Alicia Farris
Alicia was honored to recently have work accepted to Watercolor USA, Watercolor West, Signature Watermedia International, Northwest Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society, and first time acceptance to Transparent Watercolor Society of America! She enjoys showing her work including prints and cards at Formed Gallery.
Steve McGuire
Springfield Regional Arts Council
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Who is ready for Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street? See you there on May 4-5.
Studio 55 Arts Guild Program
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM
LOCATION: National Avenue Christian Church
1515 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO
Program by Terry Bloodworth: Blown Glass Artist
We are back in our usual location for our May meeting, and we're thrilled to feature Terry Bloodworth as our speaker. Many of you may remember Terry from his 25 years of working and entertaining at Silver Dollar City as a glassblower. Others may know him from his shop that he had in town, "Springfield Hot Glass." You can still see his work at Waverly House Gifts and Gallery. The photos below are examples of his works that were at Springfield Hot Glass. Terry intends to bring to our meeting examples of his work and some of the tools of the trade, and he will also talk about his journey in art and entertainment. Hope to see you there on May 8 at 1 p.m. at the Gallery in National Avenue Christian Church.
Please bring some of your own art for show and discussion before and after our meeting. Refreshments are also available. Members and visitors are welcome.
April 2024 Meeting
CURRENT AND UPCOMING 2024 EXHIBIT SCHEDULE FROM CHAIRMAN GARY TEBBENKAMP
Contact: garyt1949@gmail.com or 417-234-2868
Ongoing exhibits: Ongoing exhibits featuring Studio 55 members include Bambinos Restaurant (2810 Battlefield Road and Lone Pine, Springfield) and the Walnut Street Inn (900 E. Walnut, Springfield).
Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield. Our next Studio 55 exhibit will be at the Library Center from May 4 to May 31st. The theme for this show is “The Gifts of Women." Participating artists include Tracy Bruton, Cindy Bylander, Felicia Ellis, Dawna Middleton, Leta Sapp, Emmie Seaman, Carol Siano, Gary Tebbenkamp, Susan Van Doren and Julie Zaslow.
The Mud Lounge, 321 E. Walnut St., Springfield. We have a new exhibit at the Mud Lounge, replacing the art of the previous group of Studio 55 members. Studio 55 members now exhibiting at the Mud Lounge include Meike Aton, Rebecca Burrell, Greg Chappell, Nancy Day, Carol Snyder, Misty Ware and Julie Zaslow.
The Holland Building, 205 Park Central East, Springfield. Theme: Something Springfield. We will have an exhibit in June at the Holland Building and that includes being part of the First Friday Art Walk on June 7. Be watching your email in May for a call for entries to this venue. Drop off art Saturday, June 1, 9-10 a.m. Pick up art on Saturday, June 29, 9-10 a.m.
The Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Avenue, Springfield. Theme: Wonders of Nature . Drop off art Saturday, August 3, 9-10 a.m. Pick up art Saturday, Sept. 21, 9-10 a.m.
Elliott Robinson, CPA Firm, 2305 S. Blackman Road, Suite D, Springfield. Theme: Art Inspired By Light . Drop off accepted work Saturday, October 5, 9-10 a.m. Pick up art on Saturday, Dec. 28, 9-10 a.m.
Sky Gallery, Springfield-Branson National Airport. Studio 55 is invited to display art at Sky Gallery from December 2024-February 2025. Art must be at least 36" in one direction. More information will follow about this opportunity.
Formed Gallery
Formed Gallery, at 210 E. Walnut Street, participates in First Friday Art Walk, features monthly artist exhibitions and other artists' work. More information is available here. Gallery members who are members of Studio 55: Sherri Davis, Nancy Dornan, Alicia Farris, LaDonna Greiner, Dana Neuenschwander, Andi Snethern, and Ursula Wollenberg.
Lucid TLC Arts LLC, Studio & Gallery
Lucid TLC Arts is now at its new location, 111 S. Main St., Nixa.
Lucid TLC Arts is hosting "First Saturday" activities on May 4 from 6-8 p.m., including their artist of the month, Dana Neuenschwander and a book-signing by local author Amanda Hoenes. During the craft fair of Nixa Sucker Days, Lucid TLC Arts will feature live painting by Studio 55 members Dana Neunschwander and Peggy Dyke and face-painting by Tiffany Collins, among other participating artists. Nixa Sucker Days runs from May 17-19 in Downtown Nixa.
Obelisk Home
Obelisk Home has monthly participation in First Friday Art Walk and many other exhibits year-round at 214 W. Phelps Street, Springfield. Regular hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery Artists who are also members of Studio 55 include Ken Richardson, Rebecca Lewis Smith, and Jane Troup. More information about Obelisk Home is available here.
Andi Snethern
Andi Snethern's painting, "The Blacksmith," received an award for second place at the Fresh Gallery 2024 Annual Juried Art Show. Congratulations, Andi!
Andi Snethern was also the April featured artist for the First Friday Art Walk at Formed Gallery, 210 E. Walnut Street, Springfield.
Gailey’s Breakfast Café:
Gailey's Breakfast Cafe, 220 E. Walnut Street, in Springfield, invites artists to exhibit whether they have one piece or 10 pieces of artwork.10% of the sales goes directly to the wait staff. This is the only fee.
"Congratulations on your sales and thank you to everyone who is an exhibitor at Gailey’s." If interested, you can text Carol Snyder (417-631-9009). Gailey's website is here, and Carol's artist website is here.
Springfield Art Museum current exhibits.
The Museum is located at 1111 E. Brookside Drive, Springfield. Thank you to Springfield Art Museum for hosting our April 2024 meeting!
Bambinos
Studio 55 members Tracy Bruton and Steve McGuire have an exhibit of 25 pieces of their original fine art paintings and photography at Bambinos on 2810 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield. Their show runs through May 6.
On Tuesday, May 7, other Studio 55 members will begin exhibiting at Bambinos, including Tiffany Collins, Peggy Dyke, Leta Sapp, Ruth Pennaherrera-Norton, Meike Aton, and LaDonna Greiner. Make sure to stop by and see or purchase the art!
Mud Lounge
Studio 55 Arts Guild is proud to be exhibiting members' works at a new location, The Mud Lounge, 321 E. Walnut, Springfield. We recently switched out the art being displayed, and currently featured are the works of Studio 55 members Meike Aton, Rebecca Burrell, Greg Chappell, Nancy Day, Carol Snyder, Misty Ware and Julie Zaslow. Some of the art is shown below in a slideshow.
Dana Neuenschwander
Dana Neuenschwander was a featured artist of the Missouri Arts Council in April. Congratulations, Dana!
On May 3, Dana's students will be featured at the OTC Student Art Exhibition Spring 2024. Dana is an instructor at OTC and the exhibition features her students' works. The First Friday reception for the Student Art Exhibition is from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Jared Family Atrium on the OTC campus in Springfield. The exhibit continues through October.
Dana is also the May featured artist at Lucid TLC Arts in Nixa for its "First Saturday" event on May 4 from 6-8 p.m. Lucid TLC Arts is at its new location at 111 S. Main Street in Nixa. Later in the month, Dana will be providing live painting during the Nixa Sucker Days on May 18, 2024 in Downtown Nixa. Nixa Sucker Days runs from May 17-19.
You can find more of Dana's work here.
Sell your art at local restaurants:
Bambinos Italian Cafe
CLASSES
Classes taught by Studio 55 members and related organizations are located here. If you have classes to add, please email them to studio55guild@gmail.com.
Walnut Street Inn
Studio 55 members Rick Atwell and Jane Troup are Walnut Street Inn’s featured artists at 900 E. Walnut Ave., Springfield.
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Cynthia Bylander
Cynthia Bylander exhibited a few of her paintings at the Obelisk Home "Glendale Alumni Exhibition" on April 5 during the First Friday event, 214 W. Phelps Street, Springfield. Congratulations!
The Library Center
Studio 55 members are putting up an exhibit at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell, Springfield, around the theme "The Gifts of Women." The exhibit starts on May 4 and runs through May 31. Participating artists include Tracy Bruton, Cindy Bylander, Felicia Ellis, Dawna Middleton, Leta Sapp, Emmie Seaman, Carol Siano, Gary Tebbenkamp, Susan Van Doren and Julie Zaslow.
Dawna Middleton's submitted art is displayed below, women who "Demanded Change."
Waverly House Gifts and Gallery
Waverly House Gifts and Gallery is hosting "Dream in Color," a juried exhibit featuring 26 local artists, including Studio 55 members Carol Chappell, Steve McGuire, Darlene Prater, Ted Terbeek, and Vivian Terbeek. The opening reception and awards presentation are on Friday, May 3, from 5-7:30 p.m. at 2031 S. Waverly, Springfield. Steve McGuire provided one of his pieces, shown here.
MAY 2024
MEMBERS' SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS, AND MORE
Fresh Gallery
Fresh Gallery will have a 15th "birthday bash" (invitation only) on Thursday, May 2 from 6-8:30 p.m. On Friday, May 3, Fresh Gallery will host a First Friday event, and the artist of the month is Deana Markus.
Fresh Gallery is located at 401 N. Boonville, Springfield. Gallery members who are also Studio 55 members include Nadine Ellman, Farley Lewis, Jason Martin, Cheryl Vowels and Nancy Dornan. More information is available here.
Dawna Middleton
Our speaker for our April meeting at the Springfield Art Museum was Kate Francis, Museum Affairs Officer for Fundraising and Development. She provided a detailed update on the Museum's 2028 Campaign for expansion and renovation, showed new renderings and animations of the proposed renovations, and reviewed the construction timeline and the need for closure. Kate also took Studio 55 members on a tour of the Museum to talk about the challenges of the current building and the solutions the new construction offers. Thank you so much Kate for the information and renderings of the upcoming changes.
Here are some photos from the April meeting. Thank you Tracy Bruton for the photos.
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