Seeking Entries for Civil War Exhibit

P.A.S.T. of Union County and Shawnee Hills Arts Council is sponsoring the Civil War Weekend of Union County on February 8 – 10, 2013. The weekend features the following events:

·        FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2013 6:30 P.M. - Seventh Annual PAST Lincoln Legacy Dinner

·        SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2013, EVENTS FREE FROM 9:30AM TO 5PM- Exhibit Contest Displays, Other Exhibits Include Civil War Era guns and quilts, Kirkpatrick Pottery, and Presentations on Civil War topics; and 7PM "Stories of the Blue and Gold."

·        SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013, 1:00 PM Historical Exhibits, Music, 1:30 PM Recognize All Exhibit Contest Winners, and 2:00 PM "Stories of the Blue and Gold."                          

One of the events is The Civil War Exhibit Contest, which is sponsored by Anna-Jonesboro Rotary Club. It is FREE to enter. The information about the contest is attached or see below. The exhibit contest may be done as a class project, a group of individuals or an individual. Anyone may enter the Exhibit Contest. You do not have to live in Union County.

We request you share this information with your students and encourage them to participate.

If you have any questions, please call Lee at  618-833-6525 or email: vabchlee@gmail.com

 

 

CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT CONTEST, February 8, 2013

Choose, research and interpret a topic pertaining to the Civil War. The analysis and interpretation of your topic must be clear and evident to the viewer. Labels and captions should be used creatively with visual images and objects to enhance the message of your exhibit. It is FREE to enter!

Rule 1: Size Requirements: The overall size of your exhibit when displayed for judging must be no larger than 40 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 5 feet high. Measurement of the exhibit does not include the table on which it rests. The exhibit will be viewed only from the front.

Rule 2: Media Devices: Any media devices used must fit within the size limits of the exhibit. Any media devices used should be integral to the exhibit.

Rule 3: Word Limit: There is a 500 word-limit that applies to all text created by the student that appears on the exhibit entry. This includes the text you write for titles, subtitles, captions, graphs, or timelines used in your display. Supplemental materials (e.g., photo albums, scrapbooks, paper on topic, etc.) where you use your own words do not count toward the limit.

 Category Checklist

•No larger than 40 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 5 feet high when displayed

•Description of the research methods used and an annotated bibliography should be included in your paper on your topic. The paper is the background information to support the exhibit.

•Does the Exhibit address the theme? Title is clear and visible?  Has visual impact and shows interpretation?

•Submit  your Name, address, phone number, Title of Exhibit, and School Grade or Adult on a 3x5 card when you deliver your exhibit on Thursday, February 9 between 3-6 PM to the Anna Arts Center, 117 West Davie Street, Anna, IL. Please take your exhibit home on Sunday, February 12, between 4-6PM.

AGE CATEGORIES: 1st-2nd Graders, 3rd-4th Graders, 5th-6th Graders, 7th-8th Graders, 9th-12th Graders, and Adults

AWARDS: In the various age categories all entries judged to be excellent will receive a Blue Ribbon and $10. One Award of Merit may be given in each category when appropriate and the recipient will receive a rosette and $15.00. All winners will be honored on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 1:30 PM.

JUDGING: All entries must be delivered to the Anna Arts Center , 117 West Davie St, Anna, IL between 3-6 PM on Thursday, February 7.  Judging will occur Friday afternoon, February 8. All contest rules must be followed exactly and decisions of the judges are final. If you have any questions, please call Rita Dodd,  618-833-6374 or email: rdodd4@hotmail.com

Anna-Jonesboro Rotary Club is proud to sponsor this event in conjunction with P.A.S.T. of Union County and Shawnee Hills Arts Council. The Rotary Club will judge the entries and present the cash awards on Sunday, February 10, 2013. The Rotary Club’s main objective is service – in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe.

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Anna Arts Center- Upcoming Events

Anna Arts Center Presents Three Exciting Events - Come to the Art Center for a Jolly Good Time!

1. Everyone is Invited to the Las Posadas Celebration

Anna Arts Center and St. Mary’s Church have brought a contemporary one-afternoon version of Las Posadas, a festive Christmas tradition, to life in a heartwarming event on Sunday, Nov 18, at 1 p.m. at the Anna Arts Center, 117 West Davie Street, Anna. It is Free and Everyone is invited to join Joseph and Mary as they make their way to Bethlehem looking for shelter. The beautiful skit includes a procession that will wind around the block starting and ending at the Anna Arts Center. Everyone is invited to join in the procession, singing familiar Christmas carols. There will be refreshments following the skit and procession. There will be Food Bank bins for canned donations if you desire to donate. Also, please bring your favorite Mexican dish to share. Please dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes to enjoy this unique experience.

As part of the celebration, there is a piñata contest. It is free to enter. The piñata can be of any design. The winner will receive a ribbon and Colaciones (box of sweets).  Please bring your piñatas for the contest to the Anna Arts Center, 117 West Davie Street, on Friday, Nov 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, Nov 17, from 10 am. to 12, noon.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, Nov 18, at 1 p.m.  If you need more information, please contact Susan 618-559-9683 or email sheffersra@yahoo.com.

2. Kids Explore the Arts on Black Friday

The Anna Arts will host an event for kids to explore the arts on November 23, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parents this is your chance to go Christmas Shopping on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and leave the kids with us! The kids will have lots of activities to keep them busy from drawing, painting, music, skits, making a Christmas gift and a movie. It will be an opportunity for your kids to be creative and have fun! The Cost is $30 or $5/hour and includes snacks and lunch.

You must register by November 17 for this event.  Please send a check made out to Anna Arts Center and mail to 125 West Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address, name of child and time the child will attend. If you need more information, please call Lee’s cell 904-625-1109 or email vabchlee@gmal.com.

3. Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Anna Arts Center, 117 West Davie Street, to find that unique gift and get a jump on your holiday shopping and planning.  

Come check out the art work, jewelry, stain glass, knives with deer horn handles, quilts, festive cards, animal pillows, and other pieces of art. So get your Christmas list and come find a gift for your family and friends and support the artists and crafters. Also come make a FREE Christmas ornament at the Anna Arts Center booth. Everyone is invited – kids of all ages!

There are a few spaces left for artist or crafters. The space is a 10 x 10 square with a 5-foot round table if desired. Cost is only $25 per space, so grab you friends to split the cost and register today. Please mail the following information to the Anna Arts Center, 125 West Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906: Name, Address, Phone, and Email. Please make your check out to the Anna Arts Center.

If you have any questions, please call Lee at 618-833-6525 or email vabchlee@gmail.com.

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Pet the Alpacas! 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you saw baby Linny in past years, come see him all grown up! Pet the friendly animals and learn about them from Kal Paca Farm owners, Lisa and Ken Turner. In honor of Linny's presence, we will be offering special prices Saturday on Extra Warm and Durable Alpaca Socks! Buy 2 get $5 off! Many Styles to Choose From! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK and get the inside scoop when artists deliver COOL NEW STUFF! Diane Bremer Watch as Diane creates pottery at her wheel in our front yard.  Inside you'll find dozens of her unique pieces. Diane & Monte will be demonstrating between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monte Bremer Watch Monte as he creates beautiful wood pieces.  We carry many of Monte's creations including unique cutting boards, vessels, boxes and rolling pins. LOCAL AUTHOR Mary Elliott will also be on hand to autograph her book, Living Isaiah 54. Alpaca Creations We're the exclusive location for Kal Paca Farm creations.  Give a warm and cozy gift of head warmers, hats, scarves, shawls, gloves and socks. Check out our cute Gauntlet Gloves - fingerless for touch-phone use :-) Beautiful handwoven scarves and shawls by Fiber Artist Lisa Turner made from the fleece of Alpaca raised right here in Massac County! BLUE SKY Christmas Soaps Are Here! Lots of Handcrafted Jewelry Aprons - Knitted Cloths -  So Much More!

Tri-State Art Guild Annual Meeting & Christmas Brunch

Little Egypt Art Association Workshop RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 29

Correction:  This workshop has been rescheduled to Nov. 29  from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 

Little Egypt Art Association, on  the downtown square in Marion,  is holding a workshop with Arlana Fries
on Nov. l5  from 6-8 p.m. * now rescheduled to Nov. 29

The topic will be an abstract painting process that floats paint in a solution to transfer to prepared fabric or papers.

This workshop is suitable for artists of any level of ability, and for both  for Little Egypt Studio Artists (LESA) members or for non -members.

To  register call Kaye Howell at (618) 993- 3766 for a supply list.

A charge of $2 is also payable to the instructor that night.

Off the Wall Holiday Group Exhibit at anthill gallery in Cobden

OFF THE WALL HOLIDAY GROUP EXHIBIT 

anthill gallery & vintage curiosities, in conjunction with The Yellow Moon Cafe,
is presenting the Fourth Annual OFF THE WALL Holiday Group Artist Exhibition in historic downtown Cobden.

The public is invited to attend an artist appreciation reception at both Cobden locations on Saturday, November 17, from 6 to 8 p.m

This year’s Holiday Group Artist Exhibition represents more than sixty Southern Illinois artists.

Among the varied works by area artists are original paintings including oils, acrylics, Sumi ink, sand and minerals, and watercolors;
innovative fiber works of art and decorative gourds; digital and film photography by five art photographers.

Fine crafts are represented in functional home accessories and sculptural ceramics, lathe turned wood bowls and pens, and wrought mild steel sculpture.

More than a dozen local jewelers and fiber artists have produced unique wearable art and fashion accessories.

A number of these local artists residing in Union, Jackson, Johnson, Williamson, and Franklin counties have earned national distinction with their art and many are members of Illinois’ State Artisan Program.

Beginning November 9 through December 23, the Fourth Annual OFF THE WALL Holiday Group Artist Exhibition can be viewed at anthill gallery Wednesday through Sunday.

The Yellow Moon Cafe's Luna Gallery is curated by anthill and includes many of the larger paintings and photographs in the OFF THE WALL Exhibition.  Specific hours of operation can be found at anthillgallery.com and yellowmooncafe.com.

anthill gallery and vintage curiosities is located at 102 North Front Street and the Yellow Moon Cafe at 110 North Front Street in the Village of Cobden.  The OFF THE WALL Holiday Group Artist Exhibition is also one of the many featured events in Cobden’s Christmas in the Village Celebration on Saturday, December 1.


For more information, contact:

anthill gallery & vintage curiosities                                            
102 North Front Street
anthillgallery@gmail.com
Cobden, IL
(618) 893 3100

Holiday Open House at Angie's Originals - Nov 11

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Upcoming Events at Dayshift Boutique, Carbondale

Sat. Nov 17

TRUNK SHOW
Dianne Conover of
“Rosehill Creations”
Bears, blankets, purses, and more !

            

Sat. Nov 24                                          
ORNAMENT DAY
Featuring a variety of  handmade holiday ornaments

Sat. Dec 1
TRUNK SHOW
Sarah Shoot
Multi-media wall décor and hair pieces

Sat. Dec 8                                            
TRUNK SHOW
Elycia Ceci of “Elycia Camille”
Lovely ceramics

Sat. Dec 15
TRUNK SHOW
Chrystal Nause & Josh Gates
Photography and metals

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Art Events at The Hoosier Salon in New Harmony, Indiana

The Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery presents "Home is where theheART is" An Invitational Holiday Exhibit

Please join us for the Opening Reception Saturday, November 17, 4:00-7:00 PM during the New Harmony Fall Art & Antique Stroll. The public is invited.  Refreshments will be served.     Featuring fine art by 19 Posey County and surrounding area artists   The Exhibit is on display November 17-December 16 The Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery is located at 507 Church Street in historic downtown New Harmony Winter gallery hours:  Thursday-Sunday, 1-4 PM         Plus-"Snowflake Art"by Denise Rapp   Each paper snowflake is an  original design and is handcut. Individual snowflakes and sets will be for sale just in time for your holiday decorating.           Mt. Vernon High School Senior Art Students   And the first  Posey County high school senior art exhibit   The Countywide High School Senior Art Exhibit will include the two and three-dimensional work of twenty-four senior art students in the North Posey and Mt. Vernon High School Art Departments.  Instructors:  Amy Moore and Kendra Glaser   Artwork of North Posey senior, Willis Heldt   Other students art will be on display and for sale during the holiday season.     Thanks to our benefactors: Exhibit Sponsor:  Eleanor D. Bookwalter Reception Sponsors:  Mac and Nancy Manchette

TRI-STATE ART GUILD / FRIENDS OF ANGEL MOUNDS WINTER ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT CALL FOR ARTISTS

Tri-State Art Guild in cooperation with Friends of Angel Mounds announces  their
“Winter” Art & Photography Exhibit
December 2, 2012 – February 2, 2013

Call for Artists


NOVEMBER 26, 2012 DEADLINE TO EMAIL or MAIL ENTRY INFO ONLY

DECEMBER 1 9:30 a.m.   DROP OFF ARTWORK AT ANGEL MOUNDS
Drop off for this exhibit will coincide with our Annual Meeting/Christmas Party. During this time artists should plan to stay for about 1-1 ½ hours to get the most out of the occasion. Refer to details that have been emailed and posted on our website or call 270-826-6674 or 270-830-7547 if you have questions.


DECEMBER 2 SHOW BEGINS

FEBRUARY 2 SHOW ENDS RECEPTION 1:00-2:30 p.m.
ARTWORK PICK UP @ 2:30 p.m.

Exhibit Location Send by Postal Mail to:

Angel mounds         Tri-State Art Guild 

8215 Pollack Ave. 3011 Green River Road 

Evansville, IN 47715 Henderson, KY 42420

812-853-3956 270-826-6674

Contact Info: Carolyn Jones 270-826-6674 or 270-860-0303  

Register by email:  register@tri-stateartguild.org or by replying to original email

Send by Mail to: Tri-State Art Guild 

3011 Green River Road 

Henderson, KY 42420

“Winter” Art and Photography Exhibit Entry Application Show dates: Dec. 2, 2012 thru February 2, 2013

anthill gallery in Cobden - Holiday Group Exhibit

The 4th Annual Holiday Group Exhibit will open  Friday, November 9.

The works of approximately 60 artists will be on display and available for sale.

A reception for the holiday exhibit will be Saturday, November 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  
This is our artist appreciation reception and we hope you can be there!  

 anthill gallery will close for the season on December 23, Sunday, at 4:00 p.m.

The group show will remain in place for viewing and sales until our first scheduled exhibition beginning in March, 2013.

From Black Door Gallery in Cape Girardeau

Black Door Gallery in Cape Girardeau is participating with the Printing Convention.

Also showing are the works of South Dakota's Graduate portfolio
and the art on Elisabeth Pellathy { printing on feathers).

Opening Friday November 2nd, 2012.  For more information visit http://www.blackdoorgallery.com

35th Annual Heritage Festival Nov. 3 and 4

New Works by Kris Killman on Display in Marion

Kris Killman's new watercolor works will be displayed at the Little Egypt Arts Center in Marion Illinois starting this Monday, Nov. 5.  The show will run through the month of November with the reception being Nov. 30th, 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

There are new florals, portraits, landscapes and wildlife images -some from Yellowstone, Florida and local scenery.The art center is manned by all volunteers -there are no paid positions there. So the best time to see the solo show "during the week" is midday while a docent,"volunteer" is working there.

The show will be on the north wall in the gallery section of the art center. If you would like an unusual art experience, come out this Sunday during the hanging of the show, say early afternoon. That would be a good time to get close to the originals without having to fight crowds at the reception.

Also Kris will be showing his photography at the Marion Cultural Civic Center located on the town square. You can see these works during normal business hours through the week. This show runs through the end of December.

You can also see a couple of the works in the Marion Carnegie Library in a group show during normal business hours and this show runs through December.

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News from LEAA -Change to Harvest Time Reception and Information about the Holiday Bazaar

THE HARVEST TIME RECEPTION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SATURDAY, NOV 3, 3:00-5:00 PM.

The Harvest Time exhibit will move to the McKosky Room at the Marion Library on November 7. (please see previous post about LEAA for more information)

The Holiday Extravaganza will be hung on Nov. 5 or 6.  The Holiday Bazaar is Friday, Nov 9 and Saturday, Nov 10, the kickoff for the holiday season.

Nov 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 is the next LESA meeting.  Arlana Fries is going to do painting on water.  I will get a list of the materials needed shortly.  Arlana has volunteered to do a class a month on various subjects on the third Thursday.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Cost will generally be $2.00.

For more information,contact LEAA by visiting littleegyptarts.com.

From Dayshift Boutique in Carbondale -Trunk Show and Ornament Day

Hello and Happy Autumn to you !

Here are some upcoming events at Dayshift Boutique in Carbondale.







Saturday, November 17th - 10am - 4pm
TRUNK SHOW with seamstress Dianne Conover of "Rosehill Creations"
Dianne specializes in sports team Teddy Bears, pillows, stadium blankets, and repurposes denim into all kinds of things like place mats and purses.




Saturday, November 24
2nd Annual Dayshift Handmade Ornament Day !!
Many of our contributing artists create special Holiday Tree Ornaments from a myriad of mediums, including glass, metal, wood, fabric, and repurposed and recycled items such as bottlecaps, vintage jewelry, and Altoid tins.  We will be offering hot chocolate and refreshments to our shoppers and hope you can join us in officially ringing in the holiday season.

We hope you can visit during these special events.  Thanks for supporting local artists and local businesses in Southern Illinois !!

Home and Community Education Bazaar in Marion

HCE or Home and Community Education of Williamson County has an upcoming Bazaar in Marion at the Marion Youth Center, 211 East Boulevard St. on November 3 from 9-2.  Crafts, baked goods and a raffle for a hand quilted feedsack quilt will be featured.  There is no admission and many holiday items will be available.  A lunch counter will be in operation with good food. There will also be a table with craft materials  and other items at bargain prices.

Fourth Annual OFF THE WALL Exhibit at anthill gallery

anthill gallery and vintage curiosities, in conjunction with The Yellow Moon Cafe,
is presenting the Fourth Annual OFF THE WALL Holiday Group Artist Exhibition in historic downtown Cobden.

The public is invited to attend an artist appreciation reception at both Cobden locations on Saturday, November 17, from 6 to 8 p.m

This year’s Holiday Group Artist Exhibition represents more than sixty Southern Illinois artists.

Among the varied works by area artists are original paintings including oils, acrylics, Sumi ink, sand and minerals, and watercolors;
innovative fiber works of art; digital and film photography by five art photographers.

Fine crafts are represented in functional home accessories and sculptural ceramics, lathe turned wood bowls and pens, and wrought mild steel sculpture.

More than a dozen local jewelers and fiber artists have produced unique wearable art and fashion accessories.

A number of these local artists residing in Union, Jackson, Johnson, Williamson, and Franklin counties have earned national distinction with their art and many are members of Illinois’ State Artisan Program.

The fourth annual OFF THE WALL Holiday Group Artist Exhibition can be viewed Wednesday through Sunday at anthill gallery and Wednesday through Saturday at The Yellow Moon Cafe’s Luna Gallery beginning November 9 through December 23.

The Luna Gallery portion of this Holiday Exhibition features recent oil paintings by Cobden singer/songwriter, Wil Maring.  The Luna Gallery, curated by anthill, also includes many of the larger paintings in the Fourth Annual OFF THE WALL Holiday Group Exhibition.  Specific hours of operation can be found at anthillgallery.com and yellowmooncafe.com.

anthill gallery and vintage curiosities is located at 102 North Front Street and the Yellow Moon Cafe at 110 North Front Street in the Village of Cobden.  The OFF THE WALL Holiday Group Artist Exhibition is also one of the many featured events in Cobden’s  Christmas in the Village Celebration  Saturday, December 1.

Little Egypt Arts Association "Harvest Time" Exhibit

LEAA's new exhibit, "Harvest Time, is set up and ready for viewing at their center on the square in Marion. The reception for Harvest Time is set for November 2 from 5 to 7 PM.

Bob Barnfield will have his art history class after the reception starting at 7:00 PM that evening.  Attendees to the reception may enjoy staying for his class.  Just show up.  There is no need to preregister.

The Harvest Time show will move to the Marion Library and be hung there on November 7. This will be a wonderful venue for people in the area to see the fine work created by the region's artists.

For more information about LEAA, call 618-998-8530.

Downtown Anna Christmas Holiday Bazaar

Downtown Anna Christmas

Holiday Bazaar at the Anna Arts Center
November 24, 2012, 10 am to 5 pm

Rent a Space for the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar!

The Holiday Bazaar was created by the Anna Arts Center for talented artists and crafters to exhibit and sell their work during the Downtown Anna Christmas Festival. This is an opportunity for you to display that one-of-a-kind gift. Space is a 10 x 10 square with a 5-foot round table if desired. Cost is only $25.

Any questions, please call Lee at 618-833-6525 or email vabchlee@gmail.com Please make the check out to Anna Arts Center and mail to 125 West Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906.  

New Exhibit at anthill gallery & vintage curiosities

anthill gallery & vintage curiosities, in conjunction with Luna Gallery at The Yellow Moon Cafe, both of Cobden, Illinois, are featuring the works of two Southern Illinois artists during the month of October.

The exciting and innovative new work of Linda Bollenbach can be seen at anthill gallery.  Ms. Bollenbach is already well known for her lyrical cast sterling silver jewelry, especially her popular Tree of Life series.

Linda has turned her artful expertise toward adventure, however, with her new story-based designs. They are part jewelry, part sculpture.  They are evocative of times past and future hope; they are poetic steampunk stories told with homage to art and beauty.  They are, quite simply, wearable art designed to inspire the imagination and catch the eye.

anthill gallery also presents "The Art of Imagination and Color" by George Ions.  George's enchanting landscape paintings are exhibited at The Luna Gallery in The Yellow Moon Cafe and at anthill gallery.

George's oils echo his love of the outdoors, here and in his native County Durham, England.  His great passion is for painting landscapes and the wonderful skies that frame them overhead. George explains that the movement of the sun and clouds which change from moment to moment are a constant challenge to capture their fleeting magic on canvas.

Exhibition hours at anthill gallery, 102 N. Front Street, Cobden are Sunday and Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.  The Yellow Moon Cafe, 110 N. Front Street, Cobden, is open Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., reopening at 6 p.m. to 10p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Angie's Originals Jewelry Tent Event Saturday

Angie's Originals
Jewelry Tent Event is Saturday!


Saturday, Oct. 20,
9 a.m.-2 p.m.



Jewelry Artist LouAnn Elwell from Southpass Beads in Cobden will be here with a tent full of her beautiful creations!  Meet the artist and take home an original piece of jewelry!



Mark your calendar and visit us Oct. 27
at the Sustainable Living Expo Artisan Tent
 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Dixon Springs Ag Center in Glendale




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News from Anna Arts Center

1. Union County-opoly Is Selling! The cost for a game is $25. The proceeds will go to Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Band Boosters to support the Band program and to Anna Arts Center to pay off the $43,000 roof loan for the old fire station. The two groups have sold 402 games - we have 98 games left. This is an ideal Christmas gifts.   To buy a game, please call Lee at 618-833-6525 or Debby at 618-697-0555

2. The Old Haunted City Hall, This Friday and Saturday and Next Friday and Saturday, October 19, 20, 26 & 27 2012, 6-9 p.m. at the Anna Arts Center, 125 West Davie Street, Anna, IL. Cost $5 per person or $20 for a family! This is for the entire family!!!
The “SpooktacularEvening” is suitable for all ages. If some do not want to journey through the “haunted” Old City Hall with special eerie lighting and music, then they can join in some “Spooktacular Fun” in the Performing Arts Center next door.  There will be a crafts and games to keep them entertained. The concession stand will be open.

Come join in the fun at the Anna Arts Center!!!

Any questions, call Lee 618-833-6525 or 904-625-1109 cell.
Norma "Lee" Hackney, Director Anna Arts Center

Upcoming Art Shows and Events

Makanda Vulture Fest

When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21
Where: Downtown Makanda

For more information visit www.visitmakanda.com, or email Debbie Dunn at makandafestevents@gmail.com.

Art Around The Square

When:  Saturday, Oct. 20  6 - 10 p.m.
Where:  Downtown Carbondale

 For more information, or to get a flyer with participating businesses and artists, contact Sue Mills at 618-924-0797 or visit www.carbondalemainstreet.com.

The 36th Annual Heritage Festival at Southeastern Illinois College 

When:  Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4
Where:  Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg

For more information contact  Donna Hearn (618) 252-5400 ext. 3213 or email  donna.hearn@sic.edu

AutumnFest Art and Craft Show

When:  Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11
Where:  John A. Logan College, Carterville

For more information, visit www.jalc.edu or call (618) 985-3741.


SIUC Student Center 34th  Annual Holiday Craft Sale

When:  Thurs., Fri., Sat.  Nov.  29 - Dec 1
Where:  SIUC Student Center, Carbondale, IL

For more information, visit the Student Center website at www.siucstudentcenter.org or call (618) 453-3636 or (618) 453-5209

R2RVAA Meeting - Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Palace Pizzeria in Cobden

Karen Hennrich, of Thomas Publishing, will discuss the proposed Arts Page in the 2013 Southern Illinois Tourism Guide at the next River to River Visual Arts Association meeting, which will be Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Palace Pizzeria in Cobden.  If you'd like to eat ome of the best pizza around first, that's great - the tables have been reserved for 6:15.    

The proposed page will include information about the art centers, galleries, studios and artists in southern Illinois. Tourists visiting the area aren't always aware of the many artists who work and reside in the region, and by placing an ad in the guide, we hope to focus their attention on the opportunities for them to view and purchase local art and crafts.

The Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau director, Cindy Cain, and her staff distribute the guides at tourism conventions they attend in large metropolitan areas, and copies of the guide are available at Illinois rest stops and many other places where tourists congregate. In 2013, 60,000 copies of the guide will be printed and distributed.

The cost of a one-page ad is $1,200 and a two-page ad is $1,800.  The cost would be split among the art centers, galleries and studios that choose to advertise.  We'd like to feature a map to show where the art centers, galleries and studios are located - similar to the one in the 2012 guide listing the vineyards.  We are also considering publishing a brochure based on the same information contained in the ad for distribution at tourism offices, local restaurants, cabins, bed and breakfasts and civic centers.

Anyone interested in this advertising is welcome to attend the meeting to get more information.  If you are not able to attend the meeting, but are interested,  please contact either Karen Hennrich at Thomas Publishing, (618) 549-2799, or me at sharonwittke@yahoo.com. by September 10.   Indicating interest does not commit you to advertising - we would like to see how much interest there is in this type of art promotion.