Greetings!
Fall has arrived, and with it the reopening of five of our college galleries: Drury Pool Art Center Gallery, MSU Brick City Gallery, MSU International Center, MSU Student Exhibition Center and OTC Fine Art Gallery at The Gillioz.
Experience a wide range of art and entertainment in 26 Art Walk member venues 6-10 p.m. this Friday, including two shows at The Creamery Arts Center and a late addition by Smart Group & Gallery.
For parents, the Downtown Y offers affordable
child care via Family Art Night. Serving children ages
3 months to 12 years, 6:30-9 p.m., the cost is only $10 per child. Kids enjoy healthy
activities and snacks, story time and a hands-on art project to take home. Call
(417) 862-8962, ext. 149, for information or to preregister.
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Abundant Life presents new works, live music
The Way, a photo compilation by Chris Wood  |
Abundant Life Covenant Church, 157 Park Central Square, once again demonstrates that variety is the spice of life! Abundant Life kicks off the fall season with a variety of new works. Chris Wood features his new series, Where are You?, and
continues his series of natural images in For Everything There
is a Season; Harold Patterson expands his series, Blessed, with new nature photos; Photographer Donna Bieber will feature images of barns from
throughout the country; Annette Wardell presents her newest photography series, Bridges
of Springfield and Greene County:
Spanning our
History; a variety of works by OTC art student
Patricia Frater will be featured in the Emerging Artist section and she will
be on-site to do a live art demonstration; also, enjoy handcrafted jewelry
by Amanda Bears; and George W. Kiefer's historic murals, plus flute &
piano music by Michelle Yarbrough &
Stephanie Hogsett and FREE
refreshments. (417)
864-4971 www.abundantlifecovenantchurch.com Office hours 9-4:30 p.m. M-F; Services 7:30 p.m. W,
10 a.m. Sun
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Todd Reynolds' graphic novel-inspired
Floating Hinges on display at APO After Dark
APO After Dark,
303 Park Central West,
presents
Photographer Todd Reynolds. Todd unveils a new body of work
titled Floating Hinges that explores the realm between being awake and
falling asleep - the point where the pictures he is working on begin speaking
of their secret narrative properties. By letting the images tell a
different story from the awake world, a new tale, and form, emerges. Embracing
the aesthetics of the graphic novel, Todd lets the in-between world of the
photos speak for itself. Todd is currently studying photography at MSU and will
receive his BFA in December. APO After Dark
is the evening/weekend drop-in center for AIDS Project of the Ozarks, offering
confidential HIV/syphilis testing, safer sex supplies and risk-reduction
counseling free to the general public. (417)
832-0462 www.aidsprojectoftheozarks.org or follow us on Facebook. Open 7 p.m.-midnight
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Canvas presents Muralist Tarah Wilson, Photographer Mike Williams, plus kids' art activities
Canvas, 315 South Avenue,
proudly welcomes Muralist Tarah Wilson and
Photographer
Mike Williams as our featured artists, celebrating our September theme
of Together.
Kids are welcome to explore their artistic side at the make-and-take corner! Canvas
is a venue designed to connect people relationally through the creative arts
and to see the city transformed. We do this through Performances and
Visual Art, Dance, Music and Writing. (417)-869-4138 Open on First Fridays and
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Enjoy The Art of Neanie Squires plus
hooked rug art by The Center City Hookers
 The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, home of the Springfield Regional Arts Council, presents two shows: The Art of Neanie Squires and hooked rug art by The Center City Hookers.
Neanie
began private art lessons at age 8 and pursued that interest to a Fine Arts
degree from DruryCollege. Her work was chosen for Watercolor USA 1976 and
1977, and has also received Special Mention during the School of the Ozarks'
Regional Show. As a Junior League member, Squires took on special projects for
the arts, collaborating with the Springfield Art
Museum on
the Muse Art Rental Gallery. She operated one of the first downtown art
galleries, Park Central Gallery on South Street, with five other local artists.
 The Center City Hookers features the hooked-rug art of Sheri DeMate, Dulcy Stewart and Tammy Burks. Their works are beautiful, engaging the viewer through color, texture and tactility. (417) 862-ARTS (2787)
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DB Design presents Oils by Karolyn Farrell
 DB Design Salon & Art Gallery, 326 S. Campbell, continues its show by Featured Artist Karolyn Farrell showing her award-winning oil paintings. DB Design also continues its show by Photographer Jim Mayfield, while its ongoing display of pottery features Julia Schaefer, John Ehlers, Katrina Stevens, George Milne and Duane Bone. (417) 864-4343
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Drury gallery returns for fall with
Uncommon Threads: Threads of Memory
Drury Pool Art Center Gallery, 940 N. Clay St., presents Uncommon Threads: Threads of Memory.
Uncommon Threads is a group of 16 fiber artists bound together by talent,
friendship and love for their art. "We are inspired by the feel of the
cloth, the pattern and texture of fiber, and the depth it conveys to both the
makers and the viewers of our art." The centerpiece of the Pool Gallery
showing is "Good Grief," an unusual funeral or coffin quilt.
The quilt is a compilation of panels by individual artists which comes together
as a comprehensive whole. The goal in creating this quilt was to express
our affection and support for each of the Uncommon Threads members at the end
of their lives as well as during their more productive years. Don't miss the
Artist Talk by members of Uncommon Threads, 6-7
p.m., during the opening reception, 6-9
p.m. during First Friday Art Walk. (417)
873-7263 www.drury.edu/pacgallery
Open 8
a.m.-5 p.m. M, T,
W, F; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Th
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 Evangel Bellwether presents its
Fall 2010 All Student Show
The Evangel University Bellwether Gallery, 600 W. College, Ste.
116, will present its Fall 2010 All Student Show
featuring works by a variety of Evangel students plus live music. (417) 865-2815, ext. 7258 Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. W-Sat
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Experience the Place du Tertre Farmers Gastropub
 Farmers Gastropub, 431
S. Jefferson, Ste. 160 (entrance on Pershing next to The Moxie), once again converts its
bistro space into a replica of the Place du Tertre at
Montmartre, Paris, once home to such artists as Picasso, on First Fridays with artists working live at their easels
accompanied by French music and food. (417) 864-6994
www.farmersgastropub.com The Gastropub is open 9:30-11 p.m. M-W and
9:30 a.m.-midnight Th-Sat, with Bistro Dining 6-9:30 p.m. Th-Sat
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Fitzwilly's brings Tuscany to downtown Springfield
 Fitzwilly's Gifts & Antiques, 308 South Ave., features the award-winning artistry of Charli
Stout this month, showing the wide range of talent and interest Charli
brings to her art. From reflections of the Tuscany Hills, to the beauty of a
water fall and the grace of a prairie hawk, the talent of the artist is
paramount in her work. (417) 866-3696 Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat; First Friday hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Fresh Gallery presents
Featured Artists Carl Huser and Lori Radford
Fresh, located at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut, presents Featured Artists Carl
Huser and Lori Radford in September.  Carl, a PhD in biology who taught on the
university level for 40 years, has worked in wood for most of his life, getting
into wood-turning seriously in the last decade. "Wood," he explains, offers "a
warm, organic greeting to the viewer." In woodturning, each piece of wood
has its own distinct characteristics. "The challenge for the turner is to find
the artistry within and present it for others to experience tactilely as well
as visually," he says. Lori is a
photographer who is working on a Master's in Art at Drury University and a Master's in Counseling at MSU. "The past few
years I have been combining my images with other media using the transfer
process and acrylic or pastels," she says. "I enjoy trying to carve out new
 avenues to explore with my photographic images, and it helps to keep my work
fresh!" A juried member of "Missouri's Best" since 2005, Lori is also a member of the
Springfield Regional Arts Council. Fresh is a collective gallery of fine
art and craft featuring 22 juried regional artists. (417) 862-9300 www.springfieldarts.org/fresh Open
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The Gillioz delves into the historic legacy of
Heers on the Square
The Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park  Central East,
presents Pieces of the Past from Springfield's own Heer's
Department Store. Once THE place to be downtown, many local residents
remember shopping, dining or visiting Santa Claus at Heer's, which was also
known for its elaborate shop windows and fashion shows. See photos,
advertisements and an assortment of memorabilia from the department store's
past. (417) 863-7843 www.gillioz.org |
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Jared Gillett's For Kids brings childhood to life
at Good Girl Art Gallery
Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, presents  Artist
Jared Gillett in September with a show titled For Kids. Jared's 30 8x10
oil paintings morph into a neighborhood of unassuming head shots of kids being
kids. These portraits are painterly, bright and energetic, and they feel
unposed and natural. Accompanying the "Kids," making up one large
piece, will be other oil paintings relating to children, such as toys, cupcakes
and Silver Dollar City. Jared holds an MFA
from SVA in New
York, and has recently
moved to Springfield from Utah. He enjoys doing commissioned portraits. For information about commissions, visit GoodGirlArtGallery online. (417) 865-7055 www.goodgirlartgallery.com Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Aerial Views: New Work by Dale Augustson
at Hawthorn Galleries
Aerial View by Dale Augustson  | Hawthorn Galleries Inc., 214 E. Walnut St., welcomes autumn with Aerial Views: New Work by Dale
Augustson. A prolific artist in the Springfield area, Augustson has been painting for more than forty
years. Featuring new paintings that emulate the earth's natural landscapes from
afar, as well as showcasing a range of Augustson's earlier works, Aerial Views allows us to see our own
environment from a different perspective while simultaneously allowing us a
broader view of Augustson's extensive Looking Glass Orange by Dale Augustson  | artistic career. Meet the artist and enjoy live music by harpist Darice
Augustson at the opening reception, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the Sept. 3 Art Walk. (417) 866-6688 www.hawthorngalleries.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 1-5 p.m.
Sat
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MSU International Center presents
Paintings by Batjin Boldbaatar
MSU International Center, 301 S. Jefferson, presents Paintings
by Batjin Boldbaatar, an international student from Mongolia.
Batjin graduated from the Mongolian Fine Art Institute before coming to
Springfield. His many paintings will be on display in the lobby of the International
Center. (417) 836-6618 http://international.missouristate.edu
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MSU Student Exhibition Center hosts the
Art & Design Department's Foundations Exhibit
MSU Student Exhibition Center, 838 E. Walnut St., presents the Art and Design Department's
Foundations Exhibit. Enjoy the artists' reception 6-10 p.m. Sept. 3 during First Friday Art Walk. The
art featured in this exhibit is from courses required to gain acceptance into a
degree program of the Art and Design Department. Work displayed will be
from the previous semester's projects in the following courses: Art 100: Two-Dimensional
Design; Art 101: Three-Dimensional Design; Art 115: Drawing I; and Art 215:
Drawing II. The exhibit continues through Sept. 18. (417) 836-6999 www.sec.missouristate.edu Open 1-5 p.m. T-Sat, closed major holidays and
University holidays.
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Obelisk Home welcomes Artist Joan Smith
Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building, 214 W. Phelps, presents Artist Joan Smith. "My art is a
combination of my personal history and influences," Joan says. While Carl Jung
and the other major theorists of psychology have tried to explain the dynamic
of the conscious and the unconscious, Joan feels art itself develops from the
need to understand this dynamic. "As an artist, I love light, color and motion,
leaving me caught in the moment and movement of our time," Joan says. "We
journey in art, and it is alive." (417) 616-6488 www.obeliskhome.com
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Visit one80one for a smorgasbord of art, plus celebrate the Web site launch of Katie's Voice
One80One, 318 W. Walnut, invites visitors to enjoy Art by Delores Albers, Joan Smith,
John Coleman, Shon Rainey, Katie O'Neal, Lori Radford, Becca Doss and David
Coleman. Join One80One in celebrating the launch of the Web site for Katie's
Voice, http://www.katiesvoice.org,
with snacks, beverages and music during the September Art Walk! (417) 865-0181
www.one80one.com Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F
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Experience Art as Therapy: Therapy as Art
at OTC Fine Art Gallery
OTC Fine Art Gallery, 325 Park Central East, Third Floor, presents Art
as Therapy: Therapy as Art by Cassie Dennis-Elson and Rachel Nelson. Cassie,
a Springfield native, and Rachel,
from Kansas City, are both trained
counselors who use art as a tool to communicate with clients about feelings and
emotions. They have explored their own artistic styles by incorporating various
mediums into art therapy interventions. Rachel and Cassie began a journey to
find themselves while learning to help  others communicate and feel through the
use of art. Cassie "up-cycles" most of her artwork by using objects that
already exist and have served some precious meaning in her life. Rachel's art
reflects her quest for inner strength and wisdom. Through the act of repetition
and use of media such as encaustic, Rachel achieves a sense of calmness,
stability and balance. (417)
447-8873 Open 9
a.m.-6 p.m. M-Th; 9 a.m.-3
p.m. F; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on First
Fridays
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The Library presents Santiago Jim Delgadillo
 Park Central Branch Library,128 Park Central Square,
presents OTC professor and Arizona native Santiago Jim Delgadillo for
September's First Friday Art Walk. His work is postmodern mixed-media sculpture
that mixes Catholic and pop culture imagery. He also does shadow boxes and 2D
work in pastel, charcoal and watercolor. Make Park Central Branch Library your
stop for downtown information - our staff will be happy to guide you to
galleries, parking, shopping and (of course) all things library. (417) 831-1342
http://parkcentrallibrary.blogspot.com
Open 8:30
a.m.-9 p.m. M-Th; 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sat
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Fall Into La Mode fashion show, Artist Shawn-Weston McLaughlin take spotlight at Randy Bacon Studio
Leap, by Shawn-Weston McLaughlin  | Randy Bacon Photography and Figment Art Gallery in the
Monarch Art Factory, 600 W. College St., will host a fashion show on
a closed Main Street during the Sept. 3 First Friday Art Walk. The Bacon
Gallery presents The Second Annual Fall Into La
Mode street fashion show and will highlight MSU independent
designers, former MSU graduates, local boutiques and major area retailers.
Combining art with fashion, Artist/Designer Shawn-Weston McLaughlin
will contribute to the show with painted accessories. His paintings inside the
gallery will be a reflection on fashion and design. The reception/fashion show
is free and open to the public, 6 - 11 p.m. Live music, refreshments and indoor/outdoor
seating will be available for the fashion show - doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8. Modelquins, raffle winners and independent designer
awards will complete the night of fashion. (417) 868-8179 www.randybacon.com www.gallerysounds.net Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat
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Red Door Studios introduces Springfield
to classy boudoir photography
Red Door Studios, 313 Park Central East, Ste. 201. Crystal Renee Photography and VM Photo Design
have teamed up to bring  you Springfield's premier boudoir photography studio, Behind
the Red Door. Behind the Red Door is a new intimate-portrait photo
gallery located in downtown Springfield. Under the experienced eyes of Crystal Renee and Jack
Van Matre, your boudoir photo shoot will be comfortable, classy and beautiful.
Behind the Red Door believes that every woman is a goddess and deserves a
chance to have that beauty preserved artistically and shared with those who
love them most. The boudoir photo session features slenderizing posing
and flatters your best features. The result is images that are both sassy and
sexy, balancing classiness and elegance in a way that clients have come to
expect from Jack and Crystal's combined years of expertise. Check out their web
sites: www.CrystalReneePhotography.com, www.VMPhotoDesign.com and
www.BehindTheRedDoorPhotography.com (417) 818-2665 or (417) 300-9892 Open by
appointment only.
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Smart Group & Gallery features two new shows
 Smart Group and Gallery, 405 W. Walnut, introduces two new shows in
September. The Art of Marketing shows the transformation of the SRO
(formerly Springfield Regional Opera) to the new Lyric Theatre Company. The
exhibit uses a large wall display to demonstrate how the art of
design, photography, videography, writing and re-positioning can be used to
help arts organizations evolve in a challenging environment. Photography
of R. Brannon Estis shows the talent of Brannon Estis
in a display of portraiture, still life, color, black-and-white and color-enhanced images. Also, the food and drink of Big Mike's Crab Shack and Pizza
will return in September by popular demand. (417) 425-7596 www.smartgroupandgallery.com
Open 10 am to 6 pm M-F; 11-8 Sat
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Springfield Hot Glass  celebrates its annual Pumpkin Party in September
Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., presents its annual Pumpkin Party. Watch as
the artists craft Springfield Hot Glass's popular blown-glass pumpkins - a
seasonal favorite -- and introduce their NEW
line of giant pumpkins. A working hot glass studio/gallery with facilities for
furnace, torch and kiln work, Springfield Hot Glass offers live demonstrations on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and First Fridays.(417)
868-8181 www.springfieldhotglass.com
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat
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