Studio 55 Arts Guild

Reminder—our meeting is Wednesday, September 9 at 1 pm at National Avenue Christian Church in Springfield. Our speaker is Dr. Jimmie Marler—artist, photographer, muralist, computer scientist, and educator.

Drop off your art for the “Moods of Autumn” exhibit on 10 a.m. that same day to the fifth floor of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Our August 12 meeting

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 12, at 1 p.m. at National Avenue Christian Church. Our speaker will be Kate Francis, Executive Director of the Friends of the Springfield Art Museum, Inc.

“Unscripted”

This month on "Unscripted", Shane Baker will be making his appearance on Thursday, August 20. Tune in on KOLR10 at 8:30 a.m. to show support and celebrate Shane's work!

Lynnsey Fletcher is looking for individuals to sign up for the waiting list to go on "Unscripted" and share their work. She will call upon these individuals if one of the scheduled persons can no longer fill their spot. Please email her at [email protected].

Here are some of the pieces of art we recently displayed on the walls of the MudLounge.

We recently decorated Nearly Famous Deli with the art of three of our members: Tracy Bruton, Jenny Green, and Bonnie Schooler. Here are some of the pieces.

Here is some of the art installed recently at Bambinos on Delmar. Stop by and see it and enjoy a meal.

Artists who submitted pieces for the “Peace, Love, and Understanding” exhibition at National Avenue Christian Church include Shane Baker, Jack Clutter, Felicia Ellis, Mary Fiorella, Dee Giles, Ann Kynion, Kathy Manjeot, Doug Steere, and Gary Tebbenkamp. The exhibition remains on display until the takedown date of August 1.

Our next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, May 13 at 1 p.m. at National Avenue Christian Church. Our speaker is Ken Richardson.

“My work encompasses the collection and utilization of a wide variety of materials. I enjoy using whatever is at hand: salvaged, recycled, new, organic, found objects, paint. Combinations of these may be included at any time. The materials can dictate my direction, or they may simply provide inspiration for new pieces.”

Congratulations to the artists who brought their art for our Route 66 exhibition. It’s a wonderful display.

Thank you to our judge, who gave out the following awards:

First Place: Julie Zaslow, “Headin West”

Second Place: Deby Gilley, “Dreams of Yesteryear”

Third Place: Victoria Johnson, “Off to California”

Best Theme: Shane Baker, “The Mother Road of America”

Honorable Mention: Donna Clark, “The Jefferson Avenue Footbridge”

Honorable Mention: Michelle Terrill, “Have You Slept in a Wigwam”

Our Wickedly Green exhibition will be on display on the fifth floor of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts through the run of the “Wicked” musical play and until we take it down on May 7.

Award recipients include:

First Place
Doug Steere
“The Undergrowth”

Second Place
Julie Zaslow
“Bridal Suite”

Third Place
Mindy Tillery
“Tangled Up in Green”

Best Theme
Kaitlyn Potter
“Wonder: First Light”

Honorable Mention
Jenny Green
“Ram”

Honorable Mention
Deby Gilley
“Psalm 84:10”