Harvest Arts

Another Monumental Hurdle

Talking to Leslie yesterday we both made a laughable revelation.  Both she and I have taken the Artist's Way workshops - at different times but both most recently.  For those who are not familiar with the Artists Way it involves a lot of writing and making lists.  A lot of lists!!  Eventually you are suppose to go back and review some of those writing and those lists.  The laughable yet amazing part is how the same tasks keep reappearing on those "lists of things to do" lists.  Well, the big one for me was to get the Workshops published on my website.  Actually, that was the first step in creating the workshops so I'm not so sure if the publishing on the web was the real obstacle.  Maybe getting the workshops up and running was the bigger issue BUT !!!  It is done!!  At least there is a big start underway.  Please visit the "Workshop and Classes" link at the bottom of the Photo Album section to the right of this page.  I truly hope you like the initial classes we are offering.  Maybe you will even sign up for one ?? There are great plans for bigger, better and more to come.  We just needed a place to start and scratch through that line on my "things to do"  list.  Just so you know, one of Leslie's "things to do" was sending me pictures to publish for her classes.  I received them yesterday, scratch, scratch.  Wait until you see her new work, I just can not believe it!!  

Steve Grzyb has also taken the Artists Way workshop.  Steve, Leslie and Lanie are the three featured artists in our March "Comfort Your Den in 2010" exhibit.  Steve's amazingly wonderful picture of the Legends Springhouse was on his "list" - scratch, scratch. 

Then there is Lanie. There is something magical about Lanie. I don't think she needs "lists" or if she does she just scratches through them so quickly I don't think the ink has time dry.  Her work also is so amazing, I just can't wait to see what she has worked up for our special event. 

One of the many, if not the best part of owning a Gallery is getting to know the artists.  We are all looking forward to having you come visit us during our next two Friday night receptions to get to know Steve, Lanie and Leslie.  Come see their new works of art, enjoy some snacks and beverages with us and support The Animal Health Foundation "finding a cure for laminitis".

The Comfort of my own den . . .

We made it !!  I'm standing here at the front counter, looking around, can't believe we are finally here. Our January "Comfort Your Den in 2010" undertaking was a lot more than I could have ever imagined.  This was not just moving a few personal belongings, files and computer to the Gallery.  It was going throught 10 years of parden my mouth CRAP!!!  What I didn't realize when I decided to open my personal space, the green studio, to the public and create "Signature Studios" was that I would be going through many many boxes of "stuff" accumulated over the past 10 years - ever since our home burned down in 1999. The little green studio was my saftey net, my world, my nesting and hoarding- or hunting and gathering . . . no sure which.  Well, the time came to move on and "Comfort my Den in 2010" is what I have done. Yestesterday we (Miss Shayna and I) purchased our new bed for the Gallery.  The old blanket thrown on the floor just didn't get it here in the Gallery - but it is back in the Studio waiting for those days we teach and become creative again. 

Going through, sorting, cleaning, pitching (not much!!) revealed to me something totally unexpected.  My own art!!  Having completed only two works of gourd art during the past two years of developing Harvest Arts I have realized how much I miss it.  Now that the Studio is clean and organized maybe I can find not only the "stuff" to be creative with but the time too!! 

Moving on to the Gallery and our next venue - "Comfort Your Den in 2010" with Grzyb, Frick and Faust.  Steve, Lanie and Leslie are amazing and have been so much fun to work with.  With a little pushing (OK, maybe a lot for one!!) they have developed some really new fun creations. 

I think this "Comfort Your Den in 2010" is contageous - hopefully you will be inspired too!! 

Please plan to visit us soon.  All three Artists will be here for our "First Friday" receptions March 5th and April 9th from 4 PM to 9 PM.  Of course we can't let a night go by with out appetizers and beverages!!!  Mr. Greg will see to that . . . .Visit our calendar page for a listing of new workshops and soon (????) updates to our website to identify the "Signature" Artists for the NEW "Signature Studios".

The Comfort of my own den . . .

We made it !!  I'm standing here at the front counter, looking around, can't believe we are finally here. Our January "Comfort Your Den in 2010" undertaking was a lot more than I could have ever imagined.  This was not just moving a few personal belongings, files and computer to the Gallery.  It was going throught 10 years of parden my mouth CRAP!!!  What I didn't realize when I decided to open my personal space, the green studio, to the public and create "Signature Studios" was that I would be going through many many boxes of "stuff" accumulated over the past 10 years - ever since our home burned down in 1999. The little green studio was my saftey net, my world, my nesting and hoarding- or hunting and gathering . . . no sure which.  Well, the time came to move on and "Comfort my Den in 2010" is what I have done. Yestesterday we (Miss Shayna and I) purchased our new bed for the Gallery.  The old blanket thrown on the floor just didn't get it here in the Gallery - but it is back in the Studio waiting for those days we teach and become creative again. 

Going through, sorting, cleaning, pitching (not much!!) revealed to me something totally unexpected.  My own art!!  Having completed only two works of gourd art during the past two years of developing Harvest Arts I have realized how much I miss it.  Now that the Studio is clean and organized maybe I can find not only the "stuff" to be creative with but the time too!! 

Moving on to the Gallery and our next venue - "Comfort Your Den in 2010" with Grzyb, Frick and Faust.  Steve, Lanie and Leslie are amazing and have been so much fun to work with.  With a little pushing (OK, maybe a lot for one!!) they have developed some really new fun creations. 

I think this "Comfort Your Den in 2010" is contageous - hopefully you will be inspired too!! 

Please plan to visit us soon.  All three Artists will be here for our "First Friday" receptions March 5th and April 9th from 4 PM to 9 PM.  Of course we can't let a night go by with out appetizers and beverages!!!  Mr. Greg will see to that . . . .Visit our calendar page for a listing of new workshops and soon (????) updates to our website to identify the "Signature" Artists for the NEW "Signature Studios".

Comfort Your Den . . .

  

2009 was a Wonderful Year

 

 THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !!

 

So please join us to

 

COMFORT YOUR DEN

 

IN

 

2010

 

As the New Year approaches my mind is on what to do to improve the Gallery, the Studio and what I have to offer not only the customers but the Artists as well in 2010. 

It is obvious "The Taste of the Southwest" is very populare here in the "Midwest" !  The interest and excitement over the new lines of mixes for cheeses, spreds, dips and soups we have brought in to compliment the artwork has been a great boost.  I think most are really attracted to the "all natural" and no MSG.  I'm certain there is going to be a lot of Chile Lime Dip for the New Year's parties.  These"hot" sales have truly helped us to pay our bills and maintain a home for the Local Artists.  Again, the "Southwest" flair of mesquite lamps, copper, pottery, clay sculptures, turned wood, paintings and photography were the favorites along with some very creative food baskets.  If the repeat sales continue after the new year like they have already I guess I will have to plan another trip to Sante Fe - OH DARN!!   

Spending the Festive Holiday Hours with all of you during workshops, luncheons and shopping has really made this season go by quickly.   It has also made me realize that we are out of space !! 

Soooooo, For 30 days beginning Friday January, 2010 the Gallery will be closed for remodel, renovations and updates.  The plans are to open small green building behind the Gallery (my personal playroom) into the new . . .

Harvest Arts "Signature Studios"

Check back for more updates as January progresses.  At that time look in our Calendar and Workshop pages for updated listings of available classes and workshops.

February 2010 will also start the begining of

COMFORT YOU DEN

 IN

 2010

with

GRZYB, FRICK AND FAUST

Featured Painters Steve Grzyb, Lannie Frick and Leslie Faust will light up the Gallery with oils, acrylics, pastels, pencil and more.  These Artists have created a new affordable collection to warm your heart as well as comfort your den. 

Each Artist will donate a work of art with raffle proceeds to benefit:

The Animal Health Foundation & Dr. Donald M. Walsh to assist in finding a cure for Laminitus.

The Animal Health Foundation is proud to announce that Dr. Donald M. Walsh has been inducted into the 2009 International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame . . .Congratulations Dr. Walsh !!  www.animalhealthfoundation.org

Details regarding raffle, receptions, times and featured workshops by these Artist detailed here soon - please check back . . . .

Look forward to seeing you February 2010 !!

"Fall Round Up" October 2nd & 3rd

Local Artists and Fine Craftsman join together

 For the 3rd year

To demonstrate their talents

Sell "one of a kind" works of art

and Benefit the Missouri Emergency Response Service. 

MERS Team is Missouri's premier all volunteer Large Animal Rescue service. 

Friday October 2nd Noon - 10 PM ???

    Meet the Artists and Mers Team - all day displays - Noon to 7 PM

                        "Special Event Times" 

        Sue Druckenmiller - Harp Inspirations   3 PM - 7 PM

        Pikn-Likn Live Music   7 PM - 10 PM

        Horsehair Pottery Demo - Sandy Schulz   2 PM & 5 PM

        Chain Saw Carving - Laura Reichert   4 PM

        MERS Overturned Horse Trailer Rescue Similation   6 PM

 

 

Saturday October 3rd Noon - 5 PM

        Meet the Artists and Mers Team -  all day displays - Noon to 5 PM 

                        "Special Event Times"

        Sue Druckenmiller - Harp Inspiration   Noon - 2 PM

        Chris Stuckenschneider "Twist of Fate" Book Signing   Noon - 3 PM

        MERS Overturned Horse Trailer Rescue Similation    1 PM

        Horsehair Pottery Demo - Sandy Schulz    2 PM      

 

Be sure to visit with each of the following as they demonstrate their talents both days, all day long . . .    

        Painting "en plein air" - Leslie Faust, Lannie Frick, Steve Grzyb

        Woodturner - Matt Keim

        Woodcarver - Bill Sawyer

        "Show Me Woodturners" - Joyce Baldour, Terry Eiler, Gary Gronborg, PaulKrautmann, RogerMilfet,Tom Pace, Craig Schmidt

        Custom Picture Framing - Deb Weltman

        Tandy Leather - Darlene Earles - Custom Leather Stamping

        Jewelers - Lee Richards, Don Kelley

        Textiles - Veronica Greene

        Photography - Nancy Carraher

        "Frankie" Three Year Rescue Survivor and her MOM Laurie Julius

 

Introducing and Sampling (quick & easy) Southwest Gourmet Foods . . . . .  AND

                                                    

Just Arrived!!  RISTRA's  Taking new orders now for delivery in two weeks !!

Daily Visiting Hours

Open To The Public:

Thursday                      Friday                             Saturday

10 AM - 4 PM                10 AM - 6 PM                    10 AM - 4 PM

First Friday of each month Special Events - RECEPTION  4 PM - 8 PM.

Please call or check web calendar for dates and times.

Sunday - Closed

Monday Tuesday & Wednesday  

    Private Parties, Special Events, Workshops, Scheduled Appointments

Call 636-938-7667 for more information or email us at harvestarts@aol.com.

 

 

In The Heat of The Summer

We would love to have you as our guest . . . . Visit with local wood workers as they demonstrate how to turn large chunks of trees into beautiful one of a kind works of art. 

Friday August 7th 4PM til 8 PM

    5-6 Turning Small Intricate Work      6-7 Tool Sharpening         7-8 Turning Large Bowls

Saturday August 8th Noon til 4 PM

    Noon-1 How Thin Can You Go   1-2  Tool Sharpening   2-3    Large Bowls   3-4   Basic Equipment

Light Appetizers and Beverages served both days - Open and FREE to the Public

Purchase a custom item for your personal collection or a special gift for a loved one.

July & August Special Exhibit - "Show Me Woodturners"

Eureka is the Place To Be This Summer

for

   LIVE ART DEMONSTRATIONS and LIVE MUSIC

 

July & August - "Show Me Woodturners"

Six uniquely different artistic woodturners from the Festus/Crystal City "Show Me Woodturners" Association will be displaying and selling their work during the months of July and August at Harvest Arts Gallery. 

These men have assembled a large wood lathe to a flat bed trailer in order to provide you with  live demonstrations of how to turn an old chunk of wood into a fabulous work of art. 

Visit with us during the live demonstrations shown below or come by to shop anytime!! 

Receptions & Demonstrations

Friday July 17            4 PM - 8 PM                                   Saturday July 18        Noon - 4 PM

Friday August 7        4 PM - 8 PM                                    Saturday August 8    Noon - 4 PM

Light Refreshments will be served.

Also demonstrating their talents during these times will be:

Steve Grzyb - Painter

Don Kelley - Jeweler

Matt Keim - Woodturner

 

LIVE MUSIC - Eureka Party On Central!!  Visit Calendar

 

Wednesday Networking - Living the Circuit Life

 

Meet with Carol Ferony, Wednesday June 24th from 5 PM - 8 PM for an evening of networking.   Light apetizers and beverages will be served.  

Appearing in fine art festivals throughout the country Carol has numerous awards including "Best In Show".  Originally from New York and currently residing in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Carol has worked the Southeast circuit for many years and is now coming to the Midwest with the Howard Alan Festivals. 

 

I  met Carol several years ago while also working a Florida show.  Carol has become a resident artist at Harvest Arts Gallery, a very dear friend and a true help with insights to the Art Industry and Markets located throughout the United States. 

 

ArtFestival.com says "These popular outdoor festivals are consistently ranked among the top art shows in the country.  Located along some of the most charming streets in the nation, Howard Alan Events brings the unique creations of hundreds of award-winning artists to thousands of art enthusiasts across America every weekend."

 

    

Daily Visiting Hours

Open To The Public:

Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM

Friday 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM

During our Bi-Monthly Special Events we feature Friday Night Receptions - also open to the public.  Please call or check this web calendar for these dates and times.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

    Private Parties, Special Events, Workshops, Scheduled Appointments

Sunday - Closed