jim Taylor, Bootz
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Sponsored by Sara Roberts, Always Green Recycling, Inc. |
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On August 3, 50+ members, new members, and guests enjoyed two engaging speakers at the quarterly member meeting held at the new Wentzville Rec Center. After a review of upcoming shows and events, guests enjoyed an informative presentation given by Deborah Bowman, leader of the Rough Writers group. Deborah's topic was suggestions of how to write a memoir to leave for your family. Click here for a copy of her presentation.The Rough Writers group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. If you are a writer and would like to share your work with other writers, contact Deborah: dbowman@asge.org
Additionally, Joe Yuede, along with his wife Shannon, spoke on the imaginative spark that was used to create Steampunk Sammie Designs LLC. Several samples of the lamps that Joe creates were on display. You may have seen his amazing steampunk and upcycled items at local markets and art shows.
The next quarterly meeting will feature "Soups and Sweets": a contest to determine the best cooks CAC has to offer. Winners will have their recipe published in the newsletter. More details to come in future newsletters.
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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).
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October: Art Without a Canvas
CASH AWARDS
Sponsored by David and Susan Burkhart
Curator: Georganna Krumlinde
Judge: Debbie Kindschuh
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Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/october-art-show-art-without-a-canvas/ |
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Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/november-art-show-steampunk/
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Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/december-show-artistic-holiday-gifts-under-100/
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Please join us in September. Questions & RSVP (not required, but appreciated) - contact Laurie Sirtak
314-614-5211
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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
We are looking for someone who can teach watercolor classes. Please let us know if this is something you would like to do.
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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. The deadline for entry forms for the Quilt Show is October 1, 2023. Drop off is October 16, 2023 from 10 am - 2 pm or October 17, 2023 from 4 - 7 pm. Quilts must be picked up on Oct. 21, 2023 from 1 - 3 pm.
Categories:
- Machine Quilted (larger than 60 x 60) - adult
- Hand Quilted (larger than 60 x 60) - adult
- Wall Hanging (smaller than 60 x 60)
- Youth - 15 and under - all work completed by youth
- Youth Challenge - 18 and under
- Adult Challenge
- Anything but Fabric (quilt themed)
- Christmas Quilts for display only - no prize money
- Bed Turning - no prize money
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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Did you know that CAC has a Little Art Gallery in the side parking lot by the mailboxes? You are invited to join in the fun by leaving tiny art each time you take a piece of art. Due to some vandalism in the past, the Little Art Library now has a padlock to keep our art safe. The combination is 278 (that's ART on your phone pad). The combination is also taped inside the desk in the main gallery. We hope you enjoy using this tiny display space. |
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