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




Open Friday afternoons and Saturdays at
312 E. Fifth St., Metropolis  618-524-8789
www.angiesoriginals.com
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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.

"Art Around the Square" in Carbondale Oct. 20

The Historic Town Square Coalition, together with Carbondale Main Street, will host another Art Around the Square event October 20, 2012.  Beginning at 6 p.m., local businesses will host local and regional artists, provide hors d'oeuvres, and open their doors to art-lovers of all ages.  Music, photography, print, sculpture and more will fill the Town Square until 10 pm.

Again this year, a free concert featuring "The Jewels" and "County Graves" will be open to the public across from the Town Square Market.

This event has become a well-loved tradition for young professionals and families alike.  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.

Fall Events at Dayshift Boutique in Carbondale

Saturday, October 13th - Jewelry Trunk Show featuring jewelry designer Margie Parr
Margie Parr creates wearable works of art with intricate beading techniques, sterling silver, semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals.  She will be at Dayshift Boutique from 10am - 4pm, selling her special collection of jewelry for this one day event.  Margie is also a prolific crocheter and will be featuring a collection of beautiful and unique scarves.



Saturday, October 27th - Jewelry Trunk Show featuring jewelry designer Michelle Tackitt
Michelle Tackitt of Mt. Vernon, IL will be visiting Dayshift Boutique with her collection of handmade jewelry, including rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces.  Michelle specializes in hand forged silver, brass and copper creations with an industrial yet feminine appeal.



Saturday, November 17th - Trunk Show featuring seamstress Dianne Conover
Don't miss this event if you have a sports fan on your Christmas list !  Dianne's team teddy bears are truly unique and adorable.  She can make a bear with just about any team's logo fabric.  She also has a wonderful collection of blankets, pillows, placemats and more made from recycled jeans, sport team fabrics, and other materials.



Saturday, November 24th - Dayshift's 2nd Annual Ornament Day
Dayshift's local artists come together on this day and decorate the holiday tree with a slough of handmade ornaments.  Last year's collection included a great variety of creative ornaments made from glass, wood, fabric, clay, beads, recycled items and much more.  This year's collection promises to be bigger and better, so we hope you can visit and find yourself a truly unique ornament to put on your tree or give as a special gift.


For more information, please contact Chris McKinley at Dayshift Boutique - dayshiftshop@gmail.com

Workshops at Little Egypt Art Association in Marion

Little Egypt Art Assoc. on the downtown square in Marion has several groups that meet monthly.

Kaye Howell has organized a paper making workshop with Arlana Fries on Oct. l8 from 6:30-8:30 pm
There is a $2 charge and guests are welcome to attend.  Arlana teaches art at McCleansboro, and she
had done a paper pulp workshop previously for the whole LEAA membership.

LESA is for Little Egypt Studio Artists and open to all who work in both painting and mixed media including paper making.

For information call Kaye at 993-3766.

The Southern interviews Makanda artist Karen Fiorino

Please take a moment to read Adam Testa's recent article in The Southern about Karen Fiorino, a potter who lives in Makanda.  It's very inspiring!  Here's the link:

http://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/leisure/makanda-artist-is-making-a-name-for-herself/article_97e5bc22-0a7e-11e2-a5e3-0019bb2963f4.htmlhttp://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/leisure/makanda-artist-is-making-a-name-for-herself/article_97e5bc22-0a7e-11e2-a5e3-0019bb2963f4.html

"Fall into Winter" Art Show at Audubon State Park

From Carolyn Jones at Angel Mounds, Indiana,

Hello Friends,
We are so excited to be able to offer an additional juried show for our artist members this year at Audubon State Park! It has been a few years since we have been able to reserve a show date at Audubon and for those of you who have exhibited there before, you know what a great space it is! This exhibit called "Fall Into Winter will require that the artwork (up to 3 pieces) must represent either the fall or winter seasons in some way. There will also be a small entry fee (and I mean very small!) to help cover some of our expenses and new members may join at this time.

Sherry Wilkerson will be coordinating this event so all correspondence must go to her at sherrywilkerson@att.net or call her at 270-830-7457 for any questions. For our members who work with 3D, please give Sherry a call to make sure your work will fit into one of the display cases.

Please read the entry form carefully since the information differs from the requirements associated with our exhibits at Angel Mounds. Drop off is on a Tuesday morning so if you have any problems getting it there at that time, please call Sherry to see if there are any other accomodations for you. We don't want anyone to be left out!


Just in case you forget and send me your info, I will make sure to forward it on to her!  

We want to encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity!

Carolyn

News for Fall from Angie's Originals in Metropolis

Angie's Originals - Your Weekend Artisan Boutique


312 E. Fifth St.,
Metropolis, Illinois 62960
618.524.8789


Open Fridays -  12:30-5:30 p.m.
Saturdays - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
And Anytime You See Our Flag Flying!

We Love Fall!

And - We've got many special events planned!

Fri., Oct. 12
I Love Yarn Day!
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
at our store.
Come see spinning and weaving demonstrations by Fiber Artists Lisa Turner and Brenda Langford from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  Shop our selection of incredible hand-spun Alpaca yarns and other creations!

Sun. Oct. 14
Golconda Fall Festival
All Day - Visit us on the courthouse lawn in Golconda for a fun fall day!  We'll have scarves by Anita Price and much more!

Sat. Oct. 27
3rd Annual Sustainable Living Expo
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Artisan Tent at Dixon Springs Ag Center near Glendale.
We'll have wood creations by Monte Bremer and lots more. Visit the Expo: Good Choices - Smart Living - Help Yourself!

New Jewelry is Here!
We have new creations by Lou Ann Elwell plus more jewelry and accessories by Jane Plain, Sassy Gal, Karen Linduska, Tracy Morgan and Kelly Bailey.

Sat., Oct. 13
Metropolis Harvest Tyme Arts & Crafts Festival
Visit us from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Washington Park in Metropolis.  We'll have pottery by Craig Rhodes and much more!  Be there for arts, crafts, food and music!  Register to Win Metro Dollars at our booth!  (Our store will be closed on this day since we will be at the Park.)

Sat., Oct. 19
Encampment Weekend Event
Visit us in our outdoor tent in front of the store while you hit all the fun yard sales along Fifth Street.  Some our artists will be here with extra merchandise! Plus Fiber Artist Lisa Turner will be demonstrating spinning and weaving.

iPad stands
These collapsable bamboo stands by Bob Wessel are great for iPads, but you can use them for plates or framed photos, too!

Sassy Gal Aprons
Blue Sky Soaps & Lotions
Yard Art/Bird Feeders
Purses
Metal Art
Wooden Spoon by Ben Suttles
Knitted dish cloths
Pottery by Diane Bremer
Autographed Books by Judy Askew and Mary Elliott
Unique Photography
Vintage Plate Stands & Jewelry Trays

Angel Mounds Exhibit "Anything Goes"

From Carolyn Jones at Angel Mounds

Hello Friends,
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 call  270-826-6674 for more information..

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.

New Exhibit at Black Door Gallery, Cape Girardeau

This month at Black Door Gallery is the art of  Leslie Stucker Pearson
Come see Leslie's incostic art.
Opening October 5th, 2012 from 5-9 p.m.

Black Door Gallery is located at 124 South Spanish St. Cape Girardeau, Mo.  For more information, 

call 573-225-7734.

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.  The Anna Arts Center is located at 125 West Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906.

Treehouse Artist Collective "Recent Work"

Treehouse Artist Collective "Recent Work"
Art Show Opens at Longbranch Coffeehouse
September 29 - November 2, 2012

Carbondale, IL - The Treehouse Artist Collective is pleased to announce the showing of their "Recent Work" at the Lonbranch Coffeehouse, 100 E. Jackson St. in Carbondale's Historic Town Square District. The Art Show opened on Saturday, September 29 and runs through Friday, November 2, 2012. A Closing Reception will be held on Friday, November 2, 7 - 9pm at the Longbranch Coffeehouse. The show consists of paintings by Jim King, Wahid Lewis, Andrea LeBeau, and photographs by Julian Milo, Danielle Konings, Greg Wendt, Terry Hickey, and photography students ages 8 - 12 years. Both the front and back room of the Longbranch are lined with this beautiful artwork that is for sale.

The Treehouse Artist Collective was founded in 2008 by three artists looking for studio space to foster their creative endeavors. With forteen foot ceilings, huge windows, and a view to die for, the Treehouse became the ideal place for creative play. Today, The Treehouse is an artistic home to several photographers, videographers, painters, writers, sculptors, and aspiring young artists. We share resources, collaborate, and offer art & photography classes. The Treehouse is located above the Town Square Market in Carbondale, IL.

Art and photography classes will be held this Fall for children and adults. More information to come.


Contact:
Terry Hickey
Treehouse Artist Collective
618-713-7531
shahiidah@gmail.com