HeArt at the Edition - Feb. 15-17, 2013

Mark your calendars for HeArt at the Edition coming to the Edition at 315 Chapel Hill Rd. in Anna, Ill. on February 15 - 17, 2013.  Exhibits by regional artists will be on display in the event center during the three day weekend following Valentine's Day.

Participating artists can display two and three dimensional art during the Friday evening reception and open house held throughout the weekend.  More details will be posted on this site during the next few weeks, so check back often.

Makanda Vulture Fest - October 20 and 21

Makanda Vulture Fest will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 11 am to 6 pm in Downtown Makanda. This event ends at the scheduled time and camping, alcoholic beverages, and fires or fireworks are strictly prohibited.

Black vultures and turkey vultures fly and swoop in the skies surrounding Makanda each fall. Local residents await their return each fall as an end to the hot summer and the beginning of cooler fall weather. This event is a celebration or the Vulture's annual migration with live music and displays by local artists for purchase.

For more information, visit http://villageofmakanda.com.

Tri-State Art Guild Exhibit at Angel Mounds

From the Tri-State Art Guild:

Our next exhibit at Angel Mounds, "Anything Goes" is coming in just a few short weeks but not to worry, as the title says, anything may go into this exhibit. We originally planned to call it "Pumpkin Passion" but several members have requested that we have more non-specific theme exhibits so this is for you! There is no date or subject requirements so no excuses! We expect that everyone will have at least one piece on hand they can enter so let's fill up the small gallery! In the case we end up with more artwork than the gallery can hold (what a nice thought!) we may only be able to hang one per artist or on a "first  come basis."

Please see the attachments for entry forms (whichever one is best for you, they are both the same) and by all means give me (Carolyn Jones) a call if you have any questions at 270-826-6674.

An opening reception is planned for October 13 from 1:00-2:30pm.

Please pass this info on to your artist friends! We accept new members at any time.

Southpass Beads in Cobden - September classes

Southpass Beads Classes for September
Call 618-893-6170 for details.  Find more details on Facebook:
Aug. 30  - Spiral Rope, 12-3
Aug. 30 - Fused Glass, 3:30-6
Aug. 31 - Knit & Natter, 1-4
Aug. 31 - Fusing Workshop, 4-6
Sept. 1 - Open Studio, 12-6
Sept. 2 - Coralling Techique Necklace, 1-6
Sept. 6 - 3 Pairs of Earrings in 2 Hours, 1-3
Sept. 6 - Ring Bling, 4-6
Sept. 7 - Knit & Natter, 1-4
Sept. 7 - Fusing Workshop, 4-6
Sept. 7 - Beginning Bead Stringing, 4-6
Sept. 8 - Steampunk Jewelry, 1-3
Sept. 9 - Simple Macrame Bracelets, 12-3
Sept. 9 - Make Your Own Chain Necklace, 3:30-6
Sept. 13 - Beginning Peyote Stitch, 12-5
Sept. 14 - Knit & Natter, 1-4
Sept. 14 - Fusing Workshop, 4-6
Sept. 15 - Get Sock Smart, Beginning Sock Knitting, 9-5
Sept. 16 - Charm Necklace, 12-4
Sept. 20, Beginning Peyote Stitch, 12-5
Sept. 21, Knit & Natter, 1-4
Sept. 21, Fusing Workshop, 4-6
Sept. 22, CLOSED
Sept. 23, Open Studio & Hunger Games Charm Bracelet, 12-6
Sept. 27, Chainmaille Bracelet, 1-5
Sept 28, Knit & Natter, 1-4
Sept. 28, Fusing Workshop, 4-6
Sept. 28, Closed
Sept. 29, Spiral Rope, 12-3
Sept. 29, Beaded Bead Necklace, 3-6
Sept. 30, Crystal Lace Necklace, 1-4
Book Your Bead Parties – Have your birthday party or girls night out here! We will work with your schedule to make it happen!  Partiers can bring their own food & refreshments.  We will provide the beading entertainment!
Beginning Glass Beadmaking – Every Sat & Sun 1-6 pm - Learn to make beautiful beads from glass! Torch time may be scheduled on an individual basis.

13th Annual Art and Wine Festival at Rend Lake

13th Annual Art and Wine Festival at Rend Lake

When: 11:00am-6:00pm Saturday, Sept. 29 and noon-6:00pm Sunday, Sept. 30 

Join us for the 13th Annual Art and Wine Festival on the grounds of the Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center, Rend Lake. Fifty plus Illinois artisans will demonstrate their craft and offer their work for sale during this popular outdoor festival.

Location:  Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center
Address:  14967 Gun Creek Trail,  Whittington,  IL  62897-1000 

Contact person/email:  Romaula Coleman  / rcoleman@museum.state.il.us
Phone:  618-629-2220    

OLD FEED STORE IN COBDEN TO DISPLAY ART

Ray and Rose Hogan, owners of the Old Feed Store in Cobden, have completed another phase of the project with exception results.  The winding staircase to the second floor has been refurbished and newly installed skylight illuminates both floors.

The second floor will house art exhibits and provide room for regional artists who wish to demonstrate their work or hold classes.   Area musicians will also have more room to perform in the Old Feed Store.

The Hogans are planning to combine the talents of visual and performing artists during a once-a-month Sunday afternoon music and art series, and will also offer their venue to artists who wish to set up their booths during Union County Colorfest weekend October 13-14 and the Christmas in Cobden event the first weekend in December.

For more information about reserving space at the Old Feed Store, contact Ray or Rose at rose@winetrailcabins.com.

FALL ART EVENTS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

The Makeshift Market and Artisan Fair

When:  Saturday, Sept. 8  noon - 6 p.m.
Where:  In parking lot outside Old Train Depot and Dayshift Boutique in downtown Carbondale

For more information, email dayshiftshop@gmail.com or call (618) 529-3297

Murphysboro Apple Festival Arts & Crafts Fair

When:  Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-16
Where:  North 13th Street, Murphysboro

For more information, visit www.murphysboro.com or call (618) 684-3200

Marion Hubfest

When:  Saturday, September 22
Where:  Marion’s Tower Square
LEAFS and the LEAA Art Centre will be showcased.

For more information, contact Little Egypt Arts Association at 618-998-8530.

Illinois Wine and Arts Festival at Rend Lake

When:  Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30
Where:  Southern Illinois Art and Artisan Center, Whittington

For more information visit www.museum.state.il.us  or contact Mary Lou Galloway at (618) 629-2220.

Fourth Annual Downtown Art and Wine Fair

When:  Saturday, Oct. 6
Where:  Carbondale downtown parking lot between Longbrand Coffee House and Tres Hombres

Visit www.carbondalemainstreet.com or call (618) 529-8040 for more information.

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.

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  

anthill gallery & vintage curiosities holds exhibit

anthill gallery & vintage curiosities is exhibiting "Fire and Ice" an exciting new exhibition of art featuring the photographic images of travel photographer William G. Schwartz and the mild steel and wood creations of Cobden sculptor Jeff Engbring.

The public is invited to attend an artists' reception on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

William Schwartz of Murphysboro has traveled and photographed around the world and is presenting for the first time his iconic body of images from Antarctica.
Sweeping frozen vistas dominate his landscape photography of this most fragile and dynamic part of our world.
His larger works are presented at the Luna Gallery of the Yellow Moon Cafe as well as at anthill gallery.

Jeff Engbring of Cobden uses fire to forge mild steel into delicate sculptural representations of the natural world.
From the tiny wren to the magnificent stag, Jeff's sculptures in both wood and mild steel pay homage to the beauty of nature and its creatures.
Other large sculptures can be seen next door to anthill gallery at Village Art & Gifts in Cobden.

anthill gallery & vintage curiosities is located at 102 North Front Street on the historic elevated sidewalk of Cobden, Illinois.
The gallery is open Wednesday noon to 4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
The Luna Gallery at The Yellow Moon Cafe is located at 110 N. Front Street and is open Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m,
reopening on Friday evening at 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. throughout the evening.