Greater St. Louis Art Association

Hey all...Mark your calendars! We are having a new "Featured Artist" event on Saturday, May 1st, from 1:00pm- 5:00pm. We will be featuring Garry McMichael and D...iane Tessman. Garry will be showcasing all his great paintings from the Ozark region, and Diane will be exhibiting her wonderful handcrafted fabric works which include hats, scarves, purses, and of course fashionable face masks! Please come out to support these great artists! We will be serving refreshments and horderves. I will be posting more of their work over the next couple weeks! Thanks and hope to see you there ! Rick Bayers www.tanglefootart.com See more

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Last week Diane Tessman and I were awarded the People's Choice awards at the the Greater St Louis Art Associations monthly meeting. At the monthly meetings the GSLAA now has a friendly critique of artists artwork. Anyone that is a member can bring in one artwork and have it critiqued by members in attendance. The members also vote for their favorite artworks and the art with the most votes receives the People's Choice award. Diane Tessman won the 3D award with her handmade hat and Garry McMichael won the 2D award for his painting of Elephant Rocks State Park titled "Winter's Chill". Come to the next GSLAA meeting on September 26th and be part of the critique.

Second Annual Spring Studio Clean Out and Swap Meet April 25th - 6:30 PM to 9:00PM Concordia Lutheran Church Cafeteria 505 South Kirkwood Road... Kirkwood road 63122 GSLAA member artists will be cleaning out their studios, workshops and galleries of unwanted art supplies and equipment for our annual buy, sell, or trade art event. Join us for great bargains on art supplies and equipment. IT'S FREE! NO FEES FOR OUR MEMBERS, AND FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC. 3D Art Supplies and Equipment: woodworking tools, photo equipment, film cameras, jewelry tools and supplies, fabric, yarn, sculpture clay, jewelry stands, display stands, art fair tent & display accessories, lighting equipment Instead of our regular GSLAA monthly meeting for April the GSLAA Members will bring used and unused art supplies and equipment that they no longer use to swap, sell, trade or give away. If you are looking for art supplies join us.

As President of the Greater St. Louis Art Association, and on behalf of the Board, it is with great sadness that I report the passing of Vic Barr. Friday evening we lost one of our most dedicated, supportive and active GSLAA members. Vic was a driving force in our organization and a friend to all. Vic was our current Treasurer, Board Member and Art Fair Committee Co-Chair. There aren't enough words to express our grief at this time. Less than 24 hours prior to his passing we... had a Board Meeting and Vic was in attendance sharing his input; he seemed to be himself. One never knows when our time will end. Lead by example, be kind to each other and most of all contribute to the betterment of others just like Vic always did. Vic, you are loved by many and you will always live on in our memories and hearts.Thank you for letting us share time with you. Sincerely, Ken McDade President, GSLAA

The Artist’s community has lost a good friend today. Vic Barr passed away sometime late Friday. As a leader of the Greater St Louis Art Association, one of the... organizers of the Queeny Art Fair and an extremely talented woodworker he will be sorely missed. Little information about his funeral is available now, but we’ll update you in the near future. We have lost a great friend. God Speed Vic.