WELCOME TO THE 36TH MIDWEST SALUTE TO THE ARTS
Every summer for the last 36 years, the Midwest Salute to the Arts transforms beautiful Moody Park on Longacre into a vibrant celebration of creativity and art. This year’s event from August 23rd-25th, promises to be an extraordinary experience for everyone—couples, date nights, groups of friends, and families alike. Completely free and now in its 36th year, the Midwest Salute to the Arts stands out for its commitment to showcasing the beauty and diversity of art.
Featuring up to 100 artists from across the nation, the festival offers attendees the unique opportunity to meet the creators and watch as they bring their art to life.
The “Salute” has become an annual family event for many of our patrons. Over the years we have watched young artists whose love of art began in our Children’s Gallery and Creation Station grow into loyal patrons who now bring their own children and introduce them to art and its appreciation.
36th Anniversary
This wonderful event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and our community. Over 300 volunteers have helped to create the Magic that is The Midwest Salute to the Arts, a favorite amongst our artists. Our all-volunteer Arts Council spends countless hours making the event run seamlessly. Without the support of the City of Fairview Heights and the dedication of the City officials
and employees this annual show would not be possible. We cannot adequately express our appreciation for each and every one of you. We are thrilled that you have chosen to spend some time with us. We know that you will enjoy the festival atmosphere, exhibits, shopping and activities. Again, welcome to Moody Park and the City of Fairview Heights.
We thank you for your support! - The Midwest Salute Arts Council Art for Everyone, Art Everyday
“Our mission is to provide a successful forum to bring art to the region and promote art appreciation, while helping to impact art lovers in our city and surrounding area”
LETTER FROM THE MAYOR
36th Annual Midwest Salute to the Arts!
As the Mayor of Fairview Heights, it is my honor to welcome all of you to the “36th Annual Midwest Salute to the Arts”.
The Salute to the Arts is one of the oldest and longest running art shows in the Midwest.
While you are in our city, in addition to enjoying the amazing fine arts created by craftsman and leaders in their field, we invite you to enjoy other amenities that Fairview Heights has to offer.
Our city truly offers something for everyone. There are seven parks, our REC complex and an abundance of restaurants and shopping areas. Whether it is an enjoyable breakfast, a sweet treat, midday or evening meal, or shopping for that special gift or something for yourself you can find it in our city. If you plan to stay at one of our many hotels throughout our city, we hope that you have a pleasant stay. On behalf all of our elected officials, local businesses, residents and myself, we thank you for taking time to come out and enjoy this year’s Midwest Salute to the Arts.
Sincerely,
Mark T. Kupsky, Mayor
City of Fairview Heights
Photo by J. Harris Photography
How did a little city in Southwestern Illinois become the site of a Nationally Recognized Art Festival?
It started 30-plus years ago when former alderman, Gene Ellerbusch, visited the Mystic, Connecticut, Outdoor Art Festival and realized that Fairview Heights, Illinois, might be able to present a similar outdoor event. The City Council appointed Mrs. Billy McLemore as head of a committee to explore the possibility. The project had begun.
Mystic was revisited, and other art fairs were contacted, including the renowned Festival of the Masters in Orlando, Florida. When their search was finished, it became apparent that Fairview Heights had the resources and the spirit to present such an event. The decision was made – let’s do it!
The Midwest Salute to the Masters was established with the goal of combining the community involvement of the Mystic show with the ultra-high standards of the Orlando “Masters” show. After much hard work and untold hours of planning, the first Midwest Salute to the Masters was held on the weekend of Oct. 1 and 2, 1988. It was received with both critical and popular acclaim.
Today, the show is known as the Midwest Salute to the Arts. The all-volunteer staff continues to work toward the common goal of presenting one of the premier art festivals in the country.
Aug. 24, 2024
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Sunday Aug. 25, 2024 11am - 5pm
POSTERS through the years
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Sweetie & the Toothaches
AUG. 23, 6 – 9:30 P.M. AMEREN STAGE
WSIE Live Remote 5-8pm (Demonstration Pavillion)
SATURDAY
ENTERTAINMENT
AUG. 24 Bill Puhse12-1:30pm
Little Know Fact 1:45-3:30pm
Dusty James & Abalone Pearl 3:45-5pm Janet Evra 5:30-8pm
Janet Evra
Janet Evra is an international jazz vocalist, bassist, and bandleader from England now based in St. Louis in the USA.
Evra is a Plum Jazz artist, and she has released four critically-acclaimed albums: Ask Her to Dance (2018), Janet Evra & Ptah Williams: New Friends, Old Favorites (Live from The Sheldon) (Lotown Records, 2021), Hello Indie Bossa (Plum Jazz, 2022), and Meet Me in Paris (Plum Jazz, 2023). In 2023 Evra released “Almost True” featuring 7x GRAMMY-winner Randy Brecker on trumpet; the track was featured on Spotify’s “Vocal Jazz”, “Jazz Club”, and “Best Vocal Jazz of 2022” editorial playlists. In 2024 Evra released “Summer Nights Are For Loving” featuring GRAMMY-winning jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti and “Tenderly” featuring GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian jazz guitarist Diego Figuieredo. GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian jazz guitarist Diego Figuieredo.
SUNDAY
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
AUG. 25
Jay Dover 11-12:30pm
Band of MidAmerica, Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble; from Scott Air Force Base 1:15-2:45pm
Mark Beihl 3:15-5pm
CHILDREN ’ S
ENTERTAINMENT
Cartoons
for Kids by Randall Spriggs
Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m
Sunday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m
Balloonatic RN with Diane
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
ANGELA JOHNSON
COLUMBIA, MO CLAY
BOOTH 73
DAVE STEPHENS
ROGERS, AR CLAY
BOOTH 31
BILL BOWEN
CHARLESTON, IN CLAY
BOOTH 24
LEVI RAY
SORENTO, IL CLAY
BOOTH 85
CHILDREN ’ S AREA
Sponsored By:
CHILDREN’S CREATION STATION
This years projects include:
• Crazy Foam Hats
• Water Cup Wind Chimes
• Clothes Pin Bugs
DISCOVER DOWNSTATE ILLINOIS TOURISM
• Mural Painting
Children’s Creation Station & Gallery
Midwest Salute to the Arts Festival
Saturday 10a -3p | Sunday 11a-3p
Children’s Gallery Offers Kids-Only Shopping!
Where can kids buy art without mom or dad nudging them toward something they like? Only at the Midwest Salute to the Arts Children’s Gallery.
The Children’s Gallery was designed to foster an interest in art at an early age. Children ages 5-13 enter the gallery and choose a piece of art, free from parental influence. After the child has selected a piece, they are encouraged to visit the artist who created their piece to find out how it was created. The cost to enter the gallery is $10.
Plan to stop by the Gallery opening at 10 am on Saturday, August 24th and 11 am on Sunday, August 25th to let your little ones start their own art collection, or, add to it! Gallery will be open until all art has been disbursed.
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
MIKE BOSE
BEDFORD, IA CLAY
BOOTH 95
ROBIN WILLEY
EFFINGHAM, IL CLAY
BOOTH 16
REBECCA GRANT
BOOTH 47 ALTON, IL CLAY
NEW HARMONY, IN CLAY
TONY TREADWAY BOOTH 70
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
VERONICA SANDERCOCK
QUINCY, IL CLAY
BOOTH 6
BRIAN VIAMONTES
ST. CHARLES, MO
DRAWING/PRINT MAKING/GRAPHICS
BOOTH 98
JOSEPH BODUS
OVERLAND, MO
DRAWING/PRINT MAKING/GRAPHICS
BOOTH 35
LIZA COMPASS
TAMPA, FL
DRAWING/PRINT MAKING/GRAPHICS
BOOTH 94
ART & FINE CRAFT DEMONSTRATION
ALL DAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Artisan Guild of Southern Illinois
The Artisan Guild of Southern Illinois is a non-profit organization formed to further the understanding of and appreciation for all arts and fine crafts with special emphasis in the arts and crafts of our heritage (fibers, fabrics, smithing, pottery, basketry, weaving, leathercraft, woodworking, homestead life, and more). The Guild accomplishes this through the conduct and support of workshops, classes, demonstrations, displays, meetings, lectures, and sales. Meetings are open to the public. Visit the Artisan Guild of Southern Illinois website for additional information, www.artisansil.org.
Midwest Woodcarvers
The Midwest Woodcarvers club celebrates its half-century anniversary of providing woodcarving training, inspiration, and creative expressions to the greater St Louis area. With a membership numbering 150 artisans, the Woodcarvers club represents all varieties of wood carving methods. Meetings are open to the public. Visit the Woodcarvers club website for additional information, www.midwestwoodcarvers.com.
Gateway East Artist Guild
A non-profit organization of art enthusiasts, GEAG encourages self-expression through the visual arts, and fosters awareness, appreciation, and artistic development through educational programs throughout the St Louis Metro-East community. GEAG members are from a wide variety of artistic backgrounds and skill levels from professional, nationally recognized artists, to those just starting out. Meetings are open to the public. Visit the GEAG website for additional information, www.geag.net.
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
MICHAEL PLURAD
ST. LOUIS, MO
DRAWING/PRINT MAKING/GRAPHICS
BOOTH 42
NATALIE MOUW
GALENA, OH
FINE CRAFT
BOOTH 4
VENDORS
ROTARY CLUB
TONG PHOON
SARAH SKIOLD-HANLIN
COLLINSVILLE, IL
SOUR PUSS
DRAWING/PRINT MAKING/GRAPHICS
BOOTH 77
NOTHING
PAUL AUDE
MORRISVILLE, MO
FINE CRAFT
BOOTH 43
FEAST AT THE PARK
BUNDT CAKES
FOOD TRUCK GALLERY:
D & T’S OL’ FASHIONED FRI/ SAT/ SUN
• KETTLE CORN, PRETZELS PORK RINDS, FUNNEL CAKES
TAKOZZ MEXICAN FRI / SAT/SUN
BEST WURST FRI/SAT/SUN
PIZZA HEAD FRI/SAT/SUN
KONA TROPICAL ICE FRI/ SAT/ SUN
KC CLUB FAIRVIEW
HEIGHTS - TENT FRI/ SAT /SUN
ROTARY PAVILION
ROTARY BEVERAGES FRI/ SAT/ SUN
• CHICK FRITZ PRODUCTS, SODA, WATER
HIDDEN LAKE
/BELLA VISTA FRI/ SAT/ SUN
• WINE TASTING, WINE BY THE GLASS, WINE SLUSHIES
SOURPUSS LEMONADE
SHAKE-UPS SAT / SUN
• LEMON & LIME
TC TREATS FRI /SAT/SUN SUN
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
HENRY
COLUMBIA, MO
FINE CRAFT
BOOTH 13
MALIA MEYER
COOKEVILLE, TN
FINE CRAFT
BOOTH 97
WAYNE GAO & MICHELLE CHANG
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA
FINE CRAFT
BOOTH 7
MELANIE
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
DOUGLAS BECKER
BETHAL, MN
GLASS
BOOTH 9
TONY AND CHRISTY BODNAR
COLLINSVILLE, IL
GLASS
BOOTH 84
SHIELA CAHILL
OWENSVILLE, MO
GLASS
BOOTH 27
MARK FERGUSON
RACINE, WI
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 48
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
ALLISON NORFLEET BRUENGER
ST. LOUIS, MO
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 63
DAVID BARBER
EKALAKA, MT
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 91
DAVID BAILEY
ALTON, IL
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 25
GEORGE SHAROS
SWANSEA, IL
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 21
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
JON LEE
LEWIS CENTER, OH
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 58
KATHY FIELDS
O’FALLON, MO
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 60
JOYCE MARCHAND
WASHINGTON, MO
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 79
LARRY DRAKE
NASHVILLE, TN
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 66
Imagination remix
Opening Night
August 23rd, 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Remaining Dates
August 24th, 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.
August 25th, 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Moody Park, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
ARTVILLAGE
Returning for our second year, ArtVillage has partnered back up with the Midwest Salute to the Arts festival to showcase a diverse array of contemporary sculpture artwork in an exclusive outdoor sculpture exhibit, featuring original pieces from 17 different artists, 6 of whom are making their Midwest Salute to the Arts festival debut! ARTVILLAGEFOUNDATION.ORG
Photos by J. Harris Photography
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
TERRI CHEATHAM
SWANSEA, IL
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 39
TYLER HAMILTON
NOBLESVILLE, IN
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 89
TOM SUTER
SPRINGFIELD, IL
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 74
VENUS CRAMER
ELMHURST, IL
JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
BOOTH 12
ARTS BOOTH LOCATIONS
CHILDREN’S MURAL
ZANETTA HOEHLE
BOOTH 17 SOLON, IA JEWELRY (PRECIOUS METAL)
RACHEL NEWELL
BOOTH 11 CHILLICOTHE, IL MIXED MEDIA
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
MATT JONES
GROVER, MO
MIXED MEDIA
BOOTH 8
DON TRAN
ST. LOUIS, MO
MIXED MEDIA
BOOTH 53
ALISON BOZARTH
ST. LOUIS, MO
MIXED MEDIA
BOOTH 68
EMILY CROSS
ST. LOUIS, MO
MIXED MEDIA
BOOTH 65
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
RHONDA SCHARGE
JEFFERSON CITY, MO MIXED MEDIA
BOOTH 49
SETH LAGRANGE
ELLETTSVILLE, IN
MIXED MEDIA
BOOTH 20
ROSE SWARD
MIDDLEBURG, FL
MIXED MEDIA
BOOTH 15
SHARON AACH
BELLEVILLE, IL
MIXED MEDIA
BOOTH 86
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
ANDREW ROLA
ST. LOUIS, MO
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 67
DENISE MARTA-BURCH
HOLIDAY ISLAND, AR PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 64
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
ERIC UTTERBACK
JASPER, IN
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 36
JENNIFER MALLORY-WELCH
JACKSONVILLE, IL
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 96
FRED SCHOLLMEYER
CHAMOIS, MO
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 52
LAURA SIADAK
O’FALLON, IL
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 29
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
LAURA SILICEO-ROMAN
ST. LOUIS, MO
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 81
LINDA LAYTON
CHESTERFIELD, MO PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 26
2024 JUDGING PANEL
SUSAN BOSTWICK
Susan Bostwick, an Edwardsville-based artist working in ceramics and drawing, earned her MFA in Ceramics with an emphasis in Drawing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Susan has taught at SIUE, John Burrough’s School & community arts programs, including The St. Louis Artists’ Guild, Jacoby Arts Center, and Craft Alliance. She’s offered over 50 workshops & presentations from Salt Lake City, Utah to Syracuse, New York.
Her work has been exhibited nationally and her current research combines experimental archaeology with her personal studio work.
She is a co-founder & coordinator for ARTEAST, a long-running county-wide studio tour, and has served on several Arts Boards including St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants for the Arts.
MICHAEL ANDERSON
Michael Anderson is a visual artist based in Belleville, IL working in traditional mediums of oils, watercolors and drawing. He established Michael Anderson Studio in the early 1980’s and has blended a lengthy career of architectural rendering, fine art, commissioned works and digital art.
Michael’s paintings have been featured in twelve solo exhibitions in venues including the Missouri Athletic Club and The Ethical Society of St. Louis. He has created architectural renderings for projects such as Chihuly Garden + Glass, Seattle and the Saint Louis Zoo. His artwork has been used as promotional posters for Opera Edwardsville, the Art On The Square festival, Belleville, IL and Art In the Park, Highland, IL. Michael’s works are included in the permanent collections of Southwestern Illinois College, the Angad Arts Hotel and Memorial Hospital East. He is an Art Saint Louis Honors Award recipient as well as a Belleville Mural Project artist.
JANE BARROW
Jane Barrow retired in 2021 after twenty-five years of teaching as area head of painting in the Department of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. While at SIUE, a terrific team of colleagues and a wide range of students at both the undergraduate and graduate level have sharpened Barrow’s enthusiasm for and understanding of the many disciplines within the arts.
She has exhibited nationally and internationally with private and corporate collections. Earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI, and her Master of Fine Arts at Indiana University in Bloomington, Barrow is now retired and working full time as a painter with an exhibition at the Duane Reed Gallery, in St. Louis this upcoming December.
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
MOLLIE CHOUNARD
ST. ANN, MO
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 83
ROBERT BARRETT
PORTAGE, MI
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 44
LINDSAY JONES
SPRINGFIELD, IL
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 23
LUCIANA SABATINO
LEBANON, IL
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 10
MASTERPIECE MONEY
BE A MASTERPIECE PATRON!
You love art. You love the art show. You want to support the artists who travel from all over the US to exhibit in Fairview Heights IL.
Midwest Salute to the Arts Masterpiece Money is a pre-purchase of art certificates that can be used to buy original art directly from the artist at the fair. The entire amount of the sale goes towards supporting the artist of your choice.
Lets’ be honest: The Salute is free, but it’s not free to put on. The Midwest Salute to the Arts is a nonprofit organization that relies on the City and community’s generosity. To attract the best artists, they need to know they will be able to sell some art. It costs artists hundreds of dollars to exhibit at a fair. WE want to support THEM, too!
Donations to Midwest Salute to the Arts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The Midwest Salute to the Arts is a NonProfit Organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. P.O. Box 2032 Fairview Heights IL, 62208
MASTERPIECE MONEY
• Masterpiece Money is negotiable only for purchases from artists participating in the 2024 Midwest Salute to the Arts.
• All sales of Masterpiece Money are final. Masterpiece Money is not transferable.
• Not responsible for lost or stolen certificates. No cash value.
EXPIRES AT 5:00PM, AUGUST 25TH, 2024.
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
ROBERT CORNMAN
LAKELAND, FL
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 90
SHELBY NICHOLS
ROGERS, AR
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 75
SHAWNA COLLIER
ST. LOUIS, MO
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 14
TATYANA ROBBERTS
O’FALLON, IL
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 72
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
TONY RUBBA
SPRINGFIELD, IL
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 55
VIRGINIA WITT
O’FALLON, IL
PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR)
BOOTH 80
BRUCE TOULMIN
ST. LOUIS, MO PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 93
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
CHRISTOPHER HAYES
ELLISVILLE, MO
PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 51
BRADFORD POLLACK
EAST LANSING, MI
PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 62
GREGORY PRATT
ILIOPOLIS, IL PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 46
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
JOSHUA STEELE
DES MOINES, IA PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 28
RON MELLOTT
BLOOMINGTON, IN
PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 69
MATTHEW PIPER
ST. CHARLES, MO PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 88
JOHN LOCUS
COLLINSVILLE, IL
PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 1
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers who are enthusiastic about their role and willing to pitch in. We’ll make sure everyone has a great time! ONLY with the help of our volunteers can the “Salute” continue presenting one of the premier art events in the country. Volunteers make the Midwest Salute to the Arts the wonderful event it is!
NOTE: Many volunteer activities are eligible for community service recognition required by some school and scout programs.
SET UP AND DECORATIONS:
Thursday, 8/22 starting at 4pm, help to unload items from Grand Rental and set up tables and chairs where they belong. Friday, 8/23 starting at 8:00 am, continue with decorations, place tablecloths, flowers, etc.
ARTIST ASSIST:
Each Artist Assist (AA) is assigned to approximately 20 artists. They walk around their assigned area, introduce themselves to the Artists, and explain they are there to help when needed. Working with the Hospitality tent, AA’s distribute drinks as needed and snacks at preassigned times as noted in Hospitality tent. The AA’s also watch Artists’ booths if the artist needs to step away for a few minutes or simply needs a break. This is a fun and interesting job! Shifts
are 3 hours each available Saturday and Sunday.
CHILDREN’S CREATION STATION:
The Creation Station is an interactive art area for kids. Volunteers work with Children by helping with specified arts/crafts projects. Volunteers also help clean stations in between projects and keep things in order. This is a high energy area with entertainment nearby for your listening pleasure. Shifts are 3 hours each available Saturday and Sunday.
CHILDREN’S GALLERY:
Upon entry to the show, each artists is required to donate 2 pieces of art to the Children’s Gallery. The Gallery is then opened for Kids-only shopping! The Children’s Gallery is designed to foster an interest in art at an early age. Children 5-13 enter the gallery and choose a piece of art, free
from parental influence. After the child has selected their piece, they are encouraged to visit the artist who created it. Cost is $10. Volunteers help set up the art in the gallery. Since no parents are allowed, volunteers also assist children in the gallery if needed while shopping. It’s fun to see what each child selects. Shifts are 2-3 hours each available Saturday and Sunday. We also need two people to help on Friday when artists check in to obtain their donations and track accordingly.
TEAR-DOWN AND CLEAN-UP:
All good things must come to an end! Starting at 5pm on Sunday, August 25th, the clean up begins. Volunteers should bring gloves and be ready to work! Email if interested so we have your name. There is always a fun ending to the evening!
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
SUNNY LIANG
CHICAGO, IL PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 18
DAVE PATTON
VILLA RIDGE, MO SCULPTURE
BOOTH 5
GAUCHA BERLIN
ST. LOUIS, MO PHOTOGRAPHY
BOOTH 56
DOUG ADAMS
FAIRFIELD, IA SCULPTURE
BOOTH 40
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
JERRY & JACQUE CRABLE
BURLINGTON, IA SCULPTURE
BOOTH 32
TODD ( ALAN COPPER) HUGHES
GRAND MOUND, IA WOOD
BOOTH 57
LUWANIKA MLERA
BOOTH 59 LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO SCULPTURE
DAVID AION
OLIVETTE, MO WOOD
BOOTH 19
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
JAY & SHERRY PHILLIPS
CHESTERFIELD, MO WOOD
BOOTH 34
PAUL BAESKE WEALTH ADVISOR
KAREN DEGUIRE
ST. LOUIS, MO WOOD
BOOTH 61
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
KELLY GERSTNER
IMPERIAL, MO WOOD
BOOTH 76
BOOTH 2 LAWTON, OK WOOD
BOOTH 71 ST. LOUIS, MO WOOD
MATT FAUPEL
Photo by J. Harris Photography
LARRY SHAFER
JANET FREED
MARTI & JOHN BARICEVIC
PAT & MEL BAESKE
MORGAN STANLEY PAUL BAESKE
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS ALDERMEN WARD 4 PAT PECK & HARRY ZIMMERMAN DENNIS BARICEVIC THE GOLEANER FAMILY FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS ALDERMAN WARD 3 BARB BRUMFIELD
ROBERT CORNMAN 2023 MIDWEST SALUTE TO THE ARTS COUNCIL CHOICE AWARD WINNER
I consider myself an abstract expressionist trying to touch the observer with visual language. The art is set with rich vibrant colors and evolves with multiple layers of texture and patterns. With a wash in color, depth and a collage of mixed media is used in my abstracts to bring life to each piece. Being influenced with action painting and the spontaneous or smeared flow of color helps me focus on bold strokes. I experiment with different styles to
take on a visibility and an understanding to bring comfort to the viewer. Color constantly surrounds us but many people take them for granted. Abstract art is very much the expression of ideas concerning the spiritual, the unconscious and the mind. Think of my work as maintaining a balance between chaos and control as well as the paintings being a process rather than a product.
2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS
RONALD VIECELI
CARBONDALE, IL WOOD
BOOTH 92
ROBERT ASSELMEIER
WATERLOO, IL WOOD
BOOTH 22
CARTERVILLE, IL WOOD
BOOTH 38
HARDINSBURG, IN WOOD
BOOTH 87
WAYNE BYERLEY
STEVEN MARTIN
