Formed Gallery
Studio 55 member Alicia Farris will be presenting various new art, "Moods & Melodies," as the featured artist at Formed Gallery, 210 E. Walnut St., Springfield, on Friday, November 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. Alicia will share new works that celebrate places she loves and things that bring music to her heart. Also included, Alicia‘s Santa cards and prints. There will be refreshments and live music during this First Friday Artwalk event.
Art of the Ozarks: Fine Art Fair
"Art of the Ozarks: Fine Art Fair" is a celebration of creativity and community hosted by Formed: An Artist Collective. This is the second year of the Fair, and this year it will be at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds on November 15-16, 2024. For more information, visit the Facebook Event page here or the Formed Gallery page here.
Among the many participating artists are the following Studio 55 members: Andi Snethern, Tiffany Collins, Teresa Fry, Linda May, Steve McGuire, and Dana Neuenschwander.
Laughingwell Studio
Laughingwell Studio is proud to announce that for the third year, Studio 55 members Linda Spencer and Roberto Regalado are artists in residence at Lebanon High School. This year’s subject is Laclede County, its citizens, unique business and history, the city of Lebanon and its surrounding towns.
The students painted the tiles that will surround the mural when installed at Realty Executives in downtown.
When the “Pocket Park” next to the School District Headquarters on Commercial Street is finished, the mural will be moved to its permanent location.
Mural and tiles: Acrylic on MDO Board.
Mural, 8’H X 12’W. Tiles, 1’H X 1’, 2’, 3’W. A photo accompanies this text.
Roberto Regalado also spent an afternoon lettering the store name for Pretty Please Boutique in Lake of the Ozarks. A photo accompanies this text.
Ursula Wollenberg
Studio 55 member Ursula Wollenberg was excited to see her watercolor collages, "A Watercolor Montage," featured in the recent edition of Somerset Studio Magazine. Congratulations!
Waverly House Gifts and Gallery
Studio 55 members are among those participating in the art show and fundraiser, "Local Color," on Friday, November 8 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Waverly House Gifts and Gallery, 2031 S. Waverly Ave., Springfield. Our participating members include Judy Ferguson, Steve McGuire, and Emmie Seaman. You can learn more by visiting the Facebook Event page here.
The show continues through December 14, 2024.
Tea Bar & Bites
Tea Bar & Bites, at 621 S. Pickwick, Springfield, features the art of Studio 55 member Linda Kirchner. Stop by on Friday, November 8 from 4-6 p.m. for the artist reception.
The Creamery Arts Center
Several Studio 55 members will have their art at the "Annual Members' Show" at the Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Pkwy, Springfield, in the event hosted by the Springfield Regional Arts Council and sponsored by Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The First Friday Artwalk event is from 5-7 p.m. on November 1.
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.
C-Art Art Market on Historic Commercial Street
Studio 55 members Kathleen Day, Teresa Fry, and Dawna Middleton were among the artists participating in C-Art Art Market on Historic Commercial Street in Springfield on October 6, 2024.
Sell your art at local restaurants:
Bambinos Italian Cafe:
If you are interested in selling your art at Bambinos, contact Sandra Letson (417-496-1838). 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.
MEMBERS' SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS, AND NEWS
October 2024 Meeting
We had lots of new faces at our October meeting to listen to Mary Hamilton discuss her work. She focused on meaning and intent. Thank you, Mary! (And thank you, Tracy Burton, for these photos.)
Fresh Gallery
Join Fresh Gallery at 401 N. Boonville, Springfield, during First Friday Artwalk, November 1, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. If you're there at 7 p.m., you'll hear their "featured announcement."
"Neverthless, She Persisted"
Studio 55 member Dana Neunschwander shares an opportunity to participate in a juried show, "Nevertheless, She Persisted," which will be in Obelisk Gallery's lower gallery in March of 2025. For more information and entry requirements, please visit the Facebook page here. Entries are due January 10, 2025.
Lucid TLC Arts
On Saturday, November 2, Lucid TLC Arts will have an art exhibition (and birthday celebration) for Studio 55 member Tiffany Collins, who is the featured artist. Lucid TLC Arts recently celebrated two years of business, and it will be open on November 2 from 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with music starting at 6 p.m. It is located at 111 S. Main St., Nixa.
Temple Israel ArtFest
Studio 55 members Barbara Vicente and Kathleen Day are participating in the Temple Israel ArtFest on Sunday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5910 S. Farm Rd 293 in Rogersville.
Barbara Vicente will be selling her handwoven baskets. A photo of Barbara and some of her baskets accompanies this text.
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), the Walnut Street Inn, and the Elliott Robinson CPA firm (September through December, 2024). The schedule for 2025 Studio 55 member exhibitions is being created and will be 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 Sandra Letson, 417-496-1838, to apply or for more information about these two exhibits. Featured artists for both locations are Rick Atwell, Tiffany Collins, Nancy Dornan, LaDonna Greiner, and Jane Troup. Congratulations to the artists who have recently sold art at these locations.
The Mudlounge, 321 E. Walnut St., Springfield. Studio 55 members now exhibiting at the Mudlounge include studio 55 members Meike Aton, Nancy Day, Nancy Brown Dornan, Jenny Green, Ruth Penaherrera-Norton, and Carol Snyder.
Elliott Robinson, CPA Firm, 2305 S. Blackman Road, Suite D, Springfield. Theme: "Art Inspired By Light." September-December 2024.
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" on each side. In September, an email was sent to members about this call for art. Email submissions due by November 9, 2024.
Senior Art Exhibit: March 5, 2025, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
The Holland Building, 205 Park Central East, Springfield. Theme: "Something Springfield." To be rescheduled in June 2025. Watch for a future email about this.
National Avenue Christian Church, July 2025. More information to follow.
Botanical Center, August 2, 2025 to September 27, 2025. More information to follow.
Rick Atwell
Studio 55 member Rick Atwell will be speaking at Drury University in the Olin Library , 900 N. Benton Ave., on Tuesday, November 19, at 2 p.m. He will be discussing “Memorabilia,” 56 years in Show Business. His website is here.
Park Central Library
Studio 55 member Andi Snethern is the featured artist for November at the Park Central Library, 128 Park Central Square, Springfield. The opening reception is a First Friday Art Walk event on November 1, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Nancy Brown Dornan
Studio 55 member Nancy Brown Dornan was a featured artist at Fresh Gallery in October and currently has work at Formed Gallery, Fresh Gallery, DB Design, the MudLounge, Bambinos, and Sky Gallery at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. "Thanks to these businesses that open their walls to local artists."
NOVEMBER 2024
Studio 55 Arts Guild Program
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM
LOCATION: National Avenue Christian Church
1515 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO
Program by Juanita Lee
Join us on November 13 for a presentation by musician and Studio 55 member Juanita Lee.
Juanita will talk about "The Art of Music -- Songwriting." She often performs duets with Kenny Key, and they will be performing during our meeting. Juanita encourages Studio 55 members to bring their art to display during the meeting, and especially to bring art related to music in any way.
Juanita and Kenny will also be performing Duets, Sunday, Nov 3, 2024 at 2 p.m.
at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, in Springfield.