Upcoming Art Events

Arts

Closing reception - Saturday, February 04 - 7:00 PM
A closing reception of a solo show by University City artist Naomi Susan Schwartz Jacobs is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 4, at Drew Henry Salon and Gallery (2309 Cherokee St.). Jacobs creates works of vibrant colors using a computer. For details, visit www.naomi-jacobs.artistwebsites.com

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Art Teacher Enrichment Classes - Tuesday, February 07 - 5:45 PM
Art teacher enrichment classes will be held from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 7, March 6 and April 3, at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. Designed specifically for art teachers, these workshops are full of hands-on activities to take back to art classrooms. Participants will leave with completed projects and a packet of hand-outs. Each workshop is $10 for Foundry Art Center members or $12 for nonmembers. To register, call 255-0270.

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Third Degree Glass Factory Third Friday Open House - Friday, February 17 - 6:00 PM
Third Degree Glass Factory hosts its Third Friday Open House from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 17, at 5200 Delmar Ave. Free s’mores from St. Louis Snowcone, Aalim Belly Dance and Arabian silk dancing, and fire spinning (weather permitting) are offered. Guests can also watch glassblowers make glass art and make their own Token of Affection glass tile. Entry is free, along with a cash bar and tapas from My Chef Heidi. Visit www.stlglass.com or call (314) 367-4527 for more information.

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The Great ReMake Book Class - Saturday, February 18 - 9:30 AM
“The Great ReMake Book Class,” taught by M.J. Goerke, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 18, at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. Reinvent the fate of old pieces of artwork and recycle it into a new and exciting art form. Paintings, collages, watercolors, and oil pieces can all be recreated into a masterpiece of a book. The book-making workshop is $50 for Foundry Art Centre members and $55 for non-members. To register, call 255-0270 or visit foundryartcentre.org.

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16th annual Art, Wine & Brew Gala - Saturday, February 18 - 7:00 PM
The 16th annual Art, Wine & Brew Gala is at 7 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 18, at O’Fallon City Hall (100 North Main St., O’Fallon). The event is hosted by the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Krey Distributing Co. Gourmet tasting from area establishments, along with wine, beer and spirits are available. Local artisans display their work. Music and dancing is provided by My Friend Mike. General admission is $40 per person, and VIP tickets are available for $100. Tickets are sold in advance only, and are available by calling 240-1818 or visiting www.ofallonchamber.org/artwinebrew.

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Celebrate and Recognize Exhibit - Friday, March 02 -
“Celebrate and Recognize,” an exhibit featuring the artist members of Chesterfield Arts, runs through Fri., March 2 at Chesterfield Arts. A variety of media is showcased. Call 519-1955 or visit www.chesterfieldarts.org.

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Faith Ringgold Quilt Artworks - Saturday, March 03 - 10:00 AM
Explore the art style of noted artist and children’s author Faith Ringgold through her quilt artworks from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., March 3 and March 10, at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. In this two-part workshop, student artists will create their own story quilts on muslin cloth. Under the instruction of Shelley Geiger, young artists will use watercolor paint, a variety of drawing media, block printing techniques, embellishments, plus needle and thread on these one of a kind story quilts. The workshop is open to students in grades 4 through 8 and is $35 for Foundry Art Centre members or $40 for non-members. To register, call 255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

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Greater St. Louis Art Association Spring Art Fair - Friday, March 30 - 6:00 PM
The Greater St. Louis Art Association (GSLAA) hosts the Spring Art Fair from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., March 30; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat., March 31; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., April 1 at the indoor Greensfelder Recreation Center at Queeny Park. Approximately 130 juried artists from the region and throughout the country present their work, including ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, printmaking, digital art, glass, fiber, sculpture, wood and more. The weekend includes wine tastings at on Friday and Saturday evenings, three $100 drawings, children’s attractions and more. Admission is $5. Visit www.artfairatqueenypark.com for details.

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Lantern Festival - Saturday, May 26 -
The Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic By Night, is May 26 through Aug. 19 at the Missouri Botanical Garden (4344 Shaw Blvd.). Elaborate, illuminated works of art showcase Chinese culture and traditions. The cost for Grand Opening weekend and exhibition evenings is $22 for adults, $10 for children. For details, visit www.mobot.org/lanternfestival or call (314) 577-5100.

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