Harvest Arts

"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.

Local Artists Perform for Large Animal Rescue

October 17 & 18, 2008 are the chosen dates for the Harvest Arts Gallery Fall Round-Up.  Over 25 local and well known Artists will demonstrate their crafts and donate works of art to be raffled to the public in support of the Missouri Emergency Rescue Service, www.mertsteam.org.  The MERS Team all volunteer crew headed by President Roger Vincent will demonstrate their talents of Large Animal Rescue. 

"Frankie" an equine survivor of the 2006 Hwy 44 tragic trailer accident rescued by The MERS Team will be available both days to visit with guests. 

Events and times are still to be confirmed but here is just a few of the already sceduled events:

Friday Night: 

• Rescue techniques are demonstrated as a mock overturned trailer is righted by the Mers Team. 
• Pikn Likn returns for a full evening of live entertainment - www.piknlikn.com
• Customized Horse Hair Potter - Sandy Schulz - Earth and Wheel Pottery
• Artist Leslie Faust paints and sketches portraits.
• Silversmith Tom Christen creating custom jewelry.
• Many Artists performing live demonstrations.

Saturday Day:

• Artists start at 10 AM demonstrating their techniques.
• MERS Team returns for more mock rescues and training techniques.
• Meet the Shrine Lancer's Parade Pony.

Along with all the wonderful local Artists and afordable art the Gallery is now featuring Gourmet Food items by local Growers.  When visiting the Gallery sign up for future updates to our special events.

Local Bounty

Art is all around us, it comes in many shapes, sizes and packages.  With the summer harvest comes the artful edibles, the fruits of the earth. 

Arriving daily are selected gourmet food items from local growers. 

Organic    

               All Natural    

•                                   Homegrown    

We love the ART of growing, nurturing and marketing products. 

Art nourishes the soul. 

Along with our new gourmet food the Artists have been very busy this summer experimenting with fresh, new and exciting works of art.  Stop by to see what's new!!

Ready for a day off to play???  Visit our calendar for the currently available workshops. 

Painting . . . Sketching . . . Jewelry . . . GourdArt . . . Woodworking . . . Etc. Etc. Etc . . .

Mastodon Art Exhibit Reception

Saturday May 10th was such a special day here at the Gallery.  With Sunday being Mother's Day this was the best present ever for many of the close to 400 visitors to Gallery for the Mastodon Arts Fair Reception.  With all of the "not so pleasing" press we hear today about our children it was just so "awesome" (the only possible word) to have every one of these students and families as our guests.  I was truly in awe to witness the wonderful manners, professional appearance, enthusiasm and pure joy these children brought with them.  And of course their art . . . please visit the "Mastodon Exhibit" photo gallery and enjoy many of the great things currently exhibiting at the Gallery or better yet visit us in person.  The Mastodon Exhibit is open to the public here at the Gallery until June 22, 2008 along with our resident artists and ever changing selection of Missouri Artisans. 

Spring Is Finally Here!!

But it sure didn't feel like it at our Spring Round Up.  It didn't seem to matter to some though - the turnout was fabulous !!  I wonder what it would have been like had the weather been better? 

Sandy's horse hair pottery kiln was definitely the "hottest" hit of the day - everyone was eager to help with the loading and unloading . .

All of the Artists were such troopers to weather the cold - please take a few minutes to check out their photos and great moments during our Spring Round Up in the picture gallery to the left.  Thanks to everyone who visited with us during this fun day and a special thanks to all of the Artists and Dr. Donald Walsh - Animal Health Foundation.  Thank you so much Dr. Walsh and all of your staff that helped to make this a fun and truly worthwhile benefit. 

Please visit Dr. Walsh at www.ahf-laminitis.org 

OUR NEXT EVENT!!  The Harvest Arts Gallery has been selected as the Home for the Mastodon Arts Festival winners.  Beginning on May 10th with a private reception for the children, their families and the Board of Directors Harvest Arts will proudly display a large collection selected from the 29th Annual Mastodon Arts & Science Fair.  This is the largest Arts & Science Fair in the Nation!!! 

Please check out their website at www.MASRF.org. 

The K-12 exhibit will run from May 11th trough June 25, 2008 along with over 25 talented Artists - most of which are local talent. 

Fresh, New and exciting "affordable" art for the savvy collector is arriving daily. 

All items in the Gallery are "One of a Kind"  -  "Handmade in America" - works of art.

Please visit with us soon!!

See You This Saturday !!

Mother Nature is good to us!!  After three days of sandbagging, (Greg and I are Certified Emergency Responders for the City of Eureka Fire Department), I am so happy to say that the Old Towne of Eureka escaped without a drop.  No one knows why for sure but we are all happy to be back to normal and our sympathies to those who did not fair as well.

The Gallery is really looking fabulous with all of the new artwork in place.  Tomorrow we will work on the outdoor setups and tents and a lot of finishing touches. 

We are all so excited and looking forward to all of you coming to visit for our 1st Annual "Spring Round Up" !!

See You This Saturday . . . .

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Performing Artists "Spring Round Up" March 29th

                               Fresh New & Fun

"Spring Round Up"

March 29th 9 AM to 6 PM

This years Special Spring Event is featuring many Artist demonstrations and raffles to benefit the Animal Health Foundation, founded by Dr. Donald Walsh to Free the Horse of the Laminitis Founder disease.  Please visit www.ahf-laminitis.org today!  Find out how YOU can help free the horse of this disease.!!

It's time to get outside and enjoy the Spring visiting with the Artrists as they perform "en plein air"  . . .

• Leslie Faust - Painter - Equine Portrait Specialty
• Sandy Schulz - Potter - Custom Horse Hair Pottery (bring samples of your Horses' Hair to create your own customized work of art)
• Tom Quinlan - Painter - Large Spring Florals
• Laura Reichert - Chain Saw Carver
• Carolyn Linton - Custom Furniture - Reclaimed Barn Wood Specialty
• Bill Sawyer - Wood Carver - Wildlife Specialty & Stained Glass Windows
• Nancy Carraher - Photographer - Equine Specialty

just to name a few.  Come early, stay all day, enjoy the festivities and Fresh New Fun Affordable Art.

Special Guest - Native American Flutist - Mark Holland appearing 1 PM - 3 PM

Tunes of PIK'nLIK'n

As the night flew by Ed & Andy played tunes to keep us on our toes . . .

The House was FULL for our first "Artists Night Out"!!  Beginning at 6 PM and lasting a couple hours later than planned we all really had a fun evening, great food, thanks to everyone for sharing your special treats.  . . . . and the wine was pretty good too based on the trash bags I carried out this morning. 

It was truly a good mix of talents, personalities and networking.   A lot of new faces and fresh ideas!!

I for one am truly looking forward to next month!!