THE ARTS by Charis Patires, cpatires@gmail.com
Showcasing art at its finest
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eeping the arts in the forefront at Lake of the Ozarks has been the goal for a few key people within the community. One of those is Dr. Paula Brown with the Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria. Brown had a career in education as an administrator, counselor, HS Art and college art instructor, but upon retirement wanted to open a studio to showcase visual arts. In its fourth year, the studio located in Osage Beach features more than 60 artists and offers personalized instruction to train students the fine skills to draw and paint in different mediums. Students range from the age of 4-86. The gallery is full of one-of-a-kind pieces from local, Missouri and nationally-known artists. Original artwork ranges from charcoal drawings, paintings, woodwork, metal art and pottery. Anyone is welcome to stop by the gallery to see the collection. Brown collaborates with other art galleries in the area to promote the arts, the artists and their artwork. In doing so, she’s helping spearhead a number of upcoming events that will draw artists and spectators to the area. Upcoming events
March 27: Children’s Art Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria April 24: Craft Fair & Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stark Caverns. Local artists will be featuring their work, there will be food, half-priced cave tours, shipping and more entertainment. Free admission. June 27: Art Festival, Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria August 9-13: En Plein Air Art Show & Competition: Artists will be painting in the outdoors at several locations around the Lake area. All paintings will be displayed at a show later in the week. Nov 11: Veterans Art Show More info
Where: 5513 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday. Online: lakefineart.net, Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria on Facebook
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April 16-29, 2021
