ArtSmart 2009
MEET ME IN ST LOUIS
Where Art and Rivers Flow
ArtSmart 2009 March 13-15, 2009 at the Frontenac Hilton
Registration deadline February 17th, 2009
In this time of Hope and Change, one thing that’s still with us from
2008 is uncertainty. How can artists cope with the economy? We’ll
never claim to have all of the answers, but we promise you’ll find
ways to cope at ArtSmart 2009:
Need inspiration? Friday Night Frolics is always a hit. Dabble in
new mediums, play in other people’s sandboxes, have fun while
networking with your new buddies. Speaking of new buddies, the
Artisan Showcase is always a great place to see how much display can
be packed into a small area.
Need ideas? Noted artist Billyo will share with all of us what has
worked so well for him in his career. Live the Artist’s Life with
author Paul Dorrell. The ArtSmart Resource Table has oodles of
brochures and catalogs for the taking from companies that you’ve
never heard of before.
Need professional help? No, not THAT kind of professional help….get
the view from the inside about product development from Nancy
Atcher, have jury photos taken of your artwork by Don Casper, and
get tips on what distinguishes good jury images from GREAT jury
images in our Jury Image Review.
Anchors Aweigh! It’s Rockin’ on the River!
ArtSmart Registration deadline February 17th, 2009
See your conference brochure for complete information. It is also
available online at:
http://bestofmissourihands.com/images/artsmart2009_registration.pdf
Frontenac Hilton
1335 South Lindbergh
St. Louis, MO
(314) 993–1100 or (800) 325–7800
Special conference rate is $79 per room plus tax and fees. Deadline
for this rate is February 27.
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Artsmart 2009 table decorations
Hi Everyone,
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season!! Now that we
are past the festivities of December it is time to look
forward to an exciting spring. Just around the corner is
Artsmart 2009, The Best of Missouri Hands conference. Each
year the conference committee works very hard to bring you
an informative and fun filled event, and this year is no
exception. To achieve this goal, however, we need YOUR
help!!
Every year we rely on our imaginative and gifted members to
decorate the tables for our Saturday night banquet. This
year we need 20 table decorations donated. We are not
looking for an exquisite piece of art work, but rather a
fun, quirky and inexpensive item that reflects our theme of
“Where Art and Rivers Flow”. You don’t need to work with
your usual medium. “Step out of the Box” and have some fun
with it. After the banquet each decoration will become part
of our silent auction.
So get those creative juices flowing and help make this
year’s conference to be “The Best Ever”. Please send me an
email (gail@strandedglass.com) or give me a call
(636-978-1790) when you decide to take up the challenge.
Thanks,
Gail Crozier
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Play with Glass!
ArtSmart 2009 Pre-Conference Workshop at Third Degree Glass Factory
This year, for the first time, we are extending the conference for
those who wish to get started on ArtSmart fun a day early. For $30,
we have set up a Fused Glass Workshop, to be held in the early
evening on March 12th, the Thursday before the Conference.
Participation in this workshop is entirely optional and is separate
from your ArtSmart registration.
Hi Don:
Thank you for making Third Degree part of your BOMH festivities for
the March conference. In planning the 2-hour activity for your
group, we wanted to provide an interesting glass experience while
tapping into your members’ artistic talents. Here’s the workshop we
propose:
Making A Fused Glass Panel, 2 hours, $30
This workshop covers the most popular form of kilnworking – the
fused panel. Using colorful shapes of glass and more, BOMH members
will create patterns and designs on panels of glass (approx. 4″ x
6″). The glass panels will be fused in our kiln. Members will
learn basic kiln forming techniques and glass cutting skills.
Depending on individual schedules and time permitted we’ll add
dimension to the panels by slumping them into a curved shape.
To register for this fun workshop, send your check for $30 (made out
to Don Crozier) to:
Don Crozier
1503 Belleau Lk Dr
Ofallon, MO 63366
Please email me at doncrozier@gmail.com when you send in your check
and be sure to include your contact information. I will email you a
receipt when I receive your check.
If you have any questions, send me an email or call me at 636-978-1790
Thanks to Anne Murphy and everyone at 3rd Degree Glass Factory for
making this workshop a reality!
http://www.stlglass.com/
St Louis is very fortunate to have the Third Degree Glass Factory.
Founders Jim McKelvey and Doug Auer established Third Degree Glass
Factory in 2002 and are what I consider ‘urban pioneers’, taking
neighborhoods in decline and reversing course. Doing much of the
work themselves with assistance from aspiring glass artists, they
turned a dilapidated 1930s service station into a state-of-the-art
glass facility with over 8,000 sq. ft. of usable space. By
renovating the building and providing classes and events during day
and evening hours, Third Degree has become the anchor of the
neighborhood.
