SEPTEMBER 2024
Studio 55 Arts Guild Program
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM
LOCATION: National Avenue Christian Church
1515 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri
Program by Jerry Hatch
Join us on September 11 for a presentation by Jerry Hatch. As many of you know, Jerry taught sculpture and drawing at Missouri State University for over 40 years before retiring in 2015. Jerry and his wife Hing Wah Hatch had an exhibit this summer at Brick City Gallery, "Boomerangs, Butterflies and Then Some." At our meeting, Jerry will talk about his career and will discuss metalpoint (also known as silverpoint, but involving different types of metals -- it is a drawing technique using a metal stylus).
Peggy Dyke
Studio 55 member Peggy Dyke will have eight pieces of art in the Branson Convention Center Art Exhibition. The opening night reception is on September 22, 2024 and it runs through March 2025. Peggy will also be the guest artist at the Liberty Point Recreation Center in Pueblo, Colorado from September 12-15, 2024.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING 2024 EXHIBIT SCHEDULE FROM CHAIRMAN GARY TEBBENKAMP
Contact: garyt1949@gmail.com or 417-234-2868 for more information.
Do you like to PAINT BIG? If you are an artist doing large (3 feet to 4 feet) dimension paintings then you may want to submit entries to the upcoming Studio 55 exhibit at the Springfield Airport’s Sky Gallery. A call for entries to this juried exhibit will be emailed to members in the near future, so be on the lookout for this invitation. The display will run from December 2024 through February 2025.
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, the Botanical Center (ends September 21), The National Avenue Christian Church (ends Friday, Sept 27), and the Elliott Robinson CPA firm (September through December, 2024). Our invitational exhibit at the Fresh Gallery concluded on August 31st. 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, Steve McGuire, Dawna Middleton, Luther Smith, Doug Steere, and Julie Zaslow.
The Holland Building, 205 Park Central East, Springfield. Theme: "Something Springfield." To be rescheduled in 2025. Watch for a future email about this.
The Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Avenue, Springfield. Pick up art Saturday, Sept. 21, 9-10 a.m. This exhibit, “Wonders of Nature," continues through September 21. The following Studio 55 artists are participating: Cindy Bates, Eleanor Berger, Joan Bowen, Tracy Bruton, Kathleen Day, Felicia Ellis, LaDonna Greiner, Chris Haik, Ann Kynion, Jerri Loveland, Janice McCain, Steve McGuire, Debbie McKeever, Emmie Seaman, Luther Smith, Gary Tebbenkamp, Susan Van Doran and Julie Zaslow. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. every day, except that Sundays are from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
National Avenue Christian Church, 1515 S. National Avenue, Springfield. This exhibit runs through September 27, 2024. A great number of Studio 55 artists provided art to fill the church's hallways. A small portion of any sales goes to the church, which provides Studio 55 with space for its monthly meetings at no cost.
Elliott Robinson, CPA Firm, 2305 S. Blackman Road, Suite D, Springfield. Theme: "Art Inspired By Light." September-December 2024. Submission deadline was August 24.
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. More information will follow about this opportunity.
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 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 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.
Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Studio 55 member Kathleen Day shares that from September 26-28, the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild is putting on their bi-annual show at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E*Plex, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield. The show will feature opportunities to view hundreds of quilts, to purchase quilts in a variety of styles and sizes, to see and buy from vendors across the Ozarks, to attend classes, to have your quilt(s) appraised, and more. Tickets are $12 at the door. Go here for complete information.
Sky Gallery
Five Studio 55 members had their art accepted into the Sky Gallery, Springfield-Branson National Airport, for the Springfield Regional Arts Council's latest show, "All That Glitters" (celebrating the glitz and glam of Las Vegas through abstract art). The show runs through November 21. The following Studio 55 members now have art at Sky Gallery: Meike Aton, Nancy Brown Dornan, Teresa Fry, Dawna Middleton, and Doug Steere. Some of their displayed work is included in a slideshow here.
August 2024 Meeting
Lois Gress Neal explained her transition from Raku and ceramic pottery to jewelry, and who didn't learn something at our August meeting? The firing processes, pottery made using horse hair, and noticing in her joint booth at art fairs that her jewelry was selling better than pottery -- these were some of the lessons learned. Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation!
LaDonna Greiner
LaDonna Greiner will be participating in the following upcoming shows: (1) the 29th Annual Mosaics Fine Arts Festival in St. Charles, Missouri, from September 13-15, (2) the Overland Park Fall Festival on September 27-28 in Overland Park, Kansas, and (3) Art in the Park, October 12-13, Sequiota Park, Springfield.
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, Dana Neuenschwander, Andi Snethern, and Ursula Wollenberg.
Mudlounge
In our downtown show at Mudlounge Coffee & Cocktails, 321 E. Walnut, Springfield, we recently placed new art on the walls. The following Studio 55 artists now have art displayed there: Meike Aton, Nancy Day, Steve McGuire, Dawna Middleton, Luther Smith, Doug Steere, and Julie Zaslow.
Lucid TLC Arts LLC, Studio & Gallery
Lucid TLC Arts is now at its new location, 111 S. Main St., Nixa. Check out our classes page on this website for more information about the many classes and workshops there. They often have a "First Saturday" art show. More information is available here.
Barbara Vicente & Emmie Seaman
Studio 55 members Barbara Vicente with her handwoven baskets and Emmie Seaman with her textiles and collage art will be at the First Unitarian Universalist Church craft and bake sale on Saturday, October 12th, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
Space is still available and if artists/crafters would like to sign up for a booth they can contact Barbara Vicente at vicente.barbara@yahoo.com for more information.
The Springfield Botanical Center
The following Studio 55 artists submitted work that is on display at The Springfield Botanical Center's show, "Wonders of Nature," through September 21: Cindy Bates, Eleanor Berger, Joan Bowen, Tracy Bruton, Kathleen Day, Felicia Ellis, LaDonna Greiner, Chris Haik, Ann Kynion, Jerri Loveland, Janice McCain, Steve McGuire, Debbie McKeever, Emmie Seaman, Luther Smith, Gary Tebbenkamp, Susan Van Doran and Julie Zaslow. A slideshow of the exhibit accompanies this text.
National Avenue Christian Church
Several Studio 55 artists submitted artwork to fill the halls of National Avenue Christian Church. The church provides our meeting space at no costs, and this is one way for us to return the favor. When you come to the September meeting, take a tour of our art on display in the halls around the sanctuary. A slideshow of the displayed art accompanies this text.
Sherri Davis
Studio 55 member Sherri Davis will be the featured artist at Hotel Vandivort, 305 E. Walnut St., Springfield, during the October First Friday Artwalk on October 4, 2024.
Springfield Regional Arts Council
Learn more about The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) and register to receive a newsletter about events and exhibits in the area and the advantages of joining. Learn more about SRAC calls for art.
Fresh Gallery
Fresh Gallery, 401 N. Boonville, Springfield, hosted an exhibit of Studio 55 members' art during August. The exhibit, "Hot Days - Cool Art," ran through August and featured art by Studio 55 members Meike Aton, Cindy Bylander, Tracy Bruton, Ken Burstin, Carol Chappell, Darlene Copeland, Felicia Ellis, LaDonna Greiner, Ann Kynion, Janice McCain, Steve McGuire, Dawna Middleton, Ruth Penaherrera-Norton, Doug Steere, Gary Tebbenkamp, Ursula Wollenberg and Julie Zaslow. The displayed art is shared here in a slideshow.
Additionally, Studio 55 member Mindy Tillery was the featured artist at Fresh Gallery in August, and we're sharing here a photo of her at Fresh Gallery on August's First Friday with her amazing Japanese Sumi paper scrolls.
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.
Carol Snyder
Studio 55 member Carol Snyder received First Place for her painting at the "Go Big" competition at Finley River Gallery in Ozark. "I want to thank all of the participants their art is wonderful and I want to thank especially the judge. This is such an honor for me."
Congratulations!
Meike Aton
Studio 55 member Meike Aton will be participating in the Southwest Missouri Art & Craft Guild's "Art in the Park," October 12 & 13 at Sequiota Park in Springfield. Meike is also participating in "State of the Ozarks Fest '24" on September 14 in Hollister.
MEMBERS' SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS, AND NEWS
Roberto Regalado
Studio 55 member Roberto Regalado shared progress photos for his painting that was submitted for the Brewer Science "Pure Enjoyment" show at the Creamery Arts Center. The show takes place starting on First Friday on October 4 and runs to October 24. He states that the painting, "Ralph Hepalo," was based on a photo of Ralph playing his tuba at the Creamery Arts Center. Roberto states that the painting, from stretching the canvas to completion, was finished in a 24-hour period. It is a 50"x50" canvas.
Walnut Street Inn
Studio 55 members Rick Atwell and Jane Troup are Walnut Street Inn’s featured artists at 900 E. Walnut Ave., Springfield.
Mindy Tillery
Studio 55 member Mindy Tillery is the featured artist at Formed Gallery for September. See her and her art on First Friday, September 6, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Formed Gallery, 210 E. Walnut St., Springfield.
Mindy shares: "In my latest series, Nature Imprints & Impressions, I explore the beauty of the natural world which I’m always drawn to for its calming effects on my moods.
Working larger on Japanese Sumi paper scrolls that are 9 feet long, I played with the integration of monotypes into visual film strips that reveal the magic of nature through captivating imprints and impressions, weaving visual stories that resonate with the soul and delve into the beauty of the natural world in a whole new light.
In addition to the six scrolls, the full series consists of new works on panels, as well as original matted monotypes. If you’re in Springfield come see my new series in person."
Mike Carlie and Tracy Bruton
Studio 55 member Mike Carlie will be overseeing volunteers and Studio 55 president Tracy Burton will be one of the judges for an upcoming Two Black Ravens Foundation Fundraiser at Mother's Brewing Company in Springfield at 2 p.m. on November 2. Entry cost is $20.00 and you can have as many as two on a team. Prizes will be awarded in various categories.
The event is to promote art, community, Two Black Ravens Foundation, and to save the lives of veterans by mitigating suicide through the use of art. Studio 55 members are encouraged to enter and participate as individuals or teams of two. The organization is are also looking for volunteers to help. For information about how and where to register or become a volunteer, call Jessie Schwartz, Black Ravens Foundation, at 417-224-0626.
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.