"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.