Open Air Art Show, July 17th

The Arts Council of Barton County will host a Free Open Air Art Show, featuring the work of a variety of local fine and folk artists, photographers, sculptors, handcrafted jewelry makers and more, to be held in conjunction with the 2010 Missouri State Chili Cook-off in Lamar, Missouri. This event will benefit the Rebuilding Fund for St Mary's Catholic Church, which was tragically destroyed by fire in 2009.

When: Saturday, July 17th, 2010, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Where: Under the Moore Pavilion, 103 East 10th St., Lamar Missouri. The Moore Pavilion is one block east of the historic Lamar town square.

How Much?: This event is FREE, but donations to the St. Mary's Catholic Church Rebuilding Fund will be gratefully accepted.

Contact: For more info about the Art Show, call Chris @ 417-681-0199. For info on the Missouri State Chili Cook-off, call Dixie @ 417-682-5432. For more info on the St. Mary's Catholic Church Rebuilding Fund, go here.

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CONFIRMED ARTISTS, SO FAR...

(Many More to Come - check back frequently!!!)
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Carolyn Dunsing, of Peaceacre

Chandler Curtis

Pam Allen

Jessica Edwards, of Jessica Edwards Photography

Joyce Cody

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ATTENTION ARTISTS/PHOTOGRPAHERS!

Would you like to particpate in The Arts Council of Barton County Free Open Air Art Show? Call Chris @ 417-681-0199 ASAP. Time is short, and slots are filling up fast! Thanks!

Peaceacre Meets the Arts Council

When I moved Peaceacre, the business, into the Arts Council building on the Square, I moved my personal art studio as well. Can you believe this all used to all be crammed into my tiny little dining room at home! Art is important, You have to find space for it, in a room somewhere, and in your life, in your day. Your art can be painting, photography, dance, poetry - anything. Just never let it go. Pursue it. Make it happen. Art is not a country club activity - it's the grass roots, real life work of people like you and me, laboring in the trenches of the imagination to create something from the heart and mind and muse. No art school required, at least in my book.
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That little tirade out of the way... Let me tell you about our involvement in the Arts Council of Barton County. I'm an artist, my husband is a poet and a writer, my kids are artists, my friends are mostly artists, too. You are, too, if you're looking at this website, I'll wager. Art matters. So we joined the Arts Council to see if we could make a difference and bring art to life in Barton County. We've got some exciting ideas for classes, events and groups this winter, so watch this space for "coming soon" announcements.
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A few things we have planned include:
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• I'll be teaching a kid's class on making Christmas ornaments from natural materials. The class should roll out in early December.
  

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• In January, Gayla Miller will be teaching a photography class for the 12 to 17 year old crowd.
  

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• In February, watch for "How to Tell a Story," presented by my husband the poet, a class aimed at the teen/young adult crowd.

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Plus lots more, to be developed. If you have any ideas, or if you would be interested in teaching a FREE arts class, email me at Peaceacre@Ymail.com. This is a volunteer organization and effort, and nobody is getting paid... We just want to bring the arts to everyone... period! Come on everybody, it winter - there's no excuse! Let's get together, have some fun, and inspire each other a little!