Creative news and upcoming events...

www.crossroadsartscouncil.org

310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63385

Gallery hours: Thurs. - Sun. 11-3

crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com

Board members: Laurie Sirtak, Laura Birk, Kerry Kirkland, Gigi Krumlinde, Rhonda Schrum

August 2024 Newsletter

(and upcoming events)

"Our mission is to cultivate, nurture and grow the arts

in our community by supporting local artists."

Celebrating 10 years of bringing creativity to the Crossroads. We thank our founders for their vision and perseverance.

Artist of the Month

We look forward to Karen's gallery art show in September in the East Gallery with artists Jane Hogg and Nancy Muschany.

Would you like to be featured as our Artist of the Month? If so, please reach out to us. Send us some images of your work and a short bio.

crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com

CURRENT GALLERY SHOWS

This main gallery show will feature the artwork of

Meegan Kainady and Sundragon.

The reception on Sunday, August 4th, will have door prizes and refreshments proudly provided by local women-owned small businesses: charcuterie by The Board Mom and confections by Domestic Goddess Confections.

Curated by: Bill and Rhonda Schrum

Judged by: Christine Mueller

Award winners

1st Place: "Two Epic", Nathan Ralston

2nd Place: "Cold Winter Moon", Rhonda Schrum

3rd Place: "Morning Mist", Judith Shimamoto

Honorable Mention: "August Sturgeon Moon", Leslie Simon

Honorable Mention: "Quiet Morning", Marianna Hoeber

Honorable Mention: "Something this Way Comes", Kathryn Shellhase

Honorable Mention: "Silent Night", Susan Burkhart

Our first summer art camp was a great success. We welcomed 20 students ages 6-16 in our two summer camps. A huge THANK YOU to the CAC members who taught many different mediums and art projects and provided their own materials. The students were so excited to display some of their projects in our Studio Gallery for all to see.

CAC BOARD NEWS

Board Member:

President: Laurie Sirtak

Vice President: Kerry Kirkland

Secretary: Laura Birk

Treasurer: Gigi Krumlinde

Rhonda Schrum: Education and Hospitality Co-Chair

Did you hear

the good news?

Crossroads Arts Council is successfully fulfilling its mission to support local artists with opportunities to sell their artwork, and to teach others their medium.

From January to June 2024, revenue for art sales through the gallery was $3430. Revenue for artists offering classes was $8429 in registration fees.

Total revenue for our artists = $11,859!

Click here to join CAC

or renew your membership.

A BIG THANK YOU

to all of our CAC volunteers!!!!

We urgently need volunteers to help us with the following tasks:

Assist in the delivery of the monthly print newsletters to find new places to distribute our print newsletter such as medical practices and businesses.
Post upcoming events on social media sites.
Take part in a Fundraising Event Committee

Email us at: crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com

Volunteers: Please use the form on the website under the tab “Get Involved” to enter your volunteer hours. Docent hours will automatically be tracked from the monthly sign-up sheet. This information is helpful with our grant writing.

For more information about what Crossroads Arts Council has to offer please contact: Laurie Sirtak, lauriesirtak@gmail.com 314-614-5211 or email:

crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com

CAC is always looking for gallery show sponsors, judges, and curators. If you are interested in helping with our monthly gallery shows please contact: georgannakrumlinde@gmail.com

CAC Road Trip

When: CAC Fall Road Trip “Fruits & Fibers” Friday, Sept. 13, 2024

Where: The Gallery at the Library 123-A Bavarian Hills Plaza, Hermann, MO 65041

What: "Fiber Connections 2024"

Join us for a fun road trip to experience the fall beauty of the Hermann area. View the 2024 Missouri Fibers Artists (MOFA) members' juried artwork exhibit exploring fiber forms and materials from around the state. Then, visit Stone Hill Winery for a cellar tour and lunch with your choice of a beer or glass of wine.

$45 includes CAC designated driver transport, lunch, and activities. We will be departing promptly at 9:00 am from the CAC building and returning mid-afternoon. Space is limited so reserve your seat today!

Reservations required by Sept. 8th. Contact Laurie Sirtak: lauriesirtak@gmail.com or 314-614-5211

Trash Can Decorating Contest Winners

Crossroads Arts Council recently partnered with the City of Wentzville to encourage school aged artists. The artists were challenged to create an image inspired by "My Favorite Things to do in the Park".

Winners were selected to have their creations transferred to covers which have been placed on trash cans in Heartland Park and Progress Park.

The winners were Sowmya Kollipara, Melody Messmer, Elise Allen and Adalynn Lauman (not pictured).

Patrick Nolan, one of CAC's founding members, passed away on August 2nd. We will miss our dear friend and are holding his family and friends in our thoughts.

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

All artwork must be original and not have been entered previously in a CAC judged gallery show (except for the December Artistic Holiday Gifts under $100).

Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/2024-september-show/

Enter here: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/event/2024-october-show/

Entry form coming soon.

UPCOMING GALLERY SHOWS

The Studio Gallery is available for the months of September and November.

If you are interested in renting this gallery for an art show, please contact

Gigi Krumlinde: georgannakrumlinde@gmail.com

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

2024 Quilt Show

Our annual Pieces of the Heart Quilt Show is coming up in October. This is an important fundraiser for us every year, so we need EVERYONE to get involved.

~ Ask family members for hand-me-down quilts to be part of the popular bed turning. With your background information, we share its family history, the pattern, fabric and meaning.

~ Finish your challenge mini-quilt with redwork embroidery.

~ If you have gifted a quilt recently, arrange with the recipient to borrow it for entry in the quilt show. (Entry forms are on the website).

~ Decide what you can create to donate to sell at the boutique. Christmas and holiday decor, baked goods, and handmade giftables are all popular items.

~ Mark your calendars with the dates of the show to bring your friends and to volunteer.

UPCOMING ART CLASSES AND EVENTS

Click here for our full schedule.

If you're interested in teaching a class, send a proposal to

natraehead@gmail.com or submit online: https://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org/art-classes-teach/

natraehead@gmail.com

lubabriginets@yahoo.com

Rhonda Schrum 636-357-1605

dmrms878@yahoo.com

dbowman@asge.org

debbie.kindschuh@gmail.com

lauriesirtak@gmail.com

nancyejackson1949@gmail.com

Kathy Weindel 314-706-4944

Mark your calendar for these upcoming

art enrichment events.

dmrms878@yahoo.com

RSVP: Diane Ransom 636-795-9768 or

Rhonda Schrum 637-357-1605

Looking ahead.... Artistic Gifts Holiday Boutique

CAC members have the opportunity to sell handmade items and artwork at our annual Artistic Gifts Holiday Boutique held in our gallery during the month of December.

Plan a social meeting or gathering in our gallery during our boutique and invite your friends to shop for gifts made by local artists.

Help us bring more creativity into our community. Spread the word......

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