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Showing posts with label art. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

BPW Design Contest

Call for artists

PURPOSE
Benton Park West Neighborhood Association (BPWNA) is requesting t-shirt design submissions to use as a fundraiser for the neighborhood association.  The winning design submission will be produced on t-shirts and sold at neighborhood meetings, events, and online.  Proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will enable BPWNA to fulfill its mission and enhance our community.

ARTWORK
Parameters 
  • Artwork should include “Benton Park West” text 
  • Artwork should capture the energy, diversity, and excitement of Benton Park West
  • Artwork may include, but not limited to Benton Park West architecture, people, culture, landmarks, institutions, etc.
  • Creativity and originality are required
  • Artwork should be appropriate for all ages: children through senior citizens
  • Artwork may be photos, painting (all mediums), collage, pen & ink, graphic design, computer generated
  • Color or Black & White; if color, please limit to 4 color.  
  • 2 dimensional and sizeable up to 16in x 20 in

Submitted artwork must be reproducible. Selected artwork may be used in the following methods:
• T-shirts
• Promotional postcards
• Promotional posters
• Print media ads 
• Other uses as determined by BPWNA

Please note: By entering this contest, the artist (if selected) agrees to provide a release waiver authorizing Benton Park West Neighborhood Association to reproduce the submitted image for the above usages. The printer may adjust the image for reproduction.  No prize money is awarded, but the artist will receive recognition on the BPWNA website, social media sites, The Porch newsletter, press releases, and any media interviews related to the design contest.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
This request is open to all artists located within 100 miles of St. Louis.  All ages and skill levels are encouraged to submit their work.  BPWNA is not required to make recommendations or selections from the submissions if, in its opinion, qualifications are not appropriate.

DEADLINE
Must be received/postmarked by 5PM, Monday, July 2, 2012.  All entries will be displayed at the Benton Park West neighborhood meeting on Thursday, July 19 at 7PM.  Attendees of that meeting will vote for their top choices.  Finalists will be notified by Monday, July 30, 2012.  Finalists may be asked to show their original work to the August neighborhood meeting, Thursday, August 16. The designer of the winning artwork will be notified by phone/email by Friday, August 24, 2012. The voting schedule is subject to change and all contestants would be notified in advance of any scheduled changes.

SUBMISSIONS
DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL ARTWORK.  Your submissions will not be returned. After reviewing submissions, we will keep your application on file for future considerations.
 
All submissions should include the following information: 
• Name
• Address
• Contact phone number(s) 
• Titles & Descriptions of artwork images submitted
• Website information if applicable

Email Submissions: 
Please submit up to 6 artworks/images in JPEG format (no larger than 500KB each) as attachments to secretary(at)bentonparkwest(dot)org.

Please Note: If you have a website, instead of sending attachments, you may simply send us the URL of the images you wish to submit and the link to your site.

Postal Mail Submissions: 
Please submit up to 6 artworks/images/photos (sizes 3x5 to 8x10) to:

Benton Park West Neighborhood Association
Attn: T-Shirt Design
P.O. Box 18671
St. Louis, MO  63118
           
For confirmation of receipt of submission, enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Postcard with your submission.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Scott McIntosh by calling (314)719-6507 or emailing secretary(at)bentonparkwest(dot)org.
Please be sure to visit our site, www.bentonparkwest.org.

Thank you for your submission!

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Cherokee Street Saturday Night (Saturday, April 14, that is)

Saturday, April 14, 2012, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Art. Shop. Eat. Drink. Dance. Create. Party.

As part of Rustbelt to Artist Belt : At the Crossroads, Arts-Based Community Development Convening at the Chase Hotel April 12-14, 2012, we introduce Cherokee Street Saturday Night.

This event will feature all that we love about ART in COMMUNITIES. Extended business hours, live music, street performances, art installations, participant art, improv, food trucks, restaurants, drinks, people, culture.

Get out in the street and pARTicipate!

More info: www.rustbelttoartistbelt.com

Thursday, November 17, 2011

2012 Preview Party at Aisle 1 Gallery, Friday, November 18

2012 preview party
featuring original work, prints, & apparel by
Aisle 1 Gallery’s 2012 exhibition artists:
Ruben Aguirre, Jason Spencer & Bryan Walsh

Friday Nov 18, 2012
7 - 11 pm Opening Reception
Special guest DJ Chilly C
Saturday Nov 19, 2012
12-4 pm Post show viewing

Ruben Aguirre, July 13, 2012
www.theshiftchange.com

Jason Spencer, Oct 5, 2012
www.iamkillernapkins.com

Bryan Walsh, Aug 24, 2012
www.iambwalsh.com

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

The Clean Up at Aisle 1 Gallery

Time
Saturday, December 10 at 7:00pm - December 11 at 12:00am

Location
Aisle 1 Gallery
2627 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO



More Info
THE CLEAN UP
Presented by Aisle 1 Gallery x SLAP (St. Louis Arts Project) x The Screwed Arts Collective

Ruben Aguirre, Christopher Burch, Daniel Burnett, Jenn Carter, Stan Chisholm, Daniel Gaeng, Daniel Jefferson, Ben Pierce, Joey Potts, REVISE CMW, Chris Sabatino, Jason Spencer, Danielle Spradley, Joy Tiyasirichokchai, Justin Tolentino, Amy VanDonsel, Bryan Walsh, Peat Wollaeger.

... ICONOCLASH (opening night only)
St. Louis Arts Project's new series that pairs together artists to create an interactive installation or project for a very limited viewing. The new series will debut with artists Damon Davis (Civil Ape) & Skip Jones (Made Monarchs) who have made an interactive sound display that creates music based off participants’ specific actions and brain activity.

SLAP Artist Pop-Up Shop
The Artist Store will make its debut with featured vendors WORK/PLAY, Civil Ape, Made Monarchs, Emily Hemeyer and The Luminary Center for the Arts. There will be clothes, music, posters and more for sale.

Live music by:
DJ Mahf, 18andCounting, DJ Bace Monk, So Many Dynamos (DJ Set),
US English and Scripts N Screwz

The opening event will be Saturday, December 10 from 7:00 PM - Midnight. Aisle 1 Gallery is free while there is a $5 suggested donation to attend events at The Bomb Door.

The Clean Up Exhibition at Aisle 1 Gallery continues through Friday, December 23, 2011. Aisle 1 Gallery is located at 2627 Cherokee Street.

http://aisle1gallery.com/
http://www.stlartproject.org/
http://www.screwedarts.com/

Saturday, October 1, 2011

2012 Preview Party TONIGHT at Aisle 1 Gallery

Time
Saturday, October 1 · 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location
Aisle 1 Gallery
2627 Cherokee Sreet
Saint Louis, MO



More Info
2012 preview Party
featuring original work, prints, & apparel by
Aisle 1 Gallery’s 2012 exhibition artists:
Ruben Aguirre, Jason Spencer & Bryan Walsh

Friday Nov 18, 2012
7 - 11 pm Opening Reception
Special guest DJ Chilly C
Saturday Nov 19, 2012
12-4 pm Post show viewing

Ruben Aguirre, July 13, 2012
www.theshiftchange.com

Jason Spencer, Oct 5, 2012
www.iamkillernapkins.com

Bryan Walsh, Aug 24, 2012
www.iambwalsh.com

Monday, May 2, 2011

Character Analysis: works by Joey Potts at Aisle 1 Gallery

Time
Friday, May 6 at 7:00pm - June 4 at 4:00pm

Location
Aisle 1 Gallery
2627 Cherokee St.
Saint Louis, MO




More Info
CHARACTER ANALYSIS WORKS BY JOEY POTTS
WWW.JOEYPOTTS.COM

Joey Potts studied illustration and painting at the Maryland Institute, College of Art. His artworks consist of clean, bold ink drawings, colorful acrylic paintings, sporadic assemblages, animations, graphic prints and collage for apparel, posters, album covers, music videos, and limited edition prints. Potts’ influences include classic cartoons and animation, skateboarding..., Renaissance Art, toys, religious iconography, Abstract Art, science fiction, movies, Psychedelic Art, music, and nature. He currently lives and works out of the basement of a tiny coach in Chicago.

AISLE 1 GALLERY
2627 Cherokee Street
St. Louis MO 63118
www.aisle1gallery.com
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Friday May 6, 2011
Opening Reception
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Special guest DJ Bace Monk
Food provided by Jilly’s & Labeebee’s
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Saturday June 4
Closing Reception
7:00 - 11:00 pm
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View the exhibition during gallery hours or by appointment.
Saturdays Noon - 4:00 pm

Friday, April 29, 2011

M.S.I.F. ART AUCTION APRIL 30th 2011 at Fort Gondo

Time
Saturday, April 30 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Location




More Info
Michael Stasny Inside Fortgondo:

A "pay-what-you-want" silent art auction featuring new work by Michael Stasny. Pieces will be on display for bidders and otherwise from April 30th - May 29th. There will be an official opening April 30th and a gallery walk through May 12th in affiliation with the Chautauqua Cherokee St Crawl.

Bids will be accepted throughout the show (April 30th-May 29th) and work will be awarded at the end of May.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

“Perspectives” — PHD Gallery’s 1st Annual Artist Showcase

Time
Saturday, May 7 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location
PHD GALLERY
2300 Cherokee Street
St. Louis, MO 63118



More Info
“Perspectives”
PHD Gallery’s 1st Annual Artist Showcase!

Featuring Abstract Acrylic Paintings by Deanna Chafin,
Oil Paintings of Faces by Dennis DeToye, and Fantasy Ceramics by Ruth Reese.
...
May 7 through June 11, 2011.
Opening Reception is Saturday, May 7, 2011, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

“Perspectives,” PHD Gallery’s first annual artist showcase, highlights the work of three artists with a unique point of view. Functioning as three solo shows in one, “Perspectives” affords artists an opportunity to exhibit a singular body of work representative of their current career arc. Three artists will be designated annually.

The three artists chosen for this year’s “Perspectives” are: Deanna Chafin, Dennis DeToye, and Ruth Reese. “Perspectives” is on view May 7 through June 11, 2011 with an opening reception on Saturday, May 7 from 7 to 10PM.

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About the Artists
Deanna Chafin: As a long-time admirer of abstract expressionist painters such as Jackson Pollock, Arshile Gorky, and Mark Rothko she developed her own style and creates vivid, large-scale works which utilize heavy bodied paints and a vibrant palette.
The artist, a St. Louis native, holds a B.A. from Webster University and currently lives in Webster Groves with her husband and young son. After spending fourteen years as an educator working with children and families with special needs, Deanna now devotes her time to the studio creating new pieces.

Dennis DeToye: Using oil on canvas, DeToye paints giant faces, some as tall as feet! He chooses ordinary subjects whose faces he finds interesting: “Mostly, I look for a face that I like for reasons that I can’t exactly explain. I like glasses because of the reflections and shadows on the face. I like people of color because of the rich skin tones. I like older people because of the lines and folds. I prefer not to paint celebrities or beautiful people and I almost never pick a subject based on his or her personality or because I know the person.” ~ Dennis DeToye
DeToye received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western Illinois University, and completed his Masters Degree at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He worked as an editorial cartoonist and a teacher and was Chair of the Department of Fine Arts at Edwardsville High School when he retired.

Ruth Reese: Working primarily with red earthenware, Ruth’s work is an expression of the richness of the medium. Her pieces are layered with drawings and reliefs giving them a dreamy and wistful atmosphere. Whether creating functional pots or sculptural works, she combines engobes, majolicas, slips and decals into narratives that float across the surface. Her work can be described as ceramic forms with graphic illustrations, which seek to be both challenging and beautiful. Within the ceramics community she has exhibited locally and nationally.
Ruth Reese holds an MFA in Sculpture (2002) from Washington University and a BA (1997) from Loyola University. She has taught at Maryville University, St. Louis Community College, St. Charles Community College, Jefferson College, Lewis & Clark College and East Central College.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

City Affair February: Graffiti, Art or Vandalism?

Time
Thursday, February 3 · 7:30pm - 9:00pm

LocationFort Gondo
3151 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO




More Info
Graffiti is as old as civilization itself, with examples found thousands of years ago in the pyramids of ancient Egypt and the Roman city of Pompeii. In contemporary America, any resident or visitor to a city--or even small towns--will see graffiti covering overpasses, abandoned structures and the sides of buildings.

On February 3, City Affair will host a panel discussion that asks the following questions:

Is graffiti a valid form of artistic or political expression?

Does graffiti contribute to a sense that a neighborhood is blighted?

Can graffiti be a positive influence on city life, or is it always detrimental?

Who decides what is good graffiti, and what is bad?

Can different sides of the graffiti debate come to a consensus on its validity?

Please come to City Affair and contribute your opinions and questions. The panel discussion will be followed by a question and answer session from the audience. Doors open at 7:00 PM, discussion begins at 7:30.

Panelists include:

Peat Wollaeger, internationally renowned stencil artist, famous for his signature "EYE" and colorful characters & videos: www.stenSOUL.com

Angelo Olegna, "Mayor of Cherokee Street"

Raven Fox, http://www.ravenfox.net/

And additional panelists to be announced.

Monday, January 17, 2011

upcoming exhibition @ Los Caminos: Head Over Heels: Sharky's First Love

Head Over Heels: Sharky's First Love

Saturday, January 22, 2011
Sat: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Los Caminos,
2649 Cherokee St
Saint Louis, MO, 63118

http://www.loscaminosart.com/upcoming


Head Over Heels: Sharky’s First Love is an unfixed meditation on tenderness and the gaze of desire, as well as an invitation to alter that gaze through duration.

Amelia Colette Jones and Maggie Ginestra, co-facilitators of Sloup, St. Louis's soup dinner for the arts, are in love with how Sharky loves. You might even say they are head over heels. Amelia used to work with Sharky. Maggie rode a train with him to Chicago, once.

Friday, January 14, 2011

FEATHER, LEATHER, LIPSTICK opens at PHD Gallery Jan. 22nd

Please join us
Saturday, January 22, 2011
7-10PM
for the opening reception of:

"FEATHER, LEATHER, LIPSTICK"
http://phdstl.com/feather_leather_lipstick.html

jeff KAPFER
jerry MILLER
mark FLORIDA

An unlikely synergy of 3 media...

Jeff Kapfer, Jerry Miller, and Mark Florida combine their talents in "Feather, Leather, Lipstick," PHD Gallery's first show of 2011. Jeff Kapfer paints a new flock of flamboyant fowl like peacocks, cockatoos, and woodpeckers. Also on view are the hand formed, leather masks of Jerry Miller whose brightly decorated disguises range in style from Commedia dell'arte to Mardi Gras. The final element in the mix is the backstage drag photography of Mark Florida which captures in glorious black and white, the frenzy and transformation backstage as the "gurls" prepare to perform. "Feather, Leather, Lipstick" not only showcases these three artists, but celebrates fantasy, masquerade, and disguise. The exhibition is on view January 22 through March 5, 2011 with a free opening reception on Saturday, January 22 from 7-10PM. Costumes are encouraged!

PHD Gallery
2300 Cherokee Street
St. Louis, MO 63118
Noon to 4PM, Thurs. through Sun.
(314) 664-6644
http://www.phdstl.com

Monday, January 10, 2011

Ernest Trova Art Show + The Definition of Dance @ 2720 Cherokee

Time
Friday, January 14 at 7:00pm - January 15 at 1:00am

Location2720 Cherokee
2720 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO



More Info
Ernest Tino Trova (February 19, 1927 – March 8, 2009) was a self-trained American surrealist and pop art painter and sculptor. Best known for his signature image and figure series, The Falling Man, Trova considered his entire output a single "work in progress." Trova used classic American comic character toys in some of his pieces because he admired their surrealism. Many of Trova's sculptures are cast in unusual white bronze. H...e began as a painter, progressing through three-dimensional constructions to his mature medium, sculpture. Trova's gift of forty of his works led to the opening of St. Louis' Laumeier Sculpture Park.

Downstairs it's the 3rd installment of The Definition of Dance:

House / Soul / Improv

The Hot House Sessions will feature DJ Alexis, DJ Alejan, Jingo and Chris on Percussion, Bob Deboo on Upright Bass, Jeff Lash on Vibes and Lew Winer on Sax. And all the way from Japan, we welcome the return of DJ B MONEY!

7pm Doors / 7pm Show / 21+ / $7 cover

http://2720cherokee.com/
http://artdimensions.org/
http://loyalfamily.com/

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

FRESH PAINT II: BLACK FRIDAY


PSA from DMNDTV // Ryan Powell on Vimeo.

Time
Friday, November 26 at 8:00pm - November 27 at 1:30am

Location2720 / Art D Gallery
2720 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO



More Info+ Art + Music + Shop +


+ A Collaboration between W/P and Lane 4 +



Visual Art:
Brooklyn + Jenn Carter + Phil Crawford + Chris Draper + Mike Dupree + James Gates + Chauncey Gholston + Andrew St. Lawrence + Scott Mihalik + Pl@stic + Raskoe + Peter Seay + Swiv + Jules Unique + John Vogl + Bryan Walsh + Jeremiah Yu

Live Music:
Illphonics + So Many Dynamos + Hawthorne Headhunters


DJs:
DJ Reminise + DJ KaseOne + DJ Luxxter

Video Art:
Ryan Powell

Live Art:
them. + Black Spade + Pl@stic

Stage Design:
18andCounting

Curated by:
Stan Chisholm + Kevin McCoy


++++++++++++++++++++++++

2720 Cherokee St.
Friday Nov 26
8p-1:30a
$5 Suggested Donation

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Sloup #10: The Archive this Sunday, November 21

the Archive, "St Louis' newest literary adventure and reading room" is not only hosting Sloup #10, (wow - 10!) but is also providing November's soup!

Soup by Amanda Jerauld, Executive Chef, The Cherokee Peach, currently of kitchen staff at Eclipse Restaurant.

So exciting, so exciting.

So save the date kids: November 21st 6-8 pm 3215 Cherokee Street, 63118

Attend

Apply

Repeat


How It Works:

Sloup is a monthly soup dinner at 2122 Cherokee Street in St. Louis that supports projects, primarily artistic or communicative, that need a little funding and belief. Soup dinners will be on one Sunday a month from 6-8 p.m. Soups will be provided by local establishments, chefs and community members, as well as grant recipients returning to share their projects. We’re asking for a $10 per person donation at each dinner (100% of which will go directly into that month’s Sloup Fund), entitling you to vote on that month’s proposal which excites you the most! Grant proposals will be accepted until the Saturday before the soup.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

TONIGHT AT FORT GONDO: RECURRING

BEVERLYEAR YEAR EXHIBITION 11:

RECURRING

NEW WORK BY REBECCA BODICKY, CARRIE KEASLER AND JACKIE WALLACH

OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 6 - 9 PM

SEASONED FORT G TRIUMVIRATE EXHIBITION FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHY, WOODCUTS AND
WATERCOLORS

EXHIBITION RUNS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30. GALLERY HOURS BY APPOINTMENT @
314.772.3628

FORT GONDO COMPOUND FOR THE ARTS, 3151 CHEROKEE STREET, SAINT LOUIS, MO
63118

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

SWEET JESUS!! @ Lemp Brewery Nov 19th

Sweet Jesus November 19, 2010 – November 20, 2010

Historic Lemp Brewery, St. Louis, MO

Co-directed By:
Lauren Frances Adams, Juan William Chavez, Jake Peterson, & Kiersten Torrez

ST. LOUIS, MO: 19 Contemporary artists from across the United States will be participating in one of the largest independent art events in St. Louis history. 33,000 sq. ft. and four massive, unfinished sections of Historic Lemp Brewery will house this two day event.

Lemp Brewery will open its gates on Friday, November 19th, at 7pm. This two-day art exhibition features local and national installation, multimedia and performance artists. Sweet Jesus is organized by local cultural workers as a platform for focusing international attention to the unique resources and culture of the St. Louis independent art movement. Drawing its name from the found graffiti of former disenchanted youth that used the expansive brewery as an underground party mecca, Sweet Jesus attempts to recapture this energy in the form of a spontaneous 24 hour art happening. Artwork will be installed on four sections and three floors of the raw industrial space that formerly housed the brewery's ice house, storage, and processing facilities.

Artists in this group exhibition include: Lauren Frances Adams (St. Louis, MO), Beacon Projects (New York, NY), Juan William Chavez (St. Louis, MO), Coble/Riley Projects (Copenhagen, Denmark and New York, NY), William Gass (St. Louis), Sarrita Hunn (St. Louis), Gregg Louis (New York, NY), Tim Ridlen (New York, NY), Mike Schuh (Chicago, IL), Ryan Thayer (St. Louis, MO), Kiersten Torrez (St. Louis, MO). Video selections by guest curators Laura Fried (St. Louis, MO) and Matthew Thompson (Aspen, CO).

On November 19th, there will be an opening party from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Performances by Beacon Projects scheduled at 7:30pm and 9:00pm will be broadcast live on the web. Open hours on Saturday, November 20th will feature a discussion and walking tour with guest panel, inspirational sing-along, and mimosa toast from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sweet Jesus, is organized by Lauren Frances Adams (Founder of Cosign Projects and Assistant Professor of Painting at Washington University), Juan William Chavez (Artist, Cultural Activist and Founder of Boots Contemporary Art Space), Jake Peterson (Assistant Curator of Cosign Projects and Lead Designer at Arsenal Studios), and Kiersten Torrez (Visitor Services Manager at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis). Guest curators include Laura Fried (Associate Curator at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis) and Matthew Thompson (Associate Curator at the Aspen Art Museum). The exhibition is on view Friday, November 19, 2010 7-10pm and Saturday, November 20, 2010 12pm-5pm. Admission is free.

Sweet Jesus is generously supported by Arsenal Studios (http://www.arsenalstudios.com) and Historic Lemp Brewery.

For more information, please visit:

Exhibition website: www.sweetjesusstl.com
Sweet Jesus on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-Louis-MO/SweetJesus/154037334633285

Sweet Jesus on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SweetJesusSTL

Monday, October 4, 2010

Grand Opening Celebration-St. Louis Curio Shoppe

Time
Saturday, October 9 · 10:00am - 10:00pm

LocationSt. Louis Curio Shoppe
2301 Cherokee St




More InfoCome celebrate with us! We're having a Grand Opening party!

The St. Louis Curio Shoppe sells and consigns goods from local businesses, authors, crafters, musicians and artists. Celebrating St. Louis by supporting the community, promoting local businesses and sharing unique St. Louis history.

Now that we've been open long enough for the dust to settle, it's time to kick up our heels. The merriment will continue from morning till night. Stop in anytime!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Peridot grand opening


Time
Saturday, October 2 · 12:00pm - 6:00pm

LocationPeridot
3159 Cherokee
Saint Louis, MO


More InfoPeridot is OPEN for business!!

Join us for a grand opening celebration, Saturday October 2nd from 12-6pm. Food, music, fun and friends... plus shopping... what more could you ask for??

Peridot is a work space and retail shop dedicated to supporting local artists and crafters. Everything in our shop is handmade by local artisans. Show your support for these amazingly talented people - lots of wonderful wares to kick start your holiday shopping!

Check back as the date gets closer for details regarding what we will have going on at our grand opening!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

BURN353 show at Cranky Yellow

From Cranky Yellow:


Burn353 is releasing a collection of new personal work and collaborations on October 2nd, 2010, in his first solo show: “Burn Your Bridges and Learn to Fly”. His pop-tattoo-esque paintings and collage work will punch your face with their bright colors and punk candy aesthetics. Join us as we introduce this stellar collection of work!
Drawing references from early underground iconography, Burn353 spins a perfect web of stenciled street art roughage and high-end gallery appropriate smut. His style is easily digestible and seemingly cute but leaves your mind burning with dark imagery. From piece to piece you can follow a dripping toothed skull; taking on various incarnations (from Disney inspired characters, to ice cream cones).
Cranky Yellow is also teaming up with Burn353 to bring a new addition to the shop/gallery. The collaboration is a permanent Candy and Soda shop-a-pop called The Sugar beet. This vending bar will be open during shows and events at the Cranky Yellow space. Specializing in tasty local treats, foreign candies, American favorites, and teeth-rottingly delicious soda-pop!
The show will be exhibited through the month of October 2010 at the Cranky Yellow Gallery.
http://www.burn353.com
Opening: October 2nd 2010, 7pm till 12am
2847 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis MO 63118
Music TBA

Saturday, July 10, 2010

City-Wide Open Studios on Cherokee Street -- who's in?

Work by Dana Smith at the much-missed City Art Supply, Open Studios 2009

Are you participating in the Contemporary Art Museum's City-Wide Open Studios tour this summer -- and are you going to be in an open studio on Cherokee Street?  Let me know, so I can post about it here.


Last year I visited a few spots and saw terrific work, so if you are not in an open studio yourself, then by all means get out and see folks' work this year.  Studios south of I-44 (this includes Cherokee Street) will be open on Saturday, July 24, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


From what I can tell from the map on the Contemporary's web site, these are some of the open studios on Cherokee this year.  But I'm not as smart as the map so I have a feeling I'm missing people.  Plus, I'd love to let everyone know about the work of individual artists/studios, so if you have an image and/or description of your work and/or a link to a web site or Facebook fan page or additions or deletions or corrections or whatnot, please note that in the comments section and I'll try to get it posted.


 
http://bestmile.blogspot.com/