Studio 55 Arts Guild

So happy for Susie Sharpe!

Congratulations to the winners of our 2020 Juried Art Show! Best in Show - Linda Spencer 2nd Place Overall - Lee Copen 3rd Place Overall - Susan Loop... Best in Photography - Jesus Ambrocio Best in 2D - Felix Belk Best in 3D - Dana Bridges Jurors Choice - Linda Passeri Jurors Choice - Suzanne Thomas Jurors Choice - Botts and Whittaker Special thank you to our sponsors. Dream Vacations Farris Mortgage Gotta Getta Limo LLC Maschino’s Rusty Leaf Studio TCI Graphics Congratulations to our $100 Fresh Gallery Gift Certificate winner Jeff Johnson! - - #lovesgf #sgf #sgfmo #springfield #lovespringfield #ozarks #theozarks #springfieldmo #ozarks #417 #417art #417land #417local #springfieldmissouri #itsalldowntown #missouriartist #springfieldarts #curate417 #glassartist #sculptor #acrylic #artist #mixedmedia #FreshGallery1 #shoplocal #illustrator #photography

THE KELSEY BLOG By Peter Longley, Beckenham, Kent, England, September 28, 2020: In just one week, summer has gone, and our temperature has dropped from an unusual September 31C (83F) down to 7C (43F), or threabouts. We are experiencing strong cold winds and rain. Our little garden in Beckenham that has looked so great from spring until now is battered and ready to close down until next spring... To continue reading "See More" below the photos or use this link> https://www.facebook.com/george.deatz/posts/10224046030448558 --Post GD The Garden Word

'Harvest Moon Gallery Tour' Public Invited Hosted by Moon City Arts and Moon City Creative District Starts Fri Oct 2 at 5 PM Ends Sat Oct 3 at 3 PM As you take a stroll though the beautiful Woodland Heights Neighborhood and enjoy the painted poles of Moon City Creative District, stop into the participating galleries and shop unique gifts. We currently have 9 featured artists representing acrylic, ceramic, photography, textile and repurpose works. All Galleries will have ...tents staged on their properties and access to private homes will be prohibited. Please adhere to COVID-19 requirements as we will require masks be worn by all patrons and the practice social distancing. For more details and directions visit the event link including the "About Section" that includes artists and photos at> https://www.facebook.com/events/357382125441385/ --Post submitted my Fran --Post GD for Friends of the Springfield Art Museum

'Our Garden in Beckenham' by Peter Longley, September 16, 2020: Just thought I would share these with you as an extra before the next Kelsey Blog. These are all photographs taken in the little suburban garden that my sister and I keep in Beckenham, Kent, England. To continue reading "See More" below the photos or use this link> https://www.facebook.com/george.deatz/posts/10223935097235297 --Post GD The Garden Word

Cheryl Vowels, Special Events Chair for Fresh Gallery sent the following Call to Artists for the Fresh Gallery fall show: Cheryl wrote: "We are so excited to be able to offer this to the public and I know many artists have been over producing during the quarantine." To learn more, please click on this link> https://2020freshgalleryjuryshow.artcall.org/ --Post GD for Friends of the Springfield Art Museum

Nature Journaling for Beginners" - Hone your nature journaling skills at a free virtual MDC program online Sat. Sept.12 from 10-11 a.m. Learn how to express your creativity by becoming more observant of the outdoors. Nature journaling is about taking your observational skills of the plants and animals around you to a deeper level. As the degree of observation increases, so does the level of appreciation.This program is free but registration is required. Participation is limited so register now. Additional information and register here> https://mdc.mo.gov//hone-your-nature-journaling-skills-vir --GD The Garden Word

The Kelsey Blog by Peter Longley, Beckenham, Kent, England, September 1, 2020: First, for the benefit of my Springfield, Missouri readers, I am saddened to hear of the senseless attack and burglary at the Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House in the Springfield Botanical Gardens last week. It is sad that from time to time we have to witness these pointless attacks on public spaces, but it is a risk that we all live with. To continue reading "See More" below the photos or use this link> https://www.facebook.com/george.deatz/posts/10223790284015057 --Post GD The Garden Word

Congratulation to Susie Sharpe!

Brighten your day with Audrey Bottrell Parks's ink paintings on tile!

Thanks to Susie Sharpe for sharing her lovely paintings!