Artist of the month:

Jay Preall

Jay works with ‘found object art’, meaning he spends a lot of time at garage sales, estate sales, and the Wentzville flea market. His artwork typically involves using small metal objects to create whimsical people, birds, animals, and the occasional spaceship.
Jay hopes for three levels of enjoyment for his artwork from viewers. The first is a smile or laugh as the viewer enjoys the caricature. The second is trying to identify the small parts the artwork is made from. Jay uses everything from tart tins to tea pots and pencil sharpeners to door knobs. The third level is wondering how the character is joined together since Jay does not weld, solder or glue (almost) anything. Keeping the artwork looking ‘clean’ by hiding or incorporating the joinery is much of the fun in building these pieces.

Outside of the art community, Jay is a senior IT consultant with a focus on cybersecurity and modernizing older computer applications. He got into art because discussing his day job causes most people to immediately turn and look for another person to talk to. 
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.
SAVE THE DATES
Winter Member and Guests Meeting
Bring a friend and a pair of scissors!
CURRENT GALLERY SHOWS
Curated by: Kerry Kirkland
Judged by: Melissa Surber
Sponsored by: Susan and David Burkhart

First Place: Jay Preall, "Looking for Love"
Second Place: Leasa Mayfield, "Legacy"
Third Place: Debbie Kindschuh, "Bird Lady"
Judge's Choice: Laura Birk, "You Had the Power all Along"
Honorable Mention: Laurie Sirtak, "Life Lessons"
Honorable Mention: Joyce Yarbrough, "Waiting"
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).
UPCOMING GALLERY SHOWS
CAC BOARD NEWS
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
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 as well as setup and take down. Curators and sponsors are needed for March - 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
2024 Crossroads Arts Council Membership Survey

To ensure we are meeting the expectations for supporting our artists, we have devised a member survey. Our goal is to have input from each member to understand what they are interested in getting from CAC. Your thoughts will help us plan for the future. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback with us. Please fill out our 2024 Member Survey. Two ways to complete our survey:

Complete online and submit:

or


This is a fillable form. You may complete the survey and then download it and drop it off at our gallery or mail it to:

CAC, PO Box 515, Wentzville, MO 63385

Please return your response no later than Monday, Jan 29.
Fulfilling Our Mission

Crossroads Arts Council is successfully fulfilling its mission to support local artists with opportunities to sell their artwork, and to teach others their medium. We will be providing monthly up to date totals for art sales and class revenues.

From July to December 2023, revenue for art sales through the gallery was $5042.10. Revenue for 12 artists offering classes was $2849.50 in registration fees.

Total revenue for our artists = $7,891.60!

We need and want your unique kind of creativity!
"Colors of Crossroads"

CAC Mural Contest
for CAC Members Only
The CAC Board of Directors has approved a proposal, pending approval from City of Wentzville, for a mural to be placed on the exterior wall of the gallery. This multipiece metal mural will identify our building as an art gallery and also enhance the arts district of historical downtown Wentzville. 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. Please see details here:

WE'VE ADDED A NEW GALLERY!
Available January 2024

Artists have responded so well to the opportunity to have their own art show, 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
Exciting News!!!! Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate!
Our online Members Directory is NOW
LIVE
Look for the link on our website homepage under Contact
Now available....
CAC merchandise is available at our gallery or you may special order.
Contact Laurie for details: lauriesirtak@gmail.com

CAC founding member Patrick Nolan is willing to donate artwork to any community fundraising event.
Please contact Patrick: patrickjnolan4@gmail.com
UPCOMING ART CLASSES AND ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Art Displays in our community....

Dardenne Prairie City Hall and First State Bank:

6 month display, open to the public, art may be priced for sale. Drop off dates are 6/25/24 & 6/26/24, 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm. Contact: georgannakrumlinde@gmail.com

Wentzville City Hall: 8 week display, 12' linear wall space, art may be priced for sale.
Apply here:
Do you know a student in the Wentzville School District? Please share this information with them about the Annual Trash Can Decorating Contest.Opportunities for them to work on their design will be held at the WREC in March.
Help us bring more creativity into our community. Spread the word......


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