Alicia Farris
Alicia Farris was honored to have her painting, "Conviction," chosen to exhibit at the Fabriano in Aquarelle event in Fabriano, Italy beginning April 27, 2025.
Sherri Davis and Farley Lewis
Keep an eye out for the murals that Sherri Davis and Farley Lewis are painting at Hobby Lobby on Glenstone Ave. in Springfield!
"True Blue: Art for Advocacy"
Several Studio 55 members are participating in the exhibit at the Creamery Arts Center, "True Blue: Art for Advocacy." The Springfield Regional Arts Council, in collaboration with the Child Advocacy Center, hosts the exhibit in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The First Friday opening reception on April 4 is from 5-7 p.m. at the Creamery Arts Center in Springfield.
The following Studio 55 members have pieces in this exhibit: Cynthia Bylander, Joanna Fazzino Davis, Anthony Davis, Teresa Fry, LaDonna Greiner, Ann Kynion, Dawna Middleton, Andi Snethern, Carol Snyder, Doug Steere, Mindy Tillery, and Anthony Verburgt.
Twenty-Eighth Annual Senior Art Exhibition
Forty-nine artists were accepted into this year's Senior Art Exhibition at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, and fifteen of those were Studio 55 members. Congratulations to these Studio 55 members who won awards: Donna Lynn Clark (Best of Show), Kathleen Day (Fiber Art Award), and Shae Johnson (Juror's Choice).
In addition to those three Studio 55 members, the following twelve Studio 55 members were also included in the Exhibition: Nancy Brown Dornan, Nadine Ellman, Alicia Farris, Teresa Fry, Linda Kirchner, Steve McGuire, Emmie Seaman, Andi Snethern, Doug Steere, Gary Tebbenkamp, Vivian Terbeek, and Barbara Vicente.
Rick Atwell
Rick Atwell will be giving his “Memorabilia” talk on Thursday, May 1 at 11 a.m. at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. "The talk covers my life in theater and dance, working on Broadway, in television and film with some of the industry's biggest stars. Living in New York City for over 45 years, and then returning to Springfield, Missouri."
Rick also says that he will be returning to Formed Gallery and that he hopes to see everyone during next month's First Friday Art Walk on May 2. You can see Rick's art on his website here.
Sell your art at local restaurants:
Bambinos Italian Cafe:
If you are interested in selling your art at Bambinos, contact Gary Tebbenkamp at garyt1949@gmail.com. There are no fees to exhibit and artists receive all the money when their art is sold. Check out their business hours and see their menu of delicious food for eat-in and carry-out or to have them cater your next event: Bambinos.
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.
March 2025 Meeting
The weather cooperated in March (after we had to cancel our February meeting due to a pending snowstorm), and we had a great meeting featuring Steve Snyder discussing his Freedom Endeavor Project. The Project documents veterans through Steve's photography. It was informational and a moving experience. Thank you, Steve, for sharing your wonderful experiences and photography.
"Between the Lines: The House in the Cerulean Sea"
At the Park Central Library Branch, you can see the artwork of Studio 55 members and other artists at the new exhibit based upon the book by TJ Klune, "The House in the Cerulean Sea." The First Friday opening reception is on April 4 from 6:30-9 p.m. and is hosted in conjunction with the Springfield Regional Arts Council.
The following Studio 55 members have pieces in this exhibit: Joanna Fazzino Davis, Anthony Davis, Andrea Hellman, Andi Snethern, and Doug Steere.
Nadine Ellman and Ann Kynion
In April and May, Studio 55 members Nadine Ellman and Ann Kynion will be exhibiting their art on the 4th Floor of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Make plans to stop by and see the exhibit!
APRIL 2025
Studio 55 Arts Guild Program
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
LOCATION: National Avenue Christian Church
1515 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO
Program by Robert & Sharon Reed
We have a special treat for you at our April 9 meeting. Our speakers, Robert & Sharon Reed, are the married team behind Walnut & Ash Interiors, an interior design studio based in Springfield, Missouri. As artists and art lovers, we understand the importance of creating a space--we're visual people after all. We are fully aware that the right colors, textures, values, shapes and lines influence and inspire. Have you ever wondered just how it is that professional designers curate work for a particular space? How do they decide which piece or pieces to hang, where and how many? How much of their budget is dedicated to artwork? How do they navigate trends? If you'd like the answers to those questions and so many more, you won't want to miss this meeting!
Walnut & Ash began with a shared love of creating comfortable, inviting and stylish spaces for themselves and their friends. Since 2021, Walnut & Ash has designed rooms from scratch, and redesigned well-loved environments for residential and commercial clients in southwest Missouri. They believe that no two projects are alike, and tailor each unique space to the people who inhabit them.
Below, we've included some of their projects featured on their website (which you can visit here). We think you'll find our next meeting full of insights and ideas that can inspire you.
LaDonna Greiner
LaDonna Greiner shares her upcoming activities that are keeping her busy:
"Nixa Book Expo," April 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nixa Library
Artsfest, May 3-4, on Historic Walnut Street in Springfield
"Twain on Main," May 24-25 in Hannibal
Bentonville Fine Art Festival, May 31 & June 1 in Bentonville, Arkansas
CURRENT AND UPCOMING 2024 EXHIBIT SCHEDULE FROM CHAIRMAN GARY TEBBENKAMP
Contact: garyt1949@gmail.com or 417-234-2868 for more information.
This has been a busy year for Studio 55 exhibitions, with art currently on view at the Mudlounge (321 E. Walnut), Bambinos (on Battlefield and Lone Pine), and the Walnut Street Inn. The schedule for 2025 Studio 55 member exhibitions will be further announced in the coming months.
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). Contact Gary Tebbenkamp to apply or for more information about these two exhibits. Congratulations to the artists who have recently sold art at these locations.
The Mudlounge, 321 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Studio 55 members recently installed a new exhibit of artwork at the Mudlounge. Participating artists include Meike Aton, Nancy Day, Nancy Brown-Dornan, Bill Gibbs, Ann Kynion, Jerri Loveland, Ruth Penaherrera-Norton, and Carol Snyder. There is no commission collected at this venue.
Library Center: May 3-May 31, 2025. "A Mother's Love." Submission due date will be April 27. Drop off date will be May 3, 9-10 a.m. Pick up date is May 31 from 9-10 a.m. Studio 55 members should have received an email with the call for entries for this exhibit.
The Holland Building, 205 Park Central East, Springfield. Theme: "Something Springfield." Submission due date will be May 25. Drop off date will be May 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pick up date will be June 28 from 9-10 a.m. Watch for a future email about this.
National Avenue Christian Church, July 2025. Submission due date will be June 22, 2025. Drop off dates will be June 26-27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick up date will be July 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also another possible exhibit in December 2025. More information to follow about these.
Botanical Center, August 2025 to September 27, 2025. Submission due date will be July 27, 2025. Drop off date will be August 7, between 9-10 a.m. Pick up date will be September 27, between 9-10 a.m. More information to follow.
Library Station, October 4, 2025 - November 29, 2025. Submission due date will be September 28. Drop off date will be October 4, from 9-10 a.m. Pick up date will be November 29, from 9-10 a.m. More information to follow.
Finley River Art Gallery
Studio 55 member Carol Snyder shares that the Finley River Art Gallery is hosting a sale of overstock, new and used art supplies on Saturday, April 26th, from 10-3. Finley River Fine Artists members can donate their excess supplies to the
Gallery or rent a table of their own for $20. Tables are available to FRFA members only. However, all are welcome to attend the sale and purchase surplus art supplies. Their website is located here.
Additionally, Finley River Art Gallery has competitions throughout the year (some only open to members). For example, their next competition is the "Mystery Box" competition (form linked here). You can learn more about events at this page of their website,here.At that link, you can also learn about classes offered at the Gallery (classes also appear on our website's classes page, here).
Ursula Wollenberg
Studio 55 member Ursula Wollenberg is the featured artist in April at Formed Gallery. New art will be on display through the month. Attend the First Friday reception from 6-9 p.m. on April 4 at 210 E. Walnut St.