Harvest Arts

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

 

"EARTHLY CREATIONS"

Happy March - Finally!!  Lucky for us it did not come in like a lion . . . we have been so lucky this year but this year I am more ready than ever for Spring to be here.  We are starting spring anyway with our next exhibit - Earthly Creations.  All but two Artists have checked in their artwork and it is fabulous!!  Already sold one piece!! 

The "First Friday" in March is shaping up to be a really fun time. 

Meet with the local Artists between 5 and 8 PM.  Talk to them about their special techniques, life as an Artist and what they create from the earth . . . .

Greg Hoeltzel (formerly with Bob Cuban for you local St. Louis-an and wrote "The Cheater") will also be with us on Friday evening entertaining with his eclectic jazz style.

Don Corrigan will be available also to talk about and sign his recent book "Show Me . . . Natural Wonders" a Guide To Scenic Treasures In The Missouri Region.  This book will get your Spring travels off to a great start.

Along with this new collection of Artists many of our Resident Artists have been hard at work this winter and ready to show off their new creations too!!

We also want to welcome to the Gallery Debra Weldman.  Debra brings with her over 30 years of Custom Framing along with Interior Design Services.

Our winter hours are still in effect at this writing which are:

Thursday Friday and Saturday  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

By Chance and Appointment and Special Events

Wishing you the Best for the New Year

It is finally here, that wonderful first day of the New Year.  I truly plan for this day.  Looking forward to staying home all day I cherish cleaning the house, cooking comfort food, watching the Rose bowl Parade and HGTV while snuggling on the couch with my husband Greg, Shayna, our (three year old) wanna be puppy and 24 year old Calico Snuggies.  The telephone rings constantly with well wishes from family and friends.  Reflecting on how fortunate we are is something we should do every day of our lives but it is especially important today as we plan for the excitement of another year.  As much as we are totally wallowing in our surroundings it is hard for us to take a day away our new love – the Gallery.  Since opening the doors a little over one year ago the gallery has become not just an avenue to showcase the fabulous arts and crafts of many talented individuals but also a home to nurture the mind body and souls of the daily guests. 

This New Year at the Gallery is so exciting I hardly know where to begin.  As I look to my left I see the January/February issue of St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles magazine.  Page 24 features the so very talented and charming Leslie Faust.  We have been so fortunate to have Leslie as a big part of the Gallery’s journey.  Leslie has contributed greatly in leading us down an equestrian trail.  We have met many wonderful people that are now a big part of our 2009 events and growth thanks to Leslie.  It is hard to be brief but I will try as I review many of the exciting events and programs of this wonderful New Year.

January/February:  Cleaning, Polishing, Enhancing for the New Year

·         A fantasy Aquarium wall mural is coming alive in the entry foyer as Leslie adds life and character to the critters of the deep.

·         Debra Weltman of Terra Art and Frame/Terra Decorating Services joins the Gallery bringing with her over 30 years of custom picture framing and interior decorating services.  Décor seminars coming soon.

March/April:  Earthly Creations

·         Muddy River Arts will be featured with a juried pottery exhibit.

·         Continuing to promote local flavor Don Corrigan will be sharing his wonderful adventures of Missouri in his book “Show Me  . . . . . Natural Wonders” a Guide to Scenic Treasures in the Missouri Region now available at the Gallery and scheduled book signing engagements.

May/June:  Mastodon Arts

·         The Nation’s Largest Arts & Science Fair has again chosen the Gallery for an exhibit of K-12 artwork from Jefferson, Franklin, Washington and Dent counties.

July/August:  The Art of Local Growers

·         Supporting the local flavor we will be bringing the fruits of nature to the Gallery as we continue to add gourmet food items for your enjoyment.

September/October:  Fall Roundup

• The MERS Team will again demonstrate their labor of love for Large Animal Rescue and the Artists demonstrate their talents during our “en plain air” Fall Roundup.  With plans already in the works this year’s event will be even bigger.

November/December: The Holidays Are Here Again !!

• And so are the “one of a kind” handmade gifts for those special people in your life.

Despite the downturn in the economy the City of Eureka is working very hard to develop the Old Towne of Eureka into an Artist Community.  The Eureka Parks Department has secured a large grant to fund the development of walking and bike trails.  A new Economic Growth and Development Director is on board with the City and creating a lot of excitement as we work towards becoming a historic district and the development of “First Fridays in the Park in Eureka”.  Beginning with March 6^th the Gallery will begin our own “First Fridays of the Month” with a reception for the Muddy River Arts Juried Pottery Exhibit – check your email and snail mail as we progress with this event and more exciting things at Harvest Arts Gallery!!

Fall Round Up Highlights

I truly hope everyone had as great a time as I did.  The dark cloudy skies of early Friday afternoon witnessed everyone scrambling to put up more tents and get under cover for what turned out to be only a very scarry moment.  Guests began showing up about 4:30.  The Artists worked through the evening demonstrating their art techniques as the Missouri Emergency Rescue Service demonstrated their talents of lifting an overturned horse trailer. 

PicknLickn began their tunes as the darkness of the night set in and continued well into the late hours of the evening.

Saturday could not have been better.  A great treat for me is to see that so many ouf our guests feel so comfortable in sharring our event with their children and pets. 

   

Of course what would an event be without food.  A very special thanks goes to Diane Vincent with the MERS Team for "rounding up" a host of treats including sandwiches, fruit, muffins, beverages, and snacks.  Thank you to the local Eurkea Merchants - McDonalds, Sav-A-Lot, Shell, Subway,  and Wal-Mart and the much appreciated "hot" homemade chili provided by Chef Gary Grosse on Friday.

Please visit the "Fall Round Up" Photo Album to the right for many more fun pictures.