Art Saint Louis

Sculpture by Art Saint Louis member Steve Jones is featured in “Wag: An Exhibition FOR Dogs,” Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main St., St. Charles, MO (January 5-March 23). 636/255-0270. www.facebook.com/events/3526539204279994
Pictured: Steve Jones. “Saggy Steve.” 2023. Ceramic, Vintage Scale, 22”x20”x10”. www.stevejones-art.com/

“Solace,” a solo exhibit of mixed media works by Art Saint Louis member Suzy Farren is presented at The Monday Club Gallery, The Monday Club of Webster Groves, 37 S. Maple Ave., Webster Groves, MO (January 7-February 26). Free reception January 7, 2-4 p.m. Gallery hours by appointment through February 26: [email protected]. 314/961-0200. http://themondayclubofwebstergroves.com www.facebook.com/events/736204448069885/
Pictured: Suzy Farren. “Solace.” 2023. Mixed Media on Canvas, 24”x24”. www.suzyfarren.com

“In Bloom II,” an exhibition of photography by Art Saint Louis member Gaucha Berlin, is presented at Saint Louis Public Library, Schlafly Branch, St. Louis, MO (January 2-31). https://slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/65845cc5de4b61410098d5bd
Pictured: Gaucha Berlin. “Ranunculus.” Limited Edition Photograph, Archival Inkjet Print on Hahnemühle German Etching Paper, 9.5”x13.2”. www.instagram.com/gauchaberlinphotography/

Photographic work by Art Saint Louis member CB Adams is featured in “Windows, Mirrors and Doors,” PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT (January 5-26). https://photoplacegallery.com
Pictured: CB Adams. “Whistler.” 2023. Silver Gelatin Photograph rendered with Holga 120 Toy Camera and Film, 9”x9”. www.qwerkyphotography.com

HEC-TV recently interviewed Art Saint Louis member Ken Konchel in conjunction with “In Place of Context,” his solo show of photography at The Gallery at The Kranzberg Arts Foundation, St. Louis, MO (through January 27). www.kenkonchelphoto.com https://hecmedia.org/posts/in-place-of-context-at-the-gallery

In Place of Context at The Gallery Ken Konchel’s main point of focus in his photography practice is architecture and the power of buildings using light, shape, line, pattern, and texture.

Artwork by Art Saint Louis member Robert Bolla received 4th Place Overall in Top Art Awards’ online “Year End 2023 Art masters Juried Exhibition.” Bob also received 4th Place in Contemporary Art Gallery Online’s virtual exhibit, “All Animals.” www.topartawards.com/yearend2023exhibition?pgid=lqd5sgqm2-a1a3e151-ed63-4302-bf54-324a2f4faa54
Pictured: Robert Bolla. "Chihuly Green." 2020. Digital Photograph on Metallic Paper, 13”x19”. https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/robert-bolla

Intro to Drawing with artist Jeffrey Nihiser. January 17-February 21, 2024, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Draw from a variety of still life arrangements. Students are free to use their choice of pencil, charcoal, or any other drawing medium. Students will learn to develop line control and quality, proportions, linear perspective, measuring techniques, value organization, develop their understanding of the shape and form relationship, and discuss helpful techniques for manipulating drawing mediums. All levels. $120. FMI: Edwardsville Arts Center. 618/655-0337. Registration:

Intro to Drawing — Edwardsville Arts Center 6-Week Class Date and Time: Wednesdays, January 17th - February 21st, 6:30 - 8:30pm

"Other Worlds." All media. Visions of inhabitants, places & things from other worlds, planets, galaxies, or the fourth dimension, submit your out of this world creations. Works created in last 2 yrs. Show: February 23-March 22, 2024. No commission. Deadline: February 11, 2024, 5 p.m. No entry fee; $30 exhibition fee if selected. FMI: Soulard Art Gallery, 2028 S. 12th St. 314/258-4299. www.soulardartgallery.com Apply: https://form.jotform.com/201878680189065

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“Small Works II.” All media. Family-friendly, may not contain nudity or profanity. Open to artists living within 200 miles of St. Louis. Size limits: not to exceed 5” any direction. Show: February 16-March 1, 2024, Manchester Park Building. Insurance. Deadline: January 26, 2024. 3 artworks. No entry fee. FMI: Manchester Arts, 359 Old Meramec Station Rd., Manchester, MO 63021. 636/391-6326, x402. [email protected]. Apply:

Art Exhibit - small works II | Manchester, MO ● Artists must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application deadline 1/26/2024, residing within 200 mile radius of St. Louis. No shipped works accepted. 

Stationery Workshop with artist & CP Director Marie Oberkirsch. January 13, 2024, 1-3:30 p.m. Choose an image from the archive of unique letterpress designs. Learn printing tricks & create 20 pieces of fully printed stationery with envelopes. Supplies included. $55. No refunds. FMI: Central Print, 2624 N. 14th St. 314/241-1346. [email protected]. Registration:

Stationery Workshops — Central Print Stationery Workshops

Director of Development & Communications, Craft Alliance. Full-time position. Develop & implement comprehensive fundraising program, incl. special events, membership, major giving, grants. Develop a vision that will inspire staff to reach & exceed goals and to work within departmental budgets. Oversee 3 Development and Communications team members, work with Development Committee. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 3-5 yrs. direct experience in fundraising, annual fund, major gift solicitation, grants, capital campaigns; experience in cultural nonprofit management & working with Boards. Strong communication skills, basic computer skills & donor database use. Benefits. Apply: email resume, cover letter, salary requirements, list of significant accomplishments, 3-5 professional references, writing samples. Please, not phone calls. FMI: Craft Alliance, 5080 Delmar Blvd. [email protected]. Job description:

Now Hiring! Director of Development & Communications Craft Alliance Founded in 1964, Craft Alliance is a nonprofit art center dedicated to nurturing creativity and engagement, educating and enriching our community through contemporary craft. Located in the Delmar Maker District of St. Louis, Missouri, Craft Alliance offers exhibitions, education class...

NASA Lifelines Year 1 Mural Contest. Seeking STL muralists who are passionate about merging art with humanitarian & scientific themes. Mural should beautify, educate, connect & inspire the community. Budget: $7,250. Honorarium: $750. Deadline: February 15, 2024. FMI: [email protected]. Apply:

Mural Contests - NASA Lifelines We are now accepting applications from artists in Washington D.C., St, Louis, Detroit, New Orleans, and Nashville. Applications must be submitted by end of

Intro to Wheel Throwing with artist Dan Price. January 17-February 21, 2024, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Focus on using the potters wheel to create forms such as cups, bowls, plates, and more! Wheel throwing is a fun, challenging, and relaxing method of making pottery. After making a number of objects, you’ll glaze and fire your final pieces with food safe glaze to be taken home. All levels. $180. FMI: Edwardsville Arts Center. 618/655-0337. Registration:

Intro to Wheel Throwing — Edwardsville Arts Center 6-Week Class Dates and Time: Wednesdays, January 17th - February 21st, 6:00-8:30pm

Multi-color Printing with Linocut with artist Kristen Lyle. January 20-February 10, 2024, Saturday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Intro to the tools & materials used with linocut to create multi-color images on a press. Explore methods and create your own run of prints to contribute to class print exchange. $220 incl. supplies. No refunds. FMI: Central Print, 2624 N. 14th St. 314/241-1346. [email protected]. Registration:

Multi-color Printing with Linocut — Central Print Multi-color Printing with Linocut

January 7, 2-4 p.m. Free reception: “Poetic Pentameter: Heavenly Haiku”; East Gallery: “Exploration,” Josie Hoskins. Through January 29. Th-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Crossroads Arts Center, 310 W. Pearce St., Wentzville, MO.

Crossroads Arts Council Crossroads Arts Council exists to cultivate, nurture and grow the arts in Wentzville, Missouri by supporting local artists. Offering art shows and art events in Wentzville.

Illuminated Paper with artist Grant Benoit. January 19-26, 2024, Friday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Using overbeaten abaca & cotton, explore decorative techniques in papermaking that achieve lacy, translucent, decorative surfaces. Papers are great additions to collage, mixed media, and book arts. Demos in laminations, embossed paper, butterfly wing paper, surface manipulations, watermark techniques. All levels. $94/CA member; $110/non-member. +$25 studio fee. Craft Alliance, 5080 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. 314/725-1177. Registration:

Decorative Paper Techniques Using overbeaten abaca and cotton, students will explore decorative techniques in papermaking that achieve lacey, translucent, and decorative surfaces. These papers are great additions to collage, mixed media, and book arts work. Students receive demonstrations in laminations, embossed paper, butter...

Introduction to Glass Beadmaking with artist Maximilian Tsimerman. January 20, 2024, 5-9 p.m. Learn to wind hot molten glass on steel to form colorful glass beads. Explore a variety of flameworking techniques and create a handful of beads. Beginner level. No experience needed. $75/CA member; $88/non-member. +$30 studio fee. FMI: Craft Alliance, 5080 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. 314/725-1177. Registration:

Introduction to Glass Beadmaking In four intense, fun-filled hours, learn to wind hot molten glass on steel to form colorful glass beads! Explore a variety of flameworking techniques and go home with a handful of beads at the end of this workshop. No prior experience is required.

Clay & Cocktails Workshop: Mugs (CC1) with Art Saint Louis member Marianne Baer. January 19, 2024, 6:30-9 p.m. Create fun projects in clay while enjoying snacks & your BYOB beverage. Learn handbuilding techniques using decorative tools & stamps while having fun with your friends or family. Will decorate with underglazes & Marianne will fire them, finish with clear glaze & call you to pick-up when ready. All levels. $55/class, incl. clay, tools, underglazes, glazes; 3 or more classes/$50 ea. FMI: Marianne Baer, Baer Designs, 886 Victoria Pl., Glendale, MO 63122. 314/614-1974. Registration: [email protected].

Baer Designs | Handmade, Unique Artwork | Ceramic Mugs, Trinket Trays, Vases, Bowls, Pitchers, and More| Dec 1 to Dec 3 ANNUAL BAER HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE Fri, Dec 1, 2023 3:00 PM 15:00 Sun, Dec 3, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00 Baer Designs, Inc. (map) Google Calendar ICS We’ll have 8 local, St. Louis area artists in various mediums:Clay, jewelry, mixed-media, photography, fiber, clothing, pencil drawings, stick...

January 6, 1 p.m. Free artist talk. RSVP requested www.wildfruitprojects.com/events/aaron-mcmullin-artist-talk “Legacies of (in)humanity,” Aaron McMullen. Wildfruit Projects, 4704 Virginia Ave. Sat.-Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www.instagram.com/wildfruitprojects/ www.wildfruitprojects.com/ www.aaronrosestudio.com/about

Aaron McMullin: Artist Talk | Wildfruit

January 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free event: Add your note to the “Sticky Note Gallery Wall.” Through February 10. Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 31art gallery, 3520 Hampton Ave. www.31artgallery.com www.instagram.com/31artgallery/

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January 5, 6-8 p.m. Free reception: “Such Hints of Gladness,” Emily Mueller. Through January 31. M-F 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Keystone Gallery, Five Oaks on Warson, 1200 N. Warson Rd. 314/991-1249. www.olivetteparksandrec.com/five-oaks.html www.olivetteparksandrec.com/keystone-gallery.html https://emilymuellerart.com/ www.instagram.com/ferris_muellerz/

Keystone Gallery A keystone species is one on which many other species depend and if removed would drastically change the environment. Oaks are a Missouri keystone species.

Clay & Cocktails Workshop: Mugs (CC1B) with Art Saint Louis member Marianne Baer. January 20, 2024, 6:30-9 p.m. Create fun projects in clay while enjoying snacks & your BYOB beverage. Learn handbuilding techniques using decorative tools & stamps while having fun with your friends or family. Will decorate with underglazes & Marianne will fire them, finish with clear glaze & call you to pick-up when ready. All levels. $55/class, incl. clay, tools, underglazes, glazes; 3 or more classes/$50 ea. FMI: Marianne Baer, Baer Designs, 886 Victoria Pl., Glendale, MO 63122. 314/614-1974. Registration: [email protected].

Baer Designs | Handmade, Unique Artwork | Ceramic Mugs, Trinket Trays, Vases, Bowls, Pitchers, and More| Dec 1 to Dec 3 ANNUAL BAER HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE Fri, Dec 1, 2023 3:00 PM 15:00 Sun, Dec 3, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00 Baer Designs, Inc. (map) Google Calendar ICS We’ll have 8 local, St. Louis area artists in various mediums:Clay, jewelry, mixed-media, photography, fiber, clothing, pencil drawings, stick...

Intro to Wheel Throwing with artist Mary Rein. January 18-February 22, 2024, Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m. Focus on using the potters wheel to create forms such as cups, bowls, plates, and more! Wheel throwing is a fun, challenging, and relaxing method of making pottery. After making a number of objects, you’ll glaze and fire your final pieces with food safe glaze to be taken home. All levels. $180. FMI: Edwardsville Arts Center. 618/655-0337. Registration:

Intro to Wheel Throwing — Edwardsville Arts Center 6-Week Class Dates and Time: Thursdays, January 18th - February 22nd, 6:00-8:30pm

Art Saint Louis member Patrick Murphy is now represented by Room for Art, Washington, MO.

Making Marbles with Maximilian Tsimerman. January 19, 2024, 6-9 p.m. Learn to build, shape & decorate glass marbles. $57/CA member; $66/non-member. +$60 studio fee. Craft Alliance, 5080 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. 314/725-1177. Registration:

Making Marbles Students will learn to build, shape, and decorate marbles. Depending on student skill level projects may include helix and cat’s-eye marbles, vortex marbles, flower implosions, islands, and eyeballs.

January 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free reception: “Colors of the. Netherlands,” Bill Kambol. Maryland Heights Community Center, 2344 McKelvey Road. 314/434-1919.

Bill Kambol | portrait painter Bill Kambol - Artist Bill is an American watercolor artist residing in Saint Louis, Missouri. His subjects include portraits, landscape, and floral paintings. Bill 's energetic paintings have the unique ability to use humor to capture the human experience in his works.